New Year's Eve 2024: Phil Collins' iconic solo for the perfect countdown!

New Year's Eve 2024: Phil Collins' iconic solo for the perfect countdown!

On the last day of 2024, one thing is certain: the New Year will be celebrated with music! The legendary hit “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins gives you goosebumps and the ultimate drum solo. The 73-year-old musician revealed on At this point, the famous drum break will sound as the Pummerin strikes midnight. An emotional moment, especially after Collins was finally able to sit behind the drums again after a long break due to serious spinal surgery, as he showed in the documentary “Drummer First”. His return keeps people busy and makes them look forward to New Year's Eve, as [Heute.at] reported.

Musical highlights for New Year's Eve

But Collins isn't the only artist adding to the New Year's Eve celebrations. A real party fireworks await the revelers with groovy hits like “1999” by Prince, which remains absolutely timeless. Mariah Carey's cover of "Auld Lang Syne" offers a modern twist on a traditional classic, while David Bowie's "Let's Dance" is guaranteed to get even those who don't like dancing on their feet. Oasis provides emotional support with “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and U2’s “New Year’s Day” focuses on hope and solidarity. Pink's "Raise Your Glass" represents the celebratory toast to the new year and ABBA's "Happy New Year" conveys positive messages for the coming year. That sounds like the perfect musical accompaniment for the turn of the year, as the [Abendzeitung München] impressively describes.

Be it the powerful solo of Phil Collins or the stirring melodies of other icons, music is the heartbeat of every New Year's Eve celebration. From dance hits to nostalgic sounds to soulful messages - the right playlist ensures that the transition into the new year is unforgettable!