I love this band!!! More ELO Vocal ANALYSIS, this time of "Don't Bring Me Down"

[@colrhodes377]

You really must experience The Travelling Wilburys. Jeff, alongside four other legends, brings more joy to the world.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Oh definitely!!!

[@jamesleasure8836]

Amen to that! You can really hear Jeff's influence, although a lot of George Harrison too. I just listened to My Sweet Lord and it reminded me of the Wilburys. The End of the Line video is a proper tribute to Roy Orbison, too.

[@Starman_67]

I concur

[@bladerunner699]

Maestro Roy Orbison's voice is spectacular

[@Aelwynn]

Definitely, Handle With Care, End of the Line, or Tweeter and the Monkey Man.

[@mikeslater3650]

The Charismatic Voice is the vocal equivalent of Bob Ross. Someone who loves what they do and without a vicious bone in their body

[@norwegianblue2017]

I could be wrong, but I think Bob Ross is on lead vocals here.

[@paullangley6280]

@@norwegianblue2017I mean has anyone seen Bob Ross and Jeff Lynne in the same room?

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@paullangley6280 Exactly! For that matter, has anyone seen Ben Affleck and Brian Johnstone (drummer for Heart) in the same room? You can clearly see Ben on the skins in Barracuda.

[@raycardy4843]

What a great description - love it!

[@paulyeary3688]

Love Elizabeth and her comments and her look at music.

[@BendsMusic]

If your foot doesn't automatically start tapping along with this song, ... Jeff is an unbelievably brilliant songwriter, artist, and producer, he knows tempo

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

Love it.Since i bought the CD at a Christmas Market in Bozen,2008 or 2009.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

Seconded! There are so many brilliant ELO tracks. My favourites are probably "Hold on Tight", "Do Ya" (yes I know it's a Move track but I prefer the ELO version), "Twilight" and "Calling America" and obviously "Handle With Care" by the Travelling WIlburys.

[@roystoyscomics1361]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius and it shows. 😅

[@bd16003]

the vocals alone.. @@joannecunliffe8067

[@andrewgood4230]

All four Beatles discovered him independently, and all thought he was a genius. That's enough "seal of approvement" for anybody!

[@waynelinscott2327]

ELO was my first favorite band at 12 yrs old. Still love them.❤

[@Ottopielit]

Just turn on ELOs greatest hits, you’ll never stop being happy

[@Poloassassin828]

My dad's name was Bruce and I would always sing this saying, "Don't bring me down, Bruuuuce", he hated it. Miss you poppa!

[@Greg-io1ip]

My best friend's older sister was dating The Kinks' band manager. His name was Bruce. She'd always sing this like out of the blue. It was annoying LOL! But I was like 13, she was 21. Bruce was in his 30's. She looked amazing in a swimsuit.

[@Daniel189HLL]

It's actually Rooce, whatever that is, but they started singing 'Bruce' live!

[@JJejof214]

No, as said below, it is the German Word for greetings, "Gruss", He was in Germany when he records the song

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@Daniel189HLL Grooosss* It was a word Jeff made up as a filler, but when he was informed that it sounds just like the German word for, "greetings", spelled, "grus", he thought it was a funny coincidence and left it in. But after singing the song in concerts a few times, he noticed the audience was singing, "Bruuuuce", so he began singing it that way, too.

[@scottNNJ]

I always thought that was the lyric! But it never made sense to me…

[@kellywhitty3050]

I saw an interview with the singer. He said he just felt like it needed some syllables in that spot, so he added some gibberish: grruss.... . He discovered later that gruss is a greeting in some parts of Germany. He also found the audiences, and eventually the band, singing "Bruce".. so that's what it became.

[@RandomDude19868]

Love to see people discovering ELO and Supertramp.

[@threadripper979]

It would be better if she didn't pretend never to have heard extremely popular music before.

[@mendyviola]

ELO is one of those bands that when you hear them on the radio, you magically become a steering wheel drummer and car studio singer.

[@johnniemathison4417]

All over the world by ELO is one of my happiest songs...

