Xanadu (soundtrack)

"Magic"
Xanadu
Soundtrack album by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra
Released	June 27, 1980
Recorded	1979-1980
Studio	Musicland Studios, Munich, West Germany
Genre	Pop rock, disco
Length	41:34
Label	Jet, MCA
Producer	Jeff Lynne, John Farrar
Electric Light Orchestra chronology
Olivia Newton-John chronology
Singles from Xanadu
	"Magic"; Released: 23 May 1980; "I'm Alive"; Released: 24 May 1980 (UK); May 1980 (US); "Xanadu"; Released: 6 June 1980 (UK); July 1980 (US); "All Over the World"; Released: July 1980 (US); 2 August 1980 (UK); "Suddenly"; Released: 24 October 1980; "Don't Walk Away"; Released: 22 November 1980;

Xanadu is the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film of the same name, featuring the Australian singer Olivia Newton-John and the British group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released in June 1980 on MCA Records in the United States and July 1980 by Jet Records in the United Kingdom.[5] The original LP release featured on side one the songs of Newton-John, and on side two the songs of ELO. In 2008 the soundtrack album was digitally remastered as a bonus CD as part of the film's DVD release entitled Xanadu – Magical Musical Edition.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[2]
MusicHound	1.5/5[3]
Smash Hits	6/10[4]

Although the film was a critical and commercial disappointment,[6] the soundtrack was a worldwide success and received positive reviews from music critics going double platinum in the US and Canada. The hit singles "Magic" and "Xanadu", peaked at number one in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively. Both singles also went to number one in the Netherlands and Italy, respectively. It was the 5th most popular US soundtrack in 1981.[7]

Background

The soundtrack featured songs on side one by the film's star, Olivia Newton-John, written by her long-time producer, John Farrar. The songs on side two were written and performed by ELO. The title track which closed side two featured Newton-John as lead vocalist.

The Newton-John side also featured Cliff Richard, the Tubes and Gene Kelly.

At the time of the album's release, Olivia Newton-John was signed to MCA Records, while ELO were signed to Jet Records. A compromise was worked out between the two companies in that the album was released on MCA in the US and Canada, and on Jet in the rest of the world.

Track listing

Side One tracks written by John Farrar.

Side One lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John unless noted.

Side One (Olivia Newton-John)
No.	Title	Lead Vocals	Length
1.	"Magic"		4:31
2.	"Suddenly"	Newton-John with Cliff Richard	4:02
3.	"Dancin'"	Newton-John with the Tubes	5:17
4.	"Suspended in Time"		3:55
5.	"Whenever You're Away From Me"	Newton-John with Gene Kelly	4:22

Side Two tracks written by Jeff Lynne.

Side Two lead vocals by Lynne unless noted.

Side Two (Electric Light Orchestra)
No.	Title	Lead Vocals	Length
6.	"I'm Alive"		3:46
7.	"The Fall"		3:34
8.	"Don't Walk Away"		4:48
9.	"All Over the World"		4:04
10.	"Xanadu"	Newton-John with Lynne	3:28

Non-album B-sides
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Fool Country" (performed by Newton-John. B-side of "Magic" single)	2:29
2.	"Drum Dreams" (performed by Electric Light Orchestra. B-side of "I'm Alive" and "All Over the World" singles)	3:06
3.	"You Made Me Love You" (performed by Newton-John. B-side of "Suddenly" single)	3:05

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1980)	Peak position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[8]	1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[9]	1
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[10]	4
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[11]	1
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12]	1
Italian Albums Chart[13]	10
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[14]	8
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[15]	1
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[16]	1
UK Albums (OCC)[17]	2
US Billboard 200[18]	4
US CashBox	1
US Record World	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1980)	Position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[19]	6
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[20]	23
Italian Albums Chart[13]	29

