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On This Day August 2 1980 – Olivia Newton John Topped The Charts With Ma

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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 John Farrar, Magic blended dreamy pop melodies with Olivia’s signature vocals and became one of her most iconic solo hits. The...
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