Electric Light Orchestra - Strange Magic | REACTION

[@tonyperez3920]

Not only is this a great song and not only does Jeff lynne's vocals hits it on the spot this song connects you to the seventies. This song is produced for the 70's. Elo was the 70's.

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Mate where were you hiding then? Punk Rock. New Wave. New Romantics. Ska Synth. They were the 70s fella. Then there's Led Zeppelin. Deep Purple. Pink Floyd. ELP. Bowie. Roxy. You have to be from USA; to say what you did.

[@RoboStuk]

Still it connects to 70s. Strings, choir etc. Some big headed rant wont change it :)

[@christiank6310]

My favorite ELO song! Total Fire! Thank you, guys! Peace out!

[@PaulOutdoors]

"E.L.O. doesn't miss.... Jeff Lynne, I love you" sums it up perfectly 👍😊

[@threekidzmom04]

As a child of the 70's Peace Out and Groovy Man! Thanks for the reaction.

[@youngThrashbarg]

One of the best ELO songs. Jeff Lynne really knows how to write songs.

[@sulatlalaki]

Do you gentlemen know ELO's violinist sat first chair for the London Philharmonic Orchestra?

[@Massachusetts1963]

You guys will love ELO'S " living thing." React to it please!

[@dreamweaver8913]

E.L.O., "Turn To Stone"!! Definitely more upbeat!

[@TJClark-sw2yz]

Ryan nailed it for me. This one is a night time drive, play list song. Very mellow, kind of melancholy. It definitely has a bittersweet vibe. Thanks guys. Great review,as usual.

[@jerrycote659]

Nick, you got great taste for being into ELO. Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. Really hope you guys react to “Turn To Stone” which slaps! Other ELO standouts “Living Thing”, “Do Ya”, “Evil Woman”, “Telephone Line”, “Sweet Talking Woman”, “Mister Blue Sky”, “Confusion”, “Diary of Horace Wimp”. “Night In The City”, “Last Train To London”. Have fun going down the ELO rabbit hole 😊

[@mikeperkins3469]

They are my second Beatles.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Lennon said if The Beatles had carried on they would have been ELO. High praise. Have seen ELO they played 27 songs. 27!! Too good, they were just too good.

[@BattleMatt]

Living Thing is probably the creme-de-la-creme of ELO.

[@jollyj3285]

I love this band and I really love this song!! Try Can't Get It Out of My Head....Do Ya....Evil Woman....Sweet Talkin Woman

[@toddymac]

I was 15 when this came out in the mid 70's. This is the song that really got me into ELO's corner. Evil Woman caught my ear but I thought this song was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever heard at the time. To this day hearing this song always puts me in a nostalgic place of the times, my friends, loves, etc., being a Sophomore in High School. I went full throttle and started buying up all their albums at this point.

[@joemachine4714]

"Telephone Line" is another sad one that you need to try.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Ooooo...my *favorite* band! And what a beautiful ballad you've selected. This 1975 hit helped catapult ELO into Rock 'n Roll's upper echelon! Such a relatable song, too. Anyone who's ever fallen head over heels for someone, knows how it feels to be under the spell of love's unique, "strange magic". Can't wait, fellas!

[@fantasyguru26]

IELO were a hit machine back in the 70's. Pretty amazing that they rarely get mentioned. This and Showdown are my two favorites from them.

[@liffick]

This song takes me back to those carefree days on the beach at summer when I was eight years of age, with my little transistor radio by my side. As a matter of fact, most of ELO's 70's tracks do that to me.

[@bossanova3164]

This is the second reaction from you guys that I've watched. I gotta say you are knocking it out of the park with your song selections. And yes, Jeff Lynne is a genius.

[@jamuga60]

This is a big song.........................it carries a lotta water.

[@dsomerville5293]

Wowsa! Gotta check out ELOs Telephone Line.

[@susanoneill370]

Guys?!? I'm playin' catch up. Soooo glad you went down the ELO rabbit hole already. Lynne's genius allowed so many to continue feeling connected to The Beatles while being turned on to all kinds of new special effects and style that helped define his sound. Check out all of his co-writing gems right up through Tom Petty. Jeff is a beyond special in the singer-songwriter world. Production-wise, he continues to have the midas touch. Looking forward to more of your reactions to anything ELO and Lynne beyond. Love your response to the "la la la la las!"

[@jeffwood32]

The second time I saw them they played a very small club in Colorado. I couldn't believe it, we sat at a table no more than ten feet from them, just a laid-back jam session! Fantastic!

