ELO - Strange Magic (Remastered Live) Electric Light Orchestra 1976

Introduced by Bev Bevan Live from The Face The Music Fusion Concert London 1976

[@chuckmorrison7085]

I'm so blessed to have been born in 63 and got to live in the 70's.

[@user-vd1uz3dj8l]

Hah, born in 55. Rode bicycle all over L.A. Liberated in71 1st motorcycle. Lived at parents house, every weekend off to explore western U.S.

[@Mff48]

ME TOO THANK GOD!

[@garoscar2695]

Only Jeff could have written a song like this. Pure magic

[@guitarslim56]

Strange magic

[@snsnshhhs663]

Pretty sure Kelly co-wrote this, ironically

[@neonfroot]

Strange Magic is Jeff Lynnes Good Vibrations. Songs lik thoe are defined by certain special effects. The whooshing acoustic guitar sound is what attracted me to Strange Magic. The electro theremin is what attrated me to Good Vibrations.

[@user-tb4el1sr1q]

Jeff you be looking familiarity strange type of magic to me probably that doppelganger issues

[@GNF54]

Strange Magic was one of the four ELO songs that Kelly Groucutt explicitly pointed out as ones he co-wrote large portions of with Lynne

[@b-man1232]

Little did they know that people in 2021 would still be loving the shit out of this song and ELO!!!

[@floralmist6824]

2024! 🎉

[@marcysere1081]

Man, I miss the 70s. Such a good era to grow up in. Good music, food, friends. Carefree summers and cozy quilt winters.

[@NYCgirl927]

I miss the 70s too.

[@moemcgovern7345]

The 70s were wonderful. I’d Love to go back.

[@jimmyarmijo2252]

Yeah, the 1970s were fun for me too. At my high school now, we have a fence around the whole school. Cops on site. The only time a cop would show up was 2 guys got in a fight. Mano a mano. No more. Yeah, times were truly different.

[@shanenelson7569]

Yeah I'm with you there sister that was best time of my life. Would do it all over again.

[@marcysere1081]

@@shanenelson7569 hey, I named my firstborn Shayne. Best name ever.

[@PaulineCurrie]

Bev Bevan. Absolutely gorgeous ❤️

[@giselemarcianolourenco6646]

A voz dele é tão sexy apresentando. Tem presença e é lindo.

[@PaulineCurrie]

Absolutely love Bev Bevan. So good looking. Sigh....❤️❤️❤️

[@daisyhobbs7500]

Oh boy, we were the lucky generation...music of the 70`s.....and it went on till the 80`s too. Here we are in 2021 and those beautiful sounds are still in our souls.......old as some of us are, now. We were there.

[@bernardmorris2922]

The way Jeff mixes his beautiful melodies with classical strings is pure magic. And let's hear it for Bev.

[@tonyaelliott4070]

These men didn't come from this Earth or universe. They are absolutely from somewhere else. I don't think anything from this Earth could be this beautiful!

[@floralmist6824]

Well said!

[@brumbykj]

Jeff comes from about 2 miles up the road from me so thanks..!

[@floralmist6824]

I left a comment 2 years ago? Still watching this video & playing it in the car. My 6 year old sings it.

[@anadebonilla8525]

Allways in my mind, for ever, orchestra ELO..... ❤

[@augustleo440]

I wish them and the Bee Gees would have recorded atleast one song together!😎✌🏿✊🏿 this is my all time favorite song by ELO!!😎✌🏿✊🏿

[@karenanniss4284]

Ah that would have been absolutely amazing

[@cherigray6121]

Would have been a hit for sure 😊

[@williamhobbs617]

56 years old you know how many times I've heard that song still gives me cold chills the whole band

[@vickytaylor9604]

I saw ELO in 1976..front row..at the Toledo Ohio Sports Arena..some great music and concerts you never forget

[@sarahloughlin3724]

Lucky Lady!

