Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing | REACTION

[@4ak458]

Jeff Lynn is one of those guys that did a bit of everything. Write, produce,record. Also a part of The Traveling Wilburies. Incredible talent.

[@stuartkynoch7289]

* Lynne ;)

[@kenperkins7921]

Well its a Living thing, that's what I told my wife in bed.

[@acooksla]

Yes

[@kenperkins7921]

He's a Living thing Not dead yet.

[@GinMae]

YES - way under-rated in all aspects... I hope they get around to the Wilburys!

[@joebarrera9741]

Agree PAUL MCCARTNEY CALLED HIM THE BEST SONGWRITER EVER ...really JEFFE LYNNE IS A GENIUS

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

Things ELO and Boston have in common: melodies, harmonies, great lyricism and they both have spaceships for their logo/brand!

[@nathanfugate8210]

I love Boston, but c'mon man... they couldn't carry ELO's luggage.

[@freddiejupiter442]

@@nathanfugate8210 Boston was/is good, but a little one dimensional.

[@rosal123456789]

Every song is amazing,but I love Last train to London!! great song.

[@rebeccamunoz2948]

I’m so glad to experience this reaction with you guys. Having a flashback to 45 years ago with ELO. Bought a very cheap pair of headphones (which was basically a piece of wire with sponges on each end) Ha ha. Anyway, I listened to their album over and over. You all are in for a special experience.ENJOY!🎶🎶💕🦋

[@tinapatterson5022]

Yep, Same thing Here!!!😎

[@TheCornishCockney]

The glorious 70’s. NOTHING touches that decade.

[@PaintingandExercise]

You could spend days taking a deep dive into Jeff Lynne/ELO. Thank you!! Do Ya, Mr. Blue Sky, Can't Get It Out of My Head, and Showdown are great. ELO's Showdown was a favorite song of John Lennon. Lennon remarked that ELO were the "Sons of the Beatles". Ringo Starr and George Harrison made frequent guest appearances on ELO albums.

[@mikeb3365]

John Lennon was asked if the Beatles had continued what would they have sounded like, he said just listen to ELO.

[@bluelionvintage8134]

Love disco and not afraid to admit it!! Really happy to see young folks appreciate music from the 70's!!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Disco was an incredible part of late 70's early 80's music. Most that don't appreciate it are those who can't branch out from their normal buffet of Rock. Some real good tunes came out of it.

[@mowerdan8133]

Alot of Disco haters were only exposed to the Pop stuff like the Bee Gees or Village People. There were tons of great Disco/Funk tunes in the club & underground scene.

[@jerrycote659]

Disco ROCKS!

[@tomvenner6030]

Being an avid non dancer and lover of rock/metal/prog, I did not enjoy the "disco" years. But if ELO is disco, I like disco.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Woah...............since when did ELO become Disco music ? yikes. Donna Summer, KC and Stayin' alive. ? just because you can dance to it , doesn't make it Disco....:) JMHO

[@atdeacon]

That whole album was fire

[@richteezer1]

You mentioned Brad Garrett. I believe he was used in the advertising of the ELO Discovery album.

[@helenpreisig6617]

Guys going to see them in all places Milwaukee with my youngest daughter (16!) who looooves ELO! Road trip to Milwaukee in April. BTW Australian that lives in Canada. Love that my 16 year old loves ELO 👍👍😳🤪. Love your guys reactions. It’s lovely to see other people enjoying music … I don’t know it just brings joy to me. Keep it going 👍❤️

[@kariolsen6950]

I still would love for you to do Sweet talkin' woman.

[@lokisan100]

Yes, me too!

[@clairejohnson6522]

@@lokisan100 Yes,Me three!😊

[@jgsrhythm100]

Ryan, Nick and Ty, 3 Superfly guys 🔥

[@dannysunay4386]

He is a musical machine. Well, I have not heard anything of his music lately, but, back then, what discography!!!!!!

[@lindawarren171]

As a kid I loved elo my all time favourite band, no one has ever come close! The 70’s were fabulous!

[@Massachusetts1963]

I love when they (502) show their approval of the song while it's playing. I'm sure its the same for everyone watching too.

[@1bigrowdy]

The live versions are truly mesmerizing..

[@jerrycote659]

The Hyde Park concert live version is FIRE🔥, but, the Wembley live version, surprisingly, not so much.

[@bumperu]

@@jerrycote659 Have the Hyde Park concert DVD and the whole concert is fire!!!!

[@jamesddr8131]

Fire on high was a huge hit that's rarely played, check it out sometime.

