How 'Greased Lightnin'' Was Rewritten for Censorship in the 1978 Film Grease

The famously provocative song underwent major lyric changes before becoming one of the decade's biggest musical moments.
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How Frankie Valli's 'Grease' Became a No. 1 Movie Theme in 1978

There’s no denying that many classic films owe part of their legacy to unforgettable title tracks. While the 1978 musical romantic comedyGrease defined a generation of fans, its iconic theme song also ...
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On This Day in 1978, This Blue-Eyed Soul Singer Hit No. 1 in America With His Hit Song Featured in ‘Grease’

The legendary musical movie Grease yielded quite a few hits for various musicians involved. One such musician was Frankie Valli, best known for his work in the pop-rock group The Four Seasons. And his ...
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On This Day in 1978, John Travolta and His ‘Grease’ Co-Star Started a 7-Week Run Atop the Music Charts—Only To Be Outdone by a ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Classic

Most musician-actor crossovers will spend time chasing success in one performance field before switching to the other, but John Travolta is a notable exception. The actor, singer, and dancer proved he ...
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John Travolta sang 'Grease' songs on the set of 'Hairspray' to pass the time, says costar

Nikki Blonsky recalled when John Travolta started singing "Grease" songs on set. "Zac [Efron] and I looked at each other and gasped," Blonsky told People of when Travolta started singing. "Grease" ...
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‘Grease' Actress and Singer Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73

Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John, best known for her portrayal as Sandy in the 1978 hit "Grease" and for her hit song "Physical," has died. She was 73. Her husband made the shocking announcement ...