WOW | Jeff Lynne's ELO - Mr. Blue Sky at Radio 2 Live REACTION

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[@Rockaria23]

Electric Light Orchestra - Timeless. Jeff Lynne - Legend.

[@Isleofskye]

Well Said :)

[@richardcranium5048]

True

[@TribicalFonzo]

Indeed :) :D

[@PaulOutdoors]

Yes 👍😊

[@Momspennies2]

I'll tell you a personal story about this song. It was a favorite of my brothers, who passed away in 2010. As we were leaving the hospital just after he died, this song came on the radio. I felt like he was telling us that everything was ok. As you near the end of the song where the music changes and the orchestra changes tempo, I imagined my brother climbing the stairway to heaven in time with the music... Then he reaches the top and as the music changes again, the gates of Heaven open up and he is greeted by St. Peter. The gates then close behind him and we are left to be amazed at the Glory of God... This song still gives me chills every time I hear it because of the connection to my brother Andy and the fact that it came to us right after he died. ELO has earned it's place in the hearts of those who love Classic Rock. And how lucky we are that Jeff Lynn went on to make music with other acts and as a solo artist for many years afterwards. Incidentally, E.L.O. stands for Electric Light Orchestra.

[@Shadowsnshades]

That's beautiful.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Bless you and your brother x

[@aslehovda4661]

Sorry❤

[@aliciaencaderada1361]

Telephone Line is my favorite ELO song. Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.

[@email5023]

A guy I knew thought that tune was a Paul McCartney song. I had to explain to him it wasn't. He couldn't believe it.

[@aliciaencaderada1361]

Not just ELO. I know people who thought Billy Joel songs were Paul MCcartney

[@arautus]

@@aliciaencaderada1361 McCartney did write a lot of songs for other artists. He is that great.

[@arautus]

Agreed. Telephone Line is their best song.

[@aliciaencaderada1361]

I remember he wrote a song for s girl he was dating brothers band. The song became a number 1 hit

[@aliciaencaderada1361]

The first song I remember hearing from ELO was back in 74. Can't Get It Out Of My Head. I really can't. But it's also the name of the song.

[@cogidubnus1953]

First I heard was the first eponymous LP issued in 1971...it was like a revelation! IIRC Mr Blue Sky was 1977, the "Out of the Blue" album - but this recording is nearly 40 years after that. Jeff Lynne is remarkably durable! The "Please Turn Me Over" at the end is because the track was on the end of one of the original vinyl album sides! Still got this lot on vinyl and play them now and again...I like the CDs but nothing beats that Vinyl nostalgia!

[@mrk8050]

My son broke me out of military hospital to go to this concert because he knew I loved E.L.O. Myself and a fellow Royal Marine used to sing their songs when we were under fire in both Iraq and Afghanistan to take the stress out of the situation for the younger lads. He had been killed at the same time I was wounded, so my son knew seeing them in Hyde Park would give me a bit of a pick me up.

[@mrk8050]

