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[@andyandalex]

This video was soooooooo overdue!!! Finally getting around to some ELO!!!!! What’s the next track by them we gotta hit guys?! Keep em’ coming! 🙌🏻🔥

[@frankmarsh1159]

Showdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moeTXnaepJdpf7s Fire on High : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOxlZxofbqbm8k Evil Woman: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fHZYueqdWFeMU Mr. Blue Sky: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWjHhXWljJp7b80 Strange Magic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3asf617ncSkj8k Turn to Stone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXLe4iVmLN2kKc

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Man I love you guys. Great synopsis!

[@fredhall6525]

"Telephone Line" for.the heaviest sauce.

[@parinthianquattropani9071]

Sweet Talking Woman

[@jimschroeder1176]

Mike Oldfield -Crises!

[@burtonmediaprod]

MORE, MORE, MORE ELO!!! Strange Magic, Do Ya, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Telephone Line, Mr. Blue Sky, Turn To Stone, Can't Get It Out Of My Head, Evil Woman.... ALL AMAZING! Jeff Lynne is a GENIUS song writer and producer. Worked with George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys.....

[@generoberts9151]

Can't get it out of my head is a beautiful song

[@cl8onj388]

Strange Magic is awesome. The family truckster rules.

[@myoldmate]

Genius is right. So many catchy melodies over such a long time. Can't get you out of my head is my fave, but as everyone's saying where do you start?.

[@waterweasel]

Standing in the rain

[@rayboyd7110]

Concur

[@dominicbiondi4097]

I just wanna say how fucking cool this is...I'm 57, and to see you guys react so positively to the music of my youth is just fantastic.

[@ugaladh]

Right, I like these guys more now, knowing that with all the heavy rock they review, then still really like ELO

[@zimjun7]

Music of "YOUR youth?" I'm 70 and it's also music of MY "yoot!" June

[@daniellekleinman5632]

I’m a millennial but raised on my dad’s music. When I do find people (of any age but especially around my age) that connect so deeply to the same music as me - it’s magic (pun intended). Truly.

[@stevetemple8826]

Same here.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

I've been listening to ELO since the 70's. Jeff Lynne is a genius! I fell in love with them when I heard the violins and cellos. They have such a unique sound.

[@redcardinalist]

It's such a rich sound. Fabulous. I wish I'd heard them live in concert!

[@frankszappaschin]

Jeff Lynne the founder of The Travelling Wilburys, and the War of the worlds album

[@remohio]

Mr. Blue Sky...the happiest song of all-time

[@Lightmane]

Watch the reaction to it by Kel-n-Rich : )

[@Tzulander]

CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Honestly, they should do the whole 'Concerto for a Rainy Day' suite: "Standing in the Rain"/"Big Wheels"/"Summer and Lightning"/"Mr. Blue Sky"

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Happy AND complex!!

[@blanetalk]

Yep! It's the song Yellow Submarine wanted to be... and I love me some Yellow Submarine!

[@Divedown_25]

Welcome to the beautiful world of ELO. Jeff Lynne is a legend.

[@Listenupitsme]

My dad passed recently and He loved Elo. Thanks for playing this.

[@jeffcobb2734]

ELO is a deeeeeep rabbit hole. "Fire on High" "Sweet Talkin' Woman" "Mr. Blue Sky" Those are my top three.

[@TehFrenchy29]

Provides A&A list of the best ELO songs. The list is ELO's discography. They never really released a "bad" song, just some lesser known ones, and go DEEP for live shows and play a whole lot of music. Cannot go wrong with some Electric Lights Orchestra.

[@bridgetteangelos3478]

Agree. 🤗

[@jayjay8]

Do Yah

[@trickygoose2]

Fire on High is an awesome choice and an interesting one for those who've only heard the singles.

[@Afontanez1962]

Turn to Stone and Evil Woman are my top two.

[@fullcrust]

"Telephone Line" might just be their greatest song. Mark my words: when you listen to "Telephone Line" for the first time, the melody and structure of the song will literally make you gasp, perhaps more than almost any other song you've heard. Glad you are enjoying ELO right out of the gate!

[@radar0412]

Showdown

[@keelsmac01]

radar0412 absolutely!

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

I think the opening of 'Telephone Line' is one of the most creative and entrancing openings of any tune... ever. I love it so much.

[@bigsdavid]

100% agree about Telephone Line. Hope the guys include it in their schedule.

[@lubilou64]

Telephone Line always makes me cry :D in a good way though!

[@EB-wl9st]

You boys have no idea how happy it makes me to have people from your generation hear the music from my generation.

[@petetobey3933]

More ELO - “Do Ya,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Telephone Line,” “Can’t Get It Out of My Head,” “Evil Woman”... there isn’t a bad ELO song, really...

[@Rockford03]

Listen to all these they will blow u away

[@kathynicholson103]

Turn to Stone to bop to, and Stange Magic for hippy, trippy sauce!

[@MagravatorMag]

Yes to ALL! ✌️♥️

[@Marlinspike1964]

John Lennon called ELO “Son of Beatles” he was a fan, and particularly taken by their song “Showdown”.Jeff Lynne the singer and bandleader actually ended up producing for George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr separately, but also together on “Free As A Bird” by the three remaining Beatles working from John’s demo tape.

