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Electric Light Orchestra – The Whale (1977) | Track profile | Dork

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Electric Light Orchestra
Out of the Blue
The Whale

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Electric Light Orchestra

The Whale

Release date: 3rd October 1977

From Out of the Blue

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"The Whale" is a track by Electric Light Orchestra, from the album Out of the Blue, released 3rd October 1977.

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Electric Light Orchestra

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From Out of the Blue

1977

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Album

Out of the Blue

Electric Light Orchestra

Release year

1977

—Sweet Talkin' Woman
—The Quick and the Daft
—Wild West Hero (Alternate Bridge Home Demo)
—Birmingham Blues
—Starlight
—Night in the City
—Steppin' Out
—Standin' in the Rain
—Summer and Lightning
—Believe Me Now
—Latitude 88 North
—It's Over
—Big Wheels
—The Whale
—Sweet Is the Night
—Jungle
—Across the Border

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Electric Light Orchestra — The Whale

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Writer: Jeff Lynne
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