ELO ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Greatest Hits 12" Vinyl LP Album

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Greatest Hits is a compilation album released in 1977 and compiled by Jeff Lynne.

 

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Album Description / Collector's info: 

In 1979, the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) released a Greatest Hits album, which features some of their most popular and iconic songs. The album was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. It has since become a classic album for fans of the band and lovers of classic rock music.

One of the standout features of the Greatest Hits album is the quality of the sound. The album was produced by Jeff Lynne, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, and he used a variety of innovative recording techniques to create a unique sound. The album features a combination of orchestral arrangements and synthesizer sounds, as well as layered vocals and guitar riffs. The result is a rich and complex sound that is both timeless and contemporary.

This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Electric Light Orchestra and photos. 

Music Genre:

  Rock Pop Music

Album Production Information:

  Produced by Jeff Lynne

Record Label & Catalognr:

Jet Records JET LX CX 525

Media Format:

  12" Vinyl LP Gramophone

Year & Country:

  1977 Made in Holland
Track Listing of: Elo Elo's Greatest Hits
    Side One:
  1. Evil Woman
  2. Livin' Thing
  3. Can't Get It Out of My Head
  4. Showdown
  5. Turn To Stone
  6. Rock Aria
    Side Two:
  1. Sweet Talkin' Woman
  2. Telephone Line
  3. Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
  4. Strange Magic
  5. Mr Blue Sky
Index of ELO Electric Light Orchestra Vinyl Album Discography and Album Cover Gallery

Band Description:

 Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is a British rock band that formed in Birmingham, England in 1970. The band's music is characterized by their unique blend of rock and classical music, incorporating elements of orchestral arrangements and a variety of instruments such as cellos, violins, and synthesizers./p>

 EELO's founding members were Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan, all of whom had previously played in the band The Move. The band's early albums, such as "Electric Light Orchestra" and "ELO 2," featured a more experimental sound that drew on psychedelic and progressive rock influences./p>

 EHowever, it was ELO's later albums that brought the band its greatest commercial success. Albums like "A New World Record" and "Out of the Blue" included hit songs such as "Livin' Thing," "Telephone Line," and "Mr. Blue Sky," and helped to cement ELO's place as one of the biggest and most influential bands of the 1970s./p>

 EDespite several lineup changes over the years, Jeff Lynne remained the driving force behind ELO, serving as the band's lead singer, songwriter, and producer. In addition to his work with ELO, Lynne has also produced albums for artists such as George Harrison, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison./p>

 EELO's music has had a lasting impact on the rock and pop music landscape, with their unique blend of classical and rock elements inspiring numerous other artists over the years. Whether you're a fan of their early experimental sound or their later, more polished pop hits, there's no denying the lasting influence of ELO on the world of music.