Flashback (Electric Light Orchestra box set)
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Flashback is a box set compilation by Electric Light Orchestra
. See also: Afterglow.
found a new impetus to work on the music of his old band and returned to the recording studio to work on an ELO project for the first time in some 15 years just prior to the comeback Zoom
in 2001 resulting in a digitally remastered compilation released in late 2000. Unlike its predecessors, this project was personally approved and endorsed by Lynne. The set includes songs featured from all 11 studio albums up to that point, including an edit of "Great Balls of Fire" from their live album The Night the Light Went on (in Long Beach)
, plus some new recordings amongst the bands extensive back catalog, most notably a reworking of Lynne's only UK number one hit "Xanadu". The album includes liner notes on each song from Lynne and a booklet inside.
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra were a British rock group from Birmingham who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones...
. See also: Afterglow.
History
In 2000, Jeff LynneJeff Lynne
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynne is an English songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who gained fame as the leader and sole constant member of Electric Light Orchestra and was a co-founder and member of The Traveling Wilburys together with George Harrison, Bob...
found a new impetus to work on the music of his old band and returned to the recording studio to work on an ELO project for the first time in some 15 years just prior to the comeback Zoom
Zoom (album)
Zoom is the twelfth and final studio album by Electric Light Orchestra, released on June 12, 2001 on Epic Records. The album was the band's first release of new material since Balance of Power, released in 1986. Upon release, the album charted at #34 in the UK Albums Chart and at #94 in the US...
in 2001 resulting in a digitally remastered compilation released in late 2000. Unlike its predecessors, this project was personally approved and endorsed by Lynne. The set includes songs featured from all 11 studio albums up to that point, including an edit of "Great Balls of Fire" from their live album The Night the Light Went on (in Long Beach)
The Night the Light Went On (In Long Beach)
The Night the Light Went On in Long Beach is a 1974 live album by the Electric Light Orchestra recorded at the Long Beach Auditorium on the evening of 12 May 1974 Long Beach, California and its title lampoons The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Vicki Lawrence from '73.-History:Although this...
, plus some new recordings amongst the bands extensive back catalog, most notably a reworking of Lynne's only UK number one hit "Xanadu". The album includes liner notes on each song from Lynne and a booklet inside.
CD 1
- "10538 Overture10538 Overture-Song history:The song, written by Jeff Lynne, was intended to be a B-side on one of The Move's singles. Rick Price of The Move played bass on the track originally but was never credited, apparently with all the overdubs and layers that were added to the track the bass line 'got lost' in the mix...
" – 5:32 * - "Showdown" – 4:12
- "Ma-Ma-Ma BelleMa-Ma-Ma Belle"Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" is a song recorded by the Electric Light Orchestra.It was taken from the 1973 album On the Third Day. In the UK, the single version had a slightly different mix from the album original featuring a descending string crescendo and was edited in length.Marc Bolan plays twin lead...
" – 3:55 - "Mr. Radio" – 5:04 *
- "Roll Over Beethoven" (Chuck BerryChuck BerryCharles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" , "Roll Over Beethoven" , "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B...
) – 7:48 - "Mama" – 4:06 (New edit)
- "One Summer DreamOne Summer Dream"One Summer Dream" is a song written and performed by the rock group Electric Light Orchestra which made its first appearance on the band's fifth album, Face the Music, as the last track off the album. It also appeared on the box sets, Afterglow and Flashback.It was released as a single with the...
" – 5:21 - "Illusions in G MajorIllusions in G MajorIllusions in G Major is a song recorded by the Electric Light Orchestra.The song is track eight on the band's highly-acclaimed 1974 album Eldorado....
" – 2:41 - "Strange MagicStrange MagicFor the greatest hits collection of the same name, see Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra."Strange Magic" is a song written and performed by the Electric Light Orchestra. It can be found on the 1975 Face the Music LP....
