Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line (Audio)

Music video by Electric Light Orchestra performing Telephone Line (Audio). (C) 1976 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Who's listening in June of 2024🤘🤘🤘🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶

[@pixel.carousel]

Me! 🎉❤

[@paulinechapman5669]

Cant think of where else ld be…personal ..Phenom..🇨🇦

[@jennifervcsimpson]

June 2024

[@ruthalvarez864]

Me...at 9,42 night ❤

[@timd1833]

Me

[@davidbeane1110]

June 76 I had it all; car, cool chick, (later my wife 2 sons 4 grandkids she’s now in heaven), and we sat by the lake at night listening to this…

[@SaraBarham]

😢❤

[@rubenrodriguez3164]

I refuse to be sad, instead I will be elated you got to experience true love, I will be lifted up because you got to make new life and raise it (from the sounds of it you are a loving dad and Husband) and because you got to experience true happiness with what I can only imagine was wild ride of energetic nights both loving and fighting. Good on you, you got to do the most amazing thing in life and bring a life joy, peace and bring it to a long journy to finally be at rest with a wonderful life. I do not cry for your because I am sad for you, I cry because you brought me a wave of emotion with a simple sentance. Live well, you loved well and they ARE waiting for you with great excitment. Keep living for those that need you still. See you on the other side.

[@karenann5090]

My husband is gone now after 40 years of good times. We think those days will never end. ❤

[@larryaldama1673]

✝️🇺🇸😔

[@randyjohnson2061]

What did it say ?😊

[@silentvalentina]

Rest easy, Richard Tandy. Thanks for the awesome music

[@tamismall3940]

❤❤❤

[@hmackie6823]

He was the best pianist

[@arjunvadlamani3248]

❤

[@johntaylor6345]

ELO never produced a bad record. They are all brilliant. I love this band. I was a teenager in the 1970s I am now 61 years old and still play them and still enjoy listening to them.

[@user-iy8ze8jf6g]

Me too I'm 58 still listening 🎧

[@siaitsme6800]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ Me too!

[@sermal14]

Wish you live a happy life till 100❤

[@exnihilo3302]

Same!

[@exnihilo3302]

61 I mean

[@pinheadlarry8401]

This song makes me feel sad, happy, inspired, uncomfortable, comfortable and nostalgic at the same time.

[@killerkirby366]

Pinhead Larry cool pinhead but I,m dirty dan

[@anthonyfreeman7278]

Pinhead Larry One of a kind

[@christaylor2529]

SAME

[@jackmccurdy5083]

@@killerkirby366 who ya callin pinhead

[@killerkirby366]

Jack Mccurdy you pinhead cuase I'm dirty dan

[@kevinbrown688]

I met Jeff at a Subway I worked at out of the blue. He was shocked that I regonized him! Told him it was an honor to meet him. So much music history with that man.

[@kono5933]

Wow!

[@mgtnlouis4940]

he came ... from outta nowhere

[@tillydown3358]

Your lucky. Xx

[@tomkuipers2126]

@@Beansman-gp3ws I'll spare you from yourself. It's a reference to an ELO album arsehole.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

@@Beansman-gp3ws ... He said from "Out of Nowhere", which is the name of Jeff's newest album.

[@gregoryborowski6012]

I am retired Air Force 2008 59 years old I love this music my dad and me used to listen to this all the damn time😂 God bless you

[@stephencurry6928]

Been listening to the Electric Light Orchestra from 1971, and never quit they are Kings in the rock kingdom and still shine 😊

[@nastynate1219]

Boy am I glad I called that guy...

[@brownie_64]

*thumbs up*

[@Alistplay]

#nathansunited what's your surname? Milner?

[@Composer_Piggy]

Luis X is that a quote from something? It sounds so familiar, but I can’t place it

[@thedebatehitman]

Magnificent Moonlight04 Billy Madison

[@cbstein11887]

Miss Lippy's car is green. Billy likes to drink soda.

[@user-gl2ox8py6n]

62 years old but feel like 20 when l am listening elo music. The soul never dies❤

[@julieglover6484]

64 me, this track never gets old 😊

[@johndav1239]

Same my age

[@TraciSeibert]

I'm there!!!

[@triciachaney5467]

RIP Richard Tandy. Killer keyboardist. Love this intro. Prayers for your family. Thank you for playing for us all these years.

[@1989opprsvp]

Subscribed 4 years ago. Posted a couple of comments about how much I appreciate this song and this band. Got very little response. Everybody else got alot of responses. E.L.O. was and is amazing!!!!!!!

[@user-hu3iy9gz5j]

The "duah dubidu-duah duah-dulaaaey, blue days, black nights, duah-dulaaaey" part is pure eargasm

[@Biden_Cult_Morons]

Seems like ELO was giving a nod of respect to the doo-wah groups of the late 50's and early 60's that they grew up with. Really cool

[@user-hu3iy9gz5j]

@@Biden_Cult_Morons Didn't know that, thanks for sharing!

