Xanadu | Olivia Newton-John & Gene Kelly's '80s/'40s Hybrid E.L.O. Roller Disco
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- "A place where nobody dared to go... The love that we came to know... They call it Xanadu!" Watch Olivia Newton-John perform E.L.O.'s "Xanadu" along with Gene Kelly in the eponymous 1980 cult classic. We know the title of this video is confusing but we couldn't fit in the fact that while Gene Kelly's character owns and operates the '80s/'40s hybrid roller disco, Olivia Newton-John's character is the daughter of Zeus and a literal Greek muse. And we just really needed you to know that.
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Xanadu is a look at the future and a loving remembrance of the way things were in the heyday of Hollywood. The musical score includes the hit songs "Magic," "I'm Alive," "All Over the World," "Suddenly," and the title song "Xanadu." Olivia Newton-John will dazzle your senses with her luminous beauty and fabulous voice. She and Gene Kelly star in this mesmerizing musical fantasy. The '40s meets the '80s in Xanadu, a very special love story and the first lavish, old-fashioned musical to utilize today's music.
© 1980 Universal City Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Cast: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck
Produced by: Lawrence Gordon
Directed by: Robert Greenwald - บันเทิง
Hearing that Olivia Newton-John has passed makes me want to sob. This Movie and this song...not forgetting the magic of Magic brings a smile and memories of being happy as a kid. Legendary movies and songs. Your music and legacy in fighting cancer dearest Olivia will be remembered. We miss you already.
Rest in Peace Queen
I was looking for a CD to play in my car today and found her CD which I hadn't played in ages, than I came home and found out she passed to Xanadu, that is some illuminati shit right there, like she was talking to me, freaky!
As a skater and an ELO fan, this is the ONJ song I remember.
When I was in junior high school, I went to see this movie with my friends. I admired Olivia on the screen and danced.
I was young then.
But Olivia will forever live in my heart as a beautiful, intelligent woman.
Olivia, rest in peace
My mum adored Olivia, being a 70s kid, so she made sure my brother and I appreciated her talent just as much. Rip :(
Gene Kelly was almost 70 years old, in his final film performance, and he could still roller skate! What a legend.
now that is a movie star!
I love that this is still remembered. High light of my youth.
@@balanceyourmind mine too
And I can barely do the Cha Cha Slide in roller skates.
One of the best. His smile and dance will just cheer you up.
Has there ever been a greater combination of beauty, sweetness and vocals? Olivia was a legit angel.
I am an adult male 77 years old. This song makes me cry. I went to see it with my wife and 2 daughters. My youngest especially just loved ONJ. We saw her perform at Forest Hills on Long Island. My baby girl just turned 50 on 2/4/24. My oldest was taken from us in a car crash on 11/13.87. Yes, it was a Friday. I will always have a place in my heart for Olivia Newton-John.
sry for your loss.
Thank you, Irene. I still think about her every day. She would have been 55 on May 4, 2024.
I am very sorry for your loss, I am glad that you have beautiful memories of your wife and children 🤍
@nelliflate7871, your story gave mixed emotions. I’m so happy you made such great memories with your daughters. I’m sorry a car crash took your oldest daughter away from you and your family.
I just turned 50 also but unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to see ONJ in person or I wish I would have. I loved her ever since I laid eyes on all these movies when I was a little girl, I remember wanting to be her so bad, even though I looked nothing like her long brown hair and brown eyes and nothing like her in the least but nevertheless, I wanted to be here so I made an outfit that look like the one she wore in Xanadu when I was 10 years old and I wore it all the time lol I’m sorry to hear about your oldest and I’m so glad you will have the opportunity to see ONJ in person but wonderful memories
It's depressing to know that this world does not have Olivia Newton John anymore. R.I.P.
Really depressing. 😔
it's not real
She's a good recruit for the astral heaven plane though! We are all immortal souls and thankfully so is Olivia! :)
I know, right? This video/song could not be made today. Nobody could do this with any amount of digital gear and current recording techniques.
