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Information Connection: Bio of ELO, The Electric Light Orchestra
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FORMED: 1971,
Birmingham, England DISBANDED: 1988 Formed in 1971 from the ashes of one of Britain's greatest eccentric rock bands, the Move, the Electric Light Orchestra drew heavily from the ornately lumbering "I Am the Walrus"-period Beatles. This is shown to extreme effect on their oddly engaging debut, No Answer. Of particular note is the track "10538 Overture." Move expatriates Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, and Bev Bevan formed the initial nucleus of ELO, but multi-instrumentalist Wood split after No Answer to form the bizarrely '50s-influenced Wizzard. Their sophomore release, ELO II, retained some of the off-key crunch of the debut, but it is clearly a transition to what became a very slick, highly orchestrated pop-hit factory. Between 1975 and 1981, ELO managed 17 Top 40 hits, among which were "Evil Woman" (#10), "Telephone Line" (#7), "Don't Bring Me Down" (#4), "Hold on Tight" (#10), "Shine a Little Love" (#8) and the wonderful "Can't Get It Out of My Head" (#9). ELO also scored a #24 hit with "Do Ya," which was the Move's only stateside chart hit. ELO increasingly became a side project to leader Jeff Lynne's successful outside artist productions, which included Brian Wilson, Dave Edmunds, Tom Petty, the Traveling Wilburys, Randy Newman, and George Harrison. ~ Rick Clark, All-Music Guide |
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The Essential Electric Light Orchestra by E.L.O.(Audio CD - 2006)
All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra by E.L.O.(Audio CD - 2005) Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2007) A New World Record by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2006) Time by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2001) No Answer by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2006) Discovery by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2001) On the Third Day by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2006) Face the Music by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2006) Platinum by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2007) Platinum by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2007) Flashback by Electric Light Orchestra(Audio CD - 2000)
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The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra - All Over the World by Electric Light Orchestra by Electric Light Orchestra (Paperback - Jan 9, 2008) 20 greats from these prog-rock legends, including: All over the World, Confusion, Don't Bring Me Down, Evil Woman, Hold on Tight, Shine a Little Love, Show Down, Strange Magic, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Xanadu, and more.
Electric Light Orchestra Guitar Collection by Electric Light Orchestra (Paperback - April 1, 2002) In 1970, four blokes from Birmingham formed ELO "to pick up where 'I Am the Walrus' left off." This GRV collection features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 13 top hits from guitarist Jeff Lynne and crew: Can't Get It Out of My Head, Don't Bring Me Down, Evil Woman, Four Little Diamonds, Hold On Tight, Livin' Thing, Mr. Blue Sky, Rock 'N' Roll Is King, Shine a Little Love, Strange Magic, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Turn to Stone, Xanadu.
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Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Zoom Tour Live by Electric Light Orchestra, et al. (DVD - 2001) Electric Light Orchestra took rock in a new direction, combining lush orchestrations with a pop sensibility, rapidly scoring 17 Top 40 hits. After a lengthy absence from U.S. stages, ELO, headed by Jeff Lynne, returns in this much-anticipated performance kicking off the new "Zoom" album at CBS Television City in Los Angeles with all of the lavish spectacle the band is famous for in this state-of-the-art concert. Songs: Do Ya, Evil Woman, Showdown, Strange Magic, Livin' Thing, Alright, Lonesome Lullaby, Telephone Line, Turn To Stone, Just For Love, Easy Money, Mr. Blue Sky, Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, One Summer Dream, Tightrope, State Of Mind, Can't Get It Out Of My Head, Moment In Paradise, 10538 Overture, Ordinary Dream, Shine A Little Love, Don't Bring Me Down, Roll Over Beethoven. Interview with Jeff Lynne; Fan Club segment
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley by Richard Tandy, Kelly Groucutt, Bev Bevan, and Jeff Lynne (DVD - 2006) Throughout their career, Electric Light Orchestra gained a deserved reputation for creating spectacular live shows and this reached its pinnacle with the "Out of the Blue" world tour in 1978. This special edition presents the concert from London’s Wembley Arena in DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, and the highest quality PCM stereo for the first time, all newly re-mastered from the original tapes. With a track listing that includes classics such as "Mr. Blue Sky", "Livin’ Thing", "Sweet Talkin’ Woman", "Telephone Line", "Wild West Hero", "Roll Over Beethoven" and many more, this is the definitive edition of the ultimate Electric Light Orchestra concert.
Inside The Electric Light Orchestra 1970-1973 by Electric Light Orchestra (DVD - 2005) This unique independent film traces the development of the band from the tail end of the Move era through the creation of the legendary debut album and on to the birth of Wizzard. The original and classic line up of the band featured the combined talents of Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Roy Wood. Drawing on rare footage of the original ELO in performance previously unreleased on DVD this powerful film features the frank and incisive views of a team of leading critics and working musicians. Essential viewing for every ELO fan this is the definitive retrospective of the birth of a legendary band. Featured tracks include 10538 Overture, Jeff s Boogie, Queen Of The Hours, and more.
Electric Light Orchestra - Part II - One Night Live in Australia by Electric Light Orchestra (DVD-1995) The English band Electric Light Orchestra won fame because of their style of mixing pop music with classical music. With the performance of artists such us the Symphony Orchestra of Moscu. A show presented in this DVD from a concert given during a tour the band realized in 1995. Also, the Symphony Orchestra of Sydney directed by Luis Clark, member of the Electric Light Orchestra. |
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