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Olivia Newton-John’s voice will forever live on.
The four-time Grammy winner and beloved star of the movie musicalGreasedied of breast cancer on Aug. 8at the age of 73.
The British-Australian singer and actress' critically acclaimed career spanned across the stage and the screen, topping charts and nabbing awards for her work since the release of her first solo album in 1971.
In 1973, Newton-John earned her first Grammy Award for her hit “Let Me Be There” in the best country vocal performance, female category.
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While the singer and actress saw much success in her solo musical career with chart toppers such as “Physical” and “I Honestly Love You,” she also left a lasting impression on the world with her on-screen performances, including 1978’sGreaseand 1980’sXanadu.
In honor of her iconic career spanning over five decades, take a look back at Newton-John’s most memorable songs.
“Physical”
She earned a Grammy nomination in the pop vocal performance category at the 24th annual award ceremony in 1982. The following year, the visual for the hit snagged the win in the video of the year category at the 25th annualGrammy Awards.
“Hopelessly Devoted to You”
TheGreasesoundtrack was nominated foralbum of the yearat the 21st annualGrammy Awardsin 1979, while Newton-John’s memorable vocals in “Hopelessly Devoted” snagged a nomination for best pop vocal performance.
The year prior, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Her longtime musical collaborator, John Farrar, penned the track while Newton-John sang the vocals.
“I Honestly Love You”
Released in 1974, “I Honestly Love You” was Newton-John’s first recorded single to hit No. 1 on the charts in the United States and Canada in 1974. The ballad, which was recognized as the singer’s signature solo until the release of “Physical” in 1981, topped charts upon its release.
The following year, Newton-John was critically recognized for her work on the track. She earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, winningrecord of the yearandbest pop vocal performance.
“You’re the One That I Want” with John Travolta
A fan-favorite on theGreasesoundtrack, “You’re the One That I Want” earned a nomination for best original song in a motion picture at the 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 1978. Farrar wrote the song, while Newton-John famously sang the duet with her costarJohn Travolta.
“Let Me Be There”
Released in September 1973, “Let Me Be There” served as the second single from her studio album of the same name. The country song was Newton-John’s first Top 10 single in the U.S., peaking at No. 6. It later gave her first Grammy Award as she took home best female country vocalist.
“If You Love Me Let Me Know”
“Have You Never Been Mellow”
“Have You Never Been Mellow” was featured on Newton-John’s fifth studio album of the same name in 1975. The following year, she earned a Grammy nomination for her work on the track and was recognized in thebest pop vocal performancecategory.
“Summer Nights” with John Travolta
“Xanadu” with ELO
“Magic”
In addition to gracing charts, it earned critical acclaim as well. It was honored with a Grammy nomination for best pop vocal performance at the 23rd annual award ceremony in 1981.
source: people.com
