The Essential Olivia Newton-John, MCA ad with short bio for If You Love Me Let Me Know album and single
The girl who won this year’s Grammy for Best Female Country Artist, as well as the Academy of Country Music’s Most Promising Female Vocalist award, is currently criss-crossing the U.S. in her first major American tour.
The name Olivia Newton-John is not yet a household word, but with that curl-up-your-toes voice and remarkable face it’s about to be. Here, including a few surprises, is a small history of what is becoming a mighty big talent.
The soft Olivia Newton-John accent is Australian. She was born in Wales, raised in Australia, and moved to England only four years ago.
Her first hit was in 1971, and it was also her first record. The song was “If Not for You,” and her rendition of Mr. Dylan’s tune was a success not only in America but in England, Australia, South Africa, and Belgium.
“Let Me Be There” is the song that won her the country music accolades earlier this year. Her album of the same name reached the top slot in the country music charts, while the single crossed over to become a top 10 pop hit.
Her current single is “If You Love Me (Let Me Know).” bulleted and moving fast in both the country and pop charts. It is also the title of her newest LP.
Which brings up to date the admittedly compact but essentially dynamic life and times of Olivia Newton-John. The girl most likely to
And she is. On MCA Records and Tapes.
This ad also appeared in Cashbox May 25 1974