This song is one of four parts of 'Concerto for a Rainy Day' which took up one of four sides of the 'Out of the Blue' double album set. Mr Blue Sky was lifted as a single but the whole concerto deserves a listen. Also check out, 'Can't get it out of my head', 'The Diary of Horace Wimp', 'Evil Woman' and 'Living Thing'. Thanks JM Cheers ✌
This song is instant happiness ☀️🌻 Jeff Lynne said in an interview, “It was dark and misty for 2 weeks, and I didn’t come up with a thing. Suddenly the sun shone and it was, ‘Wow, look at those beautiful Alps’. I wrote Mr. Blue Sky and 13 other songs in the next 2 weeks”. May I recommend TIGHTROPE, so good!!
The Electric Light Orchestra are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood with drummer Bev Bevan. Their music is characterised by a fusion of pop and classical arrangements with futuristic iconography. Classic Rock beats and guitar work while using strings created a unique sound all their own.
The Yardbirds are described as "The Sons of the Stones", and Lennon said of ELO that they were the Sons of the Beatles and said that they were as he thought the Beatles most likely would have sounded if they'd continued on into the 1970s
They played a fire extinguisher as an instrument in the song if you didn't catch it, and at the end the vocoder voice says 'please turn me over' indicating to turn the record over as it was the end of side 3 of the album Out of the Blue
I'm a relatively new subscriber who really appreciates the fact that you don't pause songs. Other great ELO tunes include "I Can't Get It Out Of My Head", "Strange Magic", and "Telephone Line".
ELO has such a huge catalog, and worth every second to dive into! A couple of my favorites are listed below w/links. Another great reaction choice and analysis! Thanks, JM! ✌💙✌ Strange Magic - ua-cam.com/video/-Wtj59opWKg/v-deo.html Telephone Line - ua-cam.com/video/77R1Wp6Y_5Y/v-deo.html
Hey thanks for checking out this really really good band. There is a live version of this song at Wembley in London that is fantastic, great stage setup so you can get a sense of the flying saucer implied. Love the channel, keep it going amigo
This song is the last of a 4 song Concerto found on side 3 of their album Out Of The Blue. the Concerto begins with a stormy day (Standin In The Rain) and concludes with the sunny (Mr. blue Sky) Each song blends into the other to provide cohesion and transformation from one state of mind to the other-well worth a listen.
I saw Elo in 2019 in concert and it was unbelievable. When they got to the final 2 minutes of this song it brought me to tears because it was so beautiful. Either that or it was the rum and cokes..lol…either way I was moved emotionally watching elo perform so if they tour again, it is a must see concert !!!
I dont know where to start. ELO is the best! Jeff Lynne is brilliant and he wrote, sang, produced, played instruments, you name it. There are soooooo many songs of their you must react to. Where do I start. The music video for Roll Over Beethoven is insane and you can see dueling cellos. Maybe that one. Otherwise, I would just be listing songs forever.
ELO blew up big when i was in jr. High im thinking 1975 and they were so different from most other sounds at the time still love their music makes me feel good ...♡
“Man, I dig that ELO” no less than John Lennon said in the mid ‘70’s. He nicknamed them “Sons of the Beatles”. Jeff Lynne, the lead singer and lead guitarist would be the producer for 2 of the 3 new Beatles songs released. He was close friends with George Harrison, and was even a bandmember with him in the Travelling Wilburys. Jeff produced many of George Harrison’s solo albums, so when the Anthology project for the Beatles came up with the new songs it was George who convinced Paul to let Jeff produce the new Beatles songs. Their history is very intertwined.
Thanks, JMboy, for getting into ELO - their compositions were brilliant.. largely due to Jeff Lynne, the genius behind the band and great vocals... I hope you get to "The Traveling Wilburys" - A super group that included Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Roy Orbison.. such an amazing collab!
One of my favourite songs of all time. John Lennon said that he thought the Beatles might have evolved into something like ELO if, you know no Yoko. I added that last bit.
