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Phil Collins' 'Two Hearts' Hits No. 1, Wins Grammy

4/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Phil Collins, the English musician, collaborated with Lamont Dozier, the collaborator on the Buster soundtrack, and co-wrote two songs, including "Two Hearts."
Two Hearts reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy and a Golden Globe.
Collins covered "A Groovy Kind of Love," which was nominated for a Grammy.
The soundtrack peaked at No. 6 in the UK.

History

Historical Context

The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 27, 1980, marked a pivotal moment in music history by introducing a category for Best Disco Recording, won by Gloria Gaynor for "I Will Survive." This event highlighted the era's musical diversity, with artists like Billy Joel and the Eagles gaining recognition, and set the stage for future cross-genre collaborations in the industry.

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Story summary

Phil Collins, the English musician, collaborated with Lamont Dozier, the collaborator on the Buster soundtrack, and co-wrote two songs, including "Two Hearts."
Two Hearts reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy and a Golden Globe.
Collins covered "A Groovy Kind of Love," which was nominated for a Grammy.
The soundtrack peaked at No. 6 in the UK.

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