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Newton-John began 1980 by releasing " I Can't Help It " ( No. 12 Pop, No. 8 AC ), a duet with Andy Gibb from his After Dark album, and by starring in her third television special, Hollywood Nights.

Later that year, she appeared in her first film since Grease starring in the musical Xanadu with Gene Kelly and Michael Beck.

Although the movie was a critical failure, its soundtrack ( No. 4 Pop ) was certified double platinum boasting five Top 20 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

Newton-John charted with " Magic " ( No. 1 Pop, No. 1 AC ), " Suddenly " with Cliff Richard ( No. 20 Pop, No. 4 AC ) and the title song with the Electric Light Orchestra ( No. 8 Pop, No. 2 AC ).

( The Electric Light Orchestra also charted with " I'm Alive " ( No. 16 Pop, No. 48 AC ) and " All Over the World " ( No. 13 Pop, No. 46 AC ).

) " Magic " was Newton-John's biggest Pop hit to that point ( four weeks at No. 1 ) and still ranks as the biggest AC hit of her career ( five weeks at No. 1 ).

The film has since become a cult classic and the basis for a well-reviewed Broadway show that ran for more than 500 performances beginning in 2007 and was nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Musical.

( A successful international tour of the show followed.