Olivia Newton-John’s 69 Greatest Songs, Ranked!

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51

 EMOTIONAL TANGLE 

1985

Fragile ballad is another unfairly overlooked release from Soul Kiss

Olivia Newton-John’s 69 Greatest Songs, Ranked!

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57. 

CULTURE SHOCK 

1985

We need to discuss Soul Kiss. It was Olivia’s most critically maligned album. It’s also my favorite Olivia album. It was slick, sexy, and veered into camp at times, which should not be dismissed. The gloriously schlocky “Culture Shock” is universally loathed, but I think it’s a hoot.

Olivia Newton-John’s 69 Greatest Songs, Ranked!

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58

 RIGHT HERE WITH YOU 

2008

Olivia released her second album of duets, A Celebration In Song, in 2008, and it featured this stirring duet with fellow cancer survivor Delta Goodrem.

Olivia Newton-John's 69 Greatest Songs, Ranked!

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61.

TOTALLY HOT 

1979

Title track from Olivia’s first post-Grease album, it showed off her new definitely non-country sound and look (U.S. #52 UK N/A)

Olivia Newton-John's 69 Greatest Songs, Ranked!

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64

RECOVERY 

1981

An overlooked gem from Physical, the biggest selling studio album of her career.

Elton John’s 10 Most Underrated Songs

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1

“The Last Song”

Recorded shortly after the death of Freddie Mercury, “Last Song” tells the story of a father reuniting with his estranged gay son, who is dying of an AIDS-related illness. It peaked at #23, but even 20 years later it’s incredibly affecting.

Song of the Day: 'That's What Friends Are For' by Dionne Warwick and Friends

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While often regarded as a punchline these days, Dionne Warwick not only sang some of the definitive versions of the classic Bacharach-David songs, this song raised more than $3 million for amfAR when few celebrities were doing anything about the AIDS crisis at all.

30 Worst Music Videos Of All Time

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#1 

 “Into The Night” 

 Benny Mardones

Here’s the thing about “Into The Night.” If it wasn’t for that ultra-creepy opening line, it would be one of the classic ballads of the 80’s, and in fact was a hit twice, first peaking at #11 in 1980 and then reaching #20 when it was re-released in 1989. But when a middle-aged man sings “She’s just 16 years old, leave her alone they said,’ it takes it to another To Catch a Predator level.

That feeling is magnified a thousand times by the insane music video, which is so cringe-inducing and … wrong … it easily wins this crown.

The Essential Stevie Nicks: Ranking Her 66 Greatest Songs

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58. 

Outside The Rain 

From Bella Donna, it was one of the first to be recorded for her solo debut.

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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22. 

DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT 

1979

The follow-up to “A Little More Love” showed off Olivia’s new look and sound perfectly. (U.S #11 UK: #64)

The Essential Stevie Nicks: Ranking Her 66 Greatest Songs

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64. 

Blue Denim

 Opening track and second single from Street Angel, it was one of the few high points on the album, but didn’t chart.

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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25. 

MAKE A MOVE ON ME 

1982

The follow-up to “Physical” was another smash, and became her 12th and final single certified Gold. (U.S #5 UK: #43)

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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36. 

LIVIN IN DESPERATE TIMES 

1984

Second single from the Two Of A Kind soundtrack, it was Olivia’s penultimate top 40 hit. (U.S #31 UK: N/A)

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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38

FACE TO FACE 

1984

 From Barry Gibb’s solo album Now Voyager, Olivia has always matched up wonderfully with the Gibb Brothers (U.S. #80 UK N/A)

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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40

SHAKING YOU 

1983

Written by Olivia, it almost makes you forget how terrible Two Of A Kind was.

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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44

TAKE A CHANCE 

1983

The first song from Two Of A Kind on the list, this duet with John Travolta reached #3 on the AC chart, and was the last time Travolta was on any music chart.

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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45

THE PROMISE (THE DOLPHIN SONG) 

1981

Final track on Physical, it was Eco-Olivia in full flight.

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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46. 

DEEPER THAN A RIVER 

1992

Written by Diane Warren for Back To Basics, it reached the top 20 on the AC chart.

Olivia Newton-John! Ranking Her Essential 67 Songs

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47

TOUGHEN UP

1985

The second single from Soul Kiss was written for Tina Turner (by the same songwriters of “What’s Love Got To Do With It”), but when she turned it down, Olivia grabbed it.

The 100 Greatest Lost Hits of The 80’s Part 2: The New Batch

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 #7 

“Through The Fire” 

Chaka Khan

The faboo Chaka had the biggest hit of her career with “I Feel For You,” and then never hit the top 40 again with a solo song. It wasn’t for lack of trying, though. She had plenty of chart flops (including the underrated “Love Of A Lifetime,” which can be seen on the first Lost Hits list), the most egregious of which was “Through The Fire.” Written specifically for her by David Foster, this gorgeous ballad spent a total of 19 weeks on the Hot 100, while climbing no higher than #60, an incredible chart run for such a low-charting record.