How can anyone one ever get tired of listening to our beautiful angel Olivia singing!? What an incredible, stirring impromptu performance ❤️🌺😀 by Olivia, Les and co! ❤❤❤❤
I shed a massive tear here. This song is a memory of my dad's passing. Now this angel Olivia has also gone to heaven. She is now 'somewhere over the rainbow' in peace singing with the blue birds there.. 😢 Dearest Olivia we miss you already... 👱♀️❤🌹
Les Paul lived (and died) in a town not too far north of me in NJ. I met his son Rusty through a guitarist friend of mine. His son took care of everything. This, his Monday night gig at the Iridium Jazz club in NYC , was his most famous consistent engagement. Every major artist and guitarist went there to see him. If Rusty saw my friend he would make him come in and sit him at the table in the front. One night Sir Paul joined him at that table...
This just shows Olivia Newton John could come up on stage after a few Drinks , and STILL smash a great song out of the park with her sweet singing skill , unique voice , and charm . 🤠🤙🤘🤗🙃🙄🤔🤓🤑👏😳😜🙈🙉🙊✨🌟💫😎💥🔥👀😍😉
What a British-Australian-American ok International mega-superstar the most stunningly beautiful princess Olivia Newton-John. Les Paul on guitar pure magic. What an angelic voice. We love you Olivia you left a legacy of immortal songs. God has taken you to his heavenly choir. This lady left her mark as a humanitarian for cancer patients, she worked so hard to build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Clinic. This hospital in Melbourne Australia has saved thousands of lives. This lady has dedicated her life to the safety and welfare of animals, wildlife, legalising medical cannabis for the sick and to worthy humanitarian causes. A true saint. A selfless dedicated lady who put the world's humanitarian causes before her own battle. I love her husband, the love of her life. John never betrayed her, he stood by and supported her every step of her cancer journey trying to relieve her horrific pain. Olivia suffered horrendous pain in silence. Her daughter Chloe her rock and the other love of her life. Chloe has her Mom's famous beauty. God bless them and the world her fans. SENDING LOVE AND LIGHT ❤
Les Paul was an icon on Mondays at the Iridium. I was one of the lucky people in the audience in 2005. Les was an incredibly compelling personality on stage. I think he was 89 years old. In this video he must be 92. Inventor of the electric guitar. Wow.
Anybody that doesn't put Olivia in the Pantheon of great vocalists only needs to watch this impromptu performance...no warm up, no rehearsal with the band, and nails a jazz tune for the ages.
She had a good knowledge of jazz and standards. She popped into my jazz gigs a couple of times. We talked about a whole bunch of different styles of music. Utterly lovely person.
Olivia just casually walks up on stage and without any rehearsal with the band and just a bit of conversation to figure out what song to play in what key, she gives a spine tingling performance having just downed a vodka!!! Amazing !!! The band was superb with Les. If there is any doubt that Olivia was only a pretty face this for me shows the extreme level of talent she possessed. A real musician's musician as they say in the business!!! With all the production techniques and autotune and star making machinery they have now.,..these videos are invaluable as they show the artists stripped down in a small club playing live. If you can make it here....you can make it anywhere!!! A lot of modern music is missing that. Too contrived for my liking.
She was so down to earth...and talented. Man the world was lucky to have her light while we did. She was always appreciated, but I think we failed to really respect the level of her vocal talent as it deserved. Everyone talked more about other singers at the time and thought of Olivia as a sweet pop start. She was a GREAT singer with fantastic range and breath control. Plus she had a crystal clear voice like an angel. And now she's officially an angel.
She really wasn't ever talked about as one of the great singers of all time, because she was so famous from Grease and Physical and all that stuff and looked great on camera, but really if you listen to her, she really is one of the best singers of all time.
Had to listen to this again today. So lucky to have a venue where you can watch a unique candid and impromptu moment in a little bar with two greats performing the classic.
What a beauty is a common phrase in Australia and you could sure say that about Olivia Newton-John. I remember when she sang Hopelessly Devoted to You and wow I was intoxicated with love for her. As for Les Paul I just started watching some videos of him. The one where he's with Chet Atkins and they're being interviewed on good morning show with Avery Schreiber. People have not changed in the sense that if they just put in a practice and dedication they can do well at whatever they do in life. I'm already missing the older generation. My Dad was a World War II Army Vet and my grandparents all born in the late 1800s. It's hard in this world full of sin ( rude, hateful, deceiving, profane, violent, etc ) .
