Xanadu | Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly's '80s/'40s Hybrid E.L.O. Roller Disco

[@MichaelHeilman]

It's crazy that this movie came out 42 years ago today and Olivia-Newton John passes away. I hope she got this entrance on her way to heaven.

[@genem3681]

I didn't even realize that. Her return to Olympus at the end is beyond Ironic and yet where else would a Goddess end up...😔

[@aarons6935]

Heaven isn't real.

[@genem3681]

@@aarons6935 nobody cares dude. It's a tribute...

[@bradhayman6660]

One of a kind! her entrance to heaven better be this way!

[@TastyAF347]

I can't believe I have never seen this movie. They don't/can't make stuff like this anymore. Auto-tuned digitally edited music lacks all of the humanity you get in this kind of vocal performance. Truly dazzling visually and sonically.

[@joopsmit6910]

Hearing that Olivia Newton-John has passed makes me want to sob. This Movie and this song...not forgetting the magic of Magic brings a smile and memories of being happy as a kid. Legendary movies and songs. Your music and legacy in fighting cancer dearest Olivia will be remembered. We miss you already.

[@danii.j_]

Rest in Peace Queen

[@JENDALL714]

I was looking for a CD to play in my car today and found her CD which I hadn't played in ages, than I came home and found out she passed to Xanadu, that is some illuminati shit right there, like she was talking to me, freaky!

[@realrocketscientist6262]

As a skater and an ELO fan, this is the ONJ song I remember.

[@nonnon7270]

When I was in junior high school, I went to see this movie with my friends. I admired Olivia on the screen and danced. I was young then. But Olivia will forever live in my heart as a beautiful, intelligent woman. Olivia, rest in peace

[@cosmo588]

My mum adored Olivia, being a 70s kid, so she made sure my brother and I appreciated her talent just as much. Rip :(

[@disturbinglypragmatic]

RIP Olivia Newton-John! Xanadu was one of my favourite movies when I was a kid...can't believe it's been 42 years since I saw it in the theatre.

[@sublimeade]

So that makes you at least 43+

[@disturbinglypragmatic]

@@sublimeade 52! Don't feel a day over 87!

[@sublimeade]

@@disturbinglypragmatic cool! I will be there soon myself!

[@richardcollier1912]

@@disturbinglypragmatic 71. Don't feel a DAY over 103.

[@Mr.Peepers]

I worked at a movie theater in 1980. One night I was asked to work late because they were going to screen a rough cut of a new movie from Universal Studios called Xanadu for the theater chain president to watch and bid on the next morning. We had to load it to the theater platter projection system. This theater was one of the first in the chain to have a Dolby surround sound system installed. My job was to make sure the splices for the various reels are clean and the movie ran without any problems. I had the privilege of watching Xanadu probably before any other public person ever saw it. It was months before it's official release. There were jump cuts and splices with "scene missing" title cards for a few frames at certain points. The Don Bluth animation was not completed and was all wire frame during that scene. The best part was I got to sit in the middle of a 400 seat theater by myself with the soundtrack cranked and listen to brand new Olivia Newton John and ELO songs that no one else in the world had heard yet. The movie was kind of corny but you have to admit that it is a kick-ass soundtrack that endures to this day.

[@Angel4UTwo]

Love the sound track ❤️

[@fredfinks]

What a unique experience! Plus Olivia in her prime, glowing on the big screen. We all have our 'types', and for me oh my sweet lord, heart melting beauty its Olivia. From young boy hood crush to goddamn! (in size 1000 font) as as grown man, she just shone.

[@thebronzetoo]

What an awesome story, man!!! You were a lucky man!!

[@sparkyopie11]

Do they all still have teeth?

[@mego73]

Do you remember any scenes that ended up being deleted?

[@benzgirlz8162]

RIP Olivia! She had an amazing career despite all the hardships she faced throughout her life. She’ll be dearly missed by billions of her fans!

[@valdemagno]

Have a good Trip, Olivia, be in heaven...

[@中村正男-y7r]

亡くなって残念 ニュートンジョンさんの最高のさくしんです 日本テレビカメラマン 世界初スノボー映画カメラマン by岩手県 青森県 福島県　 栃木県の皆様 ムラサキスポーツさん ポパイさん ありがとう 来夢くん バートンさんありがとう

[@emillyvitoria9365]

@@中村正男-y7r km

[@susanfudge1737]

What hardships?

[@teamo4061]

@@susanfudge1737 Her health issues.

[@ComfortRoadSessions]

For me, this will always be the sound of summer in 1980.

[@oltremaredentro]

So true!

[@LK-pc4sq]

@@oltremaredentro yes I was 15 then! music back then was wonderful

[@perfumedelight66]

Yep. ❤️

[@blackwingvalleylover]

Yes. Beautiful Olivia 💗💗💜💜

[@johnross8614]

So many great songs!

[@seanfh11]

It's depressing to know that this world does not have Olivia Newton John anymore. R.I.P.

[@joelewishenry7886]

Really depressing. 😔

[@rockandroller8352]

it's not real

[@connorduke4619]

She's a good recruit for the astral heaven plane though! We are all immortal souls and thankfully so is Olivia! :)

[@TastyAF347]

I know, right? This video/song could not be made today. Nobody could do this with any amount of digital gear and current recording techniques.

[@jaclynholland-strauss7054]

I know what you mean but she's at peace and in no more pain, I believe.

[@JohnB-nk8ze]

Has there ever been a greater combination of beauty, sweetness and vocals? Olivia was a legit angel.

[@JerryOrbachFan]

Tell me about it, stud.

[@williamjennings4940]

Olivia is on the highest pedestal there is. But Cyndi Lauper is right there

[@JM-fi6ce]

short answer, no. long answer, noooooooooo.

[@forgottensage-o5o]

Today's female singers lack sweetness in tone and behavior. They may be pretty, they may be sexy, but they are all hard edged, which spoils the milk.

