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What makes this song so poignant is that in 1977 there were no cell phones, no texting, no messages and many people didn't even have home answering machines, I know I didn't have have one until 1989. Nothing is as lonely as calling a number of someone you're missing and listening to it ring and ring. This song always hits me in the heart.
You nailed it. Kids today have no idea what it meant to be so out of touch when your heart was breaking and there was only a ringtone. Awesome that the song still holds up even though the kids can't really relate. The genius of Jeff.
@@robotto8858 This will age me, but I can remember sitting on the floor with a bottle of wine, broken heart, using my princess phone with the extra long cord, calling over and over and 'noone answering, I'll just let it ring a little longer...."
I remember the days when you only had a landline phone. No call waiting No answering machine so if you missed a call… you didn’t even know it. Oh yes, and a live telephone operator on the line. ❤
I was a teen when this can out in 19977. This was absolutely everwhere on the airwaves. A very, very huge hit! Everbody had the 45rpm of this song. Do Ya on that album is also great
Just took my 21 year old son to the 10/29/2024 show in AZ. They are able to reproduce the Studio sound live. One of the best shows I have ever seen. 76 years old and he still has it!
Absolutely! The concert is great not only because of the band but the fans as well. There is such a mix of young and old. Everybody is engaged. Nobody staring at their phones.
Geoff Lynn is a contemporary of the Beatles and knew them when he was in The Move in the 60’s. He was also a close personal friend of George Harrison and played with him on the Travelling Wilburys
Fun trivia: when Jeff's first single was released in 1967, a sad (but also a bit funny in retrospect) thing happened. This is the story as quoted by the Jeff Lynne Song Database: "So in the Idle Race, we finally got a record deal. So I wrote this song called Imposters of Life's Magazine. And I can't wait for this thing to arrive in the mail, this record that I've made. And it's going to have me name on the label. I'm going, 'Oh, I'm going to be a songwriter.' The thing comes and I look at it and I go, 'What the hell is that!?' And it says 'Imposters of Life's Magazine by G. Lynn,' without the e on the end, just l-y-n-n And 'G.'? I thought, 'who's that? Gordon?' You know, I don't know any G. Lynn around here. So I was very, very disappointed, very upset 'cause it was really me big moment and it just turned to shit. [Laughs]" Jeff Lynne (Summer 2012 - Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO documentary) So I think Jeff would be just slightly miffed about being called "Geoff"... ;-)
Oh, btw Jeff joined the Move in 1970, so barely in the 1960es... (but you must know that already? ;-) ) Before that, he was in the Andicaps (the name changed a few times) which he formed with some friends in 1963 (!), and then went to the Chads, and in 66 he joined the Nightriders, which then became the Idle Race. His career thus started a lot earlier than many people seem to think.
Another masterpiece by ELO! JEFF LYNNE, the master of composition, orchestration and application to the rock genre of the "wall sound" technique (also called "full sound") imported from classical symphonic music.
In the summer of 77 I was in 9th grade and this was the album of the summer. My friends and I played it constantly and I still listen to it frequently today. The memories that those songs bring back. Check out the live at Wembley stadium version of this. I watch it when I need a pick me up because the audience is AMAZING!.
I have to admit that I giggled just a tiny bit when you said it was a vintage telephone sound. That simply was the telephone sound when the song was recorded.
When you wanted to call long distance you dialed 0 and asked an operator to dial the number. The intro tones replicate what you would hear when she dialed. You would start paying as soon as the other party picked up so there was a limit to the # of times she let it ring. Always such a tense time hoping they pick up
Yes, Jeff Lynne is a genius. I grew up listening to ELO and they have always been one of my favorites. I would give you some suggestions, but they have sooooo many great hits, I'll just let you pick. You can't go wrong with any of them.
Someone once asked George Harrison what he thought the Beatles would have sounded like if they'd stayed together through the 70'S and into the 80's. He said ELO. George and Jeff Lynn were good friends. They were in the band The Traveling Wilburies together.
