The Essential Electric Light Orchestra

Infobox Album | Name = The Essential Electric Light Orchestra
Type = Compilation album
Artist = Electric Light Orchestra


Released = April 1 2003
Recorded = September 1972 - January 1986
Genre = Rock
Length = 1:00:58
Label = Epic EK 89072
Producer = Jeff Lynne
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:n9ex97qdkrjt~T1 link]
Last album = 'Flashback' (2000)
This album = "The Essential Electric Light Orchestra"
(2003)
Next album = ""
(2005) |

"The Essential Electric Light Orchestra" is a single CD, US-only compilation album by the Electric Light Orchestra, released in 2003. It is part of Sony BMG's "The Essential" series.

An eco-friendly repackage of this album called "Playlist: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra" was released on September 2, 2008 that includes a multimedia section on the CD with photos, credits and 2 new wallpapers.

Track listing

All tracks written by Jeff Lynne, except where noted.
#"Evil Woman" – 4:19
#"Do Ya" – 3:47
#"Can't Get It Out of My Head" – 4:26
#"Mr. Blue Sky" – 5:08
#"Strange Magic" – 4:07
#"Livin' Thing" – 3:33
#"Turn to Stone" – 3:48
#"Sweet Talkin' Woman" – 3:49
#"Telephone Line" – 4:40
#"Shine a Little Love" – 4:42
#"Hold on Tight" – 3:08
#"Calling America" – 3:28
#"Rock 'n' Roll Is King" – 3:17
#"Don't Bring Me Down" – 4:04
#"Roll Over Beethoven" (Chuck Berry) – 4:33