Electric Light Orchestra - Livin’ Thing (REACTION)

[@the8bitfish44]

Yay, ELO!!! Mr Blue Sky by them is a must, it was deemed the happiest song ever, by scientists!!!

[@lorilxn1597]

Absolutely, it's a fantastic song

[@marksimpson1991]

One of a very few bands that truly took what The Beatles did and made it their own, and did it right.

[@shandac1027]

Ooohh "Telephone Line" next please! Just as good live as recorded.

[@ernestpacheco8148]

ELO holds the US record for most top 40 hits without ever hitting # 1. They're kind of in their own category because nobody sounds like them. Deep the rabbit hole guys .

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

Just normal music for us older folks who grew up listening.

[@thirty2wins]

TIGHTROPE!! Crazy Good

[@willieblanco3562]

Telephone line .....brain food❤

[@shanedesselle2590]

Deeeeeeeeeep catalog with an extraordinarily unique and tremendous sound.

[@spursgog835]

Flash Mobs love ELO. Their live performances were always so brilliant.

[@baytownbert2]

Y'all have the absolute best, no-nonsense music educated channel.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks my friend!!

[@scottvanschelven5359]

Totally agree! They are the best

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Yes...these 2 have become my new favorite REACTORS. A lot of them have no analysis or understanding of what each instrument is doing. They are spot on. Hope they stick around on KZbin.Music Reaction Videos have been my favorite pastime. 😊🎵

[@EC-dz3fb]

100% 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲. 𝖲𝗈 𝗆𝗎𝖼𝗁 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗍. ✊

[@RazzleDazz72]

@@AirplayBeatsI agree with everything here. You guys have become a part of my daily routine.

[@willo8794]

My fave ELO is Mister Blue Sky. I used to play it & dance around the kitchen while making my husband breakfast every Sunday morning 🥰

[@Greg-io1ip]

Wow, back in those early years when he cared about your 'achievement', not just him getting a nap after?

[@jhamptonjr]

I like Rockaria! off the out of the blue album. Mainly because my best friend's wife was pregnant during that time and I used to sit around and sing it with her during the day while he was at work and then he would come and watch her at night. '70s friends who are still around today! Peace!

[@willo8794]

@@Greg-io1ip WTF you on about now? 😡

[@tlucas9798]

It’s happy, it’s sad, it’s exciting, it’s relaxing…it’s hopeful and concerned. It’s amazing ❤

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Jeff Lynne is a writing and producing genius. As he crafts a tune, he slowly builds, adds, deletes, and rearranges. And that O "orchestra" is always there in the mix. Just one amazing talent.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Amen

[@actuariallurker9650]

ELO worked closely with several Beatles members on their solo work after they broke up in 1970

[@spacefanatic]

Jeff Lynne (who is from my home city of Birmingham, UK) is a musical genius and great producer. E.L.O. have loads of fantastic songs and they sound just as good live as they do on the studio versions. They were still touring just before the pandemic and although Jeff is 76 now and still sounds the same. I love all their songs but one of my favourites is 'All Over The World' which just makes you want to sing and dance.

[@IceManTX69]

I've got tickets in October in Dallas to see ELO and I am so f'n pumped. Your reactions are the best. The knowledge is incredible.

[@stevet5266]

In no particular order from my playlist, I’d recommend: “Showdown”, “Turn to Stone”, “Don’t Bring Me Down”, “Telephone Line”, Strange Magic”, + “Sweet Talkin Woman”.

[@impudentdomain]

yup, and lots of others, All over the world and can't get it out of my head

[@chadheckman2693]

One of my favorites and less played is "Standin' In The Rain". It is pure ELO!

[@wesleybeck9413]

"Fire On High".

[@shanedesselle2590]

People are now re-realizing this band’s unequivocal greatness! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@albertscanlon2005]

Thank you for an intelligent, knowledgeable reaction. Have to say having watched many reactions over the years, i find your channel one of the very best. I know your big Beatles fans, Jeff Lynne is referred to as the fifth Beatle. Paul MacCartney chose Jeff Lynne to produce the "lost" songs of the Beatles . John Lennon allegedly said that ELO emulated the sound that The Beatles would have had if they had continued into the 1970's. During the Beatles Anthology sessions, the remaining Beatles enlisted Jeff Lynne as the producer of these recording sessions over their producer from back in the day, George Martin.

[@dpe4]

ELO is great. Reminds me of childhood. They have an extensive catalogue, but my absolute favorite, by a mile, is "Showdown"

[@GinMae]

I also love "showdown" - but have a special appreciation for "telephone line" - b/c the first song i heard by ELO... lol

[@pattyg8464]

Tied for me for first with “Can’t Get it Out of My Head.”