I've been a die-hard Electric Light Orchestra fan since I first heard them in the mid 70's. Yet, I don't understand why this track gets all of the attention. It's a great track, but it's not the only one...not by a long shot. I think too many of these requests are made by people who've only heard one or two songs on the radio.
You should watch them do this live as they sound as good live (if not better) asthey do in the studio version. You get to see the audience in the concert all up singing and dancing. All of their songs are great and my favourite is 'All Over The World' which is such a happy song. Jeff Lynne (who is from my home City of Birmingham, UK) was a fantastic musician and producer.
just saw Elo/Jeff Lynne a few weeks ago. Still got it. Great concert. So glad you listened to this studio version. Elo, Boston, Supertramp are so rich in production and you of ALL people would appreciate that I'd think.
This is the song that made me fall in love with ELO as a kid in the 1970's. Pure magic! My other favorite is "Can't Get It Out Of My Head". Personally, I say listen to the studio version every time with ELO. As good as some of the live clips are that people recommend, they simply cannot duplicate some of the things that made these songs so special.
The magician Jeff Lynne! He produced Tom Petty's debut solo album, Full Moon Fever & he & George Harrison produced the Travelling Wilburys. ELO is Excellent music on so many levels. ❤️✌️
So I spent probably from the late 70’s through 99 going to approximately 12 or 13 concerts a year with my buddies all over the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut (and Massachusetts) areas. Then I moved to Nashville and have worked in the music industry for 25 years now. I’ve been to more shows pretty much than anybody I know (that doesn’t work in the industry). That said, bucket list has always had ELO on it, and about 2 or 3 weeks ago, I finally got to see Jeff Lynn’s ELO. I’m here to say, 2 songs in and my mind was made up. They were instantly in my Top 3 shows Ever! “Telephone Line” was one of my favorite parts of the show, but there was absolutely NOTHING wrong with the show! Best audio ever.
ELO is one of my all time favourite bands. Hit after hit!! I still have a couple of their albums; they were on heavy rotation when I was a teenager and I love listening to them to this day. I appreciate your reactions, I like when you include your musical knowledge into your reactions, when you draw attention to certain musical / instrumental things it allows me to focus in on it and learn something.
Great to see you digging ELO and enjoying Jeff Lynne's studio mastery. I've been listening to them literally since decades. I would suggest to not miss the final track off A New World Record called Shangri-La with one of the most stunning outros of all time. Cheers from Deutschland (Germany).
Thanks, Seton! You are way too young to remember the sound of telephones back in the day.. and also.. no "answering machines"... this may be the first radio hit I heard by ELO back when I was a teenager.. Jeff is, indeed, genius... when you have time & inclination, you should see a live performance of this... appreciate your appreciation!
The song is about re-connecting with a lost love. Hello, How are you? Are you still the same? He misses the love they shared and he's hoping she will pick up the phone and reciprocate his longing. He's stuck in twilight. If you would only pick-up that telephone. Of course, she doesn't pick up. His only choice is to let it ring evermore meaning he will never give up trying to reconnect. It's a masterpiece. For those of us that grew up with that ring and that anticipation of connecting, it's simply amazing.
Just saw them on the over and out tour!!! I've seen hundreds of concerts, this was by far the BEST show ever. A top notch band playing ALL of their hits in an hour and a half! Add in the laser show and awesome sound mix, made it an unbelievable show! There are tons of videos here on youtube, watch one song if not the whole show! You'll see what I mean. This was a bucket list show for me, I live in Akron, Ohio and missed them in Cleveland. Found next closest show and drove to Detroit to see it, best decision ever! I have seen Pink Floyd, Eagles etc...and this one topped the chart! ✌🎶🎸🎶
They make the same effects in live concert as well. Anything from 2017 Wembley Stadium concert is fire! Jeff Lynne is very careful to do live music as close to the studio version. While the members of the band have changed, Jeff is also very careful to choose the best musical talent.
