Xanadu | Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly's '80s/'40s Hybrid E.L.O. Roller Disco

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @MichaelHeilman
    @MichaelHeilman 2 года назад +294

    It's crazy that this movie came out 42 years ago today and Olivia-Newton John passes away. I hope she got this entrance on her way to heaven.

    • @genem3681
      @genem3681 2 года назад +17

      I didn't even realize that. Her return to Olympus at the end is beyond Ironic and yet where else would a Goddess end up...😔

    • @aarons6935
      @aarons6935 2 года назад +3

      Heaven isn't real.

    • @genem3681
      @genem3681 2 года назад +14

      @@aarons6935 nobody cares dude. It's a tribute...

    • @bradhayman6660
      @bradhayman6660 2 года назад +4

      One of a kind! her entrance to heaven better be this way!

    • @TastyAF347
      @TastyAF347 2 года назад +6

      I can't believe I have never seen this movie. They don't/can't make stuff like this anymore. Auto-tuned digitally edited music lacks all of the humanity you get in this kind of vocal performance. Truly dazzling visually and sonically.

  • @disturbinglypragmatic
    @disturbinglypragmatic 2 года назад +213

    RIP Olivia Newton-John! Xanadu was one of my favourite movies when I was a kid...can't believe it's been 42 years since I saw it in the theatre.

    • @sublimeade
      @sublimeade 3 месяца назад +2

      So that makes you at least 43+

    • @disturbinglypragmatic
      @disturbinglypragmatic 3 месяца назад +6

      @@sublimeade 52! Don't feel a day over 87!

    • @sublimeade
      @sublimeade 3 месяца назад +1

      @@disturbinglypragmatic cool! I will be there soon myself!

    • @richardcollier1912
      @richardcollier1912 25 дней назад +1

      @@disturbinglypragmatic 71. Don't feel a DAY over 103.

    • @bjd222000
      @bjd222000 10 дней назад

      honestly, it says something about your lack of intelligence. One of the worst movies ever made.

  • @hardwoodharry6364
    @hardwoodharry6364 2 года назад +487

    I truly dont care what people think this is one of the best choreographed i have seen

    • @Pedro-tf1fy
      @Pedro-tf1fy 2 года назад +17

      Very underated bcz greace.great work from e.l.o also

    • @jennyfab312
      @jennyfab312 2 года назад +11

      It's awesome

    • @ednapontellier2694
      @ednapontellier2694 2 года назад +26

      Definitely
      If anything it's the lighting design that's off, it"s not atmospheric enough to match the level of choreography and deadens the whole vibe. Still this ranks as one of my favorite modern musicals of all time. RIP to dear Olivia, she was a songbird in a league all her own..

    • @andreaboys
      @andreaboys 2 года назад +4

      Sin duda esta coreografia y Thriller de Michael Jackson son de las mejores, y Grease.🌹🌹🌹Gracias Olivia !!

    • @kimfrank2417
      @kimfrank2417 2 года назад +8

      I don’t care what they think either loved this movie.rest in peace

  • @Mr.Peepers
    @Mr.Peepers 7 месяцев назад +384

    I worked at a movie theater in 1980. One night I was asked to work late because they were going to screen a rough cut of a new movie from Universal Studios called Xanadu for the theater chain president to watch and bid on the next morning.
    We had to load it to the theater platter projection system. This theater was one of the first in the chain to have a Dolby surround sound system installed. My job was to make sure the splices for the various reels are clean and the movie ran without any problems.
    I had the privilege of watching Xanadu probably before any other public person ever saw it. It was months before it's official release. There were jump cuts and splices with "scene missing" title cards for a few frames at certain points. The Don Bluth animation was not completed and was all wire frame during that scene.
    The best part was I got to sit in the middle of a 400 seat theater by myself with the soundtrack cranked and listen to brand new Olivia Newton John and ELO songs that no one else in the world had heard yet. The movie was kind of corny but you have to admit that it is a kick-ass soundtrack that endures to this day.

    • @Angel4UTwo
      @Angel4UTwo 6 месяцев назад +12

      Love the sound track ❤️

    • @fredfinks
      @fredfinks 6 месяцев назад +20

      What a unique experience! Plus Olivia in her prime, glowing on the big screen. We all have our 'types', and for me oh my sweet lord, heart melting beauty its Olivia. From young boy hood crush to goddamn! (in size 1000 font) as as grown man, she just shone.

    • @thebronzetoo
      @thebronzetoo 6 месяцев назад +17

      What an awesome story, man!!! You were a lucky man!!

    • @sparkyopie11
      @sparkyopie11 5 месяцев назад +1

      Do they all still have teeth?

    • @mego73
      @mego73 5 месяцев назад +1

      Do you remember any scenes that ended up being deleted?

  • @joopsmit6910
    @joopsmit6910 2 года назад +2178

    Hearing that Olivia Newton-John has passed makes me want to sob. This Movie and this song...not forgetting the magic of Magic brings a smile and memories of being happy as a kid. Legendary movies and songs. Your music and legacy in fighting cancer dearest Olivia will be remembered. We miss you already.

    • @danii.j_
      @danii.j_ 2 года назад +41

      Rest in Peace Queen

    • @JENDALL714
      @JENDALL714 2 года назад +25

      I was looking for a CD to play in my car today and found her CD which I hadn't played in ages, than I came home and found out she passed to Xanadu, that is some illuminati shit right there, like she was talking to me, freaky!

    • @realrocketscientist6262
      @realrocketscientist6262 2 года назад +24

      As a skater and an ELO fan, this is the ONJ song I remember.

    • @nonnon7270
      @nonnon7270 2 года назад +15

      When I was in junior high school, I went to see this movie with my friends. I admired Olivia on the screen and danced.
      I was young then.
      But Olivia will forever live in my heart as a beautiful, intelligent woman.
      Olivia, rest in peace

    • @cosmo588
      @cosmo588 2 года назад +15

      My mum adored Olivia, being a 70s kid, so she made sure my brother and I appreciated her talent just as much. Rip :(

  • @neillflate7871
    @neillflate7871 10 месяцев назад +618

    I am an adult male 77 years old. This song makes me cry. I went to see it with my wife and 2 daughters. My youngest especially just loved ONJ. We saw her perform at Forest Hills on Long Island. My baby girl just turned 50 on 2/4/24. My oldest was taken from us in a car crash on 11/13.87. Yes, it was a Friday. I will always have a place in my heart for Olivia Newton-John.

    • @krølle-1
      @krølle-1 10 месяцев назад +24

      sry for your loss.

    • @neillflate7871
      @neillflate7871 10 месяцев назад +25

      Thank you, Irene. I still think about her every day. She would have been 55 on May 4, 2024.

    • @valentinarunco9035
      @valentinarunco9035 10 месяцев назад +10

      I am very sorry for your loss, I am glad that you have beautiful memories of your wife and children 🤍

    • @ninademci1500
      @ninademci1500 10 месяцев назад +9

      @nelliflate7871, your story gave mixed emotions. I’m so happy you made such great memories with your daughters. I’m sorry a car crash took your oldest daughter away from you and your family.

