Olivia Newton John The Making of Physical ( Vevo Footnotes)

Olivia NewtonJohn The Making of Physical (Vevo Footnotes) It s been 40 years since Olivia NewtonJohn took Physical to the top of the pop charts for 10 weeks. The BritAussie actresssinger, who solidified her global rep starring in Grease with John Travolta, had a string of song hits that began in the early 70s, but it was the 80s smash Physical that gave her name a broader reach in the music world. Our Footnotes episode celebrates the video s anniversary, and offers a few insights into its creation. Like the song being pitched to Tina Turner first, like O NJ not initially realizing the risque nature of the lyrics (and asking the track be pulled from its album in embarrassment), like the true reason that a workout theme was chosen for the video treatment. Interviews with director Brian Grant and Olivia herself await. Watch the official video for Physical : Watch music videos by Olivia NewtonJohn: Olivia