🎵 Olivia Newton-John - Physical REACTION

[@jaywillingham4085]

And yall dont understnad how freaking HUGE the whole workout and aerobics craze was. This song was literally everywhere.

[@MacMc691]

I grew up in that era... You're right, it was huge, so much so that some of the junior high schools back then offered Jazzercise as part of their physical education program. I don't recall off hand if we had it in high school, but it was present in junior high. And no doubt, this song helped to push it.

[@s.mcpherson6354]

That's hard to understate, isn't it? Part of that was better science around diet and exercise. But before that, and songs like this, gyms were for body builders and boxers, and they rarely included cardio. There was no such thing as gym fashion. Then all of a sudden Jazzercise and a few others caused an avalanche of change and suddenly shorts or a leotard and a gym membership was a normal thing to have for someone in their 20's or 30's.

[@centuryrox]

Everywhere is an understatement! You couldn't walk through a mall or a store without hearing this song. It got old really fast!

[@jaywillingham4085]

@@centuryrox lol, Yes and after hating it for years, I now love it for some reason.

[@melaniesweeten5401]

@@MacMc691 there used to be a cable channel devoted entirely to Jazzercise.

[@garyzink1927]

Let's get animal, she sang. The end was cut off so it sounded different. Great singer, great reaction! Rip Olivia. Peace from Michigan.

[@longfootbuddy]

enema enama

[@charlessalzman4377]

Haha yes Animal! I think the L kind of trails off so it's not as clear. but yes, Animal. lol.

[@damanfromtn]

@@longfootbuddy 🤣 Nothing more sexy than an enema.

[@michaelgreer9673]

She's saying , " Let's Get Animal " . I remember this song . It was the 1st sexually suggestive songs on MTV .

[@robertknight4672]

That's what I figured.

[@peaked_aussie]

It was Olivia's idea to make the video focus on physical fitness, even so it was banned in a lot of US States. The lyrics are 'let's get animal' (not enema).

[@aks4204]

It was banned. LoL I was just going to write that myself!😂

[@bchooper5603]

It wasn't banned outright in any U.S. states, it was banned by some radio stations in some states. There's a differences. When this song came out in 1981 there were over 8,000 radio stations and, unlike now, the majority of them were independent and locally owned, not corporate owned. So this song being banned on radio stations wasn't widespread and it was mainly banned by radio stations in Utah. As for the music video, MTV cut out the end of the video when they would air it.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

It wasn't banned! Where do you get that from? The government, federal or state, cannot ban a music video.

[@peaked_aussie]

@@ericsierra-franco7802 Interviews from Olivia Newton John. She did say that it was banned from radio stations in certain states.

[@silverdoeGirl]

Lol the amount of jaws that dropped when they saw this video! RIP Olivia. Legend.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

R.I.P., Olivia, thank you for all the music and memories. You will be missed.

[@deborahwa2015]

She said, “animal” and not “enema”. In the 80s I was a teen and very fit working out in aerobics a lot. Fitness was big back then. Great song by Olivia. I loved the album, Physical. Every song was well written, played, and sang outstandingly. Please react to more of Olivia’s songs: A Little Bit More, Magic, Have You Ever Been Mellow, Deeper Than … lots more. This singer had hits. Rest on Dame Olivia. Your music will live on.

[@joannrodriguez7947]

Olivia had the most beautiful smile RIP Olivia Newton John

[@klaptongroovemaster]

"Animal" is what I always thought she said in the last chorus.

[@AllieJ123]

You got that right

[@OutOnTheTiles]

It is.

[@frederickseltzerjr2170]

The song was about having sex ... she just used the fitness craze of the early 1980s to "disguise" what the lyrics really were ... which makes it that much more amazing that this was the #1 song of not only 1982, but the entire 1980s (it spent 10 weeks at #1 despite many US radio stations not playing the song due to it's sexual context). She was also a HUGE supporter of the LGBTQ community, which is why you see actual gay men at the end of the video. RIP to my first crush, Olivia Newton-John.