    • @Dolcevita_bakes
      @Dolcevita_bakes 9 месяцев назад +6

      I just turned 50 also but unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to see ONJ in person or I wish I would have. I loved her ever since I laid eyes on all these movies when I was a little girl, I remember wanting to be her so bad, even though I looked nothing like her long brown hair and brown eyes and nothing like her in the least but nevertheless, I wanted to be here so I made an outfit that look like the one she wore in Xanadu when I was 10 years old and I wore it all the time lol I’m sorry to hear about your oldest and I’m so glad you will have the opportunity to see ONJ in person but wonderful memories

  • @benzgirlz8162
    @benzgirlz8162 2 года назад +498

    RIP Olivia! She had an amazing career despite all the hardships she faced throughout her life. She’ll be dearly missed by billions of her fans!

    • @valdemagno
      @valdemagno 2 года назад +16

      Have a good Trip, Olivia, be in heaven...

    • @中村正男-y7r
      @中村正男-y7r 2 года назад

      亡くなって残念
      ニュートンジョンさんの最高のさくしんです
      日本テレビカメラマン
      世界初スノボー映画カメラマン
      by岩手県
      青森県
      福島県 
      栃木県の皆様
      ムラサキスポーツさん
      ポパイさん
      ありがとう
      来夢くん
      バートンさんありがとう

    • @emillyvitoria9365
      @emillyvitoria9365 2 года назад

      @@中村正男-y7r km

    • @susanfudge1737
      @susanfudge1737 2 года назад +1

      What hardships?

    • @teamo4061
      @teamo4061 2 года назад +4

      @@susanfudge1737 Her health issues.

  • @JohnB-nk8ze
    @JohnB-nk8ze 8 месяцев назад +173

    Has there ever been a greater combination of beauty, sweetness and vocals? Olivia was a legit angel.

    • @JerryOrbachFan
      @JerryOrbachFan 7 месяцев назад +8

      Tell me about it, stud.

    • @williamjennings4940
      @williamjennings4940 6 месяцев назад +3

      Olivia is on the highest pedestal there is. But Cyndi Lauper is right there

    • @JM-fi6ce
      @JM-fi6ce 5 месяцев назад +3

      short answer, no. long answer, noooooooooo.

    • @forgottensage-o5o
      @forgottensage-o5o 5 месяцев назад

      Today's female singers lack sweetness in tone and behavior. They may be pretty, they may be sexy, but they are all hard edged, which spoils the milk.

    • @oscarbrewer7777
      @oscarbrewer7777 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agnetha Faltskog is the only one who came close 😍

  • @Ash-hi5hy
    @Ash-hi5hy 2 года назад +108

    I'm in tears right now. Olivia was one of my favorites. Cancer just sucks!!!!

    • @richardcollier1912
      @richardcollier1912 2 месяца назад +2

      She's literally glowing and radiant here.

    • @HeartFeltGesture
      @HeartFeltGesture Месяц назад

      Death in general.

    • @davidcope4527
      @davidcope4527 25 дней назад +1

      All my family died of different forms of Cancer.. There is only me and my brother living but not too sure on him now..He's 72 now/was.. I'm 59.. I know I am clear of this big problem due being rushed into hospital with a major blood loss.. Only short of breath.. My blood pressure was 20!! 5 bags of blood over the week... Blood pressure is normally something/something.. Mine was 20.. I wasn't expected to live through the night!!!.. I'm here now to make sure people don't forget Cancer can be helped.. I'm here if needed!!!

    • @davidcope4527
      @davidcope4527 25 дней назад

      Just to bring it home.. paramedics said "This doesn't look good"!

  • @matts.1042
    @matts.1042 2 года назад +178

    This scene is indelibly etched in my brain. The generational overlap with Gene Kelly has only aged well. Thank you so much for all the tween memories, Ms. Newton-John.

    • @herryblackstudio
      @herryblackstudio 9 месяцев назад

      🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐

    • @monstruogt
      @monstruogt 3 месяца назад +1

      All the people involved in the old films gave their best effort, unlike today.

    • @kh3612
      @kh3612 3 месяца назад

      Today, there's too much CGI and not enough REAL acting!

  • @seanfh11
    @seanfh11 2 года назад +1196

    It's depressing to know that this world does not have Olivia Newton John anymore. R.I.P.

    • @joelewishenry7886
      @joelewishenry7886 2 года назад +17

      Really depressing. 😔

    • @rockandroller8352
      @rockandroller8352 2 года назад +3

      it's not real

    • @connorduke4619
      @connorduke4619 2 года назад +20

      She's a good recruit for the astral heaven plane though! We are all immortal souls and thankfully so is Olivia! :)

    • @TastyAF347
      @TastyAF347 2 года назад +6

      I know, right? This video/song could not be made today. Nobody could do this with any amount of digital gear and current recording techniques.

    • @jaclynholland-strauss7054
      @jaclynholland-strauss7054 2 года назад +7

      I know what you mean but she's at peace and in no more pain, I believe.

  • @shonaleroux9060
    @shonaleroux9060 9 месяцев назад +31

    Love this song... Olivia was an amazing singer, she will be sadly missed. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @davidcope4527
      @davidcope4527 25 дней назад

      She's OK with this.. getting close now.. Just trust me with this song..
      ruclips.net/video/iGNIDXUaVts/видео.html&lc=UgzUZ3N26QobHHfSIeF4AaABAg.9y66gDQx50zABdqd_un-4t
      I will keep ONJ alive!!

  • @Spectahman2.0
    @Spectahman2.0 3 года назад +1804

    Gene Kelly was almost 70 years old, in his final film performance, and he could still roller skate! What a legend.

    • @-3lory
      @-3lory 3 года назад +65

      now that is a movie star!

    • @balanceyourmind
      @balanceyourmind 3 года назад +56

      I love that this is still remembered. High light of my youth.

    • @LiqableLulu
      @LiqableLulu 3 года назад +11

      @@balanceyourmind mine too

    • @robertdubs9466
      @robertdubs9466 3 года назад +21

      And I can barely do the Cha Cha Slide in roller skates.

    • @tvandang3234
      @tvandang3234 3 года назад +34

      One of the best. His smile and dance will just cheer you up.

  • @MrSpeed-lt8gr
    @MrSpeed-lt8gr 2 года назад +57

    You will be missed greatly, Olivia. I hope that you and Gene Kelly are both dancing for joy with each other.

  • @andywalkling9943
    @andywalkling9943 Год назад +209

    The choreography that went into this is insane. Legend

    • @thegreenmanofnorwich
      @thegreenmanofnorwich 11 месяцев назад +11

      That split on the tightrope is probably my favourite bit.

    • @martythemartian99
      @martythemartian99 11 месяцев назад

      Wanna see more incredible choreography? Take a look at this. 🤩
      ruclips.net/video/ymHdBYbg_6k/видео.html

    • @MrDirkles
      @MrDirkles 10 месяцев назад +12

      There is so much coming on that you notice something new everyone you watch it.

