Phil Collins | Hang in long enough | Live in Orlando 01.03.1997 | Unreleased pro-shot footage | Rare

“Dance into the Light” marked a new chapter in Phil Collins’ career — his sixth solo studio album, released worldwide on October 21, 1996, by Face Value Records. It was his first record as a fully independent solo artist, following his departure from Genesis earlier that same year. To bring the new material to the stage, Collins launched the ambitious and visually stunning “A Trip Into The Light Tour” in 1997. The live band was almost unchanged from the "Both Sides Tour of 1994–1995," with just two fresh faces. Luis Conte finally joined as the percussionist who perfectly matched Collins’ rhythmic vision (Steve Forman, an earlier candidate, tried during the ’94 rehearsals hadn’t worked out). The other newcomer was Phil’s longtime friend, guitarist Ronnie Caryl — a familiar face from their pre-Genesis days. Rehearsals began in late January 1997 in Lausanne, Switzerland, where the band immersed themselves in the new songs and a bold stage concept. Further rehearsals took place from February 20 to 27 at the Lakeland Arena in Tampa, Florida, before the tour’s grand opening on February 28 at the Ice Palace, also in Tampa. This time, Collins set out to reinvent the concert experience. His goal: erase the distance between performer and audience. The result was a circular stage surrounded by fans on all sides, built on two ring-shaped levels connected by sweeping steps. At its center stood a large elevator platform; only the drums, percussion, and keyboards were fixed, allowing the rest of the band to move freely. The set adopted a playful nautical theme, evoking a cruise ship with lifebelts and maritime details. Overhead, a massive fan-shaped lighting rig brought dramatic movement and color. Each show across North America and Europe burst into life with “Hand in Hand”, as Collins entered through the crowd before taking his place behind the drum kit — instantly connecting with the audience. An official tour video, directed by David Mallet, appeared in 1998 on VHS, LaserDisc, and later DVD under the title Live and Loose in Paris. Featuring about 90 minutes of music (from shows that usually ran over two and a half hours), it remains the only official visual document of the A Trip Into The Light Tour. Filmed in Paris on December 8 and 9, 1997, as the European leg came to a close, it captures a vibrant selection of highlights from those final nights. In the 1990s, it was common for an artist’s video crew — or local TV teams — to film a couple of songs from the start of a show, using raw audio straight from the mixing desk for news or broadcast use the next day. The footage presented here likely comes from such a setup. This rare, previously unreleased pro-shot recording originates from the first North American leg of the tour. Newly restored in 16:9 widescreen with mono audio remastered in stereo, it showcases the energetic “Hang in Long Enough”, the powerful second song in the set. This performance, from March 1, 1997, at the Orlando Arena in Florida — only the second night of the world tour — offers a thrilling snapshot of Collins and his band hitting full stride. 1997 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑑: Phil Collins – lead vocals, drums, piano, percussion Ronnie Caryl – guitars Brad Cole – keyboards Luis Conte – percussion Nathan East – bass Amy Keys – backing vocals Ricky Lawson – drums Arnold McCuller – backing vocals Daryl Stuermer – guitars 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑠 Daniel Fornero – trumpet Harry Kim – trumpet Arturo Velasco – trombone Andrew Woolfolk – saxophones "𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐿𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ" lyrics The signs getting clearer Clearer than you need The writing's on the wall For you to see You never thought you'd ever get the taste You never thought that it could be this good Just tell me what you want and I'll find the key Just reach out and touch it's all yours If you hang in long enough, you'll do it Just hang in long enough You're down on the ground, bro' Or so you say You'd sell a hole in your pocket If you could find a way Don't ask me how I know 'Cause you don't wanna hear It's been a long hard road And the end is getting near You never thought you'd ever get the chance You never thought your break would come along If you tell me what you want and I'll find the key Just reach out and touch it's all yours If you hang in long enough, you'll do it Well just hang in long enough They always say The best things in life are free But you want to have everything Well you're going to have to beg if you want it all (You're going to have to beg) So hang in long enough and you'll do it So just hang in long enough Well they'll let you out But then pull you in Playing hell with your emotions You'll feel like giving in, yeah Just hang in long enough and you'll do it Well, just hang in long enough, yes, you'll do it Oh, just hang in long enough and you'll do it Yeah, hang in long enough and you'll do it Hang in, you'll do it Hang in, you'll do it Hang in, you'll do it Hang in, you'll do it #PhilCollins #Live #Florida

Added 10 Apr 2026