Have You Never Been Mellow

Olivia Newton-John

About Have You Never Been Mellow

"Have You Never Been Mellow" is a popular song written by John Farrar and recorded by Olivia Newton-John as the title track for her album of the same name.


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There was a time when I was in a hurry as you are
I was like you
There was a day when I just had to tell my point of view
I was like you
Now I don't mean to make you frown
No, I just want you to slow down

Have you never been mellow?
Have you never tried to find a comfort from inside you?
Have you never been happy just to hear your song?
Have you never let someone else be strong?

Running around as you do with your head up in the clouds
I was like you
Never had time to lay back, kick your shoes off, close your eyes
I was like you
Now you're not hard to understand
You need someone to take your hand

Have you never been mellow?
Have you never tried to find a comfort from inside you?
Have you never been happy just to hear your song?
Have you never let someone else be strong?

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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John, AO, OBE (born 26 September 1948) is an English-born Australian singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles (including two platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two platinum and four double platinum) have been certified gold by the RIAA. Her music has been successful in multiple formats including pop, country and adult contemporary and has sold an estimated over 100 million albums worldwide. She co-starred with John Travolta in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Grease, which featured one of the most successful film soundtracks in Hollywood history. more »

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Written by: John Farrar

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Have You Never Been Mellow" was released in February 1975.
Album Origin
This song is the title track of Olivia Newton-John's album with the same name.
Peak Position on Billboard
"Have You Never Been Mellow" topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
Rank on Billboard Year-End
It also made it to number 23 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1975.
Grammy Awards
Although the song didn't win, it was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1976.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years. Notably, The Feederz, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and Juliana Hatfield.
Chart Positions in other Countries
Outside of the US, the song also reached number 1 in Canada and number 10 in the UK.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song has been featured in the soundtracks of several films and TV shows, such as Boogie Nights, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and Scream Queens.
Song Style}
"Have You Never Been Mellow" is largely seen as soft rock or pop music, reflecting the gentle, relaxing tone of the song.
Song Message
The lyrics encourage listeners to calm down and take life a bit easier, a typical peace-and-love message of its time.
Contemporary Critic Review
The song became a great commercial success despite its polarizing reviews. Some critics viewed it as distastefully over-orchestrated, while fans admired its appealing simplicity and Newton-John's sweet, melodic voice.

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