Electric Light Orchestra - Wild West Hero (Audio)

Music video by Electric Light Orchestra performing Wild West Hero (Audio). (C) 1977 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@thecosmologist]

Jeff Lynne is one of the all time greatest composers in history, his music transcends time and space and will forever put a light in my heart.

[@konatheblarbarian6869]

he didn't write this song, its stolen, they probably bought it, I know who wrote, most of these good songs were, the music industry, along with finance, movies politics, education, anything for the populace is a lie and controlled opposition, it's a sick sick world. this song was written by a soldier in an unknown war, you'll hear about it one day, if we win the war we're in now

[@christopherportmann4062]

Lynne

[@thecosmologist]

@@christopherportmann4062 thanks corrected

[@constablecomfortable]

Puts light in my heart too.. The Electric Light Aorta! 😂

[@judithwalsh7645]

Amazing voice, music, lyrics. Just everything about him. Big part of my life and in'm 69. Love him.xx

[@zachwagner9978]

I’m a millennial who grew up listening to alternative/metal. Just recently I discovered classic rock and in my opinion, ELO is the greatest band I’ve ever listened to. These guys are simply amazing.

[@danielfoster8949]

Good job Stay groovy!

[@hmackie6823]

ur a wise young man...perhaps there IS hope 4 the future :)

[@rebeccadrakecoffman9793]

Fun fact the lead singer writes all the music for all the instruments in the band on top of the lyrics

[@danielfoster8949]

@@rebeccadrakecoffman9793 Jeffy's pretty amazing

[@Johnthemanc22]

Good for you! They are good though aren't they.

[@chrisbenedetti5722]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written !!!!!

[@TheInvisibleMan229]

I feel like I read the same comment on every song on this album... and they're not wrong.

[@kevlacy5306]

Desperado by the eagle's another classic

[@chrisbenedetti5722]

@@kevlacy5306 absolutely

[@chrisbenedetti5722]

@@Space_Zippy yes , the harmonies are absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@ruca9528]

When a band of musicians can create a unique sound that hasnt diminished in 50 years ,you know you re listening to something very special. Well done elo. ❤

[@smellthel]

I have no idea how this isn't one of their most popular songs.

[@bellazoe1]

It’s their best song

[@timtroxell8712]

Because they have 2 or 3 dozen utterly fantastic songs and it's impossible to pick from all of them. Best band of all time

[@mikerivera7509]

One of the greatest songs ever written in history

[@Cosmic_Mystery_1]

Она была написана на планете Беллатрикс.

[@lawrencevincent1]

10538 overture

[@jayall00]

This is the kind of music you don't hear much. It's the kind that can lift your spirit and take it to another place, that only exists in our dreams or in a movie. Some people don't like this song in particular, but Jeff Lynn's creativity here is astounding.

[@raktatevgen]

How does anybody not like Wild West Hero ? Especially it’s a cappella part.

[@StephenMilano-e9c]

I live in El paso, it still tears me up a bit.

[@nathanielburke7419]

This song is much more than it seems...a western ballad,,combining that, with harmony based on classical music and then some cool rock with more strings...Classiically underrated!

[@msjadeli]

This is what I read in wiki: The chorus of the song has the same chord progression as Pachelbel’s Canon’s but transposed from D to G, which is the tonality of “Wild West Hero”. The only exception is the 7th chord of the chorus, which is A instead of C.

[@benkroeker6119]

You’re exactly right!!!

[@mikehuntt2084]

The British have a fascination with our western characters and Hollywood heroes.

[@hmackie6823]

it is

[@moggiesmusic]

And it has such a dreamy magical feel to it.

[@debsmith4892]

Miss my dad so much x died of cancer last year on my sons bday. Loved singing along to elo and queen with him x tune x playing for my dad xxx cheers pa x

[@oRINZLERo]

ELO were my late father's favorite band and I grew up listening to them everyday. Now your music helps me to feel close to him since he was taken. Thank you.

[@courtneymcdaniel9022]

It’s the same for me. Me and my dad listened to this together all the time before he passed away. I miss him and this music reminds me of him.

