Showdown by Electric Light Orchestra

First released: Nov 1973, Length: 4:10
original single version

Creators (13)

Instruments

1. Bev Bevan (Apr 1973) percussion, drums (drum set)
2. Colin Walker (Apr 1973) cello
3. Jeff Lynne (Apr 1973) guitar
4. Michael d’Albuquerque (Apr 1973) bass
5. Mike Edwards (Apr 1973) cello
6. Richard Tandy (Apr 1973) Moog, piano
7. Wilfred Gibson (Apr 1973) violin

Vocals

1. Jeff Lynne (Apr 1973) lead vocals
2. Michael d’Albuquerque (Apr 1973) background vocals

Engineer

1. Denny Bridges
2. John Middleton

Producer

1. Jeff Lynne

Locations

Recorded At

1. Air Studios (Apr 1973)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Showdown (Apr 1973)
   

   Composer

   1. Jeff Lynne

   Lyricist

   1. Jeff Lynne

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

1. On the Third Day Nov 1973 Electric Light Orchestra
2. On the Third Day 14 Dec 1973 Electric Light Orchestra
3. On the Third Day 1973 Electric Light Orchestra
4. On the Third Day 1973 Electric Light Orchestra
5. On the Third Day 1976 Electric Light Orchestra
6. On the Third Day 1977 Electric Light Orchestra
7. On the Third Day 1977 Electric Light Orchestra
8. On the Third Day 1978 Electric Light Orchestra
9. On the Third Day 1978 Electric Light Orchestra
10. On the Third Day 1981 Electric Light Orchestra
11. On the Third Day 1987 Electric Light Orchestra
12. On the Third Day 01 Sep 1990 Electric Light Orchestra
13. On the Third Day 1990 Electric Light Orchestra

Album - Compilation

1. Showdown Nov 1974 Electric Light Orchestra
2. Olé ELO Jun 1976 Electric Light Orchestra
3. The Light Shines On 1977 Electric Light Orchestra
4. Rock Machine 1984 Various Artists
5. First Movement 1986 Electric Light Orchestra
6. Olé ELO 1987 Electric Light Orchestra
7. A Message From the Country: The Jeff Lynne Years, 1968-1973 1989 Jeff Lynne
8. Hit History, Volume 19: 1973 Jul 1990 Various Artists
9. Olé ELO 1990 Electric Light Orchestra without 'memory Pop Shop' at CD
10. Afterglow 1990 Electric Light Orchestra
11. The Finest Masterpieces in Pop & Rock 1990 Various Artists
12. The Very Best of ELO 1990 Electric Light Orchestra
13. Olé ELO 1990 Electric Light Orchestra with 'memory Pop Shop' at CD
14. Early ELO 1971–1973 1991 Electric Light Orchestra
15. Definitive Collection 1992 Electric Light Orchestra
16. 25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1973, Volume 2 1992 Various Artists
17. The Rock Collection: Rock of Ages 1992 Various Artists
18. The Very Best of ELO 1993 Electric Light Orchestra
19. The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra 1994 Electric Light Orchestra
20. 25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1973 1994 Various Artists
21. Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra 11 Apr 1995 Electric Light Orchestra club edition
22. Electric Light Orchestra 1995 Electric Light Orchestra
23. Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra 1995 Electric Light Orchestra
24. Definitive Collection: Best of the Best 1995 Electric Light Orchestra
25. Good Morning Vietnam 01 Aug 1996 Various Artists
26. The Best of Electric Light Orchestra 1996 Electric Light Orchestra
27. The Gold Collection 1996 Electric Light Orchestra
28. The Gold Collection 1996 Electric Light Orchestra
29. Light Years: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra 27 Oct 1997 Electric Light Orchestra
30. Light Years Nov 1997 Electric Light Orchestra
31. The Danish Collection 1997 Electric Light Orchestra
32. Light Years: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra 1997 Electric Light Orchestra
33. Definitive Collection: Best of the Best 1998 Electric Light Orchestra gold CD
34. Wow That Was the 70’s 25 Oct 1999 Various Artists
35. Kneipenhits: Rock Classics 1999 Various Artists

Single

1. Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven Mar 1979 Electric Light Orchestra

EP

1. Electric Light Orchestra 1984 Electric Light Orchestra