This was the classic line up of ELO. Kelly Groucutt's vocals were so important in ELO. RIP Kelly and Hugh. Come on Jeff, forget the past and get Bev, Mik and Melvyn to join you and Richard.
It was Jeff Lynne’s vision to further explore the Beatles classical period. He loved their use of orchestras and classical motifs in their compositions. On the way Mr. Lynne added mightily to great music of the Twentieth Century.
Not being a huge ELO fan I assumed it was simply Jeff Lynne and a buncha backing musicians(at least that the way I perceived HE wanted it to be). Seeing this I can see that like Tull from 68-80,this was a BAND,a GREAT BAND.
AMAZING performance... Bev is AWESOME....he beat the crap out of his drums......his performance is total perfection!!!!! BRAVO Mr. Bevan!!!!!! I loved ELO!!!!! Now this is ELO!!
I agree. I feel like now, they practice it until it is perfect, but it seems to remove any sign of individuality. They were so raw and so exciting back then.
@@nealsausen4651 Unfortunately that is not the case because of the belief to some that how could this band creat the great sounds that they produced on their records in a live performance
@@richardwelton459 Not exactly. Here is an early video with ELO´s old line up and is Jeff who sing all the lyrics in this song, like happened in the original studio record. For some unknown reason, Kelly´s performance was the result of a different focus into the band, giving other perspective in voices, specially with second voices of Kelly, clearly a good contribution to the global sound. ruclips.net/video/vSwDLavjiNc/видео.html
@@karakorum2007 Actually Jeff did a smart thing in letting Kelly sing lead or co-lead on several songs ,it was a way to rest his voice and he knew Kelly was more than capable in handling the job It also helped that both their singing voices are similar the only differences being that Kelly's is more nasal with a higher register and his Midland accent is slightly more prominent
The best live elo recording out there. The whole concert is great. I like how the strings sound like 2 cellos and violin and not sounding fake like a full orchestra. 100% live not like nowadays.
10538 Overture is a fantastic song! This song was written by Jeff Lynne. The song is about an escaped prisoner. Lynne wanted to give the character in the song a number, as opposed to a name, and he chanced upon the number 1053 while looking at the mixing console. Wood suggested adding an "8" to fit the melody better.
Sad news today to hear about Kelly Groucutt's passing. He was a huge part of ELO's success in the 70s and early 80s. This video showcases his talent as a singer in his own right. RIP Kelly...
Anyone who is a real fan knows this was the classic line-up when ELO was an actual band. I enjoy this so much more than the sterile perfection Jeff Lynne has assembled today.
The most punished Cello's on the planet. In so many ELO performances those stage spins went wildly out of control. Curious version of DoYa, maybe a early live version, shortened and slower paced
What a great clip! I love this version of ELO - Jeff, Kelly, Bev, Melvyn, Hugh, Mik, and Richard - At the height of their powers! (The Mike De Albuquerque/Mike Edwards era is quintessential too :-)
The two Cellists bring lots of fun to the band!! I admire their good mood I play violin,so Mik Kaminski is an especial idol for me But I think that Hugh becomes the biggest star of the stage! He has a strong presence. I usually watch Roll over Beethoven from the DVD Out of the blue everyday and have fun with Mel and Hugh
Stunning live performance of one of the band's greatest tunes. I didn't know about the alternating lead vocals between Kelly and Jeff. Just great - hard to find anything to compare to this.
i have listened to elo for years and have seen this vid before. But i didn't realize what a great drummer bev is. i mean he is good on the studio albums, but he seems held back on them. live though he is a god, i am in awe. elo one of the most under rated bands
Thats true he was a bleeder,the grip he uses in this is not his usual so he must have been in pain,Bevs a heavy hitter like Bonam,it takes it's toll on your hands.I think in his book he said he would just tape his hands and get on with it.Outstanding.
EXCELLENT!!!!.... ELO is AWSOMEST!!!! Q104.3 new yorks CLASSIC ROCK....ALWAYS ROCKIN with ELO!!!!... ....i am just a fan and i am very happy LISTENIN!!..
"Do Ya" is a song written by Jeff Lynne, that was originally recorded by The Move, which became a hit for the Electric Light Orchestra (led by Lynne, ELO originally being a side project of The Move) in 1977.
And, I might point out at 01:55 the great Richard Tandy on the MINIMOOG Model D "synth solo". Any synth solo from that era was almost always a Minimoog with its wonderful attention grabbing sound.