[@LoredanaLanzo-iq8ux]

Io morirò col desiderio di vederli almeno una volta.. non sarà mai più possibile perché è rimasto solo Jeff Lynne che dell'Italia non ricorda neppure l' esistenza. Di viventi originali o storici sono rimasti Roy, Bev, Mik e Melvin, ma non c'è misericordia che possano fare una riunione, anche di una sola data, fosse anche solo per beneficenza 😭

[@richl6966]

Simply beautiful. Jeff is Brums golden boy end of.

[@iniquity123]

Wonderful harmonies. Bev doing bass and Kelly (R.I.P.....) doing Soprano 👌.

[@donaldwarren463]

Jeff is Smiling , he knows they are nailing this one... my favorite version ..

[@sherodbrown3961]

The whole thing is awesome but when the harmonize 🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@tammybilliter9840]

2:48 yep nailed it 👊

[@jillcanham2963]

Such a gorgeous song ..this is ELO at their most melodic.. 🎶

[@allen2905]

Grew up in the 60's and never really followed any group till Lynne's ELO came along. Still my favorite. I'm 73 now. Couldn't afford all their albums but with KZbin oh my, my

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Yes KZbin is great, I love it. Can hear and see all the great songs from the 60s and 70s.

[@sylviagernitz5126]

I agree! I feel the same!

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Thank you ELO for making my teenage years much happier!

[@rebeccamoss2498]

Me too 1-5-63 best music

[@jamesgrant8268]

Hi ..I am 70years and like you never bothered abt elo ...now cant get enough ..just love elo ...Magic

[@debmoore6244]

Great memory , my son was born with this song playing in the delivery room back in the late 70's. 💚

[@sarahloughlin3724]

Perfect song for the magic of giving birth.

[@floralmist6824]

I was born late 70s too. Wonder if my mom played it too. LOL L&D nurses & drs prob got tired of it.

[@sallyguiney7256]

This song transfixes me.

[@ronmyers2317]

It's nice to see the drummer finally get some love. I knew Bev sang backup but I never saw him come out front live. It was a delight to see just like everything ELO. My favorite band of the seventies.

[@karenanniss4284]

Might just be me but he doesn't look comfortable around Jeff

[@candicec6513]

He's not used to being up front and center. Can hide behind his drums!🤣

[@Franker0770]

@@karenanniss4284 in his book he made they were really close friends around the time!!!

[@tonyaelliott4070]

It's hard for me to listen to Strange Magic and watch the video It is so beautiful and magical.

[@joseluischacondelacruz7410]

E L O one of the best groups of the world and this is so special to me

[@user-um9ew2dg1q]

Beatls ???

[@karenbougher1219]

yes both

[@cmdraven]

So cool to see Bev being a frontperson and singing here. One of my fave ELO songs.

[@vanmoody]

lol How many of us didn't really know what he looked like. One thing I noticed in a picture was how tall Bev was.

[@terenceoneil7670]

We grew up often listening to these songs in tiny transistor radios with tiny little speakers, not always able to hear them in full stereo so it’s nice to hear the same songs today with better equipment

[@cc-xv6bc]

I was a kid when this song came out but ELO is my all time favorite 70's band. Wish I could have seen the original line up but I did see ELO part II live.

[@cathymorgan3962]

Dreamy music...with beautiful lyrics, voices and backing, it's just perfect!!!

[@LaChavelitaTraviesaGitana100]

Beautiful song!!!! Sooo much talent in one group, that's ELO for you. Bev Bevan Is a Total Babe!!!!!!!

[@tonyaelliott4070]

Basher is my man for sure!!!

[@melissaleon28]

I love the smiles on they face when they perform. see right there that is true talent and loving what you doing, it was all about the music.

[@TigerRogers0660]

The combination of Jeff's & Kelly's voices is just PURE MAGIC!! And here with Bev's voice too it adds another dimension!!

