Don't Stop Believin'

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Iconic role: During one scene, John purposely walked in front of the camera. He said: 'Sorry I messed up. Liv, I did that on purpose because I don't want them to use that take. I know you can do better' I believe it’s crucial to always listen to your body and trust your instincts. I can’t say this enough: no one knows your body like you do. Creem magazine asked it's readers 'What female singer would ya like most to sit in yr lap? 'Connie Francis? (too old) Cher? (too bananas). Answer: Olivia!' I was obsessed with Olivia Newton-John as a little girl. As a little girl, I knew all of her songs by heart, and I had watched all of her movies over and over. I do admit that as I grew up, my obsession faded. However, when I saw Olivia's autobiography, Don't Stop Believin', on the shelf at my local library, I decided to give it a read. While it was enjoyable, it just came across as kind of preachy.

For more than five decades Olivia Newton-John has been one of our most successful and adored entertainers. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she is one of the world’s best-selling recording artists of all time, with more than 100 million albums sold. Her starring roles in the iconic movies Grease and Xanadu catapulted her into super stardom. Her appeal as a performer is timeless. Olivia said: 'John came out to meet me. Our eyes met. When we walked inside the room together, it was magic, and everyone saw it. They couldn't deny this kind of chemistry,'For more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John was one of our most successful and adored entertainers. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she was one of the world’s bestselling recording artists of all time, with more than 100 million albums sold. Her starring roles in the iconic movies Grease and Xanadu catapulted her into super-stardom. I didn’t tell my family or anyone else at the time, except for John, of course. There was too much going on with the loss of my sister. These are the words that Olivia Newton-John said to a man at a dinner party, hosted by Helen Reddy and her husband Jeff. The man she was saying this to was none other than Allan Carr, the man who would go on to produce one of the most memorable and commercially successful musical films in the history of the genre. In extracts unearthed from her 2019 tome Don't Stop Believin', the actress, who died from breast cancer aged 73 on Monday, claims that loyalty to their partners meant they could never hook up For Newton-John, 2015 proved to be a chart topping and award-winning year. She topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart with the #1 hit duet, “You Have to Believe,” with her daughter Chloe. In April of 2015 Olivia toured arenas in Australia with fellow Aussie icon, John Farnham, with the aptly titled show, “Two Strong Hearts.” A CD of highlights from this sold-out tour debuted at #1 on the Aria Album charts, where it remained in the top spot for three weeks. The CD went on to receive an Aria Award nomination and, the live DVD held the #1 spot on the Aria DVD chart for 10 weeks.

These and other events led to the stage in Olivia’s life where she and her newly divorced mother move to London, a place they know nobody, right in the middle of the “Swinging Sixties,” I was amazed as I read of her mother, living in tiny, cramped apartments and sleeping in cots on the floor as her daughter Olivia and, later Olivia and her friend and former vocal coach Pat were working to establish their fledgling careers in the entertainment business. We need to relax a little bit and just enjoy things for what they are. I didn't see it like that at all, I think it's a fun movie that entertains people.' Still, she’s not convinced. She decides that she’ll hit the road again with her songs, she’s doing very well, why take such a huge risk she asks herself, even though deep down inside something is nagging at her, she is secretly intrigued.In addition to her music and screen successes, Olivia was perhaps best known for her strength, courage, and grace. After her own personal journeys with cancer, she became an inspiration for millions around the world. A tireless advocate for countless charities, her true passion was founding the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. Olivia radiated joy, hope, and compassion—and was determined to be a force for good in the world. I grew up in a household that worshipped movie musicals, so Olivia Newton-John is a face and voice I’ve known well since childhood. As a fan of films such as Grease and Xanadu, I’ve always had a soft spot for Olivia, particularly as a successful Aussie, but I wouldn’t call myself an avid follower of her personal life beyond her more well known acting roles and musical achievements, and of course her courageous battle with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer,' he added.

I'm a huge fan of Olivia Newton-John and have long followed her career, listened to her music, seen her films and even once had the opportunity to meet her. She is a great entertainer, a wonderful Australian, passionate about her causes and her interests and seems to be one of the nicest people out there. My last show of 2017 before my diagnosis was a concert for those who served in the military and had been awarded a Purple Heart for their bravery. I had my Liv On collaborators and dear friends Amy Sky and Beth Nielsen Chapman by my side and we honoured, among others, my father-in-law Tom, a Purple Heart recipient.Paying tribute: Her daughter Chloe Lattanzi shared a photo with her mother just three days before her death, writing: 'I worship this woman. My mother. My best friend' It was the best score one could get! As a result, Evie Hayes, one of the judges and a famous American TV personality in those days, phoned my mom to ask if she could manage my career. What career? All I had was a dream, three gongs, and a live studio audience that gave me a round of applause!