The Light Shines On is a compilation album by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). This is the second Harvest compilation of their early years with the label, followed in 1979 by volume 2. It features 5 tracks from ELO's debut album, 3 tracks from their second album and the non album single Showdown, although both 10538 Overture and Roll Over Beethoven are the single edits. The full length album versions are featured on volume 2.
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The Light Shines On | ||||
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Greatest hits album by Electric Light Orchestra | ||||
Released | April 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1970–73 | |||
Genre | Progressive rock, art rock | |||
Label | Harvest | |||
Producer | Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne | |||
Electric Light Orchestra chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MusicHound | 1.5/5[3] |
All tracks are written by Jeff Lynne, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Roll Over Beethoven" (Single version) | Chuck Berry | 4:32 |
2. | "In Old England Town (Boogie #2)" (Instrumental) | 6:56 | |
3. | "Look at Me Now" | Roy Wood | 3:17 |
4. | "Momma" | 7:03 | |
5. | "Showdown" | 4:09 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Mr. Radio" | 5:04 | |
7. | "The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)" | Wood | 6:03 |
8. | "Whisper in the Night" | Wood | 4:50 |
9. | "10538 Overture" (Single version) | 4:04 | |
Total length: | 45:58 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Silver | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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