" – 4:29 - "Eldorado OvertureEldorado Overture"Eldorado Overture" is the opening track on Electric Light Orchestra's 1974 concept album Eldorado.It was a new experience for Jeff Lynne to use a full orchestra and choir for the band's songs. The opening starts with haunting sounds provided by Richard Tandy on the synthesizer...
" – 2:12 - "Can't Get It Out of My HeadCan't Get It Out of My HeadCan't Get It Out of My Head is a song by Electric Light Orchestra.First released on the band's fourth album, Eldorado, in July 1974, the song is the second track on the album and follows "Eldorado Overture." The song was released in November of that same year as a single.The song became the band's...
" – 4:24 - "Eldorado" – 5:18
- "Eldorado FinaleEldorado Finale"Eldorado Finale" is a song by Electric Light Orchestra. The song appears as the finale to the Eldorado concept which includes a heavy orchestra and a strong choir...
" – 1:29 - "Do Ya" – 4:09 (Unedited alternative mix, previously unreleased)
- "Mister KingdomMister Kingdom"Mister Kingdom" is a symphonic rock song written by the Electric Light Orchestra.The song first appeared as the opening track of side 2, track number 6 from their 1974 album, Eldorado. It was the B-side to the 1977 hit, Turn to Stone, found on their album, Out of the Blue.On the single version the...
" – 5:08 - "Grieg's Piano Concerto In A MinorGrieg's Piano Concerto In A MinorSee here for the Piano Concerto in A Minor by Edvard Grieg.Grieg's Piano Concerto In A Minor by Edvard Grieg performed by Electric Light Orchestra on the box set Flashback....
" – (Lynne/Tandy) - 2:58 (Previously unreleased)- Tracks marked (*) co-produced by Roy WoodRoy WoodRoy Adrian Wood is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s as member and co-founder of the bands The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard. As a songwriter, he contributed a number of hits to the repertoire of these bands.-Career:Wood...
.
- Tracks marked (*) co-produced by Roy Wood
CD 2
- "TightropeTightrope (Electric Light Orchestra song)"Tightrope" is the title of the opening track to A New World Record by Electric Light Orchestra.Recorded in 1976 at Musicland, Munich, West Germany, The song features a dramatic orchestral opening before transforming into an upbeat rock song...
" – 5:23 - "Evil WomanEvil Woman (Electric Light Orchestra song)"Evil Woman" is a song written by lead vocalist Jeff Lynne and recorded by Electric Light Orchestra.First released on the band's fifth album, 1975's Face the Music. Released as a single in late-1975, the song became the band's first worldwide hit...
" – 4:19 - "Livin' ThingLivin' Thing"Livin' Thing" is a song written by Jeff Lynne and performed by Electric Light Orchestra. It appears on ELO's 1976 platinum-selling album, A New World Record...
" – 3:33 - "Mr. Blue SkyMr. Blue Sky"Mr. Blue Sky" is a song by English rock group Electric Light Orchestra, featured on the band's seventh studio album Out of the Blue . Written and produced by frontman Jeff Lynne, the song forms the fourth and final track of the "Concerto for a Rainy Day" suite, on side three of the original double...
" – 5:07 - "Mission (A World Record)A New World RecordA New World Record is the sixth studio album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1976.-Overview:The second album to be recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich, the LP proved to be the band's long awaited breakthrough in the UK: after seeing their previous three studio recordings fail to chart...
" – 4:31 (Alternative mix, previously unreleased) - "Turn to StoneTurn to Stone"Turn to Stone" is a 1977 song by Electric Light Orchestra.The song is the opening track to the double album Out of the Blue. It was the first song released as a single from the LP. The single reached #18 in the U.K. charts and stayed there for 12 weeks. Out of four singles from the album, "Turn to...
" – 3:48 - "Telephone LineTelephone Line (Electric Light Orchestra song)"Telephone Line" is a song by Electric Light Orchestra.The song is track two on their 1976 album A New World Record and was the final single to be released from the band's LP until September 2006 when Surrender was released from the expanded reissue....
