The 1989 band Jeff Lynne wishes he could delete from history: “They are just rubbish”
What do you mean part two?
ELO
Credits: Far Out / Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan.
Conceived as a group that would fuse rock music with classical instrumentation, ELO became one of the defining bands of the 1970s and 1980s through their ambitious orchestral arrangements, lush production and unforgettable pop hooks. Led by Jeff Lynne following Roy Wood’s departure, the band achieved worldwide success with albums including ‘A New World Record’, ‘Out of the Blue’, ‘Discovery’ and ‘Time’, producing enduring hits such as ‘Mr. Blue Sky’, ‘Livin’ Thing’, ‘Telephone Line’, ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ and ‘Evil Woman’. With their distinctive blend of rock, pop and classical music, ELO remain one of Britain’s most influential and best-selling bands.
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The worries Jeff Lynne held over ELO’s big 1977 hit: “I wish it sounded better”
An unexpected masterpiece.
“Shit anyway”: The 1970s classic rock band Noel Gallagher called overrated
Not one of his favourites.
The 1945 song Jeff Lynne thought he would never make “in a million years”
Going outside his comfort zone.
The 2012 album Jeff Lynne called the most beautiful songs: “Just thrilled”
The more eclectic side of him.
The 1977 lyrics too terrible for Jeff Lynne to use: “I hate that”
Considerably worse than he was used to.
The 1976 song Jeff Lynne could never fully enjoy: “It’s probably not as good”
Needing a bit more polish.
More About ELO
Electric Light Orchestra are an English rock band formed in 1970, best known for blending rock and pop with classical orchestration on albums including 'Out of the Blue' and 'A New World Record'.
'Mr. Blue Sky' is widely regarded as Electric Light Orchestra's signature song, while 'Livin' Thing', 'Telephone Line', 'Don't Bring Me Down' and 'Evil Woman' are also among their best-known recordings.
Electric Light Orchestra revolutionised symphonic rock by combining orchestral arrangements with accessible pop songwriting, influencing generations of artists while helping define the sound of 1970s and 1980s rock.