[@debsmith4892]

❤❤❤❤❤ same xx

[@richardleedy5055]

Same here, dude. I'm an ELO fan because of my dad. My dad introduced me to ELO when I was 13. I'm 55 now, he's 86 and he still loves ELO as do I. ELO was eons ahead of their time. Jeff Lynne was and is a freaking musical genius.

[@njfivehole]

any time I listen to songs from this album, I am transported back to my bedroom in 1977. Beautiful memories bring tears.

[@view4fun1]

Your late father had exceptional taste. You must be very proud of him!

[@davespeed45]

Jeff Lynne is a genius. Such a complex but easy to listen to song

[@Storystein]

I FINALLY FOUND IT!!! The ending tune has been stuck in my head for a couple of years now, and I just COULDN'T find out what it was because I only remembered the "Oh I wish I waaaas- ooooOOOOOOOHHHHOOooooo" part. Today I randomly decided to put on an ELO album, and here we are. Oh man, what a relieve :P And what a beautiful song.

[@icarntspel7766]

Storystein congrats... i know that feeling

[@gang_stalker_]

Mission complete.

[@mar15115]

Same here. Just decided to give this album a run.

[@abbysennett]

Probably one of the most relatable comments I have seen in a while! I especially had that same situation when I randomly decided to listen to Turn to Stone. Right as soon as Jeff started singing, I felt like my mission was accomplished when finding that song. My parents raised me on music from the 70’s and 80’s for a while, and at the moment of writing this, I am 14 and ELO in my opinion is one of the best bands in the music industry. Guess you could say my parents raised me right!

[@kevstar58]

And I bet you can’t get it out of your head…..I’ll see myself out

[@D4NY301]

Let’s face it, music isn’t getting better. It struck gold between the 1950’s and early 2000’s and now is quickly falling into the abyss.

[@odetteswann7694]

Mainstream stuff, yes - but there's still some good modern music out there if you know where to look ..

[@arctr00perecho]

@@odetteswann7694 agreed bro! There a still plenty of innovative artists in this day and age. One of my favorites has been Avi Kaplan

[@odetteswann7694]

@@arctr00perecho Princess Chelsea is my current favourite.

[@frankjones297]

Back in the day, you didn't need to look for the good music -- it was everywhere.

[@pascalsinger6866]

@@odetteswann7694Marina also produces very unique and catchy stuff

[@nataliesimox5289]

My Nana died on 16th December 2023, on her 73rd Birthday. She was so beautiful and full of life. She loved this song. Makes me feel so sad whenever I listen to it. Breaks my heart that she isn’t here anymore😭💔 I love you Nana x

[@PopeRecords]

I feel you on that, my Nana passed away in 2020. Quite a bit younger than yours, but when I played ELO she loved it. I wish I could've gotten to listen to music with her more often, but I remember the times we got to listen to Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds.

[@garyweston5116]

@@PopeRecords You go the wrong Jeff - this is ELO, Jeff Lynne's super group! Jeff Wayne is a very different human and musician. One is a Manc; the other is a yank.

[@PopeRecords]

@@garyweston5116 I was super sick and out of it when I wrote that and I very well know this. So, my honest mistake Sir.

[@nicholasmorello6370]

This song touch's the heart, A mans desire to live free and to do right. bravo

[@capporetto2635]

It’s really relatable too, we all wish we could be out in the wild, seen as hero’s and be needed

[@ZoolGatekeeper]

Lovely lyrics too… Love the part " the folks would come to me, they say we need you here".. Ain't that what a hero is supposed to be?

[@tannhandled9767]

I think it's also a reflection on an overly-simplistic and idealistic mindset, since the POV singer envisions the cowboys as nomadic heroes of the west, befriending the native Americans etc. When obviously the opposite of the case. I kinda think of it as a song about a man bogged down by his everyday life and reminiscing on a golden age of simple values that never really existed in the first place, which is a common sentiment these days.

[@odetteswann7694]

​@@tannhandled9767... just as 'Eldorado' was. Brilliant, innit?

[@konatheblarbarian6869]

Elon didn't write this song, a soldier did, the soldier was wishing he could use his skills as a hero, not for who he was fighting for, the music industry, like most, is full of very sick leaders, and many bands you know and love, were liers, like elo

[@mauritzsvalander5192]

John Lennon once said in an interview ELO was " sons of the Beatles", I`m sure he loved this song

[@jimmybob5541]

Yeah the Beatles were good friends with Jeff Lyne. He helped produce their new 90's songs and a lot of their solo albums. I think Showdown was one of John's favorite songs. It kicks ass.

