One of My FIRST LOVES

I know that's weird to say, seeing as I was 5 years old, but I had a MEGA CRUSH on Phil Collins, so for my sixty-third pick, here he is.

Artist - Phil Collins
Album - No Jacket Required
Released - 1985
Label - Atlantic
Genre - Pop, Rock


Tracks:
Side One
Sussudio
Only You Know and I Know
Long Long Way To Go
I Don't Wanna Know
One More Night
Side Two
Don't Lose My Number
Who Said I Would
Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore
Inside Out
Take Me Home

Yes, I know, this is a change up for sure, but I can't help to think as I look through my records for another pick that I loved Phil Collins when I was a kid.  This album came out in 1985 and I was 5 years old and I remember seeing him and thinking, WOW, I want to marry him.  Little did I know what the reality of that was and I think that is when I first fell in love with music (and musicians).

No Jacket Required is Phil Collins' third solo record from his previous band Genesis.  The name of this album came from a restaurant in Chicago that did not allow Phil Collins to enter without a jacket, the dress code requirements, and he was having dinner with none other than ROBERT PLANT.  It amazes me how, while listening to this record, I can almost think about watching One More Night on MTV.  One of my favorite songs, but at the time the music was more important to me than the lyrics.  I had no clue what these songs meant, but I know with the sound of his voice, I was instantly in love.  Other notable tracks on this record are Sussudio and Don't Lose My Number.  I also love the fact that the sleeve of this record has Phil Collins in a suit with sneakers.  Ahhhh, yes, now I know why I have so much admiration for this man.

Enjoy!