Billboard called it a "good, romantic set," noting "the obvious attempts at country don't really work, but the straight pop ballads come off well. Usual strong orchestration and form fitting production from John Farrar and continued improved singing from Newton-John. Best material comes from the pens of the Bee Gees and Rory Bourke, though Farrar has written a couple of good songs."
Cash Box said "The constantly maturing vocals of Olivia Newton-John continue their musical growth on
Come On Over. Ms. Newton-John puts effective emotion into every song and when played off against clear instrumentals, strikes an effective tone on ballad and uptempo numbers alike."
Allmusic called it a "consistent and entertaining project," noting "what this record becomes is a textbook on the separation between what is good and what is great. The album is quality stuff through and through." ==Track listing==