Highlights from The Main Event

Highlights from the Main Event
Highlights from the Main Event
Live album by Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
Released	December 1998
Genre	Pop; rock;
Label	BMG Ariola
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Highlights from The Main Event is an Australian live album released in 1998, which consists of performances from the collaborative The Main Event Tour by John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, and Anthony Warlow.^[1] The album peaked at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart for two weeks in December that year.^[2] It was re-released in 2001 with three additional tracks.^[1]

Track listing

Main album

"Overture" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Age of Reason (Part 1)" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"The Phantom of the Opera" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Little More Love" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Age of Reason (Part 2)" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"This Is the Moment" feat Anthony Warlow
"Hopelessly Devoted to You" feat. Olivia Newton-John
"Every Time You Cry" feat. John Farnham
"Please Don't Ask Me" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham
"You're the One That I Want" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham
"Long and Winding Road" feat. Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" feat. Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow
"I Honestly Love You" feat. Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow
"Love Is a Gift" feat. Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow
"That's Life/Bad Habits" feat. John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Granada" feat. John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Summer Nights" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"If Not for You" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Let Me Be There" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Jolene" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Heart's on Fire" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"Don't You Know It's Magic" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
"You're the Voice" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow

2001 limited edition reissue bonus tracks

"Two Strong Hearts" feat. Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham
"Not Gonna Give in to It" feat. Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow
"Help!" feat. John Farnham, Anthony Warlow

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1998/99)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[3]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)	Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[4]	4
Chart (1999)	Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[5]	24

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[6]	5× Platinum	350,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b Holmgren, Magnus; Reboulet, Scott; Albury, Lyn; Birtles, Beeb; Warnqvist, Stefan; Medlin, Peter. "John Farnham". Passagen.se. Australian Rock Database (Magnus Holmgren). Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
^ Hung, Steffen. "John Farnham / Olivia Newton-John / Anthony Warlow – Highlights from The Main Event". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Retrieved 8 January 2014.
^ "Australiancharts.com – John Farnham / Olivia Newton John / Anthony Warlow – Highlights from The Main Event". Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
^ "1998 ARIA ALBUMS CHART". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ "1999 ARIA ALBUMS CHART". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1999 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 November 2021.

[Holmgren-1] Holmgren, Magnus; Reboulet, Scott; Albury, Lyn; Birtles, Beeb; Warnqvist, Stefan; Medlin, Peter. "John Farnham". Passagen.se. Australian Rock Database (Magnus Holmgren). Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2014.

[AusCharts-2] Hung, Steffen. "John Farnham / Olivia Newton-John / Anthony Warlow – Highlights from The Main Event". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Retrieved 8 January 2014.

[ac_Australia_John_Farnham_/_Olivia_Newton_John_/_Anthony_Warlow-3] "Australiancharts.com – John Farnham / Olivia Newton John / Anthony Warlow – Highlights from The Main Event". Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 January 2017.

[4] "1998 ARIA ALBUMS CHART". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[5] "1999 ARIA ALBUMS CHART". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[AustraliaalbumCertRef-6] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1999 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 November 2021.

