In the Air Tonight In the Air Tonight "In the Air Tonight" is the debut solo single by the English singer-songwriter and drummer Phil Collins. It was released as the lead single from Collins' debut solo album, "Face Value", in January 1981. Collins co-produced the single with Hugh Padgham, who became a frequent collaborator in the following years. The song was an instant hit, quickly climbing to No. 2 on the UK Singles chart but was held off the top spot by the posthumous release of John Lennon's "Woman". It was also an international hit, achieving top 10 status in Australia, New Zealand and
In the Air Tonight UK Single Release (Martin H) Sleeve includes a black and white 12 page cartoon storyboard drawn by Collins' brother Clive Collins. (catalogue 2292-57672-2) A cover of the song appears on the Nonpoint album "Recoil" and in the film "Miami Vice" (2006), and a video was made to promote the track using clips from the film. Nonpoint's version was also used in teasers for the fifth season of "Dexter" in 2010. The song was also covered by American metal band In This Moment for their 2017 album "Ritual". In the Air Tonight "In the Air Tonight" is the debut solo single