Jeff Lynne - Breakfast TV Interview - 5th October 2012

Jeff Lynne's two new 2012 albums "Long Wave" and "Mr Blue Sky: The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra" ...OUT NOW !!
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Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynne (born 30 December 1947) is an English songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer who gained fame as the leader and sole constant member of Electric Light Orchestra. He was later a co-founder and member of the Traveling Wilburys together with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
Lynne has produced recordings for artists such as The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson, Randy Newman, Roy Orbison, Dave Edmunds, Del Shannon and Tom Petty. He has co-written songs with Petty and also with George Harrison, whose 1987 album Cloud Nine was co-produced by Lynne and Harrison. Among the many compositions to his credit are such well-known hits as "Livin' Thing", "Evil Woman", "Turn to Stone", "Do Ya", "Strange Magic", "Sweet Talkin' Woman", "Telephone Line", "Mr. Blue Sky", "Hold on Tight", "Don't Bring Me Down", "When We Was Fab", "I Won't Back Down", "Free Fallin'", "Handle with Care" and "End of the Line".
In 2008, The Washington Times named Lynne the fourth greatest record producer in music history. In 2014 he received a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars in his hometown.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Lynne

[@BeerNotPizza]

Jeff is brilliant. He played a major part in my childhood. Every time I hear 'A New World Record', 'Out of the Blue', 'Discovery', 'Time', and others, it always takes me back to my youth.

[@lynniejefford]

Still waiting for him to become SIR Jeff Lynne !

[@WillyWaldbrand-wi3fh]

ELO - One of the greatest Bands ever .

[@u43009035]

Jeff Lynne is the most talented guy on this planet. He's the most good looking guy ever. That guy Jeff got it all.

[@Helmut83]

"Working with some of the legends of music"? HE is a legend!

[@clairduffy60]

Sir Jeff Lynne in his trademark shades. He has written some of the best songs ever. He is allowed to wear shades in the middle of the nite if he wants.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Same with Roy Orbison, his idol!

[@toboldygo5823]

Love listening to Jeff Lynn 😎👍🏻✨

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

Jeff would kill a Bond theme, his score would be better than the movie!

[@floydbrennan9789]

What is also amazing about this already amazing genius is that with all the wealth, fame and talent he has he always seems so FREAKIN' DOWN TO EARTH! Every interview I've seen he comes across as a fellow who with not a bone of pretentiousness in him. It's awesome!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Lately iv'e been hooked on The Traveling Wilburys and Roy Orbison's music. I have watched and read interviews of the guys, and it is so adorable how much they geek out over Roy!

[@SunnyBear]

Interesting, I got the complete opposite impression from this interview. Sitting indoors with sunglasses for starters, haha! And when they ask him about his productions he goes on about how special his process is and that he has a totally unique sound. I agree that he is extremely talented but I thought he sounded quite full of himself with that answer. There is nothing unique with his sound, his songs are bloody great but they're just pop songs, man. :)

[@ElvarMasson]

Sunny Bear - I hope you've learned a thing or two since you bravely posted your comment. As you know (?) he prefers using sunglasses (dark glasses) because he's shy. I missed the bit where he's "full of himself". Please, enlighten me

[@classicrockfan8034]

@@SunnyBear You have no clue hater-Troll! Lynne is the most humble and kind man in the music industry...Surely the most talented as well!

[@SunnyBear]

@@ElvarMasson Enlighten you? I gave examples in my comment as to why I have that opinion, you're free to go back and re-read it. :)

[@BenJamminKraftbc]

Lady: Tell me Jeff, do the glasses ever come off? Jeff: "Only when I fall out of bed"

[@hamptongal62]

He's an extraordinary musician and songwriter with great sense of humor! 🎸🎤🎶

[@ThePokemonCompany]

He would write the best James Bond theme ever.

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

Yup our Jeff Lynne. Finally he got a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, He deserves it. Is it perfect?

[@Orion3741]

Jeff Lynne : undoubtedly a genius. And a Legend. Mr ELO. And member too, of supergroup The Traveling Wilburys. A songwriter of note, with songs written for artists suchas Olivia Newton-John and Roy Orbison. He could so easily have been the 5th Beatle.

[@ritasmith5377]

Jeff is the most talented and humble man ever..

[@JoshuaBattenMusic]

Wearing those glasses and avoiding sunburn/sunlight all those years...That's why Jeff Lynne doesn't age!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Aww I got a bit sad when they showed that clip of "Handle With Care" at 0:24. I recently became hooked on the Traveling Wilburys, and now I am totally in love with Roy Orbison. Roy, George and Tom are jamming in the afterlife now. RIP. Let's hope Jeff won't be joining them anytime soon, I'm going to see him next summer!