And yes, I believe John Lennon really liked this band and respected Jeff Lynn, and said if the Beatles had kept going they would have gone in the direction of ELO
So good to "connect" with this genius song. I love how you appreciated it. Please consider watching the Live versioin from Wembley. I am like you. I can't hear this song enough. ❤❤❤
This is from their 6th album, A New World Record from 1976. It's my favorite album of theirs and I've been a huge fan since this album came out. This was when they reached perfection. Everything on the album is top tier. I would recommend listening to Tightrope from this same album. It will blow you away.
I love ELO! I grew up with their tunes and my sister saw them live in the late 70's! I was so jealous! I was a little too young to tag along. I had their "Discovery" album and they are one of the most incredibly gifted bands ever. Jeff Lynne is a genius, no doubt. I love the Zoom Tour concert video here on YT and one of my fav songs on that video is "One Summer Dream", it's just so phenomenal. That whole concert footage is just PHENOMENAL and a must see! Thanks Seton Hills Studios!
Amo Telephone Line" uno de sus clasicos alrededor del Mundo. Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, Richard Tandy y la gente de Cuerdas talentosos aqui . Proximo hit *Livin Thing* o *Evil Woman* en version estudio. Suenan geniales:!! Fueron Top 10 en Reino Unido y tuvieron mucho exito en los USA Saludos from Chile y muy buena su reaccion.
You really should do the combo of El Dorado (overture) and Can’t Get It Out Of My Head. Just don’t do the supposed live video. It’s not and they cut the overture short. Trust me on this, do the studio and make sure you do them right into each other. It’s not that much longer doing them both, but well worth it. I promise you’ll love it. Jeff is a huge Beatles fan so a lot of their songs give that vibe. They have so many great tunes you’ll get into since you opened this rabbit hole. Jeff definitely used the studio as an instrument.
Y e s, great band. I did read or saw an interview that one of the Beatles said ELO continued that sound Beatles had when they broke up. I remember you had mentioned the Veatke sound. You were spot on.
I will never forget the first time I heard it because it was in a car in Virginia Beach, Virginia and my brother begged my mom. “No no don’t change it. You don’t understand!” Then we did
Everything Jeff Lynne Touched Is Gold He Produced Albums For George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Steve Winwood in Addition To All ELO Albums. He Is Often Referred to As the 5th Beatle
They are amazing aren't they? Jeff Lynne doesn't get nearly the accolades he deserves. The way they can perfectly replicate this sound live too, is crazy, well you've seen them at Wembley. You gotta check out 'Don't Bring Me Down', if you don't already know it, talk about bangers. Thanks for this, just what I needed. ✌❤
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Such a banger!! I cannot wait to hear more from ELO!!
Try a little Motorhead. Stay Clean is one of their many great songs. I have sure you have seen many a Motorhead shirt.
I will NEVER get tired of hearing this song. Thank you, Jeff.
Every song on this album is fire.
What makes this song so poignant is that in 1977 there were no cell phones, no texting, no messages and many people didn't even have home answering machines, I know I didn't have have one until 1989. Nothing is as lonely as calling a number of someone you're missing and listening to it ring and ring. This song always hits me in the heart.
Spot on my friend.
You nailed it. Kids today have no idea what it meant to be so out of touch when your heart was breaking and there was only a ringtone. Awesome that the song still holds up even though the kids can't really relate. The genius of Jeff.
The whole album needs to be heard in one sitting. It was the song of my first love.
@@robotto8858 This will age me, but I can remember sitting on the floor with a bottle of wine, broken heart, using my princess phone with the extra long cord, calling over and over and 'noone answering, I'll just let it ring a little longer...."
I’m so glad you reacted to this song the whole album is a masterpiece Shangri La is an epic song from this album.
ELO is incredible,watch it live in Wembley Stadium in London 2017!
