I did not start off this blog to write about death. It just kind of happened, I guess.
ONJ left us yesterday.
Olivia Newton John has been in my life since I was about 8 years old.
Dancing to "Totally Hot" at massive sleepovers at my friend's house.
Seeing Grease in the theatre multiple times.
Seeing Xanadu in the theater even more times.
Watching the TV special of the ONJ's "Physical" video album. She created videos for all of the songs. I think it won a Grammy.
Two of a Kind.
A Christmas Wish.
I know every lyric on "Xanadu," "Grease," and "Totally Hot."
No matter how punk rock I was, ONJ was totally acceptable to like. Where I might have had to hide my love of Spandau Ballet, ONJ was a-ok.
Xanadu is not the best movie in the world and I know at the time of the release it was not well received. My 10 year old self thought it was a masterpiece. I mean ONJ, roller skating, Gene muthafukin Kelly, Michael Beck (Warriors, come out to play), and ELO soundtrack?!?! CINEMATIC GOLD.
I am a fan of soundtracks and there are some great ones out there. I would have to say that start to finish- Xanadu, Grease and Purple Rain are the ones that I have listened to the most.
Oh Olivia. I will miss you. Thank you for your music, philanthropy, and rad fashion in Xanadu and Two of a Kind.