" – 4:45 - "Rockaria!Rockaria!"Rockaria!" is a song by Electric Light Orchestra. It was the third track on the band's successful 1976 album A New World Record and was the second single from the album. Featuring the operatic voice of Mary Thomas during the introduction, she flubbed the first take by starting the vocals too early...
" – 3:15 - "Starlight" – 4:45
- "It's OverIt's Over (Electric Light Orchestra song)"It's Over" is a song recorded by the Electric Light Orchestra.The song is the second track from the LP Out of the Blue. It was the last single to be lifted from the album and was released in the United States only, becoming a minor hit. The orchestral beginning was actually the end of "Mr...
" – 3:55 - "The Whale" – 5:07
- "Sweet Talkin' WomanSweet Talkin' Woman"Sweet Talkin' Woman" is a 1978 single by The Electric Light Orchestra from the LP Out of the Blue. Its original title was "Dead End Street", but it was changed during recording, perhaps to avoid confusion with a 1966 hit of the same title by the Kinks...
" – 3:49 - "Big Wheels" – 5:32
- "Shangri-LaA New World RecordA New World Record is the sixth studio album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1976.-Overview:The second album to be recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich, the LP proved to be the band's long awaited breakthrough in the UK: after seeing their previous three studio recordings fail to chart...
" – 5:36 - "Nightrider" – 4:24
- "Tears In Your Life" – 3:05 (Previously unreleased)
CD 3
- "Don't Bring Me DownDon't Bring Me Down"Don't Bring Me Down" is a song by the band Electric Light Orchestra, and is the last track from their 1979 album Discovery. It is their highest charting hit in the US to date.-History:...
" – 4:04 - "The Diary of Horace Wimp" – 4:17
- "Twilight" – 3:43
- "Secret Messages" – 4:38
- "Take Me On and OnSecret MessagesSecret Messages is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1983 through Jet Records. It would be the last ELO album to feature bassist Kelly Groucutt, conductor Louis Clark and real stringed instruments...
" – 4:58 - "Shine a Little LoveShine A Little Love"Shine a Little Love" is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra. It was released as a single in the US in May 1979 and in the UK in June of the same year.-Summary:...
" – 4:11 - "Rock 'n' Roll Is King" – 3:15
- "Last Train to LondonLast Train to London"Last Train to London" is the fifth track from the Electric Light Orchestra album Discovery.The song was released in 1980 in the UK as a double A-side single with "Confusion". It peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart. However, in the US the two songs charted separately, with "Confusion" charting in...
" – 4:31 (With a count-in) - "ConfusionConfusion (Electric Light Orchestra song)"Confusion" is the second song from the 1979 Electric Light Orchestra album Discovery. It features acoustic guitar and vocoder.It was released in the UK as a double A-side single with "Last Train to London". It peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart...
" – 3:40 - "Getting to the PointGetting to the Point"Getting to the Point" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra from their 1986 album Balance of Power. Released in the UK as the last single from the album in July 1986...
" – 4:51 - "Hold on Tight" – 3:07 (New intro)
- "So SeriousSo Serious (song)"So Serious" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra from their 1986 album Balance of Power.Released in the UK as the second single from the album in 1986...
" – 2:43 - "Calling AmericaCalling America"Calling America" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra released as a single from their 1986 album Balance of Power. It became the band's first hit in three years. The song is, like most of the songs on Balance of Power, musically upbeat and bright but lyrically darker,...
" – 3:26 - "Four Little DiamondsFour Little Diamonds"Four Little Diamonds" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra from their 1983 album Secret Messages. It was also featured on their compilation albums Afterglow and Flashback. The single did not do very well in the USA, spending only 2 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and...
" – 4:06 - "Great Balls of Fire" (Live) (Otis BlackwellOtis BlackwellOtis Blackwell was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist, whose work significantly influenced rock 'n' roll...
