I chose 1981 music as my theme this year. My newest novel The Summer of Princess Diana is set in the summer of 1981, and oh! the music! Let’s take a look back at a pivotal time in the music industry.
Are you ready for this? “Physical,” by Olivia Newton-John, was the lead single on her eleventh album, released in September 1981. The song was originally offered to Tina Turner, who declined it (but Tina had plenty of big hits). “Physical” was a huge success and spent ten weeks at #1 on the charts. The suggestive lyrics even caused it to be banned in some areas, but check out the video.
Martha Reynolds Writes 
Do you think Olivia Newton John has a Princess Diana hair style?
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Yes! But in 1981, I wanted that hairstyle, too!
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This was such a huge song but doesn’t come up much when people talk about 80s music.
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“Physical” and “Xanadu” are among my favorite feel-good oldies! ONJ had a duet with David Foster, I’m trying to remember the title. Hold on… Here goes:
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Oh, that’s sweet.
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Every teenage/young woman wanted to look like Olivia in that video!
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Yes! LOL
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10 Weeks at the top??? Wow…….I guess she was Janet Jackson before Janet Jackson……….I don’t recall any wardrobe malfunctions at the Super Bowl though?
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Physical was one of my Zumba songs. Every time I hear it, I start doing the exercise dance. Guess I need to play it on repeat to keep me moving. Great choice. I’m sad that we’re nearing the end of the alphabet. Nice job, Miss Martha.
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Thanks, Nancy! 💕💕
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Actually, our acceptance of seeing more physical has increased significantly since this time… unfortunately to me, but to each their own.
Beth
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I knew this would the the song you picked for this letter!
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The minute I saw your post title I just knew which song would follow!
Facing The Mountain
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Olivia Newton-John was not exactly ground-breaking, but her voice is pleasant and she exudes such normal niceness!
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She was so positive! But the video…..LOL
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Heh heh heh. It IS a bit much!
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This song might stick with you all day, Ann!
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Great fun song! Smiling as I start my day!!
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Hari OM
LOL – what an echo down the years… yes, I may have done an aerobics session or two with this to add zip! YAM xx
P=Psykadelika
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With leg warmers, of course!
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