Jeff Lynne wrote nearly all of the songs by E.L.O. In 1981 I joined the Royal Marine Commandos on my 17th birthday, I served for 34 years in the Royal Marine Commandos and other more specialised groups until I was invalided out after my last posting to Afghanistan. I grew up listening to bands like E.L.O., Queen and Thin Lizzy, and yes I saw them all Live :) !!! Myself and a fellow old timer in the Royal Marine Commandos used to sing their songs when we came under fire to calm the younger lads by taking their minds off the incoming fire, yes they thought we were nutcases. After we had finished our assignment or patrol and we had returned to base, either in Iraq or Afghanistan, we would sing E.L.O.s' song "I'm Alive". I also sang it at his funeral which put as smile on his widow's face. I recommend you listen to both "I'm Alive" and "Livin' Thing", you could also try "Turn To Stone", "Don't Bring Me Down". But before all of the dozens of E.L.O. songs you listen to you must watch Jeff Lynne's ELO - Mr. Blue Sky at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. It was on the 14th of September, 2014 when my son broke me out of military hospital to go to this concert. My fellow old timer had been killed at the same time I was wounded, so my son knew seeing them in Hyde Park would give me a bit of a pick me up. He also did it again and took me to Glastonbury in 2016, which you should also watch E.L.O at Glastonbury in 2016 After being declared fit I saw reassigned to a different Regiment and returned to Afghanistan in 2015. My team were patrolling the mountain villages when we came under aggressive sustained fire. We managed to get the civilians inside and under cover while returning fire, and managed to call in for air and ground support. The village was being attacked on 2 sides so it made it easier for the 4 of us to defend using "fire and move", and the occasional grouping fire tactics. There were between 30 to 40 Taliban attacking, trying to press harder, that's when I heard a crack followed by a ringing deafness. And at that moment my career as an active duty Trooper ended, apparently an RPG round hit a wall 5 feet away from me I was thrown and through the air about 20 feet. The woman of the house dragged me into her home as I was struck by 2 rounds, and my legs and lower back were on fire. She is the bravest person I have ever known. Between her and her oldest daughter they kept me alive for 25 minutes until the area was reclaimed and safe for a helicopter to come in and retrieve me. But all I remember about that was holding her hand and refusing to let go, so she and her 2 daughters were flown out with us. There is a happy piece of news as to how I've ended up mainly wheelchair bound. The wonderful women who saved my life now lives here in the U.K. almost next door to me. If they had been left in Afghanistan the Taliban would have killed them after the village had been left by our rescue group, My Commanding Officer put a huge amount of pressure on our Ambassador and the Home Office to get them relocated to England, also my daughter and son sponsored them. Now they live in a house 5 doors away from me, and I am kept very much in check by my second "adopted" daughter and her two daughters. So for all my fellow citizens of our planet who are sharing these uncertain time's, though things seem and are almost unbearable with the terrible loss and suffering so many are going through, we as a human race will make it through the epidemic. We just can't loose our humanity. A little bit more icing on the cake of life is that I took Both my daughters to see Jeff Lynne's ELO: Wembley or Bust on the 24 June 2017. Now my daughters Dawn and Laaibah now have the joy E.L.O. can put in your heart when you need it, plus the other 59,997 people who were there enjoyed it too. You can find the concert on here too. I do have a lot of physical disabilities an suffer from PTSD and depression, and in 2015 I had a daughter, 2 sons and 4 grand children. When I was still going through long hospitalisations on many occasions and massive bouts of mental pain I would always look towards my family for strength, and they always gave it to me, my 2 sons, two daughters and 7 grand children. So please don't ignore, belittle your or anyone else's fears or any kind of mental distress. Everybody deals with things that affect them in different ways, just be there for them and let people in to your life's too.

[@classicrockfan8034]

Jeff Lynne's ELO can cure depression, this is why i consider this band as the best in the world.

[@MBE-ib3jy]

Jeff Lynne a complete master of his art, under appreciated by most, admired by many, will only be acknowledged when he has passed. Enjoy him, he is in the top 10 of all time IMO.

[@dvsreed]

The Traveling Wilburys singing Handle with Care or End of the Line......Jeff Lynne was part of this group of legends

[@lottiefaith6935]

I love End of the Line.

[@cogidubnus1953]

@@lottiefaith6935 Fitting tribute to Roy Orbison...

[@MegaTempo22]

Jeff Lynne's music can take the listener to really beautiful places. Even though other bands have tried, only Jeff Lynne can give us that E.L.O. sound.

[@josephscally6270]

E.L.O are awesome. They are a unique combination of instruments and sounds.

[@cometsmommy]

ELO has to be felt and not just heard. So many iconic songs. Try listening to Fire on High with speakers instead of headphones. Turn it up, turn it way up. ELO is the definition of Orchestral Rock.

[@amorodioamor4388]

Strange Magic is another ELO gem.

[@robertrouse4503]

Jeff Lynne talked about how he came up with this after he locked himself away in a Swiss chalet attempting to write ELO's follow-up to A New World Record. "It was dark and misty for 2 weeks, and I didn't come up with a thing. Suddenly the sun shone and it was, 'Wow, look at those beautiful Alps.' I wrote Mr. Blue Sky and 13 other songs in the next 2 weeks."

[@weslake47]

Hardcore ELO fan here...the depth of this man's musical talent, is unprecedented....So many albums... "Out Of The Blue", "A New World Record", "Discovery", "Zoom" and his solo "Armchair Theater"........awesome stuff, just to name a few.

