LOOKS SO FUN!| FIRST TIME HEARING Olivia Newton John - Xanadu REACTION

[@AB2B]

One does not simply explain Xanadu. ;) Honestly, Xanadu is an experience. This *seriously* needs to be the very next movie you watch. It is a wonderful musical, and, other than Gene Kelley (if you don't know who he is, he was a legendary film, dance, and singing star) being in the movie, I won't give you spoilers. Just watch, then watch this video again. It'll make you smile even harder.

[@ninaleo37]

Totally agree!!! As they kept talking, trying to figure things out, I just kept repeating over and over, "You have Got to watch this movie. You simply Have to watch this"!!! Like, this needs to be the very next movie that they watch. This whole video will make sense then!! 🎶🎶💜😊

[@stephwest1382]

100 agree. It's an experience

[@billparrish4385]

Ah, Gene Kelly, and our dear sweet Olivia! 'Whenever You're Away From Me' is timeless. Just perfect. So strange sitting in a theater in 1980, watching an icon from our generation perform so credibly with an icon from my grandparents', in his style. Could she just do everything, or what? Even stranger now, searching in another window and watching a clip of that unforgettable scene that was set in his home, realizing it's been more years now since that was filmed, than the scene itself was from the sights and sounds it was recreating. And then a pang, as you realize they're both gone now -- the veteran actor and the lovely ingenue/pop star. 'I only have to close my eyes....'

[@charlesallen2306]

Yep, now I have to watch this tonight. The extended clip of this song video is really cool, a lot of skating!

[@susanlawens3776]

I did suggest it, right from the start, actually. Maybe even at the beginning of this channel when they weren't even watching movies yet.

[@welshrabbit5]

Dame Olivia Newton John sings this ELO song so beautifully- RIP Dear Lady you left a wonderful legacy.

[@hazeltyler89]

The ELO influence is undeniable...paired with ONJ's vocals it's a masterpiece!

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

I mean… it’s written by jeff lynne, with jeff lynne doing background and ELO doing the instrumentation. it’s really like ELO feat. ONJ

[@suzannejane1035]

ELO wrote the soundtrack not just backing vocals.

[@patrickholland6848]

It's not an influence it is ELO written by Jeff Lynn.

[@jmy9595]

Seeing ELO now play it live is a hoot

[@ericwilliams1031]

Her voice is so heavenly. R.I.P. Olivia Newton John

[@TheNotedHero]

RIP Olivia. She was so beautiful and boy, this song is maximum nostalgia for me!

[@RoGueNavy]

This was only a short clip from a nearly twenty-minute musical number. In it, Olivia sings pop, country, 40's jazz, rock, and more. Thank you for reacting to this. I'm sitting here at work, 51 years old, with tears in my eyes.

[@stephintheatre6335]

Don't forget disco to

[@FrankButterfield]

Yeah -- if you don't see what Gene Kelly is doing the minute or two prior to the song you really miss it all.

[@michaelandrews4783]

I want your job

[@StarGeezerTim]

The movie was and is cheesier than a wheel of cheddar, but after all these years I still love it. It brings tears, both happy and sad, to see Olivia so full of life and so beautiful here, and it breaks my heart she's no longer with us. She was no doubt one of my first celebrity crushes as a kid, and I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for her. Rest in peace, sweet Olivia. 💔

[@kennethcadwell2124]

Most 70's and 80's musicals can be classified that way. But it's the kind of cheesiness that's very fun and enjoyable to watch........

[@TheInfo45]

I totally agree Xanadu is a completely guilty pleasure that I happen to adore. I was raised on old-school film so having Gene Kelly in this film just made me smile throughout. I have no objection to them checking this movie out as long as they don't expect it to be anyting but fun and totally 80s

[@kristibaron3202]

I agree. And the soundtrack is awesome.

[@calliestephen]

Same. It’s a cheesy, ridiculous movie but I adore it. I lose myself in every minute of it on my screen.

[@jenepell1]

Can't lie I ruined my Xanadu dress riding my big wheel. Cheesy but I was super into roller skating AND ONJ

[@natalieburnham1129]

I cried so hard when she passed. I looked up to her, she was always kind,respectful never had a bad thing to say and the things she cared about animals the planet etc she went all in. RIP there will never be another like her.

[@UrbanSwagger]

When Olivia's voice goes into the stratosphere right before the chorus, I get some serious goosebumps.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

4:03 absolutely.

