Judith Durham and Olivia Newton-John

Last week we saw the passing of two important Australian pop stars, Judith Durham (3rd July 1943 – 5th August 2022, aged 79) and Olivia Newton-John (26th September 1948 – 8th August 2022, aged 73).

There’s been much heartfelt sadness about the deaths of these two wonderful singers and activists, and it is clear that they meant so much to so many people.

Here’s a true or false quiz to test just how much you know about the two women and their careers:

1. Judith Durham’s surname at birth was Judith Chick.

2. Judith Durham first planned to become a professional singer.

3. The Seekers consisted of Durham, Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger.

4. The Seekers first No. 1 hit was “Georgie Girl”.

5. “The Carnival is Over” is still one of the top 50 best-selling singles in the UK.

6. Olivia Newton-John was born in Melbourne, Australia.

7. Olivia Newton-John started her singing career in a coffee shop owned by her brother-in-law.

8. Olivia Newton-John’s first solo album, released in 1970 was “If Not For You”.

9. Olivia Newton-John’s single, “I Honestly Love You” went to number 1 for three weeks in 1973.

10. Olivia Newton-John’s film career started when she starred as “Mandy” in the movie, Grease (1978).

Answers: 1. False – it was Cock; 2. False – she planned to be a professional pianist; 3. True; 4. False – it was “I’ll Never Find Another You”; 5. True; 6. False – she was born in Cambridge, England; 7. True; 8. True; 9. False – it was 1974; 10. False – Newton-John starred as “Sandy”.

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