Barry Manilow – Country Universe

An Olivia Newton-John Retrospective, Part Twelve: 2001-2009

January 6, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

A renewed artistic vision and a reissue boom make the first decade of the 21st century an essential one for Olivia Newton-John.

Reviews: Barry Manilow & Reba McEntire, “Islands in the Stream” and Dolly Parton, “Drives Me Crazy”

January 11, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 8

“Islands in the Stream” is a ridiculous song. The arrangement is tacky. The lyrics make absolutely no sense. It’s basically a big ol’ hunk of cheese, aged since 1983. So why did it work so