Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video)

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Lyrics:
Sailin' away on the crest of a wave
It's like magic
Rollin' and ridin' and slippin' & slidin'
It's magic
And you, and your sweet desire,
You took me, higher and higher
It's a livin' thing,
It's a terrible thing to lose
It's a given thing
What a terrible thing to lose.

[@leokimvideo]

One of the mid 70's masterpieces

[@luciomauro1501]

o caminh~´ao cata véio

[@laurafouto4511]

Love the 70's 🎉

[@rjjcms1]

Hearing it takes me back to some fond memories of that time,as a carefree kid then.

[@TroyBraiden]

No doubt

[@wzpu3283]

So's Jurr Mammy.

[@darkfrost1901]

I was listening to this song in 76, and I'm still listening in 2020. I'll be listening till the fire turns me to dust.

[@bobjunir]

Dark Frost ELO IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BAND..👍

[@diannadickerson4141]

Me too :-D

[@tikvision]

Rock on. I was 5 the first time I heard it in my non-English speaking country.

[@helenlucas5274]

Dark Frost

[@helenlucas5274]

Dark Frost me too queen also love Jeff and. freddie

[@carlasmith4769]

I am 56 now and still get goosebumps when I hear this song! ❤

[@tamathawalden2037]

Yes

[@marcusglasser4782]

Hello Gorgeous, how are you doing?

[@marcusglasser4782]

@@tamathawalden2037 hello are you doing ?

[@S-I-T]

A masterpiece. I'm 53 and this brings back such happy memories.

[@teddymills1]

56 same. I dont know what this song means, but i like it even when I was a kid.

[@ganesonvellu8002]

Jeff Lynne's voice with the beautiful harmonies added with the violins swaying sends you into another realm

[@ruth6445]

I'm 17 years old in Japan and I often sing this song with my dad. What an awesome song…

[@tadasisakai9155]

I’m 70 year old man in Japan and still listening this awesome song with my grandson. It makes me younger.

[@helenlucas5274]

tadasi sakai I'm 72 and still listern to. e l o and queen. we. have good taste. in. music peace. and. love lim. in. the. u S a hello to all in. japan

[@richardwitherow5289]

Good one, Ru!

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

Everyone here makes my lice better!!! Fight on Trojan USC!!!

[@stephaniel631]

I"m 17 in the US and I love this song too!

[@rebeccakleitz3177]

I turned 11 in 1976. My favorite gift was from my grandmother. She bought me an am/fm Panasonic clock radio(so that I could fall asleep to my music and have my very own ALARM CLOCK)(what can I say, I was 11 and it was a big deal, okay?) I ran to my room and plugged it in, tuned it to my favorite rock station(WVMT in Colchester Vermont)(talk radio now) and the very first thing I heard was the violin intro to Livin Thing. I am forever and always ELO's biggest fan.

[@tinfoilmagnolia2546]

I had the Panasonic Toot-A-Loop Radio! It went everywhere with me, on my bike, hanging off my jungle gym and on my shelf at night while I listened to ELO, Queen, Elton, ABBA- all the 70s pop gold. I actually want to buy a Toot-A-Loop on EBay!

[@JPMonstie]

Clock radios were big back then...don’t feel ashamed.

[@beckyingerson5205]

My dad was a DJ there for a number of years. What a small world. My how times have changed.

[@arturodelagarza3213]

@@beckyingerson5205 HI BECKY, YES I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN. YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOOD, IS WE CAN HOLD ON TO THESE MEMORIES. TAKE CARE, AND STAY HEALTHY

[@weejoy]

I think I had the same clock radio, it's the one they use in Groundhog Day

[@ElectronicsTech09]

ELO Is A Great Group.

[@Novinsld]

How come every ELO song is like a work of art ? Every song is a unique work of art that couldn't be replicated

[@cb5501]

Talent😊

[@juneskinner6639]

Definitely a living thing, they will live on forever in the music industry, never tire of listening, love you all xx❤️❤️🎸👍

[@darkshadows6154]

Only thing, that comes close is YMO

[@inanutshellnmore8927]

Not even Marvin Gaye's, ~~ thank you Jeff

[@LouAnnDeMartino-vu4kl]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shanedenny5234]

There will never be another ELO. They are so good. 👍

[@traegerharaldernst]

they are not „so good" they are genius! 🙂 😙

[@mobucks555]

what goes around comes around, trust me this generation of youngins are just as tired of the new stuff as we are. It's coming in some way shape or form.

