LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Electric Light Orchestra - Strange Magic REACTION

[@dinohalupa3955]

They were unique with their sound. Jeff Lynne was their singer, and basically all around guru. He was their producer, arranger, and wrote well over 90% of the songs. They have the distinction of having the most top 40 hits (20), without ever having a #1. Not sure what you've already reacted to, but Livin Thing, Telephone Line and Evil Woman are must listens.

[@jennifermartin7791]

I personally love "Hold on Tight to Your Dreams" - it always uplifts me. Little bonus that they sing part of it in French, as well: Accroches-toi a ton rêve. :-)

[@loritajohnson5664]

Also loved their songs from Xanadu. Terrible movie but great soundtrack!

[@Doggeslife]

ELO is Lynne and Lynne is ELO. This project was mainly his baby. Kudos to all those who also contributed.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

Isn't there a better recording of this? I love the song.

[@Doggeslife]

@@user-ii4zf5iq3t I love this copy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bLZIWAasajf9E

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

Everytime you listen to ELO it's a strange magic. Best band!!!

[@johnsteve2377]

Jeff Lynne is the voice and driving force behind ELO. He was also part of the Travelling Willbury's.

[@georgeprime2249]

And The Move i believe.

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

Yep that’s true. Rob and Amber just watched a Wilburys song so perhaps they would remember that Lynn was the guy with the curly hair.

[@celt67]

@@thewiseoldherper7047 ...curly hair and glasses. He's a bit like Brian May in that he's never changed his style in 40+ years. He always looks the same.

[@norsetech9416]

But let's not forget Kelly Groucutt (RIP). Besides playing bass guitar really well, he was a very good co-lead and backing vocalist. Often singing the high notes. "Strange Magic" is from the album "Face the Music" (1975). Kelly's first with ELO.

[@jimhughes7530]

Jeff along with George Harrison created the Wilburys

[@Shrykespeare]

ELO had a sound that transcended decades. You've done five of their songs so far (this, "Last Train to London", "Evil Woman", "Mr. Blue Sky", and "Tight Rope"), all from their 70s discography... but they had some awesome 80s tunes that you should also check out. "Xanadu" (feat. Olivia Newton John), "All Over the World", "Hold On Tight", and one of my personal favorites, "Rock and Roll is King". The lead singer is the legendary Jeff Lynne, whom you've also seen as part of the Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, Roy Oribson, George Harrison, and Tom Petty.

[@Renkk17]

Still waiting for my favorites! ELO - Living Thing - Turn to Stone - Sweet Talking Woman - Telephone Line - Do Ya

[@Ranadkins]

Mr Blue Sky was voted happiest song ever recorded.

[@Wordsmyth8]

I like Boy Blue.

[@bethmiller1840]

@@Renkk17 And "All Over the World." Underrated in the U.S. (don't know about other countries). It's a happy song, too.

[@melaniebrown4660]

@@Renkk17 I second that!

[@bernakeene126]

ELO's performance of "Telephone Line" at Wembley Stadium is absolutely stunning! It is a live performance and just so so so good!! You will love it.

[@maryellenazack4466]

100%

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

This was one of ELO's earliest hits, after Jeff Lynne's father said his music had no melody. So Lynne focused on that for the next album. Great next songs from ELO would include "Sweet Talkin' Woman," "Turn to Stone," "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Rockaria!", an out-and-out blending of rock and opera/classical.

[@1stTrickiwoo]

Agree. I love Sweet Talkin' Woman!

[@BadlndsBob]

Wait! Have they heard "Evil Woman" by ELO yet? (I do love ELO, though and have several of their albums.) That song popularized ELO in the USA, and came prior to these other songs. They'd likely love that one. However, if they are looking for smooth, beautiful, gentle and flowing music they must try "Year of the Cat" by Al Stewart.

[@allengator1914]

I'd throw the often overlooked "10538 Overture" into the mix.

[@TheFranticfraulein]

Listen to the entire TIME album.....i can listen to it every day!!!

