Now only if today's phonies such as Brittney and Gaga learn from such great talented singers as Olivia Newton John. Absolutely cannot compare, especially Brittney who has the worst voice. If she tried to compete with Olivia, she would leave with a bag on her face.
This was quite a good song, I think. I would criticize her stage presence but then I must remember this was her first song (technically her second, but the first was in the 60s and it wasn't a hit). Thanks for sharing this interesting video!
What a beautiful voice and a very classy lady. I think she was nearly every guys dream angel back then. She is still beautiful, and the years have been kind.
Kind of think it was nasty for the Country Western world not to accept her into their folds.I think she was originally trying to be a Country Western singer. I guess she was "too pure to be a beehived, hairs-sprayed, twangy CW singer". Probably for the best. Look how far she came. She's still a favorite of mine.
@TuberOnTheLoose I grew up in South Africa and we didn't have television until 1976. Didn't stop us from sending this song straight to Number One in the charts!
@TuberOnTheLoose First color TV test transmission in Australia was in June 1967 - ATV-0 live broadcast of a Horse Racing meeting. 7 Network Australia did in-house test broadcasts in 1968. Australian Govt. announced color broadcasts would officially begin in 1971 but pushed it back. More test broadcasts were conducted from mid 1974. Color TV broadcasting officially went live on Mar 1st 1975 using PAL std. Australia was late to the party but the uptake of color TV was rapid.
I remember this song well...I loved it! I thought Olivia Newton-John was a babe and bought the album. Olivia was introducing Juditih Durham of the Seekers. The big song in the 60's was Another You. Judith had such a great voice. I guess the Aussies really produced some great talent down under. Kudoes to the Aussie group the New Beats with Friday on my Mind.
Ein absolut herrliches Lied. Es gehört zu den Liedern warum ich Zimmermann so bewundere und nahezu unendlich verehre. Dieses Mädchen macht eine großartige Show und ist einfach nur "Wild". Großartig - lohnt!
It was not so long time ago when a singer like Olivia Newton John could just be nice and polite and sing very good! But now, they want to look (almost all artists) brutal and ill-bred. Well, the times the are a-changing.
@ironcitydevildog Incorrect! It was Bob Dylan who wrote it but George harrison covered it in his "All Things Must Pass" album. I heard Olivia's version when I was in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1971. Richie Havens does an another excellent cover of it.
A lot of people do not realize that once this song was sung publically, Olivia became super famous, skyrocketing her to pop stardom. Her version of this song is genius. Moreover, the lyrics are pop, simplification genius by Bob Dyan. Long live pop music, regardless of country!
In the 60s Dylan had taken a memory course (memory sound) with a very gifted and talented private and public performer. He excelled. "If Not For You" was a part
of that memory sound course. Thank God, he remembered.
Olivia is so innocent in her youth. You can see that certain sparkle in her eyes. Wow, I want to be young again! For those of you who are in just starting out in the world, go after your dreams and never look back.
@Greatstuff365 - Unless the station itself redubbed the music portion at some point, it's the original sound, as broadcast on Australian TV in 1971...
What a great video of ONJ!! I remember when this came out. I don't know if that's a slide guitar, but whatever that sound is, it certainly made that song extremely appealing! Thanks for sharing the wonderful video!
What I found interesting & true was how she was introduced as the first overseas artist in this Australian program! She is English being born,but she was brought up for many formidable years in Australia and had perfomed in many thing as a very young teenager there.Before fleeing the nest and going back to England.Though in the late 90's she did go back to Australia for a while and became a duel citizen of Australia. She now lives in the USA some say because of a dislike there of her daughter.
On stage with no props, band, or anything else, just her voice and looks, her stage presence is without rival. She was so adorable at this stage of her life. Her gifts of beauty and voice are truly from Heaven. Live long and prosper Olivia.
It was during this era (Pre Grease days) that I think ONJ was at her best! She looked totally classy and so beautiful. Her look after Grease made her look the opposite.
I just love her facial expressions. I didn't know she could move when she danced as in her later 70's videos she just stood there and sang. Notice she did more dancing and movement after 1979 videos.