[@lisadee.]

The song is about a "strange type of magic"~feeling, a man has around a certain~captivating woman. The lyrics imply that the dream needs to end for the reality to begin. There is no conclusion, leaving it up to the imagination of the listening audience. 😊 👍 Great watching you guys again!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

I don't think that's exactly right, Lisa. I agree that, "strange magic", refers to the feeling a man has when he's falling head over heels in love with a woman. But where we part is that I think the lyric about that feeling coming to an end refers to the inevitability of that strange magic wearing off in time. He knows that "strange magic" is ephemeral by nature, and that it's going to end, becoming a sweet dream in his memory. This is not his first rodeo, hence why he can see ahead even while under the spell of love's "strange magic".

[@RockChick63174]

Uh... no.

[@alienlifeform7490]

It really is magic. Fuck, these guys were so good and I'm now appreciating them even more, actually being there when there music was out and they were so fucking popular. Thanks guys. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Laniefj]

When I worked in surgery we listened to ELO full blast. I knew every song by heart. Great tones and great memories. Lots went down in that operating room.

[@MsGilly60]

Beautiful

[@rachelbrough8160]

ELO is my favourite band of all time. Jeff Lynne is a genius musician and poet, the way he weaves lyrics and music together is amazing - strange magic indeed! 😉❤ 'One Summer Dream' from this album is wonderful.

[@mypl510]

ELO Greatest hits is the ultimate in driving music! You just can't go wrong with some ELO on a long trip!

[@kariolsen6950]

I love there song sweet talkin woman

[@horaciocastillo3082]

GREAT SONG GUYS....ROCKARIA ITS ANOTHER TOO.. THANKS FOR SHARING

[@clairejohnson6522]

Reading your first name reminded me of their song 'The Diary Of Horace Wimp ' .❤

[@waitn4theharpazo]

I'm trying to get SOMEONE to give a listen to Lee Michaels "do you know what I mean". Soooo good!

[@hernanpatrik4908]

Electric Light Orchestra , banda virtuosa compuesta por 7 multiinstrumentistas de original estilo de Rock- my fav band . GOOD REACTION , Greeting , i see you from Chile, South America

[@skunkworksu7638]

As a teenager I loved ELO I still do . Most of my friends where into ACDC as I was to . Love YES and most prog . I was alone in my music tastes but didn't care. Try the first two tracks from the TIME album.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Yes, the entire "Time" album is a masterpiece 👍😊

[@lindajohns7063]

I really like ELO, as they were different from other groups of the time, and this song was a nice change of pace for them.

[@janetnadeau690]

I'm already experiencing some strange magic because of your incredible reactions. I love ELO and I love you guys! Great job!

[@angelajakem366]

I agree Nick this band is a deep rabbit hole! I bought many of their albums from that era including this one!

[@wpollock1]

Fire! This whole album is so good as was New World Record. Jeff Lynne can make that haunting melody so well.

[@mamaflush9945]

"ELO - Livin' Thing (1977)" (Live) my family owned a skating rink and while I was in high school I also worked as the DJ (disc-jokey) which meant that my duties were play the music and referee and monitor the crowd while skating and playing games and racing. (Ring police with a whistle 😂) anyway ELO was always largely requested. Great music came from this band, one of my favorites. 🔥🎶✌🏼

[@sandyhickey8236]

Back when this band was popular I was more into Black Sabbath, Led Zep, BTO, AC DC....etc....this wasn't for me but since I'm older now I have more of an appreciation for them

[@cg-kp3hx]

If you want an upbeat ELO with a hook that will have you within 10 seconds try Last Train to London

[@bladeschick1]

Brilliant track

[@lisalisa13]

So good!!

[@skyliner7333]

It's been a favorite of mine for almost 50 years.

[@Bassjohn1968]

Off the same album is the memorable Fire on high, a 5 minute instrumental, a haunting intro and amazing journey of strings guitars, it’s ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 peace and love from the 🇬🇧🇬🇧 the proof is in the title F….I…R….E!!!!!!!

[@jorhanson8583]

This song is on my date playlist. Chill vibe.

[@TheCornishCockney]

ELO always takes me right back to MUCH happier times ……the ‘70’s of course.

[@richteezer1]

You have only got about another 80 to a 100 great ELO tunes to react to.

[@jeffrogers2180]

Yep, Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.. and he produced albums by George Harrison and Tom Petty.. and then of course was in traveling wilburys with them.