[@garyjohnson7133]

Jeff Lynn is a musical genius!!

[@robynhurley5119]

I was 8 when this came out. For some reason it scared me. Now 47 years later. I love it

[@uberduberdave]

Ya'll need to see the live version of "Evil Woman." The entire crowd (except for a few young'uns) are 60 something like me

[@firstnamelastname8060]

When you get to "Sweet Talkin' Woman", you've reached the top.

[@ApplePie..]

ELO Showdown is a masterpiece.

[@maryannstevens6992]

I love you guys! Love ELO, too!! ELO, also did the soundtrack for Xanadu with Olivia Newton John!

[@melaniebrown4660]

Great reaction! Please, please, PLEASE do Sweet Talking Woman next!!

[@hallewis389]

Brad Garret is on an ELO album cover "The Discovery" album. Look it up. He is the guy holding the sword. Funny you mentioned him.

[@joemachine4714]

The Rock fans accepted ELO as legitimate rock at the time. Only in hindsight is it super poppy. That said, Jeff Lynne was in Travelling Wilburys so he was rock again:)

[@phila3884]

This was a huge, huge song, on rock (and pop) radio back in the day.

[@CBGB_1977]

Have you guys listened to ELO : “10538 Overture” & “I Can’t Get It Out of My Head” They are absolutely stellar!

[@lisajameson8483]

I remember when this album came out I think I wore it out listening to it. Love, love, love it.

[@tomtortolani8082]

"New World Record" was a play on "New World Symphony" by Dvořák

[@nelliejewell2665]

Speaking of ELO and fire . . . Please check out their song Fire on High. You will be blazed & amazed.

[@MikeInMD1961]

The 'bull coming out' comment actually made me laugh out loud. I've been thinking the same thing for decades. Great reaction, guys. I've loved ELO since the early '70's. Good to see your generation appreciating them also.

[@valeriegibson8096]

I love ELO! You guys make me smile with every reaction. Next time you do an ELO song, Evil Woman gets my vote. You’ll love that one too!!

[@heydayma10513]

Next Time..Include the Link..thanks

[@Christianlee14]

ELO was the first concert I ever went to at Wembley in 1978 and I then went to see them live in Amsterdam in 2018 !! My favourite group ever ❤

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Telephone Line is my favorite ELO song, for what it's worth. But you should check it out yourself if you haven't already. It was used in Billy Madison to some degree.

[@L1623VP]

I totally agree at 12:48. ELO was NOT a Beatles knock-off band. I'm familiar with the Beatles (not a fan), and never understood the comparison. ELO has a sound that's much fuller and far more orchestral than anything the Beatles did, and their background vocal arrangements are far more complex. ELO is really it's own thing the way it integrates the orchestra into traditional pop music instruments. No other group sounds like that. The instant you hear them, you know exactly who it is. Nick is right. ELO has a very distinct sound and identity separate from the Beatles.

[@dianek522]

Another vote here for "Fire On High" as your next ELO reaction, amazing instrumental

[@lindawulfkoenig4907]

Bull reference was right on, definitely a matador interval!

[@lisafayepranger8561]

Love love love this song, and ELO. Yum.

[@sps6151]

Electric Light Orchestra ( Shangri-la)

[@yaynocows8240]

I'm one of the lucky ones to have listened to Jeff from the MOVE/ELO/travelling wilburys to now❤️he always reaches my soul 💯

[@AJ-wg1xv]

Every song on this album is great.

[@j.kearney8058]

Electric Light Orchestra .... where The Beatles left off.

[@PanarchyInTheUK]

I'm bobbing my head, you're all bobbin your head, the whole world is just vibing

[@demrelli]

Elo in the car.. Singing top of my voice 😎🎶 bad day = Mr blue sky.. Bad week = whole album.

[@Hoxson1]

so many good ELO songs.

[@stevenscharmer1765]

Since you noted that you've only reacted to ELO's pop-rock style, I'll suggest a few other types of their songs. All of these are great songs too! • Fire On High - an instrumental that is somewhat proggy with a creepy intro • Rockaria - rock 'n roll with some opera bits thrown in • Mission (A World Record) - moody and psychedelic with sci-fi lyrics • Shine A Little Love - full on Disco rock, accented with some hard rock riffs in spots Thanks for doing more ELO!

[@antonioeasypiano]

It's so beautiful that even my piano cover sounds good!! 💥💥🎹🎹

[@Wolverines77]

Let's make a new category, "Prog Pop"

[@mikeferraro8917]

Mr Blue Sky would put you in a great mood!

