British guitarist analyses EARLY ELO with Roy Wood!

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 0:42 Performance 3:33 Analysis Start 4:54 A Musical Blend 8:07 Performance Part 2 10:13 Analysis Resumes 11:22 Guitar Break Down 16:09 Extra Chords 17:10 Finishing Thoughts

[@alistaircampbell9960]

I'm sure I heard or read somewhere that Jeff Lynne said of Roy that you could hand him any instrument and he would just be able to play it from scratch! Awesome ability.

[@jamesmehigan2407]

"If it can be bowed, blown or plucked...Roy can play it!"

[@Randgalf]

Thanks for this one. Roy Wood is one underappreciated genius if there ever was one!

[@ronaldchives2486]

Farage

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Roy puts the orchestra into the Electric Light Orchestra. What an amazing musician. Thanks Fil.

[@richardvollin]

Despite whatever shortcomings the debut album may have had production wise, it remains a masterpiece; a realization of Roy and Jeff's determination to present a new beginning to build upon.

[@carolball5764]

I love the sound of this album..

[@richardkenworthy5604]

Hey folks ! Have some of you never heard of people wearing a long white wig as a disguise ? When it came to doing lead vocals for the song Brontosaurus with the Move, Roy designed and wore a black and white coat design to look like dinosaur scales. Essentially he is a shy person.

[@strumski7228]

Comprehensive analyses which I really enjoyed, I do feel Roy Wood is extremely underrated as a writer, singer and musician. Keep up the good work.

[@DropAnchor1978]

Roy has such a wonderful voice. It is thin and reedy but beautiful and so well-intoned.

[@Jovolution]

Roy is one of my heros, like Peter Green, Syd Barrett, Steve Marriott, Tim Buckley, Jimi Hendrix (his top band was The Move), Duane Allman, Ace The Face Kefford, John Lennon (was a Roy Wood Fan too)

[@peterkinberger9741]

When I was serving in the US Marines in 1972, I used to love to listen to ELO, Moody Blues, Yes, Pink Floyd, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix ( who died that year) and Procol Harum. There were many others but these were on my personal top music chart. I would go to sleep with my record player on autorepeat dreaming thousands of dreams through the year. My roomates didn't seem to mind. Those days were incredible days in my life while serving as a Marine. In the course of a day, my work was tough and fun at the same time, readying myself for the night launch into the universe at rack time. I would set the stereo with appropriate adjustments ( my command console ) , cut off the lights, lay down in a reclined position in my command chair ( my rack), close my eyes and head to oblivion as my journey into the universe began and I would find myself exploring many different dimensional domains. Uncovering beauty and places, never seen by man. Then at 0 dark thirty i would feel the sensation of something chewing on my nose with a foul stench while a lot of loud thundering and growling went on - it would be my staff sergeant waking me up and pounding his fist into my chest and hollering for me to get out of the rack and prepare for morning muster. He looked like a half bred bulldog crossed with a gorilla and was built just that way. I guess my night journey ended with a crash landing on earth. Funny thing, my staff sergeant did this to me every morning for months until I kicked his butt for rudely interrupting my journeys. He never wrote me up for it ( pressed charges ) and treated this Private first class with respect until the day he retired ! Thanks for the memories, the video and the commentary. You are truly a wonderful person with a great video program. Thumbs up ! Later !

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jdearing46]

Bridge of sighs.... 😎 oh and yes to Yes.

[@harvey1954]

Jimi died in 1970.

[@Voirreydirector]

Hi there! I thought I was the last living human who remembers this track! Around 8:45 you mention the flat notation, I think some of it is intentional, similar to some of the horns on Sgt. Pepper. It was meant to mimic what folks heard on radio in the old days. The radio sessions of days long by were done under freezing cold so the equipment would not sweat or overheat. And as a long time horn chick, I can tell you it is almost impossible to play on key with a frigid French horn, etc. Flash forward to 1972, similar conditions in many tv. studios. And so these clunky chords ring out for all time.

[@pheart2381]

To me it sounds hideous!

[@lepantoslim7058]

Agreed

[@harvey1954]

a frigid French man ?

