List of songs recorded by Electric Light Orchestra
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The English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) recorded over 190 songs from 1971 to 2019. The band's music is characterised by their blending of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography.[1]
In 1971 the band released their self-titled debut album, The Electric Light Orchestra (No Answer in the US), the songwriting duties were split between band members Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, Wood's songs were more classically influenced than Lynne's art rock influenced songs.[2] Before the release of ELO 2 (1973, Electric Light Orchestra II in the US) Wood left the band, making Lynne the sole songwriter.[3] The album contained a cover of the song "Roll Over Beethoven", the single would be a hit in the US.[3] Later in 1973, On the Third Day marked when the band developed its sound and improvements in Lynne's songwriting.[4] The concept album Eldorado (1974) saw the first time that an orchestra was used, where previously Lynne would overdub strings.[5] The presence of an orchestra would be a common part of future ELO albums.[5] The 1975 album Face the Music moved away from symphonic concept elements of Eldorado in favor of more radio friendly songs.[6] The lead single from the album, "Evil Woman", became ELO's first worldwide hit.[7]
Songs
[edit]Unreleased songs
[edit]Song | Writer | Intended release | Year recorded | Ref. |
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"Beatles Forever" | Jeff Lynne | Secret Messages | 1982 | [48] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Previously unreleased songs included on the 2003 30th anniversary edition of ELO 2.
- ^ a b Bonus tracks included on the deluxe edition of Alone in the Universe.
- ^ a b Bonus tracks included on the 2013 Album Electric Light Orchestra Live.
- ^ Previously unreleased song included on the 2001 edition of Eldorado.
- ^ Bonus track included on the 2007 edition of Balance of Power.
- ^ Previously unreleased song included on the 2006 edition of On the Third Day.
- ^ a b Previously unreleased songs included on the 2007 30th anniversary edition of Out of the Blue.
- ^ a b Previously unreleased songs included on the 2001 edition of Discovery.
- ^ Japanese bonus track included on the 2013 edition of Zoom.
- ^ Japanese bonus track included on Alone in the Universe.
- ^ Previously unreleased song included on the 2006 edition of A New World Record.
References
[edit]- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Electric Light Orchestra — Biography". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Mason, Stewart. "Electric Light Orchestra — The Electric Light Orchestra". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ a b Eder, Bruce. "Electric Light Orchestra — Electric Light Orchestra II". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Eder, Bruce. "Electric Light Orchestra — On the Third Day". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ a b Eder, Bruce. "Electric Light Orchestra — Eldorado". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Christopher, Michael (28 September 2015). "When Electric Light Orchestra Unveiled A New Lineup On 'Face The Music'". ultimateclassicrock.com. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (7 January 2016). "The 10 Best ELO Songs". Stereogum. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i The Electric Light Orchestra (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Harvest. 1971. SHVL 797.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Time (LP liner notes). ELO. United Kingdom: Jet. 1981. JET LP 236.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Zoom (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Epic. 2001. EK 85336.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "So Serious" (12" back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Epic. 1986. TA 7090.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i A New World Record (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1976. JETLP 200.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Out of the Blue (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Jet. 1977. JT LA823 L2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Rock 'n' Roll Is King" (back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Jet. 1983. ZS4 03964.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j Alone in the Universe (CD liner notes). Jeff Lynne's ELO. Europe: Columbia. 2015. 88875145112.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j From Out of Nowhere (CD liner notes). Jeff Lynne's ELO. Europe: Columbia. 2019. 19075987102.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e Xanadu (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John. United Kingdom: Jet. 1980. JET LX 526.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f ELO 2 (CD liner notes). First Light Series. Electric Light Orchestra. Europe: Harvest. 2003. 7243 5 43328 2 1.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Alone in the Universe: Deluxe Edition (CD liner notes). Jeff Lynne's ELO. Europe: Columbia. 2015. 88875164642.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Secret Messages (cassette liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1983. JETCX 527.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i On the Third Day (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: United Artists. 1973. UA LA188 F.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j Eldorado — A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: United Artists. 1974. UA LA339 G.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Secret Messages" (back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1983. JET 7038.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j Balance of Power (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: CBS Associated Records. 1986. FZ 40048.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "Calling America" (12" back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Epic. 1986. QTA 6844.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Electric Light Orchestra Live (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. Europe: Frontiers. 2013. FR CD 595E.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i Discovery (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1979. JETLX 500.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "So Serious" (12" back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. Europe: Epic. 1986. EPCA 12.7090.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h Face the Music (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: United Artists. 1975. UA LA546 G.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "I'm Alive" (liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1980. JET 179.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "All Over The World" (liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: MCA. 1980. MCA 41289.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Eldorado — A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Epic. 2001. EK 85419.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e Electric Light Orchestra II (LP liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: United Artists. 1973. UA LA040 F.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g Flashback (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. Europe: Epic. 2000. EPC 500931 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c Afterglow (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Epic Associated. 1990. Z3K 46090.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Balance of Power (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. Europe: Epic. 2007. 82796 94279 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Showdown" (label). The Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Harvest. 1973. HAR 5077.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ On the Third Day (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Epic. 2006. 82796 94271 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Twilight" (back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1981. JET 7015.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Out of the Blue (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Legacy. 2007. 82796 94272 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Discovery (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Legacy. 2001. EK 85420.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Zoom (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. Japan: Sony Music Intl. 2001. SRCS 2466.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Alone in the Universe (CD liner notes). Jeff Lynne's ELO. Japan: Sony Music Intl. 2015. SICP 30890.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. Europe: Frontiers. 2012. FR CD 570E.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ A New World Record (CD liner notes). Electric Light Orchestra. United States: Legacy. 2006. 69699 85422 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Four Little Diamonds" (12" back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1983. TA 3869.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Hold On Tight" (back cover). Electric Light Orchestra. United Kingdom: Jet. 1981. JET 7011.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Electric Light Orchestra – Beatles Forever". thelogbook.com. Retrieved 1 June 2021.