[@MissAstorDancer]

Now, those are true facts!!!!!

[@angelamarino8741]

Percy Thrillington I loved Showdown!

[@dixiechatty958]

Don't forget Real Love!!

[@michaelmoore7975]

IMO Jeff was the better songwriter, a bit more creative and very clever song structures. His musicianship was more sophisticated. John was the better lyricist, a bit more creative and clever elements that give his words intimacy and feeling, and personal to the listener. One of my "what if's" was John's lyrics put to Jeff's music. Hmmm....the Super Beatles? Or Laser Light Orchestra?

[@stevendonnelly6132]

@@michaelmoore7975 your on drugs

[@ChaiMeiLan]

Finally! Jeff Lynne said in the documentary about him, “Mr. Blue Sky; The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO” that he wrote “Living Thing” out of his distress over the damage he was seeing to the environment. He also owns his love for pop music over all other kinds. He is a musical genius. Plays all instruments well. He is a prolific producer including many successful albums for Tom Petty, Brian Wilson, The Beatles final album, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams, Roy Orbison, and The Traveling Wilburys. Fascinating stuff learning about the history of that super group. He is a very quiet and humble person, so it really took ages for him to finally be recognized as the legend he is. His perfectionism caused him to quit touring in the 80s because he couldn’t achieve the sound quality he wanted. So he turned to producing. But now the technology has improved and ELO in concert is perfection in concert, even in a crappy acoustic venue like the Tacoma Dome! If I could only listen to one artist for the rest of my life, it would be ELO, and I’d never get tired of them. So much variety and positive energy.

[@hadavisjr]

Yes...so well said.

[@PhilliptBates]

You nailed it. "Beatlesy". Jeff Lynne is amazing and his vocals and melodies and songwriting have a lot of Beatles influence. Jeff also co-wrote a lot of material with Tom Petty and was a big part of The Traveling Wilburys. You need to try "Turn to Stone", "Telephone Line", "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Do Ya"... plus so many more.

[@lisaw5604]

Thank you for listing off the songs and the name Jeff Lynne. I had heard this song (but didn't think I knew more), but I know some of the ones you listed! Plus, I do know Jeff Lynne's work... Amazing artist. Have a great day! :)

[@davearonow65]

ÞÞ.

[@misterkite]

Oh man, they should totally do Traveling Wilburys. For those who don't know, it's a supergroup made up of Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Roy Orbison.

[@mkllove]

I was thinking at the beginning both Beatles vocally and Pink Floyd in style/effects.

[@the8walls]

Jeff has worked extensively with most of the Beatles individually, they massively respect his musical genius. Have a read up on his discography and what else he has written and produced. McCartney is a massive ELO/Jeff Lynne fan.

[@elainewhite4995]

Jeff Lynn was a great friend of George Harrison’s This is a great start on your journey with E L O 🛸

[@wicky4473]

Yes, and together in the Traveling Wilburys!

[@leroyrs]

Didn't one of ELO go to Wizzard?

[@MrModelworx]

@@leroyrs Yes it was Roy Wood

[@noahmack725]

Yea funny they said he sounded like Beatles. Jeff was a huge Beatles fan and John Lennon even called ELO the “son of the Beatles.”

[@MusicLover10538]

Some facts about Jeff Lynne (ELO)...First, he is a very humble man, simply because this Music Genius is not interested in fame, the limelight, and money, he just loves to create great music. Jeff Lynne is one of the most versatile musicians ever, this is why he is considered by his peers to be among the greatest. He didn't stick to one style of music because, after decades, it gets boring. Jeff has done progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock - Pop, New wave, and Disco. Everything he does turns to gold. He even flirted with Country music. From 1972 to 1986 (During 14 years) Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world... 51 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas, festivals and Stadiums. During Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Tour, many reviews agreed in saying they are the best live Classic Rock Band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius( From Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post). ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music. He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others...

[@bryansproles2879]

You guys HAVE to do way more ELO. They have SO many amazing hits, such as... Turn To Stone, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Telephone Line, Shine A Little Love, Mr. Blue Sky, Evil Woman, Don't Bring Me Down, Strange Magic, Xanadu... Lead singer and main songwriter is Jeff Lynne, who is just a freaking genius writer. Hope to see more of this sooner rather than later 😎

[@control_the_pet_population]

They did have a ton of great singles... Interesting trivia: ELO holds the record for most Top 40 hits in America without any of them ever reaching #1.

[@Veggamattic]

Good List...good order.

[@bryansproles2879]

@@Veggamattic That was deliberate 😎

[@blue-sc1se]

Great band to get into! They were one of the heavy hitters of the late 70s and early 80s. One of my favs is " Don't bring me down"

[@SabineThinkerbellum]

Yeah, Don’t Bring Me Down, Last Train to London and Telephone Line.

[@classicrockfan8034]

ELO is the most uplifting band in this world. The best music therapy!

