The youngest child of Professor Brin Newton-John and Irene, daughter of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Max Born, Newton-John moved to Melbourne, Australia, with her family when she was five. By the age of fifteen, she had formed an all-girl group called Sol Four. Later that year she won a talent contest on the popular TV show, “Sing, Sing, Sing,” which earned her a trip to London. By 1963, Newton-John was appearing on local daytime TV shows and weekly pop music programs in Australia. She cut her first single for Decca Records in 1966, a version of Jackie DeShannon’s "Till You Say You’ll Be Mine." In 1971, she recorded a cover of Bob Dylan’s "If Not For You," co-produced by John Farrar, with whom she continued to collaborate.
Her 1973 U.S. album debut, "Let Me Be There," produced her first top ten single of the same name, with Newton-John being honored by the Academy Of Country Music as Most Promising Female Vocalist and a Grammy Award as Best Country Vocalist. This proved to be only the beginning of a very exciting career. Her countless successes include three more Grammys, numerous Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and Peoples Choice Awards, five 1 hits including “Physical,” which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks, and 15 top 10 singles.
In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in “Grease” catapulted Newton-John into super-stardom. This film led to the production of the most successful movie musical soundtrack in history, featuring the duets "You’re The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights," with Travolta, as well as her mega-hit, "Hopelessly Devoted To You." The film was re-released worldwide in 1998 in celebration of its 20th anniversary to even more acclaim, a true testament to the film’s timeless quality. Her other film credits include “Xanadu,” “Two Of A Kind,” “It’s My Party,” and “Sordid Lives.” She followed that success, by co-starring with her daughter, Chloe, in the Showtime movie, “The Wilde Girls.” Clearly following in her mother’s footsteps, Chloe has recently signed her first record label contract.
Newton-John appeal was boundless. With a career spanning more than three decades she was adored by fans across the world. Throughout her career, the much-loved star, who danced with Gene Kelly in “Xanadu,” hosted the popular internationally syndicated “Wild Life” television show, was bestowed an O.B.E. (Order Of The British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth in 1979, has held many humanitarian causes close to her heart, particularly since the birth of her daughter Chloe in 1986. She served as Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme and in 1991, the Colette Chuda Environmental Fund/CHEC (Children’s Health Environ-mental Coalition) was founded after the tragic death of Chloe’s best friend from a rare childhood cancer, with Olivia serving as National Spokesperson for ten years. Newton-John’s devotion and shared commitment to CHEC’s mission and goals enabled the organization to receive worldwide attention and support. (For more information visit www.CHECnet.org.)
Her charmed life has not been without its share of upset. In the 90s, Newton-John successfully overcame her own battle with breast cancer, which inspired her self-penned and produced album, “GAIA,” her most personal album reflecting upon her experiences with cancer. She used these experiences to gain greater self-awareness and became a positive inspiration to millions of people battling cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, Newton-John became increasingly well known and respected for talking openly about her battle with breast cancer and for promoting public awareness of the importance of early detection. Her personal victory against cancer led her to announce her partnership with the Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre and the creation of the “Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre” (ONJCC) on the Austin Campus in her hometown, Melbourne, Australia. The ONJCC will provide a comprehensive range of services and facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and research. (For more information visit www.armc.org.au.)
Newton-John was acknowledged many times by charitable and environmental organizations for her ongoing efforts, among them: the American Red Cross, the Environmental Media Association, the Women’s Guild of Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center, the Rainforest Alliance and Concept Cure. Olivia promotes breast health awareness and has introduced the “Olivia Breast Self-Exam Kit,” an aid to help women perform self-exams with more ease and confidence (www.liv.com).
In the 2000's, her interational recognition continued to grow. She was invited by the Vatican on behalf of Pope John Paul II to perform at the Jubilee Celebration for the Sick and Healthcare Workers. Olivia was thrilled to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics to an estimated global viewing audience of four billion people. Adding to this Olympic experience is what Olivia feels is one of her most memorable moments – the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch during the Olympic Torch Relay. Her passion for Australia was ignited again when Olivia reunited with friend and business partner, Pat Farrar, to promote the Koala Blue brand with distinctly Australian wines to proudly bring “the taste of Australia” to the rest of the world. Her healing spirit also led to the opening of the GAIA Retreat & Spa in her homeland of Australia (www.GaiaRetreat.com.au).
In 1999, her album, "Back With A Heart," garnered her an Emmy Award for her songwriting. In 2000/2001, Olivia released her only live album, "One Woman’s Live Journey," followed by “Magic - The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John,” which celebrated thirty years of recording. And if that wasn’t enough, she also released her first holiday album, “The Christmas Collection.” In 2002, a CD of duets simply titled, “2,” was recorded in Australia and features a host of talented Ozzies along with a couple of her American friends, followed by “Indigo: Women of Song,” a tribute to some of her favorite female performers.
The CD “Stronger Than Before,” release in 2005, features songs of inspiration, courage and hope that relate to the complex emotions cancer patients and their loved ones experience. A portion of the CD’s proceeds benefit cancer research.
Her recording, “Grace and Gratitude,” a CD for relaxation to promote spiritual balance and physical and emotional healing, was released in September 2006 and coincided with the launch of Newton-John's wellness products for women.
