Ahhhh, the fact that you know the words to this beautiful song brought a tear to my eye. Lol. Just know, your channel brings just as much joy as Olivia did. Keep spreading the positive !
Thsnks Empress for being joyful, representing Olivia's spirit as she was in the video and in life, because I was getting teary-eyed in the beginning. You brought me back to enjoying the song.😀
@@jaywillingham4085 LOL, cool. Not that I would have accused you of plagiarism, lol, but it’s nice to know somebody had the same response. thanks for letting me know. :-)
Was 12 when this film came out, great song! ONJ looked and sounding amazing. Matt Lattanzi is actually in this video, he was a dancer (red sweater). Your doggie is so cute! 😍
***"XANADU" TRIVIA TIME!!*** ...aaaand, BLAST OFF!! (4:17) ...OK, there's LOTS O' trivia on this, sooooo..... ONJ was asked to do a Disco flick called "Musicland" that was to Star her, and The Village People; It was to commence filming Summer 1979....but, "Disco" DIED in July 1979, and everyone was frantic to change the scripts, erasing ANYTHING to do with Disco... - ....ONJ backed out of the flick (due to Money & creative issues), but signed on to her OWN flick, called "RollerWorld"; it was to star her and Andy Gibb; but after MANY creative changes, & the 80's excising anything Disco , the flick was released Summer 1980 (the same time the V. People flick "Cant Stop The Music" was released), and..... was a creative, and resounding, B*O*M*B....... ....but! ...the Soundtrack, was a resounding SUCCESS!! ...Pop, Rock, Dance, New Wave, mixed with AC....The Soundtrack SET UP what the "80's" would 'sound' like, and became a smash HIT! .....this flick was (1940's Actor) Gene Kelly's LAST film (he died 2 years later), & Michael Beck (NOT Andy Gibb), starred in 2 cult Classic flicks (this, & "The Warriors"), and has done lots of "GTA" -like Video work....AND, we all know what it did, for Olivia.... ; ) ..... (0:54) ....
ONJ forever! Still can't believe she's not on this earth. Seriously your joy in hearing her is me every time I hear her too! 😆 lol. I love "suspended in time" from Xanadu, it's totally about breaking up.
This is the big final number in the Xanadu movie, which is actually bigger but this video just focused on the main song. Olivia was always a knockout but during that whole Grease/Physical era she was definitely one of the most beautiful women on the planet, with a heart of pure gold. A fun fact is that she met her baby daddy while making this movie, you can see him at 3:32 in the red jacket dancing behind the asian girl lol. I hope you get to watch this movie eventually, i know you will enjoy it for the fun, kinda campy, musical Disco fantasy that it is, i think you'll love it, you already know the soundtrack is amazing.
@@nah....6151 thank you! I just pointed out where you can see him more clearly, when Olivia first appears in this number he's right behind her, of course you barely notice because Olivia's stunning beauty steals everyone's spotlight. I guess at this point they were already dating, because he's given just a tiny bit more visibility among the dancers, only Michael Beck is seen more throughout this number 😄 no wonder Olivia's beauty was more radiant than ever in this movie, she was in love ☺
Sorry, Empress. That's not Andy Gibb with Olivia Newton-John. The guy with her is an actor named Michael Beck. By the way, this song peaked at the #8 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early fall of 1980.
*Empress* Nice Choice! This song comes from a 1980 Sci-Fi/Musical/Fantasy Cult Classic Movie, with ONJ(God Rest Her Soul,R.I.P.) Film,Song and Dance Legend Gene Kelly,And Michael Beck... ONJ(Olympian Goddess-Like Muse "Kira") Beck (Struggling Artist/Painter of album cover reproductions Sonny Malone) Kelly( Danny McGuire, a former big band orchestra leader turned construction mogul) ONJ and Beck`s Characters Fall for each other....This was Climactic Scene from the movie,in which Kira says goodbye to Sonny,due to being told by Zeus to not stay with Sonny....As a ridiculous empathetic person,this scene broke my heart,because Sonny and Kira will never be able to be together...Crazy me,I weeped a bit,over remembering this,guess my bleeding heart bled a little bit for the two...@ the end,The 9 Muses sisters,Shot off like a mix of a Meteor,and Rainbows,With Kira leaving,near to the end of the movie... Oh, The name Xanadu was named After The summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty in China..It was a Province/Place that was near Edenish....Apologies for being too much of a Info-Based Show-off,just wanted to give you info behind this song,and the movie!
