Three Light Years
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Three Light Years was a boxed set of three studio albums by Electric Light Orchestra
. It was released in December 1978 and reached #38 on the UK Albums Chart
.
compilations The Light Shines On
(1977) and The Light Shines On Vol 2
(1978), Three Light Years compiled the subsequent three albums in their entirety: On the Third Day
(1973), Eldorado - A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra
(1974) and Face the Music (1975). None of these albums had charted on their own when first released, and so this box set represents their only chart appearances in the UK. The title itself reflects the name of the band, the number of albums featured, and the three years the collection covers.
Housed in a blue cardboard box, the three vinyl albums came in transparent plastic sleeves with the band logo printed in a pattern on the front. The label on the A-side of each record was a picture of the original cover, with a standard Jet Records
label on the B-side. Although On the Third Day was the original eight-track British version (and thus left off "Showdown
"), the US sleeve was shown.
Also included in the box was a booklet of lyrics, credits and photographs, and a promotional insert with details of the official fan club and an apparel offer.
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...
. It was released in December 1978 and reached #38 on the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
.
Contents
With the first two ELO albums anthologized by the HarvestHarvest Records
-References:* Harvest Records collectors guide ISBN 978-5-9622-0021-7...
compilations The Light Shines On
The Light Shines On
The Light Shines On was a compilation album by Electric Light Orchestra. This is the second Harvest compilation of their early years with the label, followed in 1979 by volume 2.-Track listing:#Roll Over Beethoven...
(1977) and The Light Shines On Vol 2
The Light Shines On Vol 2
The Light Shines On Vol 2 was a compilation LP by Electric Light Orchestra.Released in 1979 by Harvest it was a compilation of their early years with the label.-Track listing:#“10538 Overture” - Album version...
(1978), Three Light Years compiled the subsequent three albums in their entirety: On the Third Day
On the Third Day
On the Third Day is the third studio LP by Electric Light Orchestra and the first to be recorded without any input from Roy Wood.-Overview:...
(1973), Eldorado - A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra
Eldorado (Electric Light Orchestra album)
Eldorado - A Symphony By The Electric Light Orchestra is the fourth studio album by the Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1974.-Concept:...
(1974) and Face the Music (1975). None of these albums had charted on their own when first released, and so this box set represents their only chart appearances in the UK. The title itself reflects the name of the band, the number of albums featured, and the three years the collection covers.
Housed in a blue cardboard box, the three vinyl albums came in transparent plastic sleeves with the band logo printed in a pattern on the front. The label on the A-side of each record was a picture of the original cover, with a standard Jet Records
Jet Records
Jet Records was a small British record label set up by Don Arden with artists like Electric Light Orchestra , Roy Wood, Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Riot and Magnum. The first release on the "Jet Records" label was "No Honestly", a UK top 10 for its singer and writer Lynsey De Paul in November 1974...
label on the B-side. Although On the Third Day was the original eight-track British version (and thus left off "Showdown
Showdown (Electric Light Orchestra song)
"Showdown" is a song written by Jeff Lynne and recorded by the Electric Light Orchestra.It was the band's last contemporary recording to be released on the Harvest label....
"), the US sleeve was shown.
Also included in the box was a booklet of lyrics, credits and photographs, and a promotional insert with details of the official fan club and an apparel offer.
On the Third Day
- "Ocean Breakup/King of the Universe"
- "Bluebird Is Dead"
- "Oh No Not Susan"
- "New World Rising/Ocean Breakup Reprise"
- "Daybreaker"
- "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...
" - "Dreaming of 4000"
- "In the Hall of the Mountain KingIn the Hall of the Mountain KingIn the Hall of the Mountain King is a piece of orchestral music composed by Edvard Grieg for the sixth scene of Act II in Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, which premiered in Christiania on February 24, 1876....
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Eldorado
- "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...
" - "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...
" - "Boy BlueBoy Blue (Electric Light Orchestra Song)"Boy Blue" is a song written by Jeff Lynne and performed by the Electric Light Orchestra which first appeared as track number 3 from their 1974 album, Eldorado....
" - "Laredo Tornado"
- "Poor Boy (The Greenwood)Poor Boy (The Greenwood)Poor Boy is a song written by Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.The song is track number 5 from their 1974 album Eldorado and tells the story of the Dreamer on the hill fantasising he is one of Robin Hood's merry men, this forms the fourth dream."A Robin Hood type character who actually...
" - "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...
" - "Nobody's Child"
- "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....
" - "Eldorado"
- "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...
"
Face the Music
- "Fire On HighFire On High"Fire on High" is the opening instrumental track from the 1975 Electric Light Orchestra album Face the Music.The song was the UK B-side to the band's worldwide hit single Livin' Thing, issued in blue vinyl...
" - "Waterfall"
- "Evil Woman"
- "Nightrider"
- "Poker"
- "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....
" - "Down Home Town"
- "One Summer Dream"