ELO Shangri La REACTION - First time hearing(This is a special episode guys)

ELO Shangri La REACTION - First time hearing.This apparently was an album cut.I find that so hard to believe cos it sounds so good.It should have been a single.It reminds me a lot of Roy Orbison.
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[@darinmorley6148]

For there will never be another E L O

[@apostle6100]

Jeff never lets you forget the orchestra part...

[@apostle6100]

Jeff's voice when he sings raindrops fall on everyone...perfect

[@daledodson1279]

Every song on this album is a masterpiece!

[@mudhens4ever]

Yours is the best reaction video I’ve seen - ever. I’m 73, and I’ve loved ELO since hearing “Evil Woman.” I had - and still have- the same emotional reactions as you to their songs (mostly written by Jeff), the musicianship, Jeff’s vocals, and the strings he employs. And this song, particularly the incredible outro, is my favorite. Thanks, HarriBest, and I’m now a subscriber.

[@SirOliverNorwell]

Happy ELO-Anniversary!

[@marybaillie8907]

Thanks Cosmo. Nice tribute to ELO and our bestie Harri.❤️ Another ELO masterpiece. Timeless in quality, production and enjoyability. Thanks Harri. Ready for 50 more? Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ceciliarueda4871]

Beautiful song , My Heart stopped of emotion , ELO make many fantastic songs, how like no one. . I repeat The songs from theirs many times. Congratulations Harry , please more ELO still have more top song s. Greeting from CHILE.

[@davemac1197]

Can't believe you've done 50 ELO reactions, Harri. That's got to be a record on KZbin, and this song is one of their best. You're right about Roy Orbison being one of Jeff's heroes - Roy was one of a number of his music heroes he got to work with before most of them passed. The others include Del Shannon, George Harrison, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan. It's no coincidence some of them ended up in the Traveling Wilbury's, because that started as a joke, while working on George's Cloud Nine album, about who they would have in a fantasy supergroup, and the joke got serious when Bob Dylan's name came up and George pulled out his phone saying "I've actually got Bob's number" and called him up! The other thing I like about this song is that not only do you know Jeff by now and the fact he would never do a standard bad salad (sad ballad) and just leave it there - it has to have an unusual bridge or a great outro, and Jeff actually gives you a clue in the lyrics when he sings about his love "fading like The Beatles on Hey Jude", so then he ends the song by fading like The Beatles on Hey Jude. Classic ELO, and you were properly moved by it. Great reaction, and well done Cosmo for the gotcha 'This Is Your Life' ambush!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Thanks, Dave, it was fun putting it all together, and the Guvnor's reaction did not disappoint.

[@HarriBestReactions]

It was an ambush indeed 😂🤣😂

[@redindenver6666]

ELO was one of my favorite artists (along with the Beatles, the Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Queen ....). Jeff Lynne is STILL making beautiful music. Recently saw a special where he had put everything together so that their beautiful songs would sound EXACTLY like they did on the radio. He had the string section, some great back-up singers, etc. It really was an entire orchestra! So, you have good taste in music!

[@Rich-wi7dn]

Shangri La is such an outstanding song, and the closing minutes are simply brilliant - they never fail to bring a tear to my eye. Thanks for the video!

[@TigerRogers0660]

That outro has to be one of the most stunning pieces of music ever recorded!!!! Bought the LP in 1976 - this song feels just as good today.

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

1000%

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

🕳️🐰 🕳️ What a gloriously long and fun rabbit hole to have fallen into. Enjoyed your reactions immensely. 🕳️ 🐰🕳️

[@greghansell5115]

This song sounds better as I grow older.

[@timwhitnell7145]

A New World's Record and Out of the Blue, back-to-back LPs by ELO, are easily my two favourite by them. They are absolute classics. Shangri-la was a deep,deep cut. I don't think I've ever heard it on the radio in 46 years. So sad because it is a beautiful, melancholy tune. The outro is so creative.

[@robtaylor5550]

I know Cosmo had to have put a great deal of thought into this epic journey. Glad to have been along for much of the ride!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Indeed. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ocheltree1]

Have thoroughly enjoyed the heavy emphasis on ELO from the Cosmo & Harri team and am looking forward to see what you fella's dish up next. Many thank's!🤗

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

You're welcome, Robin. it's been a blast, and new reaction adventures await. :)

[@ocheltree1]

@@Cosmo-Kramer 🤗I'm in anticipated delight!

