Peter Allen & Olivia Newton-John Presenting the Grammy to Christopher Cross 1981

Peter Allen and Olivia Newton-John presenting the Grammy Award for Song of the Year to Christopher Cross for his song "Sailing" in 1981. Poor Olivia could barely get a word in while Peter talked away!😄 Christopher Cross made Grammy history when he won the "Big Four" (Album, Record, and Song of the Year, and Best New Artist) at the Grammys that year. He was the only artist to achieve that feat until Billie Eilish made the “Big Four” Grammy sweep in 2020. The great thing about Christopher Cross (other than his beautiful songs) is how modest he is, especially in his award speeches. It's like has no idea how good he is!

[@friedit7862]

to win against some stellar competition shows how epic this song was

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

"Sailing" is such a simple, refreshing, and relaxing song!⛵

[@alleadmin3294]

Olivia has a smile like sunlight. 💗😍🔥

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Olivia and Peter both had megawatt smiles!

[@abelrochalopez552]

One of my favorite singers Christopher Cross

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Who doesn't like him!? :)

[@archmichaels]

Some bitter people on the internet. But who cares ? ​@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen

[@onlyolivia9711]

Many thanks for adding this. Olivia really loved Peter.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

They shared the same stage many times throughout the years. Thanks for your nice comment!

[@Cold187King]

This is what i love about Australia, they will always have the best Musicians

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

❤🇦🇺🎶

[@joepermenter7228]

CC is from Texas. We have great songwriters here.

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

Thank you. This disappeared for a while (?), or video of the stars entering Radio City did? No matter, thank you so much. This a truly great memory of mine from "younger days". Be healthy & safe. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

I think the video disappeared because I haven't seen this clip anywhere online. I'm surprised none of the Olivia dedicated channels had it. Maybe they did, but it was taken down or deleted for some reason. Thanks for your nice comment!😊

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen You can tell that Peter wants to be silly/ "naughty" & Olivia, (sigh, 💙 ), keeps reeling him back in. There was another clip of the guests entering RCH' from this broadcast/gone. I adore ON'J & she should hv won for "Magic" that year. There was another Grammies out there from March 79?, honoring 1978. Such difft. days! Music had melodies. John Denver hosting in a tux, singing a medley of the "Songs of the Year" nominees. He came down from the stage to Olivia & sang the "Once, Twice, 3x a Lady" portion. It's all so different now. Goes without saying, Peter Allen, ( RIP) deserved more than a few Grammy nods. At least he had his Oscar! Can you imagine a "friend", Carole Bayer Sager, actually! offering Peter $40K to take his name off of "Arthur's Theme", as Bacharach feared "4 on a Song" wld tank them? Such ugly behavior from "friends'. Bravo to Peter for saying no & for writing such a great hook/chorus & taking home the statue. He's sadly missed! These seem like yesterday, but it's been 40 years. Amazing, (& somewhat scary 🙃 !).

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

I know what you mean! Yes, Carole and Peter wrote the originally titled song, "The Moon and New York City" in 1976, but only kept one line for Arthur's Theme". I'm glad he stood his ground, too, because that Oscar brought him more jobs and more recognition.

[@E-K4t]

This hits different now that Olivia’s passed too😔

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Rest in peace Olivia.

[@karlschumaker]

This was when Olivia showed off her new short haircut several months before she had released her 1981 album and hit single”Physical.” It was as if her pretty face had gotten so much prettier.Rock on forever Livvy!!!…Karl Schumaker ❤

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Rock on Karl!😎👍

[@karlschumaker]

Prior to this, I very much envisioned Olivia with much shorter hair.Looking back on this,I’m glad that she chose to go for something very sophisticated for her upcoming album and single “Physical.”Olivia,”I Honestly Love You!!!”…Karl Schumaker ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@horaceshum8047]

Many thanks for sharing

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

My pleasure!

[@annewrenn5014]

THANK YOU !!!!!!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

No problem!

[@TheEurokrafts]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

💖💖💖

[@ryosakazaki5746]

Hi do u have the full show for this..

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Sorry, but I don't.

[@maxipazz8214]

Is it true that Helen reddy gave I love you I honestly love you to Olivia?

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Peter made a demo of the song and somehow the demo made its way to Olivia Newton-John's producer John Farrar who played it to Olivia. She loved the song and the rest is history!