"Odds Are" is a song by Canadian rock band

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. It is the second single from their 2013 album, ''

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''. It was released as a promotional single on July 14, 2013. The song is also the theme song for the television show ''

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''.

History

"Odds Are" was written by Ed Robertson and

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, lead vocalist and guitarist from

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. "Odds Are" was recorded during the sessions for "

" from February to April 2013, and was produced by multi-platinum, multi-

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-winning producer Gavin Brown. The band first premiered the song live on May 5, 2013 at Sunfest on the Waterfront in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2017, American singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr released her EP titled "Slingshot" which featured a country/pop version of "Odds Are".

Music video

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produced the music video for "Odds Are" released on October 8. The video features the band as news anchors reporting on the

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occurring at the same time. Many Rooster Teeth personalities are featured as cameo guests including

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, and Adam Kovic, with several internet personalities such as

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, and Greg Miller making appearances as well.

Charts

References

{{Barenaked Ladies Barenaked Ladies songs Songs written by Ed Robertson 2013 singles Songs written by Kevin Griffin Song recordings produced by Gavin Brown (musician) 2013 songs Vanguard Records singles