FIRST TIME HEARING Olivia Newton John Xanadu REACTION

[@meot.meo.1097]

She was not just an amazing singer, she was an amazing dancer too. And her special glow, that angel, that charisma was something definetely out of this world... This song in specific, the collab with ELO, both lovely, sweet, elegant and magical styles... Is simply perfection in all senses of the word. ❤️

[@GeekGinger]

People now don't even understand how big stars like Olivia Newton John, Kenny Rogers or John Denver were back then. They had hit record after hit record and were in huge movies as well as being on TV all of the time.

[@hardy9429]

Huge, but just a little bit daggy

[@en6278]

well she was in Grease(1977) thats about it as far as film success went. This was a famous flop film.

[@NahualliUoxtitla]

@@en6278 Yeah, Xanadu was considered too cheesy for most audiences even then. At a time when people were wearing headbands and legwarmers, no less. At the time there were many tabloid headlines, for instance, Gene Kelly, himself an uber-mega-GOAT. He was like 56 in this movie, and in a nod to his dancing background for which he became famous, he served as the choreographer for this movie. (He's the dude in skates at the beginning). In fact, if you want to watch the entire sequence it's here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mny2c2WFZ7ibqtU and it is FANTASTIC.

[@NahualliUoxtitla]

I think as a female artist she was subjected to a lot of unnecessary moral preening, specifically around the time "Physical" came out. She actually had to rehabilitate her image significantly after that, but otherwise you're correct. She was one of the GOATs. She appeared on stage with other GOATs.

[@johnnysampa]

Olivia got a lot of credit in the 80s. She is one of the most respected singers in the world. And it's always good to see young people discovering her talent.

[@bogdog999]

1970s too. "If Not For You" from way back in 1971 was one of my favorites, but she had more hits back then too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3vZqJamoKeBaaM.

[@breckrichardson390]

Yep, she was already very big in the '70s, years before Grease.

[@waynehackney5812]

João Oliverira nice comment.

[@sherribrock2726]

@@bogdog999 “Let Me Be There”was her first hit here in the U.S.A. In 1970-71?

[@havensmm9308]

@@sherribrock2726 Her first charted song in the US was "If Not For You" in 1971. Her first top 10 song was "Let Me Be There" in 1973. That was the first of 5 straight top 10 songs for her, including 2 number ones.😃

[@kathyjam2482]

I love her, I love this cheesy movie, and I love this song. It all makes me smile.

[@anyviolet]

you said it - 100%

[@marksullivan1883]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time I am really don't understand all the hate It got by critics It's one of those movies that will live forever

[@taniaPBear]

She started here in Australia, had a lot of hits, very wholesome, almost country style music, then turned up in Grease. I think that surprised everyone, but hey, she was awesome. After that she tried to shake off the image with 'Physical', but that was just funny. Xanadu was her next film I think. She was a mythical, muse on roller skates, who helps some guy find his true calling in life, but of course they fall in love, complications ensue, yada yada yada. She is an amazing woman, has been battling cancer for many years, and has created a chain of wellness clinics for people battling cancer. She is an amazing human.

[@shack8110]

A long, happy life to a wonderful, beautiful woman.

[@jerickson725]

Don't forget about "Sam"! I wore that 45 record out! LOL

[@personalcheeses8073]

That information is totally incorrect. She was born in England. When she was young her family moved to Australia. Then as a teen she won a talent show. Part of the prize being a trip to England. Once there she won herself a recording contract with Decca. So her hits were recorded in The UK and she was regarded as a staple of the British music scene. The songs were also a hit in Australia but that could hardly be regarded as her starting out her career there

[@taniaPBear]

@@personalcheeses8073 Sorry to offend you so much hon, I may have worded my comment in a way that could be misinterpreted, I was trying not to make it too long. When I said started here, she was a regular on a few TV shows here from About 14 yrs old, the talent show she won was here a few years later, then she waited about a year to finally go to the UK. Her professional recording career started in the UK, her career started here, I'm not bothered, that's just facts.

[@johnproudlock1085]

Olivia's career as a singing star did start in Australia. She was on Tv singing from about 14 yrs old. Yes she went back to England to further her career. And yes that was when it started to take off internationally.

