Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line!

[@darkpitcher5242]

Jeff Lynne is IMHO the most underrated Musician singer-songwriter record producer in the history of popular music

[@bryanbrady877]

And here I just credited him with creating a sound, I like your thing too.

[@lassesaikkonen501]

What are you saying? He's enormously respected in the music industry. If you're talking about the general public, then maybe, but among music enthusiasts he holds a very lofty place.

[@spood87839]

@@darkpitcher5242 agreed. I would add Danny Elfman to that list as well.

[@michaelparsons5299]

Underrated! So who are you speaking on behalf of? 🤪

[@mackssboo]

The discography of the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) consists of 15 studio albums, 7 live albums, 40 compilation albums, 13 video albums, 33 music videos, 1 extended play, 50 singles, 1 soundtrack album and 8 box sets. ELO have also sold over 50 million records worldwide.

[@RandoReport]

This whole album is a masterpiece, can't go wrong with any of it.

[@Choalith_Ikanthe]

I haven't heard an album of his that wasn't. The man's love for music is pure and immeasurable. Once heard him talking about doing a recording session in his bathroom, purely because he liked the "twangy" quality his instruments got off his bathroom walls. I love the far-out concept albums like Time and Secret Messages, but there's so much joy and bounce in Balance of Power and Zoom, so much atmosphere in "No Answer" (*snrk*) and Eldorado... every album is just passion and play, the heart of a true audiophile on full display, and it freaking rocks.

[@NinetyTres]

Mr Blue Sky, mood optimizer

[@SteveWalsh-qm3tk]

Watch this live from Wembley Stadium

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

YES!!!!!!!

[@dpaine6405]

A solid must! The same feeling you are experiencing is what you'll experience with the generation that is and was so fortunate to have lived through. Please check out the live!!!!! l💙

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

Exactly. The Wembley concert should have been the one reacted to.

[@randymwiebe]

That was the coolest show all of the band put cool music together ❤

[@atomicpunk520]

Without a doubt. Can't believe the emotions that live song @ Wembley created here some 40+ yrs later, never would have thought that was possible.

[@rodneycraft1005]

I was born in 56. Yea, we had pretty good shit in the day. I feel for you youngsters.

[@dlu8666]

Me too!

[@michaeltipton5500]

I'm a 57.

[@xmathmanx]

The youngsters also have it, its on KZbin you silly old sod 😁

[@ElettaJo]

I'm a 1956 model Aquarius! Let the sunshine in, baby!

[@theodoreritola7641]

70s music over any decades music period

[@lt.spears1889]

60 yr old guy here, this music is what we grew up on, I couldn’t even tell you what’s popular today, and why would I

[@chrisdaldy-rowe4978]

@lt. Soo true m8 we lived in a window of time that was greater than it will ever be again,but there are some great singers today but soo few.Most just sing our great ole songs because they love them of coarse but are too lazy or not driven enough.Soo sad when they have even better tools to use than our bands did.

[@cindiaker5778]

Totally agree !! I am also 60 now, and I am a lover of almost every genre of music. We were so blessed with such amazing, talented musicians as we grew up....sometimes makes me sad for the younger generations. I guess that is why I just love watching music reaction channels that delve into older music...especially the 70's !!! There is plenty of talent out there now...but very, very few artists will ever come close to the magic we totally took for granted as kids....lol

[@davidsanders5788]

60 here also and totally agree

[@Makdaddy-q4y]

Another 60 yr older here

[@mariafantasia1191]

Same.

[@suzanneprock7286]

"All Over The World", "Sweet Talkin' Woman", "Strange Magic", "Mr. Blue Sky", etc!! ELO so very popular in the 70's.

[@scorpion-lg4ic]

@suzanneprock7286 hey...my name is Suzanne too. Our parents had great taste. Lol. This song & "Mr. Blue Sky" are my fav ELO songs

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@scorpion-lg4ic Yes they did! We have the same tastes, as well! COOL!

[@billkeithchannel]

BP really needs to watch the movie _Xanadu_ This way he gets a smattering of both E.L.O. and Olivia Newton-John.

[@Phillphine]

"Mr Bluesky" is one of my first day of spring songs.

[@wendyt7958]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. This whole album is gold!

[@kevinlytle6215]

ELO, Pink Floyd, Rush, BTO, Styx, Supertramp, Kansas, Genesis, the list goes on. That is what I grew up listening to in my youth. I was 14 when this released. Nothing today comes close.

