After a stunning performance at Glastonbury this year, Jeff Lynne’s ELO has returned to the Number One spot after 35 years with an album they first released 11 years ago in 2005 entitled ELO’s All Over the World – The Very Best Of.

Jeff Lynne said of this achievement:

“Thirty five years between number one albums! I’m totally amazed. Thanks to everyone that made it possible.”

Jeff Lynne is named alongside a number of artists to be honoured at the O2 Silver Clef Awards. Jeff Lynne will collect the Icon Award: other artists include Massive Attack, Hozier, Craig David, and Patti Smith, to name a select few.

Since April, Jeff Lynne’s ELO have completed a massive UK arena tour which started in Liverpool and included four nights at London’s O2 Arena. After Glastonbury, they have taken a short break and will perform three nights in Los Angeles and two in New York City.

9/9 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
10/9 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
11/9 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
16/9 – New York City – Radio City Music Hall
18/9 – New York City – Radio City Music Hall

Formed in 1970, ELO have accumulated an extensive discography commencing with the eponymous The Electric Light Orchestra in 1971. The 1970s included a further seven albums and three in the 1980s.

Watch ‘Mr Blue Sky’ below at Glastonbury courtesy of BBC Music.