[@Zoologic21]

@@jimmybob5541 If anyone could be trusted with the mixing treatment of John's demos, it's Lynne.

[@windridr66]

Absolutely. You can't help but see the influence of the Beatles in Jeff's music. I believe he was the driving force behind the Travelling Willburys. You can hear it in their music.

[@seratheeducatedfeline4227]

I’m sure John would have been honoured to have Jeff work with the remaining 3 on Free As A Bird and Real Love.

[@martm216]

Yup.

[@MikeLambMusic]

I love that 2:42 is the most replayed section. That cold harmony section is easily my favorite part of the crazy wild west musical roller coaster.

[@christopheradderley45]

This is simply a track of pure beauty. Jeff will always be our Wild West Midlands Hero 🧡

[@christopherportmann4062]

Up the Blues

[@MichaelWallace-u5n]

Bs

[@ianvcrbits]

All 17 songs on the double album, Out of the Blue are terrific

[@DistantEarlyWarning]

Personally, I find this album way too long and samey. For me, it would be way better if it weren't a double album

[@TheClawNinja]

Very true. Just started getting into this one, didn't take long to realize this is top notch.

[@heliclown]

Used to listen to this song whilst working on the Canadian Prairie, never seen such vast empty space nothing there, no buildings no people just rolling plains and the weather :-) Big Sky Country they call it, the most amazing experience to be the tallest thing in any direction! Love the country and love this music :-)

[@greenja_]

I always forget that Canada also has a wild west

[@mikemyers2228]

Lucky guy

[@debrapoole7671]

Ahhhh...still such a GREAT fucking song. What a buildup, and still no better voice in my opinion. I'm getting chills as i type this. We kids that grew up back in the late 70s/early 80s indeed had a magical musical experience that I hold close to my heart even today.

[@nathanielburke7419]

agreed

[@tiago9679]

There is no need to go back in time. You can easily get access to songs from any time nowadays.

[@hatecruelpeople]

People nowadays don't understand what it was like from our time, so no good going back in time.

[@johncraig4620]

After 2 years someone has to agree , thats me Debra ....!

[@stephensaxby776]

Agree music was awesome in the seventies and eighties wish I could go back never tire of listening to Elo never will

[@rickylockbkindloveanimals]

I left school in this year 78...and this song just totally blew my mind......the great Jeff Lynn...yes that's right people the word GREAT....is used in my humble opinion to loosely ....but this man's vision the use of strings orchestra and all the magical instruments he used to get that perfect sound.....wow just magnificent.....your a legend Jeff 👏 👏👏 .....so so many brilliant songs u wrote none more so than this little gem 💎....well done Jeff..keep on rocking and writing !!!....God bless b kind to each other ❤ love animals ❤ and yourself ❤

[@katherineledesma7863]

From the dynamic strings to Jeff Lynne's awesome vocals; this song still rocks in 2022!

[@pardeepparkash398]

This song's got the lot- ballad, opera, rock, harmony, classic . Wonderful.

[@stevenpaulgoulding]

If the Beatles carried on into the 1970s that is how their music would have sounded. The Fab Four would have experimented with classical music.

[@AlanRoberts-xy4wu]

Jeff Lynne modern day musical genius from Shard End, Birmingham 🇬🇧

[@mikerivera7509]

The Brummies have blessed the world with so much good music. Sabbath, Priest and ELO for starters

[@stevenpaulgoulding]

@@mikerivera7509The city of great musical talents.

[@Zoologic21]

Fantastic end to a spectacular album. The blend of sound is just eargasmic.

[@danielfoster8949]

Lol I'm using "eargasm"

[@gcgc1829]

The part starting at 1:05 gives me chills every time. The melody is so pure and beautiful, with just a touch of haunting melancholy.

[@ianbent0n]

it's just pachabels' canon...

[@robinwatson4282]

​@@ianbent0ngo patch your bell to a canon and see where it takes you, pal.

[@Blondejam]

An absolute delight of a track. Takes me back to when I was 14. Now I'm 57 and still loving it! ELO one of the all time greats!!!

