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Essential Electric Light Orchestra [Original recording remastered]

E.L.O.Audio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (April 10, 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B00008PX8W
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
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1. Evil Woman
2. Do Ya
3. Can't Get It Out Of My Head
4. Mr. Blue Sky
5. Strange Magic
6. Livin' Thing
7. Turn To Stone
8. Sweet Talkin' Woman
9. Telephone Line
10. Shine A Little Love
11. Hold On Tight
12. Calling America
13. Rock And Roll Is King
14. Don't Bring Me Down
15. Roll Over Beethoven

Editorial Reviews

All the big hits from the band that did a better job of combining classical with pop than anybody else! Includes Evil Woman; Do Ya; Can't Get It Out of My Head; Mr. Blue Sky; Strange Magic; Livin' Thing; Don't Bring Me Down; Telephone Line; Shine a Little Love; Hold On Tight , and more. 15 tracks!

Customer Reviews

The Cd was very very good. all the songs sound great. Tony C 25  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I loved this CD from the first time I played it and only love it more since them. JDS  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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100 of 108 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine for ELO newbies April 9, 2004
Format:Audio CD
There are some problems with this package, especially the editing of "Roll Over Beethoven" from eight minutes to four minutes, and excluding some of ELO's best songs. But every ELO "Greatest Hits" collection misses the mark in some way, and this is no exception.

I am sick of ELO being bashed as the poor man's Beatles, as sappy, as "disco-flavored violin trash," and as infantile muzak. All of these criticisms are from people who haven't bothered to listen to ELO from beginning to last and who are too obtuse to realize that Jeff Lynne is a musical genius (and no, I don't use that word lightly). Yes, his lyrics are banal, but with this type of music, who on earth cares? The lyrics to "Ob La Di, Ob La Da" are trite too, but with such catchy music, one can overlook the banality of the words.

There are many stellar songs curiously omited, including ELO's most underrated (and, I think, best) song, "Nightrider." And how about "Four Little Diamonds??" The omissions alone bring the rating down to four stars

I bought my first ELO single when I was 10 years old and I never looked back. If you've read this far, you're a fan like me and you will devour this set. Long live this sappy, trite, banal band... I still love 'em forever!

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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great single disc...but should have been two discs November 18, 2004
Format:Audio CD
Like others, I am disappointed that Sony seems to give ELO a "leftovers" kind of treatment here with this somewhat perfunctory career overview. A second disc would have certainly been merited and could have contained many more classic "essential" cuts. But then, I suppose, we would have had just another repeat of STRANGE MAGIC, that wonderful 1995 two-disc collection of ELO's best tracks. So, once we get past the fact that many "essential" cuts are missing here and the packaging is a little skimpy, this is a fine collection of songs...all of them are superlative, save for the disastrous "edited" version of "Roll Over Beethoven." This collection certainly makes the case for ELO being one of the premier art pop bands of the 1970s and 1980s. ELO maestro Jeff Lynne is rightly considered a genius in the studio, and it's easy to see why with tracks such as the crunchy power pop of "Do Ya," the proto synth symphony "Turn to Stone," the lovely lilt of "Strange Magic," the orchestral rock of "Mr. Blue Sky," and the lush wistful ballad, "Can't Get it Out of My Head." If you must have only one single "best of" disc, this is probably the best way to go. But, also be on the lookout for outstanding bargain collections such as ELO CLASSICS and ELO SHINE ON. Of course, as mentioned, STRANGE MAGIC is superior with it's two discs and buffed up packaging. Best of all is FLASHBACK, a 3-disc set featuring numerous previously unreleased gems. (The rare AFTERGLOW is another great 3-CD set, though the sound is inferior.) Happy listening!
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The best single disc greatest ... not the best period November 15, 2003
Format:Audio CD
I have always loved ELO since I was a kid and am familiar with all of the assorted boxes/2 discs/single disc greatest that are out there. Let's determine a couple of things quickly.

-This is most by far now the best single disc collection by the band you could have; this makes the 1979 greatest extinct.
-The remastering is fabulous; all of these songs sound better here than on any prior collection.
-Of course, there will be many missing songs for the fanatics that they will deem "essential".

The only thing I would suggest is to get the 2 disc "Strange Magic" collection which contains nearly everything. However, this is now my favorite of all the collections. This one is more hit heavy than any of the others ... tracks 1 through 10 are amazing with the way they were sequenced here.

Some may dispute what I wrote here, but this essential ELO is worth having by any fan of this outstanding band. For an hours worth of pure pleasure play this straight through. Nothing but strange magic, I'll tell ya ... :)

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars great
awesome, just missing one song I wish was on it. U foreget how much great music they made. One of my best "albums" purchased in a while.
Published 11 days ago by scott tranbarger
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent intro to the band
It's almost a thankless task choosing the most "essential" tracks from this influential band, especially when you are limited to a single disc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Donald E. Gilliland
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable music
This is a very nice album if you like ELO. I particularly enjoy the orchestral stringed instruments in this rock music.
Published 3 months ago by Robert Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Electric Light Orchestra Cd
This is a wonderful CD. Every song on the one is great. I saw ELO in concert back in the 80's. I recommend this CD to all who love ELO.
Published 5 months ago by Diane E. Hejl
3.0 out of 5 stars What? Another compilation!
For those who might be a little confused, there are two versions of The Essential Electric Light Orchestra. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Grateful Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars confusion
I have been reading reviews for this collection about certain songs being omitted i looked and they seem to be 2 Essential Elo albums. Read more
Published 7 months ago by James H.
5.0 out of 5 stars The essential Electric Light Orchrestra
I bought this CD because I really like ELO and I never hear them on the radio. after searching all of the albums on Amazon I found this one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by David W. Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing band, an amazing collection of songs
First off I'm writing this for the two disc 18/19 track version, whereas some others seem to be writing reviews for a single disc cd. Read more
Published 9 months ago by MusicOfTheMasses
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Upgrade From One To Two CDs, But Still Misses Some Great Songs
THE ESSENTIAL ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA was properly upgraded from one to two discs, and from 15 to 37 songs, in 2011, and is way better than the previous double-disc anthology... Read more
Published 16 months ago by The Footpath Cowboy
5.0 out of 5 stars really did love it!
I'm a huge ELO fan from years past... and I thoroughly loved this CD set... many, many of the lesser known songs, and I never tire of it in my car! Highly recommended!
Published 16 months ago by Lisa J. Wright
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