Against All Odds
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
Category: Pop Trivia, Singles
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