[@lovemyrainydays]

ELO - Electric Light Orchestra - were one the best bands that came out of the 70s. They were hugely popular here in Oz too, well into the 80s. So many fabulous songs - Don't Bring Me Down, Rockaria, Roll Over Beethoven, Living Thing, Evil Woman, Turn to Stone, Hold on Tight, Rock 'n Roll is King, etc, etc. Then Jeff went on to form The Traveling Wilburys with Roy Orbison. et al, another great band.

[@carlswenson5538]

Jeff Lynne is a genius. Not only a GREAT songwriter, musician, producer and arranger, he collated and re-mastered the George Harrison songbook, organized the Roy Orbison tribute band, The Traveling Willbury's with legendary artists and revived the T Rex catalog along with many other 'forgotten' artists. A true treasure. You really can't go wrong listening to anything ELO.

[@MusicLover10538]

Jeff Lynne's ELO the very best in this world!!! Please Tour in 2022!!!

[@alansevern290]

The one and only, Jeff Lynne! The Electric Light Orchestra are amazing!!!

[@chesbaygirl1]

ELO and Jeff Lynne's music probably saved my life during some pretty dark times. It was the only thing that I could hold on to. Later on I used to play this for my kids on the way to school. Every morning. They loved it then, and now they do the same for their babies.

[@amorodioamor4388]

It's A Living Thing is an ELO song you should react to.

[@MusicLover10538]

Jeff in his element. The best live band in the world!

[@fredwalsh4095]

Been a fan of E.L.O. since 69 and still love all the music. Last Train To London is one of my favourites.

[@redindenver6666]

Wow! I know this song quite well, but never saw it performed live. Jeff Lynne's writing and production was SO complex, sometimes including not only the band, but an entire orchestra, and not just back-up singers, but a full choir. He made all the pieces fit together beautifully during production, but I'm interested to see here how this song is done LIVE. ... Oh, ok -- So I see he HAS a whole lot of other musicians (if not an entire orchestra) and other singers as well.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Jeff Lynne - BEST EVER!! He is actually the producer/songwriter/sound engineer/instrumentalist/singer, ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Amazing to listen to............xxx

[@bullpup33]

ELO is very underrated. Them and Styx are classics of a bygone era.

[@ChrisPage68]

Not underrated at all. They're highly regarded in the music world.

[@danieldietsche2954]

So many GREATS from ELO & Jeff Lynne. Yes, ELO was close to pop perfection... love Jeff's productions.

[@SVDBYJC]

😊 Love me some ELO! Even Groot loves ELO haha Always makes me happy...many many amazing songs. Thanks for this

[@SVDBYJC]

@We are all connected Me too!

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

Jeff Lynne is a genius, and he has many many wonderful songs! This one is among my favorites.

[@josephpedulla7831]

India, watching you listening to "Mr. Blue Sky" gave me so much joy! I have loved ELO since 1976, when I was 14. But you made the song seem new again with the joy it gave you! Thanks for your wonderful video. Joy, joy, joy!!!

[@mjkjelland13]

E.L.O have a ton of great songs, great first pick.

[@donalddunlop401]

It's great to see someone "get it" on their first listen. This song is just about joy and beauty.

[@richardcoleman3425]

Jeff Lynne creates the soundtrack to my life... Sheer genius! :)

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

India it's great to see your reaction and expressions while listening to this classic. Thanks fo sharing. Celebrate Legends while they are still alive. The great Jeff Lynne will has a new album out this November 2019. Please Jeff Lynne's ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Tour in 2020! 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 just saw them last Summer of 2019 on the US and Canada Tour...( Best Concert of my life) All the reviews agree they are the best live act in the world and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius. They are 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. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Long live Jeff Lynne’s ELO!

[@stevedrums1675]

It's so neat to hear songs like this that I've known for 40 + years to hear it fresh through your ears. I love this song. Always have and have never gotten sick of it. It's so cool to see new reactions. Much love to you and yours. :)

[@jimvinespresents...8463]

So glad you enjoyed that. For those of us who have been listening -- and LOVING -- ELO/ Jeff Lynne for the past 40+ years, we know well how fabulous the music is. We also know that Jeff is an absolute genius. The proof is in the music: ELO got its start in the early 1970s and is still going strong, still loved and appreciated by so so so many. In fact, they've done at least three huge tours in the last handful of years (two of which I attended) and I think they've sold out every concert. I do hope you'll listen to more of the many many songs ELO has put out--there are many, believe me!