[@highpath4776]

@@pheart2381 the Atonality is a pastiche of what some orchestral piecies around 1910 were performing.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

Works for me.

[@paulcroce7303]

ELO was my very first concert in 1978 at age 14, I had no idea Roy wood was an original member, thanks for the education! Cool

[@jerrylancaster256]

Well now you've just gotta do the move

[@RobBCactive]

Lemon tree deduction, Wings of

[@hightensionlabs]

Or what about something off Main Street an underrated but awesome album. Or just more Woody. 😉

[@davidmacgregor5193]

"Beautiful Daughter" from The Move's Shazam album would be a great song to breakdown.

[@Sevrmark]

See My Baby Jive by Roy Wood's Wizzard is a song I put on when I need to feel happy instantly.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

" She holds on to me and she really goes Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh " !

[@tinaramone6615]

Nice analysis. Love to ELO , ESPECIALLY JEFF. BE safe and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR !! ❤

[@janicewilson2203]

i LOVED HIS VOICE AND THE SONG. sOUNDED LIKE MAGIC.

[@lynndow3185]

What a gorgeous song! It's new to me and sounded like a hymn or a Christmas carol. The guitar demo that picked out the melody was water to my thirsty ears. Thanks, Fil.

[@CHET1]

Gandalf the early years. Thanks as always Fil.

[@holly7869]

Thank you. Thank you. Really trying hard not to giggle over that wig. Little known final verse...YOU Shall not touch my wig!

[@allensaunders449]

Nice

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Great artist to see live saw him a few times so entertaining so many great songs his bands great with all the brass section legend 👍

[@debravirden7130]

Thank you. So long ago but never forgotten: ELO and Roy Wood. It is a pleasure to hear this again and your analysis of a one of a kind vocalist.

[@cartman9675]

Wow, I've always wanted to see ELO w/ Wood! Thanks!

[@albertpratt4999]

A lot of people didn't realize that Jeff Lynne helped George Harrison on a lot of his solo records along with Ringo Starr

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Jeff Lynne was also in the Travelling Willburys.

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Dave Edmunds, as well, lending that "Lynne Sound" to two of Dave's post Rockpile records on Columbia; "Information" and "Riff Raff". You can also catch the Lynne Sound on Tom Petty's work in the time of the Traveling Wilbury's. Jeff was a busy, busy guy back in those days.

[@alexpollock6932]

That’s why George brought him in on the anthology

[@markmiwurdz202]

@Michael Notigan. And Jeff Lynne produced, sang and played on Tom Petty's solo album "Full Moon Fever". Plus Jeff carried out similar duties on Joe Walsh's last solo album "Analog Man". You can tell when Jeff Lynne has left his "thumbprint" on a recording.

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

And Paul McCartney ,Tom Petty, Bryan Adams, Roy Orbison and so many others… Jeff Lynne is a music Genius.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I love Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's music in its various guises. Wonderful! Thanks Fil.

[@dalebaker9109]

A fantastic song. Never heard it, but love ELO. Great bit of music. They had a strange mix of instruments, with the strings they used both the violin but also a Mellotron playing string sounds. A masterful video Fil.

[@marcfedak]

Thanks for bringing up an underappreciated songwriter and performer, Roy Wood. I especially love "Whisper in the Night". On the first ELO album and the last few by the Move, two great songwriters with similar and yet differing views of "classical influenced rock".

[@TheMarkEH]

I saw ELO in 1972 when they played Alsager Teacher Training college. Smallish venue/audience but great music. Jeff Lynne's earlier Idle Race group is often overlooked, but I think it gave hints of what was to come. Great analysis/review Fil. Thank you.

[@glamgal7106]

Thanks for your awesome analysis of Roy Wood and ELO. Like you do in your analysis videos, you both remind and teach me, and most importantly, absorbing me musically. Until today, I didn't know that Roy was a founding member of ELO. I've seen him perform in videos as Wizzard's lead vocalist, guitarist and some type of woodwind instrument(don't remember what type), yet was unaware of his wide range of woodwind instrument abilities until today. You described the "multi multi multi" talented Roy Wood to a T...many thanks, Fil!

