Sam A Special Olivia Newton John

[cookiemonster10801]

Love this song! so refreshing! anyone can share a site where I can get a free piano sheet of this song? Thanks!

[2008Sameoldfitup]

nice

[bchnut2]

This song came out when I was about 10 or 11. I always thought she was beautiful and I believed that she was singing this song to me (yes, my name is Sam). Funny the things you remember looking back at that age. Still one of my favorites!!!

[TheDAVIDASHAW]

mostly the loved ever song Olivia did in her young days.

[MsCheresse]

Along with "Come on over"this is her most beautiful song.The hope,the pain and the longing..no one can get it across like her.I have played her songs for 30 years now,and they are so prescious to me.John Farrar wrote"Sam",she only wrote a couple of songs herself.I doubt this is about her dog.For me it is a love song about a man she has lost.

[sexonnaplatter]

@MsCheresse You're right, the song about her new born dog was "Slow Down Jackson" from the Clearly Love album.

[jazzbebeya]

When I was a young girl of oh about 14 or there was a young man in Orchestra class whose name was Sam & he was my friend. I always thought of him whenever this song played on FM & I think I wore out the 8 track tape paying this one song over & over again ... I had SUCH a terrible schoolgirl CRUSH on him- he never knew! Well funniest thing happened todaywe ran into each other online in a forum, we IM'd, he asked to call- he had a true confession too- he ALSO had a crush on me!

[DaveWollenberg]

Livvy hit #20 in Billboard, 4-2-77. God bless ya, rkrause, for postin' it. Thanx!

[terrygand]

I can remember this song from the 70`s .  Olivia had such a wonderful voice, & she was so `naturally` beautiful, great song.

[rexbo2000]

She mentioned on TV that his song was actually about her beloved dog, Sam, which had gotten out of her yard. She was never able to find him and was broken-hearted about it when she wrote this song. Anyone who loves dogs understands her...

[terrygand]

This `brings back` wonderful memories. Olivia newton john, beautiful voice !

[thedigifoto]

She lost somebody, look for her biography and understand... It is like Barbara Padilla singing a clasic theme, they are both thigs with her all hart... Bautiful song....and interpretation.. God bless this singer cause is so good, so nice, and son strong (over come the cancer ilness, the same as Barbara Padilla). Has the music so much power. It could be... miracles or not miracles, it could be....

[sandsrockson]

Not only is Olivia's voice amazing but this song is too.. I never heard before until a couple of months ago when I met someone named Sam going thru exactly what this song is saying.. I feel in love with this song.. Thanks Olivia.. I play it all the time!!!

[sandsrockson]

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[sandsrockson]

Not only is her voice amazing.. an this song is amazing.. I heard this song for the first time about a month an a half ago after meeting someone name Sam going thru exactly what this song is saying.. this song says everything I couldn't.. its perfect so is Olivia !!!

[TrickyTolles64]

Man, I still have a crush on her...just beautiful...love ya Olivia!!

*PEACE*

[bennypeppa]

G'DAY THIS IS A COMMENT FOR @josbo51715, I'M AN AUSSIE AND OUR LIVVY IS AN AUSSIE TROUGH AND THROUGH. SHE WAS BROUGHT UP IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA AND STILL SPEAKS OUR BEAUTIFUL ACCENT. SHE IS PROUD TO BE AN AUSSIE AND STILL PROMOTES OUR COUNTRY TO THE WORLD. IF SHE HEARD YOU CALL HER ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN AUSSIE, SHE WOULD BE THE FIRST ONE TO JUMP UP AND SCREAM BLUE MURDER!!! I'VE MET HER AND SHE'S AUSSIE AS THEY COME.

[Samuelfcampbell2003]

Man I used to the heck out this song in the day!:*)

Her magical voice and intoxicating charms.

[thephoenix1013]

This is one of her most beautiful songs........Olivia is timeless.....

[DERedhead65]

what a Lovely woman she is, STILL... Always loved her singing and her music... voice of an angel, gotta love her (:

[6762chris]

Perfect in every way.

[ethel532]

Still makes me cry.

[JustRestless]

So amazing...Thanks for posting! I keep her greatest hits in my car...Why??? Because the world is just right, no matter what, when I hear her voice....

[DougMcCallister1]

Olivia has an awesome voice and is pretty. 

[alicea615]

I love this song. She has such a beautiful voice and the words of this song are just as beautiful.

[darkoanton5]

What a fantastic voice!

[ronaldonmg]

he krause, you might want to change 2 tags... johon to john, 19976 to 1976..

