Olivia Newton-John live! video review
Translation from German
Comedian Ron Williams once dubbed the blonde Olivia Newton-John a “neutron bomb.” And what the Australian, who transformed herself from an innocent country girl into a superhero, offers her US audience is truly bombastic, as can be seen in a live recording.
Backed by saxophonist Tom Scott and his large band (including Buzz Feiten on guitar, Carlos Vega on drums, Michael Landau on guitar, and Robert Popwell on bass), the dazzlingly smiling lady performs all her hits. “Xanadu,” for example, or “Make a Move on Me.” Witty, cheeky banter, several miniskirt changes. Interludes with duets and country numbers set the stage for the energetic finale of “Physical.”
The audience is ecstatic. Olivia blows kisses, flirts with her loyal fans, and bids farewell with a tender “I Honestly Love.”