[@PlayIt4Wordgames]

When I was a little gay boy I could not take my eyes of this queen! The hair! The outfit! Everything perfect!!!!!! When she died I just cried and cried and cried.

[@PaintedCavern]

The whole soundtrack from this movie is amazing. ELO on one side Olivia on the other, plus The Tubes and Gene Kelly! So good. ❤️

[@dranet47]

And Cliff Richard!

[@david0712]

ELO 🤩🤩

[@kylesuperbaby9616]

THE TUBES!

[@ValerieBoyco]

This movie was the last that Gene Kelly was in, my favorite scene is the battle of the bands!

[@1972Russianwolf]

I love Olivia, but the Mash Up with the Tubes and the Big Band "Dancin'" is one of my favorite parts of the movie.

[@wtimmins]

What I love about the performances in this movie is that it's just this explosion of styles all coming together: ballroom dance, early rock, 80s electronica, roller disco, early breakdancing, etc.

[@NelsonVlog66]

Also, Greek mythology with Zeus(voiced by Wilfred Hyde-White) and his 9 daughters. One of Kira's sisters was portrayed by dancer-actress Sandahl(SP?) Bergman who later went onto portray Red Sonja. She also appeared in the Moonlighting episode Big Man On Mulberry Street.

[@dannysanders4693]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this song, this movie clip, and Olivia Newton-John. I saw this movie in its original theatrical release in the 80s (as a senior in high school), and I still watch it every chance I get. The movie has its weak points, but come on...ONJ, ELO, Gene Kelly, dancing, special effects, Greek Mythology, skating, animation...I still get goose bumps watching the grand finale. Thanks for the fun review and getting to see your initial reactions.

[@juliewhite7469]

I loved this movie 😍

[@loritajohnson5664]

Me too! I was a junior or senior in high school and saw in theater. Loved the music!

[@okielady73]

I loved this movie as a kid, still loved it last time I saw it, and hope they react to it. It's definitely cheesy but that was part of the fun of the 80s! It was widely panned by critics, but who cares? (So was Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and I still love that movie as well!) It's fun and the music is fire. I especially love "Whenever You're Away From Me" with Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly.

[@jamesruppe9708]

Her love interest is the same guy who starred in The Warriors, another must see movie

[@N.Sloane]

I grew up watching this movie. I used to roller skate because of this movie.

[@yvonnekr]

I’m so glad you watched this video. I hope you watch the movie too, I think your girls would love it. Xanadu is magical. It’s a love story with Greek Mythology, dancing and yes skating. The movie has so many dance and musical numbers, it was MTV, BEFORE there was an MTV. 💜

[@thomastimlin1724]

I can't argue with that.

[@gristlevonraben]

Grease, and the Elvis movies too

[@cericj99]

I found the Bluray in the $5 bin last year, Gene Kelly's last dance movie

[@screwyootube1]

@@gristlevonraben They reacted to Grease prior to this.

[@RandomManIncorperated]

Another Thing You Should Take From Xanadu Is How Not To Make A Movie Musical

[@catkatt2855]

ONJ had a voice that nobody else could duplicate. There was an angelic quality to her voice. She was stunning and her music is completely attached to the 70s and 80s. She is missed but will go on forever.

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@PaulOutdoors]

Olivia and E.L.O. A match made in heaven. The movie Xanadu got canned by the critics but the movie soundtrack is phenomenal with E.L.O. writing and performing one of the album sides. Ahhh, those were the days. R.I.P. beautiful Olivia. 🙏❤️

[@screwyootube1]

LOL, I think you meant, "panned"!

[@PaulOutdoors]

@@screwyootube1 lol..... YES 😂🤣

[@sharynmorgan944]

I never trust what critics say, they only put forth their own opinion, everyone has different tastes in what they like and what they don't like, and I would rather watch something myself and form my own opinion, we're not robots having critics think for us. ( sorry for my little rant )

[@PaulOutdoors]

@@screwyootube1 lol... I think I meant caned but panned is better 😁

[@PaulOutdoors]

@@sharynmorgan944 Agree 100%. I never blindly trust anything particularly when spouted by so called "experts" 👍😊

[@bgcloon]

"What is this movie?" Amber, this is the ultimate 80s musical. ELO, ONJ, The Tubes, roller disco, amazing music, Gene Kelly dancing and singing in his last film in a massive shout-out to one of his classic roles from 1944, Rock and Big Band combining in an amazing fusion, a story of a forbidden love... there's _so_ much going on it's hard to describe it all without spoiling the entire story. Just watch it when you can.

