E.L.O. - Showdown | REACTION

[@franciscocarreno170]

E.l.o ....."all over the world" "fire on high" 👍👍👍

[@mikeyaureliush9017]

"all over the world" - great track.

[@tobykenobe]

I agree with Fire On High, I've mentioned it almost every ELO video he has reacted to. Hopefully he'll do it

[@gilliantaylor2741]

Not until he has recovered from his groin injury 🙄🤣

[@timothybessemer7316]

"Fire on High", highly recommended for a reaction or just a listen.

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

And "Rockaria!" too!

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

Can't Get It Out of My Head... there's another ELO gem for you

[@iniquity123]

And One Summer Dream......

[@davidmacgregor5193]

@@iniquity123Also "Midnight Blue", "Waterfall" and "Shangri-La".

[@CassieJFox]

Telephone Line. Evil Woman and Roll Over Beethoven" are my fav mind blowers. #ELO

[@womanonthinice1276]

I've seen ELO in concert, the strings are Phenomenal, the harmony, the tight playing... Nothing like it. They sound amazing!

[@kazbaz2011]

Womanonthinice Lucky you! He’s obviously taken care of his voice over the years - he still sounds great!

[@librarylady1111]

Saw them 3 times within a year's time. He STILL sounds amazing, the band is awesome!!

[@kazbaz2011]

Nancy Sumner That’s awesome - would love the chance someday. They played in Ireland last year, but it was for one night at a small venue, so was sold out within minutes 😭

[@RafaellaSchumann]

Have seen them live as well. One of the best concerts I've been too! Absolutely phenomenal!

[@thancrow]

I was able to see them live. It was a great concert.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Jeff Lynne been sportin that do for 40+ years and you will rarely see him without the shades..that's his signature..

[@doplinger1]

Cuz he's got CRAZY eyes!

[@dipsydoodle7988]

@@doplinger1 😂 probably!

[@lindawilliams2211]

He still looks and sounds good.

[@highpath4776]

Try V early ELO (Lynne on Bass and Roy Wood on vocals , kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGjbhaiofZuigs0 )

[@chrisjacobsen134]

Don't forget ELO's "Can't get it out of my head "

[@trelkel3805]

Yep there is a live version on KZbin from back in the day (at least looks live) , from some rural recording studio in midlands England

[@sidneyrobinson9186]

I second that

[@schulzcreative]

Yup, Jamal, if you want to go on a musical voyage, this song is great.

[@barrie5852]

A beautiful song

[@fabfour7397]

Excellent choice... Live version here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LWeJ2Ogbumh6s

[@scottferrell2806]

You’re such a cool dude Jamel, always be yourself!🙂 Take care of yourself and your family! And keep on Rockin!!🎸🎸🎸

[@topcthepainclan2004]

🤙🤟🖖

[@AI_Surfer]

Late Night With Jamel...featuring ELO. I love it 🙂

[@simonharper4199]

This song was a favourite of John Lennons'. He called ELO 'Sons of Beatles'

[@bagelj]

The whole idea of ELO was conceived by Jeff Lynne was to pick up where The Beatles left off. He thought they broke up too soon, there was much more they could have creatively written. But he imagined where the Beatles would have fit into the new decade that was the 70s. They came up with dazzling light shows with fluorescents, laser lighting, synthetic sounds, ect.

[@dustywaynemusic6297]

I'm convinced they are what The Beatles would've sounded like if they lasted into the 70s

[@mikeyaureliush9017]

That's really interesting Simon. And he said it when reviewing this very song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKLEentoip2piKs Jerry Jaquinto's comment rings true.

