Phil Collins performed all the vocal and instrumental parts at his home studio, using rough vocal takes for the final product. The album was not as well received by radio. Its two biggest hits were "Both Sides of the Story" and "Everyday". In 1995, Collins turned down the chance to contribute to "Tower of Song", an album of covers of Leonard Cohen songs, due to his touring commitments. Collins left Genesis in March 1996 to focus on his solo career. He formed the Phil Collins Big Band with himself on drums. The band performed jazz renditions of songs from Genesis and his
Phil Collins Top 10 and U.S. Top 40 single, "Follow You Follow Me". In 1975, Collins sang and played drums, vibraphone and percussion on Hackett's first solo album, "Voyage of the Acolyte"; performed on Eno's albums "Another Green World", "Before and After Science", and "Music for Films"; and replaced drummer Phil Spinelli of the jazz fusion group Brand X before recording their 1976 debut album, "Unorthodox Behaviour". His time with Brand X gave Collins his first opportunity to use a drum machine and a home 8-track tape machine. He sang on Anthony Phillips' solo album "The Geese & the Ghost", and the