Phil Collins - Something Happened on the Way Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who co-wrote 'Something Happened on the Way to Heaven' with Phil Collins?

   The song was co-written by Phil Collins and Daryl Stuermer, who played guitar and bass for Genesis and lead guitar for Phil Collins on their tours.

2. Was 'Something Happened on the Way to Heaven' originally written for a movie?

   Yes, it was originally written for the final scene of the film 'The War Of The Roses,' but Danny DeVito, who directed and co-starred in the movie, didn't like it.

3. Who directed the music video for 'Something Happened on the Way to Heaven'?

   The music video was directed by Jim Yukich. It features Collins and his band during a rehearsal in England from the perspective of a curious dog.

4. Did any other artists cover 'Something Happened on the Way to Heaven'?

   Yes, Deborah Cox covered this song on a Phil Collins tribute album. In 2003, a re-mix of her version reached #1 on the Billboard Dance chart and #95 on the Hot 100.

5. What is unique about the dog's role in the music video?

   In the music video, sequences are intercut with shots from the dog's black-and-white perspective. The dog explores the facility, eats from the band's buffet table, climbs among catwalks, sits at Collins' piano and drum kit, and even relieves itself twice during filming.

6. What notable comment did Gary Crossing of Record Mirror make about this single?

   "Gary Crossing noted that 'Something Happened on the Way to Heaven' featured pseudo Seventies Motown brass, familiar Collins sticksmanship (drumming), and regular nauseating vocals."