Olivia [Import]

Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of 1972 album for Festival, complete with the original cover art. Never released in the U.S., 'Olivia' contains 14 tracks, including covers of Bread's 'Everything I Own', George Harrison's 'What Is Life'and Juice Newton's 'Angel Of The Morning'. 1998 Festival Records release.

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Olivia [Import]

Average customer rating: old but still got it Several Weak Tracks Throwback music Very Upbeat Songs Classic nostalgia

Grease (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack) Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , Stockard Channing , and Frankie Valli Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Grease (Rockin' Rydell Edition) Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack From The Vestron Motion Picture Grease II (1982 Film) The Sound of Music (1965 Film Soundtrack - 40th Anniversary Special Edition) ASIN: B000001FDK Release Date: 1991-04-16

Tracks:

1. Grease - Frankie Valli
2. Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
4. You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
5. Sandy - John Travolta
6. Beauty School Dropout - Frankie Avalon
7. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
8. Greased Lightning - John Travolta
9. It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
10. Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs/Warren Casey
11. Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
12. Rock 'N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
13. Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
14. Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
15. Born To Hand Jive - Sha-Na-Na
16. Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
17. Mooning - Louis St. Louis & Cindy Bullens
18. Freddy My Love - Cindy Bullens
19. Rock 'N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
20. There Are Worse Things I Could Do - Stockard Channing
21. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
22. We Go Together - John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, & Cast
23. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fein/Paul Francis Webster
24. Grease - Frankie Valli

Product Description

BRAND NEW, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List! :)

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The movie is a 1970s take on 1950s musicals, providing all the kitsch anyone could hope for. It's John Travolta as Danny Zuko as Olivia Newton-John's pompadoured main squeeze, and the kids go crazy. Fresh from his astronomical success with Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gee Barry Gibb penned the title track (sung by Frankie Valli). Sha Na Na is over-represented, and actress Stockard Channing struts her, um, versatility, singing a couple of tracks. This has become a touchstone in American culture, and so isn't likely to improve our standing in the world's eyes. Maybe the point is that it's supposed to sound amateurish, but it does manage to eke out some fun, most notably on the hit "You're the One That I Want." --Scott Wilson

Customer Reviews:

old but still got it.......2007-07-21

This was my first album in record form. My preteen daughter now loves it and has taken it over and choreographed every song with her friends.

Several Weak Tracks.......2007-06-27

The only thing holding this album back from being consistentatly a 5 star critic's favorite is the fact that it contains several weak tracks, and the title song Grease is possibly the only legitimate song that will bring back nostalgia for those that liked the movie and the singing in the musical. I always thought they were stuck in the 50s, but they've updated it to like the 70s or maybe even 90s, but still not modern enough for my tastes. The music is well crafted filler to a classic movie that will only date with time.

Throwback music.......2007-05-29

If you hav ever seen the movie than you already know, and if you haven't, then you need to. It is a classic American musical, with great oldies music. Highly recommeded.

Very Upbeat Songs.......2007-05-21

Listening to the music from Grease brings back the good memories of watching the movie. The music is funny (Summer Nights; Beauty School Dropout; Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee; Greased Lighting), touching (There Are Worse Things I Could Do; Hopelessly Devoted To You) and very 70's (Blue Moon; Rock "n" Roll Is Here To Stay; Born To Hand Jive). John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sing great, but the supporting cast (Stockard Channing, Sha-Na-Na), also contribute to a good sound. Great rock and roll!

Classic nostalgia .......2007-05-03

I of course remember when I was eight years old when Grease came out and I played the singles to death on the turntable. Revisiting now I remember how *cumbersome* it is. The first ten tracks are absolutely essential. They are the strength and reflection of the soundtrack and what makes the movie go.

Any listener should not be remiss about the cumbersome nature of the soundtrack. One can skip over easily the songs they don't like. Not like the ol' turntable vinyl where that convenience was not there. Let's face it, too much Sha-Na-Na is too much Sha-Na-Na.

Overall, it's a great buy for the asking price for those who remember. A versatile Travolta and Newton-John strutted their stuff in a time they could do no wrong. And contributions by Franki Valli, Channing and Avalon make this a good listen.

Average customer rating: I love the music Saw the Broadway show!!!! Just saw the Broadway show! XANADU still rocks! great for nostalgia

Xanadu Manufacturer: MCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Test | Stores | Music Similar Items: Xanadu Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978 Film) Grease (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack) ASIN: B00000AG8R Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

1. Magic - Olivia Newton-John
2. Suddenly - Olivia Newton-John
3. Dancin' - Olivia Newton-John
4. Suspended In Time - Olivia Newton-John
5. Whenever You're Away From Me - Olivia Newton-John
6. I'm Alive - Electric Light Orchestra
7. The Fall - Electric Light Orchestra
8. Don't Walk Away - Electric Light Orchestra
9. All Over The World - Electric Light Orchestra
10. Xanadu - Olivia Newton-John/Electric Light Orchestra

Album Description

Unavailable on CD in the U.S., this is CBS's 1989 reissue ofMCA's top five & double platinum 1980 soundtrack to directorRobert Greenwald's 1980 musical starring Olivia Newton-John at a high point in her career and Gene Kelly at the bottom of his. The album features 10 tracks, five each from E.L.O. & Olivia Newton-John, including the #1 smash 'Magic' by Newton-John, the top 10 title cut by both her & E.L.O. and the top 20 duet 'Suddenly' by Newton-John and Cliff Richard!

