HOLY COW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin’ Woman REACTION

[@joeyrobison6629]

John Lennon called them "Son of Beatles" which was quite a compliment! Great songs by ELO: "Do Ya", "Shine A Little Love", "Don't Bring Me Down", "Can't Get It Out of My Head", "Showdown", "Surrender", "Mr. Blue Sky" (perhaps the most happy and positive rock song ever!), "Turn To Stone", "So Fine", "Last Train To London", and many, many other great songs!

[@LiberalsArePoop]

Ace Frehley did a great cover of Do Ya!

[@timgerke8714]

So Fine and Do Ya are phenomenal songs. Confusion is a great one, too.

[@hammathguy3995]

In reality the happiest rock song is "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves. But, I'll give you "Mr. Blue Sky" as a close runner-up. That's just my opinion. YMMV.

[@leefriedman9882]

Yeah- I think he said they are what The Beatles would have become.

[@frauleinmona]

@@leefriedman9882 So, John Lennon meant that if The Beatles would have stayed together they would have sounded like ELO? LOL Somehow I can't hear him, Paul, George and Ringo making that kind of music.😁

[@DaddyTre65]

This song is so much fun! When I first heard "Sweet Talkin' Woman" in 1978, I went to the record store and bought the see-through PURPLE 45rpm which I still have today! 💜

[@Darmesis]

Cool purchase! I'm jealous ✌

[@garyjohnson806]

Great single i got that too and the Out of the Blue Double Album on Blue Vinyl :D

[@Lexy-O]

Great ear for music

[@franko7033]

The purple single...me too!

[@leestockton9367]

Worth a bit of money those coloured vinyls now

[@TheFranticfraulein]

Over 44 years later....still sounds awesome!!!! Love my ELO...still listen to all their albums constantly 💕

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Me too. Listen to them every day.

[@mstewart109]

One of my favorite groups for over 40 yrs

[@AugieDoggyDoo]

46 years and counting. Still listening. Totally stuck in the '70s & '80s right now. I am so fortunate to have grown up in the best musical times ever. 60's through the late 90s and some into the 2000s but nothing will ever compare to the golden days of music.

[@alwag89]

Yes indeed

[@kenperkins7921]

Pop rock PLUS!😊

[@Perktube1]

Paul Mccartney once said that ELO was what the Beatles would have become had they stayed together.

[@leighcarpenter1712]

All ELO.. everything Jeff Lynn does is Magic.

[@rhondafoy7403]

💯 with you x

[@gregbooth1597]

ELO seems to just bring back all the good memories of the 70's & 80's and always brings a smile. Definitely magic

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

You mean 'Strange Magic'. 👍🙋‍♂️

[@davidhedgecock6311]

Jeff Lynne also written Xanado for Olivia Newton John

[@leestockton9367]

Yes, Jeff LYNNE does do amazing stuff, not sure who this Jeff Lynn is you mentioned

[@lillianparker6973]

I was born in 1962. This is my favorite group. My generation had never heard anything like this group and I was astounded to hear a sound like this. Now remember back then you only heard it on the radio so you had to listen for hours in hopes that you would hear your favorite songs. I remember changing the radio channels in hopes that I would hear this incredible group. Can you imagine finally catching it but at the very end just as your channel was ending it, just crying and waiting and hoping for hours to hear it again!!! We only had four channels on the radio. Country, 2 pop and one r and b which went off at 6pm. Everyone tells me that I should do a you tube channel on all the 70's music groups and how times were then. I am so excited to see your generation discover them. Back in the days when candy was 2 for a penny, concerts were 5 dollars a ticket ( Im talking the jackson 5, prince, rick james etc), a bag of chips and soda were a quarter, a brand new car was less than $3,000. The sun shined brighter and love was more innocent. One gift I was blessed with is the ability to take a song and be able to put you in a place where you feel like you were there at that time,.

[@supobostarman]

You said all so well!

