This is a funny statement, because I heard that one of the Beatles was asked what they would have sounded in the 70s if not split up and he said "just like ELO".
I think our generation... Whether you were born starting in 66 or later on in 78 has been so lucky we got the best music of I think any generation since the 50s we've had just the most talented artists and some have even come from our own generation. I am myself was born in 68.
Jeff Lynne's problem is that he was both ahead of and behind his time. He was inspired by rock and roll which was already gone 20 years prior and was NOT experiencing a nostalgic comeback at the time. What he produced, however ingenious, was difficult to categorize and ultimately perceived as sugary pop by the music world and baby boomers. I always liked great sounding music and have never marched to the same beat as others of my generation. Consistent with that, I always loved ELO and couldn't wait for the next album.
He was inspired by music only a single digit years before re The Beatles. ELO were one of the great 70's -80's bands. 20 years before was Elvis etc. His deep and lasting friendship /collaboration with George Harrison spawned from this re Wilbury's, Georges solo albums re "Cloud Nine". Yes Jeff was inspired by 50s music, but they all were. But it was The Beatles. John Lennon made that observation in the late 70's. "Confusion " one of there best songs.
amazing tunes ,lyrics singing and band. Beatles level talent all on his own almost . Sir Lynne , unless he has already secretly turned honours down that is. These marvellous tunes will still be modern in 2100 A D when we are in the depths of the next Ice Age
I dedicate this song to my brother who passed away in October! I heard this song in his car back then. My dear, wherever you are, I and your family hope that you are feeling better and that you don't have to suffer anymore, we love you and miss you and will always carry you in our hearts 😪
Wonderful song. 👏👏👏 I said this comment in "Last Train to London" video. To me, Jeff Lynn was like a father figure in those years, lates '70s 🙂 Jeff in the music and Christopher Reeve (Superman) in movies were the closest thing to my father. I know that for many people it may seem ridiculous, but I was just a chilean child 🇨🇱 with an absent father. That is why today, in the year 2023, at the age of 52, I still love and respect to Jeff. For me, ELO's songs are a balm for the soul. 💪
This song has such Roy Orbison vibes, especially the verse "Dark is the road you wander..."(2:14). Not surprising that Jeff and Roy would find harmony in The Travelling Wilburys.
You probably know about this, but check out Endless Lies on the Secret Messages double album. The chorus is a direct imitation/tribute to Roy Orbison's vocals by Jeff.
I used to listen to tons of music in my room at our home in Greencastle, IN with my parents and my sister. I listened to McCartney, Beatles, Cheap Trick and others each day. My mom listened to "older" music. One day she comes up to me and said, David I love this song!.. she didn't say that about any of the others I listened to. I'll never forget. My mom likes an ELO song??
I'm not surprised. Because both Jeff and Roy were part of the Traveling Wildburys in the 80s. Additionally, Roy influenced the Beatles, who in turn influenced Electric Light Orchestra.
Corria el año 79. Mientras viajaba con mi camión hacia el sur de Argentina. X ruta 3. Y escuché x primera vez este tema. Y hoy lo sigo escuchando. Grande la ELO.
Eben ein perfekter Popsong mit einem genialen, unvergessenen Pianosound. Die Lieder von ELO mögen ein wenig Freude bringen in schwierigen Zeiten heutzutage
You are totally right, I believe his done much more for the music world than the likes of Rod Stewart, Sir Jeff sounds great,the guys an absolute LEGEND Genius 👏
Who’s still listening in 2021?! I’m 19 and I believe that the Discovery Album is one of the most underrated albums - not only of ELO’s but of the 70s/ era of disco. Jeff Lynne literally said, “it’s the final year of the 70s and disco won’t be here forever, therefore, we shall go out with a disco album - ALL THE WAY.”
Right on, seems you have to get your booty out to be noticed. I was lucky as a young teenager to see ELO in Auckland, New Zealand in the mid to late 70, s.
Richard Tandy died this week. He was in his 70s. RIP. Great musician who played on all the ELO albums and with Jeff's solo stuff.Featured on this track.