Empress, have you heard ELO's version of the song? I never knew there was another version recorded from the originators until I saw a reaction video of it.
Wonderful reaction and lip-synching to this musical icon -- oh how I miss ONJ's voice, inner- and outer-beauty, and of course her benevolent humanity. The genius of Jeff Lynne combined with those soaring Olivia vocals never gets old, even 42 years removed from Xanadu's debut. And great observation about that drum beat portion of the tune Empress, I never noticed how much it sounds like The Ronettes' "Be My Baby" until you mentioned it! Xanadu's another flick to add to your list, along with SNF. 😍 (And beautiful Mi Amor needs to videobomb ALL of your reactions henceforth! 🐶)
This is the State Funeral held in her honor on Sunday 2/26/23, an honor that is usually for heads of state or royalty. She has been the reigning Queen of Australia almost her entire life and this is her send-off. It's 2 hours long, but you will not want to miss a second of it. It is one of the most moving and beautiful things I have ever seen! Get a box of kleenex!
Great first reaction after her passing. This is the way I always remember her, exuding joy and happiness, along with her amazing vocals.💗
Look at Olivia, just stunning to watch and listen to....icon!!!
Ahhhh, the fact that you know the words to this beautiful song brought a tear to my eye. Lol.
Just know, your channel brings just as much joy as Olivia did. Keep spreading the positive !
Xanadu is from the poem,
Kubla Kahn, by the great British
poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree:
Thsnks Empress for being joyful, representing Olivia's spirit as she was in the video and in life, because I was getting teary-eyed in the beginning. You brought me back to enjoying the song.😀
Lol, I JUST posted both of your same points in my own comment and hadn't even seen yours yet. Love it.
@@jaywillingham4085 LOL, cool. Not that I would have accused you of plagiarism, lol, but it’s nice to know somebody had the same response. thanks for letting me know. :-)
ELO - Electric Light Orchestra had many fantastic hit songs. Yet this was their only Number 1 hit here in the UK.
Magic was the No1 in the US from the soundtrack, but I think Xanadu is much better.
Love her sooooo much... R.I.P 😢... Thanks for sharing🙏🏿❤
Love your reaction to this ICON!!!😭🙌🏽
A classic track! And another great reaction - thanks Empress!
Was 12 when this film came out, great song! ONJ looked and sounding amazing. Matt Lattanzi is actually in this video, he was a dancer (red sweater). Your doggie is so cute! 😍
***"XANADU" TRIVIA TIME!!*** ...aaaand, BLAST OFF!! (4:17)
...OK, there's LOTS O' trivia on this, sooooo..... ONJ was asked to do a Disco flick called "Musicland" that was to Star her, and The Village People; It was to commence filming Summer 1979....but, "Disco" DIED in July 1979, and everyone was frantic to change the scripts, erasing ANYTHING to do with Disco...
- ....ONJ backed out of the flick (due to Money & creative issues), but signed on to her OWN flick, called "RollerWorld"; it was to star her and Andy Gibb; but after MANY creative changes, & the 80's excising anything Disco , the flick was released Summer 1980 (the same time the V. People flick "Cant Stop The Music" was released), and..... was a creative, and resounding, B*O*M*B.......
....but! ...the Soundtrack, was a resounding SUCCESS!! ...Pop, Rock, Dance, New Wave, mixed with AC....The Soundtrack SET UP what the "80's" would 'sound' like, and became a smash HIT!
.....this flick was (1940's Actor) Gene Kelly's LAST film (he died 2 years later), & Michael Beck (NOT Andy Gibb), starred in 2 cult Classic flicks (this, & "The Warriors"), and has done lots of "GTA" -like Video work....AND, we all know what it did, for Olivia.... ; ) ..... (0:54) ....
ONJ forever! Still can't believe she's not on this earth. Seriously your joy in hearing her is me every time I hear her too! 😆 lol. I love "suspended in time" from Xanadu, it's totally about breaking up.
Thank u!
GREATEST HAIR OF ALL TIME.
This is the big final number in the Xanadu movie, which is actually bigger but this video just focused on the main song. Olivia was always a knockout but during that whole Grease/Physical era she was definitely one of the most beautiful women on the planet, with a heart of pure gold. A fun fact is that she met her baby daddy while making this movie, you can see him at 3:32 in the red jacket dancing behind the asian girl lol. I hope you get to watch this movie eventually, i know you will enjoy it for the fun, kinda campy, musical Disco fantasy that it is, i think you'll love it, you already know the soundtrack is amazing.
