By the time she turned 15, Newton-John had formed Sol Four, an all-girl group, and, performing “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” won a talent contest on the popular TV show . First prize was a trip to London, and she teamed with a friend, Pat Carroll, to perform on army bases and in clubs in Europe.
Newton-John signed with Decca Records and in 1966 recorded a version of Jackie DeShannon’s “Till You Say You’ll Be Mine,” then became the sole female member of a bubblegum band called Toomorrow, assembled by Don Kirshner in hopes of creating a U.K. version of The Monkees. Newton-John opened for Cliff Richard on tour and appeared on his British TV show before making an impression in 1971 with a version of Bob Dylan’s “If Not for You,” off her first album. In 1973, she received the first of her four Grammy Awards, winning the best country vocalist trophy for her U.S. album debut, She then had her first two No. 1s with “I Honestly Love You” in 1974 and “Have You Never Been Mellow” a year later.
John Farrar, her longtime songwriter, wrote “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want” for her. “He came into my trailer at, like, six in the morning, because he had been up all night,” Newton-John recalled. “He played [‘You’re the One That I Want’] for me and said, ‘What do you think?’ I went, ‘Oh, God, it’s amazing.’ It just had this fantastic energy.”
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I remember very well this movie R.I.P Olivia you will remain in my memory forever.
This is gonna sound really lame but I don’t know why I’m having a really hard time with this. I didn’t know her. Greece was always my favorite movie growing up. I guess It’s because I feel like a piece of my childhood died. RIP Olivia Newton-John. Sandy forever.
An icon - a timeless beauty - sweet voice sweet lady - my heart breaks to know you have been taken too soon but i will watch grease forever and see your beautiful face - heaven is that much brighter with you in it🥲
Heart-breaking from John Travolta, RIP Olivia xx
The sweetest I've ever read
This statement just makes me cry it’s unbelievably beautiful. What an incredible heartfelt thing to say. I think we all feel that way.
She lives forever in the hearts of all her fans specially, GREASE fans. R.I.P. 🥺
PrettyLiesAlibi I loved her personality! It was 1978 when this movie hit the big screen. I was 18. The chemistry between these two was amazing! I would guess that I’ve easily watched this movie close to 200 times since it came out.
May she RIP and May her memory be a blessing
Will miss her sweetness.
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All the love from Brazil 🇧🇷😪😪😪❤️🙌
debchambers_1 Read this on Johns insta page....beautiful words straight in the feels x
Love this!
They were great magical match in Greece!! My kids 🥰 this movie & all her songs still playing them!! She was the only genuine gorgeous in & out lady in entertainment business we ever seen!! RIP beautiful soul!!🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭😭💔💔💔
This one really hurts. Her beautiful soul shined through in everything she did. Watching GREASE will be a little harder now knowing she is gone 😥💐 RIPOliviaNewtonJohn RipSandraDee RIPSandy
Beautifully said!
Classy.
So sad 😞 😔 😟 🙁
Olivia a truly wonderful person, so talented and sweet!!
So very sweet💖
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Tears
maxcaulfield Did you ever meet Olivia, Maxwell? I only learnt yesterday that her first husband was in Grease 2. What a lovely fact. 🤗 Lesley x
RIP
‘The passing of his Sandy’ 😭💔
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No one will ever replace the iconic Grease, her beauty and charisma, and part of our childhood. OliviaNewtonJohn
RIP sweet ONJ. So heart broken😪She was the best😊
I'm sure your sandy will check in on your son, John until you all meet again xx my love hoes out to you all xx
Love this Movie Grease SandyDanni😅😔
Beautiful 💔
sylvain260206 Une triste nouvelle.. elle aura marqué une génération R I P Olivia
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Fitting tribute!
Oh 😥
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I'm so touch to read this statement. ❤️Olivia R.I.P🕯️🕯️ OliviaNewtonJohn
This is the thing young white people don't understand. Growing-up in the 70's, 80's & 90's, u didn't have social media, streaming, internet, or over 100 different channels to watch. I think most people over the age of 40 have seen Greese. R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John.🙏
Olivia Newton-Jonh and John Travolta sing Summer Nights with the actors of the movie Grease in Argentina, 2002.
Beautifully said John 🙏🏼 RIPOliviaNewtonJohn
So Sad 😞 RIP 🙏🏻
Rest in peace Olivia thank you ❤️
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Oh Sandy, with you a part of my youth goes away, RIP
yeah.
