Xanadu (1980) - Dancin' Scene (4/10) | Movieclips

[@Paul-lx2pc]

This movie was way ahead of its time and so underrated. The merge of the 40s and 80s was so ingenious and brilliant to watch. It gave me a different perspective now compared to when I first saw it when Xanadu was released in 1980.

[@christinabobsquarepants1210]

Agreed! The man who created this collaboration, this work of art is a genius!

[@havensmm9308]

That would be John Farrar, ONJ's longtime record producer and song writer.@@christinabobsquarepants1210

[@enolamsamoht]

There should be an updated version of this performance fusing the 40's , 80's , and the 2020's.

[@falconandthemoon]

@@enolamsamohtWhat a bonanza that would be!

[@laraschauble]

When I was a kid..watching this particular scene absolutely AMAZED and FLOORED me when the big band and rock band fused together as one...my eyes went wide with excitement because it was so creative to a 9 year old mind...it's still enjoyable to watch🙂

[@kevdmiller]

Hadn't seen this in a long time and I just watched and noticed this. I've been calling this a "mashup" ahead of it's time and I found it amusing that they literally mashed up the stages even!

[@elmobolan4274]

Me too, this was amazing-I was 13y yrs old when this movie came out!!

[@joannagleisten465]

Same!! I was 9 as well :)

[@pdoll96]

Me too

[@radic888]

Same. Only my mind was 17 years old.🤣

[@slkshewolf]

Loved this scene so much, and love that Olivia was the voice of the 3 girls. RIP Olivia

[@Andrea1542]

I'm watching these clips and remembering how amazed I was by this movie and I'm fighting tears. I loved Olivia as a child and even though my musical tastes changed drastically, I still love her. I'm heartbroken.

[@slkshewolf]

@@Andrea1542 Sending hugs my friend, be gentle with yourself.

[@plmitch]

@@Andrea1542 I am here with you ❤️ 💕 💖.....Olivia was and IS an 🤍 😇 🤍

[@edgefan4437]

I'm a huge Olivia fan and when I saw the movie, I did not realize they were lip syncing to Olivia's voice. So obvious now and then I saw the video Olivia did where she plays the 3 singers a few months later. I am deaf in one ear so maybe I can use that as an excuse? I was also somewhat curious about their hairstyles and clothes and that distracted me.

[@Demonkiss]

Same here

[@havensmm9308]

John Farrar, Olivia's long time songwriter and record producer is brilliant. She always said so. When the Xanadu movie producer went to Jeff Lynne and John Farrar needing a song that fused the 40's and 80's style, Jeff Lynne backed up and said, no way. John Farrar, always looking out for Olivia, said, I will give it a try. I don't know why with more than 200 comments on this song, his name is not mentioned at all. He wrote all of ONJ's songs for the movie Xanadu, except the title track. Plus he also wrote You're The One That I Want and Hopelessly Devoted to You for the movie Grease. He wrote many songs for ONJ over the years, including Have You Never Been Mellow, A Little More Love, Sam, Make a Move on Me, Landslide and many more. He also produced all of her records from 1971 to 1985.

[@camlee2341]

songwriters generally aint well known....even people dont know diane warren write half the hits during 80s

[@doloressanchez3891]

Oh I didn’t know this about a Jeff, I would have sweared he produced this track. It is one of my favorite songs of the film since I was a kid. Thanks for the info.

[@konekotakashi414]

I will never understand how this movie is a flop to so many.. It`s freaking amazing!

[@petercohen3966]

Too far ahead of it's time.

[@russellramp9805]

@@petercohen3966 true my friend !! I all ways loved this film but !! Most people aren't awaken enough to understand it properly !! Thank you for sharing with me your intelligence !!

[@eleven1609]

I think they casted the wrong leading male!

[@Parker-930]

@@eleven1609 - Nope. He was perfect.

[@karenmitchell3947]

Michael Beck didn’t have the chemistry to pull off the romantic lead. Especially next to ONJ!

[@1970FLcrkr]

Favorite part of the whole movie.

[@DopeAsThePope1]

Mine too!

[@deeannemason7003]

Amazing mix of styles. Genius!

[@censorshipsucks9493]

Even better than the finale.

[@jojohunt1412]

The first “Mash Up” ever! Was my favorite too.

[@robertoaguiar8082]

Yessss

[@stoicfabianwtfradio1398]

Olivia Newton John, Gene Kelly, roller skating, ELO and big bands, neon everywhere, makeup and hairstyle, greek mythology, break dancing, leg warmers… this is pure 80s it’s everything there.

[@markholub5219]

That Merge..both the Music and the Stages was and is still amazing...just watched it again..

[@genericnamehere7602]

That merge was practically seamless. A perfect way to symbolize the merging of the old with the new.

[@markholub5219]

The original Mashup that GLEE made popular.