    • @BryanPartington
      @BryanPartington 9 месяцев назад

      Yes and those utter wankers Siskel and Ebert said the choreography was bad, what the hell do they know . Never liked them anway

    • @lakeriver393
      @lakeriver393 8 месяцев назад +1

      Lol

  • @geminidreamatl26
    @geminidreamatl26 21 день назад +18

    Olivia is now in Xanadu forever. RIP.

  • @oddnuts5764
    @oddnuts5764 2 года назад +122

    Just heard of Olivia's passing, so revisited this gem. She was so beautiful in this clip - as a young boy I couldn't stop watching it. R.I.P.

  • @ComfortRoadSessions
    @ComfortRoadSessions 2 года назад +495

    For me, this will always be the sound of summer in 1980.

  • @natefaust7790
    @natefaust7790 2 года назад +74

    Olivia Newton John was amazing in this movie. I went to the Worlds Fair in Knoxville,!TN and at the Australia Pavilion they had a video of Olivia singing the song “Physical “ I will never forget that. She was an incredible lady, singer and actress. She was incredible for her fight with cancer too. When you get the phone call informing you that you have cancer you’re life is never the same every day after that. You could be fighting cancer for 10,20,30 or 40 years. Thank God for every day of your life? Because tomorrow is never promised us.

    • @natefaust7790
      @natefaust7790 2 года назад +5

      Update I got a call today from my cardiologist and he said that some areas on my pet scan looked cloudy, so I will get a biopsy ASAP to see if it is cancer or not. Either way God has got this. Whatever happens happens. If I live or die it’s Gods will for me. Olivia Newton John fought cancer for 30 years. She enjoyed every day she lived her life. She had a great attitude too. She enjoyed almost everything when she could.

  • @LivLovePray-f5o
    @LivLovePray-f5o 8 месяцев назад +97

    When I went to see this movie, I didn't even think about Gene Kelly skating...The man was phenomenal always. God bless him and Olivia. may they truly rest in peace.

    • @nycitylifeandhistory
      @nycitylifeandhistory 7 месяцев назад +4

      2 fantastic performers

    • @DianeOliver-cu3kj
      @DianeOliver-cu3kj 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yes. 🙏🏻

    • @DivaInTheWoods
      @DivaInTheWoods 5 месяцев назад

      Same! I never paid much attention to his movies. In the past decade or so, I started watching classic musicals, and Gene Kelly is one of my faves. I've probably watched "Singin' in the Rain" at least a dozen times. He is simply magnificent! And Olivia an angel as always.

    • @tomjoad1363
      @tomjoad1363 4 месяца назад

      I was wondering who he was. I didn't know M; Kelly could skate .

    • @mmack66
      @mmack66 3 месяца назад

      @@tomjoad1363 He tap danced on roller skates in "It's Always Fair Weather"

  • @rickelkins5633
    @rickelkins5633 2 года назад +653

    I fell in love with Olivia-Newton John the first time I heard her sing. So much so I wanted to name my first daughter Olivia but my wife wouldn't have it. She compromised with me and agreed to name her Kira, ONJ's character in Xanadu. She will be missed. Rest in peace Olivia 🙏

    • @jennyfab312
      @jennyfab312 2 года назад +20

      As much as I like "Olivia" i LOVE "Kira"
      And now your daughter has a story.
      I was named after a Beatles song. Used to hate my middle name. But as i got older, i loved it

    • @commonsense2680
      @commonsense2680 2 года назад +16

      Yes, RIP to an amazing beautiful woman! I cannot believe we lost Sandra Dee.

    • @dustyfloyyd987
      @dustyfloyyd987 2 года назад +12

      Rest in peace Olivia. Such a beautiful woman. God bless you.

    • @chuckclough153
      @chuckclough153 2 года назад +9

      My heart is broken, but my adoration and admiration of this incredible woman who was as beautiful inside as well as out has never been a waste. I love you forever ONJ ❤️

    • @joanie3452
      @joanie3452 2 года назад +3

      You named your daughter Kira over Olivia LOL 😆 😂 🤣.

  • @clxmasisland6724
    @clxmasisland6724 10 месяцев назад +68

    This is the REAL effort within this movie. Imagine the coordination, and costume design. Impressive.

  • @jjphoenix4055
    @jjphoenix4055 2 года назад +75

    Rest in peace Olivia, one of the most talented beautiful godesses who graced our lives. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

  • @2012turok
    @2012turok 4 месяца назад +31

    Olivia newton -john, the most beautiful person. Singer etc of all time R.I.P..... You made the world a better place........

    • @edmundcharles5278
      @edmundcharles5278 4 месяца назад +3

      A tough and brave lady who fought three bouts of breast cancer! She never gave up the fight!

  • @leilanilamour5173
    @leilanilamour5173 2 года назад +397

    I’m literally crying as I type this…just learned of her passing less than 5 minutes ago. An amazingly talented singer and iconic actress. I have no words only sincerest appreciation and love for this wonderful entertainer. Rest in the most beautiful peace, Diva 😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖

    • @markblanch2905
      @markblanch2905 2 года назад +20

      Your tears are shared 💔😥

    • @RayRayAmbeau
      @RayRayAmbeau 2 года назад +8

      @@markblanch2905 you summed it up perfectly💜🕊

    • @erikafreebird6449
      @erikafreebird6449 2 года назад +18

      I am crying with you. Her passing feels like the last petal falling off the perfect rose. We love you dear Olivia.✨💞 ✨🌹✨🕊️✨

    • @carolynloughran5450
      @carolynloughran5450 2 года назад +19

      It’s crazy that you can genuinely grieve for a woman you didn’t know personally…yet I have no doubt that my deep sadness isn’t unique.
      The world has lost a really, really extraordinary human being.

    • @RayRayAmbeau
      @RayRayAmbeau 2 года назад +12

      @@carolynloughran5450 quite honestly, I truly believe that we could feel her good energy through her music, that's why it's incredibly sad.

  • @duffman7065
    @duffman7065 10 месяцев назад +45

    I’m 54 and I still have this song on my playlist. Always makes me smile to listen to ONJ and her angel voice ❤️

  • @MarinaCuritiba
    @MarinaCuritiba 2 года назад +172

    Descanse em paz, Olivia...sempre em meu coração.

  • @billc.2627
    @billc.2627 Месяц назад +8

    When I worked at Blockbuster as a teen an assistant manager LOVED this film and played it all the time for at least a year until someone complained to the manager. I gathered they got sick of hearing it every time they walked into the store. I got to know all the songs by heart. Great memories.

  • @dawnhall3886
    @dawnhall3886 3 года назад +224

    This was Gene Kelly's final film. He was so amazing in the beginning of this video. That whole dance routine is very difficult to stay in sync with everyone. It's still one of my favorite movies!

