Eldorado Finale

Electric Light Orchestra

About Eldorado Finale

"Eldorado Finale" is a song by Electric Light Orchestra. The song appears as the finale to the Eldorado concept album which includes a heavy orchestra and a strong choir. The song did appear on the boxset, Flashback. "I like the heavy chords and the slightly daft ending, where you hear the double bass players packing up their basses, because they wouldn't play another millisecond past the allotted moment." Jeff Lynne (2000 - Flashback) "This is a bit like Eldorado Overture but goes to many more places. " Jeff Lynne (2001 - Eldorado Remaster) 


Year:
1974
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The dreamer, the unwoken fool, 
High on a hill in Eldorado

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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10 facts about this song

Album Involvement
"Eldorado Finale" is the last track on the 1974 studio album "Eldorado" by the British rock group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It serves as the finishing touch to the album’s concept.
Instrumental Excellence
Like many other tracks on "Eldorado", "Eldorado Finale" is known for its complex orchestral arrangements showcasing the symphonic rock style that is the trademark of ELO.
The Concept
The whole album Eldorado, including "Eldorado Finale", is a concept album, focusing on the dream world of an ordinary man who is escaping his mundane life.
Lyrics
The lyrics of Eldorado Finale are composed in a manner that signifies the end of the dream journey that has been explored throughout the whole "Eldorado" album.
Cinematic Influence
The song and the album have been described as cinematic due to their concept and symphonic-style compositions, as if meant for a movie score.
Chart Performance
While "Eldorado Finale" itself was not released as a single, the album reached #16 in the US charts, making "Eldorado" the first gold album for ELO in the US.
Lead Role
The song features lead vocals by Jeff Lynne, who is also the band's chief songwriter and producer.
Music Composition
Despite its relatively short length (just over a minute), "Eldorado Finale" encapsulates the band's symphonic rock sound with the effective use of the 30 piece orchestra and the band's own heavy electric guitars and complex vocal harmonies.
Legacy
The song, like the album it concludes, has been noted for its influence on future musicians, particularly those who blend classical and rock sounds.
Jeff Lynne’s Vision
As the central character wakes up from his dream at the end of the song, Jeff Lynne decided to end the song and album with a special orchestral flourish that still leaves listeners with the feel of lingering in the dream world.

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