GREATEST SONG EVER?! Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line REACTION

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  • @notablindliberal896
    @notablindliberal896 20 днів тому +91

    Jeff Lynnes ELO with this song at Wembley Stadium in 2017 is a must. ✌️

    • @MikePhillips-pl6ov
      @MikePhillips-pl6ov 17 днів тому +5

      They were right to do the original version first though

    • @philippelajeunesse9649
      @philippelajeunesse9649 16 днів тому +4

      But....seeing the stage, Lights, the whole band and the people reacting in the stadium is awesome

    • @andrewrichardson7767
      @andrewrichardson7767 15 днів тому +4

      The entire concert is FIRE

    • @juliannetomlinson
      @juliannetomlinson 15 днів тому +2

      Yes Jeff still sounds fantastic.

    • @yorkiegeoff1825
      @yorkiegeoff1825 15 днів тому +1

      Amazing concert 👍 Also the live Acoustic set from Bungalow Palace 🙏

  • @VincentManiscalco
    @VincentManiscalco 15 днів тому +20

    Wembley stadium 2017 in the rain 40 years later, you won’t be able to tell the difference from the original ! Jeff Lynne is an amazing vocalist. This is an amazing band.

  • @1960rlv
    @1960rlv 3 дні тому +2

    ELO, Queen, Zepplin, Skynyrd, and a list of great artists and bands all operated in the same space. It was a huge tent of musical creation, some unique, some similar but all just cranking out music that moved the listener. The 60’s and 70’s were a great time to hear these masterpieces hit the airwaves. Even now, they all sound so darn good.

  • @gpxo11
    @gpxo11 17 днів тому +33

    Mr. Blue Sky, Evil Woman, Roll Over Beethoven, All Over The World, Twilight, Last Train To London and so many more. ELO is rock meets classical instruments. Also check out their 4 song suite Concerto For A Rainy day-their most creative.

  • @herbiescruff5708
    @herbiescruff5708 2 дні тому +1

    'A New World Record' is a great album... If you haven't done a review on the opener - you should do 'Tightrope'. I know people have suggested the 'Wembley Or Bust' concert - check out the '2014 Hyde Park' gig 'Showdown' is one of my favourites!... Great gigs! I know, I was at both concerts! Great review!

  • @stevetanner3019
    @stevetanner3019 16 днів тому +14

    Both Queen and ELO came out in the early 70's. Both are British bands.

  • @larrymac5811
    @larrymac5811 14 днів тому +8

    Loved this song when I was 10,I'm 58 now and I still love this song.

  • @jeffwooten5205
    @jeffwooten5205 20 днів тому +12

    ELO has very large catalog of great music! I was fortunate to see them live back in the day. Sometimes it's a good thing to be old!

  • @chuckhenning6377
    @chuckhenning6377 16 днів тому +5

    I just giggle when I run across a reaction to ELO from someone who has never heard them. Prepare mind to be blown!

  • @phillipdycaico5949
    @phillipdycaico5949 14 днів тому +14

    There was a time before cell phones and VM when listening to the landline phone ring was the loneliest place.

  • @rickhawk22
    @rickhawk22 17 днів тому +10

    ELO is a deep and fantastic rabbit hole to go down! Tons of hits that will blow you away! Great reaction!

  • @BodhranPlayer66
    @BodhranPlayer66 День тому

    Anytime I want to hear what it sounds like when a man's heart breaks, I listen to this song. They are a fantastic group of musicians.

  • @TwoWolves
    @TwoWolves 16 днів тому +6

    This song is a love song...at least to me.
    I lost my wife to cancer and I hope that if I let the phone "Ring for evermore" that someday...she will answer.

  • @andersgranstrom7128
    @andersgranstrom7128 18 днів тому +15

    Thanks guys! 🙂Check out the live from Wembley in London 2016!! You will love it!😍😍😍

  • @lizmagu3189
    @lizmagu3189 15 днів тому +5

    Was such a pleasure growing up a kid in the 70/80s and hearing amazing bands like this on the radio. Good times!!