Yep!!!!!! The live concert version sounds the same! Amazing band!
Yes definitely it’s fab ❤ x
Definitely worth you checking out the live Wembley stadium performance, it's amazing
This is my favourite ELO song. The studio version is great, but I love the live version at Wembley more
Yes it’s excellent!!!
This is why ELO was huge in the 70's.
Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.
ELO is truly magical.................
If you watch this live at Wembley, you will see how much this song means to the audience - love watching their reactions.
Having lived through those days ELO was a breath of fresh air. They were "different" and yes Jeff Lynne is a genius.
Jeff Lynne, described as the 5th Beatle!
Don’t be shocked. It’s ELO.
That second verse gives me chills every time. "Okay, so no one's answering..."
I remember the days when you only had a landline phone.
No call waiting
No answering machine so if you missed a call… you didn’t even know it.
Oh yes, and a live telephone operator on the line. ❤
Jeff Lynne is the GOAT...does it all!
I was a teen when this can out in 19977. This was absolutely everwhere on the airwaves. A very, very huge hit! Everbody had the 45rpm of this song. Do Ya on that album is also great
Just took my 21 year old son to the 10/29/2024 show in AZ. They are able to reproduce the Studio sound live. One of the best shows I have ever seen. 76 years old and he still has it!
Even though we had to wait an extra week to see them in Phoenix it was well worth the wait to see ELOs concert in the USA.
Yes! Took my dad to see him in Atlanta in October. I was amazed how great he still sounds.
Live at Wembley is just as amazing or better! It is audibly and visually stunning!
Absolutely! The concert is great not only because of the band but the fans as well. There is such a mix of young and old. Everybody is engaged. Nobody staring at their phones.
Geoff Lynn is a contemporary of the Beatles and knew them when he was in The Move in the 60’s. He was also a close personal friend of George Harrison and played with him on the Travelling Wilburys
Jeff lynne
Fun trivia: when Jeff's first single was released in 1967, a sad (but also a bit funny in retrospect) thing happened. This is the story as quoted by the Jeff Lynne Song Database:
"So in the Idle Race, we finally got a record deal. So I wrote this song called Imposters of Life's Magazine. And I can't wait for this thing to arrive in the mail, this record that I've made. And it's going to have me name on the label. I'm going, 'Oh, I'm going to be a songwriter.' The thing comes and I look at it and I go, 'What the hell is that!?' And it says 'Imposters of Life's Magazine by G. Lynn,' without the e on the end, just l-y-n-n And 'G.'? I thought, 'who's that? Gordon?' You know, I don't know any G. Lynn around here. So I was very, very disappointed, very upset 'cause it was really me big moment and it just turned to shit. [Laughs]"
Jeff Lynne (Summer 2012 - Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO documentary)
So I think Jeff would be just slightly miffed about being called "Geoff"... ;-)
Oh, btw Jeff joined the Move in 1970, so barely in the 1960es... (but you must know that already? ;-) )
Before that, he was in the Andicaps (the name changed a few times) which he formed with some friends in 1963 (!), and then went to the Chads, and in 66 he joined the Nightriders, which then became the Idle Race.
His career thus started a lot earlier than many people seem to think.
One of my all time favourites .❤️
ELO is great live but nothing beats the studio versions. Perfection.
Love ELO, everything they do is brilliant
TRUST ME on this MUST HEAR classic my music lovin' brother,, Electric Light Orchestra "Tightrope" (Studio Version).🔥
Another masterpiece by ELO! JEFF LYNNE, the master of composition, orchestration and application to the rock genre of the "wall sound" technique (also called "full sound") imported from classical symphonic music.
In the summer of 77 I was in 9th grade and this was the album of the summer. My friends and I played it constantly and I still listen to it frequently today. The memories that those songs bring back. Check out the live at Wembley stadium version of this. I watch it when I need a pick me up because the audience is AMAZING!.
