Xanadu
Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John
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A place where nobody dared to go The love that we came to know They call it Xanadu And now, open your eyes and see What we have made is real We are in Xanadu A million lights are dancing And there you are, a shooting star An everlasting world And you're here with me, eternally Xanadu, Xanadu (Now we are here) in Xanadu Xanadu, Xanadu (Now we are here) in Xanadu Xanadu, your neon lights Will shine for you, Xanadu The love that echoes of long ago You needed the world to know They are in Xanadu The dream that came Through a million years That lived through all the tears It came to Xanadu A million lights are dancing And there you are, a shooting star An everlasting world And you're here with me, eternally Xanadu, Xanadu (Now we are here) in Xanadu Xanadu, Xanadu (Now we are here) in Xanadu Now that I'm here Now that you're near, in Xanadu Now that I'm here Now that you're near, in Xanadu Xanadu
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10 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Xanadu" was released in 1980. It was one of the most popular songs of the year, hitting the number one spot on various charts worldwide.
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CollaborationThe song marked a special collaboration between the rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and the pop singer Olivia Newton-John; it was seen as an unlikely yet successful mix of musical styles.
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Film Soundtrack"Xanadu" served as the title track for the musical fantasy film of the same name, also released in 1980, which starred Olivia Newton-John.
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Chart RankingsIt reached number 1 on the UK Singles Charts and peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also hit number one spot on several other international music charts.
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Musical StyleThe song is an infectious mixture of pop and rock influences, characterized by a distinctive electronic arrangement that was typical of ELO's music at the time.
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Honors and accoladesDespite the film's poor performance at the box office, the song "Xanadu" and its soundtrack album enjoyed massive success and received positive reviews from the music critics.
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Flop to CultThe film Xanadu, although initially termed as a commercial flop, later acquired a cult status, and the song also received renewed interest and popularity due to this.
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Stage AdaptationThe song is also an integral part of the Xanadu stage musical, a Broadway adaptation of the film that debuted in 2007, where the song "Xanadu" serves as the closing number.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, multiple artists have covered the song. Notably, British band Take That performed a version in 2008 on the "Circus" tour.
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Last Top 10 Hit"Xanadu" was, interestingly, the last top ten hit for both Olivia Newton-John and ELO in the U.S. serving as a significant milestone in their respective careers.
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