ELO - Ocean Breakup/King Of The Universe - Live 1973 Electric Light Orchestra

[@hongryhawg]

"On The Third Day" is, in my mind, one of the GREATEST breakout albums of all time. I listen to it religiously to this day, and I am 63 years old. The SEVENTIES! The weekend that lasted a decade. Wish I had taken more notes because I sure let the memory go to hell. If you were there, you know what I mean.

[@keniac14]

I'm 47. Love on the third day. In my top three ELO favs. Time and No Answer are the others.

[@Oh_I_Will]

Hiram Davis your 70 now...well hopefully...do u still listen “religiously”...

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

I feel as though ELO got slicker, glossier, and more over-produced with each passing album... and _On the Third Day_ was pretty much their last album on which they still maintained some of that early 'rough' sound which Roy had imbued into them.

[@friedcash9815]

@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy agreed

[@12bakd75]

I'm 32 and absolutely love this album and ELO!

[@karentarr8930]

Jeff and that WILD hair, loved his original group🥰

[@doncool69]

Proof positive that they weren't just a studio band. Those early albums were superb.

[@anitahuie1145]

Old stuff is fun to watch.

[@anitahuie1145]

Back when he was happily married. 😊

[@nightisright1873]

Funny how Bev Bevan said in his book the early Electric Light Orchestra confers sucked sound quality wise .Bev Bevan stayed this in his book .

[@StarHaven64]

Lol people need proof!??? Just by their songs and over all ingenuousness I could tell they were a all you could ask for in a band haha!

[@jussitarponen1919]

the sound has been later made better ELO was not that good in concert, the string players were not usually properly hears in the concerts original tape was later done better in the new tehnique

[@dl1027]

Awesome! On the Third Day. This is the sound Jeff Lynne should have stayed with. This will always be the true Electric Light Orchestra for me.

[@777-Phil]

Agreed! I love the invocations of Resurrection throbs.

[@sproongy]

No shades, no blue violin...the location looks like the basement of a pub. (or a university) This is early ELO, the best ELO :)

[@daveerhardt1879]

Their music changed over the years, they were great all the time.

[@MusicLover10538]

Most versatile band i have known...Love ELO!

[@mamamoats4890]

Yes...its all good.

[@karentarr8930]

Jeff and that WILD hair, love him and espresso his first group🥰

[@joshuajouet]

On The Third Day - one of my absolute fabourite ELO albums, man the first time I heard Daybreaker as a kid I nearly fell over with joy - lol

[@Proglove85]

This is just fucking amazing! Just shows that ELO were much, much, much more than 'that' band accused of lip-synching and 'Don't Bring Me Down'. Not that us fans ever needed much convincing... This should be part of ANY bands education...

[@britannia1952]

This music is as good as the day we first heard it all those years ago.. Those of us who were young in the 70s have aged but this masterpiece MOST DEFINATELY HAS NOT!!!! The were beyond genius.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Well said Susan 😊👍

[@MusicLover10538]

The Genius of Jeff Lynne. Most versatile band i have known...Love ELO!

[@marcfedak]

ELO is amazing up to Out of the Blue. It's amazing to see them in their prog rock period -- On the Third Day is an underrated masterpiece. Thanks ELOnut for posting this.

[@davejeanes3136]

"Yeah," I thought. "These guys are gonna be huge!"...

[@Napriz1]

I bought Elo Live:The early years dvd last week,and I noticed that it's a perfect song to start a concert...it's really sensational,beautiful. Mik Kaminski and Hugh's costumes are so nice.

[@berniemcfadden7760]

I bought this album a year after its release. I still play it to this day! Even my son's love this music. It stands the test of time! Incredible!

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I just LOVE Jeff's voice! He can do so much with it!

[@ericebryan]

This was a peak for ELO. This is one of the greatest live performances of anything I've ever heard. Also, this suite of songs or sections is one of the most stupendous creations in music, including the work of the great classical composers. This work could hardly be stronger, from the sweet lilting sections to the fiery dramatic parts. Mr. Lynne & Co. outdid themselves on this work. I only wish Lynne had included his beautiful wordless singing in the sweet, soft section.

[@anitahuie1145]

I just can't get enough. Go, Jeff. I love you guys.

[@cdcoop0]

This is so awesome Mik had to put a cape on!

[@ELONut]

Rest in Peace Mike!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

ELONut, any chance you have them doing, "New World Rising", at this concert???

[@PaulMappud]

This is what youtube is great for,would never see back in the day

[@micknordstrom2591]

This sounds better than the record!!!

[@britannia1952]

This was in the students union I do believe but wherever it was it shows how good they were live. PURE GOLD so much talent.

[@odetteswann6091]

I love this album (OTTD). For me, 'Eldorado' is ELO's masterpiece, but this comes a very close second. The edge, rawness and experimentation are still there, but on some tracks, like 'Bluebird Is Dead' and 'New World Rising', you can hear the great ELO sound of the mid-to-late Seventies beginning to take shape... 😍

[@tartansnow81]

And they said the early days live was bad. Well, not according to this. Made my day seeing this

[@cardenassolisrodrigo2601]

Jeff Lynne before he got his sun glasses glued to his face.

