At 73 Jeff Lynne’s voice is still amazing and he still has that hair. He is ELO, writes the songs, produce’s the albums, arranges the songs, sings the songs. Just a living legend
As much as I love Jeff Lynne, equal credit for the brilliance of ELO also resides with Richard Tandy. As Jeff's closest friend, Tandy was there from the beginning until the end (may he RIP) and arranged and wrote as a partner, his keyboard contributions laying the foundation of nearly every song. Jeff himself would admit that it was never all him but their partnership that made ELO.
Stop it now Maureen ....Fat old Grumpy men don't cry but that one hit home ...moving on with plans/orders my last "see you" song be ...AKATSUKI CHURCH MIX...give 'em once last wtf ? Been a long road from Hawkwind and Sabbeth to er,,, the FoxHole.
Wow - same here - in that its my dads fave band, became mine, and when i met my hubbie 33 yrs ago - it also happened to be HIS fave band too, as well as his fathers. And it turned out - both our fathers attended the SAME concert in our town in 1977....even our kids love ELO.
"Hey you, with the pretty face: welcome to the human race" is one of the best throw-away lines in pop music. That's not a talkbox, it's a vocoder. Thanks for the awesome reaction video, Rob Squad!!
You really need to check out their Live at Wembley videos from 2016. they are even better now than in the day. I’d start with Telephone Line, just awesome!
It's been a minute since you did some ELO. And by a minute, I mean 3 months! Let's have some ELO! I'm ready to throw down. I challenge you to listen to ELO's song, "Last Train To London" without dancing!! Lol. Seriously. I don't think it can be done. No wiggling. No shoulder dancing. Nothing. 😆 Challenge, accepted?? I'll be waiting to see. ✌🏼
My very favorite band of all time. Jeff Lynne is a genius. Fun fact: Mr. Blue Sky is the last song of a four part section of Concerto of a Rainy Day. He wrote it being trapped inside during a weeklong rain storm. Look it up. It's 18 minutes of rock music bliss.
Best album story of all time was Ween’s The Mollusk. An album so good the creator of spongebob says he was directly inspired by it. If you’re into ELO I bet you would like them.
And....if you see Jeff being interviewed he's incredible. As they say in Scotland "there's nothing about him". Comes across as just a regular guy who happens to make music instead of laying bricks or fixing plumbing. Not a sign of the 'Eltons' about him at all!
MustardSeedish, you're close, but not correct. During the incessant rain Jeff had terrible writer's block. It was only after it subsided and the clouds parted, revealing incredible blue skies that his block went away and he was suddenly inspired to write, "Mr. Blue Sky", and many other songs on the double album over the next few days. (By the way, he was in a chalet he'd rented in the Swiss Alps for the purpose of writing the album.)
One of the many great songs by one of the great bands of the 70's. They are so creative and innovative with songs like TELEPHONE LINE, EVIL WOMAN and SWEET TALKIN' WOMAN.
This is such a British song! 😂 We're constantly under grey clouds so sunny blue skies are special. Used some of these lyrics on my kids a lot - 'hey you with the pretty face, welcome to the human race'. (They're fairly normal adults now).
Haaa - Im in Australia - and growing up - I never understood why the Brits always sang songs about sunshine and summer holidays...coming from a land of "sand, sin and sorrow" where summers are brutal and you just wanna hibernate for 5 months..i dfidnt get it. THEN when we married, we went and lived in the UK for 16 months from a Novemeber to March the year after, (back in the 1990's) and one day in summer, after being sun deoprived for months, we were out during summer - and there was not ONE single cloud in the sky. I remebering turning my camera up to the sky and going "click" - and have this odd photo of just plain blue sky - JUST TO PROVE IT WAS POSSIBLE! haaa...my family at home thought it strange. When I first arrived in London, I couldnt understand why there were rows of deck chairs out on Green park with a guy with a money belt and sign "50p for half hour". I said to him, "what sad slapper is gonna PAY to sit in the sun for 30 minutes...????" urgh After 3 months of English winter - I got it!
Saw Jeff Lynne in Glasgow 5 years ago at the venue where COP26 is on now. Took my Dad as this was a banger from my youth and one of my Dads all time favourites. Dad passed exactly a year ago and we played this at his funeral. Such a happy song with great memories.
For myself, "Mr. Blue Sky" is pop perfection. I never tire of it. BTW - recently learned Mr. Lynne considers the lyrics of Mr. Blue to be a kind of "children's story" or a lullaby. Makes perfect sense.
I love ELO. This song was my sister's favorite song, may she RIP. It still makes me smile and remember all the happy times we had.. Thanks for the smile. PS--- Y'all look great 👍
Just tuned in after slaving in the kitchen baking pies. Just wanted to say WOW you two look amaaazing 😍😍😍😍 the hippie chic is shining tonight, Amber you are looking gorgeous girl. 💖💖 The look isn't bad on you either Rob 😊
The vocal effects about 5:20 on your video is a vocoder. Also, there is a very unique 'instrument' used on this tune. That sound that sounds like a cow-bell, it's a guy hitting a fire extinguisher with a drumstick. As to the 'inspiration' behind Mr. Blue Sky, Lynne said that he was locked away in a Swiss chalet working on the follow-up album to "A New World Record". Apparently it had been very rainy and misty for about two weeks, and then one day the sun broke out from the clouds...and voila...Jeff's inspiration for Mr. Blue Sky! Thanks again for a great video, and for the great sound...love listening loudly on my headphones...all the best to you! P.S. - at the end of the song, when it sounds like the singer is saying "Mr. Blue Sky" again...however, according to Jeff Lynne himself, he actually sings "Please Turn Me Over"...ie., to the next side of the LP. This was a double LP, and Mr. Blue Sky was the last song on side 3. So, turn it over to side 4 and start up with the next ELO tune...Sweet Is The Night. This album, "Out of the Blue" was one of, in not the best selling album ELO put out. PPS....Have you ever listened to ELO's "Roll Over Beethoven"...a rocking tune, that I used to wake my next door neighbor in my college dorm with every morning during my freshman year...lol If Roll Over Beethoven don't wake you up...nothing will!