Album Description

Unavailable on CD in the U.S., this is CBS's 1989 reissue ofMCA's top five & double platinum 1980 soundtrack to directorRobert Greenwald's 1980 musical starring Olivia Newton-John at a high point in her career and Gene Kelly at the bottom of his. The album features 10 tracks, five each from E.L.O. & Olivia Newton-John, including the #1 smash 'Magic' by Newton-John, the top 10 title cut by both her & E.L.O. and the top 20 duet 'Suddenly' by Newton-John and Cliff Richard!

Customer Reviews:

I love the music.......2007-07-23

I bought the CD (I'm sure I have the tape somewhere) after going to see Xanadu the musical on Broadway. These songs are great. These are the best songs by ELO and some of the best by Olivia Newton-John.

Saw the Broadway show!!!!.......2007-07-13

Holy Moly- The movie is terrible and the broadway musical is PURE Heaven! What a blast. Go Go GO! It's the most fun I've had in a theater in years!

Just saw the Broadway show!.......2007-07-09

let's face it the movie sucks; the soundtrack is pretty great (with nostalgia's glow). so, i was sooo shocked by the stage version. the creators figured that taking a crappy, dated film and sending it up is, if not easier, better than trying to recreate a classic. trust me, that's the only reason i looked at this listing, haha. it made me realize that even the crap from our past can be good enough to look back on fondly.

XANADU still rocks!.......2007-06-04

Yep! Proud to say I own the CD and DVD. The movie was corney but the soundtrack was great! I remember seeing the movie when I was younger and left the theater happy because it was all fantasy and I hummed to all the songs. Olivia has a voice of a goddess and I I'll never get tired listening to "MAGIC" over and over again. If anybody come visit NYC go see XANADU on broadway. I had such a good time and the show is real funny because they make a parady of the movie.

great for nostalgia.......2007-05-22

Great CD for "old" people that remember it. The Cliff Richard songs are kind of plain, but the rest is good to listen to.

Average customer rating: Some magic, many styles This cd is Magic. Truly beautiful!! SIMPLEMENTE OLIVIA... magic:the best of olivia newton-john

Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John Manufacturer: Utv Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Xanadu Ultimate Collection: The Complete Hits Sheena Easton - Greatest Hits Xanadu Ultimate Air Supply ASIN: B00005NWMI Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Let Me Be There
2. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
3. I Honestly Love You
4. Have You Never Been Mellow
5. Please Mr. Please
6. Come On Over
7. Don't Stop Believin'
8. Sam
9. You're The One That I Want
10. Hopelessly Devoted To You
11. Summer Nights
12. A Little More Love
13. Deeper Than The Night
14. Magic
15. Xanadu
16. Suddenly
17. Physical
18. Make A Move On Me
19. Heart Attack
20. Twist Of Fate
21. The Grease Megamix

Amazon.com

It's hard to have a more milquetoast image than Olivia Newton-John. Even when she was decked out in stretch pants and stiletto heels at the end of Grease, you never mistook her for a wild girl. Proudly carrying the torch once held high by Karen Carpenter, Newton-John embodied the safer and, yes, blander side of the '70s and early '80s. But just like Carpenter went on to be rehabilitated as a pop singer, Newton-John's career deserves a second look--and this compilation is a good way to start. Even if the singer's precise touch was audible as early as 1973 (on the countryish "Let Me Be There"), she reached her peak five years later with Grease and the torchy "Hopelessly Devoted to You." "Physical" may be the best-known episode of the singer's leg-warmer years, but the one to cherish forever remains "Xanadu." On it, Newton-John basically fronted Electric Light Orchestra and the result is one of the most underrated songs of the past 25 years. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Some magic, many styles.......2007-07-23

When I ordered this CD I had forgotten that Olivia was originally a country singer! I'm not much of a country fan, but a couple of those made it into pop and I like those. It's OK, but some of the songs are also in the Xanadu CD that I also purchased.

This cd is Magic........2007-05-14

This cd is Magic. Loved Oliva's music. Still love it. There maybe too many songs from the movie Grease, but they were alot of fun.

Truly beautiful!!.......2007-05-14

I love this cd. I listen to it almost every day if not every other day. "SAM" & "Suddenly" are great love songs.

SIMPLEMENTE OLIVIA..........2007-05-06

Yo amo la voz de esta mujer... cada cancion me trae increibles recuerdos de mi ninez y adolescencia; en este disco esta cada exito, cada melodia que la hizo famosa y que nos gusto a todos en su tiempo, desde sus primeras baladas como PLEASE MR. PLEASE, I HONESTLY LOVE YOU, SAM, sus primeros pasos en la mitica "grease" con HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU y YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT y SUMMER NIGHTS y su gran pelicula XANADU (con la Electric Light Orchestra), MAGIC y SUDDENLY; infaltables sus candentes HEART ATTACK, A LITTLE MORE LOVE y PHISICAL... infinitamente fabuloso disco que ningun fan de Olivia se debe perder!!

magic:the best of olivia newton-john.......2007-04-11

Her voice is still as beatiful as ever. As a teenager in school I had a big crush on her and listening to this CD brought back memories of 25 years ago. I guess in a way I still do.