[@QuantosGames]

Happy birthday Roy Wood!!

[@sabocikotic7632]

deep

[@lynette.]

Wow had forgotten his emotive voice. So real.

[@maramé.r]

Saw Roy Wood live during the 70s. Brilliantly creative and versatile musician

[@jmysflix]

Love this song, great choice for analysis. Roy doesn't get enough recognition for his amazing talent. He would have been around 25 years old at the time of this performance! For a very different but excellent cover of this song, check out the version by Graham Bonnet of 'Rainbow'.

[@ruth.wilson]

Love your channel and get so much from your videos.

[@markbirchette8740]

Cheers Fil ! Merry Christmas from, across the pond in the Rockies of Utah.🍻

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks and to you too!

[@gingeoram]

Thanks for the interesting, in depth review.

[@melissakhalar1842]

" Snowflake bird she comes Taking grey clouds from your door Face the Midnight sun You have something to live for.." This brings back memories once again Fil. High School especially as I graduated in 1972 as a young 17 year old, nearly a woman. ❤

[@detroitlady9282]

Wow, brought back a lot of great memories with that one! ELO very under appreciated in those days but you can't deny the pure talent this band has ALWAYS had, whether commercial success or not!

[@alvindoesmusic2372]

Btw, your analyses is full of positive and very detailed.

[@gregsayles9253]

Nice job your doing there ("across the pond")--Fil!...I think I'll become a patron this week.../ I'm friend's with some top musician's from Asbury Park, NJ / Many have affiliations with the likes of Springsteen & Bon Jovi & I've recently tried to turn them on to your channel as well...Rock-on, brother!!! 🎸😁

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@christiemiles8923]

I'm not sure about that music or that song..it was to strange

[@TheVigilant109]

Many thanks for the analysis Fil. Roy was a pioneer and in many ways ahead of his time

[@johnbutler5650]

The chord progressions are very reminiscent of Bach’s “ Air on G string “ as performed on guitar. This is not a disparaging comment, it just has that same feel to the chord shapes. Great video Fil!

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

I also remember Paul McCartney saying that he came up with 'Blackbird' as he was actually attempting to play a piece by JS Bach.

[@jdcapshew]

I love that you did a video on Roy Wood. To this day my favorite ELO album is the first one, and all of The Move albums are astonishing, especially “Shazam.”

[@venderstrat]

Brilliant. Thank you Fil.

[@elizabethspedding1975]

Great artist. I love music more each time I watch and listen to you. As for Christmas, Roy and Noddy make it every year.

[@margelacosse1331]

I saw ELO in San Francisco 1974? At the time, I didn't know who they were but was so taken by their sound of electrified strings. A blend of rock and classical. A piece of musical heaven, I call music that really moves me. They played a classical song and it was a song I heard in Rick Wakemans Journey To The Center Of The Earth. One of those songs I've heard a lot but don't know the name. And I really like the Travelin Wilburys. Thanks to you and KZbin and Google I'm learning the names of songs and the people who sang them. I use to live in a city with a music college but now I live in an area where it's difficult to find out whats out there as far as music. I live in a log house surrounded by trees. We have all the modern conveniences but in a log house. Sometimes we get woodpeckers tapping on the longs because they think it's a big tree. Thank you for reading and I enjoy learning about music from Thank you 🎶🙂

[@pilroberts6185]

Love your work. Have you ever thought about analyzing Benny Goodman's Sing Sing Sing, Carnegie Hall Live 1938? Arguably the most influential live recording in the history of music... and they rocked it too!

[@jdearing46]

Oh oh telephone line ,give me some time. I'm living in twilight. I think they played instruments as an afterthought because their voices at least to me were instruments in and of themselves. A great band and a perfect showcase of true musical talent.

[@njmcd]

Not familiar with ELO until this, as the traditional folk band I was touring and recording with for Biograph records was happening during the 70s. Thanks for another great analysis, Fil 🤙✌

[@suehollar2578]

Wow I'm still learning! I neverknew anything of ELO's early days. This song sounds influenced by the Beatles. More "new" (to me) music to check out! Thanks and stay safe!

