I was listening to roy orbison s mystery girl the other night, halfforgetting that it was one of jeff lynne s productions. Jeff lynne s elo, alone in the universe lynne resurrects electric light orchestra with vulnerability and rumpled grace, finding a strange alchemy of melody, harmony and rhythm. January 8, 2016 a benefit concert inspired alone in the universe, elos first new album in 14 years. From out of nowhere jeff lynnes elo album wikipedia. Apr 24, 2016 millennials will revere kanye west as the daddy of maximalism but jeff lynne was one of the coauthors of the book back in 1970, when elo began. They are upbeat, meaningful as well as sentimental. Face the music elo and related artists information website.
After the release of their eponymous debut album in 1971 and a few live dates at home. Jeff lynnes elo berlin mercedes benz arena 27 september. Their music is characterised by a fusion of beatlesque pop, classical arrangements and futuristic iconography. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him. Jeff lynnes elo gave a concert at the bbc radio theatre in london on 12 november.
After woods departure in 1972, lynne became the bands sole leader, arranging and producing every album. Paul mccartney conducts a 40piece orchestra during recording sessions for sgt. Jeff s decision to tack on his name to the release is his attempt to establish his own personal brand and to build his own legacy. Offering a rare insight into jeff lynnes elo and celebrating his musical vision, wembley or bust is an official book and 7 vinyl set. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Electric light orchestra elo for short, was a classic rock band active from 1970 to 1986, led by frontman and singer jeff lynne. Elo was a huge party of my life growing up in nyc in the 70s and 80s and still play on. Legacy recordings set to release electric light orchestra the u.
Lynne produced all fifteen elo singles that rose to the top 10 record charts in the uk. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Only buy this book if you want to know what postion jeff,s productions made in the. Jeff lynne simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jeff lynne s elo will be embarking on an arena tour in 2019. Elo s back catalogue is unusual since their compilation albums far outweigh their studio output in number, owing to the large number of hit singles primarily written by jeff lynne. The group formed in 1970 as an offshoot of the move, of which lynne was also a member. Jeff lynne was the creative genius behind elo which sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, had more than 20 top 40 hits across the u. His longtime band was the electric light orchestra also known as elo, but he worked with many other artists, including duane eddy, members of the travelling wilburys lynne himself was one also, and the beatles. The title track was released as the lead single on 26 september 2019. Lynne offers few crowd interactions, stopping only occasionally to offer a warm thanks.
Mar 21, 2010 every day was like wow for jeff lynne he was a member of the electric light orchestra and the move. Jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe by jeff lynnes elo. In 2001, lynne reformed the band and created a new touring crew known as jeff lynne s elo. Except for a few helping hands, jeff lynne writes, records, sings, plays and arranges everything on his new album, from out of nowhere, on his own. Search at, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online.
Page dedicated to the amazing jeff lynne and the electric light orchestra mr. Jeff lynnes elo, elo, or electric light orchestra, are a british rock band from birmingham, consisting of jeff lynne, richard tandy and various other musicians. Alone in the universe is the thirteenth studio album by british rock band electric light orchestra elo, and the first credited to jeff lynnes elo. World cafe the multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and producer talks about returning to the stage with elo, his new album from out of nowhere. Jeff lynnes elo tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster.
Jeff lynnes elo, alone in the universe tour 2017 youtube. Electric light orchestra legacy recordings site elo s page at their record label. World cafe a benefit concert inspired alone in the universe, elos first new album in 14 years. Each numbered copy in the limited edition is individually signed by jeff lynne. Give the gift of jeff lynnes elo this holiday season. Listen to jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe now. In 2014, lynne reformed the band again with tandy as jeff lynne s elo, where he resumed concert touring and new recordings under the moniker. Jo whiley interviewed him backstage after the concert. Check out jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe by jeff lynnes elo on amazon music. Jeff lynnes elo will be performing 1 event in berlin on sunday 27th september 2020 at the mercedes benz arena. All songs considered when i was a boy is vintage elo, with frontman jeff lynnes signature chord progressions, string flourishes and a wistfulbutinfectious melody. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from jeff lynne s elo. Nov, 2015 known as one of the most iconic forces in music history, jeff lynnes elo is set to not only deliver alone in the universe, the first new elo music in 15 years on november th, but also.
From 1972 to 1986, elo accumulated more combined uk and us top 40 hits than any other band in the world, and also. Jeff lynnes elo, when i was a boy from alone in the universe. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Wembley or bust on friday, july 27 at 9pm etpt limited edition wembley or bust book available now. The first elo record was released precisely 48 years ago, on december 3, 1971. His producing credits also include the uk or us top 10 albums cloud nine harrison, 1987, mystery girl orbison, 1989, full moon fever petty, 1989, into the great. Jeff lynne biography facts, childhood, family life. The official facebook page of jeff lynne and jeff lynne s elo. Jeff lynne was joined by the same band as hyde park as well as the bbc concert orchestra. Listen to your favorite songs from jeff lynne s elo alone in the universe by jeff lynne s elo now. Jeff lynne is a noted english songwriter, singer, instrumentalist and record producer.
