Rip Hamilton: "Against All Odds"

submitted by Dewey
May 28, 2008 | 27 comments |

Just a minute ago, prior to the start of tonight's Pistons/Celtics game, Michele Tafoya asked Rip Hamilton about the team's mentality. Hamilton responded by saying that the Pistons feel as though "we're against all odds," which for me is enough of an excuse to post what is perhaps the greatest song in the history of music. Ladies and gentlemen of the Yard, I present to you, Phil Collins: "Against All Odds," from 1985's Live Aid concert.

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27 Comments On: "Rip Hamilton: "Against All Odds""

	1. pelechati , May 28, 2008 \| Reply	+3 pts \| \| \|
	She took half of Phil's stuff in the divorce. He probably holed himself up in a room drinking a bottle of Bourbon. Good luck Rip.

	2. Dewey , May 28, 2008 \| Reply	+3 pts \| \| \|
	In two years, Cleveland's GM will be borrowing some of Phil's lyrics when he serenades LeBron: "You coming back to me is against the odds, and that's what I've got to face!"

	3. GSWgirl , May 28, 2008 \| Reply	+5 pts \| \| \|
	I thought i was coming over to read a feel good story about Rip's difficult childhood & rise to success and I get.....PHIL COLLINS?! LMFAO! u funny, Dewey!

	3.1. KatKat , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	I did too. My heart was all warmed up and everything. Btw, I saw Phil live in Chapel Hill at the Dean Dome while I was in college. And THIS was the song I was waiting for (along with "In the Air Tonight" - drums were awesome live)! Phil is the bomb (to take it back for ya).

	3.2. CHECKMATE , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	I Agree, Im ready to shed a tear but, but its Phill .........Phil freakin Collins My Top 3 Artist #1Phil #2Jay Z #3 Lil wayne.... Yea I know im a wild Boy

	3.2.1. KatKat , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Love your vibe, Check!

	3.2.2. Dewey , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	That's the spirit. I'm waiting for TC to chime in. It would be sick if Weezy rhymed over a Phil beat. I mean, Bone Thugs did it already. Great Phil cameos in this video. Phil is way too solid.

	4. ck0712 , May 28, 2008 \| Reply	+3 pts \| \| \|
	LOL!!!! i was at this show @ JFK, it was amazing!!! is this Phil pre concord? LMAO!!!!!! good blog big thumbs up!!!

	4.1. Dewey , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+3 pts \| \| \|
	I'd love to see Phil live. He's at the top of my list, probably. I had a chance to go last year in San Jose, but I can't remember what sort of conflict I had. Some sort of sporting event, probably. Oh, I remember what it was. My first day working in the Yard was the next morning. LOL. I've probably watched this video and/or listened to this song 10 times since last night. Phil is the Kobe Bryant of music... M-V-P!

	4.1.1. KatKat , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	LMAO! Oh Dewey...

	4.1.1.1. ck0712 , May 29, 2008	+1 pts \| \| \|
	My first day working in the Yard was the next morning. LOL. little did you know LOL!!! it would be such a huge spin, that u can't ever leave LOL!!! next Phil/Genesis re-union GO!!! it's worth it ;0!!! c'mon u can pull an all nighter you'll be fine-REDBULL is the key LOL!

	5. GSWgirl , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	I have never seen so many people so passionate about phil collins.

	5.1. KatKat , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	You just never know what's going on in the hearts of the people in the Yard, GSWgirl, you never know.

	5.1.1. GSWgirl , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	An eclectic bunch for sure. :-)

	5.1.1.1. ck0712 , May 29, 2008	+1 pts \| \| \|
	genesis was one of my 1st bads that i ever really dug, course we have led zep, procul harem, deep purple, black sabbath/ozzy on vocals, bad company - original line up thank u - i'm an old skool rocker for sure, HEY we need a section for music on here LOL! i could talk music ummmmmmmmmm all day LOL! i should have been born in the 70's/mid 60's !!!

	5.1.1.2. ck0712 , May 29, 2008	0 pts \| \| \|
	bads aaaaa that should say BANDS lmao!!!

	6. Gittle , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Really? You guys love Phil Collins? He's a bloody Cockney; you can't understand a word he says! Okay, so he's not really Cockney; he's from Chiswick (West London), but still, he is quite incomprehensible. ;-) Kat, if you ask me, the Nonpoint cover of "In The Air Tonight" from the Miami Vice and Coach Carter soundtracks is the best version. Then again, you didn't ask me. :-D

	6.1. Dewey , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Not only is Phil Collins awesome in his own right, but "In the Air Tonight" is Ray Lewis' favorite song. Bonus.

	6.2. KatKat , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Gittle, I'm going to beg to differ just a tad because hearing "In the Air Tonight" live is like a religious experience. That song touched me, man! It freaking touched me.

	6.2.1. Gittle , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	As I said, you didn't ask me. :-D I hear you, but I'm still more of a rocker, and the Nonpoint cover has a heavier edge. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! ;-)

	6.2.1.1. KatKat , May 30, 2008	0 pts \| \| \|
	Not trying to sway you, but if you could have seen me with my little lighter...

	6.2.2. Dewey , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	KatKat, we're on the same page today, for sure.

	6.2.2.1. KatKat , May 30, 2008	0 pts \| \| \|
	HURRAY! FINALLY Do you think tis appropriate to hold hands and sing "Kumbaya"?

	6.2.2.2. Dewey , May 30, 2008	+1 pts \| \| \|
	How about something by Phil instead ? Maybe this classic? LOL.

	6.2.2.3. KatKat , May 30, 2008	0 pts \| \| \|
	LMAO! Excellent choice, Dewey! I have a laugh tummy ache. The best kind.

	7. ms_lisa , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	You can never go wrong with Phil. LOL!

	8. CHECKMATE , May 29, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Who's talking about Phill? Phill is from the streets, he's a G and he will bust a cap in your aaaaa maybe not . Ok never mind , next topic.