[@ITILII]

Blue days, Black nights is a Buddy Holly song...ELO was paying tribute to the of the truly greatest artists kn music history

[@user-hu3iy9gz5j]

@@ITILII Cool, only Buddy Holly song I've heard is 'Everyday' which was respectively parts of the soundtracks in the movies Stand By Me and Big Fish

[@samsungsmartfridge7799]

you know it

[@sarahrichardson375]

Even after 45 years, this song still gives me goosebumps!

[@myp0nytail]

live was the best

[@glennblackburn6829]

Listened to the tape in 76 frankfurt germany. Do ya was my favorite

[@ejne2]

It amazes me that we can go back 45 years and listen to music that still sounds fresh. If you went back 45 years from when I was born in 1965 you be doing the Charleston.

[@wendys7285]

Yes!!

[@tommyboytomtom6848]

ABOUT THE SAME TIME I HEARD IT WOW IM A OLD HIPPY I LOVE IT YEA YEA YEA

[@loud5543]

If there ever was a song that can make a person cry, this is the one. It’s a common theme that we’ve all experienced.

[@rolandolugo4732]

May 9th, 2024 and I'm still jamming to this music as we speak. I'm 61 years young and there's no one like ELO!!!

[@suzeclarke4477]

68 here. Still love ELO! May 15, 2024

[@mafia_dave32]

@@suzeclarke4477 I am 50 and here because of my older siblings .

[@user-vo8io8fh7z]

I'm with ya I'm 55 and know good music too❤

[@johnnybarton8128]

64 but because I wanted

[@OSRS_Drone]

31, only because my dad introduced me to the album "Time" when I was pretty young.. he passed away a few days ago at the age of 63. Best belive I'll be playing ELO for him in remembering of him.

[@bentaylor8589]

This is one of those songs you can just never get sick of

[@fourondrugs9122]

Basically all of elo

[@kelle0285]

Are you sure? Everytime I listen to it, I get severe diahrrea 30 minutes later.

[@jessicacaleno1998]

@@kelle0285 hey if it helps clear ya bowels it's doing something right.. 😆😆

[@tonypastor705]

I agree ☝️

[@tonypastor705]

Jessica , that’s funny 😄

[@oldguy9078]

I really don't think anybody believes me, but ELO is the most underrated group in musical history!!!!!

[@mkrbrtsn1]

I agree.

[@TheSuperdodgy]

Agree

[@Logan-py8we]

iv said that 100's of times....been listening to them since my teens in the 70"s

[@christoperrenegarza5641]

Itz not underated so long as "U" lovit! As the song goes, "M livin n twilight" Nuthn else mattrz !!!😎

[@lucreziia100]

Yes. Jeff Lynne is a genius.

[@Biden_Cult_Morons]

"Let it ring forever more". Gives me chills everytime.

[@jasmincooper5782]

❤❤❤ Bring Back the land line so that can occur again 💯

[@larryaldama1673]

👍🎸🇺🇸

[@paulmarren7970]

yep house calls just seemed more intimate❤

[@tommyboytomtom6848]

I WAS 10 HAD THE VINEL DAM I'M OLD THE GOOD OLD DAY'S IN SWANSEA MASS I LOVE IT E.L.O.

[@k.robert6279]

IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS.

[@lauriemoreno9495]

It’s the strings, Jeff Lynnes voice and the utter sadness and desperation in this beautiful song

[@sirbandit170]

I unexpectedly lost my father less than a week ago. This was one of his favorite bands, and one of his favorite songs. I hadn't seen him in years but we connected for the last couple years via telephone. My phone was disconnected for lack of paying my bill, and that happened to be the last day of his life, where he sent me some text messages that I didn't receive until the next day, when he had already passed. I could never reply. Love you dad.

[@trishabray9184]

Oh friend-be strong. Just sit tight. It will all work out > Do Wop!

[@coreyandrew1584]

Sorry for your loss...people who grew up in this era of music were extremely blessed and I’m sure your dad had many great memories! 🙏

[@mattrainey9987]

rip dad

[@mpmajer]

God Bless you. I can only hope the pain goes away soon. So sorry for your loss.

[@neelsdp1]

I feel for you. I hope you will find healing as time goes. This songs is amazing, heard it for the first time tonight after I heard it gave Yung Gravy goosebumps. It gave me goosebumps too. It is very intense and I think it is very honest about how we feel a lot of time. Your dad had good taste.

[@thuneeby2092]

How is it that I can remember every word to hundreds of 70s and 80s songs, yet I spend half my life looking for my keys, phone, or the reason I came upstairs?

[@pattimelita8268]

So very true!

[@lawrence6007]

Hahaha

[@recon6863]

Right on.

[@davidwalker8481]

Music can bring people back from dementia and Alzheimers - lots of neurocognitive inter connects.

[@hawkkristin5729]

Hilariously (& painfully) astute!! 🤣😂🤣

[@purplezen4261]

Who else is here in march 2024 ?

[@WormholeNavigator]

I'm always here. I'll be taking my lil girls to see it in Austin in October. That's what a good dad does. That's how I justify the cost ;)

[@franm2167]

This is mine and my grandads song ☺️

[@TonyElyod]

Meeeee...

[@lyndamcdougald8071]

I'm here and I can't believe they're having their Farwell tour!

