ELO - Livin' Thing (Wembley or Bust 2017) | REACTION

[@Eurynomea]

Keep in mind, Jeff Lynne is around 70 in this performance. How many 70 year olds can still churn out such brilliance that age? One of the most deserving bands ever to be inducted into the Rock Hall! Test drive Turn to Stone from the same concert.

[@CowmanUK]

Jeff Lynne is genius. I don't throw that word around much. I really don't.

[@josephklimchock5412]

Jeff is amazing still and another guy older that still has is the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar, he still can sing like he is 20. Even better now.

[@rdmineer1]

Classical composer. That's Rosie, her sister, Amy, is Cellist on the left.

[@katydudeus9278]

Pure genius. Loved this band from the beginning.

[@robertcooper7157]

Just like a fine wine, gets better with age.🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@scifimonkey3]

A 70 year old singing 40 year old songs and 60,000 people are still turning up to hear it…………..! Props!

[@rdmineer1]

Sends chills up my spine. I'm 64.

[@Coastal15]

@@rdmineer1 Ditto, and I wish I was only 64 😄

[@Coastal15]

ELO is definitely an attitude rather than a style, a song doesn't have to be "soul" to contain it, they are multi/cross genre.

[@MsZepfreak]

A ridiculously talented man. I have loved every single thing he has ever done. Thanks for this...😊

[@sonjarussell7332]

The skill, talent, musicianship………haven’t heard this in decades and I still remember every note and lyric………the very definition of great music. Thank you. Timeless. Great reaction. Welcome to great music.

[@jaimecruz5199]

The beautiful lady with the violin is Rosie Langley, a beautiful rose on stage.

[@markh.7650]

The band is older than she is, lol!

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

I've been feeling rather overwhelmed today. What better than Electric Light Orchestra to lighten my mood and take a break! One of their best songs...

[@JeanCRogers]

Jeff Lynn is one of the best writers and performers ever ....wonderful melodic feel good music . Love him xx

[@michaeldavidson3155]

yes this is what ELO does. They bring pure joy into the world and they always have. Thank god for ELO

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

I got into ELO when I was a young teen..I bought the ELO album "Time" as one of my first records because I liked "All Over the World" (having heard his other hits from the 70's on the radio) and loved it....Jeff Lynn still sounds pretty damned good!!! ❤🫶👍🎵

[@DEANSHEET]

You really need to try and watch the full concert at Wembley. You will not be disappointed. My favourite concert of all time.Jeff Lyn is such a multi talented man.

[@fabfour7397]

ELO is the best ever musically. Awesome symphonic Rock!!!

[@servicekid7453]

If everyone had to listen to some ELO every day, the world would be a nicer kinder place

[@joelle3983]

Just seeing your reaction a year later, but yes, you captured it. THE JOY. I was so excited at finding this concert last year that I ordered the whole cd set off EBAY. A top purchase. 🎉

[@MollieC-uc1fk]

I believe those are the Langley sisters, Rosie on violin and Amy on cello. New ELO and old ELO are both worth a look. My fav group that I started loving back in the 1970s.

[@phickle]

Thanks for the ID. I'd been wondering who the cellist was. Both are gorgeous.

[@Terri6868]

There are 2 on cellos who is the other one?

[@shelter9236]

@@Terri6868 I knew them from other videos but don't know about the other members so here ya go: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Electric_Light_Orchestra_members

[@CowmanUK]

Yup. The sisters do some amazing stuff, including some amazing takes on old WW2 era stuff. Stunningly good looking and amazingly talented.

[@g3g.931]

Arguably one of the most preeminent musicians in rock history!!! Every bit as impactful today as when it was written

[@traci4187]

A couple of ELO "ballads" that come to mind are "Can't Get It Out of My Head" and "Telephone Line".

[@edward2119]

I love you, Brother. Not afraid to be yourself and show emotions and a "Big Love" for great, old rock& roll! You're the best!

[@ceriseanne1]

YES!!!