[@Ozzy_2014]

She said let's get ANIMAL LEXXIE, . 1981 this came out. It was my first song I remember hearing on the radio played in such heavy rotation my 5 year old self remembers it. Olivia was either 31/32 when this came out. Hiding the meaning of such subjects was nesccesary back then. Censorship much more stringent and outlets for music more controlled and fewer options to bypass it existed. If you wanted it to be seen and heard you played the game. And YES Olivia helped start the trend of aroebics as fashion wear. She was on top of the pops then and as big a name in her day as Madonna, Kylie, Brittany or Beyonce would be in theirs. Oh and congratulations on the newest member of the couch gang being announced. Very happy for you both , Brad & Lex. 😍🤰

[@lifelinz4ever]

"Let's get animal" is the lyric line... re: to an earlier line in song "U'r bringing out the animal in me"... Olivia's Aussie ascent sings that word slightly different than an American ascent. Would love reaction to "Magic" and "A Little More Love"

[@theneonknitter472]

R.I.P. to Olivia Newton John

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you'll love her "Hopelessly Devoted To You", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "I Honestly Love You" and more!!!!

[@brettdavies5239]

The biggest hit of the 80’s in America. ONJ is a true GOAT 🐐

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Hi Lex. It's "animal" not "enema", lol! This song was recorded in the early 80s and parodied the Jane Fonda aerobic workout programs which could be purchased on video tapes for VCRs.

[@BM-hb2mr]

Rest in peace Olivia. I use to have a crush on her. Oh and my brother's and sister shared this record of her back in the day

[@joes2514]

This song/video was HUGE when it came out. It was the complete opposite of how she was marketed previously and she excelled at it all. RIP Olivia. FYI, There's a picture of Olivia over the fast lane at the Pearly Gates.

[@samuelgirard1407]

RIP Olivia Newton John!! One of the best & most popular singers, actresses in musicals, and just overall unique performers of the 70's & 80's.

[@itsjezzer]

This song was insanely popular when I was a kid, and touched off a wellness fashion craze. EVERY woman I knew wanted to look and dress like Olivia in this video.

[@egk2584]

The way Brad is smiling during this music video, I picture a leotard in Lex's future. :D

[@craigalden9416]

Australia’s Darling, Olivia had a excellent voice …. Such a beautiful lady and a wonderful song…. This album was Olivia’s most successful album.

[@harlanmonk569]

She was an amazing woman! Beautiful inside and out.R.I.P. Olivia.

[@charlieo.possum5501]

Holy crap, now I'm not going to be able to unhear "let's get enima" 🤣😂😆 Classic!!!

[@christianhansen3292]

free enemas for everybody!

[@Falconer1128]

LMAO! I'm having that same issue. Damn.

[@StevenNagle-e7g]

Olivia was brilliant. Irreplicable but this video leaves a scar on the memory ;) haha! RIP superstar!

[@batmanforpresident9655]

"Deeper Than The Night", " If You Love Me, Let Me Know", "Have You Never Been Mellow", " A Little More Love", and an incredible remake of Dylan's " If Not For You" are her best efforts. A beautiful voice she had.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Yep, you've named some of my very favourite ONJ songs there ! .. I just LOVE her version of "If Not For You" ( I think it was her first hit ) .. Her "Deeper Than The Night" and "A Little More Love" are both fantastic, melodic, a bit edgy, and quite sensual .. I also really like, "I Honestly Love You", "Make A Move On Me", and "Twist of Fate" .. Great singer !

[@cmr8er8]

I feel like Heart Attack needs to be on this list as well.