[@charleswills4554]

All Jeffs music is awesome, Telephone Line,Midnight Blue,Strange Magic. The man is a genius and his music is uplifting.

[@fabfour7397]

Voted the happiest song ever! Jeff Lynne's ELO Rocks!

[@deekim8164]

My dad bought the "Out of the Blue" album back when I was a kid, and then proceeded to wear it out in a few months. Dad taught my sons that song when they were still kids (in the early 2k's), and they used to ride around the property, singing "Mr Blue Sky" at the top of their lungs. The tune still makes me grin every time I hear it.

[@cherbear5612]

E.L.O. - Turn To Stone. Please give it a try.

[@simonbutterfield4860]

I think the 1st ELO song that I remember was Evil Woman or Xanadu. Man ELO were great!

[@ginadean5696]

This one is good!

[@richardcranium5048]

Yep

[@Spacey258]

I WAS THERE! he was amazing 👏 he was so great I went to see him at the O2 after.

[@kevinmoppett4760]

Saw the Original Electric Light Orchestra in about 1978 and honestly Jeff Lynne still looks the same now.... The album Out of The Blue that this comes from is still one of my all time favourites!!!😁

[@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". kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPKaZSLo5mMoaM

[@1001Hobbies]

That's what we grew up with in the 70's and early 80's...songs that made you feel great......instead of songs like today about how mad you are, or how life sucks. THIS is why we were happy, and are well adjusted.

[@escaleraalcielo6990]

Don't Bring Me Down is a must listen of ELO.

[@aliciaencaderada1361]

They did a contest where I live and it was voted their best song.

[@amorodioamor4388]

That's funny I wonder if we listen to the same station because it was voted best ELO song where I live too.

[@ginadean5696]

The best one to sing in the car driving!

[@you2449]

It's good, but annoying tbh.

[@keithmay6491]

The last words are "please turn me over" . Faithful to the vinyl album.

[@ratowey]

This was one of the 1970`s biggest hits in the UK, it takes me back to my school disco`s in 78. It always cheers me up. Great reaction. There is a huge list of ELO hits, can I suggest The Diary of Horace Wimp.

[@jonathanford3693]

Horace Wimp, is this your wife? Go out and get yourself a life!!!

[@jonathanford3693]

ELO has 100 great tunes like this. Keep them coming, please.😍! "Wild West Hero" is just one I could name.

[@johnandrews3151]

Jeff Lynn, the lead singer of ELO, produced the two songs in 1997 documentary called The Beatles. Paul, George and Ringo reunited for the documentary and recorded 2 songs using the recorded voice of John Lennon. John's wife, Yoko Ono, gave them some old recordings John had made in his home recording studio. They added music and more vocals and released it along with the documentary. One of the songs, Free As A Bird, went to #1, making it their 21st #1 record. The other song is called Real Love. Please see the official video.

[@atdelectricalstvdigitalrep1364]

I was at that concert... for 90mins Jeff and the band rocked Hyde Park that night in 2014!

[@popboy0]

Hopefully, we'll be all listening (and meaning) to this one after all this chaos is over.

[@KevinPugh-bk1bv]

Always reminds me when young, about the time the song was released in the UK - with our weather, summer was sun then rain and then Mr blue sky would come, and I was out the door, running through the fields.

[@herbertchavez6989]

One of the old time great songs....! Your face expressions tells me that you love this song....me too...and who doesn't....!

[@georgesams4936]

Happiest song ever written.

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

I was at this concert in Hyde pk London ( along with over 50,000 others) this was Jeff and Richard’s first live concert in 30yrs ! Amazing 🙏

[@heathermclean-smith5893]

Crazy great video!! ELO is one of my favorite bands and Jeff Lynne is a true musical genius!

[@florymha]

I heard the studio version, but I think this live version was absolutely fantastic. Jeff's voice is awesome

[@sporty1701]

And the crowd goes crazy, as they ALWAYS do...Mr. Blue Sky!

[@RevJay_Rides]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. He is considered like the 5th Beatle. Many of his songs were instant classics. There is a depth to his stuff few artists will ever match.

[@r90fan1]

You are so right. Very underrated if you ask me.The man is a genius musically.one of my all-time favorites.

[@johnyyaussi1339]

Sorry my friend but the fifth Beatle was Billy Preston. Who was on the roof for their final concert? Billie.