[@irishgal3882]

LOVE ELO..THEIR TALENT SURPASSES ANY BAND FROM THE 70’S TO THIS DAY. GREAT REACTION, SALVOG 🥹🩵

[@ic5761]

Come on, get real. Cars, bee gees kicked butt.

[@r4hnsn]

@@ic5761 Cars are up there for me alright, so many great bands in that era, but ELO consistantly good songs, always sing along with changin it up tunes and melodies .

[@irishgal3882]

@jc5761, I am entitled to My Own Opinions, so Bug Off… I love ELO… Bee Gees ok…Cars Suck..IMO. Galway Ireland 🇮🇪 ☝🏻

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

I love watching the crowd. It is obvious they are absolutely thrilled to be there!

[@TheCornishCockney]

Saw them on this tour and what a great night. I saw people in the crowd with tears rolling down their faces as they were transported back to the best days of their lives,me included.

[@keithrudd8003]

We seen them a coup,e of years ago in Birmingham , NEC, Jeff’s home town … brilliant night .. looked to my right .. a guy sat on the steps .. head in hands .. crying shaking his head… not believing what he was seeing /hearing

[@davidwilliams1820]

I enjoyed your reaction to one of my all-time favorites! You want a slower-paced song? I highly recommend "Can't Get It Out Of My Head."

[@mattplus09]

I was so lucky to have this growing up in the 70's, like most of the folks in the audience, it seems :) As with so many other artists from that time, it appears to be timeless, at least in my lifetime! Good journey...Peace!

[@jwine4145]

Look at that crowd. A smile on every face !

[@anthonyblakely399]

"Big Wheel" by ELO is a slower song and ballet. It's my all-time favorite from the band. It's FIRE 🔥!!! And it's very deep. It's about self-inventory and after loosing everything, starting all over in your life from scratch. Really really emotional because I was homeless 9 years ago and now I'm in my own home, living life to its fullness.....Praising God and wonderful beautiful people like you who help me put my life together ❤ but kept me from homelessness. So, this song is very special to me and I request you react to it and pay close attention to the lyrics. Thank you for all your heart felt reaction. ❤ Love & Peace ✌...Anthony.

[@rebeccamunoz2948]

Yes,yes,yes,you got it.ELO is a sound of joy. Thanks for that. Evil Woman should be next💕💕🎶🦋

[@chronomatt6990]

Jeff Lynne and ELO has transended time to be included in today’s music top tier list, going well beyond many of their contemporaries. As for a ballads, try the hits Telephone Line, Can't Get It Out Of My Head, and Strange Magic in that order.

[@jodij6280]

He did Telephone Line a little while ago.

[@jeffthewhiff]

One of ELO's great ballads is called "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" and it was also performed live at Wembley Stadium and I would highly recommend a listen!👍

[@luiscontreras4147]

I love to see how vulnerable and sensitive you are to music.

[@fredneckteddy]

This is music of my childhood and I think you can agree that their music is quite timeless. it's why you see people of all ages in the audience. Their music hits everyone in special ways and you always wonder what sort of masterpiece Jeff is cooking up in that brilliant mind to offer the world next. The best ballad arguably that they have done is one called "Shangri-La". "Shangri-La" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad (not necessarily a power ballad) and I think everyone should hear this masterpiece of a song.

[@jimroberts3268]

That concert was a sell out at Wembley stadium football stadium that is he had a few dates at the same place all sell out's it not called ELO today but Jeff Lynne's ELO with different band members and backing singers, but still sound amazing as they did years ago.

[@rogerdsmith]

Jeff Lynn knew exactly what he was doing when he put Rosie Langley on stage……

[@x0539p]

Can you imagine how it feels to be singing your song and thousands are singing along knowing how much pleasure you have provided to the world! Love Jeff Lynn and ELO. Love your reaction, thanks for sharing.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Probably my favorite video of this song, seeing the older crowd out jumping around and singing! A great bunch of artists!