Certifications and sales


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[21]	2× Platinum	200,000^{^}
Germany (BVMI)[22]	Gold	250,000^{^}
Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[23]	Platinum	20,000^*
Italy	—	100,000[24]
New Zealand (RMNZ)[25]	Platinum	15,000^{^}
United Kingdom (BPI)[26]	Gold	100,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)[27]	2× Platinum	2,000,000^{^}
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^{^}shipments figures based on certification alone

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released
Title	Year	Peak chart positions
Title	Year	AUS	AUT [9]	CAN	NL	GER	IRL	NZ	SWE	UK	US
"I'm Alive" (performed by the Electric Light Orchestra)	1980	27	—	7	38	16	10	32	—	20	16[lower-alpha 1]
"Magic" (performed by Olivia Newton-John)		4	20	1	13	36	—	4	12	32	1
"Xanadu" (performed by Olivia Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra)		2	1	6	1	1	1	8	3	1	8
"All Over the World" (performed by the Electric Light Orchestra)		78	—	3	10	28	12	—	—	11	13
"Suddenly" (performed by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard)		37	—	60	—	—	6	30	—	15	20
"Don't Walk Away" (performed by the Electric Light Orchestra)		—	—	—	—	52	7	—	—	21	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.

Electric Light Orchestra personnel

Jeff Lynne – lead vocals (except on "Xanadu"), backing vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, keyboards, synthesizers
Bev Bevan – drums, percussion, tympani
Richard Tandy – pianos, synthesizers, keyboards
Kelly Groucutt – bass guitar, backing vocals

Additional personnel

Olivia Newton-John – lead vocals on "Xanadu"
Strings by Louis Clark
Mack – engineer

Olivia Newton-John personnel

Olivia Newton-John – lead vocals, backing vocals
John Farrar – electric guitars, synthesizers, backing vocals
David Hungate – bass guitar on "Magic" and "Suspended in Time"
David McDaniel – bass guitar on "Suddenly"
Ed Greene – drums, percussion (except on "Magic")
Carlos Vega – drums, percussion on "Magic"
Jai Winding – electric piano on "Suddenly"
Michael Boddicker – vocoder on "Suddenly"

Additional personnel

Cliff Richard – co-lead vocals on "Suddenly"
Fee Waybill – co-lead vocals on "Dancin'"
Roger Steen – guitars on "Dancin'"
Bill Spooner – guitars on "Dancin'"
Michael Cotten – synthesizer on "Dancin'"
Gene Kelly – co-lead vocals on "Whenever You're Away from Me"
Lou Halmy – whistling on "Whenever You're Away from Me"
Strings arranged and conducted by Richard Hewson
David J. Holman – engineer and mixer
Recorded and mixed at David J. Holman Studio in Laurel Canyon

Single awarded gold record in the US from the RIAA

References

Xanadu at AllMusic
Larkin, Colin (ed.) (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th edn). London: Omnibus Press. p. 915. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel (eds) (1999). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Farmington Hills, MI: Visible Ink Press. p. 813. ISBN 1-57859-061-2.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
Starr, Red (7–20 August 1980). "Albums". Smash Hits. p. 28.
"Jeff Lynne Song Database - Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu song analysis". www.jefflynnesongs.com. Retrieved 22 June 2018. - the U.S. MCA release was MCA 6100, and the U.K. Jet release was JET LX 526
Ewbank, Tim. Olivia: The Biography of Olivia Newton-John Hachette UK, 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The Top 100 of 1981 from 26 December 1981
Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
"Austriancharts.at – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Top RPM Albums: Issue 0254". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
"Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Offiziellecharts.de – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Hit Parade Italia - Gli album più venduti del 1980" (in Italian). hitparadeitalia.it. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Charts.nz – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Norwegiancharts.com – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Swedishcharts.com – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Original Soundtrack | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
"Electric Light Orchestra Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
"Jahreshitparade Alben 1980" (in German). Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Median. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
"Jaaroverzichten – Album 1980" (in Dutch). MegaCharts Website. Hung Median. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
"Canadian album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Music Canada.
"Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Elec.Light Orchestra und O. Newton-John; 'Xanadu')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
"IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1981". IFPI Hong Kong.
Caroli, Daniele (13 June 1981). "International - CBS-Dischi Distrib Center Bows" (PDF). Billboard. p. 66. Retrieved 11 December 2019 – via American Radio History.
"New Zealand album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Recorded Music NZ.
"British album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Xanadu in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
"American album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.