[@suzettebavier4412]

🎶"Can't Get It Out Of My Head"🎶~ELO

[@kevinice2841]

ELO was one of the best groups for hooks and melody. Jeff Lynne was heavily inspired by the Beatles, and made the most of it.

[@luclachance4859]

a good friend of George Harrison's!

[@jkbowers56]

It's been suggested that had the Beatles not broken up their music would have evolved into a sound very much like ELO... You can hear in "Strange Magic" how some people came to this conclusion.

[@rodhubbard6320]

@@jkbowers56 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@michaelkruska6097]

@@jkbowers56 John Lennon once was asked in an interview what the Beatles would sound like if they still were together. His answer: "listen to ELO"

[@tinagoff3573]

“Turn to Stone”, “Livin Thing”, “Sweet Talkin Woman” are a few more to listen to!!

[@anthonyfoster6742]

"Sweet Talking Woman" and "Tight Rope" Should be on the upcoming agenda

[@Ken-vk8pb]

This is my favorite song by ELO and one of their best songs besides "Livin Thing" , " Turn To Stone " , " Sweet Talking Woman", and many others.

[@carolstrathern8340]

Ooooh, turn to stone! I had forgotten = wonderful 👏

[@ceceliacross5953]

Love ELO!! Growing up had there album’s and played them on my record player! What a time to be alive!!

[@annettebatayias4290]

Amen to that!

[@debrathompson9183]

Absolutely! I truly miss the 70's.

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Jeff Lynne… music royalty. try his acoustic version of this (at bungalow palace ) it really shows how good his voice is 👍

[@sandcasterofveeshan366]

The lead singer is Jeff Lynne, a legend of the music industry. Singer, multi instrumentalist, songwriter, producer (He produced "You Got It", Roy Orbison's final hit. Also "Learning to Fly" by Tom Petty and his album Full Moon Fever. Jeff has a fantastic singing voice. A lot of voice range and a brilliant musical mind. I grew up on ELO, this is one of their very best songs.

[@shelter9236]

My favorite group ever! Still listen to them about everyday...can't beat ELO or Jeff! Thanks!

[@TheFranticfraulein]

Me too!!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Me three! lol Hey, if you've not visited HarriBest Reactions, do so because Harri's reacted to 50 ELO songs, most of which were sponsored by me.

[@davemitchell6990]

Me 4!

[@sylmyl]

Yes!!! 😍

[@shelter9236]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Yes, you are famous with Harri, so I do like his reactions except when he compares everyone to the Beatles, LOL!!!

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Just one word magical what vocals ❤ thanks guys

[@sammytheface8821]

You did ELO 4 times....and not heard "LIVIN THING" yet?.....Their BEST musical song in my opinion Astounding, moving, a little strange, fantastic beat, mounting crescendos.

[@davidfellows2874]

One of the reasons you guys are so popular is you are on top of your game with your choices of bands and songs to react to. ELO is another awesome band from the 70s and one of those bands that literally have well over twenty amazing songs you could listen to. I'll have to see what songs you've already reacted to but I'll add a nice ELO hits list shortly. Lead singer is the great Jeff Lynn who wrote and sang everything. At one time he was producing Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan all around the same time. This is how the Travel Wilburys were created which he was in and produced. Just a genius for sure. Thank God he started finally touring again just before Covid hit. He'll be touring again as soon as things get to normal. If you get the chance to seem him live don't miss it!! Peace, Love, Courage from David in Detroit!

[@sueparras6028]

Loved ELO as a teenager in the 70's and still do today!

[@sagitt1856]

Jeff Lynne, a genius in his genre, went to classical music school. To have named his group Electric Light ORCHESTRA was not without reason. He recovered, from scholarly music, what is called the "full sound". In short, although ELO was not a symphony orchestra, Jeff Lynne arranged his musical composition so that the result sounded like the full sound of a symphony or philharmonic orchestra. Thanks to you two.

[@longoan]

Jeff Lynne didn’t go to music school. He was self taught. He doesn’t know how to read or write music - he doesn’t need to, music is in him and he is in the music. Amazing creator.

