Two iconic stars came together in the 1980 film ‘Xanadu.’ Olivia Newton-John joined forces with the legendary Gene Kelly for a beautiful dance routine in the movie.
Olivia and Gene sing and dance in a big ballroom with chandeliers, huge windows, and a fireplace. Olivia wears a tan collared shirt with a tie and brown skirt, with a brown army beret, while Gene wears a gray suit.
They twirl and switch hands and glide across the room. Gene and Olivia have big smiles while trading tap dance moves. They are both so natural together as they move gracefully across the room.
For the final move, Gene picks Olivia up in his arms and spins as she fades away, and he stops. Olivia continues singing, but Gene was just daydreaming. He stands and smiles with hope, then walks away.
The 1980 movie ‘XANADU’ was a musical fantasy film and Gene Kelly’s final film role. The title is a reference to the nightclub in the movie. While the film was not a box office success, many of the songs became hits.
Gene Kelly is an actor, dancer, singer, filmmaker, and choreographer. His energetic and athletic style of dancing made him famous in the 1940s and 1950s. Kelly is best known for the films ‘An American in Paris’ and ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’
Oliva Newton-John has achieved ‘Dame’ status due to her lifetime of success and British heritage. She is a four-time Grammy Award winner who landed 5 number 1 hits. In 1978, she starred in the movie musical ‘Grease.’ That film’s soundtrack remains one of the biggest selling albums in history. Olivia and Gene join together to make magic on the dance floor in ‘Xanadu.’
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