Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony: Live at the Sydney Opera House

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I never cease to be amazed at how busy Olivia Newton-John continues to be every year. Even though she has not been a chart-topper or a radio regular for years, she continues to release projects that prove to the world she still has it! And exactly what is "it?" Beauty, charm, stage presence, and incredible pipes! She has been singing most of the songs on this DVD for decades now, but she never seems to grow tired of them. And she gives freshness to songs like Physical and Don't Stop Believin' by completely changing their standard pop flavor. While diehard fans may really like the less familiar additions to the concert-- like Tenterfield Saddler, Serenity, Cry Me A River, Stronger Than Before, Dancin' and The Promise-- all of the classics that people know and expect to hear are included. The one notable absence is A Little More Love. I know she has included this in concerts in recent years. I thought it should have at least been part of the Rock Medley (although the medley is actually representative of her '80's hits, and A Little More Love was late '70's).All of these songs appear on various CD's and Greatest Hits comilations. So the main reason to own this DVD is not just to hear the music, but obviously to SEE Olivia perform! And she is a complete joy to watch! Whether standing, sitting, dancing, or dueting, the entire concert is pure delight. And the fact that she is performing before a huge audience at the Sydney Opera House with her band as well as the Sydney Orchestra just adds to the pleasure of this incredible performance.Olivia has timelessly endured during a time when so many performers who peaked in the 1970's and 1980's have long been absent from the music scene. Her fans are forever loyal. And those who have not followed her career in the past couple of decades will be absolutely delighted to see how well Olivia still delivers!

Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony: Live at the Sydney Opera HouseOlivia stills has the touch, when she sings she can still captivate your heart! You can really feel the emotion in her voice of what made her so great!!!She can make you feel wanting her in your arms & every second while she sings feel like a lifetime. Not only that she is so talented & captures the audience!Olivia sure would be nice to meet in person, but know not in this life time!!! But if did, surely would have to be fate, guidelines to follow, & my honor...But in all honesty, know it would never be! But having this DVD that belongs to me, is a piece of music history that I can always cherish...Knowing that Olivia's voice will live an eternity & each time I watch it (on DVD) something new in me that I have always admire about Olivia wants me to know more of this famous Artist...Would it be to much of me to ask for an 8 by 10 Color Autograph of Olivia? That alone to me would be priceless & have a setimental value only...Olivia is so talented & has such a gift when she sings, that it seems she had a vision of this a long time ago...I am not only so proud to have this DVD, my next plans is to attend her next concert if was able...She has her fans holding on to her every word as she sings, that's because she puts her heart into it as though she has experienced singing each song for the first time...Yes you could say I hopelessly get involved into each of her songs, because the sound is so pure...Nice job Olivia,M.S. Snow (USA

For those who appreciate quality video- with an upconverting DVD player- it achieves near blu-ray quality.Interestingly enough, the viewer is given the option of choosing 2.1 or 5.1.Olivia's performance is outstanding. While it is a live performance, it literally sounds like it was performed in-studio. It's a testament to what a beautiful voice she had.My biggest gripe is that in between numerous songs, they show her walking and talking outside the amphitheater. I would have preferred those segments as an "extra" on the DVD. The segments are very short and do not take away from the quality of the show.If you like Olivia, you cannot go wrong purchasing this DVD. She sings every song like she is hopelessly devoted to you. Rest in peace Olivia and thank you so much for this performance!

This is a wonderful concert dvd. She sounds great, looks great, orchestra and band are great. I enjoyed the little clips of her, Cloe and the bandmates doing the Sydney harbor tour and meeting people. I don't understand why some people complained about that. It shows what a kind person she was and she mentions being there visiting her Dad when she was young. My only comment was she didn't sing SAM which is a beautiful song. Don't know why. It was so sad to have lost her and I admired her more than words can say. I play this with my sister in a care facility and we sing at the top of our lungs and cry. So happy I purchased it.