Average customer rating: Great Stuff Olivia at Her Finest many guilty pleasures abound!!! The best Olivia's compilation! Un buen disco de Olivia Newton John

Gold Olivia Newton-John Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Olivia Newton-John - Video Gold 2 Olivia Newton-John - Video Gold 1 The Essential Barry Manilow Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John Gold ASIN: B0009NZ3YQ Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. If Not For You
2. Banks Of The Ohio
3. Let Me Be There
4. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
5. I Honestly Love You
6. Have You Never Been Mellow?
7. Please Mr. Please
8. Something Better To Do
9. Let It Shine
10. Come On Over
11. Don't Stop Believin'
12. Every Face Tells A Story
13. Sam
14. Making A Good Thing Better
15. Hopelessly Devoted To You
16. Summer Nights
17. You're The One That I Want
18. A Little More Love
19. Deeper Than The Night
20. Dancin' 'Round And 'Round
21. Totally Hot
22. Fool Country

Tracks:

1. Xanadu
2. Magic
3. Suddenly
4. Physical
5. Make A Move On Me
6. Landslide
7. Heart Attack
8. Tied Up
9. Twist Of Fate
10. Livin' In Desperate Times
11. Soul Kiss
12. The Best Of Me
13. Can't We Talk It Over In Bed
14. The Rumour
15. Reach Out For Me
16. Deeper Than A River
17. Grease Mega-Mix
18. I Honestly Love You

Customer Reviews:

Great Stuff.......2007-01-09

Purchased two copies of this album as gifts for my wife and her sister. They both loved it. This album is a great collection of Olivia's work. If you're a a fan, like they are, this album is for you.

Olivia at Her Finest.......2007-01-09

All my favorites in this DVD nicely done as usual by Olivia. This one is a definite for Olivia fans!

many guilty pleasures abound!!!.......2006-12-19

...but the song on here that i am definitely feeling right now is "suddenly", the ballad that olivia did with cliff richard back in 1980, which was a serious time for abundant guilty pleasures on fm pop radio at the time. i used to hear this song all the time on the bus going to and coming home from elementary school in the 3rd grade, and even caught cliff and olivia perform it on "solid gold"!! (damn, that's a lond time ago!) i just love the chorus, with the "i...i, i....i'm ready to sail any ocean.." yeah, all the hits are on this cd, but this is one to put on for that serious slow jam on the dance floor!!

The best Olivia's compilation!.......2006-11-10

All the hits, powerful key album songs (I love "Don't stop believing"). "Changes" and "Love song" are missing, but it doesn't matter, all the tracks are really lovely

Un buen disco de Olivia Newton John.......2006-11-08

Este disco doble trae canciones de sus primeros albumes para aquellos que siguieron de cerca su carrera musical escuchar este disco sera toda una satisfacción canciones como "Xanadu", "The Rumour", "Twist of fate" "Suddenly", "Physical" Magic" son algunas por citarlas el resto de canciones con su habitual tono de voz a mi me gusto este disco se los recomiendo
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Average customer rating: Love Pooh Corner! Not just for little babies Beautifully Soothing Complement to Return To Pooh Corner Just as good as the first Great baby gift!

More Songs from Pooh Corner Kenny Loggins , Olivia Newton-John , and Alison Krauss Manufacturer: Sony Wonder (Audio) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Return to Pooh Corner Songs from a Parent to a Child Warm and Tender Sleep, Baby, Sleep Dedicated to the One I Love ASIN: B00004HYKL Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. Your Heart Will Lead You Home
2. You'll Be In My Heart
3. Always, In All Ways
4. Flying Dreams
5. That'll Do
6. Turn Around
7. Beauty And The Beast
8. Baby Mine
9. The Inch Worm
10. Hana Aluna Lullabye
11. Goodnight

Amazon.com

Father of five children, pop musician Kenny Loggins follows up 1994's highly successful Return to Pooh Corner with this More Songs collection. "Your Heart Will Lead You Home," the title track for Disney's animated Tigger Movie, leads off. Cowritten with Disney's legendary songwriting Sherman Brothers, "Your Heart" sets the tone for what is to come: a various-source compilation of clean, classic family fare in the tradition of The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, and Beauty and the Beast. "Flying Dreams," a ballad from The Secret of Nimh beautifully pairs the artist with Olivia Newton-John. Loggins's original "Always, in All Ways" tenderly champions unconditional parental love, and "That'll Do" from Randy Newman's score for Babe: Pig in the City is a welcome treat. "Turn Around" and "The Inchworm" sound a more nostalgic note, rounding out More Songs into a truly lovely collection. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Love Pooh Corner!.......2006-11-28

We bought this for our four-year old daughter after we borrowed it from the library and fell in love with it. The lyrics are very soothing and it calms her down for bedtime. It's also great for background music for her playdates...less fighting over toys! I've always liked Kenny Loggins, but this is one of his best!

Not just for little babies.......2006-06-12

As a professional deejay, I purchased this album because a father wanted to dance to "Turn Around" at his daughter's wedding reception. I fell in love with it myself. My babies are grown but I gave the album to my oldest daughter several months before she got married. As the flute on the opening track invites you to "count all the bees in the hive, chase all the clouds from the sky ..." and each song relays the sentiment to my older children that I would like to say to them myself. This album makes a great wedding gift, baby shower gift, graduation gift or for any occasion that you would like to let your children know they are loved and you're there for them.

Beautifully Soothing Complement to Return To Pooh Corner.......2006-03-18

I wanted this CD because I really like the song "Your Heart Will Lead You Home" that Kenny Loggins co-wrote and sang for the Tigger Movie. The imagery is simply beautiful. As I listened to the rest of the CD, I found that I especially liked Mr. Loggins version of one of the most comforting lullaby's BABY MINE and the song he wrote with Mark Mancina that sends a child off into the world with love ALWAYS IN ALWAYS. It is quite soothing.

* This CD would be the "cool-down" after Return To Pooh Corner or a difficult day. Having lived with overtired two year olds before...
* It is a great nursery gift
* I could see giving this CD for the song Always in All Ways to the high school senior along with Dr. Seuss' Oh The Places You Will Go (in private of course! It is quite sentimental but alone in your room contemplating the amazing changes sentimental can be kind of nice) the night before he or she goes off to college.