[@dennisgannon]

They have SEVEN top TEN singles, you have a lot of good ones coming.

[@DaleM66]

No kidding. Get the playlist logo ready, this is a deep catalog.

[@goaliedon]

Dennis Gannon I also love their cover of Roll Over Beethoven. The combination of strings and guitar are amazing!!

[@abbiewilliams975]

Long long overdue ELO THEY BLEW ME AWAY... my boyfriend hit the floor it was amazing winter land...TURN TO STONE EVIL WOMAN, CANT GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD must must do SWEET TALKIN WOMAN!!

[@dimedraweriv258]

So he took a dive?

[@richardfoster3924]

Was it Winterland in 74? That would have been the place to see them. Post n Steiner

[@abbiewilliams975]

Libertarian Mind he actually had too much weed and southern comfort! Woke up after ( sadly) Evil Woman

[@abbiewilliams975]

Libertarian Mind I meant sweet talking woman:-))

[@abbiewilliams975]

richard foster yes it was winter land in 74 great great show!! Amazing lights and music coordination

[@Amythehealer]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. ELO is my happy music such vibes. I love them.

[@tmage7042]

Is this really their first ELO song?!? Cause if it is they're about to go down an incredible rabbit hole. ELO was a hit machine for decades and nobody sounds like them.

[@kathytoy5055]

At first, I thought, no! This is the wrong one to start with! But considering the reaction, I've done a complete flip. Strap in, guys!

[@sharonkay8638]

Can I suggest Wild West Hero and Rockaria!. Two of my favourites and often overlooked.😎

[@bryansproles2879]

I didn't think this was their first song from ELO, but it's kinda good that is was - gave a nice orchestral intro 😁

[@JimDorman]

OMG - I think Jamel listened to every ELO song but he was calling them E-Lo, like J-Lo for awhile. Short song but I really like Mr. Blue Sky. You should also do the Allman's "Blue Sky" - two happy great songs.

[@southendonseaarts]

ELO had been going some years before this with a few albums behind them

[@vickieray]

I am here because Jamel suggested it! I’ve been binge watching you guys since yesterday!! Started following Jamel about a year ago so I value his opinion ✌️☮️ I have to say I got lost in your Queen reactions last night! I am so enjoying everything I see so far! ELO is a super deep rabbit hole you will truly enjoy 🎸🎤🔥 If you want to continue with their music “Mr. Blue Sky” or “Don’t Bring Me Down” or “Turn to Stone” are just a few of their huge hits 🔥🔥

[@gregsteele806]

Hey! Another Jamel fan. Welcome to A&A. These guys are great.

[@vickieray]

Greg Steele I got so lost in their reactions last night it was 2:00am before I even realized I had been watching them since 7:30pm!!

[@bkshields76]

Love Jamal too. Also check out JustJP.

[@vickieray]

Bill Shields thanks for the tip!!

[@andyandalex]

@Vickie Ray Hey Vickie welcome aboard!! Glad to hear we’re binge worthy, haha! Cheers to ya!! 🙌🏻🔥

[@royalway12]

Excellent analysis from you both. I saw them live in 75. The record can't even come close to capturing the magic they bring on stage.

[@politemaverick]

I think "Turn To Stone" would be a great ELO song to explore. It is a bit more of a "banger."

[@lhpl]

I'd like to see that, especially that one particular part... ;-)

[@TheCornishCockney]

the whole bloody album actually,not a weak track anywhere on Out of the Blue,same with Face the Music,same with Eldorado. Magnificent band and Jeff Lynne is a solid gold genius.

[@keithdewitt8956]

"Mr. Blue Sky" should be next! After that "Turn To Stone" or "Evil Woman".

[@almoreno271]

Keith DeWitt YESSSSSSSSSS!!!

[@maryannetubbs5332]

What Keith DeWitt said!

[@evarooney714]

Jeff Lynn is a music genius!! Had the pleasure to see him live @MSG!! Out of this world!!❤❤

[@hivoltagefx4]

Agree! Turn to Stone next or Mr. Blue Sky!!! Also, still pushing for Triumph!!!! LOL

[@9337sjm]

Welcome to ELO!!! Suggestions: “Don’t Bring Me Down”, “Can’t Get It Out Of My Head”, “Fire On High” (instrumental), Mr. Blue Sky, “Turn To Stone”, “Sweet Talkin’ Woman”, “Evil Woman”, “Strange Magic”... 💯

[@bigolfatrain8803]

Showdown

[@andydurazo5337]

These songs are all A+ and will bring you down into the rabbit hole with us!

[@sipesthebest128]

Please don't forget "Do Ya"... my favorite ELO song

[@richardsteiner8992]

Wild West Hero and Mr. Blue Sky!!

[@dj_grim]

and Rockaria, just for the use of the opera singing

[@MusicLover10538]

ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music. He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others...

[@billyc7364]

Turn To Stone, Mr Blue Sky, Telephone Line, and many more....Jeff Lynn (the singer) is a Beatles fan big time. He even produced some of their stuff.

[@gregsteele806]

Damn, Telephone Line chokes me up every time. The live version from Wembley Stadium is epic.