[@SWLinPHX]

Guys, E.L.O.'s catalog is HUGE! Aside from "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Strange Magic" you have other ballads such as "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" and "Telephone Line", and rockers such as "Evil Woman", "Livin' Thing", "Sweet Talkin' Woman", "Turn To Stone", "Xanadu/I'm Alive/All Over The World", "Mr. Blue Sky", "Hold On Tight", "Do Ya", and so much more.

[@Ramona_A]

Great reaction guys! Some other gems: Can't Get It Out Of My Head, Ma Ma Belle, Showdown, Do Ya, Telephone Line, Evil Woman and the epic Fire On High! 🔥

[@alisonmontana8895]

I was kind of famous in my small town for my stereo system. I had a Sansui receiver, Cerwin Vega speakers and a pioneer turntable. It was clear as crystal. it cost more than my motorcycle. I had to take out a bank loan to get it. When I would visit anyone else, I would take my ELO albums with me, just in case they didn't have any. :)

[@PaulOutdoors]

👍😊

[@itsallgood4093]

Everyone knows Mr. Blue Sky is the happiest song ever!! Love ELO!❤️

[@heatherturner6955]

One of my top songs of theirs... As you said before, their trail runs deep! This song comes across my desk at least once a day. Wow another great analogy. 😊 70's music is just so good. ELO is just top 10 ten (if not top 5 bands). I can see how you would like Tightrope better.

[@lindakessler8768]

This song is magical. 👍❤🤙

[@realitybytez]

strangely enough

[@lindakessler8768]

@@realitybytez 😜

[@joanjacques]

💜Love ELO 🛸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎼💜🎼

[@suzanneprock7286]

ELO is great, you guys should react to "All Over The World", a real upbeat and positive energetic song!

[@lisalisa13]

Yes! This is "end of pandemic celebration" kind of upbeat song.

[@thirty2wins]

The Hyde park London Philharmonic show version!!

[@bobriemersma]

I like "Confusion" from the "Discovery" album.

[@masheltonjoe]

I love so many songs by ELO… great band!

[@bladeschick1]

Please listen to MR BLUE SKY ITS AWESOME ❤️

[@Jontor11]

Love your ELO reactions. Now you have done an orchestral, a rocky, and a ballad song. Time to move on to 'Evil Woman' which has a bluesy vibe with some funky strings!

[@tammydean3003]

Turn To Stone is my favorite by them. More upbeat tone.

[@garfield122010]

'' Evil Woman '' is the bomb and '' All over the World '' is so uplifting ❤❤

[@Survivor2002]

I always thought that this song was more ethereal than melancholy. Now, THE sad song off this album that hits different is the closing track, "One Summer Dream."

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

Soooo classic!

[@bedazzled64]

I love ELO!! This is one of my fav songs. Favorite album is Out of the Blue, fantastic album. So many hidden gems!!

[@russtex]

Great song!!!

[@1bigrowdy]

Do yourselves a favor react to one of their live performances .. Mesmerizing

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

The live acoustic version of this at Bungalow palace is amazing 👍

[@bobguilda6884]

The entire album is fire. Wait til you hear the riff in fire on high.

[@Citizenesse8]

Love ELO!

[@susanmurray7654]

Saw them on this tour. So young but music was and is everything

[@christopherhuot2826]

ELO is pure 🔥

[@GoldTopSlinger]

Guys, I highly recommend putting on the lead track from this album, Fire On High. A very different ELO song. Instrumental, theatrical and immense.

[@sbalak]

Thank you!!! You guys are a hoot!! LOL!!

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

TYKETTO... FOREVER YOUNG.. OFFICIAL VIDEO 🎸

[@rayeckert242]

“Fire” … shoot, this is incendiary! It sure was a cool time to be an impressionable adolescent.

[@iluvwilbur]

Definitely on my playlist forever and always

[@diverdown631]

So far you guys have shown to have great taste. You have alot of great music to discover enjoy!

[@diverdown631]

Check out turning to stone

[@davidgraskemper8518]

Please try "Fire on High" from the same album. Amazing instrumental.

[@jobryan191]

Time to move up to the really good tracks like Do Ya, Mission and Turn to Stone

[@lisalisa13]

I was a kid when this one came out and I was so drawn to that sad guitar riff and still am. Lucky to see them in concert in Nashville in 2019 and it was amazing! The album Discovery is my favorite as every song is so good. Jeff is definitely a musical genius.

