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Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven

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Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven

Release date: 1st March 1979

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"Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven" is a single by Electric Light Orchestra, released 1st March 1979.

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Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven

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