THIS IS TIMELESS!!! Sister Has Me React to Electric Light Orchestra - "Telephone Line"

[@JackRice007]

Can never go wrong with Electric Light Orchestra. “Mr. Blue Sky” and “Livin’ Thing” are also amazing. Your sister has excellent taste.

[@DEADEND1961]

This

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

I agree that her sister has great taste in music, and she should return the favor by introducing her to the Moody Blues, since she already mentioned them.

[@jackgilchrist]

Sweet Talkin' Woman, Evil Woman, Stange Magic, Turn to Stone...

[@germantoenglish898]

Last train to London

[@deadANTdeadANT]

Ya beat me to it, took this comment right outta my cranium. 🧠🎶

[@jdavis9684]

Listen to your sister. She knows what she's doing.

[@BruceHoult]

I bet Amy likes Telegraph Road too. (Different band, obviously :-) ) Oh! just checked .. Stacey did that back in September.

[@davexenos9196]

except the Techno bit

[@Wx1998-f3w]

And, even though many people HATED the movie Xanadu (I’m not one of them…I know, don’t crucify me), need to include “I’m Alive”, “Don’t Walk Away” and “All Over The World”.

[@mattrismatt]

@@davexenos9196 I think she meant the 'technological' sounds that the song utilized. I'll also add that ELO was quite technical in their approach to sound/instrument mixing.

[@mikerichards67]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius,writer,performer and producer. John Lennon stated once that ELO were the baby Beatles. Jeff was also part of the biggest super group of all time The Traveling Wilburys.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

God the Wilburys are awesome. 🤘

[@neiltaylor8198]

In my book better than the Beatles

[@Clifford-f3y]

AMEN!!!

[@JoeScottish]

The phrase Lennon used was 'Sons of Beatles'

[@Clifford-f3y]

She should react to the Wilburys! P.S. the Wilburys got their name when they were in the studio and had a problem with one of their master tracks and instead of recording it , someone suggested that"We'll just bury it " in the music . P S I enjoy your sister. Thanks for the reaction!!!

[@mikemiller3069]

I concur with your sister. "Mr Blue Sky" is my favorite ELO song. "Don't Bring Me Down", "Evil Woman", "Sweet Talkin' Woman" and "Can't Get It Out of My Head" are right up there too.

[@TheRagratus]

You forgot "Turn to Stone".

[@jbrlvegasram9815]

Tightrope, Do Ya.....You could keep going, because they have so many good songs.

[@FritzMonday]

E.L.O.'s " Mr. Blue Sky", has to be the happiest song ever recorded !

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

Nah, AWAITING ON YOU ALL by GEORGE HARRISON off of the ALL THINGS MUST PASS triple album 1970 is the most joyous...well, when you listen to it at least 3 times in a row! Jeff Lynne would agree.

[@darylnelms1654]

And watching baby Groot dancing to it.

[@threecedarshomestead1330]

Do the entire "Concerto For A Rainy Day", Amy will know

[@candyshop84106]

This is huge hit for ELO, To better understand it watch live version at Wembley Stadium 2017. I first listen to this in the 1970's. I was in grade School..Has a melancholy, nostalgic, felling, I think about Loves found and lost...😃😟

[@TheRagratus]

I like the 2016 Glastonbury myself.

[@Spec-FiveCarr]

Wembley Stadium (2017) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyonZ5vr7l1ZpYsi=8uQeXrBI0ChL1abs

[@Spec-FiveCarr]

@@TheRagratus Glastonbury (2016) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHyndaB9qtN5lassi=49w283RJyXee5Xne

[@straycatttt2766]

I was born in 1963 so about your age. ELO was renown for their spectacular live shows. Lead singer Jeff Lynne recently toured with his new ELO lineup. Still has a great light show. Edit: strange how these sisters didn’t grow up sharing music unless they grew up living in different households.

[@davidpo3969]

Amy is ahead of her time! WTG! Killing it !

