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On This Day August 8 1980 – Xanadu Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 8 1980, Xanadu premiered in theaters, blending fantasy, romance, roller disco, and music into one of the most unique film experiences of the decade. Starring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Michael Beck, the film told a story that merged 1940s charm with 1980s style and...- Pete
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- Category: On This Day in 80s Movies
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On This Day August 2 1980 – Olivia Newton John Topped The Charts With Ma
On this day August 2 1980, Magic by Olivia Newton John reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and began a four week reign at the top. Featured on the soundtrack to the musical fantasy film Xanadu, the song was a standout success despite the film’s mixed reception. Written and produced by...- Pete
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- Category: On This Day in 80s Music
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On This Day: June 27 1980 - Xanadu Soundtrack Released
On this day June 27 1980, the soundtrack for Xanadu was released, featuring Olivia Newton John and the Electric Light Orchestra. While the film itself received mixed reviews, the music became a massive hit and outshined the movie in popularity. The soundtrack reached number four on the...- Pete
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- Category: On This Day in 80s Music
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On This Day: August 8, 1980 - “Xanadu” Premieres
On August 8, 1980, the musical fantasy film “Xanadu” premiered in theaters, starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. This vibrant movie combined elements of roller disco and Greek mythology, captivating audiences with its unique style and memorable soundtrack. Fun Fact John Travolta was...- Pete
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- Forum: Retro Rewind: On This Day in the ’80s
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Xanadu (1980)
Title: Xanadu Artist: Olivia Newton-John Genre: Pop Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Magic - 2 - Suddenly - 3 - Dancin' - 4 - Suspended in Time - 5 - Whenever You're Away From Me - 6 - I'm Alive - 7 - The Fall - 8 - Don't Walk Away - 9 - All Over the World - 10 - Xanadu -...- Pete
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- Forum: Various 80s Genres