Phil Collins Performs Memorable Rendition Of 'Against All Odds' At Live Aid 1985

Jan 29, 2020 by apost team

In January 2020, NBA fans attending a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks spotted three men sitting in the celebrity seating area; they were Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, and Tony Banks of the legendary British rock band Genesis. This sighting resulted in numerous rumors about the band getting back together for a reunion, something that has not happened since 2007.

Something else that has happened since that moment at Madison Square Garden is that fans are sharing videos of the band and its members, and one of the most popular dates back to the legendary Live Aid concert in the mid-1980s.

"Against All Odds" is a romantic ballad that was written and recorded for the movie of the same name, which was a remake of the film noir classic "Out of the Past." The song was a huge hit in 1984, and the soundtrack earned a few awards. Phil Collins was one of many artists who took part in the historic Live Aid concerts of July 1985, which took place at Wembley Stadium in London and at the old John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. The musical event was broadcast around the world through the then-fledgling MTV network, and it was watched by 40% of the world's population; moreover, the concert generated millions of dollars in donation revenue to help the people of Ethiopia, who at the time were suffering a severe famine.

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Live Aid was an unprecedented effort that truly brought the world together. If you are too young to remember, this concert was the highlight of the 1980s because of the incredible amount of talent that participated. Many performances stand out: Led Zeppelin, Madonna, and Dire Straits are often mentioned, but Phil Collins sitting at the piano and singing "Against All Odds" is something else. A few years earlier, Collins had played a practical joke on Richard Branson for not signing him to Virgin Records, but by the time he took the Live Aid stage at Wembley, he had become extremely successful.

Collins has always appreciated American soul and gospel singers, and this appreciation is evident in this performance, which is haunting to say the least. Even though he messed up one of the piano chords during the song, he recovered masterfully and continued his passionate singing.

If you have friends who enjoy great musical performances, let them know of this video; they may also become interested in the Live Aid organization, which is still around and doing good things all over the world.