Gene was adamant about not dancing in this film. The producers hounded him until he relented. But he had certain demands. It would be a closed set. And the entire dance sequence be from beginning to end. Not taped, edited, and spliced. So that entire dance scene is one single dance. Can you imagine the pressure on Olivia? Her talents never cease to amaze me. Her dancing was flawless and appeared effortless. What an absolute Angel here on earth.
@@ginagray603 And Olivia Newton John was dancing with a broken tail bone. In an interview he gave in 2013, he said he considered himself basically retired but did it because he'd heard ONJ wanted so badly to dance with him. Nothing about refusal or infirmity. And you can't dance like that when you're ill.
@@andygrilz8497 False story. He basically choreographed the whole number and also pushed for the skating scenes. I love how he kinda dances down until 4:19 and then just GOES FOR IT. Just amazing!
You are really right! The music reminds me of musicals during the fifties and sixties. The instruments played like trumpets, flautes and others. J feel a big nostalgia
This film had such a silly plot that it got absolutely slammed by critics, and so its really great music, and especially these astonishing five minutes, never got the appreciation they deserved. This is the final on-screen dance performance by the great Gene Kelly -- performed at age 68, for heaven's sake. It was a remarkable valedictory which has sadly sunk into obscurity. (The big finish, from 4:17 on, is just breathtaking, as the years just fall away and Kelly is, by God, GENE KELLY.)
"Astonishing," By Jove, I think you've hit upon the right word. I'm doing my best to keep this flame alight; I show this clip to everyone I can. To me, this is one of the singular moments in film history, right up there with The Music Man's "Pick a Little, Talk a Lot" scene.
i don't think Olivia ever had another opportunity to showcase her hidden dance skills either. She was never the greatest modern dancer but that didn't matter with her looks, charm and that voice. To keep up with Gene and not look a fool, even at his age, was no easy task.
Olivia Newton-John's dancing is really under appreciated. Having to pair up with a legend like Gene Kelly and not be up to his level could have been a disaster but she held her own. Nice work Olivia and Gene. Also to composer John Farrar and choreographers Jerry Trent and Danny Ortega.
Her dance routine was ok at best. It was quite stiff and you could see she was overthinking her moves. It's not surprising considering her legendary dance partner.
@@lvg777 If anything, I'd call hers slightly over-practiced, not stiff. Being paired up in a scene like this with the likes of Gene Kelly would make anyone intimidated. She may have been overcompensating slightly, but it still worked out well for the scene overall. After all, Olivia is playing Terpsichore (as Kira) here, the Greek Muse of Poetry and _Dance._
@@lvg777 Considering that unlike many of Kelly's partners in the past Olivia Newton John is not a dancer, she did remarkably well, and I'm also sure that Kelly took that into consideration when he choreographed the scene. Being "OK" when you're dancing with the Great Gene Kelly and not embarassing yourself is nothing to sneeze at.
"I remember.... everything. Oh how I remember." "I was born to love you for eternity." How classic, how flawless, timeless. How perfect. Simply love it! We'll all love Olivia, and Gene, for eternity. Thanks for posting!
I read this movie was a flop! NO WAY! It is in my top 10 favorite movies. I was crazy for E.L.O. and they wrote some or all of the music! I cried the day Olivia passed away. What a loss. WHAT A LEGEND!
The part where she fades in from a memory/ghost to where she fades out again, given her recent passing, is very poignant. Each generation, Gene Kelley was more my parent's, has its icons and stars whose passing tolls the bell on its illusion of immortality. I have watched 'Grease' a hundred times and even a snippet of it playing in a store or whatever will make me stop, watch, and smile. RIP Olivia and thank you.
This was so underrated for its magical and wonderful movie. There are no musical numbers in movies at all anymore. It was impressive the Olivia Newton John learned the dance number.
So amazing. Thanks to Olivia, we have one more show-stopping dance number with the great Gene Kelly. Olivia is amazing, too, evoking two of his greatest partners, Judy Garland and Rita Hayworth...now they're both dancing in heaven, along with the other legends.
