Olivia Newton-John initially refused to record "Physical" due to its racy lyrics, but her lawyer John Mason convinced her to embrace the edgy song that became a major '80s hit.

According to Mason’s book, “Physical” was first presented to Tina Turner. She turned it down because the lyrics were “a bit too sexy.” It was Turner who suggested giving the song to Newton-John ...

Entertainment lawyer John Mason, who represented the “Grease” star for five decades, writes in his memoir “Crazy Lucky” how the hit ’80s song reshaped her image.