Is This Christmas a good place to start with Olivia Newton-John?

Yes, This Christmas is recommended as a starting point for new Olivia Newton-John listeners. A warm collection of holiday classics infused with Olivia Newton-John's signature pop and folk sensibilities. By the time 'This Christmas' was released in 2012, Olivia Newton-John was celebrating a long and varied career that began in the early 1970s. This album came over three decades after her breakthrough record 'If Not for You' and marked her return to the holiday music genre, following several festive projects earlier in her career.

Who is This Christmas for?

This Christmas works well if you're into warm nostalgia for the holidays, steady pacing for festive gatherings and sing-along classics with friends.

How many songs are on This Christmas?

This Christmas has 13 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

This Christmas

Olivia Newton-John · 2012

45 min · 13 tracks · country music

A warm collection of holiday classics infused with Olivia Newton-John's signature pop and folk sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Baby It’s Cold Outside Start here — This duet with John Travolta captures the playful charm of the holiday season and showcases their chemistry, echoing their iconic collaboration in 'Grease'.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Newton-John's tender interpretation brings a heartfelt warmth to this classic, highlighting her ability to convey deep emotion through her vocals.
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I Think You Might Like It — An original track that plays off the duo's nostalgic connection while introducing a fresh take on Christmas themes, reflecting the spirit of joy and togetherness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

warm nostalgia for the holidays
steady pacing for festive gatherings
sing-along classics with friends
cozy background for winter evenings
timeless charm in every track

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy party anthems
prefer modern, upbeat holiday tunes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Strong release showcasing continued vitality in a long career.
Themes: holiday nostalgia· cozy winter evenings
Career context: By the time 'This Christmas' was released in 2012, Olivia Newton-John was celebrating a long and varied career that began in the early 1970s. This album came over three decades after her breakthrough record 'If Not for You' and marked her return to the holiday music genre, following several festive projects earlier in her career.
Stylistic neighbors: Kacey Musgraves· Dolly Parton· ABBA

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

The shift from hopeful wishes to a more reflective tone as the song progresses emphasizes both anticipation and nostalgia during the holidays.

This contrast enriches the emotional depth of the song, transforming it from mere celebration into a poignant reminder of togetherness amidst life's changes.