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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "In the Air Tonight" Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight" captured the synthesized pop sound of the 80s and was used in the first episode of one of the decade's signature TV shows, Miami Vice. It was re-mixed and re-released in 1988 and went back to #4 in the UK charts. Song facts Composer Phil Collins Genre Rock Album Face Value Year of Release 1981 In cover versions Lil' Kim mixed Phil's voice with her unique rap style. Listen to Lil' Kim MORE COVER VERSIONS Phil Collins - original version 72% London Philharmonic Orchestra 4% Lil' Kim 6% Phil Collins - remixed version 18% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... It's the drum sound in particular that's amazing Stuart Maconie Listen to Stuart Maconie on "In The Air Tonight" READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Get to grips with the art of writing lyrics in the Songwriting Guides Test your knowledge Have a go at the "In the Air Tonight" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Cry Me A River Julie London DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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