[@billgee02]

Mr Blue Sky - a mood changer - you CAN'T help but feel happy listening to this - great vocals - great foundational rock - and a whole orchestra for goodness sake - give it a shot

[@michellowe8627]

Jeff never produced Beatles, he produced (and cowrote) George Harrison songs. Jeff is the reason there was a Traveling Wilburys and brought George into the project.

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

Nailed it Billy! Peace brudda.

[@scottmcrae3355]

Michel Lowe Jeff produced both posthumous Beatles songs “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love” for their anthology release in the 90s so, technically, he has produced the Beatles

[@gregscupholm254]

So glad you decided to take a chance on ELO! Their production values are through the roof. Soooo many fantastic tunes. Founder and leader Jeff Lynne is a genius. "Do Ya" or "Mr. Blue Sky", or "Evil Woman" would be a great next choice. Hell, who am I kidding? They have at least 15 SOLID hits you could drop the needle on and enjoy to the nines.

[@flubblert]

Evil Woman. Yes!!

[@AaronHunter]

Do Ya is such a killer song. Whenever I'm lucky enough to hear it in the car, I freak out (also, Matthew Sweet does a fantastic cover version).

[@personalcheeses8073]

ELO just give you so much to listen to in one song. It’s a feast for the ears

[@tonyallen4265]

ELO is huge! How in the hell have y'all not listened to them? Best song is obviously Mr. Blue Sky. Do it!

[@code1523]

All there songs are peak, don’t forget that

[@stephenrich8808]

John Lennon said that ELO was what the Beatles may have been had they stayed together - Jeff Lynne adored the Beatles, and became a member of the Traveling Wilburys (led by George Harrison) and produced the 'treatles' (Free as a Bird, Real Love) as he was the only one with the ability and approval of the three surviving Beatles

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

"I can feel by listening to this song that they got even better songs". Good observation!

[@Veggamattic]

Turn to stone and Sweet Talkin' Woman are the bangers.

[@jimminymccrimminy9598]

Turn to Stone is great, but Here is the News > Sweet Talkin' Woman

[@cmacvicar74]

Here is the news is one of the most underrated ELO tunes. Ma Belle is another banger.

[@RichHeimlich]

Do Ya....

[@ruicao4209]

Personally neither of those songs are even close to their best. You are doing a disservice to the band by steering people towards those songs. They are fine songs but they don’t hit my ear the same way as at least half a dozen of their other tracks.

[@jameso393]

Ma Ma Ma Belle is a banger!

[@FreshProduceCreative]

Jeff Lynne is the genius behind ELO. He's up there with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Lynne can play almost any instrument imaginable. A true virtuoso.

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

Musician and producer. I think that's why it still seems modern when compared to current producer-heavy pop music.

[@HBFTimmahh]

To bad he nor most of the 'BAND' could play LIVE in the mid 70s.

[@poluxsaurus1454]

I think "virtuoso" refers to super high skills, like Vai on guitar or Emerson on keyboards. Lynne is not like that, but he can come up with exactly what a song is calling for. For example his guitar solos are short and simple, but tasteful and effective (I'm thinking Showdown, Mr. Blue Sky...).

[@zzbear317]

Rumor has it that "Out of the Blue" - double album - was writtin in a few days. Some of the lyrics bear that out... but still. There are some major classics on that album.

[@michaelz6555]

The "Time" album is one of the most underrated albums ever.

[@DKinMN]

I'm recently way into Time, Secret Messages, and Balance of Power. They're incredible, and obviously stand apart from the rest of popular music at the time.

[@SR-vl6ql]

Oh there’s that KZbin word underrated. I guess that means it’s good?

[@michaelz6555]

@@SR-vl6ql it means it’s good, *and* that it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves for being as good as it is.

[@hadavisjr]

@@DKinMN Absolutely...in that order!

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Oh, I LOVE the Time album! Perfect from start to finish with standouts like The Way Lifes Meant To Be, 21th Century Man and Twilight.

[@tessdog7]

Agree with the "A+" rating. Take a listen to Fire On High, an instrumental that ELO rocks!

[@johnmavroudis2054]

THIS.

[@pockypurse]

Or "The Whale". :D

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

Stephen.... absolutely!!! I was going to suggest the same thing. Glad someone already did so.

[@anahatatutu]

Do.

[@darrens2558]

Now you know why Jeff Lynne was a part of the Traveling Wilburys along with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison.

[@MusicLover10538]

From 1972 to 1986, ELO accumulated more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band in the world, and also generated the third most UK and US separate Top 40 hits.

[@markbarnwell942]

If I remember correctly Jeff Lynne, ELO, was heavily influence by The Beatles esp Revolver, Sgt. Pepper and most definitely Abbey Road. Glad you found them guys.

[@michaellaporte4951]

I've said sometimes, 'the Beatles never broke up, they just changed their name to ELO' haha

[@LeChaunce]

John Lennon referred to them as Son of the Beatles.

[@markbarnwell942]

I look forward to you guys and your post. Makes me feel like a teenager and young man again discovering the music. I know nothing of Patreon but I will soon. Another great duo on KZbin is Lost in Vegas. They are a few years older than y'all but have the same passion to discover music that was not of their time.

