Phil Collins with Genesis. Caryl's audition was unsuccessful; bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford thought he was not a good fit for the group (they selected Steve Hackett in January 1971 as their new lead guitarist, following a stint with Mick Barnard). From 1970 to 1975, Collins played drums and percussion, and sang (largely backing) vocals on Genesis albums and in their live shows. His first album recorded with the band, "Nursery Cryme", was recorded and released in 1971. "For Absent Friends", an acoustic track written by Collins and Hackett, is the first Genesis song with Collins on lead vocals. He sang "More Fool Me"
Everyday (Phil Collins song) Everyday (Phil Collins song) "Everyday" is a ballad pop song by Phil Collins released as the second single of his fifth studio album, "Both Sides". It was also released as the seventh track on the 2004 compilation album, "". The single achieved success mostly in North America in the spring of 1994. Due to the disappointing US performance of the first single of the album, "Both Sides of the Story", which only peaked at number 25 on "Billboard" Hot 100, Collins' record label urged the release of the second single. The decision proved right as the single peaked one place