BACK AGAIN!! First Time Hearing - ELO - Jungle Reaction/Review

[@AI_Surfer]

'Jungle' is a perfect example of how many (most), of ELO's deep cuts are as good as (and often better than), ELO's hits were. There is so much going on in the song 'Jungle', and the way Jeff Lynne incorporates so many unique sounds and brings them all together in "Joyful Harmony", is truly where Jeff Lynne lives up to the 'Genius' moniker he is so often given. I never thought I would see a reaction video for the song 'Jungle', but if anyone was going to do it, and do it justice, I knew it would be you Josh. Glad you are back, and keep up the great work.

[@ffjsb]

I've found that I had to listen to most ELO songs several times, or even many times to catch all the subtle little things in the music and lyrics.

[@blobbingrooster3985]

This is officially has been 1 year since i first fell in love with elo

[@emerdog6688]

This album is definitely one of the greatest double lp's of all time.

[@cherylreichardt]

So great to see you again Josh! Elo is my favorite! This song blows me away. So much going on. Jeff Lynne does his Tarzan impression! It's just marvelously put together! Thanks for doing another reaction to this musically brilliant band!👍

[@robertwalz3549]

I love this track so much! In 1977 this was so forward looking. I would play it over and over with my clunky Koss headphones on. Glad to see you are discovering all the magic of ELO.

[@bonniebickett4520]

I was searching for a " first timer" For this song! Iwas 15 my Mom was ( I never knew her age!) But she loved ELO as I did. I am 61 now and still love this band! My only regret was never seeing them live. Pink Floyd, 2x, Stones 1 time, Kinks 3x.

[@NerdGirlUK]

This was the B side to Shine a Little Love. Always loved this track.

[@wayne-bennett_]

the great blue ship, is the earth, that sails around the mighty sun. joy to everyone that rides along. is all humanity

[@NerdGirlUK]

For a totally different vibe, do "When Time Stood Still" by ELO. A melancholy, beautiful song.

[@lucyjordan3188]

Great call 🤗. I’ve loved ELO for decades but only heard that song a couple of years ago - nothing spoke better to the limbo and malaise of Covid lockdowns in Oz…

[@Rich-wi7dn]

It’s a very fun song. Without getting too deep, I’ve always viewed this song and The Whale (also on Out of the Blue) in support of wildlife and the planet. “Wondrous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun, and joy to everyone that rides along!”

[@aaronwoods5426]

Love the positive vibes dude🤙 This song is sooo underrated!🤘

[@darrenwinsor8900]

The people requesting these ELO tracks really know their ELO.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Yay!!!! Josh is back and he's doing Jungle!!!!! In my opinion, it was a dream, because at the very end his alarm clock went off. "Wonderous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun, and joy to everyone that rides along"!!!

[@allanreekie8264]

I've listened this song hundreds of times and never twigged that it was just a dream.

[@johnfield4119]

Don't forget even us ELO fans had to hear this for the first time when we bought Out Of The Blue,a legendary album.😊😊

[@rachelbrough8160]

Was it all just a dream.......? The alarm clock at the end is a nice touch.

[@markconnolly312]

Hey there my young brother and friend in great music appreciation! So glad you're back Josh! I appreciate you keeping it about the music! A really excellent reaction, too. Your smile says it all about how much ELO gives you joy! I don't recall, (as I am old now) if you reacted to "All Over the World". It's on one of their greatest hits compilations, but I think it's extra inspiring to watch a KZbin " Flashmob" clip. You see all people of every age just overjoyed hearing and dancing to it. I think you'll enjoy it my friend. I wish you happiness, joy and shalom! Thanks for blessing me with your reactions!

