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
"The Rumour" Released: 1988 "Can't We Talk It Over In Bed" Released: 1988

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	(2/5)

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.

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"

• The Australian version of the album contains the track "It's Always Australia For Me".
• The single version of "The Rumour" was backed with "Winter Angel", not available on LP.

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
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	"The Rumour"	17
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

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