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On the Third Day

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

On the Third Day is Electric Light Orchestra's third album and the first without Roy Wood. It was released in November 1973 in America and on 14 December 1973 in England. From this record onwards the word The disappeared from the band's name. The four tracks on the first side run into one another as one continuous suite, and the songs are shorter than on the previous record. The second side was recorded during or shortly after the sessions for ELO 2.

Violinist Mik Kaminski made his debut on the first side, replacing Wilfred Gibson. Marc Bolan plays as a second lead guitarist. The album did not chart in England but reached number 52 in America. The American cover was a photograph by Richard Avedon in which the band members show their navels.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen to Ma-Ma-Ma Belle for the guitar of guest musician Marc Bolan, who plays here as second lead guitarist.

Track list

  1. 1Ocean Breakup / King of the Universe4:06Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Bluebird Is Dead4:43Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Oh No Not Susan3:07Apple Music ↗
  4. 4New World Rising / Ocean Breakup Reprise4:05Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Showdown4:10Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Daybreaker3:51Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Ma-Ma-Ma Belle3:56Apple Music ↗
  8. 8Dreaming of 40005:04Apple Music ↗
  9. 9In the Hall of the Mountain King6:33Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Categories: Albums and songs