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==Biography==
==Biography==
Born in [[Cambridge]], [[Cambridgeshire]], [[England]], Newton-John lived there until she was 5 years old before relocating to [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] with her parents, Brin and Irene Newton-John, after her father was offered a job as the Dean of a College. By the age of 15, she had formed an all-girl band called ''Sol Four''. By [[1963]], she was a favourite on the local television and radio shows in Australia. She won a talent contest on the [[television program]] ''Sing, Sing, Sing''-- the prize was a trip to England.
Olivia Newton-John was born in [[Cambridge]], [[Cambridgeshire]], [[England]], and lived there until she was 5 years old. With their parents, Brin and Irene Newton-John, mOlivia and her sister relocated to [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] in the 1950s when her father was offered a job as the Dean of a College. Her parents divorced after arriving in Australia.


By the age of 15, she had formed an all-girl band called ''Sol Four''. By [[1963]], she was a regular on local television and radio shows in Australia. She won a talent contest on the [[television program]] ''Sing, Sing, Sing''-- the prize was a trip to England.
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Olivia returned to live in England, with her mother, when she was 16 years old. She cut her first two singles, "Till You Say You'll Be Mine" and "For Ever" for Decca Records in England in [[1966]]. Olivia's first album was titled ''Toomorrow'', which was also the name of the band of which Olivia was a member of. She and her band starred in their first movie which was titled ''Toomorrow''. Although the band was commercially unsuccessful, Newton-John's solo career started to take off with her first solo album titled ''Olivia Newton-John'' which was released in the UK on PYE records.

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Olivia returned to live in England, with her mother, when she was 16 years old, working as a duo with her friend, singer [[Pat Carroll]] (who subsequently married Olivia's producer, [[John Farrar]]). Olivia cut her first two singles, "Till You Say You'll Be Mine" and "For Ever" for Decca Records in England in [[1966]]. Olivia's first album was titled ''Toomorrow'', which was also the name of the group of which Olivia was a member; it the brainchild of American producer [[Don Kirschner]], creator of [[The Monkees]]. They starred in the movie ''Toomorrow''. Although the band and film were commercially unsuccessful, Newton-John's solo career started to take off with her first solo album titled ''Olivia Newton-John'' which was released in the UK on PYE records.


Olivia's relationship with her then fiancé, [[The Shadows (band)|Shadows]]' guitarist, [[Bruce Welch]], and appearances on [[Cliff Richard]]'s weekly show, helped Olivia quickly become one of Britain's most popular singers. She represented the UK in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] in [[1974]].
Olivia's relationship with her then fiancé, [[The Shadows (band)|Shadows]]' guitarist, [[Bruce Welch]], and appearances on [[Cliff Richard]]'s weekly show, helped Olivia quickly become one of Britain's most popular singers. She represented the UK in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] in [[1974]].


In 1975, Olivia left England to take up residence in the [[United States|USA]] where she was a hugely popular singer in both [[country music|country]] and [[popular music|popular]] music. She had five number one hits, including the song "Physical," which stayed on the pop charts <!-- which charts? --> for ten weeks. She has earned many awards and received four [[Grammy Award|Grammy]]s. She has also received the "Officer Of The Order of The British Empire" from the Queen of England in [[1979]]. In [[1981]] Newton-John received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in recognition of her outstanding career.
In 1975, encouraged by expatriate Australian singer [[Helen Reddy]], Olivia left England and moved to the [[United States|USA]] where she became a hugely popular singer in both [[country music|country]] and [[popular music|popular]] music. She had five #1 hits, including the song "Physical," which stayed on the pop charts <!-- which charts? --> for ten weeks. She has earned many awards and received four [[Grammy Award|Grammy]]s. She has also received the "Officer Of The Order of The British Empire" from the Queen of England in [[1979]]. In [[1981]] Newton-John received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in recognition of her outstanding career.