[kingfisher44]

ha ha what a loud of crap

[madonnaman9]

the voice of an angel and face to match.

[simes2024]

Was this song written by Tony McAuley? It sounds like it could be, like David Soul's 'Don't Give Up On Us'

[madenhertog1961]

hier heb ik de engelse walz leren kennen

[Lindawatcher]

YUMMY!!!!

[goolagong68]

up the australians...way better than American's and English....ONJ we love you ...you are an Australian !

[josbo51715]

@goolagong68 Olivia is actually English, not Australian. She was born in England and immigrated to Australia.

[DougMcCallister1]

@josbo51715 That's true, Olivia born in England moved to Austrailia at 5 returned to England and Aus, then moved to the USA in 1972 where she has lived since except for when in other countries.

[DougMcCallister1]

@josbo51715 That's true, Olivia born in England moved to Austrailia at 5 returned to England and Aus, then moved to the USA in 1972 where she has lived since except for when in other countries. So that makes herEnglish/American.

[lisaosfan]

I love this song too. WE lost our beloved kitty of 16 years in Feb. Her name was Samantha, Sam for short. She seemed to know it was for her that I played it. It's the first time I've heard it since we lost her. God bless you SAM , we miss you so terribly. God does have a place for his little animals in Heaven. We'll see you again our darling Sam. 

[kokes64]

lovely singer ...i adore her ...reminds me in teen age ...thanks a lot

[shalimarsgirl]

Love the song, and Olivia is the 'complete package' ...looks, talent, you name it!

[abbyatact]

i love olivia in this video. she sings this song so beautifully. she was so pretty back then. i could relate to her heartache.

[SweeT4Rex]

This song is SSSooooo sad. Olivia does a SWEET yet GOOD job here. She sure gets the message across that Missing & Wanting to be with that Special SomeOne hurts like hell!

[Kaleidoscope0401]

Ganda ng boses ni Olivia! Goddess din sia nun db?

[Lindawatcher]

Sam was a song she wrote about her pet gerble, who died. The incident involved it being sucked up into the vacuum by her housekeeper when she was cleaning the young singer's townhouse. She later claimed that Sam was her best friend ever until she met John Travolta, but that Sam was less trouble and alot less irritating than John was......

[shalimarsgirl]

@Lindawatcher Interesting story ....how could her pet gerble 'come around and talk awhile' ... even if love is a bit confusing sometimes, it's a good song. I heard it on the radio today and decided to check it out on YouTube. She looks like a pretty princess aching for her knight in shining armour. Wonder if she ever saw Sam again.

[Lindawatcher]

@shalimarsgirl I don't know about that! I mean Gerbles are very special and versitle creatures!. Who knows, maybe "Sam" could really talk to her.. or she was having delusional bouts of skitzo...??? Either way, I do believe that the gerble was the source of her heartbreak in this song! YES, she indeed was in love with it... admiring it as it ran on it's little wheel in the cage! Love is blind my friend......

[shalimarsgirl]

@Lindawatcher Thanks for the input. I don't even know what Gerbles look like! If I find time, I might do an internet search. Yes, I know how blind love is. My hindsight was totally excellent ...

[SAAB7899]

@Lindawatcher I thought that Elton John wrote this song.......

[Lindawatcher]

@SAAB7899 Nope! Was written about her pet Gerble!  She loved that little guy by her own admission.....

[SAAB7899]

@Lindawatcher Sorry.It was a poor attempt at gerbil humor.

I'm so ashamed!!!

[Lindawatcher]

@SAAB7899  Elton John= = Gerbal shooting?? lol l ol i get it

[SAAB7899]

@Lindawatcher I feel better now.

[Lindawatcher]

@SAAB7899 Well, Elton felt alot better once they got the Gerble out.........

[43ken]

if i ever come back,i want to come back as olivia newton john,if i come back a black women it has to be sheila ferguson ,both beautiful talented women

[ruvinne]

I LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!

[Karenfan09]

I don't think that we will see the likes of an Olivia Newton-John with the class that she carries herself in the music world ever again.....She is just a class act that no female singer can come close to today.

[no1cfielder]

Beautiful woman, beautiful song! Thanks for posting!

[yesironwood]

This Song Is Simply Beautiful...Thank You For Posting This...

[mdaeleman123]

There once was a Sam in my class. He was cute!

[rocky01ist]

Thank you for posting this song:-) Not a very known song by her, but was one of my favorite many years ago........she is stunning :-)

[MsJune54]

another of my favorite songs by Olivia, thanks so much for this rare clip!!!!