[@stevenredmond7455]

As someone who grew up with ELO, I’m so happy to see young ladies who like this music period (best ever) & want to show it to others. This gives me hope for the future of music.

[@jackgilchrist]

The beauty, the brains, the excellent musical taste... what an impressive pair of sisters. ELO is a path you should go down, Stacey. Their music is happiness in sound form. Even when they are singing about something sad, the music is just pure joy.

[@tedjohnson64]

I really liked your sister’s comments, and the interesting dynamic between you both. You should have her on more often!

[@drdamiani]

Thank you Amy for introducing Stacey to ELO, can't wait to go down that rabbit hole with her!!

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

^^^ THIS !!!!!!! 🤩

[@Show_time3]

“Mr Blue Sky” is another masterpiece by this legendary band !!👍👍

[@yumpinyiminy963]

Turn to Stone is a must.

[@ghidrah76]

The whole Out of the Blue is a must. I still own a jet pressing of that album

[@davidmcdougall8595]

ELO took over and advanced exactly where the Beatles left off. Some of the similarities are breath-taking.

[@KevinSchmitt77]

Some say that Jeff Lynne is the fifth Beatle.

[@MikeEwalt]

ELO is heads and shoulders above the Beatles

[@helllied6989]

Agree, my sister hates ELO just for this reason “They are just ripping off the Beatles “ she doesn’t see it as taking a type off music and doing further exploration of the type

[@Wayne-m6f]

ELO are amazing; timeless and highly underrated. Jeff Lynne is a maestro.

[@mackssboo]

Underated??? ELO has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. ELO was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. ELO had the highest-grossing concert tour in history (at that point) in 1978. ELO was the first band to sell out London's Wembley Arena for eight nights in a row (also in 1978).10 mars 2018

[@jackgilchrist]

Agree, except I'm not so sure about the underrated part. ELO is an iconic and beloved group, as Lynne's packed concerts to this day attest.

[@Rock_Snob]

No! They have never been underrated 😠

[@craigdarby9533]

Underated! C'mon dude!

[@MatthewC137]

@@craigdarby9533 definitely underrated. Most people don't know who they are.

[@johnv61]

“Can’t get it out of my head” is a great one by ELO, you’ll love it!

[@jph19111]

I buried that song on CD at my wife’s grave after everyone left the service. Watch the live version and you will understand, we are/were the same age range as some of the audience reactions.

[@nealeger8154]

Tightrope, Mr. Blue Sky, Turn To Stone, Steppin' Out, So Fine, Livin' Thing, Do Ya, Shine A Little Love, Evil Woman....all good stuff.

[@Tijuanabill]

For younger people who might not understand, he is on a payphone speaking to an operator, who is manually dialing in the call. Long distance calls were very expensive back then, and you wouldn't have that much change in your pocket, so the operator had to take a credit card number to bill you for the call. He wants to sit there and let it ring, and the operator is likely not trying to waste her time while he does it. (Yes, it was always a her. That's just how things were then, fair or not.)

[@davidmcdougall8595]

Yes! And I remember telling the operator the number you wanted to call, and her telling you how much money to put into the phone. When she'd heard the right number of coins drop then she's put the call through for a specific amount of time. Then she'd cut you off if you began to go over the time.

[@DerekDominoes]

Why do you assume he's on a payphone?

[@davidmcdougall8595]

@@DerekDominoes He asks "Can you just let it ring a little longer?" showing that he's running out of money for the phone.

[@Tijuanabill]

@@DerekDominoes The line: "Okay, so no one's answering Well, can't you just let it ring a little longer, longer, longer?" He isn't asking permission of himself, to sit there and let it ring. If he was at home on a land line, he wouldn't be speaking to the operator simply to make a phone call. As I said, young people wouldn't understand these things. I don't even know if operators even exist anymore.

[@DerekDominoes]

@Tijuanabill People also made calls from home using operator assistance. (By the way, I'm 61.)

[@Gr8Buccaneer]

this is pure "with headphones sitting on the couch with closed eyes" music..for 40+ years...love em

[@edmenze4646]

The Wembly live version of this song is a must watch

[@sitnhere]

Absolutely a MUST!!

