Going Back
Phil Collins · 2010
77 min · 25 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · progressive rock
A nostalgic collection of Motown classics reimagined through Collins' soulful voice and lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- wave-like pacing for easy listening
- for afternoon gatherings
- short bursts of joyful energy
- soulful reflections on love
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer cohesive albums
- seek high-energy instant tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return to the studio with a focus on nostalgia and classic soul.
- Themes
- Motown nostalgia· soulful reinterpretation
- Career context
- By 2010, Phil Collins was transitioning from his prolific solo career and Genesis tenure to a more retrospective phase. 'Going Back' marks his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus and focuses on his interpretation of classic Motown songs, showcasing his love for the genre while embracing a more reflective approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Gabriel· Genesis· Steely Dan
- If this clicks, go next to
- Love Songs: A Compilation... Old and New — Continues the nostalgic vibe with romantic themes and soulful arrangements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder — Shares lush instrumentation and soulful interpretations of themes, reflecting nostalgia.If That's What It Takes by Michael McDonald — Features soulful vocals and a blend of pop and R&B, echoing themes of love and longing.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)".
- 1 Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) Start here 2:33
- 2 (Love Is Like a) Heatwave 2:53
- 3 Uptight (Everything’s Alright) 3:03
- 4 Some of Your Lovin’ 3:18
- 5 Ain’t Too Proud to Beg 2:41
- 6 In My Lonely Room 2:25
- 7 Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me for a Little While) 2:59
- 8 Blame It on the Sun 3:26
- 9 Papa Was a Rolling Stone 6:43
- 10 Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer 2:59
- 11 Standing in the Shadows of Love 2:41
- 12 You’ve Been Cheatin’ 2:34
- 13 Don’t Look Back 3:06
- 14 You Really Got a Hold on Me 3:07
- 15 Do I Love You 2:50
- 16 Jimmy Mack 2:56
- 17 Something About You 2:47
- 18 Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone 2:40
- 19 Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 2:48
- 20 Ain’t That Peculiar 3:04
- 21 Going to a Go-Go 2:48
- 22 Nowhere to Run 3:06
- 23 Talkin About My Baby 2:47
- 24 Dancing in the Street 2:44
- 25 Going Back 4:37
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Phil Collins's catalog. Marks a return to the studio with a focus on nostalgia and classic soul.
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