My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
My dad passed away June of ‘23 and I miss him so much. Getting to see ELO with his aunt in August. Can’t wait to feel his spirit there with us. Miss you dad. Love you so much.
The violinist is the late great Wilfred Gibson, Wilf quit ELO not long after this was filmed, Wilf had a dispute with Jeff Lynne over the salary that Lynne was paying him. Wilf was certainly a world class violinist.
@@paulbantick8266 When Kaminski joined ELO in the fall of 1973, he used a brown violin like Gibson's, Kaminski also wore a cape like Gibson did for a while. Kaminski got his blue violin from the Barcus Berry company after they'd perfected electric pickups for classical instruments. Barcus Berry only had a blue violin ready for use at the time, so that's the reason Kaminski's violin was blue. Gibson left ELO during the recording sessions for the "On the Third Day" album and only the tracks on side two of the album had been recorded with Gibson playing violin. Kaminski played on all the tracks on the albums side one. Gibson's playing on the album wasn't credited to him, it was all credited to Kaminski. Out of the three ELO violinists only Kaminski is still with us today. R.I.P. Wilf Gibson and Steve Woolam. I've met Mik Kaminski on several occasions when he's been performing with his "Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin" project, he comes across as a nice, genuine and humble guy.
This is one the best all time anywhere anytime any place singles. I remember hearing it for the first time, empying the piggybank and running down to the record store! Magic.
Impressive Jeff Lynne singing live, very good staging the whole band, and Mike Edwards and Colin Walker having fun together as usual. Thank you ELO for all these years of unbelievable music!!!!!!
I may have only been 8 years old when this song came out, but I have vivid memories of this song, mainly because my mother wore out the 45 bouncing around the house like a crazed women. ! ya Gotta love that fashion too !
Line-up here is: Jeff Lynne - lead guitar & vocals Bev Bevan - drums Richard Tandy - piano Michael D'Albuquerque - bass Wilf Gibson - violin Colin Walker - cello Mike Edwards (in tux and balaclava hat) - cello It's Edwards who was killed recently in that bizarre and tragic fashion, not Gibson.
Jeff Lynne is the most talented Music God ever. He will be 71 in 2018 and his voice is Gold. All his live concerts sound as good if not better than the original recordings...Not many bands and musicians can match that. Just have a listen from Jeff Lynne's ELO at Wembley Stadium June 24 2017... Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO on the 2018 Europe and North American Tour. I just received my tickets for LA , NY and Toronto Canada. It will be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Several years ago I saw an expensive fireworks display with this song as its grand finale. Holy crap -- toward the end they had the explosions coinciding with about every other beat, and it was utterly mind-blowing! On the last note, a big chrysanthemum firework filled the sky, and my co-workers and I just sat there with our eyes glazed. Although the song's been covered by some classic rock acts, ELO's version is my all-time favorite.
1973 Panther Hall, Fort Worth Texas was my time to see this lineup. Wilf Gibson running around the stage bin his cape in a usually country venue where Buck Owens had played.
Have heard reviewers say that this track is out of place on the ELO 2 album and let’s the whole album down. What rubbish! The whole performance, whether the single version, or the longer album version is absolutely tremendous, and is so full of energy, ranging from Bev’s drumming, to the string section, not forgetting Jeff’s vocals and guitar. Fabulous.
As a classically-trained bassist, who, like TAEdison, discovered electricity and had his life change, has still kept a few strings in that world. The strings in ELO used to be part of the on stage musicians, not just sequestered in an however-many piece orchestra. I love the early stuff, because you can see how the string players personalities used to come out on stage. Their set up was pretty trippy if you didn’t know what they were when you went and saw them. Not at all typical of the usual rock bands of the time. It was kind of strange, seeing a cellist in front of what was back, then an equivalent of a full Marshall stack or more. Nevertheless, this rendition, where they have two people playing with Bows on the cello at the same time, is just…je ne sais quoi! It speaks to the personality of what was once the band. Jeff’s personality kinda overcame the others, I think, but when you think about who he was, he was almost another Beatle. Imho, this was the best part and the best work b4 the current space station vibe of the band…
That was amazing . The blend of the 5th by Beetoven,the Peter Gun bass line bridge ,and the other samples woven into the Chuck Berry classic . The strong and solid power guitar chords made it an ELO song thyat you will never forget .
