Below is the complete electric light orchestra discography including imports, videos, and hit singles. World cafe the multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and producer talks about returning to the stage with elo, his new album from out of nowhere. Fans can purchase merchandise including tshirts, sweatshirts, jewelry and more. Check out jeff lynne s elo wembley or bust 2 cd1 dvd by jeff lynne s elo on amazon music. Lynne will likely never do his own book, and if he did it probably wouldnt be very revealing. All songs considered when i was a boy is vintage elo, with frontman jeff lynnes signature chord progressions, string flourishes and a wistfulbutinfectious melody. Offering a rare insight into jeff lynnes elo and celebrating his musical vision, wembley or bust is an official book and 7 vinyl set. Jeff lynnes elo limited edition wembley book due best. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and.
Jeff lynne is a genius i am a massive jeff lynne fan. Elo is known for its 30 to 40person orchestras, which allowed. However, you can still listen with the spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Written and produced entirely by him, it sold ten million copies worldwide, quickly reaching multiplatinum status both in uk and usa and remaining in the uk charts for about 108 weeks. Lynnes songwriting and production collaborations with former beatles led him to coproduce their anthology reunion singles free as a bird 1995 and real love 1996. As an elo fan with casual interest in jeff lynnes background and career, this book definitely satisfied a majority of my questions. From out of nowhere is the fourteenth studio album by british rock band electric light orchestra elo, and the second credited to jeff lynne s elo. There arent droves of elo scholars ready to publish, so this type of book is a good stopgap. From out of nowhere album art work its a surprising turn of events, as lynne acknowledges on time of our life, which recounts that wembley show, rather in the manner of a. Give the gift of jeff lynnes elo this holiday season. World cafe a benefit concert inspired alone in the universe, elo s first new album in 14 years. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The 184page book celebrates jeff lynnes elo, with extensive photography of the entire production from backstage to the front of the house of their june 24, 2017the entire production from backstage to the front of the house of their june 24, 2017 concert at londons wembley stadium, with original text by lynne, writing about the concert.
The electric light orchestra elo are an english rock band formed in birmingham in 1970 by songwritersmultiinstrumentalists jeff lynne and roy wood with drummer bev bevan. Its detailed without meandering, informative and speculative without sounding gossipraggish. Their music is characterised by a fusion of beatlesque pop, classical arrangements and futuristic iconography. Jeff lynne s elo evil woman live by elovevo on youtube correspondent david pogue said, i went to the madison square garden concert with my family. Jeff lynne, the reluctant rock star, returns with jeff. Doublealbum out of the blues status as 1978s 10millionselling hit of the year saw them sturdily survive new wave, thanks to jeff lynnes singlewriting knack matching any skinny tie.
Jeff lynne s elo, alone in the universe lynne resurrects electric light orchestra with vulnerability and rumpled grace, finding a strange alchemy of melody, harmony and rhythm. The electric light orchestra elo are an english rock band formed in birmingham in 1970 by songwritersmultiinstrumentalists jeff lynne and roy wood with. Page size is 300mm x 210mm slightly taller than a4. Most of the time lynne stands at the mic, looking like a shaggy dog, playing guitar, singing and pounding out endless hits and incredible arrangements. The moniker came out from lynne as a response to elo tribute and imitation bands, who repeatedly used elo for promoting their own tours. From 1972 to 1986, elo accumulated more combined uk and us top 40 hits than any other band in the world, and also. Jeff lynne is best known for his elo album out of the blue, released in october 1977. Jeff lynne s elo, alone in the universe november 4, 2015 lynne resurrects electric light orchestra with vulnerability and rumpled grace, finding a strange alchemy of melody, harmony.