It's basically the song you play to aliens while they're deciding whether or not to blow up the earth if that doesn't work bring out Louis Armstrongs 'what a wonderful world' as your last card if that dosn't work then f*** it just throw on Black Sabbath, lay back and watch the fireworks
"Mr. Blue Sky" Sun is shinin' in the sky There ain't a cloud in sight It's stopped rainin', everybody's in the play And don't you know It's a beautiful new day? Hey Runnin' down the avenue See how the sun shines brightly in the city On the streets where once was pity Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Hey you with the pretty face Welcome to the human race A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin' And today is the day we've waited for Oh, Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Hey there, Mr. Blue We're so pleased to be with you Look around, see what you do Everybody smiles at you Hey there, Mr. Blue We're so pleased to be with you Look around, see what you do Everybody smiles at you Mr. Blue, you did it right But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over Now his hand is on your shoulder Never mind, I'll remember you this I'll remember you this way Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Hey there Mr. Blue (sky) We're so pleased to be with you (sky) Look around see what you do (blue) Everybody smiles at you
After one year and over 500 reactions, with over 12,000 Subs/Suggestions it would be quite difficult to pick out a Top 10 List. Even a top 25 would be tough. Favorite artist, song lyrics, instrumentally, live performances. You've come a long way in your journey into different musical genres like Rock. You're just getting started, just getting into the woods. Follow the Bread Crumbs and you'll be fine.
Check out the one they did in their Hyde Park version. Just listen to it. It's crazy cool. Having said that, it was fun seeing you reacting to it. Y'all be safe.
There are definitely Beatles overtones to this song. It's great to see the bass player, Kelly Groucutt, in the video...he often shared lead vocals with Lynne, sang the operatic parts of "Rockaria"(great song to check out) on tour, and composed part of "Mr Blue Sky" from what I've read yet doesn't get the recognition he deserves...
May I recommend a reaction to Norway’s legendary Afro-pop duo Nico and Vinz? For the search engine: Nico and Vinz In Your Arms Senkveld NRK (Norwegian television program they performed this song on).
When a band is to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that place asks the band who they would like included… so they can exclude former band members, if they choose Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, and Richard Tandy were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame And this is where it’s telling on the generosity of spirit (or lack thereof) of band members The late Kelly Groucutt was the bass player for eight years (I would dare say their most popular years) and he was not included. A terrible ‘tribute’ to Jeff Lynne’s sense of generosity. Michael Kaminski (Violinist) was a member also during these productive years and was not included. Roy Wood, founding member was in ELO for less than two years, and was included induction. At about the time he left Richard Tandy joined, and he was included in the Hall. I am not just having a dig at ELO. Fleetwood Mac did the same when they did not have Bob Welch included into their lineup inducted into the Hall of Fame. Bob was a member in the crucial years that the Mac changed from being a blues band to a pop band (from 1971 to 1974).
Tremendous track! One of the greatest of all time!
This song is one of four parts of 'Concerto for a Rainy Day' which took up one of four sides of the 'Out of the Blue' double album set. Mr Blue Sky was lifted as a single but the whole concerto deserves a listen. Also check out, 'Can't get it out of my head', 'The Diary of Horace Wimp', 'Evil Woman' and 'Living Thing'. Thanks JM Cheers ✌
Considered by many to be the happiest song of all time.
This song is instant happiness ☀️🌻 Jeff Lynne said in an interview, “It was dark and misty for 2 weeks, and I didn’t come up with a thing. Suddenly the sun shone and it was, ‘Wow, look at those beautiful Alps’. I wrote Mr. Blue Sky and 13 other songs in the next 2 weeks”. May I recommend TIGHTROPE, so good!!
Concerto for a rainy day was four songs ending with this one. It had all the weather in it lol!
The Electric Light Orchestra are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood with drummer Bev Bevan. Their music is characterised by a fusion of pop and classical arrangements with futuristic iconography. Classic Rock beats and guitar work while using strings created a unique sound all their own.