[@mattpotter8725]

The whole workout fitness aerobics craze was new in the 80s. There was a whole fashion craze went along with it as well. It was literally everywhere. Now it's more about gyms, but when this will started you could do it at home, there were VHS videos of fitness routine (there was no internet back then remember) that sold very well. Nowadays classes are more on gyms, but it's still there, just not in the same way. As for the whole let's get animal, which are the lyrics, I guess since pruedish, ultra religious communities might have a problem with it, but I've never heard this song being banned, some stations probably chose not to and l air it, which was their choice, but even as a kid I never read anything into this at all. To me it was just a fun seeing. Sometimes people can overanalyze things and to too far.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

This was in the eighties at the height of the workout craze! The song has a double entendre message! She said let’s get animal not enema! 🤦🏽‍♀️😂. This was a mega-hit for Olivia!❤️❤️

[@teresabunting6364]

Magic is my favorite. All her songs are good. The world lost a treasure.:(

[@timothycook2917]

Misheard lyrics: "Let's get animal" 🤣🤣 The guitarist from Toto, Steve Lukather, is performing on this one

[@NoCanDu]

And on everything! ❤️ Lukather!

[@krusher74]

thanks, you saved me googling who it was

[@iainweller452]

The lyric is “let’s get animal” 😂

[@Falconer1128]

Lol. You guys. She says let's get into "animal" not enima. You guys are awesome! Congrats on the new addition to your family! The Couch Gang is growing. RIP Olivia. Such a huge part of my childhood gone too soon.

[@StevesFunhouse]

I would love to see you do a reaction to her song, Twist Of Fate, from the Two Of A Kind soundtrack. It's an up-tempo kind of song, and her voice is incredible, as usual ... but it really shines in that song, showing power, control, and various different abilities.

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to more Olivia Newton-John… "Magic", "A Little More Love", "Please Mr. Please", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "I Honestly Love You", "Let Me Be There", "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "Summer Nights", "Xanadu", "Soul Kiss" #RIPOliviaNewtonJohn ✨🙏

[@frankrizzo4460]

Yes all great songs, Rip Olivia thanks for the memories you left us way too soon 🙏

[@jjcastleberry3662]

Those songs were most popular for sure. However, "Sam" shows all of Olivia's impressive vocal range. See link kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX21hmemYrmBmbs

[@stephendouglas75]

i think she says lets get animal

[@stephendouglas75]

I think she say lets get animal

[@andreadeamon6419]

I just watch Xanadu. Still love it today and remembered every word

[@randytorres8211]

Per Songfacts The song was released about a month after MTV went on the air, so the video got a lot of spins on the new channel. In the clip, Newton-John is shown teasing fat men as they try to exercise in some kind of locker room/gym. The whole idea of the video was to distract from the fact that the song is about sex, and fat guys working out accomplished that goal. Aerobics was just gaining popularity when the song came out, so the video jumped on the trend and included some scenes where Olivia leads a cardio routine the guys can't handle. Eventually, the schlubs are replaced by fit, muscular men who ignore Olivia and pair off, indicating that they are gay. Despite the lascivious themes, the video was a huge commercial and critical hit - it won the Grammy for Video of the Year.

[@fabian4ever69]

Such am iconic look for her especially that headband... This song was HUGE when I was in junior high. RIP

[@kathybwell]

Just a tad bit nasty, sweet Olivia shocked us with this one. A standard for jazzercise classes, we'd play it for our warm-up song 😄

[@randall-king]

The health craze was definitely a new thing in the 80s. Jobs had become more and more urbanized in the few decades prior. People were more sedentary, sitting in offices all day. Health gyms became a thing. Home workout videos became a thing. Before this, people’s exercise was their job.

[@nefertitiscott1934]

Let's get Animal! I started my head band craze after this video. Btw Twist of fate and A little more love are my top songs. Rip Olivia Newton John.

[@stephentaylor6617]

The #1 song of the decade of the 80’s. The #10 song of all time according to Billboard

[@rubyputnam8526]

Wow! I never knew that. That's awesome. Great trivia.

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

The Jane Fonda aerobics VHS workouts blew up and ushered in the home video rental craze Blockbuster, HOLLYWOOD video stores etc. Traditionally women didn't go to gyms but these events changed it.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

“Let’s get Animal….ANIMAL!!” That’s what she says…..not enema!! Lolol🤣🤣❤️❤️

[@ExclusiveLM]

This video made history for a few reasons: 1st. This was the first video ever where a woman actually was seen pushing and manhandling a man ever. 2nd. This is the first ever video where two men held hands indicating they were gay. 3rd. This video gave Madonna who was not famous yet the idea to use men as a toy in her videos. Yes this video.

