"Frankie Says Relax" is a reference to the 1983 debut single by the English band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, titled "Relax". The song became an instant hit and was featured on the band's 1984 debut album, Welcome to the Pleasuredome. The song's success led to a craze for "Frankie Say Relax" t-shirts, which became a symbol of the 1980s.