[@jasonmalley1443]

Only 9 likes..... Doesn't look like many 🤷‍♂️🤷🤷🤷‍♂️

[@mwgfghost8231]

Love this band. Also this song always makes me think of Billy Madison when he calls up Steve Buscemi.

[@ay-d-am9025]

“Man I’m glad I called that guy”

[@jonathan_vinotinto3062]

You and I the same lol

[@parrotwas1790]

😂

[@hardtoletgo]

Just watched billy madison again yesterday and came here lol

[@choni4976]

Hahaha i always remember Steve laying down with his lipstick 😂

[@philmach5386]

This song captures the fragile uncertainty of love

[@fourondrugs9122]

noice but please PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE

[@alstewart3540]

Vulnerability

[@bernardmorris2922]

Never has loneliness been expressed in a more melancholic and wistful manner. I get goosebumps every time I hear this song. Jeff Lynne is pouring his heart out in this one. The melody, the music, the lyrics and Jeff's incredible vocals all add up to the perfect song.

[@skt56120]

You should be a Writer

[@michaelphillips1071]

Exactly

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

I agree. 'Operator' by Jim Croce gets me to.

[@soniacabrera5793]

I agree

[@jeffcampbell2710]

I think Operator, is another. It's very similar in wording, as far as meaning.

[@linethgonzalez5878]

I'm 29 and 70s and 80s music is the best, good music never dies

[@briangarrett1475]

❤❤❤ aa im not alone at least ,im 30😊 when i play certain songs at work ,my workmates look at me like wtf are you listening to 😂😂

[@karollramirez2293]

Great music is ageless :)

[@judelawrenstorres480]

I’m 20, what should I do to find myself and be better ?

[@rockk9753]

Nah its 90s Black Metal and Death Metal thats the best

[@vastbetrayal6607]

I could live without the 80s , but on topic, Elo is simply the perfect example of brilliance

[@Athereel]

As a 15 year old I recently discovered this band and I'm obsessed, trying to convince my parents to take me to their tour 😂

[@Grace-ir8er]

Best of luck convincing them, I hope you get to go to the tour!

[@Sean-wj1wu]

😂😂😂😂 tour .. gonna have to dig them up first

[@Benjamberg]

The line "okay so no one is answering...can you let it ring a little longer" really breaks my heart.

[@justintaylor4239]

righttttt

[@tspwill1]

+Shabloopie yes.. it is a classic line... hope and despair mixed in one thought

[@ThePetlowany]

Wondered about Lynn's thinking there; the line creates the impression that there's a switchboard operator placing the call, yet all the other verses are directed at his unavailable ex. Beautiful none the less.

[@TSM8088]

What's an operator?

[@Benjamberg]

TSM8088 Operators were more prominent when phone lines had to manually switched to connect a call.

[@garyanderson9154]

ELO never got the accolades they deserved. They were game changers. Jeff Lynne was a musical genius.

[@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846]

Agreed..👍

[@karensimms8754]

Gary Anderson still is lol

[@1259encore]

Oddly, I didn't care for ELO in the 70's, but now, I can't get enough.

[@susieq360]

Can't really be "game-changers" when your entire sound is based on The Beatles' late '60s period. Jeff Lynne literally said that ELO's objective was to pick up where The Beatles left off. Plenty of music journalists have written about the homage they pay to the Fab Four. Hell, Wikipedia even has an entire page dedicated to how much ELO was influenced by them ("Jeff Lynne and The Beatles"). But yeah, ELO was great.

[@lailaskounielsen2651]

👍

[@user-wo6cy2lj4mVeirfuna]

Таких чистых групп прошлого не будет больше никогда. Как и многих других групп того времени.Спасибо/ELO/ms.Lynn.

[@thomasmcardle9575]

I’m 70... They weren’t underrated when they topped the charts when this album was released ❤❤❤

[@vincebalosky771]

I'm 67 and I agree with your comment they weren't underrated every album they did was absolutely perfect

[@neillattz]

I’m 147 and this song played at my retirement party.

[@MetteC5]

Of course ELO weren't underrated! All this "underrated" bs comes from ignorant youngsters..

[@matthewholloway6328]

I'm 33 and they are comfortably in my top 5 all time favourite bands

[@MetteC5]

@@matthewholloway6328 Great to see a younger person swimming against the underrated bs stream 👍

[@checkout5017]

This song sounds like if Elton John, David Bowie, Queen and the Bealtes wrote a song together. A masterpiece!

[@beatlemaniacwaltdisneyfan4753]

I just thought the same

[@franciscobarbosa726]

Jeff Lynne is a genius.

[@thierryhenry674]

21 Guns

[@Super1866]

@@thierryhenry674 Billie Joe Armstrong has a habit of doing that

[@isorokudono]

No it really doesn't. The fact you said that nonsense, shows THAT YOU HAVE ZERO TASTE.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

ELO is an odd entity, a band that was very popular back in the day that produced a lot of hits but now is rarely spoken about. Time to bring these boys back to the light. Much overdue.

[@theoo.2019]

Mr. Blue Sky has been way overused buddy, I think they have plenty of exposure nowadays

[@catheybottiau6365]

Yes!

