Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never — Knows

: The track famously fades into a brief, hidden a cappella rendition of "Over the Rainbow". Although the album was released shortly after John Lennon's death, Collins has stated that "Tomorrow Never Knows" was recorded and mixed over a year prior and was not originally intended as a memorial. Critical Reception

: Some listeners find it a "faithful look back" that does the original justice. Others appreciate it as a tribute to Ringo Starr's innovative drumming, noting that Collins—as a world-class drummer himself—effectively reinterprets the complex rhythmic patterns. Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows

: Collins delivers what some reviewers describe as "automaton-like wails" that maintain the hypnotic vision of the original lyrics. : The track famously fades into a brief,

: Conversely, critics at Ultimate Classic Rock have labeled it an "absolutely atrocious" moment on an otherwise strong album, calling the production a "mess from top to bottom". Context within Face Value Others appreciate it as a tribute to Ringo

The inclusion of a psychedelic Beatles cover was a departure from the stark, R&B-influenced pop found elsewhere on the album, such as "In the Air Tonight" and "I Missed Again". It remains the only cover song on the standard version of the album.

While the original Beatles version was a groundbreaking piece of 1960s psychedelia, Collins' interpretation is often described as more downtempo and reflective.