Olivia Newton-John - Xanadu (Guilty Pleasure #22) *DayOne Reacts*

[@garfield122010]

Love this song because you can hear ELO singing the backing on this typical sounding ELO production ❤️ My guilty pleasure song is from the 70's. " Sky High " from Jigsaw ❤️ I play it all the time, it's on my most played Playlist ❤️

[@ericwalker8636]

Now THERE'S one I haven't heard in eons. I loved that song when I was in junior high school.

[@daveborder7751]

Also Who Do You Think You Are? Although St Etienne did the best version of it in the 1990's.

[@jackieblue7591]

That was my ringtone on my phone when I broke up with my last boyfriend. It's a great song 🎵

[@paulkane7771]

OMG! I love that song by Jigsaw!!

[@williamfulbright5108]

A lot of great music from this film. Magic is my all time fave ONJ song.

[@lostinalostworld2290]

So sad to hear of Olivia's passing today. She was a generational talent and a great person. Rest in peace.

[@erickent3557]

After not hearing this for 40 years, the ELO sound BLASTS out! Amazing!

[@st3v3408]

Lots of hits from the Xanadu album, thanks to ELO.

[@havensmm9308]

And thanks to John Farrar who wrote Magic and Suddenly, two big hits from the album. He wrote all of the ONJ songs, except the title track, for the movie.😃

[@greg2976]

I said this before... And I'll say it again.... I love how you Sway with the songs you know... You are the best!!!! Thank you!

[@joemachine4714]

from this soundtrack check out Olivia's duet with Cliff Richard, "Suddenly". There are two romantic videos of them singing it, both gorgeous

[@gregras2577]

That's one of my fav songs. Cliff Richards voice is amazing with ONJ voice

[@RONNYRON3000]

"Hopelessly Devoted To You", "Suspended in Time", "Suddenly" and "Magic" are essential ONJ, Luv her forever.

[@visiblepixels4632]

When I was really little, this movie was always on cable. Olivia Newton-John was my first crush!

[@michaellopez6496]

don't apologize for be charming and charismatic. You are a joy to watch. Not everyone can be themselves in front of a camera. Keep it up. You're fun to watch.

[@davidbarrow3176]

Another great reaction, just a shame you didn't mention ELO after all apart from Olivia singing it everything else was ELO including the lyrics but if you didn't know this you do now.

[@oldmanghost219]

"MAGIC". I love Olivia Newton John. Another couple went to see the movie with my wife and I when it came out. The music is great. The story line is about a muse. A daughter of Zeus. Inspiring a young man to have a venue for disco renovated. On another note, find out why Keith Emerson was called the "Jimi Hendrix of the organ". Find on KZbin (“Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Rondo Live in Zurich 1970”) Then hear his adaptation of the piano concerto "Toccata" and the English Church Hymn "Jerusalem" from the Brain Salad Surgery album.

[@garyarnett1220]

Olivia and ELO... near perfection. Oh, and love your chair dancing moves.. (smile)

[@cbailey1978]

11,000 Subscribers! Congratulations!!!🎉

[@brianbridwell3803]

I remeber when this movie came out, absolutely great movie soundtrack and one of my favorite songs! Love your reaction to it!@ Keep singing and dancing!

[@HiddenCharmhome]

LOVE your reaction!! I love all the ONJ movies… Xanadu at the top. My daughter is a senior in high school now and we still watch this movie. 🥰

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

A brilliant song. Olivia doing her own backing vocals is always THE BEST! And it's got the marvelous ELO sound! The entire album is superb. The film! Oh, I waited so long for 08-08-80 & saw it 6x! So happy & it finally did find it's large, loving audience 20 years later

[@NicholasRamos]

Bravo! 👋👋👋. ONJ was my big time celebrity crush during my high school & college years. I still love her today! My favorite ONJ song? I HONESTLY LOVE (posted by Scott Elbright). I like to always DREAM she's singing it directly to me 🥰 !! Please react to this I HONESTLY LOVE YOU version for me? PLEASE? ♥️ As far as your reaction of Xanadu, you got moves of your own, Woman! I had a hard time watching ONJ cause I was also trying to keep my eyes on YOU! I enjoyed watching BOTH your & ONJ's performance. 👋👋👋. You were fantastic. Thank you!

[@Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny]

LOVE the whole soundtrack, especially her duet w/ Cliff Richard "Suddenly". Olivia was my first crush!

[@stepheng.3054]

Nothing wrong with you enjoying a feel good song that I've never heard before, you go girl we all love watching you do it.