[@compostcorner5934]

I agree .Born 61 here 🎶

[@beths999]

I was born in 63 and everything you wrote here is so true. You never realize that the time your living in is great until later on down the road, many years later. This day and age is depressing compared to back then

[@AugieDoggyDoo]

Very well said. I remember all that you wrote. I was born in 66.

[@wendyb5528]

@Lillian Parker, I couldnt have said it better myself. I was born in 61. I remember going to the corner store getting a bag of mixed up candy for 10 cents. If you were lucky enough to have a quarter, you thought you won the jackpot for that bag of mixed candy!!! I was in highschool when my friends and I found ELO. The talent of a group who can mix so many elements from genre to instruments was unheard of then. Then to call yourself Electric Light Orchestra!!!!!!! Brilliant, simply brilliant. I am going to my Highschool reunion in November back from our Graduating class of 79/80. I hope they play some of these guys.

[@beretta804]

ELO was state of the art of their time. Jeff Lynne was genius. His vocals are so underrated. I consider Pink Floyd similar too.

[@kev7161]

How are his vocals underrated? This was a highly successful band with a ton of hits. People use that term "underrated" a lot, but never follow through on why they say that.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

In what way similar? I like both but I don’t see the similarity.

[@perpetualidiocy6622]

@@kev7161 what Kev said ^^^^^

[@Mellmick26]

Heck his music is still top of the charts for me🫶🇨🇦

[@HidingFromFate]

@@kev7161 Being, "a highly successful band with a ton of hits" is not a valid counter-argument to the statement, "his vocals are so underrated". From my perspective, ELO were well known for their catchy songs and novel approach with the inclusion of string instruments. But I don't recall anyone ever citing Jeff Lynne as being one of the great or even very good vocalists when the subject of "best singers" comes up. So based upon this, I don't think Frank Bianco's statement was necessarily unwarranted. But I might be open to a different counter-argument, if you have one.

[@minkgraver]

Groups like ELO, Chicago, Supertramp etc were referred to back in the day as supergroups because they were all comprised entirely of very accomplished musicians who were always trying to one-up each other. They put the classic in classic rock!

[@michaelmcgowen8780]

No, you are mistaken. A supergroup is a musical group whose members are successful as solo artists or as members of other successful groups, such as Blind Faith; Beck, Bogert & Appice; Bad Company; Asia, The Firm, The Highwaymen; Bad English; Traveling Wilburys; Damn Yankees; and Chickenfoot.

[@Hexon66]

@@michaelmcgowen8780 I think you're being a bit generous with the term as well. Wilburys, Highwaymen, maybe Blind Faith. But even then with BF, it's too contemporaneous with their other projects. There has to be a distance of time to build legendary status. And if we're being honest, the greatest supergroups ought to be considered The Funk Brothers, Wrecking Crew and the A Team.

[@michaelmcgowen8780]

@@Hexon66 I used the definition of the term as I've seen it used by music critics and the music press over the last 50 years. What is applicable is where the members of these groups were in a previous group, or were solo artists, that had popular or commercial success. With Beck, Bogert & Appice, for example, Jeff Beck was known for his time with The Yardbirds, while Tim Bogert & Carmn Appice were members of Vanilla Fudge. With Bad Company, Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirke came from the band Free, Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople, and Boz Burrell from King Crimson.

[@localroger]

A lot of them were also using synthesizers for the first time as a non-novelty instrument to create new sounds nobody had ever heard before.

[@lindakellogg7890]

That is the best explanation I have seen

[@wendywoodruff2871]

Actual musicians playing, experimenting, contributing, composing. A true group effort. 💖

[@WhatInTheActualHealth]

"Calling America" is a great song by them, from the 80's.. As everyone else has said, "Mr. Blue Sky" is the happiest song ever recorded!

