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…But Seriously
Phil Collins · 1989 · Track 1
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Duración4:45
Álbum…But Seriously
Año1989
ISRCUSRH11602144
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The story behind
The song Hang In Long Enough, with its duration of 4 minutes and 45 seconds, is from the album …But Seriously, released in the United Kingdom on November 20, 1989, by Virgin Records and in the United States by Atlantic Records. This record marked a thematic shift for Phil Collins, addressing deeper social and political issues, in contrast to the danceable focus of his previous work, No Jacket Required (1985). After finishing his touring commitments with Genesis in 1987, a period during which the band entered a four-year hiatus, Collins dedicated himself to writing the material for this new project. The album's production was handled by Phil Collins and Hugh Padgham, who also served as recording engineer. The final mix involved the collaboration of Simon Osborne.
Philip David Charles Collins, born on January 31, 1951, in Chiswick, England, is a prominent figure in rock music, recognized for his versatility as a singer, songwriter, drummer, and pianist. His career has been prolific, topping the US Billboard Top 100 eight times between 1984 and 1989, both as a solo artist and with Genesis. From 1970 to 1996, he was the lead singer of the British group Genesis, maintaining sporadic collaborations since 2007. Collins' compositions often explore themes of heartbreak, personal experiences, and drug use. By 2002, his solo career sales had exceeded 150 million records worldwide. His foray into music began at an early age, influenced by a Christmas gift: a toy drum kit. He developed his own musical notation system while teaching himself alongside the radio and television. His formal training began at fourteen at the Barbara Speake Stage School, where he also explored acting and modeling, obtaining notable roles in productions such as Oliver!, The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.