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Olivia Newton-John – Have You Never Been Mellow (Only Olivia, September 23rd 1977)

Olivia Newton-John, a UK-born artist whose clear, luminous voice has captivated fans around the world.

Released in 1975, this song topped the U.

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Billboard chart and became a major hit, ranking high on both the Adult Contemporary and Country charts.

It’s a gentle message song for people swept up in busy days and prone to losing peace of mind.

Carried by a calm melody, it reminds us to slow down and find inner tranquility.

A perfect track for those who cherish their own relaxation time, like reading or taking a walk.

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Olivia Newton John Xanadu Original Version Remastered HD (1980)

It’s a signature song by the Australian singer Olivia Newton-John, who was active from the 1970s to the 1980s! Rather than something you’d listen to when you’re going through a tough time yourself, it’s an encouraging song you’d want to send to a friend or acquaintance who’s feeling down—or have someone send to you.

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Magic

Although “Magic” did not achieve commercial success for the film Xanadu, the soundtrack itself received high acclaim, and this track—sung by Olivia Newton-John—comes from that movie.

In the United States, it was a major hit, topping the Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks, and it remains a beloved classic.

While it has some disco-pop elements characteristic of the late ’70s, it carries a calmer mood distinct from “Physical,” showcasing Olivia’s remarkable expressive range that lets her master any type of song.

Because this isn’t a piece you can power through on momentum, be mindful of the transition from the restrained verse into the chorus where the atmosphere shifts, and aim to sing naturally and expansively like Olivia.

The lyrics and pronunciation don’t contain particularly difficult vocabulary or grammar, so even if you’re not confident in English, you can listen closely to Olivia’s delivery and try imitating it—even in katakana-style English—and you’ll be surprised how convincingly you can sing it.

So don’t worry.

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Olivia Newton-John – Physical (Official Music Video)

In August 2022, the late Olivia Newton-John—an Australian-born British singer who enjoyed immense popularity—was a great artist who stayed true to her life while evolving her musical style with the times.

She has many signature songs, and which one comes to mind when you hear her name depends on your generation and taste.

The song featured here, Physical, is a quintessential mid-80s disco-pop track that marked a new frontier for her and became a massive hit, including in Japan—truly one of her signature numbers.

More recently, in the 2020s, superstar singer-songwriter Dua Lipa released her own hit Physical, notable for its 80s-inspired melody, which in turn brought renewed attention to Olivia’s original Physical.

Not only does it have an instantly memorable chorus you’ll remember after a single listen, but the vocabulary throughout the lyrics is simple enough for middle school students to understand, making it a very singable song.

The chorus does reach slightly higher notes, but go with the momentum of the track and don’t be afraid to belt it out!

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Take Me Home, Country Roads (Country Road) / Olivia Newton-John

A song by Olivia Newton-John, who enjoyed worldwide popularity with numerous hit tracks as a singer while also succeeding as a businesswoman.

It’s a cover of a well-known American popular song, and it became famous in Japan for being used as an insert song and the ending theme in the Studio Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart.” True to its title, the nostalgic melody creates an atmosphere that suits choral performance perfectly.

It’s also a number that makes you want to sing together—fresh in memory for its 2019 Rugby World Cup parody version, “Victory Road.”

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Olivia Newton-John – I Honestly Love You (Version 2)

Olivia Newton-John made her debut in her teens, but in fact she spent a long time honing her craft before truly breaking through in her twenties.

Initially, she gained popularity with a country style, then shifted toward soft rock and pop.

One of her signature songs, “I Honestly Love You,” released in 1974, topped the U.

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charts and is also well known in Japan under the title “Ai no Kokuhaku” (Confession of Love).

There are likely people who first discovered the song when it was re-released in 1998 in a newly recorded version produced by David Foster with Babyface on backing vocals.

Covered by many artists, this classic standard, “I Honestly Love You,” is a ballad that demands a poised, refined delivery to convey its bittersweet emotion—making it quite difficult to sing perfectly.

That said, the melody is straightforward and the lyrics aren’t complicated, so it should still be approachable even for beginners to Western pop music.

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This is the English version of the song used in the ending of the hugely popular Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart.” The Japanese lyrics are more famous in Japan, but the English lyrics are also easy to sing, with a slow tempo and not too difficult, making it a Western anime song that’s easy to try.