I know what you mean but she's at peace and in no more pain, I believe.
I’m literally crying as I type this…just learned of her passing less than 5 minutes ago. An amazingly talented singer and iconic actress. I have no words only sincerest appreciation and love for this wonderful entertainer. Rest in the most beautiful peace, Diva 😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖
Your tears are shared 💔😥
@@markblanch2905 you summed it up perfectly💜🕊
I am crying with you. Her passing feels like the last petal falling off the perfect rose. We love you dear Olivia.✨💞 ✨🌹✨🕊️✨
It’s crazy that you can genuinely grieve for a woman you didn’t know personally…yet I have no doubt that my deep sadness isn’t unique.
The world has lost a really, really extraordinary human being.
@@carolynloughran5450 quite honestly, I truly believe that we could feel her good energy through her music, that's why it's incredibly sad.
I love absolutely everything about this movie. The 80s art-deco revival, the uplifting songs, the wonderful choreographies, and of course the very talented and beautiful Olivia N.J and the fantastic Gene Kelly. This movie is not Shakespeare and it was not intended to be. It is just a movie that brings so much joy.
And the superb Jeff Lynne & ELO!
@@jamiefenn1799 and Andy Gibb, what happened to him?
I remember walking out of the theater when this was released and just felt happy and full of joy... exactly what you said.
The choreography that went into this is insane. Legend
That split on the tightrope is probably my favourite bit.
Wanna see more incredible choreography? Take a look at this. 🤩
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There is so much coming on that you notice something new everyone you watch it.
Yes and those utter wankers Siskel and Ebert said the choreography was bad, what the hell do they know . Never liked them anway
Lol
RIP Olivia! She had an amazing career despite all the hardships she faced throughout her life. She’ll be dearly missed by billions of her fans!
Have a good Trip, Olivia, be in heaven...
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What hardships?
@@susanfudge1737 Her health issues.
RIP Olivia Newton-John! Xanadu was one of my favourite movies when I was a kid...can't believe it's been 42 years since I saw it in the theatre.
Still watching in 2024?? button
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Why Not? We are in Xanadu.
Sempre ❤
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From 1980! And actually, roller-skating is back in a big way!! Yay!! 🛼🛼😀
Just heard of Olivia's passing, so revisited this gem. She was so beautiful in this clip - as a young boy I couldn't stop watching it. R.I.P.
This scene is indelibly etched in my brain. The generational overlap with Gene Kelly has only aged well. Thank you so much for all the tween memories, Ms. Newton-John.
🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐
That lady always makes u proud to be an Aussie…RIP…will never be forgotten xx
This is the REAL effort within this movie. Imagine the coordination, and costume design. Impressive.
I fell in love with Olivia-Newton John the first time I heard her sing. So much so I wanted to name my first daughter Olivia but my wife wouldn't have it. She compromised with me and agreed to name her Kira, ONJ's character in Xanadu. She will be missed. Rest in peace Olivia 🙏
As much as I like "Olivia" i LOVE "Kira"
And now your daughter has a story.
I was named after a Beatles song. Used to hate my middle name. But as i got older, i loved it
Yes, RIP to an amazing beautiful woman! I cannot believe we lost Sandra Dee.
Rest in peace Olivia. Such a beautiful woman. God bless you.
My heart is broken, but my adoration and admiration of this incredible woman who was as beautiful inside as well as out has never been a waste. I love you forever ONJ ❤️
You named your daughter Kira over Olivia LOL 😆 😂 🤣.
It's crazy that this movie came out 42 years ago today and Olivia-Newton John passes away. I hope she got this entrance on her way to heaven.
I didn't even realize that. Her return to Olympus at the end is beyond Ironic and yet where else would a Goddess end up...😔
Heaven isn't real.
@@aarons6935 nobody cares dude. It's a tribute...
One of a kind! her entrance to heaven better be this way!
I can't believe I have never seen this movie. They don't/can't make stuff like this anymore. Auto-tuned digitally edited music lacks all of the humanity you get in this kind of vocal performance. Truly dazzling visually and sonically.