Wow! Such a beautiful voice. And the fact she just came onstage on a lark and just basically winged it... She's indeed somewhere over the rainbow in a beautiful place where pain and tears can't touch her. RIP beautiful Olivia!
Very fortuitous and fitting that these two incomparable musical talents come together for posterity. That Olivia was so gracious to come onstage with no planning. You can feel the fun and reverence. They all created something beautiful and memorable. It bears mentioning that Olivia made huge philanthropic and humanitarian contributions throughout her life, along with being a superstar in the entertainment industry.
once again, this proves Olivia is a REAL professional woman, so respectful and inspirational!!!! Stars like this are scarce in today's world!!!! Love you Olivia!!!
Right on, soulkizzer. I wonder if the audience realized what a beautiful moment they were witnessing. I like to think so. So glad it’s been preserved on video so that we who weren’t there can nevertheless “feel the magic,”. Good wishes to you.
She can really sing and on short notice she proves what a great talent she is! And Les Paul appears to appreciate her as well! This is the best version of Over the Rainbow since Judy Garland sang it years ago! Brilliant!
Les Paul has a way bigger legacy than ONJ, time to read some history. She would have been very happy to have the opportunity to perform with him even once in her life, and she nailed it to her credit🤗
@@The888Redlich WTF is wrong with some of you pedantic people? All I'm saying is she never played or rehearsed with them and nailed that performance. I know who the hell Les Paul is. Apparently Les Paul didn't understand who SHE was. Go bitch about that.
Makes her entrance from the back, doesn't upstage any of the others. Class act. Exits the same way. Angelic singing, nice minimal, quiet backing band - they let her shine. Classiness all around. I think Les enjoyed this very much.
This is just wonderful. Les Paul, the great guitarist, and the wide vocal range, sweet voice and lovely look of Olivia. And she has a great feel for jazzy rhythm, too. It just doesn't get any better than this.
Agreed, Tommy…a beautiful moment in time. What a remarkable pairing…the legendary Les Paul and the beautiful, charming and talented Olivia Newton-John. These two are obviously of two separate generations, but that just shows that great music like this is not “confined” by generation or time. We should be grateful that this performance has been preserved for posterity so that we can enjoy it today. Best regards to you.
@@jamestierney2531 No worries, James. I've been called far worse in my time! Good to know that I'm not alone in my appreciation of outstanding music and talented performers. I've been a fan of Les Paul since around 1948 (I'd have been 7 at the time) and as for that lovely lady, Olivia Newton John, she has a special place in my heart, with her glorious voice and ageless beauty. Thanks for your comments, my best wishes to you.
@@Tony-Thompson Right back at ya, Tony. I’m on the same page as you about this lovely performance. Thanks for the courtesy of a reply, and Happy Thanksgiving to you. Kind regards…Jim
Unbelievable to think she has left our planet. Along with Paul McCartney and Barry Gibb, Olivia is one of Gods most amazing gifts to our world - 3 incredibly talented, well balanced humans who can mix their celebrity with normality and amazing generosity. RIP beautiful lady
@@James-bv4nu what if its not the real Paul tho? I don't care either way. Much bigger real conspiracies are happening right now and could dictate our future. At some point we will be forced to make some big decisions. Like become a slave to AI or try to live off grid.
Just confirms my long experience as a working live & recording musician: the more famous and talented the artist, the nicer they are. Almost without exception.
Great artistry witnessed between a talented (much more than I had assumed before) and a LEGENDARY guitarist. Magical/Unforgettable moments often occur at impromptu moments such as this that would expose imposters and confirm great artists. ONJ was inspired to go beyond her "comfort zone" to reach/pushed/inspired to connect the song to the audience lucky enough to be there. She surpasses the recent efforts of Lady Gaga and could be considered in the same catogoy of performances from Amy Winehouse to Eva Cassidy - both are singing "Over the Rainbow" in Rock and Roll Heaven. Thanks for the video and R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John and Les Paul!!!!!!
