"After All" is a classic power ballad performed as a duet by and Peter Cetera , released on March 3, 1989 , by Geffen Records. The track famously served as the love theme for the film Chances Are , starring Robert Downey Jr. and Cybill Shepherd. Key Facts and Achievements
The song was written by (lyrics) and Tom Snow (music). According to Pitchford, the lyrics were carefully crafted to reflect the movie’s plot—a story of a soul migrating to a new body to reunite with a lost love—summing up a long emotional journey where "two hearts" eventually find their way back to each other. "After All" is a classic power ballad performed
: It was the first North American single from Cher’s 19th album, Heart of Stone , and later appeared on Peter Cetera’s greatest hits collection, You're the Inspiration . Lyric Meaning and Themes Key Facts and Achievements The song was written
: It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 62nd Academy Awards. Lyric Meaning and Themes : It was nominated
: The phrase "two angels who've been rescued from the fall" was inspired by the film's scenes in Heaven. Production Credits Producer : Peter Asher.