[@oscarbrewer7777]

Agnetha Faltskog is the only one who came close 😍

[@matts.1042]

This scene is indelibly etched in my brain. The generational overlap with Gene Kelly has only aged well. Thank you so much for all the tween memories, Ms. Newton-John.

[@herryblackstudio]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐

[@monstruogt]

All the people involved in the old films gave their best effort, unlike today.

[@kh3612]

Today, there's too much CGI and not enough REAL acting!

[@Spectahman2.0]

Gene Kelly was almost 70 years old, in his final film performance, and he could still roller skate! What a legend.

[@-3lory]

now that is a movie star!

[@balanceyourmind]

I love that this is still remembered. High light of my youth.

[@LiqableLulu]

@@balanceyourmind mine too

[@robertdubs9466]

And I can barely do the Cha Cha Slide in roller skates.

[@tvandang3234]

One of the best. His smile and dance will just cheer you up.

[@Ash-hi5hy]

I'm in tears right now. Olivia was one of my favorites. Cancer just sucks!!!!

[@richardcollier1912]

She's literally glowing and radiant here.

[@HeartFeltGesture]

Death in general.

[@davidcope4527]

All my family died of different forms of Cancer.. There is only me and my brother living but not too sure on him now..He's 72 now/was.. I'm 59.. I know I am clear of this big problem due being rushed into hospital with a major blood loss.. Only short of breath.. My blood pressure was 20!! 5 bags of blood over the week... Blood pressure is normally something/something.. Mine was 20.. I wasn't expected to live through the night!!!.. I'm here now to make sure people don't forget Cancer can be helped.. I'm here if needed!!!

[@davidcope4527]

Just to bring it home.. paramedics said "This doesn't look good"!

[@LivLovePray-f5o]

When I went to see this movie, I didn't even think about Gene Kelly skating...The man was phenomenal always. God bless him and Olivia. may they truly rest in peace.

[@nycitylifeandhistory]

2 fantastic performers

[@DianeOliver-cu3kj]

Yes. 🙏🏻

[@DivaInTheWoods]

Same! I never paid much attention to his movies. In the past decade or so, I started watching classic musicals, and Gene Kelly is one of my faves. I've probably watched "Singin' in the Rain" at least a dozen times. He is simply magnificent! And Olivia an angel as always.

[@tomjoad1363]

I was wondering who he was. I didn't know M; Kelly could skate .

[@mmack66]

@@tomjoad1363 He tap danced on roller skates in "It's Always Fair Weather"

[@hardwoodharry6364]

I truly dont care what people think this is one of the best choreographed i have seen

[@Pedro-tf1fy]

Very underated bcz greace.great work from e.l.o also

[@jennyfab312]

It's awesome

[@ednapontellier2694]

Definitely If anything it's the lighting design that's off, it"s not atmospheric enough to match the level of choreography and deadens the whole vibe. Still this ranks as one of my favorite modern musicals of all time. RIP to dear Olivia, she was a songbird in a league all her own..

[@andreaboys]

Sin duda esta coreografia y Thriller de Michael Jackson son de las mejores, y Grease.🌹🌹🌹Gracias Olivia !!

[@kimfrank2417]

I don’t care what they think either loved this movie.rest in peace

[@rickelkins5633]

I fell in love with Olivia-Newton John the first time I heard her sing. So much so I wanted to name my first daughter Olivia but my wife wouldn't have it. She compromised with me and agreed to name her Kira, ONJ's character in Xanadu. She will be missed. Rest in peace Olivia 🙏

[@jennyfab312]

As much as I like "Olivia" i LOVE "Kira" And now your daughter has a story. I was named after a Beatles song. Used to hate my middle name. But as i got older, i loved it

[@commonsense2680]

Yes, RIP to an amazing beautiful woman! I cannot believe we lost Sandra Dee.

[@dustyfloyyd987]

Rest in peace Olivia. Such a beautiful woman. God bless you.

[@chuckclough153]

My heart is broken, but my adoration and admiration of this incredible woman who was as beautiful inside as well as out has never been a waste. I love you forever ONJ ❤️

[@joanie3452]

You named your daughter Kira over Olivia LOL 😆 😂 🤣.

[@natefaust7790]

Olivia Newton John was amazing in this movie. I went to the Worlds Fair in Knoxville,!TN and at the Australia Pavilion they had a video of Olivia singing the song “Physical “ I will never forget that. She was an incredible lady, singer and actress. She was incredible for her fight with cancer too. When you get the phone call informing you that you have cancer you’re life is never the same every day after that. You could be fighting cancer for 10,20,30 or 40 years. Thank God for every day of your life? Because tomorrow is never promised us.

[@natefaust7790]

Update I got a call today from my cardiologist and he said that some areas on my pet scan looked cloudy, so I will get a biopsy ASAP to see if it is cancer or not. Either way God has got this. Whatever happens happens. If I live or die it’s Gods will for me. Olivia Newton John fought cancer for 30 years. She enjoyed every day she lived her life. She had a great attitude too. She enjoyed almost everything when she could.

[@shonaleroux9060]

Love this song... Olivia was an amazing singer, she will be sadly missed. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidcope4527]

She's OK with this.. getting close now.. Just trust me with this song.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3ixeneOisaJqtU&lc=UgzUZ3N26QobHHfSIeF4AaABAg.9y66gDQx50zABdqd_un-4t I will keep ONJ alive!!

[@neillflate7871]

I am an adult male 77 years old. This song makes me cry. I went to see it with my wife and 2 daughters. My youngest especially just loved ONJ. We saw her perform at Forest Hills on Long Island. My baby girl just turned 50 on 2/4/24. My oldest was taken from us in a car crash on 11/13.87. Yes, it was a Friday. I will always have a place in my heart for Olivia Newton-John.

[@tasteful-attitude]

sry for your loss.

[@neillflate7871]

Thank you, Irene. I still think about her every day. She would have been 55 on May 4, 2024.

