Critical Analysis of Olivia Newton-John: Music, Culture, and Legacy

This report provides a critical analysis of Olivia Newton-John, examining her career as a singer, actress, and entrepreneur. It explores her musical and cultural achievements, including her impact on Australian music and her global success, particularly with the soundtrack of the musical film Grease. The report delves into her ethical acts, media representation, and relationship with liveness and media, highlighting instances such as her breach of contract case with MCA. It also discusses her legacy and heritage, emphasizing her influence and the lasting impact of her music. The analysis covers various aspects of her life, including her awards, philanthropic activities, and personal challenges, providing a comprehensive overview of her career and contributions to popular music.

Critical Analysis Popular
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Full description of the artist.........................................................................................................3
Musical and Cultural achievements.............................................................................................4
Other aspects of the artist............................................................................................................4
Artist represented in the Media....................................................................................................5
Does artist Exemplify a certain aspects of popular music...........................................................5
Artists relationship to liveness and media...................................................................................6
Heritage legacy of artists.............................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8
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INTRODUCTION
Music can be defined as an art, an expression of emotions via harmonic frequency. This
present study is based on a popular Australian singer, dancer actress and entrepreneur Olivia
Newton-John. She born in the year of 1948 in England. She started her career in music and
actress at the age of 14. She has sold about 100 million records worldwide. This study is going to
show about cultural and other aspects of Newton-John like her hobbies and ethical acts by which
she became popular and made an effective image in the eyes of people and society. Her songs
and all albums was so enthusiastic as people love to listen them. It will also show some reasons
which made her exemplify She won many awards for her attractive music. Further, this study
will discuss heritage legacy of Newton-John as well as effectiveness of her songs.
MAIN BODY
Full description of the artist
In the context of music of Australia, it is stated that it has an extensive history made of
music societies. It is a part of the unique heritage of approximate 40,000-60,000 year history.
Olivia newton John is an English born Australian singer, entrepreneur, song writer and actress. It
was born in England in 1948. At the age of 14, she started her career on local Australian radio
and television show include; The happy show and HSV-7S. After making successful shows, she
won a talent contest on its television program which is being hosted by 1960s a popular
Australian icon Johnny O'Keefe who had performed the song (Anyone who had a heart.) The
first single recording of this artist which helped her in making growth and success is “ Till you
stay you will be mine”. Further, she will recruit for the group tomorrow which is being formed
by American producer Don Krishner (Ow and et.al., 2018).
In the context of its popularity it is stated that she has won 4 time Grammy awards. She
has sold approximate 100 million records till now worldwide. It has made her one of the world's
best-selling artist. One of the most famous and success' music of this signer which made it more
popular is: soundtrack of musical film Grease which she started in the year of 1978. The lyrics
which is the most famous in Australian is “ You are the one that I want to” with its famous co-
star John Travolta which is also known for the best-selling singles of all time.
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Musical and Cultural achievements
In the context of cultural achievements, it is stated that Dame Olivia Newton has been a
long time activist for working animal rights issues as well as environmental issues rather music.
These ethical acts helps her in making a great image in the society and culture. It also took an
active participation in charities, health products whose main aim is health awareness. There are
several of awards which she won only because of its ethical acts and attractive songs. Lists of
awards which she won include: Officer of the order of the British Empire, Hollywood walk of
fame etc. It is also stated that this artist is not only became popular for its music but it became
famous and made a fame by his other ethical acts, dancing, acting and others to people of
Australia. One of the main reason for which she became popular and got several cultural
achievements is: pop charts with “Have you been never mallow”. It is one of the reason which
made her able to win the 1974 Grammy for record of the year (Lackmann and et.al., 2019) It also
made an international star. She portrayed virtuous cheerleaders Sandy opposite John Travolta in
the role of Danny. On the other hand, it is also identified that in the year of 1980s her musical
career quieted down because she tried to focus on other aspects of her life rather musical career
which include: launching a chain of clothing stores as well as starting a family. These aspects of
Olivia newton John shows that she has abilities to do anything.
Other aspects of the artist
In the context of effectiveness and reasons of popularity of Olivia newton John, it can be
said that she is the only one who focused on several other aspects along with the main career of
music. Some other aspects of Olivia Newton John include: Acting, dancing, entrepreneur and
song writer. It is also stated that Olivia Newton John had performed several activities and took
an active part in protecting animal rights as well as environmental rights. These acts show that
Newton John was a very honest and a genuine person. These qualities made her able to have a
great image in the eyes of people and become exemplify and one of the biggest and the perfect
example for other. To become an ideal person for others from which, people can learn
something. There are several people who want to become like Olivia newton John only because
of her ethical acts. It is also stated that Olivia had a keen desire in launching products which can
improve health of people and for this purpose she launched several product lines for Koala blue
and Gaia retreat and spa in Australia (Gunjur and et.al., 2019). There are several famous album
catalogues of Olivia which is one of the main key of success of her. In the context of her
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personal life, it is also stated that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and at that time her life
took a dramatic turn (Olivia Newton-John Biography, 2014).