[@rcherry1978]

Finally someone does a reaction to a ELO deep cut gem and yes nobody' can do harmonies like Jeff Lynne and Kelly Groucutt so glad you're back amigo you were missed from THE BIGGEST ELO FAN

[@chronomatt6990]

Welcome back! I’ve always interpreted song as an explorer having an encounter with singing jungle animals from space flying around in a spaceship. They are spreading joy throughout the galaxy, and the lyrics ask the explorer to join the group - that simple, and that fun. It also might be a interpreted as a dream because of the ending alarm clock. It’s the closest “kid’s song” ELO recorded similar to The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” and “Octopus’s Garden.” It needs to be pointed out the gibberish chorus lyrics “Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley; Looka-looka, koo la ley” came decades before “Hakuna Matata.” ;) I suggest your next ELO reaction should be “Eldorado Overture” and “Can’t Get It Out Of My Head” listened together. Though “Can’t Get…” was a huge hit, they are connected as the album’s first two tracks and should be listened to as one.

[@furtwangler5283]

Hey young fella! I like listening to old favourites with you. Good to see you posting again!

[@imeldaheldyrisakottatanasa5803]

You’re back! YAYY! Livin’Things svp! ❤️

[@PaulOutdoors]

Jeff Lynne = Genius. So many gems in the E.L.O treasure chest. Thank you Josh 👍😊

[@neeynn]

Josh please react to Prologue - Twilight, i really love your reactions

[@philcooke7354]

Jeff is a legend, writer , producer, singer and musician, this man is ELO, great reviews as ever

[@toyfreaks]

Missed you, Josh! Welcome back. Love watching you react to ELO

[@dreamyjeannie3385]

It gives me joy to see the smile on your face while you first hear this gem! It’s the same look I had in 1977 when I was your age! Love that you get to appreciate the genius of Jeff Lynne! 💕

[@douglaswebb4356]

One of my fave tracks from OOTB. funny how some ELO fans look down on this track as a filler. really creative track

[@Rich-wi7dn]

Agreed. It’s a great fun song! Joy to everyone who rides along!

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Oh you were going to love this one so so good I love you

[@cm577]

I was standin' in the jungle, I was feeling alright I was wanderin' in the darkness in the middle of the night The moon began to shine, I saw a clearing ahead But what's that goin' on? I think I'm out of my head A hundred animals were gathered 'round this night And they were singin' out a lovely song under the pale moonlight I stood and stared for quite a while Then a lion sang to me and smiled "Come join us if you so desire" They sang (Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley) That's what they sang (Looka-looka, koo la ley) And then turned away (Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley) That's what they sang (Looka-looka, koo la ley) I said, "Now, please, explain the meaning of this song you sing" ("Wondrous is our great Blue Ship That sails around the mighty Sun And joy to everyone that rides along") Oh, they sang (Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley) That's what they sang (Looka-looka, koo la ley) Oh, that's nice And they danced Pretty soon I knew the tune And we sat and sang under the moon And the jungle rang in joyful harmony They sang (Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley) That's what they sang (Looka-looka, koo la ley) And then turned away (Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley) That's what they sang (Looka-looka, koo la ley) Wondrous is our great Blue Ship That sails around the mighty Sun Joy to everyone that rides along It’s a wonderful, positive dream Josh, you called it. ✨✨✨

[@poluxsaurus1454]

Hello Josh! Just a fun song. You can hear the alarm clock at the end going off, so it was all a dream! Keep 'em coming!

[@janetgerner4862]

Welcome back. Your reactions are great! And Jeff Lynne is a genius 😊.

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Notice how the alarm clock goes off at the very end of the song... And it was all a dream...

[@flanflinger37]

Great to see you back Josh. I’ve always felt that this is Jeff’s nod to the likes of the Beatles Octopus’s Garden as in a humorous ditty about the creatures that we share this planet with.

[@brucemacdonald8483]

I didn't expect anyone to take on a reaction to Jungle. I love the song. It is so different from other ELO tracks on OOTB, but still has the unmistakable sound of ELO running through it. There are so many tracks that were never released as singles that a worth a listen. It is good to see you come away from the well trodden hits and finding so e of those hidden gems that were forever album tracks. Next I suggest Steppin Out or 21st Century Man.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Steppin Out is so good and so is When Time Stood Still.

[@johnathandavis3693]

good to see you back, bro!

[@davidgraskemper8518]

"Ticket to the Moon" should be next.

[@andrewmoors]

Definitely, one of the most underrated and forgotten singles.