This song was & still is my all time favorite ONJ song of all time. TY for sharing your gift to the world. You are an inspiration to all. You are truly a fighter. RIP Olivia!!
It's good to know that Gene Kelly doesn't have to perform this song by himself up in heaven anymore now Olivia Newton John is up there with him and their performing it together again that's awesome
You're welcome I still like Xanadu when I was a kid and even now as a grown up I can't stop watching it I don't care what anybody says or thinks about Xanadu this movie is a all time great
@@bernieamerica you're welcome Mary I just know Olivia and Gene are absent from the body present with the Lord and one day we will see them again up in heaven
Heaven has 2 angels now. You two wonderful people always bought a smile to my face though out my years. Always loved this film. Your hard work really shows. Never forgotten. Thank you.xx
W O W ! ! ! This has been my favourite movie from the week it came out to today. Both Gene and Olivia absolutely kill it. A goddess playing a goddess. It's heaven.
One of the best. I currently have tears of joy when I watch this clip. There's allot of memories that come flooding back when I listen and watch this clip. Think I were about 13/15 when I watched the movie in South Africa. Have all of her records on vynl. Actually managed to date a lass in South Africa that looked a bit like her. Hour glass figure, beautiful blue eyes and ash blonde hair. Christine de Plessis. I will never forget her.
Everybody! Come on! Let's escape! Let's altogether step back in time and be freewheelingly and thrillingly alive - kinda keepin' up our psychosomatic energy aglow and lettin' up the monochromatic drudgery ultra-low out of a truly momentary and salutary golden oldies sentiment-jampacked leisure treat. For in good faith there does still prismatically and mystically exist a magic emanating from taking a quite special aura-stimulating breathing space in the course of the all-encompassing spirit-depressing cataclysmic events that are alarmingly flaring up at the present time. This Mr Gene Kelly / Dame Olivia Newton-John's decently bitter-balming and jitter-calming musical number from the 1980 Mr Lawrence Gordon-produced fantasy musical-romance classic, "Xanadu", will dynamically sweep every viewer's feet off and in a way will nostalgically bring back the euphoric fond memories of the thrills-laden golden times. For it's an absolutely breathtaking and earthshaking moment to feast on. Inarguably, this classily and gutsily rendered close-to six-min musical piece is like a time-transporting dream sight where we want to be in ludic height and rhapsodic delight. Seeing as his last full-length musical movie, Mr Gene Kelly ( being routinely gingered up with his daintily unique and chic signature dancing style so as to edifyingly and dignifyingly put up a sweet-flavored tone and charm-savored pomp in this Mr Kenny Ortega's quite awesomely and blithesomely dance staging-managed spectacle ) had gallantly and pleasantly given the central focus of public attention to his grippingly smashing and dashing 4-time Grammy award-winning partner by manifestly letting her overflowing drawing + glowing power shine through - not only her legitly-wondrous singing prowess but likewise her fitly-lustrous dancing coolness. Both Mr Kelly and Dame Newton-John had incontestably and irrefutably laid bare their blissful ecstasy and fantasy modes to the melodiously and euphoniously arranged music of Mr James Monaco / Mr Joseph McCarthy's "You Made Me Love You ( I Didn't Want to Do It )" serving as simply demurely leisurely song intro in a bright-line honeyed tempo and following this brief sweet prelude is Mr John Farrar's arty-craftily drawn up tip-top singable-and-danceable piece, "Whenever You're Away from Me". These two extraordinary and legendary Hollywood icons were able to kick in their unerringly combined displays of exceptional commitment, recreational excitement, and three-dimensional sentiment in order to create such a romantically enrapturing and magically recapturing moment. One more thing their spirits were tunefully energized and synergized by their integrally personable and seasonable qualities like the eupeptic charm, the emphatic work ethic, the systematic mindset, the emblematic polished skill, and the diplomatic shared goals penchant. For that,their rock-solid bonding does deservingly need the melodies of our sonorous upbeat praises. So do always remember to bring all your dreams alive for you. Just keep on dreaming and teeming with a bundle of aspiration, exhilaration,and inspiration amidst the current global trouble and hubble-bubble unfathomable. You better never stray. 'Cause this utterly singled-out number will never be far away to inspire you. Just dream this rare moment away relaxing and enjoying the best part of this 80s musical picture. For sure you will never feel this way again, and that is to be suddenly impactfully and tactfully entertained in full swing. Such an invitingly pretty cool sight!! It certainly is all the way.