[@tarstarkusz]

Are you nuts? This recording is HORRIBLE. It's unlistenable. It's clipping constantly.

[@companyof8]

simply not fair how much talent these guys had, especially jeff lynne. wish we could bring this back today. but then again, great music lives forever. peace.

[@SusanJamiesonKennedy]

check out Live at Wembly! He still has it!

[@bexlocks]

Some people really do have a Strange Magic that makes you just want to be around them 😍

[@marjoriesmith3282]

This song for me is the ultimate for rekindling memories: I remember where I was, what month it was, who I was with, and exactly how I felt the first time I heard it. Makes it seem like 1976 wasn't so long ago.

[@drimastermaster1911]

Wow! Strange magic of the music. Nice

[@eddie8096]

May I ask what you were doing when you heard this song?

[@aprilgalvan6919]

Tbe 70s music is the best these songs are Magic.

[@sarahloughlin3724]

This is great with Bev, Jeff and Kelly all singing together!

[@michealmacwilliams4247]

I miss the 70's mainly because of the great music I grew up with, I was lucky enugh to be born in the 60's ELO will never go out of style

[@bobwirth9256]

What a great song , back then bands like this created their own magic 🎸🎸

[@patricianoga9119]

Beautiful

[@Montana-Skies]

Wasn't born then but something about 70s music makes me feel like I was alive back in this time.💙💙🦋

[@hoosierfatha]

It's Because your mother used to Think about you all the time before you were born...

[@michaelteale6386]

Absolute class . Glad i was part of this era

[@karenspafard4578]

Simply magical!

[@eluniversodelecuador]

It is all about the strings - Cello & Violin!

[@JosephDungee]

Man, this was one of my FAVORITE groups in the 70's ... I owned "A New World Record" and of course, "Out of the Blue"...that was a good record collection....

[@vincebalosky771]

Yes that was a fabulous collection back then by ELO I seen him at the Uptown Theater when they toured with a new world record great show they're just some concerts you'll never forget this was one of them

[@susanhooper6431]

joseph they are still going and still incredible.

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

They have some great songs but you have got to admit this song sucks.

[@nealsausen4651]

J K : No it doesn’t !!!! it’s a great song what are you talking about ! this version misses the drums and the recording quality is a little funky but the song as originally recorded is an a “ELO classic”!

[@kenperk9854]

@@Outdoorsguy1212 No, that would be YOU!

[@FinnMove]

Absolutely brilliant. Maybe the only time to see Bev Bevan in this kind of role ?

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

Bev used to sing backup during his days with The Move (and actually did a couple of lead parts as well). Listen to the chorus on "I Can Hear The Grass Grow" and you can hear his low tone. All of the early Move members (Roy Wood, Ace Kefford, Trevor Burton, Carl Wayne and Bev) could sing.

[@normatible9795]

Jeff lynne is a singer,songwriter,musician,music Producer,some time sound engineer, so he really knows about music

[@sting64az]

Good job sounds awesome..

[@carolinedonnelly3943]

sweet childhood with these guys ,fixed my life for me

[@Dina6279]

Love that little cheeky grin again from Jeff at 2:49

[@anitahuie1145]

Me too. He is adorable,

[@tomrodia8949]

Listening to face the music at night with the lights out when this album came out was the best

[@theresapierce3934]

This was my ex boyfriend ( Bernard) favourite band. Brings back happy memories.

[@kimberlysimpson3206]

Grew up to ELO and I still listen to them.

[@nelidalobato5420]

😉

[@PaulOutdoors]

Same here Kimberly 👍😊

[@raymondbonington9355]

Saw elo in 1972 at hornsey town hall London , they were still playing as the move then as well .

[@tomlangford7495]

And Jeff was born in Shard End, Birmingham. Well done sir, great talent.

[@punditpete]

I brought a very battered copy of this concert on VHS back from Cyprus holiday in 1990. Memories.

