Beatles Forever

"Beatles Forever"
Song by Electric Light Orchestra
Released	Never
Recorded	1982-83 Wisselord Studios, Hilversum, Holland
Genre	Rock
Length	4:26
Label	Jet Records
Writer	Jeff Lynne
Producer	Jeff Lynne

"Beatles Forever" is a song recorded by the Electric Light Orchestra in 1983, intended for the album Secret Messages. When the album was cut from a planned two-disc set to a single LP it was abandoned, having previously being cited as the likely lead single off the intended Double LP. It is currently the only "lost" track from the album not to appear officially (as a bonus track or part of a compilation). However, the chorus part of "Beatles Forever", was used by Jeff Lynne on his Video! solo single.

Acetates of Secret Messages are known to exist in the format of the originally intended double album. At an ELO Fan Club Convention, Beatles Forever was played as a treat for fans under strict conditions concerning the presence of recording equipment.

These conditions were evidently not strict enough, and a recording was made using a Video Camera. This was subsequently made available to download as an MP3, with predictable sound quality given the source of the recording.

Unlikely now ever to be given an official release - several reasons have been put forward as to why, although the most likely remains that given Jeff Lynne's subsequent involvement with The Beatles, the track became somewhat of an embarrassment.

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