@ivanthecuddly - Roy is good in his own right, but I think his departure is what helped make ELO what it became - a stellar pop-rock band. The first album was just weird, and disjointed. Their songs got much better when Lynne had the reins by himself.
you had to see elo live to really appreciate them, live sound had a nice edge to it, unlike Jeff's productions. best live singing I ever heard......Jeff L Kelly G
I was totally born in the wrong decade.. I love this song. I want to see them on a reunion tour SOOOO BAAAADDD. Great transition in the video : D. I LOVE ELO.
Liam Munholand Same here, but, I did manage to catch on with ELO when they started making their mark. El Dorado is a masterpiece. Wish Jeff hadn’t gone disco and drum machine crazy in the late 70’s.
Not to rub it in ...ive seen every elo tour from " on the third day" 1973 through the "time" tour 1981 ( all in Detroit mi) except "out of the blue"..seen tour in both Cleveland Ohio & Detroit mi
@@frankiess1027 I was just a kid when ELO started to get popular…so unfortunately, no I would consider seeing the current lineup but realize, it wouldn’t be the same without this lineup
This is a really cool version. This is the only one I've ever seen/heard where Kelly Groucutt sings the lead. Very good. I like how they segue into Do Ya, too. Guess Jeff didn't decide to add cellos to it till much later. This sounds a lot like the Move version.
That's because JL was generally not up to public speaking. He usually left that task to Bev. Bev was the band's spokesman and always did a fine job and seemed to enjoy his time at the mic. In this video, Kelly seems to studder trying to get the words out but in the end comes off ok. If you ever see JL speaking on TV it was usually a painful sight. He'd sound very uncomfortable and dorky with his "hello there".
I would to see a reunion or special show with the classic members ELO including Roy Wood, fuck all the politics, it would be a great show for the educated ELO fan
I'm sure everyone loves Out Of The Blue, like me, but I feel ELO became a force of nature with On The Third Day, Eldorado, Face The Music and A New World Record. Don't get me wrong I love the music before and after these albums but I always felt these 4 albums were intertwined in a special way. This clip is wonderful and the sound is epic. Thanks.
The great Jeff Lynne is still with US and will do a major US and European Tour in 2018... Let's enjoy his greatness while he is still alive....Jeff Lynne is the most talented Music God ever. He will be 71 in 2018 and his voice is Gold. All his live concerts sound as good if not better than the original recordings...Not many bands and musicians can match that. Just have a listen from Jeff Lynne's ELO at Wembley Stadium June 24 2017... Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO on the 2018 Europe and North American
I ran across this thread a year after you posted it. I literally just saw ELO/Lynne less than a week ago in Philadelphia 2019. I must say, wow, unbelievable performance it was!
This was the classic line up of ELO. Kelly Groucutt's vocals were so important in ELO. RIP Kelly and Hugh. Come on Jeff, forget the past and get Bev, Mik and Melvyn to join you and Richard.
It was Jeff Lynne’s vision to further explore the Beatles classical period. He loved their use of orchestras and classical motifs in their compositions. On the way Mr. Lynne added mightily to great music of the Twentieth Century.
Fantastic stuff. It hits you like a brick- wall of sound! Thx for posting. :)
Not being a huge ELO fan I assumed it was simply Jeff Lynne and a buncha backing musicians(at least that the way I perceived HE wanted it to be). Seeing this I can see that like Tull from 68-80,this was a BAND,a GREAT BAND.
I miss the French horn from the original version. The synthesizer doesn't quite get it.
Jeff and Kelly's voices singing together are magic.
💯💯💯
Blue violins! Flying cellos! Full heads of hair! The classic line-up! Those were the (ELO) days, my friends!
When I saw them in 2019 they were every bit as good as in the 80s.💯💙😺✌️
@@prunellalefay I somehow doubt that
Kelly Groucutt's beautiful vocals added so much to ELO! He was such a "Great Talent" and is dearly missed❤🩹❤💌❣💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💜💟🤍
Perfectly said 💚✨
Strongly agreed !!! Kelly and Bev make a huge difference. This version is the best ever !!!
Those cellos belong in a home for abused string instruments
AMAZING performance... Bev is AWESOME....he beat the crap out of his drums......his performance is total perfection!!!!! BRAVO Mr. Bevan!!!!!! I loved ELO!!!!! Now this is ELO!!
Very true. But if Jeff and his band plays anywhere in the US near NJ I'm going to see him.
Jeff is an Amazing musician!!!!
yaaaaaay bev
Nowadays they are musically perfect and brilliant to listen to, and watch, but the original line up was brilliant raw,and so wonderfull
I agree. I feel like now, they practice it until it is perfect, but it seems to remove any sign of individuality. They were so raw and so exciting back then.