This book falls firmly in the category of its the best we have until someone does a mark lewisohnstyle book. At once grandiose and down to earth, elo belong to the seventies moment which lovingly pastiched simple fifties rocknroll, with added sweeping strings left over from their own early conceptual prog. The title track was released as the lead single on 26 september 2019. Its basically a super extended version of what youd read on an wiki page for elo. Elo s back catalogue is unusual since their compilation albums far outweigh their studio output in number, owing to the large number of hit singles primarily written by jeff lynne. Legacy recordings set to release electric light orchestra the u. After the release of their eponymous debut album in 1971 and a few live dates at home. Page dedicated to the amazing jeff lynne and the electric light orchestra mr. Turn to stone its over sweet talkin woman across the border night in the city starlight. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Face the music elo and related artists information website. True to agingrocker form, he begins the first new elo album this reboot is actually credited to jeff lynne s elo in nearly 15 years with a stately processional called when i was a boy, in. Each numbered copy in the limited edition is individually signed by jeff lynne.
In 2014, lynne reformed elo and resumed concert touring under the moniker jeff lynnes elo. Jeff lynne s elo from out of nowhere official audio by elo. Nprs audio for first listens comes down after the album is released. Long wave is a varied collection that covers differing styles, but mr lynne does an excellent job with them all. From out of nowhere jeff lynnes elo album wikipedia. Jeff lynne isnt quite at the forefront of 70s and 80s classic rock, but he was responsible for some formidable records with electric light. Listen to your favorite songs from jeff lynne s elo from out of nowhere by jeff lynne s elo now. Their aim was to continue from where the beatles i am the walrus left off. Jeff lynnes elo from out of nowhere by jeff lynnes elo. Jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe by jeff lynnes. Cofounder, songwriter and vocalist jeff lynne brought his jeff lynnes elo to philadelphias wells fargo center on saturday for a victory lap of last years tour in the wake of the bands. A benefit concert inspired alone in the universe, elos first new album in 14 years. Tom pettys i wont back down is one of jeff lynnes favorite songs to have.
After watching him live in 2017 and 2018 i was blown away with the professionlism of the band. Orchestra and choral arrangements by jeff lynne, richard tandy and louis clark. All songs considered the longtime leader of elo talks with all songs considered host bob boilen about his creative process, working with his heroes, like. Elo electric light orchestra were formed by roy wood and jeff lynne of the move as a fusion of rock and contemporary classicalstyle music, combining orchestral instruments, guitars, keyboards, and drums in the same lineup.
Electric light orchestra legacy recordings site elo s page at their record label. Jeff lynnes elo, when i was a boy from alone in the universe. Jeff lynne biography facts, childhood, family life. However, you can still listen with the spotify playlist at the bottom of. Listen to your favorite songs from jeff lynne s elo alone in the universe by jeff lynne s elo now. Jeff lynne s elo alone in the universe is the thirteenth studio album by british rock band electric light orchestra, and the first credited to jeff lynne s elo. Balance of power 1986 zoom unchecked 2001 jeff lynne s elo alone in the universe 2015 traveling wilburys. The 184 page book will be individually signed by elo maestro jeff lynne himself and also includes a 7 picture disc with xanadu backed by dont bring me down taken from the albumfilm wembley or bust. Electric light orchestra the official facebook page by legacy recordings. Alone in the universe is the thirteenth studio album by british rock band electric light orchestra elo, and the first credited to jeff lynnes elo. This is a footage of all the best clips on the internet from all the concerts on the uk tour 2017, wembley, glasgow, hull and sheffield. Except for a few helping hands, jeff lynne writes, records, sings, plays and arranges everything on his new album.
Send us feedback privacy policy terms and conditions. The photography wembley or bust this might be my favourite gig ever, so its a very good one to share. List of electric light orchestra members wikipedia. The bands first studio album in four years, it was released on 1 november 2019 through big trilby and columbia records. Npr music will be broadcasting jeff s interview on world cafe live today. This book really allows fans insight into jeff lynne as a musician and producer. Wembley or bust on friday, july 27 at 9pm etpt limited edition wembley or bust book available now. Jeff lynnes elo, alone in the universe tour 2017 youtube. Lynne offers few crowd interactions, stopping only occasionally to offer a warm thanks.
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