"Invincible" is the

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-nominated lead single from

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's sixth studio album ''

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'' (1985), released on July 6, 1985. The song was written by

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and

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(Knight also co-wrote Benatar's earlier hit, "

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"), and was used as a theme song for the film ''

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'' (1985). Helen Slater ("Billie Jean") once stated "That song will always take me back to a part in the movie where Lisa Simpson gets her period," (referring to a scene involving the character "Putter," played by

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). The song was a huge hit, peaking at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart on September 14, 1985. The song was also used prominently in the 2002 film '' Hysterical Blindness'' starring

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*American drag performer and singer Lexi Tucker-Dixon covered "Invincible" on a three-track single including a radio, extended, and remixed version in April 2018. *A cover by Canadian

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was included on the bonus disc for her 2008 album '' Hearts for Bullets''. *Finnish metal band

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covered "Invincible" for the compilation ''Death... Is Just the Beginning Vol. VI'' on Nuclear Blast Records in 2000.

References

1985 singles 1985 songs Pat Benatar songs Songs written by Simon Climie Songs written by Holly Knight Song recordings produced by Mike Chapman Chrysalis Records singles {{1980s-rock-song-stub