I remember hearing their first recording of this classic back in the day. Blew me away. There had been violins and cellos in rock before. But these guys picked it up a notch!
The very first song I heard from ELO in my favourite record store abck in 1973, that launched my quest to get hold of all their records throughout their fame. Rarely get to see Mike Edwards (RIP) and Melvyn Gale play. Great video, million thanks.
there was no way of getting a ticket to see this fantastic band when they were playing near us.......always loved them and they are better than ever what iv seen on tv.....FANTASTIC X
Incredible arrangement of a Rock' n 'Roll Classic. The violinist solo is incredible. Jeff Lynne's guitar reminds me of Chuck Berry and his vocals remind me a little of Jerry Lee Lewis' version of this song. WOW!
This is the song that made me take notice of this band back in the 70's and I've been a fan every since.They are nothing less than brilliant and always will be to me.
I had just graduated high school earlier this summer. We were sitting around watching Midnight Special because Richard Prior was hosting then this new Band called Electric Light Orchestra came on and we were blown away!
I graduated high school in 1973, I too remember this Midnight Special. Two months later I was at Boot Camp, Parris Island, SC with the United States Marine Corps, and NO radio for 3 months.
They opened for Deep Purple around that time and where awesome. The violinist was all in green, even his violin and was running around in circles playing. And the chelo players would play the chelo behind his head. Great show
One of my favorite early ELO releases. they did a great job of this Chuck Barry classic. Glad that this live version on Midnight Special was available. Loved it! This version rocks!
I had just graduated high school in June was just hanging during the summer watching Midnight Special. Then this happened and I was blown away. In my 60s now but I still love me some ELO.
Electric - Lightning- Orchas Rocked this night... still till this day they are underated legends... they dont get much publicity and thats what i like. Classssss
Your post ,says it all ! Real Musicians ,Real Music! As long as I am on Mother Earth, I will Rock and I will Roll ,and when I die....my children shall play the songs I call ,"my music", and there will be thunder and great bolts of lightning in the heavens and it will be good,for we will all be"Rock'n On"!
Anyone who is not moving at all when this song is playing, give them a little push so they fall over so someone can let the coroner to remove the corpse.
I get nights like that too. I was on the Clash and then the Smiths. Moved on to Olivia Newton-John and now ELO (a slightly more logical link). There is a link on the left that suggests the greatest band ever could have been Queen. Long live TH-cam :)
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My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
Thinking of you 🎶 I did the same for my step dad, cherished memories 🫠
My dad passed away June of ‘23 and I miss him so much. Getting to see ELO with his aunt in August. Can’t wait to feel his spirit there with us. Miss you dad. Love you so much.
Most underrated group ever! Way ahead of their time. Should have been in the hall way before 2017.
Most undeerrrated by those who don't know shit from shinola
@@hmackie6823 Like the eijits at the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame... that "institution" is a joke.
Still 2023...
They seem to have done alright. Packing stadiums.
The violinist just shreds it! Cant remember seeing this much energy from any band since 1973. I have to watch this again...
Amen!!!😀 God Bless.
The cellists were awesome in this clip as well.
The violinist is the late great Wilfred Gibson, Wilf quit ELO not long after this was filmed, Wilf had a dispute with Jeff Lynne over the salary that Lynne was paying him. Wilf was certainly a world class violinist.
@@davidmacgregor5193 But then some bloke by the name of Mik Kaminski with a blue electric violin popped in and had a go.. :)
@@paulbantick8266 When Kaminski joined ELO in the fall of 1973, he used a brown violin like Gibson's, Kaminski also wore a cape like Gibson did for a while. Kaminski got his blue violin from the Barcus Berry company after they'd perfected electric pickups for classical instruments. Barcus Berry only had a blue violin ready for use at the time, so that's the reason Kaminski's violin was blue. Gibson left ELO during the recording sessions for the "On the Third Day" album and only the tracks on side two of the album had been recorded with Gibson playing violin. Kaminski played on all the tracks on the albums side one. Gibson's playing on the album wasn't credited to him, it was all credited to Kaminski. Out of the three ELO violinists only Kaminski is still with us today. R.I.P. Wilf Gibson and Steve Woolam. I've met Mik Kaminski on several occasions when he's been performing with his "Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin" project, he comes across as a nice, genuine and humble guy.
