One of the most popular songs of the 80s and if I recall anywhere near correctly a pretty popular video as well.
"Let me hear your body talk...." Catchy tune and catchy lyrics too. This song is a must have in anyone's 80s collection. I am kind of surprised that of the 80s compilation cd's that I have seen that I don't see this one on here. Surprising, maybe has something to do with licensing rights!
I would love there to be a channel that showed 80s videos all of the time. I know that there are certain shows on VH1 that plays them for like an hour a time, but it just isn't enough.
I think that this song is probablly what made leg warmers popular!
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
An OK song, a terrible video. I have this song on the Billboard Top Hits 1981 CD. If I recall correctly. I sang it as a kid, but it was a bit risque for your average 6 year old to be singing.
We are DEVO
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
By today's standards, the video seems harmless, but the "Physical" video itself was a little bit risque at the time, especially when you consider it was Olivia Newton-John and her wholesome image.
There was a slow-motion shot of her in the shower. And at the end, two weight-lifter guys were walking together hand-in-hand.
I remember reading that a few people were complaining about that video in the early 80's!
Posted by Sam Hain 44DDD-24-36 (Member # 3150) on :
I think the song is total fluff and hasn't stood the test of time very well. I did like it enough in the 80's but something I don't care to hear now days.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I loved this song! I remember it was one of the on 45 records my friend in the 7th grade ever had, and it is because I gave it to her for a Xmas present. Her mom wouldn't ever let her buy records, and listen to music, I thought it was the saddest way to live, so I bought her this song, and Urgent-Foreigner, and I said if your mom has a problem with it, let me know. But, she let her keep them.
I always thought Olivia Newton-John was one of the cutiest women ever. I also loved the song "Make a Move on Me."
Posted by ERIC 31 (Member # 1793) on :
I went to see her on the Physical tour in like 1982 at the Oakland Coliseum. Pretty good show. I was used to wild rock shows so it was strange that people would be quiet in between songs when she was talking. She looked and sounded great.
Posted by jlp937-Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
She still looks good to this day. She is one of those fortunate people that doesn't show her age.
