Electric Light Orchestra - Wishing (Audio)

Music video by Electric Light Orchestra performing Wishing (Audio). (C) 1979 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@FeralPlumber]

ELO's "Discovery" is one of those albums where every song is great......

[@anthonyreyes3453]

No one hears them though wich is sad

[@georgethorne1722]

Discovery and A New World Record.Faultless

[@JQ127-c4e]

​@@georgethorne1722 And Time!

[@tinfoilhatter]

we're not worthy:: but it's okay:: neither-is-he, ha ha~ [what-the-hey] good to see you here: am i late? looks like we're workin' wit'-a-bit-of a delay~

[@kenperkins7921]

Take me back to the wonderful 70s!

[@jubalate]

My mom showed me ELO for the first time around 17 years ago. She just passed away 2 nights ago, I’m gonna hold on to that feeling forever more.

[@JQ127-c4e]

Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I'm sure this music helps the pain.

[@jimiray1969.]

I'm sorry about your mom. It's not easy but the music helps keep her close to your heart♡

[@feduppelin4]

Wow, condolences @jubalate , hopefully there's a lot of good memories there

[@cmcc3721]

The feeling of her passing away 2 nights ago?

[@JQ127-c4e]

@@cmcc3721 Haha. Hopefuly it's his Mom introducing him to ELO. Not passing away 2 nights ago. Haha well played.

[@williamenglish7600]

When I was 12 years old, I thought "damn they sound good." Now I'm 61 and I STILL say " damn! They sound good!"

[@Liam4Dead]

That doesn't make sense, the album came out in 79, so if you're 61 now, you would have been 18 when this was released.

[@manuelhernandez1591]

@@Liam4Dead el caso es que el señor tiene toda la razón en decir que suenan muy bien a pesar del tiempo y para mi una de sus mejores canciones ...Un saludo y bendiciones para todos desde San Francisco del Rincón ,Gto .Mex.

[@PMSMediaCircus]

@@Liam4Dead Perhaps he may have been referring to ELO and their music in general? Not necessarily this particular song or album

[@moonbeamgerene3761]

Right on! ❤

[@Anna03359]

criminally underrated song, critically undervalued band

[@ricardooliva8916]

Anna Mueller i know right?! This song is amazing

[@asterioszisiades2112]

Lennon said in an interview once when asked what the Beatles would sound like if they stayed together...his response was "listen to ELO.

[@verita70]

Great memories, i love them...

[@Anna03359]

@@asterioszisiades2112 yes, and they had such great respect for each other!

[@asterioszisiades2112]

Yes Anna Mueller!!!!!

[@Fruit-b5l]

Holding the cover and watching the vinyl spinning round and round... emotions forever. 40 years: can you imagine?

[@PaulOutdoors]

Oh yes takes me back

[@tylerwright4185]

Pure poetry

[@lisacollins5361]

My bf was disc jockey at the roller rink in 78-81 I’d lose my efff mind when Turn To Stone wa s on and Don’t Bring Me Down. EVERYONE cleared off the rink and I slake backwards , dancing to DBMD!

[@astrofilmes7896]

I love the comments of people who lived in the 70's. I adore you all and wish to have what you lived. Amazing time!

[@lindaanderson3498]

Thank You Astro Wish you could have too.

[@NerdGirlUK]

Thanks Astro, wish you had too. I bought this album when it came out. Spent ages just playing it and looking at the sleeve.

[@maureenpetitto4723]

Astro Filmes you are so right! We were blessed. Just the best. You remember lyrics from 50-60 years ago!

[@maureenpetitto4723]

Astro Filmes it truly was one of the highlights of my life, along with my two daughters, and being a Cancer survivor for 8 years. I have had such a blessed life.

[@Sunburst75]

Thanks. Great times mostly and great music.

[@Sungodv]

Jeff Lynne is an amazing songwriter...one of Pops best

[@aleksandervalis8184]

Very underrated song, one of their best.

[@kevykev913]

my favorite

[@rubenhernandez359]

Yes, since 1979

[@ricardooliva8916]

For sure 👌🏻

[@alexanderpapouis4595]

Fellow Cypriot!