[@teresaluz975]

Finally! This is my favorite ELO song. Can't wait to see you react to it.

[@earth2kosmickitty]

Same here! As a Gen Xer, ELO was/is one of my fave bands of all time! I am always mesmerized by their music! I had a HUGE crush on Jeff Lynne growing up! lol Anyways, I'm a couple months new to these guys as reactors, and they are already one of my top Reactor channels! They are so fun to watch! 🥰🥰🥰 I'm not sure if they've done these already, but I'd love for them to react to “10538 Overture”, "Xanadu"(with Olivia Newton-John), "Telephone Line" and "Last Train To London".

[@jonbauman457]

One of their happiest and most popular songs is Mr. Blue Sky, also in Guardians of the Galaxy. The best way to listen is to listen to the entire side 3 of the "Out of the Blue" album, called "Concerto for a Rainy Day".

[@garfield122010]

Please, please, please react to '' Evil Woman '' can't go wrong with ELO ❤❤❤

[@lokisan100]

Also sweet talking woman!

[@dennisswainston411]

Their "Concert at Hyde Park" is on line, a must see...

[@toddboyle1716]

Mr Blue Sky, Hold On Tight, Calling America, Rock n Roll Is King, & Do Ya are all among my favorite ELO songs. Great stuff!

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Love you guys! There was a snippet of a song in the movie American Hustle that intrigued me. I was surprised to find it was ELO - a song called Showdown. I think you'd really enjoy it!

[@phantombrakeman4983]

The TV ad for this album when it was first release was a track and field athlete throwing a disk, which was the LP with the song playing in the background. When it hit the ground two track offices ran to it pull a measuring line and announced that it was a new world record from ELO.

[@spawn4582]

Good song, I listened to all ELO albums, one of the few bands that doesn't have bad songs.

[@stanhall953]

I suggest viewing this selection from the ELO Wembley Bound live performance where Jeff brings the violinist front stage center to perform.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Mr Blue Sky next please! It was shown to scientifically be the happiest song ever, look it up, lol! In the opening scene of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Automatically puts you in a good mood.

[@dewdew34]

Mr Blue Sky , my favorite of theirs, might be the happiest of them all, check it out fellas.

[@1001Hobbies]

*OUT OF THE BLUE* 2 album set, you will love every single song on those albums. My all time favorite, and it never gets old (been listening to it since 1977). Jeff Lynn wrote every word and every note. Such a genius.

[@rebeccalipps23]

Mr. Blue Sky is a certain "raise the spirits" tune. Love the use of plucking the violins.

[@Mr_Foresight]

ELO is one of my favourite bands. In the late 60s and early seventies bands like the beatles and ELO came along and took song writing to another level which has rarely been matched even today. These bands are the classic composers of tthis century like Mozart and Beathoven were in their day.

[@OriginalLictre]

If you want an excellent song for comparing and contrasting E.L.O. and the Beatles, "Roll Over, Beethoven" is THE song to go to. In fact, I'll add a third performance of it to check out, and a sequence... Chuck Berry's original of "Roll Over, Beethoven", followed by the Beatles cover of it, capped off by ELO performing it. It's a one-song history of rock through the seventies.

[@dmwnc1959]

You are now entering the ELO Twilight Zone of glorious hits. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride. 😎

[@donnaabbato508]

Love ELO! Saw them in the late 70’s in Philadelphia! Phenomenal concert 👍💕. PLEASE guys never down disco!!!

[@maryannturton9830]

E.L.O. is....well...E.L.O.! 👊🎙🎻🥁🎹🎵🎶

[@mikemiller3069]

I graduated in 1978 and there were certain albums that it seemed like everybody had including this one. I would almost put ELO in the progressive genre although back in the day we weren't as quick to categorize everything. But all my friends listened to Kansas and Styx and Boston, etc. I didn't hear the term "progressive rock" until a couple decades later.

[@jenn795.]

Awe it's been amin sense I've seen u 3 I hope ur all doing good staying warm listening to good music I love the 3 bobble heads lol GOOD SONG BE SAFE MUAH 💋

[@timwhitnell7145]

The entire A New World Record (1976) album is classic as is the follow-up, eclectic double LP Out of the Blue (1977). Both are masterpieces and my favourite two ELO albums. I love every song off both LPs. Try the catchy, more rockin' Do Ya, the super sad Telephone Line and the audacious, unusual Rockaria, all from a New World Record. Out of the Blue has too many bangers to name. "I either like it or love it.' Well said, Nick. ELO and Supertramp have always been my two favourite bands.

