The Light Shines On
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| The Light Shines On | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | April 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1970–73 | |||
| Genre | Symphonic rock, progressive rock, art rock | |||
| Label | Harvest | |||
| Producer | Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne | |||
| Electric Light Orchestra chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| MusicHound | 1.5/5[3] |
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.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jeff Lynne, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
Personnel
- Jeff Lynne – bass, percussion, piano, guitar, vocals, Moog synthesizer
- Roy Wood – guitar, bass, clarinet, percussion, bassoon, cello, oboe, recorder, vocals, slide guitar
- Bev Bevan – percussion, drums
- Bill Hunt – French horn
- Steve Woolam – violin
- Mike de Albuquerque – bass, vocals
- Mike Edwards – cello
- Wilfred Gibson – violin
- Richard Tandy – Moog synthesizer, piano, guitar, harmonium
- Colin Walker – cello
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Silver | 60,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ The Light Shines On at AllMusic
- ^ Larkin, Colin (ed.) (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th edn). London: Omnibus Press. p. 916. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
{{cite book}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel (eds) (1999). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Farmington Hills, MI: Visible Ink Press. p. 382. ISBN 1-57859-061-2.
{{cite book}}:|first2=has generic name (help) - ^ "British certifications – ELO – The Light Shines On". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
