Richard Simmons – Reach (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982

Reach is an LP by Richard Simmons from 1982 released on the Liberation Records label.

About this album

Reach is an energetic fitness-pop album that turns Richard Simmons’ motivational persona into a full-length performance. Issued in 1982, it blends spoken encouragement with upbeat pop-rock and rock arrangements, reflecting the early-1980s boom in exercise culture and home-workout media. The title song and other self-affirming numbers keep the tone upbeat and communal, with Simmons urging listeners toward movement, confidence and persistence. More than a novelty, Reach captures a cultural moment when pop music, self-help and aerobics met in the mainstream, making it a curiosity with real period significance.

Genre: Pop & Rock