12 and jeez this band truly is amazing and underrated, especially The Intros and Endings (Turn to Stone, 10538 Overture, Tightrope, Fire on High,) so many good starters and such great Endings (Shangri-La One Summer Dream, Etc.) great ballads too.
1979....a cold Autumn/early Winter night. Just recently at this time, had been dumped by my then g/f. I was totally emotionally lost, felt cold inside. My world was just barren. Listening to the classic song, here in the quietness, I can still feel those emotions....a bitter-sweet memory. Just after my ex had revealed she'd been dating another guy for the past three weeks still resonating in my ears, standing at the bus stop, damp leaves on the ground, cold feet and hands....remembering happier times when she used to be at the bus stop with me, going to the movies etc....I hardly remember the trip home. I still love this song - which is the 'sweet' part of the bitter-sweet memories.
My all time favourite song ever!……….. I remember this song being released back in 79 when I was back in high school, and when I very first heard it on the radio i thought - WOW!. 44 years later its still my fav’😁. Luv it!🧡
How could you make such an amazing art song back in 1979 when I was 19 ??? Unbelievable how incredible this music is to this date and way beyond our lifespan will be !!! How can we thank you Jeff ???
Jeff Lynne is the best overall musician in the Music Industry. He is one of the best composer-songwriter and producer ever. Long live Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), please Tour in 2021-2022!
These ELO Lyrics Hit The Nail Right On Its Head. ! .
* Jeff Lynne Is A Given Gift To The World *.
KTO JESZCZE???
That voice!!! Simply Magic!!!!
The best
@@sheiladeegan3410Er ist ein Genie !! Jetzt soll er seinen Ruhestand genießen!!! Wir lieben seine Musik auf ewig!!
2024 still listening to the great music of the ELO!
I listen to them regularly,this is one of my many many favourites...😄🏴
I think I can't help you
Io 👏👍
Ich auch 🎉💯👋
As long as I draw breathe I will be ELO through and through! Then there's my funeral,the mourners won't escape my love for ELO!!😅😅LOL.😊
I bow to my king of music.
да он король именно король волшебного вокала и музыки 😊
❤❤
Personal opinion of mine ELO is the greatest band along with the beatles
да у них есть свой стержень как и в битлз талант его просто неподражаем , сейчас в 2024 году их слушать такое удовольствие 😊😊
I couldn't agree more.
This is a funny statement, because I heard that one of the Beatles was asked what they would have sounded in the 70s if not split up and he said "just like ELO".
Add ABBA and Depeche Mode and you’ve made it! 😊
You are absolutely right sir, always gonna' love Jeff Lynne and Ì've been tryin to wright music like his 😎❤
This song and his voice for some reason make me cry
Miss those days
I think our generation... Whether you were born starting in 66 or later on in 78 has been so lucky we got the best music of I think any generation since the 50s we've had just the most talented artists and some have even come from our own generation.
I am myself was born in 68.
Peaked at #37 on the US Top 40 Billboard Hits, it was on the charts for 2 weeks reaching it's highest position on 17 Nov 1979.
But more amazing it's still being listened to today. I wonder what that kind of ranking is?
Jeff Lynne's problem is that he was both ahead of and behind his time. He was inspired by rock and roll which was already gone 20 years prior and was NOT experiencing a nostalgic comeback at the time. What he produced, however ingenious, was difficult to categorize and ultimately perceived as sugary pop by the music world and baby boomers. I always liked great sounding music and have never marched to the same beat as others of my generation. Consistent with that, I always loved ELO and couldn't wait for the next album.
❤soy de ésa generación Baby boomers y ésta canción es una obra maestra y la ELO una banda HISTÓRICA Y MÍTICA . Jeff Laynne UN GENIO ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He was inspired by music only a single digit years before re The Beatles. ELO were one of the great 70's -80's bands. 20 years before was Elvis etc. His deep and lasting friendship /collaboration with George Harrison spawned from this re Wilbury's, Georges solo albums re "Cloud Nine". Yes Jeff was inspired by 50s music, but they all were. But it was The Beatles. John Lennon made that observation in the late 70's. "Confusion " one of there best songs.