I’m 54 and I still have this song on my playlist. Always makes me smile to listen to ONJ and her angel voice ❤️
I have been in LOVE with this movie since 1980!! I was 7!! Olivia you will live forever!❤ and Gene Kelly oh my heart!! What an amazing cast of characters! The nine muses and the dreams we dream. I love this movie forever!! You know her husband is the one in the burgundy V neck with a tie and a brunette 😂
I truly dont care what people think this is one of the best choreographed i have seen
Very underated bcz greace.great work from e.l.o also
It's awesome
Definitely
If anything it's the lighting design that's off, it"s not atmospheric enough to match the level of choreography and deadens the whole vibe. Still this ranks as one of my favorite modern musicals of all time. RIP to dear Olivia, she was a songbird in a league all her own..
Sin duda esta coreografia y Thriller de Michael Jackson son de las mejores, y Grease.🌹🌹🌹Gracias Olivia !!
I don’t care what they think either loved this movie.rest in peace
For me, this will always be the sound of summer in 1980.
So true!
@@oltremaredentro yes I was 15 then! music back then was wonderful
Yep. ❤️
Yes. Beautiful Olivia 💗💗💜💜
So many great songs!
Xanadu the movie mesmerized me, as a gawky teenager still in high school in 1980. While the movie did not do well, it was a spectacular showcase and in its magical 1980's way, reminded me of what it was like to be 16 years old again. God I miss it. And I miss both Gene Kelly and Olivia.
Im a 57 year old crying my ass off as I hear Olivia sing this song bringing me back memories of my very young innocent life.Thank u for the memories Olivia God Bless You .RIP.
A lovely comment victoria, she was a wonderful person, heaven is a much better place for her being there.
I won’t ruin your 21.
If you truly are a 57, what ever that is, and crying over a cheesy movie made when you were 13 then, you are living a sad life...
RIP Olivia Newton-John. I am so sad to hear of your passing. A beautiful person. Take care. This is one of my favourite ever pop songs. I play it nearly every week and often sing it in my head.
Olivia Newton John was amazing in this movie. I went to the Worlds Fair in Knoxville,!TN and at the Australia Pavilion they had a video of Olivia singing the song “Physical “ I will never forget that. She was an incredible lady, singer and actress. She was incredible for her fight with cancer too. When you get the phone call informing you that you have cancer you’re life is never the same every day after that. You could be fighting cancer for 10,20,30 or 40 years. Thank God for every day of your life? Because tomorrow is never promised us.
Update I got a call today from my cardiologist and he said that some areas on my pet scan looked cloudy, so I will get a biopsy ASAP to see if it is cancer or not. Either way God has got this. Whatever happens happens. If I live or die it’s Gods will for me. Olivia Newton John fought cancer for 30 years. She enjoyed every day she lived her life. She had a great attitude too. She enjoyed almost everything when she could.
Olivia Newton John was such an amazingly talented woman. I don't think there was anything she couldn't do! She definitely left some of her talent behind in her daughter, who has an amazing voice in her own right! The two of them singing together before Olivia died is absolutely tear-jerking! 😢❤
You’re a legend. You will never be forgotten….EVER.
Even though this movie technically was considered a flop, I loved it ! Never could take my eyes off Olivia ! The dance choreography was great ! Thank you Mr. Kelly and Kenny Ortega. The young generation will NEVER realize how much fun Skating and Disco were. 👍👍👍👍👍👍💙
Same here. I used to have a huge crush on her.. I saw this movie the night it opened....
Yes... Olivia makes the movie riveting when she is onscreen. She is beyond fantastic. Gene is a legend.
The movie flopped because it was garbage. The music was the only redeeming quality.
Yep, the movie was "meh" but the music (and probably the choreography) was off the chart.
I didn’t care much for it the first time. But I ended up liking the movie when I saw it a second time
To see Gene Kelly with such joy in the beginning of the video is a priceless moment.
gives me goosebumps he look so happy total pimp
There is a sadness knowing gene Kelly isn’t alive no more. To me he was Hollywood
@@stephennield4719 while it's sad that he's no longer with us, he did leave behind a fantastic legacy of films. And he lived a pretty full life, died at 83 years old.
