AMAZING!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Electric Lights Orchestra - Telephone Line REACTION

[@RabbiSteve]

Thanks for the reaction. Jeff Lynne, the lead singer/songwriter, producer and guiding light of ELO, also did a lot as part of The Traveling Wilburies. He was the first lead vocal on the TW song you did yesterday. He produced and arranged them also. And he is *the* lead vocalist for ELO. You’ll eventually get it, I’m sure. Another 50-100 songs of ELO 😊

[@brianherrington7226]

And also co produced George Harrison’s Cloud 9 and Brainwashed not to mention Roy Orbisons solo lp and Tom Patty’s solo Full Moon Fever.

[@RhettAnderson]

And he co-wrote and produced the Petty song they did today.

[@kafkaian]

Yes, Jeff Lynne from the Erdington area of my home city Birmingham, England, the UK's second largest city. Most Brummies (as we're nicknamed by the rest of the UK), are very proud of Jeff and Bev Bevan (ELO's former drummer), who comes from my area of the city.

[@dixiechatty958]

He also produced the two Beatles songs from the 90's, Real Love and Free as a Bird.

[@laurogarza4953]

I bought a ELO Greatest Hits cassette in the late 70s and WORE it out in my old 71 Plymouth Roadrunner.

[@scottsopher6825]

The line Jeff sings after [Ok. No one is answering, let it ring a little longer]....."let it ring forever more". I love the emotion that it stirs up; the desperation to be able to talk to her once again. ELO has an amazing catalog of music. You can't go wrong with them. Have a great weekend.

[@barba7521]

One of the most bittersweet lyrics ever written

[@cweefy]

With you on that

[@bothellkenmore]

40+ years later, still relevant.

[@scottpowell5605]

@@barba7521 So much bittersweet angst in the line "...let it ring forever more" you just don't know until you've lived through losing someone tragically. I've called someone's line just to hear their voicemail before. ...just to "...let it ring forever more".

[@mikedocemrick9497]

Probably my personal favourite ELO song! The telephone sound effects were very innovative for the time and Jeff Lynne's voice is terrific here. Great pick guys!

[@Chris.Davis.2]

Gives me chills everytime. I've been in a few long distance relationships in my life. I guess that's why this song has always affected me.

[@Chanteuse66]

Mine, too! Love the orchestral track blended with the doo wop lyrics--outstanding!

[@davidhowell7279]

Living through the 60s and 70s, we had some interesting telephone experiences. We were on a party line for a while. Basically, we shared a phone line with at least one other household(please don't listen,right?). Rotary dials and everything. Wrote down or memorized your friends phone number. Sometimes, voices sounded like that. I'm so glad I lived through that time period, musically, and everything else. Great reaction. As usual.

[@Krzyszczynski]

For another outstanding "phone-in" vocal, check out Days Of Pearly Spencer, by David McWilliams, first released 1968. Uniquely unforgettable song.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

In terms of an ELO 'telephone' song, my favourite is "Calling America" but I love this one too. In fact I just love ELO - "Here is the News", "Twilight", "State of Mind", "Rockaria!" - there are so many great songs.

[@WhereIsPancakesHouse]

I’ve been listening to this song for more than 40 years. It still captivates me. ELO is an amazing band. Mr. Blue Sky, Can’t Get It Out Of My Head, Turn to Stone, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Do Ya, Evil Woman, and many more. They have an incredible catalog.

[@niallmcentee9400]

Jeff Lynne is the lead singer and songwriter on all ELO tracks

[@Leftylobber]

Also Travelin Wilburys

[@AlanF0011]

It was Roy Wood when they started out 😁

[@AlanF0011]

Another earworm 😂😂

[@michaelnorman3393]

@@AlanF0011 on the first album, Jeff, and Roy shared songwriting, and lead vocal duties. Jeff wrote 5 of the 9 tracks, Roy 4, with each singing lead on their respective tunes 💕

[@user-xg1ej1uw3i]

​@@Leftylobber😊

[@alesiabradley5399]

Jay& Amber we older people are counting on you to bring back these tunes. Love the reactions you have.

[@jakesdad2388]

100%. Love the reactions to great songs.

[@amyk9175]

Jeff Lynne was just recently inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Well-deserved honor and recognition considering the hits he has written and co-written for so many musicians.