This is one the best all time anywhere anytime any place singles. I remember hearing it for the first time, empying the piggybank and running down to the record store! Magic.
They are by far the coolest band in the world! How can you not like this!??!?!?!
Impressive Jeff Lynne singing live, very good staging the whole band, and Mike Edwards and Colin Walker having fun together as usual. Thank you ELO for all these years of unbelievable music!!!!!!
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC JEFF LYNNE .THANK YOU ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHEST.
Both Beethoven and Chuck Berry are paid respect.
I may have only been 8 years old when this song came out, but I have vivid memories of this song, mainly because my mother wore out the 45 bouncing around the house like a crazed women. ! ya Gotta love that fashion too !
Line-up here is:
Jeff Lynne - lead guitar & vocals
Bev Bevan - drums
Richard Tandy - piano
Michael D'Albuquerque - bass
Wilf Gibson - violin
Colin Walker - cello
Mike Edwards (in tux and balaclava hat) - cello
It's Edwards who was killed recently in that bizarre and tragic fashion, not Gibson.
😊😊😊😊
OMG !!!! This is unreal , what talent Unbelievable THEY TRULY ARE AN ORCHESTRA !!! Top 10 groups of all time !!!!!!
Jeff Lynne is the most talented Music God ever. He will be 71 in 2018 and his voice is Gold. All his live concerts sound as good if not better than the original recordings...Not many bands and musicians can match that. Just have a listen from Jeff Lynne's ELO at Wembley Stadium June 24 2017... Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO on the 2018 Europe and North American Tour. I just received my tickets for LA , NY and Toronto Canada. It will be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Several years ago I saw an expensive fireworks display with this song as its grand finale.
Holy crap -- toward the end they had the explosions coinciding with about every other beat, and it was utterly mind-blowing! On the last note, a big chrysanthemum firework filled the sky, and my co-workers and I just sat there with our eyes glazed.
Although the song's been covered by some classic rock acts, ELO's version is my all-time favorite.
I saw them in concert twice. The crowd went nuts when they played this.
This performance is turning 50 tomorrow, that is crazy!! ✌️😙
Remember watching this live in 1973 -- I was only 12 -- I was hooked. That was the best stuff I ever heard and I was an ELO fan from that point on.
@Mac Tips of the Week! OMG, so was I! Damn, where did those years go?
1973 Panther Hall, Fort Worth Texas was my time to see this lineup. Wilf Gibson running around the stage bin his cape in a usually country venue where Buck Owens had played.
Best cover of this Rock & Roll classic
I grew up in this era and loved the band, This show and In Concert were incredible. They showed just about every band in that era.
Have heard reviewers say that this track is out of place on the ELO 2 album and let’s the whole album down. What rubbish! The whole performance, whether the single version, or the longer album version is absolutely tremendous, and is so full of energy, ranging from Bev’s drumming, to the string section, not forgetting Jeff’s vocals and guitar. Fabulous.
I've only heard one reviewer say this, and it was on a TH-cam channel.
It's unfortunate if more people think that way!
As a classically-trained bassist, who, like TAEdison, discovered electricity and had his life change, has still kept a few strings in that world. The strings in ELO used to be part of the on stage musicians, not just sequestered in an however-many piece orchestra. I love the early stuff, because you can see how the string players personalities used to come out on stage. Their set up was pretty trippy if you didn’t know what they were when you went and saw them. Not at all typical of the usual rock bands of the time. It was kind of strange, seeing a cellist in front of what was back, then an equivalent of a full Marshall stack or more. Nevertheless, this rendition, where they have two people playing with Bows on the cello at the same time, is just…je ne sais quoi! It speaks to the personality of what was once the band. Jeff’s personality kinda overcame the others, I think, but when you think about who he was, he was almost another Beatle. Imho, this was the best part and the best work b4 the current space station vibe of the band…
Not till you see them play you realise how technical this band is truly a great band
That violin solo was EPIC!!!
