Eldorado Finale
Electric Light Orchestra
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The dreamer, the unwoken fool, High on a hill in Eldorado
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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.
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Instrumental ExcellenceLike 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.
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The ConceptThe 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.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Cinematic InfluenceThe song and the album have been described as cinematic due to their concept and symphonic-style compositions, as if meant for a movie score.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "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.
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Lead RoleThe song features lead vocals by Jeff Lynne, who is also the band's chief songwriter and producer.
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Music CompositionDespite 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.
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LegacyThe song, like the album it concludes, has been noted for its influence on future musicians, particularly those who blend classical and rock sounds.
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Jeff Lynne’s VisionAs 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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