[@WavesRay]

Jeff Lynne is one of the "Royal" figures in modern music in my opinion. His touch is gold for what you guys were discussing. Layers, intricacies and beauty. Once you have been exposed to a bunch of ELO's stuff, I would suggest watching some of the live show videos of theirs. Good production and wonderful performances.

[@bluffgirl61]

I love “don’t bring me down” great song!

[@blanewilliams5960]

Yes! Love this song. Other ELO songs to check out; "Turn to Stone" "Sweet Talkin' Woman" "Mr. Blue Sky" "Strange Magic"

[@mlespaul]

Gents, you are going to LOVE, LOVE LOVE, the rest of Jeff Lynne and ELO's classic catalogue. Their material will continue to blow you away. They are my own twentysomething daughters (who are musicians) most favorite artist. Excellent track to get acquainted with them. There ARE many Beatles connections. John Lennon once called ELO "The sons of The Beatles". Bravo.

[@MusicLover10538]

Livin' Thing is an amazing song! Jeff Lynne: "Livin' Thing is a song About LOVE. The purest thing we Can Experience". Jeff Lynne is A Genius Songwriter, Composer, musician and Producer.

[@johnnyhancock76]

Jeff Lynne has produced the Beatles. He’s about as close to them as you get. He was great friends with George Harrison. I hope you take this journey through to The Traveling Wilburys. Next do Telephone Line. Mr. Blue Sky and some others you’ve prob heard in movies.

[@richardsteiner8992]

Didn't he produce George's Cloud Nine album? And I think he was involved with Tom Petty also, and just just as a Traveling Wilbury.

[@intotheblue96]

@@richardsteiner8992 yep Full Moon Fever and Into the Great Wide Open! He was also involved with Cloud Nine

[@ORagnar]

I saw him and several other stars on stage playing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" as a tribute to George Harrison. It was a great performance.

[@vickilcalloway6537]

"Can't get it out of my Head"is awesome!!They had soooo many good songs.I saw them twice in 1978 great concerts!!

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

A New World Record. Such a Great album and at least as good as their follow up masterpiece Out Of The Blue.

[@DJMaul1031]

Jeff Lynne wears his Beatles influence proudly on his sleeves. That being said, he's a genius songwriter in his own right. Mr. Blue Sky, Don't Bring Me Down, Telephone Line...so many hits dudes. PS we need more CCR when you circle back to them.

[@allisonreed7682]

@Tommy Mac I’d love to see them react to CCR’s “Suzie Q!”

[@andynator501]

Confirmed, Jeff Lynne was a true Beatlemaniac.

[@usermo]

I hear George Harrison

[@mulkytool]

He also looked like Bob Ross when he had his sunglasses on

[@krkhns]

Jeff Lynn has said several times that his concept of ELO was what the Beatles would have been had they not broken up

[@jennifertaylor6328]

Finaly!!! ELO is definitely one of my all-time top bands. Sweet Talking Woman is probably my favorite song if theirs, but honestly there are so many good ones you'll be on this band for a long time. Other ones to hit: Do Ya, Turn to Stone, Evil Woman, Don't Bring Me Down, Telephone Line, the list goes on and on...

[@TheCornishCockney]

the album deepcuts are pretty damn good too. Jeff Lynne is a bona-fide musical genius.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

We ELO/Jeff Lynne fans are some of the most loyal in music (and for good reason). 👍😘

[@Entertainzor]

Mr. Blue Sky. My gf literally cries every time she hears it, it makes her so happy.

[@Nightcrawlerfive]

A fairly good chance that they know that one, if they've seen Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

[@mattdepinto7959]

Newton Tomlinson it gives me chills every time.

[@jgsrhythm100]

They should check ELO live at 2015 Grammys(Evil Woman and Mr Blue Sky). It's interesting to see the current stars(and Paul McCartney) in audience totally digging it (and an impeccable performance).

[@johnb.powers2602]

Sooo many memories with this song...love it so much. Wait till you hear Mr. Blue Sky. MR BLUE SKY!!!!!

[@jmg6326]

John Lennon referred to ELO as "Son of Beatles". Saw Jeff Lynne's ELO last year! 70 years old and his voice sounds exactly the same! Great show!

[@MusicLover10538]

Celebrate Legends while they are still alive. Jeff Lynne’s latest album From Out Of Nowhere was no. 1 on the UK charts in November 2019. Jeff Lynne's ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA will Tour again in 2022! From 1972 to 1986 Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other groups in the world. 50 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas and Stadiums. I saw them again in the Summer of 2019 on the US and Canada Tour...( Best Concert of my life) All the reviews agree they are the best live classic Rock band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius. His band ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Song Writer award ( ASCAP ) 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. Jeff Lynne received in 2020 the OBE (officer of the British Empire) for his outstanding contribution in the Music industry. The Legends in the Music Industry like Paul, Ringo, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty and so many others called Lynne the best overall musician and producer ever…Source The Brilliant 2012 documentary by the BBC Mr. Blue Sky: « The Story Of Jeff Lynne ». Long live Jeff Lynne’s ELO!

