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’m surprised this one hasn’t come up before! I was scrolling TikTok and came across this post from Monday Music Club with Willy J. Willy also mentions this Nirvana/Killing Joke example and a Beatles example I don’t have on the site. Go check him out!
Turns out that this one was even settled out of court. Sam Harris, a contestant of Star Search (it was like The Voice or America’s Got Talent) went on to a recording and acting career. His 1984 song “Sugar Don’t Bite” reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. Madonna released “Papa Don’t Preach in 1986. There’s a bunch more Madonna on the site (it should be popping up on the page for ya). Have a listen to these below!
Bonus, the video for “Sugar Don’t Bite” is pure 80’s magic:
While listening to my favorite music podcast OneSong, Luxxury brought up an interpolation of Rosé & Bruno Mars’ 2024 Grammy nominated collaboration “APT.” You might recognize that infectious hook from the 1982 Toni Basil hit “Mickey”. It turns out “Mickey” songwriters Mike Chapman Nicky Chinn did receive credit for “APT.” Have a listen below!
Mark has quickly pointed out in the comments that there are 3 other songs in the mix here that sound like the chorus. Check this out!
You might’ve seen that Creaky Boards song around before. It is featured in the compilation of all compilations “CatrianiPlay: The Most Used Melody in Pop Music”