[@belfastbusfan]

Ricardo Oliva nice Profile pic lol I’m watching through samcro for the 3rd time lol and I’m also now a member of Sons Of Anarchy England.

[@ebberpalomares1488]

Rest In Peace Richard Tandy ELO pianist and keyboardist

[@solamano7239]

This is one of the best albums ever.

[@philipperossel1888]

Agree

[@jillieliang3383]

Totally agree👍🏻❤️

[@mariosedeno5225]

yeah, I prefer out of the blues but this is also good

[@montgomerydenzer8805]

I had the pleasure of selling it in the record store

[@nickcapozio7134]

What about out of the blue

[@kathryn8304]

As I sit here listening to the beautiful sound of Jeff Lynne's ELO, I'm reminded of a time, as a kid in the 70's. Looking out the lounge room window, music playing, trees swaying in the breeze, wishing I was older and in the future... here I sit in the year 2024, remembering my childhood wish ✨️🙏✨️🌬🌫🌌🌠 thank you for all the music 🎶 to help all dreams & wishes turn to gold ✨️💫🙏💫✨️ now to see you live in 2024 wishing 🫠

[@dicksiesuttles7841]

I LOVE this song!!!! I'm 61, and still listening to all of their songs. They are awesome.

[@user-xh6li3hm2x]

❤ all of their songs specially this one

[@jasoncoleridge5872]

Discovery, Time and Eldorado.. some of the best music ever written. The Shakespeare of music, Jeff Lynne.

[@neilronaldson5958]

there will be no other - the man is pure gold!!

[@sci_pain3409]

out of the blue?

[@LanceVanceDance84]

@@sci_pain3409 Starlight alone is worthy of being listed among the best music ever written. Phenomenal album.

[@ryanjenkinsmusic8339]

Honestly I gotta give the Shakespeare of music title to Neil Peart of rush. But Jeff Lynne is a close second

[@douglaskirkland53]

Don't forget about Robert Zimmerman

[@oobrocks]

Another Jeff Lynne masterwork!

[@redbarberry]

I`m sixteen again - dreaming out of the window - knowing, everything is possible!

[@corazondeoro9351]

Life was so much easier ..

[@scottleipski1015]

I love Jeff Lynne and ELO....and you know what? NOBODY CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME.......EVER!!!!

[@adrianfulwell4646]

I wish that everything was gold, i wish you were here to hold.. Pure genius!

[@chriswick7987]

This and Starlight have always been my favorite ELO deep cuts

[@xfire905]

I'll add "Midnight Blue" and "On The Run" to that.

[@nillabean1146]

same here, and "midnight blue" :)

[@CaptainJakeyA2A]

Wish more people appreciated ELO

[@jamesfarrell1116]

I am loving it.

[@coresalentino1]

They're my all time favorite 😍

[@lindaanderson3498]

Ok believe me lad I DO!!

[@Dixie8891]

So so true! They are missing out!!!!

[@colivares197]

"little darling.....faraway......." I wish that everything Is cold

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Bev Bevan on drums had a pivotal role in the 'ELO sound'. He represented a major force in the continuity of the band. God Bless the 70s!!!!!

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Some day Jeff and Bev will have to forget about Bev screwing up their great friendship and move on...Two great persons.

[@JQ127-c4e]

@@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour How did Bev screw it up? I heard Jeff quit the band. Not Bev. I'm curious how it really went down.

[@melindagrosch306]

No song ever gave me goose bumps all over arms and legs like this one. The melody instruments and lyrics are untouchable ya know?

[@bvsg9506]

I cry whenever I hear those notes. Not only because it is a beautiful composition, but because my father tells me stories from his past, of things he won and lost, and we both love elo since the beginnings. I might be young, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate what everyone considers to be old, and I say consider because elo, is timeless.

[@yellowyoda2396]

you are not alone i’m 15 and i’ve loved ELO for years!

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

I am 55 now. This album came out when I was 12. I used to listen to it in my parents Cadillac El Dorado on 8 Track and listening to it now takes me right back to then as if time hasn’t even passed.

[@comradepickles7607]

An old soul!

[@v-town1980]

I'm middle-aged and glad I'm not young now.

