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For A Friend (rare Song) — Phil Collins -

The song captures the raw grief and confusion surrounding a sudden loss. Key themes include:

You can find it on major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music . PHIL COLLINS - FOR A FRIEND (RARE SONG)

Recorded entirely by Phil Collins during the Both Sides sessions (1993), where he famously played every instrument himself. The song captures the raw grief and confusion

Once considered extremely rare, the song is now more accessible: Once considered extremely rare, the song is now

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