[@MPOWER987]

Such a amazing song ELO are truly musical geniuses

[@d.f.b.957]

If Mr Blue Sky is the happiest song ever this is one of the saddest of lost love.!! This song is the epitome of what Jeff wanted to achieve with ELO.!! Big orchestral sound with beautiful harmonies with a big orchestral, choral and operatic finish.!! Jeff's 2 big influences were Roy and Del Shannon followed by the Beatles.!! You have to check out Jeff/Roy collaboration 'You Got It for an uptempo number and the beautiful dreamy 'A Love So Beautiful' which according to Barbara Orbison brought a tear to Roy s eye when he heard the arrangement and production that Jeff added.!! Then possibly Roy's last song Not Alone Anymore, which has Jeff's stamp all over it.!! Finally, one of the best covers with Roy's soaring vocals and Jeff's crash, bang, wallop production of 'I Drove All Night.!!

[@bostonvair]

Love this song. A New World Record was the first ELO album I bought. I had forgotten about this beautiful track. It's amazing that you've reacted to 50 ELO songs Harri!

[@debbiechang5781]

Fantastic! As many others have indicated, Cosmo Kramer has put a great deal of knowledge, expertise and effort into his many requests for Electric Light Orchestra. Such a collection of talent headed up and shaped by the genius of Jeff Lynne. This is a fitting selection for the 50th ELO reaction. Thanks for your time and hard work Cosmo and thanks to Harri for making it all possible. 🌺✌️

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Debbie, it's been a true labor of love. Thanks for your regular words of appreciation. :)

[@RabelFibal1]

Good job on the reactions...thank you for all your Music appreciation!

[@Imadrummin]

I think Cosmo's video work is spot on and I could tell it got to Harri some. This is very special for the both of you, I know. My hat is off to your achievement of 50 ELO reactions. Shangri-La is such a beautiful song to showcase this milestone. 👍🥁✌️🎻😀🥃🇺🇸

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Thanks, brother, I appreciate that.

[@jamestaylor2920]

Well, 50 ELO songs is a good start, but there are lots more yet unheard. Song writing and lead vocals were not Jeff Lynn's only contributions to ELO. He also acted as producer and sound engineer. ELO put out an amazing catalog of songs, but somehow Jeff found the time to produce and engineer albums for many other bands including Roy Orbison, George Harrison, and Tom Petty. Plus other "unknown" (grin) artists that were not members of the Traveling Wilburys like Brian Wilson, Brian Adams, Dave Edmunds, and Del Shannon. Harri, hang on and enjoy the ride!

[@TheCornishCockney]

That whole album is another ELO masterpiece and takes me straight back to the ‘70’s in south London. Glorious.

[@kellyhilton2330]

Absolutely beautiful 🌹

[@rachelbrough8160]

Beautiful song but the ending is the best part ❤

[@NZWolf]

There are no bad tracks on A New World Record. This album is the pinnacle of their music.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Sublime from start to finish with arguably the greatest outro ever. Thank you Harri and Cosmo 👍😊

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

You betcha. And yes, I would argue in favor of that.

[@Cynthia...]

Oh my God this is so awesome Cosmo and Harri. Very amazing that you’ve put this together and we can see Harri’s reaction from back then too. Love it. ❤️☮️

[@chronomatt6990]

Congrats and great job, Harri and Cosmo.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Thanks, MATT.

[@carollittle1059]

Love ELO!!

[@brucer2152]

Your deep into the catalogue now Harri...but LOTS more to listen too...And thanks to Cosmo you are not just doing the "hits" you are doing deeper cuts. So a shout out to Cosmo and a shout out to you mate. Gratz!!

[@Rockaria23]

I hope you get around to checking out 'Armchair Theatre', his first solo album in 1990. It blew my mind when i first heard it at the age of 22 :)

[@djgropp]

I will, thank you!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Guvnor, I'm glad you were moved by the tribute I threw together for your 50th ELO song. It's been a fun ride, and as I said, more terrific songs from them will trickle in periodically while I'm focusing on other artists. Yes, Roy Orbison (along with The Beatles and Del Shannon) was a big influence on Jeff. And sure, I can hear some "Orbison" in this song. However, you mused that it might be an Orbison cover, and it is not, "Shangri-la", is a Jeff Lynne original. (He only recorded two covers in ELO's entire catalog..."Roll Over Beethoven", being one of them.) I thought the sublime ending of this song was the perfect way to close out your 50-song tour of ELO's 175-song catalog.

