The Rumour (album)

The Rumour
Studio album by Olivia Newton-John
Released 1988
Genre Adult contemporary, Pop
Producer Davitt Sigerson
Olivia Newton-John chronology
Soul Kiss
(1986)
The Rumour
(1988)
Warm and Tender
(1989)
Singles from The Rumour
  1. "The Rumour"
    Released: 1988
  2. "Can't We Talk It Over In Bed"
    Released: 1988
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic (2/5)[1]

The Rumour is an album released by Olivia Newton-John in 1988. The title track was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; and features backing vocals and piano by John. The album featured the singles 'The Rumour', 'Can't We Talk It Over In Bed' (later covered by Grayson Hugh) and the Australian-only promo-single 'It's Always Australia For Me', which was released for the Australian Bicentenary in 1988.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "The Rumour" (with Elton John)
  2. "Love And Let Live"
  3. "Can't We Talk It Over In Bed"
  4. "Let's Talk About Tomorrow"
  5. "It's Not Heaven"
  6. "Get Out"
  7. "Big and Strong" (by Mark Heard)
  8. "Car Games"
  9. "Walk Through Fire"
  10. "Tutta La Vita"

Charts

Album Charts Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart 15
Japan Album Charts 31
U.S. Billboard Charts 67
Singles Charts Title Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart "The Rumour" 25
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 "The Rumour" 62[2]
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play "The Rumour" 17[3]
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart "The Rumour" 33
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales "The Rumour" 42
German Charts "The Rumour" 36

Video

Olivia Down Under
Video by Olivia Newton-John
Released 1989
Recorded 1988
Genre Music video
Length 60 minutes
Label Polygram

Olivia Down Under is a compilation of music and clips from the album The Rumour released in 1989, featuring the singer Olivia Newton-John.

Product Description

An entertaining hour in company of the delightful Olivia Newton-John performing songs from her album The Rumour against a backdrop of spectacular Australian scenery.

Contents

  • Tutta La Vita
  • Click Go the Shears
  • Walk Through Fire
  • Old Fashioned Man
  • Let's Talk About Tomorrow
  • Winter Angel
  • Get Out
  • Big and Strong
  • Love and Let Live
  • Australia For Me
  • The Rumour

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Billboard Chart History
  3. ^ Billboard Chart History