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[28] Single awarded gold record in the US from the RIAA

[1] Xanadu at AllMusic

[2] Larkin, Colin (ed.) (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th edn). London: Omnibus Press. p. 915. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)

[3] Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel (eds) (1999). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Farmington Hills, MI: Visible Ink Press. p. 813. ISBN 1-57859-061-2.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)

[4] Starr, Red (7–20 August 1980). "Albums". Smash Hits. p. 28.

[5] "Jeff Lynne Song Database - Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu song analysis". www.jefflynnesongs.com. Retrieved 22 June 2018. - the U.S. MCA release was MCA 6100, and the U.K. Jet release was JET LX 526

[6] Ewbank, Tim. Olivia: The Biography of Olivia Newton-John Hachette UK, 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2016.

[7] Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The Top 100 of 1981 from 26 December 1981

[8] Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.

[AUT-9] "Austriancharts.at – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[group=-10] "Top RPM Albums: Issue 0254". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 28 July 2013.

[ac_Netherlands_Soundtrack_/_Electric_Light_Orchestra_&_Olivia_Newton-John-11] "Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[ac_Germany4_Soundtrack_/_Electric_Light_Orchestra_&_Olivia_Newton-John-12] "Offiziellecharts.de – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[Italianchart-13] "Hit Parade Italia - Gli album più venduti del 1980" (in Italian). hitparadeitalia.it. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[ac_New_Zealand_Soundtrack_/_Electric_Light_Orchestra_&_Olivia_Newton-John-14] "Charts.nz – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[ac_Norway_Soundtrack_/_Electric_Light_Orchestra_&_Olivia_Newton-John-15] "Norwegiancharts.com – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[ac_Sweden_Soundtrack_/_Electric_Light_Orchestra_&_Olivia_Newton-John-16] "Swedishcharts.com – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[ac_UK_Original_Soundtrack-17] "Original Soundtrack | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[ac_Billboard200_Electric_Light_Orchestra-18] "Electric Light Orchestra Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

[19] "Jahreshitparade Alben 1980" (in German). Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Median. Retrieved 31 December 2017.

[20] "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1980" (in Dutch). MegaCharts Website. Hung Median. Retrieved 31 December 2017.

[CanadaOlivia_Newton-JohnXanadualbumCertRef-21] "Canadian album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Music Canada.

[GermanyElec.Light_Orchestra_und_O._Newton-JohnXanadualbumCertRef-22] "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Elec.Light Orchestra und O. Newton-John; 'Xanadu')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.

[Hong_KongOlivia_Newton-JohnXanadualbumCertRef-23] "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1981". IFPI Hong Kong.

[24] Caroli, Daniele (13 June 1981). "International - CBS-Dischi Distrib Center Bows" (PDF). Billboard. p. 66. Retrieved 11 December 2019 – via American Radio History.

[New_ZealandOlivia_Newton-JohnXanadualbumCertRef-25] "New Zealand album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Recorded Music NZ.

[UK-26] "British album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Xanadu in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

[US_Plat-27] "American album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.