[@suebeawho6537]

COOL!! I didn't know that😃😎

[@douglasmarkussen8529]

Don't forget his efforts for the production and engineering either (i.e., for The Beatles)

[@MySundin13]

Wrote alot of the Travelling Wilbury's stuff too.

[@davidlinnen1768]

I'm an Englishman of the age of 70..grew up in the greatest era ever for music.. Beatles.Kinks.etc...but Jeff Lynne took the 60s music into a new era..A genius..wrote all ELOSmusic..produced them all..sang them all I love Lennon McCartney..they started all that we now listen to...Jeff took their music further on..he is undoubtedly the greatest songwriter..producer ever...

[@cernegiant398]

Great shout David!

[@kasiak1015]

I would have to agree with you, and I'm over 50. I'm a huge fan of the Eagles, but ELO is a masterpiece in its own kind.

[@leestockton9367]

Oo, kinks; yeah, give me some of that too

[@_BELMONT_]

you really did grow up in the best era! great cars, great music, great generation!

[@neilthorley359]

Great music from our great country

[@chrisbricky7331]

Only one lead singer, he also writes and composes all the music. He is also a producer and produces and writes music for others, like George Harrison and Tom Petty when they were alive. Jeff Lynne is amazing. He might have been the gel that got the Travelling Willbury's together. :) Great reaction and thanks for sharing. Chris

[@chadtiemeyer2175]

Jeff Lynne is a genius.

[@RabbiSteve]

Right. And I feel they missed it when he did the first lead vocal in the Traveling Wilburies song they did yesterday. They acknowledged everyone but him! He was the producer and probably the main reason the TW got together.

[@garyarnett1220]

The other guitarist sang a few songs, but 90% Jeff on lead vocals.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

If there is a MT. Rushmore for music Jeff Lynne should be on it.

[@pjg58x]

I think Jeff Lynne is highly underrated. He was kind of anonymous for awhile in ELO. When I’ve seen some reactors to the Traveling Wilburys they recognize the other four but not always Jeff.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

I've been an E.L.O. fan for going on 50 years and still love them. This one is definitely one of their most beautiful tunes. I'm gonna say it again, please listen to "Eldorado" (overture) and "Can't Get It Out Of My Head". They go back to back and that's the way to listen to them. Just please do the studio, not any live version. It's too bad you guys never got to see them in person, what a show.

[@glassman20]

Completely agree - I saw them at Wembley Arena in 1983 - what a fantastic show. The music is timeless and Jeff Lynne is such a musical genius.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

A New World Record. One of their best records. Only , Out Of The Blue surpasses it. This album is classic.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ my favorite band of all time❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gggghhgggghbb]

ELO, were so way ahead of their time!! There is just no other like them. The music still holds up today, it's just timeless. 👍🍀

[@mattfulmer4243]

Jeff Lynne is THE lead singer for ELO. He's also one of the Willbury's! MASSIVELY underrated vocalist and a true musical genius!

[@raybernal6829]

Nothing more i can add to what has already been said here. ELO was a major part of my 70s teen years. Sitting in my bedroom doing homework listening to different ELO albums. To me JL and ELO were close to perfection 😊❤ thanks Jay and Amber for another great reaction

[@Go-tee71]

L-O-V-E ELO!! 👍This song is such a classic! Now you know why we love them...they're SO good!!! This song not only shines a light on Jeff Lynn's writing skills, but also his awesome voice & the band's musicianship. They're so unique.

[@coppermine64]

I watch a lot of reaction channels, and I consider yours the best of them. You are Genuinely immersed, interested and not forever stopping multiple times through the tracks. Power to you both. Greetings from the UK. Alan.👌

[@BillGraper]

YES!!! I've been waiting a long time for this one!!! This may be their best song, although they have a ton of great tunes.

[@thekookooman1991]

You can't go wrong with ELO. My fave by them is "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Turn To Stone". Thanks for reacting to this!!

[@Jude_196]

HI, GUYS!! Jeff Lynne was in the video you watched with The Traveling Wilburys!! Predominate members of the Wilburys: Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, George Harrison, & Bob Dylan. I think, after George passed away, his son, Dahni Harrison also sang with them. Jeff Lynne is an EXTREMELY talented person, as well as all the members of ELO!! GREAT RABBIT HOLE to go down! Hope ya'll are having a GREAT WEEK! HUGS!! j* ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MadMax-ut2wc]

They dont answer or read the comments. They record and leave it be.