[@MaskedMan66]

I seem to recall that it took two or three takes, but once it was done, everyone let out a cheer!

[@markwang77]

when i finally realized that both era bands were basically singing the same song just in different styles, it blew my mind as a kid!

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

It's not the same song in different styles. What they share is the same timing. It's a mashup.

[@marcisikoff]

@@VicMikesvideodiary Swing/Boogie used their 20's timing without Rock's added undersound at a faster beat) but carried the words "dancing" and "tonight" and so the 80s rock band (the Tubes) had their own Rock 80s timing (same as 20s) but also carried the words "dancin'" and "tonight" and so they meshed on words and their timings are compatible with 80s undertones playing at about 2x the beat rate.

[@carlapegoraro6702]

But they weren’t singing the same song…

[@MidlifeCrisisMedia]

Still my favorite scene from this movie. The combination of the two styles at the end gives me goosebumps.

[@Dee-Jay]

100% ... I am a 2000' DJ's ... to me, this is Genius!

[@dr3putt62]

This and the Gene Kelly/Olivia N-J dancing and duet were my favs

[@paullatimer1639]

Really?

[@stoicfabianwtfradio1398]

Same here, perfect and unique mix

[@punchfisttop]

One of the greatest musical numbers in a film ever!!!

[@lorinrichman6001]

Still one of the BEST scenes in cinematic history

[@Etherglide]

🤦‍♂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@livdamnit6998]

The moment when the 2 couples comes together give me goosebumps still. Always will be my favorite movie. When I was a kid I was so interested in the '40 and to see this fusion is magical.

[@kiandrastewart2329]

Can’t tell you how many times I rocked out to this as a kid. One of my favourite tracks on the album and such an awesome seen in Xanadu. RIP my beautiful Olivia. 💜🌸

[@silvanalillie4093]

The fusion is off the chain!!!! how the 30s and the 80s work together!!!

[@taurusfroggy]

40's

[@GregOrCreg]

@@taurusfroggy 40s and 70s (the movie came out in 1980, so I'm guessing the film was mostly shot in 1979).

[@kpchessman]

The Tubes

[@andrewwilks5155]

@@silvanalillie4093 Exactly! this fusion here is what I LOVE. One of my favorite parts of this movie.

[@jasminwieauchimmer3593]

I love this movie so much!!!! I watch it for 40 years now! Rest in Peace Olivia....KIRA! I love you!

[@jasondudash5501]

R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John. 1948 - 2022.

[@garinsparks7041]

To ALL the theaters that put this movie back in theaters after ONJ passed. THANK YOU! Good Luck.not having the greatest time ever seeing this on the big screen

[@lisasarver8702]

My favorite scene!

[@PresenceofthePhoenix]

I think what really makes this movie lackluster in the eyes of critics is the camera operation. Poor angles, needs better stability overall. This film is immortal regardless , its creativity is unmatched!

[@whoopdedoo5271]

Iconic and ahead of it’s time. Still amazes.

[@DopeAsThePope1]

The godfather of Mash-ups

[@np1107too]

This is the most amazing mash-up before mash-ups were a thing. This movie is so underrated!

[@catherinetait6331]

The first mash up!!!! loved it, you don't watch this movie for the acting, but the entertainment is off the cart.....

[@megatruthoverlord1807]

Really answers the question “can something be terrible and fantastic at the same time?” With a resounding yes!

[@murrayleewilson0755]

Very underated movie. I think that the main problem was that people weren't expecting a meuse based musical. If you accept it for what it is, a musical about a frustrated artist who had a bit of magic put in his life to inspire him from the supernatural realm, then it's a fantastic film and I don't care what anyone says. Due to the variety of singers and the music itself plus the fantastic songs, especially the ingenious, great last song mashup, this movie definitely has the best movie soundtrack that I've ever heard and I say that because they were all good, with not a dud amongst them which is more than you can say for Grease.

[@NeilTruick]

I bought the album the week it came out as a hgih school senior, but didn't see the film immediately because of the reviews. When I say I loved the soundtrack, I literally wore out the ELO side of the album and had to fall back to the ONJ side just to pace myself. Four years later, a theatre near me was showing "Xanadu" as the Thursday midnight movie. I remembered I hadn't seen it yet, so I did. The music kept me in the theatre, but the movie was completely lost on me. That was 38 years ago. About 18 years ago, a friend gave me the "Xanadu" DVD for my birthday. I still haven't opened it. With ONJ passing and reading your comment, I may give it a try again very soon. Regardless of the outcome, thank you for the insight.

[@zoltanhalkovics]

Your definition, summery and opinion is the ever best and correct of all I read. 100% agreement of me!

[@jonbutcher9805]

Still mesmerizing all these years later.