The Yardbirds are described as "The Sons of the Stones", and Lennon said of ELO that they were the Sons of the Beatles and said that they were as he thought the Beatles most likely would have sounded if they'd continued on into the 1970s
They played a fire extinguisher as an instrument in the song if you didn't catch it, and at the end the vocoder voice says 'please turn me over' indicating to turn the record over as it was the end of side 3 of the album Out of the Blue
Such an invigorating song, full of hope and life. Love them.
I'm a relatively new subscriber who really appreciates the fact that you don't pause songs. Other great ELO tunes include "I Can't Get It Out Of My Head", "Strange Magic", and "Telephone Line".
A great band, with so many beautiful classics!
Great review elo the best ever always puts a smile on my face thank you ❤
This song is just good mood personified 🎉
It's great to see young cats getting turned on to really great music. I had the privilege of growing up to their music - the soundtrack of my youth
ELO had many hits. They were great. Their greatest hits was 3 albums, they had so many hits.
ELO has such a huge catalog, and worth every second to dive into! A couple of my favorites are listed below w/links. Another great reaction choice and analysis! Thanks, JM! ✌💙✌
Strange Magic - ua-cam.com/video/-Wtj59opWKg/v-deo.html
Telephone Line - ua-cam.com/video/77R1Wp6Y_5Y/v-deo.html
Hey thanks for checking out this really really good band. There is a live version of this song at Wembley in London that is fantastic, great stage setup so you can get a sense of the flying saucer implied. Love the channel, keep it going amigo
This song is the last of a 4 song Concerto found on side 3 of their album Out Of The Blue. the Concerto begins with a stormy day (Standin In The Rain) and concludes with the sunny (Mr. blue Sky) Each song blends into the other to provide cohesion and transformation from one state of mind to the other-well worth a listen.
Jeff Lynne is a musical genius.
Love this….on soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy, too! 😊😊
Considered by many as one of the happiest song ever recorded.
Amen to Jeffe Lynne ..singer...songwriting..
I was thinking about this song today
Great song and love your style! Your reaction was priceless! 🎶
That is a vocoder...used with keyboards. A talk box is used with a guitar.
Just a fun happy tune that shines through as the sun did for Jeff and the band back when they were making this record!
I saw Elo in 2019 in concert and it was unbelievable. When they got to the final 2 minutes of this song it brought me to tears because it was so beautiful. Either that or it was the rum and cokes..lol…either way I was moved emotionally watching elo perform so if they tour again, it is a must see concert !!!
I can never hear this now without seeing Groot dancing amidst the chaos.
Jeff Lynne and ELO have few more tunes you'll like, about 100 or more in my collection.
Add another outstanding name in the history of Classic Rock to your outstanding Playlist. Thanks again.
Can't go wrong with ELO...CLASSIC SONG
I dont know where to start. ELO is the best! Jeff Lynne is brilliant and he wrote, sang, produced, played instruments, you name it. There are soooooo many songs of their you must react to. Where do I start. The music video for Roll Over Beethoven is insane and you can see dueling cellos. Maybe that one. Otherwise, I would just be listing songs forever.
ELO blew up big when i was in jr. High im thinking 1975 and they were so different from most other sounds at the time still love their music makes me feel good ...♡
“Man, I dig that ELO” no less than John Lennon said in the mid ‘70’s. He nicknamed them “Sons of the Beatles”. Jeff Lynne, the lead singer and lead guitarist would be the producer for 2 of the 3 new Beatles songs released. He was close friends with George Harrison, and was even a bandmember with him in the Travelling Wilburys. Jeff produced many of George Harrison’s solo albums, so when the Anthology project for the Beatles came up with the new songs it was George who convinced Paul to let Jeff produce the new Beatles songs. Their history is very intertwined.
