Our dear old friend Julianna Raye has returned with a new video and new album called 'Hush'
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Our dear old friend Julianna Raye has returned with a new video and new album called 'Hush'
Would I do it again? Absolutely. It was great seeing these guys again and while we were all bummed Jeff didn't get to the stage at Hyde Park, the thing that matters is that Jeff gets better. I think I speak for all the guys (and then some) in the photo when I say, "Please, get well soon, Jeff!"
This photo was taken at one of the entrances to the old Phillips Studios where Roy Wood brought in a cello to the recording studio and ELO was born - 55 years and 1 day from the Hyde Park performance.
Ken Greenwell (in this shot) made a very valid point (had the Hyde Park show gone on) while we were all standing there. That very spot where ELO started and the spot where Jeff Lynne would have ended ELO on stage were just a mere few feet apart. Amazing.
From Universal Music Japan:
★ First paper jacket release
★ Jacket design using MPL-approved artwork
★ Reproduced obi with the design of the CD obi on the first Japanese edition
★ Includes 2020 international booklet
★ 2020 remastered audio/SHM-CD design
★ Includes English liner notes/lyrics and bilingual translation
★ Limited production edition
Release date: 27 July 2025
With everything going on, it seems we almost missed this from Forbes.
Five albums by ELO appear on at least one chart apiece in the U.K. this week. All of them live on the Official Album Downloads list, as it appears that many longtime lovers of the group wanted to own the group’s albums and compilations, and wanted to do so quickly.
And Long Wave is back on the charts too!
Mr. Blue Sky downloads at #59 and Single sales are #63.
All Over The World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra and The Essential Electric Light Orchestra also seeing gains.
With everything going on, it seems we almost missed this from Forbes.
Five albums by ELO appear on at least one chart apiece in the U.K. this week. All of them live on the Official Album Downloads list, as it appears that many longtime lovers of the group wanted to own the group’s albums and compilations, and wanted to do so quickly.
And Long Wave is back on the charts too!
Mr. Blue Sky downloads at #59 and Single sales are #63.
All Over The World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra and The Essential Electric Light Orchestra also seeing gains.
From the Birmingham Mail:
Electric Light Orchestra singer-songwriter Jeff Lynne has donated cash from his last ever UK tour to support the launch of a new production suite and scholarship in honour of his former ELO bandmate.
Jeff Lynne on stage with broken left hand. Involved in a taxi crash in London. “I’ve had a guitar in my hand all my life but not tonight. But nothing would keep you away from you,” he told sell out audience at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena pic.twitter.com/SlbiO5878L
— BBC Midlands (@bbcmtd) July 5, 2025
From Blu-ray.com:
DISC ONE -
4K BLU-RAY NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary by Director Robert Greenwald, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Jennifer Clymer and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Krystov Charles
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
Original 4.0 Stereo | 5.1 Surround & Lossless 2.0
Optional English SubtitlesDISC TWO -
BLU-RAY NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
NEW Audio Commentary by Director Robert Greenwald, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Jennifer Clymer and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Krystov Charles
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
Making Xanadu: 1980 Making-of the Musical Fantasy Movie (20:36) Newly Mastered in 2K
Going Back to Xanadu: 2009 Documentary with the Cast and Crew (27:15)
5 TV Spots (2:25)
17 Radio Spots (14:17)
Theatrical Trailer (2:05) Newly Mastered in 2K
Original 4.0 Stereo | 5.1 Surround & Lossless 2.0
Optional English Subtitles
So, we are getting a newly restored version of the original 1980 Making Of Xanadu feature. For those in the know, it's got some really cool early bits of the songs.
Release day: 19 August 2025
A quick thank you to Todd Stanton who made this amazing lighted ELO jukebox logo for some of us fans willing to take a chance. He made it with a 3D printer and the inside is wired with an LED light.
He is reachable on Facebook if you're interested in one. He'll fill you in on how much it will cost.
This is pretty (ahem) lit, isn't it!?
Release day is 14 June 2025
Richard Tandy will have a scholarship named after him with a charity auction organized by Jeff. Expect to hear more on this in the coming days.
The BBC takes it from here...
Coming up later this month (supposedly) to add to your bootlegs: Electric Light Orchestra Live 1972: Live Radio Broadcast. It will be pressed on blue and white splatter vinyl, the front cover art is a mismatch for the content, but there you have it. Release date: 27 June 2025
Side 1
1. "10538 Overture" (BBC 4th February 1972)
2. "Nellie Takes Her Bow"
3. "Battle Of Marston Moor (July 2nd, 1644)"
4. "Roll Over Beethoven" (BBC 1st November 1972, BBC Studios, London, England)
5. "Kuiama" (part 1)
Side 2
1. "Kuiama" (part 2)
2. "Queen Of The Hours" (Granada TV Studios, Manchester, England. 9th May 1972)
3. "Jeff’s Boogie No. 2 (aka In Old England Town - Boogie No 2)"
4. "Whisper In The Night"
5. "Great Balls Of Fire"
6. "10538 Overture"
Side A
Got My Mind Set on You
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)
Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
My Sweet Lord
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live from Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.A, 1971)
Side B
All Things Must Pass
Any Road
This Is Love
All Those Years Ago
Marwa Blues
Side C
What Is Life
Rising Sun
When We Was Fab
Something (Live from Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.A, 1971)
Blow Away
Side D
Cheer Down
Here Comes the Sun (Live from Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.A, 1971)
I Don’t Want to Do It
Isn’t It a Pity