Lucy Dacus Covers Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”: Listen
Lucy Dacus has shared another holiday-themed cover song. Ahead of Halloween, she’s released her rendition of Phil Collins’ megahit “In the Air Tonight.” Take a listen below.
Dacus, in a press release, said that “In the Air Tonight” is “perhaps the best eerie bop of all time, and certainly the best drum fill.” She continued:
The image in the first verse is so unsettling—watching someone watch someone drown without moving to save them. People have wondered if this is something Phil Collins really witnessed, but the song is actually just a manifestation of his anger and frustration about his divorce. It’s tense, dark, and so much fun, as a good Halloween should be. This was the most fun I’ve ever had in a studio.
“In the Air Tonight” is the latest in Dacus’ series of holiday-themed single releases. She’s previously covered Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” in honor of the Boss’ 70th birthday, and Édith Piaf’s “La Vie en rose” for Valentine’s Day. She also released originals for Fourth of July (“Forever Half Mast”) and Mother’s Day (“My Mother and I”).
On November 8, Dacus will compile the tracks for the 2019 EP. The EP will also include a cover of “Last Christmas” and another original track called “Fool’s Gold.”
2019 EP:
01 Fool’s Gold
02 La Vie en rose (Édith Piaf cover)
03 My Mother & I
04 Forever Half Mast
05 Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen cover)
06 In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins cover)
07 Last Christmas (Wham! cover)
Lucy Dacus: 2019 EP
Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
