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VIDEO: Olivia Newton-John Duets with Dolly Parton on ‘Jolene’

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

Olivia Newton-John was working on a duets album before her untimely passing in August 2022. One of those duets was with Dolly Parton on his iconic song “Jolene.”

Newton-John’s YouTube channel released a video for the recording, which can be viewed below. The late singer’s website notes this was the last song and video she ever recorded.

 

Parton said in a statement, “My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. I have loved her ever since. We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her. I’ve always been inspired by her grit, tenderness, willingness, and determination.”

She added, “My last memory of Olivia was when I sang with her on my song ‘Jolene’ which she recorded for an album not so very long ago. I cannot wait to hear that album and Olivia may you rest in peace. You left a spot that one else will ever fill.”

Newton-John’s album Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection comes out on May 5 and is available for pre-save here. In addition to Parton, also appearing on Newton-John’s album is Mariah Carey, Michael McDonald, John Travolta, Barry Gibb, Vanessa Amorossi, Jon Secada and her daughter Chloe Lattanzi.

 

These 11 Olivia Newton-John Songs Are Being Downloaded the Most

Olivia Newton-John and her sudden death on August 8 have caused fans to download her music in staggering numbers.

Per Kworb.net, Newton-John currently has 11 of the top 20 most downloaded songs on iTunes in the United States. On top of that, seven of the top 20 albums downloaded on iTunes in the United States are Newton-John albums. The soundtrack to Grease is currently on top of that chart.

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Newton-John is no stranger to hits. She had 40 songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in her career. Of those songs, 27 of them were top 40 hits, and five of them went to number 1. Those number one hits were 1974’s “I Honestly Love You,” 1975’s “Have You Never Been Mellow,” 1978’s “You’re the One That I Want” (with John Travolta), 1980’s “Magic” and 1981’s “Physical.”

So, which tracks are fans seeking out to honor the pop star/actress? Scroll below to see which Newton-John songs are seeing an increase in downloads and where they’re ranked!

  • 'Summer Nights'

    Currently sits at #18 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Suddenly'

    Currently sits at #17 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'A Little More Love'

    Currently sits at #16 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Xanadu'

    Currently sits at #15 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'I Honestly Love You'

    Currently sits at #10 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Physical'

    Currently sits at #8 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Have You Never Been Mellow'

    Currently sits at #7 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Let Me Be There'

    Currently sits at #6 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'You're the One That I Want'

    Currently sits at #4 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Magic'

    Currently sits at #2 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

  • 'Hopelessly Devoted to You'

    Currently sits at #1 on the iTunes charts in the United States.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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