Electric Light Orchestra
Jeff Lynne Richard Tandy Bev Bevan Roy Wood Bill Hunt Steve Woolam Mike Edwards Wilfred Gibson Hugh McDowell Andy Craig Mike de Albuquerque Colin Walker Mik Kaminski Kelly Groucutt Melvyn Gale Louis Clark Dave Morgan Martin Smith Peggy Baldwin Gregg Bissonette Matt Bissonette Marc Mann Sarah O'Brien Rosie Vela
Studio albums	The Electric Light Orchestra (No Answer) ELO 2 (Electric Light Orchestra II) On the Third Day Eldorado Face the Music A New World Record Out of the Blue Discovery Time Secret Messages Balance of Power Zoom Alone in the Universe From Out of Nowhere
Live albums	The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach Live at Wembley '78 Live at Winterland '76 The BBC Sessions Live at the BBC Electric Light Orchestra Live Jeff Lynne's ELO: Wembley or Bust
Extended plays	The ELO EP
Soundtrack	Xanadu
Compilations	Showdown Olé ELO The Light Shines On Three Light Years The Light Shines On Vol 2 ELO's Greatest Hits A Box of Their Best Four Light Years Afterglow ELO's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra Strange Magic Light Years Definitive Collection Flashback The Ultimate Collection The Essential Electric Light Orchestra All Over the World Ticket to the Moon The Essential Electric Light Orchestra (2 CD Edition) Mr. Blue Sky
Videography	Discovery (1979) Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley (1980) Fusion – Live in London (1990) The Very Best of ELO (1991) Zoom Tour Live (2001) ELO – Total Rock Review (2006) In Performance (2010) Live: The Early Years (2010) Jeff Lynne's ELO: Live in Hyde Park (2015) Jeff Lynne's ELO: Wembley or Bust (2017)
Tours	Time Tour Jeff Lynne's ELO Tour 2019
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Olivia Newton-John
Albums Singles Videography Tours Awards and honours
Studio albums	If Not for You Olivia Let Me Be There Long Live Love If You Love Me, Let Me Know Have You Never Been Mellow Clearly Love Come On Over Don't Stop Believin' Making a Good Thing Better Totally Hot Physical Soul Kiss The Rumour Warm and Tender Gaia: One Woman's Journey Back with a Heart 2 Indigo: Women of Song Stronger Than Before Grace and Gratitude Christmas Wish A Celebration in Song This Christmas Liv On Friends for Christmas
Compilations	Greatest Hits Greatest Hits Vol. 2 Back to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971–1992 The Definitive Collection Magic Gold 40/40
Live albums	Love Performance Highlights from The Main Event One Woman's Live Journey Olivia's Live Hits Two Strong Hearts Live
Soundtracks	Grease Xanadu Two of a Kind A Few Best Men
EPs	Hotel Sessions
Video releases	Olivia Physical Olivia in Concert Twist of Fate Soul Kiss Olivia Down Under The Main Event Video Gold Live at the Sydney Opera House
Singles	"Till You Say You'll Be Mine" "If Not for You" "Banks of the Ohio" "What Is Life" "Just a Little Too Much" "Take Me Home, Country Roads" "Let Me Be There" "Long Live Love" "I Honestly Love You" "If You Love Me, Let Me Know" "Have You Never Been Mellow" "Please Mr. Please" "Something Better to Do" "Let It Shine" "Come on Over" "Jolene" "Don't Stop Believin'" "Every Face Tells a Story" "Sam" "You're the One That I Want" "Summer Nights" "Hopelessly Devoted to You" "A Little More Love" "Deeper Than the Night" "Rest Your Love on Me" "Magic" "Xanadu" "Suddenly" "Physical" "Make a Move on Me" "Landslide" "Heart Attack" "Tied Up" "Twist of Fate" "Soul Kiss" "When You Wish upon a Star" "The Grease Megamix" "Mickey (Chew Fu Fix)"
Featured singles	"I Can't Help It" "You Have to Believe"
Concert tours	Totally Hot World Tour Physical Tour The Main Event Tour Greatest Hits Tour One Woman's Journey Tour 30 Musical Years Tour Heartstrings World Tour 2006 World Tour Grace and Gratitude Tour Body Heart & Spirit Tour An Evening with ONJ 2010 World Tour 2011 United States Tour A Summer Night with ONJ Summer Nights Two Strong Hearts Live
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