[@sagitt1856]

@@longoan I thought I was specific enough, but it seems not and I apologize for that. I stated, because this is confirmed by some of his high school friends, that he had "gone" to a classical music school but in the sense of "attending" without attendance (besides, he was not registered and gave up very quickly); I did not want to suggest that he was a graduate or even that he had followed a virtuoso course. And I totally agree with your formula: "[...] music is in him and he is in the music". Sincerely.

[@gibsongirl2100]

"Can't get it out of my head" is a great one, too - it's beautiful - probably one of my favorite ELO songs.

[@PRMillette]

You can never go wrong with ELO.

[@stevedarragh]

Probably posted but the lead singer is Jeff Lynne. He was singer and guitarist with the original ELO. He later went on to re-work all of ELO's hits, where he played guitar, drums, keyboard, and bass with the help of Richard Tandy, who played keyboard for the original line-up. Lynne has also produced the Beatles, including the 'found' tape "Free As A Bird" by John Lennon after his death. Also Lynne was an integral member of the Travelling Wilburys with The Big O, George Harrison, Tom Petty, et al.

[@guichogf5636]

You should do Rockaria, the official video so you can see that this isn't a band mixed with a string section. The strings are part of the band and they rock the cellos and violin!

[@DaBigRMV]

Back in ‘78(?) they finished their concert with ROCKARIA as their encore. The crowd went wild.

[@Fit4faith2024]

Thankyou Jeff for amazing forever music

[@deathmetaldungeon429]

Beatles feel at start of this,so many harmonies and melodies,Jeff Lynne is a genius 👍🏻

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Lynne definitely loved and emulated the Beatles.

[@leefriedman9882]

Yes- I think it was John Lennon who said that ELO is what The Beatles would have sounded like it they kept going. I’m not sure exactly what he said, but I think it was something to that effect.

[@sylmyl]

Jeff Lynn produced an Album for George Harrison

[@deathmetaldungeon429]

@@sylmyl He did it was called Cloud Nine 👍🏻

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@leefriedman9882 For years I held the opinion that Lennon was ghost-writing for them. After he died I predicted they wouldn't have any more top-10 hits. "Hold on Tight" had clearly already been written.

[@richteezer1]

Try Livin' Thing, Showdown, Sweet Talking Woman, Rockaria, Telephone Line, Fire On High. Also the outro on Shangri-la will blow your minds.

[@bradsullivan2495]

The "Amber Sway" is clearly in evidence with this song. PLENTY left in their catalog: "Roll Over Beethoven" (the 8 minute version) "Turn to Stone" "Livin' Thing"' "Can't Get It Out of My Head" "Telephone Line" "Do Ya" "Sweet Talkin' Woman" "All Over the World" "I'm Alive" "Hold On Tight" "Rock and Roll is King." Some other underrated gems: "Fire on High"(an instrumental), "Rockaria" "Poker" "So Fine" "Night in the City" "Across the Border" "Confusion"

[@marilynk30]

He was also one of the singers in the Tribute to George Harrison with Tom Petty and Prince!

[@jimhughes7530]

Jeff was very good friends with George

[@ginnywelsh6232]

So glad you got back to ELO! Love!

[@johnspikes8102]

The lead singer is the band's creator, Jeff Lynne. Try reacting to "Telephone Line" or "Livin' Thing".

[@toddedwards5144]

ELO = amazing. Period. TELEPHONE LINE needs to be your next one. It’s incredible.

[@randyhinkson7950]

jeff lynne... amazing musician. great band since the 70s... Mr Bluesky is my all time favorite

[@richardmartin9565]

Soft Rock from the 70s left a lot of memories.

[@jimhughes7530]

I seen Jeff ELO in concert THREE tmes.....magical

[@scottelement]

Next ELO tune you should check out is “Turn to Stone”.

[@simply_psi]

Great to see you both still gave the love for ELO. Some other bangers from them include, Livin Thing, Sweet Talkin Woman, 10538 Overture, Shine a Little Light, Turn to Stone and a bit of a deep cut Jungle.