[@valentinarunco9035]

I am very sorry for your loss, I am glad that you have beautiful memories of your wife and children 🤍

[@ninademci1500]

@nelliflate7871, your story gave mixed emotions. I’m so happy you made such great memories with your daughters. I’m sorry a car crash took your oldest daughter away from you and your family.

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

I just turned 50 also but unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to see ONJ in person or I wish I would have. I loved her ever since I laid eyes on all these movies when I was a little girl, I remember wanting to be her so bad, even though I looked nothing like her long brown hair and brown eyes and nothing like her in the least but nevertheless, I wanted to be here so I made an outfit that look like the one she wore in Xanadu when I was 10 years old and I wore it all the time lol I’m sorry to hear about your oldest and I’m so glad you will have the opportunity to see ONJ in person but wonderful memories

[@leilanilamour5173]

I’m literally crying as I type this…just learned of her passing less than 5 minutes ago. An amazingly talented singer and iconic actress. I have no words only sincerest appreciation and love for this wonderful entertainer. Rest in the most beautiful peace, Diva 😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖

[@markblanch2905]

Your tears are shared 💔😥

[@RayRayAmbeau]

@@markblanch2905 you summed it up perfectly💜🕊

[@erikafreebird6449]

I am crying with you. Her passing feels like the last petal falling off the perfect rose. We love you dear Olivia.✨💞 ✨🌹✨🕊️✨

[@carolynloughran5450]

It’s crazy that you can genuinely grieve for a woman you didn’t know personally…yet I have no doubt that my deep sadness isn’t unique. The world has lost a really, really extraordinary human being.

[@RayRayAmbeau]

@@carolynloughran5450 quite honestly, I truly believe that we could feel her good energy through her music, that's why it's incredibly sad.

[@andywalkling9943]

The choreography that went into this is insane. Legend

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

That split on the tightrope is probably my favourite bit.

[@martythemartian99]

Wanna see more incredible choreography? Take a look at this. 🤩 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56rlXWPl8ySbM0

[@MrDirkles]

There is so much coming on that you notice something new everyone you watch it.

[@BryanPartington]

Yes and those utter wankers Siskel and Ebert said the choreography was bad, what the hell do they know . Never liked them anway

[@lakeriver393]

Lol

[@billc.2627]

When I worked at Blockbuster as a teen an assistant manager LOVED this film and played it all the time for at least a year until someone complained to the manager. I gathered they got sick of hearing it every time they walked into the store. I got to know all the songs by heart. Great memories.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

You will be missed greatly, Olivia. I hope that you and Gene Kelly are both dancing for joy with each other.

[@buttercupqueen163]

.........and Andy Gibb too 🌟

[@oddnuts5764]

Just heard of Olivia's passing, so revisited this gem. She was so beautiful in this clip - as a young boy I couldn't stop watching it. R.I.P.

[@dawnhall3886]

This was Gene Kelly's final film. He was so amazing in the beginning of this video. That whole dance routine is very difficult to stay in sync with everyone. It's still one of my favorite movies!

[@manuelorozco7760]

My favorite movie with him is the Pirate he did with Judy Garland

[@ANT96-x8d]

RIP Olivia Newton John She passed away recently

[@kh3612]

If you've never seen it, check out "It's Always Fair Weather" (1955). Gene Kelly has an awesome musical number in which he sings and tap dances in roller skates to "I Like Myself." 🤗👏

[@dawnhall3886]

@@kh3612 I have watched every movie he's been it. He is one of my favorites.

[@garyturner5739]

Singing in Rain of course.

[@2012turok]

Olivia newton -john, the most beautiful person. Singer etc of all time R.I.P..... You made the world a better place........

[@edmundcharles5278]

A tough and brave lady who fought three bouts of breast cancer! She never gave up the fight!

[@MrBanzaibuckaroo]

This is one of my favorite movies of the 80's, and the world a better place knowing Olivia Newton-John made her mark on in it. One more thing, Gene Kelly is a heck of skater at 68 years old!

[@spaceship5194]

Gene Kelly was always quick on his feet!

[@jaxghost1968]

Gene Kelly is still my favorite ❤️

[@seikibrian8641]

No, this movie was released in 1980, and Gene Kelly was born in 1912. Do the math. [Edit: The commenter I was replying to has deleted his or her comment, or hidden it from me. I wasn't replying to Lon Luna, who is correct about Gene Kelly being 68 here.]

[@nunyabeasley4336]

I definitely get it. You hit the nail on the head with your comment. I am an African American who grew up between Middlesex N.J. and Baltomore city in the 70's and 80's and I am so grateful I grew up during that era because it seemed if all races were coming together .I wouldn't change anything about my childhood because the world WAS becoming a better place AND those were the best decades of music ever especially the 70's and I mean all genres of music. Oh how I wish I could go back because I would stay there. PEACE TO THE WORLD and EVERYONE IN IT!!!

[@roguerover30k]

I know, I was shocked seeing that grandad veteran actor whirling around, but kinda vibes well, he is like the leader to his progeny or something in this scene.

[@fob1xxl]

Even though this movie technically was considered a flop, I loved it ! Never could take my eyes off Olivia ! The dance choreography was great ! Thank you Mr. Kelly and Kenny Ortega. The young generation will NEVER realize how much fun Skating and Disco were. 👍👍👍👍👍👍💙

[@rixter719]

Same here. I used to have a huge crush on her.. I saw this movie the night it opened....

[@balloonmarsupials4259]

Yes... Olivia makes the movie riveting when she is onscreen. She is beyond fantastic. Gene is a legend.

[@raymondmeyers8983]

The movie flopped because it was garbage. The music was the only redeeming quality.

[@xanadian9]

Yep, the movie was "meh" but the music (and probably the choreography) was off the chart.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I didn’t care much for it the first time. But I ended up liking the movie when I saw it a second time

[@hunkhk]

This will always be my go to feel good song RIP Olivia, you fought such a long battle with cancer and with so much positivity and grace.

