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Electric Light Orchestra

progressive rock · 1975–1981

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

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.

The facts

  • Formed 1970
  • United Kingdom
  • progressive rock, art rock, progressive pop
  • On Warner Bros. Records, Harvest, Warner Records Inc.

Electric Light Orchestra in the crate

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

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