  • @debbiek7004
    @debbiek7004 15 днів тому +11

    Mr Blue Sky, Living Thing

  • @paul-g6j7h
    @paul-g6j7h 14 днів тому +4

    Hi guys Paul a 70 yr ageing hippy ( UK spelling) here I just love you young guys discovering and reacting to the music of my youth. What surprises me is not one of you dismiss our music as rubbish. I have had to start my own UA-cam 😅channel not as a money spinner as I am too old now but to hopefully educate just a little to the younger generations what it was like to be a product of what is referred to as the baby boomer generation. I myself chose a very hard path to follow as I fell in love as a white Englishman with a black Afro Caribbean fifty years ago and we are still together. Lots of love and hope for your future. Paul and ageing hippy ❤️❤️✌️✌️❤️❤️.

  • @dalekrampert1920
    @dalekrampert1920 19 днів тому +6

    Jeff Lynne, lead vocalist, song writer of probably 98% of ELO"s music, producer, and plays instruments. he is amazing. ELO has probably at least 50 songs worthy of reacting to. their rabbit hole is deep and full...... thanks for the reaction.....................

  • @candicelitrenta8890
    @candicelitrenta8890 20 днів тому +18

    Queen and ELO came out about the same time frame.

  • @isaacvanwart-i2v
    @isaacvanwart-i2v 5 днів тому +1

    Wonderful reaction to a truly wonderful love song. ELO was a brilliant band, and Lynn pure genius. He’s closing in on the end of his touring career. Only a few shows left. But you should do the two or three priceless live versions of this song. Incredible. “Do Ya” is a favorite, but so is “Evil Woman,” “Mr Blue Sky” and so many more.

  • @danhartman8582
    @danhartman8582 19 днів тому +10

    ELO Wembley or Bust Concert at Wembley Stadium 2017 , several videos of songs from this concert on UA-cam . Listen to ELO back in 70s and still own 8 albums from them .
    They haven't missed a beat in over 40 years . Check them out .

  • @debbiek7004
    @debbiek7004 15 днів тому +4

    Dig deep into Jeff Lynne!! He’s masterful ❤

  • @delscoville
    @delscoville 7 днів тому +1

    Jeff Lynnes voice is legendary. He even joined the superband The Travelling Wilburies in the 80s.

  • @platterjockey
    @platterjockey 20 днів тому +2

    The leader Jeff Lynne was a huge Beatles fan, and went on to produce George Harrison in the 80s, and The Beatles in the 90s.

  • @ugadawgs1990
    @ugadawgs1990 20 днів тому +5

    Well, for ELO, you can almost throw a dart at a list and not miss. Try out Don’t Bring me Down, Evil Woman, Mr Blue Sky, Livin Thing, Can’t Get You out of my Head, and Turned to Stone.

  • @VincentManiscalco
    @VincentManiscalco 15 днів тому +5

    Also react to the song living thing, then in 1976 ! Then do Wembley stadium in 2017 in the rain you won’t be able to tell the difference again ! Unbelievable

  • @bretttodd6470
    @bretttodd6470 15 днів тому +2

    You gotta see this live at Wembley. The crowd participation is equally good as the concert. It's so awesome to see. And the effects of layers... gotta see it.

  • @CrisArnette
    @CrisArnette 20 днів тому +12

    Watch their live versions!!! They are amazing! "Living thing" is amazing watch their video reactions!!!

  • @stevemccormack9948
    @stevemccormack9948 12 днів тому +2

    That album in 1976 - A New World Record was wild. One of the best of the decade. I remember buying it on vinyl as a kid.

  • @deborahdennehy9937
    @deborahdennehy9937 17 днів тому +6

    They are SENSATIONAL LIVE!!!!!!!

  • @usmc-veteran73-77
    @usmc-veteran73-77 20 днів тому +3

    I remember the 1st time I heard ELO. I was in the United States Marine Corps. One of my favorite groups.

  • @robertcoates6800
    @robertcoates6800 20 днів тому +5

    Point of interest the guy singing was also a Traveling Willbury.

  • @PatRyan-my8ep
    @PatRyan-my8ep 17 днів тому +4

    Hello guys and thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song ❤Jeff Lynne is a musical genius there are so many great songs there for ye I hope ye enjoy thanks again

  • @korkuc26
    @korkuc26 16 днів тому +3

    Jeff Lynne the singer is also the genius who wrote these songs. VERY talented and a musical genius.
    He wrote most of the songs from top to bottom by himself. In the 70s with little technology.

  • @MooreCEJr
    @MooreCEJr 20 днів тому +5

    Fun fact:
    How did the band ELO get its name? The orchestra's name is a joke on "electric light" and a "Light Orchestra" (an orchestra that plays light music).

