Artist: Phil Collins
Video: From YouTube.
Out of the truckload of hit songs by Phil Collins in 1985, I believe that "Don’t Lose My Number" was the weakest. Sure it’s energetic with a good beat, and it reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. But the song is beset by a deep confusion at its core.
First of all, who is this "Billy"? And why is it so important that he hold on to Phil's number? Clearly this is a critical matter, for it comprises the title of the song. We learn that it's because "you're not anywhere that I can't find you". Well, if Billy can be found so easily, then what possible difference could it make if he lost Phil's number? Phil can find Billy anytime he wants!
Actually, upon further review, the lyric is "you're not anywhere that I CAN find you". So never mind about any of that.
The video is a parody of other videos, with several directors pitching ideas to the performer. In between pitches, we see many ideas acted out. My favorite is when he’s in an all-white suit with a top hat and cane, walking by models on the beach, a la David Lee Roth in California Girls.
Finally, I can’t get Blogger’s poll widget to work. So unfortunately we might not have any more polls. The people’s favorite song of 1985 may have to remain a mystery.
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