Love Olivia Newton John!!! HER VOICE, HER STYLE AND OF COURSE HER BEAUTY BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE!!! I have watched "GREASE" so many times I lost count and everytime I fall in love with her all over again!!! I'm sorry to hear about her declining health problems due to age etc. and I pray that she will live a long life just like Betty White. Hopelessly devoted to you.
This reminded me of when I met my now oldest and dearest friends, when my family moved into the neighborhood in 1975... we were 10 yrs old, and I remember asking them if they liked Elton John... one of them said "Oh yeah, she's really pretty!!"
Watching this again because someone liked an old comment of mine what a wonderful gracious person.RIP
The most unexpectable combination - Les Paul and Olivia Newton John. Very beautiful. Watched the whole video with the smile on my face.
R.I.P.
How can anyone one ever get tired of listening to our beautiful angel Olivia singing!? What an incredible, stirring impromptu performance ❤️🌺😀 by Olivia, Les and co! ❤❤❤❤
I shed a massive tear here. This song is a memory of my dad's passing. Now this angel Olivia has also gone to heaven. She is now 'somewhere over the rainbow' in peace singing with the blue birds there..
😢
Dearest Olivia we miss you already...
👱♀️❤🌹
thats beautiful, man
Les Paul lived (and died) in a town not too far north of me in NJ. I met his son Rusty through a guitarist friend of mine. His son took care of everything. This, his Monday night gig at the Iridium Jazz club in NYC , was his most famous consistent engagement. Every major artist and guitarist went there to see him. If Rusty saw my friend he would make him come in and sit him at the table in the front. One night Sir Paul joined him at that table...
Rest in eternal peace with the angels you beautiful lady….so sad you left this earth….thanks for being you xxxx 🌹
This just shows Olivia Newton John could come up on stage after a few Drinks , and STILL smash a great song out of the park with her sweet singing skill , unique voice , and charm . 🤠🤙🤘🤗🙃🙄🤔🤓🤑👏😳😜🙈🙉🙊✨🌟💫😎💥🔥👀😍😉
What a British-Australian-American ok International mega-superstar the most stunningly beautiful princess Olivia Newton-John. Les Paul on guitar pure magic. What an angelic voice. We love you Olivia you left a legacy of immortal songs. God has taken you to his heavenly choir. This lady left her mark as a humanitarian for cancer patients, she worked so hard to build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Clinic. This hospital in Melbourne Australia has saved thousands of lives. This lady has dedicated her life to the safety and welfare of animals, wildlife, legalising medical cannabis for the sick and to worthy humanitarian causes. A true saint. A selfless dedicated lady who put the world's humanitarian causes before her own battle. I love her husband, the love of her life. John never betrayed her, he stood by and supported her every step of her cancer journey trying to relieve her horrific pain. Olivia suffered horrendous pain in silence. Her daughter Chloe her rock and the other love of her life. Chloe has her Mom's famous beauty. God bless them and the world her fans. SENDING LOVE AND LIGHT ❤
Les ...having Fun..He was very Personable ..
Olivia was a shining Gem..
Thanks..
Both OLIVIA & LES PAUL were SURPRISED !!!! both BRILLIANT -- she, Olivia
young, RIP⚘ ---- he, Les, aging and surprised this night
RIP, Olivia. You were wonderful. If our world was full of people like you we’d have heaven on earth.
Me too
True that. The world is not the same without her.
Beautifully said David.
Olivia was the epitome of beauty. Smart, talented, humble, beautiful inside and out.
when did you meet her?
She was a real pro. RIP.
Wow, I never realized that Olivia Newton-John had so much depth.
Les Paul was an icon on Mondays at the Iridium. I was one of the lucky people in the audience in 2005. Les was an incredibly compelling personality on stage. I think he was 89 years old. In this video he must be 92. Inventor of the electric guitar. Wow.
Anybody that doesn't put Olivia in the Pantheon of great vocalists only needs to watch this impromptu performance...no warm up, no rehearsal with the band, and nails a jazz tune
for the ages.
She had a good knowledge of jazz and standards. She popped into my jazz gigs a couple of times. We talked about a whole bunch of different styles of music. Utterly lovely person.
Where was it you played?
@@transfunctionalmedia5172
Can't believe everything you read on TH-cam.