[@davidg.9932]

A very happy 74th Jeffrey Lynne 30 December 1947. A few rock voices are iconic. Your's is one of the few. Born in Erdington, Birmingham England.. And a member of the world famous Traveling Wilburys. Miss George, Roy and of course Tom.

[@BarbieFunJet]

Damn! I love the 70's rock & music! Phenomenal talent. And, people were THIN!

[@TheVeek192]

Most people are thinner in their youth.

[@SB-fv4sn]

Almost everyone was thin. Fat people really stood out.

[@region06planning20]

For me, the best years in music were the 70s & 80s. This is one testament.

[@albinbryzek3775]

Yes,they mesmerised me some 30 years ago.Magicians.

[@chaunceyshephard3549]

Best band ever when it comes to musical instruments. Haven't heard a song yet by them I didn't like.

[@nightisright1873]

Chauncey Shephard Just stay away from Balance of Power and Secret Messages

[@chaunceyshephard3549]

B more specific nightsright

[@nightisright1873]

Chauncey Shephard they are crappy Jeff Lynne albums

[@donnasue9165]

Takes me back to my teenage years

[@MusicLover10538]

The very best ever!

[@acmecompany]

Wow! So good, not anything like this anymore

[@margaretjohnston2858]

I LOVE THEM, THERE MUSIC IS FANTASTIC I STILL PLAY AND SING THERE SONGS. CANT GET ENOUGH OF ELO.

[@davisholman8149]

I remember listening with my big, black turtle shell Bose earphones - I loved how the music ‘circled’ my head - damn, I was just a kid!🤗

[@romygila2056]

Bellissima ragazzi!!!! Sono vecchia...italiana e li ho riscoperti adesso!!!!!

[@marziamariabarozzi4908]

ROMY GILA anch'io!!

[@123cheenabhoy]

Love ELO

[@ivanmay7890]

Strange Magic was always my favorite track off Face The Music. From the best year for music ever: 1975.

[@JerichoBeach]

I feel honoured that as a little kid in the 80s I knew who Jeff Lynne was. Thanks dad!

[@domjay]

Whoa, wasn't expecting them to sound so nice. They're really in sync with each other

[@norsetech9416]

Never seen this performance before. Fantastic! So cool with Bev doing the introduction, AND singing with Jeff and Kelly. Love it!

[@anthonyvivianlanius1295]

Oh, to be back in the 70s again! What a great time to be alive and a teen! Had a great time and loved the music. ELO was on the radio everywhere! Miss hearing them. Glad they're here! :)

[@anitahuie1145]

Just awesome to me how you can make happiness happen with your beautiful songs.

[@sunspark01]

Such an amazing band, and I LOVE Kelly, He takes my breath away!!!!

[@pds8699]

Nothing like the classic Electric Light Orchestra line-up. You knew who everyone was and they were enjoyable to watch. I'd take this any day over the sterile perfection of Jeff Lynn's ELO of today.

[@jadeshannon2272]

My favourite song by ELO

[@spudhead523]

Amazing how Jeff and Kelly's vocals really compliment each other.

[@pgdarling301]

It's very beautiful.

[@sirjer73]

@@pgdarling301 so are you love. Stay blessed!!!!

[@pgdarling301]

@@sirjer73 you're too kind, thank you take care!

[@karlaiken6152]

Wonderful memories of my young days with ELO music. They were just so different. Unforgettable. Forty years ago. Thank you.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Karl Aiken I agree Karl :)

[@yolandadelahaya4468]

This reminds me of my siblings whom are gone now. One of heart attack and my youngest brother whom passed of COViD in almost one year in a couple of days. They always brought us much love and strange magic❤️love and miss you guys!

[@jacklyn6253]

nice sentiment

[@user-lh2lr1vf5l]

Эти люди имеют хорошее музыкальное образование и хороший музыкальный вкус. Браво!!!!! Жаль, что это уже история.

