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Quiz about Olivia NewtonJohn for Experts

Olivia Newton-John for Experts Quiz

For Olivia fanatics only...tough quiz including a variety of interesting facts.

A multiple-choice quiz by JoeFG7. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
JoeFG7

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,368

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
636

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Question 1 of 10

1. The following lyrics are from what 70's Olivia song? "I can't play an actor's role cause I can't live a lie." Hint

I Think I'll Say Goodbye

If I Gotta Leave

So Easy to Begin

Maybe Then I'll Think of You

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Question 2 of 10

2. Olivia and Chloe appeared on a talk show where the host attempted to make Chloe dance...unsuccessfully. What celebrity hosted this talk show? Hint

Rosie O'Donnell

Graham Norton

Ru Paul

Carnie Wilson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote the song "Ode to Olivia" ? Hint

Stella Parton

Louise Mandrell

Helen Reddy

John Denver

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these songs does not have an environmentally conscious message or theme? Hint

Silvery Rain

Don't Cut me Down

Gaia

Don't Throw it all Away

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to Billboard which song was Olivia's second number one hit? Hint

Please Mister Please

Have You Never Been Mellow

I Honestly Love You

Let Me Be There

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Question 6 of 10

6. What song was pulled from the U.S. version of "The Rumour?" Hint

"Electric"

"Winter Angel"

"It's Always Australia for Me"

"The Rumour" Extended Mix

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Question 7 of 10

7. What popular sit-com star was once a back-up singer for Olivia? Hint

Katey Sagal

Wendie Malick

Megan Mullallly

Faith Ford

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Question 8 of 10

8. Olivia has guest starred on several sit-coms. Which of these has Olivia never appeared? Hint

Murphy Brown

Ned and Stacy

Wings

Bette

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Question 9 of 10

9. Olivia publically cancelled a scheduled Japenese tour. Why? Hint

breast cancer diagnosis

A dolphin slaughter

pregnancy

child labor laws violation

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1975 Olivia recorded an American television special titled "A Special, Olivia Newton-John." Who appeared as guests? Hint

Helen Reddy, Rosalind Kind, Seals and Kroft

Rita Coolidge, Abba, Andy Gibb

Elton John, Karen Carpenter, Captain and Tennille

Lynda Carter, Lee Majors, Rona Barrett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The following lyrics are from what 70's Olivia song? "I can't play an actor's role cause I can't live a lie."

Answer: I Think I'll Say Goodbye

This song was on her "Making a Good Thing Better" album from 1975.

2. Olivia and Chloe appeared on a talk show where the host attempted to make Chloe dance...unsuccessfully. What celebrity hosted this talk show?

Answer: Ru Paul

Ru Paul, an admitted fan, actually beat Olivia on an "Olivia Newton-John" quiz on the show.

3. Who wrote the song "Ode to Olivia" ?

Answer: Stella Parton

This song was written in response to the negative press Olivia, an Australian artist, received for winning an American country music award for "Let me be There."

4. Which of these songs does not have an environmentally conscious message or theme?

Answer: Don't Throw it all Away

"Don't Throw it all Away" was on her "Come on Over" album and had nothing to do with the environment.

5. According to Billboard which song was Olivia's second number one hit?

Answer: Have You Never Been Mellow

This song reached number one in February of 1975. "I Honestly Love You" was her first number one, topping the charts in August of 1974.

6. What song was pulled from the U.S. version of "The Rumour?"

Answer: "It's Always Australia for Me"

This song was included on her long-form video called "Olivia Down Under." This video collection was released to HBO in 1988.

7. What popular sit-com star was once a back-up singer for Olivia?

Answer: Katey Sagal

Katey sang back-up for Olivia on the "Soul Kiss" album.

8. Olivia has guest starred on several sit-coms. Which of these has Olivia never appeared?

Answer: Wings

Chloe appeared with Olivia on the short-lived Bette Mitler series "Bette."

9. Olivia publically cancelled a scheduled Japenese tour. Why?

Answer: A dolphin slaughter

It inspired Olivia's song "The Promise(the dolphin song)."

10. In 1975 Olivia recorded an American television special titled "A Special, Olivia Newton-John." Who appeared as guests?

Answer: Lynda Carter, Lee Majors, Rona Barrett

The success of this television special led to many other television appearances.

Source: Author JoeFG7

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