To me this CD is a part of the first CD not meant to completely repeat Return To Pooh Corner, but to complement it.

Just as good as the first.......2005-12-06

In my opinion, this CD is just as good as "Return to Pooh Corner." It is the perfect CD for bedtime or just when you want some quiet time with your children. The songs are sweet and includes some "classics" from Beauty and the Beast and Willy Wonka which is nostalgic to me. My 4 year old daughter is LOVES the first song which sends a message about the value of family and friendship. Can't go wrong with this CD!

Great baby gift!.......2005-11-29

This album tops return to Pooh Corner. I love both of them! "Baby mine" is wonderful. "Turn around" will flat out put you in tears. Both albums make great baby shower gifts! I give them to all new parents I know. The songs are so soothing for a little one and so touching for the parents. I know it's been a while since they were released but they are just timeless. I have wonderful memories of bonding with each one of my kids to this cd.

Average customer rating: You 're The One That I Want Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical. If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw Grease CD Reveiw

Grease - Deluxe Edition Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , and Stockard Channing Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grease (Rockin' Rydell Edition) Grease: A New 50's Rock 'N Roll Musical - The Original Broadway Cast Album Grease - The New Broadway Cast Recording (1994 Revival) Grease II (1982 Film) Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track ASIN: B0000C16OQ Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Grease - Fankie Valli
2. Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
4. You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John
5. Sandy - John Travolta
6. Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon
7. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
8. Greased Lightnin' - John Travolta
9. It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
10. Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
11. Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
12. Rock N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
13. Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
14. Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
15. Born To Hand-Jive - Sha-Na-Na
16. Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
17. Mooning - Cindy Bullens
18. Freddy, My Love - Cindy Bullens
19. Rock N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
20. There Are Worse Things I Could - Stockard Channing
21. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
22. We Go Together - Olivia Newton-John
23. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fain
24. Grease (Reprise) - Frankie Valli

Tracks:

1. Grease (Instrumental Version) - Gary Brown
2. Summer Nights (Sing-A-Long Version) - Jim Jacobs
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
4. You're The One That I Want (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
5. Sandy (Sing-A-Long Version) - Louis St. Louis
6. Greased Lightnin' (Single Version) - John Travolta
7. Rydell Fight Song (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
8. Greased Up And Ready To Go (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
9. Grease Megamix: You're The One That I Want/Greased Lightnin'/Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
10. Grease Dream Mix: Grease/Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
11. Summer Nights (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
12. You're The One That I Want (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John

Amazon.com

There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03

The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.

Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26

Well here we are with a great piece of history.

This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.

Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06

I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.

Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.

This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.

The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.

If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15

Disc 1 is like the original album, which I also own. 1 major flaw is that "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" cuts off at the very end of it! I was upset by this, hence the 3 stars instead of 4. Disc 2 is a lot of fun w/some remixes and sing-a-longs, all in all, I'm pretty happy with it being that I'm a HUGE Grease fan. If you like Grease, you'll love this, it's fun. Too bad when they "remastered" it, they didn't catch there 1 mistake. Oh well, at least I have it on another album.

Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26

This Grease CD is the best! I listen to it every week. I just love Your The One That I Want.:) Amazon.com has everything!Olivia Newton-John and the boy singer have the best voices. Now thatnks to Amazon.com I can listen to it! The Grease CD is the best!:)

Average customer rating: this one has it all ONJ at her best Totally hot ... indeed Totally Hot - Still Hot After All These Years Music holds up throughthe years.

Totally Hot Olivia Newton-John Manufacturer: Festival Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Physical Don't Stop Believin' Clearly Love Have You Never Been Mellow Soul Kiss ASIN: B0000087NS Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

1. Please Don't Keep Me Waiting
2. Dancin' Round and Round
3. Talk To Me
4. Deeper Than the Night
5. Borrowed Time
6. A Little More Love
7. Never Enough
8. Totally Hot
9. Boats Against the Current
10. Gimme Some Lovin'

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of her top 10 1978 album featuring the #3 smash 'A Little More Love'. 10 tracks total. 1998 Festival Records release.

Album Details

Australian exclusive reissue.

Customer Reviews:

this one has it all.......2007-04-16

This release from ONJ is probably my favorite album of hers. It has a variety of styles that flow together nicely from track to track.

I first got this album to get the song "Dancin' Round and Round," one of her all time best songs. It would be her last country hit for a number of years. My other favorite on here is "Totally Hot," such a fun single that always makes me feel good.

Her two big pop hits from this set, "A Little More Love" and "Deeper Than the Night," are good, also scraping the bottom of the country charts. There are some gems on here that should have been put out as singles I believe. Namely the self-penned country tune "Borrowed Time," this would have been a huge hit if it had been releasd to country radio. This song just gets me every time I hear it. Not just her voice, but the words, what the song says...it has brought me to tears many times.

Another "lost" country hit to me was "Never Enough."

"Please Don't Keep Me Waiting," the album's opener, is a disco-ish song with some cool effects and a good beat. The closer, "Gimmie Some Lovin," allows Olivia to cut loose and rock out. This is my favorite version of this song.

The album was a big hit on it's original release as well, going platinum and hitting #4 on the country charts and #7 on the pop charts.

If there was only one album in ONJ's catalog outside of a hits collection to own, this is it!

ONJ at her best.......2006-11-30

Wow, what a trip back in time! As I listen to this album, I am immediately transported back to my brother's car, listening to Olivia scream like a banshee on "Please don't keep me waiting". Certainly, the cover art, along with the release of "Grease" earlier that same year (1978), made an impression on my 13-year old mind - but now that I'm a mellower, 41 year old, I still am astounded by the quality of this album. Great music, track after track. My personal favorites are "Please don't keep me waiting", "Borrowed Time", "Dancing round and round", and "Boats against the Current". As for "Boats", Eric Carmen should be very pleased with the fine treatment that Olivia gave this beautiful song of his. Sadly, as of my writing this in Nov, 2006, the CD is STILL ONLY AVAILABLE AS AN IMPORT - what a miscarriage of justice! Anyway, it's worth the effort to secure a copy - thanks to Amazon for making it available.

Totally hot ... indeed.......2005-10-09

There is something special about this album. It still sounds great some 27 years later. Hot on the tail end of Grease, Olivia delivered this fine album in late 1978 with several songs penned by her trustworthy Aussie friend and songwriter John Farrar. John had already written tonnes of songs for Olivia over the years, and with this album he continued to shine.

The album begins on a high with the stunning "Please don't keep me waiting", before switching to a country feel with "Dancing round and round". The brilliant "A little more love" can be found on this album, as can the very catchy "Deeper than the night". The album also includes possibly John Farrar's best song ever with "Never Enough" - a gorgeous ballad that continues to send shivers up my spine all these years later.

The album contains two covers - the first is Eric Carmen's "Boat's against the current" which Olivia performs beautifully. The next (and final track) is a cover of Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme some lovin'". This version is probably the album's weakest song ... although it is still acceptable. It is just not suited to her vocals, but this is only a minor complaint.

Overall, Totally Hot is a fine album - red hot in fact. Don't be put off by the silly title (which does sound dated and cheesy I know), you will not be disappointed by this album. It can be difficult to purchase overseas, so consider buying from Australia where it is quite easy to source.

Totally Hot - Still Hot After All These Years.......2005-09-25

I was so excited to see the release of Totally Hot on CD! My lp is bascially worn out from all the play it got back in the day.

Totally Hot was Olivia's follow-up album to the Grease Sountrack and the predecessor to the enormously successful Physical. The cover art and insert were gorgeous pictures of Olivia with a great black leather jacket and pants and cowboy boots. She looks amazing.

The songs on this album really take Olivia's voice into orbit. She totally lets loose on the title track as well as Please Don't keep Me Watiting, where she hits some notes that are just crazy.

Other songs like Boats Against the Current, Deeper Than The Night and Gimme Some Lovin and very well produced and have some great orchestrations to frame Olivia's voice.

But the stand-out song for me is A Little More Love. The vocals are simply angelic and the refrains of the chorus are fabulous.

I've heard some people say that Olivia's voice is the work of great studio engineers and sound technicians. Nothing could be further from the truth! I've seen Olivia live in concert and everything you hear on her albums is what you hear live in all its glory.

I absolutely love this albuma nd highly recommend it! Many of the songs from this album are also availble on her Greatest Hits Vol 2. and Back to Basics CD's.

Music holds up throughthe years........2005-08-28

Unlike the first review naming disco as a large influence for Olivia's breakthrough album, I'd have to say it largely Rock influenced, especially evident on the opening and closing tracks, "Please Don't Keep Me Waiting" and "Gimme Some Lovin'". Both grip you immediately and squeeze your soul with the rythm and screams of Newton-John's fiery-sweet voice.

"A Little More Love" and "Talk to Me" continue the sultry rock sounds in a svelte sexy manner. The former of which was one of Olivia's biggest solo hits.

The ballads are stand outs on this 1979 lp. "Borrowed Time" coos the resignation of a scorned lover while "Boats against The Current" clearly gives in to love's indifference. "Dancing Round and Round" and "Never Enough" claim hopeful desires to move on despite the hurt from a broken heart.

Finally, the title track. A completely different sound from an era wrought with similar beats and fabricated emotion. This is the real thing. Olivia cries out loud, admits her guilt of desire and wants more! Wow!

"Totally Hot" may sound 'dated', but is anything but!

Average customer rating: Music well done SUPER!!! The Rescuers remains neglected! I didn't like the new renditions

Wishes! ~ Walt Disney Presents Barbra Streisand , Sting , Olivia Newton-John , Elton John , Kenny Loggins , Bette Midler , and Phil Collins Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Guilty Pleasures Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs The Disney Songbook ASIN: B00092ZLLC Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme) - Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle
2. Someday My Prince Will Come - Barbra Streisand
3. Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
4. Your Heart Will Lead You Home - Kenny Loggins
5. You'll Be In My Heart - Phil Collins
6. When You Wish Upon A Star - Jesse McCartney
7. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes - Linda Ronstadt
8. The Bare Necessities - Tony Bennett
9. Baby Mine - Bette Midler
10. You've Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman
11. If You Can Dream - Disney Princesses
12. My Funny Friend and Me - Sting
13. Part of Your World - Olivia Newton John
14. Make a Wish - Kevin Sharp
15. Wishes - Peabo Bryson and Kimberley Locke

Album Description

A musical partnership between Disney and the Make-A-Wish Foundation launched with the first official wish, which included a trip to Disneyland for 7-year-old Bobsy. This year we will celebrate the 50,000th Disney theme park visit for a Make-A-Wish child. In celebration of this landmark wish, Disney and Make-A-Wish have joined forces to create a compilation record themed around music of hope, friendship and dreams coming true. Each song is a timeless classic, which will instantly evoke the message of love and hope. Wishes! showcases leading artists, from Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Tony Bennett and many more, singing specially-selected Disney songs about the power of making wishes come true. Great artists, great songs and a great cause, brought together on one CD.