If you like these songs, you need to watch the "Guardians of the Galaxy " movies. Incredible soundtrack both movies from this time frame. Good movies and better songs.
I heard Strange Magic about 3 or 4 years ago for the first time. Not sure how I've bypassed that song for so long. It frequently gets stuck in my head. Would've been a great reaction for Halloween.
Toadally agree. Just after lockdown here in UK I bought myself a 1984 Honda Goldwing - a very vast & very silly motorcycle. I dunno why I did that but it made sense at the time 😁 It has a radio cassette. Bringing it 150 miles home the rain finally stopped and the sun came out, glinting on all the ridiculous chrome. As I came over a hill & saw the valley where I live, the radio played Mr Blue Sky. The smile near split my face. Can't hardly remember a moment of such peace n happiness 😁❤
This song is brilliant, also at the end of the song he sang “please turn me over” with the vocoder, for you to turn the album over to side 2. A real piece of genius for the original vinyl album
Mr. Blue Sky is possibly one of the most uplifting pop songs ever written (and therefore an all-time classic in my books), so I was shocked when an ex-colleague declared he didn't like it! Who on earth doesn't like this track?!
I'm guessing there's no chance that they were kidding with you? Because seriously even I like this song and I'm pretty particular when it comes to uplifting poppy songs
"I can't get around my head", "Living thing" " Evil Woman" "Telephone Line" "Sweet talking Woman" "Strange magic" "Showndown""Last train to London" "Rock'n'Roll Is King""Confution". 100% ELO Success
You can really hear the Beatles influence here. Also love all the instruments they used. They don't call them "Electric Light Orchestra" for nothin'! :-)
Love your reaction. The instruments that use a bow from smallest to biggest Violin played under the chin Cello usually played sitting down (electric may be played standing) Bass or Double Bass usually plaued standing. May be played with or without bow depending on music genre (Jazz and others usually plaued without bow)
ELO is "current" today.......their kind of music will always appeal to listeners. They are just the whole package with such a diversity of songs created. The sounds, music, harmony, and composition of their music is really unique and worth its salt to all generations.
Jeff Lynne the lead singer was one of the Travelling Wilburys , a group that included Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison , either Handle with care or The end of the line need a reaction 👌
Almost. NOT UNTIL they've reacted to Roy Orbison, which they have not done yet. Recommended songs from Roy Orbison are: "Crying" (1961 studio recording.) "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964 studio recording.) These will show two sides of Roy Orbison. And when they to the Traveling Wilburys, they should watch these videos in this order: 1. Handle With Fare 2. End Of The Line Sequence matters here.
The stand up instrument is called a string bass, the largest stringed instrument, the next one down is the cello, then viola(larger violin shape), then the violin. Hope that helps. Y'all look so GROOVY!
Because the players are standing up and running around it might be confusing, and the instruments appear bigger because of some camera angles. But no doubt: those ar cello’s. ELO is one of the few bands who have a cellist (sometimes 2) in their line-up. Hugh mcDowell and Melvyn Gale were the cellists when this song was recorded. That’s why many cellists like ELO: th-cam.com/video/1-8ol45TBt8/w-d-xo.html
First of all, I love J’s shirt and both outfits overall. Very cool. We actually did walk around dressed like that (still do whenever I can 😂). Love ELO. They’re wonderful🌺✌️
ELO's body of work is so deep, and Jeff Lynne is a genius. He was also a member of the Traveling Wilburys and produced some of Tom Petty, George Harrison, and Roy Orbison's biggest hits.
They call themselves an orchestra for a good reason! Great band, great vocals great instrumentation and catchy pop rock melodies. Evil Woman, Turn to Stone, Sweet Talking Woman, Living Thing, Strange Magic ... You can't go wrong with ELO!
"Do Ya" is THE ELO song for me. Also, everyone should see them live in concert at least once. It's an experience and they have it down to an art form. I honestly think that they are the only band, at least that I've ever seen, that actually makes every song sound better live and that's even with Jeff Lynn being into his 70s.
You guys are the best. Out of the Blue double album was one of their best. Jeff Lynn did most of the writing, all of the instruments and recorded it within two weeks at his studio. Great choice to react to!!!!
One of my Fav songs ever! Never fails to cheer me up. Spending my life in Britain and then on the West Coast of Canada in a rainforest, this song is something i can really relate to lol. I have always loved the playfulness of the band members in this video too :)
When I saw them in concert, they opened with a double bass, and two cellos being played in spotlights.. they could seriously play in a classical orchestra!! Great live show.
I love how a lot of these wonderful songs have made a reappearance in popular movies, most especially Guardians of the Galaxy. It gives a whole new generation the opportunity to hear and appreciate them.
The robot voice is done with a Vocorder, a keyboard instrument that you sing into, it is a different instrument than the vocal bag that Peter Frampton used on his songs, which was a guitar based based effect. Vocorders were used extensively throughout the '80s, especially on Funk and Dance tunes.