[@christinephilpot5063]

Katrina and the waves. "Walking on sunshine ". Definitely a happy tune.

[@coreykirkpatrick4392]

NO, that is the worst song ever. If there was ever an 80's song I loathe the most, it's that one.

[@Spacedancer747]

YES!! Walking on Sunshine!!! Happy happy happy!!!

[@jerryhepner1910]

Happy song, “Come Dancing” by the Kinks!

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Goodbye to You by Scandal as well.

[@PhilMogg]

Katrina and The Waves- Walking On Sunshine is literally the happiest song ever.

[@Shatterpath]

You beat me to it! Remains my favorite song to this day.

[@billkeithchannel]

Sigh. I was a fan of _Do You Want Crying_ which isn't as happy but i feel is the better song.

[@timturner7049]

Yep, Walking on Sunshine appears on most happiest songs lists with good reason. Always puts you in a great mood

[@stephenobrien2676]

One of the best fundance songs ever!!! Thanks for mentioning it

[@richard_n]

Elizabeth has the greatest personality on KZbin if not the whole planet. She always makes my day.

[@stephenclarke4463]

I know man. I could have a shitty day at work, start watching all grouchy and end up laughing crying or both. She is a treasure!

[@kevinwilkins7851]

70's child here and this one goddamn rocked back then baby!!! Timeless!!

[@ianroberts5969]

OUR HOUSE by MADNESS. Great brass and strings. Happy song and well worth analysing….

[@ledbetterblues]

@ianroberts5969 , Seconded on Our House, I'll toss in "It Must Be Love" by Madness to boot

[@rapsack7058]

On of my favorits. Grown up with that song and band in the 80's

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

Jeff is a legend amongst legends.

[@TimTim3000]

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic is my favorite happy song

[@exaviere]

Oh gosh, has she never reacted to Sting or The Police?! Yes yes yes!

[@magicmulder]

For me it’s Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson.

[@jeromedupont5218]

I think this song fit well to Elizabeth 😘

[@steveo107]

I recommend you check out "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Randy Bachman recorded a joke version of the vocals to rib his brother, who had a stutter. The band liked that version of the song, so it became the version they kept! Great happy song and super fun to sing along to.

[@galvanicaspirations6355]

Last train to London by ELO is my absolute favorite feel good song. When it comes on it makes you wanna just close your eyes and dance no matter where you are. At home, the bank, driving, it’s perfect!

[@Moodie111]

This is another great ELO song.

[@peterwallis1502]

The Charismatic Voice is always worth watching, if for no other reason than Elizabeth's facial expressions!! 😊

[@zgardner1000]

Watching Elizabeth react to a happy song is like seeing someone tied down and tickled.

[@rdmineer1]

In the original recording the word is actually GRÜẞE, German for GREETINGS, thrown in on the fly as a rhythm filler. Later, the concert fans singing along heard BRUCE, so live he just went with it. Joe Elliott (DEF LEPPARD) recently said Jeff Lynne is still killing it with that voice. Jeff is 76.

[@jeffjackson8475]

Sounds like Bruce to me. Lol.

[@robertkennedy5414]

@@jeffjackson8475 From the Wikipedia article. In the liner notes of the ELO compilation Flashback and elsewhere, Lynne has explained that he is singing a made-up word, "Groos", which some have suggested sounds like the German expression "Gruß", meaning "greeting." Lynne has explained that originally he did not realize the meaning of the syllable, and he just used it as a temporary placekeeper to fill a gap in the lyrics, but upon learning the German meaning he decided to leave it in. After the song's release, so many people had misinterpreted the word as "Bruce" that Lynne actually began to sing the word as "Bruce" for fun at live shows.

[@mrz80]

I've come to hate this song over the years because of the Bruce thing 😛 . No aspersions overall on ELO; they're epic. Some of the first rock I ever listened to was on a long road trip with my brother. He only had one cassette in the car, with Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" one one side, and ELO's "El Dorado" on the other. We listened to that tape over and over and over. Both albums are now near and dear to my heart.

