All Over The World: The Very Best Of Elo

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Formed in 1970 with Roy Wood - who left in 1972 to pursue Wizzard - that was in fact the original intention with Electric Light Orchestra, to "pick up where the Beatles left off. After releasing two more albums between 1974-1977, spawning hits like 'Strange Magic', ELO released the double-LP 'Out of the Blue' in 1977, which included the singles, 'Wild West Hero', 'Mr Blue Sky' and 'Sweet Talkin' Woman', which charted at Number 6 in the UK charts. One of the band's most commercially successful singles, 'Shine A Little Love' showcased Lynne's perfect alchemy of Beatles-esque pop rock harmony that was laden with disco appeal.

When it comes to the meaning behind the lyrics, the theme of the original title can be felt throughout the song. The album was repackaged with new album art and re-released on 30 May 2011, once more reaching the UK top ten. Having initially been excited about the project, Jeff Lynne declined Roy Wood's invitation, adding he wanted to focus on finding success with Idle Race. He later co-founded the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty, and had a writing hand in their hits "Handle with Care" and "End of the Line".If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy.

Featuring as the fifth track on their eighth studio album 'Discovery', ELO's funky track 'Last Train To London' has become one of their most popular. It is widely thought that the lyrics to the song outline an impending breakup, with the sadness becoming an all-consuming feeling. New Zealand album certifications – Electric Light Orchestra – All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra".

Jeff Lynne has written some terrific hooks over the years (see pretty much every track on our list of the Top 10 Electric Light Orchestra Songs), but this is one of his all-time best. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.

Jeff wrote the song while he locked himself away in a Swiss chalet, he said: "It was dark and misty for 2 weeks, and I didn't come up with a thing. Following their performance, they signed with Columbia Records to produce another ELO album and have since released several more albums, including 'From Out of Nowhere' in 2019, under 'Jeff Lynne's ELO. El Secreto Del Alfajor, a musical project with a penchant for blending folk and rock influences, presents two captivating tracks from their debut album.That's likely why in 1975, it became Electric Light Orchestra's first bonafide worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in both the US and the UK. You can feel the beat of disco thumpers, the outlandish space-age iconography, the orchestral arrangements of triumphant classical pieces, and the gentle, intricate harmonies that were directly influenced by The Beatles. The song is someone losing their love, which can be heard throughout the lyrics as they portray the confusion and darkness one can experience, despite the 'sun shining' across the world. Serving as the last contemporary recording to be released on their label at the time, Harvest, 'Showdown' was featured on their third album 'On the Third Day' in the US.