Customer Reviews:

Music.......2007-04-12

This is a wonderful Cd of music with talented singers. It is going to a wonderful organization for children fighting disease. A "must get" for any music lover of childrens movie titled songs.

well done.......2007-01-10

This is one of the better Disney albums....The Tony Bennett "Bare Necessities" and the Streisand "Someday My Prince Will Come" make it worth it, but the Kenny Loggins "Your Heart Will Lead You Home" is wonderful too.

SUPER!!!.......2006-07-06

Wishes was not only what I was looking for but even better, Great for a disney song collectot.

The Rescuers remains neglected!.......2006-01-20

One of the most fit songs to appear in this CD comes from Disney's 1977 feature, The Rescuers, and that was Someone's Waiting for You, which's original recording was beautifully performed by Shelby Flint, but why isn't in here? Once again, I wonder why the film's been neglected from appearing in any music CD ever.

I didn't like the new renditions.......2005-12-20

Others may prefer that this isn't just a 'greatest hits' album from Disney and has new folks singing the old songs, but to my ear they just didn't have the charm of the originals and not what I want to listen to.

Average customer rating: what a great album this is ...hearing it for the first time in 2006 ONJ...you made this man aware...this person care...you did what you promised! This Olivia album is still a blast !!! Olivia in Top Form The Before and After Review

Physical Olivia Newton-John Manufacturer: Festival Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Totally Hot Soul Kiss Clearly Love Don't Stop Believin' Have You Never Been Mellow ASIN: B00000G6H1 Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Landslide
2. Stranger's Touch
3. Make a Move on Me
4. Falling
5. Love Make Me Strong
6. Physical
7. Silvery Rain
8. Carried Away
9. Recovery
10. Promise (The Dolphin Song)

Album Description

Reissue of Olivia's top 10, double platinum 1981 album for MCA. 10 tracks, including the smash title song that spent 10consecutive weeks at #1 in the U.S., plus the top five 'MakeA Move On Me' and the chart hit 'Landslide'. All tracks are digitally remastered. 1998 Festival Records release.

Customer Reviews:

what a great album this is ...hearing it for the first time in 2006 .......2006-02-25

All I have to say ...my god Falling and the dolphin song and silver rain I never heard such a beautiful sad bone chilling songs like that. Olivia's voice is so awesome I can't even tell you. She had ... I think had... the best voice ever...Her vibrato and her pitch and phrasing and the arrangement is other worldly. I love the moog like solo in the middle of falling. When you look at her and hear that voice I want to melt into oblivion. WHERE CAN I FIND MY OWN OLIVIA DOES SHE EXIST...I NEED THAT FOR REAL...BY THE WAY I LOVED HER SINCE YOU GUESSED IT 1978..BUT LET HER GO AFTER XANADU....ALONG CAME KATE BUSH AND WELL WELCOME BACK OLIVIA IM FINALLY GOING TO GET ALL YOUR MUSIC. I NEED IT ALL...UPDATE 3/30/07 THEN ALONG CAME DUSTY...WOW...

ONJ...you made this man aware...this person care...you did what you promised!.......2005-11-01

Landslide- Great way to open an album with a bang! Awesome rock song...love the "heaven" bridge in the middle...beautiful harmonies! Too bad this song was single #3 off the "Physical" album...I feel the melody was too complicated for the commercial audiences to appreciate at the time...hence, the poor chart placing...not to mention possible radio overkill of her two previous singles and maybe everyone was too "physical-ed" out to give this song a chance!

Stranger's Touch- ooh yeah! The slinky verses have ONJ oozing with seduction and the chorus packs a punch! This should have definately been a single! Very commercial, pop appeal...

Make A Move On Me- a solid pop song for single #2 off the album...possible over-kill with the synthesisers though! But it was the 80s so I'll give this song a break! This sounds like something off Madonna's debut album...even though this album came out before that! ONJ truly was a torchbearer for strong, female solo artists...songs like this give her credit

Falling- hmm...I think I lost count of the times the word "falling" is mentioned in this song?! Every single line of this song seems to end with the word "falling"!? I think this ballad is just OK...a bit too theatrical...sounds like some Broadway musical ballad...not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing, yet...

Love Make Me Strong- um....the beat is awesome! I'm trying to find nice things to say about this song...it is decent filler for an 80s album...

Physical- this video of this song infamous for spawning 80s fashion-fitness trends like legwarmers and headbands...I actually skip this song a lot...not because it is a bad song...but it has been played to death so much...it is definately catchy though...

Silvery Rain- it took me a while to get into this song...which is quite unique! With sweet acoustic verses that then burst into an angry, loud chorus...this song makes reference to that nursery rhyme "Fly away Peter, Fly away Paul" and is actually an anti-crop dusting song...has to be heard to be believed...I think the last note ONJ holds on this song is the longest note she has ever held in tune! Impressive...

Carried Away- this song is a typical, BeeGees, paint-by-numbers song...and I mean that in a good way! You can tell it was written by The BeeGees...it has the type of melodies and hooks they write...probably the best ballad on the album...a very dreamy song with lush arrangements that ONJ pulls off well

Recovery- such an overlooked song! This has to be one of my favourite ONJ songs ever! A beautiful, long intro with a Spanish/Tropical feel...even though the song sounds quite peppy, the lyrics are quite nihilistic which is a great juxtaposition...the chorus is basically a duet with John Farrar because his voice is featured heavily kind of "duelling" with ONJ's...the final chorus is just incredible! The way ONJ harmonises...with herself! This is such a layered song...I can listen to it over and over...you hear different things every time you listen! The album highlight!

