The film’s success was, in part, attributed to its soundtrack featuring several memorable tracks with Olivia Newton-John, such as “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Summer Nights,” and “You’re The One That I Want.” The breakthrough came with “Physical” in 1981, where the album and its title track gained immense popularity, fueled by the provocative lyrics and accompanying music video.
P!nk, at the American Music Awards (AMAs), delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late star by performing “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” In an interview with ET before her emotional performance, P!nk expressed the significant impact Newton-John had on the world.
“She was an absolute icon, and also, she was a wonderful human being. I loved her voice. My daughter just got done doing ‘Grease’ in her theatre production, and she actually helped me learn the song,” shared P!nk.
Her performance was both stunning and a genuine tribute to Newton-John. P!nk passionately sang the lyrics as images of the late “Grease” star were displayed on a screen onstage.
On the day of Newton-John’s passing, P!nk had previously paid homage with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a photo of the two of them together along with the caption:
“I met her maybe three times- and she was an absolute angel. One of the loveliest, kindest, light from within human beings I have ever met. Kindness personified. May she Rest In Peace and may her family be held in love and light during this difficult time.”
While Olivia Newton-John is irreplaceable, P!nk’s tribute stands as a poignant and well-executed homage to the late star