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Hello, I am DjPault. This blog is dedicated to Olivia Newton-John. I have been hopelessly devoted to Olivia ever since my aunt took me to see "Grease" in 1978 when I was eight years old. On this blog you'll find rare pictures, the latest news and more. I also run an 80's remix blog called Burning The Ground so come visit me there too.

Enjoy your visit and check bac often.


~ DjPaulT

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

If Not For You Deluxe Edition




Available September 9, 2022, wherever you buy music!

2 CD Deluxe Edition of Olivia Newton-John's historic debut studio album, If Not for You. Disc 1 features the original 1971 album, including "Me and Bobby McGee" (Kris Kristofferson). Disc 2 features 17 bonus tracks, including B-sides, alternate takes, and 2 previously unreleased recordings, "Round and Round," and "Game of Love." This record showcases her first work with longtime collaborator and hit songwriter/producer John Farrar.

Disc 1

1. Me And Bobby McGee

2. If

3. Banks Of The Ohio

4. In A Station

5. Love Song

6. Help Me Make It Through The Night

7. If Not For You

8. Where Are You Going To My Love?

9. Lullaby

10. If You Could Read My Mind

11. If I Gotta Leave

12. No Regrets


Disc 2

1. Till You Say You'll Be Mine

2. For Ever

3. The Biggest Clown

4. It's So Hard To Say Goodbye

5. Would You Follow Me

6. Walkin' On Air

7. Goin' Back

8. I Could Never Live Without Your Love

9. Roll Like The River

10. Don't Move Away

11. Would You Follow Me (Edit)

12. Round And Round

13. The Biggest Clown (Alternate Version)

14. Game Of Love

15. Would You Follow Me (Alternate Version)

16. Unten Am Fluß, Der Ohio Heißt (German Version of "Banks Of The Ohio")

17. Unten Am Fluß, Der Ohio Heißt (Instrumental)


Pre-Order Now!

Amazon USA:

https://www.amazon.com/If-Not-You-Deluxe-CD/dp/B0B6CH2F2S/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B0B6CH2F2S&psc=1


Amazon Canada:

https://www.amazon.ca/If-Not-You-Olivia-Newton-John/dp/B0B6CH2F2S/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1661264399&refinements=p_32%3ANEWTON-JOHN%5CcOLIVIA&s=music&sr=1-5


Amazon UK:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/If-Not-You-Olivia-Newton-John/dp/B0B6CH2F2S/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1661095229&sr=8-1-fkmr0


Amazon Germany:

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Olivia-Newton-John/dp/B0B6CH2F2S/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1NJ4KKO2DXYYS&keywords=if+not+for+you&qid=1661264473&sprefix=if+not+for+you%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-14


Amazon Japan:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Olivia-Newton-John/dp/B0B6CH2F2S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PNGBZO7NYNLA&keywords=olivia+newton+john&qid=1661264650&sprefix=oli%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1


Target:

https://www.target.com/p/olivia-newton-john-if-not-for-you-deluxe-2-cd/-/A-87435008


Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/if-not-for-you-olivia-newton-john/38380778?ean=0792755900024


Rough Trade:

https://www.roughtrade.com/us/olivia-newton-john/if-not-for-you

Sunday, August 21, 2022

If Not For You 50th Anniversary




I am incredibly proud to have worked on the Olivia Newton-John "If Not For You" Deluxe Edition celebrating the 50th Anniversary of her 1971 Debut album. I worked on four of the six previously unreleased tracks on the Deluxe Edition CD. I spent several days and hours meticulously working on the vinyl transfer and audio restoration of those four tracks. All four are taken from original fifty-year-old 7" vinyl acetates. Considering the age and limitations of vinyl acetates I think the tracks turned out great. I can't wait for everyone to hear them. Working on preserving Olivia's legacy has been an honor. Below are the four tracks I worked on.

  • - Round and Round
  • - The Biggest Clown (Alternate Version)
  • - Game Of Love
  • - Would You Follow Me (Alternate Version)

Special thanks to Vinny Vero for this opportunity to work on this and further projects. In addition, I would like to thank James Roy who took the time to send me the acetates or else these songs would have been lost forever.

You can pre-order "If Not For You" Deluxe Edition 2/CD and 180-gram vinyl editions below. The release date is September 9, 2022.





Rough Trade:


More Pre-Order Links coming soon.

Monday, August 8, 2022

Olivia Newton-John 1948-2022

 My dear Olivia thank you for being like a second mother to me always guiding me through my life journey. Your music and grace have always inspired me to be a better person. Thank you for your Love & Light. ❤️



Thursday, June 9, 2022

Back to Basics 30th Anniversary

 #OTD June 9, 1992, 30 years ago. 

Olivia Newton-John released Back to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971–1992.

The album was the third greatest hits album by Olivia Newton-John released on 9 June 1992 and the first compilation to contain both her country and pop hits. The album contained four new tracks: lead single "I Need Love" (produced by Giorgio Moroder), US Adult Contemporary top 20 hit "Deeper Than a River", "Not Gonna Be the One" and a cover version of Brenda Lee's 1960 US number one "I Want to Be Wanted", which was a number-one hit in Belgium. A tour was planned to promote the album but had to be canceled when Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer.

The album was certified Gold in the USA.



Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Valentine 25th Anniversary

 On February 4, 2022, Jim Brickman will release a 25th Anniversary Remix of his duet with Olivia Newton-John. You can pre-save your copy now!

greenhill.lnk.to/Valentine25Ann



Thursday, January 20, 2022

Olivia Newton-John PHYSICAL 40th Anniversary Megamix

 


In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Olivia Newton-John's 1981 multi-Platinum LP, "PHYSICAL" Primary Wave Music releases a 40th Anniversary Megamix produced by Vinny Vero. with special thanks to Olivia who approved the project.

You can get your copy here:

‎Physical 40th Anniversary Megamix - Single by Olivia Newton-John on Apple Music

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Monday, October 25, 2021

Soul Kiss 35th Anniversary

 On this day 35 years ago Olivia Newton-John released her twelfth studio album "SOUL KISS" on October 25, 1985.

The album reached #11 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart and the Top 30 on the United States Billboard 200. The album was produced by long-time associate John Farrar, who also co-wrote four tracks; the cover art includes photography of Newton-John by Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts.

The album's title track was released as a single and reached #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts, as well as #20 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. It also reached #1 in Norway.



Friday, October 22, 2021