1984–1996: No Jacket Required, ...But Seriously, and Both Sides Phil Collins
in 1984, collins released against odds , main theme 1984 film of same title. song produced arif mardin, , 1 of few songs released collins did not produce himself. single, more pop-oriented , commercially accessible collins s previous work, became first solo single top billboard hot 100 , earnt him first grammy award best pop vocal performance, male. collins had arranged tour accommodate possibility of appearing on telecast in event song nominated oscar. believed producers of year s academy awards show not aware of prominence musical performer. note collins s label telecast co-producer larry gelbart explaining lack of invitation stated: thank note regarding phil cooper [sic]. m afraid spots have been filled. collins instead watched actress , dancer ann reinking perform song. reinking s performance described 1 critic absurdly inept rendition of song. los angeles times said: reinking did incredible job of totally destroying beautiful song. best can said performance stage set nice. ...