No a fan really. Till now. Stunned.
Pierced in the heart ❤️
We lost her today.this was wonderful.she was a natural.
She was so nice and almost didn't want to get on stage and sing with Les
Olivia just casually walks up on stage and without any rehearsal with the band and just a bit of conversation to figure out what song to play in what key, she gives a spine tingling performance having just downed a vodka!!! Amazing !!! The band was superb with Les. If there is any doubt that Olivia was only a pretty face this for me shows the extreme level of talent she possessed. A real musician's musician as they say in the business!!! With all the production techniques and autotune and star making machinery they have now.,..these videos are invaluable as they show the artists stripped down in a small club playing live. If you can make it here....you can make it anywhere!!! A lot of modern music is missing that. Too contrived for my liking.
That was lovely. True talent coupled with class and humility, such a rarity. What a loss; RIP, Olivia.
She lives forever
She was so down to earth...and talented. Man the world was lucky to have her light while we did. She was always appreciated, but I think we failed to really respect the level of her vocal talent as it deserved. Everyone talked more about other singers at the time and thought of Olivia as a sweet pop start. She was a GREAT singer with fantastic range and breath control. Plus she had a crystal clear voice like an angel. And now she's officially an angel.
agreed
Amen She was an angel here on earth!
She really wasn't ever talked about as one of the great singers of all time, because she was so famous from Grease and Physical and all that stuff and looked great on camera, but really if you listen to her, she really is one of the best singers of all time.
Well said
@@mattn6591 and like no one else
Such a lovely elegant lady. She is so missed!!
Had to listen to this again today. So lucky to have a venue where you can watch a unique candid and impromptu moment in a little bar with two greats performing the classic.
They just don't make them like these two anymore.. Or maybe it's just me getting old.. ❤️❤️
OMG... I'm a songwriter, a guitarist (and collector) and lover of ONJ. I never thought I'd see this... Damn it was so good!!!!!
AMEN!
What a beauty is a common phrase in Australia and you could sure say that about Olivia Newton-John. I remember when she sang Hopelessly Devoted to You and wow I was intoxicated with love for her. As for Les Paul I just started watching some videos of him. The one where he's with Chet Atkins and they're being interviewed on good morning show with Avery Schreiber. People have not changed in the sense that if they just put in a practice and dedication they can do well at whatever they do in life. I'm already missing the older generation. My Dad was a World War II Army Vet and my grandparents all born in the late 1800s. It's hard in this world full of sin ( rude, hateful, deceiving, profane, violent, etc ) .
This almost caused me to cry. I miss Oliva Newton-John now that she is gone. 😢
A beautiful soul. She helped so many dealing with cancer through her many philanthropic contributions. I’m sure she sends loves light to our planet.
Had a smile and a tear the whole way through that. It was magical.
Great!!
Superb. So sad to see this, as she died last week. May her soul rest in peace. A lovely person and under-rated singer.
Ok I cried. RIP Olivia... My first real fan crush. Sweet, smart, gorgeous and the voice of an angel.
Wow! Such a beautiful voice. And the fact she just came onstage on a lark and just basically winged it... She's indeed somewhere over the rainbow in a beautiful place where pain and tears can't touch her. RIP beautiful Olivia!
I had to pinch myself! I've never seen this video before!! Congratulations....incredible....
What a beautiful songbird.......RIP Olivia you are missed.
Fantastic. Giants walked this world.
TH-cam at its best here. Olivia is a goddess. And the great Mr. Paul. Sheesh!
Very fortuitous and fitting that these two incomparable musical talents come together for posterity. That Olivia was so gracious to come onstage with no planning. You can feel the fun and reverence. They all created something beautiful and memorable. It bears mentioning that Olivia made huge philanthropic and humanitarian contributions throughout her life, along with being a superstar in the entertainment industry.
whoa...chills and tears...this is gorgeous. What a woman. Rest In Peace Olivia and Les.
I agree 100%.
Ditto
She had a voice of note !!! Always to be remembered. R.I.P. Olivia.
So Beautiful Olivia Newton John and Les Paul’s Funny side ❤️🎸 R.I.P. Olivia 🙏🏼
She had incredible stage presence. Thank you Olivia.