[@juancarlosv5136]

My favorite song when I was 8 years (1976) and still chills me to the bone 46 years after

[@freeman2347]

Well I agree, but I would take a look to "the new pornorgraphers" nowdays

[@douglasschrift4453]

I’d hope not. That would copyright if there was another one

[@andrewlambert7246]

One of the best bands in the history of music

[@brodym.3921]

Pfft. Tell That Too Klaatu

[@asseyez-vous6492]

I concur 👍🏻

[@richl6966]

No doubt. The finest band to come out of The Midlands by a mile.

[@MrPuros]

Poor you...

[@rob-robi]

their live show was unsurpassed

[@robertchambliss8630]

What Lynne did with the violins and cellos is absolutely incredible. ELO created some of the greatest music ever. 😃😃😃😃

[@patriciaudoyle9338]

I am 66 years old Been listening to this music since I was about 19 years Great music

[@marcusglasser4782]

Hello Patricia, how are you doing?

[@johneeedeee8528]

I'm right with ya brother, We had the best generation, great music, great weed and great friends.

[@blkpopeye]

I was 18 when I first heard ELO

[@robsharp8633]

Jeff Lynne is one of the greatest living musicians of the modern music era. Made even better by his lack of publicity or his chasing of it.

[@dannyinaus]

And that is what Paul Mccartney said. Jeff and Paul are good friends and in an interview (at Jeff's house in the US), Paul said that ELO were what the Beatles would have become if they stayed together. Ringo Starr, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison were all friends, and could not speak more highly of Jeff.

[@newell2162]

Genius is often overused but in Jeff's case it's more than warranted.

[@robertmckittrick9033]

Brilliant 💯

[@tose917]

jon newell - that’s true. He’s a very unique musician.

[@johnlow1201]

Jeff.lynn.he.is.super.genial.master.and.great.vocalist.band.of.electric.light.orchestra

[@classicrockfan8034]

ROCK HALL OF FAME...It's more than time to induct Jeff Lynne as a solo artist like George, Ringo, Paul and John (They all were inducted as a band and solo artists). The great Jeff Lynne released his latest album in November of 2019 and was no. 1 on the UK chart. Jeff Lynne's ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA is still Touring! From 1972 to 1986 Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world. More than 50 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas and Stadiums. I saw them again in 2019 before the Pandemic on the North American Tour...( Best Concert of my life) All the reviews agree they are the best live Classical Rock Band still touring. Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius. ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Jeff Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Song Writer award ( ASCAP ) 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison "The Traveling Wilburys". They asked Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan to join this amazing band. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, and so many others... Long live Jeff Lynne’s ELO! Please Tour in 2022! www.thetoptens.com/greatest-music-producers-all-time/

[@bitterellaselectricgroove8544]

Been listening since the 1970s and still listening in 2024! ❤️

[@CraigderAdler919]

Great music 🎵

[@sookie4195]

2023 and still listening at 71 years young! I will continue till I am ashes floating on the wind.

[@AntwanGames]

🖤🖤🖤

[@paulmicelli5819]

Still rocking and rollin at 76!

[@inanutshellnmore8927]

Awesome, God Bless You!

[@onedaywewill]

82 here, ditto

[@kathypowell6679]

Ditto!😊

[@shandajames5444]

This band IS what real rock music is about!!!! The harmony of the guys and the instruments still blow my mind!!!❤🔥🤟🤟

[@eternalfearless4532]

Yeah! Beautiful!

[@DByers-ci5kr]

Not sure why people call this band underrated. The millions of hits here show it's still popular over 40 years later. Great blend of upbeat, smooth & original rock-pop music. No one else sounds like ELO.

[@infraredtoa9105]

Neither I am, but I am quite distasted by the simple fact that they aren't Top 100 on the artists page in AcclaimedMusic. But no, this band is not underrated. It has the right amount of attention, it's very popular, and they deserve it.

[@avan5140]

Maybe because mediocre performers like Randy Newman and Guns N’ Roses were being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while ELO got passed over year after year after year. Finally inducted in 2017.