Stevie Wonder, Peter Frampton and Roger Troutman (among others) used a Talk Box, not a vocal bag (there's no such thing). This was a small amplified loudspeaker inside a small and almost hermetic enclosure (box) where a tube protruded as only way out for the sound. The input of the talk box was linked to the line level output of any instrument (or any other audio source, like a headphone jack) Due to the fact pressured air vibrations from the loudspeaker could damage the teeth, people who used it had to be cautious with the way they handled the tube in their mouth. And the most proper name could have been "articulating box" since you only have to articulate the words (or any other resonant effect you could do with your mouth) while not emitting a sound with your voice most of the time. Oh, and BTW it's a Vocoder, not Vocorder.
The group is famous for using orchestral instuments in rock music. They have been adapted to use electronic pickups, like an electric guitar rather than relying on microphones. BTW the 'talkbox' is called a Vocoder and yes that was a Cello.
The song is a happy song especially so on many levels for Jeff Lynn, the leader, principle songwriter, lead singer, producer in the band. He was suffering from writers’ block for months and on holiday in Switzerland where the weather was bleak and it was raining for days until a break in the clouds when the sun shone through became his inspiration for this song.
You just can't not-smile when you hear this song. Even years later, the Live @ Wembly concert is FANTASTIC. Jeff Lynn, a talent in his own right, has surrounded himself with top notch musicians & singers.
Far out, you groovy cats and chicks, you guys look great! You're right, ELO is very diverse in their sound. I've loved them since I first bought the album "Eldorado" back in the 70's. If you're looking for orchestration mixed with rock, don't forget about Nightwish (symphonic metal). Floor's always a top choice for Female Friday.
This is such an awesome song, thanks for the reaction. This song was used in many movies/tv shows, but I think best at the beginning of Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
If you get the chance, see this band live. They were my first favourite, as a 9 year old I saved up to buy their 1979 LP Discovery, and I never stopped loving them. Seeing them live is a joyous occasion, the crowd is a mix of 10 to 70 year olds just singing along and dancing to the show. Much love to you two.
Please react to "The Diary of Horace Wimp". It is such a catchy and super super sweet song and you will certainly be cheering for Horace before it is over.
Agreed, but NOT UNTIL they've reacted to Roy Orbison, which they have not done yet. Recommended songs from Roy Orbison are: "Crying" (1961 studio recording.) "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964 studio recording.) These will show two sides of Roy Orbison. And when they to the Traveling Wilburys, they should watch these videos in this order: 1. Handle With Fare 2. End Of The Line Sequence matters here.
This is my fav ELO song. Great combo of orchestra instrument with rock band instruments. They have such a unique sound. Not really hippie era music, but it is late 70s. I never tire of hearing this song. Can’t help but tap my foot and drum my hands with it. With the acoustic music you get lower sounds coming out of the larger instruments. Like a violin is small so it hits the higher notes comparable to a soprano voice, the viola is a little lower like an a lot voice, the cello is even lower sounds like tenor, the bass violin is very low like a basso voice. If that is helpful. In electric instruments you can tune it to whatever range you want but I love acoustic instruments for their richness.
Mr Blue Sky was made with a 30 piece orchestra and a 20 person vocal section, Jeff Lynne and his 6 band members.The song Mr Blue Sky features a heavily vocoded voice singing the phrase "Mr. Blue Sky". A second vocoded segment at the end of the song was often interpreted by listeners as "Mr. Blue Sky"; it is actually "Please turn me over" as it is the end of side three, and the listener is being instructed to flip the LP over. This was confirmed by Jeff Lynne on 3 October 2012 on The One Show.
I just got done posting " Little fun fact that I read somewhere ( at least I think it is a fact, someone can double check for me ) : At one point "Ringling Brothers and Barnum Baily Circus" was the worlds largest traveling entertainment thing ( with lions, tigers and elephants , that makes sense ). ELO , because of all their electronic equipment needed for a show was second largest !!" so I can see how this adds to it.
One of the great feel good songs of all time. This, Katrina and the Wave's Walking on Sunshine, The Rembrandt's I'll Be There For You and the Gogo's We Got the Beat - all of those can always cheer me up when I'm in a funk.
Very impressive band in person. They put on a terrific show plus it was in the acoustically perfect Chicago Auditorium back in 1976!! My favorite ELO song is Telephone Line. Enjoyed this.
This is one of my favorite songs. Both of my kids love it too. Reminds me of when they were little and I’d drive them to school and we’d sing along with the sunroof open. This is by far one of the most talented bands ever. Some others that you should check out by them are “Need Her Love”, “Midnight Blue” and “The Diary of Horace Wimp” is another fun one like Mr. Blue Sky. Thanks for featuring them!
Amber has totally committed to the best costumes this weekend, and I love it!! The only thing I want to know is how you get 10 minutes of peace to do each of these reactions? I have three kids of my own, and this only happened in the middle of the night while everyone was asleep or between feedings. So, spill it, Amber. How are you two not only doing this, but looking so chipper?
NICE...! ELO is overwhelming, complete and theatrical in their sound. I can hear them all day long. As a young child I heard ELO and now I'm 56 and I can still go to one of theier concerts... I just love ELO... Jeff Lyn is a genius...
My first time to England, got there in January, and had to wait until June to see a blue sky. This is what they are talking about. I was getting depressed waiting. And when I finally got a blue sky, I was so happy. This is what they are singing about.
Anything by ELO from the past always sounded like it was from the future. And even when you listen to them today, they still sound like they are from the future. Timeless :)
Born in 61...been a fan since I was a teenager. This has always been one of my ELO favs, along with "Wild West Hero"; however even since Guardians of the Galaxy 2, I can only see Baby Groot dancing to this from now on. Footnote: the clanging sound is the drummer Bev Bevan hitting a fire extinguisher that was in the studio.
