Richard Simmons/Reach
1982
In the wake of Olivia Newton-Johns hit Physical and Jane Fondas massively successful exercise videos, it seemed a no-brainer to match pixie-ish exercise guru Simmons with frothy pop songwriter Allee Willis (she now refers to her work on this LP as the ultimate kitsch experience). Despite a valiant television mail-order campaign from Elektras sister division Warner Special Products, and massive initial orders from retailers, the album was one of Elektras biggest failures, with little airplay and near 100% returns.