Xanadu (song)

song written and composed by Jeff Lynne, originally recorded by Olivia Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra in 1979 and released 1980

Xanadu is a song by Olivia Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra that's about a paradise somewhere.

"Xanadu"
Single by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra
from the album Xanadu
B-side
  • "Whenever You're Away from Me" (with Gene Kelly) (US)
  • "Fool Country" (UK)
Released6 June 1980
Recorded1979
StudioMusicland Studios
(Munich, Germany)
Genre
Length3:28
Label
Songwriter(s)Jeff Lynne
Producer(s)Jeff Lynne
Electric Light Orchestra singles chronology
"I'm Alive"
(1980)
"Xanadu"
(1980)
"All Over the World"
(1980)
Olivia Newton-John singles chronology
"Magic"
(1980)
"Xanadu"
(1980)
"Suddenly"
(1980)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Billboard(favourable)[1]

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References

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  1. "Review: Xanadu – Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 85, no. 32. 9 August 1980. p. 70. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 24 May 2020 – via American Radio History.

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