[@wpollock1]

Great job on the video. I thought I was the only one that liked this song....I was wrong! This song, One Summer Dream and Mission......great haunting melodies!

[@clarkcraig6959]

great sharing the deep tracks as well as the hits. Harri and his crew here have enjoyed the journey. we joked once when I saw you in another live reactor's feed and we joked I asked if Harri gave you the night off. .....thanks again for the effort and time you have sent with all these videos nice to see Harri's reaction again to the few on your video.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@clarkcraig6959 My pleasure. And yes, I remember that. lol

[@HarriBestReactions]

@Clark Yea he betrayed me..We are in the middle of a divorce settlement 😂🤣😂

[@michaelnorman3393]

Standing ovation for Harri, and Cosmo! Great, great selection for this epic milepost! The perfect choice, for the perfect album ender. The masterpiece that had me falling in love with ELO, back in 1976! I'll be watching, and looking forward to whatever comes next! Thanks guys! 💕

[@ScottDeBerg]

50? I have some catching up to do...

[@cosmiccat6708]

"Judy Baby"!. Yeah, I love the outro of this song, so sweeping, majestic. A fine ending to a fine album. Roy would've done this song justice for sure, Harri. This was a lovely video, with the first reactions as well. Nicely done Cosmo and well done. You can start on those Milli Vanilli songs now. Peace and love guys😊😺💗🎉🎶🎸

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

LOL...yes, Cosmic Cat, I am working feverishly on, "Blame It On The Rain"!

[@cosmiccat6708]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Hey CK! "Blame it on the Rain"...a classic if ever there was one!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@cosmiccat6708 Ha! Yeah...the closest I'll get to that song will be a tongue-in-cheek lyrical reference to its title in one of my favorite Barenaked Ladies' songs, "Blame It On Me". :D

[@cosmiccat6708]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Cool!😊

[@greghansell5115]

I have really enjoyed this ELO ride. Thanks so much Cosmo and Harri

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

You bet, Greg. :)

[@brucedillinger9448]

Jeff's vocals give me Freddie vibes in this song. ✌ And yes, Roy as well.

[@rnrweb1968]

Cosmo Kramer is everywhere!! Lol! Great suggestion!! 😁 Love your reactions!! 🥰 Happy Day Harri!!

[@davemac1197]

Cosmo's changed his name at least once to avoid ELO's process servers, so you don't know the half of it!

[@rnrweb1968]

@@davemac1197 Lol!! Good to know! 😁

[@davemac1197]

@@rnrweb1968 - or it might be Chinese agents... definitely one of those...

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@rnrweb1968 Lol...he's kidding. You know that British sense of humor. ;)

[@Anautistictherapist]

Shangri-La is my favorite ELO song. Dunno why, it just is.

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

Roy Orbison played a major influence in Jeff Lynne’s formidable years as a kid and his music

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Fantastic band!

[@Pugwash.]

During the dark days of listening to music from a cassette, you never knew when a song ended.

[@fredball8240]

Jeff Lynne does a fantastic imitation of Roy Orbison. Beautiful voice.

[@rev7verse14]

Harri, one ELO's greatest songs. thank you

[@robertaccornero7172]

excellent!

[@ednoponen2943]

Big, big THANKS to Cosmo Kramer for his wonderful recap of your reactions. Yet another great ELO tune, and reaction from you, Harri.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

My pleasure, Ed. Thanks for commenting.

[@endrizo]

11:54 at the very end of the simphonic outro richard tandy is playing "summertime and the living is easy" in the synth

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Best outro ever!

[@wpollock1]

One of those haunting songs by Jeff Lynne....like "Mission" and " One Summer Dream". Nobody does these songs like Jeff.