[@gavinbest8438]

This scene alone has stuck with me since being a little kid. I always sung it and one of the first movies along with Fame to inspire me to be a performer back then.

[@chadlumpkin2375]

Thank you for a high resolution version. This movie meant so much to me.

[@deeannemason7003]

And the two styles of music went together so well.

[@TheMissyMac]

Still a favourite of mine, to this day!! Brilliantly done! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 💃🏻🕺🏼💃🏻🕺🏼💃🏻 RIP Beautiful Olivia. 💔💔💔

[@santanamo93]

This movie is amazing … I’m glad I’m old enough to appreciate it!!

[@citizenkang2524]

One of the best musical numbers of the whole movie

[@girlpoweraudio5873]

Xanadu was the king of mashups before they ever existed

[@jonasabry9099]

The Weirdest fusion of Swing with New Age Punk, and some how it works with this scene.

[@vincentp9081]

Love these comments.. I was 8 when dad took us to see this. We were excited and blown away... You can recognize the Solid Gold dancers from the hit tv show in the background.. Darcel Wynn

[@70sfred1]

We've got to be about the same age. I loved this movie and I also remember watching Solid Gold and the Solid Gold dancers!

[@stephenulmer3781]

When I was 12 I had the Xanadu soundtrack and knew all the songs and music before ever seeing the movie. It was great seeing the songs come to life on the big screen ☺

[@Everettescottortiz]

The facial expressions from the blonde singer in the 40’s trio always crack me up.

[@whoopdedoo5271]

OMG me too. It’s kinda all about her and her being a little kooky and behind 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I loved it then, I love it now!!!

[@JimmyBmusic1]

Whatever genius composed this deserves an award

[@earlleary]

This scene is just so freaking amazing! You can't help but feel the energy , the excitement, electricity from it and want to dance ! ❤

[@nstokes29]

This scene is the ah!t!!. As a Dj this is mixing at its finest. Vanglorious Xanadu got an A+ and im a hard judge. 👍👍👍

[@legendofbillyjean]

This movie is such a guilty pleasure!

[@marymae6041]

Saw this movie in the theater as a kid during its original theatrical run. This scene was unforgettable-even if I mostly forgot the rest of the movie. Something about seeing that merge moment, on a gigantic screen, soundtrack speakers blasting…I may have held my breath for the sheer astonishment of it. Ah, the simple pleasures of the 80s😄

[@CodeBleu724]

The Tubes were perfect for it. I saw them play a few years ago and they did a free meet and greet. Got To meet Fee Waybill, Rick Anderson, Roger Steen and Prairie Prince. Really nice guys.

[@4piglite]

I was 10 when this moxie hit theaters - it literally is what made me want to be a lifelong performer, not to mention a HUGE Olivia fan. To this day I am still both. 💖😎

[@arnoldalvarado9191]

So overlooked in the move, a masterpiece

[@anitafowler524]

Whoever thought of the sequence was absolutely brilliant it’s one of my favorite of all times I live when two genres get together and this was brilliant

[@mal1465]

My dad was a music teacher. In his off times he would play “bing band” in night clubs. When I first saw this (on a rented VHS tape), I was floored how two complete genres of music could be so well incorporated. Thanks to the internet, I can see this masterpieces whenever I want.

[@MsQD]

THIS IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST MASH-UPS, EVER! ELO & ONJ, THE MUSES ARE PLEASED

[@havensmm9308]

Not ELO. It’s all John Farrar. Look him up.

[@keirstenbelden7826]

Awesome how it just flows soooo smoothly 😎

[@DischargeVerde]

Look. No one can tell me this isn't fantastic. It IS. The Tubes and Olivia Newton John. YAS

[@DopeAsThePope1]

Agree!

[@marcisikoff]

And Electric Light Orchestra!

[@havensmm9308]

@@marcisikoffNot ELO. It’s all John Farrar. Look him up. Why he gets no mentions is beyond me.

[@drohrbeck]

I will never forget this scene! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brossmart]

My earliest initiation to (early form of)metal, loved it !! Been hooked ever since !!!!!!!

[@josephkissel6062]

If the 80s had actually been this cool and debauched and synthy ... Oh yeah. It was!

[@prestonstephens7719]

What truly amazes me is I watched this when it was brand new 40 years ago,, about a music era that was then current and 40 years prior to that. Still better than anything today…..

[@berserk2]

Fee and The Tubes killed this! Just amazing!!

[@itsikcarmona9845]

The director is genius. Amazing

[@josephkissel6062]

If only the whole movie could have been this totally awesome and inventive ...

[@jackwebb437]

One of my favorite movies of the ‘70s.

[@TrevorMom]

One of the best dance scenes in any movie other than All That Jazz,

[@julieporter7805]

And thus Postmodern Jukebox was born! 😉😎

[@benjaminclasper9355]

While this scene is playing in the film you almost forget really that Sonny and Danny are still there watching all of this.

