"Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" is a song written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was first released on March 26, 1984. The song appears on the soundtrack for the movie of the same name. The song reached number one in Norway and on the US Billboard Hot 100. It reached the top five in the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, and New Zealand.
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)
Lyrics
The protagonist begs his ex-lover to reconcile, knowing full well that reconciliation has almost no chance.
Music video
The music video was directed by Taylor Hackford, who also directed the music video for Separate Lives. The producer of the music video was Jeffrey Abelson. In the video, you can see Phil Collins singing the song while standing with his back to a wall of rainwater that is lit up in changing colors. Furthermore, you can see the three main characters of the film Against All Odds arranged around a triangle of neon tubes (to illustrate the theme of the film, a love triangle), as well as some film scenes.
The music video concept was created by Keith Williams, who also worked on the music videos for Dancing with Myself (by Billy Idol), Holding Out for a Hero (by Bonnie Tyler) and Ghostbusters (by Ray Parker, Jr.).
Questions and Answers
Q: Who wrote and recorded the song "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)"?
A: The song was written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Phil Collins.
Q: When was the song first released?
A: The song was first released on March 26, 1984.
Q: What movie is the song featured on the soundtrack for?
A: The song appears on the soundtrack for the movie of the same name.
Q: Which countries did the song reach number one in?
A: The song reached number one in Norway and on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Q: In which countries did the song reach the top five?
A: The song reached the top five in the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, and New Zealand.
Q: What is the title of the song?
A: The title of the song is "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)".
Q: Who is the singer and songwriter of the song?
A: The singer and songwriter of the song is Phil Collins.