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 3 года назад +6

      My favorite movie with him is the Pirate he did with Judy Garland

    • @ANT96-x8d
      @ANT96-x8d 2 года назад +4

      RIP Olivia Newton John
      She passed away recently

    • @kh3612
      @kh3612 3 месяца назад +1

      If you've never seen it, check out "It's Always Fair Weather" (1955). Gene Kelly has an awesome musical number in which he sings and tap dances in roller skates to "I Like Myself." 🤗👏

    • @dawnhall3886
      @dawnhall3886 3 месяца назад +1

      @@kh3612 I have watched every movie he's been it. He is one of my favorites.

    • @garyturner5739
      @garyturner5739 3 месяца назад

      Singing in Rain of course.

  • @hunkhk
    @hunkhk 2 года назад +49

    This will always be my go to feel good song RIP Olivia, you fought such a long battle with cancer and with so much positivity and grace.

  • @coryhays6489
    @coryhays6489 2 года назад +212

    Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra are amazing in this song. Gene Kelly (in his last movie) graceful as ever on roller skates. Epic in every sense of the word.

    • @andthedragon
      @andthedragon 2 года назад +17

      Right?? I need a moment to take in how amazing Gene Kelly is here. Late 60s and killing it on roller skates! This song is fantastic, and so is Olivia. RIP

    • @buffallobill007
      @buffallobill007 Год назад

      What a movie !!! Brilliant Cast !!!!!!

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 8 месяцев назад +15

    Olivia Newton John was the greatest female voice ever, her work with ELO is what makes this film great

  • @tomawen5916
    @tomawen5916 11 месяцев назад +30

    Xanadu the movie mesmerized me, as a gawky teenager still in high school in 1980. While the movie did not do well, it was a spectacular showcase and in its magical 1980's way, reminded me of what it was like to be 16 years old again. God I miss it. And I miss both Gene Kelly and Olivia.

  • @sugarlove
    @sugarlove 3 года назад +877

    To see Gene Kelly with such joy in the beginning of the video is a priceless moment.

    • @hawncho7198
      @hawncho7198 3 года назад +20

      gives me goosebumps he look so happy total pimp

    • @stephennield4719
      @stephennield4719 3 года назад +28

      There is a sadness knowing gene Kelly isn’t alive no more. To me he was Hollywood

    • @mainstreetsaint36
      @mainstreetsaint36 3 года назад +24

      @@stephennield4719 while it's sad that he's no longer with us, he did leave behind a fantastic legacy of films. And he lived a pretty full life, died at 83 years old.

    • @patpeck2405
      @patpeck2405 3 года назад +7

      Was wondering how old he was, skating like that

    • @stephennield4719
      @stephennield4719 3 года назад +4

      @@patpeck2405 he was 84 when he died

  • @honogoorai
    @honogoorai 2 года назад +47

    Thank you, Olivia, for the beautiful moments, for the magnificence and the voice! Rest in peace, undeniably wondrous angel!

  • @morevideos2C55
    @morevideos2C55 5 дней назад +3

    This choreography was absolutely espectacular.amazing, awesome, not words to describe it.. Everything was on point, and at that time, everything was real,no computers, not special effects. Pure raw talent..Olivia at her best.

  • @PADARM
    @PADARM Год назад +127

    I love absolutely everything about this movie. The 80s art-deco revival, the uplifting songs, the wonderful choreographies, and of course the very talented and beautiful Olivia N.J and the fantastic Gene Kelly. This movie is not Shakespeare and it was not intended to be. It is just a movie that brings so much joy.

    • @jamiefenn1799
      @jamiefenn1799 Год назад +15

      And the superb Jeff Lynne & ELO!

    • @hereandthere6001
      @hereandthere6001 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@jamiefenn1799 and Andy Gibb, what happened to him?

    • @jimkueneman5489
      @jimkueneman5489 9 месяцев назад +3

      I remember walking out of the theater when this was released and just felt happy and full of joy... exactly what you said.

  • @MrSpeed-lt8gr
    @MrSpeed-lt8gr 4 года назад +230

    Gene Kelly is a genuine legend. I miss actors, dancers and singers like him.

    • @theshillneckedlizard8364
      @theshillneckedlizard8364 3 года назад +10

      He actually did the choreography in the "Whenever You're Away From Me" song and purposely chose simple dance steps that would be easy for Olivia, who was a non-dancer, to do. It would have been so easy for him to showcase his own dancing, but he chose to choreograph it so that Olivia would be his partner in every sense. A true gentleman and a real class act.

    • @sandclann
      @sandclann 3 года назад +2

      I can't believe he's skating!

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 3 года назад +2

      Me too, I can’t believe this movie was the first time I had seen him (when it came out, of course), but we didn’t get to see movies much when I was younger, and so when I saw this movie, I was in my teens, and I remember thinking “the lead guy is hot, but this Gene Kelly is hotter”. His voice, and his figure (perfection), and he is so handsome... And then when he dances with all of that, there’s nothing more glorious than watching him dance. Women still swoon over him.

    • @FMChimera
      @FMChimera 3 года назад

      @@theshillneckedlizard8364 I watched the movie for him; Olivia was a bonus.

    • @Celtic_Thylacine
      @Celtic_Thylacine 3 года назад +7

      Ha ha. My dad's name was Gene Kelly. And he was roller dancer in the 50's in Ireland. We still have his skates. No lie, the wheels are ply wood.

  • @MrBanzaibuckaroo
    @MrBanzaibuckaroo 2 года назад +362

    This is one of my favorite movies of the 80's, and the world a better place knowing Olivia Newton-John made her mark on in it. One more thing, Gene Kelly is a heck of skater at 68 years old!

    • @spaceship5194
      @spaceship5194 2 года назад +17

      Gene Kelly was always quick on his feet!

    • @jaxghost1968
      @jaxghost1968 2 года назад +9

      Gene Kelly is still my favorite ❤️

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 2 года назад +3

      No, this movie was released in 1980, and Gene Kelly was born in 1912. Do the math. [Edit: The commenter I was replying to has deleted his or her comment, or hidden it from me. I wasn't replying to Lon Luna, who is correct about Gene Kelly being 68 here.]

    • @nunyabeasley4336
      @nunyabeasley4336 2 года назад +14

      I definitely get it. You hit the nail on the head with your comment. I am an African American who grew up between Middlesex N.J. and Baltomore city in the 70's and 80's and I am so grateful I grew up during that era because it seemed if all races were coming together .I wouldn't change anything about my childhood because the world WAS becoming a better place AND those were the best decades of music ever especially the 70's and I mean all genres of music. Oh how I wish I could go back because I would stay there. PEACE TO THE WORLD and EVERYONE IN IT!!!

    • @roguerover30k
      @roguerover30k 2 года назад +2

      I know, I was shocked seeing that grandad veteran actor whirling around, but kinda vibes well, he is like the leader to his progeny or something in this scene.

  • @anboojz
    @anboojz 7 месяцев назад +40

    I'm heartbroken by Olivia 's passing. She was such an incredible singer and actress who brought so much joy to so many. RIP Olivia Newton John.

