Sam (Olivia Newton-John song)

"Sam" is a song performed by British and Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. It was written by Don Black, Hank Marvin and John Farrar.

"Sam" was released in January 1977 as the third and final single from the Newton-John's eighth studio album, Don't Stop Believin' and peaked in the U.S. at number one on the Easy Listening chart and number twenty on the Hot 100. It reached number six in the UK Singles Chart.

Reception

Cash Box magazine said "The lovely Ms. Newton-John delivers a pop/easy listening ballad from her Don't Stop Believin' album, and the song, co-written by producer John Farrar, is well-tailored to her vocal style. The appropriate stations should catch on shortly."