Olivia Newton-John AC DBE (born in Cambridge on 26 September 1948; died 8 A… Read Full Bio ↴Olivia Newton-John AC DBE (born in Cambridge on 26 September 1948; died 8 August 2022) was a British-born Australian-raised singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and activist. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included five number-one hits and another ten top-ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100, and two Billboard 200 number-one albums, If You Love Me, Let Me Know (1974) and Have You Never Been Mellow (1975). Eleven of her singles (including two Platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two Platinum and four 2× Platinum) have been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With global sales of more than 100 million records, Newton-John is one of the best-selling music artists from the second half of the 20th century to the present.
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.”
Wesite www.OliviaNewton-John.com
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.”
Wesite www.OliviaNewton-John.com
Not Gonna Give Into It
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
Oh, I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
There are times when the moon
Shines in my eyes and haunts my mind
And I can't sleep a wink
And I really don't want to think
There are times when I feel
If I sleep I'll die
But I dare not cry
And I run from my tears
And I fight them back with my fears
But I am not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
And I feel so alone
For although you care
No one else can share
It's my own misery
In the end it's all up to me
And I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
And I watch you sleeping soundly
So peacefully unaware
And your breath is soothing to me
And it's good to know you're there
Oh, there
Then the morning comes
With it's golden light
And I feel alright
And my heart beats again
But the night is not my friend
But I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
No, I'm not gonna give into it
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
No no, no no
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give into it
Never give in, whoa
Never give in, whoa
Never give in, whoa
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give in, whoa
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give into it
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
Oh, I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
There are times when the moon
Shines in my eyes and haunts my mind
And I can't sleep a wink
And I really don't want to think
There are times when I feel
If I sleep I'll die
But I dare not cry
And I run from my tears
And I fight them back with my fears
But I am not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
And I feel so alone
For although you care
No one else can share
It's my own misery
In the end it's all up to me
And I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
And I watch you sleeping soundly
So peacefully unaware
And your breath is soothing to me
And it's good to know you're there
Oh, there
Then the morning comes
With it's golden light
And I feel alright
And my heart beats again
But the night is not my friend
But I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it, no
I'm not gonna give into it
No, I'm not gonna give into it
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
I'm not gonna give into it
I'm not gonna give into it, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
No no, no no
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give into it
Never give in, whoa
Never give in, whoa
Never give in, whoa
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give in, whoa
Never give into it
Never give in
Never give into it
Never give into it
The lyrics of Olivia Newton-John's song Not Gonna Give Into It describe a struggle with insomnia and the overwhelming feelings of loneliness and despair that can accompany it. The chorus, "I'm not gonna give into it," emphasizes the singer's determination to overcome these negative emotions and transcend their impact on her life. Despite feeling lost and alone at night, the singer finds solace in the presence of her partner, whose calm and peaceful breathing helps to calm her own restless mind. With the arrival of morning, the singer feels renewed and heartened, ready to face another day and continue her fight against the darkness.
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of inner turmoil that many people can relate to, and the powerful vocals of Olivia Newton-John bring these emotions to life. Through her music, she encourages listeners to never give up, no matter how difficult the circumstances may seem. By holding onto hope and refusing to give in to despair, we can all emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before.
Line by Line Meaning
No me voy a rendir, no no
I won't give up, no matter what
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I won't succumb to my struggles
There are nights when the moon
Shines in my eyes and haunts my mind
And I can't sleep a wink
And I really don't want to think
There are times when my thoughts keep me up at night and I fear being alone with them
There are times when I feel
If I sleep I'll die
But I dare not cry
And I run from my tears
And I fight them back with my fears
Sometimes I'm so overwhelmed with sadness that I feel if I let myself cry, I won't stop
And I feel so alone
For although you care
No one else can share
It's my own misery
In the end it's all up to me
Even when loved ones are supportive, ultimately I'm the only one who can overcome my struggles
And I watch you sleep soundly
So peacefully unaware
And your breath is soothing to me
And it's good to know you're there
Watching someone I care about sleep brings me peace
Then the morning comes
With it's golden light
And I feel alright
And my heart beats again
But the night is not my friend
Mornings bring hope after a difficult night
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Olivia Newton John
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@freddykarm
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it.
There are times when the moon
Shines in my eyes and haunts my mind
And I can't
sleep a wink
And I really don't want to think
There are times when I feel
If I sleep I'll die
But I dare not cry
And I run
from my tears
And I fight them back with my fears.
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it.
And I feel so alone
For although you care
No one else can share
It's my own misery
In the end it's all up to me.
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it.
And I watch you sleep soundly
So peacefully unaware
And your breath is soothing to me
And it's good to know you're there.
Then the morning comes
With it's golden light
And I feel alright
And my heart beats again
But the night is not my friend.
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it
@debbiecollins5459
I fell in love with this album many years ago... early 90s... in my early 20s...thought it heartfelt and moving... I didn’t realise it would touch my heart again some 15 years later when I was diagnosed with cancer... to those survivors and supporters and sufferers.. I wish you happiness in everything that is important to you
@kathielynch2978
She saved me from grief at the loss of my Mama with this song.
@girlwalkerII
This is her anthem from cancer. For any circumstance or crisis anytime lets persevere always. Faith always prevails!
@loriromano6399
It's Terrific! Olivia's voice sounds wonderful and what great strong fighting lyrics.
@user-nc2fu5hf6b
Lori Romano
@freddykarm
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir, no no
No me voy a rendir
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it.
There are times when the moon
Shines in my eyes and haunts my mind
And I can't
sleep a wink
And I really don't want to think
There are times when I feel
If I sleep I'll die
But I dare not cry
And I run
from my tears
And I fight them back with my fears.
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it.
And I feel so alone
For although you care
No one else can share
It's my own misery
In the end it's all up to me.
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it.
And I watch you sleep soundly
So peacefully unaware
And your breath is soothing to me
And it's good to know you're there.
Then the morning comes
With it's golden light
And I feel alright
And my heart beats again
But the night is not my friend.
Oh I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it no no
I'm not gonna give into it no
I'm not gonna give into it
@luzgallardo4320
Canciones proféticas de una vida incansable !!!!❤️🌈
@luzmelidahiguera8495
Estupenda letra, demuestra su valor y superacion. 😘😘
@vanessabadilla7539
me gusta demasiado esta canción
@rolandopazesquivel9324
Me gusta mucho esa canción cuando canta un poco en español, no me voy a rendir.