Olivia from A to Z
A AUSTRALIAN-BRED, but born in Cambridge, England, Olivia now lives in Malibu, California
B BIRTHDAY: September 26th
C COLORS, her favorites are white-red-blue-black-dark green
D DISLIKES: Cruelty - Bad manners
E EYE COLOR: Green/Grey
F FAVORITE FOODS: Fresh salads-Fruit- Chicken - English Roast - Italian Food - Chocolate
G “GREASE” In 1978, Olivia starred with John Travolta in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical… it is the largest grossing musical of all time!
H HOBBIES: Horseback riding - writing poetry and songs - Designing clothing
I INTERESTS: Animals Conservation
J JUST FOR THE RECORD: Bob Dylan’s song “IF NOT FOR YOU” was Olivia’s first hit back in 1971.
Her “PHYSICAL” single remained on the American charts for ten consecutive weeks. No record in the rock era has surpassed it.
Olivia now has 13 gold albums and 10 platinum albums.
K KEEPING FIT: A healthy diet and regular exercise are a part of Olivia’s daily routine-this includes weight training for a fast tone up.
L LIKES: Relaxing at home and cooking for friends.
M MUSIC: Olivia likes everything except heavy metal rock.
N NEWTON-JOHN:
Father: Professor Brin Newton-John
Mother: Irene Newton-John
Brother: Dr. Hugh Newton-John
Sister: Rona Newton-John
Grandfather: Max Born-German physicist who won the Nobel Prize
Ο.Β.Ε.: In 1979, the O.B.E. (Order of the British Empire) was conferred on her by Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England. Olivia also performed for the Royal Family at a Command Performance in Sydney, Australia in May of 1980.
P PETS:
Dogs:
Jackson - Irish Setter
Gretchen- Great Dane
Domino Great Dane
Dottie-English Setter
Bear Doltie & Jackson’s son
Dulus - Dottie & Jackson’s daughter
Paco-one half coyole mix
Quita one half coyote mix
Horses:
Pipes-Thoroughbred
Judge - Quarter horse
Julia Quarter horse
Maggie Mae Quarter horse
Alex Quarter horse
Cats:
Gypsy Calico
Thunder-Ginger
Solo - Black
Cuckoo-Grey persion
QUESTION: What are ONJ’s favorite kinds of movies and tv programs? Answer: Documentaries, comances and programs dealing with wildlife.
R RECORDS:
Singles
If Not For You
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye
What Is Life
Just A Little Too Much
Take Me Home Country Roads
Let Me Be There
If You Love Me, Let Me Know
I Honestly Love You
Have You Never Been Mellow
Please, Mister, Please
Something Better To Do
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
Come On Over
Every Face Tells a Story
Don’t Stop Believin’
Sam
Making A Good Thing Betler
You’re The One That I Want (W/John Travolta)
Summer Nights (W/John Travolta)
Hopelessly Devoted To You
A Little More Love
Deeper Than The Night
Totolly Hot
I Can’t Help It (W/Andy Gibb)
Magic
Xanadu
Suddenly (W/Cliff Richard)
Physical
Make A Move On Me
Landslide
Heart Attack
Tied Up
Twist Of Fate
Livin’ In Desperate Times
Albums
Let Me Be There
If You Love Me, Let Me Know
Have You Never Been Mellow
Clearly Love
Come On Over
Don’t Stop Believin’
Making A Good Thing Better
Greatest Hits
Grease Soundtrack
Totally Hot
Xanadu Soundtrack
Physical
Olivia’s Greatest Hits, Vol. II
Two Of A Kind Soundtrack
Record Company: MCA Records, 70 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, Ca.
S SPORTS, her favorites are swimming- tennis - water skiing
T TRAVEL, her favorite places are Australia France - Rio de Janeiro - Tahiti
U UNMARRIED
V VETERINARIAN is a career that Olivia once considered had she not become an entertainer.
W
WINNER OF AWARDS: The Academy of Country Music Most Promising Female Vocalist, 1973
Country Music Association (U.K.) Female Vocalist of the Year, 1974 Female Vocalist of the Year, 1975
Country Music Association Top Female Vocalist of the Year, 1974
Grammys
Best Country Vocal, Female, 1973 (Let Me Be There)
Record of the Year, 1974 (I Honestly Love You)
Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, 1974 (I Honestly Love You)
Best Video, 1982 (Physical)
AGVA
Rising Star of the Year, 1974
People’s Choice
Favorite Female Musical Performer, 1974
Favorite Female Musical Performer, 1976
Favorite Female Musical Performer, 1979
Favorite Motion Picture Actress, 1979
National Association of Retail Merchandisers (NARM)
Best Selling Album By A Female Country Artist (If You Love Me, Let Me Know)
Best Selling Album By A Female (If You Love Me, Let Me Know)
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)
Country Music Award, 1975 (Please, Mister, Please)
Bobby Poe’s Pop Music Award
Female Artist of the Year, 1974 Song of the Year, 1974 (I Honestly Love You)
Talent In Action Awards
No. 1 Top Pop Female Artist
No. 3 Top Easy Listening Singles Artist No. 3 Top Pop Singles Female
American Music Awards
Favorite Female Vocalist-Pop/Rock, 1974
Favorite Single-Country, 1974 (I Honestly Love You)
Favorite Female Vocalist-Country, 1974
Favorite Album-Country, 1974 (Let Me Be There)
Favorite Female Vocalist-Country 1975
Favorite Female Vocalist-Pop/Rock, 1975
Favorite Album-Pop/Rock 1975 (Have You Never Been Mellow)
Favorite Female Vocalist-Pop/Rock, 1976
Favorite Female Pop Vocalist-Pop/Rock, 1982
Billboard
No. 1 Awards for LPs und Singles, 1974
Favorite Female Country Singles Artist, 1975
Favorite Female Country Album Artist, 1975
Favorite Female Pop Singles Artist, 1975
Favorite Female Pop Album Artist, 1975
No. 1 Single Artist of the Year, 1982
No. 1 Pop Single of the Year, 1982
Favorite Female Pop Singles Artist, 1982
Record World
Top Female Vocalist of 1974, Singles Category
Top Female Vocalist of 1974, Album Category
Solo Album of the Year, 1975 (Have You Never Been Mellow)
Top Female Vocalist of 1976, Country Category Top Duo Single, 1978 Olivia and John Travolta
Cashbox
No. 1 New Female Vocalist, Singles, 1974
No. 1 New Female Vocalist, Albums, 1974
No. 1 Female Vocalist, Singles, 1975
No. 1 Female Vocalist, Albums, 1975
No. 1 Female Vocalist, Pop Albums, 1982
No. 1 Female Vocalist, Pop Singles, 1982
Juno Award - Canada
Best Selling Single, 1978 (You’re The One That I Want)
Clio Award-1979
National Juke Box Awards Top Pop Female Artist, 1980
Star on Hollywood Boulevard, 1981
Muslek Parade Magazine-Holland Most Outstanding Musical Achievement, 1978
Golden Hammer Award-Germany
Top Female Actress, 1978
Top Female Actress, 1980
Scotty Award-1982
Master Music Moker Physical
X “XANADU” Olivia’s 1980 film, also starring Gene Kelly and Michael Beck, “Xanadu” soundtrack sold over 3 million copies.
Y Y.O.B. Year of Birth 1948
Z ZODIAC SIGN: Libra