Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley
Electric Light Orchestra · 1980
60 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · progressive rock · rock & roll
Symphonic rock grandeur meets vibrant live energy in a celebration of ELO's beloved hits.
Why this album works
- Best for
- celebratory live performance energy steady pacing for sing-alongs nostalgic hits in vibrant setting
- Context
- Released in 1980, 'Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley' captures Electric Light Orchestra's peak popularity and artistic ambition. This live album followed their successful studio album 'Out of the Blue' (1977), showcasing an era when they were blending rock with orchestral elements to create their signature sound. The performance represents a culmination of their theatrical stage presence and complex arrangements.
- If you like
- pop rock, progressive rock, rock & roll
Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley is an album by Electric Light Orchestra, released in 1980. Symphonic rock grandeur meets vibrant live energy in a celebration of ELO's beloved hits. This live recording is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts and solidifying ELO's status as a leading act in the late '70s and early '80s. The album highlights ELO's influence on the progressive rock movement and showcases their ability to deliver elaborate performances that captivated audiences worldwide. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley sound like?
Symphonic rock grandeur meets vibrant live energy in a celebration of ELO's beloved hits. Rooted in pop rock and progressive rock.
What makes Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley by Electric Light Orchestra notable?
This live recording is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts and solidifying ELO's status as a leading act in the late '70s and early '80s. The album highlights ELO's influence on the progressive rock movement and showcases their ability to deliver elaborate performances that captivated audiences worldwide. Released in 1980, 'Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley' captures Electric Light Orchestra's peak popularity and artistic ambition. This live album followed their successful studio album 'Out of the Blue' (1977), showcasing an era when they were blending rock with orchestral elements to create their signature sound. The performance represents a culmination of their theatrical stage presence and complex arrangements.
Who is Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley for?
Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley works well if you're into celebratory live performance energy, steady pacing for sing-alongs and nostalgic hits in vibrant setting.
How many songs are on Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley?
Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 4:11
- 2 Standing in the Rain 3:37
- 3 Night in the City 3:38
- 4 Turn to Stone 3:59
- 5 Tightrope 4:43
- 6 Telephone Line Standout 4:22
- 7 Rockaria! 2:52
- 8 Wild West Hero 3:08
- 9 Showdown 3:11
- 10 Sweet Talkin Woman 3:50
- 11 Mr Blue Sky Standout 3:42
- 12 Do Ya 4:41
- 13 Livin Thing 4:02
- 14 Roll Over Beethoven Standout 10:28
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
60 min 24 sec
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