Newton-John starred in the lead role in the highly successful movie ''[[Grease (musical)|Grease]]'' and the cult film, ''[[Xanadu (film)|Xanadu]]''. The soundtrack [[Xanadu (film)|Xanadu]] and its singles were very successful. Olivia also starred in ''[[Two of a Kind]]'' which received little acclaim but garnered hit songs. Olivia has also occasionally appeared in made for television movies and series episodes. She starred in the television movie "A Mom For Christmas" and appeared in an episode of the CBS series ''[[Murphy Brown]]''. She had a small role in the independent film ''Sordid Lives''.
Olivia's film breakthrough came when she was offered the female lead in the highly successful movie ''[[Grease (musical)|Grease]]'', after a chance meeting with producer [[Alan Carr] at a party at Helen Reddy's house in [[Los Angeles]]. This was followed by the lead in the cult film, ''[[Xanadu (film)|Xanadu]]''. The soundtrack [[Xanadu (film)|Xanadu]] and its singles were very successful. Olivia also starred in ''[[Two of a Kind]]'' which received little acclaim but garnered hit songs. Olivia has also occasionally appeared in made-for-television movies and series episodes. She starred in the television movie "A Mom For Christmas" and appeared in an episode of the CBS series ''[[Murphy Brown]]''. She had a small role in the independent film ''Sordid Lives''.


In [[1983]], Newton-John and Pat Farrar, a longtime friend, founded ''Koala Blue'', a chain of clothing boutiques for women with the designs of the apparel based on the unique style and colors of Australia. The chain was not a financial success and went out of business. However, Newton-John and Farrar have licensed the brand name for a line of Australian produced wines, confectionery and other items.
In [[1983]], Newton-John and Pat Farrar, a longtime friend, founded ''Koala Blue'', a chain of clothing boutiques for women with the designs of the apparel based on the unique style and colors of Australia. The chain was successful for some time and went out of business. However, Newton-John and Farrar have licensed the brand name for a line of Australian produced wines, confectionery and other items.


She was married to Matt Lattanzi from [[1984]] to [[1995]]. There is one child from this marriage, Chloe Rose Lattanzi, born in [[1986]]. Since [[1996]] she has been with boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, a cameraman. In [[1992]], she underwent [[breast cancer|breast-cancer]] surgery from which she recovered. She actively promotes public awareness of the importance of early detection of the disease.
She was married to Matt Lattanzi from [[1984]] to [[1995]]. There is one child from this marriage, Chloe Rose Lattanzi, born in [[1986]]. Since [[1996]] she has been with boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, a cameraman. In [[1992]], she underwent [[breast cancer|breast-cancer]] surgery from which she recovered. She actively promotes public awareness of the importance of early detection of the disease.

Revision as of 00:45, 20 October 2004

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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John (born September 26 1948) is a British-born Australian singer and actress.

Biography

Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, and lived there until she was 5 years old. With their parents, Brin and Irene Newton-John, mOlivia and her sister relocated to Melbourne, Australia in the 1950s when her father was offered a job as the Dean of a College. Her parents divorced after arriving in Australia.

By the age of 15, she had formed an all-girl band called Sol Four. By 1963, she was a regular on local television and radio shows in Australia. She won a talent contest on the television program Sing, Sing, Sing-- the prize was a trip to England.

Olivia returned to live in England, with her mother, when she was 16 years old, working as a duo with her friend, singer Pat Carroll (who subsequently married Olivia's producer, John Farrar). Olivia cut her first two singles, "Till You Say You'll Be Mine" and "For Ever" for Decca Records in England in 1966. Olivia's first album was titled Toomorrow, which was also the name of the group of which Olivia was a member; it the brainchild of American producer Don Kirschner, creator of The Monkees. They starred in the movie Toomorrow. Although the band and film were commercially unsuccessful, Newton-John's solo career started to take off with her first solo album titled Olivia Newton-John which was released in the UK on PYE records.

Olivia's relationship with her then fiancé, Shadows' guitarist, Bruce Welch, and appearances on Cliff Richard's weekly show, helped Olivia quickly become one of Britain's most popular singers. She represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974.