[@j0hnf_uk]

That has a very similar theme to this song. A shame no-one, (that I know of), has ever reacted to it, though.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

@@j0hnf_uk I haven't seen very many people react to Time songs. A shame, it's my favorite album

[@amishgirl1000]

Absolutely!!! The happiest song ever. Mr Blue-sky Genius!!!

[@robertg7396]

Hey guys. Hope you're having a great day! This was a great reaction! "Turn To Stone" by ELO is another banger 😃👍

[@annettebatayias4290]

Turn To Stone for sure!

[@petercourtien4581]

My favorite by E.L.O. 😊

[@christineobrien7707]

I wore out my 45 of Turn to Stone! It's such a great song😎👍

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

when you comin home...?

[@beths999]

….I can’t go on

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

ELO was ahead of their time their music still sounds fresh and is why they are a Classic Band

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Jeff, the singer here, was also in The Traveling Wilburys, whom you reacted to about 6 months ago. You need to do them again. They were: Jeff Lynne (ELO) Tom Petty Bob Dylan George Harrison (Beatles) & Roy Orbison (Early Rock Legend) THE SuperGroup of all super groups.

[@brucedillinger9448]

And R.I.P to Roy, Tom and George. Hard to believe they are gone but...they left us with a musical legacy that we can keep on enjoying. ✌

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

@@brucedillinger9448 Amen! It is always hard to lose a legend, but I am very grateful that we have their recordings. Being an Old man, I've seen a lot of legends, and borne the pain of losing so many of them. I know that my own time here is running out, but what joy I've had hearing such great music!

[@andyallan2909]

He was also in 'The Idle Race' and 'The Move' in the 1960's.

[@tonytyrer9340]

He wasn't just 'in' the Wilburys! He created them, along with George Harrison

[@garfield122010]

'' Evil Woman '' and '' All over the World '' ( the flash mob video ) are 2 of their best ❤❤❤

[@soldonHim]

Yes love watching the All over the World flash mob video!

[@beedeegee9374]

@@soldonHim DITTO!!

[@mariflame1821]

Love that flash mob video!

[@ModeMan101]

It still astounds me that Jeff wrote this entire double album in three weeks.

[@kcarr9589]

“Old sound with a new age spin” is a great interpretation, Amber! I’d go along with that!

[@steveullrich7737]

Yes, she had a great insight there showing that she has assimilated all the different genres of rock from the oldies to prog and can appreciate ELO fusion of different genres.

[@CarolinaLaquinn]

Oh my God ! when the new generations gotta understand 70, 80 music was made to stay... really pieces of art.. Masterpiece. They could sing live and play the instruments..

[@josephscally6270]

Reasons to love ELO They are unique, You never know what to expect from them. They have excellent vocals and instrumentals. Many more. I have to say that the Beatles and Beach Boys were a big influence in setting band free from conventional instruments and structures.

[@donnalawrence4666]

It makes me so happy to see you guys enjoy this song so much. It’s always been one of my favorite ELO Songs. We had such great music in the ‘70’s. So sorry you missed it.

[@Reclining_Spuds]

They are no longer missing it. ✌️

[@jackie_jrml]

EVIL WOMAN is Fire. Written about his ex. Spicy!! 🔥👌🏼

[@willblood7082]

I’m 61 years old and I’ve seen many of the classic bands of the 70s and 80s. But, I will put ELO at the top of the list of the greatest concert I’ve been to. I’ve seen Paul McCartney five times, The Who four times, Pink Floyd three times, the Eagles, Kansas, the Bee Gees, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, Heart, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen three times and many more but, ELO is absolutely phenomenal live!!

[@robinjohnston24]

First album I ever bought, and it was solely because of this song, but then I heard Turn to Stone, and Mr Blue Sky, and others. It is truly one of the great albums.

