Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning

1983 single by Phil Collins

"Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning" is a song by Phil Collins from his second solo album Hello, I Must Be Going!. The song was the fourth UK single released from the album and was only released in the UK and Ireland. According to Collins, the song has its origins from sessions for Face Value around 1978-1979.^[1]

In 1994, jazz group Fourplay recorded a cover featuring Collins and released it on their album Elixir. They also later remixed the song.

Track listing

7": Virgin / VS 603 (UK)

1. "Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning"
2. "Like China"

Charts

Credits

• Phil Collins – acoustic piano, vocals
• Martyn Ford – orchestral arrangements and conductor
• Gavyn Wright – orchestra leader
• The Mountain Fjord Orchestra – strings and woodwinds

References

1. Considine, J.D. (June 1985). "The Second Coming of Phil Collins". Musician.(subscription required)
2. "Phil Collins: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2022.