[@TacShooter]

The whole movie should be enjoyed. This is how I got turned on to ELO's sound. This was one of those Matrix-before-The-Matrix movies. It explains how the Elites whisper down to those they Awaken. Check out the "I'm Alive" scene in this movie, song by ELO. "The Fall" by ELO is another good scene.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Most of the songs are good in the movie.

[@vanessamartin5522]

Great movie, even better sound track, All over the world is amazing song

[@mavhhh]

‘Don’t walk away’ is lovely too. Always enjoy the animation by Don Bluth.

[@sugarayofsunshine]

It’s about the evolution of music

[@TacShooter]

@@sugarayofsunshine ONJ speaks to him from the TV after she's gone. That's Elite/commoner interaction through a Matrix muse or siren.

[@brianmidthun2914]

Over 100 million albums sold, five number 1 singles, four Grammy awards; YES, completely underrated!!! Check out more of her stuff!

[@jemxs]

Ikr, she didn't really make a splash 😅

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

How is she underrated? Everything you listed there says the exact opposite, that she was extremely successful and highly regarded (rated). She is most definitely not underrated.

[@jemxs]

@@Cosmo-Kramer it's called sarcasm 🤣

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@jemxs DAMN! Missed that! LOL Your comment was very funny, now that I know. Say uhh, you seem like a pretty cool chick...umm, what are you doing after the pandemic? :D

[@brianmidthun2914]

Actually it wasn't sarcasm. The reason I say this is because so many people seem to only vaguely remember her for 'that lady in Grease', and for the song Physical. Almost everything else seems to have been forgotten.

[@sylc8241]

Olivia Newton John's earlier country songs, "Let me be there," " I honesty love you" are worth a listen. "Suddenly," a duet with Cliff Richard also.

[@thecraftyvirgoat]

Suddenly 💖

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

I love her earlier country songs... "If not for you" is another good one!

[@mavhhh]

Suddenly!! Yes sooooo good!!

[@andreadeamon6419]

I can't help it with Andy gibb and fly away with John Denver are incredible duets also. She just has that it factor. Beautiful artist

[@sylc8241]

@@andreadeamon6419 I had forgot about the duet with John Denver. Thanks for the memory.

[@davidwalker683]

She’s got some great songs- physical, suddenly, hopelessly devoted, a little more love, magic, make a move

[@randychampion184]

Let me be there!! Love that!!

[@kev7161]

She does have a lot of great songs . . . but Physical is not one of them (IMO). Have You Never Been Mellow?, Sam, I Honestly Love You, Please Mister Please - - classic Newton John and her best (before she got too commercial).

[@bunnymad5049]

I played my young adult sons her Physical music vid the other day. They loved it and were laughing their heads off.

[@dickturban8706]

magic is my fav onj song, ive got loads of her cdx. singles. and lps. she does a better version of take me home country roads than john denver

[@xyzdgthereal]

Don't forget Twist Of Fate

[@BillGraper]

OMG, I was soooo "IN LOVE" with Olivia when this song was out!!! She was 4x my age (32 / 8) but I didn't care!!! 😁

[@manicpanic3544]

"That sounded like a musical." It was a musical called Xanadu, 1980.

[@robertreichle1]

ELO did five songs on this soundtrack including this collab, and every one of them is wonderful.

[@christopherscorner]

I totally agree! Olivia Newton-John is way under rated. Although, she’s won mini awards and made a name for herself in popular music. She’s beautiful and talented and I love Olivia!

[@AkelaTalamasca]

And she still looks amazing!

[@bluedragon4]

She's not underrated. I am a HUGE fan. She has won award after award. She's just been quiet since the 90's. She had a long successful career.

[@telstar4772]

@@AkelaTalamasca She used to

[@anna-mariageorgiades3628]

Mini awards?

[@christopherscorner]

@@anna-mariageorgiades3628 yes, many awards. Grammys and awards around the world.

[@msdamaris1s779]

Twist of Fate, A Little More Love, Heart Attack, Landslide, Deeper Than the Night, Livin’ In Desperate Times…..are some of my favorite Olivia songs 🥰

[@jorgeaviles1168]

What fantastic choices! ONJ forever!