[@GinMae]

@@pattyg8464 Yes, Patty! so many great songs.. Jeff Lynne totally under-rated lol

[@valedslinger6290]

We must be riding on the same train! I love Showdown. So good bro. Way back for sure. I was in high school.

[@timfedroff1359]

I hope people realize how good and accurate you two are. Wish you all the best.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

I agree ❗ Lots of REACTORS I've stumbled upon really don't LISTEN to the instrumentation like these 2 do. They are spot on. Hope they stay on KZbin. 🎵🎵🎵

[@harrylime5715]

Good half dozen bangers on this album great pick!

[@joelliebler5690]

That complexity with the vocals and the orchestra backing them up is what ELO is about. That album, A New World Record is out of this world!

[@willblood7082]

ELO was one of the bands in the 70’s whose music dominated the airwaves… no one before or after them sounds anything like them! Jeff Lynne is an absolute genius, I’ve seen them live and they reproduce their sound exactly as what was done in the studio, absolutely ridiculous!

[@bluesrock1]

Jeff Lynne is the Mastermind behind ELO. John Lennon once referred to them as "Sons of the Beatles".

[@lorilxn1597]

I absolutely love how versatile you two are with music. We had the best in my younger years and I'm over 60

[@michaelbaucom4019]

The song from this album you need to hear is " Tightrope ". ELO's best song, IMHO

[@tomtortolani8082]

Not a hit song, but the best In most people's opinion!

[@golfbn]

Tightrope is ELO at their best.

[@timmurphy479]

The flip side of that 45 is fire on high kick butt song great reaction guys rock on

[@somersetcace1]

Great example of ELO at their best. The hook in this song is criminal.

[@1bigrowdy]

Their cover of Chuck Berry's Roll Over Beethoven is killer

[@richardcranium5048]

That's true

[@TexasMagnolia]

Anything that is “Live from Wembley Stadium” is pure Magic!

[@chadheckman2693]

ELO is Jeffrey Lynne's creation. A musical genius and highly respected in the music world. His friends included George Harrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and others. ELO has a huge catalogue of great songs. A unique band for sure.

[@raymondbonington9355]

Roy wood came up with the idea of elo with Jeff lynne in there previous band the move , Roy came up with the name .

[@chadheckman2693]

@@raymondbonington9355 Yes, you are correct. In fact ELO was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 with members listed as Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, Bev Bevan and Richard Tandy. However, since Wood's departure in 1972 the band became identified with Jeff Lynne. I think it is safe to say that ELO's huge success since 1972 can be attributed to Lynne. He IS ELO.

[@raymondbonington9355]

@@chadheckman2693 I’m getting on as I saw them in 1972 at Hornsey town hall London , they even came on late as they had doing top of the pops with the moves last hit California man ( cheap trick love Elo and the move ) 👍

[@chadheckman2693]

@@raymondbonington9355 Me too. I saw them in 1978 for the Out of the Blue tour in Kansas City and again in 1981 for the Time tour in Denver. Excellent concerts.

[@cdfdesantis699]

I swear, ELO was next-generation BEATLES! One can almost HEAR Lennon & McCartney in the music. The orchestra concept was BRILLIANT. Thanks for your reaction.

[@thehorrorfanx]

ELO is one of my favorite all time bands. So many hits.

[@324cmac]

I forgot how good they were. It is feel good music and I love the creativity.

[@palamabron2481]

Theatrical is a great word for it. When I sit and listen through one of their albums in headphones, it's like they're taking me on a journey. Eldorado, A New World Record, Face the Music, and Out of the Blue are all solid albums. If you want to hear them really doing their thing by bringing together rock and classical, I recommend "Boy Blue" or "Rockaria."

[@FireMunki63]

They sound just as great today. Jeff still has his voice all these decades later and live at Wembley is well worth watching.

[@FireMunki63]

Wembley or Bust 2017

[@bumperu]

Live at Hyde Park is also great.

[@willieblanco3562]

I love ELO

[@goosefarm3602]

great reaction

[@Jimi-DV]

One of their best, the melody sounds as old as the hills. The album its taken from "New World Record" is so strong. Have you done "Tightrope" and/or "Telephone Line"? You owe it to yourselves!

[@Greg-io1ip]

This was really great to hear for the first time. I thought it was Queen to be honest. What an amazing time for music history.

[@Greg-io1ip]

*By first time: I meant like decades ago. I don't even want to count how long ago LoL

[@ron88303]

Better than Queen, in my opinion. And that's not a knock on Queen.

[@jaquestraw1]

"Thought it was Queen", totally get that!

[@raymcarthur3870]

The back up singers with all that attitude, you gotta love this one. Great Reaction as always!

