The Man With the Horn
Phil Collins
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They come from miles around just to hear him play He's on the same street corner almost every day And there's always a crowd wherever he goes And when he blows his horn, well everybody knows I only want to see him play All the girls and boys, they wanna see him play Nobody else, they wanna see him play And he brings a tear to the eye He'll make you smile or make you cry And nobody asks him why 'Cause they just wanna see him play They come from everywhere, every night He's got a band so out-there, it's outta sight And the boys in the dance hall are rocking in the aisles The girls up front, they wanna see him smile I only want to see him play All the girls and boys, they wanna see him play Nobody else, they wanna see him play And he brings a tear to the eye He'll make you laugh or make you cry Ooh, nobody asks him why 'Cause they just wanna see him play Yeah, he's the man with the horn Ooh, they wanna see him play Yeah, he's the man with the horn Ooh, they wanna see him play Yeah, he's the man with the horn You know they want to see him, they wanna see him They wanna, they wanna, they wanna see him play Play it, Don! Ah, station to station, coast to coast Well, you can hear all his records on the radio He makes every evening feel like Saturday night And if you're happy or sad, he'll make the feeling right I only want to see him play All the girls and boys, they wanna see him play Nobody else, they wanna see him play And he brings a tear to the eye He'll make you laugh or make you cry Ooh, nobody asks him why 'Cause they just wanna hear him play Yeah, he's the man with the horn Ooh, they wanna see him play Yeah, he's the man with the horn I only want to see him play Yeah, he's the man with the horn You know they want to see him, they wanna see him Yes, you know they wanna see him, they wanna see him Chow, they know they wanna see him, they wanna see him They wanna, they wanna, they wanna see him play They wanna see him play, play, play, play Oh, all the girls and boys wanna see him play All the girls and boys wanna see him play All the girls and boys, all the girls and boys All the girls and boys, they wanna see him play
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Written by: Phil Collins
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundPhil Collins is an English drummer, singer, and songwriter. He found fame as the drummer and singer for the rock band Genesis.
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Song Data"The Man With the Horn" is a track on the album "Hello, I Must Be Going" which is the second solo album by Collins, released in November 1982.
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Album SuccessThe album "Hello, I Must Be Going" was a significant success for Collins. It reached No. 2 in the UK, and reached No. 8 in the U.S. where it was also awarded a quadruple platinum certification.
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Song CollaboratorsThe album featured contributions from Earth, Wind and Fire horn player, Phenix Horns, which may have inspired the title.
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Track LengthThe song ''The Man With the Horn'' has a duration of approximately 6 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the category of Pop Rock, a genre that Collins significantly contributed to in the 80s with his distinct vocals and percussion.
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Song InsightWhile it isn't one of Collins' well-known hits, fans appreciate this song for its layered instrumentation and smooth horn sections.
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Song ThemeThe song seems to be about longing for a former romantic partner who has moved on to someone else.
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Live PerformanceThere are very few recorded instances of Phil Collins performing "The Man With The Horn" live.
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Not a Single ReleaseUnlike some other songs on the "Hello, I Must Be Going!" album, "The Man With the Horn" was not released as a single.
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Album ReceptionThe album, as a whole, was warmly received and showcased Phil Collins' growth as a musician capable of creating a full-length solo work aside from his role in Genesis.
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