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Xanadu is the soundtrack to 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 titled Xanadu: Magical Musical Edition.

Xanadu
Soundtrack album by
Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra
ReleasedJune 27, 1980
Recorded1979–1980
Studio
  • Musicland (Munich, West Germany)
  • David J. Holman (Los Angeles, California)
Genre
  • Pop rock
  • disco
Length41:34
LabelMCA (US & Canada)
Jet (rest of the world)
Producer
Olivia Newton-John chronology
Totally Hot
(1978)		 Xanadu
(1980)		 Physical
(1981)
Electric Light Orchestra chronology
A Box of Their Best
(1980)		 Xanadu
(1980)		 Four Light Years
(1980)
Singles from Xanadu
  1. "Magic"
    Released: May 1980 (US)
  2. "I'm Alive"
    Released: May 1980
  3. "Xanadu"
    Released: 6 June 1980 (UK)
  4. "All Over the World"
    Released: July 1980
  5. "Suddenly"
    Released: 24 July 1980 (US)
  6. "Don't Walk Away"
    Released: November 1980
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
MusicHound1.5/5[3]
Smash Hits6/10[4]

Although the film was a critical and commercial disappointment,[6] the soundtrack was a worldwide success and received positive reviews from music critics, earning double platinum certifications in the United States and Canada. The singles "Magic" and "Xanadu" reached number one in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively. "Magic" also became Newton-John's ninth Number One single in the Netherlands, while "Xanadu" was a chart-topper in Italy. The album was the fifth most popular US soundtrack of 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


All tracks on Side One written by John Farrar.

Side One
No.TitlePerformerLength
1."Magic"Olivia Newton-John4:31
2."Suddenly"Olivia Newton-John with Cliff Richard4:02
3."Dancin'"Olivia Newton-John with the Tubes5:17
4."Suspended in Time"Olivia Newton-John3:55
5."Whenever You're Away from Me"Olivia Newton-John with Gene Kelly4:22

All tracks on Side Two written by Jeff Lynne.

Side Two
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
6."I'm Alive"Electric Light Orchestra3:46
7."The Fall"Electric Light Orchestra3:34
8."Don't Walk Away"Electric Light Orchestra4:48
9."All Over the World"Electric Light Orchestra4:04
10."Xanadu"Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra3:28
Total length:41:34

Personnel



Side One: Olivia Newton-John



Side Two: Electric Light Orchestra



Charts



Certifications and sales


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Certifications and sales for Xanadu
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[32] Platinum 50,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[33] 2× Platinum 200,000^
Germany (BVMI)[34] Gold 250,000^
Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[35] Platinum 20,000*
Italy — 100,000[36]
Japan — 312,150[37]
New Zealand (RMNZ)[38] Platinum 15,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[39] Gold 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[40] 2× Platinum 2,000,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.


References


  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.
  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.
  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.
  9. "Austriancharts.at – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  10. Billboard Magazine, Hits of the World, 1980. Billboard. 6 September 1980. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  11. "Top RPM Albums: Issue 0254a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  12. "Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  13. Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
  14. "Offiziellecharts.de – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  15. Racca, Guido (2019). M&D Borsa Album 1964–2019 (in Italian). ISBN 9781094705002.
  16. "Charts.nz – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  17. "Norwegiancharts.com – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  18. "Swedishcharts.com – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  19. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  20. "Electric Light Orchestra Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  21. "Record World Albums" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 37, no. 1731. 27 September 1980. p. 32. ISSN 0034-1622 – via World Radio History.
  22. "Cash Box Top 100 Albums" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. XLII, no. 23. 18 October 1980. p. 50. ISSN 0008-7289 – via World Radio History.
  23. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 432. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  24. "Jahreshitparade Alben 1980". austriancharts.at (in German). Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  25. "Top 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 34, no. 6. 20 December 1980. ISSN 0315-5994 – via Library and Archives Canada.
  26. "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1980" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  27. "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts – 1980" (in German). Offizielle Deutsche Charts. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  28. "Top Selling Albums of 1980". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  29. "Chart File – Top 100 Albums 1980" (PDF). Record Mirror. 4 April 1981. p. 38. ISSN 0144-5804 – via World Radio History.
  30. "1980 Talent in Action – Soundtracks". Billboard. Vol. 92, no. 51. 20 December 1980. p. TIA-22. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
  31. "Billboard's 1981 Year-End Charts – Soundtracks". Billboard. Vol. 93, no. 51. 26 December 1981. p. YE-21. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
  32. "Magic Moment". Billboard. 27 September 1980. p. 56. Retrieved 13 May 2020 – via Google Books.
  33. "Canadian album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Music Canada.
  34. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Elec.Light Orchestra und O. Newton-John; 'Xanadu')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
  35. "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1981". IFPI Hong Kong.
  36. Caroli, Daniele (13 June 1981). "International - CBS-Dischi Distrib Center Bows" (PDF). Billboard. p. 66. Retrieved 11 December 2019 – via American Radio History.
  37. Okamoto, Satoshi (2006). Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005. Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. p. 349. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
  38. "New Zealand album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Recorded Music NZ.
  39. "British album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". British Phonographic Industry.
  40. "American album certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu". Recording Industry Association of America.

На других языках

[de] Xanadu (Soundtrack)

Xanadu ist das Soundtrackalbum zum gleichnamigen Film von 1980, bestehend aus diversem Songmaterial der Sängerin Olivia Newton-John und der britischen Rockband Electric Light Orchestra. Auf der LP-Version sind die Lieder von Olivia Newton-John und Electric Light Orchestra jeweils auf einer Seite angeordnet, jedoch befindet sich das von Olivia Newton-John gesungene Lied Xanadu auf der Seite mit den Songs des Electric Light Orchestras, weil dieser Song von Jeff Lynne produziert worden war.
- [en] Xanadu (soundtrack)

[es] Xanadu (banda sonora)

Xanadu es la banda sonora grabada por Olivia Newton-John y el grupo británico Electric Light Orchestra para la película homónima y publicada por la compañía discográfica Jet Records en agosto de 1980.

[ru] Ксанаду (саундтрек)

Xanadu: From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack — саундтрек-альбом британской рок-группы Electric Light Orchestra и австралийской певицы Оливии Ньютон-Джон к фильму «Ксанаду» 1980 года. Альбом был выпущен в июне 1980 года лейблом MCA Records в Северной Америке и в июле того же года лейблом Jet Records  (англ.) (рус. во всём остальном мире. Продюсерами выступили Джон Фаррар и Джефф Линн.


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