Another one of the GREATEST bands of the 70's! Heavy Beatles influence too. From the Same town as Black Sabbath & Moody Blues! Also friends with Bonzo and Plant, same area...TIGHT ROPE---NIGHTRIDER---SO FINE---DO YA next please...
versatile band, creative, try tightrope, living thing, strange magic, last train to london, dont bring me down, showdown, sweet talking woman, telephone line, twiight, yours truly, ticket to v moon, hold on tight, had mre top 40 hits van any othr band, 70s n 80s, jeff still performs, all songs by jeff, lead guitar, rythem n lead vocal n producer. enjoy!
ELO was the first prog band I ever listened to at 7 years old and still love them. Jeff Lynne's voice is one of my all-time faves. Great pick! Mr. Blue Sky I highly recommend.
What I like about Jeff Lynne's voice is that while it isn't flashy, it's so warm and full right there in the middle that it's perfect for all the other elements they build around it...
Sweet talkin woman.... Can't get it out of my head..... Birmingham blues.... Telephone line.... Mr. Blue sky..... Steppin out..... Eldorado.... .. Out of the blue album.. every song they do is EPIC.
Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy (not to mention the SUPERB Bev Bevan on the drum kit!). E.L.O. were a mid-late '70s radio staple! [Sort-of an expansion of his (short-lived) previous band: The Move...] Jeff Lynne has never shied away from being known as a HUGE Beatles fan/follower (as attested to by his future membership in/work with with (the "retro-superband") The Traveling Wilburys, for instance -"future" from the point in time that THIS song was recorded (and E.L.O. existed!)-), but it is apparent from, not only, musical cues, across E.L.O.'s discography, but (for instance) in things such as a lyrical allusion in THIS song:: (the line) "There's a hole in my head where the rain comes in." is a lyrical reference to The Beatles' "Fixing A Hole" [opening lines: "I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in and stops my mind from wandering..."] ...which, at THIS point in popular music, something like🤔🤔 75-100% of listeners would have, at least, been familiar with (if not recognized the 'reference use' "first listen."🤷). ...so: "there's that." 😛😜
Personally, I, always, had more of a preference for EARLIER Electric Light Orchestra material and the "harder-edged" side of their sound [THIS song was a great place to start, I.M.O.!]. I will recommend: "Don't Bring Me Down" (kind of a "you want disco?? ...this is "rock 'n' roil disco!" 😛😜"call-out"/"response" record; at thee time...🤷) l "So Fine" [unfairly ignored, nowadays! 🤘🤘] "Do Ya" [A rocker!] and "Turn To Stone" [good "meld" of: Lynne's Beatles obsession, with "rockier" tendencies and "orchestra"-toe arrangements and ideas!]
I never get tired of saying how glad I am to have been a teenager in the 70s and a child of the 60s ! Not only did we have the best music , But there were tons of it ! So many rock bands and different genre's to choose from ! ✌️
ELO is a classic, period. They were an entity to themselves as far as their genre. Ask most 50+ adults to name a song of theirs and they will be stumped. However play any of their multiple hit songs and that same person will sing along word for word. Kudos for testing the waters with them! Look forward to every post you two post!
Not the only symphonic prog band by a long shot. Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, ELP, Kansas, Alan Parsons Project, Moody Blues, Procol Harum, RENAISSANCE!!, etc all used classical and symphonic influences to shape their music. Many of those bands used the MELLOTRON to recreate that orchestral sound. ELO was good,but hardly unique. And what's this with 50+ adults not being able to name their songs?? Lmfao . I was buying ELO albums at the age of 14-15 in the mid 70s. We Boomers grew up with them. Are you freaking kidding me? 🤪🤪🤪🤪
ELO are one of those great, underrated bands of the 70s/80s. John Lennon once famously said in an interview that he liked them a lot and that their sound was similar to what the Beatles would have become had they stayed together. Another good one fellas! 🤜
@@Greg-io1ip Somehow not buying that. Arguments and lawsuits over songwriting credits is what did it. Groucutt and Bevan felt slighted by Lynne and that's what ended the Orchestra. Lynne and Tandy are the only original pieces left performing.
