Electric Light Orchestra - Secret Messages (Official Video)

Music video by Electric Light Orchestra performing Secret Messages. (C) 1983 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@user-dd9eo2vg1z]

Первое,что я записал на свежекупленный кассетник в далеком 1983-м было "Secret message". Тогда мне было 13 лет. До сих пор слушаю ELO.

[@sakasara2361]

I am Japanese. I was 14 years old when I discovered this song. I felt something unfathomably fascinating, but I had no friends around me who understood it. Decades later, I have listened to many different genres of music, but even listening to it again now, the mysterious charm of this song has not faded at all. However, I sometimes wonder how I would have approached it if I had mixed it with live orchestration.

[@sgoldon3886]

Hi. I am South-American. My case is very similar to yours because the first time I watched that video on TV I was 13 years-old and I was fascinated with the music and the video…. I began to love all those “exotic”, mysterious and beautiful women, wow!

[@jeffers2102]

Hi there. If you're referring to the song 'Secret Messages' I don't think it has a particular meaning except what you wish it to be. For myself I take it as a relationship between me and a lover and what it may hold both now and in the future as in the line "There's danger ahead" etc. Try listening and putting your own spin on it 😀

[@jeffers2102]

@jeffers2102 3 minutes ago Hi there. If you're referring to the song 'Secret Messages' I don't think it has a particular meaning except what you wish it to be. For myself I take it as a relationship between me and a lover and what it may hold both now and in the future as in the line "There's danger ahead" etc. Try listening and putting your own spin on it 😀

[@juris629]

Я русский. И мне тоже было 14 когда появилась эта песня. Это было сногсшибательно! Ну и то, что я не знал английского языка было преимуществом - я воспринимал голос солиста ещё одним музыкальным инструментом. :)

[@aaronisomaa8302]

Olen Suomalainen ja ihmettelen miten olette selvinneet hengissä kahdesta ydinpommista ❤ ?

[@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...

[@larryclark8706]

😊😊

[@JeffLynnesELOFan]

Tom Petty, The Beatles, Joe Walsh, Bryan Adams and so many other Music Legends have said that Jeff Lynne is the best overall Musician they have ever known...Singer, composer, plays all the instruments, Producer extraordinaire and the most humble man in the Music world. Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!

[@lucalone]

he really love music! indeed !

[@Carmenix23]

Being called the best by the best does not get any better. Absolutely the best of all time In my book.

[@jkvdz5555]

True!😎😁

[@jasonsimons9853]

A true Icon indeed, along with Petty, Dylan, Roy and many others, truly each in a class of their own, the best of the very best.

[@conlethbyrne4809]

You got it one & one of my favourite comments in here. Slainte

[@amonamarth1672]

Моё первое знакомство с ELO произошло, когда мне было 8 лет. Теперь мне 51 и я всё ещё слушаю их! Как говорится- первая любовь не ржавеет!

[@hartman12349]

@amonamarth1672 - Да, очень захватывающая музыка, так что я влюблен в нее уже 40 лет :-) , вам также должно понравиться Эннио Морриконе :-)

[@amonamarth1672]

@@hartman12349 Да, и Поль Мариа, Джеймс Ласт тоже 👌👍👍👍🤗

[@swera4638]

Я я в 16лет на моей первой дискотеке 🎉

[@boninshi2486]

Я училась в 8 классе и слушала на огромном магнитофоне, пока брата не было дома)) и включала эту музыку на полную громкость, и открывала окна!!! Кайф . Сейчас мне 52 и особо ничего не изменилось. Это моя любимая группа и сейчас)

[@adamdorey4208]

One of ELO's most underrated albums and one of their best.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Agree 100% Adam. "Time" is superb also 👍😊

[@jurajkrucko4010]

yes, one of the best😀

[@jeffers2102]

Like others I have to agree, but for myself EVERY ELO album is so. Just because a particular album didn't have a Top 20 or so hit song on doesn't mean it wasn't and good! For me the one exception and I'm sure people will disagree is "On The Third Day" although the concept is still brilliant and I love listening to be the tracks 😀.

[@sigurdkaputnik7022]

this song is great, the album soso...