[@Official_KC]

I always get confused by that too. They sold like 100 million albums. And they barely get talked about, except for Mr Blue Sky as a song for commercials. It's really odd to me, as they're such a damn good group. I'm glad we can all enjoy their music and everything still of course

[@ObjectivelyL]

@@theoo.2019 Yes, but do you see anyone talk about any of their other songs? Do you see any music critics talking about them right now? I don't think so really.

[@davetrevor4561]

THEY are spoken about plenty ,..don't worry lol ,..EVER HEARD OF JEFF LYNN DUH ??

[@finfunforever]

One of ELO's greatest songs, full of emotional yearning. Jeff Lynne is an absolute genius. How can so many incredible songs come from the mind of one person? We are so blessed to have him.

[@mikeyd9764]

some songwriters just got "it", and man--does he have IT. Pure musical genius.!!

[@HiGlowie]

Man, I keep coming back to ELO. What a magical band. My hats off to you Jeff Lynne.

[@lubilou64]

Jeff Lynne is an actual musical genius.

[@danieldivirgilius4580]

No doubt! 💯

[@karlhungus8946]

And one of the best voices in rock 'n roll.

[@datacommand]

He's a Wilbury for sure.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

Glad you realized that..

[@cheggegghead757]

I think I am totally in aggreance with that..😉

[@patriciadaughtrey8958]

Before internet, answering machines, just a dial tone to reach out to family and friends. The frustration and heartbreak when no one is answering. A truly beautiful song! I'd cry when it came on radio. Lord, I'm old..lol I even remember party lines at Maw Maw's house. Good times!

[@paulcooper5748]

👌

[@timnichols2906]

A few years ago Maroon 5 did song where the phone, a pay phone was central to the lyric. But where can you find a pay phone any more? But this song does take you back to when the phone was the primary means of communication (we also wrote letters, they just took a while, unlike the instant transmission of email). Remember only making long distance phone calls on the weekends because the rates were lower?

[@Viking_Luchador]

Just last month, NYC removed the final two public phone booths

[@patriciadaughtrey8958]

There were many nights I used pay phones. Now it's about making sure your phone is charged up. Is it me that actually misses talking and hearing someone else's voice. Texting just seems impersonal.

[@pegclairezach]

Dear Love, you're not old. Smile and be happy.

[@suzanneminikus9770]

To my soulmate in Heaven Jeffrey Lee Kraus. God, I miss you, I miss us, spending our lives together singing and slow dancing in the kitchen with every ELO song that will continue to beat in my heart evermore. ❤️ I love you endlessly ~ ❤️❤️ ~ I see you in my dreams, feel you all around me, and can still smell your cologne, so I know you're always near. Meet me when I take my last breath, it's going to be so beautiful! 💞

[@DOODAHMAN70]

You can never forget someone who gave you so much to remember, mine passed 3 years ago

[@robertheckerl1095]

This song made me cry when I was in high school hoping for a girlfriend. It now makes me cry, 46 years later, when I reminisce about my 29-year marriage that ended in an unwanted divorce. If I live to be 92, there will probably be a new reason to cry when I hear this. And I'm okay with that.

[@johngiblin9867]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m still searching for a girlfriend and I’ve got my heart set on a girl I’ve known for four years since we started freshman year, and then there was COVID, and I also had to go to a college prep school. I still try to connect with her, but we’re just so busy. I repeat, I’ve known her for 4 years, but it’s difficult for me to move on.

[@chrisproffitt6198]

Well said

[@fireflameboi7682]

Stay strong brothers let it naturally come

[@johngiblin9867]

@@fireflameboi7682 Thank you so much!

[@andreyasdus7629]

Bless you Robert ❤

[@marlonhinton2371]

This is one of those Time Machine Songs. You listen to it and your immediately transported to another time , another place. Let yourself get lost in time. Lost in the memories. Feel the magic one more time.

[@agw1965]

listen to Pink Floyd if you want to Beam yourself up

[@derangedcrouton1864]

I love comments like this. They aren't blind bullshit. This is genuine happy comment.

[@JJordan-Photo-Design]

1976: Girl I met through a friend. She want to another school. We had a moment to this song. Enough said.

[@sonyasims]

....back to one certain night....August 27, 1977... .

[@jayde8591]

Marlon Hinton that place would be on the couch with red lipstick smeared all over your face

[@ICECHICK5]

"Let it ring forevermore " There is such a sense of finality in just this lyric alone!

[@EphemeralProductions]

And desperation.

[@siobhanmcgoldrick4549]

i know them off by heart

[@palletslegend4541]

sorta I guess. I can see how others feel that

[@brianmorris180]

RIP Brian Hunt, you were a real man a true legend and a personality to always remember.

[@woutvanbeek7309]

Jeff Lynn. One of the best and greatest multitalents in the musical world.

[@jacksonhild2917]

The line “ok so no one’s answering” hits me. I feel like I can hear the discouragement in his voice 😢

[@yessicacepeda384]

And go on... I will sit tight through shadows of the night and let it ring for evermore.. Terrible! High

[@brentperkins83]

The discouragement and the pain of losing someone he loves.