Mr Blue Sky by ELO was found by scientists to be the happiest song. I totally agree it is. You guys will love it for sure. Definitely the studio version, you get the full effect.
Keep those Elo reactions coming !! “Livin thing”, “Mr Blue Sky”, “Telephone Line”, “Do Ya”, “Showdown” are some other great songs but they have so many unique songs that are simply awesome !
I'd love to hear about your music experience. I looked at your About page, and all it says is you are music producers in CA. I know one of you plays the drums from listening to your commentary. What music background do you have? What music have you produced? Was it all a specific genre? It would be really cool to see you guys make a Bio video of yourselves. I really enjoy your channel!
ELO has strings in their band even while traveling, hence the name Electric light Orchestra. The number of strings is greatly reduced during travel as opposed to recording.
Jeff Lynne had to be Mozart in a prior lifetime. Pure genius and still doing it today at over 70 years old. When you react to Mr Blue Sky, make sure it's the album version so that you can hear every melodic change at the end. Almost makes me tear up every time. Anything from the Zoom album is epic, but all of Lynne's work is nothing short of fantastic.
"Strange Magic", "Tightrope", "Turn to Stone", "Telephone Line", "Shine a Little Love" and "Fire On High" are my requests for "NEXT". Love your channel.
Jeffy Lynne the lead singer, writer, composer, producer etc was a master at turning Beatlesque pop melodies and outfitting them with symphonic prog orchestration. Their 2 best and peak albums were Eldorado and Face the Music, which this song is from. There is some great live video of them during this era, you can see the cello and violin players perform, good stuff 👍
Everything ELO is gold. The obvious would be Mr Blue Sky for sheer audacity but a personal favourite is from a later album (Time) entitled Ticket to the Moon. Jeff Lynne is a musical genuis who still has his voice live decades later.
Thank you both for your reactions. Have you reacted to ELO's "Roll Over Beethoven", "All Over the World", "Don't Bring Me Down", or "Showdown". And the list goes on. They have ALOT to react to. Lol
There is a line in one of the verses that is a reference to a Beatles song, of whom Jeff Lynne was a huge fan. And in fact The Beatles song is one that McCartney wrote and sang lead on, Fixing A Hole where the rain gets in. And in fact, he collaborated with McCartney once the Beatles broke up and they had a hit together which I absolutely love, I've Had Enough.
Listen to that fucking production and arrangement. For some reason, all of a sudden, those keys remind me of Daft Punk (Hey, you guys need to listen to them). Yes, those strings come in and out always adding to the dynamic, interest build and diversity, then a little dissonance or oddity is tossed in, a wrench in the works, but quickly pulled out of back to the groove. This is the profound and subtle song writing mastery of Jeff Lynne. Pure genius.
Saw them on the Face the Music tour. So good, no freaking reserved seats. Only came across those fir Billy Joel Glass Houses tour. I was like WTH is this. Im stuck seated here? Can't go to the stage? Lololol
ELO--primarily Jeff Lynn--is known for combining rock and classical, and has a deep catalog of albums, hits, and great records. Jeff is known for his writing and producing, and has worked with other famous artists. I suggest starting ELO's their early, rawer, and athletic early incarnation, with Roll Over Beethoven--their breakout hit--which combines Beethoven's Ninth and Chuck Berry. I would love to hear La's reaction to its hyper, rolling drumbeat in the instrumental breaks. And Lynn sings like a man possesed. All the best.
My Dad used to quote the Bible,"Like a dog returns to eat its vomit, a fool returns to his folly." It took me so long to learn, at a certain point he could just look at me and say "Yummy?"....
La and Chee, you have one of the best selections of songs of classic rock by any reactors I’ve seen! Kudos, and I look forward to sharing your journey through that vast catalogue of great music.
Well guys back in day I had to take bus to get the 8-track tape and that was best thing to own music! Had to save the money including the bus fare thank you song.
mr. blue sky is probably my favorite elo song ..always reminded me of the beatles music...great production! jeff lynn went on to produce george harrison records and also the traveling wilburys..."showdown" and "fire on high" also wonderous
So glad you guys have gotten a taste of ELO. It is a glorious rabbit hoe to go down. I would recommend "Strange Magic", or "Can't Get it Out of My Head" from their earlier period, or "Tightrope", "Telephone Line", or "Shangri-La" from New World Record, before you hit anything from the Out of the Blue album!