August 2024 and it still sounds wonderful Mr Jeff Lynne!❤❤
Oct 2 24 😊
It will be August 2124 and he will still sound wonderful. Timeless talent
ELO's "Discovery" album, also known as DISCO-VERY album is one of their best. I miss the 1970's
You never forget a classic
Amazing never will be a band like this ever again simply astonishing!!
Rest in peace Richard Tandy the greatest music group of all time won't be the same without you
How and When please ?
Hola falleció el 2 de mayo de este año RICHARD TANDY el del teclado es lamentable LO SIENTO EN EL ALMA la mejor banda de música
It's just my opinion have a great day
Also Kelly Grocut
@@pholdway5801a couple weeks ago,
Jeff Lynne comes across as one of those very rare things……a true superstar with genuine modesty . What a songbook !
Listening to Greatest Hits over and over since my husband died
amazing tunes ,lyrics singing and band. Beatles level talent all on his own almost . Sir Lynne , unless he has already secretly turned honours down that is. These marvellous tunes will still be modern in 2100 A D when we are in the depths of the next Ice Age
QUE MUSICA UNICA MARAVILLOSA
@@pholdway5801 io sapevo che aveva avuto il titolo di Sir per lo stesso motivo per cui lo ricevettero i Beatles, solo che lui non se ne vanta 😊
@@LoredanaLanzo-iq8ux Thanks
Aren't i glad i lived through the 60's ,70's and 80's music.
We were very fortunate 😊
You guys are lucky, I have to deal with all of this crappy rap music. 😢I really am a 21 century man
Perché non sei contento? 😮
@@karlalman3106don’t be so mean many of these music are great, you just need to find them
@@karlalman3106 20th?
Oh okay Time song reference. Nicely done
ELO the most underrated band in R&R.
You must be the only person that thinks they are underrated. I’m sorry, you HAVE to be
The music frame of my adolescence... The most beautiful music of all time.
I dedicate this song to my brother who passed away in October! I heard this song in his car back then. My dear, wherever you are, I and your family hope that you are feeling better and that you don't have to suffer anymore, we love you and miss you and will always carry you in our hearts 😪
My condolences
So sorry to hear of your loss. As least this wonderful song can give you some comfort when you think of him.
@@dominictucci6030 Thank you very much, that's very kind of you and yes I can do that ! Nice greetings 🙂
@@enigma1070 thanks 🙂
❤
Jeff Lynne: Greatest Music Producer of All Time!
Jeff Lynne........Genius who transcends time.
About time he was Sir Jeff..written so much for others and grossly underrated
One of the “ I need the big speakers for this, luv” songs
So the neighbours can hear as well
@@itsmephil2255 lo hacemos por ellos
Who's here in 2023? The classics never go out of style.
That is because there is no style today. It's sad to say that what they call music today pales in comparison to even disco of the mid-late '70's.
La canción más linda del mundo para mí es esta...!!!
La escucho desde los 15 años,hoy tengo 53...Grande ELO.
❤
❤
❤❤❤😊😊
I love ELO and Jeff Lynne this is pure magic music which will live forever
Wonderful song. 👏👏👏
I said this comment in "Last Train to London" video. To me, Jeff Lynn was like a father figure in those years, lates '70s 🙂 Jeff in the music and Christopher Reeve (Superman) in movies were the closest thing to my father.
I know that for many people it may seem ridiculous, but I was just a chilean child 🇨🇱 with an absent father. That is why today, in the year 2023, at the age of 52, I still love and respect to Jeff. For me, ELO's songs are a balm for the soul. 💪
Lynne?
@@christopherportmann4062
Must we always nitpick?
@@mangomonkey6938 if we are here praising his music, the least we can do is spell his name correctly, not sure that's "nitpicking."
This song has such Roy Orbison vibes, especially the verse "Dark is the road you wander..."(2:14). Not surprising that Jeff and Roy would find harmony in The Travelling Wilburys.
