Thanks For the Memories Olivia

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(Having heard of the sad loss of Olivia Newton-John, I just wanted to give my thoughts on her effect on me, especially in my 20s having had ONJ Grease poster on my bedroom wall, sheer adoration! )

Olivia for many decades
you have been my number one
in looking back over the years
these SUMMER NIGHTS were such fun

But so quick like GREASED LIGHTNING
we would speed along BANKS OF THE OHIO
thinking of wanting A LITTLE MORE LOVE
we would feel such a PHYSICAL glow

We were at such a height of MAGIC
that TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROAD fast
as indeed we sped along like GREASE
making light of all we passed

YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT
because BEING HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU
wishes you would MAKE A MOVE ON ME
to make my dream come true

Such a hit in the movies too
a festive cracker with CHRISTMAS ROMANCE
XANADU so full of music verve
Olivia GREASEd us with every chance

August 8th '22 is a real sad day
indeed was when the music did die
for that distinctive amazing voice
cause without it makes one cry

Olivia Newton-John was sheer amazing
every boy loved ONJ to be his girl
now gone but never will be forgotten
Olivia's beauty and voice brought such a thrill!

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Date: 9/17/2022 3:43:00 AM
Hi Gordon:A lovely tribute to Olivia. Love how you have woven her song titles into it. She was a beautiful soul too and loved life. Rest In Peace Olivia Newton John.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/17/2022 3:50:00 AM
Hi Suzanne, thanks for your lovely words and pleased that you have loved it. Indeed Olivia was a real beauty and songstress, in my 20s I had her full size poster on my bedroom wall so always been in love with Livvy. Have a great weekend, Gordon x
Date: 9/9/2022 8:37:00 AM
Such a lovely tribute - had to think about some of the songs and movie titles.. i believe xanadu got me into rollerskating and then i kept pestering my mom for a pair :)
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Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/9/2022 8:54:00 AM
I used to go with my kids to the rinks before covid - my daughter roller blades on the bike trail and I still have to try the pair she got me…I had to get knee pads and wrist braces first coz the trail isn’t as smooth Have a great weekend:)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/9/2022 8:48:00 AM
Thanks so much Susan, Glad you enjoyed this one and interesting Xanadu got you into rollers!ating, are you still enjoying it? Have a great day, Gordon
Date: 8/26/2022 1:18:00 PM
Gordon, I too was saddened to hear of her passing. In my youth I was a fan of her tremendous talent and unique beauty... Have You Never Been Mellow was my first album of hers, followed by several others and I would play those LPs until they were worn out. I love the duet she sang with Gene Kelly in the Xanadu movie. Well done, I loved how you included so many song titles. Very touched by this tribute ~ adding this to my faves. Blessings ~ John
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/26/2022 1:36:00 PM
Thanks John, So glad you're a fellow fan as me to our dear Olivia, I must have seen Grease umpteen times mostly on DVD but my all-time fav song would be either ' Banks of the Ohio' or 'Hopelessly Devoted To You'. Pleased you made it a fave for you, Blessings always, Gordon
Date: 8/23/2022 6:30:00 PM
A fine tribute for a fine talent from a fine gentleman. Thank you for this love story Gordon. Linda
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/24/2022 3:44:00 AM
Thanks Linda, Glad you enjoyed this piece and so pleased to hear from such a fine lady, trust life is good with you, wishing you every blessing, Gordon
Date: 8/16/2022 11:26:00 AM
Like you wrote Gordon she was dearly loved. It is so kind for you to acknowledge her in this special Poem. Thanks for sharing Gordon I felt the same way as you my friend...
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/16/2022 1:27:00 PM
Thanks Michael, Glad you enjoyed my piece and glad you loved Olivia as we all did. Blessings, Gordon
Date: 8/12/2022 12:08:00 AM
Nicely done... We are all missing her... a great tribute to the lady from down under...
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/12/2022 2:21:00 AM
Thanks Pashang, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it to be a great tribute to Olivia. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 8/11/2022 11:44:00 AM
She succumbed to breast cancer after many years. She was beautiful and SO talented. Your tribute to her is creative, sincere, and so moving, Gordon. Great job on the inclusion of song titles. Janice
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/11/2022 11:56:00 AM
Thanks Janice, Glad you enjoyed this one and glad you liked the including of the song titles, so humbled you were moved by it too.Have a great day, it's another scorcher of a day over here in Scotland, blessings,Gordon
Date: 8/10/2022 5:51:00 AM
I too remember her love songs--what a delightful tribute you wrote, Gordon, honoring her accomplishments! Precious write!
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/10/2022 7:05:00 AM
Thanks Vijay, Glad you think this a delightful tribute to Olivia, have a great day, blessings,Gordon
Date: 8/10/2022 3:11:00 AM
Wonderful tribute to Olivia Newton-John...I hadn't heard about her but I will sure check it out! May she Rest In Peace... Great write always!:)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/10/2022 5:06:00 AM
Thanks Komal, Glad you loved this piece and amazed you hadn't heard of her, I'm sure you'll love her music. Blessings, Gordon
Date: 8/9/2022 6:33:00 PM
Gordon, this is a wonderful tribute to the lovely Olivia Newton John, a beautiful soul, actress and singer who’ll be sadly missed. A million lights are dancing for Olivia in Xanado…. Belle
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/10/2022 1:03:00 AM
Thanks Belle, Glad you enjoyed this tribute to ONJ, indeed Olivia will be badly missed. Blessings, Gordon
Date: 8/9/2022 2:54:00 PM
She was a remarkable and beautiful lady. Love how you have woven her songs into your poem. May she rest in peace. Emilia : )
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/9/2022 3:01:00 PM
Thanks Emilia, indeed she was a wonderful singer/artist but also a wonderful human being. Glad you enjoyed this piece, blessings, Gordon
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