[@greglegakis4177]

If it's so great, why was it described as one of the worst movies of 1980 then?

[@SurvivorBri]

@@greglegakis4177 critics hated it. And Michael Beck's performance was pretty bad. It has its flaws but it also has heart and the musical numbers more than make up for the less than perfect dialogue. Overall it's entertaining and ONJ performs some of her best songs in this.

[@lipby]

The movie was a train wreck

[@greglegakis4177]

@@SurvivorBri musically I'm sure it's fine. And I guess since Jordan and Amber are mainly on music channel will probably enjoy it I just wish they would hit a few of the classics Like To Kill a Mockingbird or 12 Angry Men just a name two

[@goldilox369]

​@@SurvivorBri completely agree. But my late BFF and I used to love to watch it in the early 2000s. We both hate watched Michael Beck, but loved the soundtrack and used to drive around listening to it. 😂

[@melaniebrown4660]

Xanadu is an experience that cannot be explained 😊 The movie is the quintessential 80’s musical movie. A little cheesy, but what 80’s movie isn’t?? It is still fabulous ❤

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Yes, forget what critics say.

[@crgrier]

To be fair, it's a 70s movie released in the 80s. Disco was already on the way out, that's why the movie failed.

[@doodoo597]

Andy Gibb❤rip

[@RandomManIncorperated]

​@@crgrierAlso Everyone That Made The Movie Couldn't Get Any Work Due Its Terrible Reputation. Even The Main Lead Actor Who Had A Decent Role Of Playing Swan In 1979's The Warriors But Then Shitshow Came Out & His Career Died Because Of It Last Thing I Remember Him Being Was Voicing Himself In The Warriors PS2 Game

[@Julieroo28]

She was such an angel! 😇

[@robb481]

Actually the song was written by Jeff Lynne the man behind ELO and he also produced it. I also believe its ELO playing the music as they did several tracks for the movie soundtrack.

[@juanpallautapulido200]

Olivia Newton John's voice fits this song like a glove. Xanadu was composed and produced by Jeff Lynne (ELO). a fantastic collaboration as you may see.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Such a stunningly beautiful lady . R.I.P Olivia ❤️❤️

[@BarrysToolCave]

Oh heck yeah, I been waiting for this reaction since ONJ passed. This entire movie soundtrack is outstanding! Not just ELO, but also "The Tubes" have a great song on that soundtrack.

[@ed.z.]

Even if you never liked disco and corny movies (I never did) Olivia has undeniable stunning talent and heartfelt spirit. She will be missed. RIP.

[@briangreenwood7233]

Olivia's voice is magical and ELO's music was incredible. The opening sequence of this movie with the muses is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes.

[@priestpega]

Mine too! Did you know that the lead Muse/dancer was Sandahl Bergman, who almost stole the show from Arnold Swarzenegger in "Conan The Barbarian' as Valeria?

[@RoninNZ]

@@priestpega Yes. Cool.

[@dazzwilko]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this. Her voice is magical. This and hopelessly devoted is astounding

[@joiedevivre2005]

Olivia Newton John's voice washes over you like a refreshing, cool stream on a hot day. She plays one of the Muses (from Greek mythology) in this movie & it is believable that her voice could inspire great artists. Have y'all reacted to her song "Suddenly" yet? If not, y'all need to.

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@martintabony611]

The male voice in that duet is British music icol Sir Cliff Richard. Another artist worth reacting to

[@francotraipe2830]

SHE IS PERFECT !!!! WE LOVE OLIVIA💓

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

Olivia was what you could call, a Triple Threat. Meaning, she had at least three skills to keep employed and in demand. She could act very well, she was a great dancer and she definitely could sing. As pretty as she was, I wouldn't doubt she could model, to boot. Sad she died not too long ago.

[@patcurrie9888]

Olivia went out on her decision to not do anymore treatments. She said something to the effect, If I want a cookie or a glass of wine, I'll enjoy it.

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

I saw this in the theater when i was a kid because I was obsessed with ELO and Olvia Newton John ended up being my first major crush by the time the movie was over.

[@greg2976]

As a teen, I was in love with Olivia! Now as a 63 year old. I can see why! A beautiful woman. With an Angelic voice!!!!

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

She will be missed.

