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From album
…But Seriously
Phil Collins · 1989 · Track 3
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Duración4:36
Álbum…But Seriously
Año1989
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The story behind
The song Do You Remember? is presented as a reflection on a relationship falling apart due to a lack of attention. The lyrics, from a male perspective, speak of a couple drifting apart, suggesting that her neglect is the cause. The original music video complements this idea, showing Phil Collins receiving a call in the middle of a storm, which seems to transport him to a childhood memory. There, we see the story of a young newspaper delivery boy who falls in love with a classmate. The scene culminates with her departure, leaving the boy with a feeling of loss, an echo of the song's adult theme.
This musical piece, released in April 1990 as part of the album ...But Seriously, was co-produced by Phil Collins and Hugh Padgham. It had a notable reception on the Adult Contemporary charts in Canada and the United States, reaching the number one spot on both. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it reached number four, and number three on the Cash Box Top 100, marking its fourteenth and final Top Ten appearance. A live version of the song, recorded for the album Serious Hits... Live!, had its own single release in Australia and Europe, reaching number 57 in the UK and entering the Top 30 in Belgium, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The song was recognized with BMI awards in 1991 for its composition. In Bulgaria, during the early 90s, it became very popular when used in a television program for its closing credits. It also appeared in the film Fire Birds.