Son of Man (song) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "Son of Man"
Single by Phil Collins
from the album Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
B-side	"You'll Be in My Heart"
Released	4 February 2000
Recorded	19 June 1998
Genre	Pop rock, soft rock
Length	2:44
Label	Walt Disney
Songwriter(s)	Phil Collins
Producer(s)	Phil Collins
Phil Collins singles chronology
"Strangers Like Me" (1999) "Son of Man" (2000) "Two Worlds" (2000)

"Son of Man" is a popular song by the famous musician Phil Collins. It was created for the soundtrack of Disney's animated movie, Tarzan. This song plays during a special part of the film. It shows Tarzan growing up from a child to an adult. During this time, he learns important skills from the jungle animals around him. These animals include rhinos, monkeys, and hippopotamuses. He even has an exciting duel with a large African rock python! The song was quite popular in Europe. It reached number 68 on the German music charts and number 96 on the French charts.

What's on the Single?

When "Son of Man" was released as a single, it often came with another song.

• "Son of Man"
• "You'll Be in My Heart"

Different Language Versions

In Germany, a special CD-MAXI version of the single was released. This version included "Son of Man" and several versions of "You'll Be in My Heart" in different languages. Phil Collins himself sang all these versions!

• "Son of Man (single version)" (2:46)
• "Dir gehört Mein Herz" (This is the German version of "You'll Be in My Heart") (1:39)
• "En Mi Corazon Viviras" (This is the Spanish version of "You'll Be in My Heart") (1:39)
• "Sei Dentro Me" (This is the Italian version of "You'll Be in My Heart") (1:39)

Phil Collins also sang the French version of "Son of Man," which is called "Enfant de l'homme." The German version is "So ein mann," and the Italian version is "In tuo figilio." The Spanish version is "Hijo de hombre."

Who Made the Music?

A few talented people helped create the song "Son of Man."

• Phil Collins - He sang the vocals for the song.
• Chester Thompson - He played the drums.
• Brad Cole - He played the keyboards.