[@francisseidel8014]

Excellent choice! I recommend Shine A Little Love for your next ELO. My favorite of their songs and the official video gives a great view of the band.

[@kelliedee]

Great suggestion, one of my favourites too.

[@krisdoggett483]

"Do Ya", "Telephone Line", "Can't Get It Out of My Head " and their classic instrumental piece, "Fire On High". Should be titled "blow you away"😁

[@garryleblanc4002]

To fully experience the magic of E.L.O. you really need to hear their version of Roll Over Beethoven or their instrumental Fire On High....😎🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@richarddexter7641]

Especially Fire On High! It may be the best rock instrumental ever.

[@garryleblanc4002]

@@richarddexter7641 Maybe Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin is a close 2nd, but I have to agree with your statement....👍👍😎

[@AttorneyBCollins]

Fire on High! They have heard enough ELO they are ready for it. I didn't ever notice that the last time the choir sings, they sing "Fire on High" and every line is a little clearer.

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Great reaction again J & A . John Lennon proclaimed that "ELO are the Sons of The Beatles." react to ELO "Can't Get it Out of My Head" released in 1974.

[@55itsme]

Agreed. And I think it's a very Lennonesque song.

[@randeecarreno4289]

One of my favorite ELO songs. Another great one of theirs that I recommend you two listen to is "All Over the World".

[@loritajohnson5664]

'Xanadu' had a great soundtrack! Movie wasn't so good though.

[@davidbentley145]

The great mystery...sweet mystery...oh yes!...This a "go with the flow tune" ,,,great trippin music and definitely top 40 back in the day Thanks guys

[@sharoncromer1910]

This is an excellent song to de-stress to. The melody and singing takes you to a mellow place.

[@rapsack7058]

Yea, you cant stay in a bad mood, when you hear ELO.

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

You really had to see them in concert to appreciate the name,ELO ,They not only had great music but put on a great light show!!

[@rhondacady7120]

Boston also put on a great light show, best concert I ever saw, Wish I'd seen ELO TOO

[@jackiekendall7845]

ELO always so different sounding, great band.

[@Renkk17]

The Best is yet to come ELO - Living Thing - Turn to Stone - Sweet Talking Woman - Telephone Line - Do Ya - Xanadu ( with Olivia Newton John Singing)

[@alancherrier7776]

The cellos are dynamic in the backround🎻🎹

[@barbkennedy9382]

Loved ELO...This song was in a movie you 'Should' watch...'Ella Enchanted'...it is kinda like 'The Princess Bride' and 'Cinderella' put together. Another song is 'Xanadu" which was in a movie musical with the same title. They were a very popular band.

[@megaroli]

One of my favorite bands of that era. Telephone Line, Evil Woman, Mr. Blue Sky are a must!

[@leighcarpenter1712]

One of my favorites 🎵🎶Love ELO

[@johnv61]

My favorite ELO songs are “Can’t get it out of my head” and “Telephone line”….check them out, you will love them!

[@andymageen5308]

When George Harrison was in The Traveling Wilbury’s with Jeff Lynn he reportedly said that ELO carried on the Beatles musical traditions. That concept is clearly heard on this track. ✌️

[@socalltd]

I think Harrison said that if the Beatles continued into the 70's they would sound like ELO. .

[@gillian5005]

Love this Band! May I suggest "Telephone Line" live at Wembley Stadium, UK.

[@janfitzgerald3615]

Absolutely! And that concert definitely explains the “light” in ELO!