[@ingridgabelo2934]

Gracias por tu reacción ❤ Aunque, no está la banda original, Jeff Lynne lo supera todo!! Más de 50 años escuchándolos... simplemente ELO, el más fiel Rock Sinfónico ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miriamfisher4481]

The wonderful Jeff Lynne. Love it!!!

[@FireMunki63]

Jeff Lynne and ELO are just exceptional and unique, no matter what you watch or listen to by them. I remember buying Out of the Blue with my pocket money (saved up) and being blown away!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

*"Evil Woman"* is a must, but please react to the studio cut first. Then in a separate reaction, do the song live from this same 2017 concert at Wembley. When grabbing a link to the studio cut, use the original album version, which has an image of an electric chair on the cover. Some reactors take it from compilation albums which came out later and it's not the full song.

[@rodb9275]

Personally, I always prefer a studio version of ELO stuff. But it is certainly fun to see them live once in a while. The PURE JOY of the audience was just so moving.

[@pacscanadadatabaseservices3711]

This specific concert was as good as anything done in the studio.

[@joelilley6603]

I'm enjoying your reactions. Keep doing the ELO songs. you've got a ways to go. There all good. I can't wait to see you do Don't Bring Me Down. It's a bit more 'rocking' than his others. 👍

[@carlosmagnasco2707]

que placer me sigue dando escuchar a Jeff y su inmenso talento!!!!!!!!!!! gracias Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DJDOGG31]

Love, love, love this song. Great atmosphere and can you imagine being in that crowd? Seeing a band live…this is an extreme example of how great it can be. 👍

[@jorhanson8583]

Enjoyable reaction. Evil Woman from Wembley is worth checking out. And Roll Over Beethoven live versions rock out.

[@maryhuhnke4706]

I remember fighting with my brother over their double album and the "Space Ship Mobile" Been listening to them for 40+ years!! ❤

[@phickle]

Not a power ballad, but a killer jam. Check out "Fire on High". You've probably heard part of it but didn't know who it was. Now you know!

[@SusanTaylor-rp2pd]

Another good song by them is..Sweet Talkin Woman! ❤️♥️😊😎

[@SusanTaylor-rp2pd]

Also..Strange Magic for a slower song!❤️♥️😊😎

[@mikemiller3069]

If you think this song is a "feel happy" song, check out "Mr Blue Sky". It always puts a smile on my face.

[@jodij6280]

That's what I commented yesterday. lol! "Will put a smile on your face."

[@JoeScottish]

I was going to suggest 'Telephone Line' at the same concert as a slower song, but I have a strange feeling you've already done it...

[@rwarner06b03d]

"Strange Magic" and "Can't Get It Out of My Head" are slower ballads. Take a listen, also, to "Concerto For a Rainy Day" from the album Out of the Blue.......stellar stuff

[@brownsfamily24]

It’s only a matter of time before you react to Mr Blue Sky…. You won’t regret it 😊😊

[@markharris1125]

First, for the first time! I had a ticket for ELO at the O2, 2020. Cancelled obviously, never put back on. In the last few years I've seen a few acts off my wish list , but Jeff remains near the top. As to slower, you could try a later song, Ticket To The Moon (though I don't think you'd find a live version). Another one from A New World Record, that might be considered a power ballad, is Shangri-La. (Strongly suggest the studio version of that, for reasons which will become clear.), The whole Wembley concert is amazing and I'm so jealous of those people in the audience.

[@SnarleySteve]

This was the theme song for the TV show, "Wide World of Sports."