[@GoWest1967]

RIP Richard Tandy 🎹 Third album set a high standard.

[@FinnMove]

the smile of Jeff Lynne did after that performance, it was was something else

[@anitahuie1145]

Yep.

[@friedcash9815]

omg ive been an ELO fan since sixth grade. blown away by this

[@kevin4peace]

This is exactly why Jeff Lynne is the coolest man of all time.

[@sarjon8087]

I have this album and played it to death back in the day. I always loved it.

[@dl1027]

Me too. On the 3rd Day was my first ELO love. I was disappointed went Eldorado came out and they had completely changed the sound of the band.

[@kevinsiu3769]

@@dl1027 mostly changed because Roy Wood left and Jeff Lynne wanted to change the sound of the band

[@lasmujeressolosirvenparaco3710]

@@kevinsiu3769 Of course, the mentality of Jeff Lynne was always to evolution and don't get stick on a specific sub-genre or genre, that's why the catalogue of E.L.O. was diverse and versatile.

[@odetteswann6091]

@@dl1027 Actually, I love both OTTD and Eldorado, they're two superb albums in their own right! Very different to each other, of course, but both absolutely brilliant

[@spartaprague417]

Saw ELO performing On The Third Day Tour live at Manchester Free Trade Hall in February 1974. Amazing sound.

[@familienpaghthomsen1743]

Whish I could turn back time 45 years and be there!

[@handy905]

What an absolute, priceless gem! Thanks for sharing - even if it was 10 years ago! :-)

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

Excellent song. I never saw this LIVE ❤️😂

[@micknordstrom2591]

This sound so much better than the album! It is much tighter and better played!

[@EL0phile]

Jeff is so badass. Awesome, awesome video!

[@dreamyblue44]

Can't believe I'm seeing this rare footage for the first time! Would have loved it when I was twelve, still do at forty-seven :)

[@PaulOutdoors]

Me too at 54 😊👍

[@kentlewis987]

59

[@burtenplays]

Wish there was a few more live concerts of On the Third Day, its on of my favorite albums.

[@zbyszekadamh6501]

Stare dobre Electric Light Orchestra znam ten koncert , oglądałem go ostatnio na DVD ,a ten koncert to jeden z trzech na DVD Electric Light Orchestra Early Years . Początki zespołu Electric Light Orchestra nic dodać nic ująć klasyka muzyki rockowej z symfoniczną.

[@ΘεοδωροςΑναγνωστοπουλος-χ3ξ]

Happy birthday for me today!!!.

[@doobiewonkanooby]

Wow This live version is unbelievable. Sounds amazing!

[@ELOSHAZZY]

This song sound even more beautiful live!

[@JohnSmith-io5zt]

Bloody hell, you can hear everything!

[@isettajohn]

RIP Mike Edwards...

[@urasam2]

Fantastic! What a performance!

[@TheReaperMan275]

Capes were big that year (1973). Rick Wakeman of Yes wore a sparkly silver one. I would like to see capes come back!

[@jongowan3277]

Unbelievable.in 1973. The music soundtrack were. Quite different than today.🔊🔊🔉🔉❤️👆💥🤘🤟

[@camelnose776]

Never saw this before! Cool AF! Love the "raw" stuff and the highly orchestrated stuff from the next four albums to follow. Love II thru Out of the Blue! Beautiful!

[@foodforthoughtchef]

Pure genius artist

[@badeasrewajag]

Simply brilliant! Hadn't seen this before it came up on my suggested playlist. I have On The Third day the album on clear vinyl and this track is superb. This live version is amazing - better than I thought - wish I could have been there although would have only been 10 at the time.

[@sueture]

YES!!! Thank you for sharing the obscure ELO tunes! Much love!

[@wajobu]

I agree, this was one of their best albums.

[@marcfedak]

Excellent post ELONut. I would never have thought live footage of them in their early days would be available, so this is a treat for me. I love ELO from 1972 to the double album.

[@missyv8900]

Superb🌐 Love how this song transitions. Hard to believe I was only in the third grade when this performance took place. Damn oh how I love the 70s❣️

[@MyMuzikVideos578]

Practicing my falsetto on the last part of the intro. Beautiful melody from my very favorite ELO album. Amazing! Imagine Jeff and Roy Wood collaborating again - two geniuses. :-)

[@lasmujeressolosirvenparaco3710]

Yeah but well i think both have different visions so...

[@nealzokan2680]

On The Third Day was the best alagamation of the embryonic ELO and the latter, slicker, version most have come to know and love.

