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, โSing, Sing, Sing,โ 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 DeShannonโs "Till You Say Youโll Be Mine." In 1971, she recorded a cover of Bob Dylanโs "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 โPhysical,โ which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks, and 15 top 10 singles.
In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in โGreaseโ catapulted Newton-John into super-stardom. This film led to the production of the most successful movie musical soundtrack in history, featuring the duets "Youโre 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 filmโs timeless quality. Her other film credits include โXanadu,โ โTwo Of A Kind,โ โItโs My Party,โ and โSordid Lives.โ She followed that success, by co-starring with her daughter, Chloe, in the Showtime movie, โThe Wilde Girls.โ Clearly following in her motherโs 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 โXanadu,โ hosted the popular internationally syndicated โWild Lifeโ 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 (Childrenโs Health Environ-mental Coalition) was founded after the tragic death of Chloeโs best friend from a rare childhood cancer, with Olivia serving as National Spokesperson for ten years. Newton-Johnโs devotion and shared commitment to CHECโs 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, โGAIA,โ 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 โOlivia Newton-John Cancer Centreโ (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 Womenโs Guild of Cedarโs Sinai Medical Center, the Rainforest Alliance and Concept Cure. Olivia promotes breast health awareness and has introduced the โOlivia Breast Self-Exam Kit,โ 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 โ 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 โthe taste of Australiaโ 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 Womanโs Live Journey," followed by โMagic - The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John,โ which celebrated thirty years of recording. And if that wasnโt enough, she also released her first holiday album, โThe Christmas Collection.โ In 2002, a CD of duets simply titled, โ2,โ was recorded in Australia and features a host of talented Ozzies along with a couple of her American friends, followed by โIndigo: Women of Song,โ a tribute to some of her favorite female performers.
The CD โStronger Than Before,โ 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 CDโs proceeds benefit cancer research.
Her recording, โGrace and Gratitude,โ 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 GโDay L.A. Ball in 2006.
Newton-John was also appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia by the Queen for her โservice 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.โ
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Precious Love
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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Nothin' ever seems to be enough
I kept on, my soul was searchin'
Lookin' for something that would fill me up
I have always felt a yearnin'
Somethin' inside me was unsatisfied
Precious love you woke my heart up
This crazy feelin' I can believe in
Your love has found it's way into my life
Take our time, slow and easy
I'm so comfortable when I'm with you
Catch my breath when you come near me
Can't control this if I wanted to
Thought I'd never trust another
But here, in your arms, I feel safe again
Precious love you woke my heart up
It's been sleepin' for such a long time
This crazy feelin' I must be dreamin'
Your love has found it's way into my life
You touched a part of me
And set my spirit free
Precious love
This crazy feelin' I must be dreamin'
Your love has found it's way into my life
You know your precious love has changed my life
In Olivia Newton-John's song 'Precious Love', the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who has been searching for something to fill the void in her life. The first few lines convey an overarching feeling of dissatisfaction or restlessness in the face of constant change. She's searching for something significant, a sense of purpose, or a connection that will make everything worthwhile. The yearning is deep-rooted, something inside her is unsatisfied. The singer then describes how the love of someone special came into her life and woke up her heart, which had been asleep for a long time. The lyrics make evident that this is a profound love out of the ordinary, an incredible feeling that she finds hard to believe. This love is precious and has transformed the singer's life, making her feel comfortable and safe again.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world where life keeps changin'
The constant changes in life have been overwhelming.
Nothin' ever seems to be enough
Despite trying and achieving many things, there was always a sense of lacking or incompleteness.
I kept on, my soul was searchin'
Continued efforts were made to find something that would fill the void and bring contentment.
Lookin' for something that would fill me up
Desiring something that would satisfy and bring completeness.
I have always felt a yearnin'
There has always been a longing for something more than what could be seen or experienced in the material world.
Somethin' inside me was unsatisfied
Despite achievements and possessions, there was still an inner discontentment.
Precious love you woke my heart up
The love received was significant enough to transform the inner world and bring joy and contentment.
It's been sleepin' for such a long time
The heart had been dormant and unresponsive for a considerable length of time.
This crazy feelin' I can believe in
Although the experience was overwhelming, there was a sense of trust and assurance that it was real and genuine.
Your love has found it's way into my life
The love received had a significant impact on life and brought positive change.
Take our time, slow and easy
A mindset of patience and intentionality in the relationship.
I'm so comfortable when I'm with you
A sense of ease and relaxation was experienced when in the presence of the loved one.
Catch my breath when you come near me
The feelings experienced when in the presence of the loved one are overwhelming and breathtaking.
Can't control this if I wanted to
The experience was beyond one's control or manipulation.
Thought I'd never trust another
Past experiences had made it difficult to trust another person.
But here, in your arms, I feel safe again
Despite previous experiences, the love and comfort received in the present relationship had restored trust and a sense of security.
You touched a part of me
The experience had a profound impact that touched the innermost parts of the person.
And set my spirit free
The transformation was freeing and released the person from previous burdens or limitations.
You know your precious love has changed my life
The love received was transformative and had significant positive impacts on various aspects of life.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNIE ROBOFF, OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hectorramos1139
Lilo, I love you, baby. I do.
Sweetie, I don't know how long I've got left, but I can assure you...I do not want to hurt your feelings.
My daughters, they do not know how messed up I really am, nor do I want to tell them...I can't tell them.
Think about this: I am involved in all sorts of things, and when I need to relax my mind I listen to music. YouTube, distracts me and that's why I listen to any music.
Unfortunately, this is not 1978, and then often I wonder if you would have fallen in love with me then, as you are now? I know I would still be happily married to you.
Darling, please forgive me. I'm not doing well.
Just know that I love you. I do, you know I do...
@SaintD382
When you read the comments in Olivia's videos, you really get a sense of how much people love her.
@lourdesreymurcia4061
What beautiful words the song says, I love hearing the angelic voice of Olivia Newton John. For me she will always be an angel, she is one of the best singers in history.๐ผ๐ผ๐โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโบ๏ธโบ๏ธ
@dennisnolan5095
I loved & adored her from the time that I was 9 years old. My heart is broken but I am also, in a strange sense, relieved that Olivia's suffering has ended. May she rest in power.
@KirahTheMuse
Amazing song and video. Olivia is beautiful in this video! And the song is perfect, her voice is crystal clear! I love this :)
@cityofcinema4253
Amazing voice ๐๐
@brendapabandero386
She has such a soothing voice, relaxing melody
@edpickford9619
I'm a lifelong fan and didn't even know this video existed. What a beautiful, beautiful person she was, and it shines through here. Will miss her forever. Nobody โ and I mean nobody โ will ever come close to the perfection of this talented, wonderful woman.
@CanalRmas
Siempre estarรกs en mi corazรณn querida Olivia ๐
@janchuks3538
RIP. Thank you for entertaining us with your beautiful voice. You're a beautiful and talented person in this world. You will be forever remember in our hearts ๐
@treverdweeb
Her voice, the music and the lyrics make this the perfect song for any time!