A Message From the Country: The Jeff Lynne Years, 1968-1973

~ Release by Jeff Lynne (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Do Ya
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (on 1971-12-19)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (on 1971-12-19)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (on 1971-12-19) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (on 1971-12-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1972, in 2005)
recording of:
Do Ya (on 1971-12-19)
written in:
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Jet Music Inc.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
The Move54:06
2The Minister
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-11 until 1970-12) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 1972, in 2005)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
recording of:
The Minister (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
The Move4:30
3Girl at the Window
The Idle Race3:46
4Roll Over Beethoven
engineer:
Denny Bridges and John Middleton (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Lynne
bass:
Michael d’Albuquerque (on 1972-09-08)
cello:
Mike Edwards (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (on 1972-09-08) and Colin Walker (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (on 1972-09-08)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (on 1972-09-08)
guitar, harmonium and Moog:
Jeff Lynne (on 1972-09-08) and Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (on 1972-09-08)
piano:
Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (on 1972-09-08)
violin:
Wilfred Gibson (UK violinist) (on 1972-09-08)
background vocals:
Michael d’Albuquerque (on 1972-09-08) and Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (on 1972-09-08)
lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (on 1972-09-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1972, in 2011), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1972) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-09-08)
cover recording of:
Roll Over Beethoven (on 1972-09-08)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-01)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Dualtone Words and Songs, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
sub-publisher:
Fujipacific Music, Inc. and Rock ’n’ Roll Music
Electric Light Orchestra44:35
5Words of Aaron
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass and recorder:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01)
piano:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2005)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01)
recording of:
The Words of Aaron (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-01)
composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
The Move5:28
6Mr. Radio
engineer:
Peter Olliff and Roger Wake (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
cello:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
French horn:
Bill Hunt (UK keyboards, horn player) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
piano and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
violin:
Steve Woolam (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1971-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2001)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06) and Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-08)
recording of:
Mr. Radio (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-08)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
Electric Light Orchestra3.55:05
7The Skeleton and the Roundabout
The Idle Race2:21
8Message From the Country
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
electric piano and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
guitar and background vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-11 until 1970-12) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2005)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
recording of:
Message From the Country (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
The Move54:48
9Come With Me
The Idle Race2:45
10Morning Sunshine
producer:
Gerald Chevin, The Idle Race (UK band, fka The Nightriders) and Eddy Offord
recording of:
Morning Sunshine
writer:
Jeff Lynne
The Idle Race1:48
1110538 Overture
engineer:
Peter Olliff and Roger Wake (engineer)
producer:
Bob Irwin, Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06) and Rick Price (the Move and Electric Light Orchestra bassist) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
cello:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
French horn:
Bill Hunt (UK keyboards, horn player) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
guitar:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
violin:
Steve Woolam (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
vocals:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2001), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA) (in 1971) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (from 1971 until 1972)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
recording of:
10538 Overture (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Jet Music Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Electric Light Orchestra3.55:32
12Happy Birthday / The Birthday
The Idle Race3:24
13No Time
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
clarinet and recorder:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-11 until 1970-12) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2005)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
recording of:
No Time (from 1970-11 until 1970-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
The Move3:42
14Showdown
engineer:
Denny Bridges and John Middleton (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Lynne
bass and background vocals:
Michael d’Albuquerque (in 1973-04)
cello:
Mike Edwards (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (in 1973-04) and Colin Walker (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (in 1973-04)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (in 1973-04)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (in 1973-04)
Moog and piano:
Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (in 1973-04)
violin:
Wilfred Gibson (UK violinist) (in 1973-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1973, in 2005, in 2011), Jet Records (in 1973), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1973) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1973-04)
recording of:
Showdown (in 1973-04)
written in:
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Jet Music Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Electric Light Orchestra4.44:11
15In Old England Town
engineer:
Denny Bridges and John Middleton (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass:
Michael d’Albuquerque (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
bass and cello:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
cello:
Mike Edwards (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10) and Colin Walker (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
drums (drum set):
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
guitar:
Jeff Lynne (from 1972-05 until 1972-10) and Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
Moog and piano:
Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
violin:
Wilfred Gibson (UK violinist) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-05 until 1972-10) and Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
recording of:
In Old England Town (Boogie #2) (from 1972-05 until 1972-10)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
Electric Light Orchestra4.356:53
16Big Chief Wooly Bosher
The Idle Race5:17
17Queen of the Hours
engineer:
Peter Olliff and Roger Wake (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass and lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
cello:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
violin:
Steve Woolam (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2001)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
recording of:
Queen of the Hours (from 1970-12-31 until 1971-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
Electric Light Orchestra3.53:24
18Follow Me Follow
The Idle Race2:46