@@davidfrench5407 Contrary to popular belief they were a great live band
@@rcherry1978 : Country to popular belief I don’t know of anyone who DID’NTthink they were a great live band
@@nealsausen4651 Unfortunately that is not the case because of the belief to some that how could this band creat the great sounds that they produced on their records in a live performance
Wow! This is really the best line up of ELO ever! Bev is peaking here!!! Kelly is such an excellent singer! Hugh is a rock star!!!
Mick Nordström Yes!!! And RIP Hugh McDowell 11/6/18😭 and the amazing energy he brought to ELO.
Hugh was a blast to watch. RIP
There were No Weak Links in this lineup...really wish Jeff would have understood that by ‘79...
Completely agree.
Agreed, this is ELO.
Kelly was a great person, and he really tried to entertain his fans. He was an amazing man, and is missed for very much.
Agreed Jeff always got all the attention when Kelly deserved some too
Yeah, I wish he was still with us. He is great on these 2 songs, 2 of ELO's very best!
Rip Kelly 😢🌹
It is a tragedy Jeff has attempted to all but erase this ELO lineup as nothing more than just session players to his music…
he signed my ELO albums, amazing man
Those drums are THUNDEROUS! Bev Bevan was a powerhouse.
Bev Bevan in ELO, was a Thoroughbred pulling a cart.
@@dotarsojat7725 very true. I suppose he could at least stretch his legs when they played live
Man Kelly had a good voice also rest in peace my friend
No other band could rock this hard on a cello
Bev Bevan -- so talented.
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yes he is
Well, Lynne allowed Kelly speak to public...this is something...:)
Hugh McDowell made cello look cool. So much energy onstage. This song is sublime!
Hugh was extra cool. He played with Wizzard, too!
Now he is dead too.
Loved the duelling cellos. A bit less harsh than the studio version of 10538.
Good to see Kelly Groucutt (RIP) being the first vocalist in this Overture´s live version.
I agree....I like to find the little treasures, where there is more Kelly on vocals.
because Roy Wood had left by this time
@@richardwelton459 Not exactly. Here is an early video with ELO´s old line up and is Jeff who sing all the lyrics in this song, like happened in the original studio record. For some unknown reason, Kelly´s performance was the result of a different focus into the band, giving other perspective in voices, specially with second voices of Kelly, clearly a good contribution to the global sound. ruclips.net/video/vSwDLavjiNc/видео.html
@@karakorum2007 Actually Jeff did a smart thing in letting Kelly sing lead or co-lead on several songs ,it was a way to rest his voice and he knew Kelly was more than capable in handling the job
It also helped that both their singing voices are similar the only differences being that Kelly's is more nasal with a higher register and his Midland accent is slightly more prominent
I think Jeff looks stoned here - maybe that’s why Kelly’s doing most of the singing (partly kidding)
The best live elo recording out there. The whole concert is great. I like how the strings sound like 2 cellos and violin and not sounding fake like a full orchestra. 100% live not like nowadays.
10538 Overture is a fantastic song! This song was written by Jeff Lynne. The song is about an escaped prisoner. Lynne wanted to give the character in the song a number, as opposed to a name, and he chanced upon the number 1053 while looking at the mixing console. Wood suggested adding an "8" to fit the melody better.
Sad news today to hear about Kelly Groucutt's passing. He was a huge part of ELO's success in the 70s and early 80s. This video showcases his talent as a singer in his own right. RIP Kelly...
I didn't know Kelly got to sing this much on the older pieces.... Sweet
good to see the old ELO logo on Bev's drum kit
in the style of General Electric is so clever
Looks like the cellists are actually playing live. AND they're in tune!
Kelly Groucutt, just great and became amazing with age. best bassist in the world,
as ELO is the best band in the world
what a great clip! both songs are great...and Bev rocks on those drums! I love the transition between the two songs
Hugh and Melvin, monster of Cellos...
Anyone who is a real fan knows this was the classic line-up when ELO was an actual band. I enjoy this so much more than the sterile perfection Jeff Lynne has assembled today.
100% agreed
Fan, all ELO times
When I was 12 I knew this band were special.
I agree, but at least we can still enjoy ELO live with Jeff's new band, they're pretty good.
Kelly's look and vocals were amazing!!
