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The Live Olivia Newton-John CD That You've Been Waiting For!

10/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you wanted a greatest hits and a live recording of Olivia Newton-John's music in one CD, then this is a must buy for you. For over 25 years, Olivia has released countless hits, but always lacked a live CD to her repertoire. This is a must buy for any Olivia Newton-John fan. There is a renewed emotional strength to her songs, especially in "Don't Cut Me Down," and "Precious Love." She sings all of her classic movie hits, like "Xanadu," "Magic," and "Hopelessly Devoted To You" as if she hasn't aged in twenty years, except the words seem to mean much more to her. Just to hear Olivia still hit those high notes at the end of "Jolene" will make you applaud with the rest of the crowd. You're instantly transported back 20 years when she breaks out into "Physical." I think the crown jewel of the CD is the fact that Olivia is still here, chatting with the crowd about her journey in life, and gracing the world with her beautiful gift of song. And after listening to this CD, I can say that I still "honestly love" her."

She's still magic...

Jorge | Chicago, IL | 12/15/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I attended the Chicago concert during this recent tour, and it was a dream come true for me and many audience members. I had been waiting twenty years to see her live and it was worth it. First of all, she still looks incredible and her voice is crystal clear and strong. She sang all the hits plus some new ones from her cd's "Back with a Heart" and "Gaia" (both worth having by the way), and she was as energetic as ever! She made an effort to talk to the audience and to greet everyone that came near the stage to give her flowers and presents (many, many, people did this). The night was magic and this cd captures the core of it all, get it! Olivia will always be one of a kind..."

Flawess Voice, memorable songs

matthew wilson | Geneva | 08/03/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"One would be hardpressed to decipher the difference between Olivia Newton John's recorded voice and her live singing. That is a welcome relief for those of us who like to hear concerts sounding exactly like the performances on record and if you are one of those people then this album is for you. Culled from a 2000 concert in Las Vegas most of the songs are easily recognisable- all are sung with the pure and at times surprisingly versatile voice of this songbird. Shockingly she opens the show with Xanadu and although it's interpretation has left some of the disco beats of ELO behind it is still a welcome opener. Her takes on Magic, Don't stop Believing, Please Mr. Please, Hopelessly Devoted to you, The flower and Over the Rainbow are perfect but what takes the cake is the subtle reworking of 'I honestly Love you' It sounds heartfelt, genuine and technically perfect. There are only two low points on the cd- one is the less than stelar voice of her male duet partner on the otherwise great 'Suddenly' and on the two Grease duets. It is a pity for Olivia's parts are song perfectly. Another dissapointment is that there is not much re-interpretation of the original music and almost no stage banter- one does not get a sense of Olivia on this album which is a pity for that is one of the benefits of live albums. But i simply Nit-Pic..buy this album and rediscover some great tunes but a sorely underrated songstress."