I had the hugest crush on Gene Kelly when I was a tween/early teen. I’d watch those old matinee movies not knowing when they were filmed and wonder how old he really was. LOL. He is still so handsome and graceful in this film. 🥰
Just stunning! Rip both performers. First time seeing this priceless strip, but growing up with 6 years of tap dancing classes and these great two great artists made my day! Peace from Michigan
Even live, her beautiful clear, effortless, CD perfect vocals, even at high ranges, were amazing. From a time of live performances with no trickery and effects. 🦋
This was a beautiful moment in entertainment... I loved Olivia growing up and Gene Kelly's dancing was always legendary. It was so lovely to see them together and moving so gracefully and effortlessly to this number...
WOW da gal can dance 😍🤩 Olivia is soooooo talented 💖💖💖 Gene Kelly FABULOUS as always and at 68 WOW... he luks FAB & dances like a dream & Olivia matches him in performance.... 😍😍😍 Such a sweet & beautiful performance 🤩🤩🤩
I just found out that Olivia Newton-John passed away. I could cry. Grease was and is still to this day one of my favorite movies. No more Sandy. So sad. RIP.
Of course I knew ONJ was talented, but I did not know she could tap dance like that. And how wonderful that she got to dance with Gene Kelly! This is such a treat. Thanks for posting it.
One year ago, one day of August like today, you left but forever you will live in my heart. I dream of your blue eyes and your angelic voice. Wont be another like you for the rest of the time.
Whether 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or today, doesn't matter how Olivia is made up or dressed Cute, Beautiful , Elegant, or Sexy, ALWAYS Irresistible!
What a great dancer you are Olivia!! You could have easily been a dancer instead! So light and graceful! Hope you are having fun dancing and singing in heaven!
On this 40th Anniversary of "XANADU", We Remember You Gene Kelly xxxxx for you, Patricia Ward & Kerry, Timothy & Bridget Kelly, with All Our Love Always & Forever, The Cast & Crew of "XANADU", 1980 xxxxx P.S. You Were & Are One In A Million Gene Kelly...xoxoxo FUN FACT: This Entire Sequence was Directed by Gene Kelly on A Closed Set in HOLLYWOOD with Olivia Newton-John & Key Crew ONLY. Look at the MAGIC these great mates of ours CREATED!!! With All Our Love Always & Forever...... NOW WATCH, LISTEN, DANCE & SHARE!!!!! xoxoxo How We Remember You Gene xoxoxo KEEP ON DANCING!!!!
I was 16yo, in Guadalajara. Well aware of the legend of Gene Kelly. BUT I was so impressed with Olivia’s dancing, so effortlessly natural. Like she did that every day. God bless you, Liv. And you are in my prayers.
This is one of the Better Clip of this Classic >>> Whenever You're Away From Me >>> Starring Gene Kelly & Olivia Newton~John in XANADU ( 1980) ... Thank You So Much for the enhanced Video & Audio & for Sharing! Stay Safe & Stay Humble! 🕯🌷🕊🌍♥️
I didn't know that Olivia could dance that well...! Watching this today, gives me a wide range of emotion...esp since she just passed last week. A lot of things have been revealed, through the years, since this was first posted. Even though it's been discovered that most successful and famous artists, (not saying that's the case here) have sold themselves out and now serve the dark...I can't help but be so appreciative of their talent.💖
I loved this movie when I was younger. I was in love with this man also as a kid.🌹 Oliva was such a beautiful woman. I wanted to be her. Today this song brings a whole new meaning in my life . A person on the mind that thoughts of them are Never far away....
It's a fantastic scene. They obviously HAD fun doing this movie and this scene. I do know much about BOTH of the main two decades this movie pays sincere homage to- the 40s and 70s. Gene Kelly passed on well before Newton-John had- 1989. They're dancing together in Heaven now. I just seriously HOPE Heaven is real. I'm looking forward to seeing John Lennon in concert with Mom up there! ☝🥲
Seeing Olivia disappear from Gene's arms is how we are all feeling right now. RIP to my childhood crush
Indeed, I felt exactly the same when I saw that... 😢. Also my childhood crush.