[@kennethhoke2584]

Me Too, and i still have it over 40 yrs later

[@SaltyDog1967]

It was my first album, too. I was 10 at the time and was fighting with my dad on who got to buy it. I won and still have it.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Mr. Blue Sky always puts a smile on my face. :)

[@anniegoodrich262]

Just wait until you hear their very best CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD. Sooooo good! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jaykay15601]

I love the string instruments played by the “orchestra “…

[@derekspence337]

Over 40 years later? ELO is STILL ahead of its time! The strings? The Harmonies? Jeff Lynne is just Genius! Absolutely one of the Greatest bands Ever....

[@tk72231968]

ELO is a GOAT band...I put them into the "classical rock" list for my library 👍👍

[@bondriley2694]

Four of the ELO guys studied classical music together, that is where they started and why they use the violin and cello all the time.

[@robrobertson4619]

Nice reaction to ELO😉 “Hold On Tight To Your Dreams” is another really good ELO tune! 👍

[@kbusby4824]

Yes.

[@dlowe4481]

One of the greatest most Unique bands of all time

[@robtodd4726]

Pulls your emotional strings. When they bring in the choir, I get chills.

[@Renkk17]

Yes!! Here's comes my Fav's - ELO - Living Thing - Turn to Stone - Telephone Line - Do Ya

[@jeffreydooley3745]

Once again, a huge classic hit from my past. This is definitely "feel good" music. This is the song you crank up to "Entertain the Neighborhood" level.

[@kenpaden]

I still have my "Out of the blue" album you guys had pictured there. LIVING THING is my favorite ELO song. They did the soundtrack for a movie musical called " XANADU" starring Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelley. The movie was panned by critics, although I did not see it, from people I talked to , it was not that bad at all. The soundtrack was very successful . The song XANADU has Olivia singing the lead with ELO in the back ground and Olivia has a great song called MAGIC, ELO also has a great song called I"M ALIVE

[@linrn53]

I actually liked the movie, but the soundtrack was awesome.

[@kelqueen9998]

The movie was pretty cheesy, but the soundtrack?! Amazing! One of my favorites; mostly because of ELO, but ONJ was the Queen!

[@hdtv00]

100% I wish they'd watch Xanadu for their movie channel. It because a cult classic movie after all those years on cable. And the soundtrack alone is reason to watch it. Don't Walk Away is another great one from that movie. And they'll love it that kind of sweet movie if their vibe.

[@molsongrrrl]

Xanadu is bad. I saw it in the theater back when it was released. Good soundtrack though.

[@ocogorecki]

I loved Xanadu. The music makes the movie.

[@JuniorTennis]

Born in 61 and was a DJ in the late 70s and 80s. Lived this music my entire life and this is the album I have tracked more than any other. I consider this album the greatest album ever made and "Concerto for a Rainy Day" is simply sublime.

[@pttp5509]

Love ELO!! You’ve got to try Jethro Tull - they made the flute a rock instrument. Watch live performance of Locomotive Breath at Isle of Wight

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Ohh yes Jethro Tull

[@argelbargel7680]

They did react to Locomotive Breath.

[@pttp5509]

@@argelbargel7680 thanks. I don’t know how I missed it

[@anthonysteinberg4853]

Remember YES when it comes to composition. They are the Masters.

[@emmahowells8334]

ELO, love that band got some classic hits.😎👌 Their other great hits you should check out are, Hold On Tight Last Train To London Don't Bring Me Down Rock n' Roll is king Living Thing Telephone Line All awesome songs I think you guys will love too.😎👌

[@canonfodder2068]

They reacted to Don't Bring Me Down, but the rest of this list is Awesome!! I hope they see it!

[@ronnix23]

@@canonfodder2068 They've also done Last Train To London. I'd also add Shine A Little Love to that list.

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

Everybody forgetting about 'Roll of Beethoven '

[@emmahowells8334]

@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Don't think I've heard of that one?. I'll check that out, but thx for mentioning it.👍

[@canonfodder2068]

I will have to look for that one...I love Last Train. I had to Google "Shine..." I didn't remember it until it got to the refrain. Trippy video!

