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Genesis - That's All (official Music Video) InstantThe video portrays the three band members—Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford—as homeless men taking shelter outside a disused factory. : The distinctive main riff is played on a Yamaha CP-70 Electric Grand Piano by Tony Banks, while the middle section features an organ solo on a Synclavier II. Chart Performance and Impact : The track explores the "can't live with you, can't live without you" cycle, characterized by the phrase "it's always the same, it's just a shame, that's all". Genesis - That's All (Official Music Video) : This was the first collaboration between Genesis and director Jim Yukich , who went on to direct many of the band's most famous subsequent videos and several of Phil Collins' solo projects. Song Meaning and Production : The trio is shown dressed in dirty clothes, huddling around an open fire in metal barrels to stay warm. The video portrays the three band members—Phil Collins, While the video uses a "down-and-out" aesthetic, the song's lyrics focus on the repetitive, frustrating nature of a failing relationship. : Throughout the video, they are seen eating soup, playing cards, and performing the track within the abandoned industrial setting. : This was the first collaboration between Genesis : The band intended the song to be a simple pop tune inspired by the melodic style of The Beatles . Phil Collins has noted that his drumming on the track was an attempt at a "Ringo Starr style" part.
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