Man I always forgot how gorgeous she was and still is..Man, this whole look is so '71.flowered print dress, boots, shag 'do, even some of the dance moves..She's doing a version of the "Shing A Ling", and has a little of what Tom Jones used to do and it fits her......She sure has a beautiful smile..Great stuff..Thanks for posting..
@Arkady63 She still is really pretty for 61 still has the flowing blonde hair. I want to say she's always taken good care of her body(diet, exercise, never any hard stuff to abuse her body, natural clean living) You can't say that about too many rock stars. And still graceful and sweet as back then. Time has been kind to her, she's been kind to us over time! We love you Olivia!
@coolkeith77 She can make me smile with her own smile! She was a beauty here, still is. I liked Olivia through everything. She's had more hits than people imagined and she's still very active in film, don't know much about discograph but she's still going strong!
Hi, thanks for uploading this video. You wouldn't happen to know where it may be possible to find Judith Durham's performance on this show, proceeding Olivia's, would you? Thank you once again, Adam.
WOW-like awesome, loved this song from the summer of '71. Love to see old vintage taping of these fantastic artists performing their blockbuster hits!!!!
The vocals are so unique in the sense they were so captivating and country style sugary softness that made every country star take a second look who this singer was back in 1973,well , she proved them all you could be from abroad and still be country flavored like she was,on her way to great fame here she was.she had what all up and coming singers wanted to have the golden touch midas at ones early career start.
Voice of an angel ! Hit the top 40 charts on 7-17-71. Reached # 25 (should have gone higher ) and stayed in top 40 for 10 weeks . Song was actually written by Bob Dylan. #1 adult contemporary hit for 3 weeks.
Bob Dylan song, but I think her voice and looks are quite a bit better............My first love.......Maybe except for Paula R...........Thanks Mike C.
38 years ago. Amazing. Most of you weren't even alive when she did this. And I was buying my first 8 track recorder, so I could record off "FM" radio.
Australia didn't have colour television in 1971? I wont talk... we South Africans didn't even have television! Nevertheless, we sent this beautiful song straight to #1, where it toppled Alan Garrity's "Put Your Hand In The Hand".
You are like God to me right now!! I've been waiting for ages to see this clip in full! Do you happen to have the Banks of the Ohio performance by any chance? Again, thanks so much for the rare clips!!
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Now only if today's phonies such as Brittney and Gaga learn from such great talented singers as Olivia Newton John. Absolutely cannot compare, especially Brittney who has the worst voice. If she tried to compete with Olivia, she would leave with a bag on her face.
ScorpioBornIn69 2 days ago
Thank God she had the look and the voice, cos she was pretty "green" back in those days, huh??
meri7361 2 weeks ago
This is better than anything from 2012!
dakert40 3 weeks ago
She sure did this terrific Bob Dylan song proud. She reminds me a lot of my Scottish Friend, Carol.
guyNbluejeans 1 month ago
This was quite a good song, I think. I would criticize her stage presence but then I must remember this was her first song (technically her second, but the first was in the 60s and it wasn't a hit). Thanks for sharing this interesting video!
egglady 1 month ago
Loved her then, and I love her now. A knockout that can sing like an angel. Thanks and Peace always...
dajdooley 1 month ago
Voice of an Angel.... Best Always and forever.
boodnation 1 month ago
Great Job
dandilaroche 1 month ago
Cute! I even love her forehead wrinkles.
taigaa001 2 months ago in playlist vital chart ch.3
What a beautiful voice and a very classy lady. I think she was nearly every guys dream angel back then. She is still beautiful, and the years have been kind.
ChasUGC1 2 months ago
Kind of think it was nasty for the Country Western world not to accept her into their folds.I think she was originally trying to be a Country Western singer. I guess she was "too pure to be a beehived, hairs-sprayed, twangy CW singer". Probably for the best. Look how far she came. She's still a favorite of mine.
ProudKansan08 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Can't figure out why it's in black and white. I thought by 1971 everything everywhere had gone to color. I guess I was wrong.
TuberOnTheLoose 2 months ago
@TuberOnTheLoose - The clip's from Australia; we didn't officially get colour until 1975...