[@TroysPop]

In the movie, Xanadu was the name of the nightclub that Gene Kelly dreamed of opening and he enlisted ONJ's help to make it happen. The movie was a bomb. The soundtrack totally 80's and very fun.

[@andreadeamon6419]

I loved it. I got my daughter hooked on it. She's 28

[@ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN]

Actually Xanadu the night club was a dream for the characters Gene Kelly and Michael Beck that Olivia in her Character was a Muse who made people's dreams come true in the movie Xanadu which is also Greek Mythology. Look up Kubla Khan.

[@josephstrollo1413]

My niece loves it too she’s 45 it’s one of her favorite musicals. The storyline is not that great but if you suspend reality to just have a good time you’ll love the movie.

[@adorkability]

Xanadu was released in 1980 which is why it has a '70 sound to it. Also, while ELO is relegated to backup on this song, several songs on the soundtrack are by them alone.

[@ZillaMesh]

You just watched the most beautiful woman to ever walk the earth. And she sings like an angelic legend.

[@paulkane7771]

I consider Olivia to be the closest thing to a perfect woman. If she could come back to Earth, I would ask her to marry me.

[@scarlettohara5030]

I just die over this song! I remember seeing this in the movie theatre! Just so freakin' good....xo

[@lynnbowers4722]

This was 1980 so...basically still the sound of the 70's. It seems to take a few years for a decade to develop it's own identity. The music in Xanadu is a lot better than the plot. Olivia is a muse to the artist lead character. And she may or may not be only in his imagination? Trippy film.

[@thomasrichards6245]

Dana says- I was addicted to this movie as a kid. When leg warmers weren't only for dance class. "In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure-dome decree. Where Alph, the sacred river ran through caverns measureless to man and down to a sunless sea."

[@russellgreen3841]

Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton John sang " When ever your away from me " in the movie Xanadu, as a duet. Would love to see a reaction to that awesome combination.

[@NoCanDu]

Yes!

[@heatherbolick72]

OMG!!!!! Thank you for reacting to this AWESOME song!!! I LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️. Olivia is a great singer!!!

[@VikingJeff]

Please, more Olivia! "Magic", "Make A Move On Me", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "If You Love Me Let Me Know"........

[@diannabennett1769]

It was 1980 towards the end of disco era. Olivia has been my favorite singer since seeing her perform I Honestly Love You in 1974. Definitely underrated. Check out her live version of Jolene from 82 concert or Magic from the Midnight Special.

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

Olivia Newton-John has an amazing angelic voice🎶🎶

[@MsJimmydaFish]

I haven't seen this in years, decades? But somehow I still know every word

[@sicklyapple4496]

A beautiful voice out of a still beautiful woman.

[@bobshort2149]

I agree with you completely: Olivia Newton-John is totally underrated. Her #1 solo pop hits are: I Honestly Love You; Have You Never Been Mellow; Magic; and Physical. Love your reaction, my friend ☮❤

[@jmontenegro1124]

“Just” 4 #1? Lol that doesn’t mean nothing 😂 Led Zeppelin or ABBA never reached #1 (except Dancing queen)

[@bobshort2149]

@@jmontenegro1124 I would NEVER say " just" 4 #1 pop hits, trust me. To me, Olivia is one of the GOATs. As a kid, I listened to no one except Olivia Newton-John and Johnny Cash. I ❤❤❤Olivia!

[@Skorpio1121]

@@jmontenegro1124 it was actually 5 number ones

[@mjmmjm5370]

I love Olivia!!! Please react to more, like "I Honestly Love You" or "Have You Never Been Mellow" or anything really!!!

