Olivia From A to Z
A Australian-bred, but born in Cambridge, England, Olivia says, “Music is just in the Welsh blood. She is still legally an Australian.
B Beautiful in every way-to look at, listen to. Personable and intelligent, her grandad, Max Born, is a Nobel-prize-winning physicist
C Coffee houses (her brother-in-law’s) is where she launched a career. She quit school to join a group. later turned country-style solo.
D Dylan’s song. “If Not for You”, was Olivia’s first hit, back in 1971. The song was a smash around the world, the first of many for this singer!
E Enthusiasm is the overwhelming response that greets Olivia when she performs. Her records sell millions, she’s won scores of awards!
F Favorite female vocalist is a category Olivia has all sewed up! She knows how to use her sweet voice as an instrument to put a song over.
G Goals & Gold! Every tune she croons turns solid gold hit! Olivia says, I really don’t have too many goals left. I’ve reached most!”
H Horseback riding is one of Olivia’s faves! Last year, she was thrown and injured her back, but now, with confidence again, she’s riding!
I Independent! Olivia knew what she wanted early in life and worked to get it. At 17, she was famous in Australia. She’s now known worldwide!
J Joy! Olivia puts joy into her life by working hard to achieve her goals and then reaping the rewards of her successful, dedicated efforts.
K Mr. Kramer used to be her business manager/boy friend, but they’ve split up. Olivia is on her own. She has “no timetable on marriage.”
L “Livvy” (her nickname) says lyrics are very important to her: “It’s most important to me so they’ll (the songs) be believable!”
M Metropolitan Opera House marked Olivia’s N.Y. debut, just this year. She wowed critics and fans alike. with her gentle, easy style!
N Nashville is the sound of Olivia’s music, and where she records. Some objected when she won a Nashville award-but she deserved it!
0 Operatic lessons - yes! She took them. Her dad, a German Professor, once studied to be an opera singer. He has over 1,000 classical albums!
P Psychic Experiences. She is a firm believer in ESP and says she’s exper-enced it herself in clairvoyant dreams which later came true!
Q Quality - she insists on it in every respect, and her music reflects that. Olivia’s constantly working to improve her voice and style.
R Real! Maybe it’s her easy-R going manner or her natural beauty, but somehow you know Olivia’s no phony! She’s really special.
S Superstar, sensational, successful are all true, but “sweet” is a word which fits the bill just as much or more so!
T Tired? Yes, she admits she gets exhausted from working hard. But “coming onstage, I suddenly get my adrenalin going, and I feel fine”.
U of Unfulfilled goal? To be in a film! Olivia enjoys concerts and TV, course, but she thinks doing a movie would be a real challenge.
V Veterinarian is a career the singer considered in the past. She adores animals and owns 4 dogs, 4 horses and one lone cat.
W Wholesomeness is a good chunk of Olivia’s appeal. Her all-American (she’s not even a citizen!) look and innocent soft manner add up to sexy!
X X-tra care is what she puts into her work. She is a perfectionist as a singer and showgirl and wants her music to be right! It is!
Y Young in years, young at heart! At 29, Olivia’s already reached heights most people dream of. She’s determined to keep career climbing!
Z Zeroing in on her fans isn’t easy for Olivia. They span many age brackets! She chooses songs carefully, hoping there’s universal appeal!