At the end of my workday, I found out that Olivia Newton John passed away. It was an emotional moment. Grease was one of those movies that played every year on one of the big networks—the big three until UPN made a brief entry. You remember those days: V-shaped antennae nesting on an old cathode ray tube, aluminum foil tentacles growing out of the tips. Reception was if-y and cable expensive. Late night on a Saturday, with sometimes snowy viewing, but the songs were fun to watch and perform in the living room.
When I think of Olivia Newton John, Grease is a given, but so is Xanadu. And leg warmers over skintight spandex. Besides the Grease soundtrack, her most memorable songs for me are from the Xanadu soundtrack. Plus, the aerobics anthem of the 80s: Physical (and headbands!).
Rest in peace, Olivia Newton John.
Cyn B 