Let’s get physical guys. In 2026 Benson Boone flips off pianos. In 1981 Olivia Newton-John road exercise bikes. Now that we got that out of the way, have a listen to Boone’s 2025 “Mystical Magical” and then have a listen to Olivia Newton-John’s 1981 classic “Physical”. Can you hear the similarity?
According to the Mystical Magical wikipedia, “Physical” songwriters Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick are both credited .
Now carry on. Until next time.
I can hear it, especially in the phrasing and overall melodic feel. What I find interesting with comparisons like this is how much “similarity” depends on what you’re listening for — melody, rhythm, production, or just the overall vibe. Two tracks can feel very similar even when they aren’t especially close by genre.
Sometimes it’s an exact melody, might be in a different key, sometimes it’s a pattern, sometimes it’s a vibe.