[@user-Hikari.Minami]

I often see comments like this,💬 But as long as I myself have the greatest appreciation of the situation, that's all that matters✨🔔🎶🌟🔝❣️

[@foxythatsright3634]

Jeff has the most beautiful voice 🛸

[@Alexey_Sidyakin]

Как-будто и не было этих сорока лет… Спасибо, ELO!

[@Balamama-gr3xr]

Обожаю! Прошло больше 40 лет, до сих пор слушаю!!!

[@michaelnorman3393]

Never get tired of ELO. The music just makes me feel good!

[@mateuszburak5119]

Michael Norman I agree

[@oskarsjurans8023]

Same problem, pal.

[@johnlow1201]

Eloiisniceelecteclilcooer

[@alekaa7119]

That right

[@geomcloco432]

I wish I could infinitely thumbs up this post. It's lost on the youth that won't get off my lawn. But... Remember the good ol' 1980s? When things were so uncomplicated? I wish I could go back there again, And everything could be the same. But apparently, I've got a ticket to take care of.

[@jeffers2102]

Bought my first ELO album in 1977. Now aged 60 and 14 albums later the music is still as fresh and unique as ever. IMOHO Jeff Lynne created one of the most unique and crytically under rated bands in British rock history and still continues to improve and improvise 43 years on.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Spot on Jeffrey 👍😊

[@jurajkrucko4010]

I am 61 y old. ELO are great and this song is emotionally on top... it s not easy to state but for me ELO is probably the best band since 60's

[@pedroalmeida9561]

E, L,O NA ÉPOCA JÁ FAZIA MÚSICAS COM LETRAS E CLIPES, COM SOM E LETRAS FUTURISTAS📡 MUITO ALEM DA IMAGINAÇÃO DAS PESSOAS DESSA ÉPOCA,🚀🛰⏳️ BANDA DE GENIOS,💡⛔️

[@jeffers2102]

I have to agree with you Pedro, 100%. What still amazes me is the length of time it took before Jeff Lynne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A man well ahead of his time 👍

[@pedroalmeida9561]

@@jeffers2102 True friend ,Jeff a gênios.

[@667DOOM]

This sounds like straight from the future. Like 2021 damn....hard to believe its from the 80s. A masterpiece

[@itsikcarmona9845]

It looks like Voyager' photos of Saturn.

[@user-ud5iq2eb3t]

В 80-х это звучало фантастически, и сейчас звучит также, это шедевр)

[@johannahenz3843]

I think it sounds like Yours Truly, 2095! Future indeed. ❤

[@cegr76]

I can't get over how perfect the tone is for every instrument. The heavy chugging guitar underneath throughout, the clean shimmers, the vocals harmonizing...all in perfect place.

[@MAGNUM2F]

perfect in every way

[@AhhTheBonnie]

Nicely Said 🎸😚👌🎸

[@neilcusworth1764]

Of course its Jeff

[@jonikadow7187]

Jeff and ELO can do no wrong. Perfection!

[@ohbugger1648]

This song had one of the best intros to any song ever

[@stevestarrs3242]

One of the best but THE BEST has to be Prologue/Twilight.........in my opinion

[@ohbugger1648]

Oh yeah of course, that intros so good it's technically its own song, i still think time was their best album

[@lindamccarver3745]

I agree ELO ROCKS!!

[@janetphethean1926]

Yes. I agree.

[@Future_Doggo]

Prolouge/twilight and Eldorado overture/cant get it out of my head are my favorite intros to any album ever.

[@user-kh8hk2il7k]

Музыка опередившая свое время. Клипы очень креативные.

[@glynisjones8128]

How can every song be sooooo awesome???

[@Marcellijus]

"The song begins with strange effects and a backmasked voice (saying "welcome to the show")... followed by a burst of morse code spelling out E.L.O..." how genius is that :)

[@rahard]

seriously?

[@Tiredoldchannel]

Budi Rahardjo yep! You can hear it on the album version here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oobQaGabhJ1-o5I

[@peggyfranzen6159]

The best secret is always in plain sight! Anyway, I love this band.

[@peggyfranzen6159]

@@rahard Yes.Morse code, an electrical signal can be broadcasted either way.0 or1.

[@peggyfranzen6159]

A 0 or 1, isn't new to anything.

[@inkyoggy]

Honestly this is my favorite song from elo, and probably in my top 10 80s songs. Pure genius!!!

[@mc77ification]

ELO, best Band in the World! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@wincup]

One of the best ELO hits.