[@michaelashman]

Yeah a sad bit ... But magnificent!!!! the power of a good song well done

[@mattanderson6336]

‘Let it ring forevermore.’ You know he’ll never hear from her again.

[@keenedge1099]

@@mattanderson6336 One of the beautiful things about this song is that it is worded so that it could be anyone... wife, husband, lover, friend, even mother or father.

[@timothy8142]

Billy Madison lipstick scene. First time I ever heard this song. Lol.

[@lonestarlonewolf]

It took me a while back then to look for it 😂

[@Naltddesha]

Ooh shit, I just heard that part when I was reading this.

[@sreski504]

Omg

[@derekmills1429]

People to kill list lmao

[@brandonwilliams8000]

Lmao that's how I first heard of this song

[@SteveYates-uo4dq]

I was young and living in Blackpool and I met a friend who got me into ELO. and I never looked back BRILLIANT BAND ❤XXX

[@mattgraves490]

Was in the US Navy stationed in Scotland in "82". Went down to Blackpool and partied my ass off. Cheers mate!

[@rinoingenito7896]

I was laying on Waikiki beach when this song came out. I was in my late teens and at 70 years today i still enjoy their music.

[@gl1sc0r]

how does something this amazing exist

[@carloscastro3814]

24"7

[@connorbloop3826]

Crupi I don't know but I'd kill for more music like this.

[@daymorse8]

Its Electric Light Orchestra. 😍

[@SeeThroughandLetGo]

We can all be this amazing, Jeff just was!

[@bs27v1b]

Because Jeff Lynne made it so.

[@Legohaiden]

If "Hopeful Melancholy" could be described in a single song, this song is it.

[@stephenhernandez4729]

YES! 😍😍😍😍😍😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤💔💔💔💔💔

[@Legohaiden]

@@stephenhernandez4729 When is the first time you ever listened to ELO? For me it was back in the late 80s... My older brother owned a record player and had the Vinyl of it.

[@shawnnance3535]

Nailed it!

[@ElSantoLuchador]

I'm not generally an ELO fan, but this is one of the best songs ever written.

[@candysisland]

It is what most people want to say but they don't

[@AdamAguilar-gl4cf]

Goodbye Electric Light Orchestra your music lives forever thanks for all those fantastic and memorable songs!!!!! Now ELO got a place in the olimpo of Rock forever!!!!!!!

[@silentvalentina]

One of the single most underrated bands in the history of music. Their collective musical genius is up there with Brian Wilson.

[@dakotaslt232001]

They thought Pink Floyd was ahead of his time. These guys are way beyond that.

[@markhenry6622]

Not underrated by me!

[@shellyfagan5794]

I bought a bunch of CDs in the late 1980s. El Dorado was in the mix. The clerk pulled that one out and said it was an excellent choice showing good taste in music. I still have the CD.

[@theoo.2019]

Who is Brian Wilson?

[@DavidSchilter]

Well, they're not too underrated - I mean they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@MetalGod999]

Congratulations to Electric Light Orchestra for finally making the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

[@Danimal1577]

Fraudulent. Bands like ELO, Moody Blues, and Paul Revere and the Raiders have always been overlooked by the stooges at the RnR HoF. Fraudulent

[@traceysm3041]

I'll never forget sitting on the floor of my dear friend Rick Olerain's apt. In SLC in 1977 listening to this song...loving it,I was 20❤

[@hailetcastillo1790]

Wuao q tema...1978. A veces deja uno de vivir .cuantos recuerdos.mi adolecencia..sin vicios.

[@dcoft4899]

My oldest brother died a few years ago. This song kills me. And now his daughter, my niece, has been gone a year. People, call your loved ones today. You never know where they might be tomorrow.

[@mollyballard230]

So true

[@charliesybert2683]

You say that now till you get the answering machine and it's there voice then it's a throwback punch in the gut

[@hungsolow4851]

@@charliesybert2683..' let it ring for evermore '

[@trishabray9184]

Oh my God

[@LoneLee2022]

At an ELO concert?

[@takeoutstudios2375]

This song is an absolute masterpiece. It's sad that the whole world hasn't listened to it yet.

[@emaildalaura]

This is my first time.

[@charliesybert2683]

It's just that ahead of it's time

[@rebekahtowers7130]

Well, the whole world listened to it when it came out. It was pretty big.

[@jtajr]

@@rebekahtowers7130 Precisely. This song got HEAVY airplay when I was a little boy. I dare say it was inescapable. It was nice to be raised on music like this.

[@dmcalister4505]

Everything ELO wrote was a masterpiece

[@martinbradstreet5728]

June 3rd, 2024!! ELO, The Ides of March, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Who, Carly Simon, The Johnson Brothers - these artists, and many others- forever stamped on time! A lot of good times, too. God Bless you, whoever you are, reading this! Music soothes the savage beast!

[@fernandpessina2878]

Anyone else can´t stop listen this masterpiece?

[@bobski7032]

Fernand Pessina I listen to 3 to 4 times a week

[@jayburke2247]

Keep rewinding it.

