1983 Olivia Newton-John – Tied Up (US:#38)
“Tied Up” is a song recorded by English-born Australian singer Olivia Newton-John for her second greatest hits album Olivia’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1982). Written by John Farrar and Lee Ritenour, and produced by the former, the song was the second single released from the album, following “Heart Attack”. “Tied Up” reached number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The song also features Tom Scott on horns, who also was the opening act for Newton-John’s 1982 Physical Tour. Billboard called it a “heavily textured production that’s strong on bass drums and echoey vocal tracks.” Ritenour also recorded the song for his 1982 album Rit 2, with Eric Tagg performing vocals.
Album

Olivia’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 is the second greatest hits album by Olivia Newton-John released on 3 September 1982. The album compiled most singles released by Newton-John since the release of her 1977 Olivia Newton-John’s Greatest Hits album from her following albums and soundtracks. The album included two new recordings; “Heart Attack” and “Tied Up”, […]
Muscians (confirmed credits)
Drums | Carlos Vega |
Sax | Tom Scott |
Vocals | Olivia Newton-John |
Produced By
John Farrar
Songwriters
John Farrar
Lee Ritenour
Charts
US:#38
UK:# –