Olivia Newton-John's Iconic Debut Album 'If Not For You' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

Olivia Newton-John added that she was 'surprised and extremely grateful' that her team knew what they were doing when they launched her career with the hit song that became the title track of her debut album, 'If Not For You.' Speaking about the album's recording process, Newton-John revealed that there was a moment when her dog actually grabbed the mic during a guitar solo in one of the tracks. She recalled being in the studio with her Irish Setter at her feet, and the memories still bring a smile to her face.

Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, 'If Not For You' features six previously unreleased recordings that are now being made available for the first time. The CD also comes with a 28-page booklet that includes a special introduction by Newton-John herself, as well as all new liner notes, song lyrics, and photographs from her personal collection.

To commemorate this milestone anniversary, the album has been remastered from its original master tapes and will be released in both 180-gram heavyweight vinyl and a Deluxe Edition CD. The 2-CD Deluxe Edition will also be available for digital download on September 9 via Green Hill Productions, a subsidiary of Primary Wave.

The pre-order campaign for 'If Not For You' has already topped the Folk genre chart and reached the Top 10 All Genre lists, indicating that Newton-John's fans are eagerly anticipating this release. The beloved and iconic Dame Olivia Newton-John is celebrated this week with the remastered, 50th anniversary release of her hit debut album, 'If Not For You.

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