[@emilybazeddi1914]

One of the few singers who sounds just as good live. Even in his 70s, Jeff Lynne's voice is amazing. Live at Wembley Stadium will knock you out.

[@richardrodriguez2120]

All Over The World is another great song. I’ve always liked their sound. Brings back a lot of childhood memories

[@txheadshots]

From Xanadu, isn’t it?

[@larrywright6214]

Yes, it was. They had several great songs in that movie!

[@lisalisa13]

Best song for New Year's Eve, too! No way you can listen to that song and not dance.

[@realbser1956]

That’s Bev Bevan on the drums, a massively underrated rock drummer. Brilliant.

[@kurtwilliams1060]

This song takes me back to my childhood. So many Summer memories with this song. Thanks for reacting!

[@Deborahtunes]

Mine too. I was 10 when this came out...

[@cindiaker5778]

Me too !! I am 59 years old but at 13 years old I skated every weekend to this song......I truly believe we had the BEST music ever growing up.

[@ericasiel611]

Mine too!

[@iainrees1171]

Being a metal fan I can honestly say that ELO are one of the best bands ever, and still sound great in concert, saw them at Wembley, Jeff Lynne is a one in million, if you look at his song writing catalogue, and who he has produced its just a who's who of rock & pop history.

[@petercourtien4581]

Imagine being introduced to ELO during 7th Grade. Amazing music. Beyond cool!😎

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Fourth grade. Fall of '75. "Evil Woman", blaring through my bedroom wall one Saturday morning. Woke me up! lol Big sis in the adjacent bedroom had just bought her first ELO album, Face The Music. My favorite band ever since.

[@eddiekoch3901]

Fifth grade here, been hooked ever since

[@joannecunliffe8067]

Around the same for me - was UK Year 7 (11-12) with Xanadu (then Discovery) for me but the one that blew my mind was the "Time" concept album (I was 13-14 in UK Year 9). I played that to death - especially "Here is the News" which appealed to teenage angst for some reason! Was into the Asia supergroup as well at the time (had the logo on my denim jacket). If you're feeling piss3d with your parents, "My Own Time (I'll do what I want)" is a great track to play! (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rou7ZWeBer6qY9k) 🥰

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@joannecunliffe8067 Joanne, I'm gonna guess that another song from that same era which appealed to your adolescent angst was, *"Subdivisions",* by Rush. Am I right?

[@joannecunliffe8067]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Oh, absolutely! I'm a massive Rush and prog-rock fan. Was introduced to Rush in UK Year 6 (10-11) which was 1977-78 for me (yeah I'm that old!) + Deep Purple + Rainbow + Magnum + lots more heavy metal/rock in the same year! Mum and Dad thought I'd turned into an insane wild-child! I just love decent music 🥰. I love rocking Rush tracks like "Fly by Night", "Limelight", "Working Man" and "By-Tor and the Snow Dog". Maybe surprisingly my favourites are the quieter ones like "Time Stand Still", "Tears", "Rivendell" and "Closer to the Heart". Also also love epic prog rock tracks like "Xanadu", "The Necromancer", "Hemispheres" and of course "2112". I'd play a LOUD track like "AC/DC" - "Highway to Hell" or "Magnum" - "Steal Your Heart" to annoy parents. I'm good at electronics and built my own class AA amp (REAL 150W/channel - 8" woofers - capable of handling 250W) as a teenager. I used to wait until parents were out then shook my windows! My electric guitar sounded brilliant through it ♥. How about you? What do you like?

[@southerngirl300]

my daughter's favorite electric light orchestra song. she loves the line... let it ring forever more.

[@gotrhythm1]

I'm not a fan of live performances, but this song live at Wembly Stadium is EPIC!

[@davidwoolbright3675]

How did it not hit number 1 ?

[@jacksprat418-ju5qo]

Do you go to concerts?

[@greygtv6]

@@jacksprat418-ju5qo There is a huge difference between going to a live concert, and hearing a live recording. Watching the musicians perform is worth a lot and makes up for what may be an inferior recording. For a first time hearing and an opinion, the official video gives the reviewer a sense of what the artist wanted to present.

[@greygtv6]

@@jacksprat418-ju5qo You're a real genius. I know those are my words... because I typed them. Any other words of wisdom you feel I should know?

[@lilpoohbear653]

yes!!!