[@408modelshop]

Fernand Pessina I am so glad I called that guy

[@robsharp8633]

i.] eyboard ued

[@OlaftheGreat]

Absolutely. Pure musical, lyrical perfection

[@EphemeralProductions]

I love how he added in the line ringing at the beginning; it really adds to the song, for those of us old enough that we lived through a time where there were phones that didn't have an answering machine or voicemail, and the phone just rang and rang sometimes when there was someone we REALLY wanted to talk to.

[@Nostalgic-Lady]

Yes, right there with you! Those were the days ... Love ELO even though I'm more of an old school soul lady. This one was particularly lovely.

[@cheyennebritbrat]

reminds me of times when i would leap down flights of stairs like wonderwoman in case it was HIM on the phone lol

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

tall32guy Just watch out for the Phone Cops. Those suckers play hard ball man.

[@riefujimoto4279]

That’s what I Love about this song is the old school ringing of the phone 📱 international sound I was in Japan 🇯🇵 called my mom in Ohio and it rang like that no voice mail nothing those were the days

[@matts.2959]

Rotary dial, man...none of that newfangled push-button bullshit..

[@humanebeing6521]

My dog who I've had since I was 5 years old just passed away today. She'll never be able to see my graduation or anything that comes after, but in life she was suffering from a terminal illness which rendered her unable to do pretty much anything. I have no idea how long my grief is going to last, and how much longer I'll be bawling my eyes out because of her, but this song has helped me out a lot. Seeing her pass onto the other side has left me lonely, and I wish I had a telephone line to communicate to her with. There's clearly been a lot of heart and emotion poured into this song's lyrics and composition, and it's really nice to have something to resonate with.

[@meggieturi]

Losing a pet, for many of us, is sometimes worse than losing a relative.

[@KaygeeEnglish-jx2yn]

Wow! Bringing back those memories-ELO does the trick! 👍

[@cooper8413]

Aliens would be so jealous if they discovered we have music like this

[@TheKrensada]

Underrated comment is underrated.

[@natc.g.7172]

And they feel the desesperate love for a call: "blue days, black nights".

[@Edward-lf7ms]

Yes they would think how do such dumb people make such good music

[@Koytch]

Have you heard the Aliens' music yet?

[@realmatic10]

EDDIE MENDEZ Haha, yeah, dumbass humans...What the hell have they done? Flew a rocket to the moon and landed with a computer as powerful as a pocket calculator you say...Fair enough.

[@elizabethspehr4146]

This is my favorite ELO song. I love the deep drums, I love the orchestration. I love the vocal harmonies. I love the subject, the lyrics and the evocative emotion of this song. I love how it reminds me of my youth - so much that it brings tears. I could listen to this a million times and never get tired of it - straight to my heart! Completely beautiful what a classic!

[@saschi74]

iam agree, thank you for your emotional words!

[@zanethind146]

mine is mr.blue sky

[@abingtondan]

And the best song a young teenager ever roller skated to on a Saturday night!

[@pithagorian4394]

You can rest easy know the new generation is loving ELO as well. This may be my favourite song

[@todosassd1855]

Zane Thind Showdown is mine, but Mr. Blue Sky a close second 🎻

[@strangemagic8865]

Richard descansa en paz y muchas gracias por toda la buena música que nos aportaste 😍🌹♥️

[@stephenmarken4360]

RIP Johny K. you were the finest man and I will always be thankful for being part of my life. I'm sorry I was not a better man.

[@kathleendouglas3179]

My mom passed away Jan 12 2019. 82 years old! We sang ELO growing up while doing chores! We played this album at her memorial service! 💗 I’m 56 but still feel like a kid when I play your music!!! #ELOforever

[@vs-ww7cb]

My most humble and heartfelt empathy on your loss, we always have that telephone line in our hearts 💞

[@jimredskye7858]

hear you loud and clear 👍

[@zulemasilva7071]

💖

[@kathleendouglas3179]

@@vs-ww7cb Yes we do and thank you so much!

[@denineborden969]

Awesome to here people still are down to earth

[@wantsomecoffee]

I’m so happy this was the music of my generation.

[@deecris3972]

Same here

[@Reed___]

You’re lucky! My generation has illiterate “singers” like Cardi B 🥲

[@andybruce904]

bands are going extinct. The few ones left are pretty good tho. They are out there you just gotta look but there is still good music.

[@jake4725]

@@Reed___ yeah :(

[@Silverhazey_]

@@Reed___ Well considering you just called a singer illiterate I'm not sure you are too bright yourself. You're looking for a different word there bddy. Also there's plenty of amazing music being created today across all genres. No one is forcing you to listen to the drivel that radio and the mainstream feeds you.

[@tonyc5321]

Something so magical about elo they have their trademark sound that no one could ever replicate genuinely. Amazing over 40 yrs later🎉🎉

[@kristiwallace2089]

I was born in '82, but I've had an affinity for older music since young. Elo is one of my favorites. ❤

[@EricMartinSmithOfficial]

I always listen to ELO with headphones it's a beautiful thing

[@Danimal1577]

That’s when the stereo mix really comes out

[@oilersridersbluejays]

"Perhaps we can go and get a coffee sometime?" "Sure, I'd like that."