[@yalita76]

Джефф Линн и его Оркестр Электрического Света - это, с одной стороны красивые битловские гармонии, с другой, самые современные электронные эффекты!!! Обожаю его!!! Это музыка моей молодости!!!

[@MrYkukhar]

Битловский гармонии??? What r u talking about, mam?

[@MrYkukhar]

Битловский гармонии??? What r u talking about, mam?

[@vano758]

@@MrYkukhar ,either give yourself a bother to translate the whole passage or simply fuck off would you?

[@vadimrus7155]

Правильней было бы перевести "Электрический лёгкий оркестр" , т.е. оркестр в неполном составе, играющий на электроинструментах. К свету "ELO" имеет такое же отношение, как легкое пиво и легкие сигареты.

[@vano758]

@@vadimrus7155 ,очень толковый коммент. Спасибо.

[@rosesuarez3372]

ELO is one of the best band I love it 🎶🎵🎼🎤🎸🎸🎸😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@rosesuarez3372]

Nice song of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) 🎸🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶🎤🎧

[@andygibb_]

Life without beautiful songs of ELO ... unimaginable

[@xZippy]

*Me at age 15:* This is the best band I've ever known. *Me at age 30:* This is the best band I've ever known.

[@lady.stardust123]

Me at age 50: This is the best band I've ever known.

[@spektrum8740]

Me Dead (So far away) : This is the best band I've ever known !!!

[@josepsole4369]

@@spektrum8740 Me at age 53:This is the best band I've ever known.

[@feannor59ify]

@@lady.stardust123 +1

[@1derfullBeast]

And:"me at 61: this is the best band, i've ever heard!"... and I am still alive;-D

[@elorelatedvinyl]

Great Video! I linked it in my blog for a review of Brasilian demo pressing of "Secret Messages" Lp by Electric Light Orchestra. Thanks

[@TheRune41]

Probably ELO's very best song. It's pure magic.

[@marcin7616]

😊

[@ericstewart9499]

Fabulous album. Very underrated

[@johnnelson3665]

A brilliant song. But I prefer the album Time more. That was their masterpiece imo.

[@janetphethean1926]

One of the best songs ever made

[@Protocookswithcheffrank-m1t]

hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@nguyennga9164]

one of the best songs i've heared

[@rodrigomontano8747]

qué tremenda canción Dios mío...Elo es de los mejores grupos de todos los tiempos

[@JeffLynnesELOFan]

Masterpiece!

[@rosesuarez3372]

Secret messages, turn to stone , love it 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@itsikcarmona9845]

Earth turned to be flat since the 80s'. I am joking I am joking 🤣😃😃

[@adamcowell7847]

Brings me back to the days when I was a kid when my dad was alive. He loved the band. When in the car this song was up loud. I miss them days with dad. We both loved this song. Glade he got me into elo. Glade he was my dad. Was with him till I was 22. I'm now 29. Still not over his death.

[@elsaafox]

I’m 28 and reading this it could have been my life with my dad too. I’m so sorry.

[@anamartinez6456]

Para mi la mejor banda que hay de todos los tiempos y me gusta desde los 14 años y tengo 55 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robrage2006]

Thanks to my dad I fell in love with E.L.O great music

[@andrewdavidreaks]

Me too

[@hamster7games940]

same its changed my life in music forever [in a good way]

[@MrAdomus]

Same as me. I have fond memories of dad belting out Livin' Thing on a Sunday afternoon

[@elsaafox]

Me too :) Dads have good taste.

[@rustyshackelford3345]

Same bro.... I love that dude . Shout out to all the elo dads lol I have become one myself

[@annaolszynka1049]

Polska słuchamy Was 43 lata 😘

[@marcin7616]

Dokładnie 🥂🍾

[@kihot6201]

i jeszcze jeden dzień dłuzej

[@annaolszynka1049]

Teraz też słucham ❤

[@annaolszynka1049]

To jest muzyka ponadczasowa 😊

[@classicrockfan8034]

Love this song. Jeff Lynne has such a fantastic catalogue of excellent songs.

[@user-of1we3jf9o]

For me, this is the best composition of ELO, fully reflecting the whole magic essence of their music.

[@Adetv1616]

Is this the best ELO video ever made?