[@fleabiskit5649]

If you want to hear best example of jazz rock, listen to Traffic’s The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. Features several solos, including sax

[@lokisan100]

Absolutely!

[@NowVs1980s]

🥹 Love ELO and their music. This song is beautiful

[@MsTruthseeker999]

Wow I was 13 when this came out! 1975 was a great year for awesome music, this album, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Steely Dan, Dooby Brothers, Jethro Tull...etc. etc. I was lucky I had an older sister who played all kinds of great music that I wouldn't have normally experienced at that age, what a great era to grow up in it was!

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

VIXEN..LOVE IS A KILLER.. MUSIC. VIDEO.

[@richteezer1]

Here's some suggestions; Eldorado overture/can't get it out of my head (must be played together), Fire on High, Evil Woman, Mr Blue Sky, Telephone Line, Shangri-la, Standing in the Rain (or preferably the whole of Concerto for a Rainy Day), Rockaria, Roll Over Beethoven, Showdown, Prologue/Twilight (must be played together). That's for starters.😁

[@novacrowsnest597]

ELO.. You don't need to say more. This band is known for its flash mob dances. Mr Brightside for instance 🎻🎻

[@richteezer1]

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[@novacrowsnest597]

@@richteezer1 A classic band known throughout the world

[@richteezer1]

Well The Killers sang Mr Bright side, ELO sang Mr Blue Sky? I have watched just about everything I can find about ELO, as a life long fan, but have only seen flashmob videos of 'all over the world' and 'mr blue sky'. I think they are better known for making fantastic music.🤷😁

[@novacrowsnest597]

@@richteezer1 Your correct. That's what I get posting at 3am

[@richteezer1]

@@novacrowsnest597 no problem, we've all done it.😁👍

[@m.a.sperry3424]

I'm really enjoying watching you "younguns" discover and appreciate the many great bands and songs from my youth. ELO was one of my many favourites from that era, (mainly the 70s) that I'm rediscovering and relishing again. Also, being from your neighbour to the north, I'm particularly happy that you're learning about some of our many talented artists. One example, April Wine. I certainly knew of them, but had never heard "Roller". Believe it or not. Since I've seen your reaction, it's been on my all-time favourites list. Keep up the good work, eh?

[@CraigMcKee]

Not sure if someone has already commented on this, but it's worth pointing out that Jeff Lynne produced the new track releases by the Beatles in '95 or so when they did their Anthology box set. He was also a member of the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison (also Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and Roy Orbison). I would also like to thank you guys for doing such a great job of highlighting Canadian bands. Rush is not a stretch for anyone doing reactions, but you guys have also done the Guess Who, Triumph, April Wine, and Red Rider. Hats off for giving those great bands their due!

[@abc-mm1ks]

MUITO BOM👏👏👏

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

This song wasn't that popular but it is still one of my dearest ELO songs, maybe because it has a Strage Magic :-) It is a different beautiful song to hear when you are in that mood. Relaxed or melancholic. On that mood you will find a lot other like Telephone Line and Can't get it out of my head, that where actually real hits. But I will wait still you react to All Over the World, Livin' Thing and Last Train to London! oh and Shine a little Love. Regards from Chile!

[@RockChick63174]

This got tons of radio play.

[@minkhollow]

"Fire on High" will take you on a *journey*.

[@mikeroche9986]

“Fire On High” is awesome. It’s a fire instrumental. But seriously, you guys will love “Mr Blue Sky”. 🔥

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

38 SPECIAL.⚡.CHAIN LIGHTNING ⚡ .

[@brucemarshall9521]

Good 'ol juke box tunes and driving music. ELO 👍

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Lads i only by chance met ye for the first rime today but appreciate that ye appreciate great music kudos ❤

[@joelliebler5690]

Great tune and one of their most popular back in the day and on the FM radio stations.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

All Over The World and Telephone Line will be over the top which y'all have probably heard by now seeing how it is ten months later in my world. As a boomer, I'm a late bloomer.

[@verdiez2484]

Like it too men,love to hear old never heard music, still good to listen again &again in a long year,all is classic comes from the different story of our life,,,how about telephone line of ELO?

[@Bubbles-jk4yj]

Another great video. Thanks guys.

[@JohnOConnell]

Nice work again, lads, nice work again. Can I suggest you check out one of my favourite band of all time? Everything But The Girl? In particular Missing, One Place, or anything else. One of those bands that evolved and changed musical styles over period of 10 years. I think they might be your groove. :-)

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

RATT.. NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE Official video.good movie too