[@cecilyweinstein8675]

I was so worried that you were going to have some negative comments about my favorite band of all time, but seeing that you didn’t have ANY just made my day sooo much better! Jeff Lynne is an absolute genius. He wrote all of his songs (except for 2). He also co-wrote many Tom Petty songs (including Free Falling). He was very influenced by the Beatles and even worked with George Harrison a lot. He later was in the band The Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison. I cannot wait for you guys to listen to more. A new World Record and Out of The Blue are my favorite albums of them. But you really can’t go wrong. Wow sorry this is so long, I’m clearly passionate about this band!!❤️❤️

[@HamiltonRb]

You were worried what two guys you don’t even know, and weren’t even born when these songs came out, think about a song?

[@robertburke5354]

@@HamiltonRb It's her favourite band dude. Cut her some slack.

[@robertburke5354]

P.S. Love the passion Cecily.

[@andyandalex]

@Cecily Weinstein We loved it so much! We’ve both played it several times since recording this!! Can’t wait to hear more!!

[@robertburke5354]

@@andyandalex ELO and Supertramp have always reminded me of each other (in a good way). Both great groups. A+/S-tier IMO. Well-deserved additions to this awesome channel. 👍

[@michellowe8627]

This was when Jeff Lynne was entering his disco period. Earlier he had more bangers (Showdown comes to mind). Jeff was a producer deluxe and a huge Beatles fan.

[@recyclerhopkins]

Not really Disco more like Power Pop

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Remember the album Disco-Very?

[@Wtfumean4511]

Showdown is great.

[@michelletittle4689]

ELO was so underrated! Never a bad song!!❤️

[@kben036]

Jeff Lynne is ELO. When he heard the Beatles’ I Am The Walrus, he thought, “I want to make a band based on this.”. He did so and more.

[@themoviedealers]

He was in the band The Idle Race when "Walrus" came out. Most bands in the UK were heavily influenced by The Beatles. Three LPs with that band, which are very Beatlesque, then joined The Move for their final two LPs and singles. The Move also very comparable to The Beatles but had their own flair.

[@brianmc504]

Please react to "Eldorado Overture" / "Can't Get It Out Of My Head", from the album, Eldorado.

[@symphonyxXx]

...and 'Eldorado Finale'!

[@roguerunner7553]

You boys have hit the holy grail with ELO! Listen to this whole album (Telephone Line, Do Ya) & the next album "Out Of The Blue"! I saw them on both tours, 77 & 78!

[@kunphewzd]

They acknowledged everyones concerns or interest based on "Orchestra" in their name - check out "Roll Over Beethovin"

[@robinbates462]

Agree. Remember playing that over and over again.

[@roy19491]

the 10 minute version.....

[@albertcornett7408]

Yes. If there is a live version. That one. I saw them live in FL in the 70s and the way the orchestra jams to the song is so much fun.

[@OriginalLictre]

One of the few songs that they did a cover of. As I commented elsewhere on this video, Chuck Berry laid down the skeleton of what the song should be, the Beatles filled it in some, but ELO brings the song to life and makes it DANCE!

[@gregsteele806]

"Fire on High" is an absolute banger of an instrumental track from ELO.

[@Nick051967]

I loved that as a kid - it was the B side of the Livin’ Thing single in the UK. I was thinking about that as I was listening to the reaction - so delighted to see your comment 👍🏻

[@markdonovan4851]

Absolutely agree! Y'all need to do Fire On High

[@gregsteele806]

@Jack Bauer Oh, man, I love "One Summer Dream." Talk about getting lost in the sauce.

[@czechraiser]

I think it was Harrison who said that this is what the Beatles would have become. There is a definite connection between the two. Jeff Lynne is a genius and is recognized by his peers as such.

[@thebasinker]

Telephone Line, Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down ...they have a ton of hits. Jeff Lynne is a prolific song writer and producer for other artists as well. He was also in the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison.

[@sharonkay8638]

Scott Eberhart now that was a super group!

[@thor8580]

Scott Eberhart Wilburys I love this band a must for and music library.👍🏼

[@scotts6702]

Monsters of the late 70’s. get ready they have many incredible songs! you nailed the Beatles influences 😎👍🏻🤟🏻 A lot of their music after the 70s get very main stream pop oriented and that’s when they kind a lost me “Evil Woman” crushes “Eldorado/Cant get it Out of my Head” basically brought them to everyone’s attention. If you guys cover this make sure you use the version that includes the Eldorado overture, some cuts out there dont include it ! “Telephone Line” is another favorite. man... they were amazing

[@unrulyjulie4382]

ELO IS LIFE AND JEFF LYNNE IS A MUSICAL GENIUS!

[@flubblert]

I would definitely go with "Telephone Line" next. Quintessential ELO! And also, Andy, when will you learn to trust our recommendations over your snap millennial instincts based on band name alone? Pleeeze.🙏 Also, Definitely Beatle-esque Alex. Not the first time that comparison has been made.

