It is included in the "Other Sides" digital compilation (2019) and the "Both Sides (All the Sides)" 2024 deluxe re-release.
Recorded entirely by Phil Collins during the Both Sides sessions (1993), where he famously played every instrument himself. PHIL COLLINS - FOR A FRIEND (RARE SONG)
The song honors Don Myrick, a member of the Phenix Horns who played saxophone on many of Collins' biggest hits. Myrick was killed during a police raid in Los Angeles when an officer mistook a lighter for a weapon. It is included in the "Other Sides" digital
The bridge and outro repeat the phrase "We were always laughing," contrasting the tragedy with their shared history. 3. Where to Listen Myrick was killed during a police raid in
The song captures the raw grief and confusion surrounding a sudden loss. Key themes include:
"For a Friend" is a rare Phil Collins song written as a heartfelt tribute to his longtime friend and saxophonist, , who was tragically shot and killed by a police officer in 1993. Though it was recorded during the sessions for the 1993 album Both Sides , it did not make the final tracklist and remained a hidden gem for years. 1. Background and Origin