[@JeffAmbro-wv7qh]

​jeff Lynne and Roy wood two of the greatest artistic minds.

[@catherineprior8319]

This song and the albumn is stupendous! I truly miss this era and the way everything worked so well as it was less complicated without all the hassles that besiege us today!. ELO were always putting out superb material and feel we had such great music to go to. This music triggers such great memories as well as the realization that we have have slipped down the shitshute and there's no going back!

[@russbeardsley6732]

That synthesiser right at the very end...........I've been whistling it every day since 1979!!!!!

[@philipperossel1888]

Note: is a Yamaha CS-80.

[@lobosfer10]

me too jajajajaj

[@cristinaalejandraarce2306]

Shakedown 1979!! :PP

[@tansyspokes9024]

FINALLY! Heard this song in a record shop today, and all I knew was that it was ELO. It’s taken me all night to find it :0

[@SirOliverNorwell]

An ELO album track played in a record shop today. Great!

[@mattwallace6873]

had a similar experience the other day... its nice to go against the algorithim grain and carve out a gem like this one!

[@lancesulton1608]

The best ones are the ones ya gotta hunt for

[@comradepickles7607]

I will single-handedly get this video to 1 million views.

[@georgethorne1722]

God I just love ELO.Jeff Lynne is just THE BEST.

[@KirkandRA]

I'm here after watching Genie on Peacock. I have been a big fan of ELO since the 70s and this made me tear up when this song came on the movie. Thank you ❤

[@FloopyVr2]

Bro genie was such a good movie!!

[@jeanbalthazor3130]

Same!

[@tylermccaw8092]

Yeah, I’m a few months late, but I just loved the movie. I’m so thankful it brought me to this song.

[@daymorse8]

Little darlin', don't you cry You know, I'll try to be there with you by and by When everything is going wrong, now don't you cry I'm wishin' Little darlin', far away I see the world go rollin' by my windowpane But I can only wish that I was there again I'm wishin' I wish that everything was gold I wish you were here to hold I'm wishin' Little darlin', the night is long I thought I'd be back now, I must have got it wrong You and California call me in this song I'm wishin' I wish that everything was gold I wish you were here to hold I'm wishin' Little darlin', I see you You're cryin' in the sun, I gotta be with you I'm gonna be there soon, I'll make it all come true I'm wishin'

[@mihalidellaportas892]

It's interesting that in a recent interview, electronic music genius jean michel jarre said that he thought ELO'S Discovery album was one of the great records and that it was a huge inspiration for him. He was also convinced that Jeff Lynne was the "fifth Beatle"

[@rfairbairn]

An amazing track from a totally outstanding album.

[@rossfromfriends8468]

Richard Fairbairn I spin this record about once a week. love it.

[@rfairbairn]

Listening today. Whole album. Beautiful.

[@mihalidellaportas892]

It always puzzles me that critics always have such a low opinion of this album. It's underrated. But it was still a number one record for nearly two months!

[@wbtx2075]

@@mihalidellaportas892 Most of the hate was due to people who did not like their favorite band to make music that was "different" to their previous works. Combine that with the "Disco-hate" that was rampant across rock-fans at the time and you get bad reviews. Still totally undeserved tho. Discovery is outstanding.

[@brianfugate2822]

One of my favorite top 10 albums. It's a bonafide masterpiece

[@cleaningtim]

Beautiful song and beautiful harmony. Love it and ELO !

[@DJPsRock]

Always makes me sad this song. But it's hauntingly beautiful.

[@SirOliverNorwell]

Songs that evoke the emotion sadness and melancholy are the deepest and best. Jeff has written quite a few songs that belong to that category. Already listened to Help Yourself from the 2019 album From Out Of Nowhere?

[@Sunburst75]

I bought Discovery on vinyl in 79, I still have it and play it!! I think it's definitely the best album they made, not the most commercial, but the best. Songs like Wishing (I've always loved that) and Need Her Love are timeless masterpieces. I wish I had a time machine to go back to the late 70s/early 80s, great days memories and music. Was lucky enough to have seen ELO in Edinburgh in 1981 during the Time tour. Long time ago now :-( , but the music hasn't aged, it's truly timeless!