[@HamiltonRb]

If they get 50 comments they get 40 different recommendations so it is just individual opinions on what people like. There is no right or wrong so they should pick whatever, its their channel

[@flubblert]

@@HamiltonRb that's not what I'm talking about.

[@mantroid]

Their first hit was "Roll Over Beethoven", a remake of the Beatles and Chuck Berry. Check it out.

[@alistairmilton6007]

I think Chuck Berry had a go at it also.

[@veganlion4328]

Jeff Lynne is awesome! He's been involved in so much music it's astounding even member of the Traveling Wilburys!

[@iainweller452]

10538 Overture is an early one and definitely a forgotten classic by ELO

[@chrisdelisle3954]

That's my favorite!

[@tashakomaroff2982]

I’ve been scrolling through the comments to see if anyone would recommend this gorgeous song! So fabulous. And so many hits and so happy the A’s loved it. You’re going to love exploring their catalog.

[@keithweelands5822]

Love blasting this in the car

[@PaintedCavern]

My votes gotta go to: (Top 12 in no order.) Can't Get it Out of My Head Sweet Talking Woman Last Train to London Telephone Line Evil Woman Strange Magic Don't Bring Me Down Turn to Stone Confusion Mr. Blue Sky All Over the World I'm Alive Rain is Falling

[@Wtfumean4511]

All worthy.

[@eileendobbs8574]

Last Train To London is a total bop

[@jonm1114]

Here I am, a day late. I hope you still read this, A&A. ELO was one of my favorite groups through my high school years exactly for the reasons you mentioned. The songs typically feel upbeat and "bright", even pop-ish, but the lyrics are surprisingly poetic and can take you just about anywhere on the light-dark scale. Jeff Lynne's arrangements and production are masterful. It's no wonder that he has been in tight with other rock and roll greats, like the other members of the Traveling Wilburys -- Tom Petty (it's way past time you did some Petty songs), Bob Dylan (it's way past time you did some Dylan songs), Roy Orbison (it's way past time you did some Orbison), and George Harrison (do I have to say it?). I don't know if anybody has already mentioned it, but when the Beatles finally reunited in the 1990s to do a new song, "Free as a Bird", they chose Jeff Lynne to be their producer. That's got to say something about the respect he has among other musicians. Other ELO songs to try would include "Turn to Stone", "Telephone Line", "Mr. Blue Sky", "Evil Woman", "Don't Bring Me Down", and "Can't Get It Out of My Head".

[@richardluevano8996]

“Strange Magic”, “Living Thing”, “Evil Woman “, “Fire on High” are great ELO songs.

[@CA-tz2sg]

Strange Magic is soooo cool!!

[@tomrogers6329]

Yes please do Fire on High. They used to use this song on Wide World of Sports.

[@robmcgrath5202]

If they do Fire On High they have to do the full version with the backward masking at the beginning. Only those of us who had the album could hear it.

[@oakeysmokey]

yeah they should totallyn do livin' thing so yeah ok bye

[@hackerx7329]

Fire on High is a rare beast that needs to be listened to both forward and backwards. There was no digital editing then either.

[@TheFlowNetwork]

S-Tier.... "Mr. Blue Sky". This is the one. They have a ton of great songs... but this is the one. Alex, this is the one.

[@Wtfumean4511]

Respectfully disagree. ELO has more than one S Tier song. Of course Mr Blue Sky is in that category.

[@barriekelley2241]

Very Beatlesque

[@TheFlowNetwork]

@@Wtfumean4511I agree. I didn't mean to imply that any of their other songs were inferior, but for what Alex says he likes (Great arrangements with layers and layers to explore all wrapped up in pop melody heaven) "Mr. Blue Sky" is the next obvious choice. It's a mind-blower with one of the greatest outros ever recorded. Of all their S-Tier hits, this one stands out as the most unconventional in terms of songwriting and arrangement. I can imagine a really, really good local bar band could cover "Don't Bring Me Down" or "Turn To Stone" or " Can't Get It Out Of My Head" and do a reasonably good job that you and I would be happy with... but "Mr. Blue Sky"? No way. The song is a monster. Any of their songs will make these kids love ELO. But this song will make them invest in the vinyl.

[@fernandoulloa3437]

Love to see young people with good taste in Music. I grew up with that Music.

[@2727rogers]

This was the first record I bought with my own money. Stills holds a special place in my heart.

[@kathygreager2761]

Yay, thanks guys for making quarentine easier. Check out Turn to Stone, Don't Bring Me Down, Telephone Line, Evil Woman, Sweet Talking Woman (probably the same one after some time) Strange Magic, Do Ya!

[@SuperReasonable]

Jeff Lyn, one of the most underrated song writers, performers and producers in the history of music...

[@cjprince1]

Yaaaaaay!! Dudes - my grandma, who died 21 years ago and would have been 100 this year LOVED Electric Light Orchestra. As do I. Jeff Lynne once said that ELO aimed to pick up where The Beatles left off...

[@tracysnow349]

That is a badass cool comment. You grandma was so awesome!