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 17 днів тому +3

      No, that's incorrect. Firstly, a light orchestra is not an orchestra that plays light music. Light orchestras are defined as orchestras with just two cellos and one violin, and they were very popular throughout England when co-founder, Roy Wood, named the band. The word "light" in "light orchestra" does not refer to playing light music, they could play quite loudly. No, the word "light" in "light orchestra" was there to contrast with a full orchestra, which had not just more violins and cellos, but often many other string and brass instruments, as well. What orchestras...whether they be light or full...did not generally have was electric instruments associated with rock bands, like guitars and basses. So when ELO founders Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne were conceiving the band, their premise was to make music that married "electric" rock instruments (guitar and bass) with the strings (2 cellos & 1 violin) of a light orchestra, and call the band, *Electric Light Orchestra.*
      So the band name is not a joke, it is a marriage of two types of music, Rock (Electric) and Classical (Light Orchestra). Sure, ELO did use a light bulb graphic on their first couple album covers as a cheeky nod to their band name, but never really again.

    • @MooreCEJr
      @MooreCEJr 17 днів тому

      @@Cosmo-Kramer I said the same thing in less words and the words were taken directly from their website and quotes.

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 17 днів тому +1

      @@MooreCEJr You did not say the same thing, and I don't care where you got it from it is wrong.

    • @MooreCEJr
      @MooreCEJr 17 днів тому

      @@Cosmo-Kramer No, just no.

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 16 днів тому +1

      @@MooreCEJr Suit yourself, stay delusional.

  • @JimboUSAF007
    @JimboUSAF007 15 днів тому +2

    My hero!! Electric (most instruments are electric), Light Orchestra (2 cellos and one violin makes it a light orchestra).

  • @kevinmkraft
    @kevinmkraft 5 днів тому

    My kids and I saw Jeff Lynne's ELO in St. Louis back in September. EPIC show.

  • @fgrady1
    @fgrady1 16 днів тому +1

    I saw them 3 months ago in Boston to a full house. There was only 3 or 4 more live shows till Jeff Lynne retired from playing live. He will continue to record and produce though. Check out his greatest hits albums to hear the sheer variety of sounds and songs.

  • @rodb9275
    @rodb9275 13 днів тому +1

    Queen was popular through the 70s too

  • @richteezer1
    @richteezer1 19 днів тому +3

    You need the album that song came from, A New World Record, every song is fantastic.👍

  • @lindasalvaterra1304
    @lindasalvaterra1304 16 днів тому +4

    You are right. They are EPIC! Mr Blue Sky should be next.

  • @danielbenincasa770
    @danielbenincasa770 14 днів тому +2

    They have a whole bunch of songs you will love & rock to. Look them up and react. You won't be sorry......great band

  • @clivenewman4810
    @clivenewman4810 14 днів тому +4

    His final show will be 13/7/25.The end to a great career.Thanks Jeff.

    • @elfledaang6783
      @elfledaang6783 12 днів тому

      I’ll be watching Jeff & ELO on July 10 in Manchester, UK. ( all the way from Sydney, Australia). Super excited!!!

    • @elfledaang6783
      @elfledaang6783 12 днів тому

      Jeff Lynne, a musical genius , singer, songwriter , producer who’s been around for a very long time. Please react to Livin Thing, Tightrope, Mr. Blue Sky. Shangri la and many more.

  • @stevesnow315
    @stevesnow315 17 днів тому +3

    You'll get a lot of suggestions for "Mr. Blue Sky." Listen to the album version (not the official video). The album version is the complete song. Have fun with the genius that is Jeff Lynne. 🤘😎❤

  • @Lethgar_Smith
    @Lethgar_Smith 5 днів тому

    I was a teenager when this song was popular and to me the band always sounded like they took that one Beatles song, Elanor Rigby, and decided to create an entire band with that unique sound, of that one particular song, and create an entire signature sound for their band, Electric Light Orchestra.
    Songs driven by lyrics that have a basic and steadily rhythmic melody that are punctuated by an orchestral string section, heavy on the cellos.
    Not every song but the group just always struck my as very "mid-Beatles era" derivative.

  • @James-wp3jq
    @James-wp3jq 15 днів тому +2

    Should have done the live Wembley stadium version .

  • @amandawade6148
    @amandawade6148 17 днів тому +3

    This was made in the 70’s. Queen came out in the 70’s.

