Genesis: I Can't Dance (live)

Phil Collins and Genesis are just fucking awesome. The werewolf can't emphasize that enough. Seeing them live before he dies –more realistically before they all croak, but who knows what tomorrow will bring– is a serious component of his ever growing bucket list. Anyhow, this appropriately self-deprecating song seems so fitting at the moment. Phil Collins has that classic presence where he is able to properly self-parody, while maintaining his classic rock-star cool. It’s a gift.


As has been mentioned, the werewolf’s tour of duty in Nashville turned him into a bit of karaoke fool at the legendary Lonnie’s Western Room. There are few things the werewolf would embrace with pure alacrity more than an encore tour of Nashville and all of his old haunts. Although he developed a deep repertoire of songs he was willing to desecrate on that small stage, three go-to songs emerged and become synonymous with what to expect during a night of appropriate drinking, honky tonkin’ and karaoking. Beyond being a perennial favorite of the werewolf, “I Can’t Dance” has the dubious honor of being on that list. Watching it done right by Phil Collins and the maestros of Genesis always brings a smile to werewolf’s haggard face.

Helluva Performance: Genesis - Invisible Touch (Invisible Touch Tour)

The beauty of music is that while our tastes are always evolving and growing, certain elements and preferences endure. The werewolf has loved Genesis since he was about ten years old. "Land of Confusion" was the song that pulled him into the orbit of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins collaborative rock genius many moons ago. In fact, the werewolf's bucket list includes trying to catch Genesis live before they all die-off. The werewolf pities those who've lived through multiple exposures to his karaoke rendition of "I Can't Dance" at Lonnie's in Nashville. At least the werewolf loves his inner buffoon.

While being in exile has elements of hell embedded in it, the werewolf does have the luxury of embracing some nostalgia from his youth every now and then. This includes finding clips of concerts he'd wish he'd attended as a little boy. This performance of "Invisible Touch" reinforces how awesome Genesis is in his mind. That being said, the mullet sported by Phil Collins is somewhat unreal, especially when juxtaposed with his current Lex Luthor look.

Here's to the enduring love of Rock n' Roll!