I have to admit that I giggled just a tiny bit when you said it was a vintage telephone sound. That simply was the telephone sound when the song was recorded.
🤣😂🤣
When you wanted to call long distance you dialed 0 and asked an operator to dial the number. The intro tones replicate what you would hear when she dialed. You would start paying as soon as the other party picked up so there was a limit to the # of times she let it ring. Always such a tense time hoping they pick up
Oh my gosh I am still so in love with the music I grew up with. Thank you for listening with me and confirming that I'm not crazy!
Yes, Jeff Lynne is a genius. I grew up listening to ELO and they have always been one of my favorites. I would give you some suggestions, but they have sooooo many great hits, I'll just let you pick. You can't go wrong with any of them.
There were several bands that ruled the 70s ELO held their own against all of them.
Someone once asked George Harrison what he thought the Beatles would have sounded like if they'd stayed together through the 70'S and into the 80's. He said ELO. George and Jeff Lynn were good friends. They were in the band The Traveling Wilburies together.
I've been a die-hard Electric Light Orchestra fan since I first heard them in the mid 70's. Yet, I don't understand why this track gets all of the attention. It's a great track, but it's not the only one...not by a long shot. I think too many of these requests are made by people who've only heard one or two songs on the radio.
I second that, one should know all of ELO, the whole catalog.
You should watch them do this live as they sound as good live (if not better) asthey do in the studio version. You get to see the audience in the concert all up singing and dancing. All of their songs are great and my favourite is 'All Over The World' which is such a happy song. Jeff Lynne (who is from my home City of Birmingham, UK) was a fantastic musician and producer.
The whole record is a masterpiece try the mission of the sacred heart
This is a great song. The live performance with all their lights is just as good, if not better.
This song has been described as the song the Beatles never wrote.
just saw Elo/Jeff Lynne a few weeks ago. Still got it. Great concert. So glad you listened to this studio version. Elo, Boston, Supertramp are so rich in production and you of ALL people would appreciate that I'd think.
This is the song that made me fall in love with ELO as a kid in the 1970's. Pure magic! My other favorite is "Can't Get It Out Of My Head". Personally, I say listen to the studio version every time with ELO. As good as some of the live clips are that people recommend, they simply cannot duplicate some of the things that made these songs so special.
The magician Jeff Lynne!
He produced Tom Petty's debut solo album, Full Moon Fever & he & George Harrison produced the Travelling Wilburys.
ELO is Excellent music on so many levels. ❤️✌️
Nice one,Steve. Keep going with ELO,bro--- plenty of great material from Jeff & Co. Cheers, T
Classic ❤ Live at Wembley 2017 version is a must-see!
This is my favorite ELO song.
"Let it ring forevermore" was a feeling I could relate to at the time.
You can always tell a Jeff Lynne produced song by the snare drum sound, its like a fingerprint
2017 , Live Wembley, wanna know how a song speaks to generations, watch the crowd. ❤
So I spent probably from the late 70’s through 99 going to approximately 12 or 13 concerts a year with my buddies all over the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut (and Massachusetts) areas. Then I moved to Nashville and have worked in the music industry for 25 years now. I’ve been to more shows pretty much than anybody I know (that doesn’t work in the industry).
That said, bucket list has always had ELO on it, and about 2 or 3 weeks ago, I finally got to see Jeff Lynn’s ELO.
I’m here to say, 2 songs in and my mind was made up. They were instantly in my Top 3 shows Ever!
“Telephone Line” was one of my favorite parts of the show, but there was absolutely NOTHING wrong with the show! Best audio ever.
My older brother's friend took me to see them in 1976. 😆 I'm old!
I was 12. Lucky girl!!!! ❤️✌️
Sweet Talking Woman, Hold On Tight, Rockaria and Rock 'n' Roll Is King are all great ELO songs
The opening beeps and werbles, up to 'Hello' is my ring tone! Stunning, all of them.