In 2002, Newton-John was inducted into the prestigious Australian Music Hall Of Fame at the 16th Annual Aria Awards. Her latest honors include receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award by friend John Travolta at the G’Day L.A. Ball in 2006.
Newton-John was also appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia by the Queen for her “service to the entertainment industry as a singer and actor, and to the community through organizations supporting breast cancer treatment, education and training research, and the environment.”
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Let Me Be There
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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Surely, you know I'll always want to be there
Holding your hand and standing by to catch you when you fall
Seeing you through in everything you do
Let me be there in your morning
Let me be there in your night
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right (make it right)
All I ask you is let me be there (oh, let me be there)
Watching you grow and going through the changes in your life
That's how I know I'll always want to be there
Whenever you feel you need a friend to lean on, here I am
Whenever you call, you know I'll be there
Let me be there in your morning
Let me be there in your night
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right (make it right)
Let me take you through that wonderland that only two can share
All I ask you is let me be there (oh, let me be there)
Let me be there in your morning
Let me be there in your night
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right (make it right)
Let me take you through that wonderland that only two can share
All I ask you is let me be there (let me be there)
All I ask you is let me be there (let me be there)
In these lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's song "Let Me Be There," the singer is expressing her deep desire to support and care for her loved one through all the ups and downs of life. She promises to always be there for them, offering a listening ear, a helping hand, and a shoulder to lean on. From the smallest moments to the biggest challenges, she wants to be a constant, steady presence in their life. The lyrics evoke a sense of unconditional love and understanding, as well as a willingness to do whatever it takes to make things right.
The song's chorus, "Let me be there in your morning, let me be there in your night, let me change whatever's wrong and make it right," reinforces this theme of unwavering support and the idea that the singer wants to be there for her loved one no matter what. She also references a "wonderland that only two can share," which suggests a deep level of intimacy and connection between the two people.
Overall, "Let Me Be There" is a heartfelt expression of love and support, and a testament to the power of true companionship and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Where ever you go, where ever you may wander in your life
No matter where life takes you, I will always want to be there for you.
Surely, you know I'll always want to be there
I hope you understand that I will always be there for you.
Holding your hand and standing by to catch you when you fall
I want to support you and help you through tough times.
Seeing you through in everything you do
I will always be there to provide guidance and help you achieve your goals.
Let me be there in your morning
I want to start your day off right by being there for you.
Let me be there in your night
I want to end your day on a positive note by being there for you.
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right (make it right)
I want to fix any problems you may have and make everything right.
Let me take you through that wonderland that only two can share
I want to create a special, intimate world just for us.
All I ask you is let me be there (oh, let me be there)
Please let me be there for you.
Watching you grow and going through the changes in your life
As I watch you mature and evolve, I will always be there for you.
That's how I know I'll always want to be there
Seeing you change only makes me want to support you more.
Whenever you feel you need a friend to lean on, here I am
I want to be your friend and offer you a shoulder to lean on.
Whenever you call, you know I'll be there
You can always count on me to be there for you when you need me.
All I ask you is let me be there (let me be there)
Please let me be a part of your life and be there for you whenever you need me.
All I ask you is let me be there (let me be there)
Please let me be a part of your life and be there for you whenever you need me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Henry Rostill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chevy2003ism
Where ever you go, where ever you may wander in your life
Surely you know I always want to be there
Holding your hand and standing by to catch you when you fall
Seeing you thru in ev'rything you do
Let me be there in your morning
Let me be there in your night
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right
Let me take you through that wonderland that only two can share
All I ask you is let me be there
Watching you grow and going thru the changes in your life
That's how I know I'll always want to be there
Whenever you feel you need a friend to lean on, here I am
Whenever you call, you know I'll be there
Let me be there in your morning
Let me be there in your night
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right
Let me take you through that wonderland that only two can share
All I ask you is let me be there
Let me be there in your morning
Let me be there in your night
Let me change whatever's wrong and make it right
Let me take you through that wonderland that only two can share
All I ask you is let me be there
All I ask you is let me be there
@seaniek9175
Pure Class. Like all the greats , Olivia was unique. No screaming for the high notes. Just pure singing. She had also that essential charisma an beauty. R.I.P.
@bonniemartell9750
I miss her so much!!!😭
@p.jacobs5588
Rest in peace Sweet Songbird
@steveerdmann
She had it all, and as for me, 'Let Me Be There' was my personal favorite. 1973 was a very good year for this then-16 year old
@raffelist
May Her Angelic Soul Rest in Peace!♥️
@Ritondecannes06
See you !
@scottvaldes70
One of my favorite female voices ever. She never relied on vocal acrobatics. She simply delivered the song and let her natural talent speak for itself without having to be overly bombastic. May she rest in peace.
@jeraldsteve956
Indeed ! Such a beautiful soothing voice. Resting in peace
@chermainebigby5238
@@jeraldsteve956 I love this song.May she rest in peace.Beem a childhood household name since i was a child
@debbieruthke5312
one of the good ones . a true artist and great role model . my first concert and favorite female artist. rip forever in my heart