[@notablindliberal896]

💯

[@nickblack4661]

💯

[@jamesmontgomery8403]

Yes, their live performances add an additional dimension. They always knock it out of the park performing on stage.

[@AlienNationLiveEvents]

Need to watch them playing live, and spectacular show like Pink Floyd which you'll like.

[@doplinger1]

Lots to love with ELO - “Mr Blue Sky” is a must, and anything from the “Discovery” album. Jeff was highly influenced and became good friends with the Beatles; many have said that ELO is what the Beatles would have sounded like if they had stayed together.

[@Mark7limited]

Jeff Lynne is a pure genius. You have to go down this rabbit hole.

[@ghidrah76]

Imagine her getting his produced songs for George Harrison, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, Roy Orbison, Beatles, Traveling Wilburys, Bryan Adams, Del Shannon….. so many gems

[@petahpunk]

I was never a fan in my youth, but I knew who they were my whole life. My friend took me to see them this year, and it's just amazing musicianship song after song, and you quickly realize you know all their songs. Fantastic show, and you're right; their music is just effing pretty.

[@paulbegley1464]

Personally my favorite ELO song is Don't Bring Me Down but I've always loved ELO. In fact I've seen them in concert back in the 80s

[@Great-Documentaries]

Your sister has excellent taste. This is not a typical ELO song, but I loved this song SO much when it came out when I was a little boy in the mid-70s. Stacey, you will LOVE the other ELO songs that people here are suggesting. They are similar to each other and what most people think of when they think of ELO. And they are MUCH better than Pink Floyd. Always were.

[@petahpunk]

They are not better than Pink Floyd, you might like them better.

[@The_Dudester]

ELO Roll Over Beethoven was a life changer for me.

[@RickeyWilkersonVoices]

"Evil Woman" "Showdown" "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" and "Roll Over Beethoven" are on the long list of great songs from this legendary band.Great suggestion and taste there lil sis!

[@chrisparti]

Your sister has impeccable taste in music... as do you

[@Basso_]

"Logical Song" by Supertramp (album version) might be a fun listen for you and/or your sister (if she hasn't already heard). It came to my mind after hearing this, with its experimental and full sound nicely implemented

[@stevenrehusch5622]

Hooray for Amy. You now have another 15-20 gems to react to!

[@PDXFilmmongers]

a lot more than that :)

[@stevenrehusch5622]

Definitely! I was just fearful or overwhelming our young friend 😊

[@kevinehle6637]

Songs from my high school days. Love the creativity from those days. ELO, Queen, and so many more weren't afraid to break away from the norms with their music.❤❤

[@AlanGrinnell]

The live version of Telephone line is amazing, you both must belong to one of the most beautiful families on the planet WOW xx

[@Stinger2222]

My first ELO concert was 1973. Synthesizers were just being used in music and they combined the keys with 2 Cellos and a violin in the band, and those guys tore it up on stage. Jeff Lynne the leader/singer/composer/arraigner/producer went on to produce some of the top artist and albums to this day. Yes right in there with the Moodies at the time.

[@jimcamp2423]

"Can't Get It Out Of My Head" is a song you'll have to listen to.

[@stevesearl2925]

The older ELO was something. I am sure u have listen to Eldorado.👍

[@jimcamp2423]

@stevesearl2925 all of their albums were a special transition. Their soundtrack contributions to Xanadu. The Travelling Willbury's as a super group collaboration.

[@erics5847]

This and Laredo Tornado my two favorites from the album.

[@secondstarllc]

Such longing in these lyrics and voice. These ballads are some of the best writing of the last century. Youre sister is a serious romantic, and seems very sweet and is such an old soul with a gorgeous face. Great choice!!

[@Willem115]

E. L. O. is the beginning of a new journey, just like Pink Floyd was a year ago..

[@williamhannam3870]

This is a very good assessment!

