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Live at the BBC

Electric Light Orchestra · 1999

124 min · 22 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll

A vibrant fusion of orchestral arrangements and rock energy that captures the band's live dynamism.

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Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • vibrant live energy experience
  • immersive concert atmosphere
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • nostalgic orchestral arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Live at the BBC' arrived during a period of renewed interest in Electric Light Orchestra's expansive catalog. By this time, the band had already established themselves as pioneers of symphonic rock, with their previous album 'Balance of Power' in 1986 marking their last studio effort before this live recording. This album serves as a retrospective of their influential sound, showcasing their ability to blend rock with orchestral elements.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 From the Sun to the World 11:39
  • 2 Kuiama 10:26
  • 3 In the Hall of the Mountain King 8:09
  • 4 Roll Over Beethoven 5:09
  • 5 King of the Universe 4:53
  • 6 Bluebird Is Dead 4:09
  • 7 Oh No Not Susan 2:42
  • 8 New World Rising 6:39
  • 9 Violin Solo / Orange Blossom Special 2:36
  • 10 In the Hall of the Mountain King 4:55
  • 11 Great Balls of Fire 3:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Fire on High 5:35
  • 2 Poker 4:20
  • 3 Nightrider 4:58
  • 4 On the Third Day Medley: Ocean Break Up / King of the Universe / Oh No Not Susan / Bluebird Is Dead / Oh No Not Susan / New World Rising / Ocean Break Up (reprise) 13:13
  • 5 Showdown 4:45
  • 6 Eldorado 6:05
  • 7 Poor Boy (The Greenwood) 2:42
  • 8 Illusions in G Major 3:39
  • 9 Strange Magic 3:36
  • 10 Evil Woman 5:19
  • 11 Ma-Ma-Ma Belle 5:32

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