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CAPITOL/EMI TO RELEASE Olivia Newton-John And The SydneySymphony Orchestra (Live At The Sydney Opera House) - AN
UNFORGETTABLE CONCERT PERFORMANCE DVD ON 1/15/08
PUBLIC TELEVISION TO BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS CONCERTSPECIAL DECEMBER 2007
Hollywood, California – September 27, 2007 – With a career spanning more than fourdecades, Olivia Newton-John has been one of the world’s top entertainment stars, withinternational successes in the studio, on tour, on television and in films. In March 2006,Newton-John performed 27 of her most popular hits and songs near and dear to herheart with the Sydney Symphony at the historic Sydney Opera House.
“This concert was very special to me as it combined my career as a singer with mypersonal roots growing up in Australia,” said Olivia. “I had the honor of performing atthe Opera House for the Queen but, this night was even more special as it gave me thechance to perform all of my hits in this historic building – it’s hard to believe that I havebeen singing for so long!”
On January 15, 2008, Capitol / EMI, in conjunction with ONJ Productions, will releaseOlivia Newton-John And The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Live At The SydneyOpera House) on DVD – a musical celebration of Olivia’s illustrious career featuringover two hours of her hits spanning more than four decades. In addition, the DVDfeatures a personal tour of some of Olivia’s favorite spots in Sydney from the HarborBridge to Manly Beach, a vacation spot where she spent many summers as a child.
Beginning December 2007, Public Television will broadcast an hour-long edit ofhighlights, Olivia Newton-John – Live from Sydney! from this stellar performance(check local listings). The public television special will have its world premiereon WLIW21 New York on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. WLIW New York willalso distribute the special to public television stations nationwide.
With a career spanning over four decades, Olivia has sold more than 50 million albumsworldwide, has had more than ten #1 hit singles, received numerous Grammy,American Music, Billboard, Country Music and People’s Choice Awards and, an EmmyAward for songwriting. She has also starred in numerous television shows, specials andmotion pictures including Grease and Xanadu, both of which are currently experiencingnew life as hits on Broadway.
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In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Newton-John intosuperstardom. The film’s popularity fueled the best-selling movie musical soundtrack inhistory, featuring the hits "You’re The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights" withTravolta, as well as the mega-hit, "Hopelessly Devoted To You." To date the filmremains the most successful movie musical of all time. Her other film credits includeXanadu, Two Of A Kind, It’s My Party, and Sordid Lives. She will recreate her role inSordid Lives for the forthcoming television series of the same name that will beginairing in 2008 on Logo.
Adored by millions of fans around the globe, Olivia’s ongoing philanthropic efforts haveremained a major focus as she continues to give back to the community through avariety of organizations. Among them is the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre, whichwill provide a comprehensive range of services and facilities for cancer treatment,education training and research, including a wellness center for the mind, body andspirit.
Olivia’s public, humanitarian and wellness related activities have always been of equalimportance throughout her career. Lightbridge Media, the creators and producers of theHealing Quest branded television series (www.healingquest.tv) airing on PBS haveannounced that Newton-John will join the Company and its acclaimed series beginningin January 2008. As a new on-air co-host for the Healing Quest series, she will joinJudy Brooks and Roy Walkenhorst, the founders of Lightbridge Media and the currenton-air hosts in bringing programming that inspires, informs and empowers consumers totake responsibility for their health and well-being. Olivia will also contribute as aproducer-at-large with the company across multiple media channels, producing storieson integrative and natural approaches to health from around the globe, as well aswriting and recording some new music for Healing Quest.
In addition, Olivia remains extremely active in the recording studio. Following the criticalacclaim of her 2006 release, Grace and Gratitude, for which Billboard Magazine said“Newton-John is soulfully committed to every word she sings, and fans will be takenwith the plush arrangements, melodic warmth and, of course, the artist’s regal vocals,”Olivia will release Christmas Wish. The CD, featuring her signature vocals andstunning new arrangements of classic holiday favorites as well as new songs written byOlivia will be available exclusively at all Target store locations on November 6, 2007.
For the latest tour dates, music and other news, please visit OliviaNewton-John.com.
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Olivia Newton-John And The SydneySymphony Orchestra (Live At The
Sydney Opera House)(TRT: 3:07:00)
1. Have You Never Been Mellow
2. Magic
3. Xanadu
4. Dancin’
5. Stronger Than Before
6. If Not For You
7. Let Me Be There
8. Please Mr. Please
9. Jolene
10. If You Love Me, Let Me Know
11. Physical
12. Don’t Stop Believin’
13. Suddenly
14. Not Gonna Give In To It
15. Cry Me A River
16. The Rumour
17. Heart Attack
18. Make A Move On Me
19. Twist Of Fate
20. The Dolphin Song
21. You’re The One That I Want
22. Hopelessly Devoted To You
23. Summer Nights
24. Tenterfield Saddler
25. I Honestly Love You
26. Serenity
27. Can I Trust Your Arms?
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