In 1975, encouraged by expatriate Australian singer Helen Reddy, Olivia left England and moved to the USA where she became a hugely popular singer in both country and popular music. She had five #1 hits, including the song "Physical," which stayed on the pop charts for ten weeks. She has earned many awards and received four Grammys. She has also received the "Officer Of The Order of The British Empire" from the Queen of England in 1979. In 1981 Newton-John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her outstanding career.

Olivia's film breakthrough came when she was offered the female lead in the highly successful movie Grease, after a chance meeting with producer [[Alan Carr] at a party at Helen Reddy's house in Los Angeles. This was followed by the lead in the cult film, Xanadu. The soundtrack Xanadu and its singles were very successful. Olivia also starred in Two of a Kind which received little acclaim but garnered hit songs. Olivia has also occasionally appeared in made-for-television movies and series episodes. She starred in the television movie "A Mom For Christmas" and appeared in an episode of the CBS series Murphy Brown. She had a small role in the independent film Sordid Lives.

In 1983, Newton-John and Pat Farrar, a longtime friend, founded Koala Blue, a chain of clothing boutiques for women with the designs of the apparel based on the unique style and colors of Australia. The chain was successful for some time and went out of business. However, Newton-John and Farrar have licensed the brand name for a line of Australian produced wines, confectionery and other items.

She was married to Matt Lattanzi from 1984 to 1995. There is one child from this marriage, Chloe Rose Lattanzi, born in 1986. Since 1996 she has been with boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, a cameraman. In 1992, she underwent breast-cancer surgery from which she recovered. She actively promotes public awareness of the importance of early detection of the disease.

Her maternal grandfather was Max Born, a German Nobel prize-winning physicist. Her niece is singer and entertainer Tottie Goldsmith.

Billboard Hot 100 Placements

Only Top Ten hits are included in this list.

  • "Let Me Be There" - (1973) - (# 6)
  • "If You Love (Let Me Know)" - (1974) - (# 5)
  • "I Honestly Love You" - (1974) - (# 1, 2 Weeks)
  • "Have You Never Been Mellow" - (1975) - (# 1, 1 Week)
  • "Please Mr. Please" - (1975) - (# 3)
  • "You're The One That I Want" - (1978; duet with John Travolta) - (# 1, 1 Week)
  • "Hopelessly Devoted To You" - (1978) - (# 3)
  • "Summer Nights" - (1978; duet with John Travolta) - (# 5)
  • "A Little More Love" - (1978) - (# 3)
  • "Magic" - (1980) - (# 1, 4 Weeks)
  • "Xanadu" - (1980) - (# 8)
  • "Physical" - (1981) - (# 1, 10 Weeks)
  • "Make A Move On Me" - (1982) - (# 5)
  • "Heart Attack" - (1982) - (# 3)
  • "Twist Of Fate" - (1983) - (# 5)

Albums

  • '2' (Duet album) (2002)
  • The Christmas Collection (2001)
  • Sordid Lives (Soundtrack) (2001)
  • Tis The Season (Christmas) (2000)
  • One Woman's Journey (2000)
  • The Main Event (1998)
  • Back With A Heart (1998)
  • Heathcliff (Cliff Richard) (1995)
  • Gaia (1994)
  • Back To Basics (1992)
  • Warm And Tender (1990)
  • The Rumour (1988)
  • Soul Kiss (1985)
  • Two Of A Kind (Soundtrack) (1983)
  • Physical (1981)
  • Love Perfomance In Japan (1981)
  • Xanadu (Soundtrack) (1980)
  • Totally Hot (1978)
  • Grease (Soundtrack) (1978)
  • Making A Good Thing Better (1977)
  • Don't Stop Believin' (1976)
  • Come On Over (1976)
  • Clearly Love (1975)
  • Have You Never Been Mellow (1975)
  • Long Live Love (1974)
  • Let Me Be There (1973)
  • Olivia (1972)
  • Olivia Newton-John (1971)
  • If Not For You (1971)
  • Toomorrow (1970)

Films

External links

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