On this date in 1975, ELO released their breakthrough single EVIL WOMANin the United States, backed with a live version of "10538 Overture" (Oct 7, 1975) This pivotal release marked a significant shift in the band's sound and commercial fortunes, propelling them from art rock experimentalists to mainstream pop success. Jeff Lynne, ELO's creative mastermind, crafted "Evil Woman" with remarkable speed. As he recounted to Rolling Stone in 2016, "I wrote this in a matter of minutes. The rest of the

TICKET TO THE MOON: THE ELO EXPERIENCE - JULY 8 - THE SAVANNAH CENTER Since the Electric Light Orchestra’s formation by the creative genius of Jeff Lynne, the world has been in awe of this singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist. It was ELO’s fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography, which established them as one of the most important and influential bands ever. Between 1972 and 1986 the band achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on