In November 1973, “United Artists” label released “On the Third Day”, the third Electric Light Orchestra studio album. It was recorded April – August 1973, at “De Lane Lea Studios” and “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Jeff Lynne.

Personnel:

• Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitars
• Richard Tandy – piano, Moog, clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano
• Mike Edwards – cello
• Mik Kaminski – violin 
• Mike de Albuquerque – bass, backing vocals
• Bev Bevan – drums, percussion
• Wilf Gibson – violin
• Colin Walker – cello
• Marc Bolan – joint lead guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Lynne, except where noted.

1. Ocean Breakup / King of the Universe
2. Bluebird is Dead
3. Oh No Not Susan
4. New World Rising / Ocean Breakup (reprise)
5. Showdown
6. Daybraker
7. Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
8. Dreaming of 4000
9. In the Hall of the Mountain King – Edvard Grieg