@@nah....6151 thank you! I just pointed out where you can see him more clearly, when Olivia first appears in this number he's right behind her, of course you barely notice because Olivia's stunning beauty steals everyone's spotlight. I guess at this point they were already dating, because he's given just a tiny bit more visibility among the dancers, only Michael Beck is seen more throughout this number 😄 no wonder Olivia's beauty was more radiant than ever in this movie, she was in love ☺
ur gen singing along to vis ole song was a suprise, a nice suprise!, bye onj we miss ur presence.
Love watching you totally vibin with this song! Long live Olivia's music
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I've owned the DVD for years, maybe it's time to bust it out again.
she's gorgeous here! ♥
Always can count on you for great ONJ reactions.!
ONJ🥰
Thank u‼️🥰
ONJ & ELO were like peanut butter & chocolate on this song!
Obervant, it does have that drumthing that ronettes had.
I've never watched Xanadu myself but I've always loved the songs.
Same for me Darnell! Love this song and video with all the fun dancing and outfits but never did catch the movie.
Sorry, Empress. That's not Andy Gibb with Olivia Newton-John. The guy with her is an actor named Michael Beck. By the way, this song peaked at the #8 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the early fall of 1980.
Micheal Beck! Yes. I worked with him on his series Houston Knights with Micheal Pare. Great actor and very down to earth guy
My friend Kenny choreographed this movie! So iconic
whoa! you know kenny ortega!!!
*Empress* Nice Choice! This song comes from a 1980 Sci-Fi/Musical/Fantasy Cult Classic Movie, with ONJ(God Rest Her Soul,R.I.P.) Film,Song and Dance Legend Gene Kelly,And Michael Beck... ONJ(Olympian Goddess-Like Muse "Kira") Beck (Struggling Artist/Painter of album cover reproductions Sonny Malone) Kelly( Danny McGuire, a former big band orchestra leader turned construction mogul) ONJ and Beck`s Characters Fall for each other....This was Climactic Scene from the movie,in which Kira says goodbye to Sonny,due to being told by Zeus to not stay with Sonny....As a ridiculous empathetic person,this scene broke my heart,because Sonny and Kira will never be able to be together...Crazy me,I weeped a bit,over remembering this,guess my bleeding heart bled a little bit for the two...@ the end,The 9 Muses sisters,Shot off like a mix of a Meteor,and Rainbows,With Kira leaving,near to the end of the movie... Oh, The name Xanadu was named After The summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty in China..It was a Province/Place that was near Edenish....Apologies for being too much of a Info-Based Show-off,just wanted to give you info behind this song,and the movie!
Oh,The Male voice in background,was from the Musical Group ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)..It was the lead Singer Jeff Lynne!
Empress, have you heard ELO's version of the song? I never knew there was another version recorded from the originators until I saw a reaction video of it.
No I haven't
I Love You, Empress 100% 🇭🇲💖💯...
😘
❤❤❤😭😭
Wonderful reaction and lip-synching to this musical icon -- oh how I miss ONJ's voice, inner- and outer-beauty, and of course her benevolent humanity. The genius of Jeff Lynne combined with those soaring Olivia vocals never gets old, even 42 years removed from Xanadu's debut. And great observation about that drum beat portion of the tune Empress, I never noticed how much it sounds like The Ronettes' "Be My Baby" until you mentioned it! Xanadu's another flick to add to your list, along with SNF. 😍 (And beautiful Mi Amor needs to videobomb ALL of your reactions henceforth! 🐶)
ONJ was always totally hot. Right til the very end.
😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤
Love you E! I think I need to buy you the DVD. Watch it. It’s corny, cheesy and wonderful. Love your big furry friend at the end of video.
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Watch the movie! The story is wack but the soundtrack is absolutely incredible. Do it!! lol
RiP r@b singer Jesse powell.
Can we get a tribute song for him.
" you" sung by him was one of his biggest hits..or " gloria "
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Is that new hubby merch?
Hawt!
This is the State Funeral held in her honor on Sunday 2/26/23, an honor that is usually for heads of state or royalty. She has been the reigning Queen of Australia almost her entire life and this is her send-off. It's 2 hours long, but you will not want to miss a second of it. It is one of the most moving and beautiful things I have ever seen! Get a box of kleenex!
Omg thanks for sending my way