[@BillGraper]

Also, "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)," "A Little More Love" and "Magic." 🙂

[@kelleyscorpio]

And, "Please, Mister, Please"

[@martinphreed7234]

Olivia is one of my favorites along with ELO. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered that they were both the featured artists in the movie Xanadu! John Farrar is her song writer, producer, arranger. He is amazing. Farrar wrote and produced the Olivia songs on the Xanadu soundtrack. Including many styles and instrumentations. As much as I love Jeff Lynne, John Farrar showed his brilliance on this album. That being said, you have to listen to All Over the World from ELO on the same soundtrack. It is one of the very best finely crafted pop songs ever! Here are a few of her songs to check out. Olivia's career arc is very interesting! I Honestly Love You Have You Never Been Mellow Come on Over Sam Don't Cry For Me Argentina Hopelessly Devoted To You Totally Hot Magic Stranger's Touch Physical ( Billboard magazine #1 song of the 1980's) Twist of Fate Shaking You The Right Moment Thanks for choosing Olivia. She's a superstar!

[@nikkikat1325]

The movie: ONJ played Kira, daughter of Zeus. She was a muse. Over the course of many years, she would be sent to help inspire men to achieve their artistic dreams. But she was forbidden to fall in love with any of her progeny. She then helped a failing artist to create a disco dance club called XANADU. She fell in love with the guy. She had to ask permission from Zeus to stay with the guy, he agreed but she would lose her immortality. She agreed. Its a love story.

[@waynec38]

WAITAMINUTE......Is the Hostess that looked like her in the end,The Amnesiac Kira,That Lost her immortality? Is that what you mean,Niccole? To Jayveee..She`s right....It is about a Muse Called Kira That Falls for a Mortal Called Sonny,and Vice Versa....Basically,it`s a Fantasy Story,with A Musical Twist to it.... The NAME Xanadu Is a Historical Place in China These lines Kind of describes the near Paradisical Area: In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. So twice five miles of fertile ground With walls and towers were girdled round; And there were gardens bright with sinuous rills, Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree; And here were forests ancient as the hills, Enfolding sunny spots of greenery. As it Implies,It Is a Near Paradisical Area/Section Of China...It`s Cute,Can be funny,Hopeful,and wonderous(the movie I Mean),Mixed with Amazing Special affects,Along with hope,love,loss,And Great Actors,Including the Dancing Legend Gene Kelly...It`s Worth Watching...Oh...They Did not show that the End of the Song was Huge Finale,Where Kira,Along with the Other Muses did a Goodbye dance,and along with Kira saying goodbye to Sonny...It was Spectacular!

[@tropenkindje1]

1978, I was 13 years old and went to my very first concert. Saw Olivia Newton John in Amsterdam. Labi Shiffre was the support act. IT was amazing! She is one of the best artists I've seen live

[@jules58au]

This was another perfect choice to react to! Olivia is a legend! Talented in every way possible. Through her many battles with cancer she has supported Australians through similar battles with her wellness clinics and endless support. You can't get any better type of person! Thank you for your reaction. 👍

[@txrcher]

"In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree... It was a summer palace during the Yuan dynasty. It's also stems from a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

[@kimwallace907]

She does a duet with Cliff Richard “Suddenly” that is beautiful! Still on my playlist.

[@LadyDoe17]

I came here to say that! It’s still one of my favourite songs.

[@kimwallace907]

I am a horrible singer but I BELT that one out every time it comes on! Lol

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

One of the great duets of pop music history, along with Endless Love by Lionel and Diana, Hold Me by Whitney Houston and Freddy Pendergrass and Tonight I Celebrate My Love by Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack.

[@Siansonea]

"Magic" is a great song from this same movie, and is a must-listen.

[@jennhurl]

"Let's Get Physical" is her mega hit. "Hopelessly Devoted" from Grease is my favorite ONJ song. Beautiful!

[@jillgehrke7262]

This is one of my favorite songs. I was obsessed with this movie growing up!!! The ELO songs are amazing! That clip is directly from the movie. A Little More Love is a another great song of hers.

[@nnelson7529]

She is such an adorable artist,sunny,Smart,very talented!❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrismorgan283]

The Xanadu soundtrack also features an early Tubes performance. It's the Big Band/Rock Band scene. It's amazing.