This band is so awesome! Check out "Tightrope " and "Overture/Fire On High" next. Also, do some Elton John. Check out "Have Mercy On the Criminal", "Harmony", "Burn Down the Mission", "Levon", and "Take Me To the Pilot".
Y'all should go back to their first track to really hit the radio, and it was jaw droppingly unexpected. They covered "Roll Over Beethoven", the Chuck Berry classic, in a very unexpected way. It's on ELO 2.
A few years back, ELO (easily 10+ pieces) played a gig in Hyde Park (I think)..just checked, it was Wembly….standing room only…old and young….you might find bits on UA-cam….speaks to the band’s popularity worldwide..great staying power because of great songs! Thanks for the reaction!
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I'm telling you- ELO Live at Glastonbury. Full orchestra. With great guest string players.
THAT is the closest I've seen you 2 go before stopping to make a comment. You were just plain grooving to the vibe and didn't want to stop it.
Another one of the GREATEST bands of the 70's! Heavy Beatles influence too. From the Same town as Black Sabbath & Moody Blues! Also friends with Bonzo and Plant, same area...TIGHT ROPE---NIGHTRIDER---SO FINE---DO YA next please...
❤ELO❤
The thing about Jeff Lynne, is a surprise. Every track has one, play them and find out. The master of the pop song.
..."women what you gonna do. You've destroyed all the virtues that the Lord gave you". What a great line...ELO is awesome!
versatile band, creative, try tightrope, living thing, strange magic, last train to london, dont bring me down, showdown, sweet talking woman, telephone line, twiight, yours truly, ticket to v moon, hold on tight, had mre top 40 hits van any othr band, 70s n 80s, jeff still performs, all songs by jeff, lead guitar, rythem n lead vocal n producer. enjoy!
Please do a live performance by ELO, especially Don’t bring me down, I’m positive y’all have heard it before!
Tightrope is where you should start guys. Or Mr. Blue Sky
Prob one of the catchiest songs Ive ever heard
ELO was the first prog band I ever listened to at 7 years old and still love them. Jeff Lynne's voice is one of my all-time faves. Great pick! Mr. Blue Sky I highly recommend.
Black Sabbath & ELO are from Birmingham, UK. Both have positive messages with completely different styles.🙂
2:55 dope as heyyyll coming outta the bridge 💥🔥
TIGHTROPE might be the coolest tune of the 20th Century but I'd recommend TURN TO STONE first. ELO was the shiznit.
What I like about Jeff Lynne's voice is that while it isn't flashy, it's so warm and full right there in the middle that it's perfect for all the other elements they build around it...
An absolute MUST HEAR,, Electric Light Orchestra "Tightrope"...TRUST ME!!
Sweet talkin woman.... Can't get it out of my head..... Birmingham blues.... Telephone line.... Mr. Blue sky..... Steppin out..... Eldorado.... .. Out of the blue album.. every song they do is EPIC.
Man, I love how knowledgeable you guys are in your reactions. It's great to watch people that actually understand the music.
Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy (not to mention the SUPERB Bev Bevan on the drum kit!). E.L.O. were a mid-late '70s radio staple!
[Sort-of an expansion of his (short-lived) previous band: The Move...]
Jeff Lynne has never shied away from being known as a HUGE Beatles fan/follower (as attested to by his future membership in/work with with (the "retro-superband")
The Traveling Wilburys, for instance -"future" from the point in time that THIS song was recorded (and E.L.O. existed!)-),
but it is apparent from, not only, musical cues, across E.L.O.'s discography, but (for instance) in things such as a lyrical allusion in THIS song::
(the line)
"There's a hole in my head
where the rain comes in."
is a lyrical reference to The Beatles' "Fixing A Hole" [opening lines:
"I'm fixing a hole
where the rain gets in
and stops my mind from wandering..."]
...which, at THIS point in popular music, something like🤔🤔 75-100% of listeners would have, at least, been familiar with (if not recognized the 'reference use' "first listen."🤷).
