Don't Lose My Number

Phil Collins

About Don't Lose My Number

"Don't Lose My Number" is a song by Phil Collins from his third solo album No Jacket Required. The single was not released in the UK, though it peaked at No. 4 in the U. S. in September 1985. The B-side, "We Said Hello Goodbye" was released as a bonus track on the CD for No Jacket Required. In Australia, the single was released with the title "(Billy) Don't Lose My Number".


Year:
1990
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They came at night leaving fear behind
Shadows were on the ground
Nobody knew where to find him
No evidence was found
'I'm never coming back'
They heard him cry
And I believe him
Well he never meant to do anything wrong
It's gonna get worse if he waits too long

Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere
That I can find you
Oh now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh no

Searching through the day and into the night
They wouldn't stop till they found him
They didn't know him and they didn't understand
They never asked him why
'Get out of my way'
They heard him shout
Then a blinding light
Ooh all I could see was him running down the street
Out of the shadows and into the night

Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere
That I can find you, oh
Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh

Don't give up
Keep running, keep hiding
Don't give up
Billy, if you know you're right
Don't give up
You know that I am on your side
Don't give up
Oh Billy, you better, you better, you better run for your life

Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere
That I can find you, oh
Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh

They came at night leaving fear behind
Shadows were on the ground
Nobody knew where to find him
No evidence was found
'I'm never coming back'
They heard him cry
And I believe him
He never meant to do anything wrong
It's gonna get worse if he waits too long

Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere
That I can find you, oh
Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number
'Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh

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Phil Collins

Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist, and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Don't Lose My Number" is a song by British artist Phil Collins. As one of his solo works, it is part of the pop-rock genre with Collins' distinctive vocal delivery and the fusion of synthesizers and drum programming.
Album
The song was released on Collins' third solo album, "No Jacket Required." Released in 1985, this album also features other famous hits from the musician like "Sussudio" and "One More Night."
Chart Performance
"Don't Lose My Number" was a chart-topper. It made it to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. billboard charts in September 1985 and remained there for two weeks.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Lose My Number" is notable for its meta-fictional concept. It shows Phil Collins as the director struggling with choosing a style for the video. The video spoofs the popular video styles of the time and ends with Collins saying he shall shoot it in the desert.
Lyrics Meaning
While the lyrics of "Don't Lose My Number" might sound ambiguous, Collins famously revealed during a radio interview in the USA that the song doesn't really have a significant meaning. It doesn't fall under a story song, and the numbers Billy and Bobby mentioned in the song are not specifically related to anyone.
Other Performances
Phil Collins' band, Genesis, also performed the song live during their Invisible Touch Tour in 1986-1987. However, it was never recorded as a Genesis song and only exists in their live performances.
Nominated for an Award
The music video for "Don't Lose My Number" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the category of Best Male Video in 1985.
B-Side Feature
The b-side of the "Don't Lose My Number" single includes a track called "We Said Hello Goodbye," which is only available on the CD version of "No Jacket Required."
Top 40 Success
"Don't Lose My Number" became the third Top 10 hit from the "No Jacket Required" album, following the success of "Sussudio" and "One More Night."
Remix Version
A popular 12" remix of "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins, nicknamed "extended mix," has become highly sought after by collectors and fans alike.

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