[@ianrobinson4435]

Sunburst75. One of very few albums I love listening too cover to cover. Great memories from a long time ago.

[@Sunburst75]

@@ianrobinson4435 Yeah I played these for years in the 80s/90s, then probably not so much after about 1995 until 2 or 3 years ago when I dug all the old vinyl out the cupboard. Now I listen to ELO every other day just like back in 1980!!

[@johnvalentine8941]

its a great album, but in my opinion it isnt a patch on new world record and out of the blue, but just shows how great they are that we can argue about the greatness of their albums :)

[@teresafanna3956]

I think this is a great album !!!! He sings sad songs , but they make me happy !!!! And he helped the Beatles alot , I think he is so handsome !!!! We're about the same age !!!! I Love , Love His MUSIC !!!! ✌️💕❤️💖💗😘

[@wylier]

Jeff worked with George Harrison, on the latter's album from the late 80s called "Cloud 9". I dont think he ever met the others in the band, tho.

[@fruitfistpunch2284]

@@wyliernah he produced anthology for beatles

[@MileHighBoys]

My bro Inyata had immaculate taste in music. We used to rock to this in college. Very soulful.

[@maskutchitamagotchiworld1911]

ELO at it's very best. My favourite band for 31 years and i am a long-time fan of the instrumental band. 1986 was such a delightful year. Shame about two members that have passed away. Electric Light Orchestra will remain in my heart forever.

[@patrciogaleasparedes754]

E.L.O.....FUE MUY ESCUCHADO.Y LA INCONFUNDIBLE..VOZ..DE SU VOCALISTA...ESTA BANDA.QUE ASI SE LE PUEDE LLAMAR...YA NO SE FORJAN...SOLAMENTE TENEMOS Q ESCUCHARLAS Y RECORDAR..SUS TEMAS Q MARCARON TODA UNA GENERACION...IMBORRABLE..good good.....

[@valeriealmanza5171]

I listen to ELO every day and this song is my morning song as I get ready for work. Love love love❤️

[@philsinput]

ELO never do a bad song! Just another great one for the collection. 'Wishing' this time back again!

[@Tigerwoods663]

Oh 1979 and I recall buying this album as a 12 year old kid.oh why can't music and the world be like it was then. No social media just long hot summers, Elo and a chopper bike.take me back please.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Yessss please take me back... My mate had a chopper, I had a blue chipper 😊👍

[@bulatlarina]

I had a red one😉

[@virpiselin]

I was 15 and can't think of a better time or better music

[@PaulOutdoors]

@@bulatlarina show off 😁👍

[@suprafun5346]

Yes music was like this forever then we wouldn't be able to go back and listen to this be great music

[@Crystal-Sage]

This song is 4:14 in length, again I'm seeing 4s all over the place! :) Jeff, you are just magical...period.

[@strangemagic8865]

Great song 👌🏻

[@Bezplin]

musically brilliant as everything elo is. what goes on now? music needs to be re born this is music

[@nurkenurk]

This is Popmusic from Heaven! Jeff Lynne and Brian Wilson is the Popmasters int he world !!!

[@oobrocks]

Excellent LP

[@kathryn8304]

Beautiful song 🎵 cheers & and wishes to people that need hope on their wishes ✨️ 🙏 ✨️

[@sjohnson5813]

Gd that bass. I swear the base goes hard every fking song. Prove me wrong.

[@lisacollins5361]

My kids ages 36-20 love them!!! Wonder where they got that? Husband saw them in 78-79 in Vegas I saw them 3 times 3, nights in a row at Hollywood Bowl and at United Center In Chicago in 2018

[@janeyorke8684]

My favourite ELO Album..The Great DISCOVERY.....roll on 2021xx

[@Sunburst75]

Yeah it was definitely their best. I still have it on vinyl and still play it today 41 years later!! Great memories but I don't know where the time's went.

[@Somadict]

Amazing bass and drums in this song.

[@nillabean1146]

reminds me of my boyfriend. he lives in california, 8 hours away from where i live. i love him with all my heart but sometimes i just wish he was here to hold

[@hw4026]

I've been an ELO fan for years and just now stumbled upon this song. I got to experience it for the first time with my year old daughter. Thanks Jeff and Rich.

