Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds ) 1978

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records. It is an album musical adapted from the science-fiction novel The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells in a rock opera style with a rock band, orchestra, narrator, and leitmotifs to carry the story and lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. The album features guest artists David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott, Chris Thompson, and Julie Covington, with actor Richard Burton as the narrator.
The album became a commercial success in the UK, peaking at number 5 on the chart and selling over 2.7 million copies there since its release. In 2018, it was the UK's 32nd best-selling studio album of all time, and has sold an estimated 15 million copies worldwide.

🔘 Side 1:
The Eve of the War
Horsell Common and the Heat Ray

🔘 Side 2:
The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine
Forever Autumn
Thunder Child

🔘 Side 3:
The Red Weed (Part 1)
The Spirit of Man
The Red Weed (Part 2)
The Artilleryman Returns

🔘 Side 4:
Brave New World
Dead London (Part 1)
Dead London (Part 2)
Epilogue (Part 1)
Epilogue (Part 2) (NASA)