[@gillian5005]

It sure does! 😃

[@frankmurphy3225]

Waiting for you guys to put up some ELO wall decorations behind you I’m a big ELO fan as well !! P.S you guys do a fabulous job keep up the good work!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

So happy reacton!! So natural and funny. And it was because the song is a masterpiece. I did love the ELO before knowing this song, but after that I was 100% sure this band will be with me forever. And it's my favorite band with The Beatles. Please, do "All Over the World" and you will definitely love them. Regards from Chile!! :-)

[@IrishGuitarGaz]

I listen to ELO a lot and they remain one of my favourite bands. Jeff Lynne is an absolute musical genius - in terms of musical ability, production, lyrics, arrangements, etc. He has a real mastership of it all and even now at the age of 74, his voice is still brilliant as you can see from recent live videos. They have a very unique sound and in terms of their overall place in music lore, I think they serve as somewhat of a bridge between The Beatles and Queen. Definitely a band worth checking out even more on your channel. This particular song is a popular one but having watched a few reactions to it on YT, not many people seem to have noted the dreamlike, ethereal quality of it all - from the more muted singing to the tone of the instruments - so was great to hear Amber note that. It's a very skillfully put together song.

[@mikehigbee4754]

One of the best concerts you could ever go to! The different sounds and instrumental genius was awesome

[@mimomof2]

Telephone Line is still my favorite! It's the Shoo-ops! Lol! 😂

[@ExpectTheSpanishInquisition]

ELO is one of the great rock bands. PLEEEEEAAAASE react to "Rock Aria" and "All Over the World" and "Telephone Line". You will love ALL of these tunes!

[@ritchiec6317]

I'll never forget seeing them live in Houston, TX was a gift from my daughter Angel. what a wonderful Christmas gift Love you Angel with all my heart.

[@michelepaccione8806]

Love ELO. For some reason....maybe it's the marriage of guitars meets high harmonies...this song seems like the Beatles meet The Bee Gees.

[@brentcox7772]

Awesome!! Saw them in ‘78!!! In OKC!!🤘🔥

[@dunringill1747]

There is so much more to explore with ELO. Most of their albums were from the 70's. If you want more Classical, try their cover of "In The Hall Of The Mountain King". Other ELO songs to check out include "Turned To Stone", "Fire On High", "Livin' Thing", "Shangri-La", "Do Ya", "Roll Over Beethoven", ... and I could keep going.

[@danielhaines2265]

Jeff Lynn is also in the traveling wilburys and a great producer 👏👍

[@waitn4theharpazo]

ELO, one of my all time favs. Tightrope is a good listen by them. Also give Lee Michaels "do you know what I mean" a listen 😊

[@jmhh5434]

One of favorite all-time songs!

[@matteliano454]

Jeff Lynne is one of the beautiful voices in classic rock. ELO made some of the most beautiful music ever.

[@craigpilgrim5793]

Jeff Lynne seems to me to be able to knit Mozart (called the "mother of music" by some Asian people/described to me by South Korean taxi driver) and Beethoven (same taxi driver described him as the "father of music") into songs.

[@CB-gr1uk]

The lead singer is Jeff Lynne. Great pick today!

[@suebono7922]

Absolutely love watching your reaction to this ❤

[@blancahoward4477]

E.L.O. had some great songs cannot go wrong listening to them

[@jangle4246]

This great ELO song is from a time when everybody listened to the radio, both at home and in the car. A few other hits from about that time are “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale, “Sky High” by Jigsaw, and “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!)” by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

[@billyf2833]

Jeff Lynne is one of my top 5 singers of all time. This is 1 of my favs. Next reaction should be Sweet Talkin' Woman. You will trip on that one. The arrangement is extraordinary. It's kinda like futuristic 50's do-wop.

[@alanphillips2200]

There is a movie called Strange Magic with this and other songs feature. Great family movie.

[@scorpiouk5914]

ELO was one of those bands that I grew up heating on the radio, but never put it together until I was older that it was the same band doing all these songs I liked. They did the music (mostly) for a much maligned movie called "Xanadu" that you should check out at some point.

[@edalisauskas7313]

ELO!! Yes, Jeff Lynne is Mr. ELO You should find one from their LIVE from Wembley show Lots of video on KZbin from that show Jeff recently reformed and toured ELO with a whole band of top notch musicians. They captured from their sold out Wembley show from 2018 The concert footage is absolutely beautiful and they sound so much like their original recordings. We'll worth it Had the pleasure of seeing this tour twice. Hopefully they bring it back one more time Nice one guys (and gals)!