[Baguiorocks]

She's magical... she doesnt even need special effects to look like such

[hart60]

Incredible...my father's name was Sam....

[DaveWollenberg]

hit #1 AC, #20 pop, #40 country in the US (Billboard). How'd it do in the UK? God bless!

[dancinkindofguy]

It was a great song to waltz to!

[honeygood2]

just beautiful.....

[enka22]

The world's most perfect woman!

[sawahtdeekrahp]

I second that!!!

[pangetkunu]

I never understood why this song was not a top hit, first time I heard of this song was in late 70's and I fell in love with the beautiful melody and the wonderful rendition of Olivia Newton john.

[mikesterSTLMO]

SAM was a hit. It's from Olivia's 1976 Don't Stop Believing album and SAM made it to Billboard's top 20. Back in the day when radio was all we had, this one played a lot and we loved it. It's still a huge concert favorite for Livvy.

[sazerac1]

I got home from school and my mom was at the table crying and crying. "This song is just so beautiful."

So I got on my bike and picked her up a copy. Thinking back,, that was a really good family record store that had everythiing. Before the chains.

[pleaseMR55]

Her grandfather was the famous physicist Max Born. And, believe it or not, in the song, she's singing about her dog "Sam," one of her many pets. As you all know Olivia has always been a terrific animal lover and advocate.

[kainsel]

Eye & ear candy!

[badandy2x]

i sing a little and i can tell she is really pouring her heart into this one. And yes,WOW

[sammyke49]

she is GREAT !!!!!!

[raiderdan05]

When the piano hits at 3:05, it drives me up the wall ---- as if OLIVIA already hasn't.

A beautiful, passionate MASTERPIECE.

[Lindawatcher]

OH SAm! My pet Gerble!= I love you!

[Lindawatcher]

No problem! Listen to the words- Sam.... Sam.... some peolple think that Gerbles smile when they are looking at you in the cage. I guess she was really attached to it.....

[Lindawatcher]

This song was about her pet Gerble that died when she was a little girl and her housekeeper flushed it down the toilet as she cried.. but it stopped up the toilet and it flooded the whole house. Her dad got so mad he died of a heart attack in her arms! SAD!

[vinilla]

OMG is this true I didn't know this ....its such a sad story thanks for sharing

[lpvcrcd]

Very nice .. great song Always one my favorites by her  Thanks for posting

[HardWarUK]

Thanks for posting!!!!

[niteranger0127]

i had a hopeless crush on olivia newton john growing up..sigh..i miss those years and her songs..

[rachelweiszfan1]

every time i hear her voice. especially on these slow songs, i always tear up. she is truly amazing!

[Oliko67]

for me the best song from olivia newton john..very very nice !

What a woman.,.......

[magictricks84]

Such a sweety and to think I am her age, we do keep young, especially at heart!

[cousiwa09]

a truly beautiful ballad......my fave from Olivia!

I heard that you're on your own now

So am I

I'm living alone now

I was wrong

So were you

What will you do?

Are you glad to be free?

Are you feeling lost just like me?

Longing for company

[israel858]

Sweet

[MegaLoverules]

A very sweet song and a beautiful Aussie woman singing it.

[skipper8257]

She is the consumate professional. Back in her days women had to be tough and stand up for themselves. I don't believe the ruthless crap. She is one of the finest things to come out of Australia with the Bee Gees.

[IntelArt]

FYI: Bee Gees ar English... Went to Australia just to come back to England to be recognized as one of the most powerful composers on earth...

[pcalderahotmailcom]

She's an angel beautiful talented unique !!! LIVE OLIVIA FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

[RER1949]

WoW how did i miss this special in 1976?

It's Wonderful as everything about ON-J

[kimyga]

great video , she has a velvet voice

nice song

[smeldogs]

Olivia is more beautiful than ever !

[myfeeling4you]

With vids like this is how you would like to remember Olivia, I heard froma good source she was ruthless when it came to business and personal affairs but she always managed to pull off the "Angel routine" and here Olivia is without doubt looking and sounding like an angel. She'll always be remembered for her good looks and beautiful voice.

[MegaLoverules]

She was beautiful with a great voice.

[littlelotte689]

lovely!

[koln1996]

This song is incredibly beautiful, but it always makes me feel so sad and nostalgic!!!

[MichelPouw]

BEAUTIFUL SONG

Olivia is An Angel :-)

[audrey661]

I was 15 and I would dream of being able to sing like her, never could, but dreams are great!