[@sovaine]

Rocknroll meets classical....perfection

[@raktatevgen]

My favorite song by ELO. Especially a cappella part. When I was 15, sometimes I listened it sharing into two different speakers. That is listening in parts😊.

[@patricksmith4992]

This song is about as good as it gets.takes me back to a time when the world was good.what memories.

[@mikerivera7509]

DS...it was the autumn of 1994, it didn't last long enough...but for that time I was your wild West hero and you were my western girl. I'll always remember you how you were....

[@apostle6100]

Jeff Lynne is the most under appreciated genius...

[@Crystal-Sage]

Jeff Lynne is my musical savior. He's also a friggin talented, deep-souled genius. I hope he reads this! Peace, love n light to ALL. 🙏 Stay safe..be kind to others. Namaste.

[@MichaelWallace-u5n]

Arsebiscuits

[@connieanderson2195]

This is one of the best songs ever produced...only someone like Jeff Lynn could write such powerful lyrics with the music....I love the blues sound and classical blended into a crescendo.

[@Jennifer-us4li]

One of the great bands who had their own signature sound. Fantastic and unique.

[@samfogel5390]

Always wished that acapella portion lasted longer on the studio version as it does in live versions. Those harmonies are angelic.

[@rickdowdin9441]

Why are ELO songs the ones you crave to hear, yet rarely hear any on the radio?

[@MusicLover10538]

So true! ELO the best ever!

[@hmackie6823]

many ears aren't as refined as ours

[@hootingweirdo8328]

Right

[@jackpalance5099]

To answer Ur “Q”....like me, Jeff Lynn is old (73yrs old) & his music goes back N2 the mid-70’s. Now that doesn’t answer Ur “Q” incident to oldies stations ....Liam Donaldssen Mcintyre,Jr ...”Mr Don” 🇨🇱AustinTX

[@TheKing0fSting]

@@jackpalance5099 I thought I was the only one that used the Chile 🇨🇱 flag emoji for Texas. 💪😎🇨🇱

[@chemicalbrother5743]

I like the a capella part in this one the most.

[@andychitty4851]

+Lucas Koch Jeff Lynne is a true master and not as regarded as he should be! He is one of the greats, along with the best IMO

[@Luko-up4gm]

I agree and yet his ego and negligence towards the other band members ( Especially Kelly Groucutt) led to the ultimate downfall of ELO ):

[@Electrichead64]

The true talent of ELO always resided in Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, and Bev Bevan. To a smaller degree Kelly Groucutt, but only because of his voice. Everyone else was a studio musician at best.

[@casidiablo665]

Steven Thomas Rockaria.

[@ryan-monty]

This was literally a show stopper. I just listened through the whole album, and once this a capella section hit, I just stopped. Perfect time for a surprise, right at the end of the album. This is the work of a master musician!

[@DreamWolfPics]

This one has especially great harmonies.

[@williamgrant215]

What a song harmonies,orchestra, drums ,guitars ,emotion and Jeff's voice all I can say is WOW

[@beem1754]

this brings a tear to my eye...it's like this song takes me away and i just love it

[@cavallogianni]

Definitely one of the greatest songs of all time

[@Toadstool_reads]

I realized this just now, but when you listen to this song with earbuds/headphones, you can hear the different parts of the harmonies in different sides. You get the high parts in one ear, and the low parts in the other! You can especially hear it in the second part of the chorus. Try it out!

[@kazcolvin3604]

Brilliant stuff just put my really high bass ear phones in. Thank you.

[@carolinecleo6405]

Best group ever ! RIP Billy listening to your fav band of all time forever in heaven ELO please come back to rainy Glasgow ( The rain is falling )

[@odetteswann7694]

Saw Jeff's ELO twice at the Hydro (brilliant venue), and totally echo your sentiments 👍

[@janestory7446]

Bloody hell, what a beautiful song. Thank you ELI for putting this gem into this crazy world.

[@danielfoster8949]

Sweet Jane

[@captainchaos3053]

This reminds me so much that not everything is better than it used to be

[@MobiusPeverell]

Only Jeff Lynne has mastered a capella harmonization with himself. The magic of overdubbing

[@katinjegat]

+Mobius_Peverell Billy Joel's pretty good at it too

[@shazmeister2005]

I don’t doubt there is a healthy amount of overdubbing in there but are you sure it isn’t the rest of the band, there’s live versions that sound pretty awesome?

