Let Me Be There
Olivia Newton-John · 1973
32 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A blend of country and folk melodies wrapped in Olivia's soothing, emotive vocals.
Why this album works
'Let Me Be There' peaked at number 54 on the Billboard 200 chart and earned Olivia her first Grammy Award for Best Country Female Vocal Performance. This album marked a significant step in her career, blending pop with country influences and paving the way for her future hits.
- Best for
- soothing vocals for relaxation easygoing sing-alongs with friends nostalgic vibes for road trips
- Context
- Released in January 1973, 'Let Me Be There' was Olivia Newton-John's debut album in the United States following her successful career in Australia. At this point, she was transitioning from a local star to an international artist, establishing her presence in the American music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dannii Minogue· Tina Arena· Kylie Minogue· John Farnham· Jason Donovan· The Seekers· Mylène Farmer· Kate Ceberano
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Me Be There Standout 3:02
- 2 Me and Bobby McGee 3:50
- 3 Banks of the Ohio 3:19
- 4 Love Song 3:48
- 5 If Not for You Standout 2:51
- 6 Take Me Home, Country Roads Standout 3:21
- 7 Angel of the Morning 4:00
- 8 If You Could Read My Mind 3:44
- 9 Help Me Make It Through the Night 2:25
- 10 Just a Little Too Much 2:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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