Conniptions886 2 months ago 2
@TuberOnTheLoose I grew up in South Africa and we didn't have television until 1976. Didn't stop us from sending this song straight to Number One in the charts!
hnorky 2 months ago
@TuberOnTheLoose
Not in Australia I guess lol
Digger2527 2 months ago
@TuberOnTheLoose First color TV test transmission in Australia was in June 1967 - ATV-0 live broadcast of a Horse Racing meeting. 7 Network Australia did in-house test broadcasts in 1968. Australian Govt. announced color broadcasts would officially begin in 1971 but pushed it back. More test broadcasts were conducted from mid 1974. Color TV broadcasting officially went live on Mar 1st 1975 using PAL std. Australia was late to the party but the uptake of color TV was rapid.
flash999999999 2 months ago
She is beautiful......great voice too.
moonshineinsummer1 2 months ago
Ganz wenige Dinge haben in dieser Welt bestand - Dylans Grösse fasziniert mich immer wieder! Diese Version ist besonders bezaubernd.
Geril1969 3 months ago
If I may re-quote Mary Poppins, Olivia is perfect in every way.
windstorm1000 3 months ago
sandyyyy
DarkSlashITA 3 months ago
A Star is born...
IABOY4444 3 months ago
just gorgeous. love her. voice of an angel.
MrLouis2865 3 months ago
Sure due, this is from Dylan 100%
kt7ix2009 4 months ago
I remember this song well...I loved it! I thought Olivia Newton-John was a babe and bought the album. Olivia was introducing Juditih Durham of the Seekers. The big song in the 60's was Another You. Judith had such a great voice. I guess the Aussies really produced some great talent down under. Kudoes to the Aussie group the New Beats with Friday on my Mind.
BUZZ4134 4 months ago
かわいい~~~~
lonelyrich1 4 months ago
this woman so beautiful
MrDove82 4 months ago
This version is clearly inspired by Harrison's version, though.
nafaidni 4 months ago
Adorable
enmaxus 5 months ago
I like this version LOTS!!
johnifly 5 months ago
Ein absolut herrliches Lied. Es gehört zu den Liedern warum ich Zimmermann so bewundere und nahezu unendlich verehre. Dieses Mädchen macht eine großartige Show und ist einfach nur "Wild". Großartig - lohnt!
Geril1969 6 months ago
It was not so long time ago when a singer like Olivia Newton John could just be nice and polite and sing very good! But now, they want to look (almost all artists) brutal and ill-bred. Well, the times the are a-changing.
Olivia she's great!
petereuropa 6 months ago
DOES ANYONE REALIZE THIS IS A GEORGE HARRISON SONG FROM THE ALBUM "ALL THINGS MUST PASS"???????????????????
ironcitydevildog 6 months ago
@ironcitydevildog - do YOU realize that the song was written by Bob Dylan, and that George Harrison only did a cover version of it?
Conniptions886 6 months ago 33
@Conniptions886 Didn't know that but it doesn't suprise me since George and Bob were very good friends!!!
ironcitydevildog 6 months ago
@Conniptions886 - i knew that ... *g
Geril1969 6 months ago
@Conniptions886 Actually Dylan give it to George.
wwekane2468 4 months ago
@Conniptions886 Did you know it was a piece from the Romantic period originally and Bob Dylan only wrote the lyrics to it
thinchris 3 months ago
@Conniptions886 Well done, people is very ignorant.
OneHundredPoints 5 hours ago
@ironcitydevildog Incorrect! It was Bob Dylan who wrote it but George harrison covered it in his "All Things Must Pass" album. I heard Olivia's version when I was in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1971. Richie Havens does an another excellent cover of it.
DelanoProfundo 5 months ago
@ironcitydevildog
haha sorry bro but no i realize this is a bob dylan song
alexgannon53 2 months ago
@ironcitydevildog ... actually it was first a Bob Dylan song - released one month prior to George's version
showguytom 3 weeks ago
love her dancing! ^^
garonal 6 months ago
It always sucks when singers lip sync. But we all know she sings perfectly live.
