Collins arranged his touring schedule in early 1985 to accommodate the possibility of appearing at the academy awards in case against all odds was nominated for best original song. Against all odds was created explicitly for the movie, although it was based on an earlier unreleased song collins had written in 1981. Jun 27, 2018 its one of the most romantic power ballads of the 1980s. Written by collins and produced by arranger arif mardin, the millionselling against all odds take a look at me now stayed at number one pop for three weeks and number two adult contemporary for six weeks in the spring of 1984.
The track against all odds take a look at me now was used in the 1984 columbia pictures film of the same name. Phil collins against all odds live aid 1985 duration. A remake of out of the past 1947, the films plot is about an aging american football star who is hired by a mobster to. A busy child performer, collins played the artful dodger in the london production of oliver and was also. Best known of the tracks is against all odds take a look at me now, a phil collins single which topped the billboard hot 100 song chart and became collinss. Director taylor hackford asked collins to write a song for the film against all odds, so collins went back to a song that didnt make it onto his face value album called how can you sit there and adapted it to fit the movie. Phil collins performs in the music video against all odds take a look at me now from the original music picture soundtrack for against all odds 1984. Phil collins kicked off his acting career as a child artist at barbara speake stage school. Against all odds 1984 film against all odds is a 1984 american romantic neonoir thriller film. The music video for phil collins hugely successful power ballad, which reached numberone in the. How can i just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace when i stand here taking every breath with you, ooh youre the only one who really knew me at all how can you just walk away from me. Credits written by phil collins, produced by arif mardin. It is a power ballad in which its protagonist implores an exlover to take a look at me now, knowing that reconciliation is against all odds while considering. Against all odds take a look at me now this song is by phil collins and appears on the movie soundtrack against all odds 1984 on.
Against all odds was written in the same misery that the rest of face value came from, but i wasnt drawn to it initially. Against all odds was written in the same misery that the rest of face value came. Hackford, who previously used a song for the 1982 american drama film an officer and a gentleman, planned the same for the neonoir 1984 film against all odds, 10 which is a remake of out of the past. Best known of the tracks is against all odds take a look at me now, a phil collins single which topped the billboard hot 100 song chart and became collins s first american number one song. But to wait for you is all i can do and thats what ive got to face.
Against all odds has a woman like that, and it makes for one of the most intriguing movie relationships in a long time. Against all odds sheet music phil collins download. Take a good look at me now cause ill still be standing here and you coming back to me is against all odds its the chance ive got to take take a look at me now. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear. Phil collins sings in front of a raining blue and red background while clips from the film are played. Against all odds 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A gangster hires an exfootball player to find his girlfriend. The nom was the movie s only nomination in each award system. Dec 11, 20 phil fleshed it out after watching a rough cut of against all odds. Against all odds take a look at me now is a power ballad written by phil collins for the 1984 film against all odds. And it was a real inspiration to tell that story again, since it makes for an intriguing, complicated, interesting romance. The nom was the movies only nomination in each award system. Once past the pulsepounding carchase opening sequence of against all odds, sharpeyed viewers will be able to figure out that this 1984 suspenser is a remake of the 1947 noir classic out of the. Risky business in the air tonight against all odds against all odds take a look at me now white nights separate lives playing for keeps dont look.
Its a classy song that emotes a lot but doesnt overstay its welcome. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack music. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins. Add to that an amazing soundtrack by phil collins and the package is complete. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a. Song against all odds live in paris 7211998 remastered artist phil collins. Against all odds take a look at me now is a song by english drummer, singer and songwriter phil collins. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Against all odds original soundtrack original soundtrack.
Phil collins, in the air tonight first farewell tour duration. Against all odds take a look at me now written and performed by phil collins produced by arif mardin. Nov 14, 2014 phil collins against all odds live at qudos arena sydney 220119 duration. Heres a history lesson on phil collins classic 1984 worldwide hit against all odds take a look at me now, from its inspiration, the movie it came from and its many cover versions.