[@mikefixx7177]

This song is fire, its too bad more people can't hear this awesome music of the 70s, thanks for playing it !

[@melissaford717]

I've loved these guys since my 70s childhood and finally got to see them in 2019. Played with Dhani Harrison, who sounds just like his dad; he sang his dad's part along with Jeff on the song Handle With Care. Great band and nice review guys. Have a great holiday everyone 🙂

[@michaelnorman3393]

Same story Melissa. Loved them since the '70s, and finally saw Jeff, (and Dhani) at the July 2019 Chicago show!

[@j.h.3777]

Fire on High is a magnificent instrumental that must be heard!

[@reddoxx4754]

I remember seeing them in concert around 1978. Their stage set looked like the ELO spaceship logo, and it opened slowly with bright lights inside as "Fire On High" played. Very dramatic. :)

[@j.h.3777]

@@reddoxx4754 I saw them twice. In '75 and maybe '78. I don't remember much of those days but the first concert was outdoors and the laser lights bounced off the cello and hit the stars in the sky. Very cool.

[@debrahartshorn3084]

My Dad loved ELO he flew across the country to go to a concert

[@davidmckenzie420]

ELO--and Jeff Lynn--are an incredibly important part of the entirety of Rock music.

[@buzzwerd8093]

ELO started with classic orchestra; musicians. They played in their own tuxedos. Not so young, they earned their chops and pluck their strings from bass to violins! They pulled sounds out most people never heard before. I found their second album with Roll Over B-man and On The Third in discount racks I could afford and a year later they were all over the radio. Fun to be first on my block!

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Great review guys so many classic elo songs Lynne's a genius thanks for lifting my spirits😊❤

[@miguelbotelho2613]

Great reaction and analysis, they have a fantastic sound, one of my favourites for sure please check out Mr blue sky also by ELO.

[@Michael-Philip]

Man I love ELO, always makes me feel good.. 🙂

[@6916dog]

Also....do their live vids when you can. They sound just as good and you get to see all of the musicians

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

If you like the innovation and quirkyness of Living Thing, you'll love Mr. Blue Sky. It is one of ELO's masterpieces. For the live version I recommend the "BBC Children In Need Rocks 2013" version. Great reaction--I can't always predict what songs you'll get into, and it was fun seeing you enjoy this one. All the best.

[@cogit8er]

Ok ---- you guys keep stumbling into my childhood --- it's kind of eerie 😂. This was the first album I ever bought with my own money. There are a couple recent concert docs of ELO (entitled 'Jeff Lynne w ELO'). Both drew over 100,000 fans (maybe 200k in Hyde Park). Anyway, they had a ton of great records. Try 'Telephone Line' next, if you want a little more soul --- who doesnt like soul? 😂 So glad you guys are following this group! Love the breadth of your curiosity and feel for music. Best Always, Mike & Shawn in WI. Go Lions!

[@WillyJackson-if6zf]

My first 45rpm was given to me as a gift when we went to a radio station on a field trip in 6th grade front side Band on the Run, flip side was Just another Day. First Lp I bought with my own money was Paul McCartney and Wings 'Venus and Mars'. I still have it but listen to it on CD. I know all the lyrics to all the songs. I had never heard of the Beatles, but owe my discovery of rock music to Paul. That said I have a lot of ELO from hearing them first around 1979

[@christopherhuot2826]

Soooo many hits ELO is an experience 😊

[@davidthompson4869]

great song, great review! "There's a lot goin on!" and "it's like majestic" Both comments nailed it guys!

[@genecase9464]

"Mr. Blue Sky" is about as up-lifting as you can get. If you're feeling kinda down put it on. You'll start feeling better right away!

[@the8bitfish44]

Yes! Scientists found it to be the happiest song ever!

[@cjw0530]

I saw them live in 1976. One of the best live shows I have seen.

[@timmiszkowski9222]

Saw them live in the 70's and they sound exactly the same. Awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@ML-un1oi]

One of the best from ELO. Check out Showdown. Great reaction fellas. Appreciate you 🙏 💙

[@StuartBearden]

Wonderful music to grow up too,thanks for the memories guys

[@phillyflyer12]

'Concerto for a Rainy Day' is one of their masterpieces.

[@2869may]

Loved this as a child.... and still do.

[@stevehamilton8824]

One of the bands ever. Unique is the best way to describe them. So many incredible songs.

[@davidbanks736]

Geoff Lynne, the main man of ELO was a massive beatles fan. He was in the travelling Wilburys with George etc but when George passed he arranged the concert for George at the Royal albert hall with all the greats! I got into ELO in later life, but check out Evil Woman or Last Train to London. Great tunes! Keep up the good work guys!