  • @JOELY79
    @JOELY79 16 днів тому +1

    Telephone Line live from Wembley Stadium in 2017 is an awesome live performance. ELO are known for there live visual concerts

  • @williamjones6031
    @williamjones6031 6 днів тому

    I haven't heard anything by them in a very long time. They don't get much classic rock love lately.
    Late 70s rocked everywhere.😍

  • @thomasbeck1061
    @thomasbeck1061 19 днів тому +3

    Wembley live. A must

  • @mytiggertat
    @mytiggertat 17 годин тому

    ELO's entire "Out Of The Blue" album is great!

  • @darrylbigner2829
    @darrylbigner2829 16 днів тому +1

    You really need to watch the live version at Wembley Stadium

  • @cmcc3721
    @cmcc3721 15 днів тому

    My dog connected to this song more than shoulder buddy in the corner. Talk about being bewildered and confused lol

  • @uncbbfblives
    @uncbbfblives 14 днів тому +2

    get on the ELO army! they are awesome! Jeff Lynn is a musical genius!

  • @hudahekizzy8402
    @hudahekizzy8402 14 днів тому +1

    I'm never the guy to argue against ELO. One of my top picks. Thanks for the reaction.

  • @nancy-su9zk
    @nancy-su9zk 10 днів тому

    Jeff Lyne was ELO. He was called the fifth beatle,but so was the fabulous billy preston.

  • @candicelitrenta8890
    @candicelitrenta8890 20 днів тому +2

    They had 6 albums before this one came out. Brilliant. You must check out the Eldorado LP. Great songs on it

  • @kingvii7250
    @kingvii7250 16 днів тому +1

    If you would have watched the live version of this... that would have been a VIBE

    • @MoMoMyPup10
      @MoMoMyPup10 16 днів тому

      You knew the song well before you saw it Live -- give them that opportunity too. You can't expect people today to hear something today for the first time exactly like you did back then. The radio made it a hit -- the Live made it legendary because it was first a hit. Let it first become a hit for these people too

  • @glenn-jn8gy
    @glenn-jn8gy 15 днів тому +1

    ELO has a sizable repertoire to choose from. Unfortunately most of the reactions I've seen are of the same 3 or 4 songs. Roll Over Beethoven was recorded in their earlier days and was an early hit. It showcases the strength of this band early on. They have been a great concert band all these years even now whilst on their final tour.

  • @PatRyan-my8ep
    @PatRyan-my8ep 14 днів тому +1

    Stunning song guys thanks for reaction delve deeper

  • @hokiedoo
    @hokiedoo 16 днів тому +1

    Do the live version in Wembley Stadium in London 2017 it's even better than the studio version,they have many hits start with "Strange Magic"

  • @ritchiec6317
    @ritchiec6317 16 днів тому

    Was blessed by my oldest daughter to see them live TWICE in my life. I still can't believe that!!!!!

  • @richardbermudez7962
    @richardbermudez7962 16 днів тому +2

    Check out Tightrope
    by ELO 😊
    YOU'LL LOVE IT 👌🏼

  • @richtensail
    @richtensail 17 днів тому +1

    nwr 76 i tink?. yeah its a band formed in v erly 70s, jeff v leader is still touring. fushion of rock, blues, pop, clasical, disco, so creative, had lots top 40 hits, enjoy!

  • @davidblurton7158
    @davidblurton7158 14 днів тому +1

    yeah check out the 2017 concert,,,, wembley,,, gives an insight to their fantastic abilities

  • @stephenkinsey4723
    @stephenkinsey4723 20 днів тому +1

    Girl look at your face from the start, that smile.

  • @rickb3645
    @rickb3645 12 днів тому

    Jeff Lynne's ELO - Telephone Line (Live at Wembley Stadium) ua-cam.com/video/XKElk9zTB04/v-deo.htmlsi=4Kp1a8csENr0cK44

  • @richardhargrave6082
    @richardhargrave6082 11 днів тому

    A New World Record is a great album, no, one of the greatest albums ever.
    This is such a wonderful song

  • @matteoedwardes2876
    @matteoedwardes2876 13 днів тому

    ELO has a deep collection of hits.

  • @chrisalldis3375
    @chrisalldis3375 20 днів тому +1

    What great strings in this song!

