Physical
Olivia Newton-John
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I'm saying all the things that I know you'll like Making good conversation I gotta handle you just right You know what I mean I took you to an intimate restaurant Then to a suggestive movie There's nothing left to talk about Unless it's horizontally Let's get physical, physical I want to get physical Let's get into physical Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let's get physical, physical I want to get physical Let's get into physical Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk I've been patient, I've been good Tried to keep my hands on the table It's gettin' hard this holdin' back If you know what I mean I'm sure you'll understand my point of view We know each other mentally You gotta know that you're bringin' out The animal in me Let's get physical, physical I want to get physical Let's get into physical Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let's get physical, physical I want to get physical Let's get into physical Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Oh let's get physical, physical I want to get physical Let's get into physical Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let's get animal, animal I want to get animal Let's get into animal Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let me hear your body talk
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Written by: Stephen Kipner, Terry Shaddick
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Chart Success"Physical" by Olivia Newton-John topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for 10 weeks, starting in November 1981.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1982.
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High Sales"Physical" has sold over two million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles worldwide.
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Controversial LyricsDue to its sexually suggestive lyrics, the song sparked controversy and was even banned by some radio stations.
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Fitness Craze InfluenceThe song's popularity coincided with the early 1980s' fitness craze, showing people exercising in the music video and contributing to the aerobics boom of the decade.
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Change in Image"Physical" marked a significant change in Olivia Newton-John's image. Before "Physical," she was known for her country and folk-pop ballads and her leading role in the musical film "Grease."
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Extended Influence"Physical" has been covered by numerous artists and has appeared on many TV shows, movies, and commercials, demonstrating its enduring influence.
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Music Video ParodyThe song's music video parodies the sexual innuendo of the song's lyrics by showing Olivia Newton-John in a gym trying to get a group of overweight men into shape.
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Single-Cover ArtworkThe single's artwork effectively portrayed the song's fitness theme with a cartoony, yet, sensual image of Olivia Newton-John in a leotard with a towel around her neck.
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High RankingIn the 1980s, Billboard named "Physical" the Sexiest Song of the decade and it is still considered one of the sexiest songs of all time.
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Longevity on the Chart"Physical" stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a striking 22 weeks.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was written by Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick and produced by John Farrar, who was a long-term collaborator and producer for Olivia Newton-John.
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