[@ColoradoGrami]

Amber, I know what you mean about old and new but that's exactly what their name says; "Electric Light Orchestra". With the "orchestra" being the "old" and the rest is electric light. Very cool.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Electric Light Orchestra "All Over The World" (Flash Mob Dancing Video) & "Need Her Love"

[@paulwood5803]

Impossible not to smile with some of ELO's songs, in fact most of their songs.

[@michaellockhart554]

Gotta love Richard Tandy, keyboardist and talk box extraordinaire, such a fun song Gotta get to Susan Tedeschi, Tedeschi Trucks Band, 11 piece band, horns, organ, flute, and great guitar

[@adamsher2538]

Love TTB. Female Friday's coming up. Perfect timing.

[@danhartman8582]

you need to check out songs live at ELO's Wembley or Bust concert in 2017 , it's as if they never aged , their music as tight as in the 70s .

[@beths999]

I saw ELO in concert a few years ago here in Sacramento and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. I’ve been a fan since I was in Jr high( 1974). Jeff lynne is now in his early 70s and he still sounds the same. He had such a great backup band with him.

[@markbro4427]

Saw them a few years ago myself, I had tickets to see them again but it was cancelled due to covid...most of the current band are well known UK session musicians and pretty much UK group Take That's backing band.

[@beths999]

@@markbro4427 thanks for the info

[@rusthand7110]

This was a mix of Motown with rock and roll. It was all about the music and making everyone smile. Just like what you both do.

[@deelawson4551]

Yay! So glad you got to this song, loved it ever since I first heard it! I was 9 when it came out.I played this record and Telephone Line everyday on my white portable record player. Keep On Rockin'

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

ELO can't get it out of my head. Is a must 👂 listen it's a wonderful song

[@melissaphillips6875]

Oh, listen to their song Telephone Line!!!!

[@mikeremski2102]

I love seeing "kids" (anyone half my age) loving the music I grew up with. Awesome. Good music crosses generations. Thanks and keep doing what you're doing.

[@justmoose6534]

ELO qualifies as progressive rock. Sometimes called Prog Rock. Others like Kansas, the Moody Blues, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull, even Queen and later Beatles stuff might be classified as Prog Rock.

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

I know its difficult to rattle off all the great prog-rock groups but cant leave off 'Alan Parsons Project'-'Yes' or even early Styx and Super Tramp 👊🤘

[@justmoose6534]

@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Agreed

[@wleon4068]

ELO were a massive part of my childhood in the past. They brought out some classic tunes. Glad you are just discovering them.

[@waltw4537]

Some bands are just unique.. Just enjoy! Getting lost awhile in the instruments, etc. is so cool! Nice reaction! Thanks!

[@go234ko96ts5]

Another winner by ELO one of many by a talented group Led by singer and songwriter Jeffrey Lynne. Out of all their greatest hits my favorites are still EVIL WOMAN, TELEPHONE LINE and STRANGE MAGIC. I'm glad to see you guys appreciate the talent of ELO.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

May have done best version of the 3 on roll over Beethoven.

[@ajschroetlin2196]

An often overlooked part of "that sound" is recording, engineering, and production. Those groups had some of the best in those departments.

[@jandelano]

LPs were designed to be played over and over. Listen to the music, and read the paper liners for the lyrics in time. Layers upon layers. So many early bands told stories, and had layers of music to immerse you in the music. Classic rock!

[@punchfisttop]

I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!! Yer openness to music is truly a gift to us all!!!

[@Markhypnosis1]

I don't see many people reacting to The Diary of Horace Wimp. Such a brilliant song. One of my favourites by ELO.

[@colemitchell228]

ELO and Jeff Lynne are pure 🔥. For more ELO 🏆🎶 check out Long Black Road, Shine a Little Love, I'm Alive, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone, 10538 Overture, Do Ya, Can't Get it Out of My Head. All classics.

[@candicec6513]

I saw ELO at Oakland Colosseum in 1978. It was beautiful to be about 20 ft from the stage and it's beautiful today! It was a. Wry fun song to dance to during disco era.

