Light Years [CD-single]

Face the Music
Time
All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
The Essential Electric Light Orchestra
The Very Best Of Supertramp

ASIN: B000059RJ4
Release Date: 2001-02-26

Tracks:

Turn to Stone
Evil Woman
Livin' Thing
Twilight
Telephone Line
Four Little Diamonds
Xanadu
Last Train to London
Strange Magic
Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
Confusion
Rock & Roll Is King
Way Life's Meant to Be
Can't Get It Out of My Head
Secret Messages
Calling America
Don't Walk Away
Don't Bring Me Down
Mr. Blue Sky

Tracks:

Sweet Talkin' Woman
I'm Alive
Shine a Little Love
Ticket to the Moon
Illusions in G Major
So Serious
Nightrider
All Over the World
Here Is the News
Diary of Horace Wimp
Across the Border
Showdown
Hold on Tight
Wild West Hero
Do Ya
10538 Overture
Getting to the Point
Rockaria!
Roll Over Beethoven

Album Description

Swedish exclusive compilation. 38 tracks including the hits, 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head' (7' Edit), 'Evil Woman', 'Strange Magic' (7' Edit), 'Livin' Thing', 'Do Ya', 'Telephone Line', 'Turn To Stone', 'Sweet Talkin' Woman', 'Mr. Blue Sky', 'Shine A Little Love', 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Confusion', 'Last Train To London', 'I'm Alive', 'All Over The World','Xanadu', 'Hold On Tight', 'Twilight', 'Rock 'N' Roll Is King' and 'Calling America'. Every single U.S. hit to date!.

Album Details

Sweden's Double CD Version of this 'very Best Of' Collection.

Customer Reviews:

They just don't make music like this anymore..........2007-06-26

...and in my opinion, that's a damn shame.

ELO was such a refreshing band when they were in their prime. Their music was nothing more than feel-good rock and roll with melodies you can hum or whistle and lyrics you CAN ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND!

Nowadays, "popular" rock and roll seems to be dark and angry and full of angst. Why is everyone so pissed off?

Don't get me wrong. There are a few talented musicians in today's music world and yes, the world has changed a great deal in the past 20+ years, and yes, there are a lot of problems in and with the world in general, but when I listen to music, I do it to ESCAPE my problems and the problems of the world. I want to be uplifted and have some fun.

Enough ranting.

This is a very good compilation, but by no means is it complete. I think the only way to get ALL of your favorite ELO songs is to collect their individual albums (yes, even Xanadu! "Don't Walk Away" and "I Take The Fall" are EXCELLENT songs!).

This set might be good for a new ELO fan and for those who need a place to start when trying to upgrade from LPs, cassettes or 8-tracks!

Very Best of ELO CD.......2006-02-17

I was very pleased with the CD. The shipping was prompt and CD was well packed and arrived in good shape.

Great for the newbie.......2004-04-10

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.

This set is the not definitive set of the three issued ELO compilations, check out "Flashback" for that distinction. "Xanudu" is still a limping dog of a song, but there are some remastered gems here. ALl of the first 2 discs are pure magic, including ELO's most underrated (and, I think, best) song, "Nightrider." And how about "Four Little Diamonds" on disc three, where you can Lynne counting down the intro and sounding exactly like Ozzy Osbourne, in their mutual Birmingham accents.

The sound quality is excellent and the track order is pleasing. There are no omissions and only a few questionable inclusions, and they all appear on disc three.

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!

Recycled.......2001-07-01

Made in AUT in 2000, Serial# 489039-5, Playing Time 148:08

Not much to say about this compilation, but here's the lowdown:

Ever heard of the 2-disc set "Light Years" everyone that's craving for a great "best of" is raving about? No... well, it was released in 1997.

This set is the same, also made in Austria (not in Sweden as the title might suggest!) but re-issued in 2000, same track content, but with different artwork.

Exactly the same versions (even the core serial number is the same!), but better priced!

Recycled.......2001-07-01

Made in AUT in 2000, Serial# 489039-5, Playing Time 148:08

Not much to say about this compilation, but here's the lowdown:

Ever heard of the 2-disc set "Light Years" everyone that's craving for a great "best of" is raving about? No... well, it was released in 1997.

This set is the same, also made in Austria (not in Sweden as the title might suggest!) but in 2000, same track content, but with different artwork.

Tracks:

Bells
Christ Is Risen From The Dead
Christ Is Risen From The Dead
Christ Is Risen From The Dead
Psalm 103 Of The Kievan Lavra Tradition
Blessed Is The Man
O Lord, I Have Cried Unto Thee
The Joy Of Those Who Mourn
The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation
Joyful Light
Processional Znamenniy Chant
Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant Depart In Peace
Hail Mary
Glory To God In The Highest
Praise Ye The Name Of The Lord
Troparia For Amomos
From My Youth
We Have Seen Thy Resurrection
Christ Has Arisen From The Tomb
Christ Is Risen From The Dead
The Angel Cried
O Lord, Save Thy People
The Lord Is With Us
Christ Is Risen From The Dead
Many Years

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Collection of Russian Liturgical Music.......2004-04-20

Russian liturgical music from the monasteries is a combination of a number of different styles. Since the Church id from the orthodox tradition, the music is influenced partly by Greek liturgical music. It also has a bit of a western Gregorian flow to it, though this is not as strong as other influences. It also has a bit of Russian folk music flair to it. Musically it is interesting, but it also has a spiritual quality to it. Perhaps because it has survived against tremendous odds during the Soviet years, it has strength to it as well.

This recording by the Novospassky Monastery Choir contains liturgical music primarily for Easter but contains other prayers and psalms as well. The CD has liner notes but no translation for the music, but for the price, this is not a complaint. The choir is strong and is able to convey both the majesty and beauty of the music.

Tracks:

Mister Issac's Maggot, Chestnut (Dove's Vagary)
Woodycock
Death's Second Self
Jack's Health, Vale Of Years, Jack's Health Reel
Come, Gentile Night
Departe, Departe, The Cobbler's Hornpipe, Third Act Tune
But Let Them Go, Ladies, Sight No More
In A Garden So Green, Childgrove
Fire, Burn, and Cauldron Bubble
The Asp
Rumble Thy Bellyful
Pastime With Good Company, O Lusty May
Irish Lament
Joy To THe Person Of My Love
The Winter's Tale Set: Love's Winter Light, Apples In Winter, Drive The Cold Winter Away, Jenny Pluck Pears
Lilli Burleo
The Scottich Play Set: Life Is But A Walking Shadow, Mill, Mill O', Pawky Adam Glen
Heart's Ease, Now That The Spring, Gathering Peascods
No Longer Mourn For Me