Unveiling the Creative Process: Phil Collins's Demo Version of 'Sussudio' from No Jacket Required Reissue
Phil Collins has recently released a demo version of his hit song "Sussudio" as part of the upcoming reissue of his album No Jacket Required. The demo showcases Collins experimenting with the lyrics and melody of the song, offering a glimpse into his creative process. Despite the familiar instrumentals, the lyrics of "Sussudio" are still a work in progress, with Collins improvising and trying to find the right words to fit the music. The song's origin story involves Collins setting up a drum machine pattern, playing some chords, and letting the word "Sussudio" flow out as he sang into the microphone. This spontaneous creation process is reminiscent of how Collins approached other songs, like Genesis's "Who Dunnit?," where he used a similar technique of repeating a nonsensical lyric to create a unique sound. The demo version of "Sussudio" offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at Collins's songwriting process and showcases the evolution of a classic hit.