[@cebridges]

I agree with Amber on the old school sound. I can imagine some space-age Pips, Tempations, and Four Seasons dancing behind them.

[@thomasbeck1061]

Back in the 70's we didn't have all the access to see these bands. I went to their concerts. First of three times I saw this band I was blown away. Chicago I saw many times. Live in concert they were great

[@kdavis9943]

Such a great song! So much going on in it. I have always loved Jeff Lynn and ELO. Great reaction! Telephone Line should be next!

[@kdavis9943]

Also, you have to check out “Do Ya”!

[@carlosbranca8080]

My favorite ELO song. Glad some of the new generations appreciate this music. Great video

[@nocarbonfootprint9120]

i'm just amazed that this doesn't sound cheesy after all these years. I loved this band when i was a kid in the 70s.

[@rusthand7110]

This is 70’s style rock mixed with 50’s doo woo. Jeff Lynne was a product of his generation. I love ELO.

[@marshallbutler1137]

That is why the 70's were so special. Music was not so much put in a genre.It was a special time to be alive!

[@raywentworth8340]

One of the greatest bands ever, this song and telephone line are 2 of their best and don't bring me down

[@WilAdams]

Chicage, ELO, and others like them are known as Arena Rock bands. Their sound filled the arenas and blasted your mind with such groovy sounds. Also, their LIGHT SHOWS were phenom. ELO especially excelled at this.

[@icord50]

ELO is considered “Symphonic Rock” with violin, 2 Cello’s, keyboard/ synthesizer guitars and drums. They were one of the first to use the vocoder.

[@zeer0squared]

Guys, never did I think that a year ago J & A would be sitting here recognizing and comparing progressive bands like Chicago, ELO and Supertramp like they do now. You've come a LONG way! Keep going!

[@Anthony41671]

Tightrope. Excellent song, excellent opening track to an excellent album A New World Record.

[@matthewhearn9910]

Every once in a while I hit a phase where I can't help but listen to this whole album at least once a day for weeks on end. You two may have just started another such phase.

[@wayneclendenen2036]

I remember the first time I heard ELO I could tell they were something special and they never disappointed ...

[@fundshus5351]

ELO and Jeff Lynne were masters of their art. Such beautiful compositions. My favourite song though is 'Wild West Hero'.

[@jeffreymitchell7969]

Memories of childhood hearing this on the radio 😎🤙🏻 The keyboardist had the talk box running through the synthesizer. Singing and playing the notes simultaneously

[@marybaillie8907]

Oh yes. ELO can't be beat for beautiful orchestral supremecy. The blend of rock and roll with the beautiful instruments and masterful application of lyrics, and Jeff Lynne's powerful voice is unbeatable. Hit after hit. Each one so special. Love your reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@marybaillie8907]

@pc Indeed. Takes more than one to make the band. 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@wendyb5528]

Well said Mary. In highschool I loved these guys so much. Throw me in some Boston and Im taken way back. Hello from a fellow Canadian by the way 🥰

[@marybaillie8907]

@@wendyb5528 Thanks Wendy. 😊 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@lindsaywillis7205]

Aww reminds of my dad he loved this group and song .. I have to give him credit for my musical taste 🎶😉✌️🎶☮️

[@bradmenpes809]

ELO, Supertramp, Chicago - when music was made by musicians.

[@B2T.]

The first concert that I ever went to was ELO at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1981. My dad was a huge fan and wanted to take me to see them because he loved them so much. 41 years later they're still one of my favorites. RIP dad.

[@GloryCarrier22]

Another iconic anthem from the days of my youth! Jeff Lynne is a musical genius, he is almost a one man equivalent to the Beatles!! That’s how I rate him.

[@grahamsmith8648]

The thing with ELO is, you think your going to hear the same arrangment through out the record, and then they catch you out with a few surprises. That's entertainment value in each one.