[@frazzleface753]

I think there was some Kelly Groucutt in there too.

[@phyllishamilton165]

And . . . . Enya.

[@robertboyer5781]

Mobius_Peverell ELO

[@patricksmith4992]

God I was so lucky to be nine years old when out of the blue came out. The excitement of listening to this on blue vinyl. This and the debbie harry picture on my bedroom wall and life was complete xx

[@julieblackstock8650]

I think I was about 11 and I played it constantly

[@kazcolvin3604]

I was 14.

[@Timmay-qf7xx]

Fletcher North Carolina resident whose family is safe and that’s important. ELO fan for life since the 70s seen them in concert so much in this album is reflective of what the struggles are see and have seen totally awesome thank you Jeff and the rest of your team. Absolutely love to see you soon.

[@sdavis3759]

Made the hairs stand up on my neck when it was released back in 1978 and it still does today in 2021. A song that will resonate with all generations

[@dogsarefab]

Struggling right now and listening to this song gives me goosebumps, I wish I was a wild west hero too...

[@crobilly19]

I'm sorry you are struggling, I hope come out on the other side friend

[@dogsarefab]

@@crobilly19 thank you, it's been hard going but it's getting there. Hope you are ok too?

[@crobilly19]

@@dogsarefab your very kind to ask..I'm ok, trying ( like you) to get up that great big hill...but I do hope you find solutions and overcome the challenges your experiencing...ok?..peace

[@buddhabudz2371]

Last night at the hollywood bowl ------ heard this live .... Brilliant !

[@janetr3334]

OH so jealous of you... One of my favorite of many of theirs..

[@Rushcuckoo15]

Saw them on September 10 at the Hollywood Bowl and then a few weeks later in NYC. The Hollywood Bowl show was the single best show I have seen in 40+ years of attending concerts! The marriage of sight and sound was a truly incredible experience! Zep held the position of best show ever seen until my wife and I saw the Hollywood Bowl show. What an incredible show it was!

[@zarrowthehorse]

Brazilliant!

[@sallyjane2]

@@Rushcuckoo15 I was there on September 11th!

[@Saida-ud3xi]

Me and my little brothers' song ever since we were little kids. ....Still...you're gone brother, but this song lasts❤❤❤❤❤Love you❤❤❤

[@konectus]

*_that was a great mELOdy_*

[@miguelcostabrito118]

Oh, God, what have we done?

[@pepp7073]

Behold! My generation commenting on the older generations culture!

[@mhm5016]

I don't get it

[@AlchemistX10]

@degree7 Heh

[@david5310]

i don't get it

[@MidosujiSen]

This is quickly becoming one of my all time favorite albums. It's been over a year since an album has gripped me this much, so many wonderful songs.

[@MidosujiSen]

I actually consider this song to be the strongest contender for what I want to be played at my funeral.

[@fernhausluv44]

Definitely petitioning this song as an ending song for Steel Ball Run.

[@mememann6356]

Petition? Where?

[@adriancutillas]

i’m 22 and this is definitely one of my favorite songs.

[@suspiciousdoge9yand104]

This isn't just Rock or Pop, this is freakin Progressive Rock level, that or at least how I interpret what I'm feeling about this. This is amazingly done.

[@GNF54]

ELO does have origins as a Prog-Rock band. Their early works like No Answer and On the Third Day are very prog heavy.

[@hyunjoongkim3258]

This song brings tears to my eyes.

[@edsa1318]

The gradual build up to 3.30 is amazing and then the crescendo kicks in. Jeff Lynne's vocals at this point are breath taking. The power of classical and rock combines to produce an amazing emotional sound. ELO have to be one of the best bands ever. Just my opinion though ;-) 'I wish I was a Wild West Hero'

[@marcocorva9736]

Jeff Lynn is magicant artist. Thè very best man.