[@51Dss]

This song released in 1976 - I was twenty five and loving life with my little wifey and two little kids...When I hear songs like this - from that era of my own life - I can see the clothes I wore, the smells I smelled , the voices of family, co-workers, neighbors. It is truly a trip down memory lane. A busy life is a happy life because you just don't have time to think about whether or not you're happy. And now 47 years have gone by seemingly in a flash. The paradoxical nature of aging - in youth I got so very much done in a day - today it seems to take all day to accomplish one thing. Go figure. While listening to the song in this video I briefly relived days, times long gone by...I miss them like I miss my youth - but I am happy for having lived them.

[@paulkane7771]

I feel just as you do.

[@heyou702pc]

This song, live at Wembley Stadium is my favorite. The light show is amazing and the strings so beautiful. Then you have the couples in the crowd dancing and remembering there youth while listening to the music play on ❤️ It fills my heart.

[@janethernandez724]

We watched that one and enjoyed it very much, we were singing along to those song like everyone else in the stadium! Jay and Amber must see that, but they also need to react to more ELO to become familiar with the songs ELO performs at Wembley Stadium!

[@Pushindazees]

Agree, agree, agree! It's so beautiful! I hope they'll look that video up just for their own enjoyment ❤

[@mysticmavens811]

Oh my gosh that Wembley Stadium show!! I streamed it and it’s still one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen 😍

[@ericdawn]

Telephone Line Live at Wembley really shows how great ELO is live.

[@luvutons411]

Definitely true...a live masterpiece

[@joevil6259]

I was about 12-14 years of age in the mid 70's when ELO started to make waves. It hit me like a bomb. I've never heard anything like it . AND rock/pop music with a very strong string section...unheard of. They have aged really well in my opinion

[@V0ID_X5]

All Over The World or Shine A Little Love should definitely be your next reactions! (Although I would also say to listen to this full album- many consider it their best!) Thanks for the upload- always love an ELO reaction from you two! (And btw- Jeff Lynne is the singer for ELO- one of the greatest singers of all time)

[@Neil_BT]

Jeff Lynne's a genius! Such a heartbreaking song, he's just trying to phone his special someone to tell them how much he cares, but they can't, or won't, answer. The string arrangement with all the sweeps is just perfect.

[@oldmanriver1955]

The dial tone is the ISD tone between Britain and the USA number. If I remember correctly off A New World Record, the name inspired by the Moscow Olympics. It would play every Friday night at the Elephant and Castle pub in Sussex St, Sydney. Shit they were great times!!!

[@dolphinbear661]

Those sweet, sweet ELO harmonies can't be beat. What a time to be alive that was! They don't write em like that anymore

[@Robsan40]

Because we have cellphones now (kidding)

[@edwardforster8905]

This song and group are nothing short of GOLD!! ❤ Rock solid musicians!! Great reaction from you two!! 😉😀✌️ @RobSquadReactions

[@l-bird]

Awesome, so glad you guys are doing ELO again! Next for them you might like their song "Can't Get it Out Of My Head". It's an early song of theirs from 1974. But, it will show you yet another vibe from them.

[@paulnickson8734]

The best part about Jeff Lynne and ELO... they can pull this off in a live concert as well. Absolutely exquisite.

[@mausermike9188]

You need to watch the live at Wembley performance of this song. It’s so good and very touching as the crowd is smiling, crying and dancing together. I am in my 50’s and it takes me back to my childhood and chokes me up every time I watch it.

[@tommytoms5445]

ELO was so ahead of the curve in the '70's. They have an amazing greatest hits collection.

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

Living in twilight . Hello How are you? Have you been alright? ELO is amazing - ALL OVER THE WORLD.

[@cbiancardi9233]

Oh my god this just brings me back to when I was 11 years old and listening to ELO for the first time. You don’t realize how unusual and new this band was and what they were doing. And Jeff Lynne his voice is just it’s like one of the best vocalist I’ve ever heard and his emotions come through so beautifully ..thank you for covering this song

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

💯

[@Hespeakstruth]

Me 2

[@TerryKrysinski]

Thanks for more ELO,guys-- Jeff Lynn always sings lead,as well as wrote most all the material. He's a huge muso who went on to be a very in demand producer,as well as one of the Trtavelling Wilburys supergroup. Cheers, T

[@MustardSeedish]

The lyric, “I’ll just sit tight, through shadows of the night…” which implies he’s been sitting in one spot all night is hauntingly beautiful.