[@RouXRenard]

LOL. Yes! Possibly the first mash-up

[@JOHNLUEKMON]

I love and will always love OLIVIA. She was the original queen of pop. Listen to Deeper than the night. You are right! She needs to be recognized as the icon she is. Also 3 time cancer survivor

[@harrodpaty6291]

I couldn’t agree more! Olivia Newton-John deserves more! Thanks for this reaction I simply love it 😍

[@NerdGirlUK]

I've always loved Olivia. Lovely lady with a great voice.

[@berniceanne4959]

For me, this is one of those songs that has the volume turned up every time. Love it ! ❤

[@chriswilson4453]

Magic, Twist Of Fate, Make a Move on Me, Heart Attack, Soul Kiss, A Little More Love - she is awesome

[@maureenwilliford4380]

Xanadu is a Utopia and this movie is about a young artist aspired by one of the Muses, Olivia, and an older man, Gene Kelly, who was a showman that she also inspired back in the 40's when he was young and she gets the two together to renovate an old Art Deco theater and turn it into an entertainment palace where old and new are combined. The music and the dance numbers are absolutely fabulous.

[@lilyraiyne9225]

Her voice is so pretty! I remember her music more so in movies my parents would watch but she does have a nice voice!

[@christelsegbars1630]

Oh God, love her and may she rest in peace.. 😍

[@skinmeister1]

I was a huge ONJ fan as a kid in the late 70s and early 80s. She really has a fantastic voice and many great songs. Try "A Little More Love" by her next, that was the song you responded to to when watching the video about all the 80's hits a few days ago. ;-)

[@sonyawasmer2344]

ONJ had the biggest hit of the entire 80’s decade with Physical. She was great friends with Karen Carpenter. Two pure voices.

[@tinar.1860]

This song and video is from the movie Xanadu that she was in.

[@Anguille2]

Oh man...i loved her in the 70-80s.... amazing songs and energy...a perfect woman. The Xanadu album is still one of my favourites.

[@jmcreek7936]

First off, simply one of the most beautiful women of all time. Secondly, so musically and vocally talented. She is considered to be number 6 female vocalist of all time by Billboard, I think, as well as number 43 of all time in comparison to music groups as well. She most recently had a number 1 dance hit with her daughter as well. She is definitely a great human being with her environmental causes as well as her raising funds for cancer research. Definitely underrated, what a vocal range and makes it look so easy with her deliveries and interpretations of sings! Sold over 125 million albums, ICON.

[@blemelin]

Xanadu is a place out of mythology. A place of light and joy and music.

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

That song is part of the roller skating musical Xanadu in 1980. So 70s influence. She had a lot of hits in the 70s.

[@holyspacemonkey]

Olivia Newton John and roller skates take me back! 🛼🛼 I recently learned that Billboard magazine counts Olivia Newton John’s song “Physical” as the most successful single of the 1980s! It’s not my favorite of hers though. That would probably be “Magic.” And of course the songs from Grease, like “Hopelessly Devoted.”

[@paulkane7771]

Although I do like her pop hits from the 80's, I really enjoyed her early to mid 70's music (more of a country style) more. They just resonated with me so much. And not to mention she was soooooooo easy on the eyes, lol! I was totally in love with her.

[@holyspacemonkey]

@@paulkane7771 Understandable!

[@adavidson5247]

Olivia was HUGE. She definitely got the credit she deserved. Beautiful voice. The younger generations sadly has no idea.

[@jasonmcewen436]

People give her a lot of credit and love her music. You're just learning about her career. Enjoy, and I recommend you see the movie. It is a musical, and I think you'd enjoy it. Straight out of my childhood.

[@djpault]

The song is from the soundtrack and movie "Xanadu" 1980. Pop icon Olivia Newton-John has logged an incredible catalog of hits on Billboard's charts. She's claimed nearly 40 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 -- including five No. 1s

[@WriterusAeternus]

Olivia was huge when I was a kid. I remember going to her store on Melrose Avenue. I think it was called Blue Koala. That’s where I first tasted vegemite.

[@TacShooter]

You have to see young ONJ sing "If Not for You" on Australian TV, before she went Country music for a while.

[@pommie5093]

Love that you did this song. You are correct, this song and movie came out in very early 80's-I think either 1980 or 1981. So, disco was still a beat in many tunes. As others here have said, many ONJ songs to choose from. She started out as kinda soft country/western and then moved to soft rock. or however it's categorized, lol. Her voice is beautiful, no question.