[@patriciafrino5919]

Sounds gr8....

[@whoopsydoodle5933]

Ludwig van Beethoven STOP LOOKING AT ME SWAN 🦢

[@woolfy02]

Yeahhh no

[@donniebobb74]

ugh. plz!

[@Djboss-gl5ol]

I may never have that. And I’m scared

[@bobboyd7360]

A band ahead of time 🎤🎩

[@h8er11]

🎯

[@bfcolumbo8480]

"Blue days, black nights" - he sums up chronic depression in those four words.

[@phillipbutler1991]

This song, did it for me, when I was thinking of her. Still does...rock on ELO.

[@robertmatthews2069]

This is for our mom in heaven. I love you mom RIP

[@whippedvanillachai]

❤️

[@moneyshea1]

You have an angel watching over you. God Bless you.

[@gambler213]

I hear you man, it hurts a lot when moms pass away.

[@TheGoldenDragon_]

RIP to your mom.

[@onehitwonder8717]

Robert Matthews sorry for ur loss man it’s tough

[@mrsdoubtfire534]

They have always been underrated. No idea why. Really good music.

[@gilbertcastaneda4478]

Jeff Lynne just made it to the hall of fame!!!!!!

[@johngalt0096]

Too sophisticated for Americans as a rule. 😮

[@patrickdecambra2219]

I don't know I don't think anybody thinks of them as underrated. E l o rules

[@paulinechapman5669]

Why do you people speak of which you know nothing..sheesh🇨🇦

[@paulinechapman5669]

@@gilbertcastaneda4478at last someone is paying attention..underrated indeed..sheesh..🇨🇦

[@buckshot4569]

Fantastic song. Takes me back to being a lorry driver in 80s 90s looking for a phone box when parking up on a night to call home. Magical music 💫✨💕

[@Kaylitespeed]

ELO were masters at poignancy. Every song makes me feel bittersweet.

[@MrEyes-xh4bb]

this song makes my heart beat a different way

[@japhpetry3210]

me to buddi

[@shawnnance3535]

same!😉

[@frzstat]

in 2024 no one remembers telephone operators (dial 0,) rotary phones, dial tones, those long curly cords, putting coins in the payphone (a dime, maybe a quarter.) There were so many songs on the radio (AM) about telephones and operators. This song is still great in 2024!

[@theDENIMMAN]

This is quite possibly one of the best songs I have ever heard...

[@victorgjesus]

Amo essas músicas antigas 😍

[@ATMfromNJ]

Amen

[@amywood9731]

LISTEN "Hello, how are you? Have you been alright through all those lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely nights?" That's what I'd say, I'd tell you ev'rything if you pick up that telephone, yeah, yeah, yeah. Hey, How you feelin'? Are you still the same, don't you realize the things we did, we did were all for real, not a dream. I just can't believe they've all faded out of view, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, oo. Doo da wop, doo bee doo da wop, do wah doo lang. Blue days, black nights, doo wah doo lang. I look into the sky, The love you need ain't gonna see you through, And I wonder why the little things you planned ain't comin' true. Oh, oh, telephone line, Give me some time, I'm living in twilight. Oh, oh, telephone line, Give me some time, I'm living in twilight. O. K. so no one's answering, Well, can't you just let it ring a little longer, longer, longer oh, I'll just sit tight, Through shadows of the night let it ring forever more, oh, hoh hoh hoh. Doo da wop, doo bee doo da wop, do wah doo lang Blue days, black nights, doo wah doo lang Doo da wop, doo bee doo da wop, do wah doo lang

[@jepswt8468]

Thanks for the lyrics!

[@sappho561]

Thank you for taking the time to put the lyrics up, it's been a while since I heard this wonderful rendition of love.

[@Anismound]

***** lYrics

[@dylanolson6077]

k

[@dylanolson6077]

+Lucia RUIZ MERCADO lyrics*

[@user-ht3wz9wp5y]

ELO is one of the best bands ever. Every song tells a story, and the orchestra is fantastic. Jeff Lynne is a musical genius!

[@ceoa]

This one was always my favorite story. 🌩️

[@SaintJames40]

"Yeah sure man, no problem"..... Crosses name off hit list.

[@jeremybds1901]

+SaintJames40 The best

[@kylecampion93]

Hahahaha

[@jeremysmith4388]

Haha. Fantastic movie

[@wolfgangusbanana93]

What movie?

[@kylecampion93]

+Banana Reviews Billy Madison

[@ricoz2016]

I was 15. I was beginning to feel. Feelings. ELO made it alright. In 1976 I got this album as a present at at a Xmas party and it introduced me into a new way of experiencing music. Jeff Lynne, thank you.

[@fourondrugs9122]

omg you culd only be happy one you wrer 15 ????????//?//???

[@ginal1861]

I was 16 and a lonely teenager.

[@garyvandecar2580]

Same here, Just love ELOs music.

[@Milleymill]

I was 17 , still love them.

