Philip David Charles Collins; LVO (born 30 January 1951 Chiswick; London) is a British singer-songwriter; drummer and actor best known as the lead singer and drummer of English progressive rock group Genesis and as a Grammy and Academy Award-winning solo artist. He has also starred in numerous films.Collins sang the lead vocals on eight American chart-toppers between 1984 and 1989; seven as a solo artist and one with Genesis. His singles; often dealing with lost love; ranged from the drum-heavy In the Air Tonight; to the dance pop of Sussudio; to the political statements of his most successful song; Another Day in Paradise. "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (also simply titled "Against All Odds") is a song originally written and recorded by British singer Phil Collins. The song was the main theme for the 1984 film of the same name, and first appeared on its soundtrack. It is a ballad in which its protagonist implores his/her ex-lover to "take a look at me now", knowing that reconciliation is "against all odds" but worth a try. It has been covered by several artists.Philip David Charles Collins; LVO (born 30 January 1951 Chiswick; London) is a.