    • @DaiAtlus79
      @DaiAtlus79 7 месяцев назад +1

      she was my first crush. well her and Tina Turner

  • @paulosergiocarvalho9787
    @paulosergiocarvalho9787 3 года назад +56

    Gene Kelly, Olivia and Michael Beck. What a marvelous movie. Saw it when I was a kid. It Will be always in my heart ❤❤❤

  • @toddwoods582
    @toddwoods582 4 года назад +507

    Olivia Newton-John was and will always be absolute perfection in every way.

    • @numerikproductions
      @numerikproductions 4 года назад +2

      Except in rollerskating and dancing. Lol! Otherwise I gree.

    • @mitchellmelkin4078
      @mitchellmelkin4078 4 года назад +1

      andy morris, That's very distressing to hear. Are you referring to a recent cancer relapse that seems pretty dire?

    • @desolationangel5136
      @desolationangel5136 4 года назад +1

      @andy morris Noooo! That's awful news. 😢

    • @MoMoMyPup10
      @MoMoMyPup10 4 года назад

      @andy morris and yet she just released another duet with her daughter yesterday.

    • @MoMoMyPup10
      @MoMoMyPup10 4 года назад +3

      @andy morris and there is no such news in the pipeline that I see. From October: "Olivia Newton-John hasn’t undergone radiation in “a couple of years” and hasn’t had a scan for cancer “for a long time,” which the 72-year-old actress happily revealed in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife!"

  • @JerryFisher
    @JerryFisher 3 года назад +251

    I lost my father as a kid. For some reason, this movie and this song in particular, spoke to me and helped me to begin working through the loss a couple of years later. It is still a deeply treasured part of my life today. There is so much optimism and joy in it.

    • @brianlynch649
      @brianlynch649 3 года назад +11

      i can identify with this comment. For me i remember the innocence, and more simpler and happier times

    • @horaciogrillo1231
      @horaciogrillo1231 3 года назад +1

      Si, Claro. Es la sensación de vitalidad. De alegría. Es el momento eterno.

    • @robertwhiteside6194
      @robertwhiteside6194 3 года назад +1

      @@horaciogrillo1231 Yes my heartfelt friend, it will always be an eternal moment.

    • @JaimeVRojas
      @JaimeVRojas 3 года назад +1

      For each one of us, this song has a different meaning that fills with nostalgia the present of those memorable moments.

    • @lelanglais
      @lelanglais 2 года назад +1

      I LOVE YOU MAN, MY BRO

  • @pinktitan3716
    @pinktitan3716 9 месяцев назад +24

    R.I.P Olivia Newton John: The Goddess of Disco. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙💙

  • @fob1xxl
    @fob1xxl 3 года назад +577

    Even though this movie technically was considered a flop, I loved it ! Never could take my eyes off Olivia ! The dance choreography was great ! Thank you Mr. Kelly and Kenny Ortega. The young generation will NEVER realize how much fun Skating and Disco were. 👍👍👍👍👍👍💙

    • @rixter719
      @rixter719 3 года назад +17

      Same here. I used to have a huge crush on her.. I saw this movie the night it opened....

    • @balloonmarsupials4259
      @balloonmarsupials4259 3 года назад +15

      Yes... Olivia makes the movie riveting when she is onscreen. She is beyond fantastic. Gene is a legend.

    • @raymondmeyers8983
      @raymondmeyers8983 3 года назад +11

      The movie flopped because it was garbage. The music was the only redeeming quality.

    • @xanadian9
      @xanadian9 3 года назад +12

      Yep, the movie was "meh" but the music (and probably the choreography) was off the chart.

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 3 года назад +9

      I didn’t care much for it the first time. But I ended up liking the movie when I saw it a second time

  • @gunnarbiker
    @gunnarbiker 2 года назад +273

    I’ve never cried over someone famous passing away but this one has torn me to shreds. Maybe because she was my first crush after Grease came out, maybe it was because she seemed so genuine and sweet. I don’t know but ONJ passing has hit me in way I never thought possible.
    What a treasure. ❤️

    • @alidalove7526
      @alidalove7526 2 года назад +16

      hugs. I can't stop thinking about her. I'm obsessed with googling all her old videos. It hits us because it's a marker of time passing and our own mortality plus she was someone we adored!

    • @BONNYRIGG
      @BONNYRIGG 2 года назад +10

      me too, I never get super upset when celebrities die, but ONJ was different. I honestly loved her.

    • @animalyze7120
      @animalyze7120 2 года назад +5

      Only Olivia a European who moved to Australia only to become America's Sweetheart then the World's, She was it! in every way imaginable.

    • @truthteller8459
      @truthteller8459 2 года назад +2

      I loved her as well everyone.

    • @luckypattie324
      @luckypattie324 2 года назад +1

      Some have that effect on you.

  • @molteniman7505
    @molteniman7505 2 года назад +55

    RIP Olivia Newton-John. I am so sad to hear of your passing. A beautiful person. Take care. This is one of my favourite ever pop songs. I play it nearly every week and often sing it in my head.

  • @AchillGirl
    @AchillGirl 4 месяца назад +20

    Olivia Newton John is simply stunning

  • @rafaelsale6364
    @rafaelsale6364 2 года назад +396

    How can anyone not love Olivia Newton John. Her smile and presence radiates pure joy. Her angelic voice and God given talent was something to be seen. She will dearly be missed, but never ever forgotten. RIP: Dear Olivia

    • @ToyotaGuy1971
      @ToyotaGuy1971 2 года назад +12

      Yes, glory to God.

    • @Coastcrawler
      @Coastcrawler Год назад +3

      Without that "god" thingy, you are totally right.

    • @thirabx6954
      @thirabx6954 Год назад +2

      I always liked this movie. Very simple. Olivia of course.

    • @robertcampbell6349
      @robertcampbell6349 Год назад +3

      She was talented and beautiful. RIP Olivia.

    • @MyITRcom
      @MyITRcom Год назад

      @@Coastcrawler That was completely unnecessary and you know it.

  • @rafaelbianco642
    @rafaelbianco642 2 года назад +135

    Todo el mundo ama y quiere a Olivia Newton John, bellísima y talentosísima cantante y actriz por siempre; descanse en Paz Inolvidable Sandy, Xanadu !!!

    • @antonioperezayala2072
      @antonioperezayala2072 2 года назад +5

      coincido contigo.
      la cantante mas hermosa... y que voz tan unica.
      Saludos desde Cancún, Mexico,

    • @rafaelbianco642
      @rafaelbianco642 2 года назад +5

      @@antonioperezayala2072 Así es, saludos desde Cd. de México

    • @marcosoliveirasantos3243
      @marcosoliveirasantos3243 2 года назад +2

      Linda, talentosa e insubstituível!
      Que ela alegre os anjos do céu 🙏🏼

    • @indridcold8433
      @indridcold8433 2 года назад +2

      Ella siempre me hacia sentir feliz.

    • @sabrinamascarenhas3090
      @sabrinamascarenhas3090 2 года назад +2

      Eterna Sandy, Kira. Grease!! Xanadu!! Lindos!! Inesquecíveis!! Descanse em Paz!! Olivia!! Uma estrela que Agora Brilha no Céu!! E Ficará em Nossos Corações!!❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @BiodanzaMalta
    @BiodanzaMalta 3 года назад +679

    There is something truly marvellous about Olivia Newton John..