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

The first ELO album is weird, but worth a listen to hear Roy Wood's presence and influence.

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Love the melody 💙 There's a sitcom called "Modern Family." One of the characters, Phil Dunphy, has several ways to greet, say goodbye and answer the phone. So, every time I hear "ELO" I can't help but laugh. Here's why... "Phil: [cell phone ringing] Quick. Who sang "Evil Woman"? Mitchell: What? Phil: [answering phone] ELO!" It cracks me up 😂 Thanks, Fil! 🖤🤘🏽

[@deloresdunbar1464]

Wow love the song and how he sang it.

[@zincalloy2213]

Perhaps the most amicable parting of the ways within any band . . .

[@carolball5764]

Been a big fan of ELO, The Move , since 1974, when I became a teenager..when everyone was into glam rock , which I loved , but these guys stood out to me..

[@hashtag415]

I want everyone to know that my sister says "Hello". She's got an awesome speech therapist.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

HELLOOO

[@rimmersasmegheadreddwarf5287]

Bonjour

[@kaspinet]

Emo!

[@QUBIQremixer]

I love Roy's Snow King/Muppet look from this period. The shifting of verses (second verse eliminated, first verse repeated) from this performance caught me off guard.

[@wonsworld61]

Thanks for this Fil. A long standing brilliant band and the very first international act I saw here in Aus in the late 70's Oh and given the Christmas time we are in and the consistent Christmas singles, it may be opportune time to have a look at Slade. :)

[@theedavyanderson1079]

Graham Bonnet does a great version of this, also available on youtube.

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆👍🙏 Thank you for sharing ❄️⛄🎄🎅

[@MJones-hi9cr]

thank you

[@edwardthorne3040]

Excellent analysis! I would enjoy hearing your analysis of "The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace (1974). I believe that you will appreciate this song. It's the only song that this group performed that I enjoyed. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@wonsworld61]

And not forgetting Billy Dont Be a Hero :)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks and to you too!

[@edwardthorne3040]

@@wonsworld61 Thank you! That's another great song. They had a lot of talent and it seemed could have produced more.

[@highpath4776]

My understanding is that this ITV piece was mimed to tracks previously laid down , given slightly more instruments than actually on screen (Roy doubles up a lot in particular). Although there is a lot of Cello in this performance , it reminds me of the Bassoon movements used in some of the "Ivor The Engine" titles and music/song pieces in that series showing the three whistles Ivor was equipped with.

[@1SeanBond]

Appreciate your excellent advice and analysis you do,you are a True Legend Fil! You are Bro😉 seriously,we sure enjoy your impeccable skills in pointing thing's out! Most we do not see at time's!,+ the Excellent advice, and a tremendous effort you put in to every vlog! Luv&Peace Fil to you and your family in this weird 2020 year!, May 2021 be better! Happy holidays my friend! Cheers 🍻 from Saskatchewan Canada! Keep well all channel members and have a Fantastic holiday!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words and happy holidays to you too!

[@pasteye1671]

I persoanally preferred the first ELO album to the later stuff, basically because I was a big Move fan previously and followed the transition from one to the other. Never got to see The Move live, but did see WIzzard and ELO under Jeff Lynn (around the third album). Both were brilliant live, and my ears whistled for days after the Move concert!

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Magical ❤

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

Merry Christmas Fil. Have a healthy happy new year ☮️

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks and you too!

[@STL-sl7zv]

Honestly I'm not really a muse fan, but a fellow guitar picker told me about their song "Knights of Cydonia" and it is a truly unique and out-there guitar composition. You'd probably get a good kick out of it if you haven't heard it before. The chord progression is insane.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Roy proved to be a formidable talent in The Move, early ELO and then in Wizzard ; I often wonder why his musical productivity seemed to lessen dramatically after Wizzard ? Anyway he truly made his mark and has a wonderful tuneful legacy !