[@LindseyReed]

Previous to joining the army, I played keyboards in a plethora of Latin, Country-Western and Acid-Rock bands. Our job at the base was to repair radars, and the unit Sergeant was from Oklahoma. He played an Olivia Newton John cassette every day, several times, while we were working. At first I thought, "Oh, great, music for plastic people." But gradually, I caught up to the music. The beautiful voices, the wonderful harmonies, the bass lines, etc. I had the songs memorized by this time, and the chord progressions I could see in my head. Music is supposed to uplift the spirit and this music made me feel good inside. When I left the service, of course I got my own ONJ cassette and later a CD...

[@rafaelsale6364]

How can anyone not love Olivia Newton John. Her smile and presence radiates pure joy. Her angelic voice and God given talent was something to be seen. She will dearly be missed, but never ever forgotten. RIP: Dear Olivia

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

Yes, glory to God.

[@Coastcrawler]

Without that "god" thingy, you are totally right.

[@thirabx6954]

I always liked this movie. Very simple. Olivia of course.

[@robertcampbell6349]

She was talented and beautiful. RIP Olivia.

[@MyITRcom]

@@Coastcrawler That was completely unnecessary and you know it.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Gene Kelly is a genuine legend. I miss actors, dancers and singers like him.

[@theshillneckedlizard8364]

He actually did the choreography in the "Whenever You're Away From Me" song and purposely chose simple dance steps that would be easy for Olivia, who was a non-dancer, to do. It would have been so easy for him to showcase his own dancing, but he chose to choreograph it so that Olivia would be his partner in every sense. A true gentleman and a real class act.

[@sandclann]

I can't believe he's skating!

[@misskim2058]

Me too, I can’t believe this movie was the first time I had seen him (when it came out, of course), but we didn’t get to see movies much when I was younger, and so when I saw this movie, I was in my teens, and I remember thinking “the lead guy is hot, but this Gene Kelly is hotter”. His voice, and his figure (perfection), and he is so handsome... And then when he dances with all of that, there’s nothing more glorious than watching him dance. Women still swoon over him.

[@FMChimera]

@@theshillneckedlizard8364 I watched the movie for him; Olivia was a bonus.

[@Celtic_Thylacine]

Ha ha. My dad's name was Gene Kelly. And he was roller dancer in the 50's in Ireland. We still have his skates. No lie, the wheels are ply wood.

[@coryhays6489]

Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra are amazing in this song. Gene Kelly (in his last movie) graceful as ever on roller skates. Epic in every sense of the word.

[@andthedragon]

Right?? I need a moment to take in how amazing Gene Kelly is here. Late 60s and killing it on roller skates! This song is fantastic, and so is Olivia. RIP

[@buffallobill007]

What a movie !!! Brilliant Cast !!!!!!

[@anboojz]

I'm heartbroken by Olivia 's passing. She was such an incredible singer and actress who brought so much joy to so many. RIP Olivia Newton John.

[@DaiAtlus79]

she was my first crush. well her and Tina Turner

[@PADARM]

I love absolutely everything about this movie. The 80s art-deco revival, the uplifting songs, the wonderful choreographies, and of course the very talented and beautiful Olivia N.J and the fantastic Gene Kelly. This movie is not Shakespeare and it was not intended to be. It is just a movie that brings so much joy.

[@jamiefenn1799]

And the superb Jeff Lynne & ELO!

[@hereandthere6001]

@@jamiefenn1799 and Andy Gibb, what happened to him?

[@jimkueneman5489]

I remember walking out of the theater when this was released and just felt happy and full of joy... exactly what you said.

[@duffman7065]

I’m 54 and I still have this song on my playlist. Always makes me smile to listen to ONJ and her angel voice ❤️

[@clxmasisland6724]

This is the REAL effort within this movie. Imagine the coordination, and costume design. Impressive.

[@rt.1292]

Olivia always seemed like a genuine person. She reflected that in herself & in her characters she played. She always came off as a sweet & gentle soul. May she RIP.

[@toddwoods582]

Olivia Newton-John was and will always be absolute perfection in every way.

[@numerikproductions]

Except in rollerskating and dancing. Lol! Otherwise I gree.

[@mitchellmelkin4078]

andy morris, That's very distressing to hear. Are you referring to a recent cancer relapse that seems pretty dire?

[@desolationangel5136]

@andy morris Noooo! That's awful news. 😢

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@andy morris and yet she just released another duet with her daughter yesterday.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@andy morris and there is no such news in the pipeline that I see. From October: "Olivia Newton-John hasn’t undergone radiation in “a couple of years” and hasn’t had a scan for cancer “for a long time,” which the 72-year-old actress happily revealed in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife!"

[@gunnarbiker]

I’ve never cried over someone famous passing away but this one has torn me to shreds. Maybe because she was my first crush after Grease came out, maybe it was because she seemed so genuine and sweet. I don’t know but ONJ passing has hit me in way I never thought possible. What a treasure. ❤️

[@alidalove7526]

hugs. I can't stop thinking about her. I'm obsessed with googling all her old videos. It hits us because it's a marker of time passing and our own mortality plus she was someone we adored!

[@BONNYRIGG]

me too, I never get super upset when celebrities die, but ONJ was different. I honestly loved her.

[@animalyze7120]

Only Olivia a European who moved to Australia only to become America's Sweetheart then the World's, She was it! in every way imaginable.

[@truthteller8459]

I loved her as well everyone.

[@luckypattie324]

Some have that effect on you.

[@MarinaCuritiba]

Descanse em paz, Olivia...sempre em meu coração.

[@AchillGirl]

Olivia Newton John is simply stunning

[@rafaelbianco642]

Todo el mundo ama y quiere a Olivia Newton John, bellísima y talentosísima cantante y actriz por siempre; descanse en Paz Inolvidable Sandy, Xanadu !!!

[@antonioperezayala2072]

coincido contigo. la cantante mas hermosa... y que voz tan unica. Saludos desde Cancún, Mexico,

[@rafaelbianco642]

@@antonioperezayala2072 Así es, saludos desde Cd. de México

[@marcosoliveirasantos3243]

Linda, talentosa e insubstituível! Que ela alegre os anjos do céu 🙏🏼

[@indridcold8433]

Ella siempre me hacia sentir feliz.

