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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010The history of the legendary band ELO begins in the late 1960’s. At that time Roy Wood arrived at the notion to form a band where such musical instruments as cellos, violins, horns would be played. All these innovations could give the music a classical sound. Jeff Lynne was fascinated by the suggested idea as [...]
Electric Light Orchestra amazing facts
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010The members of the English band The Move created The Electric Light Orchestra. They strived to attach great importance to the sounding of their music. Their decision was to include traditional instruments while performing. The name of band is explained by the fact that the musicians combined electric rock instruments with orchestral instruments. The first [...]
Symphonic Rock
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010The Classic Progressive Rock which enjoys wide popularity can be subdivided into several sub-genres. One of these genres is Symphonic Rock being the largest and the most well-known one. Musicians came to the idea to combine progressive rock with classical music traditions. In order to create a more powerful impression on the audience the artists [...]
Electric Light Orchestra Discovery
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010The album Discovery was released in the United Kingdom in May, 1979. Many of the tracks were written by Jeff Lynne. The back cover of the album Discovery depicts the image of a man dressed in middle eastern clothes. The personage has a turban on and he holds a big sword. The album was a [...]
Mr Blue Sky Electric Light Orchestra
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010“Mr. Blue Sky” is one of the most famous songs composed and performed by the ELO. The history of its appearance and composing arouses great interest. The track was written in Switzerland by Jeff Lynne. During the Lynne’s stay in this country where he hoped to find inspiration for his double album the weather left [...]
Jeff Lynne & Electric Light Orchestra
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010One can not imagine one of the most famous bands Electric Light Orchestra without its leader Jeffrey Lynne. Jeff Lynne (born 30 December, 1947, Birmingham) and his band ELO are inalienable from one another. By the way Lynne combines also the talents of singer, songwriter, arranger, guitarist and record producer. It is a famous fact [...]
Electric Light Orchestra albums
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010Year of Recording Albums List of Included Songs 1971 Electric Light Orchestra 1. “10538 Overture” “10538 Overture 2. “Look at Me Now” 3. “Nellie Takes Her Bow” 4. “The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)” 5. “First Movement (Jumping Biz)” 6. “Mr. Radio” 7. “Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre)” 8. “Queen of the Hours” [...]
Electric Light Orchestra members.
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010The band ELO enjoyed wide popularity thanks to its melodious and beautiful songs. Their style of performing combined the use of stringed and keyboard instruments and unusual method of sounding. The initial membership of ELO was represented by such musicians as: Jeff Lynne (singing, guitar, keyboard instruments), Ben Bevan (percussion instruments), Richard Tandy (bass), Bill [...]
John Lennon in ELO's "Mr Blue Sky"?
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Does anyone know if John Lennon helped at all on Electric Light Orchestra’s song “Mr. Blue Sky”? I can’t find any credit to him singing on it, but if you listen from like 0:30 to 0:39 it really sounds like John Lennon singing the line “It’s a beautiful new day. A hey hey.” If you [...]
What songs remind you of Doctor Who?
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010I’m making a play-list and I would like to know what songs you think match The Doctor… I’ve already got songs like: Should I Stay or Should I Go – The Clash Bohemian Like You – The Dandy Warhols Renegades – Electracy Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra Rocket Man – Elton John Don’t [...]
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