[@007ndc]

I'm 59 and have loved her since the early 70s when it was puppy love with If Not For You, Sam, Have You Ever Been Mellow and grew and matured as I grew up. Like millions around the world we never stopped loving her 😢❤ .

[@greg2976]

@@007ndc 👍

[@mikechicago6200]

ONJ has a beautiful voice and we will all miss her very much!

[@Jahani31]

I was obsessed with this movie. It's crazy, and weird, and magical, and amazing with the best music and literally my favorite songs by ONJ. Also Gene Kelly is in it too. You guys HAVE to watch it

[@scarlettlirely7475]

She is so great as Kira. Love Xanadu. And yes, roller rinks were that awesome!!!

[@jerrycote659]

There is another song from the Xanadu Soundtrack sung by Olivia which was a much bigger hit than this title track. The song is “Magic” and it went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. It has a more traditional Olivia sound, but, with a little more electronic sound. It’s a gorgeous song and if you haven’t reacted to it previously I really think you should do a reaction video for it. I think Amber would really enjoy it because of the mood and the vibe of the song.

[@joerhea9340]

I suggested this song as well. It’s amazing!,

[@WinterMelody12]

Xanadu was a bigger worldwide hit than Magic.

[@leestockton9367]

Xanadu was #1

[@bradmenpes809]

The incredible Olivia. Wonderful, beautiful, humble, extraordinary - with the voice of an angel. If anyone could be a goddess of music, then it's her.

[@kenpaden]

YAY!! Thanks for doing this guys, I love ELO and ONJ. Next song for Olivia please do her duet with Cliff Richards called SUDDENLY , I think you have done Cliff once and enjoyed him. Fun story, I was at Costco this summer with my ELO t-shirt and the gal at the door checking my cart, told me she went to an ELO concert a few years ago and she knew there was going to be a surprise guest but had no idea who, and turned out to be ONJ, she said the crowd went wild when they sang this song, could you imagine ONJ and ELO in one concert???

[@herminiahernandez1512]

I always saw Olivia as the fun girl who was friends with everyone and everyone wanted to be friends with. She was a treasure, gone too soon but grateful for the music she left us and thankful I grew up in the time when Olivia Newton John was here. May she sleep in eternal peace.

[@jbanana1776]

The Xanadu set is where Olivia met her first husband, actor/dancer Matt Lattanzi. He is the handsome young man behind Olivia's right shoulder during the dance sequences. I still have my original vinyl copy of the soundtrack- great cast, so-so movie. Thank you! 💕

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@priestpega]

I still have the cassette, but cheated by buying the CD album when the cassette player stopped working.

[@MSerrada1]

I have my album of the soundtrack too!

[@LBrobie]

same here! i have it on vinyl. i probably listened to it a gazillion times! 💖❤🤍

[@tvdroid22]

Nobody ever talks about ONJ's vocal range, but there it is.

[@imbwildrd3693]

So, "Xanadu" was a movie starring ONJ and some guy we never saw again. There was a LOT of roller skating in the movie. It's VERY VERY 80's (almost to a fault). Basically she's one of 7 sisters who are muses. She's this guy's muse. And yes, Xanadu is a music club. But you'll have to watch the movie to find out all the deets :)

[@laustcawz2089]

It's actually 9 sisters/muses. ONL's character is nicknamed "Kira" in the movie, but the actual name is "Terpsichore" (rhymes with "hickory").

[@Xis-ql5pj]

In my own retcon of alternative history, the muses were infinity stones, which nick fury was carrying onj in stone form in PULP fiction

[@vs9097]

Saw Olivia in concert 3 times... Xanadu was performed last... she had such a clean and clear voice in her 70's!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love her “Have You Never Been Mellow”, "Let Me Be There" and "Please Mr. Please"!!!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

They reacted to Grease

[@surlechapeau]

@@elizabethfranco1284 thanks, removed.

[@juliewhite7469]

Yes!! Her early country career has been overlooked by most reactors. "Let Me Be There" was one of my favorites as a kid 💕💕💕

[@nolantomlinson7554]

Gee thanks you got three songs stuck in my head at one time! At least they are all great songs…

[@GC-nb5gf]

In "Xanadu", Olivia's character name is Kyra. My daughter named my granddaughter Kyra. My daughter passed on in 2021 at age 50. My 2 sons are in their mid 40s. We absolutely loved this movie and we watched Xanadu countless times. Then my granddaughter Kyra, fell in love with the movie when she was older and now that she is parent of 2 girls, ages 5 and 11, turned them into lovers of Xanadu as well. The whole movie is exciting. One supporting actor was Gene Kelly. Oh my goodness. Olivia and he sang and tap danced. It is great fun watching the whole movie.