[@mmmyeah7]

My fav elo song such a tune

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Q Magazine was a music magazine from Britain and it was actually really good and they interviewed everyone from major artists to up and coming artists. I used to buy it every single month. They had a broad minded way if looking at music. And they LOVED Elo. They LOVED Jeff Lynne. They didn't mean any disrespect to Elo. They talked about Elo's genius quite a lot.

[@bedazzled64]

So glad you love ELO like so many of us who grew up with them. You owe it to yourself to check out ALL the songs on the Out Of The Blue album. Incredible is an understatement. My fav is Big Wheels, Summer and Lightning, Birmingham Blues .. just to name a few.

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Just fantastic!!! One of my favorite songs ever! And I'm sure I heard it for the first time as a little kid in my parents car. Sure!!! I love the ELO, and I fully agree with your comments guys. Love it. About Disco, I think the ELO, without intention, could be Disco parents...maybe that's why they kind to be underrated during the 80's, like Bee Gees, but they didn't do that intentionally. They just did excellent music. Other favorites are: All Over the World, Last train to London, Sweet talking Woman, Evil Woman, Shine a little Love (funniest ever song I heard) and Mr Blue Sky. Regrads from Chile!! 🙂

[@davidelswick6660]

I love this band. You can't go wrong with ELO!

[@UBZUKki]

70's Magic

[@angelajakem366]

Great choice Ryan. Love this band. You should react to" Do Ya" next.

[@annettemoore7264]

That's on my chores "list" with Mr Blue Sky, I Love to Boogie, Money for Nothing and Bohemian Rhapsody...😂😂😂

[@spidertoes26]

I must admit that I did not like disco back then, but there are quite a few songs that I really like now. There. I said it.

[@lisadee.]

Oh this was a great one guys~ ELO takes me back. I was just a kid when this song came out. I didn't even recognize your title with the band name and song title. I must have forgotten it or blocked it out 😆 You guys are a hoot. Dig it when you sing parts of the song. Do more! ❤ 👍 Stay safe in the 502 😉

[@triciakotuku554]

It really is magic. So many happy memories stirring with this music. Thanks guys. What fun!

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

You wanna dance? Play ALL OVER THE WORLD you will dance. It's the law!!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Jeff Lynn is a genius and writes and arranges most of the music. ELO are among the gods of Rock n ' Roll.

[@tommyroastbeef]

“Last Train to London” is even more discoey(?) but it’s another feel-good classic.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

This song brings back so many memories. One of their best! ❤️

[@Wolverines77]

"Showdown" is a MUST!!!

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

That's called vibrato, guys. Freddie had an amazing vibrato.

[@blackbeemer7955]

Love the reaction! You guys are really appreciating the 70’s and there are more gems to be discovered in that era. Why not try some Joan Armatrading! Haven’t seen her reacted to on other channels. Her Love and Affection is a good one to kick that off…

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Love is a livin thing!

[@jimmypadgett1106]

There is a pop rock classification. They are in there. But y'all are spot on they are fantastic

[@Shnordy]

Jeff Lynne: Talent beyond imagining.

[@jamesivey7339]

Jeff Lynne one in a million.

[@frankbaumann1084]

10538 Overture - one of the earliest tunes - awesome strings.

[@classicrockfan8034]

Some facts about Jeff Lynne (ELO)...First, he is a very humble man, simply because this Music Genius is not interested in fame, the limelight, and money, he just loves to create great music. Jeff Lynne is one of the most versatile musicians ever, this is why he is considered by his peers to be among the greatest. He didn't stick to one style of music because, after decades, it gets boring. Jeff has done progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock - Pop, New wave, and Disco. Everything he does turns to gold. He even flirted with Country music. From 1972 to 1986 (During 14 years) Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world... 51 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas, festivals and Stadiums. During Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Tour, many reviews agreed in saying they are the best live Classic Rock Band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius( From Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post). ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. 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 Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 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 previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music. He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. 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, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others...

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

What is unique is the way he grafted the strings into his band and made it work , you never questioned why there were two violins and two cellos doing their thang during a rock number and THAT was unique and made their sound SO distinct along with Jeff lynnes voice , song writing and production skills . As you Americans would say “ pure 🔥 “ 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lynnestamey7272]

Rod Stewart and Faces had a large string section during their tour in 1975.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

@@lynnestamey7272 …..sigh 🤦‍♂️

[@markharris5107]

Early ELO was really great as well. Check out the album "On the Third Day" and listen to "Showdown" - this one really epitomizes what we all loved about them.

[@raycornford283]

Like 3 nodding dogs in the back window of a car! Seriously, guys, glad you like it