The Electric Light Orchestra: A New World Record (Jet)
Harry Doherty, Melody Maker, 20 November 1976
Jeff Lynne (lead vocals, lead, rhythm and slide guitars), Bev Bevan (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Richard Tandy (keyboards, backing vocals), Kelly Groucutt (bass, vocals), Mik Kaminski (violin), Hugh McDowell and Melvyn Gale (cellos). Material written by Jeff Lynne. Orchestra conducted by Louis Clark. Recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich. Orchestra and choir recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London. Produced by Jeff Lynne.
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