[@DreamWolfPics]

They always have really nice reactions. They're very honest and open. Glad they're getting into Jeff Lynne's work. He's an incredibly talented guy.

[@allan6977]

"Out of the blue" one of the best albums ever made. So many great songs!

[@bert131974]

When I was a kid my parents had this album and I use play it and lay on the floor. Just like you said, I would get lost in the music. Now I have my daughter's listening to ELO. I love the music composition that they have. I think that they were a band ahead of their time.

[@workingman6681]

Just learned Evil Woman on my bass guitar. Love ELO!!

[@butterflymama0838]

I love ELO. Jeff Lynne is just a musical mastermind! The way he can write and compose a song is the best! Great songs always!!

[@dinohalupa3955]

All the bands that you asked about were rock bands with a pop flavor. All great and exceptionally talented.

[@jamiemcpherson5068]

Jeff Lynne was an old school rocker with a futuristic composition and production style. ELO were so ahead of their time in their sound and vision. Jeff Lynne is still one of my favourite producers.

[@jeffsamuels3557]

I was fortunate to have peripherally worked with ELO. I worked for their record label, UA. Jeff Lynne is not only a musical genius, but a really humble, nice man.

[@mandymcinerney2816]

In my opinion, this is one their best. I also like "Rock 'n' Roll Is King" and "Hold On Tight"

[@AmericanShia786]

This music was called Progressive Rock. This is one of my top ELO songs.

[@nyxs1s266]

I sincerely enjoy watching your reactions, it is so nice to see the joy and surprise legendary music can inspire in those who can genuinely appreciate it! ELO, SuperTramp, Chicago and I would add Queen to that list and there are certainly other but it is a very small list for sure. But Id like to introduce you to a bad that reminds me very much of them and might even deserve a spot on this list. When I first heard this song it reminded me very much of Queen! The band is MUSE, the song is "Knights of Cydonia". I went on to listen to another of their songs "New Born" and it brought tears to my eyes because it reminded me so much of Queen as well. I thought I would never hear newer music that even came close to these legends and I was so happy to have been proven wrong. So I really hope you listen to Knights of Cydonia and you love them as much as I do!

[@craigpilgrim5793]

Uncategorizable! Jeff Lynne & E.L.O. are their own category.

[@brentholladay3113]

ELO is a band that I can honestly say, I love every song they’ve produced

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

Jeff Lynn along with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp are both master composers. The name you're looking for is Progressive Rock. These bands were some of the early pioneers of pProgressive Rock. ✌️

[@jvsmith7888]

ELO songs are always just so catchy. They stay in your head all day. Great stuff!

[@tedburke8187]

They blended the contemporary sound with back up vocals ala the 50's and classical violin. It all works together because of the genius of Jeff Lynne

[@Keedeeg]

My suggestion is TELEPHONE LINE by E.L.O.!! I'd almost forgotten this one. Nice to hear it again. P.S. Not all bands can be put in a box. Chicago has gone through several genres. E.L.O. does remind me more of Supertramp.

[@ddowdell]

ELO laid the foundation for an era of awesome music. Just hearing this song brings me back to when I was 12, careless and carefree. Disco halls in the late 70s were short lived but they were a great place for young people to gather and get through those awkward social years.

[@jogumby]

I literally listened to this album dozens of times after I bought it. ELO is such a unique sound.

[@scottdebruyn7038]

In a word... Rock. Hard, soft, acid, pop, surf, disco (pop for dancing), easy listening, blues, swing or psychedelic... It's all Rock n Roll! Hear them all and find several you like and perhaps one you love. Trust me, there's plenty of ways to blend them, so just listen and enjoy without pigeon-holing them. Oh! And don't forget, I'd still love for you to check out Dire Straits 'Wild West End' for some soft-swung-bluesy-easy listening... Rock, with lyrics that paint a picture you will see when you close your eyes and bring back memories of teens-twenties. :)