[@PatriciaGass-hc3cu]

She has so many journeys to take

[@Willem115]

She's a world traveler....

[@a.j.giordano3169]

"Mr. Blue Sky" just surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify and is so loved, even The Muppets did a cover of it.

[@mountaingator7673]

Great song, very nice reaction, really cool to see you and your sister sharing the gift of music together!

[@wgandy9541]

Yes, yes, yes ELO! Loved your reaction and it's so nice to meet your sister! She knows her music! Hoping that you and her can arrange to do more reactions together as time permits!!!

[@Wayne-m6f]

They are unique in the world of music; strings and rock instruments combine to create a beautiful sound.

[@thewalrus6833]

Not really unique, but they are very good. Jeff Lynne was heavily influenced by The Beatles, who of course combined strings and rock instruments on tracks like I Am The Walrus, Strawberry Fields Forever etc.

[@thetaintster]

Your sister is a genius. Couldn’t have picked a better band. Cant wait for you to do more. They have sooooo many great songs. Livin’ Thing and Tightrope are great.

[@flashmadison6689]

One of the main reasons that I love reaction videos. I know this song very well but I feel like I'm hearing it for the first time thanks to you. Thank you for listening

[@captmack1604]

ELO has so many great songs and your comments are spot on. The song pre-dates caller ID and answering machines. If there was no answer after 10 rings, it was time to hang up. If you were excited to call someone, by the time it rang 6 times, anxiety started to set in. By the eighth ring there was a desperation.

[@kd5you1]

The first answering machines were invented in the 1930's, and the two tape machines were invented in 1960.

[@brianh9358]

If you saw Guardians of the Galaxy 2 you heard "Mr. Blue Sky" at the beginning of the movie.

[@davewelch377]

My older brother turned me on ELO when they first came out. It's nice to see that you and your sister can enjoy this great music together and learn from each other.

[@waitn4theharpazo]

Your sister looks like she feels the same emotions I do when I listen to this song. I had this album back in the day and I still have ELO on my playlists today. I might add you are both so beautiful, you are blessed to have a wonderful sister. Something I always wish I had.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

This song has such a great balance between the sad verses and the uplifting and joyful chorus. The chorus has that 'Doo-Wop' element to it that is just so fun and universally loved. As it plays on you begin to notice more and more the orchestra strings and such playing into it. Like some other bands such as Steely Dan what on the surface seems pretty simply just feel good pop but it's so effective because of the great arrangements and more advanced usage of notes and chords unusual to pop or rock and more akin to jazz. Subtle but somewhat complex or sophisticated touches can make a massive difference in how we experience the music emotionally. It makes all the difference in the world between what would otherwise be a good song and what is now a great one that moves us deeply and lives on forever as a brilliant musical masterpiece. We don't need to understand all that though to just appreciate and enjoy it.

[@dagfincarp1113]

ELO is superb. Jeff Lynne is one of the great musicians. Any project he's part of is bound to be top shelf. So cool to have Amy as a guest star!

[@brandolph83]

This song got a huge amount of air play when it came out. I heard it on the school bus every day for what seemed like weeks! And Hi Amy! Good choice.

[@patrickdansey3984]

Wow! Were your parents both supermodels?!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

They were reflecting back to the 1950s music with the shoobie doo wop do lang do lang ...It was very popular when it came out ..

[@paulberry9244]

song "Telephone Line" is about a man waiting for a phone call from a girl and imagining what he would say to her. The song conveys a sense of pain and loneliness, as if the caller is waiting for an answer.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

He’s actually calling her, that’s why he says “if you’d just pick up the phone”. ✌🏻

[@davidmcdougall8595]

I discovered the pre-synthesizer Electric Light Orchestra just before Pink Floyd, and experienced them as a wonderful combination of rock and classical. I saw them with the entire Toronto Symphony Orchestra behind them at Maple Leaf Gardens, then at Massey Hall and finally at the CNE Stadium. MR. BLUE SKY is one of the "Happiest Songs According to Science" - On KZbin search "Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky (Official Video) "

[@jamescanole3940]

Jeff Lynne has written some beautiful melodies. My favorite song by them is Eldorado.

