The smash hit Grease helped Olivia Newton-John achieve rare fame in the US, from her retail boutiques to a string of chart-topping singles. | michaelidato
, Newton opened a boutique in Los Angeles, Koala Blue, which sold a range of casual clothes and now kitsch-seeming Australiana. Surfing off the back ofin the 1980s, and America’s obsession with Australia, Newton-John was transformed into a household name., cracked 168th position on the US charts. And her second album,, didn’t even warrant a US release. In the furnace of the 2022 music industry, two strikes would likely put an artist permanently out of the game.
But Newton-John persevered with her American ambitions. And she would become a textbook case of third time lucky: in 1973, the US release of her singlewas a Top 10 hit, winning her a Grammy for Best Female Country Performer, and an Academy of Country Music award for Most Promising Female Vocalist. Olivia had arrived.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease dies aged 73Messages posted to her official social media accounts said the 73-year-old 'passed away peacefully' at her ranch in southern California surrounded by family and friends.
Read more »
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73, husband saysIconic Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at 73, according to an Instagram post from her account.
Read more »
Australian icon Olivia-Newton John dies aged 73Olivia Newton-John, one of Australia's most beloved and popular entertainment icons has died at the age of 73 after a long battle with breast cancer, her husband confirmed on social media.
Read more »
Australian icon Olivia Newton-John passes away after cancer battleAustralian icon Olivia Newton-John has passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer.
Read more »
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73, husband saysIconic Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at 73, according to an Instagram post from her account. OliviaNewtonJohn
Read more »
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73, husband saysIconic Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at 73, according to an Instagram post from her account.
Read more »