[@sabrinamascarenhas3090]

Eterna Sandy, Kira. Grease!! Xanadu!! Lindos!! Inesquecíveis!! Descanse em Paz!! Olivia!! Uma estrela que Agora Brilha no Céu!! E Ficará em Nossos Corações!!❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@molteniman7505]

RIP Olivia Newton-John. I am so sad to hear of your passing. A beautiful person. Take care. This is one of my favourite ever pop songs. I play it nearly every week and often sing it in my head.

[@JerryFisher]

I lost my father as a kid. For some reason, this movie and this song in particular, spoke to me and helped me to begin working through the loss a couple of years later. It is still a deeply treasured part of my life today. There is so much optimism and joy in it.

[@brianlynch649]

i can identify with this comment. For me i remember the innocence, and more simpler and happier times

[@horaciogrillo1231]

Si, Claro. Es la sensación de vitalidad. De alegría. Es el momento eterno.

[@robertwhiteside6194]

@@horaciogrillo1231 Yes my heartfelt friend, it will always be an eternal moment.

[@JaimeVRojas]

For each one of us, this song has a different meaning that fills with nostalgia the present of those memorable moments.

[@lelanglais]

I LOVE YOU MAN, MY BRO

[@Sheldon66]

I saw Olivia in Las Vegas about 10 years ago......what a thrill to see her....she sounded amazing performing all of her hits. What a talented and beautiful human being....RIP Olivia Newton John

[@tomawen5916]

Xanadu the movie mesmerized me, as a gawky teenager still in high school in 1980. While the movie did not do well, it was a spectacular showcase and in its magical 1980's way, reminded me of what it was like to be 16 years old again. God I miss it. And I miss both Gene Kelly and Olivia.

[@BiodanzaMalta]

There is something truly marvellous about Olivia Newton John..

[@martinjaramillo2429]

My friend and I would spend the entire recess debating who would be the one to marry her first. Haha then Physical came out and we almost lost our minds. Marvelous is right.

[@georgescoville703]

This is so miracles about it she reminded

[@RoodeMenon]

Radiating confidence is something we all want.

[@nahtesalinas1917]

God the way she rises up into the picture like that (3:25) makes my heart flutter. 💖✨💖✨

[@eyecatcher8695]

She's an earth Angel ❤️

[@bruinjer]

This came up on my suggestion feed… I don’t think Jeff Lynne gets enough credit for this masterpiece of a song. The writing and production of the song is on another level. To have Olivia Newton-John sing it, is absolute perfection. This video is so loaded with old Hollywood star power. It’s perfection. No other word(s) can describe it

[@Fancylooks]

Have you heard the version of this song by ELO without Olivia? I lacks so much cheerfulness!

[@bruinjer]

@@Fancylooks yes, I have… it definitely has more of a rock sound to it.

[@antman5474]

Oh my days, I forgot this was an elo number but now I come to think of it? Jeff may have looked a bit like Chewbacca back in his hey day but damn, what a composer.

[@ThomB1031]

It's too bad ELO and Olivia Newton John didn't collaborate more. Her voice and their sound are very complimentary.

[@ANT96-x8d]

RIP Olivia Newton John She passed away recently

[@jonathanbryant1550]

I saw her sing this live. It was magical just like Olivia

[@jeepluver3195]

This whole movie is so criminally underrated and this is the best scene from it. The choreographed skating to a drumbeat that gives me chills only to have Olivia pop up and close things out like the angel she is. This is what heaven better feel like. 🥳🤗

[@lasktdave]

A friend of mine was one of the skaters in the film. She said all the skating stomping sound was put in later because they couldn't all do it in synch well enough while performing.

[@stationsixtyseven67]

I liked the bit with Kelly playing clarinet at the beach.

[@ricksparks]

I don't believe in heaven, but I wholeheartedly agree.

[@Miumiu0404]

Yea it's sad that this film flopped in the box office.

[@jmack8767]

Oh it was SO uncool. Everyone was so snotty about this movie! I've always loved it. I saw it as the "in-flight" movie on a bus on the way to France when I was 11 or something. I totally loved it and still do...

[@honogoorai]

Thank you, Olivia, for the beautiful moments, for the magnificence and the voice! Rest in peace, undeniably wondrous angel!

[@arcofdescent]

Xanadu is the most beautiful, wonderful, mess of a movie that has every existed. I love every minute of it! I've been crushing on Olivia since I was a 10-year old boy 40 years ago. The world is a sadder and darker place without her mega-watt smile and beautiful personality. RIP Olivia. You will forever be missed! XOXO

[@pinktitan3716]

R.I.P Olivia Newton John: The Goddess of Disco. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙💙

[@sugarlove]

To see Gene Kelly with such joy in the beginning of the video is a priceless moment.

[@hawncho7198]

gives me goosebumps he look so happy total pimp

[@stephennield4719]

There is a sadness knowing gene Kelly isn’t alive no more. To me he was Hollywood

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@stephennield4719 while it's sad that he's no longer with us, he did leave behind a fantastic legacy of films. And he lived a pretty full life, died at 83 years old.

[@patpeck2405]

Was wondering how old he was, skating like that

[@stephennield4719]

@@patpeck2405 he was 84 when he died

[@lmusima3275]

It’s so sad that we’ve lost Olivia Newton John. Hearing her singing now reminds me very much of my childhood and brings tears 😭 to my eyes

[@dominicalberto2179]

I was bummed when she passed away!

[@MrEmotional33]

Me too..i adored her as a young boy..one of the most beautiful and graceful woman on this planet..

[@jeffreyraia5804]

One of the most amazing scenes to ever come out of Hollywood. The sheer talent and choreography here was unprecedented, and unfortunately never received the recognition it deserved. A joyful peek in to a happier more colorful era.