[@TheAcarch2]

I find it so beautiful to see you both bonding through music. We did the same back in the day. Songs were written differently during that time and gave you much more than just a catchy riff or cool beat. Most music had a message, a lesson, a story, an emotion to convey. Music was composed with a certain standard of excellence. I will now subscribe.

[@patrickv391]

Little sister got it going on.

[@michaeladame526]

They both got it going on !!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

It's great to meet your sister! Sister power is awesome ❤. Just getting started, but having grown up with elo, I can tell you that telephone line is actually a popular song for them for sure, and a fan favorite, and it was on the radio a lot, and it was on our turntables a lot. My girlfriend in ninth grade ran out and got it as soon as it dropped and we played it so much. It's basically a masterpiece I think.

[@EE-te8zo]

Jeff Lynne goes on to be a member of the Traveling Wilburys, an incredible group you should explore someday.

[@wilkeithsarratt1337]

This song was big when the album was released '75 or '76 and was one of my earliest purchases of the multitude of rock albums , it got significant air play back then .

[@crazeyjoe]

ELO were ahead of their time with mixing orchestral with rock. Many rock and metal band have since played shows with orchestras. It's great that sis recommended this tune!

[@misfitty-vd6kv]

no they weren't, right ON time.

[@976PAIN]

Love the dual reaction! Sis comes out with the good stuff. This whole album is fantastic with Livin' Thing and Do Ya also big hits for them. The first ELO song I ever heard on the radio was Evil Woman, another great one. They have some real cool live versions out there of these hits and more.

[@SPOCK_TALK]

It's called PROG ROCK (Progressive Rock) The Moody Blues was the beginnings of PROG ROCK and ELO took it to the next level. Jeff Lynn is a true artist.

[@blw3169]

Don't forget YES

[@WdyWP]

I feel so fortunate to have spent the 70s as a teenager. It is still my favorite era for Rock-n-Roll.

[@kelleychilton2524]

Yes 👍👍

[@bretttodd6470]

You should see this song live at wimbely. Also Evil Woman from the same concert. Living thing is also great.

[@Scottfur]

I was about twenty when this album came out. ELO was an exceptional band in the 70’s. Amy almost word for word how I feel about their music..good job you guys. More Electric Light Orchestra. 😊🎶🎼🎵

[@josephhaggerty-it1xp]

Hi Stacey!! I must say, this song was well engineered! I mean they really thought of everything from top to bottom.The lead singer sounds almost like one of the Beatles.Great meeting YOUR sister! Great seeing YOU Stacey!! Be safe and Thanks, Bye🦋

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Thank you Amy for influencing and guiding your sister in this way. You have good taste.

[@stevesnow315]

Jeff Lynne is an amazing musician, producer, engineer, etc. More than a songwriter, he is a composer. He has not only produced for ELO but also for George Harrison and Tom Petty, et al. He founded with George the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys (Jeff, George, Tom, Bob Dylan, and Roy Orbison). Amy has led you to (no exaggeration),musical heaven. It will be so much fun watching you explore this incredible rabbit hole. Thank you Amy.🤘😎❤

[@redruffansore964]

Saw ELO back in late 76, just for something to do on a Friday night in KC. Blew me away they were so good.

[@PjRjHj]

Ok Stacey and Amy won the generic lottery. Telephone Line is my go to ELO song

[@bruceelliott3518]

I think genetic is the word you wanted cos there is nothing generic about their looks.

[@mikefetterman6782]

This is one of their most popular songs (it was back then) along with Mr. Blue Sky, Don't bring me down', and many others. Adding elements of new vocoders and synths, they also blended lots of Beatleesque strings and melody.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Jeff Lynn (leader and vocalist) went on to be a music producer. He produced albums for many, most notably Tom Petty, and George Harrison, his future band mates for the temporary band, The Traveling Wilburys.