The Promise (The Dolphin Song)- I think it is very cute how the dolphins and the Miami ocean are given instrumental credit on the linear notes to this song! This sounds like a "New Age" song with all the water sounds and dolphin squeaks...I only wish the chorus was featured more...it seems to go verse, verse, chorus, verse...and that's it?! The chorus where ONJ sings "Then I'll have done what I promised you" is extremely soothing and beautiful...a very classy song

This Olivia album is still a blast !!!.......2005-10-18

It's one of those 80's album I had fun listening (or bouncing) to. It still holds up way above any of the current pop trash acts. The only thing that's missing on this cd are the liner photos or lyrics. Other than that, it's going to be on my home and car stereo. Nice album Olivia!

Olivia in Top Form.......2005-09-25

Other reviewers have said it better and in greater detail so I'll keep it short and simple. I've been a life long Olivia fan beginning when her first songs were played mostly on the Country stations then did something unheard of at the time and began to be played on both Country and Pop stations at the same time. I wathced her go from girl-next-door to the sultry vixen in Grease as well as her Physical album...and yes I first owned it when it was an actual vinyl album with a fold out cover-slip and lots of great photos, that's the only downside to this CD, there's not engouh room for all the original cover art the album cover first sported, other than that it's pure Olivia gold.

The Before and After Review.......2005-01-15

In October 1981, Olivia Newton-John released "Physical"

BEFORE:
The poster-girl of sweet wholesome pop music, Olivia began changing her image in Grease and the "Totally Hot" album which followed suit. She also had appeared in the movie Xanadu, which flopped but had a hit soundtrack. This was to be her first studio album in three years.

AFTER:
The title track was a #1 hit for ten weeks (making it the #1 song of the 1980's), the album went double platinum and peaked at #6. The album had another top five hit with "Make A Move On Me". Olivia was on top of the world at the moment. Hosting SNL, preparing to open Koala Blue, and embarking on a wildly successful 1982 tour. This was the peak of Olivia's popularity.


While Physical, the track, has been overplayed to the extent that the song is a caricature instead of an actual record, the album as a whole retains as the strongest album of Livvy's career.

1. Landslide (5/5) is the perfect leadoff single. The song is fast, dancy and sets the pace for the record.
2. Stranger's Touch (5/5) is even better (a shame it wound up on a b-side). The sexiest moment off the album.
3. Make A Move On Me (5/5) is a classic and is catchy as hell. The video was terrible but the song makes up for it.
4. Falling (5/5) is a beautiful acoustic haunting ballad about falling in love.
5. Love Make Me Strong (3.5/5) is a good song but probably the worst track.
6. Physical (5/5), what needs to be said about it? everyone knows this song.
7. Silvery Rain (5/5). Olivia was caring about the environment back when most of the "environmentalist" rock stars weren't even signed yet. The song rocks and is one of the best of the album. Starts out like a mellow 70's ONJ rock song and then becomes a rocker during the chorus. Even though Cliff Richard did the song a decade before Livvy, you can tell she deeply cares about the lyrics.
8. Carried Away (4.5/5). A pretty Gibb ballad that was originally written but then rejected for Barbra Streisand's "Guilty" album, and it probably wouldn't have fit there because it's structured a little too much like "Woman In Love". A soothing upbeat early 80's ballad you could listen to in the tub.
9. Recovery (4/5) kinda reminds me of "(Want You) Back In My Life" by The Carpenters. Kind of a tropical sounding sound with very audible John Farrar background vocals.
10. The Promise (4.5/5). Another environmentalist ballad. Very beautiful and Olivia sings about her love for dolphins (you can hear dolphins in the background). A beautiful song.

I would love Universal to remaster this (I know there's an import) and add some bonus tracks from the period... I heard Olivia recorded a demo of "I Paralyse" around this album, which ended up being recorded by Cher the next year (which was produced by Farrar too)

Average customer rating: Olivia Newton-John Have You Never Been Mellow time sometimes hurts Just an OK album for me...but that VOICE! A shining example of Newton-John's 1970's output A brilliant album from 1975

Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton-John Manufacturer: Mushroom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Adult Contemporary | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Clearly Love Don't Stop Believin' Come on Over Making a Good Thing Better Olivia ASIN: B00000DAZ0 Release Date: 1995-10-20

Tracks:

1. Have You Never Been Mellow
2. Loving Arms
3. Lifestream
4. Goodbye Again
5. Water Under The Bridge
6. I Never Did Sing You A Love Song
7. It's So Easy
8. The Air That I Breathe
9. Follow Me
10. And In The Morning
11. Please Mr. Please
12. If You Love Me(Let Me Know)

Album Description

Reissue of Olivia's 1975 album for MCA, of which both it andthe title song were #1 smashes! Also features the top three hit 'Please Mr. Please' and her cover of the Hollies' 'The Air That I Breathe'. 12 tracks total, all digitally remastered. 1998 Festival Records release.

Album Details

Another of her Classic Reissue Series.