[@laurachamberlain6864]

I remember this song being played constantly when it came out. I was too young to understand it wasn't a workout song, lol. I'd like to recommend her song "Xanadu". The video is a clip of the movie, which she starred in. It's really fun and she just looks so gorgeous.

[@BM-hb2mr]

Congrats again to you both @Brad and Lex, best thing in life is to make life. 👏

[@TracyfromNC]

So true 80s!

[@pauljohnstone180]

Lex ,she said, "let's get animal" at the end of the song. 😆

[@teresabunting6364]

She has so many great hits!

[@NYCNibbles]

almost 50 years of crushing on this woman, I didn't wait 'til I was even a teen. It hit its peak around Xanadu. so sad but I've been binging on ONJ all week

[@kennethwilliams7731]

She said "let's get ANIMAL"!

[@AM-jm5ux]

Omg I haven’t laughed this hard “let’s get enema” lol

[@Likethisjob]

Let's get animal!!!! Not ENEMA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's classic!!! New lyrics in my head from now on.

[@brianjordan2192]

This was one of the first videos, the first year that MTV was on air, back when MTV played music.

[@lesliesummey5880]

Animal! Let's get animal! OMG not Enema!!!! Lmaooooo!

[@jeffreekoch9298]

Actually 80s. This was one of her '80s hits. Lots of hits in the '70s and '80s. Longtime breast 🎀 survivor. RIP Olivia. My mom loved her videos and songs. Also many of us were skinny in the '80s and '90s. We did more outdoor things, sports, aerobics, danced, gym, etc. 🏋️‍♂️

[@Markyajv]

Hahahaha! Let's get "Enema"? Omg! Its "Let's get animal" Thats the funniest thing I have ever heard.

[@dannycasson1551]

I WANT MY MTV!!

[@ugaais]

Loved the 80’s…

[@opencarry3860]

Olivia is looking good in this video. Damn, I sure miss the 80's.

[@morussell4033]

Xanadu, Banks Of The Ohio, Let Me Be There and If You Love Me, Let Me Go are Olivia Newton-John Classics. Rest in Peace, Opal ( Australia's Gem) 😢🙏🏾✝️✌🏾☮️🇭🇲🇺🇸💖💯...

[@DKooks85]

Lex is adorable!

[@hippiechic6772]

Hi Brad& Lex.... Congratulations on the Baby news!!!! Oh... Lex in this song Physical near the end she is saying "Let's get Animal" ( like an animal attraction toward someone ) not "Let's get enema"

[@Perfect_Blend]

LOL, not let's get enema, Let's get animal....hahahaha.

[@e.s.9080]

Olivia's clever double entendre and turn the tables on the opposite sex. Apparently the biggest and most played hit out of the entire 1980's, winning out over those from the emerging MTV crop of titans on the horizon (Michael, Madonna, Prince, etc.).

[@darrellwhitman2484]

End of the second verse she sings 'you gotta know that you're bringing out the animal in me.' Then at the end she sings 'let's get animal '.

[@xtldc]

There are definitely no references to enemas in this song. Hilarious.

[@hungrydevil8075]

More Olivia please! She is Awesome!

[@gary6754]

When I first started seeing MTV and being aware of pop music this song was huge. I could be wrong but I think it was #1 for a while.

[@jammybadger6514]

You should’ve wore your pink jacket Lex in honour of Olivia and the Pink Ladies. Love from Liverpool.

[@k_spats]

Steve Lukather played with a lot of great bands such as Toto and Bee Gees. 🎸 *Great reaction! Congratulations!* 🎊 "Let's get ANIMAL, animal." 😉 💜💫✌🏼🎵

[@4tuneagent]

#1 Hit of the 80's decade.. was #1 for 10 weeks.. a new word created, "aerobicize ", and Aerobics gyms opening up everywhere.. I guess the craze originated from the Jane Fonda workout videos..