[@anitahuie1145]

Such a human genius.

[@1MogJon]

Talking about listening to songs on an old radio with a 12 inch speaker, his comment, the 'lovely soft bottom and no top' went completely over their heads.

[@donnieb69us]

In a profession where mediocrity and style are celebrated over substance, this man is woefully overlooked. The UK bangs about Macca, Bowie and Morissey, all of whom are great, but nobody bangs the drum for Jeff - except his fellow performers. If you take record sales and awards he is something like the fourth most successful producer of all time - and that is against some stiff competition.For some reason people cannot see past his hair and shades. Get over it, he's a genius.

[@jonathanmartin4125]

Another OG from Birmingham

[@SweetDreams706]

I LOVE JEFF LYNNE. I'm a long-time fan who's been patiently awaiting an opportunity to see him in concert. This interview has given me hope! One of my favorite albums ever made was New World Record; the man is a genius. Please come to Pittsburgh PA, Jeff!

[@endrizo]

i wanna ( must) watch that ELO documentary...thanks very much for posting this pal.

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

A brilliant musician and excellent producer.

[@AA-bh9rq]

A hero of my youth. May you go on and on sir.

[@HappisakVideos]

Hes awesome a hero of mine.

[@Mozart1220]

I saw an interview where George Harrison was asked what it was like working with Jeff Lynne. He laughed and said "great question!"

[@terryoneill9525]

thumbs up but thats for jeff

[@nightisright1873]

It sucks that Jeff only talks to Richard Tandy and Roy Wood

[@fasteddyuk]

"Great to meet me too!" Brilliant Jeff!

[@keithbuckley3220]

One of the best entertainers sever

[@imrantransam78]

Love you Jeff! "Great to meet you too." What a gent!

[@ritasmith5377]

Love getting to see his EYES...lol😊🙃😊😊

[@ritababbitts2122]

Quite the performer...

[@supertomcat1000]

fair play for fighting your corner. amen to you

[@chrisearl5970]

“Touring is not my favourite thing” thankfully he changed his mind

[@TheHollywoodWaltz]

i agree. i hope the bond producers do ask him soon. hopefully for the next bond film

[@supertomcat1000]

i think you might appreciate "the jam" english mods from 77 to 82. prominent rickenbacker strumming. pacy,passionate, and original stuff.

[@harbienotherbie7890]

The only living legend Mr Blue Sky ✊

[@tony713elo]

This is from the BBC, there are no commercials on the BBC. What you have here is the BBC breakfast show that goes on for a few hours throughout the morning. The bits with Jeff have been collected into the 9 minutes you have here. Throughout the morning the BBC where advertising the fact that Jeff was coming on the show, if you look at the time clock on screen you can see the times that the different clips where shown.

[@malmes999]

How does Jeff still look like he did in the 70s?

[@BFNgaming2024]

I want to hear Jeff Lynne create a Bond theme now.

[@nightisright1873]

Ronan Hodgson just look at evil woman

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Start a petition now! Jeff Lynne create a Bond theme now. Great idea!

[@michaelclark7120]

just watched the documentary .... so inspiring!!! The guy is a fucking evil genius!!!

[@JoshuaMatthewMcDonagh]

They aren't breaks, it's when the national news goes into local news.

[@colico14]

Thanks! The Jam is definitely cool. Although I'm not quite as familiar with them as I am with other U.K. bands of the same era (Clash, Buzzcocks, Pistols, etc.), my uncle is a big fan and saw 'em back in the day (he gave me the concert T-shirt!). Paul Weller is quite the guy.

[@barnabylee9763]

Ok how is he not sir Jeff Lynne? The cleverest fucker in music

[@keithbuckley3220]

Number 5 after the Beatles!

[@ReverendBenzo]

Skip the numerous intros: 3:25

[@Helmut83]

Yes, I agree. In fact, I think the other Traveling Wilburys didn't reach not even close to Jeff's level of musical complexity.

[@lovesunset345]

At 0:49 he turned round at fangirled to the woman

[@alexanderhelms9039]

My wish its the choir a amazing Guitare Solo doing with Mr. Bluesky l love this Song in Love Jimi the Rat

[@lindaredden6651]

LOVE HIM, JEFF,GET YOUR LIPS DONE !!! THEY ARE TO THIN !!!

[@TheVeek192]

What the hell are you talking about? He's perfect just as he is. How about if you get your manners done; they're too thin.