[@steveayres49]

Such a great tune

[@StuartBearden]

ELO IS A GREAT BAND

[@GinMae]

Thanks, guys.. you should also check out some of their live performances.. it's incredible how they were able to do so much of their catalogue... appreciate your reaction!

[@kirbonio24]

Hey, guys! Another great selection! Mr. Blue Sky you probably recognize due to Guardians of the Galaxy II, but if not, a masterpiece! Keep it up!

[@NewOldVideos-d5o]

Mission ( A World Record ) That's one that will blow your mind,

[@gordonsmith8112]

Love ELO, so many great songs!

[@CANEsPappa]

Classic. Part of the Soundtrack of my early teens!:)

[@melvinwomack3717]

They are masters I love this band

[@mausermike9188]

This song, Telephone Line and Evil Woman at Wembley 2017 is a must

[@erolbulut2584]

ELO was in the air for a long time. Soundtrack to your life

[@keithmoore8702]

Now you're on to something! Jeff Lynne amazing singer songwriter arranger producer. Formed a band with George Harrison in the 90s called the Traveling Wilburys. Even produced the three remaining Beatles in 1995.

[@MamawT65]

You can sure tell there was a Beatles influence on them! Great reaction❤

[@carolgerlt7183]

They have so many songs! Tightrope is my favorite!

[@klintburns7230]

"Showdown" is worth a listen, outstanding track... "Don't bring me down" is another one that seems underappreciated. 🤘🤘

[@se6550]

Such a unique group. Love it.

[@tommytbone9778]

CHEERS to Bev Bevan (drums) who kept the Orchestra running on time & as you`ll read ELO had a lot for the ear to enjoy and when you went to the show it was more love.. Pick up the telephone line ELO has more SO keep on Rockin & giddyup Airplay Beats

[@rbking9296]

Their cover of Roll over Beethoven is one of the best covers the song I’ve heard and the song Showdown is a another great one both are early ELO songs

[@mariateresapedroagramunt2560]

The best band foreverrrrrrrr❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@metaphoria3]

The strings at 3:50 are wordless

[@hog7203]

Such a great band. I use to listen to them a lot back in high school. Haven't in a while. And I probably wouldn't have either if y'all didn't do it. My friend (RIP) was the vocalist in a rock band back in the 90s that had a hit song you would enjoy. I think it may have reached #1 on the charts. The song was Peace Pipe and the band is Cry of Love. It's from their album Brother, which has a lot of great songs on it. Another friend of mine produced the album.

[@the8bitfish44]

Growing up in the 70s, ELO had hit after hit after hit on the radio. They're HUGE.

[@Gledge9]

Mr Blue Sky is a must listen from ELO. Great band. Lots of wonderful tunes.

[@billc.5861]

Yeah they were in their own lane. Saw them live in Oakland in the late 70s and they killed it.

[@carol-mariefleming8689]

Love this! Can't Get It Out Of My Head is an oldie but soooo good.

[@GS-xt8fu]

God bless you for listening to others music and finding talent when you do. I love so many types of music myself. My man said, my ears are hearing a lot of things going on. Jeff would like that you said, that. He plays like 14 instruments and said, I want to share an entire package. He is not only a brilliant musician, he wrote almost everything. Check this out…..Paul McCartney asked him to produce the last Beatles album. Check it out. Great catch on a master of sound and instruments.

[@6916dog]

More ELO guys.

[@williamwoods7374]

I am so glad that you guys are reacting to ELO, I know how much you both appreciate the musicianship, complexity, and production of Steely Dan, I felt like you would also appreciate ELO. I would recommend Shangri-La, Tightrope, or Telephone Line next. Thanks!

[@thomast5948]

Love you guys. You will love this. Telephone Line by Jeff Lynne's ELO (Live Wembley Stadium)

[@julieanderson6463]

Give "Fire in High" guys! Really fun, powerful, unusual.

[@Rogers_Ranger]

Thunderchild !

[@markburnham7512]

Jeff Lynne/ELO carved out a notable niche in the 70s. I bought every LP as it was released.

[@324cmac]

Oh, that's the band Jeff Lynne is from! When I watched the video of While My Guitar Gently Weeps from 2004 with Tom Petty, George Harrison's son, Prince, and Jeff Lynne, I actually thought Jeff was the highlight (next to Prince's guitar solo). I loved the way he sang that song.

[@steddie4514]

No denying Jeff Lynne's genious 👍🇬🇧

[@jeffwyatt5709]

Out of the Blue is a masterpiece

[@atdeacon]

You guys have only done 2 ELO songs. It's time for that deep dive. Lots of great stuff--every song on this album New World Record is great. And they have many many great records over many many years

[@metaphoria3]

Talk about a masterpiece sheesh