Electric Light Orchestra began with the premise of ... I have yet to see the film, but “Xanadu” placed two songs on my countdown; the one with Olivia Newton-John and this euphoric promise ...

He’d also led ELO through a dizzying stream of timeless singles, from “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” through “Livin’ Thing” and “Mr. Blue Sky” to “Xanadu” and “Hold on Tight ...