[@siobhanmcgoldrick4549]

iam 33 a was brought up listning to them as a kid

[@staciebaxter138]

This song reminds me of my oldest son who is an addict. I never know where he is and i worry for him. I love him with my entire heart and soul. I pray he can over come this...

[@cheesenjam9781]

Listen to this all these years on takes me back to my mad mental days in me motor with the sound of twin 48 dellortos chattering away in the background😳thanks Jeff

[@gsdavo]

"Hello, how are you? Have you been alright through all those lonely, Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely nights?" That's what I'd say, I'd tell you everything If you pick up that telephone, yeah, yeah, yeah. Hey, How you feelin'? Are you still the same, don't you realise the things we did, We did were all for real, not a dream. I just can't believe they've all faded out of view, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, oo. Doo da wop, doo bee doo da wop, do wah doo lang. Blue days, black nights, doo wah doo lang. I look into the sky, the love you need ain't gonna see you through, And I wonder why, the little things you planned ain't comin' true. Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight. Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight. O. K. so no one's answering, Well, can't you just let it ring a little longer, Longer, longer oh, I'll just sit tight, Through shadows of the night let it ring forever more, oh, hoh hoh hoh. Doo da wop, doo bee doo da wop, do wah doo lang. Blue days, black nights, doo wah doo lang. I look into the sky, the love you need ain't gonna see you through, And I wonder why, the little things you planned ain't comin' true. Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight. Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight. Songwriters: Lynne, Jeff Telephone Line lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

[@thoughticality6044]

Lol I get the reference with O.K. instead of okay. For those who don’t know: the higher educated folk of the 1800s (colleges and such), around the time of the invention of the telegram, used purposeful misspellings of words when they communicated. One of them was Olls Korrect (All’s Correct), which they short handed with OK. When the telegram came around, people would respond with the letters OK to show that they got the message that the other was sending. It’s fitting for a song about a crumbling of communication to use it. It’s like he’s trying to hold onto the connection for longer by responding with “all is good”. It’s especially supported when he says, “Can you let it ring a little longer?” Honestly though, I don’t think he meant it to be like that. If he did, props to you Jeff Lynne!

[@laurenrush1844]

This song breaks my heart and makes me cry.

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

Thank you 😊

[@cyandinomashups]

Scott D Is it me you're looking for?

[@davidhipo3396]

Lyrics: Hello, how are you? Have you been alright Through all those lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely nights? That's what I'd say, I'd tell you everything If you'd pick up that telephone Yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, how're you feelin'? Are you still the same? Don't you realise the things we did, we did, were all for real? Not a dream I just can't believe they've all faded out of view Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Ooh-ooh-ooh I look into the sky (The love you need ain't gonna see you through) And I wonder why (The little things you planned ain't coming true) Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time I'm living in twilight Okay, so no one's answering Well, can't you just let it ring a little longer, longer, longer? Oh, I'll just sit tight In shadows of the night Let it ring forevermore, oh-whoa Yeah, yeah, yeah I look into the sky (The love you need ain't gonna see you through) And I wonder why (The little things you planned ain't coming true) Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time I'm living in twilight

[@hamburger4108]

Ty I was looking for this

[@TheRightsofPassage]

Thank you for posting this. 🥰😍😘

[@cindytroxler2838]

Thank you for the lyrics. It's most appreciated 😌.

[@haroldodelcid6991]

Doo-woop,doo-be-doo-woop,doop-wah,doo-lang Blue days, bkack nights,doop-lang

[@elyetto3335]

Fire

[@SakibHasan-ks2fe]

One of the greatest songs ever made in my opinion. Even a young guy like me gets a burst of wistful nostalgia every time I hear it.

[@lucaslucas2933]

It’s funny how well this song has aged. Even if we’re past the landline and onto cellphones, the emotional tones and touches still ring true more than 40 years later. Amazing.

[@dudedude315]

Music is timeless

[@kayceejane5913]

Truly ❤

[@brandtbecker1810]

Now if we could just get people past being on those damn smart phones constantly and maybe pay attention to their driving or actually - horror of horrors - communicate face to face....

[@jordansummers2790]

Amen!

[@kentjensen4504]

How well it's aged? Because newer somehow means better? You must be pretty depressed by Bach and Louis Armstrong then, because that music is really old.

[@donwalters8877]

Reminder of when I was young, I'm 58 now and still love this song

[@Slickheadhunter]

I was 10, wonderful music back then!

[@evanescence2721]

@@michellechambala5579 +1.

[@gerrywilson4708]

I'm 78 and I still love it!

[@larryaldama1673]

👍🇺🇸

[@edwardgiles7259]

4 and a half minutes of purified gold

[@MeMe-ey7ju]

I've loved them since I was a pre-teen. Listening to them now. Excited to see them in concert October 2024. I can't wait.

[@img5xx]

古き良き時代に連れて行ってくれるタイムマシーンかのようなとても美しい曲だ。70年代にラジオのFar East Networkで聴いて時が止まった気がした。

[@shawnnance3535]

Dont you realize the things we did were all for real not a dream. Brings tears to my eyes everytime. So many feelings come up with this song.

[@edwardwoods2294]

Brings back the good old days,..!