    • @martinjaramillo2429
      @martinjaramillo2429 3 года назад +22

      My friend and I would spend the entire recess debating who would be the one to marry her first. Haha then Physical came out and we almost lost our minds. Marvelous is right.

    • @georgescoville703
      @georgescoville703 3 года назад +3

      This is so miracles about it she reminded

    • @RoodeMenon
      @RoodeMenon 3 года назад +9

      Radiating confidence is something we all want.

    • @nahtesalinas1917
      @nahtesalinas1917 3 года назад +11

      God the way she rises up into the picture like that (3:25) makes my heart flutter.
      💖✨💖✨

    • @eyecatcher8695
      @eyecatcher8695 3 года назад +19

      She's an earth Angel ❤️

  • @rt.1292
    @rt.1292 4 месяца назад +5

    Olivia always seemed like a genuine person. She reflected that in herself & in her characters she played. She always came off as a sweet & gentle soul. May she RIP.

  • @arcofdescent
    @arcofdescent 2 года назад +103

    Xanadu is the most beautiful, wonderful, mess of a movie that has every existed. I love every minute of it! I've been crushing on Olivia since I was a 10-year old boy 40 years ago. The world is a sadder and darker place without her mega-watt smile and beautiful personality. RIP Olivia. You will forever be missed! XOXO

  • @jessecaple170
    @jessecaple170 3 года назад +150

    No green screen no auto tune no nets...just pure talent.

    • @Muck006
      @Muck006 2 года назад +13

      ... and loads of PRACTICE (which would have been expensive with this many people having to be coordinated).

    • @markblanch2905
      @markblanch2905 2 года назад +11

      @@Muck006 the beauty of when the general public supported music

    • @HeleneLogan
      @HeleneLogan 2 года назад +3

      @@markblanch2905 YES to this.

    • @oldvlognewtricks
      @oldvlognewtricks 2 года назад +2

      @@markblanch2905 This movie was an notoriously epic flop… Not sure there was as much support as you suggest

    • @rhodawatkins4516
      @rhodawatkins4516 2 года назад

      @@oldvlognewtricks I think it's one of those that maybe didn't make it big in its time, but will have a loyal audience forever.

  • @bruinjer
    @bruinjer 3 года назад +139

    This came up on my suggestion feed… I don’t think Jeff Lynne gets enough credit for this masterpiece of a song. The writing and production of the song is on another level. To have Olivia Newton-John sing it, is absolute perfection. This video is so loaded with old Hollywood star power. It’s perfection. No other word(s) can describe it

    • @Fancylooks
      @Fancylooks 3 года назад +3

      Have you heard the version of this song by ELO without Olivia? I lacks so much cheerfulness!

    • @bruinjer
      @bruinjer 3 года назад +2

      @@Fancylooks yes, I have… it definitely has more of a rock sound to it.

    • @antman5474
      @antman5474 3 года назад +4

      Oh my days, I forgot this was an elo number but now I come to think of it?
      Jeff may have looked a bit like Chewbacca back in his hey day but damn, what a composer.

    • @ThomB1031
      @ThomB1031 2 года назад +9

      It's too bad ELO and Olivia Newton John didn't collaborate more. Her voice and their sound are very complimentary.

    • @ANT96-x8d
      @ANT96-x8d 2 года назад +3

      RIP Olivia Newton John
      She passed away recently

  • @LindseyReed
    @LindseyReed 2 месяца назад +4

    Previous to joining the army, I played keyboards in a plethora of Latin, Country-Western and Acid-Rock bands. Our job at the base was to repair radars, and the unit Sergeant was from Oklahoma. He played an Olivia Newton John cassette every day, several times, while we were working. At first I thought, "Oh, great, music for plastic people." But gradually, I caught up to the music. The beautiful voices, the wonderful harmonies, the bass lines, etc. I had the songs memorized by this time, and the chord progressions I could see in my head. Music is supposed to uplift the spirit and this music made me feel good inside. When I left the service, of course I got my own ONJ cassette and later a CD...

  • @TheMayoBlue
    @TheMayoBlue 2 года назад +39

    Thankful someone took a chance on this quirky film, forever immortalizing the Great Gene Kelly paired with the Amazing Olivia Newton-John. Roller Skates were just an added bonus. ❤

  • @ozi-wanglennfromaustralia1460
    @ozi-wanglennfromaustralia1460 Год назад +19

    That lady always makes u proud to be an Aussie…RIP…will never be forgotten xx

  • @smlrrz
    @smlrrz 2 года назад +24

    Rest in Power, Olivia. Your songs will forever live on with us. Thank you for gracing us with your phenomenal voice. You will be missed forever. 😢

  • @Sheldon66
    @Sheldon66 2 месяца назад +3

    I saw Olivia in Las Vegas about 10 years ago......what a thrill to see her....she sounded amazing performing all of her hits. What a talented and beautiful human being....RIP Olivia Newton John

  • @lmusima3275
    @lmusima3275 2 года назад +135

    It’s so sad that we’ve lost Olivia Newton John. Hearing her singing now reminds me very much of my childhood and brings tears 😭 to my eyes

    • @dominicalberto2179
      @dominicalberto2179 Год назад +3

      I was bummed when she passed away!

    • @MrEmotional33
      @MrEmotional33 4 месяца назад

      Me too..i adored her as a young boy..one of the most beautiful and graceful woman on this planet..

  • @jeepluver3195
    @jeepluver3195 4 года назад +259

    This whole movie is so criminally underrated and this is the best scene from it. The choreographed skating to a drumbeat that gives me chills only to have Olivia pop up and close things out like the angel she is. This is what heaven better feel like. 🥳🤗

    • @lasktdave
      @lasktdave 3 года назад +16

      A friend of mine was one of the skaters in the film. She said all the skating stomping sound was put in later because they couldn't all do it in synch well enough while performing.

    • @stationsixtyseven67
      @stationsixtyseven67 3 года назад +2

      I liked the bit with Kelly playing clarinet at the beach.

    • @Miumiu0404
      @Miumiu0404 3 года назад +2

      Yea it's sad that this film flopped in the box office.

    • @jmack8767
      @jmack8767 3 года назад +7

      Oh it was SO uncool. Everyone was so snotty about this movie! I've always loved it. I saw it as the "in-flight" movie on a bus on the way to France when I was 11 or something. I totally loved it and still do...

    • @trex2621
      @trex2621 3 года назад +1

      Living behind The Iron Curtain, when movie came out, I saw it for the first time in my 40s. Ofc I knew the music and have been a lifetime ELO fan. Music and show is GREAT. But sadly the movie itself was painful to watch.

  • @Baldmaxx
    @Baldmaxx 4 года назад +255

    Good God, Olivia is mind numbingly GORGEOUS!

    • @spanishpeaches2930
      @spanishpeaches2930 4 года назад +10

      Was about to post the same. Unbelievably stunning with the most gorgeous , radiant smile.