[@Wellwyn]

I think so

[@Wildcock23]

Yes.

[@wizmos74]

Jeff is pure genius !!!

[@marytyson6376]

We are lucky to hear those message.

[@peggyfranzen6159]

Samuel Morse would agree....

[@lorrainemosley6216]

tbe only messages I get are from my stupid friends on texts on my mobile!!!

[@ElvarMasson]

The Sons Of The Beatles was, and still is, a great band. Jeff Lynne is a genius

[@user-nm5kd4id6g]

Мне 60 и своим молодым коллегам я стараюсь рассказывать о том прекрасном, которое любила и люблю до сих пор. На ELO нет равнодушны.

[@theoriginalbluey]

ELO and early 80s synth-pop colliding here so well to make a tune that will always remain fresh.

[@calvinkirk9463]

It was wonderful to hear this song played live last night by Jeff Lynne's ELO - what a treat!

[@BluePanzer3D]

I bet it was fantastic :) Shame I can't really go to any of the concerts :/

[@barbaradaines1647]

Wish they'd played this last week at Wembley....love it!

[@Pr0jectFM]

I'm pretty sure he called it that because the band is officially called now. Electric Light Orchestra released the song, but he saw Jeff Lynne's ELO perform it.

[@johnlow1201]

Eloissulpergenialband

[@johnlow1201]

Supgreatsong

[@rosesuarez3372]

Jeff Lynnes is a good looking guy 🎵🎼🎶🎤🎧🎸🎸🎸👍

[@sgoldon3886]

The girls on the video are so beautiful as the song!

[@falsebanneduser9428]

The intro to this song is just.... wow. The best ive ever heard

[@tedansley]

Great Song, good video! This song should have been a huge hit.

[@mrlocuslazer8044]

I love jeff lynne, he is a such a legend, i think that more modern day artists, shoud look up to him and watch and learn what real music is.

[@kam0406]

Still listening to ELO in 2021

[@PaulOutdoors]

Oh yes 😊

[@alexlegler760]

Jeff !...Secret Messages-a brilliant sound melodic song for all time ! Just so you know - You and the Electric Light Orchestra-Have been loved in Russia since the 70s....!

[@RobertoECC]

This is the greatest band, the greatest orchestra in the world, each song is full of energy and vitality.

[@Chrnan6710]

You know you've found the perfect band when you know you will love a song by them before you have even heard it yet.

[@andybbourne]

How true.....can't wait to see him/them again this month

[@peggyfranzen6159]

Could be, however, I was up @ 4:30 am in1991- getting ready for work.Ah, communications! So great!

[@1silverball]

Wow, 37 years ago!....look how young they all were...A delightful gem, 1983's Secret Messages album. Jeff Lynne (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Richard Tandy (Keyboards), Bev Bevan (Drums), Kelly Groucutt (Cello) and Mik Kaminski (Violin). This was pretty much the last of Kelly and Mik, they barely hung in there until the end leaving ELO as a trio for the rest of their run. Reportedly album and ticket sales were slow for the "Time' tour and this marked the beginning of the end of ELO. Contractually, Jeff and the boys coughed up one more album, Balance of Power in 1986. This album was delightful but received very little promotion from CBS. At this point they all just wanted out. Secret Messages is outstanding and has plenty of pop rock hooks to keep you busy for 47 minutes. And, it did receive a boost in sales when the Coffee Growers Cooperative used the track "Hold On Tight" to blitz radio and TV by advertising the benefits of drinking coffee with this blaring in the background! ! Balance of Power on the other hand delivered a few superb tracks full of the usual Jeff riffs but the strings were all but gone throughout the album. You can tell the minute the stylus hits the vinyl that this thing was slapped together with drum machines and duct tape. The single "Calling America' was ELO's last gasp that peaked at an impressive No. 18 (not bad for a band that's wheels were about to fall off) on the Billboard singles chart and had an accompanying MTV video that was tragically, barely rotated. No fault to Jeff, he wanted to grow and experiment, and for the next 37 years he continued to awe and delight the world with nothing but brilliance. If you like The Electric Light Orchestra, you may like the solo albums that a few of it's members released over the years. Richard Tandy got together with Dave Morgan and released the LP 'Earthrise' in 1986, Kelly Groucutt released "Kelly' in 1982 (Which is quite good and features several ELO alums) and Mik Kaminski released 'No Cause For Alarm' under the name 'Violinski' in 1979. I own all all of these and they stand on their own merit very well. Here is the news.....S!

[@thearchiveofmylife]

1983 on #mymusicalroadto50 Electric Light Orchestra - Secret Messages Since getting “Out of the Blue” and “Discovery” and managing to acquire most of their back catalogue during this time, I’d got “Time” from my sister for my ninth birthday, so I was ready when this album was released in ‘83. I was never keen on the singles they released post Xanadu though, and much preferred the album tracks. Ok so this was eventually released as a single, but when I bought it in Woolworths they’d only released “Rock and Roll is King” which I didn’t really like at all. So upon putting the needle down and hearing this track it felt like my faith in the band had been restored. I like this one a lot.

[@johnnymnemonic69]

Amazing song. Why is this not super famous?

[@beatrizbertolozzi9820]

I LOVE this one!!!!!!!

[@user-ix1tw6zy5q]

Человек!, который , тонко чувствует грань - жизни, воплощающий всё это в жизнь!!! Люблю!!!

[@user-um3qc1bq9l]

Гениальный, совершенный, красивый!..❤

[@cedgarmusic]

Hauntingly beautiful song -- Jeff Lynne is a truly towering talent.

[@Whitnuf1970]

This album along with “Time” are both heavily under appreciated. They are masterpieces and belong in the same conversations with any artist works of the 70s or 80s.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Agree 100%

[@scooterthepog3763]

In my opinion Secret Messages is the worst ELO album but it's still a amazing album. I do agree about Time that album was just amazing.

[@todslkdkd2127]

"Time" was never underappreciated. After it, I feel like they started becoming pure pop music. Maybe Secret Messages was under-appreciated, but it's not on the same level with Time or Eldorado, for example. Solid but not too great. The worst album is Discovery IMHO. Pretty boring except for the last song.

[@TeurastajaNexus]

Great song! Says a 16-years old male from Finland.

[@supivuokko]

Torilla tavataan.

[@8511056239]

Age is merely a number :) Electric Light Orchestra is for everyone :D

[@alexstorr3357]

Your great country gave birth to Nightwish, respect!

[@KoBronJordan]

a male what?

[@johnnelson3665]

Brilliant!

[@classicrockfan8034]

Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO! Please Tour in 2023!

[@priestland1]

Had tickets to see them in Birmingham 2020, so disappointed.

[@user-xo4tb2uf6g]

Впервые послушала. прилипла. Это шикарно!!!!!

[@robertm3038]

Muzyka ELO towarzyszy mi w całym moim życiu . Nie było lepszej grupy

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Give this man a knighthood sir this and sir that sir Jeff lynee ❤❤❤❤❤

[@fourondrugs9122]

thats some pretty good good for the eighties

[@goncalomarinheiro7052]

One of the best songs ever!!

[@izabelagruszczynska9281]

ElO ist super.Forever!

[@luizcarloslopessantos1230]

ELO FOREVER!!!

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

A very young Jeff Lynne in the 1980's; An underrated musician who never really got the recognition he so much deserved.

[@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...

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

@@classicrockfan8034 He was determined to get out of his birthplace city of Birmingham to fill his ambitions, and he surely did just that, and much more than he ever anticipated; I love all his music.

[@cavallogianni]

I guess you know him personally

[@franciscojavierarandamuria3935]

I love this song

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Literally discovered this song 20 minutes ago. Love it. Reminds me of the cars heartbeat city a bit which is one of my favourite songs

[@gabemcknight8933]

Me too both great songs.

[@Sunshinepati]

À écouter sans modération, les cheveux au vent, sur le Highway qui longe la mer, ... indescriptible ♥️✨

[@marcialhidalgo517]

ELO por siempre Saludos de Chile amigo

[@Sunshinepati]

@@marcialhidalgo517 🌸🤩🌸👌

[@chavyxiau6516]

Best Music ever from the 70s and 80s ELO

[@digitsoundz2480]

@theflyingwing not going to even pretend to understand the many subtleties in ELOs music or videos, but as a longtime audio engineer and music artist myself I would say that in 1983 these guys were very advanced in their utilization of electronics and effects within the music and the ability to communicate ever so softly with it. This song has stuck with me ever since I first heard it when I was back in High school in the 80's, don't think I realized the depth of the song until now. Cheers!