That was amazing . The blend of the 5th by Beetoven,the Peter Gun bass line bridge ,and the other samples woven into the Chuck Berry classic . The strong and solid power guitar chords made it an ELO song thyat you will never forget .
They never get old. Enjoy all their songs. And I’m old. 83. Still tap my feet. Dance if you want to.
ELO's rendition of this song is the best period.
Deffinitely the best except for the others.
@@LarsTragel-zh7ei Yes he is.
No, its Chuck Berry and there is no question about it.
@@glennwatson3313 yes
It was good but the Beatles was better.
Man they just killed it! Saw them in the early 80's, would like to have this period of touring!
Best Roll over Beethoven I have ever heard. Love you ELO you make me so happy thank you
I remember hearing their first recording of this classic back in the day. Blew me away. There had been violins and cellos in rock before. But these guys picked it up a notch!
This is the greatest version of Roll Over Beethoven ever. I saw them do this live ... Out of the Blue!
Go Go ELO
The very first song I heard from ELO in my favourite record store abck in 1973, that launched my quest to get hold of all their records throughout their fame. Rarely get to see Mike Edwards (RIP) and Melvyn Gale play. Great video, million thanks.
there was no way of getting a ticket to see this fantastic band when they were playing near us.......always loved them and they are better than ever what iv seen on tv.....FANTASTIC X
rock it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! high school days, loved it then and still do. thanks for putting it on.
For my entire life (74 years old) I could take or leave the various renditions of this song I would hear over the years - until now. Wow!
Absolutely brilliant....👏👏👏👏👏
What I want to know is who are the 571 thumbs down? You’ll never see this live talent again.
Could be the ones who seen the 2016 Glastonbury performance. Just guessing. It's all good.
Some people are just like that, ignore them
I was there when E.L.O. played at LewisFest '73 in San Francisco.
Jeff Lynne is so intelligent!!
Always loved him!
❤️✨️😊🙏
INCREDIBLE!!!...Roll over Beethoven!!!...Bravo!!
Incredible arrangement of a Rock' n 'Roll Classic. The violinist solo is incredible. Jeff Lynne's guitar reminds me of Chuck Berry and his vocals remind me a little of Jerry Lee Lewis' version of this song. WOW!
This is the song that made me take notice of this band back in the 70's and I've been a fan every since.They are nothing less than brilliant and always will be to me.
I had just graduated high school earlier this summer. We were sitting around watching Midnight Special because Richard Prior was hosting then this new Band called Electric Light Orchestra came on and we were blown away!
I graduated high school in 1973, I too remember this Midnight Special. Two months later I was at Boot Camp, Parris Island, SC with the United States Marine Corps, and NO radio for 3 months.
Grew up listening to these guy's allway's great listening.
Another Thank God for TH-cam.
They opened for Deep Purple around that time and where awesome. The violinist was all in green, even his violin and was running around in circles playing. And the chelo players would play the chelo behind his head. Great show
Among the Alltime Great Rock n Roll 'Live TV' gigs.
Nuclear reaction on stage! Remember listening to this, growing up in Arboga Sweden, in the 70ies. Great music!!!
Arboga av alla ställen ;)
Man kan inte välja allt här i livet! Inte som nyfödd, i alla fall. ;-)
John Mård Det är givetvis sant. Min kommentar var rätt dum när jag tänker efter :)
Det går nog bra! Glad påsk på dig! :-)
One of my favorite early ELO releases. they did a great job of this Chuck Barry classic. Glad that this live version on Midnight Special was available. Loved it! This version rocks!
WOW , LOVED IT IN 73 LOVE IT IN 2017 , SO GOOD .
Never got tired of this tune.
Best ever cover version of this Chuck Berry song. Brilliant stuff.
This song is really rather ingenious. Imagine the mind that came up with the music.
Chuck Berry?
Exactly what I was thinking.
Berry was also a great Pisser!
Don Moore And the lyrics. Chuck Berry had a great creative mind himself.