Best song ever! Jeff was much younger here so he was able to hit those high notes but he’s 76 now and still rockin’. I’ve been a big fan since the late 70’s and still listening to this day Dec.2024. I will be watching their last concert on July 10.2025 in Manchester. Thanks for a great reaction and love your “ hippy “ looks. Happy memories for me!
Scientists have determined that “Mr. Blue Sky” is the happiest song ever written.
I was just about to post this :)
I always dance. It's like "Walking on Sunshine", you can't be sad.
Shiny Happy People by R.E.M. ain't bad.
"Don't Stop Me Now" Queen
Um, no
At 73 Jeff Lynne’s voice is still amazing and he still has that hair. He is ELO, writes the songs, produce’s the albums, arranges the songs, sings the songs. Just a living legend
And can't read music.
You forgot plays lead guitar.
As much as I love Jeff Lynne, equal credit for the brilliance of ELO also resides with Richard Tandy. As Jeff's closest friend, Tandy was there from the beginning until the end (may he RIP) and arranged and wrote as a partner, his keyboard contributions laying the foundation of nearly every song. Jeff himself would admit that it was never all him but their partnership that made ELO.
@@beaux2585 Richard Tandy is still with us.
@@herbiescruff5708 See what happens when you get old like me? I'm glad that I was thinking about someone else.
My dear Dad loved ELO and this was played at his funeral as his “going out song”. His sky was always blue ❤️. Thanks for this, happy memories.
What a perfect choice!
Stop it now Maureen ....Fat old Grumpy men don't cry but that one hit home ...moving on with plans/orders my last "see you" song be ...AKATSUKI CHURCH MIX...give 'em once last wtf ? Been a long road from Hawkwind and Sabbeth to er,,, the FoxHole.
Wow - same here - in that its my dads fave band, became mine, and when i met my hubbie 33 yrs ago - it also happened to be HIS fave band too, as well as his fathers. And it turned out - both our fathers attended the SAME concert in our town in 1977....even our kids love ELO.
@@tonypate9174 how’d you know his dad was grumpy tho
My grandma too!
97 percent of musicians agree that Mr.Blue Sky is tied with the happiest songs of all time.
here comes the sun
good day sunshine
walkin on sunshine?
@@flerbusinteresting how all of those are about sunny days
"Hey you, with the pretty face: welcome to the human race" is one of the best throw-away lines in pop music. That's not a talkbox, it's a vocoder. Thanks for the awesome reaction video, Rob Squad!!
Same thing from Allover the world? Or no
Always sung brilliantly by Richard Tandy. Possibly one of the most unrecognised and underrated pianists.
@shannonnichols3415 They used a vocoder in like, every second song they made, lol
@@PBYM79- Yes, RIP, Mr. Tandy.😢❤
Jeff Lynne is a musical genius, years ahead of his time.
You really need to check out their Live at Wembley videos from 2016. they are even better now than in the day. I’d start with Telephone Line, just awesome!
I agree! I absolutely love Jeff Lynne, as a singer, songwriter, producer and especially all his work with my man Tom Petty!
Great singer, great writer, great guitarist and a great, GREAT producer.
No arguement there - total musical savant.
It's been a minute since you did some ELO. And by a minute, I mean 3 months! Let's have some ELO! I'm ready to throw down. I challenge you to listen to ELO's song, "Last Train To London" without dancing!! Lol. Seriously. I don't think it can be done. No wiggling. No shoulder dancing. Nothing. 😆 Challenge, accepted?? I'll be waiting to see. ✌🏼
My very favorite band of all time. Jeff Lynne is a genius. Fun fact: Mr. Blue Sky is the last song of a four part section of Concerto of a Rainy Day. He wrote it being trapped inside during a weeklong rain storm. Look it up. It's 18 minutes of rock music bliss.
Best album story of all time was Ween’s The Mollusk. An album so good the creator of spongebob says he was directly inspired by it. If you’re into ELO I bet you would like them.
My high school buddy Karl said ELO was his favorite band. He went to Brown Univ.
Top fact! I'll be looking that up. Thanks ❤
And....if you see Jeff being interviewed he's incredible. As they say in Scotland "there's nothing about him". Comes across as just a regular guy who happens to make music instead of laying bricks or fixing plumbing. Not a sign of the 'Eltons' about him at all!
MustardSeedish, you're close, but not correct. During the incessant rain Jeff had terrible writer's block. It was only after it subsided and the clouds parted, revealing incredible blue skies that his block went away and he was suddenly inspired to write, "Mr. Blue Sky", and many other songs on the double album over the next few days. (By the way, he was in a chalet he'd rented in the Swiss Alps for the purpose of writing the album.)
ELO is phenomenal!!!!!!!✌❤
Still one of my favorite songs to this day. Mr. blue sky rocks.🙌
PURE! AUDIBLE! JOY!
One of the many great songs by one of the great bands of the 70's. They are so creative and innovative with songs like TELEPHONE LINE, EVIL WOMAN and SWEET TALKIN' WOMAN.
Definitely Sweet Talkin' Woman
Can't get it out of my head ...... is another good one. They were definitely creative & innovative, & had their "own" sound.
This is such a British song! 😂 We're constantly under grey clouds so sunny blue skies are special. Used some of these lyrics on my kids a lot - 'hey you with the pretty face, welcome to the human race'. (They're fairly normal adults now).
That's my favourite line!
Same for me in my little town. Usually it's misty & overcast & I always think of this song when we get those lovely, sunny days.
It always gave me Beatles vibes.