[@michelelaraia7358]

Giusto

[@lucaschapman2188]

Super Cheesy ! 🕺

[@jeffreyraia5804]

To each his own

[@philipanderson4673]

It was shit.. maybe that's why...

[@tvs5941]

That’s because the cinematography of the whole movie sucks ass, especially in this scene.

[@mioryderoncgnp1589]

The roller skates dates this so much, but hearing Olivia Newton John!! Priceless!! Shes so great!!

[@paulosergiocarvalho9787]

Gene Kelly, Olivia and Michael Beck. What a marvelous movie. Saw it when I was a kid. It Will be always in my heart ❤❤❤

[@philharmonicwittgenstein9662]

That production is phenomenal. So many talented people all doing their thing for the show. It is actually quite brilliant.

[@kelperdude]

It is good, but the mimes are going to give me nightmares.

[@philharmonicwittgenstein9662]

Mimes visit in your sleep because silence comes naturally to them.@@kelperdude

[@ariadnaverse]

Amaba esa película, la canción y la danza sobre ruedas, su interpretación fabulosa. Gracias Olivia por mostrarnos Xanadu!!!

[@darrenlucas2768]

This film has never had the praise it deserves. The energy it this sequence is incredible, I expect when the clapper said CUT, they were all hugging eachother in delight. And God bless all the departed too....such beautiful people all of you

[@WhippetOut]

So, Gene Kelly was nearly 68 when they filmed this. An incredible talent and a great skater. He was reported to be upset that they didn’t show him full length in the shots as he did his own skating. Who can blame him ! And then we have Olivia Newton John. Just the best talent, and beautiful person inside and out. She couldn’t ever sing a wrong note and her tone was perfect. A tough time, she had with her health, but she did so much good with it, and I’ll love her forever. #loveyouolivia

[@crazyralph6386]

Gene was a class act all the way.

[@MariettaZsakai]

Copenhagen, Stadion Parken, we were there apr. 40. 000. We stend up, HRH Margaret Il. with Her Family Members were there. We seng the Danish "Anthem". It was the Celebration of HC Andersen "hca2005". Now I just remember ... the gret songs. Repeting the melody, (in my home, in Hungary, Budapest, thanks for internet) by Olivia Newton John ..."Gone but not forgotten."

[@susanstreet1]

Gene Kelly awesome Be a dancer 68 is nothing. Keep on dancing 🕺 🎶

[@iamfreebgm8856]

He did plenty in other movies n yes I agree shame they didnt bc he was grand on skates www.google.com/search?q=gene+kelly+roller+skates+tap+dancing&sxsrf=APwXEddX2zFiEiz5iYzCqdwHWvQZmnWMjw%3A1679854347075&ei=C4sgZL-mBOLAlAaSpZ6ABA&oq=gene+kelly+rollar&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQARgBMgcIABANEIAEMgcIABANEIAEMgcIABANEIAEMgcILhANEIAEMgYIABAWEB4yCAgAEAUQHhANOgoIABBHENYEELADOgoIABCKBRCwAxBDOg0IABDkAhDWBBCwAxgBOg8ILhCKBRDIAxCwAxBDGAI6EgguEIoFENQCEMgDELADEEMYAjoHCAAQigUQQzoICC4QgAQQ1AI6BQgAEIAEOgUILhCABDoHCC4QigUQQzoICAAQigUQkQI6CAguEIoFEJECOggIABCKBRCGAzoGCAAQHhANSgQIQRgAUL4BWKgQYKgcaAFwAXgAgAGGA4gB4AeSAQcyLjQuMC4xmAEAoAEByAESwAEB2gEGCAEQARgJ2gEGCAIQARgI&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

[@LWolf12]

Always forget that was Gene Kelly.

[@Baldmaxx]

Good God, Olivia is mind numbingly GORGEOUS!

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Was about to post the same. Unbelievably stunning with the most gorgeous , radiant smile.

[@ericf4409]

She’s a great illustration of “Star Quality”. It’s hard to define but you know it when you see it.

[@josephbraun3108]

She was the "PERFECT" woman back in the 80's

[@giovannivisconti2212]

If u c her now she's the same like in the 80s

[@jlshoem]

Unfortunately, you don't see her that much in this video.

[@jessecaple170]

No green screen no auto tune no nets...just pure talent.

[@Muck006]

... and loads of PRACTICE (which would have been expensive with this many people having to be coordinated).

[@markblanch2905]

@@Muck006 the beauty of when the general public supported music

[@HeleneLogan]

@@markblanch2905 YES to this.

[@oldvlognewtricks]

@@markblanch2905 This movie was an notoriously epic flop… Not sure there was as much support as you suggest

[@rhodawatkins4516]

@@oldvlognewtricks I think it's one of those that maybe didn't make it big in its time, but will have a loyal audience forever.

[@AMDave1023]

I do not care what the critics said about this movie. I loved every moment of it! It was one of the few movies that I would be able to share with my mother when it first came out. Olivia was truly stunning! The very talented dancers in the background were also very awesomely talented. The whole movie was magical.

[@jjphoenix4055]

Rest in peace Olivia, one of the most talented beautiful godesses who graced our lives. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@kevinkilmer2391]

This movie has GREAT MUSIC, and add into it they got Gene Kelly to come out of retirement for it, fabulous to see him dance one last time. I was lucky enough to see Olivia Newton John in Las Vegas a few years ago sing this live and she STILL sounds much the same as back then.

[@bradford2177]

These huge choreographed productions with this level of talent will never happen again. That's more talent packed into 6 minutes than has come out of Hollywood in the past 20 years.

[@americancitizen748]

I agree!

[@dugroz]

We can hope.

[@pjangels609]

The cinematographer should've been let go. Too many wide shots, he could've utilized talent with rising crane shots, more black and better rollers, and Autrey tried excitement Mr. Warriors was ill-cast for this, but tis 1980...

[@real_hello_kitty]

@@pjangels609 Racist.