Was wondering how old he was, skating like that
@@patpeck2405 he was 84 when he died
When I was 16 I saw Olivia 's face on a LP cover. I fell in love. She not only was a beauty but had a voice like an angel. It was upsetting when she passed away. The world lost a great talent but more important a good person.
I Love Xanadu !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You will be missed greatly, Olivia. I hope that you and Gene Kelly are both dancing for joy with each other.
.........and Andy Gibb too 🌟
This will always be my go to feel good song RIP Olivia, you fought such a long battle with cancer and with so much positivity and grace.
I loved this moving since I was a child and it still puts a huge smile on my face. The soundtrack, the chemistry and the outfits. Xanadu is forever an icon film.
I LOVE how ALL dancers are INCORPORATED in the Choreography is AMAZING ❤
Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra are amazing in this song. Gene Kelly (in his last movie) graceful as ever on roller skates. Epic in every sense of the word.
Right?? I need a moment to take in how amazing Gene Kelly is here. Late 60s and killing it on roller skates! This song is fantastic, and so is Olivia. RIP
What a movie !!! Brilliant Cast !!!!!!
This was Gene Kelly's final film. He was so amazing in the beginning of this video. That whole dance routine is very difficult to stay in sync with everyone. It's still one of my favorite movies!
My favorite movie with him is the Pirate he did with Judy Garland
RIP Olivia Newton John
She passed away recently
Esta canción es pura magia. Me ha transportado a mi infancia, tirado en el suelo viendo la tv. Aquel momento en el que las diosas salen de la pared y salía Olivia Newton John.... me quedé enamorado de ella. Una diosa por siempre ❤
this music transport me the best moments of my childhood
This is one of my favorite movies of the 80's, and the world a better place knowing Olivia Newton-John made her mark on in it. One more thing, Gene Kelly is a heck of skater at 68 years old!
Gene Kelly was always quick on his feet!
Gene Kelly is still my favorite ❤️
No, this movie was released in 1980, and Gene Kelly was born in 1912. Do the math. [Edit: The commenter I was replying to has deleted his or her comment, or hidden it from me. I wasn't replying to Lon Luna, who is correct about Gene Kelly being 68 here.]
I definitely get it. You hit the nail on the head with your comment. I am an African American who grew up between Middlesex N.J. and Baltomore city in the 70's and 80's and I am so grateful I grew up during that era because it seemed if all races were coming together .I wouldn't change anything about my childhood because the world WAS becoming a better place AND those were the best decades of music ever especially the 70's and I mean all genres of music. Oh how I wish I could go back because I would stay there. PEACE TO THE WORLD and EVERYONE IN IT!!!
I know, I was shocked seeing that grandad veteran actor whirling around, but kinda vibes well, he is like the leader to his progeny or something in this scene.
I'm in tears right now. Olivia was one of my favorites. Cancer just sucks!!!!
I watched this over and over and I still don't understand how they pulled this off. It's incredible ❤
Xanadu ✨
It was so cool to see Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton John acting together in this movie. So awesome that this was the last decade that Gene Kelly icon acted in movies. So Nostalgic and miss Gene Kelly for his acting. This video made at this time is over 40 years old now and all of the young ones in this video are in their 60's and above.
yes, we are! and still kicking ass!
I lost my father as a kid. For some reason, this movie and this song in particular, spoke to me and helped me to begin working through the loss a couple of years later. It is still a deeply treasured part of my life today. There is so much optimism and joy in it.
i can identify with this comment. For me i remember the innocence, and more simpler and happier times
Si, Claro. Es la sensación de vitalidad. De alegría. Es el momento eterno.
@@horaciogrillo1231 Yes my heartfelt friend, it will always be an eternal moment.
For each one of us, this song has a different meaning that fills with nostalgia the present of those memorable moments.