[@sherrysmalley4065]

More OLIVIA please! Best wishes from Brisbane Australia ❣

[@LaurieZ]

She is my Queen.

[@mangerinegirl]

So when this song came out I was very young and I fell in love with it, it had such a majestic feel and her voice felt like magic. I had no idea who ELO was then. Now that I do, it makes perfect sense that I loved this so much. I just love how their music makes me feel. The song is from the movie Xanadu, which I thought was great when I was a kid. Not sure how I’d feel about it now but I should check it out for sure. Thanks for bringing this one back into my life!

[@felipenunez3931]

Olivia is the best pop female vocal of 70

[@emmahowells8334]

Xanadu is like a kind of Eutopia if you Will. This is one of my faves, another good ones of hers are Physical, Suddenly, A little more love, Landslide & whenever you're away from me all good ones Jay. 👌

[@emmahowells8334]

@Paige One yeah that is a good one.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Utopia like Shangri-la or Paradise

[@emmahowells8334]

@@personalcheeses8073 Same thing just by different names.

[@ajm25100]

You have to hear her sing I Honestly Love You.

[@melaniebrown4660]

I adore Olivia and have since I was a child! This movie is my most guilty pleasure lol. Beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.

[@joycegibbs5267]

she is one of the best singers, perfect pitch.

[@jzander2966]

Olivia's very first hit was a song called 'If Not For You,' in the year 1971. Other hits from her in the 70s were, 'Let Me Be There,' 'Have You Never Been Mellow,' 'I Honestly Love You,' and 'Please, Mr. Please,' among many others.

[@Lollysyrin]

Xanadu is a musical film. The soundtrack is full of ELO songs as well. I remember as a kid, listening to this on 8 track. My favorite song from the album is “Don’t walk away”. The movie is campy but fun, and who doesn’t love a roller rink?

[@shelter9236]

She did a great job on this and the movie even tho it was kinda hokey but I mostly love this song because of ELO. So yes, there is a movie with Olivia and Gene Kelly is in it with ELO music. This is a clip from the movie, major extravaganza back in 1980...this is more like the musicals in the 1940s. It was hokey but also a cult favorite I guess.

[@dragonkissed2099]

R.I.P Olivia… your so right, beautiful voice and woman 💖💖💖

[@melissawest9124]

She’s a great singer with a lot of hits. Thanks for your reaction.

[@stephan6372]

The purest person in acting and singing... Always a lady always beyond reproach. My first crush as a child. I doubt there'll be another like her. May she rest in peace.

[@kyliejones8890]

I always wished I was Olivia...she's was so beautiful, loved her voice and is a great role model

[@ccolavbail1804]

This was our roller skating tune in the mid 80’s long live Olivia and ELO!!

[@joansmith1195]

I loved this movie. It was a musical and had great music and dance.

[@jlnasseri4390]

I saw this movie when it came out in the theater and loved the songs and performances by Olivia Newton John and the legend Gene Kelly. Olivia had several hit songs in the 1970's. Note: She met her husband (now divorced) Matt Lattanzi while filming Xanadu. He is the dancer with long brown hair and in a red sweater dancing with the woman with long black hair in the purple top at 4:30.

[@josephsmall4270]

Yes she was in "Grease". She had a lot of hits in the 1970's. My favorite song by her is "Have You Ever Been Mellow".

[@chriswilson4453]

Have You Never Been Mellow

[@josephsmall4270]

@@chriswilson4453 No. I have never tried to find comfort from inside. LOL!

[@chriswilson4453]

@@josephsmall4270 funny. At least were both happy just to hear our song

[@josephsmall4270]

@@chriswilson4453 Indeed. I think I might play that on KZbin.

[@callelindstrom4341]

This movie is very underrated. Also check out ELO’s ”Don’t Walk Away” from Xanadu. Another great song by Olivia N-J is ”Twist of Fate”.

[@WeirdAlpha]

Xanadu is a movie, thats why it seemed like a musical to you.