[@dustywaynemusic6297]

@@bagelj I didn't know that but it makes perfect sense. That's how I always viewed ELO

[@davidmacgregor5193]

@@bagelj Sorry you are wrong from the beginning there, ELO was Roy Wood's original concept, not Jeff Lynne's. Roy Wood was writing songs for The Move in 1967 and 1968 that his producer Tony Visconti had added a string section to giving them a classical /pop fusion sound. Roy liked the sound that Visconti was creating and he thought wouldn't it be great to have a band with it's own string section who could play the music instead of paying session musicians. Meanwhile Jeff Lynne was toiling away trying to have some success with his band, The Idle Race, Lynne's producers Chevin & Offord were adding a string section to some of The Idle Race songs. Jeff too liked the sound and when he met Roy Wood and Roy told him about his Electric Light Orchestra project, Jeff asked Roy if the could come onboard with Roy's new band. Roy agreed to let Jeff to get involved in The ELO project, there was only one problem, Roy was contracted to EMI's Regal Zonophone label and Jeff was contracted to United Artists Liberty label. So that both songwriters could be contracted to the same label, Jeff agreed to leave the unsuccessful Idle Race and join Roy in The Move providing Roy retired The Move and went ahead with his ELO project. Jeff Lynne joined The Move in February 1970, between mid 1970 and early 1972, Wood and Lynne were writing for both The Move and ELO. Due to problems caused by the bands management, Roy Wood quit ELO in June 1972 and formed Wizzard, Wood took ELO members Bill Hunt and Hugh McDowell with him to Wizzard, Bill played keyboards and Hugh played cello and Moog synthesiser. In late 1973 Hugh left Wizzard and returned to ELO.

[@lindawilliams2211]

I forgot this one. One of their best. So many.

[@mikeb3835]

This song was used in the movie "Kingpin" it's hilarious.

[@davidb5864]

“Attaboy Luther!”

[@MickLoud999]

BIG ERN McCracken!!!

[@evvignes]

Yes

[@jimipurple123]

Finally big earn is above the law

[@jeffreyvoth4272]

YESSS

[@backroads6695]

Ok....God Bless You, my friend.....ELO is al legendary classic rock group....you will never go wrong, with their music

[@fabfour7397]

It took 4 Beatles and George Martin to accomplish what Jeff Lynne has done musically all by himself. Of course, by popularity and commercially, The Beatles are no 1 but musically Jeff Lynne rules. I am a huge Beatles fan but Jeff Lynne is much better with Harmonies, Orchestration, as an incredible Producer, singer and songwriter. Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!!! Please Tour in 2022!!!

[@brianherrington7226]

John Lennon said in a interview that if the Beatles were to start making music again in the 70s that they would sound like ELO.

[@23skidoo46]

ELO-" Shine a little Love"

[@louisb5563]

Oh YEAH....!

[@andyscott5277]

Definitely! Need that funky bass!

[@NoName-to5xl]

wtf i thought i knew music. I'm 40 years old and just found this great band. gotta reconsider my life.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Haha.. I'm a lifelong lover of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. but have in the last 12 months discovered a phenomenal symphonic metal band called Nightwish with a remarkable lead singer called Floor Jansen so it's never too late for new discoveries 🙏😊👍❤️

[@blitztim6416]

Jeff Lynne is such class. Everything he touches is gold. And he has looked the same for decades. The hair and the ever present shades.

[@noracola5285]

Has anyone ever seen his face?

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

@@noracola5285 nope, he was born with shades and a beard.

[@lordessducky8494]

All I can say is, mmm..be still my heart ❤️

[@unrulyjulie4382]

@@lordessducky8494 ... Yes ma'am!!! He's so delicious 😍

[@thomasdelany2034]

Jeff did it on his own, what a talent. Such a body of work. Beethoven would be jealous.

[@tboman4128]

I doubt that. lol

[@bennysmith2007]

I watched Kingpin the other week & have just discovered this song! What a track 👌

[@alanmaxwell3104]

This is Jeff Lynne , who ends up in The Traveling Wilbury's with Tom Petty , Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan... he's a legend

[@brianbeair4230]

George Harrison and Jeff Lynne (started)* the Trav. Will.

[@alanhyt79]

My favorite ELO song! I'm from the rainiest place in the continental US, and we rarely saw the sun, so this song always hit home with me.