[@MichaelWallace-u5n]

ASS

[@donaldstrump911]

[Intro] Wish I was, yeah, a Wild West hero [Verse 1] Sometimes I look up high And then I think there might Just be a better life Away from all we know That's where I wanna go Out on the wild side And I wish I was Oh-oh-oh-oh, a Wild West hero [Chorus] Ride the range all the day Till the first fading light Be with my western girl Round the fire oh so bright I'd be the Indians' friend Let them live to be free Ridin' into the sunset I wish I could be {transition music} [Verse 2] I'd ride the desert sands And through the prairie lands Tryin' to do what's right The folks would come to me They'd say, "We need you here." I'd stay there for the night Oh, I wish I was Oh-oh-oh-oh, a Wild West hero [Chorus] Ride the range all the day Till the first fading light Be with my western girl Round the fire oh so bright I'd be the Indians' friend Let them live to be free Ridin' into the sunset I wish I could be {transition music} [Bridge?] Oh, I wish I was Oh-oh-oh-oh, a Wild West hero I wish I was Oh-oh-oh-oh, a Wild West hero Oh, I wish I was Oh-oh-oh-oh, a Wild West hero Wish I was Oh-oh-oh-oh, a Wild West hero Wish I was, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, a Wild West hero

[@jensablefur155]

I've heard people call ELO "what the Beatles would have been if they'd continued through the 70s", when you hear songs like this you can see what they mean.

[@odetteswann7694]

... except that, in terms of emotional charge, this surpasses anything the Beatles ever did, with the honourable exceptions of 'She's Leaving Home', 'The Long And Winding Road', and 'Let It Be'.

[@russellgray1917]

Ride the range all the day, till the first fading light.....Loved this song for the last 40 years.....Beautiful lyrics

[@barryjones1618]

As a youngster in the late 70's / 80's, Not a Rock Fan at all. but ElO were different - perhaps because of the backing of full orchestrates behind them as well a created a a Rock - Classical music combined experience. Remember on 8 tracks then. Today I still have cassettes for E.L.O I play in my 27 year old Volvo. Volvo's are for life & so too the magic orchestrate of E.L.O & make great "driving " music .

[@earcandyengineering6389]

My son bought this album for me a few years ago. We dropped the needle in his room, since he had the only turntable. He was so excited to watch me sing along and play air instruments to every song on the album. This is one of my favorites.

[@anitahuie1145]

Harmony is incredible. Where classical meets rock

[@keal57]

There are so many songs that were very important to me. They were there exactly when I needed them to encourage or give comfort. This was one of those songs.

[@Greystar2426]

2:42 The part where the instruments drop off and the vocal harmony carries it is absolutely amazing.

[@crowflight719]

In the 1980's I was playing keyboards for amateur bands. People say a lot about ELO and about the genius of Jeff Lynne and they are right. But for me its ELO keyboardist that shines. Played by Richard Tandy, he was an innovator of the instrument. And an inspiration for me personally. And this song is an example of why. If Richard Tandy is reading this....thank you sir for what I learned listening to you play.

[@quest4adventure508]

Well said. And you're so lucky to have learned an instrument so that you could play their amazing music. I try to live life without regrets and do a pretty good job, but I have one.., that I never learned to play an instrument. Luckily, I am able to carry a tune and find great joy belting out their tunes the only way I can, LOL!

[@Soldierus3003]

The Beatles would take so good about this band yet no one would give them the respect they deserve

[@Soldierus3003]

Talk I said talk but it autocorrected for some reason

[@deborahp2823]

Steffan Pila This song "Wild West Hero" reminds me of the Beatles and Queen mostly because of the A Capella (the Chorus) in the middle of this song.

[@ATalkingBadger]

Ya I could hear that. Kind of reminded me of Play The Game by Queen. Great songs.

[@Critterville_President]

Yep, it does :-)

[@seratheeducatedfeline4227]

Now you say it, this has a similar western theme to Rocky Racoon.

[@odetteswann7694]

Funny, but it reminds me of ELO...

[@zekkampung2235]

ELO and Jeff Lynne hold a special place as my favorites. They bring back countless memories and a wave of nostalgia. I feel like I've been listening to Electric Light Orchestra throughout my entire life.

[@raymondo162]

this tune is the nuts. literal CLASSIC

[@MrTrashcan1]

I always liked ELO's early hits on the radio back in the '70s but a friend introduced me to their previous album, A New World Record, and I was completely hooked. As soon as Out Of The Blue came out I bought it--before any of the tracks even got airplay--and loved it. Imagine--2 full records of ELO, and all of it gold.