[@jennifers8843]

We really just regurgitate things now- when was the last Christmas song written? 90s? It’s like creativity is dying! Music is terrible, movies are pc garbage- it’s sad!

[@leokimvideo]

Olivia Newton John was the greatest female voice ever, her work with ELO is what makes this film great

[@stevestroh2267]

RIP Olivia. I remember hearing “If Not For You” on the radio back around 1974 and thought, what a voice. What a song. Then I saw a picture of you and thought, wow. Her face matches her voice, beautiful. Thanks for everything.

[@TheMayoBlue]

Thankful someone took a chance on this quirky film, forever immortalizing the Great Gene Kelly paired with the Amazing Olivia Newton-John. Roller Skates were just an added bonus. ❤

[@victordorantes3727]

Im a 57 year old crying my ass off as I hear Olivia sing this song bringing me back memories of my very young innocent life.Thank u for the memories Olivia God Bless You .RIP.

[@andymatthews7617]

A lovely comment victoria, she was a wonderful person, heaven is a much better place for her being there.

[@Juan-mz5rc]

I won’t ruin your 21.

[@lakeriver393]

If you truly are a 57, what ever that is, and crying over a cheesy movie made when you were 13 then, you are living a sad life...

[@gofishglobal7919]

It's hard to fathom that such an amazingly beautiful ray of light is no longer with us.

[@ricchiepoveri9505]

Viendo esta maravilla, cada vez tengo más claro, que nuestra Olivia Newton-Jhon no se morirá jamás y que, ahora mismo, estara tan sonriente y emocionada como yo, leyendo los miles de preciososos mensajes, que la gente le está dedicando en todos sus videos. 😊😊❤️❤️😘😘

[@loucorradi1457]

I forgot how breathtaking she actually was... Rest In peace Olivia... and thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@Nova_Avalon]

I heard that Gene Kelly was a bit disapointed that in Xanadu they didn't give him more screen time when he was skate dancing during this part. He took pride in his skating abilities and he was a pro at roller skating . In one of his older movies called" It's always fair weather" he was featured tap dancing on roller skates and busting some serious dance moves on roller skates.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Took me years to watch that one

[@rubyfirefly2582]

This is amazing to hear. I watched this movie a few years ago and I was shocked and rather heartbroken that here they have the legendary Gene Kelly dancing in roller skates and he only gets a few quick shots! He should have been the feature of that number!

[@lauramayfield5410]

Olivia Newton-John was my first concert! I was 6 years old in 1976 and saw her with my family and got to meet her backstage. She was soooo nice I'll never forget it!!!

[@AllYouNeedIsLove601]

I don’t care how much criticism this film got, I loved it ... the music (love ELO), the skating/dancing, the set was amazing, the story/plot, talented cast, can’t get any better than Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly and Michael Beck (so cute, he could have been a Gibb). So underrated.

[@pikemeredith5604]

I agree, when I first saw Michael Beck I thought of Andy Gibb right off. Maybe looks a bit like Barry now with a beard.

[@y077er]

So I wasn't seeing things, at first, I thought it was one of the Gibb bros but in the second scene he's in I clicked that it was Swan from The Warriors, Coolest character there ever was.

[@matthewdarnell3535]

The music was successful, right? It should have been! Lol ONJ’s hair was amazing!

[@cathyheston3029]

@@pikemeredith5604 Just now seeing this and thought the same.

[@wolfgrade1955]

Gene Kelly is not gliding on roller-skates, he's levitating and the room is revolving around him because he's GENE.FUCKING.KELLY.

[@mdwsb]

We rented this last summer and in the commentary he said he was very annoyed that they only shot him from the waist up during the whole roller-skating segment.

[@marciagowe3493]

Gene Kelly was so amazing 🤗😆😁🤣🥰

[@chrisspaight2955]

You think he's cool in this, watch his whole ass song and dance number on skates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpnWZ5yOpa6hiqM

[@edgefan4437]

@@mdwsb Interesting. I liked Xanadu and I'm a huge Olivia fan but I thought the editing of this movie was horrible. Lots of close ups when a lot of dancing was going on and a wide shot would have been good and shown the choreographers vision of the scene. Like when all the Greek muses dance out of the wall and they are all dancing together and we couldn't see most of it. A real waste of hard work. I think Grease 2 also had bad editing.

[@billtrooper]

I had regularly pushed this crazy clip on family and friends. RIP Olivia. This might find new audiences now that there will be a renewed spotlight. Its a wonky funky forgotten masterwork tied to the still beloved ELO and Jeff Lynne.

[@lionheart3214]

This song makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because it takes me back to the 80's when I was growing up. This is one of the songs that represents the 80's for me, such a happy time. It makes me also sad because of what an awful place the world is nowadays.

[@ashleymahoney6378]

A true Aussie icon has sadly departed us. RIP Olivia, one of the most purest and beautiful voices of all.

[@mamasboy1719]

A true British icon Olivia Newton John born Cambridge

[@ms.b9093]

@A S Aussies claim her as one of their own for her love and immense contributions to their country.

[@fabergeegg1722]

I haven't seen this since I was 9 years old 41 years ago when it first came out. I'm loving this!! Oh the energy! When this film came out it bombed. I think it bombed unfairly becuase this was a film of fantasy and escape. Sure, this wasn't War and Peace, but it wasn't supposed to be. My older brother and sister used work at a disco from the late 70s to the early 80s. They would buy all of the most recent music and play it home as we would all dance, including my mother. It was a blast of a time! I see this film as an adult and even though it was a feast for my eyes and ears when I was a little kid, I grasp it to a greater extent now. the energy and movement was amazing. Life was so electrifying back then and even before the era when this film came out than it is now. The most exciting thing in contemporary life is sitting in front of a computer and living in a dysfunctional society ,which there is bitching about something, and society as a whole lacking social skills becuase a bunch of megalomaniac tech Titians want us to be lifeless robots under their control.

[@davidborja3958]

I couldn't agree more.