[@marielindevallstauss4993]

Love this song

[@sherrymiller2302]

Man, I miss these kind of amazing legendary groups!

[@deepsix1827]

If I could go back to the 70's, I would beg my parents to take me to an ELO concert. I was only 6 years old at this time, but loved them already.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

The 70s were great, I was fortunate to live the 70s. Loved ELO, I remember the first time I heard one of their songs. I was on Okinawa with the United States Marine Corps. It was played on AFRN (Armed Forces Radio Network) Okinawa. I'd go back to the 70s and even repeat my 4 years in the Marine Corps 1973-1977. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.

[@tonyaelliott4070]

Oh lord! Makes my blood pressure go up. Be still my heart.

[@FinnMove]

I Think ELO was a happy group that time. No serious personal fights. Bev, Jeff and Kelly are good mates singing Strange Magic,

[@MrCamelneck]

Awesome group vocals! One of the best vocal performances I've ever seen. I certainly didn't know Bev could sing so well!

[@mariskacandice890]

I thought Bev only played drums! Wow!

[@claudiahawkins1158]

I LOVE BEV

[@FlyingIcemanVX]

Check out Bev’s lead vocal turn on “Ben Crawley Steel Company” On The Move’s “Message From the Country”

[@bradleydunham5999]

Bev is heard in a few songs. Especially sweet talking woman. "Slow down"

[@virginiaaustin-adams6970]

Makes me feel the magic every time. Awesomeness in motion.

[@margiemasih1073]

Great singers and song

[@patricemunger661]

Qu'est-ce que je peux ajouter de plus. Un classique de tous les temps.

[@maryam5861]

this is the first live ive seen where Bev Bevan sings! i love elo :)

[@zbyszekadamh6501]

Super przebój Electric Light Orchestra z 1976 roku .

[@Biden4more]

I was 12 when it started, 22 when it ended. Truly blessed.

[@malgon1962]

Magic, beautiful song

[@skullivan68]

Jeff Is so awesome! !!! Thank U Sir!!!!!

[@lduranceau8046]

One of my favorite songs of all time. It takes me back to the year I got married, 1976. Jeff Lynne's vocals are amazing, as are the backup vocals. The live version featured here is very good, but can never be as good as the original recording.

[@martinpeters9753]

Manchester, Free Trade Hall, 1976, ELO, best concert i have ever been to, and i have seen hundreds of live bands..

[@lmf0114]

Beautiful. Magnificent. Brilliant. Genius. Hopeful.

[@levinolan636]

Back when people had real talent.

[@ThePhantomRider740]

Listen to Modest Mouse.

[@sabinawoods5134]

Levi Nolan got that right!

[@susanolson6963]

So true!

[@Xeroforte]

Talent is still around, don't be so negative. That doesn't belong here.

[@eviesherman2734]

ELO > Billie Eilish, Cardi B, + most other popular artists and bands😂

[@christophermitchell4017]

OMG. Best version ever😢😢

[@carlosaraujo9037]

WOW.. E. L.O and the original line up.. 40 years ago...

[@iniquity123]

It's not the original line up, it's the last line up......😯

[@anthonyhopper3858]

Love this song

[@philwearmouth1102]

Roy Wood = Founder

[@kennymurphy2116]

@@iniquity123 : It's not the the original lineup, but it's not the last lineup either. First, the string players were dropped, then Kelly, and eventually, even (founding member) Bev.

[@malthuswasright]

The original line up was Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Rick Price. So you're not even close with this set. By now you're on bass player no 3, violinist no 3, there are 2 previous cellists at least, a missing french horn player and so on...

[@kenstill7374]

Bev is the man , Nothing better then listening to ELO .

[@karenkerslake128]

So good to hear this again remember 76 great Summer !

[@Oh_I_Will]

Every Summer is great in my life

[@luziabernardes1362]

I loved Elo 🥰🥰🥰🥰