By Nazmi 
“Grease” is a classic musical that many of us know and love.
Even if you haven’t had a chance to watch it, chances are you’re familiar with some of its unforgettable songs from that iconic 1970s film.
In the summer of 1978, audiences were captivated by the sight of a young Danny Zuko, clad in his signature leather jacket, making hearts race all around.
The film’s storyline revolves around Danny’s romance with the sweet and innocent Sandy Olsson, who hails from Australia.
Set against the backdrop of the pink ladies and electrifying dance numbers, their love story unfolds.
After a memorable summer together, Sandy heads back to Australia, and it seems like their paths will never cross again.
But fate has other plans when she unexpectedly appears at a football game, revealing she’s now a student at Danny’s school! Initially, Danny tries to act indifferent, pretending their summer fling never occurred, but it isn’t long before he finds himself drawn to Sandy once more.
It feels like just yesterday that I watched the film, and the catchy tunes and dance routines remain vivid in my memory.
I’m clearly not alone in this; many share this nostalgia. Recently, John Travolta, who portrayed Danny, made an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Grease.”
He shared an interesting tidbit about how one of the iconic dance sequences was created. “I grew up with all these fun dances,” he explained.
“For ‘You’re the One That I Want,’ I suggested doing the four corners, and the choreographer said, ‘Show it to me.’”
Fallon was excited and encouraged Travolta to demonstrate the dance, much to the delight of the audience.