TheMalibumoon 6 months ago
A lot of people do not realize that once this song was sung publically, Olivia became super famous, skyrocketing her to pop stardom. Her version of this song is genius. Moreover, the lyrics are pop, simplification genius by Bob Dyan. Long live pop music, regardless of country!
TheAgeofAquarius 6 months ago
Note of Historical Interest:
In the 60s Dylan had taken a memory course (memory sound) with a very gifted and talented private and public performer. He excelled. "If Not For You" was a part
of that memory sound course. Thank God, he remembered.
hedwegg 6 months ago
Has there ever been a more beautiful face and smile?
bradrae 6 months ago
Just a Note: Jamieson
"1965" Australian TV Performance of "If Not for You". Olivia was 18 years of age at the time.
hedwegg 6 months ago
@hedwegg - The performance is from 1971; and Olivia did NOT record the song in 1965...
Conniptions886 6 months ago 2
Olivia is so innocent in her youth. You can see that certain sparkle in her eyes. Wow, I want to be young again! For those of you who are in just starting out in the world, go after your dreams and never look back.
ryankento 7 months ago
Just think; 10 years later, she would want to get PHYSICAL with someone. she's so innocent in this. Nice job, Olivia!
kja427 8 months ago
OMG she is beautiful!! I had a crush then, still do. Luv ya Livvy.
glitches1337 8 months ago
This song was originally done by Bob Dylan
esai000 8 months ago
I dated a girl back in the late 70's who was her ex-husband's girlfriend.....Matt Latanzi was from Oregon.
emiliemay23 8 months ago
Thats not the original sound from this clip... do you not have it??
Greatstuff365 9 months ago
@Greatstuff365 - Unless the station itself redubbed the music portion at some point, it's the original sound, as broadcast on Australian TV in 1971...
Conniptions886 9 months ago
@Conniptions886 Your prob right.. she's miming to the record.. Still great clip tho..
Greatstuff365 9 months ago
i wanna meet her
randomghost1122 10 months ago
Love This!!!!!!!! So glad you posted. Thanks!!
fh346 10 months ago
I absolutely love this gal then and now.
ilovemypowerstroke 10 months ago 6
=P
missinglink27 10 months ago
Like? How about LOVE? Thank for posting this, this is fantastic!
Davian67 10 months ago
What a great video of ONJ!! I remember when this came out. I don't know if that's a slide guitar, but whatever that sound is, it certainly made that song extremely appealing! Thanks for sharing the wonderful video!
ChrisCurtisFan 11 months ago
She's so natural, sorta shy, fun loving, cute dancer. I'd love to get horizontal with her...
PrinceNamor 1 year ago
She was so adoreable here! No wonder she made it big!
DougMcDave 1 year ago
Wow! She seems a bit awkward and self-conscious, but that "X-factor" is definitely there.
What a gem! Truly adorable.
airstrip101 1 year ago 2
who needs a microphone or a band??? well you don't if you're Olivia Newton John!!!
chillempress 1 year ago 2
This is a Bob Dylan song, by the way.
OnThisVerySpot 1 year ago 2
@OnThisVerySpot I wondder if BOB has ever seen this...I never did till just now...
DavelovesRealMusic 10 months ago
What I found interesting & true was how she was introduced as the first overseas artist in this Australian program! She is English being born,but she was brought up for many formidable years in Australia and had perfomed in many thing as a very young teenager there.Before fleeing the nest and going back to England.Though in the late 90's she did go back to Australia for a while and became a duel citizen of Australia. She now lives in the USA some say because of a dislike there of her daughter.
Rogerbradly 1 year ago
if i seen her dancing from across the room, i would have been on it.
264rockstar 1 year ago 3
On stage with no props, band, or anything else, just her voice and looks, her stage presence is without rival. She was so adorable at this stage of her life. Her gifts of beauty and voice are truly from Heaven. Live long and prosper Olivia.