[@jeancarroccino8574]

We grew up with MUSIC!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@missygatian1783]

Oh, for sure.

[@TPaine1776]

So was I and I agree.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I will NEVER get tired of hearing this song.

[@gregroberts8240]

so many memories, makes me cry everytime I hear it.

[@donaldromesburg1902]

I was hesitant to listen to this one , teenage memories, first love .

[@dana-dane]

I just wanna talk to my cousin Donna. She passed recently. This was our song❤🎉 For Donna. I love and miss you every day.😢

[@donaldromesburg1902]

@@dana-dane my cousin recently passed, her name was Donna, she lived in Oklahoma, she passed in November

[@davidpeters3857]

Facts

[@rick5440]

The 70s and early 80s were the apex of radio rock. A culture of cars and music.

[@landiahillfarm6590]

I will second the listener who recommends Jeff Lynne and ELO at Wembley Stadium LIVE from 2017, simply blew me away how good they sound nearly 50 years after they first hit the scene. SO so many great songs. Don't ever listen to this with a broken heart, it could be deadly.

[@NatalieBee-ci3hi]

Fantastic how they sound the lighting and all the couples dancing together brilliant 😊

[@angelathomas83]

I third that!!!

[@jride632]

Music from my teens. We had some great music back then. Love to see you youngins' loving it too.

[@luciebrisson5881]

Mine too. You're right, we really did have great music back then.

[@Anita-t8t9r]

Yes. Classic❤

[@alicericcardi3199]

You GOTTA watch the live concert version!!!!! Deep feels. 😊

[@VincentManiscalco]

This is why you’re my favorite reactor because you venture everywhere and now you struck gold ! These guys were absolutely amazing if you haven’t heard them before this is just the tip of the iceberg

[@marshawargo7238]

When Rob said Elo😲! I yelled E L O😠!!! You're damn right it triggered me😡!!! Lot's of band initials that were so very familiar right off the bat! Bachman Turner Overdrive, Blue Oyster Cult, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Earth Wind & Fire, durn I'm getting too old to remember that far back, but I know that there were a lot more of them that people just said that first initials & everyone knew who you were referring to! The good old day's, may they live on in our hearts, if not in our immediate minds😢!!!

[@CyndiWales]

REO Speedwagon!!!

[@janebartholomew-w6q]

I was born in 1954, I feel sorry for you young people, we were so very lucky, music was so good in our day

[@c-kcountry-kiwi5294]

And we thought it would go on forever.

[@keelsmac01]

The music was the best…but the concerts were epic! 5.00-10.00 to see the eagles, zeplin, stones and a million others! God I miss those times.

[@DanaStout72]

ELO is one of the most amazing and innovative bands in rock, I feel vey blessed to have grown up with all the classics in an amazing era.

[@retirebear3551]

I had all their albums as a young woman in the 70s and 80s. They were ahead of their time. The 70s, best music in the last 50 years!

[@tracehenrydavidson]

Did you have Xanadu? I think it was a very underrated movie a crazy mix Olivia Newton-John electric light orchestra that fantastic big band era all mixed together❤

[@DonitaSilk]

I’d forgotten how beautiful this song was. Do the people of today’s music understand why the music of the seventies & eighties are bragged about so much & with such pride? Music used to be so good. Thank goodness we have albums, CD’s, and such to take us back.

[@markk.4941]

Next up: Evil Woman Sweet Talkin' Woman Turn to Stone Livin' Thing Do Ya Showdown Can't Get It Out of My Head

[@kickthunt4239]

Evil Woman is one of the greatest songs ever made.

[@billkeithchannel]

In other words react to the entire Greatest Hits album. Then he can do _Time_ and _Secret Messages._ My 3 favorite albums from ELO.

[@michelleferranti9468]

Just saw ELO in Boston for their final tour with Jeff Lynne. It was amazing. I want to thank them for 50+ years of great music ❤

[@lisamarie5149]

'Ok, so no one's answering. Well can't you just let it ring a little longer, longer, longer, ooh, I'll just sit tight in shadows of the night, let it ring forever more ...' my favorite part of the song!

[@mongooz24]

One of the finest most enjoyable reactions I have ever seen. You can’t fake pure unadulterated joy of the first time hearing this genius. Bless you!