[@jasonnaylor3799]

Ya have to listen to the studio recording.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Bloody hell Jeff’s voice sounds fantastic 40 years on. He looks the bloody same too

[@mistagunther8569]

Hello Jamel.... when you get a chance.... check out their entire album TIME (1981)!!! all songs on their are related!!!

[@zorrozorro42]

Their best album, imho. The Way Life's Meant to Be is an icon.

[@simoncordingley3122]

One of my favourites also. :)

[@georgecharles941]

In summer 1973 I was walking with my friends on the Wildwood, NJ boardwalk when I saw the 'ELO' sign for a concert shortly in the Convention Center, so we went. I had heard them in our local underground radio station, so I knew that I liked them, but I couldn't remember what ELO stood for. We went to the concert inside and was blown away...we danced for two hours! They were awesome!!

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Getting a little deeper in the catalog, cool! I haven’t heard this one in years.

[@lrsrosebud]

Same here and lovin it!

[@scottferrell2806]

Me either, I didn’t even recognize it until he started singing it.

[@stevebryant6483]

Another tight live performance from the mighty E.L.O. You should do Ma-Ma-Belle.

[@tommc4916]

I see you comin' round the corner, down the avenue. :D

[@radar0412]

I'm trying to get Jamel to do Ma-Ma-Ma Belle before the College kids get to it. It's their best Banger.

[@BongEyedBastard]

ELO - The Diary of Horace Wimp

[@anyviolet]

THIS

[@davidbeckett889]

Yes

[@razorsharpe3371]

Great reaction to my favorite ELO song and yeah man Jeff Lynne can still hit those high notes to this day. Check his bio out if you can Jamal he is easily one of the most talented people in the music biz. Only found out about music vid reactions not long ago and have seen many but and you are to me the most honest and entertaining in his reactions. Thanks and keep doing what you do.

[@topcthepainclan2004]

🖖🤟🤙

[@azcoder]

The 4th album Eldorado is a story theme album, the 3rd side of Out of the Blue is a single theme, and the Time album is one story from start to end.

[@ericleach7074]

I would say that from Eldorado (1974) Face the Music (1975) New World Record (1976) Out of the Blue (1977) and Discovery (1979) was ELO's golden time. OotB being the pinnacle of that procession. Man, I've loved this band since the early 70s and finally got to see them in Manchester, UK in 2018. I was not disappointed. Jeff is still the master and still massively underrated. It's good that ELO are now getting the credit they deserved.

[@RubySlippers1100]

Love me my ELO! Showdown ONE of my favorites ❤

[@StevenIngram]

Whenever I hear this song I always think of the movie Kingping, and the showdown between Roy Munson and Big Earn McCracken. LOL

[@dubdaze68]

I was in that movie, and got cut. I was so pissed when I went to see it. But after seeing it, the scene was soooooo unnecessary.

[@randybrewer2019]

Former long term Marine. Music carried the day when in the shit. God Bless you for your brotherhood (I'm a white 61 year old American) and you're spread of different music genres and styles to pump one's emotion. Bless you man. Your ELO Showdown brought back so many deep emotions....you have God's spirit in you my Brother.

[@sanctifiedsamurai6715]

Ya man you gotta listen to Cant get it outta my head to wrap up your ELO journey.

[@georgewodicka4839]

I LOVE how much you have come to LOVE this legendary band over the last week or two. Your taste in classic rock has risen dramatically.

[@markwise9138]

You definitely need to hear ELO's "Yours Truly, 2095". It's about a guy who was dating a robot.

[@johngambrel2953]

Favorite line "kiss her interface."

[@TheCornishCockney]

we've all been there right lads?

[@jackmoorman6925]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@Wesker1984]

The album 'Time' by ELO is easily my favourite, and if you ask me you should listen to the whole album, you can always do them one at a time, starting with the 'Prologue' and the 2nd track 'Twilight', they're on one track here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYaYY6aGZ5qspKc The album definitely tells a story, as do most of their stuff lol.

[@brucer2152]

i can't up vote this enough!

[@agsyoho]

Also my favorite ELO album. Listen to the whole thing for sure, but Twilight and Yours Truly, 2095 are real gems.

