The Orchestra also retained a lot of the sweeping, opera rock sound one might expect from ELO. They released a single album entitled "No Rewind" in 2001 (reissued in 2006) without any major label support. It didn't go anywhere, but is a sought after gem for many ELO fans. "Jewel & Johnny" is the best track in the bunch.
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Showing posts with label Electric Light Orchestra. Show all posts
Thursday, March 28, 2019
"Jewel & Johnny" by The Orchestra
The Orchestra is kind of like ELO without Jeff Lynne. Members of the band (along with members of ELO Part II) continued onward after Lynne left with the rights to the band's name. So they simply shortened it to The Orchestra.
The Orchestra also retained a lot of the sweeping, opera rock sound one might expect from ELO. They released a single album entitled "No Rewind" in 2001 (reissued in 2006) without any major label support. It didn't go anywhere, but is a sought after gem for many ELO fans. "Jewel & Johnny" is the best track in the bunch.
The Orchestra also retained a lot of the sweeping, opera rock sound one might expect from ELO. They released a single album entitled "No Rewind" in 2001 (reissued in 2006) without any major label support. It didn't go anywhere, but is a sought after gem for many ELO fans. "Jewel & Johnny" is the best track in the bunch.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
"On The Run" by Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) had a great run in the 70s with a string of their trademark "orchestral rock" and pop songs. Their accomplishments on the charts earned them a ranking of #35 in the best artists of the 70s. The captain of ELO was the prolific Jeff Lynne, who also had a successful turns as a solo artist, a member of The Traveling Wilburys, and a songwriter or producer for other acts.
ELO got their start on the charts in 1973 with "Roll Over Beethoven", which reached #42. Their first big hit came the next year with #9's "Can't Get It Out Of My Head", which was quickly followed up with the #10 smash "Evil Woman".
ELO had plenty of top 40 hits, but never managed to hit #1. The closest they came was in 1979 with "Don't Bring Me Down" (#4). The band's last chart appearance was in 1986 when "Calling America" peaked at #18.
The band also never scored a #1 album, but had a strong run of top 10 records through the 70s. Many a fan favorite is "Discovery", which went to #5 in 1979 and spawned their biggest hit mentioned above and then some. "On The Run" is another terrific cut from this masterpiece of a record, although it didn't chart.
ELO got their start on the charts in 1973 with "Roll Over Beethoven", which reached #42. Their first big hit came the next year with #9's "Can't Get It Out Of My Head", which was quickly followed up with the #10 smash "Evil Woman".
ELO had plenty of top 40 hits, but never managed to hit #1. The closest they came was in 1979 with "Don't Bring Me Down" (#4). The band's last chart appearance was in 1986 when "Calling America" peaked at #18.
The band also never scored a #1 album, but had a strong run of top 10 records through the 70s. Many a fan favorite is "Discovery", which went to #5 in 1979 and spawned their biggest hit mentioned above and then some. "On The Run" is another terrific cut from this masterpiece of a record, although it didn't chart.
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