10538 Overture. Awesome song.
The most punished Cello's on the planet. In so many ELO performances those stage spins went wildly out of control. Curious version of DoYa, maybe a early live version, shortened and slower paced
Best Band Ever, not even close. Mixing classical instruments with rock instruments live and sounding so good with only 7 Band Members...Awesome!!!
the cellists were awesome...they made some great sounds. ELO rocks.
RIP Kelly Groukett
Bev was a beast!! Just perfection!
ELO was a great band, but drummer BEV BEVAN, made them greater still.
What a great clip! I love this version of ELO - Jeff, Kelly, Bev, Melvyn, Hugh, Mik, and Richard - At the height of their powers! (The Mike De Albuquerque/Mike Edwards era is quintessential too :-)
Bien My Friends de México
thanks for the harder rockin versions of Do Ya and 10538. Before the pain of disco . More Bev.
WTF they did one album with 2 or 3 disco songs that were top ten songs.
Great vid of 2 great ELO songs! Bev Bevan's drumming is brill. Thanks dl1027!
Bev Bevan is a very talented man
Masterpiece Long live Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra!!!
I love Kelly's voice!
Rest In Peace Kelly Groucutt. Jeff Lynne was the leader but in concert Kelly would sing a lot of Jeff's parts because Jeff was sort of shy!.
Bev Bevan killing it!
The cellos MAKE ELO!! I LOVE them!
Phenomenal Kelly! Love him. RIP ✨✨ what a voice
04:20 -04:25 gives me goosebumps; this performance is to rock, as Rolexes are to watches.
The two Cellists bring lots of fun to the band!!
I admire their good mood
I play violin,so Mik Kaminski is an especial idol for me
But I think that Hugh becomes the biggest star of the stage! He has a strong presence.
I usually watch Roll over Beethoven from the DVD Out of the blue everyday and have fun with Mel and Hugh
The real ELO
Thanks for putting this up.
I agree, this is a very best live vid of ELO
And yes, Bev had a great inluence on the muppet animal (-;
Stunning live performance of one of the band's greatest tunes. I didn't know about the alternating lead vocals between Kelly and Jeff. Just great - hard to find anything to compare to this.
Bev awesome drummer
This is an amazing song laying the foundations for many fantastic songs from ELO, Brilliant 👍👍👍
i have listened to elo for years and have seen this vid before. But i didn't realize what a great drummer bev is. i mean he is good on the studio albums, but he seems held back on them. live though he is a god, i am in awe. elo one of the most under rated bands
RIP Kelly. 💙 🌈
👍💐🎶🎵🎼🇲🇽😨😨😨
Thats true he was a bleeder,the grip he uses in this is not his usual so he must have been in pain,Bevs a heavy hitter like Bonam,it takes it's toll on your hands.I think in his book he said he would just tape his hands and get on with it.Outstanding.
EXCELLENT!!!!....
ELO is
AWSOMEST!!!!
Q104.3 new yorks CLASSIC ROCK....ALWAYS ROCKIN with ELO!!!!...
....i am just a fan and i am very happy LISTENIN!!..
I want to be at this concert so much! I love Hugh McDowell! And Jeff is so cool.xx
LOVE the cellos. Hugh and Melvyn... ooh, la, la!
Really great band and song!!! I love ELO!!!
"Do Ya" is a song written by Jeff Lynne, that was originally recorded by The Move, which became a hit for the Electric Light Orchestra (led by Lynne, ELO originally being a side project of The Move) in 1977.
Epic ELECTRIC Light Orchestra. The very best ever!
Muy buen músico Kelly Groucurt
Love this arrangement of 10538, especially the synth solos like at 1:18... And 4:52 has got to be one of my favourite live outros of all time.
And, I might point out at 01:55 the great Richard Tandy on the MINIMOOG Model D "synth solo". Any synth solo from that era was almost always a Minimoog with its wonderful attention grabbing sound.
Got the original vinyl "the night the light went on in longbeach". Superb!!
Bev and his Slingerlands!
Listen to the MOVE alias E.L.O. , BRONTOSAURUS , DO-YA,GOING OUT OF HEAD
Just magnificent, brilliant, from one great track to the other, luv luv luv elo 🥰🎻🎸
Wish Roy Wood had stayed on board. Guess the clash of egos was too great.
No the manager thought he would make more money having two bands instead of one, having ELO and Wizards with Roy . Jeff and Roy are friends.
Did Paul Weller credit ELO for using this riff in Changing Man?
