It first surfaced in 1994 as a B-side on the second UK single for "We Wait and We Wonder". 2. Lyrical Themes
"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 PHIL COLLINS - FOR A FRIEND (RARE SONG)
You can find it on major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music . It first surfaced in 1994 as a B-side
In the third verse, Collins questions the official story of the death, with lines like "What did they know? What did they hide?" and "If they told the truth, he might be here today". Though it was recorded during the sessions for
Recorded entirely by Phil Collins during the Both Sides sessions (1993), where he famously played every instrument himself.