[@zoemn24]

I am so thankful for my mother particularly for my love of ELO. The fact that at 26 I can sing along and listen with you and get to appreciate it even more all over again through your ears and thoughts. Thank you!

[@pattymckitrick7436]

Excellent, unique band. One of my favorites

[@markfadness9204]

"Telephone Line" peaked @ #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. It was ELO's 11th single to chart, their 3rd Top 10 hit.

[@dorothywilson3326]

ELO is Jeff Lynne. Singer, writer and producer who was also a central member of the Travelling Wilburys.

[@SarithenVol]

Electric Light Orchestra is my favorite band of all-time. You should listen to all of their albums chronologically. I worship at the musical altar of Jeff Lynne. Give the track “Hello My Old Friend” from the Secret Messages album (originally a B-side but restored to the album on remasters since 2014) a listen. It’s an experience. Every track is, but that one always has stood out to me, even beyond their singles / radio hits. I could rant for hours about ELO and Jeff Lynne. I’m happy you seem to enjoy them!

[@V0ID_X5]

Yes!! To ten ELO songs for me- such an experience !

[@aks4204]

How could one not love ELO? There sound is just amazing. I could listen to their songs over & over again. Just so good!

[@Metalphysicalpodcast]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.

[@diannaw3034]

I hear this.. and I think of the movie Xanadu with Olivia Newton John.. because ELO and Jeff Lynn and others composed the soundtrack album for the movie.. and my mum bought the album.. which made her then buy the ELO album with this song on it.. and so as a kid I had listened to both albums over and over again. lol ELO were musical geniuses for real. Anyway... loved this reaction. Cheers from Canada! 🍁

[@laurahatzes6964]

Be still my teenage heart. Those feelings were the real deal. Love this song. Thanks for the reaction!

[@hayleynadel6808]

This song reminds me of my late big sister, can't hear it without crying, it was always on the radio when she'd be putting on her makeup getting ready for a date and I'd lay on her bed begging her not to go cuz I'd miss her. ELO is really something so special and had so much to do with a lot of the music in Xanadu which you both liked and mentioned you have to react to the movie... been waiting for that one. 😃

[@RicoCosta317]

This is one of my favorite songs. Captures the feeling of longing and loneliness so perfectly and Lynne and the rest of the band are outstanding. Good lord that ringing phone into the void, who hasn't been there?

[@Rareplymouth]

Jeff Lynne is one of the most talented singer/song writer/producers. My grandson asked me what he did for a real job. I about died laughing. Kids are awesome. He was 8 and he loves Jeff Lynne. He's 13 now.

[@Sniper33321]

Another gem off the ELO checklist. More to go … Can’t Get it Out of My Head, Roll Over Beethoven, Shangri-La, Confusion and Standing in the Rain. I believe Jeff Lynne sings all the ELO songs. Fans can confirm

[@deborahkerr4390]

Saw Jeff Lynne a few years ago...2019? It was billed as 'Jeff Lynne's ELO' --and he was fantastic. Hadn't lost a thing despite most of the original band not being there. If he's still doing concerts: GO.

[@kan9177]

You’ll have to watch the live version of this at Wembley stadium, one of the most amazing

[@carsonroyal3519]

Yes!!! If Jay wants to see a big production this is it

[@JUSSYSMA]

Absolutely! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyonZ5vr7l1ZpY

[@hernanpatrik4908]

Extraordinario Talento está agrupación. De mis bandas favoritas, los mejores. Muy buena reacción, mis amigos. Saludos

[@AndrewBrown-fq6vp]

The Beatles considered ELO to be one of the best bands in the world!

[@chrismaggio7879]

One of the few songs of theirs that I can hear over and over. I also believe that song could be dropped into the middle of any of the Beatles later albums and NO ONE would not think it was a Beatles song! Wonderful.

[@kimberlyraptoulis6663]

ELO was such a great band! Keep diving there’s so much more great music by them

[@joebarrera9741]

JEFF LYNNE is the singer and songwriter ...hes a LEGEND

[@arthurzeigar2092]

Billy Madison....😂

[@cindysimpson1046]

Back in the day me and my friends had our parents listen to this song. They all loved it! They all said it was the "do wop shooby doo doo wop" part that got them. I get a few tears in my eyes over this one every time I hear it.

