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. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins songfacts. 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. He has that kind of handsomeness that makes your breath catch and your heart flutter. The nom was the movies only nomination in each award system. 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. Phil collins full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Phil collins sings in front of a raining blue and red background while clips from the film are played. Like past, against all odds is based on the daniel mainwaring novel build my gallows high. Check out against all odds take a look at me now 2016 remaster by phil collins on amazon music.
The album includes the original score by larry carlton, as well as several tracks by artists popular at the time of the films release. 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. 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 1984 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. Against all odds filme wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Based loosely on the classic noir firm out of the past, against all odds is best known today for the phil collins tune. Phil collins philip david charles collins also performed by.
Soundtrack from against all odds jeff bridges, rachel ward. 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. 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. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a lot of attention from the ladies. For your movie collection, you can buy a hd bluray 0r dvd copy of this movie on amazon. He played the artful dodger in the west end production of oliver. Against all odds take a look at me now by phil collins. Jeff bridges in against all odds 1984 jeff bridges and rachel ward in against. Phil collins tells the stories behind 15 of his biggest hits, including in the air tonight, invisible touch and against all odds. 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.
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. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins by hd film tributes. Against all odds take a look at me now 2016 remaster. A short film was released in 20 called phil collins and the wild frontier which captures collins on a book tour in june 2012. Against all odds is a 1984 american romantic neonoir thriller film directed by taylor hackford.
Against all odds take a look at me now video 1984 short music. Phil collins wrote the song against all odds take a look at me now in 1984 specifically for this movie. 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. In february 1984, collins released against all odds, the main theme for the film of the same title.
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 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. Against all odds filme em ingles no internet movie database. 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. Rachel ward, romantic films, jeff bridges, thriller, movie stars, claire, movies, beautiful, film noir. This song was created from a verypersonal, emotional standpoint. 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 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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.
Its one of the most romantic power ballads of the 1980s. 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. Phil collins performing against all odds live at the iconic live aid in 1985. 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 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. 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 takes a little getting used to, but it is a film to watch again and again. Mariah carey, westlife, steve brookstein, the postal service, the lettermen, bonnie tyler, michael ball, straight no chaser, martin nievera, laura pausini. 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. Collins was the only nominee in the category not invited to sing his song on stage, and. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl. Best known of the tracks is against all odds, a phil collins single which topped the billboard hot 100 song chart and became collinss. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. For the best experience please update your browser. 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. Collins 2012 montreux sounds sa, exclusively licensed to eagle rock entertainment. This remains one of the most notable live performances of this song.
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. 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. 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. The first half of the film is quite good, unfortunately it completely. Phil collins against all odds take a look at me now.
See oscars performance of phil collins against all odds. And in a film like this, that distraction is a blessing. 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. 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. 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. For your movie collection, you can buy a hd bluray 0r dvd copy of this. When we first see terry, hes walking around mexico showing an old photo of jessie to random passersby.
Phil collins wrote and sang the oscarwinning theme song. 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 also simply titled against all odds is a song originally written and recorded by british singer phil collins. The official youtube channel for the solo work of english singersongwriter, drummer, and producer, mr. Suggested by laika network phil collins like china 2016 remaster song against all odds live in paris 7211998 remastered. 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 song was the main theme for the 1984 film of the same name, and first appeared on its soundtrack.
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. 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. 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 another day in paradise traduzione italiano. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange, a theatrical agent, greville philip austin collins, an insurance agent. 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. Music from the original motion picture soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1984 film against all odds. Oct 28, 2016 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Its a classy song that emotes a lot but doesnt overstay its welcome. Separate lives video short 1985 phil collins phil collins. 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. Lena park against all odds, against all odds, for you 20060601. Phil collins against all odds against all odds film editor.
Phil collins against all odds 1984 soundtrack youtube. 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. Phil collins against all odds traduction francaise youtube. 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. 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. The song was produced by arif mardin, 74 and is one of the few songs released by collins that he did not coproduce himself. 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.
Against all odds phil collins, jessie and terrys pain of. 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. Welcome to my laptop cinema, where its all jeff bridges all the time. He spent most of his early entertainment life as a young actor and model. 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. Btw jeff bridges in the 1980s was probably getting a. In against all odds, bridges is unfathomably attractive. Against all odds take a look at me now phil collins. As a solo artist he has sold more than 100 million records, won 7 grammys, 6 brit awards, and an oscar. And the track is centered mainly on phil asking an estranged lover of his to give him another chance. Once past the pulsepounding carchase opening sequence of against all odds, sharpeyed viewers will be able to figure out that this 1984 suspenser is. See more ideas about rachel ward, jeff bridges, romantic films. 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.
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