California is a place name used by three North American states: in the United States by the state of California, and in Mexico by the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. Collectively, these three areas constitute the region formerly referred to as Las Californias. The name California is shared by many other places in other parts of the world whose names derive from the original. The name "California" was applied to the territory now known as the state of California by one or more Spanish explorers in the 16th century and was probably a reference to a mythical land described in a popular novel of the time: Las Sergas de Esplandián. Several other origins have been suggested for the word "California", including Spanish, Latin, South Asian, and Aboriginal American origins. All of these are disputed.
California originally referred to the entire region composed of the Baja California peninsula now known as Mexican Baja California and Baja California Sur, and upper mainland now known as the U.S. states of California and parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming. After Mexico's independence from Spain, the upper territory became the Alta California province. In even earlier times, the boundaries of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean coastlines were only partially explored and California was shown on early maps as an island. The Sea of Cortez is also known as the Gulf of California.
Xanadu is notable for several reasons, including its sales record for computer games in Japan with over 400,000 copies sold there in 1985. It was also one of the foundations of the RPG genre, particularly the action RPG subgenre, featuring real-timeaction combat combined with full-fledged character statistics, innovative gameplay systems such as the Karma meter and individual experience for equipped items, and platform game elements combined with the dungeon crawl gameplay of its predecessor. It also had towns to explore and introduced equipment that change the player character's visible appearance, food that is consumed slowly over time and essential for keeping the player character alive, and magic used to attack enemies from a distance. The following year saw the release of Xanadu Scenario II, an early example of an expansion pack.
Xanadu (often called "Xanadu Region", though this is not its official name) is a highly reflective area on the leading hemisphere of Saturn's moon Titan. Its name comes from an alternate transcription of Shangdu, the summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty established by Kublai Khan and made famous by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The feature was first identified in 1994 by astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope at infrared wavelengths, and has recently been imaged in more detail by the Cassini space probe. Xanadu is about the size of Australia. Preliminary observations indicate that Xanadu is a plateau-like region of highly reflective water ice, contrasting somewhat with the darker lower regions. These in turn seem to contrast quite sharply with the very dark maria, which were once believed to be seas of liquid hydrocarbons, but are now thought to be plains.
Recent images by Cassini during encounters in October and December 2004 reveal complex albedo patterns in the western portion of Xanadu. While scientists are still debating the significance and cause of the albedo patterns, one likely culprit is tectonism. Evidence for this exists in a pattern of criss-crossing dark lineaments near the western side of Xanadu. Scientists are also investigating the boundary between Xanadu and Shangri-la, a dark region to the west. The shape of the boundary suggests that the dark material embays the bright terrain.
Xanadu (Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra song)
"Xanadu" is the title song from the soundtrack albumXanadu, and is the title song from the 1980 film of the same name. A rare collaboration for ELO, the song is performed by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John sings the primary vocals, with ELO (Jeff Lynne) adding "parenthetic" vocals in the style of their other songs on the Xanadu soundtrack, along with providing the instrumentation.
The single reached number 1 in several countries, and was the band's only UK number 1 single, when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. This was the first song beginning with the letter 'X' to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and it remained the only one until 2000's "X" by Xzibit.
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California Blue joué et chanter en live ! Bonne écoute !
California Blue gespielt und live singen! Alles Gute zum Hören!
California Blue played and sing live! Happy listening!
"A place where nobody dared to go... The love that we came to know... They call it Xanadu!" Watch Olivia Newton-John perform E.L.O.'s "Xanadu" along with Gene Kelly in the eponymous 1980 cult classic. We know the title of this video is confusing but we couldn't fit in the fact that while Gene Kelly's character owns and operates the '80s/'40s hybrid roller disco, Olivia Newton-John's character is the daughter of Zeus and a *literal* Greek muse. And we just really needed you to know that.
Buy/Rent Xanadu!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Xanadu-Olivia-Newton-John/dp/B002KE8WTA
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/xanadu/id282480162
YouTube Movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nMhgO0bbOc
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Xanadu?id=4nMhgO0bbOc
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published: 02 Dec 2020
Xanadu - ELO - Oakland, CA 8/2/2018
Xanadu ELO Oakland CA
published: 03 Aug 2018
Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
Originally the track "Xanadu" was a major hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1980, as it featured in the movie of the same name. I hadn't heard this much later (2005) version by ELO themselves, before.
The video includes images from the 1941 movie "Citizen Kane", which I probably consider to be the best movie ever made. The connection is that the movie is based on the life of William Randolph Hearst, and the extraordinary mansion and estate built by the Hearst character (Charles Foster Kane - played by Orson Welles, who also directed the movie) is called "Xanadu"
The real-life Xanadu, Hearst Castle, was built by Hearst at San Simeon, high above the California coast about halfway between San Francisco and LA, starting in 1919 (he never really completed it). He had an amazing collection ...
published: 02 Mar 2011
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - The Legend Of Xanadu - HQ
"The Legend of Xanadu" is a single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich that reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1968, and was the group's biggest hit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Xanadu
published: 06 Jul 2011
XANADU one coat on, blue to red stripe
1 coat on, 2 to go monday june first 2015. Working hard on Xanadu here in Long Beach California
published: 02 Jun 2015
Xanadu - Rehearsal week 3 "Sweet 80's Effects"
XANADU Sept 23rd -- Oct 16th, 2011 Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time -- the first ROLLER DISCO--hey, it's 1980! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and includes, "Magic, All Over The World, Suddenl...
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California Blue joué et chanter en live ! Bonne écoute !
California Blue gespielt und live singen! Alles Gu...
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California Blue joué et chanter en live ! Bonne écoute !
California Blue gespielt und live singen! Alles Gute zum Hören!