[@rogerkelly7988]

Olivia Newton John was a great artist from the 70 s

[@Keykey74]

No need to apologize - I was singing along with you!

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

If this song can't make you smile then you're probably dead.

[@marksaunders7976]

This wasn't credited only to ONJ, but also to ELO. Jeff Lynne, ELO's frontman composed, wrote and produced "XANADU" for the soundtrack which contains 10 tracks in total. ONJ sang 5 tracks for the A side, while ELO had the remaining 5 for the B side with ONJ joining up with ELO for the last track which was "XANADU". ELO did have a 6th track which was featured in the film, an instrumental called "DRUM DREAMS" which was played just prior to the title track in the film. The film was a complete wash out, but the music, you just cannot ignore, with smash hits for both ELO & ONJ, the title track peaked #1 in the UK, whilst ONJ had a #1 hit with the track "MAGIC". ELO also did well with 3 other songs, "I'M ALIVE", "ALL OVER THE WORLD" & "DON'T WALK AWAY. The soundtrack was a sensation as well, peaking #1 in several other countries.

[@chordmantommy8685]

U gotta watch Xanadu girl! Trust me, I know u will 💕love💕 it! Listen to the song "Suddenly" towards the end of the movie. Olivia sings it with Cliff Richard (who u just reacted to earlier singing "we don't talk anymore") one of my favorite ballads, and will be one of yours too! Thanks girl...Keep on keepin' on!

[@Tonzeff]

We did Grease as a musical back in high school, I was Frenchies Guardian angel in the diner (Played by Frankie Avalon) and had to sing "Beauty School Dropout" It was a brilliant, fun experience (Grease is my all time favorite musical movie too).

[@XaviClot]

Oh my God, tears in my eyes... . ELO and Olivia Newton John. An absolutely perfect combination. So many memories it brings to me... Summer nights without worries...

[@LoveOldMusic808]

Another good song from the movie is in the opening scene when ONJ comes out from the mural. ELO singing "I'm alive".

[@joemachine4714]

"I'm Alive" is one of my guilty pleasures

[@pfcampos7041]

These guilty pleasure songs have me cliCking like crazy. I saw the movie so long ago I barely remember it, there was a lot of roller skating in it I believe. Great song!

[@SWLinPHX]

I wish Angela had also acknowledged that this is Olivia Newton-John AND also E.L.O., especially since she has reviewed a few other E.L.O. songs here. They contributed two other hits to this rollerskating musical, including "I'm Alive" and "All Over The World".

[@teresabunting6364]

Angela you need to take a deep dive into Olivia. My favorite song was Magic. I saw her in concert a few years ago in Oklahoma she was fantastic!

[@ElissaStark514]

Omg, I loved this! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍🖤💖

[@Teeja1212]

Hi, i just subscribed and shared this video 💚☮☮

[@joannrodriguez7947]

I am very sad about Olivia's passing I loved everything about her beautiful woman with a beautiful smile RIP OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

I love Xanadu AND Grease too! ONJ is a legend.

[@jadawa85]

Even though this obviously isn’t a first reaction, I love that you are so into the song!

[@joesmythe8008]

Great react! Thanks for that!

[@shawnlewis1918]

OMG...I loved watching you sing along better than watching the actual video! You are so damn beautiful and I love your energy!!!

[@Realparisgirl]

Just subscribed to you. LOVE all your reactions. We like the same music. And keep singing and dancing! I'm sure everyone else is as well

[@RL20066]

you go gurl!!!

[@jefflyons3667]

You are pure joy and enjoyment - don't ever let that magic fade. Keep up the great work!

[@davidphillips4476]

“Marty: Do you think these glasses make me look smarter? LOL This was fun!

[@hepchaos]

You mean you've never seen the esteemed Gene Kelly roller skating to neon psychedelic graphics about a Muse falling for a boy? For shame.

[@nickjames3049]

The whole soundtrack is great! 💙

[@workingman6681]

Love when you geek out!😊 Have to watch the movie.

[@brianjohnson7623]

R.I.P Olivia Newton-John

[@1Lovebird1]

Olivia Newton John and her song Sam is one of my favorites she says it's one of hers to.

[@BlueCR055]

Hey, I loved your doubling, dancing and smiling. You seem to have really enjoyed it as much as we do.

[@NoCanDu]

SEE THE MOVIE! Yes, it’s outdated and cheesy, but if you’re into romance, disco roller skating and great music, you’ll love it!

[@barryanderson3910]

I was looking for the right word and cheesy comes close. Basically it's eye and ear candy.