[@RichHeimlich]

Guys, I'm 56, been a fan of ELO since the mid-70s and I'm STILL discovering new things about them. Rush and ELO are my top 2 bands in any order. PLEASE keep discovering more ELO. DEEP catalog. Time for Mr. Blue Sky.

[@mlespaul]

Nerd commentary: As brilliant as Jeff Lynne is, one must not overlook Jeff's collaborator, bassist and co-vocalist on almost all.the classic releases, the late great Kelly Groucutt, who provided the vocal harmonies and leads on many songs that most attribute to Jeff. The drummer, Bev Bevan, has been with the project since he and Jeff were in The Move (another respected influential and seminal rock/power pop group) along with Roy Wood. Roy, Jeff, and Bev reconstituted The Move into a few.incarnations of ELO (I, II, etc) until Roy left the band with Jeff to develop it into the version of the band we know now. Truly, so.much musical.bliss on many levels as you have discovered.

[@sandisandii2033]

That wasn't nerdy at all...

[@gemspa73]

Kelly is from my hometown of Coseley in the West Midlands. Let's also not forget Jeff's Idle Race.

[@mlespaul]

@@gemspa73 yes, the IR was another terrific and visionary project.

[@shanefraser7764]

SALUTE🤘🎼❤

[@green_acres_7240]

You guys were hitting on ALL of it!! Well done!! You picked up on so much that IS ELO and Jeff Lynne! Ok! Now we’re talking, fellas!!! Jeff Lynne is the man! So many potential tunes for a next step! Showdown- pure rock funk,; Telephone Line- their biggest hit and really melancholy,; Sweet Talkin Woman- great, hooked, jam; Do Ya- Rock jam; and so many more! Jeff Lynne produces for the Beatles, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Tom Petty- look up what the Beatles and McCartney have to say about Jeff. The word “genius” truly applies. Also, the documentary “Mr. Blue Sky” about Jeff Lynne is absolutely fantastic!! A must-see!

[@ericerickson4252]

The sky is blue, grass is green, water is wet, Alex was going to love ELO.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Love your comment about choose your level! So true of so much of the music I grew up to! This one is an entire package!

[@mpotter9944]

ELO is one of my favorite 'guilty pleasure' bands, I am in my 50s but as a young man I never really paid attention to Elo until I ran away from home at 17 and at one friends house where I shacked up for a bit his roommate's favorite band was ELO, which was amazing to this at-the-time Van Halen Iron Maiden Rush Zeppelin head, but he showed me the electric light and now we loves them, yes we does... Other ELO awesomeness: Telephone Line Mr Blue Sky Sweet Talking Woman Strange Magic Cant Get It Out of My Head Evil Woman... and maybe one da... Alice In Chains??? Would, Them Bones, Rain When I Doe, Love Hate Love...

[@OronOfMontreal]

"Don't Bring me Down" was probably their biggest hit. In the late 70s we could hear it 20+ times per day. "Telephone Line" is also primo music. Beware that a lot of their songs were way too Poppy-poopy-Pop, but mostly they were cool. In concert, their stage was a big spaceship!

[@guichogf5636]

They have plenty of songs that aren't at all poppy, like Bluebird is Dead, Oh No Not Susan to name just a couple. This was my favorite band in the 70s, took up the cello because of them, just seeing those guys rocking the cello, made me want to do it too, but alas I just didn't have that kind of talent. Their biggest hits like Telephone Line, Turn to Stone, Don't Bring me Down are great, but nowhere near their best or my favorites.

[@alistairmilton6007]

If not a bit disco.

[@DKinMN]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@jamesanderson5268]

One of the best bands ever.

[@trevortamboline279]

Welcome to ELO!!! One of the most unique rock bands in history. LOVE the incorporation of the strings! You're going to want to listen to: "Turn To Stone", "Sweet Talkin' Woman", "Can't Get It Out Of My Head", "Evil Woman", "Strange Magic" and "Across The Border".

[@robertcartier5088]

Great reaction, guys! When you get to these tracks, "Eldorado Overture" and "Can't Get It Out of My Head", just remember that they need to be played together. Cheers! ;-)

[@greghansell5115]

This was the song that got me into ELO when I was 11 years old way back when it was released. It has been and still is my favourite song, period...

[@seekfirst817]

Strange Magic. Sweet Talkin Woman and yes they have more!

[@agognon]

When I was a kid I wanted to grow up and be in a rock band so I could play Don't Bring Me Down by E L O. Also check out Mr. Blue Sky which was featured in Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

[@MsAppeljack]

They where an amazing group. They were one of the very best of the 70's. Enjoy.

[@cherylbourgerie8868]

I was so happy to see you reacting to ELO! Strange Magic, Sweet Talkin Woman, Mr. Blue Sky, Turn to Stone, Evil Woman. I'm looking through the comments, and every song mentioned is awesome! John Lennon said ELO was the band the Beatles could have been. And that's saying a lot!

[@mgabbard]

Turn to Stone - definitely! The video of the live version at Wembley in 2017 (ELO:Wembley or Bust) is amazing! The live at Wembley version of Telephone Line is an amazing performance too.

[@MisoSilly]

This song is my very first song memory from almost 50 years ago ❤