Haaa - Im in Australia - and growing up - I never understood why the Brits always sang songs about sunshine and summer holidays...coming from a land of "sand, sin and sorrow" where summers are brutal and you just wanna hibernate for 5 months..i dfidnt get it. THEN when we married, we went and lived in the UK for 16 months from a Novemeber to March the year after, (back in the 1990's) and one day in summer, after being sun deoprived for months, we were out during summer - and there was not ONE single cloud in the sky. I remebering turning my camera up to the sky and going "click" - and have this odd photo of just plain blue sky - JUST TO PROVE IT WAS POSSIBLE! haaa...my family at home thought it strange. When I first arrived in London, I couldnt understand why there were rows of deck chairs out on Green park with a guy with a money belt and sign "50p for half hour". I said to him, "what sad slapper is gonna PAY to sit in the sun for 30 minutes...????" urgh After 3 months of English winter - I got it!
Saw Jeff Lynne in Glasgow 5 years ago at the venue where COP26 is on now. Took my Dad as this was a banger from my youth and one of my Dads all time favourites. Dad passed exactly a year ago and we played this at his funeral. Such a happy song with great memories.
I've written this down as one of my several funeral song selections as well.
You Two Look Just GREAT as Hippies...I just love you channel...!!!
For myself, "Mr. Blue Sky" is pop perfection. I never tire of it. BTW - recently learned Mr. Lynne considers the lyrics of Mr. Blue to be a kind of "children's story" or a lullaby. Makes perfect sense.
The happiest song made!😀✌🤘
It's impossible to not smile at this song
I love ELO. This song was my sister's favorite song, may she RIP. It still makes me smile and remember all the happy times we had.. Thanks for the smile. PS--- Y'all look great 👍
God Rest Her Soul!
Just tuned in after slaving in the kitchen baking pies.
Just wanted to say WOW you two look amaaazing 😍😍😍😍 the hippie chic is shining tonight, Amber you are looking gorgeous girl. 💖💖 The look isn't bad on you either Rob 😊
His beard would have been perfect back then.
Amber is always cute but today she looks like the hippie chicks I used to crush on. 😘
Ooooooooooo! Did you say PIES? I like pies.
Jeff Lynn is a legend! His falsetto is classic. I love all of their music.
The vocal effects about 5:20 on your video is a vocoder. Also, there is a very unique 'instrument' used on this tune. That sound that sounds like a cow-bell, it's a guy hitting a fire extinguisher with a drumstick.
As to the 'inspiration' behind Mr. Blue Sky, Lynne said that he was locked away in a Swiss chalet working on the follow-up album to "A New World Record". Apparently it had been very rainy and misty for about two weeks, and then one day the sun broke out from the clouds...and voila...Jeff's inspiration for Mr. Blue Sky!
Thanks again for a great video, and for the great sound...love listening loudly on my headphones...all the best to you!
P.S. - at the end of the song, when it sounds like the singer is saying "Mr. Blue Sky" again...however, according to Jeff Lynne himself, he actually sings "Please Turn Me Over"...ie., to the next side of the LP. This was a double LP, and Mr. Blue Sky was the last song on side 3. So, turn it over to side 4 and start up with the next ELO tune...Sweet Is The Night.
This album, "Out of the Blue" was one of, in not the best selling album ELO put out.
PPS....Have you ever listened to ELO's "Roll Over Beethoven"...a rocking tune, that I used to wake my next door neighbor in my college dorm with every morning during my freshman year...lol If Roll Over Beethoven don't wake you up...nothing will!
As I understand it the vocoder was an EMS unit using an electric piano as the carrier.
This has to be one of the most uplifting songs ever made. Jeff Lynne is a genius.
If you like these songs, you need to watch the "Guardians of the Galaxy " movies. Incredible soundtrack both movies from this time frame. Good movies and better songs.
Lol, love the costumes. E.L.O. Has long been one of my favs!!!
Your next ELO has to be "Evil Woman", "Strange Magic", or "Living Thing". They are all classics. P.S. I am Groot.
I heard Strange Magic about 3 or 4 years ago for the first time. Not sure how I've bypassed that song for so long. It frequently gets stuck in my head. Would've been a great reaction for Halloween.
they should do a full watching of the Zoom concert. I have that DVD from way back and it's a great show.
I smoke weed on my TH-cam channel & i do reaction videos too🙏🥷
I hope you might be able to catch Across the Border sometime
Toadally agree.
Just after lockdown here in UK I bought myself a 1984 Honda Goldwing - a very vast & very silly motorcycle. I dunno why I did that but it made sense at the time 😁 It has a radio cassette. Bringing it 150 miles home the rain finally stopped and the sun came out, glinting on all the ridiculous chrome. As I came over a hill & saw the valley where I live, the radio played Mr Blue Sky. The smile near split my face. Can't hardly remember a moment of such peace n happiness 😁❤
All ELO tunes are amazing. You will NOT been disappointed listening to any of they’re tunes.
This song is brilliant, also at the end of the song he sang “please turn me over” with the vocoder, for you to turn the album over to side 2. A real piece of genius for the original vinyl album
I always liked that clever little "trick" of saying, "Please turn me over." So cool!
Traveling Wilbuys - A classic super band
Yes Traveling Wilburys,,-(End of the Line) R.I.P Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, George Harrison.
@@joshsmith302 And don't forget George Harrison.
@@edwardpate6128 I did. 😔 Sucks being my age and forgetful. Thank you.
Yes! I have been asking them for months to react to End of the Line! See, I am not alone!
For your next ELO song, you could go with either "Livin' Thing", "Evil Woman," or "Sweet Talkin' Woman". All 3 are great.
Not to mention Wild West Hero
Not to mention “Telephone Line”
not to mention "Roll Over Beethoven"
"Evil Woman" is the one.
How about Jungle?
Mr. Blue Sky is possibly one of the most uplifting pop songs ever written (and therefore an all-time classic in my books), so I was shocked when an ex-colleague declared he didn't like it! Who on earth doesn't like this track?!