This was absolutely exquisite, ONJ + LP = MAGIC
The Great Les Paul, who invented multi-track recording and the solid-body electric guitar, and Olivia Newton-John! Rest peacefully. 😌 🌈 💜
RIP Olivia , your great efforts and talent will always be remembered. A real special Lady. NZ
This is truly a hidden Gem bless
lovely lady lived a life of ten people.
Rest easy ONJ....
Stunning! Miss you Olivia!
Beautiful... miss Livie and Les terribly 😢
That was just amazing... Olivia & Les... May you both be singing / playing over that rainbow now...
once again, this proves Olivia is a REAL professional woman, so respectful and inspirational!!!! Stars like this are scarce in today's world!!!! Love you Olivia!!!
Yes true man : )
What a princess...RIP beautiful lady, we forever love you. X
rest in peace lovely lady
Olivia didnt need a back up band . She impressed old Les.
Les Paul the man who creative history,this shine never fade!
That made me cry. What a Lovely lady. I will miss her.💖
Two legends - how amazing to have been in that audience - who would believe you!
Right on, soulkizzer. I wonder if the audience realized what a beautiful moment they were witnessing. I like to think so. So glad it’s been preserved on video so that we who weren’t there can nevertheless “feel the magic,”. Good wishes to you.
Does anyone notice Les doing a Jimmy Page with the hybrid!
I love Livvy, but she's not a legend. Les is, but Aus has only 2 legendary female singers, Dame Nellie Melba, and the incomparable Judith Durham
Legends and great musicians, I did not know they had met, this was really great to see and hear, thank you!
So beautiful and talented
RIP OLIVIA- OVER That Rainbow !!!
Ok that one made me cry. I can't believe she's gone ! And to have been in that room with both of those legends!!!!
A tremendous version by the one & only Olivia Newton-John
She can really sing and on short notice she proves what a great talent she is! And Les Paul appears to appreciate her as well! This is the best version of Over the Rainbow since Judy Garland sang it years ago! Brilliant!
She nailed that off the cuff, unknown band, no warm ups, better than 99% of PROS would do in 20 takes in a studio. Amazing.
Probly 75% of children could sing this or some similar song they know, just like this, no warm up, unfamiliar band. But we learn not to as we grow up.
Unknown band? Les Paul? Surely you jest.
Les Paul has a way bigger legacy than ONJ, time to read some history. She would have been very happy to have the opportunity to perform with him even once in her life, and she nailed it to her credit🤗
@@VernCrisler Unknown to her - as in she had never played or rehearsed with them. Jesus Christ...she knows who Les Paul is.
@@The888Redlich WTF is wrong with some of you pedantic people? All I'm saying is she never played or rehearsed with them and nailed that performance. I know who the hell Les Paul is. Apparently Les Paul didn't understand who SHE was. Go bitch about that.
This is truly beautiful , they both sound fantastic n whole Band ! Rest In Peace Olivia. 💓💜💓
Makes her entrance from the back, doesn't upstage any of the others. Class act. Exits the same way. Angelic singing, nice minimal, quiet backing band - they let her shine. Classiness all around. I think Les enjoyed this very much.
I could listen to a whole record of that! Olivia is a singer's singer!!! Complete class!!!
This is just wonderful. Les Paul, the great guitarist, and the wide vocal range, sweet voice and lovely look of Olivia. And she has a great feel for jazzy rhythm, too. It just doesn't get any better than this.
Agreed, Tommy…a beautiful moment in time. What a remarkable pairing…the legendary Les Paul and the beautiful, charming and talented Olivia Newton-John. These two are obviously of two separate generations, but that just shows that great music like this is not “confined” by generation or time. We should be grateful that this performance has been preserved for posterity so that we can enjoy it today. Best regards to you.
Sorry, Tony…I need new reading glasses…I mistakenly read your name as “Tommy.” Sorry, and thanks again for your post. Good wishes to you. Jim Tierney
@@jamestierney2531 No worries, James. I've been called far worse in my time! Good to know that I'm not alone in my appreciation of outstanding music and talented performers. I've been a fan of Les Paul since around 1948 (I'd have been 7 at the time) and as for that lovely lady, Olivia Newton John, she has a special place in my heart, with her glorious voice and ageless beauty.