I LOVE YOU MAN, MY BRO
How can anyone not love Olivia Newton John. Her smile and presence radiates pure joy. Her angelic voice and God given talent was something to be seen. She will dearly be missed, but never ever forgotten. RIP: Dear Olivia
Yes, glory to God.
Without that "god" thingy, you are totally right.
I always liked this movie. Very simple. Olivia of course.
She was talented and beautiful. RIP Olivia.
@@Coastcrawler That was completely unnecessary and you know it.
My favorite movie, soundtrack and singers, so much love and pure talent ❤ Rest in Power ⭐💗🕊
I watched this movie as a kid.
I’ve never cried over someone famous passing away but this one has torn me to shreds. Maybe because she was my first crush after Grease came out, maybe it was because she seemed so genuine and sweet. I don’t know but ONJ passing has hit me in way I never thought possible.
What a treasure. ❤️
hugs. I can't stop thinking about her. I'm obsessed with googling all her old videos. It hits us because it's a marker of time passing and our own mortality plus she was someone we adored!
me too, I never get super upset when celebrities die, but ONJ was different. I honestly loved her.
Only Olivia a European who moved to Australia only to become America's Sweetheart then the World's, She was it! in every way imaginable.
I loved her as well everyone.
Some have that effect on you.
There is something truly marvellous about Olivia Newton John..
My friend and I would spend the entire recess debating who would be the one to marry her first. Haha then Physical came out and we almost lost our minds. Marvelous is right.
This is so miracles about it she reminded
Radiating confidence is something we all want.
God the way she rises up into the picture like that (3:25) makes my heart flutter.
💖✨💖✨
She's an earth Angel ❤️
2:43 such a well choreographed scene! My Grandma had this on vhs and my sister and I watched this constantly! Man this movie was way too underrated!
Rest in Peace. Olivia Newton John and Gene. Kelly❤😮😢
Gene Kelly is not gliding on roller-skates, he's levitating and the room is revolving around him because he's GENE.FUCKING.KELLY.
We rented this last summer and in the commentary he said he was very annoyed that they only shot him from the waist up during the whole roller-skating segment.
Gene Kelly was so amazing 🤗😆😁🤣🥰
You think he's cool in this, watch his whole ass song and dance number on skates:
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@@mdwsb Interesting. I liked Xanadu and I'm a huge Olivia fan but I thought the editing of this movie was horrible. Lots of close ups when a lot of dancing was going on and a wide shot would have been good and shown the choreographers vision of the scene. Like when all the Greek muses dance out of the wall and they are all dancing together and we couldn't see most of it. A real waste of hard work. I think Grease 2 also had bad editing.
No green screen no auto tune no nets...just pure talent.
... and loads of PRACTICE (which would have been expensive with this many people having to be coordinated).
@@Muck006 the beauty of when the general public supported music
@@markblanch2905 YES to this.
@@markblanch2905 This movie was an notoriously epic flop… Not sure there was as much support as you suggest
@@oldvlognewtricks I think it's one of those that maybe didn't make it big in its time, but will have a loyal audience forever.
Marvellous song and performance! Olivia here looked pretty, her voice was angelic! Miss You, Mrs Newton-John 😟🥰
She'll never be forgotten, love all her songs saw her back in 1984
Rest in peace Olivia, one of the most talented beautiful godesses who graced our lives. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
It’s so sad that we’ve lost Olivia Newton John. Hearing her singing now reminds me very much of my childhood and brings tears 😭 to my eyes
I was bummed when she passed away!
I still can't believe that we have lost her.
I love the ending😢
Gene Kelly, Olivia and Michael Beck. What a marvelous movie. Saw it when I was a kid. It Will be always in my heart ❤❤❤
Thank you, Olivia, for the beautiful moments, for the magnificence and the voice! Rest in peace, undeniably wondrous angel!
Bellas épocas de gran felicidad en mi vida!!!
La hermosa voz de Olivia hace que sonría cada vez que la escucho, en cada una de sus canciones.
Gracias!!!
