Phil Collins ' cover of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" serves as the experimental closing track of his 1981 debut solo album, . The recording features a dense, psychedelic atmosphere created through a blend of electronic drum machine effects and live drumming. Production and Musical Style
: The track utilizes sinuous drones and sped-up backwards riffs that echo the spirit of the original but adapt it to a "Star Wars age" aesthetic, characterized by sharp, technological production. Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows
: Collins delivers what some reviewers describe as "automaton-like wails" that maintain the hypnotic vision of the original lyrics. Phil Collins ' cover of the Beatles' "Tomorrow
: The track famously fades into a brief, hidden a cappella rendition of "Over the Rainbow". Although the album was released shortly after John Lennon's death, Collins has stated that "Tomorrow Never Knows" was recorded and mixed over a year prior and was not originally intended as a memorial. Critical Reception : Collins delivers what some reviewers describe as
: Some listeners find it a "faithful look back" that does the original justice. Others appreciate it as a tribute to Ringo Starr's innovative drumming, noting that Collins—as a world-class drummer himself—effectively reinterprets the complex rhythmic patterns.