[@noracola5285]

At this point there are enough 5th Beatles to form another whole Beatles.

[@kingflappy4827]

He produced Free as a Bird by The Beatles A good friend of George Harrison he was also producer to the Travelling Wilburelys . A brilliant genius.

[@michaelnorman3393]

@@noracola5285 lol :)

[@Nastyfinger1444]

My favorite E.L.O. song. Catchy and fun. Makes you feel like life is good.

[@martinl8574]

More Jeff Lynne and ELO please please please. They set a musical standard and quality all their own. I saw them in 1978 live at Madison Square Garden. The musicianship is incredible. I love your Channel. I look forward to seeing your new reviews!

[@jimmycahill6958]

Wise up pal. This woman and those like her are full of shit. If you really think she is reviewing this song on a first lesson then you are as stupid as she is. She talks an incredible amount of shit. Coming out of her mouth as well as her ass. Like I said.... wise up.

[@michaelnorman3393]

@@jimmycahill6958 Lighten up Francis.

[@wpollock1]

Older guy on piano is Richard Tandy, who has been with Jeff Lynne for 30 + years. He is the robotic voice. Cool. Such a great song.

[@GeorgeBratcherIII]

Checkout "Twilight" starts out with that early electro-synth robotic voice as a long INTRO and then 2059.

[@olddrummerguy]

How can you not be happy listening to this song.

[@sallycrane6317]

This is one of my favourite car songs. Always makes me happy driving on a long journey

[@larryd4352]

This song is the last song off of their Double LP called "Out of the Blue." Every song is magnificent...and stands on its own...but if you listen to the whole thing, from start to finish...you will be totally blow away by their genius. In my opinion...mine alone...this two album set should be in everyone's collection. Just like the Beatles "White Album" should be in everyone's collection. And I grew in the 60's and 70's...and I still love the music from this era. I am 62 years old...and still listen to rock and roll,!

[@DaveF.]

Oh, yes Mr Blue Sky is possibly one of the most happy songs ever written definitely checkout the album version.

[@baylessnow]

On a par with Queens' Don't Stop Me Now in my opinion.

[@agnesmartinez4401]

baylessnow play both for driving. Great for traffic AND for flying down the highway. These are fabulous driving songs!

[@kevinshort3943]

Katrina and the waves - Walking on sunshine.

[@youngbloodk]

The 70s were so great for music. Out of the Blue was such a good album.

[@henrikl1394]

He wrote the whole dubble album Mr Bleu Sky in TWO weeks if my memory don't fail me. Sitting in cabin in the Swizz alps and it had been cloud for long time and he had write blocking. Suddenly the sun and blue sky show it self..The rest is history...Bought it same Year at it was released, and still listen to it.

[@edwardsadler3348]

When writing the songs he plays every instrument..genius

[@CBGB_1977]

ELO makes one feel alive. The arrangements, sound, visual performances, lyrical content and production is brilliant! I've been waiting for you to get to ELO. 💫💯

[@escaleraalcielo6990]

Can you do Evil Woman by ELO. Arguably there most famous song. But I never get tired of it.

[@bam5971329]

India two months ago you reacted to a live version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps featuring a solo by Prince. Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty were the singers in that video and you said then you liked him.

[@michaelnorman3393]

I think i stumbled across the perfect first video of yours to watch. So glad you really enjoyed Jeff, and ELO! My favorite for over 40 years! Looking forward to more reactions!

[@derekcurrent6353]

Been listening to ELO since I was a baby. Never gets old and somehow still seems to be before it’s time no matter when I listen to them.

[@tomcollins3972]

You really make my day. I enjoy watching you discover new music. There is so much more. God Bless Your Soul.

[@madangel9691]

I was absolutely BLESSED to see them in Houston Tx and they were awesome.

[@michaelnorman3393]

Agreed! Saw Jeff last July, at the Chicago show. Best decision ever! :)

[@Mark-zu6oz]

I remember Jeff Lynne saying in an interview that his inspiration for this song was a cloudless, sunny day, because it is something very rare in certain parts of England.

[@peggygibbons479]

This is THE BEST first spring day, riding in the car song!!

[@DG2244]

They had so much going on, so much to wright for and coordinate. A mini symphony .

