Best Of Olivia Newton-John, The - Olivia Newton-John

Advantages: That long-forgotten rollerskatefest Xanadu!
Disadvantages: The Grease megamix... *shudder*

...So this is Miss Olivia's Definitive Collection. Definitive indeed. The lovely lady who seems to know mainly be known as Sandy from Grease, presents us with a gathering of all her best songs. Yes Hopelessly Devoted, Summer Nights and You're The One That I Want are all on here, but as great as they are in context, I've never felt they did Miss ONJ's extensive vocal range full justice. As an (obsessive) fan of the film of Xanadu, I almost wet my pants at the idea of all her 'hits' from that film's soundtrack on here too. Most agree the film was really quite terrible (and to be honest, I'm with them on that one - but I still love it) but the soundtrack divides. In terms of sales it was huuuuge, but I guess it depends on your views of ELO who contributed to the half that John Farrar didn't write (but also wrote the four songs in Grease... Read review

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Advantages: special effects
Disadvantages: slow story

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Advantages: It’s the “One That I Want” and lots of others.
Disadvantages: That Eurovision Song!

...in the film, the upbeat Grease Megamix was released and became a hit in 1998. Music styles on this album vary from her earlier country tracks, progressing to love ballads and upbeat pop. As the American and British music charts are different, there are a few songs that were hits in America, but not here, that are not included. The American’s have their own version of her greatest hits called Magic (The Very Best of) which leaves out a few of the songs that were hits in the UK, but not in the America. If you want an album of all Olivia Newton-John’s most popular UK hits, this is the one to buy. The track listing in the order on the album follows. 1. You're The One That I Want 2. Xanadu 3. Magic 4. Sam 5. I Honestly Love You 6. Hopelessly Devoted To You 7. Suddenly 8. I Need Love 9. A Little More Love 10. Summer Nights 11... Read review

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