The BBC Sessions (Electric Light Orchestra album) explained

The BBC Sessions
Type:	live
Artist:	Electric Light Orchestra
Cover:	File:ELOBBC.jpg
Released:	1999
Recorded:	1973–1974
Genre:	Rock
Length:	56:56
Label:	Eagle Records
Prev Title:	Definitive Collection
Prev Year:	1999
Next Title:	Live at the BBC
Next Year:	1999

The BBC Sessions is a live compilation album of the British progressive rock band Electric Light Orchestra. The sessions were recorded at the BBC's Langham 1 studio and later broadcast on BBC program In session with Bob Harris.^{[1] [2]} The dates they were recorded/transmitted are:

• 11 January 1973 / 27 January 1973 (tracks 1–2)
• 25 April 1973 / 30 April 1973 (tracks 3–5)
• 13 February 1974 / 11 March 1974 (tracks 6–10)

The album features two early lineups of ELO:

Lineup One (Tracks 1–5)

• Jeff Lynne – Guitar & Vocals
• Bev Bevan – Drums
• Richard Tandy – Keyboards
• Mike de Albuquerque – Bass & Vocals
• Wilf Gibson – Violin
• Mike Edwards – Cello
• Colin Walker – Cello

Lineup Two (Tracks 6–10)

• Jeff Lynne – Guitar & Vocals
• Bev Bevan – Drums
• Richard Tandy – Keyboards
• Mike de Albuquerque – Bass & Vocals
• Mik Kaminski – Violin
• Mike Edwards – Cello
• Hugh McDowell – Cello

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ash. Tony. The BBC Sessions. discogs.com. Eagle Records. April 25, 2017. Liner Notes.
2. Web site: drakkkar. The BBC Sessions. rateyourmusic.com. Sonemic, Inc.. April 25, 2017.