I'm guessing there's no chance that they were kidding with you? Because seriously even I like this song and I'm pretty particular when it comes to uplifting poppy songs
yea "ex" colleague 😂😂
For me it gets over played so I get kinda sick of it after a while
Does he have a nickname of "Old Misery Guts"? If not, why not?
OK, that's a first for me. Does he have a hearing impediment, or is he Bipolar?
"I can't get around my head", "Living thing" " Evil Woman" "Telephone Line" "Sweet talking Woman" "Strange magic" "Showndown""Last train to London" "Rock'n'Roll Is King""Confution". 100% ELO Success
FUN FACT: Mr Blue Sky has been scientifically proven to be the HAPPIEST song EVER. It's true.
I love that little fact
One of my favorite all time songs! Go Baby Groot!
Another great band from my home city - Birmingham, England. Love the costumes you crazy kids.
Props to the Brummies,you gave us ELO and Sabbath.
Thank you !!
@@TheCornishCockney All hail to Birmingham England the true home of Rock
@@TheCornishCockney And quite a few other rock bands as well. Cheers, man.
Other fellow Brummies to do: UB40. Duran Duran, the Move, Wizzard and not to mention Jasper Carrot........I said NOT to mention him!!!!😋
How is it no one mentioned the first internationally famous rock band to come out of Birmingham...The Moody Blues!
I was in high school when this came out, graduated in 1978 and ELO such a part of that time and one of my favorite bands.
Class of ‘78!!!!
You can really hear the Beatles influence here. Also love all the instruments they used. They don't call them "Electric Light Orchestra" for nothin'! :-)
I got to catch Jeff in concert a few years back. WHAT A SHOW!!!!! 🥰
Me too, in Oakland and San Jose
Not a talk box, but a vocoder, that's synthesizing keyboardist Richard Tandy's voice.
Love your reaction. The instruments that use a bow from smallest to biggest
Violin played under the chin
Cello usually played sitting down (electric may be played standing)
Bass or Double Bass usually plaued standing. May be played with or without bow depending on music genre (Jazz and others usually plaued without bow)
Viola, the one everyone forgets (and not used in ELO so far as I know)
Violin, viola, cello, contra bass
Usually cello is played sitting down, but in this video both cello’s are played standing up and running around.
Mr. Blue Sky! One of the greatest songs ever!!! Enjoy 😉
ELO is "current" today.......their kind of music will always appeal to listeners. They are just the whole package with such a diversity of songs created. The sounds, music, harmony, and composition of their music is really unique and worth its salt to all generations.
Saw Jeff Lynn’s ELO last night and it was fantastic!!
The happiest tune ever written featuring a fire extinguisher as a musical instrument. Brilliant.
Jeff Lynne the lead singer was one of the Travelling Wilburys , a group that included Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison , either Handle with care or The end of the line need a reaction 👌
Almost. NOT UNTIL they've reacted to Roy Orbison, which they have not done yet. Recommended songs from Roy Orbison are:
"Crying" (1961 studio recording.)
"Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964 studio recording.)
These will show two sides of Roy Orbison.
And when they to the Traveling Wilburys, they should watch these videos in this order:
1. Handle With Fare
2. End Of The Line
Sequence matters here.
@@gregorymoore2877 didn't realise they hadn't reacted to the Big O yet , so yes totally agree ..
Absolutely loved The Travelling Wilburys
@@simonk7937 I loved their sense of humor too. I don't know how long I looked in the stores for Vol. 2 before coming to realization... 😉
@@gregorymoore2877 👍😂
Oh, yes, I would be okay with them reacting to Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison before Traveling Wilburys End of the Line.
The stand up instrument is called a string bass, the largest stringed instrument, the next one down is the cello, then viola(larger violin shape), then the violin. Hope that helps. Y'all look so GROOVY!
Because the players are standing up and running around it might be confusing, and the instruments appear bigger because of some camera angles.
But no doubt: those ar cello’s.
ELO is one of the few bands who have a cellist (sometimes 2) in their line-up. Hugh mcDowell and Melvyn Gale were the cellists when this song was recorded.
That’s why many cellists like ELO: th-cam.com/video/1-8ol45TBt8/w-d-xo.html
String bass??? you mean Double Bass.
@@RushfanUK I played in an orchestra and symphony. We called it a string bass back then.
@@erik5374 I was just giving overall info on the stringed instruments, not just what was playing in video. :}
First of all, I love J’s shirt and both outfits overall. Very cool. We actually did walk around dressed like that (still do whenever I can 😂). Love ELO. They’re wonderful🌺✌️
One of my favorite albums of all time. Out of the Blue. I wore that thing out! Not a bad song on it. ❤️
Just love this group ! I had many of their albums growing up! They were huge in the 70's!
ELO's body of work is so deep, and Jeff Lynne is a genius. He was also a member of the Traveling Wilburys and produced some of Tom Petty, George Harrison, and Roy Orbison's biggest hits.
Did you know George Harrison & Jeff Lynn were best of friends? George's son inducted ELO in the Rock & Roll hall of fame!
@@celticblood4010 knew that, but Eric was his best friend.
They call themselves an orchestra for a good reason! Great band, great vocals great instrumentation and catchy pop rock melodies. Evil Woman, Turn to Stone, Sweet Talking Woman, Living Thing, Strange Magic ... You can't go wrong with ELO!
Strange Magic. I haven’t thought of that song in AGES. Thanks for bringing it up!
"Do Ya" is THE ELO song for me. Also, everyone should see them live in concert at least once. It's an experience and they have it down to an art form. I honestly think that they are the only band, at least that I've ever seen, that actually makes every song sound better live and that's even with Jeff Lynn being into his 70s.
