Miss Newton-John captivates males (concert review)
By BERNADETTE GUINILING, Register Staff Writer
ANAHEIM Wolf whistles - passionate outbursts and loud cries of “We love you,” filled the Convention Center Tuesday night as three-time Grammy award-winner Olivia Newton-John took the stage for her first local appearance.
If Shirley Temple is the sweetheart of America, 27. year-old Olivia Newton-John could very well have established herself as the sweetheart of American men. Their response to her presence, her movements, her songs, and to her every word as she spoke to the audience is proof of her high rating with her male following, and enough to send the female viewers home seething with envy.
And with due reason. Not only is she beautiful, but she has tremendous talent and a charming personality. She exudes warmth, vitality and cordiality and is patiently persistent in rousing her viewers to participate.
Since last I saw her at the Riviera in Las Vegas, she has become a more confident stage personality pleasantly exchanging witty remarks with her onlookers, gaily skipping across the stage to the beat of her chart-making songs, flashing a winning smile and frequently turning to and acknowledging her spectators behind the stage.
This is definitely one lady who has class.
Her concert list of hits included “Wherever You Go.” “Please Mr. Please.” “Country Girl,” “River Too Wide,” “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Let It Shine,” “If You Love Me, Let Me Know.” “I Honestly Love You,” “I Was Like You,” and two songs by the Bee Gees. “Air That I Breathe,” and “Come On Over,” from her latest MCA LP of the same title.
ONJ’s warm-up group, the Hudson Brothers, unfortunately did not measure up as well. Their act had not changed from their latest Riviera engagement and neither had their jokes. Well-received was Mark’s impression of rocking. Elvis Presley, but this group has some ways to go before it could merit an ovation.