@ivanthecuddly - Roy is good in his own right, but I think his departure is what helped make ELO what it became - a stellar pop-rock band. The first album was just weird, and disjointed. Their songs got much better when Lynne had the reins by himself.
you had to see elo live to really appreciate
them, live sound had a nice edge to it, unlike Jeff's productions. best live singing
I ever heard......Jeff L Kelly G
I was totally born in the wrong decade.. I love this song. I want to see them on a reunion tour SOOOO BAAAADDD. Great transition in the video : D. I LOVE ELO.
Liam Munholand Same here, but, I did manage to catch on with ELO when they started making their mark. El Dorado is a masterpiece. Wish Jeff hadn’t gone disco and drum machine crazy in the late 70’s.
Not to rub it in ...ive seen every elo tour from " on the third day" 1973 through the "time" tour 1981 ( all in Detroit mi) except "out of the blue"..seen tour in both Cleveland Ohio & Detroit mi
Did you see them?
@@frankiess1027 I was just a kid when ELO started to get popular…so unfortunately, no
I would consider seeing the current lineup but realize, it wouldn’t be the same without this lineup
This is fantastic! Bev Bevan sounds Keith Moonish here!
Thats what the zoom era lacked! the excitement of the Rocking string section, this is exactly what ELO were all about!
This is the style of ELO I really like. A bit like Yes and ELP.
Music, RUclips, ELO and others have saved my life.
This is a really cool version. This is the only one I've ever seen/heard where Kelly Groucutt sings the lead. Very good. I like how they segue into Do Ya, too. Guess Jeff didn't decide to add cellos to it till much later. This sounds a lot like the Move version.
That's because JL was generally not up to public speaking. He usually left that task to Bev. Bev was the band's spokesman and always did a fine job and seemed to enjoy his time at the mic. In this video, Kelly seems to studder trying to get the words out but in the end comes off ok. If you ever see JL speaking on TV it was usually a painful sight. He'd sound very uncomfortable and dorky with his "hello there".
Not the same without Roy Wood...
No Jeff L,ynne no song
Outrageous 😍👍😊
Kind of funny how the seemingly more attractive guys are on the more classical instruments! Chicks dig oboes.
Bev Bevan rules!!ELO was Frackin awesome!!!!!!
I would to see a reunion or special show with the classic members ELO including Roy Wood, fuck all the politics, it would be a great show for the educated ELO fan
+Tank Franz Probably best if they only include the ones who haven't died, though. Otherwise it would be pretty gruesome.
Wow!! Bev's drumming got so stripped down in the later years. What a master on the kit!!
A shame he got replaced by Electronic Drum Machines....IE Don’t Bring Me Down
@@Oh_I_Will So true one of the great Birmingham England drummers
hahaha Hugh is crazy...nothing shy 3:31
Long live Jeff Lynne! Such a Music Genius.
Toda la vida me ha gustado este grupo.Lastima que ahora no este la banda original de esos locos maravillosos y talentosos.
Fantastic!
I've been an ELO fan since '75 :)
This really needs to be released on DVD!
Kelly Groucutt! Miss him!
Love the crazy strings
Love the Cellos and violins great to hear the over everything else!!
ELO at their best...
I'm sure everyone loves Out Of The Blue, like me, but I feel ELO became a force of nature with On The Third Day, Eldorado, Face The Music and A New World Record. Don't get me wrong I love the music before and after these albums but I always felt these 4 albums were intertwined in a special way. This clip is wonderful and the sound is epic. Thanks.
On The Third Day is a standout.
@@blairhelsing630 Absolutely ! It's my favourite album of theirs.
@D W I think it's got the best album cover - Face The Music and an electric chair... awesome.
Mine too. I have it in original transparent vinyl. Very special album.
@@blairhelsing630 I agree. Truly epic music.
The great Jeff Lynne is still with US and will do a major US and European Tour in 2018... Let's enjoy his greatness while he is still alive....Jeff Lynne is the most talented Music God ever. He will be 71 in 2018 and his voice is Gold. All his live concerts sound as good if not better than the original recordings...Not many bands and musicians can match that. Just have a listen from Jeff Lynne's ELO at Wembley Stadium June 24 2017... Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO on the 2018 Europe and North American
Jeff Lynne's ELO World Tour 2018. U called it right. Saw them in New York, almost 2 weeks ago. Just an outstanding night of music to my ears.
I ran across this thread a year after you posted it. I literally just saw ELO/Lynne less than a week ago in Philadelphia 2019. I must say, wow, unbelievable performance it was!
This the show a week ago in Columbus OH. It was fantastic.
kelly died, oh gosh,
RIP kelly
Absolutely brilliant
Jeff Lynne and ELO the best in this world!