Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England to a Welsh-born father, Brinley (“Bryn”) Newton-John and a German-born mother of Jewish descent, Irene. Newton-John is the youngest of three children.
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Description: Vocalist, Actress, Australia
Known For: Known for the album – “Physical” – 1981
Instruments: Voice
Music Styles: Country, Easy Listening, Rock
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date Born: 26th September 1948
Location Born: Cambridge, United Kingdom
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
Olivia Newton – John AO, OBE
A Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated English-born, Australian pop singer, songwriter and actress of Welsh and German origin.
She is an avid activist for both environmental issues and breast cancer awareness.
Her business interests have included launching several product lines for Koala Blue and opening the Gaia Retreat and Spa in Australia.
a regular on local Australian radio and television shows including HSV-7’s The Happy Show where she performed as Lovely Livvy.
She also appeared on the Go Show where she met her lifelong friends, Pat Carroll and John Farrar. Carroll and Farrar eventually married.
Newton-John was recruited for the group, “Toomorrow” the brainchild of American producer Don Kirshner, creator of The Monkees. The project failed and the group was quickly disbanded.
Both Pat Carroll as Pat and Olivia sang as back-up vocalists for Cliff Richard.
Her career started to take off with appearances on English TV Shows
also becoming a regular on Cliff Richard’s TV Show.
Newton-John released her first solo album, If Not For You, in 1971.
“Let Me Be There” in 1973. The from the album reached the American Top ten.
The song earned her a Grammy for Best Country Female and an Academy of Country Music award for Most Promising Female Vocalist. The song also propelled the album Let Me Be There to No. 1 on the Country Albums chart for two weeks.
In 1974, Newton-John represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, “Long Live Love”.
I Honestly Love You”, became Newton-John’s signature song. Written by Jeff Barry and Peter Allen, the ballad became her first No. 1.
Newton-John was also named the Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year in 1974. Newton-John’s country success was reviled by purists who believed a foreigner singing country-flavored pop music did not belong in country music.
Put that down to a complete joke.
Newton-John’s career soared after starring in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Grease in 1978. She was offered the lead role of Sandy after a chance meeting with producer Allan Carr at a dinner party held by Helen Reddy in her Los Angeles home.
The soundtrack spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 and yielded three Top 5 singles for Newton-John: the No. 1 “You’re The One That I Want” with John Travolta, the No. 3 “Hopelessly Devoted To You” and the No. 5 “Summer Nights” with John Travolta and the film’s cast.
The single cover of one of Olivia’s biggest international hits, “You’re The One That I Want” a duo with John Travolta, from the 1978 film Grease. The former two songs were both written by Newton-John’s long time producer, John Farrar, specifically for the film.
In 1981, Newton-John released her most successful studio album, the double platinum Physical. The title track, written by Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick.
Newton-John and Pat Farrar founded Koala Blue. The store was originally for Australian imports, but evolved into a chain of women’s clothing boutiques. The chain was initially successful, but eventually closed in 1992.
One time married to Actor Matt Lattanzi, Olivia has one child named Chloe.
Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer forcing her to cancel all publicity for the album including the tour. Newton-John received her diagnosis the same weekend her father passed away. Newton-John recovered and has since become a tireless advocate for breast cancer research and other health issues.
Newton-John’s subsequent albums were all released primarily in Australia. Newton-John, John Farnham and Anthony Warlow toured Australia as The Main Event. The live album won an ARIA Award for Highest Selling Australian CD and was also nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album.
Newton-John is currently raising funds to build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia. She led a three-week, 228 km walk along the Great Wall of China during April 2008 joined by various celebrities.
Olivia spends most of her time living in Australia.
Top Albums.
1971 If Not for You
1972 Olivia
1973 Music Makes My Day
1973 Let Me Be There
1974 Long Live Love
1974 If You Love Me, Let Me Know
1975 Have You Never Been Mellow
1975 Clearly Love
1976 Come On Over
1976 Don’t Stop Believin’
1977 Making A Good Thing Better
1978 Totally Hot
1981 Physical
1985 Soul Kiss
1988 The Rumour
1989 Warm and Tender
1994 Gaia
1998 Back With A Heart
2000 ‘Tis The Season (with Vince Gill)
2002 2
2004 Indigo: Women Of Song
2005 Stronger Than Before
2006 Grace And Gratitude
2007 Christmas Wish
2008 A Celebration In Song
Noted Singles.
IF YOU LOVE ME (LET ME KNOW) – 1974
I HONESTLY LOVE YOU – 1974
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN MELLOW – 1975
PLEASE MR PLEASE – 1975
YOUR THE ONE THAT I WANT – 1978
HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU – 1978
SUMMER NIGHTS – 1978
A LITTLE MORE LOVE – 1979
MAGIC – 1980
XANADU – 1980
PHYSICAL – 1981
MAKE A MOVE ON ME – 1981
HEART ATTACK – 1982
TWIST OF FATE – 1983
Films Include
GREASE – 1978
XANADU – 1980
TWO OF A KIND – 1983
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Grammy Awards
1973 – Best Female Country Vocal Performance: “Let Me Be There”
1974 – Record of the Year: “I Honestly Love You”
1974 – Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: “I Honestly Love You”
1982 – Video of the Year: “Olivia Physical”
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Discography
If Not for You (1971)
Olivia (1972)
Let Me Be There (1973)a
Long Live Love (1974)
If You Love Me, Let Me Know (1974)b
Have You Never Been Mellow (1975)
Clearly Love (1975)
Come on Over (1976)
Don’t Stop Believin’ (1976)
Making a Good Thing Better (1977)
Totally Hot (1978)
Physical (1981)
Soul Kiss (1985)
The Rumour (1988)
Warm and Tender (1989)
Gaia: One Woman’s Journey (1994)
Back with a Heart (1998)
‘Tis the Season (2000)
(2) (2002)
Indigo: Women of Song (2004)
Stronger Than Before (2005)
Grace and Gratitude (2006)
Christmas Wish (2007)
A Celebration in Song (2008)
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