[@DByers-ci5kr]

@@avan5140 Yeah but since when do halls of fame matter as much as the true sound of music? (Clue: I'm not referring to the musicals with Julie Andrews or Mary Martin.) Popularity vs beauty. Well promoted or well composed. Catchy or soulful. Quantity vs quality. Expedience or thoughtfulness. Who listens to a song because it's at the top of the charts? If you do then you're listening to commercial radio or that latest promoter of artless trash, satellite radio. Listen to what YOU like. Enjoy music as a pure form of art. Listen to everything out here & decide for yourself what is good TO YOU.

[@eliroblse]

they're very popular but not instantly recognizable in this generation. everyone knows who the beatles are, but people might not instantly recognize the name "electric light orchestra" they're still amazing though.

[@infraredtoa9105]

@@eliroblse Well, that is true.

[@walterpiper8947]

My daughter's current favorite song...she's 10.

[@henrylee8510]

Tell her she has good taste...unlike my kids. Lol

[@michaelkattenbusch3450]

Deine Tochter weiß was gut ist . Ein Song für alle Generationen

[@hadavisjr]

@@michaelkattenbusch3450Genau!

[@LoredanaLanzo-iq8ux]

E sono soddisfazioni ❤

[@eternalfearless4532]

Don't blame her!

[@JonsmoDTM]

Jeff Lynne is truely one of the greatest song writers of all time. Composing his style music for a whole orchestra is no mean feat!!

[@bardofely]

I never understood why The Idle Race were not the huge success they should have been. They had amazing songs and a sound all of their own, thanks to Jeff Lynne.

[@sidemixsessions]

Jeff is amazing, but he didn't write the orchestral scores. That was Louis Clark, ELO's secret weapon.

[@giselemarcianolourenco6646]

Eram bem novos

[@erinc4917]

Doesn't matter what year...this is a timeless classic. GREAT SONG!!

[@kathrynnorman2253]

Too true

[@WilliamSmith-rr4qo]

The cello the violin...amazing artistry

[@kristyfrank6261]

Yassss , higher and higher

[@edhawkins5830]

Rock & Roll Genius!!

[@joejones9520]

the studio time and effort must have been massive, I cant even imagine especially back then when it was all tape and much more laborious and time-consuming with no autotune or pro-tools, each take had to be perfect, every note had to be perfect or had to be done again. It's no wonder cocaine was so popular with studio work.

[@lowkey1969]

@@kristyfrank6261 Baby...

[@DebraRand-mx2rp]

I believe my family made their own instruments.

[@williamdavis600]

Jeff Lynne is a genius.

[@davecody4957]

When songs were incredible

[@chainreaction8977]

And on important topics.

[@ORTAJP]

Yes

[@mellowfire420]

Songs still are incredible, and more accessible than ever.

[@MS-qd6bm]

Great band, great era. We don't see bands like this anymore.

[@ckatheman]

We don’t see bands at all anymore.

[@sw3aterCS_]

Yeah we see a lot more solo artists and collabs than full groups

[@johnmartino2691]

AMEN TO THAT....

[@NotMichael349]

all we hear is computer music now...

[@bassman1ism]

Because there is very little talent these days.Rap shite.

[@eyedefineme4422]

Excellent words cannot describe the beautiful art!

[@bryan5051]

My 11yr old son got me (44) into ELO. He was introduced to it by another 11yr old.

[@An-Astral-Plane]

Your son has good taste. I love it.

[@vickiri2475]

That's great that eleven-yr-olds still love ELO! I was eleven in 1978 when these great songs were on the radio.

[@rebeccamcdaniel1033]

There's hope for the kids, after all! Shame on everyone who never introduced you to them before.😊

[@eternalfearless4532]

Haha. Frickin' AWEsome!

[@rebeccamcdaniel1033]

There is hope for the future.

[@joshliam1967]

Thanks to this song Boogie Nights has some of the best end credits EVER

[@justathought111918]

Whenever I hear this song it automatically brings me back to being a little kid growing in the 70’s. So fortunate to have had a great family and neighborhood friends back then. The best of times.

[@svenhartig9024]

So do I. The song is the fuel for the time machine!

