Film director taylor hackford wanted phil collins to sing the title theme for the jeff bridges movie against all odds, though, at the time, the soundtrack was being compiled, collins was on tour with genesis. More and more, terry finds himself trapped in an intricate web of passion, intrigue, and murder, as jessie starts to feel the burden of choice in. He has that kind of handsomeness that makes your breath catch and your heart flutter. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1984 film against all odds the album includes the original score by larry carlton, as well as several tracks by artists popular at the time of the film s release. The song was produced by arif mardin, 74 and is one of the few songs released by collins that he did not coproduce himself. 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 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. It is a timeless film with back stabbing and greed, the kind of wheeling and dealing that never goes out of fashion. Its one of the most romantic power ballads of the 1980s. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange, a theatrical agent, greville philip austin collins, an insurance agent. Its a classy song that emotes a lot but doesnt overstay its welcome. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins by hd film tributes.
It was recorded for the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Against all odds take a look at me now video 1984 short music. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a. See more ideas about rachel ward, jeff bridges, romantic films. In fact you could change the cast for others with equal qualities, keep the script and locations and it would still make a good film today. On 26 june 2014, a press conference was held from the alamo, where collins spoke, announcing that he was donating his entire collection to the alamo via the state of texas. This song was created from a verypersonal, emotional standpoint. Phil collins against all odds against all odds film editor. Against all odds won the grammy award for best male pop vocal performance in 1985, and it was also nominated for the academy award for best original song. A remake of out of the past 1947, the film s plot is about an aging american football star who is hired by a mobster to find his girlfriend. Against all odds is a 1984 american romantic neonoir thriller film directed by taylor hackford.
For your movie collection, you can buy a hd bluray 0r dvd copy of this. The prize instead went to lionel richies say you, say me, another chart topper which appeared in the film but was not included on the original. Phil collins was so overjoyed when against all odds got nominated for an academy award in 1985 that he rerouted his australian tour so he could. May 10, 2010 against all odds take a look at me now is a power ballad written by phil collins for the 1984 film against all odds. The theme song against all odds take a look at me now was a huge success for phil collins, becoming his first of seven number one singles in the united states during his solo career. Like past, against all odds is based on the daniel mainwaring novel build my gallows high. About against all odds 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. Oct 28, 2016 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Against all odds 1984 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. Phil collins against all odds take a look at me now. This remains one of the most notable live performances of this song. The song was the main theme for the 1984 film of the same name, and first appeared on its soundtrack. Once past the pulsepounding carchase opening sequence of against all odds, sharpeyed viewers will be able to figure out that this 1984 suspenser is.
Against all odds take a look at me now also simply titled against all odds is a song originally written and recorded by british singer phil collins. Soundtrack from against all odds jeff bridges, rachel ward. And the track is centered mainly on phil asking an estranged lover of his to give him another chance. Nov 27, 2017 the original trailer in high definition of against all odds directed by taylor hackford and starring rachel ward, jeff bridges, james woods, alex karras and jane greer. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1984 film against all odds. Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins songfacts. Phil collins performing against all odds live at the iconic live aid in 1985. Lena park against all odds, against all odds, for you 20060601. 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. Jun 16, 2012 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.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl. In this film, the song was against all odds take a look at me now sung by phil collins whereas in hackfords previous picture an officer and a gentleman 1982 the song was up where we belong sung by joe cocker and in white nights 1985 the songs were say you, say me written and performed by lionel richie and separate lives written by stephen bishop and. Vinyl 7 phil collins against all odds take a look at me now 1984, vinyl discogs. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins. Phil collins wrote the song against all odds take a look at me now in 1984 specifically for this movie.
Apr 07, 2019 british singer phil collins originally wrote against all odds in the wake of his first divorce in 1980, in which his exwife also took the children. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a lot of attention from the ladies. Phil collins full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. As a solo artist he has sold more than 100 million records, won 7 grammys, 6 brit awards, and an oscar. The prize instead went to lionel richies say you, say me, another chart topper which appeared in the film but was not included on the. Phil collins another day in paradise traduzione italiano. Against all odds filme em ingles no internet movie database. In against all odds, bridges is unfathomably attractive. See oscars performance of phil collins against all odds. For your movie collection, you can buy a hd bluray 0r dvd copy of this movie on amazon.
Against all odds was written in the same misery that the rest of face value came from, but i wasnt drawn to it initially. The album includes the original score by larry carlton, as well as several tracks by artists popular at the time of the films release. Born and raised in west london, collins played drums from the age of five and completed drama school training, which secured him various roles as a. Suggested by laika network phil collins like china 2016 remaster song against all odds live in paris 7211998 remastered. The soundtrack album for the film contains the most successful single on the album, separate lives by phil collins and marilyn martin, which reached the top of the billboard hot 100 singles chart and was nominated for an academy award in 1986. Against all odds phil collins, jessie and terrys pain of.
For the best experience please update your browser. A short film was released in 20 called phil collins and the wild frontier which captures collins on a book tour in june 2012. And in a film like this, that distraction is a blessing. Rachel ward, romantic films, jeff bridges, thriller, movie stars, claire, movies, beautiful, film noir. 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 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. Based loosely on the classic noir firm out of the past, against all odds is best known today for the phil collins tune. Best known of the tracks is against all odds, a phil collins single which topped the billboard hot 100 song chart and became collinss. Phil collins wrote and sang the oscarwinning theme song. It won him the grammy award for best male pop vocal performance in 1985 and it was also nominated for both an academy award and a golden globe for best.
He spent most of his early entertainment life as a young actor and model. In february 1984, collins released against all odds, the main theme for the film of the same title. More and more, terry finds himself trapped in an intricate web of passion, intrigue, and murder, as jessie starts to feel the burden of choice in this dangerous love triangle. 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 it worth trying. Separate lives video short 1985 phil collins phil collins. The official youtube channel for the solo work of english singersongwriter, drummer, and producer, mr. 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. Against all odds 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Collins 2012 montreux sounds sa, exclusively licensed to eagle rock entertainment.
Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins. 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. Welcome to my laptop cinema, where its all jeff bridges all the time. Against all odds filme wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. 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. Trivia the theme song against all odds take a look at me now was a huge success for phil collins, becoming his first of seven number one singles in the united states during his solo career. The original trailer in high definition of against all odds directed by taylor hackford and starring rachel ward, jeff bridges, james woods, alex karras and jane greer. Jeff bridges in against all odds 1984 jeff bridges and rachel ward in against. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
He played the artful dodger in the west end production of oliver. Against all odds take a look at me now is a power ballad written by phil collins for the 1984 film against all odds. 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. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Collins was the only nominee in the category not invited to sing his song on stage, and. Against all odds take a look at me now 2016 remaster.
Phil collins philip david charles collins also performed by. Mariah carey, westlife, steve brookstein, the postal service, the lettermen, bonnie tyler, michael ball, straight no chaser, martin nievera, laura pausini. Phil collins sings in front of a raining blue and red background while clips from the film are played. I wanted to like this movie against all odds, i really did, as i bought off amazon more recently for my gf who likes these types of films. Against all odds takes a little getting used to, but it is a film to watch again and again. Phil collins against all odds 1984 soundtrack youtube. The nom was the movies only nomination in each award system. Phil collins tells the stories behind 15 of his biggest hits, including in the air tonight, invisible touch and against all odds. The first half of the film is quite good, unfortunately it completely.
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