BamaRider 1 year ago
And stars today come out in next to nothing yet Olivia is more beautiful than all of them in this smock like dress. I love it.
pabsk67 1 year ago
this song made me her fan when i first listening to it back in 1991.
fayearn2046 1 year ago 3
This is a great video...so fun to see ONJ in 1971, but what about the part with Judith Durham? Could you upload that as well, please?
howzitgoin1970 1 year ago
sugary sweet and oh so neat.
speedoflite1 1 year ago
I think Olivia looks great at every stage in her life!!!!!
lpodruchny 1 year ago
amazing song! ONJ at her best! thanks for posting
Halycion38 1 year ago
It was during this era (Pre Grease days) that I think ONJ was at her best! She looked totally classy and so beautiful. Her look after Grease made her look the opposite.
mrob75 1 year ago 2
She is so talented and lovely
smeldogs 1 year ago
Hermosa canción del genio George Harrison
iliana1604 1 year ago
She is bang. Sorry for the inappropriate but truthful use of language : P
UtterHutter 1 year ago
She's so cute here!
xxrenee1995 1 year ago
a superstar ...doing her thing.
ted6078 1 year ago
both her dancing AND her dancing face are amazing!!!
lorro17 1 year ago
That Wah Wah at the end is just great!!! You would not expect that on this tune.
spook394 1 year ago
anyone who can look at our lovely Olivia and not break into a smile, simply is not human LOL
suzmicmay 1 year ago
Very very bangable here.
franklinrocks1 1 year ago
Her dancing is so cute! :)
damndlauradee 1 year ago
Yeah the 70s were great musically speaking. There were a lot of young people and they all loved music.
zbaby82 1 year ago
I just love her facial expressions. I didn't know she could move when she danced as in her later 70's videos she just stood there and sang. Notice she did more dancing and movement after 1979 videos.
microminiskirt 1 year ago
Wow! This is 1971 vintage notice the beads, her dress styles back then. She is a real cutie love those big beautiful eyes too.
microminiskirt 1 year ago
This soo cute..!!!!!!
notgonnabenice 1 year ago
She's such a baby! And now, still a total babe! Just love it, and just love Liv. :)
lavenderliberal 1 year ago
Only reminds me why I've had such a mad crush on ONJ for the past (gasp!) 40 years. Brilliant vid! Thanks so much for posting!
lavenderliberal 1 year ago
Wow wee!
zbaby82 1 year ago
Superb why is there nothing like it today?
freddyscot 1 year ago
Olivia Neutron Bomb!!!
spook394 1 year ago
so innocent compared to singers today. those were happy sweet times in the early 70s.
jayme2626 1 year ago
So beautiful, pretty...love her expressions
microminiskirt 1 year ago
I'm really diggin on this track. So much better than a lot of the crap we have to listen to today. Bravo.
BabyBeastie1 1 year ago
wow she wore that key necklace over many many years :)
OfficialRobbieMason 1 year ago 11
WOW at 1:23 mark, very cute :)
1slayer7 1 year ago
@OfficialRobbieMason wish I had that key...
breadbaker226 8 months ago
Man I always forgot how gorgeous she was and still is..Man, this whole look is so '71.flowered print dress, boots, shag 'do, even some of the dance moves..She's doing a version of the "Shing A Ling", and has a little of what Tom Jones used to do and it fits her......She sure has a beautiful smile..Great stuff..Thanks for posting..
dbd1353 1 year ago
Awkward movements and lipsynching. Good song or course.
petervankan1 1 year ago
I love you as well Olivia! you are BEAUTIFUL!!!
druss01 1 year ago
@Arkady63 She still is really pretty for 61 still has the flowing blonde hair. I want to say she's always taken good care of her body(diet, exercise, never any hard stuff to abuse her body, natural clean living) You can't say that about too many rock stars. And still graceful and sweet as back then. Time has been kind to her, she's been kind to us over time! We love you Olivia!
imachildofthe80s8089 1 year ago 2
Adorable.
neroli528 1 year ago
such a beautiful woman love she is smiling and dancing
coolkeith77 1 year ago
@coolkeith77 She can make me smile with her own smile! She was a beauty here, still is. I liked Olivia through everything. She's had more hits than people imagined and she's still very active in film, don't know much about discograph but she's still going strong!
imachildofthe80s8089 1 year ago
i love the slide guitar
coolkeith77 1 year ago
@Arkady63 I met her a couple of years ago, advancing age has not hurt her very much.
moproducer 1 year ago
Hi, thanks for uploading this video. You wouldn't happen to know where it may be possible to find Judith Durham's performance on this show, proceeding Olivia's, would you? Thank you once again, Adam.