[@RomanAPitt]

+ 1 :)

[@mariobrosxsuper]

Brings back some Rollerskating Boogie Nights

[@timellsworth7098]

Glad we grew up with a sound track dig

[@THIP-kx2pd]

THOMS IN THE THIP PROGRAM. TAKE CARE

[@JLSCPhT]

Everytime I hear this song it make me think of my Dad who passed away 9/14/17 after a heart surgery that went wrong leading to sepsis and multiorgan failure. .this song brings me back to my happier childhood where my Dad would blast this song in the car..God I LOVE YOU and MISS you so much! !!♡♡♡♡♡♡ RIP

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

Sorry about your father.

[@mabdog1988]

Dad's are supposed to be forever, but so blessed to have happy memories. Lost my Daddy in 2014.

[@dianeashworth1420]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2000 &I still miss him terribly.

[@stevewember8837]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad Also.

[@rodimorel6333]

..its.so sad. Frend. ...dad is eternal.. Love for ever

[@tammynugent9082]

One of the best bands ever

[@fabfour7397]

The very best musically 😎👍💯

[@marcusglasser4782]

Hello Tammy , how are you doing?

[@sandygrimes7196]

This 57 year old Texas gal loves ELO..❤❤❤❤

[@poopsie8818]

Ok who in their right mind would thumbs down this!? It’s gold baby pure classic gold 😍😍

[@fleurnewcombe9139]

I know right. Some ppl have got NO class

[@terridegrave]

Probably these kids today.

[@l3loodyfingers]

People who hate white accomplishments

[@MrSpawnlord]

...my guess they're trolls

[@xnxxpurplebitch]

Probably kids whos parents constantly played this song over and over until it became torturous and unjoyable and the only way to release the tension of hatred is to feel like disliking it on youtube relieves the stress even a little

[@shelleymiddlebrook1265]

Who’s listening and loving these guys in 2021 🥰

[@OfficialJoeTaylor]

I certainly am!

[@Taubenseele]

Hallo from germany, I do !!!!!!!

[@mkrbrtsn1]

Jeff Lynne, the most underrated songwriter ever!

[@sickagain7541]

A KID GROWING UP DURING THE SUPER 70'S, AND I WAS A FAN OF ELO SINCE THEN. WHEN THEY CAME TO MY HOMETOWN, MY SISTER SAW THEM AND MET JEFF, BEV, HUGH , AND RICHARD. SUPER 70'S FOREVER. CLASS OF ROCKIN 84 HERE. ROCK ON SM!!!!.

[@girardrid]

Well what can i say if I still listening such a beautiful

[@lilwen4063]

May 2023 Still one of the best songs ever written! Love it! Reminds me of my 20s!! Great times..time goes so fast but music and memories stay forever! Thank you ELO x

[@fernandofernandes2303]

Espectros da arte entre outras , um valor singular eternizado na música...

[@BobRoyce]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.

[@user-nz2bt1kj1r]

Made better with Mik Kamiski, Hugh McDowell, and Mike Edwards

[@JayClick-bu8qz]

Jeff could've been a Beatle. They never would've finished Free As a Bird nor Real Love without him 💯

[@Jarod-te2bi]

ELO is a gift to the world.

[@jefersonmedeiros9863]

qual prioridade mano

[@largominus2011]

We could use more of this in 2022. What an inspirational band.

[@stevenalmond9551]

Now look after yourself an gt InTouch with me Uno who😥🤔👊

[@vickipickell3764]

I agree! In 2023, I sound like my parents saying "They don't make music like this anymore!"

[@user-uo4jt6xj3l]

Make it may 2024

[@stevebanta2747]

Yeah I grew up loving this band this is my era of music

[@makkenji6053]

Jeff Lynne's music fills every corner of your brain.

[@alexcika9906]

Most Underrated Band in the History of music

[@tonp2917]

Underrated? With the succes they had? One of the Beatless once said they would have evolved into something like ELO. Jeff Lynne also worked with George Harris, Roy Orbinson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty so I wouldn’t call them underrated. Maybe their music was so special not everyone understands it or knows it but they sold millions of records and are an example for many artists.

[@treyartson6788]

Hard to say underrated when in R&R Hall of Fame lol

[@PedroConejo1939]

Hyperbole 101.