😪
I always had a crush on Gene Kelly. Really!
🥺🥺
Yes
Gene was adamant about not dancing in this film. The producers hounded him until he relented. But he had certain demands. It would be a closed set. And the entire dance sequence be from beginning to end. Not taped, edited, and spliced. So that entire dance scene is one single dance. Can you imagine the pressure on Olivia? Her talents never cease to amaze me. Her dancing was flawless and appeared effortless. What an absolute Angel here on earth.
You can see the jump cuts when the background changes three or four times. And why in god's green earth would Gene Kelly NOT want to dance?
@@ginagray603 And Olivia Newton John was dancing with a broken tail bone. In an interview he gave in 2013, he said he considered himself basically retired but did it because he'd heard ONJ wanted so badly to dance with him. Nothing about refusal or infirmity. And you can't dance like that when you're ill.
IIRC this was also one of his last films where he sang and danced before his passing.
@@andygrilz8497 False story. He basically choreographed the whole number and also pushed for the skating scenes. I love how he kinda dances down until 4:19 and then just GOES FOR IT. Just amazing!
@@ginagray603 Actually he was in incredible health and danced in other events with as much, if not more vigor. An incredible man and dancer.
Olivia is missed every day. Her talent, her smile, and her huge heart.
U r 💯💕correct!
💝
Even at this age, his every move was like that of a dancer. He never lost it. Olivia was a better dancer than we gave her credit for as well.
This is absolutely wonderful. A step back in time to musicals, big band and a master of dance. Both of these did so well.
Remind me to Fred Ginger Bing Crosby and all the great orchestras and composer Gershwin and many other
I love the big band sound and all these old movies.
You are really right! The music reminds me of musicals during the fifties and sixties. The instruments played like trumpets, flautes and others. J feel a big nostalgia
This film had such a silly plot that it got absolutely slammed by critics, and so its really great music, and especially these astonishing five minutes, never got the appreciation they deserved. This is the final on-screen dance performance by the great Gene Kelly -- performed at age 68, for heaven's sake. It was a remarkable valedictory which has sadly sunk into obscurity. (The big finish, from 4:17 on, is just breathtaking, as the years just fall away and Kelly is, by God, GENE KELLY.)
"Astonishing," By Jove, I think you've hit upon the right word. I'm doing my best to keep this flame alight; I show this clip to everyone I can. To me, this is one of the singular moments in film history, right up there with The Music Man's "Pick a Little, Talk a Lot" scene.
i don't think Olivia ever had another opportunity to showcase her hidden dance skills either. She was never the greatest modern dancer but that didn't matter with her looks, charm and that voice. To keep up with Gene and not look a fool, even at his age, was no easy task.
She was 32 at the time... now she's 72. Time is a thief.
@@Hiraghm Time is honest. Time is the one that sustains us and holds our hand as we go. -me prolly
Exactly! Well said Kurt!
this holds up well - no one embarrassed at all - Kelly's final moment is gracious and sweet - this is a great song
In every way, Gene Kelly is a genius performer.
Realy nice this song I love
thanks Captain Obvious
One of my all time favourites, Gene Kelly. So handsome, absurdly talented.
@@donkey3187 I'll take that as a compliment.
@@moniquedenouden9289 One of the great singing voices as well. Nobody ever seems to mention that in programmes about him.
Olivia Newton-John's dancing is really under appreciated. Having to pair up with a legend like Gene Kelly and not be up to his level could have been a disaster but she held her own. Nice work Olivia and Gene. Also to composer John Farrar and choreographers Jerry Trent and Danny Ortega.
Her dance routine was ok at best. It was quite stiff and you could see she was overthinking her moves. It's not surprising considering her legendary dance partner.