This makes me sorely miss my childhood and those I love who are no longer here today ❤🥲
RIP Olivia. I remember hearing “If Not For You” on the radio back around 1974 and thought, what a voice. What a song. Then I saw a picture of you and thought, wow. Her face matches her voice, beautiful. Thanks for everything.
Olivia Newton-John was and will always be absolute perfection in every way.
Except in rollerskating and dancing. Lol! Otherwise I gree.
andy morris, That's very distressing to hear. Are you referring to a recent cancer relapse that seems pretty dire?
@andy morris Noooo! That's awful news. 😢
@andy morris and yet she just released another duet with her daughter yesterday.
@andy morris and there is no such news in the pipeline that I see. From October: "Olivia Newton-John hasn’t undergone radiation in “a couple of years” and hasn’t had a scan for cancer “for a long time,” which the 72-year-old actress happily revealed in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife!"
Rip olivia you sure are missed her music made my 80s something special I miss you
RIP beautiful lady you might be gone but you’ll never be forgotten you’ll live with us forever xx
So, Gene Kelly was nearly 68 when they filmed this. An incredible talent and a great skater. He was reported to be upset that they didn’t show him full length in the shots as he did his own skating. Who can blame him ! And then we have Olivia Newton John. Just the best talent, and beautiful person inside and out. She couldn’t ever sing a wrong note and her tone was perfect. A tough time, she had with her health, but she did so much good with it, and I’ll love her forever. #loveyouolivia
Gene was a class act all the way.
Copenhagen, Stadion Parken, we were there apr. 40. 000. We stend up, HRH Margaret Il. with Her Family Members were there. We seng the Danish "Anthem". It was the Celebration of HC Andersen "hca2005". Now I just remember ... the gret songs. Repeting the melody, (in my home, in Hungary, Budapest, thanks for internet) by Olivia Newton John ..."Gone but not forgotten."
Gene Kelly awesome Be a dancer 68 is nothing. Keep on dancing 🕺 🎶
He did plenty in other movies n yes I agree shame they didnt bc he was grand on skates www.google.com/search?q=gene+kelly+roller+skates+tap+dancing&sxsrf=APwXEddX2zFiEiz5iYzCqdwHWvQZmnWMjw%3A1679854347075&ei=C4sgZL-mBOLAlAaSpZ6ABA&oq=gene+kelly+rollar&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQARgBMgcIABANEIAEMgcIABANEIAEMgcIABANEIAEMgcILhANEIAEMgYIABAWEB4yCAgAEAUQHhANOgoIABBHENYEELADOgoIABCKBRCwAxBDOg0IABDkAhDWBBCwAxgBOg8ILhCKBRDIAxCwAxBDGAI6EgguEIoFENQCEMgDELADEEMYAjoHCAAQigUQQzoICC4QgAQQ1AI6BQgAEIAEOgUILhCABDoHCC4QigUQQzoICAAQigUQkQI6CAguEIoFEJECOggIABCKBRCGAzoGCAAQHhANSgQIQRgAUL4BWKgQYKgcaAFwAXgAgAGGA4gB4AeSAQcyLjQuMC4xmAEAoAEByAESwAEB2gEGCAEQARgJ2gEGCAIQARgI&sclient=gws-wiz-serp
Always forget that was Gene Kelly.
This whole movie is so criminally underrated and this is the best scene from it. The choreographed skating to a drumbeat that gives me chills only to have Olivia pop up and close things out like the angel she is. This is what heaven better feel like. 🥳🤗
A friend of mine was one of the skaters in the film. She said all the skating stomping sound was put in later because they couldn't all do it in synch well enough while performing.
I liked the bit with Kelly playing clarinet at the beach.
I don't believe in heaven, but I wholeheartedly agree.
Yea it's sad that this film flopped in the box office.
Oh it was SO uncool. Everyone was so snotty about this movie! I've always loved it. I saw it as the "in-flight" movie on a bus on the way to France when I was 11 or something. I totally loved it and still do...
