A 1980 single by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra, the title track to the 1980 film of the same name, a roller-skating disco-pop fantasy.
Composition
Xanadu was written by Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and recorded as a duet between Olivia Newton-John and ELO. The arrangement combines layered backing vocals, synthesizer textures, and Lynne’s signature production.
Reception
Released in May 1980, the single reached number one in the United Kingdom and the top ten in several other countries. The film of the same name, in which Newton-John starred opposite Gene Kelly, became known for its skating sequences and elaborate production design.
Legacy
The song became one of Olivia Newton-John’s most-recognized solo singles. The film’s production design influenced the establishment of the Golden Raspberry Awards, which were first held the following year.
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