@@lvg777 If anything, I'd call hers slightly over-practiced, not stiff. Being paired up in a scene like this with the likes of Gene Kelly would make anyone intimidated. She may have been overcompensating slightly, but it still worked out well for the scene overall. After all, Olivia is playing Terpsichore (as Kira) here, the Greek Muse of Poetry and _Dance._
@@lvg777 Considering that unlike many of Kelly's partners in the past Olivia Newton John is not a dancer, she did remarkably well, and I'm also sure that Kelly took that into consideration when he choreographed the scene. Being "OK" when you're dancing with the Great Gene Kelly and not embarassing yourself is nothing to sneeze at.
Kenny Ortega
Naw...she was never known for dancing at all...she was a singer..that was her talent and that is what she will be remembered for.
R.I.P. Olivia Newton John. She's dancing again in heaven with Gene Kelly
:(
they dont exist anymore, but nice fantasy
👏🏻🎶😓
So lovely.
She's with Jesus xxx
@@happyandblessed5640 correct...neither exist anymore
@@happyandblessed5640 Hope so.
OMG! This scene is pure gold
"I remember.... everything. Oh how I remember." "I was born to love you for eternity."
How classic, how flawless, timeless. How perfect. Simply love it! We'll all love Olivia, and Gene, for eternity. Thanks for posting!
This was the B side song of Xanadu, and yet I listen to this song more.
Gene still beautiful at 68.
Amazing dancing and still charming as ever.
That million dollar smile!!
🌹🌹🌹
indeed. He keeps his pretty smile and lovely facial expressions. And that adorable scar 😍 and his body had the thing still
I read this movie was a flop! NO WAY! It is in my top 10 favorite movies. I was crazy for E.L.O. and they wrote some or all of the music! I cried the day Olivia passed away. What a loss. WHAT A LEGEND!
Watching this the day after Olivia passed away. The final moment as she disappears in Gene's arms and he smiles that sad, wistful smile.
Tears.
The quality of her voice is so unique and beautiful. There's no mistaking it.
RIP Olivia. An entire era of class and style is ending before our eyes.
Amen to that brother we will see Gene and Olivia up in heaven when the time comes
I know.. isn't that sad?
Any hope?
Awww Gene, you were so beautuful and special ❤
So true. Beautiful in every way.
Given her clear talent it's a pity for us that Olivia never pursued more opportunities to do musical theatre.
She did xamadoo
a lovely tribute to classic Hollywood musicals, which I grew up watching and love.
How amazing a gift to Gene from Olivia. He was able to relive his glory and she was so relaxed. She was probably scared of this scene.
Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton-John together! They still melt my heart.
Fabulous! (From 1980). Who knew she could dance like that? And he was still like the old Gene Kelly even at age 68!
We will miss you Olivia, dancing with Gene in heaven. RIP to both great artists.
Sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes. Wonderful movie.
What movie is this ?I'd love to watch it !😊
I cried too. Loved both of these wondaful people.
Will always love this film.
The part where she fades in from a memory/ghost to where she fades out again, given her recent passing, is very poignant. Each generation, Gene Kelley was more my parent's, has its icons and stars whose passing tolls the bell on its illusion of immortality. I have watched 'Grease' a hundred times and even a snippet of it playing in a store or whatever will make me stop, watch, and smile. RIP Olivia and thank you.
2 of the best Entertainers We ever had. R.I.P. Gene.
And Olivia also rest in peace now. Or maybe they will continue dancing wherever they are now :-)
The two of them together, what a package! 😊 Gene's dancing always makes me smile.
Beautiful ❤
This was so underrated for its magical and wonderful movie. There are no musical numbers in movies at all anymore. It was impressive the Olivia Newton John learned the dance number.
I miss you Olivia. The world is left lacking without you in it.
So amazing. Thanks to Olivia, we have one more show-stopping dance number with the great Gene Kelly. Olivia is amazing, too, evoking two of his greatest partners, Judy Garland and Rita Hayworth...now they're both dancing in heaven, along with the other legends.
We may wish that, but not likely for most.
@@joycegreer9391 Yes, I wish (and pray) Heaven for ALL of them.
I find MOST people I have encountered to be pure of heart.
@@angelman51266 I don't know what your definition is of pure of heart. No one is pure. We know majority of people are on the road to destruction/hell.