A magical place and time and we just didn't catch it at the moment. We're now left with precious memories..
what`s past, is what which do not feel cringe and at the same time with a strange but yet pleasant fragrant and joy!!
Gene Kelly is a genuine legend. I miss actors, dancers and singers like him.
He actually did the choreography in the "Whenever You're Away From Me" song and purposely chose simple dance steps that would be easy for Olivia, who was a non-dancer, to do. It would have been so easy for him to showcase his own dancing, but he chose to choreograph it so that Olivia would be his partner in every sense. A true gentleman and a real class act.
I can't believe he's skating!
Me too, I can’t believe this movie was the first time I had seen him (when it came out, of course), but we didn’t get to see movies much when I was younger, and so when I saw this movie, I was in my teens, and I remember thinking “the lead guy is hot, but this Gene Kelly is hotter”. His voice, and his figure (perfection), and he is so handsome... And then when he dances with all of that, there’s nothing more glorious than watching him dance. Women still swoon over him.
@@theshillneckedlizard8364 I watched the movie for him; Olivia was a bonus.
Ha ha. My dad's name was Gene Kelly. And he was roller dancer in the 50's in Ireland. We still have his skates. No lie, the wheels are ply wood.
This came up on my suggestion feed… I don’t think Jeff Lynne gets enough credit for this masterpiece of a song. The writing and production of the song is on another level. To have Olivia Newton-John sing it, is absolute perfection. This video is so loaded with old Hollywood star power. It’s perfection. No other word(s) can describe it
Have you heard the version of this song by ELO without Olivia? I lacks so much cheerfulness!
@@Fancylooks yes, I have… it definitely has more of a rock sound to it.
Oh my days, I forgot this was an elo number but now I come to think of it?
Jeff may have looked a bit like Chewbacca back in his hey day but damn, what a composer.
It's too bad ELO and Olivia Newton John didn't collaborate more. Her voice and their sound are very complimentary.
RIP Olivia Newton John
She passed away recently
No plastics, no fillers, no synth, no CGI, just talent, and OLIVIA IN ALL HER GLORY!
I mean the film has plenty of synth mate
Synth was heavily used in vintage music doesn't make it bad though????
3:34. Pure beauty, charm and class. I was ten years old when I saw this and my heart burst when I saw Olivia Newton John do this number. RIP, sweet siren.
These huge choreographed productions with this level of talent will never happen again. That's more talent packed into 6 minutes than has come out of Hollywood in the past 20 years.
I agree!
We can hope.
The cinematographer should've been let go. Too many wide shots, he could've utilized talent with rising crane shots, more black and better rollers, and Autrey tried excitement Mr. Warriors was ill-cast for this, but tis 1980...
@@pjangels609 Racist.
We really just regurgitate things now- when was the last Christmas song written? 90s? It’s like creativity is dying! Music is terrible, movies are pc garbage- it’s sad!
One of the most amazing scenes to ever come out of Hollywood. The sheer talent and choreography here was unprecedented, and unfortunately never received the recognition it deserved. A joyful peek in to a happier more colorful era.
Giusto
Super Cheesy ! 🕺
To each his own
It was shit.. maybe that's why...
That’s because the cinematography of the whole movie sucks ass, especially in this scene.
R.I.P Olivia Newton John: The Goddess of Disco. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙💙
Love this song... Olivia was an amazing singer, she will be sadly missed. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Rest in Power, Olivia. Your songs will forever live on with us. Thank you for gracing us with your phenomenal voice. You will be missed forever. 😢
Descanse em paz, Olivia...sempre em meu coração.
Just thinking of you, and everyone with you Olivia ❤
I was born is '86. I used to think Xanadu was some heady Kubrick-esque film. It wasn't until very, shamefully, recently that I discovered that it was essentially a camp extra baffling musical. This song, Gene Kelly, Olivia, the choreography, the vision. It inhabits a part of my brain that maybe hasn't dreamt this way since I was that little kid in the 90s. There will never be something like this again, because there can't be. This life and dream is gone and will never exist in this way again. But like Rocky Horror, or Priscilla, or Phantom of the Paradise, it is here in a sweet small capsule. Eternal, for all of us and those who come after to love. It's an embrace.