[@Bustygirl-dz1wi]

i agree

[@markmagnolia]

Love arthur lee

[@tyrannosapienlex]

The End is nigh, and I am REJOICING in the blessing of growing up with ELO playing on the radio. Thank you, Mom!

[@melissabright2302]

I love this❤❤❤

[@ecoquietlawncare2258]

You are so lucky!

[@lindagoldsmith4342]

Me too but I watch the original ELO on you tube. And listen to the old songs on Alexa.

[@josephchristie1857]

I've got my 8year old listening to this belter! Gotta keep these songs alive 🔥

[@KoolKevDev_67]

Funny & Cool!!

[@drakeconsumerofsoulsandche4303]

You cant just put a violin in a pop song! ELO: hold my beer

[@mrukman9258]

*Holy music stops*

[@dustythe2nd188]

LOL!! Very good.

[@xddonut3984]

Shit doe that’s true Elo will do anything

[@rhondafoy7403]

Perfect response man, love it x

[@andrewpetik2034]

Straight!

[@robertread6325]

Jeff Lynne is, and always will be a genius. I've never heard an ELO song that wasn't incredible

[@MilenaZabakova-qd7hn]

Nejúžasnější muzika všech dob, při té nádheře běhá mráz po zádech . Ano , i v roce 2024 ! ❤❤❤❤

[@BigKexpress]

Still beautifully amazing to the ears, spirit and soul after all these years!!!!

[@fernfreeman1729]

Jeff Lynne is one if those music genius that I've recently discovered and it's great

[@fabfour7397]

Jeff Lynne is a musical Genius. The more you will discover the more you will appreciate his greatness.

[@hoodchainboo]

You should see him in concert. I went last year at the Tacoma Dome and it was my first ever concert and it was the best fucking concerts I have ever been to. Laser lights and all. It was amazing

[@fernfreeman1729]

@Paul Baker Very low key guy.

[@fernfreeman1729]

@Paul Baker.....and still alive too.

[@fl9990]

That just hapened to me with Supertramp and Roger Hodgson

[@darrenbrown5060]

I’m slowly becoming obsessed with ELO, can’t stop singing there songs during the day night, and when I’m trying to sleep there running threw my mind……Helpppp meeeee 🤪

[@kelbatt7729]

Me too i thinks its because the music sound s real you can hear the instruments, you can hear the lyrics. the songs have a message its as good as it gets

[@stephenmonaghan7512]

We need more music and artists like this today this is what makes life worth living

[@classicrockfan8034]

Fantastic song by the best band ELO with their very unique sound and orchestration. The master of symphonic Rock. ❤❤❤

[@jeanettehealey2029]

My favorite Band, Jeff Lynne's voice is still as clear as when he started ELO love him. x

[@johnniesoesbee7015]

Because he didn't push his voice 👌😎☺️

[@raliseyt6254]

His voice is one of the most pure, natural and raw I’ve ever heard. As a kid, I saw him in Travelling Willburys and, dumb kid, no clue who he was...lol. He’s not Dylan but he sings real. I found him by chance like 15 years later. Man, the Willbury guys we’re right...guys special. I love this. Ty.

[@that70sguy74]

ELO is also my favorite band of all time. Jeff Lynne is a treasure.

[@that70sguy74]

@Andrei Hag Dork

[@jefflynne6547]

Hello Thanks for your nice comments and support on my post, it means a lot to me, your comments and support brought me this far, I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal mail that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangout Mail: [e-mail]

[@soulgal7109]

The violin intro is the best. Love this song, and the undulating lyrics. I love ELO! Classic!

[@MrSpawnlord]

...brilliant

[@molliestanton2869]

Love your description of 'undulating lyrics!'

[@deannawilliams5048]

This was "our song"! Whenever I hear this, I think of my love I shared with Chris A. My first love who introduced me to the music of ELO. Fond memories Chris.❤ Hope you are still listening to their music in heaven now. 🎶🎵 I miss you and our friendship.

[@marcusglasser4782]

Hello Gorgeous, how are you doing?

[@Dicky1965]

Most underrated band of all time. My kids are all in their 20s and have never heard of them. My fault. Amazing charismatic music.

