Saturday 22 July 2023

Have You Never Been Mellow - OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN***

Have You Never Been Mellow/Loving Arms/Lifestream/Goodbye Again/Water Under The Bridge/I Never Did Sing You A Love Song/Its So Easy/The Air That I Breathe/Follow Me/And In The Morning/Please Mr Please

Have You Never Been Mellow was the second album of Olivia Newton-John’s highly successful country phase, which like its predecessor topped the US album charts. Features the US No.1 title track single and No. 3 Please Mr Please. (US:1 UK:37)

“Olivia sings with such a lovely voice and these songs touch me in a strange way.”

“For the first time John Farrar takes over production of the entire album. He had a knack for knowing what works well for Olivia and was able to take almost any song and suit it to her pitch-perfect vocals. Have You Never Been Mellow remains a timeless piece of flawless pop music that is sure to fit any mood.”

“This album contains three big American hits and is of high quality throughout. In style, it is very typical of Olivia's early music, with a nice mix of ballads and upbeat songs.”

“If you've ever wondered why long-time fans of Olivia Newton-John are so passionate about her, give Have You Never Been Mellow a spin. Here, she truly comes into her own with an eclectic mix of pop that defines the word mellow, country-rock and standards.”

“This is clearly Olivia's best album. Her voice is so full of emotion and vulnerability. She definitely knows how to interpret a song and make it her own as every track is beautiful and haunting. She has one of the best voices in the business ever. This is her masterpiece and you have to listen to it to really appreciate her talent.”

Have You Never Been Mellow is very good overall, but not her best. It has some of my favourite songs, the title track and Please Mister Please, but also a lot of very slow, sleepy songs that might be just a bit too mellow. Her voice is amazing, there is a sort of magic intangible quality that I find captivating.”

“Olivia Newton-John's second US #1 album is a mixed affair. The title track is by far the strongest cut, a beautifully melodic tune that shows Olivia's soaring vocals off to the max.”

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