The Man with the Horn (song) The Man with the Horn (song) "The Man with the Horn" is a song performed by Genesis drummer Phil Collins, and released as a B-side for two singles from "No Jacket Required". The song was originally recorded during sessions for Collins' second album, "Hello, I Must Be Going!", in 1982, although It appeared as the B-side to "Sussudio" in the U.K., and as the B-side to "One More Night" in the United States. The song was re-written for an episode of Miami Vice in which Collins guest-starred called "Phil The Shill." The song was renamed "(Life is a) Rat Race.".
Phil Collins his first solo single to top the "Billboard" Hot 100, reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, and earned him his first Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male. Collins had arranged his tour to accommodate the possibility of appearing at the Academy Awards in the event his song was nominated for an Oscar. It is believed that the producers of that year's show were not aware of his prominence as a musical performer. A note to Collins's label from telecast co-producer Larry Gelbart explaining the lack of invitation stated: "Thank you for your note regarding Phil Cooper