[@highpath4776]

Still working in a whole load of musical groups, mostly staying around the midlands area, and record producing.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@@highpath4776 Good to hear

[@marilynsheffield612]

Not famaliar with them but my favorite line "Whisper in the night"🎸🎶 A beautiful song, I always look up the lyrics. ❤🤘

[@dalem8332]

Roy Wood was a HUGE talent! Often misunderstood. I DO prefer ELO with the incredible genius of Jeff Lynne up front.. but this is also great stuff! Excellent analysis Fil! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@andyhowarth2778]

I first saw Wizard in Liverpool 1973 they sung see my baby jive, and that was the only song I knew.

[@pouch2598]

I believe I heard an interview with Jeff Lynne, in which he said that he and Roy formed ELO in the wake of The Beatles break up, as a sort of natural progression to what they thought the music would sound like if The Beatles kept recording. I'm sure, like so many others, these guys were motivated by Sgt. Pepper, and what that evolution was to music. Their music was to 'expand on that evolution,' or something to that effect. I've also heard Jeff Lynne praise Roy Wood as something like a 'mad scientist genius,' who was such a purist, that he wanted nothing to do at all with what he thought was commercialization, leading to his exit from ELO, soon after their success with "10538 Overture." Have you heard anything similar?

[@wingsofpegasus]

I haven't, but it makes a lot of sense!

[@Paldasan]

The truth is in the name. Electric instruments and a light orchestra. The bit about Wood being a mad genius sounds about right. A lot of big names in the 70's really wanted that musical purity focus, whether is was blues or jazz oriented or in Roy and Jeff's case a blending of orchestral instruments and a pop/rock sound. Of course many more once they got their dosh went a bit strange and abandoned those hippy type ideals.

[@johnatkinson7126]

Elo was roy Woods idea lynne was a founding member but the early driving force was roy wood but for a phone call from wood to join him at the move and then his future project elo jeff lynne would still be flogging a dead horse with the idle race

[@frederickwoof5785]

Saw elo live in early 1970s. Roy must have just left. Remember them playing roll over Beethoven. I was still at school and came out with my delicate ears ringing.

[@rickzern4074]

Tanglewood 1970. Live Chicago. Great performance

[@jessehayes486]

So Santa Claus was with ELO in the early days, wow!

[@SignificantOtherProd]

Since they're from England I suspect the proper title would be Father Christmas?

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

A neighbour of mine has a Christmas decoration hanging on her wall that looks the absolute spitting image of how Roy Wood looked when he performed 'I Wish it could be Christmas Every Day' ! lol

[@andshits]

Without. Roy Wood no Jeff lynne and no ELO.

[@johnatkinson7126]

Elo was santa clauses (roy woods) idea

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

"Boulders" and "Mustard"" are two of my favorite albums. Roy Wood plays all instruments on them and all the singing except for some harmony on "Mustard." He even drew and painted the album covers. Here in the US he has a strong but small cult following (in spite of my attempts to change that).

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

Would love to see an analysis of LRB's "It's a long way there". Great live version on YT from their '81 American tour. :)

[@christiemiles8923]

But any way I always enjoy your music and videos. And your so talented and gorgeous never forget that fil. Let's rock n roll 🎸🎸🤘🤘🌍🌎🌏

[@ashleymonday298]

Do I Can Hear The Grass Grow!

[@djollad9181]

Can you do some analyse on dobro picker ?

[@marcfedak]

By the way, that was a good quick tutorial on the opening guitar part.

[@davidmartin7081]

Very interesting Brother Fil. "You Got Me Floating" is a Huge fav. here! Did Noel do the bass Fil? He + Jimi had some stress moments. Sounded like a flatened section Fil, or am I going deaf? I'm a Jeff Lynne fan, not familiar with Roy. You've expanded my experience of E. L. O. Thanks to the flying horsey! (Rip a Jimi dive bomber lick for us Fil!) Great show Bro!!