[@ericfredenburgh4577]

It’s Bruce , Bruce was the name of their manager who was giving them a hard time about not having any hits recently , so they wrote this

[@TexasSpectre]

Saw him in concert on his last (recent) tour through Dallas. Yes, he absolutely still is killing it and if you get the chance to see him, go. The concert is absolutely amazing.

[@iluvj50]

"Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite is a guaranteed smile maker.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

yep

[@FunnyHaHa420]

It kinda off color but Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance always gets me movin'.

[@kennethmoore324]

Totally agree with "Groove Is in the Heart". The vocals are outstanding and the beat will infect you. You'll start dancing whether you want to or not. 'Sing it, baby'

[@jeffreyjets]

Yep. Perfect.

[@NorthernKitty]

Hehe, I once rewrote the lyrics to that song as "Subaru Won't Start". The hills that you spill down the back roads for a thrill make me queasy when we're done and apprehensive of what's to come I couldn't handle another No, I couldn't handle another Your Soob, I so freakin' hate I'd like to disconnect your brakes, or... distributor! I'll sabotage this! 'Coz I couldn't handle another No, I couldn't handle another Your Subaru won't start, ha ha ha (nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah) Subaru won't start, ha ha ha (nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah) Subaru won't start, (nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah) Subaru won't start, ha ha ha (nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah) Watch out!

[@rogerwitte]

I think you would enjoy 'Only You' by The Flying Pickets. The song was a classic 80s synth pop by Yazoo - Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke. Vince had founded Depeche Mode but left after one album because he wanted to do happy synth pop but Dave Garman had darker ideas about what synth pop could do (as you have heard). The flying pickets did an acapella cover in which they sing all the synth lines (as well as the vocal lines).

[@MrPhillie]

You cannot help to be happy watching Elizabeth. And ELO brings the talent.

[@kylethompson1379]

"welcome back to the charismatic voice"...*heart melts and stress levels drop*

[@0okamino]

It’s rather funny how that can happen simultaneously with excitement levels also rising, but it does.

[@cholomite]

It's a scientically proven fact that Don't Stop Me Now by Queen is the happiest and most uplifting song ever recorded.

[@coracade7940]

Absolutely can confirm.

[@propermodulation948]

It faces a lot of competition from Mr Blue Sky.

[@M0torsagmannen]

literally always having a good time when this song is playing

[@timseguine2]

Queen has a lot of uplifting songs. Killer Queen and Fat Bottomed Girls also come to mind for me.

[@doctorcrichton]

Supertramp and ELO are always top top ten guilty pleasure bands of uncool band charts but that is because they are actually really cool and great! I love this! Remind me of a close friend and him getting carried away imagining he was playing the drums! You know in days when people were silly and real before the internet.

[@eightiefiv3]

Mony Mony - Billy Idol (1981) is my happy song. But this ELO song does it for me too. Reminds me of roller skating when I was young.

[@MrNeatoMiniStock13]

"Don't Bring Me Down" is probably my absolute favorite song by ELO. That power drum intro, to me, sets the tone for the song. Jeff Lynne really drives the song home with his singing here. Lots of energy. No matter howe old this song is, and I was a teenager when the song came out in the late 1970's, I will crank up the radio when this song comes on. I also enjoy hearing Jeff Lynne's collaboration with George Harrison (RIP), Roy Orbison (RIP), Tom Petty (RIP), and Bob Dylan with the Travelling Willbury's.

[@GatorScribe726]

The spaceship was ELO’s symbol. It first appeared on the cover of their sixth album and then appeared on the following two albums. Its look is modeled after a jukebox.

[@neilf1059]

looks like a photo of a jukebox from above, maybe an old Wurlitzer.

[@lyndonlouie4108]

I always have to turn it up when this song comes on. Another rock dance fav; Love Shack, B-52s

[@andyb7942]

I really appreciate your ELO journey, Elizabeth! ELO were my favorite band as a kid. "Livin' Thing" is easily the top ELO song for me in terms of their vocals - hope you'll check that one out at some point (such an amazing tune instrumentally as well).

