Olivia Newton-John
59 records available
Olivia Newton-John
With the soundtrack hit “Xanadu” from 1980, she and Electric Light Orchestra delivered one of the defining pop songs of the late disco era. The singer, who grew up in Australia, had been known since the early 1970s for catchy pop productions that ranged between country-pop and mainstream. Her releases reflect the development of pop music from the 1970s into the 1980s.
Olivia Newton-John – Sound & Production Style
Olivia Newton-John’s productions are characterised by clear vocals, subtle string arrangements, and a focus on melodic choruses. In the 1970s, producers such as John Farrar regularly worked on her albums, with acoustic guitars, electric piano, and harmoniously arranged backing vocals shaping the sound. With the move into the 1980s, the use of synthesisers and drum machines became more prominent, as can be heard on tracks from “Xanadu”. Most of her albums were released on labels such as EMI and MCA.
Olivia Newton-John on vinyl – the key releases
For collectors of classic pop productions, various pressings are available: The Spanish single What is life/ Que es la vida 7" Single SPAIN (7'' Vinyl) demonstrates the international scope of her repertoire. The compilation Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits (Vinyl LP) brings together her most important songs from the 1970s. With the Xanadu 7" Single US WITH BELGIUM COVER (7'' Vinyl) there is also an edition with a special cover detail available.
If you are interested in international pop productions from the 1970s and 1980s, you will find suitable editions for your own collection here.
- Genre: Pop, Soft Rock, Country-Pop
- Origin: Australia/United Kingdom
- Active: 1971–2022
- Notable: Collaboration with producer John Farrar and worldwide recognition through “Grease” and “Xanadu”