  • @sbanks4421
    @sbanks4421 17 днів тому +2

    Remember when Lionel Richie came after Adele for stealing his song “Hello”??? Well guess where he stole the idea from?! 😂

  • @Zeb-gb2uk
    @Zeb-gb2uk 16 днів тому

    Evil Woman > present company excluded 😂 Jeff Lynne the musical genius behind this band 🤘❤️

  • @carloscastro9138
    @carloscastro9138 13 днів тому

    Too many songs to choose from but i do recommend " Midnight Blue "

  • @goosefarm3602
    @goosefarm3602 15 днів тому +1

    great reaction

  • @BlackCountryShaneywaney
    @BlackCountryShaneywaney 18 днів тому +3

    Brums finest😊

  • @colinstevens2691
    @colinstevens2691 16 днів тому

    One of my all time favourite songs. You should check out the live version of this from Wembley

  • @kevinmkraft
    @kevinmkraft 5 днів тому

    Oooooh, check out "Big Wheels" and "Night in the City" off ELO's OUT OF THE BLUE album!!!! You'll love it!

  • @rickmason8159
    @rickmason8159 2 дні тому

    Do the album guys. I bought it then ,still listen to it all these years later.❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @matthewkirkhart2401
    @matthewkirkhart2401 17 днів тому

    I remember slow dancing to this song at middle school dances in 7th and 8th grade. Good times!

  • @robertobravo6834
    @robertobravo6834 16 днів тому

    "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin is.

  • @danielbenincasa770
    @danielbenincasa770 14 днів тому +1

    ELO saw in the 70's

  • @Ronster64
    @Ronster64 15 днів тому +1

    Check out the song "Showdown"!

  • @2GunRock
    @2GunRock 16 днів тому +1

    Strange Magic

  • @allisterfiend_2112
    @allisterfiend_2112 20 днів тому +1

    Great band with many hits!

  • @kieranryan7594
    @kieranryan7594 16 днів тому +1

    As good as anything John and Paul ever wrote

  • @SteveJonesHimself
    @SteveJonesHimself 16 днів тому

    Albums: "Face the Music" and "Eldorado". This one's pretty good too, "New World Record". Steer clear of the recent recordings until you've heard the original material.

  • @barryross8382
    @barryross8382 16 днів тому +1

    Whiter shade of pale, Live Denmark.

  • @amandawade6148
    @amandawade6148 17 днів тому

    This was an awesome band. It is an orchestra led by Jeff Lynne.

  • @markgreene6349
    @markgreene6349 2 дні тому

    Fire on High..from same album as this..face the music..the entire album is perfect..like all of them fromthat era😮

  • @FrancesThompson-e3m
    @FrancesThompson-e3m 17 днів тому

    As previous you should listen to Jeff Lynne’s ELO Live at Wembley Stadium. Jeff Lynne is the mastermind behind the group founded in 1970. He writes and sings etc, basically he’s a genius!

  • @davidbradley3254
    @davidbradley3254 17 днів тому

    Theses lot are from Birmingham UK where I’m from. There music is a mix of Rock and Orchestra.Next one you should listen to is Mr Blue Sky.There’s lots.

  • @thomastimlin1724
    @thomastimlin1724 17 днів тому

    This song is VERY Beatles influenced. the "Telelphone line" lyric melody is similar to the counter melody in Hello Goodbye "Hello Goodby Hello Goodby____" on the major scale, and the whole style of the song is similar.

  • @richtensail
    @richtensail 17 днів тому +1

    same time actually early 70s both bands.

  • @tpdolphin39
    @tpdolphin39 17 днів тому +2

    ELO Wembley stadium is a must

  • @Kuliden
    @Kuliden 10 днів тому

    Try "Showdown-Tonight the Longest Night" on the Midnight Special. ELO

  • @brooksboyd1959
    @brooksboyd1959 17 днів тому

    Roll Over Beethoven is fire by them

  • @GinMae
    @GinMae 19 днів тому

    Thanks, kids... Jeff Lynne is genius.. you might also see some live versions... lol appreciate your reactions... (p.s. Queen came out a bit earlier.. but they really are VERY different groups.. ).. also, when you have time & inclination, check out of the least-known and BEST "supergroups" called the Traveling Wilburys.. this was George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan.. and Jeff Lynne..

  • @codydrobinson
    @codydrobinson 6 днів тому

    Love this song

  • @vivasanpietro
    @vivasanpietro 16 днів тому +1

    There is a live video

  • @robt7199
    @robt7199 16 днів тому

    Check out their: Can't get it Out of My Head