[@kimcutts6153]

ELO are my all time favourite band. And yes, all their (well Jeff Lynns) music brings joy, even the slower ones. "Stange Magic" "I Cant Get It Out Of My Head" 💕🎼🎶

[@monicamad1285]

Turn to Stone next please 🎉

[@debramoore7513]

ELO is extra-celestial special .. 🌙🌟💫⭐️💫✨ My favorites are TIGHTROPE & TELEPHONE LINE ☀️

[@grannymitch6707]

Great reaction! I am SO glad you’re going on the journey that is ELO! I knew you’d love them! Out of the Blue is their double album, and when you get to it (although they are fantastic live at any age, I do recommend the studio version to hear their much younger voices and the stunning effects), I would recommend that you do the Concerto for a Rainy Day all in one long video. It’s best to listen to them in order and back to back - they flow from one to the next brilliantly. The Concerto starts with “Standin’ in the Rain,” flows into “Big Wheels,” moves into “Summer and Lightening,” and resolves in “Mr. Blue Sky.” It is a fantastic arrangement that will floor you!

[@jonmoseley3167]

Showdown is a good song. Different from other songs they sing

[@CardiacCat]

Oh man, everything they did was good. "Telephone Line" falls in with the slower mood you are looking for. Also a couple of my favorites "Mr Blue Sky" and "Last Train to London". But man, anything they did was fantastic.

[@ernestpacheco8148]

This is Jeff lynne's ELO "modern version tour ".The original members "Bev Baven , Richard Tandy and Roy Wood " should be in the mix here with the reaction's. Inducted into the Hall of Fame, they're addition to the band provided that ELO sound and 70s nostalgia that we all love from the band. 👍

[@paulsorensen6643]

I was very lucky to grow up the 70s . Best decade of music

[@somersetcace1]

I can only imagine standing on that stage at 70 years old, playing a song 41 years after it was released and still having that kind of a crowd jamming to it. Not to mention the fact that he still sounds like he did 41 years ago. Oh and the violinist was great too.

[@rk41gator]

Jeff Lynne, Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, and others perform "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2004 Hall of Fame Inductions. Jeff also has some great performances with Eric Clapton.

[@J0Ann-e3k]

The Langley sisters on strings. 😊70,000 people at wimbley...

[@paulweiss3818]

It's not just the audience having such a GREAT time-- the band is loving every minute of it as well!

[@Russ-gy7tx]

React to the Original Video of ELO's "Evil Woman" with the actual group members.

[@stephendenning5943]

jeff Lynnes ELO....Telephone line (live at wembley)...Is a nice ballad type of song!

[@StuartHanson-fo7iw]

Watching this is why I’m nervous about all this inward Islamic immigration, I don’t want to lose what happened in that stadium along with the behaviour of the completely relaxed people,if ya know wat I mean?🇬🇧👍🇺🇸

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

In case you do not know, The lead singer of ELO was also in the Traveling Wilbury's. alongside Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Bob Dylan. Jeff Lynne. Any of their songs would be a fine Use of Your Time.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Great reaction, one of my favorite songs, equal to Turn to Stone ~~ OMG OMG OMG 🤩💓 My brother just bought tickets for us today for ELO in Chicago in September! I am so excited I can hardly stand it!! I'm going to be like a kid waiting for Christmas for the next 6 months!!!

[@lauraschwartz1077]

"Cant get it out of my head" might be what you're looking for; probably my favorite if that's possible. Great reaction !

[@pshane4444]

Bro, haha, you're an emotional guy like me 😊. Love your stuff, keep it up bruv. Do you know what's sad, this quality of music is a dying breed. It's I dunno 40 or 50 years old, yet it still bangs, big time.

[@SWLinPHX]

This is an excellent live performance (wondering if they have the original recording overdubbed/playing in the background since it sounds so good). While I almost ALWAYS prefer the first listen to a song to be the most well known (and first-heard), studio recording this sounds amazing for a live production. However, you should then listen to the classic original recording from the late 1970s to compare how well they matched it not only live, but 40 frickin' years later!

[@highheartwellness]

Great reaction for a amazing song! They had plenty of ballads, check out Telephone Line, Can't Get It Out of My Head, and Loser Gone Wild. And don't sleep on their songs from the Xanadu soundtrack - The Fall and Don't Walk Away are beautiful ballads.

[@jodij6280]

He did Telephone Line not too long ago.

[@dadino632]

Even the likes of "Turn to Stone" and "Tightrope" which have darker lyrics are still quite joyous to listen to .