[@302Diane]

The problem is that the movie has a horrible script. That's not surprising given the history of the film - it was an adaptation of a story from the 1940s which was supposed to be recast as a roller-disco movie, but they found out another roller-disco movie was coming out before it, so they changed the major thrust, but they left the roller-disco elements in, then took them out, then restored the finale, then... They were just all over the place. Even the considerable talents of the cast and the musicians couldn't rescue it.

[@nuttybar9]

@@302Diane Well I liked it.

[@yankeeladee02]

🙌🏼👏🏼👊🏼✌🏼🤘🏼 LOVE your post☮️💟

[@debbiejohnson7862]

Olivia Newton John was such an amazingly talented woman. I don't think there was anything she couldn't do! She definitely left some of her talent behind in her daughter, who has an amazing voice in her own right! The two of them singing together before Olivia died is absolutely tear-jerking! 😢❤

[@DavePaul01]

From the moment @3:25 when Olivia appears on the screen, your heart is warmed by her beautiful presence. She is loved and still missed. A beautiful soul that made a positive difference to everyone she met. Olivia will live forever in our hearts.

[@bryanjeske6856]

What a spectacular show !!! Olivia was definitely in the prime of her life - just like everyone else in the show !!! Olivia is deeply missed !!! R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John !!!

[@unicornzombielove]

When I was going through a huge depression I would listen to Olivia and she always just made feel comforted. When she smiles it just looks so warm and genuine. Her music has always been in my life.

[@maurabevilacqua7393]

Hope you are ok now. Much love to you

[@ozi-wanglennfromaustralia1460]

That lady always makes u proud to be an Aussie…RIP…will never be forgotten xx

[@morevideos2C55]

The choreography of these movie is just in another level, what a magnificent work of art,the synchronicity and complexity of these dance movements is just stunning, we don't see production like this anymore, I miss old Hollywood movies. Olivia in her prime,extraordinary singer.R.I.P.

[@marianantunano6285]

I love the songs and the movie...unfortunately our 2030 agenda friends didn't like the movie at all. Thanks BI den for all this nonstop cwap.

[@smlrrz]

Rest in Power, Olivia. Your songs will forever live on with us. Thank you for gracing us with your phenomenal voice. You will be missed forever. 😢

[@DigiAkuma]

I loved this movie as a kid. When I found out how this movie didn't do well in the Box Office, that didn't change my mind. Loved the Movie, and Loved the Music. Also I'm saddened with the news of Olivia Newton-John. May she Rest in Peace and may the Neon Lights shine in Heaven!

[@StonyRC]

Such a great ELO song … and ONJ is truly stunning as always.

[@The670533]

Superb comment, and I let this pop-up in my playlist every time. And I CANNOT rollerskate.

[@BenKash308]

Spot on 👌🏼

[@darrenpedersen8104]

The funny thing is i never knew ELO wrote this song at first. No disrespect to ELO but ONJs version is better in my opinion

[@BenKash308]

@@darrenpedersen8104 There are 2 versions of this song. Jeff Lynne's version ( a later version) and this one preformed by ELO w/Olivia signing. Both versions written by Lynne and only Lynne.

[@GoddessSixx]

I obsessed over this movie when I was little. My parents had to buy me the soundtrack twice because I wore it out on my Mickey Mouse record player. I cried when Olivia died. She'll always be my favorite muse. ❤

[@69davyd]

Olivia Newton John, is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, today's movie stars and singers can't hold a candle to her, I have loved her my whole life.

[@ricksparks]

It's not even just that, her voice is so pure and strong. She nailed notes without autotune. Probably could have been a stellar opera singer.

[@Stacey7742]

And even more important, she beautiful on the inside.

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

@@Stacey7742 not sure about that part. She franchised a clothing store brand to countless people and then said “oops too bad” when her fame dwindled and so did all the franchisee’s money.

[@hansiesma16]

@@DisgruntledPigumon Silly child. Those people opted to buy the franchise and there's no way she's on record summarising the losses of those people with "oops too bad". Have you got nothing better to do than spread poison.

[@miggans21012]

People who don't know what breathtakingly beautiful is should see this scene where Olivia appears.

[@1teamski]

I was so obsessed with this movie when I was a kid (along with Olivia Newton John!). My mom brought home the album as a surprise for me and I listened to it for hours.....and hours.....and hours..... Until my sister introduced me to Rush, ELO was right at the top of the list.

[@jamesstarr3547]

Just so you know I was so obsessed with this movie back in 1980 I got to see it in theater it's come now I still love this movie still to this day to Believe In The Power of Love

[@mariapanton656]

@@jamesstarr3547 to

[@kermitdfonzz2138]

I'm still obsessed!! Lol

[@johntheodor5420]

Good luck finding this album (original) today. If you do and it's in good shape, I've seen it sell for a quite a high price! I'm always trolling thrift stores, etc. looking for one

[@allisonsmith5242]

I adore this film and i adore Gene Kelly. The music is spot on and its a feel good film. It was panned when it came out but who cares. To me its a classic and at this moment in time you need stuff like this to keep you going.

[@michellealbury6693]

She'll never be forgotten, love all her songs saw her back in 1984

[@kalena7126]

I was 9 years old in 1980 and I was OBSESSED with this movie. It was on constantly on HBO after it left theatres and if I had control of the tv remote I had this movie on. This song transports me back to the 80's and for that, I'll always love it.

[@malcolmharry5007]

Hello

[@kalena7126]

@@malcolmharry5007 Hi

[@Ciclopea2]

Don't care what anybody says, love this movie since i was a freakin kid. With all due respect to Mr. Gene Kelly the best thing about it is Olivia, and the soundtrack is even better, what an absolute classic!

[@DiscoMaiden]

YESSSSS to all above!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@CucFan]

this movie needs to be re-released in theatres!! I would definitely pay to se it. Oh to be 13 and discover this movie all over again.

[@chrisbucks1192]

Beautiful, talented and classical lady! Hope I see her in the next world/place/life where ever that may be?!