[@wayneblanchard97]

Here is a clip that includes Roy Wood with the Move, which also included future ELO drummer Bev Bevan. Wood is on lead guitar and is third from left in the front line, playing a Strat and looking rather sheepish when his vocal bit comes in. 'I Can Hear the Grass Grow' was the band's second single, following 'Night of Fear'. The band was very big in the UK and across Europe, with their 1967 hit 'Flowers in the Rain' being a massive hit (though Roy received no songwriting royalties due to a promotional prank by the band's manager, Tony Secunda, getting them sued by then prime minister Harold Wilson. 'Blackberry Way' was also massive. Along the way players departed and Wood and Bevan were joined by Rick Price and Jeff Lynne. At this point the sound became increasingly Beatle-y at times, due mainly to Lynne's aspiring to sound like John Lennon. But prior to all that, and here with Carl Wayne on vocal, Ace Kefford on bass, and Trevor Burton on rhythm is the original Move lineup. In addition to Wood's tunes they covered everything from Motown and the Beach Boys to Eddie Cochrane, the Byrds, and Spooky Tooth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJa8nXqdhdKio5I

[@markmiwurdz202]

@Wayne Blanchard. You may already know this. I vaguely remember Mr. Secunda having his own band, namely "Tony Secunda's Balls" (maybe?). And Trevor Burton became part of The Steve Gibbons Band" in the early 1970's. These guys were all part of the Birmingham music scene from the mid-1960's onwards.

[@wayneblanchard97]

@@markmiwurdz202 Yes, thank you, good mentions, Mark. I remember Balls, with Burton, Alan White (ex-Terry Reid; later w/Yes) and Denny Laine (ex-Moody Blues; later w/Wings). They never got off the ground because they apparently wasted all their recording advance money on on getting high. And the Steve Gibbons band had their moment in the UK charts with 'Tulane'. But most of all I love Burton's bass playing on the Move's live 'Something Else' EP, which is now available on CD. Burton - along with Mike Kellie, Klaus Voorman, Huch McCracken, Mick Abrahams and singers Madeline Bell, Doris Troy (then on the Apple label) and Nanette Newman - is also on Gary Wright's excellent debut, 'Extraction', which also features cover art by Voorman. Not sure if he's on guitar or bass on that album, though here is a track FYI. It is one of the very best albums of its era (circa '71) with tremendous sound thanks to Andy Johns. A friend of mine has drummed with Burton's band(s). As far as I know, he is still active and at one point was in a version of Bev Bevan's Move, a band 'reunion' that did not please Roy Wood. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2e7XpV3nq2dgK8

[@rabrown22000]

Didn't realize Jeff also played bass. Adds to my "has anyone ever seen Jeff Lynne and Donald Duck Dunn in the same room at the same time theory" ;-)

[@Guesswho-x4o]

THE MOVE:. ROY WOOD'S BEST BAND. Roy Wood's BEST band was The Move, before IT UNFORTUNATELY MORPHED into ELO, a pop rock band. I strongly encourage all to get The Move's " Looking On" CD;. A hard blues-rock masterpiece.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

The Move were superb !

[@Guesswho-x4o]

@@TheHumbuckerboy :for sure

[@harvey1954]

ELO to the Move is like Wings to the Beatles.

[@alexpollock6932]

I was a little confused when I saw this, because I’ve always associated ELO with Jeff Lynne not knowing the early history of the band and that Roy Wood created it. It’s very interesting seeing Roy come up with the concept and than to see what Jeff did with it. Because for the most part this sounds nothing like ELO

[@bobbybob3681]

Fil...you have a beautiful soul... May GOD the FATHER bless you and keep you and all those you love...in JESUS NAME....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@derekspace]

ELO...nobody knows (except you of course) just how good they were before Disco. That being said I enjoy the Disco stuff too but the old stuff was the best. How many times have I said "their earlier stuff was the best"? Pretty much about every band. Good job Fil! I always learn stuff when watching your vids. Keep doing what ya doing pal.

[@severma22]

Oops! I wondered what you would do with my ELO = Electric Light Orchestra. This is still interesting.