[@7bestthings]

Thanks Harri for all the greet ELO reactions, I've really enjoyed them! I never thought about the Roy Orbison influence on "Shangri-La" so thanks for pointing that out. Special thank you to Cosmo Kramer for the special video and walk down memory lane.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

My pleasure, glad you've enjoyed them.

[@kentinatl]

YOU ARE TOPS HARRI

[@sirslice]

I would never have thought Cosmo Kramer would be an ELO fan... Newman, maybe...but not Kramer.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

My friend Bob Sacamano turned me onto them. I went to see him one day down in Battery Park, where he sells Russian hats made of rat fur, and he was humming Mr. Blue Sky. Oh yeah, I was hooked!

[@sirslice]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Did Jerry, George, or Elaine like them?

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@sirslice Giddyup!

[@davebzen795]

@@Cosmo-Kramer What!! Cosmo, the more I get to know you and your music knowledge base, the more remarkable a dude you are. So, if I understand this correctly, you got turned on to ELO by your friend, Bob, who...wait...was selling Russian hats made from rat's fur! Damn, now that's an ear for music. Please, don't tell me that the two of you called yourselves The Rat Pack. If true....just hold onto that. Whew!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@davebzen795 Lol

[@AliasMark69]

HIGH Harri.... This is a favorite from ELO... 50 songs. NOW start doing Bob Dylan with "It's Alright Ma, I'm Only Bleeding". You and your supporters will never forget the experience,

[@darlenebobik2219]

In my opinion, Shangri La is a masterpiece and just goes to show Jeff Lynne's absolute genius even though he hasn't received nearly as much recognition as he deserves. ELO is the best.

[@sylmyl]

Liste to Roy Orbison - A love so beautiful / its written by Jeff Lynne ❤️

[@RadioRoswellTV]

When the Beatles broke up ELO said we’ll take it from here.

[@Pathfinderone]

Harri, I love you friend. You love so deeply. I didn’t think anyone like you existed.

[@Terri6868]

I love ELO 💕 you should do some live reactions. ❤️‍🔥how about my favorite band Shinedown “ Suggest Simple Man” the video, Sound of Madness” their new single” Daylight”just came out it’s about the pandemic & our mental health. It’s a lyric video. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@denismansfield8876]

Congrats on #50 of ELO reactions. However, I'm quite surprised that there has yet to be a reaction to a song featuring Roy Wood ... who was vital in the beginnings of ELO!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Roy was on two tracks among the 50 Harri's reacted to: "Mr. Radio", and, "10538 Overture".

[@davemac1197]

10538 Overture was the last reaction, and it was a song with lead vocals shared in turns by Roy and Jeff, although it's one of Jeff's compositions on the first album - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ24inqkp7qbfrs

[@denismansfield8876]

@@Cosmo-Kramer ... thanks, but I meant featured. I realize Roy was on the first album, but how about WHISPER IN THE NIGHT? Yes, ELO became Jeff's band, but Roy and Bev were there too ... from the start. Side note ... thanks for putting together the video for Harri and his audience. Also, your intros are always appreciated.

[@davemac1197]

@@denismansfield8876 - that does narrow it down a bit...

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@denismansfield8876 You're welcome, it's been my pleasure. Roy only wrote 4 of ELO's 175 songs, so not much to pick from. But I do like, "Whisper In The Night", so perhaps that will be one of the future sponsored tracks I alluded to in the above video.

[@gaijin5]

☮️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎵

[@paulbarnett3849]

"This is Your Life "!!

[@pilesovinyl]

This is a great one, and he's really channeling a self admitted Beatles influence here. I feel this one was obviously a direct product of the Beatles song building in how he constructed the piece and of course the reference to "the Beatles fading on Hey Jude"...I love this one.

[@sarahloughlin3724]

Jeff Lynne's beautiful voice!

[@crimsonwizard2560]

I've always wondered if this an pre-sequel of "Out Of The Blue". It is about falling out of love. Out of the Blue is about Jeff Lynne's divorce/separation.

[@gelsol]

I hope you check out The Move at some point. I've been listening to them a lot lately. You might even like the band Idle Race, which Jeff Lynne was in prior to The Move.

[@steveyoung2317]

Unfortunately I have the catalog and most of every song Jeff Lynne has gems in every song he creates. Producing, singing, songwriting, trying different instruments, also playing them. Musician in the likes Chopin

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Fortunately!