...so: "there's that." 😛😜
Personally, I, always, had more of a preference for EARLIER Electric Light Orchestra material and the "harder-edged" side of their sound [THIS song was a great place to start, I.M.O.!].
I will recommend:
"Don't Bring Me Down" (kind of a "you want disco?? ...this is "rock 'n' roil disco!" 😛😜"call-out"/"response" record; at thee time...🤷)
l
"So Fine" [unfairly ignored, nowadays! 🤘🤘]
"Do Ya" [A rocker!]
and
"Turn To Stone" [good "meld" of: Lynne's Beatles obsession, with "rockier" tendencies and "orchestra"-toe arrangements and ideas!]
Love you guys- enjoy this rabbit hole!
I saw ELO way back in 1972 and everyone left with a smile on their face. Goodtime music with a different sound.
Do Ya, Telephone line, Boy Blue, Can't get it out of my head and about a hundred more.
I never get tired of saying how glad I am to have been a teenager in the 70s and a child of the 60s ! Not only did we have the best music , But there were tons of it ! So many rock bands and different genre's to choose from ! ✌️
More ELO please!
Great song
I hope you get to the Wembly live show. Any live show. Youll see.
"Don't bring me down"
ELO has a pot of gold in their music.
70s radio was full of ELO, they had so many songs that became a part of our lives through thier long string of radio hits.
If you were asked to play in the Traveling Willburys, you were already a legend. Jeff Lynne is one.
Awesome. In 1 day you drop 2 artists I never have gotten tired of and still listen to: Van Morrison AND ELO. Keep going with those.
ELO is a classic, period.
They were an entity to themselves as far as their genre. Ask most 50+ adults to name a song of theirs and they will be stumped. However play any of their multiple hit songs and that same person will sing along word for word.
Kudos for testing the waters with them!
Look forward to every post you two post!
Spot on.
Why is everyone leaving out the ELO lip-synching controversy that ended them? Odd.
@@Greg-io1ip - "Ended" them? They used backing vocal tracks when live to capture the studio sound. Lynne ended the band, not the lip synching.
Not the only symphonic prog band by a long shot.
Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, ELP, Kansas, Alan Parsons Project, Moody Blues, Procol Harum, RENAISSANCE!!, etc all used classical and symphonic influences to shape their music. Many of those bands used the MELLOTRON to recreate that orchestral sound.
ELO was good,but hardly unique.
And what's this with 50+ adults not being able to name their songs?? Lmfao . I was buying ELO albums at the age of 14-15 in the mid 70s. We Boomers grew up with them. Are you freaking kidding me? 🤪🤪🤪🤪
Nailed it!
ELO are one of those great, underrated bands of the 70s/80s. John Lennon once famously said in an interview that he liked them a lot and that their sound was similar to what the Beatles would have become had they stayed together. Another good one fellas! 🤜
Their songs were great, but they got busted lip syncing in concert, ended them. Real facts that should be mentioned.
Underrated!??? They were on the radio every other song in the mid 70's! They were MASSIVE at the time...where were you???
@@Greg-io1ip Somehow not buying that. Arguments and lawsuits over songwriting credits is what did it. Groucutt and Bevan felt slighted by Lynne and that's what ended the Orchestra. Lynne and Tandy are the only original pieces left performing.
Mr Blue Sky by ELO was found by scientists to be the happiest song. I totally agree it is. You guys will love it for sure. Definitely the studio version, you get the full effect.
I grew up hearing ELO tunes and love them. The lyrics, in this one, tho. Could you , also, comment on Jungian theory of projection? : D
Keep those Elo reactions coming !! “Livin thing”, “Mr Blue Sky”, “Telephone Line”, “Do Ya”, “Showdown” are some other great songs but they have so many unique songs that are simply awesome !
check out their instrumental Fire on High... best intro of any song from that era !
Fantastic band my suggestion is Tightrope with unbelievable orchestration
I'd love to hear about your music experience. I looked at your About page, and all it says is you are music producers in CA. I know one of you plays the drums from listening to your commentary. What music background do you have? What music have you produced? Was it all a specific genre? It would be really cool to see you guys make a Bio video of yourselves. I really enjoy your channel!
