Gina Riley infamously parodied the song on Fast Forward.Divinyls are considered a one-hit wonder in the US, as "I Touch Myself" was their only Stateside Top 40. However, it managed to reach the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 4, and at No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, after receiving extensive play on modern rock radio, which was more accepting of the song's subject matter. When released in the United States, the song caused a minor controversy. "I Touch Myself" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at No. 69 and on its eighth week it peaked at No. 10, spending a total of twelve weeks in the chart. The single was certified platinum in Australia. On its tenth week on the chart, the song reached No. 1, replacing Vanilla Ice's debut single "Ice Ice Baby", and stayed there for another week. The single debuted at No. 77 on 2 December 1990. In Australia "I Touch Myself" was released on 19 November 1990 on 7" and cassette, and the CD single was released on 3 December 1990. Each provided their own interpretation and distinct style to the song in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. The song was also featured in the film Prelude to a Kiss.In 2014, some of Australia's leading female artists came together to reincarnate Amphlett's anthem, "I Touch Myself".
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The song was also featured in the Chilean soap opera Graduados and TV show Supernatural. The song was featured in the 1997 comedy film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, in the scene where Austin dances to make the Fembot's heads explode. After significant experimentation they came up with an unusual structure with the bridge placed after the first chorus. It was recorded to two-inch tape, making it difficult to edit.
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Putting the song together took a lot of trial and error. The next day, McEntee, Steinberg, Kelly, and Amphlett got together and wrote the rest, an unusual move, as Steinberg and Kelly rarely collaborated with others.
Billy Steinberg had "I Touch Myself" in his notebook he had written the first verse and the chorus lyric. Christina Amphlett and Mark McEntee wrote the song in 1990 with the songwriting team of Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg (who have written songs such as "I'll Stand by You," "Like a Virgin," "Eternal Flame," "True Colors" and "So Emotional").
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