Olivia John-Newton is not going to stop being a legend just because she isn’t here anymore. Her first posthumous album is here and it’s making us miss the late star all the more.
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Dolly Parton And Olivia Newton-John Duet In A Posthumous Single
It turns out that before her death on August, the beloved singer and “Grease” actress left a heartwarming gift for fans that is sure to make us nostalgic.
“Just the Two of Us — the Duets Collection Volume One” includes her final recording before her death, and it’s with none other than Dolly Parton.
The record, released this Friday, featured recordings of the late singer. Of course, one of the highlights of the 17-track album was her duet with Dolly Parton, and guess what, they reworked an old classic; Parton’s hit “Jolene.”
“My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. I have loved her ever since,” Parton, 77, said in a press release. “We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her. I’ve always been inspired by her grit, tenderness, willingness, and determination.”
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“My last memory of Olivia was when I sang with her on my song ‘Jolene’,” she added. “Olivia, may you rest in peace. You left a spot that no one else will ever fill.”
In a video from the recording session, the country legend revealed her excitement to be working with one of her “favorites of all time.”
“We’ve always stayed close through the years and I am just so proud to be a part of this duet project that she’s doing,” the “Island in the Stream” singer added.
A short clip also revealed that Parton’s excitement was reciprocated by Newton-John, who said, “I’m excited. I’ve always wanted to work with Dolly” before adding her beautiful vocals to the track.
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Other high profile duet partners on the project include Mariah Carey, John Travolta, Chloe Lattanzi, and David Foster.
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