[@420catson]

theyre unlike anything ive ever heard. im still a young guy but when i heard em for the first time about 6 or so years ago i knew i had stumbled onto something! this band is definitely one bridging the generational gaps.

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

Every little thing with the Traveling Wilburys great too.

[@EricT3769]

Haha. It’s great seeing younger people appreciate music that I enjoyed as a kid. Not new, but new to them.

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

@@EricT3769 Definitely

[@donnakubiski5572]

I would also add "Strange Magic".

[@MusicLover10538]

ELO is the best band ever because of their versatility Musically...

[@kimcutts6153]

💯% agree.

[@michaelmello42]

It's fantastic to watch and listen to the analysis of songs such as this one, which I have known and loved for decades. It's like rediscovering them, but on a whole new level.

[@ericq9049]

Jeff Lynne's treatment of vocal harmonies is next level , and really changed how a lot of producers did them from that point on. You can tell when he has a hand in his friends' projects just by the way vocals are produced.

[@CaptProfZucchini]

Happiest song I can think of: Steal my Sunshine by Len. It always makes me smile.

[@dont_follow5777]

That's a fun one.

[@rynelson85]

Definitely in my list of happy songs too as a 90s kid!

[@RodeWerk-Rw]

ELO was among the bands with the heaviest airplay from the mid 70's to the early 80's, which was a wonderful time for Rock and Roll. Thank you for the video.

[@GilbertHorn1]

So absolutely loved this!!

[@patturk7408]

May 1979, 7th grade science class. Our teacher walked in and said "Kiddies, you gotta hear this." Thus was my introduction to ELO.

[@joyceharkin3641]

Cool teacher!

[@patturk7408]

Also introduced us to Earth, Wind and Fire.

[@MxQuist0812]

If no one else has said it, the saucer was the iconic symbol for the "New World Record" album, as well as the "Out of the Blue" album. I went to the concert for the The New World Record. where they had a full scale Saucer that opened and they emerged when the concert started, and closed with all of them in it at the end. I've been a fan ever since the first time I heard"Living Thing" on the radio until today, and was thrilled to watch you analyze "Mr Blue Sky". I hope you take a trip through their vast recorded song catalogue and continue enjoy their unique style and clever lyrics.

[@brendancronin1844]

Elizabeth, I saw Jeff Lynne's ELO in London some years ago, and the crowd reaction to this song literally made the floor shake - if you ever get the chance to see them live, go for it. Incidentally, for your 'Happy playlist', I strongly recommend 'All over the World', an Elo track which is probably one of the best tracks to start a concert ever written

[@julianfkeller]

YES! All over the world is my single favourite ELO song, it's so good.

[@macronencer]

That's the one they used at the end of "Paul", isn't it? Great song!

[@markparker5585]

We may have even been at the same gig. I always thought Don't Bring Me Down was a good song on the album, but hearing it live was another level.

[@robjewett700]

ELO'S Rock and Roll is King (video) always lifts my spirits too!

[@mgass1354]

Rock and Roll is King is a DEFINITE must for her to react to if she wants to dance.

[@gregorysmith9706]

​@@mgass1354Rock and Roll is King is a must listen!

[@mgass1354]

ELO was ahead of their time when it came to music. Watching Elizabeth with this song now makes me wonder how she would react to Bob Seger's song Her Strut. Oh, and as for more ELO? Rock and Roll is King! THAT song is a dance song.

[@ericekstrom7389]

Two happy songs for me are Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" and the song for the ending of the movie Cannonball Run by the name of "You Gotta Have a Dream to Make a Dream Come True" by The California Childrens Chior !!! Check the both of them ot Elizabeth!!! P.S. Every time I watch The Charismatic Voice your beautiful analysis, beautiful smile and positive attitude lift my spirit and make me a happier person !!! So THANK YOU ELIZABETH and keep the great videos coming !!!!

[@blueavocet1]

The Traveling Wilburys (which included Jeff Lynne (ELO), George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dillon, and the legendary Roy Orbison) needed more time to make a lot more music. The vocals of George Harrison and Jeff Lynne stand out among all of these legends, and they are absolutely incredible. You can certainly hear the Jeff Lynne/ELO influence in many of their songs.