[@XFLexiconMatt]

ONJ had an amazing vocal range, several great songs from that film and soundtrack, my favorite from it remains "Magic", but this is high up there as well. You also really got to listen to the ballad "Suddenly" with Cliff Richard, from that film as well!

[@hernanpatrik4908]

Jeff Lynne, el fue el arquitecto de esta canción : lírica, producción, composición, armonías, coros y música por su banda Electric Light Orchestra. La voz principal de la recordada ,eterna Olivia Newton John. Una joya de canción. Muchas gracias por vuestra reacción, super !! Abrazos

[@stephwest1382]

Man, ONJ was my female idol growing up. Her voice, style, smile, you name it. When she passed, a part of me my heart busted. And the memories I have just from her music. Now I got tears. Thank you for reacting

[@mariflame1821]

The best thing about the Xanadu movie is the music. "All over the world" also by ELO is my favorite song from the movie. Xanadu is a cult classic now. Critics hated the movie when it first came out. I enjoyed it as a little girl and fan of Olivia after watching her on Grease back then.

[@suzanneprock7286]

There are alot of ELO songs in this movie! ONJ, of course, is always entertaining and gorgeous. My favorite part of this movie is when she danced with Gene Kelley. Olivia plays a muse in the movie who makes a man's dream come true which was "Xanadu" the dance/entertainment club. She wears alot of different outfits and sings alot of popular songs.

[@juliewhite7469]

She was such a beautiful, talented woman! Love her, this movie and soundtrack 💖

[@priestpega]

My favorite part is the very first song by ELO "I'm Alive" when the muses come alive dancing.

[@lapislazuli7876]

The movie was panned at the time but became a cult classic mainly because of the superb soundtrack. It’s one hit after another and it’s unforgettable. The fashion and costuming also was spectacular in Xanadu and that also cemented it’s place in pop culture. The looks from clothing to make up and hair are undeniably brilliant and inspired and define the era. The storyline and acting (especially the leading man) leave a lot to be desired, but somehow Olivia transcends all of that to come out on top of it all and no one cares because she was so beautiful and brilliant and talented. It’s quite a testament to a performer to be able to survive and even conquer a poorly written film. As a young teen, I loved it immediately even when adults and others criticised it. I didn’t care because I found the whole experience so magical. That’s all I cared about.

[@MrNaturalhigh72]

I couldn't get enough of this musical/movie! I remember throwing a tantrum when my mom wouldn't let me watch it and it was the last time it was going to be on HBO (now MAX). She said the dancing was to suggestive and to be fair I was only about 10 years old but the skating and music had me from the beginning.

[@Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny]

everyone always remembers ONJ for Grease, but THIS is the movie/musical that I think of when i think of her film career. Campy, Cheesy, and SO 70s/80s. She was my first celebrity crush (followed by ABBA, and Anita Baker). This soundtrack also gave us "Magic", "Suddenly (with Cliff Richards), and "Suspended In Time", you MUST check those out!

[@juliewhite7469]

Same here, I love everything about this film 🥰

[@bobclarke1815]

Magic was written by John Farrar the drummer of the Shadows, Cliffs backing group.

[@christopherstrong150]

Cliff, Richard

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

"SUDDENLY" is sooo good. She's stunning in the video ❤️

[@puppetsnob]

I love her duet in the movie Xanadu with Cliff Richard (who was popular in the late 70s) called "Suddenly", written by the same guy John Farrar who wrote "The One That I want" from Grease.

[@paulnelson5713]

Olivia was a beautiful soul ,sadly missed ❤❤

[@jasondesselles9168]

Olivia Newton John was an angel. God let her spread her joy upon the world for a season, then called her home. I honestly don't think we will ever see another like her in our lifetime.

[@chrisashley5206]

Agree 100%

[@ourcmfamily]

Actually, her character, Kira, is the Greek Muse, Terpsicore, sent to Earth to inspire the mortal, Sonny. And yes, there was a God, but it was Zeus. The movie/book was adapted as a Broadway musical in 2007, with some storyline changes and a more comedic/campy feel.