[@elrica4691]

Aun estas a tiempo de enseñarle esta musica a tu hijo 😄

[@tabitharoberson3575]

I love elo and I'm 33

[@eddiecochran]

Seguro que tus hijos escuchan reggaeton.

[@rhondarandall4500]

Be good to plsy a lot the 70s to them MOST PEOPLE REALIZE THIS NOW or otherwise they will have missed out👌💓🤩

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

And ..... Here we have another one. 😖 Stop it already with the very false statement. Under-rated?? 😅 Hell, NO!! What an incredibly cringe, ignorant assumption to make on an amazingly incredible band that's a very hugely world-wide very successful band. It's so ridiculous to see some very false comments that most are clearly SO embarrassing to still see, that the very uneducated people who do not even know, whatsoever, at all, how very incredible they obviously were. Educate yourself and please get the facts straight before posting false info.

[@markmoore2625]

Their albums went platinum before even hitting the shops. You sometimes forget what a massive band these were . Greetings, from Brum.

[@classicrockfan8034]

They had 10 million albums pre-ordered for Out Of The Blue before it was in stores...

[@chimsonplays368]

@@classicrockfan8034 8

[@tereguzman5903]

This is real music, period!!!

[@itschris1364]

All music is real music, let people like what they like grandma

[@aooga9995]

wish it atleast was fuckin stereo lol

[@leehennessey1411]

Got into this band off oldrr brother boss

[@jefflynne6547]

Hello Thanks for your nice comments and support on my post, it means a lot to me, your comments and support brought me this far, I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal mail that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangout Mail: [e-mail]

[@juliebedford454]

Defensive much, Chris?

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

This outstanding tune by ELO should have 1 billion views ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@auroramatheussonco8071]

MAGIC.UNFORGETABLE MELODY.THANK YOU JEFF LYNNE. WONDERFUL YEAR.AWESOME VOICE.

[@stretchy1260]

I'm 44 years older... but f*** me this still rocks.

[@Adam-zo4zl]

Agreed 100% brother.

[@artokoivunen2139]

ELO make my day better.

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

No human can offer a greater gift than that of making another's day better.

[@dorisgonzalezurtusuaztegui3840]

+GayorgVonTrapp Such a nice comment. :)

[@rickyrhoades4083]

+GayorgVonTrapp true

[@AmandaAguirre]

+arto koivunen Always

[@wes2793]

+arto koivunen mine too

[@petegarza2025]

This is exactly why the "ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA"-ELO stand alone as one of ROCK AND ROLL'S greatest bands ever...They have their own signature sound that may often be imitated but never duplicsted 👏👏👏

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Absolutely!💯❤👍

[@classicrockfan8034]

The very best ever musically!!!

[@b.k.9032]

Wir, 61 und 67 Jahre jung, sitzen heute draußen mit alkoholfreiem Weizen Bier und Musik von Jeff Lynne, tolles Gefühl, klasse Musik, super Stimme, ELO erste Sahne! 👍😁

[@atye04]

I never understood why they don't get a lot of recognition. they are so talented and even futuristic. their album time I swear could have won a Grammy. a lot of solid songs on there, I recommend, check it out

[@nicelady2064]

Grammy are for special little snowflakes. these guys deserve way better than a stupid Grammy. Nobel peace prize maybe. hell Dylan got one. that's a good prize.✌💗❣💜☮

[@lolafinch]

It's our little secret. sshh

[@martyarnold2837]

ELO NOW IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2017 !

[@123xconnieb]

The Grammys are retarded. ..I mean Kanye West has won like 50 of them.

[@waynerazzi7308]

There was/is a bias against “prog” bands. Some of ELOs instrumentals and naturally their string section got them labeled by some as prog. Sociopaths rise to the top in media/criticism and apparently sociopaths do not care for ELO.

[@alainlapointe7777]

Last song of "Boogie Nights" , what a capper

[@patrickearles471]

i'm a star i'm a star i'm a star

[@myway9128]

Jeff Lynne had one of the best voices of all time.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

JEFF IS SIMPLY THE GREATEST

[@islingtonfreenewsmedia]

and he is still performing but DO check out which albums and artists hes produced.

[@wandson5410]

The best group

[@classicrockfan8034]

2021 long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!!!