[@midnightmosesuk]

That's damned ingenious. Worth the price of admission alone.

[@jennybegs]

I rewound and rewound this over and over as a child the collision of the two songs gave me goosebumps

[@thegiftedone]

This is what changed my life as a kid and knew what I wanted to do ….🤯❤️

[@DLROWOLL3H]

The redhead 40's singer looks like Rachel McAdams. 😲 I can't unsee it.😁 I still love this song/mashup in 2022.❤

[@capnramsey68]

The Tubes were EVERYTHING in this VIDEO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jenniferpollard4466]

I freaking love this movie . Like totally for sure it’s so tubular 😂♥️🙏

[@tonycanabal1659]

So TUBESular too!! 😎👍

[@mountainman8775]

Got to see this whole film, the music has vibes

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

I remember watching this in the theater and thinking that the movie was pretty boring. The music was good but the movie sucked until this scene. For some reason, this scene gave me chills. It still does.

[@brandonb1681]

Great music. I saw it when I was 11. First time I had ever heard of the Electric Light Orchestra. I am now a life long fan of ELO.

[@ScaricoOleoso]

Fun fact: the conductor of the band is James Ira Newborn. He has done the soundtrack of MANY movies you've heard of. 🤓

[@pnahk4986]

I love Xanadu

[@GregOrCreg]

Great mash-up.

[@flexx7543]

This scene is old Hollywood given a last shot in the early 80s...perhaps that's why Xanadu despite the stellar soundtrack was underappreciated and yet still became a cult movie icon worth revisiting in KZbin every now and then.

[@72launchpad]

How they merged the 40s and modern music together was just brilliant!!!!

[@FaytLinegod]

Musical perfection.

[@loriesposito6470]

Love the mashup!

[@thereturningshadow]

3:05 Did anyone else see the young girl in pink leap from the upper level to the middle level behind the singer and do it in at least THREE INCH high heels?

[@taurusfroggy]

never noticed that until now! Good eyes!

[@fptrainerpfranp1153]

Brillante, genial, esa película no se le ha dado la importancia que tiene, es arte y será un clásico

[@jackiekeel3558]

Goodness I miss the 80’s..the last great decade ❤

[@videowilliams]

I just thought this was the cleverest song I'd ever seen when I was a 12 year old boy.

[@jasondudash5501]

Olivia Newton-John And The Tubes "Dancin'" Xanadu MCA Records, 1980

[@cozzazee4043]

2023, and I still love watching it. Legends and a Classic.

[@leonildolucena6107]

O inté e o hoje emreferencia aos saudosos anos 80. Show . Uma das melhores combinações de performances que já assisti em um musical .

[@TheVisions888]

I was 10 years old and this Movie never gets Old good times

[@70sfred1]

I was 10 also in 1980!

[@idontthinksoo5918]

The Tubes! Heard one of their songs on the radio just recently, and it led me here 😅 That trigger took me back 40yrs in an instant!

[@Bullypulpit]

Nailed it!

[@jackshenhouse]

Fee Waybill and The Tubes killin' it.

[@bucks614]

Music Mashup So Good OMG!

[@karenberzins3628]

I was 12 when this movie came out. Loved it then and still love it.

[@marcisikoff]

Awesome movie with Fee Waybill and the Tubes playing!!!

[@TaiwanBritnee]

That was Olivia Newton John singing the girls were just lip syncing

[@chipdrusano]

This is REALLY ahead of its time! This looks like it could pass for 1984-85!

[@havensmm9308]

Yes! The brilliant John Farrar!

[@MaskedMan66]

The gorgeous lady shaking her groove thing at 3:48 is the amazing Darcel Leonard-Wynne, onetime leader of the Solid Gold Dancers, and an unsung force in the world of dance, as well as being an actress, author, and evangelist. Her husband is Glenn Leonard of the Temptations.

[@camlee2341]

i am guessing they are all pro dancers

[@MaskedMan66]

@@camlee2341 No need to guess.

[@jamielandis4308]

Some Tubes and Olivia Newton-John!

[@aidanwashburn2286]

My favorite song in the soundtrack.

[@gabrielofficial7859]

Best movie⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@whatsupfoo4592]

Loved this movie.

[@J_Phillz]

Only one rock act could pull this off and they somehow got them in the movie. The Tubes

[@bobgomez9481]

Tubes keyboard guys predated Dennis DeYoung and Soundgarden.

[@joelbeyer6352]

My best friend and I became huge Tubes fans due to this scene. We weren't aware of them until we did a little investigation (far pre-internet, not as easy to investigate in the early 1980's) after seeing Xanadu. Discovered their latest album at that time "Completion Backwards Principle" and we were hooked. Consequently saw them in concert in Fargo, North Dakota and in Winnipeg.