[@BillGraper]

I was a kid when this came out, and totally in love with ONJ, who was 3x my age! A kid my mom babysat in my class felt the same way. We were both writing a letter to her at the same time, and he did an amazing pencil trace of the "Xanadu" sign. I don't think we mailed them. 😊

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

I hear you, brother! I saw Grease in theater at 7 cause mom loved John Travolta, & I was DONE!😍 AT SEVEN!!!🤣🤣🤣 ✌🌎❤

[@BillGraper]

@@satyadasgumbyji8956 I liked her in Grease (I was 6) but man, when the song Xanadu came out, that's when I was gone. LOL!

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

@@BillGraper You know it!😅 Young folk don't understand! This was before cable, let alone anything near what's everywhere nowadays. There wasn't even "skinemax" yet!!! It was NEXT LEVEL OLIVIA!!! ✌🤣🤣🤣

[@wtimmins]

Dang it, this song has been stuck in my head since you guys dropped this reaction aaaaah

[@HeatherErin]

My absolute favorite ❣The movie is priceless. So campy, so fun. I saw it in the theater a few months back after she passed. You can still find screenings of it. A lot of the soundtrack is ELO. The movie was a bomb when it came out in 1980, but the soundtrack was huge. Now the film is considered a cult classic 🌈💜🦄 I was only like 7 when the movie came out and it sooo takes me back 🤩

[@robertgraham1261]

My first job was an usher at a theater, Xanadu played there and my 1st celebrity crush was Olivia. There was a cut-out for the movie..ONJ full life size. The manager let me have that after the movie left lol. This was also Gene Kelly's last movie. Brings back the best memories for me.

[@pamelaesparza1586]

Love this song. My two other favorites from this soundtrack is Suddenly and Magic

[@giottodavi]

Jeff Lynne of ELO wrote Xanadu a song on one of their original albums, and way before the movie Xanadu premiered-and I love her too, sung by Olivia.

[@charlierice5756]

Xanadu is basically paradise. Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote the poem but did not finish it. Opium dream. Rush expanded on the poem on their Farewell To Kings album. Neal Peart’s lyrics are as always incredible. In the movie, the club is a life’s dream. It is the journey getting there. Great movie.

[@billebrooks]

Xanadu was one of Kublai Khan's capitals. The STC poem is referring to that city. The city came to be known in the west due to the writings of Marco Polo.

[@christopherstrong150]

“In Xanadu, did Kubla khan a stately pleasure dome decree“ I remember years ago, a number of young girls

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

@@billebrooks 3 Xanadu's, what you said, the roller skate palace in this movie and the home of Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane.

[@davidcopple8071]

Olivia Newton John was my all time female crush when I was twelve! I had posters of her, ( and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders), all over the walls and door of my bedroom. They all helped me through puberty! 😏

[@dorist7280]

My best friends and I saw the film 3 times back then. We love ELO and Olivia. We went to the film location, Pan-Pacific Auditorium, here in LA. 9 years later, my boyfriend and I happened to be there and saw this Auditorium catches fire. The Fire engines were arriving. It was so sad. ELO & Olivia composed this song. You can tell they sound like ELO music. The film has so much joy and love, especially the scene all dancing, roller skating, and singing. I still watch this video all the time. I still love ELO, and I miss Olivia Newton-John.

[@TheLaker85]

My family lived 3 blocks away and also watched as the Pan Pacific Auditorium went up in flames. Sad day indeed.

[@dorist7280]

@@TheLaker85 OMG! 😳 What a small world. I never imagined I would connect to someone who was there when Auditorium caught fire by watching Rob Squad Reaction. Hello😊.

[@TheLaker85]

@@dorist7280 Hi there neighbor, indeed it is a small world!!

[@martinmelucci4383]

Olivia has that angelic quality because she is an angel. Truly beautiful inside and out. Among the honors and highlights of my life is giving the Sinatra radio set I worked on to Olivia at her show in November 2017 at BergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey. I never imagined that when I was a young boy in the early 80's hearing "Magic" while riding in our Lincoln, that one day I would not only get to work on Frank Sinatra, but give something of his I was part of to Olivia. I am rarely ever starstruck, but when Olivia walked on stage as the show began (singing "Magic"), I almost couldn't believe what I was seeing and had to absorb it, especially that I was up close by her in the second row with my girlfriend. That night was magic.

[@wildcat1790]

This is my favorite soundtrack of all time. I'm 50 and have loved this since I was 8.