[@fontainedigitalmarketing8238]

When Lennon AND Harrison say you are one of the "greats"....lol.....ELO is awesome....Jeff Lynn has such a great voice and delivery

[@kristianyrjola]

He's Jeff LynnE!!!

[@janissecardoso3424]

Que saudades. Voltei ao tempo, na minha adolescência 💔

[@jojospeechy4848]

Jeff Lynne is an absolute musical genius! LOVE ELO ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏

[@deborahjowithsavannahrae7695]

August 2023.. still the best song ever

[@greghansell5115]

I must confess that this song is and has always been my most treasured E.L.O. song...and more than that, it has been and still is my most treasured song of all songs. I have known this song since it was released on vinyl back in the late 70's. Nothing comes near it. Thankyou Jeff, Kelly, Bev, Richard and all the other band members that brought this song to life...

[@rickyrhoades4083]

I found some people who understand why I believe this is one of the best albums of the 70s. This band and this album have been underappreciated for what they accomplished.

[@SweetDreams706]

+Ricky Rhoades I agree with you, & actually, I feel it's one of the best albums EVER made. IMO Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.

[@tkrepps0821]

Donaldson wont work underground

[@patriciabutlerhuett4162]

I agree, they never got the recognition they deserved. I heard Jeff did the songwriting, singing and arrangements of most their songs...IDK if that is true, but I do know he is talented.

[@lolafinch]

Lynn is very good. He will be remembered for a very long time.

[@bowlingarry]

Ive just been in a queue in Greggs Brighouse this morning, this song came on and everyone seemed to be either singing along to themselves or swaying along to it... Magical genius group with music to stand the test of time❤️

[@annettebitet8603]

This song was a mind blowing experience always! Just love it!!

[@aaronstandingbear]

Livin' Thing Electric Light Orchestra Sailin' away on the crest of a wave It's like magic Oh, rollin' and ridin' and slippin' and slidin' It's magic And you, and your sweet desire You took me higher and higher, baby It's a livin' thing It's a terrible thing to lose It's a given thing What a terrible thing to lose Making believe this is what you conceived From your worst day Moving in line then you look back in time To the first day And you, and your sweet desire Don't you do it, don't you do it You took me, oh higher and higher, baby It's a livin' thing It's a terrible thing to lose It's a given thing What a terrible thing to lose Takin' a dive 'cos you can't halt the slide Floating downstream So let her go don't start spoiling the show It's a bad dream And you, and your sweet desire You took me higher and higher, baby It's a livin' thing It's a terrible thing to lose It's a given thing What a terrible thing to lose It's a livin' thing It's a terrible thing to lose Source: LyricFind

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

I like to sing along so thanks for posting the lyrics.

[@jadefox58]

Incredibly sensual

[@carolgebert7833]

The song is about a man talking his girlfriend out of an abortion. He wants to keep the child. But she believes "it is what she conceived on her worst day."

[@markfox3083]

They should be pinned

[@Alexott]

@@jadefox58 It's a great song sure. A classic. But sensual... the lyrics?... Erm. It's about.. er.. well, unwanted pregnancy and abortion. No lols there either.

[@micheltoscano5880]

I was 12 years old in 1976 waiting to hear this song on the radio each day when it came out! What joy then and now in 2021 !

[@Pontiacman1964]

Yeah, we're the same age. How lucky we were to be born when we were! I feel sorry for today's youth. They have nothing.

[@lucy8025]

I'm same age. Brilliant band!!!

[@BobbyLouxMusic]

Michael, Brian, and Lucy! we are like fine wine! Christmas morning with the Suprise of opening my ELO album and playing it all day! team 1964! the best music, the best of humanity!!

[@guntherschuller6895]

@@Pontiacman1964 Yeah probably today's music lacks of creativity, but young people who enjoys these kind of music has better access to it than in the past, due to digital content all over the web such as KZbin. by the way I'm 15 years old :)

[@Pontiacman1964]

@@BobbyLouxMusic yessir!😂

[@teresayeates3437]

We had great music growing up.

[@tamathawalden2037]

Yes

[@marcusglasser4782]

Hello Teresa , how are you doing ?

[@mujeramazona8835]

2024 and still loving it, baby!!! Good songs are forever ❤

[@ianjames3144]

This has got to be 1 of the most underrated songs of all time. Its in the top 20 songs of all time to me.

