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DetailsNationality: Australian
Birthdate: 09/26/1948
Birthplace: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
biography
English-born pop singer, raised in Australia, who charted with over two dozen hits between the early 1970s and mid-80s. Beginning with a series of easy-listening, often countrified songs such as "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" and "Have You Never Been Mellow?", Newton-John broadened her range with her appearance in the hit film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Grease" in 1978. As the demure 50s teen turned sultry rocker, she gave a likable if modest performance, and enjoyed several big song hits, including the ballad "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and the punchy duet with John Travolta, "You're
CreditsmilestonesYear
Milestone
1953
Moved to Australia with her family at age five
1961
Made stage acting debut in the Melbourne production of "Green Pastures"
1962
Formed a short-lived all-girl band, Sol Four, with three classmates
1964
Won a talent contest on the Australian program, "Sing, Sing, Sing" and received a trip to England as the prize
Formed a duo with Australian singer, Pat Carroll and performed as Pat and Olivia around Europe
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