This was my fav song for atleast a month
Last Train to London is a good one as well. But, there are many others you’d enjoy as well.
Great times…great band…so much fun listening to them. Thank you🇦🇺
ELO has strings in their band even while traveling, hence the name Electric light Orchestra. The number of strings is greatly reduced during travel as opposed to recording.
Now try “Mr Bluesky”, “Turn to Stone”, “Sweet Talkin Woman”,”Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Shine A Little Love” All 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Jeff Lynne had to be Mozart in a prior lifetime. Pure genius and still doing it today at over 70 years old. When you react to Mr Blue Sky, make sure it's the album version so that you can hear every melodic change at the end. Almost makes me tear up every time. Anything from the Zoom album is epic, but all of Lynne's work is nothing short of fantastic.
Closer to 80
@@1bigrowdy Nope, 75, right in the middle.
@@Cosmo-Kramer well if you want to get technical once past your 75 you are closer to 80 than 70./but you can have it your way not a problem
@@1bigrowdy But the OP didn't say he had just turned 70, he said he was "over 70". Which was a fact. Is that technical enough for ya, wisenheimer?
A really revolutionary concept for a rock band to have almost a full standing orchestra on a permanent basis. Visionary! Thanks for your reaction.
"Strange Magic", "Tightrope", "Turn to Stone", "Telephone Line", "Shine a Little Love" and "Fire On High" are my requests for "NEXT". Love your channel.
Must watch live!
Man. This song never gets old. Playlist forever
Jeffy Lynne the lead singer, writer, composer, producer etc was a master at turning Beatlesque pop melodies and outfitting them with symphonic prog orchestration. Their 2 best and peak albums were Eldorado and Face the Music, which this song is from. There is some great live video of them during this era, you can see the cello and violin players perform, good stuff 👍
“Don’t Bring Me Down” “Mr. Blue Sky” the guy is a pop genius. Jeff Lynne. Also in Travelling Willburys (who y’all definitely might check out).
I'd like to see a reaction to "Rockaria"-heavy rock with operatic interludes-it'll help blow your mind!
Everything ELO is gold. The obvious would be Mr Blue Sky for sheer audacity but a personal favourite is from a later album (Time) entitled Ticket to the Moon. Jeff Lynne is a musical genuis who still has his voice live decades later.
ELO Ma-Belle, Do-Ya & Fire on High
My favorite ELO song has to be "Mr. Blue Sky."
ELO has earned its reputation
Thank you both for your reactions. Have you reacted to ELO's "Roll Over Beethoven", "All Over the World", "Don't Bring Me Down", or "Showdown". And the list goes on. They have ALOT to react to. Lol
This was their ELO debut.
There is a line in one of the verses that is a reference to a Beatles song, of whom Jeff Lynne was a huge fan. And in fact The Beatles song is one that McCartney wrote and sang lead on, Fixing A Hole where the rain gets in. And in fact, he collaborated with McCartney once the Beatles broke up and they had a hit together which I absolutely love, I've Had Enough.
OHHHHH YES, SO THIS WAS ONE OF THE BIG HITS OFF OF THEIR ALBUM ( FACE THE MUSIC ) 😊 THE OTHER WAS : STRANGE MAGIC
U guys gotta do more ELO😅
Perfect phase-shift
I love their version of Roll Over Bethoven. Great band with a lot of range - classical, rock, prog, pop.
Listen to that fucking production and arrangement. For some reason, all of a sudden, those keys remind me of Daft Punk (Hey, you guys need to listen to them). Yes, those strings come in and out always adding to the dynamic, interest build and diversity, then a little dissonance or oddity is tossed in, a wrench in the works, but quickly pulled out of back to the groove. This is the profound and subtle song writing mastery of Jeff Lynne. Pure genius.
Saw them on the Face the Music tour. So good, no freaking reserved seats.
Only came across those fir Billy Joel Glass Houses tour. I was like WTH is this. Im stuck seated here? Can't go to the stage? Lololol
Rockaria!, So Fine, and Do Ya from the New World Record album are straight up fire 🔥
Elo is a great band. Thanks!