[@sangtengkorak1954]

Music that works like spell, charming...

[@andressemadeni3526]

Uno de los mejores temas de fines de los 70' . El disco Discovery es una obra de arte !

[@exertionstudios7527]

ELO SHOULDVE BEEN THE CROWN JEWL OF MUSIC

[@3girlrhumba]

huge track!!!!

[@Tiredoldchannel]

The string arrangements in this are so good

[@victorcontreras1636]

Esto es musica

[@kevinharrell1933]

Music of EPIC PROPORTIONS!

[@ciudad1780]

Little darling, don't you cry You know I'll try to be there with you by and by When everything is going wrong now don't you cry I'm wishing Little darling, far away I see the world go rolling by my window pane But I can only wish that I was there again I'm wishing I wish that everything was cold I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishing Little darling, the night is long I thought I'd be back now I must have got it wrong You and California call me in this song I'm wishing I wish that everything was cold I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishing Little darling, I see you you're crying in the sun I gotta be with you I'm gonna be there soon I'll make it all come true I'm wishing I wish that everything was cold I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishing

[@Shadeygrrl]

I wish that everything was GOLD :) I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishing

[@jacobhutchinson3255]

Its I wish everything was gold

[@MrBarrsy68]

Why would you wish it was cold ? Lol

[@pppppppp4427]

👍👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@patrickbolton6072]

You're a hero sir, I tip my hat to you

[@ricardooliva8916]

What a beautiful freaking song omg 10/10

[@i.f.1381]

I just came here after watching "Genie" movie. Anybody else? Now I am going to find and listen to all the ELO's album :)

[@LapisandHamtarolover]

Don't Bring Me Down is in 2011 Super 8 movie

[@francescocalabro2431]

Che bello aver vissuto da sedicenne) rag quest'anno ( 1979 ) nel quale ogni disco che usciva era praticamente un capolavoro. E Discovery degli Elo è di una bellezza assoluta in toto... Ogni canzone è stupenda, meravigliosa

[@Yannik10]

I can imagine that these sounds come from heaven every time I listen ELO music

[@manuelhernandez1591]

Para mi una de sus mejores canciones y uno de mis grupos favoritos ...Un saludo desde San Francisco del Rincón ,Gto .Mex.

[@johnstewart7506]

I love this song so much...so much!

[@genalof]

Hauntingly Beautiful.

[@RogelioPerea]

One of the most cherished vinyls in my collection!

[@genalof]

You Rule Rogalio.

[@lucasmac15]

Its up there with Chicago Transit Authority and The Wall for me

[@bigdave6390]

When I was young evry song on every Skynyrd album was fantastic. Just like the Beatles. But Jeff Lynne and the band exceed theam all by bounds. Even now, 50 years later I still find hidden gems in the ELO archives. That makes my ears smile.

[@yo1347]

Este tema tiene una base de swing , muy al estilo de las grandes bandas norteamericanas de los años 40 s. Grande Jeff Lynne.

[@manuelhernandez1591]

Simplemente unos genios de la musica y Jeff Lyne mas ,una de mis canciones favoritas quien la escucha en este 2022 ...Un saludo a todos desde San Francisco del Rincón ,Gto,Mex.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

A New World, Record, Time and this album, Discovery are my favourite three albums. Period. ELO with Jeff Lynne are fantastic :-))... Who needs modern shite music when you have ELO?

[@davidhealey5207]

I'm wishing I was back in an era when music meant something ,, like Elo songs..there's meaning in them,, ..longing...unfulfillable longing....sweet.

[@bardamu9662]

Reminds me of my childhood when I found an audiotape from my parents' stuff ... As soon as I listened to it, I was captivated by these melodies ... 40 years later, I was able to recollect the name of the band and find it on internet ... So happy! Lovely impressions are timeless. Thanks for sharing!

[@vvilches1312]

Impossible, don't cry 😢!

