Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) revolutionized classic rock with its fusion of orchestral strings and rock rhythms, led by Jeff Lynne’s distinctive songwriting and production; hits like "Mr. Blue Sky" and "Don't Bring Me Down" remain radio staples. Discover ELO’s influential albums, including Out of the Blue and A New World Record, that shaped pop-rock history.
The Xanadu soundtrack (1980) isn’t just a movie tie-in — ELO collaborated with Olivia Newton-John on it and the album contains both band-produced and orchestral-style pop, making it a weird hybrid in their catalog.