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, βSing, Sing, Sing,β 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 DeShannonβs "Till You Say Youβll Be Mine." In 1971, she recorded a cover of Bob Dylanβs "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 βPhysical,β which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks, and 15 top 10 singles.
In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in βGreaseβ catapulted Newton-John into super-stardom. This film led to the production of the most successful movie musical soundtrack in history, featuring the duets "Youβre 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 filmβs timeless quality. Her other film credits include βXanadu,β βTwo Of A Kind,β βItβs My Party,β and βSordid Lives.β She followed that success, by co-starring with her daughter, Chloe, in the Showtime movie, βThe Wilde Girls.β Clearly following in her motherβs 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 βXanadu,β hosted the popular internationally syndicated βWild Lifeβ 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 (Childrenβs Health Environ-mental Coalition) was founded after the tragic death of Chloeβs best friend from a rare childhood cancer, with Olivia serving as National Spokesperson for ten years. Newton-Johnβs devotion and shared commitment to CHECβs 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, βGAIA,β 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 βOlivia Newton-John Cancer Centreβ (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 Womenβs Guild of Cedarβs Sinai Medical Center, the Rainforest Alliance and Concept Cure. Olivia promotes breast health awareness and has introduced the βOlivia Breast Self-Exam Kit,β 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 β 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 βthe taste of Australiaβ 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 Womanβs Live Journey," followed by βMagic - The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John,β which celebrated thirty years of recording. And if that wasnβt enough, she also released her first holiday album, βThe Christmas Collection.β In 2002, a CD of duets simply titled, β2,β was recorded in Australia and features a host of talented Ozzies along with a couple of her American friends, followed by βIndigo: Women of Song,β a tribute to some of her favorite female performers.
The CD βStronger Than Before,β 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 CDβs proceeds benefit cancer research.
Her recording, βGrace and Gratitude,β 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 GβDay L.A. Ball in 2006.
Newton-John was also appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia by the Queen for her βservice 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.β
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Ring of Fire
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down down down and the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down down down and the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire
The ring of fire
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oooh but the fire went wild
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down down down and the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire
The ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down down down and the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire
The ring of fire
The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's "Ring of Fire" describe the intense, all-consuming nature of passion and desire. Newton-John compares love to a "burnin' thing" that creates a "fiery ring" and "wild desire." The metaphor of a "ring of fire" continues throughout the song and is used to convey the idea that falling in love can be both exhilarating and dangerous.
The first verse sets the stage for the song, with Newton-John singing about how she fell into a "ring of fire" due to her intense passion for someone. The chorus repeats the phrase "the ring of fire," emphasizing the danger and intensity of this love. The second verse mentions the sweetness of love when it first begins, but also invokes the idea that once the fire of passion is lit, it can spiral out of control.
Overall, "Ring of Fire" is a powerful representation of the all-consuming nature of love and desire, and the danger that can sometimes come along with those intense emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burnin' thing
Love is an intense emotion that can be likened to a flame, consuming and passionate.
And it makes a fiery ring
When two people are in love, their passion creates a ring of fire around them.
Bound by wild desire
Their desire is so strong that they are unable to resist the pull of the flames.
I fell into a ring of fire
I allowed myself to be consumed by love and passion.
I went down down down and the flames went higher
As I gave in to my emotions, the intensity and passion only grew.
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire
The love is intense and all-consuming, burning brightly within the ring of fire.
The taste of love is sweet
Being in love is a sweet and pleasurable experience.
When hearts like ours meet
When two people with similar hearts and desires come together in love.
I fell for you like a child
I fell deeply in love with you, like a child experiencing something new and wondrous.
Oooh but the fire went wild
But the passion and intensity of our love only grew stronger, like a fire raging out of control.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
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Benjamin Worm
I've always loved Olivia's cover songs. Best female singer period.
Sally Ann Price
I think she does fantastic on this song!Β I love her older music.
All Good
Timeless! ππΆπ
jeffery morris
Love this !!!
alicia puebla
Beautiful song π
David Tasche
have not herd this version of ring of fire in years it rocks
Hank Wanders
A great version of this song.
Raul Nunez
One of the best
Adele Miani
i don't know The original But i think Olivia is fantastic!ππ
John Jurkewicz
so beautiful to listening to angel sings and I love her