[@rolandreich2234]

Jeff and Bev are wearing matching shirts lol

[@gothiktoyz]

The first four albums are my favorite ELO time period, with "On The Third Day' being my favorite album. What a gem this video is: thank you for posting this -- such a great find

[@bgbstrm2352]

On the third day was my first ELO album - they played one of the songs in a record store (1973/74) and I just had to purchase the album! ELO's best album no doubt!! 💯🎶🎵

[@ritaqueimadelosdasilva]

Rest in Peace Mike,

[@Tireshredderjoe]

Wow awesome live!

[@Doministry]

Amazing band it was around these days. First 3 albums amazing.

[@DaveInBridport]

I was at school about a mile from here - if only I had known they were there I would've found a way in!

[@mr.blue7357]

Absolutely Amazing!!

[@deep6293]

Very cool. Never seen this before.

[@marcfedak]

Thanks a million ELONut for posting this. I would have never guessed that they had live footage from this period. I love there stuff from No Answer up to (and including) Out of the Blue. This album was quite experimental.

[@faintandfuzzies]

Wow! Very nice find. For this being a live performance, you don't see them this perfect today. Very impressive! Thx ELONut!

[@dreadzeppelindottv]

One of the best videos I have seen from this era. Thanks for posting!

[@onestepbeyond7240]

Saw them in 73. See the awesome ELO neon lite on the stand ? Big difference from their later shows

[@camelnose776]

OMG! Love this! Thank you, ELO Nut

[@malthuswasright]

Fantastic - wish I'd been there, but this is such an important record of their work.

[@tew8197]

We need more ELONut's in this world...I don't know where you got this, but you helped make one guys day!

[@keniac14]

great music. biased in my top 3 ELO releases. for a good reason imho.

[@keniac14]

Cool !

[@Therworldtube]

It's all making me ready It's all doing what you gotta do ... I know A...I see my life come shine

[@dananiszewski5025]

Wow! A great version of one of my favorites! Thanks for posting.

[@mbarsky]

OMG, amazing! Truly one of the best early live clips I've ever seen. Thanks for posting this gem!

[@yukimann2000]

It strongly smells as jazz-similar composition , but even despite of that I can hear this song to its end . Jazz is most unliked kind of music for me , but Jeff Lynne is most liked music genius Electric Light Orchestra - forever !

[@slavmeister73]

This is evidence that ELO was a band that sounded amazing live. Yes, their sound was fully realized in the studio, but for a band to reproduce the magic on stage speaks volumes about the song craft and musicianship.

[@mreloo]

live elo was better than recorded elo ..in my opinion..live was edgy little more dirty but still great vocals & harmonies ..2 singers ..kelly & jeff doing a ton of work...

[@RealmoftheBlackShadow]

Maybe it was playback?

[@slavmeister73]

@@RealmoftheBlackShadow LOL! Hmmm … maybe

[@RealmoftheBlackShadow]

@@slavmeister73 How to tell?

[@marcfedak]

Thanks a lot ELONut for posting some surprisingly clear live footage from their early days. On the Third Day, Eldorado, ELO/No Answer and New World Record are my favourite albums, but really, there not a bad song on every one of their albums up to and including the double album Out of the Blue.

[@lasmujeressolosirvenparaco3710]

They were excelent and the best band for me. Due their eclectic and hability to make excelent songs in various genres. They all always were open-minded with music and never were fanatic extremist of any genre.

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

Big shout out to mike al bequique ...

[@lenmau3231]

The best!!!!

[@wmschroeder]

Yep! I went as "Xanadu Jeff" for Halloween this year!!!

[@SMPMS8389]

I fucking love that song

[@malthuswasright]

Kudos to the person who had the foresight to videdotape this! Love early period ELO.

[@franzfrunzner4086]

This sounds sometimes different from the studio version, but not bad at all. They were really good.

[@MrMetantropo]

On the third day es a mi gusto el mejor disco de la Electric Light Orchestra y este vídeo es sensacional ya que pertenece a esa época, ademas de ser muy raro. Que perfecta canción es King of the Universe', gracias por publicar este gran vídeo!!!

[@bandit3837]

My favorite ELO song

[@IanMcGrath70]

Wow great to hear such a great recording of this music from when it was new. A faithful performance but with enjoyable Live subtleties. One of my favorite records by anybody. Hope there is more of this gig out there

[@osmardutour2205]

genios!!!

[@marcfedak1660]

Incredible. Thanks ELONut for posting this.

[@MickViking777]

Amazing!!! What a great line up this was!

[@suejayneb]

Excellent. What a fantastic post.

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

Awesome ELO!!!

[@FinnMove]

Great performance !

[@david1leigh]

what an awesome vid, thanks. another top song from a top album,

[@highplainsgirl]

My friend this is amazingly awesome!!! Thank you.

[@ELOSHAZZY]

excellent live performance ........

[@morrisman1097]

Wow!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

the masters

[@divisioneight]

What a wonderful live version! Many, many thanks for posting this! One of Jeff's greater works.

[@Kohntarkosz]

One of the better sound clips of the band, I think mainly because the cellists aren't running around pretending to be Chuck Berry or whatever.