Olivia Newton-John Back to Basics Again

Hopelessly Devoted to You makes up only a single slice of the hits of Olivia Newton-John. Benson Boone's mega single Magical Mystical steals Olivia's Physical record for its backbone. Her Back to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971–1992 was filled with all the hits you'd expect plus four new selections that recall her past. I Want to Be Wanted summons Hopelessly Devoted; I Need Love brings a sultry dance number with its rather blunt sexual lyrics; Not Gonna Be the One recalls her country tunes but with a fresh take; and lastly, Deeper Than A River is smart enough to have been a big hit. Unfortunately, her breast cancer returned and a supporting tour was cancelled. If you liked my earlier post last month that "cleaned up" Olivia, you're sure to like this photograph as well.