[@gmscott9319]

There has never been a time in my life in the decades since I first heard this song where I didn't think they were saying, "Bruce"

[@zoeherriot]

I still hear that - even though I know they don't sing that. lol.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

Same thing with the song Blinded By the Light. It's suppose to be Revved up like a Deuce but people hear something else.

[@damian_smith]

Just looked this up - how bizarre!

[@notajp]

Jeff was interviewed one time where he stated that he originally sang it as “Gruce”, but everyone thought it was “Bruce”, so he’s been singing it that way ever since..

[@GraupeLie]

Yeah, as far as I know, it's actually German - Gruss means "greetings".

[@joannecunliffe8067]

ELO - awesome! The "Time" concept album just blew my 14yo mind! It was a privilege growing up with ELO, Yes, Rush, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Supertramp, The Moody Blues, Sky, Renaissance, Magnum,, Steeleye Span and so many other amazing bands of all genres - and yes I loved (and still love) classical (especially baroque) music, folk music as well and play guitar and piano myself. Happy songs: Del Amitri - "Roll to Me", Chris De Burgh - "This Waiting Heart", Roxette - "Joyride", Cher - "The Shoop Shoop Song", Elton John - "Kiss the Bride", Counting Crows - "Accidentally in Love", Owen Paul - "My Favourite Waste of Time", Yes - "Love Will Find a Way", R.E.M .- "Shiny Happy People" ❤ Jo x

[@nelsonhemstreet3568]

OMG - Someone else who has heard of Renaissance? Love that band.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

@@nelsonhemstreet3568 I first heard of Renaissance as a child via the song "Northern Lights" but borrowed vinyl albums as a teenager. I later bought them myself as CDs. My favourite albums are "Scheherazade and Other Stories" and "A Song for all Seasons". I ❤ their deep (progressive) mixture of rock and orchestral music. I'd LOVE Elizabeth to do a deep dive into "A Song for all Seasons" 🥰

[@nelsonhemstreet3568]

@@joannecunliffe8067 My first contact with them was in my dorm as a college sophomore, walking down the hall and hearing the last third of Song of Scheherazade. I stood in the door listening. When the guy looked up at me, I asked, "Do you mind if I just listen?" He smiled and went back to studying. This was fall of 1979 or spring of 1980 in upstate New York. Song of Scheherazade is still my #2 favorite of all time.

[@e.s.7272]

05:56: ELO "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"; ELO "ALL OVER THE WORLD"; Philip Bailey, Phil Collins "Easy Lover"; George Michael "Outside"; Dead Or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"; Sydney Youngblood "Sit And Wait"; Queen "Don't stop me now"; Miriam Makebas "Pata Pata"; Earth, Wind & Fire "September"; The Jackson Five "Blame It on the Boogie";

[@jaybird9355]

A wonderful example of what I call "a wall of sound" song. Love it

[@Rock_Canadian]

Another ELO Happy Song: Shine A Little Love. Disco vibe, incredible harmonies, and at the very least, well worth a listen :)

[@NightOwlSpirit]

There are 2 Beatles' songs I believe worthy of anyone's "happy playlist"; 'Penny Lane' and 'Good Day Sunshine'. Both of these songs were written and sung by Paul McCartney, who always seemed like the more upbeat or happy member of the Beatles. These songs to me, are just so full of joy!

[@therealEmpyre]

Yes! Also, Here Comes the Sun.

[@reliantncc1864]

Surely "Hello, Goodbye" and "Here Comes the Sun” belong there.

[@NightOwlSpirit]

@@reliantncc1864 Yes, definitely agree with those. Honestly, they wrote so many great "happy" songs that it was really hard to list only 2.

[@jsshuntr1257]

All the above plus Yellow submarine for me.

[@jaycee7070]

Penny Lane takes me back to my early childhood, playing with my cars on the carpet in front of the stereo waiting for the fire engine bell in Penny Lane. Is it possible to be happier than a happy 4 year old?😊

[@bobkitten8150]

I love ELO! Happy song - Love Shack. I have to dance and sing when I hear it, and it's on my run play list!