[@arthdano5039]

so many hidden gems from this band!

[@kenowens9603]

Only just rediscovered ELO, old beatles nerd, loved Travelling Wilburys, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, Not to forget George and Roy, were, are, still my favourite artists, knew Jeff was multi talented, but ELO catalogue is awesome. And live, awesome

[@eddiespencer5337]

Fantastic music fantastic group never get fed up of playing it enought said lay back chill and enjoy

[@mattpenfold3931]

For my dad.. I miss you mate x

[@mr.blue7357]

Jeff Lynne is a Such a Musical Genius

[@Rayla3]

My # SONG.🎉❤

[@theyoutubergamingchannel]

This song paints a striking picture. Seems like it pulls at the heartstrings of many people who grew up in the American West.

[@Johnthemanc22]

Who is here in 2024 listening to this classic song?

[@mikebayliss8598]

👍

[@LForbesDeWild]

Here I am!

[@peterleddin3077]

Still here!

[@js1zzle]

still wishing i was a wild west hero

[@oldskool731]

i am young people dont no fuck all about the old days

[@thecrabb5031]

Greatest song by them hands down

[@odetteswann7694]

For me, it ties with 'Fire On High', 'I Can't Get It Out Of My Head', 'Big Wheels' and 'Telephone Line'.

[@Tityretupatulae]

This is unbelievable

Pure magic...42 years ago i was trying to enhance my skills with the english language hearing this classic...

[@jorgehuerta9593]

Theost GORGEOUS song I've ever heard in ny life PERIOD!!!!!

[@blodwyndavies6395]

One of all time Favourite ELO tracks.

[@goddardpk]

...when vocals belt out 'hero' I still get goose bumps. I used to have this album on my old turnable next to my bed. My 16 year old daughter listens to them now. Long live ELO and the new west heroes fighting in Ukraine.

[@deborahkilpatrick5510]

This music reminds me of my little sister. She would listen to this over and over. She passed away in 2012 from melanoma. She was a sun goddess 😂

[@Kim-yy8kl]

Dark time of my life in the 70's i still had ELO to help me through! ❤️

[@katherineledesma7863]

The country swing and guitar part in the chorus is so great. And makes me want to dance. Another triumph for Jeff Lynne ELO.

[@robinwatson4282]

Jeff Lynne had this wonderfully wholesome voice that was easy on the ear, yet always musically challenging. Cheers!

[@MothOnFire]

Lyrics: Sometimes I look up high And then I think there might, Just be a better life Away from all we know That's where I wanna go Out on the wild side, And I wish I was Oh oh oh oh, a wild west hero. Ride the range all the day Till the first fading light Be with my western girl Round the fire oh so bright I'd be the indians' friend Let them love to be free Ridin' into the sunset I wish I could be. I'd ride the desert sands And through the prairie lands Tryin' to do what's right The folks would come to me They'd say we need you here I'd stay there for the night, Oh I wish I was Oh oh oh oh, a wild west hero Ride the range all the day Till the first fading light Be with my western girl Round the fire oh so bright I'd be the indians' friend Let them love to be free Ridin' into the sunset I wish I could be.

[@ael523]

Is he singing:'' Let them live to be free'' - not ''love....''?

[@ael523]

@yayis tulinauwu : y You are absolutely correct - I checked the lyrics printed on the sleeves - :)

[@marinajones9332]

Thanks Xander from a real Brummie now living in Aberystwyth Wales UK all the best Stuart jones 😀

[@madeleinebaier5347]

Thanks for posting the lyrics!

[@terrymcginness1405]

THANX FOR POSTING THE LYRICS ALL THE BEST FROM SCOTLAND🏌🎶🎶

[@unacceptablefinnrazelle697]

I lost my husband when he was 44 and I, 39. I come to ELO to bring him back for a while.

[@Mr.BMT216A]

-> This ELO album saved my life. Thank you Jeff Lynne... the original Wild West Hero.

[@philipborley1780]

Amazing sound, one of my Fav by ELO.

[@hmackie6823]

good music doesn't have an expiration date

[@scottleipski1015]

No it don't.

[@cathrynolley814]

Fantastic song.