Against all odds take a look at me now also titled against all odds is a song by english drummer, singer and songwriter phil collins. The album includes the original score by larry carlton, as well as several tracks by artists popular at the time of the films release. Against all odds take a look at me now grammy awards 1985 nominee grammy. Phil collins against all odds take a look at me now. Against all odds the worldwide guide to movie locations.
Against all odds is a 1984 american romantic neonoir thriller film directed by taylor hackford and starring rachel ward, jeff bridges and james woods alongside jane greer, alex karras, richard widmark and dorian harewood. Against all odds is an entertaining piece, but also a movie that stays with the viewer long after the credits roll. Against all odds take a look at me now remains not only one of collins definitive singles, but one of the 1980s best love. Phil fleshed it out after watching a rough cut of against all odds. Against all odds was directed by taylor hackford and stars rachel ward, jeff bridges and james woods alongside jane greer who had starred in out of the past, alex karras, richard widmark and dorian harewood. Not aware of his prominence as a musical performer, a note to collins s label from telecast coproducer larry gelbart explaining the lack of invitation stated. The shadows, in 1986 michael ball, in 1999 montell jordan, in 1999 mariah carey, in 2000 and then later that year with boyband westlife deja vu and tasmin, in 2001 for the video game, dancemania x8. The only similarity between the two movies is in the cynical love triangle.
Collins haunting closing number especially covers a range of emotions and whenever one hears the songs from the film long after, the same. Best album of original score written for a motion picture or a television special. Against all odds phil collins, jessie and terrys pain of. After viewing the finished movie on a vcr in his hotel room, collins agreed to be on the soundtrack. When we first see terry, hes walking around mexico showing an old photo of jessie to random passersby. Chichen itza, mexico brogans investigations take him down mexico way the exotic island resort on which he finds wyler is the tiny, and relatively unspoiled, island of cozumel, off the east coast of mexico s yucatan peninsula, a mere 30 minute flight from that wildly overdeveloped tourist. Against all odds 1984 12 vinyl lp movie soundtrack, phil collins stevie nicks. Against all odds is not really a remake of out of the past. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Against all odds sheet music phil collins d sheetmusicfree. Feb 03, 2011 phil collins song, against all odds plays as terry and jessie longingly and helplessly look at each other from the distance, as the credits rolls. The music video for phil collins hugely successful power ballad, which reached numberone in the united states and numbertwo in the united kingdom.
Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins duration. While the soundtrack to the 1984 out of the past remake against all odds is now best remembered for phil collins classic theme song for the movie, the album also features several other memorable songs, as well as excerpts from larry carltons synthesizerheavy score. The track against all odds take a look at me now sung by phil collins was both golden globe and oscar academy award nominated, in the categories of best music original song and best original song motion picture respectively. Oct 17, 2015 phil collins droned 2016 remaster against all odds live in paris 7211998 remastered a hot night in paris 2019 reissue licensed to youtube by. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a lot of attention from the ladies. It gave him a grammy award for best pop vocal performance, male and another nomination for song of the year. Phil collins tells the stories behind 15 of his biggest hits, including in the air tonight, invisible touch and against all odds. For the song against all odds take a look at me now. Pop and rock singer and musician phil collins actually started out in the acting end of the business. Against all odds take a look at me now also simply titled against all odds is a song by british singer phil collins recorded for soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Phil collins full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins.
The movie also stars richard widmark, an actor famous for his dark character portrayals in 1940s and 1950s noir films. Based loosely on the classic noir firm out of the past, against all odds is best known today for the phil collins tune. Against all odds 1984 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Pop and rock singer and musician phil collins actually started out in the. Phil collins against all odds take a look at me now on. Take a good look at me now, cause ill still be standing here. With rachel ward, jeff bridges, james woods, alex karras. Phil collins wrote the song against all odds take a look at me now in 1984 specifically for this movie. What we need are more nogood, doubledealing broads who can cross their legs and break your heart. Its one of the most romantic power ballads of the 1980s. You can now get your tickets for phil s run of shows in us and.
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