[@bernerandgoldenmom7143]

Kudos, Amber, picking up on the drums in this! That is the incredible Bev Bevan on drums for ELO. Another great addition to this band of talented musicians, under the leadership of genius, Jeff Lynne, who was also the mastermind behind the Travelling Wilburys. In any TW song, look for the guy with the afro and sunglasses--that's Jeff! So many hits to that guy's credit, it's mind-boggling! You've already done a number of ELO and TW songs, but you've only scratched Jeff's surface. Can't wait for you to do more!!!

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

Great song! Reminds me of Operator by Jim Croce...only because of the meaning (as I hear it).

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Jay! Thanks, Amber! ☎ I love everything from them. #RobSquadReactions #ELO #ElectricLightOrchestra #TelephoneLine

[@albertsmith9315]

Good chance that many younger people won't understand those sound effects simulating actual dial tones and number inputs. Not to mention that people were anchored to their physical home to make and receive calls. Nothing sadder that an unanswered phone when you were trying to make contact with that special person.

[@lorianne7031]

Jeff Lynne was good friends with George Harrison. Check out Lynne, Joe Walsh, and Dhani Harrison performing "Something". Paul and Ringo are in the audience as well as George's widow, Olivia. Great performance!

[@marcieharreld286]

You should see the live version from Wembley Stadium!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!🎵🎼🎶🎤🎸🎙🥁🎹🔥🔥💜💜

[@Thormador]

This song is epic at their concert at Wimbley Stadium...what a show!

[@RobertJohnson-hq6jq]

“Can’t Get it out of my Head” and “Fire on High” are my favorites by ELO.

[@RobertEskew]

Jeff Lynne, the creative force behind ELO, was also a founding member of the Traveling Wilburys (along with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty). Lynne also produced many of Petty's mid-career hits, such as "Free Fallin'", "I Won't Back Down", "Learning to Fly", among many other songs. He's an extraordinary singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer.

[@bradsullivan2495]

Another gem from this album manages to combine rock and opera: "Rockaria." It's been suggested countless times and would be well worth your time.

[@neosapienz7885]

That’s such a fun song

[@victoriabarr255]

My favourite

[@grahamharley4895]

Jeff Lynn is a genius at visualising and production of such a vast catalogue of masterpieces.

[@janethernandez724]

💕💕 Love ELO! Jay and Amber, you have to know I had to see this reaction as soon as I got home! I love your reaction to this song! Wow a time stamp, "if you pick up that telephone" nobody picks up a telephone line nowadays, they answer the cellphones! I feel old! Hey, I love that you love this song too! I just wish you would listen to more of ELO! 💕💕💕💕I had to sing along with this song too, not very well but yeah, LOL! I'm going to watch this reaction again! I enjoyed your reaction! ☮ and 💕

[@LovesAmerica]

I know Jeff Lynne's voice anywhere. I am not that much younger than him. He is the best ever and I have listened to him since the 70's.

[@sergiodavila5269]

Hey y’all. ELO is such a classically trained & killer band. I’m glad I saw em live twice because you get to hear the expert interplay between the guitar, bass, drums & keys with the mini orchestra Jeff Lynne had in the group. It’s stellar to hear live!!! For more awesome ELO, check out “Rockaria!”, “Turn to Stone”, “Sweet Talkin Woman”, “Mr. Blue Sky”, “Don’t Bring Me Down”, “Strange Magic”, “Evil Woman”, “Last Train To London” & their collab with Olivia Newton-John on the song “Xanadu” 🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽

[@jaquettajones]

I LUV Rockaria!!!!

[@sergiodavila5269]

@@jaquettajones definitely one of their coolest songs. Luv the opera singer’s interludes in the song….so talented 😎

[@rddav1]

My introduction to E.L.O. was the song, "Telephone Line". I was 12 yrs old, in '77, sitting in a dentist office, waiting to get my teeth cleaned. That song played over the intercom and spirited me away from my current surroundings. It took awhile to learn the name of the group that performed it. I'd always pictured a very large symphony orchestra with a large choir that sang the background! Then I found out later that the "orchestra" was two guys playing violins and one guy playing cello! That "choir" was mostly just two guys...lead singer Jeff Lynn and bassist Kelly Groucutt. I gotta add that my favorite album from these guys is Discovery. Or maybe Twilight. Or maybe side two of Xanadu.

[@RyneMurray23]

Jeff Lynne is such a legend. He is always coming with the bangers🔥

[@jerryday813]

This is such a great album, I’m glad you’ve done so many songs from it! My next ELO suggestions are”Hold On Tight”, “Ma Ma Ma Belle”, and “All Over The World.”