[@HollerMa71]

She said "Let's get Animal" 😂😂

[@brookehornback1896]

LOL!I always thought she said animal,like crazy wild animal instinct.🙃

[@janetmcq7564]

You gave us all a good laugh on the live stream with this one🤣🤣🤣

[@NenadTrajkovic]

RIP Olivia 😞 Legend

[@MrRezRising]

Everyone thought this was risqué back in the day. Then Duran Duran showed up.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

The video would've still been risque a decade ago, what with all the gay men pairing up.

[@karraanjameswilson2720]

Ayeee cool reaction video. ✌️😎 "Let's Get Animal" my motto to this day 🤣 Olivia Newton John ♥️ RIP ♥️ #IconicDiva #LetsGetIntoAnimal 💪😉

[@jessereyna6662]

I was like 10 when I first saw Olivia, instant crush. RIP

[@MiguelSF]

Let's get enema? 😂😂😂 C'mon Lexxy, it's "animal" 😂

[@adnap]

LMAO It’s secretly a song about colon cleanse LET’S GET E-NE-MAS, E-NE-MAS I wanna get e-nemaaaas, Let’s get us two enemas.. 🤣 Lordy…

[@titaneyes1]

It's good to see you two just enjoy a music video again. And Lex...that smile...so naturally stunning. You two are awesome!

[@stevenblock9712]

Let's get ANIMAL, not enema! :) :) This song was opposed to her sweet sweet image, but that image never really changed. It was clinched forever by her personality and songs like I Honestly Love You, Have You Ever Been Mellow, Please Mister Please and Sam.

[@patches1589]

This video was her trying to change her sweet, sugary image. She was tired of being typecast. Don't think it worked tho, because she will always be remembered as a sweet soul with actual talent, not a sexy siren pop star

[@80srocker67]

Rip Olivia!! One of the Best!!

[@473mec]

I believe she said "Let's get ANIMAL"

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Aerobics was the big thing in the 80's..leg warmers, headbands, great music..it was loads of fun. No No No..lol...Let's get ANIMAL...hahahaha

[@quixote6942]

"Let's get ANIMAL, ANIMAL"... Meaning let's get freaky. No Enema's were harmed in the making of this video.

[@steelehere1]

Magic next please.

[@Silencio.Encerrado]

thank you, Olivia

[@aks4204]

ANIMAL LEX!! Hahaha!!😂 Too damn funny!!😂😂

[@olddangfool]

When I first heard Olivia, it was on the Country charts, Let me be there, I think. Slowly she crossed over to pop.

[@Music-tg5is]

As filmed on the set of the holodeck from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

[@danv9872]

You should see the looks my 2 sons are giving me lol. 22 and 19 just watched me sing the weather girls then physical. I just love music who cares what people think.

[@jeffmalone5557]

They made the video funny to try to make us think the song was about exercise. We KNOW what the song is about.

[@jockeyladjockeylad8492]

I was not her target audience - & that's fine - but I always had a soft spot for the lithe slice of Australian loveliness that was Olivia Newton-John, she never took herself too seriously. Give her track 'Xanadu' a spin. ELO's Jeff Lynne sprinkled some of that ELO magic on it & coaxed a powerful vocal performance out of her.

[@havensmm9308]

He didn’t have to coax. ONJ has a powerful voice. Per ELO members she had the track down quickly. She has lots of other tracks before that to prove it.

[@monikabeki6838]

Do you know that she died last week??? R.I.P. Olivia! Unbelievable how she fought breast cancer for 30 years and always kept her positivity ♥️

[@markdicesare7936]

She had a great voice, sultry low notes and angelic high notes and everything in between

[@murrayspiffy2815]

Lex - it's *_ANIMAL_* - Let's get *_ANIMAL_* - there's a big difference.

[@rossdownes4240]

A great fun song from Olivia her last number one.

[@julieheath9507]

I’d love to hear from the man who had Olivia on his back. I can only imagine how many takes because of the laughter trying to get that scene just right. Lol 😂