You probably know about this, but check out Endless Lies on the Secret Messages double album. The chorus is a direct imitation/tribute to Roy Orbison's vocals by Jeff.
@@Rslb7.This song is like You Got It
I agree... Weird, but I also get a slight Del Shannon vibe, especially the chord changes such as after "it comes as no big surprise"
I used to listen to tons of music in my room at our home in Greencastle, IN with my parents and my sister. I listened to McCartney, Beatles, Cheap Trick and others each day. My mom listened to "older" music. One day she comes up to me and said, David I love this song!.. she didn't say that about any of the others I listened to. I'll never forget. My mom likes an ELO song??
Great song. I hear the influence of Orbison. The melancholy and the melody.
I'm not surprised. Because both Jeff and Roy were part of the Traveling Wildburys in the 80s. Additionally, Roy influenced the Beatles, who in turn influenced Electric Light Orchestra.
True pedigree
Out of all of the millions and trillions of songs I have listened to through 60 odd years, this song is most definitely in my top ten favourites.
Yup. Me too. There are only a small number of songs that I keep coming back to and this is one of them.
❤
Wonderful track and one of the best along with Telephone line. Incredible sound.
Corria el año 79. Mientras viajaba con mi camión hacia el sur de Argentina. X ruta 3. Y escuché x primera vez este tema. Y hoy lo sigo escuchando. Grande la ELO.
Hola amigo buenas noches yo también estaba trabajando en las afuera de calafate cuando escucho x primera vez a estos monstruos
👏👏👏👋🇦🇷🥹
Muito bem,jovem!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Still one of my all time favorites of the bands that my Dad raised me on
Das war und ist eben Musik von feinster Sahne!!!!!!.....Gänsehaut überall...........😜
Eben ein perfekter Popsong mit einem genialen, unvergessenen Pianosound. Die Lieder von ELO mögen ein wenig Freude bringen in schwierigen Zeiten heutzutage
Absolut......zum Abschalten und dabei an meine tolle Kindheit den 70er und 80er denken.........yes....:-)@@markbecto651
La música de los 80 se adelantó a su época definitivamente
Ich vermisse diese Zeit,……
Moja młodość. Przypomina mi moje czasy maturalne. Dziękuje za wspomnienia. ❤
Też moja młodość, pięknie czasy
Jeff lynne should be given a knighthood for what he’s done for British music this man is an absolute legend his music will live forever
Perhaps he believes in democracy and not having a non elected head of state
You are totally right, I believe his done much more for the music world than the likes of Rod Stewart, Sir Jeff sounds great,the guys an absolute LEGEND Genius 👏
Rest in Peace Richard! Thank you for the music! ❤️
Who’s still listening in 2021?!
I’m 19 and I believe that the Discovery Album is one of the most underrated albums - not only of ELO’s but of the 70s/ era of disco. Jeff Lynne literally said, “it’s the final year of the 70s and disco won’t be here forever, therefore, we shall go out with a disco album - ALL THE WAY.”
Domenico listening de gruten van domenico
ELO's best song in my opinion, just beautiful.
There is nothing to compare, this talent is way out there. Today's music doesn't even get close. Thank you ELO 💕💕💕💥
Sydney you are spot on. I assume you use the term todays music very loosly!
@@markgriffiths7462 yes loosly although every now and then a good one slips past the millenials.
Right on, seems you have to get your booty out to be noticed. I was lucky as a young teenager to see ELO in Auckland, New Zealand in the mid to late 70, s.
Concordo linda demais
Al giorno d'oggi c'è solo merda non musica
Che dire.... Anni stupendi, musica meravigliosa... Chi non c'era non sa
Richard Tandy died this week. He was in his 70s. RIP. Great musician who played on all the ELO albums and with Jeff's solo stuff.Featured on this track.
Richard was a great musician
Josephine ( Geoff Lynns wife ) absolutely down to earth ( met her in Birmingham ) xx
This song suddenly popped into my head but only the keyboard part. So I whistled it to Google and here I am. This made my day 😊
Made my day too
I was a teenager in the late 70s early 80s.
