Number 40 - Telephone Line by Electric Light Orchestra
Jeff Lynne is one of my heroes. Not only did he compose some great songs, but he is also one of the greatest rock producers of all time. I always find it interesting at this point to look up some history of these old rock and rollers. I knew he joined Roy Wood's move in 1970, but had not realised that at the same time the two of them and Bev Bevan were planning the fusion of rock and classical that was to become the ELO.
Roy Wood left ELO after their first album, so missing the later magic recordings of "A New World Record", "Out of the Blue" and "Discovery" - three LP's in my collection that I have always loved and that I should replicate on CD instead of just the hits CD. Any number of tracks could have made it here. But my choice from the first of the albums mentioned is so typical of the uplifting feel from the great ELO. If I had to pick another track, it would be "Getting to the Point", but there are so many to choose from.
Jeff Lynne moved into production in the 1980's and in 1989 had two major successes with Tom Petty and then The Travelling Wilburys. A testament to the talent of this brilliant Brummie.
Number 41 - All or Nothing by The Small Faces
The stand out single from this band formed in 1965 by Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenny Jones and Jimmy Winston, soon to be replaced by Ian MaClagan. It was a hard choice between this single and Itchycoo Park, but the chorus of "All or Nothing" is too memorable to ignore.
Number 42 - My Best Friend's Girl by The Cars
We are back to the 1970's and thee band form Boston. I never did like their most successful single "Drive". But I do like lots of their up tempo songs. And this one in particular.
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