[@Martinbeef]

Slower ELO songs…Telephone Line, Shangri La, One Summer Dream, Big Wheels, Steppin Out, Sweet is the Night, Wild West Hero, 21st Century Man, Midnight Blue, and so on. Have fun!

[@karengullickson7631]

I think this guy hasn’t heard really good music before. Till now he is very blown away by elo it happens.

[@barryroberts2196]

There will only ever be one Jeff Lynne !

[@luckylunaloops]

Eldorado. The whole album. You MUST. The WHOLE album. Do not do a reaction video. You must listen to the whole thing in one sitting without pausing or you'll miss the experience.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

“Fire On High” a must instrumental listen ! You won’t be disappointed 🔥🔥🔥 E.L.O. at there best…… off there (1975) LP “Face The Music”

[@KookooByrd]

ELO is the best! Happy feel good music try Mr Blue Sky.. voted happiest song

[@medbob1]

Wembley was a wonderful concert. The whole thing is on You Tube and is completely wonderful. ELO is really there even thru the most technical bits!!!!!

[@kimberlytuten8262]

It IS splendid. How can this not make you happy? You're my go to. Thank you for your in depth reviews.

[@ELOnut142]

I'm in that audience. Black ELO t shirt, next to the missus with her yellow top. I can't see me. Can't you? Great concert

[@williamanderson3185]

ELO did the Xanadu Movie songs...I love them and Olivia Newton John.

[@GaryWayneHill64]

If you want some slower stuff try Midnight Blue, Can't Get It Out of My Head, Strange Magic, Don't Walk Away, Telephone Line to name just a few.

[@jwynn1812]

I know one Liven Thing…….ELO tour 2024!! 🎉 🎟️😎🎸

[@markmark63]

Rosie Langley on Violin. She's playing in your "Telephone lines" reaction Video as well - just sitting down with the Cellists. One of cellists is her sister Amy Langley.

[@knojustenuftobedangerous2442]

I am glad you're doing your thing with elo. I like your intelligent approach without the goofiness that others do. I feel so lucky to have grown up from 1975 thru 1985. The music was crazy good.

[@jackieperkins3861]

You have to do "rockria" and "Rollover Beethoven", they will blow your mind! Also Jeff and George Harrison's son Dhani produced an album from songs George had laid the tracks down before he passed away! Dhanny is pronounce Danny!

[@jodij6280]

Just read that Jeff Lynne will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this week!

[@sagitt1856]

How is it possible? The answer is simple: Jeff Lynne is a prodigy. Thanks.

[@toddstorrie1595]

I’ve seen quite a few of ur reactions. Ur just touching the tip of the iceberg in the Rock world!

[@derekhorlock1976]

I was 18 when this first came out. I believe in 1976?

[@sonjarussell7332]

Lovin’ these 70’s bands, huh! We told ya!!!

[@jeffhoyt5661]

“Can’t get it out of my head “ would be a good choice for something slower, but I can’t think of anything that they did which would be considered a power-ballad.

[@stephenhoward3130]

Watch the 2023 performance of this in San Diego. It is killer!

[@brianowens8198]

"Fire on High" is a must!

[@Terri6868]

It’s the Langley sisters 2 cellos, and the violin don’t know their first names. They have faster and slower. You wouldn’t believe the range of songs they have. evil woman is a good one to.💯

[@jonjonsson2369]

What a fantastic SONG !!!

[@rickysaucemusic]

I recommend you listen to Don't Bring Me Down live at Hyde Park if you haven't already (or Roll Over Beethoven live at Hyde Park)

[@ostar4evaz]

Have you listened to Mr Blue Sky? It's a fun song to listen to.

[@michaellockhart554]

The violinist in this version is Rosie Langley, she has performed several concerts with Jeff

[@andyallan2909]

... and on the original recording it was Mik Kaminski.

[@davebrownlee8506]

Strings and horns thus the name ELO (Electric Light Orchestra).