Sitting there waiting, waiting, waiting...😢
ELO is one of my all time favourite bands. Hit after hit!! I still have a couple of their albums; they were on heavy rotation when I was a teenager and I love listening to them to this day. I appreciate your reactions, I like when you include your musical knowledge into your reactions, when you draw attention to certain musical / instrumental things it allows me to focus in on it and learn something.
Nooooooooo video of him at Wimberley is so unbelievably good!!! It sounds EXACTLY the same in concert at Wembley.
One of the greatest bands ever!!!! Some many top shelf tunes. It's Electric Light Orchestra ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍🤘🤘. Rock and Roll!
Great to see you digging ELO and enjoying Jeff Lynne's studio mastery. I've been listening to them literally since decades. I would suggest to not miss the final track off A New World Record called Shangri-La with one of the most stunning outros of all time. Cheers from Deutschland (Germany).
A great recording will give you goosebumps. This one does it.
I bought this album when it first came out... still have it today... (yeah I'm that old) and still rocking.😎
Thanks, Seton! You are way too young to remember the sound of telephones back in the day.. and also.. no "answering machines"... this may be the first radio hit I heard by ELO back when I was a teenager.. Jeff is, indeed, genius... when you have time & inclination, you should see a live performance of this... appreciate your appreciation!
The song is about re-connecting with a lost love. Hello, How are you? Are you still the same? He misses the love they shared and he's hoping she will pick up the phone and reciprocate his longing. He's stuck in twilight. If you would only pick-up that telephone. Of course, she doesn't pick up. His only choice is to let it ring evermore meaning he will never give up trying to reconnect. It's a masterpiece. For those of us that grew up with that ring and that anticipation of connecting, it's simply amazing.
Thanks for the insight! So amazing! ❤️
The whole album A New World Record is brilliant.
These guys had such a string of amazing hits. Their sound is incredible.
This is one of my all-time favorite ELO songs
Just saw them on the over and out tour!!! I've seen hundreds of concerts, this was by far the BEST show ever. A top notch band playing ALL of their hits in an hour and a half! Add in the laser show and awesome sound mix, made it an unbelievable show! There are tons of videos here on youtube, watch one song if not the whole show! You'll see what I mean. This was a bucket list show for me, I live in Akron, Ohio and missed them in Cleveland. Found next closest show and drove to Detroit to see it, best decision ever! I have seen Pink Floyd, Eagles etc...and this one topped the chart! ✌🎶🎸🎶
I am so glad I grew up in the 70's and got to hear this great music.
They make the same effects in live concert as well. Anything from 2017 Wembley Stadium concert is fire! Jeff Lynne is very careful to do live music as close to the studio version. While the members of the band have changed, Jeff is also very careful to choose the best musical talent.
You hit the nail on the head with "genius" 👍
Very intuitive... Jeff Lynn has often been referred to as the fifth Beatle, because of their similar vocal style
And yes, I believe John Lennon really liked this band and respected Jeff Lynn, and said if the Beatles had kept going they would have gone in the direction of ELO
Every song on this album is a masterpiece. Also, the album, Eldorado in its entirety is the same.
ELO is EPIC!
I was lucky enough to see them in concert in 1977( yes, I'm that old), boy what a show that was!
i love them! i still have albums from them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So good!! Thanks for watching! 😁
So good to "connect" with this genius song. I love how you appreciated it. Please consider watching the Live versioin from Wembley. I am like you. I can't hear this song enough. ❤❤❤
This is from their 6th album, A New World Record from 1976. It's my favorite album of theirs and I've been a huge fan since this album came out. This was when they reached perfection. Everything on the album is top tier. I would recommend listening to Tightrope from this same album. It will blow you away.
ELO is a very deep and satisfying rabbit hole. Keep digging you won’t be disappointed.
Agree that Jeff Lynne is an absolute musical genius.
Livin' Thing @Wimbly
Great strings.
