Whenever You're Away from Me - Xanadu (film) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Whenever You're Away from Me" is a song from the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film Xanadu. It was written by Australian producer John Farrar and performed by British-Australian pop singer Olivia Newton-John alongside American actor, dancer, and singer Gene Kelly. An endearing love song recorded in the vein of big band jazz, "Whenever You're Away from Me" rapidly became one of the most popular songs from the film. It was included in the soundtrack's first half, with the second half being performed entirely by Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne. Even though the movie was considered a massive commercial flop at the time, its soundtrack went on to achieve worldwide success, reaching Number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and Number 2 on the Official UK Albums Chart. Other songs from the album, including "Magic" and "Xanadu," managed to reach the top of the singles chart in both the United States and the United Kingdom.