[@irishflink7324]

This Electric Light Orchestra album was my first album with Electric Light Orchestra back in the 70's the first song I ever heard was Livin Thing

[@tberreth33]

Me too - my first ever album that I bought. Awesome!!! Now have seen Jeff Lynne’s ELO twice here in Portland and I’m still stunned that I got to see him play these epic songs!!

[@heidikz69]

my childhood bestfriend and I would sit and play this (45 record) over and over at her Grandma's house. Oh the memories. Needless to say this a favorite of mine.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Jeff was pleading with the Operator to let the phone *_"ring a little longer, longer, longer"_* because back in the day of landlines you needed the Operator to make long distance calls for you, and also because if you were having trouble reaching someone locally you could enlist the help of the Operator to try the number for you, thinking there might be something wrong with your telephone line. This is a hauntingly beautiful track that everyone of that era can relate to. Utter genius, once again, from Jeff Lynne.

[@BranDZ7]

" Roll over Beethoven" will blow your mind.

[@Grant-tt2ms]

Yeah, but make sure it's the full 8 minute version.

[@girlonaswing9439]

Oh my Gosh, yes, one of my favorites.

[@Slinky5729]

❤❤.Love to watch your sheer enjoyment. Please watch the live performance from Wembley Stadium 2017. Mind blown

[@chanmi1957]

I am one of the lucky ones to have seen ELO live back then. It was when you could buy a ticket to a concert, pay for gas and get some weed all for 10$. I had just graduated from high school in 1975. I think it was the Eldorado tour. Those of us that lived then are truly blessed. So much of modern advancement came about in our lives. Plus the incredible music we had. ELO still rocks to this day. Thanks for the video!😁✌🎶

[@cwalker3166]

I saw them in the mid 80s in Greensboro NC as part of a double bill with Hall and Oates. Great stuff.

[@davezink7944]

It was orchestra rock mixed together , no auto tune , no you tube , no Internet just talent !

[@karinlindae-fregoso802]

I just saw them in their Farewell concert.... everyone was singing and crying during this song... it was in the encore...

[@PatiAnn]

I do know this song but when you said telephone man ... I thought 'new edition' 😂😂😂😂

[@PaintedCavern]

ELO has so many bangers, but the album "Time" as a whole is pure masterpiece. The WHOLE album. ❤❤❤

[@hiloc19]

I had the pleasure of seeing them live twice live in 1976/77 in Montreal

[@Leftylobber]

Just saw one of Jeff Lynne's last shows in Sacramento. Most unbelievable experience ever. I'm 35 and a metal and punk fan, but WHAT A PERFORMANCE 👏🙌 even at 80 years old he still sounded Electric as ever

[@bryanbrady877]

On my way to see Steve Vai take the place of Robert Fripp. Hold my frickin beer while I piss myself.

[@vandalayindustries3057]

I knew a guy once who ate roast flamingo.

[@EllieMaesMom]

Thank you much for letting me hear the sounds of my youth this morning!!! Watching your reaction was amazing because I had the same reaction in 1976!!!!!!

[@donnamcmanus7360]

I've loved ELO & Jeff Lynne since I was a 70's kid. Nothing sounds like what Jeff gives...it just connects in some way I cannot explain.

[@SK56McEntyre]

I was born in 56, I lived thru so many music genres and the best music ever

[@DeeDeex2]

Me too! 😊

[@zinnia2980]

ELO and the legendary Jeff Lynne have produced such incredible music and performances for decades. Jeff Lynne is a fantastic musician, singer songwriter and producer who even The Beatles asked to work with. Their Wembley concerts have been inspirational ❤

[@johnbordach4195]

One of the most innovative concerts I've seen live. 3 guts, going nuts on their instruments.

[@Diesal3]

I love this entire album. Used my entire allowance for a month to buy this when it came out. Worth every penny.

[@badsherrey]

Omg..Mr Blue Sky!! This one is just as good!!

[@andrewstolpman6743]

I’m very happy that you’ve come across Jeff Lynne and his genius. One of the most overlooked and underrated performers in recent music history.

[@rosssmith4748]

When all this great music was coming out in the 70's, we didn't have MTV videos, computers, internet, cell phones, etc. We heard the studio version on FM radio (AM radio in the 50's & 60"s) and if we liked it, we went to the record store and bought the album or 8-track or cassette. So the studio version was normally the first version we heard. If you wanted to hear a live version, you had to buy a ticket to a concert and go see it live in person. Then you go home and continue listening to the studio version. The live version lived only in your memory. So, thank you BP for listening to the studio version first like so many of us did. NOW watch this song live at Wembly!!!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

True but us 70s Brats had the best bands and songs EVER

[@vivianshepherd2984]

One of my favorites of ALL TIME!!! The pain of an unrealized love. The Doo Wop is the passing of time. Living in Twilight is hanging on to that unrequited love. Let it ring forevermore means he will never give up. Beautiful!!!!