[@guthrowtaylorjohnson5758]

As Paul McCartney once said "ELO picked off where we The Beetles left at I am the Walrus". Albums such as A new world Record, Out of the Blue and Discovery really prove this statement. That's why, ELO, The Beatles and Queen are my three favorite bands. (Edited* quote is actually from Roy Wood who worked on Band on the run with Paul)

[@mihalidellaportas892]

Manx Marvel I love these 3 bands as well! And I would also throw In the Moody Blues and Pink Floyd.

[@guthrowtaylorjohnson5758]

@@mihalidellaportas892 I see you are a person of good tastes. Although I don't listen to the Moody Blues often I think they deserve as much praise as they get if not more for how innovative they are.

[@johnholiver2003]

Beatles!

[@newspapertaxis1]

When you spell the Beatles..Beetles..your NOT credible!!!!

[@guthrowtaylorjohnson5758]

@@newspapertaxis1 Touche. I was also 15. I still like ELO and Queen but much prefer David Bowie, The Velvet Underground and the Kinks over the Beatles (Beetles).

[@anitagoldgruber2174]

Best song ever 💚💙💜!

[@sylwesterbrzezinski381]

The best lp .Sinceramente. Obra maestra .

[@TimeNSpaceDavid]

他的曲風總能帶些 神秘色彩 獨特的媚力🎉🎉🎉❤ 很能吸引聽眾的感覺🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@fluttersky-gb6ij]

elo songs are so perfect and i aint even mad!

[@elizabethbarra6131]

De mi juventud m Ídolo 💛🙌🙃👏👏👏👏m fascina este tema

[@kevindrew1978]

One of many great tunes by ELO, brings back so many memories of when I was 17 😜

[@user-di3yx3mq5t]

Little darlin' don't you cry, You know I'll try to be there with you by and by. When everything is going wrong now don't you cry. I'm wishin'. Little darlin', far away, I see the world go rollin' by my window pane, But I can only wish that I was there again. I'm wishin', I wish that everything was gold. I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishin', Little darlin', the night is long, I thought I'd be back now I must have got it wrong. You and California call me in this song. I'm wishin', I wish that everything was gold. I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishin'. Little darlin' I see you, You're cryin' in the sun I gotta be with you. I'll make it all come true. I'm wishin', Little darlin', I'm wishin'. You know, I'm wishin', I'm always, wishin'. I wish that everything was gold. I wish you were here to hold, I'm wishin'.. Everything gold, Wishin'. Hold love on to love- Hold love on to love.

[@david-bs2ov]

A truly great album....... and this is one of my favourites

[@robertstewart239]

Side 2 of Discovery is my favourite ELO experience. Few would agree, but that's the way it is!

[@MrRickostby]

ELO Discovery where there's not a bad song on the whole Album!

[@Yannik10]

July 2023, still enjoying ELO!! Amazing band!!!

[@amandaprill1378]

I really love this song alot

[@lindsaymaclennan1227]

New favorite ELO song. I love Jeff LYNNE. This song is THE BEST!!!!!!

[@swarlock]

Breathtaking.

[@tonys2bay448]

The Best!!!! I don't think we will hear this type of talent anymore!

[@joaquinjosemartinezperez6402]

Temazo for always

[@rockolav]

unreal song ............elo story of my life ........

[@Jefflantern483]

Dayum! This tune ever brought back great memories of when I have this song playing on the turntable & with a blue light bulb in a desk lamp on a table, when I was a 14 year old teenager! Fantastic memories! 🙂🙂 It’s going on my playlist! 🙂🔊🔊🙂

[@emmidavis1312]

When was this song when I needed it most? I've loved ELO for years but recently discovered this beauty. As for a lot of the younger commenters, I'm one too. I used to get told that the music I listen to is trash, but it was music like this. Music like ELO is the greatest! Also the intro kinda reminds me of Pink Floyd 😂

[@classicrockfan8034]

ELO is Gold!

[@zbigniewnowak8804]

I love ELO ❤️ Amazing time !!!

[@krzysztofstelmach3973]

Wspaniała cała płyta obok Time najlepsza zresztą nie wiadomo która lepsza

[@arnulfocarranza2449]

Qué emoción escuchar esta canción después de tantos años, verdadera joya musical de ELO