[@dirks4093]

This song's elevated moments give me goosebumps. --It's sounds speak American classic through and through. Absolutely love it.

[@johnnymartin49]

In my opinion, one of the best break-up songs of the 70's. 😎

[@kevinsimpson3374]

The Live Version At Wembley Is Absolutely Out Of This World!

[@noneya7297]

I love this song 🎧 ❤🥰

[@ugadawgs1990]

Lynne’s use of the spoons and sounds from metal pots was revolutionary. It’s what gives ELO such an unmistakable sound.

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

ELO is one of the best AM radio classic bands.....also like Strange Magic, Long Black Road and Showdown. ❤🫶🫶😉

[@rghilino6734]

You can listen to every song on A New World Record and you'll be amazed. A perfect album.

[@johnnybocchetti6196]

I'll never tire of this song.

[@williamcapp448]

Jeff Lynne who sang lead, re-recorded this song on his 2012 solo album called Mr. Blue Sky. It was a collection of ELO hits that Jeff Wrote. On his solo version he plays drums, guitars, bass and keyboards, as well singing background vocals with his lead track.

[@jeremyhammond6540]

Yay! You guys finally got around to this one! It grabs me every time!

[@mspeeboo]

One of the best singers EVER!

[@donnagonatas3155]

My favorite ELO song♥️♥️

[@jeffreycook2112]

That was awesome! I’ve been waiting for you two to do my favorite ELO song. I was 10 years old in 1976, and I heard this song on the radio, and I loved it. I went with my parents on their weekly trip to the record store a couple of days later and bought the 45 RPM single of this song. I have been a huge ELO fan ever since. It would really be awesome if you guys would do the song Shangri-La next. It is from the same album. And listen closely, there is a reference to one of your favorite bands in the chorus.

[@CabinFever52]

Hello, Telephone Line, Old Friend. You know I've missed hearing from you these past 30 or 40 years since I had to get rid of all my albums. That hasn't stopped me from remembering every single word you said last time I heard from you, and that allowed me to sing right along and remember every little note and word. One of my favorite ELO songs and I came right here when I saw you posted this! Thanks. Love the group! Love the song! Love you guys!

[@PaulB324]

You should definitely check out their live performance of "Standin' In The Rain"

[@paulsmith2516]

Guys ELO is essentially one man, Jeff Lynne. He writes everything, he ALWAYS is the singer and at least up to demo stage, plays EVERY INSTRUMENT YOU HEAR! It's genuinely unfathomable how talented that man truly is. Every time I hear ELO I am instantly transported right back to being really little and staying up too late with my Dad while my Mum worked and listened to his records. I still remember the first time my Dad put his mahoosive headphones on my head and I heard ELO swirling around my head and the stunning feelings of the sound panning left and right from ear to ear making the absolute most of this fancy new Dolby stereo thing lol yeah I'm that old lol, but hey, 45 years and counting and that memory is as clear and powerful as if it happened yesterday, even though what actually did happen yesterday can be a bit fuzzy 😆 Music like this is so powerful like that so do me a favour guys and make memories like that with your little ones, it's as special as it can get and it will last a lifetime 😃❤😃

[@flanflinger37]

Jeff doesn’t play EVERY instrument on any full band album during the 70’s and 80’s and it’s rather disingenuous to the other members of the band to suggest he did. Yes, he was the driving force and producer of ELO but credit must be given to the other six members on this album band and Louis Clark who arranged and conducted the orchestra and choirs.

[@rachiethevidkid]

It's a dad thing 😅 it reminds me of my family driving to Scotland on holiday in a a brown Scimitar with a New World Record in the tape deck ❤

[@davidward3122]

So relaxing to me,the music. It's magical.

[@judydubiel]

This is one of my favorite songs … ever !!! ❤️

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Mine too!

[@SunnyChaplin]

I saw ELO in concert right before lockdown and they were amazing! Dhani Harrison opened and they did TW songs and wow! It was unreal. And the laser show and graphics - mindblowingly beautiful.

[@rebeccawilson9933]

Listening to this, you have to remember phones were attached to walls by literal telephone lines. I also believe this was pre-answering machines. Collect calls, having to time your phone calls depending on when the rate changed. Back then making phone calls were more complex, today it is always in your pocket.