[@philipjackson4668]

Olivia was a big big star back then too ,everyone talked about her fantastic voice and vocal range ,and beauty .

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Jeff Lynne (ELO) is a Master and Olivia NJ is a Goddess with the best voice ever! Regards from Chile! :-)

[@frenkli9815]

Xanadu is a bar or a discotheque if I remember well. This song was part of the Xanadu film soundtrack.

[@emilyc8074]

Such a good song, so glad you reacted to this!

[@michaeltomkinson134]

What a beautiful lady and great singer and down to earth lady 💙

[@janmalandra1899]

A little context here: this is the theme song to the most bizarre movie musical ever. Everyone involved must have been on some really amazing drugs. How ELO got talked into doing this is beyond explanation. Xanadu was the last movie that the legendary Gene Kelly appeared in. It was a hell of a note to end a career on. This movie has to be seen to be believed. It's definitely one of those so-bad-it's good movies. Xanadu is the name of an ancient mythical paradise, and now it's come to stand for "unearthly paradise" in general.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Saw this on VHS with my first girlfriend back in the 80's. She thought it was gonna be a good girly movie. It was so weird all we could do was laugh in confusion. The cast was great. The music was really good. The whole formula was there. Then they gave acid to a toddler and let him control the story.

[@shannonrumer9818]

I loved this movie seen it too many times to count but I am an ONJ super fan lol

[@MarcusC68]

Great comment. So bizarre such good music.

[@sinenominecc]

You could say this movie was "fated" to fail. 😉

[@shannonrumer9818]

@Rose Madder so glad to hear you can recite this movie I’m not the only crazy one lol

[@randychampion184]

This is a jam right here...one of my top three faves by her!!

[@kittylynnlpn]

One of my favorite movies from when I was growing up. It also started Gene Kelly in his last movie. Xanadu was the place at the end of the movie. A must see!

[@larrywt656]

Olivia had health problems in the 90s (primarily breast cancer) which curtailed her career. Xanadu was a trippy 1980 movie that Olivia starred in. Xanadu was an ancient Chinese city that was considered a paradise, but in this film, it was the name of a rollerskating rink/nightclub where most of the movie takes place.

[@jhoang861]

I love this song so much that I would put it on repeat over and over again lol! I never get tired of this song. 🥰 Brings me back to my childhood. Next song should be “Magic”!

[@markosborne6063]

Xanadu was the name given to the skating club in the film which you see her in on the video here. In the film, she appears again at the end of this track dressed in a glorious glittery dress to sing the chorus once again.

[@anthonyrenham2142]

Her voice has always been excellent. You should check out 'Magic' or 'Sam' - she has loads of cracking songs.

[@msaz2720]

Olivia was huge in the 70's & 80's. ELO wrote the music for the movie Xanadu, this video is a scene out of that movie. ELO also sang this on a track for one of their albums. Olivia is absolutely beautiful, and sings like an angel. May she rest in peace...🕊

[@havensmm9308]

ELO wrote half the songs. I love the songs that John Farrar wrote for the movie.

[@franticrage73]

Love this song! So glad you finally reacted to it. Definitely better than the actual movie.

[@kencarpenter8967]

RIP, Olivia. Such a lovely and talented lady.

[@roger1296]

She was EXTREMELY POPULAR IN THE 70’s & 80’s.

[@thomasdematteo2281]

she started in 1971 with Bob Dylan's "If Not for You" She originally was known for country although she was considered an outsider in Nashville despite winning country Grammy's for "Let Me Be There" (1972) and "If you Love Me Let Me know" (1973) She won Record of the Year Grammy in 1974 for her 1st # 1 hit "I Honestly Love You" Followed that with her 2nd # 1 in 1975 "Have You Ever Been Mellow" She dueted in 1976 with John Denver "Fly Away". After Grease in 1978 she changed to Rock Pop in 1979, "A Little More Love", The musical film "Xanadu" gave her next # 1 in 1980 "Magic" in 1981 she held the # 1 spot for 10 weeks with "Physical" Between 1982-1984 She had pop rock hits like "Make a Move On Me", "Landslide", "All Tied Up", "Twist of Fate" Her last top 40 hit was in 1986