[@patrickhughes8990]

I agree with love shack , also dance this Mess Around, (B-52’s)

[@heylad]

I love that you love ELO, Elizabeth. If it hasn't been mentioned yet, some more fun ELO songs would be "I'm Alive" and "All Over The World", both from the Xanadu soundtrack.

[@PaulOutdoors]

What a woman you are Elizabeth reacting to the Electric Light Orchestra the band I've loved since the mid 1970s and my latest discovery Nightwish with Floor Jansen. The E.L.O. treasure chest is full to the brim with gems. Thank you. 🙏😊👍❤️

[@renrodriguez4314]

My grandmother's favorite band, for a reason

[@daxriley8195]

For a happy, boppy song which I think Elizabeth would find interesting from a vocal standpoint: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension

[@johnmijo]

Very nice, I would recommend this one too. I also think Rubberband Man by The Spinners should be on the list ;)

[@ericjohnson6331]

All Over the World by ELO one of my favorites as far as a happy song goes

[@allenbacus1324]

Makes me want to go roller skating

[@imagoodguy65]

ELO Concerto for a Rainy Day…best run and song transitions ever. Yes please and thank you for your content. ❤

[@markstott6689]

I introduced my daughter to ELO in her first few months. Since she was two (she's now ten), her favourite ELO song has been Ma Ma Ma Belle. It's heavier than most ELO tracks, but it's still a good one. 😊❤😊

[@adamvigil8320]

I played in a punk/metal/rock band in the early 90's and we covered this tune. What a gas.

[@super1967purple]

I'm vibing and smiling along with you! When this song was played at the roller rink when I was a child in the 70's, we would squat down and touch the ground while skating, every time they said the word "down"! It was a lot! I miss those carefree days so much, and miss my flexible knees!

[@venomdust1]

As soon as I saw ELO in the title I know this will be a lot of smiles and laughs .some thing to look forward to after work😁

[@Chr1sWaterous]

"Happy" by Pharell and "Good Day" by Luce are two of my favorite happy songs. Also "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That" by Robert Randolph and the Family Band who are amazing and remind me of Sly and the Family Stone.

[@_TangoDown_]

“All skate!” - The anthem of roller rinks in the early 80’s!

[@Cadinho93]

Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. Wrote and produced everything the band did. He's still touring. Also, besides "being" ELO, he produced George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Dave Edmunds, Roy Orbison & company, was a member of the "Traveling Wilburys" and was instrumental to pulling off The Beatles Anthology.

[@hanoverfist07]

Don’t forget Tom Petty

[@Greg-io1ip]

ELO was the most popular band on Earth for like almost 2 years maybe 3. And the competition wasn't average. I was - and still am - more into Rush, Zep, Sabbath, Floyd, Who, Motown, etc - but these cats definitely broke through and by today's standards would be #1 no question.

[@Daniel189HLL]

And he still looks almost the same!

[@shtroizn]

@@Greg-io1ip We have the same taste = awesome :)

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@Greg-io1ip ELO, my favorite band, was never the most popular band. They were at their peak of popularity from '75 - '79, and yes, they were super popular. But that 5-year stretch was dominated by Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Pink Floyd, Queen, and the Bee Gees. Rumours alone sold more copies than all ELO albums combined. And I mean, *_way_* more. HOWEVER...if you consider ELO's entire career from '72 to '86, they did have more Top 40 Hits combined between the US and UK than any other band in the world over that same 15-year period! _(That does not include solo artists, though. So, for example, Elton John had way more Top 40 Hits combined between the US and UK, than ELO did. And if you add Wings to Paul's solo career, he also had more than ELO. A few others did, as well. Still, it's a remarkable distinction for ELO!)_

[@Toshima_DE]

I love the song and Elizabeth's smile and giggles.

[@steveclarke6257]

I have one of the ELO greatest hits compilations in my car. I find it's a great way to start a long journey- because even if you get stuck in traffic it still keeps a happy smile on your face as you are 'tapping' along with the music.