[@roccaclassico9028]

@RichardWild I have "Time" and "Face the Music" albums on vinyl.

[@kevinlafaso806]

Absolutely love that album. Once I hear one song on Pandora I have to play the who album

[@sueellenvavases8490]

I just love you Jamel , I love your reactions and your beautiful smile and the way you react to the songs.

[@mancbiker17]

You have to do Shine A Little Love!!

[@sixbsteve]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Thanks for this.

[@theodoreritola9758]

E,L,O The 70s Beatles

[@JazzDrummer1946]

Who else just pictures "Big" Ern McCracken knockin' down pins to this song?

[@nettiemac]

The clear bowling ball with the rose in it...... and that hairdo (really, hair don’t)

[@dizastro5437]

Ya. But its awesome without Big Ern

[@sydneyanthoni6168]

love this one!! ELO is so wonderful :D

[@Theoldchum]

10538 Overture from the same concert is unbelievably awesome!!!

[@katann40]

This is how I was introduced to E L O......love it! I had a Manhattan outfit in a small town.....they put this on.....and I kicked it in a bar with an inch of beer on the floor.

[@waynemyers4455]

I grew up with ELO they were and still are one of the most awesome bands to walk the earth!

[@natedawg1199]

I’m here because i love his channel and because this was one of my favorite songs from skate 2

[@shatdood]

Hell yeah, that's where I first heard this song too

been listening to ELO forever, but had never heard this song until i watched the movie "Kingpin"....could not believe i had never heard it before, sooooooo good!!!

[@johncollectsstamps]

Love the reactions - have a listen to Prologue/Twilight by ELO from their 1981 album "Time"

[@23skidoo46]

and the ELO hits just a keep on comin....

[@Gregk51]

Listen to ELO's first big hit....1975? This song put them on the msp! "Can't Get it out of Head"

[@AGENT99937]

Yay Jamal you did a live performance!. You get to see the strings and how talented the musicians are!

[@stoneblue1795]

Another great old E.L.O song. ~Thanks for bringing us along on this one, Jamal.

[@2715bunky]

"Fire on High" please and thank you kind sir!

[@marileecornelius1777]

I used to work at a very busy burrito shop, and we could play whatever music we wanted (within reason, obv). Whenever we were super busy and I noticed we were all getting stressed, I'd put on some ELO... and it would help every time! Hard to be anxious when you get into the groove.

[@williamjackson982]

He can not hit the high notes like he did years ago. But the man still sounds dam good.

[@WiseOwlAdvice]

Man, you are so right. ELO is telling a Story. The whole Album "Out of the Blue" is telling it. Especially in the "Concerto for a rainy day" where "Mr. Blue Sky" is the final - the happy ending. On Vinyl it covers the whole Side 3. All songs merge into each other. Which btw is also found on nearly all Pink Floyd Albums. They are genius Storytellers. Watch the Concerto kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojRipSbapd1mpY

[@brucegrossman3531]

My sister had Out of the Blue on vinyl growing up.

[@backroads6695]

You got my vote! thanks for bringing this musiuc to light, brother!

[@watchtheskies]

I love ELO, I have been a big fan since I was a young child in the 70s, Jeff Lynn is a musical genius 😎

[@PaulOutdoors]

"He all stylin' and profilin' " lol.. You crack me up Jamel 👍😊

[@dougC08]

"Love and Rain "another track similar to this song from 2015.

[@sanzieu]

I saw them in concert in Germany, when I was in the Army 1974. Songs with real lyrics, which is sorely missed.

[@yvettetellez5064]

Was so fortunate to see Jeff Lynn and the Electric Light Orchestra a few years ago! It was a great show!

[@chellj8175]

ELO!! This is one of my favs! I requested it on one of the other ELO songs you reacted to!

[@Andwhatlseeisme]

Gotta listen to 'Twilight' by them while you're on an ELO kick

[@grejen711]

Prolog/Twilight!

[@Barrowsbro86]

This is a must! My personal favorite ELO song.