[@brendaekdridge3523]

Amazing group. Saw them in concert 1978. Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

[@GLMracing]

My first time seeing them was at Memorial Gymnasium in Kent Ohio in 1976, my senior year in high school

[@mikec3853]

Jeff Lynne is the lead singer, songwriter, producer and there is a lot of variety to ELO but all of it is excellent. He also worked with George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys, Tom Petty, The Beatles! The wistfulness of this, the rockin' "Do Ya", you've done some of their disco bangers, how about the 50's tribute "Rock And Roll Is King", "Rockaria" which is their nod to Chuck Berry and "Roll Over, Beethoven" (which they also did a cover version) and "All Over The World", 4 minutes of pure uplift.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Love, Love, Love, this group, Thanx for awesome reaction, Peace

[@kevinferrin5695]

Those running strings always got me.

[@paulweiss3818]

I am so lucky to have been there when this song was on the charts. I'm never gonna be the same again.

[@beeseewill2407]

Jeff Lynne's voice is magic.So soothing . Their productions are the best.

[@ValHemi265]

Its has that uplifting tune as most english bands have. And its that tone and beat that todays songs sont have anymore.

[@PhoenixRisen63]

I ❤️❤️❤️ ELO. Their whole "The Very Best of ELO" album is fantastic. It's a good sampler of their many different sounds over the years.

[@NmDPlm31]

Telephone Line or Can’t Get It Out Of My Head should be next from the classic side. A lot of folks are less excited about Balance of Power as an album offering, but damn if I don’t absolutely love Calling America, and Getting To The Point.

[@BillGraper]

Speaking of floating, you should listen to "Float On" by The Floaters. It's about as floating as you could get musically. As far as ELO, I'm still waiting for "Telephone Line" and "Turn To Stone." Those are 100% bangers!!!

[@dianetaylor841]

Floating..."Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts

[@rw1608]

Oh yes, Telephone Line, live at Wembley is a must.

[@paulmartin7332]

Why does Showdown always get overlooked? A truly great song by them, my favorite, and John Lennon's too!

[@mikephillips8810]

Been in love with Jeff's and ELO's songs and voice since the mid 1970s, but was young and couldn't get to a live ELO show until early 80s. Their music stays with you. When you've done a few more of their older classics, could also try a couple of his albums from the last few years - it still sounds like classic '70s! I can't remember what you've already done, apart from maybe Mr Blue Sky, but just a few others: Showdown, Tightrope, Telephone Line, Rockaria, Livin Thing, Turn to Stone, Sweet Talking Woman, All Over The World, Ticket to the Moon, The Diary of Horace Wimp....there are many!!!

[@garfield122010]

Jeff Lynne is a god ❤ plenty more yet !! '' All over the World '' is my favourite ❤ '' Sweet talking Woman '' '' Wild West Hero '' '' Ticket to the Moon '' so many more !! ❤❤❤

[@billofalltrades2633]

Awesome song! Great band, love your reactions!

[@Tigs62]

Amber looked like she was about to drift off to sleep at the start.

[@SallyAnnMusic]

Jeff Lynne is my ABSOLUTE favorite singer/songwriter/producer. He is soooo talented!!! Really, really have enjoyed watching you falling in love with him and ELO. :)

[@dianesilva1078]

Music is so therapeutic . This takes me straight back to my teens.

[@greendayzd6728]

Love it!!! You need to hear MR. BLUE SKY ✌🏻🖖🏻

[@lindaarranga4536]

Hey guys what a coincidence. I was just watching them doing a live concert at Wembley stadium from 2020. Jeff is 70 years on this earth and he still has an amazing voice. Next time you do ELO check out the video from WembleyWembley.. The crowd are going off cheers guys love your work.x

[@MustardSeedish]

Livin Thing, Turn to Stone, All Over the World, Do Ya, and I can go on. Keep it up with ELO. They're sorely underrated and deserve all the attention.

[@andreaknapp2394]

This one & Evil Woman are my favorites...love ELO!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

That was really cool guys

[@isnamthere4690]

I think Amber would really like Starlight from ELO's Out of the Blue album.