A few weeks ago at the Q Division Studios holiday party, Boston singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield reportedly performed live, along with a few covers of Olivia Newton-John hits. Fortunately for those of us who are dying to have been at the performance, Hatfield has just announced that she will be releasing a full album of these covers, appropriately titled Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John.
Apparently, the English-Australian hit singer-songwriter had long been an inspiration for the indie alt-rocker. “I have never not loved Olivia Newton-John,” said Hatfield. “Her music has brought me so much pure joy throughout my life. I loved her when I was a child and I love her still. Her voice and her positive energy and her melodies have stood the test of time and they give me as much pleasure now as they ever did. Listening to her is an escape into a beautiful place. She has inspired me so much personally and I just wanted to give something back; to share some of these tremendous songs, reinterpreted, with love, by me.”
The album features Hatfield’s renditions of 14 Newton-John classics and deep cuts, including familiar hits like “I Honestly Love You,” “Magic,” “Physical,” and “Xanadu.” It’s out April 13 via American Laundromat Records. A dollar from the sale of each album will be donated to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre. You can pre-order the album here.
Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John Track List
01. I Honestly Love You
02. Suspended In Time
03. Have You Never Been Mellow
04. A Little More Love
05. Magic
06. Physical
07. Totally Hot
08. Don’t Stop Believin’
09. Please Mr. Please
10. Hopelessly Devoted To You
11. Xanadu
12. Dancin’ ‘Round And ‘Round
13. Make A Move On Me
14. I Honestly Love You (Reprise) [*CD, cassette and digital Only]
Bonus 7-Inch Tracklist:
15. Deeper Than The Night
16. Heart Attack
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