This world is different. It's dog-eat-dog.
Definitely one their many best!!😜❤️
My google is absolutely useless unless you type in!😞
😅 yo le cante el pandero a shazam jajaja 😅
A mi pasó lo mismo, solo que yo tataree 😊😊, hermosa canción
My favorite song when I was a child..❤ I love it...2024
I've been a Jeff Lynne (ELO) FAN since 1973 (I'm 60) I felt then as I feel today
JEFF LYNNE IS A FRIGGIN' GENIUS - Enough Said...
Jeff Lynne ftw
Well, I am 64. Still listen to these guys a lot!
Ty
44
12 and jeez this band truly is amazing and underrated, especially The Intros and Endings (Turn to Stone, 10538 Overture, Tightrope, Fire on High,) so many good starters and such great Endings (Shangri-La One Summer Dream, Etc.) great ballads too.
Made my day Godbless you Jeff
This song is a gem for the ears.
Absolute
Absolutely. Listening lockdown October 2021
They were amazing!! I still listen in awe 💖💯💯
My favourite ELO track.
The only thing confusing to me is why the world didn't appreciate this magnificent music by ELO. Always has been, always will be. ❤️
I agree I am a 90's kid and I love this timeless music
i think youll find the world did appreciate them thats why you can still hear em 🥳🥸😎🧐
a quel epoca avevo 14 anni
@@highgonejhin666You, sir........ have excellent taste in music!
@@highgonejhin666 That's good. You really appreciate the vintage music as I do at this stage
My mom... She passed this year. And loved. OMD. I miss her so very much. This song is to her memory ♥️
I'm so sorry. I lost my mom 2 yrs ago (cancer) n life still doesn't seem real. I miss her so much . My dad is winging it alone.
@@JoanCrawfordsghost ❤️
1979....a cold Autumn/early Winter night. Just recently at this time, had been dumped by my then g/f. I was totally emotionally lost, felt cold inside. My world was just barren. Listening to the classic song, here in the quietness, I can still feel those emotions....a bitter-sweet memory. Just after my ex had revealed she'd been dating another guy for the past three weeks still resonating in my ears, standing at the bus stop, damp leaves on the ground, cold feet and hands....remembering happier times when she used to be at the bus stop with me, going to the movies etc....I hardly remember the trip home. I still love this song - which is the 'sweet' part of the bitter-sweet memories.
One of THE finest choruses that exists on ANY piece of music! Absolutely magical creation!!!! ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
I think the last verse is one of the greatest.
Magical yep I agree 💯💖
Its the best song in the whole world
Verdade
I think Jeff Lynne is a gift to the world.
A true genius. 😊
youy bet! one true icon for me!
Great singer, songwriter, producer, leader, and its all wrapped up in a very handsome package.
The whole band are.
Esta canción la puedo escuchar 100 veces y no me cansa, el sonido te transporta
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Me pasa lo mismo, casino militar de Ceuta hace cuarenta años....
Jeff Lynne took ELO to a different level of music - Amazing 80s' with musicians of this caliber
Auch heute noch mein absoluter Lieblingssong! Schöne unbeschwerte Jugendzeit! ❤
2024 anyone?.. Great song from way back when records were created in studios and NOT DOWN LOADED,!😊😊❤❤❤.
Not a classic, but a great one.
I love it:))))
❤❤❤
2024-....till I die ❤
Yeah. FIRST time i heard this song 30 years ago. That was beautifull time.
No war, no covid
Best time to be happy
My all time favourite song ever!………..
I remember this song being released back in 79 when I was back in high school, and when I very first heard it on the radio i thought - WOW!.
44 years later its still my fav’😁. Luv it!🧡
Es brillante 🎉🎉🇦🇷
IWhein i was 7 i have first listened this song at radio. The sound, the melody, this Pianoplay really burned into my brain......