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v t e John Farnham
Studio albums	Sadie Everybody Oughta Sing a Song Looking Through a Tear Christmas Is... Johnny Farnham Johnny Together Johnny Farnham Sings the Shows Hits Magic & Rock 'N Roll Johnny Farnham Sings Hits from the Movies J.P. Farnham Sings Uncovered Whispering Jack Age of Reason Chain Reaction Then Again... Romeo's Heart 33⅓ The Last Time I Remember When I Was Young: Songs from the Great Australian Songbook Jack Friends for Christmas
Live albums	Johnny Farnham Sings the Big Hits of '73 Live! Full House Live at the Regent Theatre Highlights from The Main Event John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert The Acoustic Chapel Sessions Two Strong Hearts Live
Compilation albums	The Best of Johnny Farnham Johnny Farnham's Greatest Hits Anthology 1: Greatest Hits 1986–1997 Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1967–1985 (Recorded Live) Anthology 3: Rarities Love Songs One Voice: The Greatest Hits The Essential The Essential 3.0
Videos and DVDs	The Main Event Anthology 1 - The Videos An Audience with John Farnham The Last Time One Voice: The Greatest Clips John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert Classic Jack Live! Chain Reaction Live in Concert With The Sydney Symphony Live at the Sydney Opera House Two Strong Hearts Live
Singles	"Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" "Underneath the Arches" "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" "One" "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" "Corner of the Sky" "Help!" "You're the Voice" "Pressure Down" "A Touch of Paradise" "Reasons" "Age of Reason" "Two Strong Hearts" "Beyond the Call" "Communication" "Chain Reaction" "That's Freedom" "Burn for You" "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" "Everything's Alright" "Have a Little Faith (In Us)" "Everytime You Cry" "Trying to Live My Life Without You "The Last Time" "We Will Rock You" "Downhearted" "Even When I'm Sleeping"
Other songs	"Chains Around the Heart"
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v t e Olivia Newton-John
Albums Singles Videography Tours Awards and honours
Studio albums	If Not for You Olivia Let Me Be There Long Live Love Have You Never Been Mellow Clearly Love Come On Over Don't Stop Believin' Making a Good Thing Better Totally Hot Physical Soul Kiss The Rumour Warm and Tender Gaia: One Woman's Journey Back with a Heart 2 Indigo: Women of Song Stronger Than Before Grace and Gratitude Christmas Wish A Celebration in Song This Christmas Liv On Friends for Christmas
Compilations	If You Love Me, Let Me Know First Impressions Greatest Hits Greatest Hits Vol. 2 Back to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971–1992 The Definitive Collection Magic Gold 40/40: The Best Selection Hopelessly Devoted: The Hits Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection (Vol. 1) Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection (Vol. 2)
Live albums	Love Performance Highlights from The Main Event One Woman's Live Journey Olivia's Live Hits Two Strong Hearts Live
Soundtracks	Grease Xanadu Two of a Kind A Few Best Men
EPs	Hotel Sessions
Video releases	Olivia Physical Olivia in Concert Twist of Fate Soul Kiss Olivia Down Under The Main Event Video Gold Live at the Sydney Opera House
Singles	"Till You Say You'll Be Mine" "If Not for You" "Banks of the Ohio" "What Is Life" "Just a Little Too Much" "Take Me Home, Country Roads" "Let Me Be There" "Long Live Love" "I Honestly Love You" "If You Love Me, Let Me Know" "Have You Never Been Mellow" "Please Mr. Please" "Something Better to Do" "Let It Shine" "Come on Over" "Jolene" "Don't Stop Believin'" "Every Face Tells a Story" "Sam" "Making a Good Thing Better" "You're the One That I Want" "Hopelessly Devoted to You" "Summer Nights" "A Little More Love" "Deeper Than the Night" "Totally Hot"/"Dancin' Round and Round" "I Can't Help It" "Rest Your Love on Me" "Magic" "Xanadu" "Suddenly" "Physical" "Make a Move on Me" "Landslide" "Heart Attack" "Tied Up" "Twist of Fate" "Soul Kiss" "The Best of Me" "The Rumour" "Reach Out for Me" "When You Wish Upon a Star" "The Grease Megamix" "Grease: The Dream Mix" "I Need Love"
Featured singles	"You Have to Believe"
Other songs	"Me and Bobby McGee" "If" "Help Me Make It Through the Night" "If You Could Read My Mind" "Angel of the Morning" "Everything I Own" "God Only Knows" "The Air That I Breathe" "Love Is Alive" "Ring of Fire" "Slow Dancing"
Concert tours	Physical Tour One Woman's Journey Tour Heartstrings World Tour A Summer Night with ONJ Summer Nights Two Strong Hearts Live
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