The 184 page book will be individually signed by elo maestro jeff lynne himself and also includes a 7 picture disc with xanadu backed by dont bring me down taken from the albumfilm wembley or bust. This subreddit is for discussion, news, and anything else related to the band. Their aim was to continue from where the beatles i am the walrus left off. List of electric light orchestra members wikipedia. November 4, 2015 lynne resurrects electric light orchestra with vulnerability and rumpled grace, finding a strange alchemy of melody, harmony and rhythm. Wembley or bust will be published during the jeff lynne s elo 2018 world tour in september 2018. Listen to jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe in full in the spotify app. Jeffrey lynne born 30 december 1947 is an english songwriter, singer, record producer, and multiinstrumentalist who cofounded the rock band electric light orchestra elo. The electric light orchestra elo are an english rock band formed in birmingham in 1970 by songwritersmultiinstrumentalists jeff lynne and roy wood with drummer bev bevan. Jeff lynnes elo from out of nowhere by jeff lynnes elo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jeff lynnes elo wembley or bust 2 cd1 bluray import jeff lynnes elo artist, contributor, multiartistes composer format. Jeff lynne, the 67yearold singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist and producer known for the lush production pop of electric light orchestra, is.
True to agingrocker form, he begins the first new elo album this reboot is actually credited to jeff lynne s elo in nearly 15 years with a stately processional called when i was a boy, in. He developed an early passion for music, leaving school. Aug 23, 2015 in the introduction to this book the author admits that it is an unauthorised biopic of elo founder and frontman jeff lynne,with a wealth of information gleaned from various interview sources the music press,the internet and t. Elo electric light orchestra were formed by roy wood and jeff lynne of the move as a fusion of rock and contemporary classicalstyle music, combining orchestral instruments, guitars, keyboards, and drums in the same lineup. In 2014, lynne reformed elo and resumed concert touring under the name jeff lynne s elo. Jeffrey jeff lynne born 30 december 1947, birmingham, england is a british musician guitar, piano and bass guitar, songwriter and music producer. Elo is known for its 30 to 40person orchestras, which allowed. There are oodles of detail yet to be revealed about lynne and elo s career a whole book could likely be written about the elo part ii controversies. Jeff lynne s elo tour information 2019 jeff lynne s elo electric light orchestra us tour. Below is the complete electric light orchestra discography including imports, videos, and hit singles. Except for a few helping hands, jeff lynne writes, records, sings, plays and arranges everything on his new album. Most of the time lynne stands at the mic, looking like a shaggy dog, playing guitar, singing and pounding out endless hits and incredible arrangements.
Send us feedback privacy policy terms and conditions. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jeff lynnes elo livin thing live philly 18 youtube. The electric light orchestras ambitious yet irresistible fusion of beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic. Jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe by jeff lynnes.
Find jeff lynnes elo tickets in the uk videos, biography, tour dates, performance times. Nprs audio for first listens comes down after the album is released. Jeff lynnes elo turn to stone live at wembley stadium. Mix jeff lynnes elo wembley or bust 2017 720p youtube. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Npr music will be broadcasting jeff s interview on world cafe live today. Every day was like wow for jeff lynne books entertainment. Jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe by electric light.
Jeff lynne s elo mr blue sky live at hyde park duration. With daughter stephanie with images jeff lynne elo. Tom pettys i wont back down is one of jeff lynnes favorite songs to have. Following the departure of roy wood in 1972, lynne assumed sole leadership of the band and wrote, arranged and produced virtually all. Perhaps with renewed popularity for lynne and elo moreso in europe apparently, a publisher might be able to commission a good book on the band.
This concert was one of the top concerts of my lifetime. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In interviews or media stories featuring the traveling wilburys, jeff is always deemed the least important member and has to be identified as jeff lynne of elo. Jeff lynne, of elo electric light orchestra and stevie. Jeff lynne s elo from out of nowhere official audio by elo. Electric light orchestra the official facebook page by legacy recordings. Page size is 300mm x 210mm slightly taller than a4. From out of nowhere is the fourteenth studio album by british rock band electric light orchestra elo, and the second credited to jeff lynne s elo. Nov, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from jeff lynnes elo alone in the universe by jeff lynnes elo now. Long wave is a varied collection that covers differing styles, but mr lynne does an excellent job with them all. The bands first studio album in four years, it was released on 1 november 2019 through big trilby and columbia records. Mix jeff lynne s elo livin thing live philly 18 youtube.
The 2019 electric light orchestra tour will be hitting some of the biggest arenas in the us when kicks off in anaheim in june. A benefit concert inspired alone in the universe, elos first new album in 14 years. Released on november 2015, the album is the first of new original material credited to the group since. The moniker came out from lynne as a response to elo tribute and imitation bands, who repeatedly used elo for promoting their own tours. Two years later, lynne revived the name elo this time the billing was jeff lynne s elo for alone in the universe, his first album of originals in 14 years. As with elo s previous charttopping albums, jeff lynne continues to serve as elo s producer, songwriter, arranger, lead singer and guitarist. Listen to your favorite songs from jeff lynne s elo from out of nowhere by jeff lynne s elo now. Jul 24, 2003 why am i able to identify one of jeff lynne s productions within a few seconds of listening.