    • @ericf4409
      @ericf4409 4 года назад +9

      She’s a great illustration of “Star Quality”. It’s hard to define but you know it when you see it.

    • @josephbraun3108
      @josephbraun3108 4 года назад +7

      She was the "PERFECT" woman back in the 80's

    • @giovannivisconti2212
      @giovannivisconti2212 4 года назад +5

      If u c her now she's the same like in the 80s

    • @jlshoem
      @jlshoem 4 года назад +3

      Unfortunately, you don't see her that much in this video.

  • @charliedogg7683
    @charliedogg7683 29 дней назад +2

    One of our greatest Aussies - stunning singer, stunningly beautiful yet still so down to earth when not in the spotlight.

  • @philharmonicwittgenstein9662
    @philharmonicwittgenstein9662 Год назад +149

    That production is phenomenal. So many talented people all doing their thing for the show. It is actually quite brilliant.

    • @kelperdude
      @kelperdude Год назад +3

      It is good, but the mimes are going to give me nightmares.

    • @philharmonicwittgenstein9662
      @philharmonicwittgenstein9662 Год назад +3

      Mimes visit in your sleep because silence comes naturally to them.@@kelperdude

  • @loucorradi1457
    @loucorradi1457 2 года назад +47

    I forgot how breathtaking she actually was...
    Rest In peace Olivia... and thank you for sharing your talents with us!

  • @kevinkilmer2391
    @kevinkilmer2391 4 года назад +45

    This movie has GREAT MUSIC, and add into it they got Gene Kelly to come out of retirement for it, fabulous to see him dance one last time. I was lucky enough to see Olivia Newton John in Las Vegas a few years ago sing this live and she STILL sounds much the same as back then.

  • @jonathanbryant1550
    @jonathanbryant1550 2 месяца назад +7

    I saw her sing this live. It was magical just like Olivia

  • @jeffreyraia5804
    @jeffreyraia5804 3 года назад +155

    One of the most amazing scenes to ever come out of Hollywood. The sheer talent and choreography here was unprecedented, and unfortunately never received the recognition it deserved. A joyful peek in to a happier more colorful era.

  • @victordorantes3727
    @victordorantes3727 Год назад +35

    Im a 57 year old crying my ass off as I hear Olivia sing this song bringing me back memories of my very young innocent life.Thank u for the memories Olivia God Bless You .RIP.

    • @andymatthews7617
      @andymatthews7617 10 месяцев назад

      A lovely comment victoria, she was a wonderful person, heaven is a much better place for her being there.

    • @Juan-mz5rc
      @Juan-mz5rc 8 месяцев назад

      I won’t ruin your 21.

    • @lakeriver393
      @lakeriver393 8 месяцев назад

      If you truly are a 57, what ever that is, and crying over a cheesy movie made when you were 13 then, you are living a sad life...

    • @pH7screwtube
      @pH7screwtube 12 дней назад

      @@lakeriver393 < - - - REEEEEEE THARRRRRRRD

  • @tonytygrrHI
    @tonytygrrHI 2 года назад +17

    Olivia Newton John will forever live on in our Hearts through her body of work!💕

  • @mioryderoncgnp1589
    @mioryderoncgnp1589 29 дней назад +2

    The roller skates dates this so much, but hearing Olivia Newton John!! Priceless!! Shes so great!!

  • @ariadnaverse
    @ariadnaverse 2 года назад +36

    Amaba esa película, la canción y la danza sobre ruedas, su interpretación fabulosa. Gracias Olivia por mostrarnos Xanadu!!!

  • @DawnRoache-y9n
    @DawnRoache-y9n Год назад +50

    I LOVE how ALL dancers are INCORPORATED in the Choreography is AMAZING ❤

  • @billtrooper
    @billtrooper 2 года назад +16

    I had regularly pushed this crazy clip on family and friends. RIP Olivia. This might find new audiences now that there will be a renewed spotlight. Its a wonky funky forgotten masterwork tied to the still beloved ELO and Jeff Lynne.

  • @PETERGRIFFIN21380
    @PETERGRIFFIN21380 20 дней назад +2

    Olivia was the epitome of class. Fantastic singer, actress and incredibly gorgeous.

  • @DigiAkuma
    @DigiAkuma 2 года назад +17

    I loved this movie as a kid. When I found out how this movie didn't do well in the Box Office, that didn't change my mind. Loved the Movie, and Loved the Music. Also I'm saddened with the news of Olivia Newton-John. May she Rest in Peace and may the Neon Lights shine in Heaven!

  • @Ciclopea2
    @Ciclopea2 4 года назад +62

    Don't care what anybody says, love this movie since i was a freakin kid. With all due respect to Mr. Gene Kelly the best thing about it is Olivia, and the soundtrack is even better, what an absolute classic!

    • @DiscoMaiden
      @DiscoMaiden 3 года назад +1

      YESSSSS to all above!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @kristensegina7703
    @kristensegina7703 2 года назад +30

    I actually teared up when she entered the scene....RIP to this beautiful diva.

  • @lauramayfield5410
    @lauramayfield5410 7 месяцев назад +5

    Olivia Newton-John was my first concert! I was 6 years old in 1976 and saw her with my family and got to meet her backstage. She was soooo nice I'll never forget it!!!

  • @AllYouNeedIsLove601
    @AllYouNeedIsLove601 4 года назад +66

    I don’t care how much criticism this film got, I loved it ... the music (love ELO), the skating/dancing, the set was amazing, the story/plot, talented cast, can’t get any better than Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly and Michael Beck (so cute, he could have been a Gibb). So underrated.

    • @pikemeredith5604
      @pikemeredith5604 4 года назад +4

      I agree, when I first saw Michael Beck I thought of Andy Gibb right off. Maybe looks a bit like Barry now with a beard.

    • @y077er
      @y077er 4 года назад +1

      So I wasn't seeing things, at first, I thought it was one of the Gibb bros but in the second scene he's in I clicked that it was Swan from The Warriors, Coolest character there ever was.

    • @matthewdarnell3535
      @matthewdarnell3535 2 года назад +1

      The music was successful, right? It should have been! Lol ONJ’s hair was amazing!

    • @cathyheston3029
      @cathyheston3029 2 года назад +1

      @@pikemeredith5604 Just now seeing this and thought the same.

  • @allisonsmith5242
    @allisonsmith5242 4 года назад +50

    I adore this film and i adore Gene Kelly. The music is spot on and its a feel good film. It was panned when it came out but who cares. To me its a classic and at this moment in time you need stuff like this to keep you going.

  • @CucFan
    @CucFan 3 года назад +29

    this movie needs to be re-released in theatres!! I would definitely pay to se it. Oh to be 13 and discover this movie all over again.

