mardi 3 octobre 2017

INTERVIEW

Olivia Newton-John talks show business, health issues, tour in Phoenix 10/8



Let's be honest: Olivia Newton-John is a show-business institution.

Blessed with a grounded, unpretentious personality, the Aussie singer probably would scoff at the notion. But she has 15 Top 10 pop hits in the States, including such memorable favorites as "I Honestly Love You," "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Hopelessly Devoted to You." Audiences have adored her winsome personality for decades. And, come on: "Grease?"

In recent years, she has recorded thoughtful, intensely personal discs that focus on themes of healing, such as "Grace and Gratitude" and last year's "Liv On." Away from show biz, her work at Australia's Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre has proved to be a spiritually rewarding passion project.

The latter is especially close to her heart. In 1992, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thought the disease was behind her after treatment; however, she announced in May the disease had returned and spread to her back. She is undergoing treatment as she heads out for a series of tour dates.

Newton-John, 69, cheerful and quick to laugh, called to discuss her live show, her healing process and whether she's a diva.

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Question: You sing the hits in concert, but do you include any of your newer material?

Answer: We do a couple of “Liv On” songs from the album I did with Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky, but we pretty much do all the songs people would expect and like to hear.

Q: With so many hits, are there any that make you think, “Not this one again?”

A: No, not really. When I change things, it’s usually because of the running order or to change up the show a little. Some people come over and over, and you want the show to change. But the basic hits are always there.

Q: In concert, Sheena Easton jokes about how much longer she can sing her “sexy songs.” Can you relate to that with “Physical?”

A: (Laughing). Yes, I can! I sing it differently on this tour. It's a slow arrangement. The last time I was out, about a month ago, I wasn’t wanting to jump around. You have to be a little bit age appropriate, you know? But it’s a funny song, so it all works.

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