Liv On Explained

Liv On
Type:	studio
Artist:	Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
Cover:	Liv On by Olivia Newton John.jpg
Released:	7 October 2016
Genre:	Adult contemporary
Label:	UMG
Producer:	Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky
Chronology:	Olivia Newton-John
Prev Title:	Two Strong Hearts Live
Prev Year:	2015
Next Title:	Friends for Christmas
Next Year:	2016

Liv On is a collaborative album created by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman.^[1] The goal behind the album was to "create songs with a message of compassion and hope. They are for anyone facing a time of challenge in their life, whether it is grieving a loss – or on the journey to health and recovery."^[2] The album debuted at number 72 in Australia.^[3]

Track listing

All tracks music and lyrics by Olivia Newton-John, Amy Sky and Beth Nielsen Chapman; except where indicated.

1. "My Heart Goes Out to You" – 2:45
   • Lead vocals by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
2. "Live On" – 4:11
   • Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
3. "Stone in My Pocket" – 3:22
   • Lead vocals by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
4. "Sand and Water" (Beth Nielsen Chapman) – 4:28
   • Lead vocals by Beth Nielsen Chapman
5. "Forever Blue" (Amy Sky) – 4:48
   • Lead vocals by Amy Sky
6. "Immortality" (Music by Amy Sky, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Olivia Newton-John; Lyrics by Mary Elizabeth Frye) – 3:24
   • Lead vocals by Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman
7. "Don't Know What to Say" – 3:27
   • Lead vocals by Beth Nielsen Chapman
8. "Impossible" (Beth Nielsen Chapman, Laureen Smith) – 3:27
   • Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
9. "I Will Take Care of You" (Amy Sky, David Pickell) – 4:58
   • Lead vocals by Amy Sky
10. "Grace and Gratitude" (Amy Sky, Olivia Newton-John) – 3:58
    • Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John
11. "There's Still My Joy" (Beth Nielsen Chapman, Matt Rollings, Melissa Manchester) – 3:10
    • Lead vocals by Olivia Newton-John

Personnel

Musicians

• Dane Bryant – keyboards, acoustic piano
• Kirby Shelstad – additional keyboards
• Amy Sky – acoustic piano (5, 6)
• Austin Hoke – accordion, cello (1, 11)
• Beth Nielsen Chapman – acoustic guitar
• Kerry Marx – acoustic guitar, electric guitars
• Michael Thompson – acoustic guitar (2), electric guitars (2)
• Dan Dugmore – pedal steel guitar
• Matthew McKenzie – bass (1–5, 7–11)
• Maartin Allcock – bass (6)
• Mark Beckett – drums, percussion
• John Ragusa – flute, penny whistle
• Hattie Webb – harp
• Ezra Jordan, Marc Jordan, Liisi Lafontaine, Kenna Ramsey and Nita Whitaker – choir (2)

Arrangements

• Beth Nielsen Chapman – vocal arrangements (1–4, 6–9, 11)
• Olivia Newton-John – vocal arrangements (1, 4, 6–10)
• Amy Sky – vocal arrangements (1, 4–10), cello arrangements (1, 11), choir arrangements (2)
• Marc Jordan – choir arrangements (2)
• Dane Bryant – string arrangements (5)

Production

• Beth Nielsen Chapman – producer, additional engineer
• Olivia Newton-John – producer
• Amy Sky – producer
• Bob Katz – tracking
• Kevin Luu – tracking assistant
• Maartin Allcock – additional engineer
• John "Beetle" Bailey – additional engineer, mixing
• Robert Irving – additional engineer, assistant engineer
• Taylor Kernohan – additional engineer, assistant engineer
• David Leonard – additional engineer
• Shelly McErlaine – additional engineer
• John Rausch – additional engineer
• Kirby Shelstad – additional engineer
• Michael Thompson – additional engineer
• Peter Letros – mastering
• Michael Caprio – cover design, artwork
• Denise Truscello – photography
• Elena Petroiu – hair stylist

Notes and References

1. Web site: LIV ON: Olivia Newton-John's New CD Provides Hope and Healing With Help From Celebrated Singer Songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky. Chuda. Nancy. 2016-07-11. The Huffington Post. 2018-11-01.
2. Web site: Olivia Newton-John - Liv On. ABC Music. 15 October 2016.
3. Web site: ARIA CHART WATCH #390. auspOp. 15 October 2016. 15 October 2016.
4. Web site: Liv On. JB Hi-Fi. 17 October 2016.