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The Physical Tour was the fifth concert tour by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John, in support of her 12th studio album, ''Physical'' (1981). The tour consisted of 64 shows in North America only, the second largest by Newton-John, visiting arenas and stadiums. It's the first concert tour by Newton-John since 1978 and her last in 16 years, until The Main Event Tour. The show had advanced technical aspects at the time, and was divided into four segments, determined by Newton-John costume changes and a video interlude.〔 The tour was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews, regarding one of most popular and remembered by the singer.〔 The Physical Tour has been broadcast on a number of channels across the world. A VHS and laserdisc version of the performances was released in 1983. ==Background and development== ''Billboard'' announced in July 1982 that Newton-John would embark upon a 50-date swing North American tour from early August, her first in four years (the last was the Totally Hot World Tour). The tour was called "Physical Tour", and a TV special based on show also was confirmed. Newton-John stated that this would be her last tour, and that would make by requests of his fans, then concentrate on his film career. However, after the failure of the film ''Two of a Kind'' (1983), which she starred again with John Travolta, her film career went on hiatus, and she would return to touring 16 years after the Physical Tour. The first attempts for the setlist included the songs "Come on Over", "Don't Stop Believin'", "Pony Ride" and the music video for "Stranger's Touch" (from ''Olivia Physical'') as a video interlude. The jazz musician Tom Scott was the tour musical director and also played saxophone in the band. He also served as the opening act, performing songs from his album ''Desire'' (1982).〔 Olivia's personal friend, Karen Carpenter, was attended various tour shows, and considered the possibility of drumming during a few concerts, but dropped because of her deteriorating health. John Travolta also attended a show, and joined the stage with Newton-John. The stage was created by Kenny Ortega, who also choreographed Newton-John music videos for "Physical" and "The Rumour". The technical features used in concert includes a glittery substance falling during "Silvery Rain", and three videos: an introduction montage about Olivia's career, the music video for "The Promise (The Dolphin Song)" as a video interlude, and screened credits for the band and crew members at the concert ending.〔 Newton-John also jumped rope through "Physical".〔 During a 1983 article for ''People'', Newton-John declared she didn't like to tour in 1982: "Every night was like déja vu. You say to yourself, 'Haven't I just done this?'".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Physical Tour」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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