Customer Reviews:

Olivia Newton-John Have You Never Been Mellow.......2007-03-10

Ahhh, Olivia, what a sweet voice and what beautiful music.

time sometimes hurts.......2006-11-09

I love ONJ I still do always will. However being here in 2006 and listening to her 1970's recordings. Her youth and voice then just had this perfection amazing feeling. These recordings could not sound and be made today. It's a 70's organic cushion. It's so warm and so long ago that you sit and wonder about time travel. Everytime I see and hear anything from that time you just had to be there (especially as a child) Being a 70's child can hurt. The times are so differen't now and your headed toward 40 but your haunted by the era. I understand young people of today who were born in the 1980's and etc don't understand this. But I have talked to too many people in my age group and they understand what I'm talking about. A joyful simplistic time that's long gone. I keep looking for it. It can be very painful. It's only in our memories

Just an OK album for me...but that VOICE!.......2006-05-27

Ok, die-hard fans, don't hate me, but this really is just an average album for me. Most of the songs, I can do without, especially that "Water Under The Bridge". I just think Olivia's voice is so much 'better' than that song. But, there are really nice, tender moments too. My absolute favourite would have to be "And In The Morning". This song just breaks your heart and Olivia is very good at that. She is the ultimate balladeer and she uses her instrument in such a way that you can get lost in that beautiful voice. At the end of this song, she gives a really heartfelt adlib and hits all those high notes so achingly beautiful, you don't know what hit you. Next, would be "The Air That I Breathe". It is better than the original. She puts a big, fat stamp on it and makes it all her own. Awesome. Besides these two biggies, I also like the title track "Have You Never Been Mellow". Boy, can John Farrar write! Although this song was such a big hit for Olivia and you know how big hits can go...you lose that freshness as the years go by...and you kinda don't want to listen to it because it's been "listened" to death already, but HYNBM is just one of those songs that you can never get fed up with no matter how many times you have listened to it. Sheer brilliance. And of course, there's "Please, Mister, Please. A pleasant enough melody to sing along to and I have heard Olivia sing this "Live" and I have to say that the "Live" version of this song is so much better than the recording.

A last word...if you don't like any of the songs in it, just buy the cd for the cover pic. Olivia is gorgeous. Look at those eyes...if I were a guy...oh, well...

A shining example of Newton-John's 1970's output.......2003-04-01

'Have You Never Been Mellow', in my eyes, marks the beginning of Olivia's US music career. Her first four albums had been primarily British-based, with only one or two moderate American successes to her name. However by 1975 it seemed America couldn't resist the Newton-John charm and openly embraced both her and her music, giving Olivia two #1 hits in the form of the title track and this album itself.

A lot of the output from here on in up until Olivia's change of image in 1978 is a little patchy. Trying to bridge the gap between pop, Barbra-lite easy listening and country-folk, one gets the impression that she was almost trying too hard with a rate of two new studio albums a year. Luckily, 'Have You Never Been Mellow' manages to successfully merge the dreamy British feel of her first four records with the more commercial, FM-radio based feel of Olivia's American career.

The album is a joy from start to finish. It opens with 'Have You Never Been Mellow', still a pleasure all these years later and seemingly a favourite with Olivia too as she always seems to perform it live. Lovely lyrics and a gorgeous sentiment all wrapped up into a dreamy little package. 'Loving Arms', 'Lifestream' and 'I Never Did Sing You A Lovesong' are inoffensive radio fodder of the mid-seventies with Olivia's lamenting vocals and pleasant instrumentation. The record also includes two John Denver covers, an ingenious idea, combining Olivia's remarkable vocal strength with John's heartwrenching lyrics and melodies. 'Goodbye Again' and 'Follow Me' are definite highlights.

Olivia also tries her hand at a couple of uptempos, not uptempos by 'Physical' standards but certainly along the lines of the light and peppy pop tunes she was recording back in Britain. 'Water Under The Bridge' is 'Banks Of The Ohio' with less twang, faster pace, and better lyrics, and 'It's So Easy' is similarly pleasing. (I love the footage of Olivia singing this at a televised New Years' Eve party in 1975; she gets to the end of the song, walks up some stairs, trips, and squeals into the microphone. Ahhh, bless!)

A couple of songs of particular note include the beautiful 'Please Mr Please' which has become an Olivia standard, her breathtaking cover of the Everly Brothers' 'The Air That I Breathe' (I would go as far to say that this may be the quintessential recording of this tune) as well as a rather dark little song about one-night stands called 'And In The Morning'. Reminds me quite a bit of 'Amoureuse' from the 'Let Me Be There' (aka 'Music Makes My Day') record.

Add to that, of course, the 'Let Me Be There' copycat 'If You Love Me (Let Me Know)' which is infinitely better than its predecessor, and you have a very enjoyable summary of Olivia's early career. The album is cohesive, sharp, and lovingly warm. A definite must-have in any fan's collection.

A brilliant album from 1975.......2003-03-26

This album contains three big American hits - the title track, Please Mr Please and If you love me let me know - but this album is of a high quality throughout. In style, it is very typical of Olivia's early music, with a nice mix of ballads and upbeat songs. The general mood of the album is upbeat.

There are covers of two John Denver songs (Follow me and Goodbye again), The air that I breathe (originally recorded by Phil Everly but made famous by the Hollies), Lifestream (Rick Nelson). Loving arms is a song that has been covered frequently, including by Elvis Presley and, more recently, the Dixie Chicks.

There are some great originals apart from the hits already mentioned. It's so easy sounds very upbeat, but the music belies the lyrics. Water under the bridge, And in the morning and I never did sing you a love song are all lovely ballads.

If you like pop-country music of the seventies, this is definitely worth listening to.

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1. Our Gang's Dark Oath
2. Our Lady Queen of the Angels
3. Pipes of Peace [Original recording remastered] [Import]
4. Pocket Revolution [Import]
5. Post to Wire
6. Pulsating Dream
7. Razorblade Romance [Live] [Import]
8. Rebellion [CD-single] [Limited Edition] [Import]
9. Resurrection
10. Retrospective: 1982-1999 [Import]

Rap Music

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