[@barbw2122]

I love you, you're the BEST and have great taste in music! 💜

[@chasnadro4630]

Thanks. You are beautiful and your reactions are perfect

[@mikeg.7248]

I love watching your reaction to this song more than the song! Lol… I loved this song when it came out, I was a teenager! Smh

[@andyallan2909]

It's not Olivia Newton John, it's Olivia Newton John and The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). You can hear Jeff Lynne singing backing if you listen carefully.

[@zafod101]

Olivia neutron bomb and ELO....a great combination 😁

[@_PL_]

I saw Grease when it came out in '78 and have seen it so many times since then that, like you, I can quote the whole movie. It's my second favorite musical, the first being Hair. BTW, I love your geeking out and lip syncing along 🎶💖

[@DayOneReacts]

“Hair”, that’s a movie I need to watch. Heard it was really cool.

[@_PL_]

@@DayOneReacts It really is. The music is great throughout (you might even recognize some of the songs), but it's also got an interesting story - more dramatic elements than Grease, but still a fun romp.

[@ericwalker8636]

@@_PL_ Every time I'm on the freeway in L.A. and I pass the exit for Manchester Blvd., I can't help singing, "Manchester, England Englaaand..."

[@_PL_]

@@ericwalker8636 lol, that happens to me pretty much everytime I see a Manchester sign anywhere. Years ago I worked with a gal who'd lived in Manchester, England.

[@primemover1416]

"To break my fast on honeydew..." Oops, wrong Xanadu. 🤘

[@truthguide1742]

I love this song. You know I had two major crushes Oliva Newton John and Donna Summer (My first interracial crush). WOW, two beautiful ladies with great dance moves and voices. Not to take anything away from you Angela. You're beautiful. Love your singing and dance movements. Another thing is when you put your index finger nail to your teeth. Your smile is captivating. Your reactions are good.

[@tishphonewarnock9380]

Olivia Newton-John's voice is MAGNIFICIENT! The choreography in this movie was fantastic. Her future ex-husband, Matt Lattanzi is in this a lot. A the beginning he on our left, in the red sweater.

[@itsmedino]

I think I just fell in love, your awesome

[@brokencage9723]

I was in my tweens, we had free run and life was Good. I miss that country

[@dana_brooke_27]

I'm gonna say it..Please don't anybody yell at me.. Here goes LOL I like Xanadu better then Grease..Way better! Always did. I love Gene Kelly..The music is better in my opinion. The dancing is better. Olivia sings better. John Travolta dances outrageous in "Staying Alive" Go ahead and yell people!

[@toughenup1]

No yelling from me - This is my go-to movie if I am feeling down - an instant pick me up! Is this the best pop song of all time - quite possibly!

[@williamwassing]

I Love your reaction

[@tiffanytosh1569]

My high school Senior play was ‘Grease’.

[@dawnietheheartie3276]

Totally can relate to having to sing along with this any time it comes on. I grew up as such a fan of ONJ from the first time I saw her in Grease when I was 2 when it first came out, and made my dad take me to see it 15 times in the theater...so I'm also dating myself a bit there, also lol. I love all her music, but this one is very difficult to not sing along and dance to.

[@annmariemills1554]

If you haven't watched the movie yet you really should. All the other songs are worth it. It may be a little cheesy now but I love this movie❤❤❤

[@danalynch8889]

My favorite musical movie is Xanadu.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Olivia does a great cover Original! 😃 Original is performed by ELO. I recall the movie. Olivia had an odd duet with The Tubes. This video was weird. How it fit in the movie beats me! 🤪 This video was the finale of the movie Xanadu. Suggested next Olivia video: Twist of Fate. Olivia sang song for the soundtrack of the same name. John Travolta is the co-star. 1983.

[@bradsouthers7476]

Olivia/ELO is the original. The ELO-only version didn't come out until 20 years later. The duet with TheTubes was the blending of the old and the new, which was the underlying theme of the entire story. Xanadu is such an underrated movie. Silly, predictable, yet very entertaining.

[@xanajak]

Olivia's love interest in the movie played a much different character a year earlier in The Warriors, one of the great cult classics of all time.

[@christopherpaxon4422]

I recently found this... so good 👍

[@timolaiostimolaii9727]

From this very movie should listen to "I'm alive", sung by E.L.O.; is the same group that do the backing vocals in "Xanadu".

[@hifijohn]

Came out during the dying days of disco.

