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Electric Light Orchestra
📷 Helge Øverås · CC BY-SA 4.0

▸ Artist · 1975–1981

Electric Light Orchestra

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Formed1970OriginUnited KingdomGenreprogressive rock, art rock, progressive popLabelWarner Bros. Records, Harvest, Warner Records Inc.

Imagine a world where orchestras collide with rock riffs, where melodies float like stardust through the air. That's the magic of Electric Light Orchestra, a British band that has been dazzling audiences since 1970 with their unique blend of progressive rock and symphonic pop. Pioneered by the brilliant Jeff Lynne and his bandmates, their sound is a delightful tapestry of lush strings and catchy hooks, inviting you to sing along to classics like “Evil Woman” and “Livin' Thing.” With a catalog that also includes hits like “Can't Get It out of My Head” and “Telephone Line,” ELO has a knack for creating unforgettable soundscapes. As the notes swell and the rhythm pulses, you can’t help but feel the joy of their artistry—a timeless tribute to the power of music that still resonates today.

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Can't Get It out of My Head
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1975
Sweet Talkin' Woman
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1978
Don't Bring Me Down
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1979
Shine a Little Love
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1979

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