[@joerichards2658]

Can't go wrong with ELO. Great pick, Amy! They have a very deep catalog to dive into. Jeff Lynne, the lead singer and only original member still with the band, also played with "The Traveling Wilburys" - made up of Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Tom Petty. There's another rabbit hole to explore!

[@lawrencea274]

Elo are pure Beatles sound, but with a twist of vocals 50 early 60s Doo-Wop music.

[@Skydog722]

I think Stacy was in the right ballpark mentioning Pink Floyd (if she knows of Young Lust, she might have mentioned it for obvious reasons) I would say ELO can be a nice combination of Floyd and Chicago...

[@lawrencea274]

@Skydog722 I absolutely disagree. I've seen Pink Floyd live in concert on three different occasions. I've seen elo live, absolutely no compassion. Except for a couple sonic equivalences. They are day and night, the only thing in common, it's music. Elo is not in the same category of invention or innovation etc etc. Chicago, not even worth bringing up with Pink Floyd, but Chicago may be compared with elo strictly for being a band of similar status. You may as well compare the Beatles with the Marvelettes . Jeff Lynn from elo who joined George Harrison in the band, "The traveling Willberies" for good reason because he fit in with the Beatles music as well as Jeff Lynn doing a George Harrison tribute concert/ "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

[@KevinSinclair-d6x]

Mr Blue Sky and Sweet Talking Woman are classic ELO songs

[@markspiteriy]

ELO are awesome. So impressed and glad that people in that age bracket are embracing such great music from the past. Evil Woman, livin thing, sweet talkin woman, don’t bring me down, are all fantastic hits of theirs.

[@MarkJonesTimeWarp]

Wait until you hear "Mr. Blue Sky", "Turn To Stone", "Living Thing", "Strange Magic."

[@kermitcook8498]

I think ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN was my first ELO. Jeff had violin and cello players in the frickin band. Duuuhh! Electric Light ORCHESTRA! A lot of Beatles influence. Jeff's respect for the "fab four" was later rewarded when George Harrison joined the bizzaro supergroup Traveling Wilburys. Kudos to a sister who has a clue about what a sibling might like. Happy holidays

[@michaelaustin9705]

Amy has great taste! ELO was created with an intent to incorporate elements of orchestra and classical music, along with vocalization, into their unique style of Pop music. This is definitely a rabbit hole you'll enjoy! I would try "Turn to Stone," "Don't Bring Me Down," "All Over the World," "Sweet Talkin' Woman," "Strange Magic," and the unique "Mr. Blue Sky," which is just a great "happy" song.

[@heikoueberschaer]

Younger sister knows, what is good. I was in my teen years, as I heard this for the first time. The telephone was a line to the one, you were in love with far away. And far away was about on the over part of the city. Times have changed, though distances are still in the heart and not in space.

[@Cadinho93]

This song has more significance to those who remember a time before the interwebs, social media, facetime, etc. Basically, a landline telephone, anchored to the wall, was the only contact people had with someone far away. Also, Electric Light Orchestra were different and unique. The mixture of pop rock and lush orchestral music created a gorgeous sound all their own. Jeff Lynne is a genius and showcases throughout all his songs.

[@christianninsananda9626]

Jeff Lynne's ELO just had their farewell tour and I was lucky enough to see them. He still sounds great at 76.

[@rickwelch8464]

Having ELO as a favorite is impressive! They are very top tier. THIS is the rabbit hole to go down

[@nickdiamond7595]

When this came out during the disco era it hit on commercial pop with a hint of disco that you could hear from like the Bee Gees but could sneak it past us. Or poetic vocal melodies like from Queen. They had it all.

[@SteveJustice-le7od]

Stacy, you and your sister did a great job on your reaction. ELO definitely had a different sound than others from the 70s and 80s. Jeff Lynne also wrote a few songs for Olivia Newton-John including the song, Xanadu.

[@n5iln]

Jeff Lynne wrote all the music for that movie. He knew what Olivia Newton-John was able to sing, and he made the most of her abilities on every one of her tracks.