This is amazing! Two of the most talented people of our time, may they both RIP 💖💖
This song was & still is my all time favorite ONJ song of all time. TY for sharing your gift to the world. You are an inspiration to all. You are truly a fighter. RIP Olivia!!
Totally agree
It's good to know that Gene Kelly doesn't have to perform this song by himself up in heaven anymore now Olivia Newton John is up there with him and their performing it together again that's awesome
Oh, thank you for these happy tears!
You're welcome I still like Xanadu when I was a kid and even now as a grown up I can't stop watching it I don't care what anybody says or thinks about Xanadu this movie is a all time great
@@bernieamerica you're welcome Mary I just know Olivia and Gene are absent from the body present with the Lord and one day we will see them again up in heaven
Heaven has 2 angels now. You two wonderful people always bought a smile to my face though out my years. Always loved this film. Your hard work really shows. Never forgotten. Thank you.xx
This scene is just perfect 💕 so sad that Xanadu wasn’t well appreciated back then
Neither were brilliant films like It's A Wonderful Life and Bringing Up Baby but they eventually were appreciated by whole new generations of fans.
It wasn't, was it? But such a pretty, gay, lighthearted movie - so unlikely the stodgy pretentious movies today...
I've grown up knowing he is this good, but I never knew she was THAT good!!!.
May both of them Rest in Music.
must have been a dream come true for Olivia Newton John to dance with the legendary Gene Kelly
W O W ! ! ! This has been my favourite movie from the week it came out to today. Both Gene and Olivia absolutely kill it. A goddess playing a goddess. It's heaven.
am I the only one who thinks that look for he is stunning
This movie is so magical
I feel old.. as these were my childhood stars, gone but never forgotten....
Maybe they are dancing this in heaven now
This was the only reason why I went to see this in the theater when it was first released. R.I.P Olivia. 😞
One of the best. I currently have tears of joy when I watch this clip. There's allot of memories that come flooding back when I listen and watch this clip.
Think I were about 13/15 when I watched the movie in South Africa.
Have all of her records on vynl.
Actually managed to date a lass in South Africa that looked a bit like her. Hour glass figure, beautiful blue eyes and ash blonde hair.
Christine de Plessis.
I will never forget her.
Everybody! Come on! Let's escape! Let's altogether step back in time and be freewheelingly and thrillingly alive - kinda keepin' up our psychosomatic energy aglow and lettin' up the monochromatic drudgery ultra-low out of a truly momentary and salutary golden oldies sentiment-jampacked leisure treat. For in good faith there does still prismatically and mystically exist a magic emanating from taking a quite special aura-stimulating breathing space in the course of the all-encompassing spirit-depressing cataclysmic events that are alarmingly flaring up at the present time. This Mr Gene Kelly / Dame Olivia Newton-John's decently bitter-balming and jitter-calming musical number from the 1980 Mr Lawrence Gordon-produced fantasy musical-romance classic, "Xanadu", will dynamically sweep every viewer's feet off and in a way will nostalgically bring back the euphoric fond memories of the thrills-laden golden times. For it's an absolutely breathtaking and earthshaking moment to feast on. Inarguably, this classily and gutsily rendered close-to six-min musical piece is like a time-transporting dream sight where we want to be in ludic height and rhapsodic delight. Seeing as his last full-length musical movie, Mr Gene Kelly ( being routinely gingered up with his daintily unique and chic signature dancing style so as to edifyingly and dignifyingly put up a sweet-flavored tone and charm-savored pomp in this Mr Kenny Ortega's quite awesomely and blithesomely dance staging-managed spectacle ) had gallantly and pleasantly given the central focus of public attention to his grippingly smashing and dashing 4-time Grammy award-winning partner by manifestly letting her overflowing drawing + glowing power shine through - not only her legitly-wondrous singing prowess but likewise her fitly-lustrous dancing coolness. Both Mr Kelly and Dame Newton-John had incontestably and irrefutably laid bare their blissful ecstasy and fantasy modes to the melodiously and euphoniously arranged music of Mr James Monaco / Mr Joseph McCarthy's "You Made Me Love You ( I Didn't Want to Do It )" serving as simply demurely leisurely song intro in a bright-line honeyed tempo and following this brief sweet prelude is Mr John Farrar's arty-craftily drawn up tip-top singable-and-danceable piece, "Whenever You're Away from Me". These two extraordinary and legendary Hollywood icons were able to kick in their unerringly combined displays of exceptional commitment, recreational excitement, and three-dimensional sentiment in order to create such a romantically enrapturing and magically recapturing moment. One more thing their spirits were tunefully energized and synergized by their integrally personable and seasonable qualities like the eupeptic charm, the emphatic work ethic, the systematic mindset, the emblematic polished skill, and the diplomatic shared goals penchant. For that,their rock-solid bonding does deservingly need the melodies of our sonorous upbeat praises. So do always remember to bring all your dreams alive for you. Just keep on dreaming and teeming with a bundle of aspiration, exhilaration,and inspiration amidst the current global trouble and hubble-bubble unfathomable. You better never stray. 'Cause this utterly singled-out number will never be far away to inspire you. Just dream this rare moment away relaxing and enjoying the best part of this 80s musical picture. For sure you will never feel this way again, and that is to be suddenly impactfully and tactfully entertained in full swing. Such an invitingly pretty cool sight!! It certainly is all the way.
I had the hugest crush on Gene Kelly when I was a tween/early teen. I’d watch those old matinee movies not knowing when they were filmed and wonder how old he really was. LOL.
He is still so handsome and graceful in this film. 🥰
Just stunning! Rip both performers. First time seeing this priceless strip, but growing up with 6 years of tap dancing classes and these great two great artists made my day! Peace from Michigan
Even live, her beautiful clear, effortless, CD perfect vocals, even at high ranges, were amazing. From a time of live performances with no trickery and effects. 🦋
Absolutely love this! No one like Gene Kelly. And, Olivia Newton-John does a fine job!
she was okay...but singing was her thing, not dancing or acting
Gene Kelly is an amazing performer.A true legend that shaped the world live in.
Olivia was flawless and Gene was even more flawless. Together they were 100% perfect.
My cat actually loves this song. One of my favorite songs from Xanadu. My sister had this on 8-track or otherwise I might not have ever heard it.
ONJ was perfectly cast for this! Masterful!
Hi how are you doing?
2 of the best Entertainers We ever had/R,I,P. Ms. Oliva and Gene.
OMG! That voice (Wow). She's now out singing the angels. Lots of ❤ Olivia.
A very criminally underrated song.
This was a beautiful moment in entertainment... I loved Olivia growing up and Gene Kelly's dancing was always legendary. It was so lovely to see them together and moving so gracefully and effortlessly to this number...
Imagine how many dancers in heaven have perfected their moves between 1987 and 1995? Astaire & Kelly being your teacher.
A superb dance scene! I am an insufferable romantic. She is lovely, truly lovely.
WOW da gal can dance 😍🤩 Olivia is soooooo talented 💖💖💖
Gene Kelly FABULOUS as always and at 68 WOW... he luks FAB & dances like a dream & Olivia matches him in performance.... 😍😍😍
Such a sweet & beautiful performance 🤩🤩🤩
She was lovely, and to think she said she couldn't dance , what a good job she danced with the best .
For a non dancer ONJ was remarkable 👌
This was one of the best parts of Xanadu 👍
One of my favourite songs in Xanadu ❤
I just found out that Olivia Newton-John passed away. I could cry. Grease was and is still to this day one of my favorite movies. No more Sandy. So sad. RIP.
Both dancing in heaven now. Long live Xanadu.
Amazing dance scene; so glad he relented and no edit…strictly dancing…both we awesome….🙌👊🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️💯😢
5 stars!
Wonder how nervous Olivia newton john was dancing with Gene Kelly?
whoever put this together was a genius.
Of course I knew ONJ was talented, but I did not know she could tap dance like that. And how wonderful that she got to dance with Gene Kelly! This is such a treat. Thanks for posting it.
Gene Kelly & Olivia!! ♥️♥️♥️
Few actresses can count in their resumes have danced with Gene Kelly. One of them was Olivia Newton-John.
