Artist: Phil Collins

Release Date: April 1984 (UK) – February 1982 (US)

Writer & Producer : Phil Collins

Label: Virgin

UK Chart Peak: 2 Weeks

US Chart Peak: 4 Weeks

Phil Collins wrote Against All Odds at the request of director Taylor Hackford, who needed a title for his film of the title. The song did quiet a bit better than the film, it was Phil Collin’s first US Number 1 as well as his first gold disc in America. He adapted it from an out take from his Face Value sessions, How can You Sit There?

Although his vocal performance is magnificent, the arrangement is far too safe despite he booming bottom line synth, however, it’s obvious that Phil has been asked to write for a paticular market and to supply a suitable musical scare as the credits roll. Paul Strange, Melody Maker, March 1984