On This Day: April 21, 1984 – Against All Odds by Phil Collins Hit Number 1 in America

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 21, 1984 – Against All Odds by Phil Collins Hit Number 1 in America.

On this day April 21, 1984, Phil Collins reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with Against All Odds. The song held the top spot through May 11 and also reached number 1 in Canada, Ireland, Norway, and Israel.

Written for the movie Against All Odds starring Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward, the song showed off Collins' emotional vocals and ability to write powerful ballads. Its piano driven melody and soaring chorus made it one of his most iconic solo tracks and a standout hit of the...
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