I was fortunate to see them twice. They were incredible. Jeff Lynn is a genius.
Do Ya is a great song. I prefer the original version by The Move.
@@auntieprimrose4138 Ah, not me. For me, that's the demo, the potential of what it could be, then Lynn polished and perfected it with ELO.
@@auntieprimrose4138 Look out baby there's a plane a comin!
I've always said the same thing about ELO, Yes, Pink Floyd, Kansas, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Rush and Supertramp
Seeing and hearing E.L.O live is a spiritual experience!!
Yes!
You guys are the best. Out of the Blue double album was one of their best. Jeff Lynn did most of the writing, all of the instruments and recorded it within two weeks at his studio. Great choice to react to!!!!
One of my Fav songs ever! Never fails to cheer me up. Spending my life in Britain and then on the West Coast of Canada in a rainforest, this song is something i can really relate to lol. I have always loved the playfulness of the band members in this video too :)
I remember when this album first came out and it blew me away. I still love it.
I love you two...you're so positive and joyful!
When I saw them in concert, they opened with a double bass, and two cellos being played in spotlights.. they could seriously play in a classical orchestra!! Great live show.
You guys are such great people. One of my favourite songs too - so glad you like it too!
I love how a lot of these wonderful songs have made a reappearance in popular movies, most especially Guardians of the Galaxy. It gives a whole new generation the opportunity to hear and appreciate them.
Absolutely I just see lil dancing baby groot whenever I hear it now lol
Is the opening song of Guardians 2, SO PERFECT 💖
ELO is so underrated, Jeff Lynne is a genius. When you have time, the entire "Concerto for a Rainy Day" is great.
ELO is not underrated. They were HUGE in the 1970s.
The robot voice is done with a Vocorder, a keyboard instrument that you sing into, it is a different instrument than the vocal bag that Peter Frampton used on his songs, which was a guitar based based effect. Vocorders were used extensively throughout the '80s, especially on Funk and Dance tunes.
Pink Floyd used vocoders too, especially on the albums Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here
Daft Punk used a vocoder until they disbanded early this year... ; )
Trivia question for ELO fans: what was the first ELO song that included use of a vocoder?
As opposed to a voder, which synthesizes speech from input text or phonemes. We need some examples of that too, it can range from great to comedic.
Stevie Wonder, Peter Frampton and Roger Troutman (among others) used a Talk Box, not a vocal bag (there's no such thing). This was a small amplified loudspeaker inside a small and almost hermetic enclosure (box) where a tube protruded as only way out for the sound. The input of the talk box was linked to the line level output of any instrument (or any other audio source, like a headphone jack) Due to the fact pressured air vibrations from the loudspeaker could damage the teeth, people who used it had to be cautious with the way they handled the tube in their mouth. And the most proper name could have been "articulating box" since you only have to articulate the words (or any other resonant effect you could do with your mouth) while not emitting a sound with your voice most of the time.
Oh, and BTW it's a Vocoder, not Vocorder.
ELO was indeed an orchestra. Got this on vinyl when released! Great variety of talent and music~
You two look fabulous as hippies…so cool & I love ELO! 👍♥️♥️
The group is famous for using orchestral instuments in rock music. They have been adapted to use electronic pickups, like an electric guitar rather than relying on microphones.
BTW the 'talkbox' is called a Vocoder and yes that was a Cello.
I love ELO and you just listened to my absolute favorite song of all time. Congrats to you both.🤗
The song is a happy song especially so on many levels for Jeff Lynn, the leader, principle songwriter, lead singer, producer in the band. He was suffering from writers’ block for months and on holiday in Switzerland where the weather was bleak and it was raining for days until a break in the clouds when the sun shone through became his inspiration for this song.
Thank you for that presentation. Loved it. ELO's 'Eldorado' is one of my very best favorite albums. Might want that a shot.
You just can't not-smile when you hear this song. Even years later, the Live @ Wembly concert is FANTASTIC. Jeff Lynn, a talent in his own right, has surrounded himself with top notch musicians & singers.
🩷☮️🥳Ditto! Still listening to ELO @63 in 2023! GREAT MUSIC 🎶🎵🎶
Such a great group, amazing sound, unique and futuristic, One of their best, such a happy bouncy song...Thanks for the memories...Peace
Music of my childhood. Unique and brilliant band. They had so many hits and every one was truly a great song. Jeff Lynne is a true genius.
Far out, you groovy cats and chicks, you guys look great! You're right, ELO is very diverse in their sound. I've loved them since I first bought the album "Eldorado" back in the 70's.
If you're looking for orchestration mixed with rock, don't forget about Nightwish (symphonic metal). Floor's always a top choice for Female Friday.
This is such an awesome song, thanks for the reaction. This song was used in many movies/tv shows, but I think best at the beginning of Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
an iconic track and master piece of mr. jeff lynne..... one of the greatest composers & producers of all time
This band deserves more credit and love. So many fantastic songs-Telephone Line- Strange Magic- Starlight-so many!!!
Great choice guys. My favourite band. “Can’t get it out of my head” would be an awesome next from their deep deep catalog.
That's my favorite song by them! ❤❤❤
I love your look! Another great ELO song. They have so many different sounds and varieties, they are like many different groups in one band.
If you get the chance, see this band live. They were my first favourite, as a 9 year old I saved up to buy their 1979 LP Discovery, and I never stopped loving them. Seeing them live is a joyous occasion, the crowd is a mix of 10 to 70 year olds just singing along and dancing to the show. Much love to you two.
Please react to "The Diary of Horace Wimp". It is such a catchy and super super sweet song and you will certainly be cheering for Horace before it is over.
