Twist of Fate (Olivia Newton-John song)

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"Twist of Fate"
Twistoffate.jpg
Single by Olivia Newton-John
from the album Two of a Kind
B-side
Released21 October 1983 (1983-10-21)
Recorded1983
Genre
Length
  • 3:44 (single/album version)
  • 5:34 (extended version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) David Foster
Olivia Newton-John UKsingles chronology
"Tied Up"
(1983)
"Twist of Fate"
(1983)
"Take a Chance"
(1984)
Olivia Newton-John USsingles chronology
"Tied Up"
(1983)
"Twist of Fate" / "Take a Chance"
(1983)
"Livin' in Desperate Times"
(1984)

Certifications and sales

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [28] Gold50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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