![]() I associate it with the tinny sound of a portable AM radio. I can’t think of an earlier exposure to the idea of death, let alone murder. It concerns the protagonist luring their loved one down to the river to stab them through the heart. Newton-John’s recording of the folk ballad Banks of the Ohio was released in 1971. Some of us are unlucky enough to encounter death personally as children for the rest it will be a song or a TV show, a passing remark or a news item. Pop icon Olivia Newton-John was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phasesĭespite all this, Olivia did contribute to a certain loss of innocence. There was a big sister who understood and sympathised. The country felt a little less hostile for her being in it - or beamed into it from the northern hemisphere, while we claimed her as “ours”. I can never get that song out of my head.Like heatstroke in December-through-February, Olivia was part of the Australian landscape. I think my favorite Olivia Newton-John song is Magic from Xanadu. Can't even explain how much the movie Grease meant to me my dad my family and my wife. Sebastian Bach: "Always get sad when someone has been part of our life forever is no longer here. What a beautiful woman and special talent." She was one of the first to reach out to me after my cancer diagnosis. Melissa Etheridge: "Journey well, dear friend. The world is out of balance when we lose these magnificent people. She was a beautiful soul and I know of no one who didn’t love her or know what a great humanitarian she was. Rick Springfield: "Sweet Olivia has gone home. Saddened to hear about this lovely lady." Micky Dolenz: "I had the pleasure of meeting Olivia Newton John many years ago when I played celebrity tennis. She now Rests in the Arms of the Heavenly Father." Not only was Olivia a dear friend, but one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of recording and performing with. She was everyone’s sweetheart."ĭionne Warwick: "Another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir. Olivia is the definition of the phrase 'Down to earth'. Olivia Newton-John was an amazing artist in every way. Peter Frampton: "One of the most genuinely beautiful souls has left us. RIP Olivia."īarbra Streisand: "Too young to leave this world. Her spandex trousers in Grease were my inspiration for my 'Da ya think I’m Sexy' era. She was the perfect Lady, gorgeous, with great poise and with a certain Aussie sophistication. Rod Stewart: "My great friend Olivia Newton John has passed away. Condolences to her family and loved ones." A beautiful voice and a warm and loving friend. Olivia was a beautiful and courageous woman, who I never heard complain about her illness. part of that)Įlton John: "The saddest of news to wake up to. She told us she's always been especially proud of the film's legacy: SOUNDCUE (OC: 06. ![]() Newton-John's talents are constantly rediscovered by new generations of fans from her legendary portrayal of Sandy in the 1978 movie musical Grease. When we last caught up to her, she recalled her biggest hit, 1981's 10 week chart-topper "Physical"– a tune she panicked thinking it was too risque - not only for her image but for the public at large: SOUNDCUE (:18 OC. Olivia Newton-John is best remembered for her incredible string of 27 Top 40 hits in the 1970's and '80s including, "Have You Never Been Mellow," "Magic," "Xanadu," "Heart Attack," "If Not For You," "Make A Move On Me," "Let Me Be There," "Twist Of Fate," "If You Love Me, Let Me Know," "Physical," "I Honestly Love You," and three songs from the Grease soundtrack, "You're The One That I Want," "Hopelessly Devoted To You," and "Summer Nights." The music world is slowly reeling out its tributes to the late Olivia Newton John, who died on August 8th after a long battle with breast cancer. ![]()
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