[@mikegarrens5286]

Olivia Newton-John's voice just makes you feel good! She has two tones to her voice and they're both outstanding

[@randomlibra]

You HAVE to react to this movie so you can put this in context :) This movie is a guilty pleasure and ONJ is the original Diva! The soundtrack is KICKING!!!!

[@Curraghmore]

Xanadu was also Gene Kelly's last movie. Very famous dancing and singing performer in movies back in the day. 'Singin' in the Rain' for example.

[@MrAitraining]

Olivia was at her babe peak here. Always beautiful but 1980 Olivia was the total package. She stepped up the swag in 1979. "with a little more love" is hot too. You can tell I loved her all my life like millions of other guys my age lol

[@jasonamrhein9593]

My first childhood crush, lol!

[@Sincopare]

People today don't understand...peak Olivia mesmerized an entire generation. Like "launched a thousand ships" level. Like Sandy in Grease...all you can say is, "Oh, Sandy, with a sigh..."

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

When she comes out in that shiny shimmery outfit...sheeeeesh

[@robertyarnell235]

Olivia newton John...one of my crushes...so beautiful...what a voice Thank you

[@lynnlafever1810]

Olivia was sooo beautiful and talented. The male costar/love interest, in this movie, was Michael Beck, who gained fame in the cult classic, "The Warriors"! Joe Walsh did the soundtrack also! Now that would be a reaction movie!!!

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

"Oh, Warriors... clink, clink, clink... come out to play-ee-yay!"

[@juliewhite7469]

Yess!!!

[@priestpega]

@@alleykeosheyan4779 "Can...you... dig it?"

[@merlball8520]

The Xanadu music album is *great*. Almost every song on the album is an upper deck song, and definitely worthy of reactions. Thank you for another fun reaction.

[@louvuttion]

There’s so many great songs from ELO and Olivia

[@carloscastro9138]

Excellent fusion Olivia Newton John and ELO !!! RIP Olivia !!!

[@jmcreek7936]

What a range, she could sing any genre, and sold 100+ million records, and was considered to be number #6 of all time by Billboard, she's 🔥, icon!!

[@stephintheatre6335]

Yup she can do pop disco country and rock, Xanadu is a disco classic in my books

[@kpowers]

I remembered the DJ would call Olivie Newton-John "Olivia Neutron Bomb"

[@shuggiemcg1]

The movie is a guilty pleasure of mine! The song is amazing and sung so well!

[@juliewhite7469]

Mine too. I love it 💕💕💕

[@dixondark2231]

Same

[@MsAppeljack]

Olivia Newton John paired with ELO was just magical. Cheers.

[@okielady73]

What a great start to Female Friday! You'll also love ELO's "I'm Alive" and "All Over the World" from this soundtrack. Hope you check out the movie as well. It's fun and cheesy and the music is awesome. I'm putting in another vote for Helen Reddy for a Female Friday. "I Am Woman" would be fantastic for FF, but "Angie Baby" is my favorite. It's got a wonderfully creepy story about a woman who is far more than she appears to be. "Candle on the Water" is another Helen Reddy song I love. It's from the original Pete's Dragon movie, which I also think you would enjoy. Love your reactions. You two ALWAYS make me smile! Happy Friday! 🎶❤

[@Marant2327]

Those two songs are amazing! 💙💙

[@kenpaden]

Yes, I have been suggesting HR also, saw her in concert in 1976 and Steve Martin was her warm up act!!

[@lillo6716]

Te echamos de menos Olivia. !!! Larga vida a la ELO !!!

[@donnarhodes4008]

Xanadu has always been one of my all time favorite movies. And, E.L.O. is one of my favorite bands. Great great song, great movie!

[@GordonNadezda]

That Olivia Newton-John effect, with her doing her own harmonizing vocals, was magical.

[@francisseidel8014]

Jeff Lynne, from the Electric Light Orchestra, is such a brilliant songwriter and musician. This song, which he wrote for ONJ and the movie, shows the breadth of his talent.

[@azcoder]

ELO played this at a couple concerts I saw them at in recent years, although I prefer Olivia singing it.

[@karlweima5914]

I met Jeff Lynne in LA in the late 90s when he was with the travelling willburys at a bar called Delaneys in California Which he went to on his own frequently . I was and still am a massive fan of him and ELO . I was visiting from England. Omg such a down to earth nice guy . My mum didnt know who he was and asked him what he did, he modestly replied that he was in a band , she then asked him does he make a living from being in this band wtf lol 🤣🤣. Top man and a true gentleman what a genius .