It isn't one of their biggest hits, but it is one of my all time favorite. Kinda in the same vein as Juke Box Hero from Foreigner.
One of their best songs, for sure! Amongst many others...
I love that song!
ELO is a great band!
Their Time album is one of there best, the rain is falling is my favorite from that album!....Great costumes by the way!
Try the Travelling Wilburys. Amazing super group. Jeff Lynne (lead singer ELO) George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison
Agreed, but NOT UNTIL they've reacted to Roy Orbison, which they have not done yet. Recommended songs from Roy Orbison are:
"Crying" (1961 studio recording.)
"Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964 studio recording.)
These will show two sides of Roy Orbison.
And when they to the Traveling Wilburys, they should watch these videos in this order:
1. Handle With Fare
2. End Of The Line
Sequence matters here.
Looking fab guys. You rock!
This is my fav ELO song. Great combo of orchestra instrument with rock band instruments. They have such a unique sound. Not really hippie era music, but it is late 70s. I never tire of hearing this song. Can’t help but tap my foot and drum my hands with it. With the acoustic music you get lower sounds coming out of the larger instruments. Like a violin is small so it hits the higher notes comparable to a soprano voice, the viola is a little lower like an a lot voice, the cello is even lower sounds like tenor, the bass violin is very low like a basso voice. If that is helpful. In electric instruments you can tune it to whatever range you want but I love acoustic instruments for their richness.
Jeff Lynne is a huge Beatles fan, and this song is where that influence shows the strongest. Such an amazing tune. Great reaction!
Alright! Try "Strange Magic" and "All Over The World".
Mr Blue Sky was made with a 30 piece orchestra and a 20 person vocal section, Jeff Lynne and his 6 band members.The song Mr Blue Sky features a heavily vocoded voice singing the phrase "Mr. Blue Sky". A second vocoded segment at the end of the song was often interpreted by listeners as "Mr. Blue Sky"; it is actually "Please turn me over" as it is the end of side three, and the listener is being instructed to flip the LP over. This was confirmed by Jeff Lynne on 3 October 2012 on The One Show.
I just got done posting " Little fun fact that I read somewhere ( at least I think it is a fact, someone can double check for me ) : At one point "Ringling Brothers and Barnum Baily Circus" was the worlds largest traveling entertainment thing ( with lions, tigers and elephants , that makes sense ). ELO , because of all their electronic equipment needed for a show was second largest !!" so I can see how this adds to it.
sheer brilliance
Indeed and the last words are "Please turn me over" 😊
Mr Blue Sky is possibly the greatest pop song ever written.
I’ll be going out to that at my funeral!!
My brother in law died recently and this was played as we were leaving the service. It really lifted us up after such a sad afternoon.
One of the great feel good songs of all time. This, Katrina and the Wave's Walking on Sunshine, The Rembrandt's I'll Be There For You and the Gogo's We Got the Beat - all of those can always cheer me up when I'm in a funk.
And Here comes the sun - The Beatles.
Very impressive band in person. They put on a terrific show plus it was in the acoustically perfect Chicago Auditorium back in 1976!! My favorite ELO song is Telephone Line. Enjoyed this.
there was a study that concluded Mr. Blue Sky, and Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" were the two most uplifting songs in rock history.
You can't go wrong with an ELO song. So many catchy tunes. Maybe "Sweet Talking Woman" or "Twilight" next.
Much love from England 🏴
This is one of my favorite songs. Both of my kids love it too. Reminds me of when they were little and I’d drive them to school and we’d sing along with the sunroof open. This is by far one of the most talented bands ever. Some others that you should check out by them are “Need Her Love”, “Midnight Blue” and “The Diary of Horace Wimp” is another fun one like Mr. Blue Sky. Thanks for featuring them!
Amber has totally committed to the best costumes this weekend, and I love it!! The only thing I want to know is how you get 10 minutes of peace to do each of these reactions? I have three kids of my own, and this only happened in the middle of the night while everyone was asleep or between feedings. So, spill it, Amber. How are you two not only doing this, but looking so chipper?
Strange Magic, Living thing and Telephone Line ( acoustic video, for telephone line). These are ELO best ones.
NICE...! ELO is overwhelming, complete and theatrical in their sound. I can hear them all day long. As a young child I heard ELO and now I'm 56 and I can still go to one of theier concerts... I just love ELO... Jeff Lyn is a genius...
My first time to England, got there in January, and had to wait until June to see a blue sky. This is what they are talking about. I was getting depressed waiting. And when I finally got a blue sky, I was so happy. This is what they are singing about.
Summed up perfectly
oooH!, Love the Retro Look🌼🌺💐🌸🌻 Cool Song... One of my Favorite ELO tunes⚡💡🎻
This band is absolutely brilliant! Nothing else like them. My favs are Telephone Line ☎️ and Strange Magic 🪄
Anything by ELO from the past always sounded like it was from the future. And even when you listen to them today, they still sound like they are from the future. Timeless :)
Born in 61...been a fan since I was a teenager. This has always been one of my ELO favs, along with "Wild West Hero"; however even since Guardians of the Galaxy 2, I can only see Baby Groot dancing to this from now on. Footnote: the clanging sound is the drummer Bev Bevan hitting a fire extinguisher that was in the studio.
He has a whole orchestra playing with him at all times, their amazing
Best song ever! Jeff was much younger here so he was able to hit those high notes but he’s 76 now and still rockin’. I’ve been a big fan since the late 70’s and still listening to this day Dec.2024. I will be watching their last concert on July 10.2025 in Manchester. Thanks for a great reaction and love your “ hippy “ looks. Happy memories for me!
I LOVE the ‘70’s vibe, great channel.