This song is on my good morning wake up playlist. ☺
Thanks, JMboy, for getting into ELO - their compositions were brilliant.. largely due to Jeff Lynne, the genius behind the band and great vocals... I hope you get to "The Traveling Wilburys" - A super group that included Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Roy Orbison.. such an amazing collab!
One of my favourite songs of all time. John Lennon said that he thought the Beatles might have evolved into something like ELO if, you know no Yoko. I added that last bit.
she didn't break up the Beatles you know lol
I love your channel young man! You're open to everything which I. Enjoy your journey, I 😂be watching!
PS-loved your program! Looking forward to more!
Oh Dog. You got a Ton of great Songs to react to from This Band! Or should I say Orchestra! 🎶
It's basically the song you play to aliens while they're deciding whether or not to blow up the earth
if that doesn't work bring out Louis Armstrongs 'what a wonderful world' as your last card
if that dosn't work then f*** it just throw on Black Sabbath, lay back and watch the fireworks
Can't feel down when this plays.
Fyi this plays in the opening of "Guardians of the Galaxy 2"
"Evil Woman," and "Last Train to London," are even better ELO songs.
"Mr. Blue Sky"
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin', everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day? Hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for
Oh, Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind, I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do (blue)
Everybody smiles at you
After one year and over 500 reactions, with over 12,000 Subs/Suggestions it would be quite difficult to pick out a Top 10 List. Even a top 25 would be tough. Favorite artist, song lyrics, instrumentally, live performances. You've come a long way in your journey into different musical genres like Rock. You're just getting started, just getting into the woods. Follow the Bread Crumbs and you'll be fine.
Hard to feel sad when listening to this
Playing in Atlanta in less than two weeks...wish I could afford to go!
Check out the one they did in their Hyde Park version. Just listen to it. It's crazy cool.
Having said that, it was fun seeing you reacting to it.
Y'all be safe.
Check out their song "Calling America" from 1986 album "Balance of power" don't think anyone has reacted to it yet
There are definitely Beatles overtones to this song. It's great to see the bass player, Kelly Groucutt, in the video...he often shared lead vocals with Lynne, sang the operatic parts of "Rockaria"(great song to check out) on tour, and composed part of "Mr Blue Sky" from what I've read yet doesn't get the recognition he deserves...
"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and "A Day In the Life" for sure.
Voted the happiest song in the UK
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Just a note,, the lead guitar solo you heard was actually done by the amazing Brian May. Great choice my man. A masterpiece. 🎸
Methinks you're mistaken (though in this video Jeff Lynne does have similar hair!).
Ya gotta do "Fire On High"!
Groot!
Checkout "Close to the Edge" by YES.
May I recommend a reaction to Norway’s legendary Afro-pop duo Nico and Vinz?
For the search engine: Nico and Vinz In Your Arms Senkveld NRK (Norwegian television program they performed this song on).
When a band is to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that place asks the band who they would like included… so they can exclude former band members, if they choose
Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, and Richard Tandy were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame And this is where it’s telling on the generosity of spirit (or lack thereof) of band members
The late Kelly Groucutt was the bass player for eight years (I would dare say their most popular years) and he was not included. A terrible ‘tribute’ to Jeff Lynne’s sense of generosity.
Michael Kaminski (Violinist) was a member also during these productive years and was not included.
Roy Wood, founding member was in ELO for less than two years, and was included induction. At about the time he left Richard Tandy joined, and he was included in the Hall.
I am not just having a dig at ELO. Fleetwood Mac did the same when they did not have Bob Welch included into their lineup inducted into the Hall of Fame. Bob was a member in the crucial years that the Mac changed from being a blues band to a pop band (from 1971 to 1974).
Suggest ELO Telephone Line, live @ Wembley 2018. My favorite song of ELO. 💯🔥
I suppose I'm the only one to find this song miserable.
Seems I missed Mr. Blue Sky whenever he came out. Must have been smoking H.
MORE ELO PLEASE👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