[@francisseidel8014]

@@karlweima5914 - My cousin was friends with Jeff. He owned a house in the same neighborhood and they were barbecue buddies. My aunt said Jeff is really nice and very down to earth.

[@karlweima5914]

Oh wow thats amazing, his music was way beyond the times . He would sit at the bar and always had time for anyone.

[@francisseidel8014]

@@karlweima5914 That sounds exactly like Jeff at the BBQs. He was cool with everyone. My cousin and him just hit it off so easily.

[@kevinferrin5695]

Jeff Lynne wrote the song. The band also recorded it separately. Olivia's voice works great with the ELO sound. Another great one of hers from the movie is Magic. It's haunting.

[@peterschairer488]

I love this song and not ashamed to say I loved the movie too. Had a major crush on ONJ.

[@11shellnutt11]

ya'll this is so much more then a skating movie. Its a fantasy love story. Gene Kelly is in it and the music is phenomenal. She is a muse in the movie. You just gotta watch it. Also watch Grease if you have never seen that.

[@Zentrix-24]

Song was written mainly by Jeff Lynne. RIP Olivia, such a beautiful person and voice.

[@leestockton9367]

It was written ENTIRELY by Jeff Lynne

[@sherimeinburg3066]

This movie was my life in 1980. I must have dragged my mom to the theater about 12 times that summer to see this. I fully admit it's cheesy as heck and I still love it. And I WISH we had skate rinks that amazing in the 80's granted we were doing all the tricks at the rink cause rolling skating was a way of life in the early 80's.

[@billparrish4385]

The movie _Xanadu (1980)_ is a fun, fun romp! A musical, definitely on the airy side plot-wise, but not obnoxiously so, as some lighter fare can be, it's an enjoyable vehicle for one of the better pop soundtracks you're likely to experience. You'll fall in love with Olivia (if you're 1 of the 1 or 2 people who aren't already). Those songs will stick with you -- 43 years later and I'm still humming them!

[@paulopinheirosc]

The ELO performance and production in the record are so obvious it could be "ELO hire a precious new singer to the band". That's because it is so beautiful. Wonderful singer, wonderful band, and production. I love all about Olivia. Her voice, beauty, smile, performance on stage... everything!

[@rogerbillings5081]

It's a wonderful film featuring the music of E.L.O. Also the last film of Gene Kelly, legendary 1940's /50's screen dancer/actor, American In Paris etc. Wonderful! Also stars Michael Beck from The Warriors film, late 1970's I think.

[@jasonpresti2501]

Thank You! Olivia Newton John was my childhood crush! Xanadu is not a great movie, but she's gorgeous & wonderful in it!

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

And can I take a minute to say just how gorgeous was ONJ??? Stunning beauty & talent 😲

[@stacywhisenant6242]

I loved this movie as a kid and an adult I still enjoy it. The best part of the movie is the music and it acts as a sort of flash forward in styles of dancing/music. The weakest part of the movie was the male lead. I felt all the side characters and ONJ. All her sisters never speak but you still feel the connection.

[@midnightfury9001]

Still hard to believe that Olivia is gone she was so beautiful ❤️

[@mbamommy141]

A fun movie with gorgeous music! a must watch!

[@nightfangs2910]

Olivia Newton John miss her greatly such a terrific woman and incredible talent 💔💔💔

[@Onj207]

My beautiful Olivia. My heart is still broken. I love this movie and songs.

[@Elle.X.Reacts]

I saw this movie at the movie theaters when it first came out and I went about 10 times in all before it closed. I was 11 yrs old and I LOVED it!! Yes the movie isn't the best movie ever but it is a fun time! I loved ONJ and ELO so I thought this was made for me! I used to roller skate around my neighborhood with my tape recorder blasting this soundtrack and my besties and I made up dances lol I think my childhood wouldn't of been so magical without XANADU! Great reaction!! :)

[@jaybreezy1669]

The woman was an angel with an enchanting voice. She was a total class act. Never heard anything negative about her. She was such a sweetheart. Beautiful on the inside and outside. My first girl crush after seeing Grease at 6 years old. Then mom took me to see Xanadu. As a young boy she was the ultimate crush. I didn't know a single boy or older teenage boy who didn't have a crush on Olivia. She will truly be missed.