, Jack Hammer) – 3:06 - "Xanadu (new version)" – 3:21 (Previously unreleased)
- "Indian Queen" – 0:57 (Previously unreleased)
- "Love Changes All" – 3:28 (Previously unreleased)
- "After AlSecret MessagesSecret Messages is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1983 through Jet Records. It would be the last ELO album to feature bassist Kelly Groucutt, conductor Louis Clark and real stringed instruments...
l" – 2:24 (First time on CD) - "Helpless" – 3:19 (Previously unreleased)
- "Who's That" – 1:26 (Previously unreleased)
Personnel
- Jeff LynneJeff LynneJeffrey "Jeff" Lynne is an English songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who gained fame as the leader and sole constant member of Electric Light Orchestra and was a co-founder and member of The Traveling Wilburys together with George Harrison, Bob...
- Vocals, Guitars - Roy WoodRoy WoodRoy Adrian Wood is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s as member and co-founder of the bands The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard. As a songwriter, he contributed a number of hits to the repertoire of these bands.-Career:Wood...
- Vocals, Guitars, Cello, Bass, Wind Instruments (Tracks 1 and 4 on CD 1) - Bev BevanBev BevanBev Bevan is an English rock musician, who was the drummer and one of the original members of The Move and Electric Light Orchestra...
- Drums, Percussion - Richard TandyRichard TandyRichard Tandy , is best known as the keyboard player in the rock band, Electric Light Orchestra...
- Keyboards, Guitar - Kelly GroucuttKelly GroucuttKelly Groucutt , born Michael William Groucutt, was an English musician who was best known for being the bass player for the band Electric Light Orchestra , between 1974 and 1983. He was born in Coseley, West Midlands.-Early career:Groucutt began his musical career at 15 as Rikki Storm of Rikki...
- Bass, Vocals (1974-83) - Michael d'AlbuquerqueMichael d'AlbuquerqueMike de Albuquerque is an English musician.In 1971 in partnership with Frank Ricotti he released the album First Wind . From 1972 to 1974, Albuquerque was the bass player for Electric Light Orchestra...
- Bass (to 1974) - Steve Woolam - Violin (Tracks 1 and 4 on CD 1)
- Mik KaminskiMik KaminskiMik Kaminski is best known for playing violin in the Electric Light Orchestra between 1973 and 1979.-Biography:...
- Violin - Wilfred GibsonWilfred GibsonWilfred Gibson is an English violinist who played in the band Electric Light Orchestra, and has performed as a session musician. He replaced original ELO violinist Steve Woolam in 1972 and performed in their first live concert...
- Violin (Tracks 2, 3, 5, 6 on CD 1) - Mike EdwardsMike Edwards (musician)Mike Edwards , known as Swami Deva Pramada or simply Pramada, was an English cellist and music teacher. His wide-ranging career was most widely notable for his membership of the Electric Light Orchestra.-Early life:...
- Cello (to 1975) - Melvyn GaleMelvyn GaleMelvyn Gale is an English cellist.-Career:Gale obtained his classical music orientated education at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Before joining the Electric Light Orchestra, he had already played with the London Palladium Orchestra, with whom he had his...
- Cello (1975-77) - Hugh McDowellHugh McDowellHugh McDowell is an English cellist best known for his membership in Electric Light Orchestra and related acts.-Career:...
- Cello (1975-77) - Colin Walker - Cello (Tracks 2, 3, 5, 6 on CD 1)
- Marc BolanMarc BolanMarc Bolan was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist...
- Guitar on "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" - Bill HuntBill HuntWilliam Alfred Hunt was an Australian cricketer who played in 1 Test in 1932....
- French Horn (Tracks 1 and 4 on CD 1) - Marc Mann - Keyboards, Engineer, Mastering Assistant (2000)
- Ryan Ulyate - Engineer, Mastering Assistant (2000)