KingstonWelrow 1 year ago
I agree, she is one awesome sheila.
jakepownall 1 year ago
i knew i should of never broke up with her back then
beastking55 1 year ago
Gosh.Pure heaven.Those big gorgeous eyes could melt the heart of the abominal snowman.Olivia,you should have married me? Soooo.sweet!
markleerook 1 year ago
Pure Sweetness!! I used to try to sing like her!!
Angellinda74 2 years ago
she is incredibly gorgeous. she was my first crush. great voice, angelic face, and a sweet person
dukeofsnatch 2 years ago 2
WOW-like awesome, loved this song from the summer of '71. Love to see old vintage taping of these fantastic artists performing their blockbuster hits!!!!
farwayout 2 years ago
Saw her in concert twice when she was first starting out. Unbelievable!
doclampton 2 years ago
Great rare TV archive appearance. Olivia is fantastic.
Neptuneman07 2 years ago
What a sweetheart. Had a crush on her in the 70's...
25tankette 2 years ago
I would of loved to dance with her ! She rocks and always will ! Your the greatest Olivia !!!!!!!!
bays1111 2 years ago
What a hottie !
bays1111 2 years ago
Ohh,come back.
Great memories from the past.
herrskygge 2 years ago
What a dear sweet lady. The 60's / 70's what a great time to live. Thanks for posting.
superboss220 2 years ago
I was in my early 20's when she was most popular. I loved her voice and also thought her very beautiful as well !
granger18trains 2 years ago
The vocals are so unique in the sense they were so captivating and country style sugary softness that made every country star take a second look who this singer was back in 1973,well , she proved them all you could be from abroad and still be country flavored like she was,on her way to great fame here she was.she had what all up and coming singers wanted to have the golden touch midas at ones early career start.
viclagoon 2 years ago
Voice of an angel ! Hit the top 40 charts on 7-17-71. Reached # 25 (should have gone higher ) and stayed in top 40 for 10 weeks . Song was actually written by Bob Dylan. #1 adult contemporary hit for 3 weeks.
hoppy086 2 years ago
Very soothing on the ears.
And eyes!
Happy Birthday Olivia...wherever you are.
6StringPassion 2 years ago
Bob Dylan song, but I think her voice and looks are quite a bit better............My first love.......Maybe except for Paula R...........Thanks Mike C.
bowlermikey 2 years ago
Ah the seventies....great memories...
beachcomber20 2 years ago
TRUE BLUE AUSSIE BABE !!!!
DNO1965 2 years ago
ahhhhhh. my favorite Olivia song.... I love it!
SoftTexasRain 2 years ago
38 years ago. Amazing. Most of you weren't even alive when she did this. And I was buying my first 8 track recorder, so I could record off "FM" radio.
Hmmm.
msrebel54 2 years ago
Beautiful....what a lovely lady...excellent.
imshakinitboss 2 years ago
oh my god ...
doctoregaeus 2 years ago
Australia didn't have colour television in 1971? I wont talk... we South Africans didn't even have television! Nevertheless, we sent this beautiful song straight to #1, where it toppled Alan Garrity's "Put Your Hand In The Hand".
hnorky 2 years ago
She sure looks cute back then singing an old song from 1971.
yogafan6500 2 years ago
Shes doing a dance called The Bugaloo that was popular back then.
ciccocenta 2 years ago
mimed but gorgeous
southswin 2 years ago
I forgot to ad, that's Toni Lamond, Helen Reddy's sister doing the introduction.
lee57 2 years ago
Tremendous!!
lee57 2 years ago
You are like God to me right now!! I've been waiting for ages to see this clip in full! Do you happen to have the Banks of the Ohio performance by any chance? Again, thanks so much for the rare clips!!
onjfan 2 years ago
love to know where u get all these from
Icycoldcoke 2 years ago