[@mandarinlearner]

Jeff Lynne- the lead singer is also part of the Travelling Wilburys and produced several songs for the Beatles

[@Tinker_LV426]

Jeff Lynne is my lifes soundtrack. All of electric light orchestra, his solo work and all the production that he did for solo Beatles, Traveling Wilburys I could go on and on. So many memories are tied to this sound.

[@mrcurtis73]

I grew up hearing ELO on the radio. Songs like this never get old to me. It’s pretty wild that this song, to me anyway, sounds like a cross between The Beatles, The Bee Gees and a Doo Wop group. 👍🏼

[@loraceleste4848]

Jeff Lynne is a genius. I saw them on their first U.S. tour in the 70's. Saw them recently in Phoenix on their Over and Out tour - their final concert in the U.S.. I cried on and off through the entire show because his music is so moving and......I can't believe it's over. We're old. lol

[@geiger63]

If you like this one, you will love their whole album, Time. It’s about a man who goes into the future and can’t get back. It’s phenomenal!!

[@gregplatt197]

This album was the first ELO recording I ever owned. I had it on cassette tape! I was a Junior in high school! I was hooked on them for the rest of my life! My next ELO album was the double vinyl record "Out of The Blue"! I still have that one in my possession!

[@smcmullan995]

Perfect song to follow this is Sweet Talkin' Woman

[@susanmurray7654]

Been ages sincexI heard thisxalbum I guarantee I could sing along with every sing. Blessed to see them on the Face the Music tour!

[@bradparnell614]

ELO has a lot of fantastic music, much of which will knock your socks off like this one, that said, it's my favorite of theirs too.

[@bryanbrady877]

The Music Is Reversible, But Time- Turn Back!

[@JaniceFK]

You need to watch “Evil Woman” “Living thing” Turn to Stone” live! Also “Telephone Line” again played live at Wembley London, it’s beautiful, the whole stadium is lit up at night!

[@blisguy]

She ain't answering. No voice mail back then, no call display. You went through the operator and she waited with you. So "please let it ring a little longer". That's emotion.

[@scorpion-lg4ic]

@blisguy those days were so heartbreaking. Younger people just don't understand not having a person available 24/7 for a call. OMG I sound like my mother!! Lol

[@jerihalter1339]

I had so many 45's of ELO and this song was my favorite!

[@WILCIN8917]

I went in September 2024 to the to the over and out tour. I grew up in the 70's not realizing the true good music what was my rock. Happy you are introducing the younger people to. Perfect. Thank you

[@kathleenorr9237]

I am so glad my parents (now in their 80’s) had an eclectic choice of music when I was growing up. ELO was thankfully one of the bands ☺️

[@CarolHenshaw]

For the best experience watch ELO at Wembley Stadium live it's the best.

[@debbers]

It's funny looking back our first phone was a crank phone and our ring was four rings on the party line! My Grandparents were one ring, my Aunt and Uncle were two rings, and a neighbor was three rings. I really loved that telephone!

[@rhondagalloway6676]

THIS is what we were raised on,,,,, so happy the younger generation has found our musical treasures,,,, ELO were hotter then hell,,, so glad you love these guys too. 👏👏💚💛✊

[@marcroark3931]

I'm old enough to remember this at the skating rink.......................

[@realityquotient7699]

Somehow I always get a speck of dust in my eyes when this song plays.

[@einahsirro1488]

This one, and "Can't Get It Out Of My Head."

[@roberthughes5279]

I just saw them last month at the ball arena the guy is over 70 and still sounds like he is in his 20’s

[@SteveWalsh-qm3tk]

Teenager when this vinyl dropped, great times 😎

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

Just saw them on their farewell tour this October. It was a bucket list. One of the greatest concerts I have ever seen! And I have seen close to 100 amazing artists live.

[@taradevine6026]

Me too! They hadn't been to Houston since the early 80s!! Finally 🙌

[@johnbeasley7658]

ELO came out about the same time as BOSTON. There not Boston but still love to hear them.

[@Songbird-59]

You always know you are listening to ELO, and it is always great. Jeff Lynne is incredible. There is nothing he cannot do.