[@TheErsu]

It was used in the Daicon IV music video. You should watch that.

[@Barrowsbro86]

@@TheErsu That how I found ELO too

[@LalaithIothMusic]

Hey, man! I enjoy your videos a lot, dude. Thanks for doing these. In this video, you asked if you have to listen to a bunch of songs together to get a full story, and for ELO, off the top of my head I can think of two different albums that tell a full story. Those types of full albums telling one story are usually referred to as "Concept Albums." The first is Eldorado: A Symphony- that one is about a dude who is basically poor, homeless, and depressed, but he copes by living different fantasy lives in 'dream worlds.' The next one is Time- that one is about a dude who gets taken from the year 1981 by some time travelers into the year 2095. I hope that helps, man! I'm sure someone else has already suggested theses if you want a full album story.

[@larryfried7742]

Jamel aka Jamal?...My band played this song in every club and theater we worked in from Maine all the way across Texas and, You know what, It always drew a rousing round of applause... I can't think of anywhere the crowd didn't like it! I envy you..getting to hear these songs and especially this band frsh and new. Their stuff is timeless. Jeff Lynne is one of the most talented musicians out there. He produces, sings, Writes, and plays like, who knows, how many instruments. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I went to visit my buddy in L.A. We both worked at RCA records back in the good old days. I also met Brian Wilson. My friend Phil..happens to be a great arranger and keyboard player doing free lace never ending tons of work out there. Stay safe and let the hits just keep on coming. You have GOOD TASTE in music!

[@singluna888]

I saw them in concert back in 1979(?). It's the best concert I've ever been to. The concert was in OKC Oklahoma, at the Civic Center. We didn't have time to get loaded. Best concert ever!!!!. Their light show was awesome too!

[@jamesjewkiller1630]

Shout out to Ernie McCracken! The big Erns!

[@dizastro5437]

Lol, I think the Munson owned it. Cool reference, and super fun movie

[@classicrockfan8034]

Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra from The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame site: "Picking up where the Beatles left off, ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations. ELO added an exciting mix of elements into rock and roll, including disco rhythms and electronic studio wizardry. Imagine a marriage of tuneful, rocking pop songs with instruments from the symphonic realm, and you’ve got the blueprint for what made ELO one of the most popular groups of the 1970s and beyond. Jeff Lynne, ELO’s vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, co-founder, and frontman, conceived of a rarefied musical sphere in which cellos coexisted with guitars, and where classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop. The result: ELO’s boundary-breaking approach to rock that resonated with a global audience, both as a pop singles act and as album-oriented rockers with deep-track appeal".

[@sf222]

My new favorite thing to do on my lunch break is to watch your videos; awesome! Thank you.

[@entertainer106]

For ELO: "Fire on High"; "Ma-Ma-Ma-Belle", "Can't Get It Out of My Head", and "All Over the World"....even if they're just 3 min lol. I love your reactions.

[@nancykorpics6537]

Jamel, check out the live concert; Jeff Lynn’s ELO at Wembley 2017. Arguably the best produced and best performance that I have ever seen. There are many songs there to react too! BTW, Jeff is recognized as one of the best producers in the world by many musicians.😎

[@PaulOutdoors]

Jeff Lynne blew Wembley away.. A true living legend 👍😊

[@4EClark]

I wasn't familiar with this ELO song but I'm digging it🎶🎵😃

[@jimmyfortrue3741]

Studio version is also fantastic... More high notes..

[@seanculver8876]

I’ve been an ELO fan for 40 years. You did “Last Train to London”, but my favorite ELO song is a different train song...”Across the Border”. I’d love to see you do that one.

[@urmom4009]

Fantastic song

[@johngero6265]

I'd have to say across the border is one of my favorite songs and ELO is my favorite group and Jamal does a great job on this.

[@iluvwilbur]

Love, love , love this song ❤️

[@davecogott2761]

Love it when you pull these old ELO gems out!!! Keep digging!!! 50 more to go!!! Live version of Roll Over Beethoven!!!!

[@lemonhead162]

I love this song!!!