Bros, you should watch one of their songs from the concert "Live at Wembley"... it shows what goes into making this music. 😎
Saw them at Carnegie hall years ago with the NY philharmonic. Tremendous show! Love your guys channel. Three homeruns with today's selections!
So refreshing hearing reactions from people that know music the different instruments
ELO--primarily Jeff Lynn--is known for combining rock and classical, and has a deep catalog of albums, hits, and great records. Jeff is known for his writing and producing, and has worked with other famous artists.
I suggest starting ELO's their early, rawer, and athletic early incarnation, with Roll Over Beethoven--their breakout hit--which combines Beethoven's Ninth and Chuck Berry. I would love to hear La's reaction to its hyper, rolling drumbeat in the instrumental breaks. And Lynn sings like a man possesed. All the best.
"But a fool and his money soon go separate ways" Me. Recently too, but it was my choice. Will I learn this time is the question?
My Dad used to quote the Bible,"Like a dog returns to eat its vomit, a fool returns to his folly." It took me so long to learn, at a certain point he could just look at me and say "Yummy?"....
Whatever that effect is call responding in the chorus so gd funky
Nicely done boys!
La and Chee, you have one of the best selections of songs of classic rock by any reactors I’ve seen! Kudos, and I look forward to sharing your journey through that vast catalogue of great music.
You two are the BEST‼️
Well guys back in day I had to take bus to get the 8-track tape and that was best thing to own music! Had to save the money including the bus fare thank you song.
Very good, very underated band
OK, let’s see if you’re reading the comments.
“Do Ya” by ELO is another deep cut. “Best song no one heard from ELO” lol
This drummer toured with Black Sabbath in the early 80`s after Bill Ward left to get help.
Live versions of ELO are really worth checking out
This was my favorite skating rink jam when it came out. And, yes, I married her...
One of my first 8 track tapes i bought. So many great hits by this incredible band!!
For me, 8 track tapes and ELO go together like a hand in glove!
This song has been sampled on hip hop records.
turn to stone, mission.
Orchestra Rock.
It just doesn't get any better than ELO!
mr. blue sky is probably my favorite elo song ..always reminded me of the beatles music...great production! jeff lynn went on to produce george harrison records and also the traveling wilburys..."showdown" and "fire on high" also wonderous
Lynne, not. Lynn.
So glad you guys have gotten a taste of ELO. It is a glorious rabbit hoe to go down. I would recommend "Strange Magic", or "Can't Get it Out of My Head" from their earlier period, or "Tightrope", "Telephone Line", or "Shangri-La" from New World Record, before you hit anything from the Out of the Blue album!
Yeah the El dorado album is pretty good.
Dave Mason & Jim Krueger All Along the Watchtower Live
This band is so awesome! Check out "Tightrope " and "Overture/Fire On High" next. Also, do some Elton John. Check out "Have Mercy On the Criminal", "Harmony", "Burn Down the Mission", "Levon", and "Take Me To the Pilot".
There's no "Overture" before "Fire On High".
@@Cosmo-Kramer Yea...still it's a banger
Can't Get It Out Of My Head, please
Great review guys should try shangri la next brilliant thanks guys ❤
CLASSIC....!
Their mid-70's output is the best (Eldorado, Face The Music, New World Record) but there is good stuff on pretty much everything they did 'til 1980.
Great Song ❤
Their live cover of Chuck Berry's Roll Over Beethoven is classic
Fantastic band! Can't go wrong with these guys! "Tightrope" is a great listen! 🔥 Love your channel too! ✌& ❤
Y'all should go back to their first track to really hit the radio, and it was jaw droppingly unexpected. They covered "Roll Over Beethoven", the Chuck Berry classic, in a very unexpected way. It's on ELO 2.
A few years back, ELO (easily 10+ pieces) played a gig in Hyde Park (I think)..just checked, it was Wembly….standing room only…old and young….you might find bits on UA-cam….speaks to the band’s popularity worldwide..great staying power because of great songs! Thanks for the reaction!
Fire on high is classic early ELO. Tightrope is fantastic, along with almost any track from the album Out of the Blue.