Twist of Fate (Olivia Newton-John song)
| "Twist of Fate" | ||||
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| Single by Olivia Newton-John | ||||
| from the album Two of a Kind | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, electronic rock | |||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Writer(s) | Peter Beckett, Stephen Kipner | |||
| Producer(s) | David Foster | |||
| Certification | Gold (RIAA) | |||
| Olivia Newton-John singles chronology | ||||
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"Twist of Fate" is a late 1983 hit from Olivia Newton-John that headed the soundtrack for the film, Two of a Kind, starring Newton-John and John Travolta. It was written by Peter Beckett & Stephen Kipner[1] and produced by David Foster[2] for the film. It reached number four in Australia and Canada, while peaking at number five on the U.S. pop chart in January 1984, becoming one of Newton-John's last big hits. The track was her last Top-10 to date. Billboard ranked it as number 42 on its listing of the top 100 singles of 1984.
Due to its louder synthesizer-rock-oriented sound, "Twist of Fate" did not make the Billboard Adult Contemporary singles chart. However, its flip side, "Take a Chance," a duet with John Travolta, did reach the AC chart and became a sizeable hit there, peaking at number three.
Charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ARIA Singles Chart | 4 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 4 |
| Japanese Singles Chart (Oricon) | 73 |
| New Zealand Singles Charts | 22 |
| UK Singles Chart | 57 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard R&B | 28 |
References
- ↑ Joel Whitburn (1995). Top Pop Annual. Record Research, Menomonee Falls, Wis.
- ↑ "Two of a Kind (1983) - Soundtracks - IMDb". Retrieved 2010-05-04.