I was 14. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could. 😢
A BRILLIANT BAND, SADLY MISSED.😥
Das ist noch Musik. Wundervoller Song. Ich war blutjung als ich dieses Lied das erste Mal gehört habe. Ich liebe es noch Heute. 🤩👍
One of the best bands of.the 70s. The brilliant ELO. Fantastic.
Jeff Lynne is a musical genius
This song takes me back to the 1970s
How could you make such an amazing art song back in 1979 when I was 19 ???
Unbelievable how incredible this music is to this date and way beyond our lifespan will be !!!
How can we thank you Jeff ???
I was 18 in '79 love this just as much today, ELO have so many great songs 😊
My best memories are with ELO, when we were young, beautiful and happy.
Sounds as great now as it did 43 years ago Phil
Eye Art. Ear music. Brain candy!
It's just the perfect harmony. There are parts of the song my SOUL just feels it!
December 2024...still here. ❤️❤️❤️🌨️❄️
It's sad that Richard Tandy Died.
Here I'am too.
I’m here too😊
Aqui!! 🙋😁🎧😎✌️✌️
Daqui, do Rio Grande do Sul,Brazil!!🇧🇷
Yes, Me.
Beautiful song; one of my all-time favorites.
Brings back.my school day's👌 So many fantastic groups around the 70's and still listening in 2025👌
I'm 14 and I love it! 🥺
Yo los escuché por primera vez a mis 14 y me enamore para siempre, fue en 1979, Buenos Aires, Argentina🇦🇷💖
I'm 70 and I still love it!
As usual another wonderful song! I just can’t believe people don’t rave about ELO! They are so unique! The way they combine classical music with Rock!
Jeff Lynne is one of the best musicians I ever heard. Great guy also.
Should be sir Jeff.
Right you are.
Pořád je poslouchám......jsou nestárnoucí písničky a když jsem smutná prostě jsi je pustím...❤❤
Jeff Lynne is the best overall musician in the Music Industry. He is one of the best composer-songwriter and producer ever. Long live Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), please Tour in 2021-2022!
A genius.
LOVE this song. Always did. Like Boston, ELO were masters of their unique sound.
This song is simply…beautiful.
I was a teenager in the mid 70's from the early 70's through the early 90,s formed the greatest music ever!
Qué monstruoso aparato era el Yamaha CS-80....! los mejores sonidos electrónicos de esa época.
👍🏻 ❤❤❤
у меня на Yamaha MODX есть заводские сэмплы-пресеты Y-CS-80! сумасшедшие звуки!
Great track, Jeff Lynne is a musical genius ❤️
У меня просто мурашки по всему телу....голос владение всеми инструментами...все вживую...и такая песня ну просто можно сойти с ума....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
best song on Discovery hands down
ELO is all the music I need
I think I'm going crazy, just because I love this song so much. I must have listened to it a million times and still it is so magical!
Me too
This is one of the best songs in history.....it causes an eargasm...
Love this song .we also use to play this song much time.one of my best collection
Ohhhhh Riva......there is so much masterclass in all the rhythems.......So much. I love You for your comment.
In the same m8 😁👍
Najlepszy zespół jaki kiedykolwiek słyszałem!!!
Confusion, the state of the world today. Great classic.
This song breaks my heart in the most 80s way
I absolutely love this song......a truly amazing band😀
MAGNIFICENT.
🎯
I’ll never get sick of the 80’s
This song is from 1979 tho
This song is 79 loser
Yes. This and Hotel California are my two favorite 80's songs
Jeff Lynne always in my memories from my youthful years up to today great person and genius in his all life career ❤
BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SONG AND TWO YEARS LATER I FOUND IT. I'M CRYING. LOVE IT
RIP Kelly Groucutt (bassist/vocalist) and Hugh McDonnell (cellist)
FOBES MAGAZINE AUGUST 2019: " Jeff Lynne's ELO is the best live classic Rock band in the world still Touring". And yes i agree!
Always returning back to ELO❤
I’m here in 2023 listening to the best years of music, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s will stand the test of time🤗
This is one of the first Albums I purchased as a young man. I loved every song and still do.
💖masterpiece💖
Thank you for the music...... 😊