Phil Collins - For A Friend (rare Song) May 2026

The bridge and outro repeat the phrase "We were always laughing," contrasting the tragedy with their shared history. 3. Where to Listen

Recorded entirely by Phil Collins during the Both Sides sessions (1993), where he famously played every instrument himself. PHIL COLLINS - FOR A FRIEND (RARE SONG)

The song honors Don Myrick, a member of the Phenix Horns who played saxophone on many of Collins' biggest hits. Myrick was killed during a police raid in Los Angeles when an officer mistook a lighter for a weapon. The bridge and outro repeat the phrase "We

The song captures the raw grief and confusion surrounding a sudden loss. Key themes include: PHIL COLLINS - FOR A FRIEND (RARE SONG)

It first surfaced in 1994 as a B-side on the second UK single for "We Wait and We Wonder". 2. Lyrical Themes