  • @darrenlucas2768
    @darrenlucas2768 7 месяцев назад +4

    This film has never had the praise it deserves.
    The energy it this sequence is incredible, I expect when the clapper said CUT, they were all hugging eachother in delight.
    And God bless all the departed too....such beautiful people all of you

  • @THX-kw2jh
    @THX-kw2jh 2 года назад +18

    Brings Back Very Good Memories From The Summer of 1980. RIP Olivia Newton John. 🥲

  • @lvg777
    @lvg777 3 года назад +22

    it's a real trip down memory lane... all the late 70s- early 80's hairstyle, makeup and dress. I was in my early 20's at this time and even went to see the movie, which bombed badly at the box office. I was a real Olivia fan back in those days (still am), so the movie didn't matter, no matter how bad it was. I downloaded it and still watch it occasionally. Olivia has a magical voice - can't get enough of it.

  • @765ketyjo
    @765ketyjo 2 года назад +18

    Everyone that got to know her adored her apparently. As charming in real life as she was on screen.Generations to come will still be in awe of her portrayal of Sandy.Along with Travolta they were like the Astaire+Roger's of their time, in that movie anyway . What a legacy that magical musical has left. She was, let's be honest,an Angel

  • @RafaelSale
    @RafaelSale 27 дней назад +3

    God Oliva Newton John was so beautiful. She was definitely one of my first celebrity crushes growing up. RIP: Miss Olivia

  • @ricchiepoveri9505
    @ricchiepoveri9505 2 года назад +58

    Viendo esta maravilla, cada vez tengo más claro, que nuestra Olivia Newton-Jhon no se morirá jamás y que, ahora mismo, estara tan sonriente y emocionada como yo, leyendo los miles de preciososos mensajes, que la gente le está dedicando en todos sus videos. 😊😊❤️❤️😘😘

  • @need2knowbasisonly672
    @need2knowbasisonly672 3 года назад +60

    Beautiful, Olivia. Voice of an Angel with a heart and spirit to match. Love her so, so much! ❤️💜🎶🇦🇺

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 2 года назад

      Need2KnowBasis Only, off-camera/off-set she was not so nice. I personally saw her arrogant attitude backstage in 1979.

  • @StonyRC
    @StonyRC 3 года назад +167

    Such a great ELO song … and ONJ is truly stunning as always.

    • @The670533
      @The670533 3 года назад +3

      Superb comment, and I let this pop-up in my playlist every time. And I CANNOT rollerskate.

    • @BenKash308
      @BenKash308 3 года назад +1

      Spot on 👌🏼

    • @darrenpedersen8104
      @darrenpedersen8104 3 года назад +1

      The funny thing is i never knew ELO wrote this song at first. No disrespect to ELO but ONJs version is better in my opinion

    • @BenKash308
      @BenKash308 3 года назад +7

      @@darrenpedersen8104 There are 2 versions of this song. Jeff Lynne's version ( a later version) and this one preformed by ELO w/Olivia signing. Both versions written by Lynne and only Lynne.

  • @gofishglobal7919
    @gofishglobal7919 2 месяца назад +3

    It's hard to fathom that such an amazingly beautiful ray of light is no longer with us.

  • @WhippetOut
    @WhippetOut 2 года назад +257

    So, Gene Kelly was nearly 68 when they filmed this. An incredible talent and a great skater. He was reported to be upset that they didn’t show him full length in the shots as he did his own skating. Who can blame him ! And then we have Olivia Newton John. Just the best talent, and beautiful person inside and out. She couldn’t ever sing a wrong note and her tone was perfect. A tough time, she had with her health, but she did so much good with it, and I’ll love her forever. #loveyouolivia

    • @crazyralph6386
      @crazyralph6386 2 года назад +9

      Gene was a class act all the way.

    • @MariettaZsakai
      @MariettaZsakai Год назад +2

      Copenhagen, Stadion Parken, we were there apr. 40. 000. We stend up, HRH Margaret Il. with Her Family Members were there. We seng the Danish "Anthem". It was the Celebration of HC Andersen "hca2005". Now I just remember ... the gret songs. Repeting the melody, (in my home, in Hungary, Budapest, thanks for internet) by Olivia Newton John ..."Gone but not forgotten."

    • @susanstreet1
      @susanstreet1 Год назад +2

      Gene Kelly awesome Be a dancer 68 is nothing. Keep on dancing 🕺 🎶

    • @iamfreebgm8856
      @iamfreebgm8856 Год назад

      He did plenty in other movies n yes I agree shame they didnt bc he was grand on skates www.google.com/search?q=gene+kelly+roller+skates+tap+dancing&sxsrf=APwXEddX2zFiEiz5iYzCqdwHWvQZmnWMjw%3A1679854347075&ei=C4sgZL-mBOLAlAaSpZ6ABA&oq=gene+kelly+rollar&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQARgBMgcIABANEIAEMgcIABANEIAEMgcIABANEIAEMgcILhANEIAEMgYIABAWEB4yCAgAEAUQHhANOgoIABBHENYEELADOgoIABCKBRCwAxBDOg0IABDkAhDWBBCwAxgBOg8ILhCKBRDIAxCwAxBDGAI6EgguEIoFENQCEMgDELADEEMYAjoHCAAQigUQQzoICC4QgAQQ1AI6BQgAEIAEOgUILhCABDoHCC4QigUQQzoICAAQigUQkQI6CAguEIoFEJECOggIABCKBRCGAzoGCAAQHhANSgQIQRgAUL4BWKgQYKgcaAFwAXgAgAGGA4gB4AeSAQcyLjQuMC4xmAEAoAEByAESwAEB2gEGCAEQARgJ2gEGCAIQARgI&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

    • @LWolf12
      @LWolf12 Год назад +1

      Always forget that was Gene Kelly.

  • @debbiejohnson7862
    @debbiejohnson7862 Год назад +78

    Olivia Newton John was such an amazingly talented woman. I don't think there was anything she couldn't do! She definitely left some of her talent behind in her daughter, who has an amazing voice in her own right! The two of them singing together before Olivia died is absolutely tear-jerking! 😢❤

  • @stevestroh2267
    @stevestroh2267 2 года назад +31

    RIP Olivia. I remember hearing “If Not For You” on the radio back around 1974 and thought, what a voice. What a song. Then I saw a picture of you and thought, wow. Her face matches her voice, beautiful. Thanks for everything.

  • @nickmunoz7523
    @nickmunoz7523 9 месяцев назад +6

    In three years, 13M viewers for a movie from 1980...WOW
    Miss ONJ ❤

  • @KirkandRA
    @KirkandRA 2 года назад +48

    Gene Kelly, Olivia Newton-John and ELO music..a Trifecta ❤️❤️❤️

  • @justinefrench9148
    @justinefrench9148 3 года назад +16

    What a thrill to see the late, great Gene Kelly leading the troupe on roller skates! He just looked like he was thoroughly enjoying himself; just a super performance!

  • @raffisekzenian2746
    @raffisekzenian2746 2 года назад +70

    She was so radiant on and off the stage. Truly beautiful ❤️🥰

  • @merlin5481
    @merlin5481 9 месяцев назад +1

    this is my favorite scene of this great movie..To see it always makes me stand up , x my arms over my head & shout Xanadu...I so love this movie...RIP-Gene & Olivia For making dreams come true...