I've loved their version since I heard it on the FM radio for the first time!❤
Oh Boy! Out of this world! ...and 1972/73 WOW!
This is talent at it's finest,superbbbb
FGS what a BLAST ! Incredible ! A Master work
I had just graduated high school in June was just hanging during the summer watching Midnight Special. Then this happened and I was blown away. In my 60s now but I still love me some ELO.
No one does this song as good as ELO Jeff lynne is the man.
Um...Chuck Berry?
saw this live :) sometimes it is good to be old :)
that violin is OUTSTANDING
RIP Chuck - nice way to remember this rendition. One of the best - and this is live.
what a band mix,, and they pull it off in so many ways.
Electric - Lightning- Orchas Rocked this night... still till this day they are underated legends... they dont get much publicity and thats what i like. Classssss
I love that they are known for their music and not their off stage antics. Real artists
The NME hated ELO, Dire Straits, etc.
It was Light, not Lightning.
ELO un grupo maravilloso y Jeff, un genio. Gracias por el video tan retro
,excelente rola
This band is awesome man, great combination of classical music and Rock & Roll, I just love that man.
this song and video is so refreshing compared to what people listen to nowadays
i like it :)
Love the way they did this, way to go gentlemen ! !
FINALLY IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!!!!
Never heard this version of the song before, and now it's my favourite. #NowThatsWhatICallMusic!
Roll over Beethoven... I'm on top of the pops today listening to some classical rock and roll... such an amazing song and such an amazing cover ....xx
This tune spans the life of time!
Shell Trek And so does it's writer. Chuck Berry is 87 years young. Still playing regularly.
Eugene, he died aged 90.
this song never gets old
Awesome British band. Let the world enjoy.
Fantastic !!!
What a great version.
Word!!!😀 God Bless.
Oh yeah! Loved it! I was just 10 then but remember it. : )
Klasyczny przebój zespołu Electric Light Orchestra . Dla mnie to jest przebój wszechczasów zespołu Electric Light Orchestra .
This is CRAZILY AWESOME BEYOND BELIEF...I think I want this played at my funeral...
As masterly as their later stuff. Amazing band,
Underpinned by a real love of music.
I remember buying their lps, I was a teen but man, they were great, still love Jeff Lyn
One of the best Chuck Berry covers I have ever heard...
Great song, great band!
A classic for all time.
Great music, thank you ELO🐱🇺🇸
saw 3 times during 70's good times what i remember
It just keeps getting better.
I watched the Pryor show all the time , but I can’t remember if I saw this or not , thanks for posting!
God blessed rock with real musicians...LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL
Your post ,says it all ! Real Musicians ,Real Music! As long as I am on Mother Earth, I will Rock and I will Roll ,and when I die....my children shall play the songs I call ,"my music", and there will be thunder and great bolts of lightning in the heavens and it will be good,for we will all be"Rock'n On"!
Anyone who is not moving at all when this song is playing, give them a little push so they fall over so someone can let the coroner to remove the corpse.
👍😂😂😂😂
This is so 70's it hurts. That said, its ELO! You still rock!
Class of 79'
Thinking of you CB...thank you!
I saw this when it first aired on television. ELO has been a favorite since then.
Me too!
I'm having an ELO love-in so am going to say on every video I watch that they were the best band ever.
I get nights like that too. I was on the Clash and then the Smiths. Moved on to Olivia Newton-John and now ELO (a slightly more logical link). There is a link on the left that suggests the greatest band ever could have been Queen. Long live TH-cam :)
playthatgeetar nah, not queen, it's steely dan.
Great music era. That's the music I grew with. 60s ... 70 s. Can't be beat. Live long boys.
SO GOOD. THANK YOU ELO!!!!!!❤
60's child, ELO never disappointed
I think he's a time traveler he still looks the same... 2020.
I play this song every morning as I get up. I get in such a great mood. Thank you ELO
same here, almost every morning now
First concert I ever went to in Melbourne .. Loved it !!
Stunning
I love this music
Genious at work... Waow ! I was 13 old and liked that much, and till today ! As kid I probably listened to that sound hundreds of times...
Heard this again live in Pittsburgh last month. Awesome still.