Artist represented in the Media
In the context of media and news, it can be said that it is one of the most important mean of
information’s which provide all bad and good news to people. There are several artists and
signers who became successful but still came into a media because of their some unethical acts.
Olivia Newton John gain popularity;. But on the other hand, there are several other artists who
tried to make scams and spreading rumours by using her name. In this context she warned of
internet scams. It is also stated that in the year of 1975, Newton John and MCA made a contract
and came into an agreement. According to the agreement, Newton John was asked to launch her
4 albums in 2 years and if she delays than MCA can apply all terms and conditions of the
agreement on her. As per the agreement, Newton John launched her for first three albums on a
time but her fourth album took time and delays in launching in decided time or schedule The
name of her 4th album was “making a good thing better” which was late. The delay occurred
around the same time when she was working with other artists on Grease for RSO records. The
postponed in launching 4th album arguably gave MCA which seemed to keep on hold on the
performer. As per the terms of agreement, she was prohibited and stopped from singing with
another enterprise. On this case, in the year of 1978, Newton John and other party of an
agreement MCA filed a breach of contract action against each others. In this case, Newton John
sued or terminated for $10 million. So, it was her story for which she came into a media in a
negative manner.
Does artist Exemplify a certain aspects of popular music
In the context of exemplification, it can be said that Olivia Newton-John is made a dame in
UK which can be shown by new year’s honours list. From this, it can be said that Newton-John
is one of those who made a great job and became ideal person for many people. There are several
people who want to become as like Newton-John. Grease star Newton-John was made a dame
which is known as female equivalent of knight only because of her ethical acts, singing, acting,
making people feel inspired and for her charitable work. There were almost 1,000 people named
on the new year’s honours list and Newton-Johnson was one of them (Olivia Newton-John is
made a Dame in UK, 2019). It is also stated that in award receiving speech, Newton said that the
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honour was recognition of her British heritage. She also said that she proud of her British
ancestry and also feels proud that UK recognized her by saying the popular musical artist of
Britain. She praised of everyone who supported her directly and indirectly and one of the main
supporter for whom she talked about was Mendes. Mendes was the one who directed 2 James
Bond films as well as several well received plays. About him, she said that he was amazed,
delighted and extremely proud with the news of the knighthood.
Artists relationship to liveness and media
Olivia Newton John received several awards which shows her effectiveness and acts. The
number of awards also shows that she has an effective and strong relationship to liveness and
media. On the other hand, there is a case of breach of agreement for which she came into a media
in a negative manner. Otherwise her all acts were ethical and effective. The first led role in the
movie version of musical Grease lead her the biggest career hit with the album and singles. In a
media and at the time of reporting she gave answers of many questions honestly which shows her
loyalty and string relation with media. In one question, she said that she just records good songs
and her loyalty and focus on music made her able to become popular as like Shania Twain and
Taylor Swift. She also said that she was surprised when her songs started to become hits in
America and how much people were liking them. She also talked about her friend and supporter
Cliff Richard that he was a big part of her career who made her able to launch in the UK by
having her in his television show (Olivia Newton-John and Media, 2018). She also said it was
the time which gave her several opportunities and made able to develop a an base in the UK. The
Cliff Richard is still one of her dearest and closest mate.
Heritage legacy of artists
Olivia Newton John has been one of the favourite artists of many people. It is stated that
many people like to listen her music Let me Be there because it gives them ultimate feel good.
So, from this, it can be said that she has a legacy as various people like to become as like her In
the context of heritage, it is stated that Newton-John’s father was an MI5 officer and after the
world war 2 he became head master at Cambridgeshire high school for boys. When Newton-John
was 6 years old then she emigrated to Australia where her father worked as a professor. Her
maternal grandfather was prominent German Jewish jurist victor Ehrenberg (The Jewish History
of Olivia Newton-John, 2019). In the year of 1968 she got engaged but never married to Bruce
Welch which was her producer. She ended her relationship with Bruce who then tried to commit
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suicide. So, from the above, it can be said that heritage of Newton-John was good as she learned
many of teh things from her father but she and her father was on 2 different profession. Now in
teh regards to legacy it can be said that she is spreading her love with music and other acts. So,
overall her heritage and legacy is so effective as many people not only of Australia but also from
UK wants to become like her and fond of her music.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been summarized that skills and abilities played a vital role.
Different types of people posses different types of skills and abilities which lead them in
different direction and different industries. There is requirement of several skills rather a good
voice and skills of song writing of becoming a popular musical artist such as an ability to show
respect to others, maintain dignity, having empathy, ability to do something else etc. All these
skills make an individual able to have a great image in the eyes of other and protect them against
lawsuits and any illegal acts.
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