[@delorangeade]

Oh dear, judging by the comments, I think Roy Wood might be frightening some of the Americans here. Which, in all seriousness, might have been a problem for the band going forward. It may be that Roy Wood was the more talented of the duo, maybe too talented, if that's possible, but Jeff Lynn was the more savvy. Anyway, Roy Wood's two solo albums are well worth checking out. Eclectic and eccentric, entertaining, and bursting with enough ideas for several careers. This tune is similar to the hymn, Abide With Me.

[@RobBCactive]

Well Jeff Lynn rarely gets accused of making inaccessible music.

[@mmccartney6579]

We yanks don't frighten that easily...remember D-Day??

[@Paldasan]

@@mmccartney6579 no, more similar to scared of paying taxes for the conflicts that kept you out of Spanish and French hands during the 7 years war. 😁😉 Note: I'm a convict anyway so I don't even have a stake in this, I just like stirring the pot with a different perspective.

[@jdcapshew]

A suggestion though you may not be able to pull it off since the song was pulled down off KZbin. On Ralph McTell’s 1971 all star masterpiece “You Well Meaning Brought Me Here” is a track called “Old Brown Dog” conveniently about an old dog whose master has died, the dog is old and infirm needs to be put down. It’s heartbreaking but the music is astonishing and lyrics are poignant. Musicians on that song are Roger Pope on drums, Rick Wakeman, organ, McTell on piano, and then two guys from Elton John’s incredible band, Davey Johnstone on mandolin and a breathtaking solo Caleb Quaye on electric guitar that you have to hear to believe. Quaye had just learned a trick by filtering the guitar though sound effects box that will break your heart, it’s just too beautiful for words. Every time I play it at home I get goosebumps and that been for 49:years.

[@YvonneWilson312]

Here it is Jeffrey~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHTCoXynhdx_i7M

[@raymondgraham4482]

And as of today, RIP Leslie West

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

A great man and a great talent though I always feel that knocking about with Jeff Lynne took the shine off somewhat. The early (pre Lynne) Move stuff was great and Carl Wayne was one of the great singers of British '60s pop/rock but for me it feels like Lynne might have put the glamour on Wood somehow and made him an ELO cloner. Having said that I don't know this song and it sounds pretty interesting.... pretty good. Still and all I'd probably rather have Fire Brigade at high volume for three minutes. What a thrill.

[@matty41144]

I prefer the album version myself. As you said about his (Roy) multi instruments player, he can play up to 50 instruments. I think the original singer of the move left the band and hired Jeff. If you can, watch the move songs like blueberry way and fire brigade (that one is sung by a very young Roy)

[@stevematthews7568]

I love Rock and Roll *** I have listened to ELO since I was a child ..growing up in the 1970s...I have never heard this song or heard of Roy Wood...this is A Mandela Effect. How come Roy looks like an old man?? He is only 26 YRS old in this video,he was born in 1946. P.S I guess the Nick name WIZARD IS A Good one for Ol Roy....

[@wayneblanchard97]

With the Move Roy was the chief songwriter as well as being the multi-instrumentalist you mention. They were a fantastic band that loved to mix covers with originals. Here is something recorded at the Marquee just after bassist Chris 'Ace' Kefford quit and rhythm player Trevor Burton moved to the four-string. Carl Wayne, who much later went to the Hollies, is on lead vocal here, with Roy on backing vocals (w/Kefford they had four-part harmony) and lead guitar. This is their take on the Byrds' 'So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star' from the early 1968 ep 'Something Else', which included rock 'n' roll classics 'Something Else' and 'It'll Be Me' as well as Spooky Tooth's 'Sunshine Help Me'. Definitely worthy of a listen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpipgn2wmcylrZY

[@frankzap6231]

When gandolf took too much acid...

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

All of that hair ( and later makeup) helped Roy during live performances because Roy said that he was actually shy by nature.

[@Zofer-1920]

Roy vocal style reminds me a bit of Neil Young’s vocal style in this tune

[@johnbutler5650]

It’s nice to see that Gandalf had a second career. Just kidding! The vocals are great, and I had never heard any ELO from this era!

[@kaywright9303]

Check out Home Free a cappella group. Great vocals! "Man of Constant Sorrow"

[@knawl]

Roy's "look" always reminded me of Captain Beefheart