[@petersage5157]

Thank you, Elizabeth, for re-introducing me to ELO. This was some of my happy music about two thirds of a lifetime ago. "Tonight, Tonight" by Hot Chelle Rae has been on my happy playlist for a while. It's one of countless other "things kinda suck, so let's party like they don't" songs, but it's incredibly upbeat.

[@DrNagi]

It's not a chocobo (love the idea tho lmao), it's the german word "Gruß". Because they recorded this in Munich where people greet each other with "Grüß Gott!" which means "greet god" and they found that very sweet and wanted to put something there in the chorus so they chose this word. they wanted to replace it with something that makes more sense but never came around to it.

[@rickhawk22]

Grooossss is a non sensical word Jeff filled in that section with. He just kept it in the final version of the song. Another happy tune from the boys, is the one they did with Olivia Newton John on vocals, the title track Off the Xanadu soundtrack. ELO had the entire 2nd half of the soundtrack. All Over the World in that same album from ELO is also a really happy fun tune that gets you up off the chair to dance to!!! Really even when the lyrics aren’t happy, ELO and Jeff Lynne tend to make them sound very happy!

[@TNJenni42]

Love the soundtrack for Xanadu.

[@jeffleach2668]

Holy crap, would have swore he was singing Bruuuuuuce…..not that I really understood that reference over gruuuuuse. Great song and group!😬

[@rickhawk22]

@@jeffleach2668 many people thought the same back when it was a hit!

[@kennethwilson5833]

Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty always makes me happy, there's just something uplifting about it

[@Greg-io1ip]

Baker's Street is a masterpiece. Melancholy though. It's about broken dreams. But it's beautiful.

[@joelronningen9930]

It is a fantastic, beautiful song, absolutely - but I wouldn't call it happy.

[@kennethwilson5833]

@@joelronningen9930 lyrically, no. But musically, when it builds up and the sax comes in...

[@daverobinson6110]

Days gone down

[@MikeBarnett1776]

As much of a metalhead as I am, ELO always makes me happier for listening... this will be fun for sure. For some other happiness, try a little Rare Earth (Get Ready, I Just Want To Celebrate, We're Gonna Have a Good Time), or Dorothy's "A Beautiful LIfe" - I think Dorothy's lyrics and delivery in this song will really make your day!

[@dmitryowens]

I'm a metalhead and I love ELO, but I prefer their more melancholy songs such as Strange Magic and Can't Get It Out Of My Head and their darker-themed more rocking ones like Evil Woman and Showdown.

[@MikeBarnett1776]

@@dmitryowens all are great songs... I was just sticking with Elizabeth's happy modality!

[@dmitryowens]

@MikeBarnett1776 It's all good - I just don't like any happy songs in general. Lol Well, other than some AC/DC and Van Halen party rock songs 😎

[@janmogensen6445]

We used to tap to the beat of this song with the ski while being pulled up the hill by the lift, making dips on the track :D This song brings great memories of great times of a great band!

[@jillainewitczak5283]

Paul Simon - Kodachrome is high up on my happy list.

[@bigogarland7325]

Yes and Me an Julio down by the Schoolyard.

[@1powelrainbow2]

The harmonies from ELO is like something of another world...makes me so emotional everytime

[@ephemeraphilesbytomi]

Happy Together by The Turtles - 🐢 love! love! love!!!

[@littlecitygirl]

One of my ultimate ELO songs and an awesome reaction, Elizabeth. I'll be picturing you dancing in front of your kitchen window all day! Another ELO song that makes me insanely happy and want to dance is Hold on Tight - it's brilliant and just to mix it up a bit, it's partly in French! :)

[@nigelcook972]

I love your reactions to elo songs. I bought a song of theirs on vinyl in 1979 as a single called shine a little love. I thought you might like listening to that one.

[@1stapproach]

I love ELO since I was nine. But it was only decades later that I realized what a musical genius Jeff Lynne is!

[@tejoe13]

ELO just announced a final tour and they are playing in Phoenix AZ on October 21.

