ELO's Greatest Hits is a compilation by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released in 1979. Despite being released after the album Discovery, this album omitted the band's most recent hits, "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Shine a Little Love". The album sleeve art features a letter written by the band's co-founder and leader, Jeff Lynne, describing the '73–'78 period and the recording of each of the songs. Track listing All tracks written by Jeff Lynne. Side one Side two Personnel Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitars Bev Bevan – drums, percussion Richard Tandy – keyboards Mike de Albuquerque – bass (to 1974) Kelly Groucutt – bass, vocals (1974 onwards) Mik Kaminski – violin Mike Edwards – cello (to 1974) Melvyn Gale – cello (1975 onwards) Hugh McDowell – cello Wilfred Gibson – violin on "Showdown" and "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" Colin Walker – cello on "Showdown" and "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" Marc Bolan – guitar on "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" Chart performance 1 Australia 2 New Zealand 6 Canada 7 United Kingdom 13 Norway 17 Austria 28 Spain 30 United States (CashBox & Billboard 200) Certifications References 1979 greatest hits albums Albums produced by Jeff Lynne Electric Light Orchestra compilation albums Epic Records compilation albums