Liv On is a collaborative album created by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman.[1] The goal behind the album was to "create songs with a message of compassion and hope. They are for anyone facing a time of challenge in their life, whether it is grieving a loss – or on the journey to health and recovery."[2] The album debuted at number 72 in Australia.[3]
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| Released | 7 October 2016 | |||
| Genre | Adult contemporary | |||
| Label | UMG | |||
| Producer | Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky | |||
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Track listing edit
All tracks music and lyrics by Olivia Newton-John, Amy Sky and Beth Nielsen Chapman; except where indicated.
- "My Heart Goes Out to You" – 2:45
- Lead vocals by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
- "Live On" – 4:11
- Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
- "Stone in My Pocket" – 3:22
- Lead vocals by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
- "Sand and Water" (Beth Nielsen Chapman) – 4:28
- Lead vocals by Beth Nielsen Chapman
- "Forever Blue" (Amy Sky) – 4:48
- Lead vocals by Amy Sky
- "Immortality" (Music by Amy Sky, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Olivia Newton-John; Lyrics by Mary Elizabeth Frye) – 3:24
- Lead vocals by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
- "Don't Know What to Say" – 3:27
- Lead vocals by Beth Nielsen Chapman
- "Impossible" (Beth Nielsen Chapman, Laureen Smith) – 3:27
- Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
- "I Will Take Care of You" (Amy Sky, David Pickell) – 4:58
- Lead vocals by Amy Sky
- "Grace and Gratitude" (Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John) – 3:58
- Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
- "There's Still My Joy" (Beth Nielsen Chapman, Matt Rollings, Melissa Manchester) – 3:10
- Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
Personnel edit
Musicians edit
- Dane Bryant – keyboards, acoustic piano
- Kirby Shelstad – additional keyboards
- Amy Sky – acoustic piano (5, 6)
- Austin Hoke – accordion, cello (1, 11)
- Beth Nielsen Chapman – acoustic guitar
- Kerry Marx – acoustic guitar, electric guitars
- Michael Thompson – acoustic guitar (2), electric guitars (2)
- Dan Dugmore – pedal steel guitar
- Matthew McKenzie – bass (1-5, 7-11)
- Maartin Allcock – bass (6)
- Mark Beckett – drums, percussion
- John Ragusa – flute, penny whistle
- Hattie Webb – harp
- Ezra Jordan, Marc Jordan, Liisi Lafontaine, Kenna Ramsey and Nita Whitaker – choir (2)
Arrangements
- Beth Nielsen Chapman – vocal arrangements (1-4, 6-9, 11)
- Olivia Newton-John – vocal arrangements (1, 4, 6-10)
- Amy Sky – vocal arrangements (1, 4-10), cello arrangements (1, 11), choir arrangements (2)
- Marc Jordan – choir arrangements (2)
- Dane Bryant – string arrangements (5)
Production edit
- Beth Nielsen Chapman – producer, additional engineer
- Olivia Newton-John – producer
- Amy Sky – producer
- Bob Katz – tracking
- Kevin Luu – tracking assistant
- Maartin Allcock – additional engineer
- John "Beetle" Bailey – additional engineer, mixing
- Robert Irving – additional engineer, assistant engineer
- Taylor Kernohan – additional engineer, assistant engineer
- David Leonard – additional engineer
- Shelly McErlaine – additional engineer
- John Rausch – additional engineer
- Kirby Shelstad – additional engineer
- Michael Thompson – additional engineer
- Peter Letros – mastering
- Michael Caprio – cover design, artwork
- Denise Truscello – photography
- Elena Petroiu – hair stylist
Charts edit
| Chart (2016–17) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[3] | 72 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[4] | 65 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 63 |
| UK Country Albums (OCC)[6] | 1 |
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue |
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| Australia | 7 October 2016[7] | Sony Music Australia | Compact disc, digital download | 88985378292 |
References edit
- ^ Chuda, Nancy (11 July 2016). "LIV ON: Olivia Newton-John's New CD Provides Hope and Healing With Help From Celebrated Singer Songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Olivia Newton-John - Liv On". ABC Music. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ a b "ARIA CHART WATCH #390". auspOp. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Olivia Newton-John". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Liv On". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 17 October 2016.