[@JoshuaMatthewMcDonagh]

It's every half hour so that people with a tight schedule doesn't miss it. Too be honest, I think it should be every hour. Don't want to miss it/ Wake up earlier XD

[@sevenantony7376]

Such a pity he doesn't talk about the Idle Race, just as good as the ELO

[@TheVeek192]

Wrong.

[@lillyjunke4995]

I also found sheet music at some music thing. Picked out 2. The piece I'm working on is actually vinnies A STARRY NIGHT kinda with MR BLUE SKY over it with sky line up the side. I thought cutting up sheet music 2 like make the edge. Around. I have made mistakes in it though. The big one though since I did not rush it, is ready 4 glitter paper my daughter bro u ght yesterday. Only reasons I do not have my foam core cut. My left arm my right leg. I have 2 cut 9 pieces. Need many more plexi cut. I got good start. Large Beatles piece done. 20x30. Accent so flipping cute. Big elo piece 40 x 30 or something like that. Idk . My cats apparently want food & water.

[@JBofBrisbane]

You're being facetious, aren't you? Two words - HAIR COLOUR. And I'm an Electric Light Orchestra fan from way back.

[@supertomcat1000]

he sure is. married to a bird 27 years younger than him and local to my area. they were sighted recently watching a football match, in which her nephew was involved, and within minutes had to scarper, due to the hordes descending following a tip off. btw love those bands you mentioned, have some in picture cover and coloured vinyl. lucky me!

[@fasteddyuk]

Live and Let Mr Blue Sky?

[@doubleotwentyone]

"Lovely soft bass and no top"? Bet they thought he was talking about the radio cabinet...

[@shaftsbury94]

she nearly said worked along side arses 2-09

[@DuaLeaD]

HOW MANY FUCKING BATHROOM BREAKS DO THE HOSTS NEED?!

[@supertomcat1000]

no , jeremy kyle is. and ime wondering when my hero jeff lynne will be knighted by queenie.

[@colico14]

Cheers and sorry for the "cranky limey bastard" bit! :)

[@joeturner6192]

Performance royalties. He redid them so that when someone wants to license one of the songs, HE gets all the loot. The new versions sound flatter than the originals. For me anyway.

[@kingstumble]

You don't understand royalties at all. The writer and publisher get royalties whenever their song is played in a public place no matter who performs it, even if it's a karaoke singer. The performer on a record or film, if it's someone other than the writer, is paid a performance royalty but it's a lot less . It's immaterial which version is used. I used to work for PRS so I do know how it works.

[@joeturner6192]

@@kingstumble So then there's no such thing as a performance royalty? I must be misinformed. Or not.

[@kingstumble]

@@joeturner6192 Yes there is. Read what I said: "The performer......is paid a performance royalty...…."

[@joeturner6192]

@@kingstumble So if someone uses the original Mr Blue Sky, then seven people get paid for their performance. But if they use his remake, then only he gets paid for the performance. That's my point.

[@kingstumble]

@@joeturner6192 No I don't understand your point. It makes no difference which version is played. A new version or remake does not constitute a new song.It is the same song and anyone who is entitled to receive royalties will get them no matter which version is played. I don't know where you get seven people from. Royalties are only paid to the writer, the publisher and the performer. However if you don't want to believe me and carry on with this pointless discussion that's up to you.That is my final comment.

[@BuzzingFridge]

What potato wrote the label at 3:55 saying he is "Musician"

[@ElvarMasson]

Because they didn't know how to spell "musical artistic genius"

[@supertomcat1000]

no probs! in my country ime an old fart, and an ageing dinosaur, but do appreciate good music, be it brit, american. or anywhere. you enjoy guitar riffs by the look of it..

[@cati64]

funny he sounds like he sounds same as he did 25 odd yrs ago ??

[@TheVeek192]

Why is that funny?

[@hockeyjz17c]

wtf is with the 5 commercials in the first 1:30

[@colico14]

The pacing and production of this program is atrocious. All herky-jerky-like and constant breaks. I cannot believe people watch this regularly. Is this a popular morning telly show in England?

[@yosoynelly]

jeff married me...

[@alexarutherford1137]

Really?

[@misterfunnybones]

Are you the "evil woman?"

[@carolinaibarramendoza7502]

Ooh sii. Como me gustaria a mi tambien ❤

[@RichardJames12]

Worked with arses such as...

[@colico14]

Back and forth like that..constantly? A bit annoying.

[@colico14]

Seriously! Makes the show appear quite amateurish and silly.