Fans are reminded of Olivia Newton-John’s iconic voice two years after her death, thanks to the recently released track “My Dream,” which she left unfinished with co-writers Victoria Shaw and music producer Jim Brickman 15 years ago.
The song is available across music streaming platforms thanks to Brickman, who discovered and developed it with the help of the Italian trio, II Volo. While promoting the new release, Brickman reminisced how he met Olivia, and how the song came to be.
Olivia Newton-John’s new song “My Dream”
The song was inspired by Olivia’s desire to for more out of life and hope for the cancer’s cure. To honor her legacy, proceeds from the song will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation fund, which is her independent charity backing global research into plant medicine for cancer.
Aside from supporting her initiative, Brickman also hopes to preserve Olivia’s beautiful spirit and remind the world about her again. He recalled how the track came to be in her Malibu home, where it was written before recording at John Farrar’s studio. He noted that the single is the exact original, which reminds him of that relaxed and happy day.
Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, after which she underwent multiple procedures, including partial mastectomy, chemotherapy, and breast reconstruction. She went into remission in 2013 and then focused on establishing her research and wellness center in Melbourne, Australia, a few years later.
Olivia’s commitment to cancer treatment does not only come from her personal ordeal but also her tragic experience of losing loved ones to the disease. She lost her sister, Rona Newton-John, to brain cancer, which inspired her to create a fund specifically for the treatment of such tumors. Olivia lived with her ailment for 30 years until August 2022, when she was confirmed dead by her husband, John Easterling.
Listen to the full song below: