Electric Light Orchestra - Steppin' Out (Audio)

[@WaterStyleGamer]

People don't realize how amazing theese songs are 😢

[@doobiewonkanooby]

Agreed. They are so underrated. And they are just so amazing. ✌️😎

[@rebeccamcdaniel1033]

I do. I love all of Jeffs/ELOs songs.

[@gerryshanahan1]

It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy. He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together. Sending all my love to Sheila & the Tandy family. Jeff Lynne

[@doobiewonkanooby]

What??? He died today?? How sad. RIP Richard Tandy. Cheers to you Richard! 🍻

[@marjoriesmith3282]

So very, very sad. Such an incredibly talented man and a huge contributor to the success of ELO. RIP, Richard.💔

[@jq324]

😢

[@Fedorakid]

Rest in Peace, Richard Tandy...

[@buckwilliams4570]

He will be remembered fondly.

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

Out of the Blue is one of the greatest albums ever made

[@rplace8737]

My favorite album of all time. I listened to it non-stop when it came out. This music still resonates with me 47 years later.

[@kellyrick1981]

@@rplace8737agree with you. Was 14 when this album came out and still listening.

[@Blue-nn1oh]

"Steppin' Out" is one of the best songs on the record.

[@davidjones1645]

Blue yes definitely

[@johnstonralston2343]

I've been learning the bass line to this song . Best song on OOTB !

[@1111tull]

@@johnstonralston2343 Played by the late great Kelly Groucutt!!

[@flightmaster1213]

Absolutely brother

[@ghoulfriendly]

@Oegoenoegoe out of the blue

[@Linasosa1999]

My sister and I got to see these guys perform in October 2024 in Houston! Our second concert ever, the first being the stones, but I gotta say...these guys took the cake for me. Amazing! I had never heard this song until that night, and I knew it was special. I'm 24 and my sister is 22- we felt very lucky 🙂👍.

[@Midshipcub]

We saw them the night before in Austin. Their live performance of this song was amazing and gave me new appreciation for it.

[@chris08197]

Such a sad song yet uplifting at the same time. Only a genius like Jeff Lynne can do that!!!

[@bigestofthesmallbrains3307]

A place to cry Dwight yoakam

[@hmackie6823]

Jeff wrote some of the greatest Ballads.Nearly brought to tears listening to a many number of his songs.

[@hmackie6823]

ok...3 tear drops...that was it

[@cookie14909]

This whole album is amazing. I don't even have a favorite song. I just play all the sides in order.

[@tspwill1]

that is so right cookie.. just play it.. It plays like a short story

[@robbiefield7601]

I'm with you on that I like the whale it's just kind of an eerie type of awesome Melody that really sticks to my heart so I'm with you I love the whole album.

[@windridr66]

So right, Cookie. It flows perfectly.

[@markhall5656]

🎶👌👌🇫🇮

[@qwj68boots]

The way it once was, so long ago and yet just a memory now.

[@paulkearnsmusic]

My very favourite ELO track. I used to listen to this when I was alone, kids in bed, wife happily watching TV. Despite a happy life, this always brought tears to my eyes - like something was missing. That's the true power of music!!

[@sralyn]

I hear ya.

[@darianlsmith6840]

When you lose them, you will realize you had it all, and was missing nothing.

[@iEatGophers]

How morbid lol

[@mariosirius]

Mee too, now

[@diamond_holly723]

I am a huge ELO fan, and have been for 45 years. And this is my favorite track too :)

[@Michael-xl2vf]

Listening to this song today, as well as Telephone Line. One of many bands my mother loved. She sadly passed away 5 weeks ago. I miss you Mama.

[@edking9601]

I played this album all the time in my senior year of high school (1978) and this song in particular had meaning as I prepared to leave my hometown for college. And now it’s 2020 and I still play it all the time. Loved ELO!

[@JeffAmbro-wv7qh]

I first saw Jeff live back in 1970 or 71 to see a rock band with a violin and two cellos seemed so weird. I thought this is never going to work.

[@shaungibbons5921]

This has to be the best double album of all time. Superb . RIP the great Richard Tandy

[@tuffsheddweller]

I bawled my eyes out hearing this in the Over and Out tour The lyrics hit different knowing this is a farewell message from Jeff to his fans over the years.

[@daivwhaley6937]

I felt the same!!!

[@ElectDarkShadow]

I'm 14, been listening to ELO for 3 years and first time seeing them was yesterday and that's sadly the last time I will ever see them again.

[@philsinput]

So beautiful! Never tire of this great music. 'I'm gonna be somebody, I'm stepping out!' Good motto for life!

[@kathryn8304]

Shine bright Richard Tandy ✨️🌙✨️ sending love and comfort to you Jeff ♥️ 🙏 ♥️

[@chris08197]

3:50 to 4:02 ... The orchestral strings with the choir fading in is pure magic!

[@jarrodel-khouri3133]

i cant even believe that part. it's so short, it takes me somewhere. not for very long, but it takes me somewhere.

[@zarrowthehorse]

WHY do they not do this with their more recent songs? It's like they completely got rid of the orchestra. The strings are so good

[@timtroxell8712]

It's Mr Blue Skyish!

[@Tiredoldchannel]

@@zarrowthehorse The new albums are essentially Jeff Lynne solo albums

[@robynconrad1373]

On our way to Sacramento tonight to see these awesome guys again. First saw them in 1977 and now 2024.

[@misfitgaming2935]

I took my friend to that concert it was a blast and they sound amazing live

[@liamwestley8692]

That intro is phenomenal. So are the harmonies!!!!

[@AdamPalatine]

Left America. Went to Scotland with my wife. This was our song.

[@EKcyclist]

Failte gu Alba dhuit a Adam! Hope you enjoy your time in my country :)

[@kentclark6420]

Ever watch 'Brigadoon' with Gene Kelly? I wish they had shot it on location in Scotland, but it's still a cool old musical.

[@Burns1993Joe]

Rest in peace, Richard Tandy 😢💔

[@doggieman-xi6ww]

Great Great song.Saw them in Cincinnati last month.This song sticks with you,just like it did in the late 70s.

[@michaelnorman3393]

Still amazing 37 years later....

[@markgrant5305]

Michael Norman ...43 years later! Saw them in 1977 and seeing Jeff Lynne’s ELO in October - can’t wait!

[@ЮлияКов-о7б]

I am 41 years old)) its best of all

[@juttaloth955]

44 years later too!

[@rachellisette9183]

One of the best albums ever created 👌🎧💎

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

One of the beauties on this planet is listening to the greatness of Jeff Lynne.

[@scottleipski1015]

YEAH MAN!

[@fumarate1]

can't tell how many times i've listen to this album probably over a billion times.

[@Dannydudelido]

Me too..Never get tired of it.

[@electriclightlynnetrex6346]

Is that all ??

[@hmackie6823]

literally :)

[@Алексей-е8э5ж]

Electric Light Orchestra forever! From Moscow with Love!

[@neilcusworth1764]

@@Алексей-е8э5ж God bless

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

The quality of the sound is the best of all ELO's records. It can't be reproduced.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Neither could the Beatles after 1966, particularly _Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band._

[@qwj68boots]

@@ClassicTVMan1981X don't forget Pet Sounds!

[@catguy4996]

Out of the Blue is the most fantastic music album I ever listened to. It's a shame that we don't get music as good as this anymore

[@michaelstarframes8787]

Quite agree!

[@hmackie6823]

I woulda told them

[@andiirejino1210]

love the use of the vocoder in Jeffs music. His music is pure magic

[@dannyventura1764]

1978. I was a senior in high school and this album was my soundtrack. 44 years later it's still the first 17 tracks on my SD card. I play the whole thing at least once a month.

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

‘79 senior year, here for me. Same exact sentiments. Meeting Jeff is on my bucket list. Always has been. Musical GENIUS……PERIOD! ❤

[@davidhales8799]

77, we belted Atherton in u18, this just came out, my mate had it full blast on cd. Great times.😊

[@kevinlindberg2220]

The album came with a cardboard spaceship that needed assembly. I still have it and am tempted to put it together before I die!

[@Izar3318]

Do like I did find a second copy and build it!...lol

[@davidmoore3318]

Don't do it! I am teary-eyed listening to this album. Have had multiple copies, and put both of the spaceships together. Very anticlimactic if you ask me. Better to keep it in the original set. What a beautiful album. I had one set splayed open thumbtacked to my wall as a teenager. Don't do it!

[@jq324]

I still have the album but bought it at a used record store. No cardboard space ship. 😢

[@indyagent]

2017 American Hall of Fame Inductee!!! its about time. Greatest band ever

[@vladi569]

I find this song absolutely timeless... one of the best from Electric Light Orchestra. It has a really inspirational message and a wonderful tone from begining to end. Love it.

[@billcayemberg2104]

One of their most underrated songs.

[@tsitracommunications2884]

RIP Richard Tandy, Mike Edwards and Michael 'Kelly' Groucutt

[@JQ127-c4e]

Let's not forget Hugh McDowell!

[@tsitracommunications2884]

@@JQ127-c4e He died as well?

[@JQ127-c4e]

@@tsitracommunications2884 I'm sorry to say yes he passed a few years back now.

[@tsitracommunications2884]

@@JQ127-c4e I thought he died

[@vincentbarajas6609]

This album is Jeff Lynne's masterpiece. I don't see how there's even a debate. 💙❤️💛

[@neilmacpherson6583]

As is a New World Record

[@stevewarden3118]

So remember this album and Kenny Everett promoting it a capital radio on his Saturday show, a time when the DJs were so connected to the music.

[@daivwhaley6937]

I forgot how lovely this song was until he played it live last weekend. I bet Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian loves ELO!

[@kylekatarn5964]

One of the best parts about this song is being able to hear Kelly Grocutt and Bev Bevan in the vocal mix so prominently.

[@donaldstrump911]

[Verse 1] Pack up all your things We're gonna be leavin' Sooner than I thought Take the things you bought Clouds are gathering Say goodbye to all your friends We're gonna be sorry For a while, that's how it goes But then again, who knows About the rain? [Chorus] I'm steppin' out, I'm moving on I'm gonna see the world Like a rolling stone steppin' out I'm gonna be somebody... Ooh, I'm steppin' out [Verse 2] Did you hear what he said? He said they sold me down the river They thought I thought I was a fool They said the rain would fall What did they know? Then I saw your face Heard the song that you were singin' Though I thought I knew the words The tune was quite absurd And out of key Doo-dah-dah-dee [Chorus] I'm steppin' out, I'm moving on I'm gonna see the world Like a rolling stone steppin' out I'm gonna be somebody... Ooh, I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out, I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out, I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out, I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out, I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out, I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out, I'm steppin' out Steppin' out Steppin' out Steppin' out Don't know where I'm going Gonna see the world Gonna be somebody... Don't know where I'm going I'm just steppin' out I'm steppin' out I'm steppin' out

[@hmackie6823]

ty Donald's trump...I used to know those words...40 years ago

[@somenothing7914]

thank u

[@margaretmcbride1950]

Out of the Blue is one of my favourite albums. I’ve still got my blue vinyl LP from when I was a teenager. Jeff Lynn is a genius.

[@Tigerwoods663]

The master of the melodic and songs of longing Mr Jeff Lynne.

[@DavidWilliams-r5r]

This is what Elo was about harmonize. Strings great drumming

[@francescocarpinelli5063]

God bless KZbin to allow me to find this gems. Always on my spotify.

[@cynthialyman2636]

ELO Out of the Blue is the seminal album from this era by Jeff Lynne and I for one cherish it forever but apart from the remarkable studio recording, don't even ever go there trying to recapture the sound. This a beautifully produced, polished recording, not to be messed with, on any level, ever. If you even see it performed live in concert it will certainly not have the same effect. The beautiful quality of a controlled studio is a wondrous thing, as this album proved.

[@cameronwilliams4738]

I think it sounds bad compared to things of the same era, like Supertramp and Pink Floyd .. this is remastered audio, and thank god because the original sounds pretty bad. Love the music.

[@tedblight1518]

The difference is any other Proggresive Rock band and E.L.O. are much better than the drogadicts and overrated of Pink floyd.

[@alanparsonsfan]

This was also true for years for the Alan Parsons Project and for Isao Tomita.

[@tsitracommunications2884]

But also give kudos to reinhold mack, the now defunct musicland studios and thd munich symphony for their work

[@oliviacyr4436]

One of the most underrated ELO song!

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

A real Gem!

[@electroencefalografista4941]

For me the most underrated Electric Light Orchestra song is Ocean Breakup/King Of The Universe.

[@scottleipski1015]

Very,Very TRUE, Olivia Cyr, YOU HAVE GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC, KIDDO!!!!!

[@davidsiegfriedklinger2422]

There's no underrated ELO song!

[@johnfloyd4166]

Well said mate ❤❤

[@lalalalalala8147]

Much love from Deutschland!

[@LuisguiMendoza]

Love that "Mission" intro

[@jamesmarker3956]

I feel like this is by far the most underrated ELO song

[@catchyname58]

I think only mr blue sky is the most relevant song of ELO, Every other song are very less known

[@Chewbury]

I don’t think it’s underrated. Everyone knows it’s amazing

[@micheltoscano5880]

Jeff the King of pop melodies. Great musicians are ELO. I am sad every time I speak to a Britain person who never heard of ELO? How can that be I ask myself?

[@raymiemac71]

This is an absolute bloody brilliant E.L.O. song .one of there best....

[@stevetaylor7206]

No words can explain the sheer wonderment of this song..

[@donnaadams799]

What a voice!

[@scopex2749]

One of Jeffs BEST story of my life Im always moving on! "they sold me down the river".................. it is well past times Jeff got a knighthood for his services to music!!!! WHY have other people got it who arent worth anything and he doesnt get it?? SIR JEFF OF ELO!!!

[@edwardashley6688]

Right on!! SIR JEFF LYNNE OF ELO!! ❤ The man is legendary!

[@geotom2023]

one of my fondest memories in 1977 .

[@kevintrotter5094]

One of the most beautiful intros ..serious chills

[@collllroossk]

I just moved into the dorm 2 week or so. This song hits home.

[@frankjones297]

Been there, done that. Didn't like it so much then, but 60 years later, glad I did. Good luck.

[@richardstokes3625]

So very lucky to be raised on this

[@SIRROSLYNPARKS]

The Best Music . Steppin Out / Big Wheels & Sweet Is The Night Are The Best Songs Ever ! Fly High

[@richardpainter8074]

MR TIBBS my two faves also

[@64214Jose]

Sweet... is not my cup of tea.

[@64214Jose]

@Daniel Beck I´ve been listening to it for almost 40 years! Best regards

[@Crystal-Sage]

Jeff Lynne. I have followed and listened since the 70s. I still am enjoying ALL of your work in my 50s. I so love your genius. If you ever need a singer - have got the chops. :) Find me in Florida. Stay safe!!!!

[@donstuart9017]

It has a much deeper meaning to be staying too sad ...it's actually a very positive outlook towards the future Incredible lyrics and music ! Great Job Jeff

[@suzieodonnell627]

Steppin out. Works both ways!

[@Jessieheels77]

Still on an absolute high after seeing them in Dublin earlier this month. What a night!

[@electriclightlynnetrex6346]

Me too. Saw them at Leeds and Hull, they were incredible.

[@donnaverano12345]

Mozart, Schubert, Verdi, Chopin, Jeff Lynne........................

[@Jay-to7yz]

Lynne Musicalgenius forget the first four there and just leave jeff

[@arguspanoptes9510]

Roll over Beethoven

[@jonathanskinner7647]

Is this all you do? Good. Someone needs to.

[@franciscojavierreyesgomez9883]

And Harrison

[@stevenberry4570]

and Johann Gambolputty von der Ausfern Splendenschlitter......

[@stevenlawrence3614]

This album is so unique that no one could top it, I’m sure of it!

[@jrpinho1]

Splendid. Bought this album somewhere in the middle 80's in a discount sale, the record was in the "classical music section" of the pop record store, so the boxes were free of competition and the records were really cheap. And now, when I ask my self wich song better represents ELO, this one stands out.

[@paulharland9343]

It might be me but that sound never seems to age...? I mean you listen to the Beatles , the Stones , Led Zeppelin (all great bands) and other bands from that era and they are starting to sound a little dated , Whereas E.L.O's music even after 37 years still sounds other worldly :)

[@ricardoreyesfranco3132]

I mean 70s production is there, but of course it sounds other worldly, they were geniuses using now old technology in creating futuristic and extraterrestrial masterpieces

[@julienmouton8400]

Hasn’t been to overplayed like some of those other bands have

[@gub4941]

Paul Harland how is zeplin dated?

[@akimshelkov6335]

Maybe the early Beatles albums, but their later albums haven't aged a wink.

[@TheReaperMan275]

It's the violins that adds that otherworldly ingredient.

[@mattstorey1483]

I’m here!! Experienced Jeff’s ELO in Toronto a couple of weeks ago. AWWWWE-SOME!!!

[@lauriecroad3186]

Pack up all your things We're gonna be leaving Sooner than I thought Take the things you bought Clouds are gathering. Say goodbye to all your friends We're gonna be sorry For a while, that's how it goes But then again, who knows About the rain. I'm steppin' out I'm movin' on I'm gonna see the world Like a rollin' stone I'm gonna be somebody Oh, I'm steppin' out. Did you hear what he said? He said they Sold me down the river They thought I was a fool They said the rain would fall What did they know? Then I saw your face And the… I'm steppin' out I'm moving on I'm gonna see the world Like a rolling stone I'm gonna be somebody... Oh, I'm steppin' out. Source: LyricFind

[@campandarea]

Transcendental sound of delicate divine substance !

[@linus98765]

Would love to see this released as a single this year. Cmon ELO, make it happen.

[@TigerRogers0660]

2nd best song on the album! What a moving song! Tiger.

[@maverik73able]

whats the first?

[@TigerRogers0660]

Fiona - without a doubt "Big Wheels". One of the most emotive songs ever written!

[@maverik73able]

great song..ty..one of the best live acts around..so pleased to have seen him in glasgow this year :-)

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Jeff Lynne definitely is the absolute master when it comes to writing these gorgeous ballads... Big Wheels, Mission (A World Record), Midnight Blue, Need Her Love, WIld West Hero, Can't Get It Out of My Head ...so many masterpieces

[@whitefox142]

Marc Papeghin Don’t forget Waterfall

[@j.k.1963]

This one makes me sing along instantly! Gorgeous. Side 1 of my Out Of The Blue tape ended with Jungle, which came after this song. When I eventually got the record I had a tough time adjusting.

[@rosarioaguero568]

Hoy es 4 de mayo 2024 desde Perú, aunque pocas veces comento, no hay un día que deje de escuchar a mi maravillosa banda ELO.

[@danielfisch389]

Out of the blue - a masterpiece from start to finish.

[@officialgoogleyoutube]

Listening to this on Sunday morning at 5 o'clock as the day begins.

[@StephenSmith-z9h]

An overlooked ELO ballad. Up there with the best of them.

[@skyleila105]

Another unreleased gem, the amount of songs Jeff wrote just as album tracks omg it’s incredible They are better than most bands hits ~ totally awesome

[@Andyww08]

And Out of the Blue is full of songs like this, as is every other ELO album

[@flightmaster1213]

Jeff, this is your best album

[@missmerrily4830]

This is the album to end all ELO albums, and probably any albums at all. Unashamedly biases). How generous are ELO.. Instead of eking out many of the fabulous numbers from this album over two or three otherss, they hit us with the whole lot. And I love them for it.... and hope the world does too! A lifetime of fabulous music and commitment to your fans. Love you till my dying day ELO!

[@cynthialyman2636]

Thank God for the studio recording. Don't see it live. Love you Jeff, but this was your milestone in the insulated world of the studio.

[@sergecc2020]

No words can tell how great is this genial song.

[@flaviavassallo8918]

ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC!

[@TheLazysketcher]

Bought this album for Concerto For A Rainy Day. Fell in love with it for this!

[@xZippy]

This is so melancholic.

[@LeveeJohn777]

so freaking gorgeous, lush sound

[@karolnowak1953]

Mialem 15lat jak sluchalem z kumplami tej muzy ELO, swiat byl piekny i nic nie chcialem choc nie mialem wiele, przy niej zakochalem sie pierwszy raz..... to byly najpiekniejsze chwile jakie pamietam

[@kellyrick1981]

Seeing them live Friday night 😊

[@neilcusworth1764]

Is the world ready yet for this song??

[@watchandreact1601]

Right as the lyrics “about the rain” came into my ears, a flock of birds flew past me after sitting on a telephone pole. Beautiful.

[@andreascala2663]

this song is perfect!

[@cavallogianni]

❤ this is absolutely a gem

[@Crystal-Sage]

I love this song, all of your songs and I will forever love ELO. From your super fan in FL, Jeff. Stay well and come visit when its safe to. Come to Port Saint Lucie. :)

[@alisonshenton]

Shine on elo, A band that will be here until we all no longer exist, take care 💞 elo for all your amazing songs from the beginning

[@alanmatthew5713]

If The Beatles came out in the 70s they would have been E.L.O. What an amazing band that we'll never see the likes of again.

[@diamond_holly723]

This song will always remind me of when I left a job that I hated. I stepped out, I saw the world, and I was Somebody :)

[@davidgraskemper8518]

Love Kelly Groucutt's backing vocals on this song.

[@Crystal-Sage]

Simply mesmerizing, as all of your songs are, Jeff!! 👍 🎧 🎶 🔥 ❤

[@lorrainemosley6216]

steppin out of this bad world!!! I wish!!

[@jimfoard4889]

Love ELO so much, However, Jeff has taken a cue from the Beatles and has expanded on their sound. Love it so much, Beatles and ELO together!

[@susieq360]

lol Well, duh. It wasn't exactly a secret. lol en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Lynne_and_the_Beatles

[@billyspoon2396]

Jim Foard exactly

[@qwj68boots]

It's printed somewhere here that was his intention all along.

[@ZaphiroAnejo]

@@qwj68boots ah oh boy did he quite reach his objective