I love ELO! I grew up with their tunes and my sister saw them live in the late 70's! I was so jealous! I was a little too young to tag along. I had their "Discovery" album and they are one of the most incredibly gifted bands ever. Jeff Lynne is a genius, no doubt. I love the Zoom Tour concert video here on YT and one of my fav songs on that video is "One Summer Dream", it's just so phenomenal. That whole concert footage is just PHENOMENAL and a must see! Thanks Seton Hills Studios!
Thank you for watching! Have a great day! 😁
Amo Telephone Line" uno de sus clasicos alrededor del Mundo. Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, Richard Tandy y la gente de Cuerdas talentosos aqui . Proximo hit *Livin Thing* o *Evil Woman* en version estudio. Suenan geniales:!! Fueron Top 10 en Reino Unido y tuvieron mucho exito en los USA
Saludos from Chile y muy buena su reaccion.
You really should do the combo of El Dorado (overture) and Can’t Get It Out Of My Head. Just don’t do the supposed live video. It’s not and they cut the overture short. Trust me on this, do the studio and make sure you do them right into each other. It’s not that much longer doing them both, but well worth it. I promise you’ll love it. Jeff is a huge Beatles fan so a lot of their songs give that vibe. They have so many great tunes you’ll get into since you opened this rabbit hole. Jeff definitely used the studio as an instrument.
Glad you did this one. This is my all time favorite ELO song.
One of my favourite ELO songs. Definitely worth checking out the Live version where he performs it at Wembley stadium (London) in 2017.
gd ole elo, magical track frm v mid 70s, jeff did vis a cple yrs ago at wemberley concert, worth hearing, whole concert was quality actually.
Thanks for an interesting, entertaining and informative reaction. ELO ...Jeff Lynne....your right Genius..Has been referred to as "The Fifth Beatle"
Y e s, great band. I did read or saw an interview that one of the Beatles said ELO continued that sound Beatles had when they broke up. I remember you had mentioned the Veatke sound. You were spot on.
Great song and reaction
I will never forget the first time I heard it because it was in a car in Virginia Beach, Virginia and my brother begged my mom. “No no don’t change it. You don’t understand!”
Then we did
Everything Jeff Lynne Touched Is Gold He Produced Albums For George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Steve Winwood in Addition To All ELO Albums. He Is Often Referred to As the 5th Beatle
Watched them live in Glasgow a number of years ago - will stay with me forever - Brilliant
You have GOT TO WATCH XANADU, with Olivia Newton-John!!! Jeff Lynne wrote all the music!!!
Was on the Radio all the time back in the day😅
Jeff Lynne is/was personal friend of The Beatles & his admiration/influence of them is very apparent in ELO's music
Watch this song live at Wembley 2017. It's an unforgettable true spectacle!
We saw ELO a few years ago and Dhani Harrison(George Harrison 's son) was there playing with Jeff Lynne's band.. it was an incredible show!
Great stuff to review - ELO has some of my favorites. 2 other great tracks on this album are 'Mission' and 'Tightrope'.
BINGO!!!! They were totally and honestly inspired and influenced by the Beatles! ❤❤❤✌️❤️❤️
Btw, brilliant reaction! What a great way to start my day.
Superb album
So beautiful, such memories this one brings back!
Gotta do ELO live @ Wembley 2017 😎👍
One of the few DISCO ERA groups I never get tired of hearing. Love you facial expressions 😮😁😵😱🤗🤯!!
Ummm, ELO is not Disco, good grief. smh
Another great band from back in the day damn!
They are amazing aren't they? Jeff Lynne doesn't get nearly the accolades he deserves. The way they can perfectly replicate this sound live too, is crazy, well you've seen them at Wembley. You gotta check out 'Don't Bring Me Down', if you don't already know it, talk about bangers. Thanks for this, just what I needed. ✌❤
my favorite band since i first heard them in the early 70s...