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Olivia Newton-John’spassingin 2022 put an end to an extraordinary career in music and film.
This sparked a decades-long friendship with none other than country music icon Dolly Parton.
Now, their powerfulduet of Jolenehas been released, marking the Australian singer’s final recording.
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The friendship dates back to the 1970s.
My first memory of Olivia was when her song Let Me Be There' was a hit.
I have loved her ever since,Parton said.
In 1976, Newton-Johnrecorded a versionof Parton’s Jolene for her seventh studio album titledCome On Over.
Despite the women’s connection, a duet didn’t take place until much later.
I have always wanted to record with Dolly, Newton-John explained in an interview in 2021.
Newton-John’s wish finally came true with the recording of Jolene for her last album.
TitledJust The Two of Us, it features 17 tracks and will come out on May 5, 2023.
I cannot wait to hear that album and Olivia may you rest in peace.
You left a spot that one else will ever fill.
