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Phil Collins is one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century,

both on his own and as a member of Genesis.

As part of our ongoing series, we asked him to tell us about the song that changed his life.

You know, I found this whole thing very difficult to choose one song.

You know, I think in terms of some of the change your life,

you know, for me, it would have to be like the first time I heard the Beatles.

She loves you with the song. Everything from the first drum fill.

You know, it's just an in-your-face song about love

that hadn't really been expressed with such energy.

And you know that can't be by me,

but you love you, and you know you should be glad.

I came from a house where my sister listened to me as a darker.

My brother listened to Jim Reeves, you know.

And so this is like a whole new breath of fresh air.

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