Transomme
Lovely words, heartfelt with a lot of sadness. Thank you John. She was a wonderful woman and left us far too early.🙏
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Bro- I just found out 10 minutes ago she’s gone I’m forever greatful she was apart of my childhood
My sincerest condolences to John Travolta and Olivia's family 👪 🙏 😢 💔 May she rest in Peace with our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ Almighty God 🙏
RIP Olivia Newton-John, an icon
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How kind. He always had a special please in his heart just for Olivia. ❤️❤️❤️
Overrated with just an OK voice she was blessed to have Helen Reddy on her side -twice 1) Bringing and setting her up in LA 2) Getting her the part of Sandy in Grease
carsynyow
My heart 💔 😭
AquamAnder greatest on screen couple ever? maybe
En 1978, publicidad película “Brillantina” (“Grease”, 1978) de Randal Kleiser (1946-), en El Colombiano. 📽️🇺🇸🇨🇴📰😎
So beautiful
What a sad day rest in peace Olivia that was one of the best time movies of all times Grease 2 couldn't even hold a candle Michelle Pfeiffer couldn't handle hold a candle to Olivia but rest in peace Olivia
Such a beautiful soul! I’m so saddened by this news. Her songs and collaborations have brought me and others so much joy! RIP Olivia ❤️
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LOVE!!
Some movies define a generation, their memory lives long in the heart and soul. Grease fits this and the pairing of Olivia and John worked a magic that on reflection defined more than a generation. It was a timeless statement on boy meets girl, the ultimate feel good ❤️
May she Rest In Peace!!!
petermarteka Just... crushed. 😢
I don’t think I have ever heard such heart words… at least recently..RIP Olivia, John thank you 🙂. God bless you all/us 💖
How very sweet-
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Love her music. Play her songs all the time. Like all the greats we'll be playing her music for decades to come. A very special lady.
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Que triste noticia, QEPD nuestra querida Olivia 🙏 Sandy siempre estara en mi corazón, existimos en el mismo periodo de tiempo, es decir, nuestro ultimo año de bachillerato, una hermosa etapa.💖
Such beautiful heartfelt words. Olivia was magical and she made an impression on all our hearts. Beautiful tribute John ❤️
Would have been so wonderful if he could have expressed this directly to her .. so beautiful..
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Love this movie ! Great memories of listening to her music when I was a teenager & a young twenty something . She will be missed . RIP Beautiful lady . 😢💔🌹
Nobody cares
So sad!
Oh...🥲🥲🥲🥲I didnt know she had died! RIP beautiful Olivia...my generation will always remember you🌹
I’m 😭 crying such a beautiful eulogy
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Olivia was so MUCH MORE than Sandy in Grease. Do not scale her down.
She is from teh breed of classy stars…. Not many of those around sadly
R.I.P Olivia ^ Thanks for the memories.
RIP
Australia mourns the loss of perhaps its most iconic ambassador. A pure, humble, beautiful woman, inside and out, who kept a clean sheet (soccer term) and made us proud to be Australian. Olivia, your presence will be missed, but always felt. olivanewtonjohn icon Australia
It so sweet John ( Danny) said about Olivia Newton John ( sandy ) said about her !!?
Such a sad day 💔😭. The passing of one of the best Aussies ever. An absolute legend and such an amazing person. Condolences to all who knew and loved her. RIPOliviaNewtonJohn
Ugh 😩😢🙏
Heartfelt sadness and loss, Olivia was certainly one of the Greats! Olivia was an Inspiring, kind hearted person we should all aspire to be. Rest in Peace…
Every man loved her she will be missed!
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My goodness. Beautiful. Danny really does love Sandy. X❤💔
So sad 😥😘🥰xxx
Rest easy
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BIGFMSD RIP, Olivia Newton John! 😢
I don't know why this all reminds me of Kevin Costner when we lost Whitney Houston, but it does.😪 I hope Olivia and Whitney can do a duet in heaven.🕊🤍🎵🎤
😱 Oh NO!!!!!!! Olivia Newton John has always been one of my all-time favorites since my young years. Grease is one of my favorite movies I 'never' get tired watching. I've followed her closely and have wonderful memories of seeing her perform in person early 80s. My heart 💔💔💔
Your Danny, your John 🥺😭
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