[@primategaberocco]

She was a truly wonderful human. A heart of gold. 🥃

[@davidelswick6660]

Olivia - my first celebrity crush. :)

[@Pugiron]

Haven't heard this song or seen the movie in more than 20 years

[@shanenolan8252]

Xanado was the fabled palace of a Chinese emperor. And a poem. In xanadu did kubla khan a pleasure palace build ( although it was never finished)

[@ceciliarueda4871]

El primer número 1 de la ELO en United Kingdom. Esta canción fue suceso mundial.

[@cwell510]

Saw Xanadu when I was a kid and even for those days it was kinda cheesy but the soundtrack was really good! Thanks for sharing! 💯

[@rustybarrel516]

Yes. It’s best enjoyed as a music video “album.”

[@ivanaule]

Im mexican and i love the way you move. Also im love the song and Olivia}

[@waynec38]

DayOne Reacts This was a Scene from the 80`s Classic "Xanadu"...In which,The Modern-Day Zeus Decides to send out his "Muses",to help mortals... ONJ,The singer you see,Plays "Kira",The Blonde Beauty Muse....This was the Last Scene of the movie,and This was her Goodbye to her Mortal True love Sunny, Before she had to leave,For Olympus..So she Helps Sunny Open up,and make Popular,The Dance Club/Adult Bar known as Xanadu,Which was named after a Near Paradisical Area In China,A Home to Kublai Khan,and a China-Based City,too.. The Back-up Vocalists you hear are Member of the Late 70s,Early Eighties Group Known as ELO,WHICH HELPED ONJ Create the soundtrack for the movie,and the Album. Oh,the females that you see come out, that`re dancing with the guys, Are Kira`s Sister Muses, to help her set up this Performance.. They will not show that in the end of the performance, The Sister Muses,And Kira Left is a Streak of Bright color,to head to Olympus,With Kira Blowing Sunny a kiss Goodbye,Before Shooting off herself...When I saw the scene,I cried for them both..Because they will NEVER be together,@ Zeus`s Orders,Because He felt Mortals and Goddess-like muses Should never be together..It REALLY broke my heart.

[@waynec38]

By The Way...Good Choice! I ALSO got into it..You should`ve seen me....I WAS REALLY Performing,lol!

[@ElissaStark514]

My first obsession!

[@almirandrade519]

Adoro quando vc canta e dança junto com A Exibição do Vídeo Bjossss!

[@cerhart7172]

This remains one of my all time favorites because of its attempt to hearken back to the heyday of movie musicals. It was Gene Kelly's last dancing performance, and he choreographed & effectively directed the scene with himself & ONJ "Whenever You're Away from Me". Otherwise, the soundtrack IS the film.

[@jakesmith1942]

You are a great dancer

[@rosemariediamond7855]

Such a fun song. You really should watch the movie

[@mikefetterman6782]

Since seeing GREASE in a drive in with my parents, I was smitten instantly by ONJ.

[@allenstark4611]

Olivia is great but if you don't do Donna Summer Love to Love You (extended ) I'm gonna be so disapointed in you Angela. It should have been the 1st one you did for guilty pleasures!! Don't destroy my faith in you! Please?

[@richl3814]

Made this the last song at my wedding!

[@johnmcaleer7099]

Was in universal studios when this was being made

[@rojavida]

If you haven’t, you must check ELO or any Jeff Lynne connected music. This is pure Jeff Lynne.

[@michaelpepper821]

I think you would enjoy "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. Not the version 2 video, but the one with the Sun in the background.

[@scottbalts7559]

Please react to more Xanadu Olivia ELO SONGS!!! GREAT Reaction too cute

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

Don't apologize. This is a fun upbeat track meant for everyone to get up dance and sing to it. Hence, the video.

[@vicmanpergar]

in two words: Jeff Lynne. In one word: ELO

[@heinzom111]

a suggestion for your guilty songs: 'DAKOATA MOON - A Promise I Make' please try it best regards

[@markroberts3557]

Randy Vanwarmer. Just When I Needed You Most. It's a beautiful song

[@t.r.1708]

More ELO! Thx!

[@mikedignum1868]

Xanadu, not a great film, but the music is wonderful. The year of the roller skate fad. Check out her Magic video.

[@oldmanghost219]

I don't know what you mean by guilty pleasure but if it is something great that is not mainstream and you don't play or hear very often "Toccata" by Emerson Lake and Palmer. An unbelivable pioneering use of the synthesizer from 1973

[@waidethweatt1473]

Annoying? Quite contrary, i find you adoreable🎉

[@tiffanytosh1569]

It’s a shame you didn’t mention Electric Light Orchestra on backing vocals.