[@mikejohnson-dl7vt]

Used to sing this song with cousins on way to beach as kids. What BEAUTIFUL Memories 🤣❤🎶🤙

[@carmeladeplacido5266]

I love elo, you need to listen to a whole album, then you're mind will be blown, and you're right that they we're before their time, love it.....

[@1960rlv]

That face you make when listening to great music, you got it man. Music and poetry so beautiful it almost moves you to tears. KOKO

[@G.H.O.S.T.254]

When he joined George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jim Keltner and Bob Dylan to form The Traveling Willbury's he and the others made some of the greatest music known. The mish mash of their writing skills, personal sounds and skills. Loved all their solo work.

[@Cheryld-wn4jg]

I wish we could have that time today for our grandkids to experience. Enough of the craziness in the world. The 70’s and 80’s were the best times.

[@stoney5448]

One of my favorites. They were an orchestra. Not a band. 🎉

[@HoneyBee03272]

I was two years old when this came out So blessed and grateful to be the age I was so many memories the cars , decor, movies, toys, smells, simplicity…. Yes NO elow

[@bethscott4330]

Probably the first song about what’s now called “ghosting”

[@neilwarner7852]

Jeff Lynne’s so under rated so many more to mention a rabbit hole you can go down and and they just get better

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Now you've heard the studio...watch Live at Wembley Stadium, and see the magic. ❤😂

[@Striker0760]

The live version of this at Wembley is out of this world

[@windymiller1697]

you will not be disappointed by listening to the whole album, the first time I heard it was when I was a teenager and it hit so hard. just pure class

[@lappesjl1]

I was a young teen when this album came out (1976). I literally wore out 2 copies of this album.

[@LaurenceFlores-h5v]

I have an amazing memory of listening to this album for the first time in my friend’s den next door with my brothers.

[@pollynicklas5220]

Fire On High, Can't Get It Out Of My Head!

[@suzanneziesler8346]

I'm 59 and grew up listening to them. I finally got to see them in Philli on September 22nd. They were amazing. It's such a shame they're retired. I'd love to see them again.

[@FranDorsey]

Live from Wembley Stadium ❤❤❤❤❤

[@darrellwilson9536]

This was their opening song at the concert The Big Night it Anaheim Stadium in 1979. The stage was a large UFO rising from the main set. It was AWESOME!

[@staninman2145]

“Showdown” and “Evil Woman” next please

[@edwardstonick4898]

JEFF IS KNOWN AS THE 5th BEATLE! You’ll definitely have to watch this song at Wembly Stadium!!!!

[@atenachos6282]

*George Martin and Billy Preston have entered that chat. 😏

[@stevemisog]

Absolutely my favourite ELO song. Sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it.

[@Terri6868]

I wish you had done live @ Wembley. 💯🔥

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

we still can

[@Terri6868]

@@BlackPegasusRaps Please do it was fantastic 💯🔥

[@Lee-u5v]

I remember in the 80s my stepdad bought this huge and LOUD stereo and played this song so loud you couldn't hear afterwards. Van Halen and Boston too

[@vickieswearingen2610]

Thanks for this reaction! I graduated in 81! ELO was and still is my favorite band! Yes I still have vinyls! They were and are so ahead of their time! Music and classics I grew up with, I love watching you open ur mind and ears to the greats! I may be old, lol, but I had the greats in my generation! This song listening with u gave me the chills for like the millionth time! Love ur channel!❤❤❤

[@zedkanata6495]

Just saw them live in October. Perhaps the best band of the 70's

[@rogerolsen19]

Saw them in 1977 at Madison Square Garden. Still one of my favorites.

[@Joliepinkyswear1]

I've gone down a rabbit hole on your channel tonight. I grew up with the 70's, 80's and 90's music and you are bringing back some great memories with your choices. I've subscribed and will definitely check out a lot more of your videos

[@ytnamax]

"Ticket to the moon" - one of my favourite songs.

[@workingman6681]

Just watch them live in LA at the Kia (Forum). Dream come true to see them live.

[@sarasotarebel2445]

ELO music is phenomenal and their live concert videos are also amazing to watch.

[@jesselobo3213]

We are watching Star Wars at a drive in theatre, and this song comes on before the movie starts and I fell in love with ELO. Hearing it today takes me back to that moment, and I have a visceral reaction to it. Thank you.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

My favorite band and my favorite movie!