Olivia performing at Southern Illinois University Arena, Carbondale, Illinois
Olivia Newton-John! in concert, March at 8 p.m., in the SIU Arena, Carbondale, Illinois!
SIU’s haulin’ in the biggies, and how much greater can you get than Olivia N-J?
In 1974, she won more awards for her performances than any other female vocalist; January 31, she carried away three American Music Awards; and March 1, she will be in contention for the biggest honor of all Record of the Year!
Newest albums of ‘Livvy’s’ are “If You Love Me, Let Me Know”, and “Have You Never Been Mellow”, which feature her entire quiet, lovely self, in the mellow attitude with which she usually performs.
Interesting note: She was born in England, of Welsh parentage, raised in Australia, and returned to England to get her fantastic career on the move; many country musicians have harbored the feeling that “she couldn’t drawl with a mouthful of biscuits,” but People Magazine calls her “the hottest new pipes in pop.” She’s quite another act - that’s for sure, but singing our music…her way!
Tickets go on sale February 12, locally at Sears in the Plaza. Or, by mail order, available from SIU Arena Manager’s Office,