[@richardmodglin3900]

Magical. This music is part of the great variety we enjoyed throughout the 70's. It is timeless and like many other bands of the era...unique.

[@robertreichle1]

Not long after this, they finally got into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. About fifteen years later than they should have.

[@Cosmic86x]

The last part of the song / the outro sounded like a John Williams theme. Absolutely beautiful.

[@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.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Light_Orchestra_discography 50 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...

[@Oxygene1841]

Across The Border from the same album is absolutely superb.....

[@AW-yj6md]

This is why they're called Electric Light Orchestra 😉, cellos, violins, right alongside electric guitar, electric keyboards 😊, yes Jeff is maestro.....

[@anonymouslyanonymous4673]

I got to see him last year, as well as The Eagles last year too. Just... Sublime. Completely.

[@beds139]

Seeing as you follow the lyrics so closely I thought you might have wondered why the pianist said "Please turn me over" towards the end? Answer, this was the last track on side one of the vinyl album Out of the Blue.

[@SirOliverNorwell]

Nope. Side 3 of the double album.

[@Serai3]

I love this song. Sometimes you need something sweet and cheerful to celebrate the day!

[@DSchae2165]

I lived on ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) and Pink Floyd when I was in my teens back in the 80's. They were my bread and butter in music

[@julieharden2433]

Now, imagine Baby Groot dancing to this song :0) .

[@ronstewart8027]

While trying to write and record songs in Switzerland it rained and rained. Then the sun came out and this was his response.

[@Emperor-Wild-Man]

Ever wonder what the elderly pianist actually said at the very end of the song? He said "Please turn me over"....meaning at the time when the studio version of the song was released, the song was part of a double LP release. It was the last tract on the front side of the second LP disc, and the words at the end of the song was to instruct the music listener to flip the disc over to its backside to continue to hear the rest of the album.

[@derekarmstrong4403]

Just a am addendum to your trivia: The elderly pianist speaking those words is the same Richard Tandy who originally played piano on the recording of the album and who has played with Jeff through the years.

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

Just a great song that stings all the emotions to life .I would buy their songs on day one.

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

Simply the best.

[@edwardharley9]

Hey INDIA !!! You nailed it totally. "good energy vibe".. that sky behind totally engaged me as well.. Jeff has an entire orchestra on the stage with him.... great evaluation "relaxing 'outtro'"...exactly! its light, its easy, and every time [100times so far?] it lifts me up, and with this covid bs, I sure need it now! Best regards to you , stay safe, and greetings from VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, love always...love...

[@maineman9447]

How lucky I was to see ELO live in Pittsburgh in '78. It was an incredible show. Please check out more of their stuff, India. You'll love it!

[@mikecaetano]

ELO was huge in the 70's. I remember hearing their other hits on the radio back then but for some reason not this one. Perhaps because the song wasn't well suited for AM pop radio while their others were. No matter, "Mr. Blue Sky" was a perfect song for FM radio. I bought the record a few years later and took it to a party but then got the disks mixed up with somebody elses copy of Meatloaf "Bat out of Hell." So packed away in a box I've got a copy of "Out of the Blue" (the double album this song is from), where one of the vinyl disks is ELO and the other Meatloaf!

[@mikecaetano]

@ShariSez1 Perhaps. Back then "Top 40" ruled AM radio and what is now called "classic rock" ruled FM radio, which is where you'd hear deeper album cuts and the like. ELO scored a bunch of Top 40 hits as well as crafting great FM friendly tunes like "Mr. Blue Sky." I suppose you might say they managed to crossover. The last ELO hit I remember hearing on AM radio was "Don't Bring Me Down." That came out around the time I moved onto FM radio. I was in sixth grade.

[@paulleclaire2141]

Jeff Lynde and ELO, amazing! Saw them at SAP Center in San Jose in July. 2 thumbs WAY UP. People use the term "musical genius" too easily but Lynde just might be. Closest thing weve ever seen to the Beatles

[@tetavst6396]

I love how you experience This music on your face

[@julieharden2433]

I've always loved this song, but now...I need baby Groot dancing to this every time I hear it.

[@eanjamesmogg9488]

He's Britain most prolific composers, writing most of the songs and playing most if not all the instruments in his studios, find the documentary on him, watching it is a must for E.L.O fans. Even produced the Beatles 😁

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Everything from their double album "Out of the Blue" is this good.