Academy awardwinning filmmaker taylor hackford had a brief purple patch in the 1980s, making in quick succession the hit movies an officer and a gentleman and. Against all odds take a look at me now the search, a single by phil collins. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange, a theatrical agent, greville philip austin collins, an insurance agent. 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. Against all odds sheet music phil collins d sheetmusic.
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. 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. The track against all odds take a look at me now was used in the 1984 columbia pictures film of the same name. Third theatrical feature film to be directed by taylor hackford who had previously helmed the. 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. Against all odds was recorded for the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Against all odds is a 1984 romantic neonoir thriller film, and a remake of 1947s out of the past 1947. Phil collins against all odds against all odds film editor. 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. Phil collins wrote and sang the oscarwinning theme. Against all odds take a look at me now miami vice wiki. 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. 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.
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. Against all odds take a look at me now the search by. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a lot. Phil collins against all odds subtitulado al espanol. Collins was approached to write the title song to the film against all odds while it was still in its.
See more ideas about rachel ward, jeff bridges and romantic films. Against all odds take a look at me now also simply titled against all odds is a song. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins. 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 remains not only one of collins definitive singles, but one of the 1980s best love. Jeanmarc chevillard, kyle smart, vincent guelat film director.
Against all odds takes a little getting used to, but it is a film to watch again and again. The nom was the movies only nomination in each award system. Anyone who has ever read daniel mainwarings 1947 novel out of the past will quickly see the connection to hollywoods newest remake called against all odds. For your movie collection, you can buy a hd bluray 0r dvd copy of this movie on amazon. 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. Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins. Phil collins full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
It was recorded for the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. 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. From the movie against all odds is a neonoir 1984 film, a remake of out of the past features rachel ward in a variation of jane greers original role, jeff bridges filling in for robert mitchum. A short film was released in 20 called phil collins and the wild frontier which captures collins on a book tour in june 2012. 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. 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.
Phil collins sings in front of a raining blue and red background while clips from the film are played. 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. Phil collins against all odds take a look at me now discogs. He has that kind of handsomeness that makes your breath catch and your heart flutter. Hackford flew into chicago to catch the drummer doing one of the concert stops.
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. As a solo artist he has sold more than 100 million records, won 7 grammys, 6 brit awards, and an oscar. 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. Phil collins against all odds live aid 1985 duration. Against all odds is a 1984 american romantic neonoir thriller film directed by taylor hackford. Subscribe for promo clips, live videos, interviews, and more. Against all oddsoriginal motion picture soundtrack by. Jun 16, 2015 phil collins against all odds take a look at me now dj rick mitchell truly passion tribal remix. In the 47 version it was robert mitchum against kirk douglas, the new release stars jeff bridges and james woods. And the track is centered mainly on phil asking an estranged lover of his to give him another chance. 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. 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. Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins songfacts.
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. See more ideas about rachel ward, jeff bridges, romantic films. Phil collins was so overjoyed when against all odds got nominated for an academy award in 1985 that. Now, on the sunkissed beaches of picturesque cozumel, terry not only finds the elusive woman but also, unexpectedly, falls headoverheels for jessie, against the backdrop of suspicion and betrayal. Collins had written against all odds originally entitled how can you just sit there. The song was produced by arif mardin, and is one of the few. Phil collins tells the stories behind 15 of his biggest hits, including in the air tonight, invisible touch and against all odds. Just let you leave without a trace when i stand here taking every breath with you, ooh youre the only one. Album against all odds take a look at me now writers phil collins. Phil collins against all odds lyrics et traduction hq. 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. Phil collins against all odds 1984 soundtrack youtube.
It is a timeless film with back stabbing and greed, the kind of wheeling and dealing that never goes out of fashion. Check out against all oddsoriginal motion picture soundtrack by various artists on amazon music. Against all odds take a look at me now is a power ballad written by phil collins for the 1984 film against all. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins npo radio 2.
It was directed by taylor hackford and starred rachel ward, jeff bridges and james woods alongside jane greer who had also starred in out of the past. Against all odds sheet music phil collins download. This misfired remake of jacques tourneurs classic film noir out of the past. This film really took me by surprise, i did not expect much from it except a romantic melodrama where the good guy gets the girl at the end. 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. Jessie, a confused disoriented heiress, is the romantic obsession of two men and the crux of the films action. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack against all odds take a look at me now also titled against all odds against all odds is a song by english drummer, singer and songwriter phil collins. 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. See oscars performance of phil collins against all odds. Collins 2012 montreux sounds sa, exclusively licensed to eagle rock entertainment ltd. The song was produced by arif mardin, 75 and is one of the few songs released by collins that he did not coproduce himself. Notes while the song did not appear in any episode of the series, it was included on the miami vice.
The song was the main theme for the 1984 film of the same name, and first appeared on its soundtrack. 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 original song. Against all odds take a look at me now is a power ballad written by phil collins for the 1984 film against all odds. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. 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. Trivia phil collins was contacted by director taylor hackford to record a song for the movie. It is a power ballad in which its protagonist implores an exlover to take a look at me now, knowing that reconciliation is against. The official youtube channel for the solo work of english singersongwriter, drummer, and producer, mr. It was also released as a single in february of that year. Against all odds take a look at me now american music awards. Against all odds original soundtrack original soundtrack.
The original trailer in high definition of against all odds directed by taylor hackford and starring rachel ward, jeff bridges, james woods, alex. Phil collins against all odds take a look at me now. Against all odds 1984 letterboxd your life in film. Against all odds 1984 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. In february 1984, collins released against all odds, the main theme for the film of the same title. 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.
Against all odds sheet music phil collins d sheetmusicfree. And in a film like this, that distraction is a blessing. Loosely based on a 1947 film noir, out of the past, taylor hackfords against all odds has strong performances in all but the most critical role. Against all odds take a look at me now single by phil collins from the album against all odds. 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. In against all odds, bridges is unfathomably attractive. 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. Against all odds take a look at me now is a song by phil collins, recorded for the film against all odds in 1984 and featured on the film s soundtrack album. 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 wrote the song against all odds take a look at me now in 1984 specifically for this movie. Against all odds take a look at me now is a song by english drummer, singer and songwriter phil collins. This song was created from a verypersonal, emotional standpoint. Romantiek thriller film geregisseerd door taylor hackford. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack music. Dec 19, 2008 peter lippman production manager for this video. Phil collins sat atop the billboard hot 100 with his theme song for the jeff bridges rachel ward film about a retired by his team pro football player who gets hired to find the girlfriend of a disreputable nightclub owner. It appeared on the miami vice soundtrack the best of miami vice in 1996. Phil collins kicked off his acting career as a child artist at barbara speake stage school. Against all odds 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 30, 2017 phil collins against all odds against all odds film editor.
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