[LisaJMoore]

SO was I, and so did I ....I ended up naming my son Sam, of course!

[mnkylondon]

I remember buying all her albums! god the only woman I would have turned straight for! LOL!! just beautiful! love you Livvy! XXX

[skipper8257]

What ever surgery she has had is minimal. She is still the girl next door, sweetheart with great looks. I am so glad she is a cancer survivor like me. God bless her.

[deathcapped]

I agree - Olivia has had minimal surgery...btw - I'm a cancer survivor too - had ovarian cancer 9 years ago.

[Jehannehowru]

Thebest arrangement of this song yet! I was very young when I first heard this song; it made me so happy-- I thought she was singing to a girl. Maybe? I like what huck300 said earlier, " Is this what angels...sound like." I doubt angels can be seen! Congratulations ladies, for living to tell the story!! Jesus said it's better to cutoff an arm than UR whole body perish, what's the big deal if we R worse for the wear. Would it matter if a gunshot wound tore the skin or a scalpel, U lived-to tell

[andrewaxienleah]

My favorite singer in the world too!! I wonder what she would look like now if she hadnt went down the disastrous road of plastic surgery....she looks awful for it, Im sure she would still be lovely if she hadnt. I also wonder she let her daugher have so much too....shes not ever 21 yet!!

[huck300]

Is this what angels look & sound like! Wow! She is beyond beautiful! We were so lucky to be teenagers & completely smitten with her!

[skipper8257]

Sorry hit the wrong button. I completely agree with you huck.

[mikesterSTLMO]

Few are blessed with such beauty (inside as well) and phenominal talent. Young people today need to know what a superstar Olivia was; the total package.

[bondings]

Thanks. Love this song since young.

[derrickf1960]

My first crush at age 12,great song brings back good memories too

[lisagaryk]

My very favorite ONJ song, and still love it after all these years (I was a teenager when it came out). In my opinion, she was never so beautiful, nor sounded so angelic, as in those mid-1970s years; check out the photos from the "Clearly Love" album in 1975 - she was breathtaking, as this video from around the same time shows.

[LOBBYTHEROBBER]

I love this song, it brings back so many memories of my teenage years!

[maverik200497]

i cant belive so many ppl remember this, my first crush, probably my only one, what a memory, i was about 8. its heartening to see so many remember it. what a stunning woman too

[SigmaNuZane]

i was born in 69 , olivia was a goddess to me too

[p9i7]

my god.....what a stunning women!!!

[mavrek47]

My favorite ONJ song. ONJ is the TOTAL package...what a knock-out! I'm going to see her in concert Wed and can't wait. Thanks for sharing this GREAT video!

[claregallagher]

i loved this song as a kid.. hense i have a 16 year old son called SAM ..........

[brenda0513]

Yes, this is a lovely song.

[LisaJMoore]

Mine is 17, and of course named.....SAM!

[cristian1104]

Te amo Olivia...

[ceejaelovescats]

Her voice is angelic... and so is she. She represents grace and charisma. She still sings from the heart. It is really fun to watch her sing with John Travolta, even now. They have remained really good friends. I don't think there is a song that she can't bring to life.

[tap585grad706]

You may be right but just maybe, some people are into a little bit more. Some are already famous like her and some unknown. Open your mind and you may find out that there is a world out there to explore!

[tap585grad706]

Great song; Gorgeous singer, Tough combination to beat! Check out my son, "Where I Belong" by Vince Ravon. It is on youtube. Search for it. It is an original song about a long journey and finding your destiny. It has a tempo change at the end. I hope you like it. It is for you!

[tap585grad706]

Every time I hear this song I keep wishing I was Sam. I wonder if there really was a Sam? Does anyone know or is the name just fictitious?

[telsgal]

the song sam written by john farrer his son is called sam so maybe that is the sam ! xx

[AnneCherch]

Love the dress. Most of all love her. This song is timeless. She's singing her heart out. What a lovely performance!

[huck300]

Now the younger generations know why we love Olivia...

[Gary2940]

I couldn't agree more,..always have..and always will!

[onjlover]

she is in a word, truly beautiful, ok that was 2

[CAScorpio]

I love this song, of many she recorded. Another one I truly love is Karen Carpenter.. don't make music like that anymore..

[tap585grad706]

I agree. Karen Carpenter not only sang great but was an excellent drummer. The carpenters were great!

[cstephenfoster]

some one told me that Olivia sang off pitch once and I never spoke to that person again!

[fingerprin]

the best singer of all time

[Gary2940]

and unquestionably the most beautiful!

[Nazz76]

Holy.