[@stevenicholas1948]

DOn't you think the production is rather thin and horrible? I imagine how this song would sound if it was produced the way he did Out of The Blue. Meaty with the bass jumping out and drums sounding great. It would be far better wouldn't it?

[@davidhealey5207]

There's no mistaking the Genius of Jeff Lynne , the lyrics, the music, got it all..endless longing in his songs...

[@pauldoerwang4879]

One of the best rock songs of the 80's. Lush, layered and built on a rockabilly core. I also love the morse code that can be heard in the background. Cool & clever touch.

[@MrJohng2001]

What does the morse code say ?

[@Green-Lyon]

@@MrJohng2001It spells out "E.L.O". 😁 It is the second time they'd used it as it had been used in the song(s), "Ocean Breakup/King of the Universe" from the album, "On the Third Day"

[@MrJohng2001]

Thanks @@Green-Lyon for the reply, I had only known about the "secret message" "please turn me over" at the end of Mr Blue Sky.

[@Green-Lyon]

@@MrJohng2001 And this video cuts off the opening where, before the Morse Code, a "backward masked" message says, "Welcome to the Show"

[@user-fz6xt8te3z]

Music of my childhood ! I'll never forget ❤️

[@jadesinman6384]

Jeff Lynne is a genious.

[@mikestubbs1708]

Wow...I've tried to drum this fast...can't...how does Bev keep it up, I wonder? Needs terrific energy ! Impressive indeed!

[@CaseyMoo1]

Have always loved this song. As a songwriter vocal arranger and producer ; Lynne is endlessly fascinating in the way that he can create a visual component with a palette of notes and sounds.

[@quaid667]

Casey Moo Yes it is staggering how he does that. You have hit the nail on the head Casey

[@rosesuarez3372]

ELO, is one of the best 👍👍👍😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@AndrewGruffudd]

I love that syncopated beat. ELO are musical all-stars, and they know how to peddle every trick in the musical book, to perfection.

[@showmeyourmammaryglands3519]

But Jeffrey Lynne don't know to read sheet music.

[@AndrewGruffudd]

@@showmeyourmammaryglands3519 You don't have to read music to be able to perform, and that's the essence of it. All you need to do is appreciate the pleasure derived therefrom. Besides, back in the day, he had Louis Clarke to worry about arrangements etc.

[@MIMNED]

One of the most amazing songs by E.L.O.

[@mikestubbs1708]

I haven't heard this one for LONG time...but it still sounds as good now as it did then! Good ol' ELO!!

[@user-of9wx1hz4e]

Jeff Lynne its high class!!!

[@jikkme]

The bass line from 3:15-3:28 is ear candy... I love this song!

[@bridiemaloney4422]

Awesome Bass all the way through 😀 R.I.P. Kelly Groucutt. 😞

[@gabemcknight8933]

I love that bass line

[@stevenhighams4190]

@@bridiemaloney4422 Unfortunately, it wasn't Kelly playing on it.

[@Yourstruly-sv5vc]

What a song!!! Incredible!!! I was also lucky enough to hear it live at the O2 in London last april.....ELO is the BEST !!!!

[@TheMoonchild1969]

Since there are not a single cellphone portrayed in the whole video...I've estimated this was filmed during pre-internet era, the black digital bluetooth times, during the Reagan-Gorbachov administration period , pre dating the social media epoch in which we presently lived. So I reckon this was filmed in the year 1985 before the Millenials period. Interesting indeed.😏

[@Jigger2361]

...filmed in 1983

[@philipknaggs2168]

ELO. They might make few top 10 bands lists, but they will always make mine.

[@suzannerothberg6527]

First time viewing this video! Never saw it before or knew it existed! Amazing editing!😊

[@metalnordeste8998]

Very cool song, gives me travelling vibes like travelling to beautiful faraway islands in the Pacific under moon-lit skies and soothing breeze.

[@lonnyjaw]

Jeff Lynne - One of THE BEST singer/songwriters in modern musical history.

[@thomaspauli8102]

This sound is still in my ears for all the years

[@valentinomonroe1]

I love Electrical Light Orchestra!!!!!.

[@willemvandeursen3105]

I love the speedy rhythm. It's a well produced song. An absolute pop classic.