[@emptybraincase4181]

i get the feeling he has the lowest, as well as the highest, voice on that stage.

[@nepiris]

First record i ever bought, brings back memories.

[@larryclark5422]

Earth, Wind and Fire...you will love them Lets Groove Tonight Serpentine Fire Boogie Wonderland Fantasy

[@bluesman3232]

This is the one I was tryin' to remember the other day to suggest, so glad to see it.

[@dalem8332]

Jeff Lynne is a genius! Singer musician songwriter producer. Amazing! 😎🎼🎶🎵♥️🇨🇦

[@scottkinney8678]

John Lennon said that not only this was one of his favorite bands this was one of his favorite songs. She also said it reminded him of Marvin Gaye's I Heard it Through the Grapevine.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

My Daughter is a 2 in a row Indiana GOLDEN GLOVES BOXER. On a couple of entrances she used this music as her walkout music.

[@yumba-uz4dn]

I haven't listened to Showdown for year, used to be one of my favorites still is. I am back 4 times on this page , I don't know if for Jeff or for you ! 😂😂 !!! love your commenting facial expressions when listening 😍😂!!! so cute !!!

[@kathystammen3060]

Yes Jamel. My favorite! I love this song.

[@kathryntreadway6647]

Love love love ELO ❤️

[@catherinethompson2525]

Another great song by ELO

[@allendemery3413]

Man I've got you in age by almost a couple decades, but I would have love to had you with me partying in the late seventies and early eighties. We partied hard but kept it cool. When you get an break in your request maybe give Rod Stewart a spin..... Tonight's the night..... Keep it up brother!!!

[@otisdylan9532]

That, "Maggie May", and "You Wear It Well" for openers.

[@allendemery3413]

@@otisdylan9532...... All great songs.

[@cindyduhon1343]

I know right? I’m 66 and I just love Jamel. He’s peace and love .i can’t tell if he’s an old soul or I’m a young soul! Lol All I know is he’s awesome.

[@allendemery3413]

@@cindyduhon1343 . ..... I'd say probably both..... 👍😎

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

Saw them in concert in 1978. They definitely set a high standard moving forward.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I will never get enough of Jeff's voice!

[@Artby_Katina]

The quality is always there in studio or live, they are just superb.

[@kathystammen3060]

I’m sooooo happy. It is groovy baby! It’s awesome to watch the instruments. Who does that now? No one! Classic ELO❤️

[@Jim-ix1xf]

In the 60's Arthur Lee and his band "Love" used horns and strings in songs, not as prominent as ELO but well done, very underrated band kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJWzfZ-upLmSl9U

[@evangelina3541]

Thank you so much for this video!!! ELO was one of my favorites back in the day, there was sooo many great bands. You're right when you express the fact of watching the performance live. This was WONDERFUL to watch and listen to.

[@deb5710]

Love the strings on this song!

[@vickilcalloway6537]

Saw them in concert twice in 1978....awesome show!

[@lauriepartridge1468]

This was my favorite band as a kid and still an all time favorite of mine. Saw him live a year ago. Check out a song called, “Four Little Diamonds,” or “All Over the World,” with the flash mob dancers. That will get you dancing! Thanks for the great video!

[@teatimedrinker1]

Long time Subscriber , first time commenter. Love your channel! Great content and you really listen to what your given. You’re one of my favorite reactors(that list is not long). ELO one of my fave groups. Even now, he’s still kept his fine vocals. I agree, great story teller . I don’t think there is anything he’s done that I don’t love.

[@ArniePorter]

Glad you have discovered ELO. They were one of our favourite bands in the mid-70’s. Such great melodies, tight performances and Jeff can really sing. Plays a mean electric violin too. Please react to a Beach Boys song called Warmth of the Sun. It’s a great compliment to the “raining all over the world” in this song. I think you’ll really dig it. Keep groovin brother. ✌️.

[@Buttsac]

Jeff Lynn is so smooth with his guitar licks and even just knowing his ability to hit the notes vocally just flawless even 40 years later. Nice to see.