[@wbrax2]

This was the first record I ever bought way back in 1976. I was 12 years old, and bought it with money I got for my Birthday. And I`ve been a life long fan ever since. ♥

[@rosemariebroome3815]

Ditto Also the first record I bought as a 12 year old as well back in 1976 it was released in Nov with my Birthday being in Oct so possibly also with money from my Birthday.

[@robboevans3371]

Same as me,lol

[@top.6180]

Wow i wanted it

[@jimwind7589]

Was not a big fan back then-my X was, she was from Europe. The other day I saw the Wibley stadium live concert in HD and in surround sound and wow. It blew me away. I'm a fan now, that's why I'm here remembering. I guess my X was right about one thing.

[@spaghettitheatre4871]

Wendy Bee I’m 11 and liked it when 10...

[@mddell58]

ELO had/has so very many really great songs! Teen of the 70s. ❤

[@lorizrhythm8171]

Another genius song!!

[@sluebker]

I love how just listening to ELO can make you feel so much better!

[@ryanandkarenfulton5281]

... Coronavirus lockdown, 13 April 2020 in South Africa, Cape Town, ELO belting out feel good vibes makes it all better :)

[@iko7769]

Yeah bro shout out from indonesian

[@juliettemaryline3438]

2nd may, better late than never💪🏻

[@nela8118]

Same here

[@silentmajority7598]

Ryan and Karen Fulton I’m doing the same thing in Phoenix Arizona USA. There is going to be a party all over the world 💥🕺🏻🎊

[@dianeashworth2311]

Ryan and Karen Fulton wishing you and yours well from Clayton, NC, USA.

[@user-hi9wy8ge8h]

Cant beat the classics ❤

[@hildaramirez8247]

Una obra maestra que nunca morirá a mis 62 años la escucho y me transportó a mí adolescencia ♥️

[@pollomariov]

voy tras de ti hermano, la mejor música de todos los tiempos alegra nuestros días

[@SweetDreams706]

One of my favorites; I LOVE this song. Thank you, Jeff Lynne, for all the fabulous music!

[@erickellogg8532]

SweetDreams706 mine too

[@classicrockfan8034]

Thanks to the genius Jeff Lynne (ELO) for making this fantastic music that brings people together and makes them forget about the difficult moments in their lives.

[@arielkars6150]

Music does not get better than this. Masterpiece!

[@b.arte4391]

I am in my 60's.... I was lucky to see the best bands throughout the 70's. This awesome band I saw many times live as well. JEFF is a musical genius. They were unique in that they sounded live just like their albums. Peter Frampton did as well.

[@MegaDAVIDWELLS]

For me one of the most iconic songs of all time. Thanks To Jeff and the band.

[@katieroller4812]

Every single time I happen to hear ANYTHING from JEFF Lynn and ELO I immediately want to hear it again and more of it!! Awesome!!

[@marcusglasser4782]

Hello Katie , how are you doing ?

[@varowan1]

ELO FOREVER. Thank you for posting.

[@nikkienightingaleeilish5997]

The vocal harmonies are beautiful love this song 😊👏🏻😊👏🏻😊👏🏻

[@fabfour7397]

Jeff Lynne has said numerous times in interviews that this song is about Love and the ups and downs in a relationship. It has nothing to do with personal beliefs or your political agenda. Fantastic song...Still listening in 2021.

[@Xynthtek]

My dad calls Jeff his mate lol, working in Tamworth in Birmingham UK my dad at the bar at the " white horse " said to the guy next to him " did anyone ever tell you that you are a dead ringer for Jeff Lynne " the next to my dad replied " I am Jeff Lynne " - True Story.

[@emperorleroy6747]

It's true. I was the White Horse

[@nicechappie]

Tamworth is not in Birmingham i call bullshit

[@cindialdridge7071]

I wasn't born until '67 and have loved them since I could first remember dancing with my Mom to them!!❤❤

[@BalanceEnergy888]

Back in 1991 I worked at Walden books at 18, and my manager played nothing but ELO and Van Morrison. To this day I'm hooked on both 🌺👌🏽🎼

[@josephharris2198]

Most underrated band in history!