Introduction
Don’t Lose My Number” is a song by English singer-songwriter Phil Collins from his 1985 album No Jacket Required. While it wasn’t released as a single in the United Kingdom, it achieved significant success in other parts of the world, most notably in the United States, where it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached the top ten in Australia and Canada.
One of the interesting aspects of “Don’t Lose My Number” is that its lyrics were largely improvised by Collins, and he has admitted that he doesn’t fully grasp their meaning. This ambiguity has led to various interpretations by listeners, with some suggesting that the song deals with themes of lost connections and missed opportunities.
Musically, “Don’t Lose My Number” is a pop-rock song that features Collins’s signature gated reverb drum sound, which was a popular production technique in the 1980s. The song also incorporates elements of synthesizers and guitars, creating a catchy and upbeat sound. The music video for the song, directed by Jim Yukich, is a comedic piece that features Collins in various scenarios, including parodies of popular films and music videos.