[@SteveJustice-le7od]

@ I did not know that he had written all the songs for Xanadu, thank you For letting me know that.

[@NZLatic]

My 25 year daughter is also a huge ELO fan. Their music is timeless. Excellent taste in music Amy!!

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Another group you might like is Emerson Lake and Palmer ELP and one song I recommend is Luck Man.

[@ericalhalaby7671]

Your sister has good taste. Jeff Lynne, one of Rock's greatest melodist, and 'A new world record' is just incredible, part of my Top 10 of all time. "Telephone Line" has to be listened to, between the record's first song "Tightrope" and its follow-up "Rockaria" to get the full effect and make you a diehard fan. I went through the same phase at her age devouring music and classic movies. Here is a few movie suggestions she may not have seen: Billy Wilder's "Ace in the hole", Hitchcock's "Shadow of a doubt" and Akira Kurosawa's "Ikiru". By the way, among the ELO songs she enumerated, she mentioned -Don't let me down, she meant "Don't bring me down", which was probably their most overplayed song on the radio... Enjoy discovering ELO, such ear candy... Have fun!

[@stornowayscotland]

2 stunningly beautiful women thanks for the reaction ❤❤

[@Punko1969]

I still remember the 45 my parents had of this song from my childhood. It was green vinyl, which will ensure I never forget it.

[@johnolwenperkins3579]

You need to react to the live version of this from Wembley stadium

[@coinwaters]

@Stacey-you now have competition: Amy’s insights are spot on. A few points: - Most people believe ELO took over where the Beatles left off - To make a call when Jeff was a boy, an operator was in the middle of the call so songs like this are partially pleading with the Operator to “let it ring forevermore”. “Operator” by Jim Croce is similar. -Amy got a kick out of “Hello”. Lionel Ritchie made a song with the same title and similar longing in his voice. -Others have mentioned ELO songs and Jeff Lynne, incredible

[@alaska4517]

Way back when there was only a landline telephone… pagers we’re not even heard of

[@timothynhannguyen2171]

I love when the younger generation captures the genius of these classic bands of the 70’s.

[@DazzleMonroe]

Amy has fantastic taste. Try to watch some of the videos live at Wembley. It's a whole different experience. Telephone Line live always leaves me with wet eyes

[@mike-jm9rs]

Amy is madly in love with me, she just doesn’t know it yet 😂 I Saw E.L.O. at the Hollywood Bowl with a full orchestra years ago, insane concert. Great job by both of you 👍🎶🎵

[@vicprovost2561]

Foxy ladies for sure who I've great music, not much better than that.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

A lot of the things you guys are talking about The Beatles pioneered. And what's strange about that is, Jeff Lynne, the genius behind ELO, was a huge huge Beatles fan, and he even did some collaboration with them later on.❤

[@theemaygoogleme151]

He and George Harrison were close friends and did a lot together.

[@jackvolta3489]

That is cool, that your sister is on with you. My old girlfriend used to refer ELO's telephone line to the conversations we would have on the phone back in the day, separated by the miles between us. It certainly brings back fond memories of her we dated from 74' to 78' she wz my 1st and I wz hers. We only separated when her parents divorced and she was forced to move away with her mom, 33 yrs later we got back together and we fell in love all over again and she became my fiance when she said yes sadness came one week later when she passed in her sleep from a brain aneurysm. This song definitely links lover to lover through the telephone line. Strange Magic & roll over Beethoven are 2 other favorites of ours by ELO. Btw you can definitely tell she's your sister, you both look a lot alike. I also think the band: Queensryche's song silent lucidity sounds a lot like Pink Floyd anyway thank you for the memories, I did shed a tear with that one. 😥 ✌️

[@thomaspersson1533]

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[@shanedesselle2590]

E.L. Freakin O. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 A huuuuuuuuuge, delightful rabbit hole.

[@ghidrah76]

So glad I saw Jeff’s ELO a few months ago here in LA.. it was great to finally hear the songs in person