[@scottbc31h22]

@@andrewmoors From one of the most under rated albums.

[@tammiec4937]

So good to see you back! We missed you. This was a fun song. Josh you have to check out their performance at Wembley Stadium. Amazing!

[@ocheltree1]

Shangrala, Wild West Hero, Need Her Love, Twilight, Strange Magic and Above the Clouds are some of my favorites. Just found your channel (because of the ELO Jungle reaction). You seem like you genuinely get into these old tunes that were our favorites growing up. We have much to offer to those with good taste in music, lol! Going to sample your wears young man. I'll be back, keep it up!

[@gregjones861]

Dancing Madly Backwards by Captain Beyond, please - it's an early 70s drummer's dream song.

[@dongracey343]

Wow I haven't heard this song in decades, loved it like hearing it for the first time through your reaction video! 😎 👍 👌

[@tommc4916]

I stood and stared for quite a while, then a lion sang to me and smiled, "come and join us if you so desire."

[@k_salter]

Wow I haven't heard this in a hot minute. Forgot how full of sound it was. Thanks for this and enjoyed your reaction.

[@amycinnamon5820]

Love this one!!!!

[@jonesybrom8945]

Elo I grew up with, fabulous

[@philgreenough9730]

Looking through some of the comments, no mention of the fantastic dance sequence??

[@christopherrhodes7300]

So glad you finally played jungle. I love it

[@soulcornflake1]

The Tarzan yell is so funny! What modern listeners miss because they weren't around in the beginning is just how funny they could be in their deep cuts.

[@cherylreichardt]

True!👍

[@mack1915]

Tarzan yell done by the drummer

[@HulkmanManhulk]

@@mack1915 Bev could do that? Respekt! He is the lion too, I suppose?

[@hadavisjr]

Right before the verse, “Pretty soon I knew the tune…” we hear the “animals” singing in German: “Im Dschungel da tanzen die Tiere herum.” In the jungle, the animals are dancing around. Love it!

[@michaelfowler445]

Welcome Back good song choice!

[@digger65uk]

Josh what are you doing man? You need to post at least one video per day. We really enjoy it so let’s get this thing sorted! Come on!! 💟☮️

[@flanflinger37]

Think this is Jeff’s ‘Octopuses Garden’ a fun song with animals but with a message about us all sharing the beautiful Earth

[@imeldaheldyrisakottatanasa5803]

🔥🔥🔥 JOSH!!!!!!!!!

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Welcome back!!!

[@ResonancerTube]

Elo. 🥰

[@R.G.D-2095]

across the borde... wonderfull, please coment

[@kentclark6420]

Here are some suggestions of songs and bands from the 60s-70s. Martin Denny- 'Exotica', 'Quiet Village'. Moody Blues- 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Legend of a Mind'. Supertramp- 'Goodbye Stranger' and 'Even in the Quietest Moments'. Frank Zappa- 'I'm the Slime', 'Pink Napkins' and 'Inca Roads'. Steely Dan- 'Deacon Blues'. Procol Harum- 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', (especially live in Denmark). I can't stop! Also groups like ELP, the Beatles, Renaissance, The Who, and Jethro Tull. And a novelty parody band, 'Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band'.

[@margaretrobinson3967]

I love across the border amazing song !!

[@jonesybrom8945]

Try Wonderous stories by Yes

[@bonniebickett4520]

Coka coka ohh lalaa

[@alejandtosoto7691]

rain is falling the ligth go down blue bird secret message the bouncer.....etc

[@wayne-bennett_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajTp2ehbb6EiNk this is the extended version of jungle.

[@hoodmoment5207]

You’ve gotta check out some Jim Croce soon, yo! Operator’s a solid start🙌

[@ianhunter8327]

Missed you

[@galacticcollector9752]

Finally more elo reactions lol.

[@Rockford03]

Try some Of "THE SWEET" 🤘🤘🤘🤘👈🇦🇺

[@beatleserick]

React to Klaatu please!!

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

Dude, WHERE ARE YOU?? I enjoy this channel, but you hardly ever react to music!