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JULY
2010
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Hello everyone! There will be exciting announcements coming over the next few months as we celebrate ELO’s 40th Anniversary... PLEASE check back regularly, please read to the bottom of this page and do make sure you are subscribed to SHOWDOWN, the official ELO mailing list.
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MOJO HONOURS ROY WOOD!
Mojo Magazine honoured Roy Wood with a Classic Songwriting Award at the 2010 Mojo Honours List Awards held at The Brewery in London on June 10.
"Roy Wood formed three classic British bands: The Move, ELO and Wizzard. He also wrote some of the best pop music of any era, all before he'd turned 22. He has influenced everyone from Paul Weller to Kiss. That's why he is a Classic Songwriter - with a capital 'C' and an equally capital 'S'. This award is long overdue if you ask me. Oh, and have you noticed that I haven't even mentioned his evergreen role during the festive period..." Phil Alexander (MOJO's Editor-In-Chief)
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ELO.BIZ
The long awaited elo.biz website was finally launched on May 7th! The website will be expanded over the coming months, but in the meantime fans can visit the online store and check out the merchandise on offer!
www.elo.biz
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THE VERY BEST OF THE MOVE
The ONLY compilation OFFICIALLY ENDORSED by members of The Move will be available from the Shop soon. All orders will receive a FREE facsimile 1967 Deram Records ‘I Can Hear The Grass Grow’ Move Biog & Press Release PLUS bonus Move goodies for the first 100 orders!
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NEW JEFF LYNNE SOLO ALBUM!
Jeff recently revealed he has been busy recording a new solo album. More news on this and other exciting projects will be announced as soon as we are able – but you’ll hear it here first, so keep checking back!
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regina spektor 'FAR'
Jeff Lynne returned to the producer's chair for the new regina spektor album 'Far' released worldwide on Sire/Warner Bros Records on June 22. Read more HERE!
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ASCAP HONOURS JEFF LYNNE
At the 4th Annual ASCAP "I Create Music Expo", Jeff Lynne was presented with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to music. Following the award presentation made by ASCAP's president Paul Williams, Erik Philbrook carried out a wonderful interview with Jeff in front of a live audience that focused on his early days with The Nightriders/The Idle Race and his amazing career as a songwriter, producer and leader of the Electric Light Orchestra. He also talked about his time in The Traveling Wilburys, working with legendary artists The Beatles, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty and revealed his single string plastic guitar technique!
Courtesy of the Showdown Mailing List, list member David Jay and with special thanks to ASCAP, the full interview can be heard HERE.
Photo © David Jay 2009
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GET WOODY A STAR FOR CHRISTMAS!
The Sunday Mercury newspaper need our help to convince the Birmingham City Council that Roy Wood is worthy of a star on Broad Street. Please visit the The Sunday Mercury website to sign the petition and help get Roy a star for Christmas!
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THE RECORD PRODUCERS: ROY WOOD
Hopefully Birmingham City Council listened to the radio on April 13 when BBC Radio 2 showcased Roy Wood as part of their Record Producers series! The programme, hosted by Richard Allinson and Steve Levine, concentrated on Roy’s career with The Move, ELO, Wizzard and as a solo artist. Also featured was his production work for other artists, such as Annie Haslam and Darts. A fascinating insight into the complex and creative genius that is Roy Wood, the show also included exclusive interviews with Roy, Jeff Lynne, Rick Price, Alan Parsons, Dick Plant, Annie Haslam, Horace Trubridge, Mark Radcliffe, and EMI’s Nigel Reeve plus analysis of the original multi-track tapes for ‘10538 Overture’, Angel Fingers, 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday', ‘Forever’ - and more!
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'LET IT ROLL: SONGS BY GEORGE HARRISON'
On June 16, Capitol/EMI released George Harrison's first-ever solo career spanning hits collection. Featuring George’s remastered hits from 1970's 'All Things Must Pass' through to 2002's 'Brainwashed' plus live recordings from 'Concert For Bangladesh', Jeff Lynne features on several of the tracks: 'Got My Mind Set On You', 'Any Road', 'This Is Love', 'Marwa Blues', 'Rising Sun', 'When We Was Fab' and 'Cheer Down'.
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KELLY GROUCUTT 1945-2009
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Michael William (Kelly) Groucutt sadly passed away on February 19, aged 63 years. Husband to Anna and father to Christopher, Steven, Robin and Jennifer, he was an amazing man whose music, huge zest for life and care and concern for all those surrounding him inspired each person he met. Kelly was laid to rest on March 9 at Christ Church, Church Road, Coseley. During the moving service, one of Kelly's best-loved and most poignant songs 'Fly Away' was sung by all.
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THE MOVE ANTHOLOGY 1966 - 1972 EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE OFFER
10 years in the making! 62 career-spanning tracks - over three hours of Move magnificence on one superbly remastered 4-CD box set! Classic hit singles, b-sides, choice album cuts, a wealth of previously unreleased material including never-before-heard songs, demos, alternate takes & live recordings from 1966-72. The first pressing with limited edition postcards and double-sided poster is now only available via The Move Online and Face The Music. All orders will receive limited edition copies which include all 5 Move postcards, poster PLUS a new colour Move Collectors Edition postcard AND a new promo Move sticker! ORDER
NOW!
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ELO REMASTERED
    
The ELO Reissues section has full details of the critically acclaimed ELO Remaster Series. From 'No Answer' ('Electric Light Orchestra' in the UK) to 'Balance Of Power' plus the compilations 'All Over The World' & 'Ticket To The Moon', each album has been meticulously upgraded under the full supervision of ELO songwriter & producer Jeff Lynne. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Lynne with engineer Jeff Magid, all albums have upgraded booklets with original memorabilia & previously unseen & rare photos from band member archives, restored & improved front sleeve artwork plus new liner notes from both Jeff Lynne & ELO archivist Rob Caiger. All ELO remasters & compilations ordered via the FTM Shop come with EXCLUSIVE ELO COLLECTORS EDITION POSTCARDS (while stocks last).
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THE MOVE REMASTERED
    
Cruelly neglected for almost forty years, The Move's original album catalogue has at last been treated with the full remaster & deluxe packaging treatment it has long deserved. Comprehensive & lovingly compiled, each reissue has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes for the first time ever & expanded with rare & previously unreleased bonus tracks. Deluxe packaging includes rare & previously unpublished photos plus in-depth liner notes & band member interviews. And all are available WORLDWIDE with EXCLUSIVE MOVE COLLECTORS EDITION POSTCARDS from the Shop. Full details in The Move Remasters section where you will find News, Lyrics, Downloads, Sound & much more! Please click HERE….
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BOULDERS REMASTERED
The stunning Roy Wood solo album, originally recorded alongside ‘The Electric Light Orchestra’, 'Looking On' and 'Message From The Country' albums is now remastered with bonus material and fully illustrated booklet - with commentary by Roy Wood! Full details HERE…
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THE TRAVELING WILBURYS COLLECTION
EXCLUSIVE commentary from Jeff Lynne & updated news on the magnificent Wilbury's CD/DVD & limited edition 3-LP sets HERE…
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GLIMMERS FROM THE TWILIGHT…
Rob Caiger’s new column shining a little light on whispers in the night and daybreaking news still to be confirmed plus a (sometimes) behind the scenes look at forthcoming projects and ideas still in development…
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