Thanks for your comments, my best wishes to you.
@@Tony-Thompson Right back at ya, Tony. I’m on the same page as you about this lovely performance. Thanks for the courtesy of a reply, and Happy Thanksgiving to you. Kind regards…Jim
@@jamestierney2531 😅
Rest in peace, Les Paul and Olivia 🕊️
He played every Monday night at the iridium jazz club 51 st and Broadway. He's not pretending.
He didn't know anybody lol Great pairing!
This made me cry! What a beautiful impromptu performance. Rest in peace beautiful Olivia.
Beautiful and talented, she will be missed. RIP
Makes me wish ONJ had done an album of jazz standards. What a beautiful moment in time!
Awesome Olivia. Class and talent. And beauty. Her "Suddenly" duet with Sir Cliff also lives long in the memory.
Merci beaucoup for posting this. What a great moment.
This put a huge smile on my face and a warmth in my heart. ❤️
Never seen this before. What a woman.xxxxxx
Olivia's range is incredible !
There never anyone with range.
She sings like no one eles ever will.
Beautiful person inside and out.
Les Paul may not have known of Olivia Newton John before, but afterwards he never forgot. Beautiful moment for all.
Good Lord she was an Angel in Human Form! Rest in peace to Les and Olivia. What a special moment!
🙏
What a treat to hear from the ages.
Unbelievable to think she has left our planet.
Along with Paul McCartney and Barry Gibb, Olivia is one of Gods most amazing gifts to our world - 3 incredibly talented, well balanced humans who can mix their celebrity with normality and amazing
generosity.
RIP beautiful lady
she was a literal angel
You startled me for a moment. …she left our planet along with Paul McCartney… caught me off guard and I thought Paul had passed
You're thinking John Lennon.
Paul is dead in '69 but alive today.
@@James-bv4nu what if its not the real Paul tho? I don't care either way. Much bigger real conspiracies are happening right now and could dictate our future. At some point we will be forced to make some big decisions. Like become a slave to AI or try to live off grid.
@@James-bv4nu You foolish man!!’ Please don’t insult me or Paul with this crap.
That was beautiful, you’re beautiful Olivia. Love you always.❤️🌹💕
Oh my goodness. What a blowout. Everyone should see this.
Just confirms my long experience as a working live & recording musician: the more famous and talented the artist, the nicer they are. Almost without exception.
Rest in peace beautiful lady
She’s just as lovely and talented as ever.
Olivia really is a great singer , she totally nails it , brought a tear to my eye
Love what Les says at the end: Talent, talent, talent=describes Olivia to a T
she was the epitome of talent and class! RIP Olivia
RIP all you great men of music
Great artistry witnessed between a talented (much more than I had assumed before) and a LEGENDARY guitarist. Magical/Unforgettable moments often occur at impromptu moments such as this that would expose imposters and confirm great artists. ONJ was inspired to go beyond her "comfort zone" to reach/pushed/inspired to connect the song to the audience lucky enough to be there. She surpasses the recent efforts of Lady Gaga and could be considered in the same catogoy of performances from Amy Winehouse to Eva Cassidy - both are singing "Over the Rainbow" in Rock and Roll Heaven. Thanks for the video and R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John and Les Paul!!!!!!
Love Olivia Newton John!!! HER VOICE, HER STYLE AND OF COURSE HER BEAUTY BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE!!! I have watched "GREASE" so many times I lost count and everytime I fall in love with her all over again!!! I'm sorry to hear about her declining health problems due to age etc. and I pray that she will live a long life just like Betty White.
Hopelessly devoted to you.
How sad that she hasn't.
thats beautiful, man
Les Paul what an entertainer and comedian too...the guy was something else
The world not only lost a talent but a beautiful and much loved and respected human being. Rest In Peace Olivia ❤
She is one of the prettiest...
She is such a classy lady. I always loved her.
just unbelievable once in a lifetime THANK YOU !!!!!!!!
This reminded me of when I met my now oldest and dearest friends, when my family moved into the neighborhood in 1975... we were 10 yrs old, and I remember asking them if they liked Elton John... one of them said "Oh yeah, she's really pretty!!"
Outstanding thank you so much for sharing miss you Olivia miss you les and Mary that's some heck of a band up in heaven