I think my favorite part is how seriously all of the dancers/skaters/background performers did this. They gave it their all!
Nobody slacked when Gene Kelly was watching.
Yesterday Sunday 26 February 2023 .
I watched the ONJ State Memorial.
Everyone loved OUR OLIVER.
You are a beautiful Angel
Love & Light to you Oliver
I did work at the ONJ Wellness Center.
Also I did a few walks with this wonderful women around Heidelberg to raise funds for her center .
Will always love you Liv .
Love From Melbourne Australia.
❤❤❤
What choreography! And those hair styles - feathered yet deadly. A masterpiece.
Oh, and BTW, is that Bill Gates’ doppelgänger at the 0:33 mark? 🤔😉
Brilliant ❤
I don't care what anyone says...if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to recreate this scene at least once.
I'm already living in it
can i join?
I'll join y'all too. Sounds fun
@@xaniiu the crazy part is, it’s a place where nobody dared to go.. but now that I’m here,
Now that you're near ..
do it
I heard that Gene Kelly was a bit disapointed that in Xanadu they didn't give him more screen time when he was skate dancing during this part. He took pride in his skating abilities and he was a pro at roller skating . In one of his older movies called" It's always fair weather" he was featured tap dancing on roller skates and busting some serious dance moves on roller skates.
Took me years to watch that one
This is amazing to hear. I watched this movie a few years ago and I was shocked and rather heartbroken that here they have the legendary Gene Kelly dancing in roller skates and he only gets a few quick shots! He should have been the feature of that number!
I was 18 in 1980. I miss the 80's so much. A fan of Gene kelly's (and Fred Astair's as well) ever since I was a kid
Such a fantastic beauty. She had it all. And then on top of that she could sing beautifully
Olivia Newton John will forever live on in our Hearts through her body of work!💕
Todo el mundo ama y quiere a Olivia Newton John, bellísima y talentosísima cantante y actriz por siempre; descanse en Paz Inolvidable Sandy, Xanadu !!!
coincido contigo.
la cantante mas hermosa... y que voz tan unica.
Saludos desde Cancún, Mexico,
@@antonioperezayala2072 Así es, saludos desde Cd. de México
Linda, talentosa e insubstituível!
Que ela alegre os anjos do céu 🙏🏼
Ella siempre me hacia sentir feliz.
Eterna Sandy, Kira. Grease!! Xanadu!! Lindos!! Inesquecíveis!! Descanse em Paz!! Olivia!! Uma estrela que Agora Brilha no Céu!! E Ficará em Nossos Corações!!❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How hot was Olivia Newton-John? What a talent that still holds up in 2024!
As a bass player, I spent many nights offstage playing this. Just pure joy. ELO was at the top of there game here and magnificent. There is actually a Jeff Lynne singing version.
My first album was ELO!
I have to hear Rock a ria!
There was one with Roy Wood. I still have that.@@bonniebickett4520
Any rate, I just love the song as I did all of ELO. Roy Wood I followed and he had many good songs as well.@@bonniebickett4520
Do you know where a bass line like this came from?-- Sounds generic for a disco-pop line, but it sounds awesome here.
That production is phenomenal. So many talented people all doing their thing for the show. It is actually quite brilliant.
It is good, but the mimes are going to give me nightmares.
Mimes visit in your sleep because silence comes naturally to them.@@kelperdude
I was 9 years old in 1980 and I was OBSESSED with this movie. It was on constantly on HBO after it left theatres and if I had control of the tv remote I had this movie on. This song transports me back to the 80's and for that, I'll always love it.
Hello
@@malcolmharry5007 Hi
For me this was the best part of the movie
Miss you, darling girl!!!
When I was going through a huge depression I would listen to Olivia and she always just made feel comforted. When she smiles it just looks so warm and genuine. Her music has always been in my life.
Hope you are ok now. Much love to you