California Blue played and sing live! Happy listening!
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California Blue joué et chanter en live ! Bonne écoute !
California Blue gespielt und live singen! Alles Gute zum Hören!
California Blue played and sing live! Happy listening!
"A place where nobody dared to go... The love that we came to know... They call it Xanadu!" Watch Olivia Newton-John perform E.L.O.'s "Xanadu" along with Gene K...
Originally the track "Xanadu" was a major hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1980, as it featured in the movie of the same name. I hadn't heard this much later (200...
Originally the track "Xanadu" was a major hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1980, as it featured in the movie of the same name. I hadn't heard this much later (2005) version by ELO themselves, before.
The video includes images from the 1941 movie "Citizen Kane", which I probably consider to be the best movie ever made. The connection is that the movie is based on the life of William Randolph Hearst, and the extraordinary mansion and estate built by the Hearst character (Charles Foster Kane - played by Orson Welles, who also directed the movie) is called "Xanadu"
The real-life Xanadu, Hearst Castle, was built by Hearst at San Simeon, high above the California coast about halfway between San Francisco and LA, starting in 1919 (he never really completed it). He had an amazing collection of antiquities from all over the world, and even a private zoo. It's an incredible place, which I was lucky enough to visit some years ago.
Originally the track "Xanadu" was a major hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1980, as it featured in the movie of the same name. I hadn't heard this much later (2005) version by ELO themselves, before.
The video includes images from the 1941 movie "Citizen Kane", which I probably consider to be the best movie ever made. The connection is that the movie is based on the life of William Randolph Hearst, and the extraordinary mansion and estate built by the Hearst character (Charles Foster Kane - played by Orson Welles, who also directed the movie) is called "Xanadu"
The real-life Xanadu, Hearst Castle, was built by Hearst at San Simeon, high above the California coast about halfway between San Francisco and LA, starting in 1919 (he never really completed it). He had an amazing collection of antiquities from all over the world, and even a private zoo. It's an incredible place, which I was lucky enough to visit some years ago.
"The Legend of Xanadu" is a single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich that reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1968, and was the group's biggest hi...
"The Legend of Xanadu" is a single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich that reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1968, and was the group's biggest hit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Xanadu
"The Legend of Xanadu" is a single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich that reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1968, and was the group's biggest hit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Xanadu
XANADU Sept 23rd -- Oct 16th, 2011 Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek mus...
XANADU Sept 23rd -- Oct 16th, 2011 Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time -- the first ROLLER DISCO--hey, it's 1980! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and includes, "Magic, All Over The World, Suddenly, I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Have You Never Been Mellow andXanadu", to name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. It's hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You'll want to keep the music in your head, and Xanadu in your heart, forever.
*Fontana Resident Discount*
Fontana Residents will receive a 25% discount off of any tickets purchased for September 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and October 7th performances. Show Only tickets as low as $13.50 and Dinner & Show tickets for as low as $29.95. Guests must call the box office to redeem this offer. Restrictions apply.
XANADU Sept 23rd -- Oct 16th, 2011 Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time -- the first ROLLER DISCO--hey, it's 1980! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and includes, "Magic, All Over The World, Suddenly, I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Have You Never Been Mellow andXanadu", to name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. It's hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You'll want to keep the music in your head, and Xanadu in your heart, forever.
*Fontana Resident Discount*
Fontana Residents will receive a 25% discount off of any tickets purchased for September 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and October 7th performances. Show Only tickets as low as $13.50 and Dinner & Show tickets for as low as $29.95. Guests must call the box office to redeem this offer. Restrictions apply.
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California Blue joué et chanter en live ! Bonne écoute !
California Blue gespielt und live singen! Alles Gute zum Hören!
California Blue played and sing live! Happy listening!
Originally the track "Xanadu" was a major hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1980, as it featured in the movie of the same name. I hadn't heard this much later (2005) version by ELO themselves, before.
The video includes images from the 1941 movie "Citizen Kane", which I probably consider to be the best movie ever made. The connection is that the movie is based on the life of William Randolph Hearst, and the extraordinary mansion and estate built by the Hearst character (Charles Foster Kane - played by Orson Welles, who also directed the movie) is called "Xanadu"
The real-life Xanadu, Hearst Castle, was built by Hearst at San Simeon, high above the California coast about halfway between San Francisco and LA, starting in 1919 (he never really completed it). He had an amazing collection of antiquities from all over the world, and even a private zoo. It's an incredible place, which I was lucky enough to visit some years ago.
"The Legend of Xanadu" is a single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich that reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1968, and was the group's biggest hit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Xanadu
XANADU Sept 23rd -- Oct 16th, 2011 Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time -- the first ROLLER DISCO--hey, it's 1980! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and includes, "Magic, All Over The World, Suddenly, I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Have You Never Been Mellow andXanadu", to name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. It's hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You'll want to keep the music in your head, and Xanadu in your heart, forever.
*Fontana Resident Discount*
Fontana Residents will receive a 25% discount off of any tickets purchased for September 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and October 7th performances. Show Only tickets as low as $13.50 and Dinner & Show tickets for as low as $29.95. Guests must call the box office to redeem this offer. Restrictions apply.
Working all day And the sun don't shine Trying to get by And I'm just killin' time I feel the rain Fall the whole night through Far away from you California Blue CHORUS California Blue Dreaming all alone Nothing else to do California Blue Everyday I pray I'll be on my way Saving love for you California Blue One sunny day I'll get back again Somehow, someway But I don't know when California Blue California Blue Living my life With you on my mind Thinking of things That I left far behind It's been so long Doing all I can do To get back to you California Blue CHORUS One sunny day I'll get back again Somehow, someway But I don't know when California Blue California Blue Still missing you California Blue Still missing you California Blue Still missing you