Gene Kelly was so handsome and so damn talented man ♥️
One year ago, one day of August like today, you left but forever you will live in my heart. I dream of your blue eyes and your angelic voice. Wont be another like you for the rest of the time.
Loved this song. RIP Gene🌹
Whether 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or today, doesn't matter how Olivia is made up or dressed Cute, Beautiful , Elegant, or Sexy, ALWAYS Irresistible!
R.I.P. Gene and Olivia. You made the world a better place.
Kelly looks in the mirror, mutters "You're getting old Boy" and then he smiles and it's as if the years drop away.
Okay, this made me cry. Newton-John did a very credible dance routine. What a shame she didn't do more.
IT'S MY MUSE ,
MY EARTH ANGEL
What a great dancer you are Olivia!! You could have easily been a dancer instead! So light and graceful! Hope you are having fun dancing and singing in heaven!
On this 40th Anniversary of "XANADU", We Remember You Gene Kelly xxxxx
for you, Patricia Ward & Kerry, Timothy & Bridget Kelly,
with All Our Love Always & Forever,
The Cast & Crew of "XANADU", 1980 xxxxx
P.S. You Were & Are One In A Million Gene Kelly...xoxoxo
FUN FACT: This Entire Sequence was Directed by Gene Kelly on A Closed Set in
HOLLYWOOD with Olivia Newton-John & Key Crew ONLY.
Look at the MAGIC these great mates of ours CREATED!!!
With All Our Love Always & Forever......
NOW WATCH, LISTEN, DANCE & SHARE!!!!! xoxoxo
How We Remember You Gene xoxoxo KEEP ON DANCING!!!!
Xanadu was a box office dud...not sure why you'd want to celebrate the 40th anniversary of it. lol
This is my Gene was my favorite dancer. He was one of the reason I got into dance. Olivia is just amazing. This movie was a dream for me.
How alive they are here in this song & dance.. we will miss this kind of show. Thank you Olivia & Gene.
I was 16yo, in Guadalajara. Well aware of the legend of Gene Kelly. BUT I was so impressed with Olivia’s dancing, so effortlessly natural. Like she did that every day.
God bless you, Liv. And you are in my prayers.
At the time the movie "Xanadu" (which included this scene) was made and released (1980), Gene Kelly was about 67 and Olivia was about 32.
This is one of the Better Clip of this Classic >>> Whenever You're Away From Me >>> Starring Gene Kelly & Olivia Newton~John in XANADU ( 1980) ... Thank You So Much for the enhanced Video & Audio & for Sharing! Stay Safe & Stay Humble! 🕯🌷🕊🌍♥️
I didn't know that Olivia could dance that well...! Watching this today, gives me a wide range of emotion...esp since she just passed last week. A lot of things have been revealed, through the years, since this was first posted. Even though it's been discovered that most successful and famous artists, (not saying that's the case here) have sold themselves out and now serve the dark...I can't help but be so appreciative of their talent.💖
Serve the dark? You need help lady
I love this movie!!! I never understood why It wasn’t more successful at the box office
Loved it more than Grease
I loved this movie when I was younger.
I was in love with this man also as a kid.🌹 Oliva was such a beautiful woman.
I wanted to be her.
Today this song brings a whole new meaning in my life . A person on the mind that thoughts of them are Never far away....
By far the best part of the movie.
One of my fav scenes!!!! Rip Olivia and Gene.💜💜💜💜
there will never be 2 performers like this again as they are the tip of the talent tree!!!
It's a fantastic scene. They obviously HAD fun doing this movie and this scene. I do know much about BOTH of the main two decades this movie pays sincere homage to- the 40s and 70s. Gene Kelly passed on well before Newton-John had- 1989. They're dancing together in Heaven now. I just seriously HOPE Heaven is real.
I'm looking forward to seeing John Lennon in concert with Mom up there! ☝🥲
What a beautiful scene❤
R.I.P Olivia Newton John (1948-2022) and R.I.P Gene Kelly (1916-1996)
Inspired pairing. Gorgeous routine
charming performances
RIP Gene and Olivia 💕