[@LutraWintersky]

Showdown, Strange Magic, and Last Train to London are some of my favorite ELO songs.

[@epistte]

I wonder what she would think of Xanadu ? I'm old enough to have all of the ELO released on vinyl that I bought as a teen. Has she ever listened to the Traveling Wilburys?

[@alexlief2072]

This is one of my favourite ELO songs of all time ❤!

[@feliciawebb6081]

I’ve been in love with ELO since I first watched Xanadu with Olivia Newton John and it makes me so happy to see you enjoy them! ♥️

[@mskerriboberri]

I was 10 or 11 when the movie “Xanadu” came out, I loved, but I think more for the soundtrack, ELO has several songs on the movie.

[@amitychief3061]

A couple of really happy songs that come to mind, Doobie Brothers "Black Water", The O'Jays "I Love Music" or "Love Train", and I remember I worked in a factory on 2nd shift and Dion's "Run Around Sue" came on and everyone in the building was dancing and singing along.

[@NapAttack]

Time is probably my favorite ELO album. The whole album is great, but I think that you would definitely get a kick out of Prologue/Twilight, Yours Truly, 2095 at the beginning of the album and Hold on Tight at the end.

[@g-man9926]

Wore out several cassettes of the Time album. A great concept/story album! Don't Bring Me Down however is the outlier song on the album.

[@brianscott3541]

You deserve every happiness that comes to you because you bring so much to us!!!! I just love this song by ELO. It's a fun video too. Huey Lewis' "Power Of Love" always makes me happy. It doesn't hurt that it's from one of my favorite movies "Back To The Future!!!!" Duran Duran's "Hungry Like The Wolf" is also fun. We appreciate you and have a great day.😀

[@rynelson85]

Power Of Love is another great one! New Found Glory did a pretty good cover of it as well, but you just can't top the original and the signature Huey Lewis sound!

[@grahamedney2432]

Doing it all for my baby, is one that always gets me, especially when watching the video, so much fun

[@cathwalsh9921]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE ELO

[@alandavies1054]

This young lady…Elizabeth ? …is soooo enthusiastic it’s brilliant….she is genuinely enjoying and feeling the music…it’s addictive 👍🇬🇧

[@tmannet]

So, so good, Don't Bring Me Down really finished off the '70s in style, amazing strong beat, a little disco flavor, and Jeff's over-modulated vocals were perfect. After all these years, I still listen to it, in fact I have it on my playlist on the rare occasion I still go jogging...

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Great reaction young lady i will listen to elo all day so many great songs thank you ❤❤❤

[@billyarnell8931]

It gives me so much pleasure to see you smiling and enjoying the music my generation grew up loving. Thank you!

[@lancelessard2491]

I was just a kid back then, but this song is of the very essence of the 1970s in my mind.

[@RC-qf3mp]

This song is one of my earliest childhood memories. At a kid’s party around 1979, i was about 5 years old. The parents played the whole album on repeat. Loved it.

[@thesouthernwake]

After all the ELO goodness - THIS is the hit that got our generation going for ELO. Born 70s, awake 80s….this is the one!!!

[@StuartHanson-fo7iw]

As a child of the 80s every football player had a perm,as a result I dismissed this as my father’s music, more fool me because I experienced every type of music except the big 70s bands,I’m gutted I missed out but better late than never, thank heavens for utube because I’m not a concert goer so this gives me the experience I missed out on first time round the block,marvellous music from a marvellous era of music,🇬🇧👍🇺🇸

[@LisjeVal]

I'm sorry you felt that way. I mostly grew up in the '70's, and my first Rock song I ever heard was Crocodile Rock. But my parents' favorites such as the Lettermen and Harry Bellefonte I have always loved, as well as Spike Jones who was more of my grandmother's era. I am currently teaching my nephews about previous generation's music (don't worry, my sons grew up with this tradition)

[@lialavaggi8773]

Every time I hear this song, I am back in jr high, skating backwards at the roller rink!

[@dseitsinger]

ELO is coming to Houston in October. Can't wait to see them!

[@Shardith]

Hold On Tight by ELO is a happy playlist pick