Paul McCartney was asked a long time ago had the Beatles stayed together through the 70's what band they would sound like, and his immediate answer was always the legendary Electric Light Orchestra. Jeff Lynne has many ties to the members of the Beatles.
@staircase2 Actually had the closest relationship with George, being part of the Traveling Wilburys, and produced music with both Paul and Ringo at separate times. I've read his friendship was strong with all of them.
I haven't seen you do any of the Steve Miller Band... Jet Airliner, Fly Like an Eagle, Swingtown, The Joker, Rockin' Me, Jungle Love, Take the Money and Run, Dance, Dance, Dance and/or Abracadabra. Great music by a great band.
I don’t even have to watch this to know enough to hit the like button! Jeff Lynne is one of the all time great singer, songwriter, musician, producers! So many great hits with ELO, Traveling Wilburys, even worked with the Beatles. Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talking Woman are a must, Jamel. Please get to Billy Joel at some point
Here's the story of the "Bruce Lyric line. Don’t Bring Me Down” for the Electric Light Orchestra’s 1979 album, Discovery, Jeff Lynne discovered that he had unwittingly caused confusion with one of the song’s throwaway lyrics. As he explained on the VH1 series Storytellers: “You know that little daft bit in there that goes [unintelligible]. I just made it up in the studio. It was actually ‘groose,’ which happens to mean something. The engineer was German and he said ‘How did you know that word?’ And I said: ‘What word?’ And he said ‘Groose… it means greetings in German.’ I said: “That’s good… I’ll leave it in.” He continues: “We started going on tour and every time we played it everyone used to sing ‘Bruce,’ so I said ‘Ah, f*ck it, I’ll sing Bruce as well’!
I get such a kick out of the joy you feel at discovering the music I grew up on---if it can be reliably determined that I ever really grew up, that is!
I'm ashamed to admit, because the movie is really terrible (but it holds a place in my heart), but I was first introduced to ELO through the movie Xanadu.
I remember when I was first exposed to ELO. I did not see any way in hell that a legit rock n roll band could incorporate violins and cellos. Then I listened to "A New World Record" and was blown away. Then I saw them live... and was sold forever! Respect to Jeff Lynne for his musical genius and willingness to think outside the box.
Jeff Lynne has explained that he is singing a made-up word, "Grooss", 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. ELO engineer Reinhold Mack remembers the term differently, stating that Lynne was actually singing "Bruce" as a joke in advance of an Australian tour "referring to how many Australian guys are called Bruce
Correct. It was also the first ELO song not to have strings. Jeff came back into the studio to record what he thought was a needed album banger well after the group and contracted orchestra were long gone.
Which is why Jeff Lynne played guitar at George Harrison’s tribute. That legendary performance when Prince threw his guitar up in the air at the end and it didn’t come down. Probably because of the FIRE he left after that solo...
I saw ELO in the’80’s opening for Journey in Norman Oklahoma. They busted out the speakers on the first song. Broke my heart. But Journey was amazing. Just wish I’d gotten a good show with ELO. Good band 🥰👍
Jeff Lynne another example of pure musical genius. Not only his work with ELO and his recent tour, Jeff Lynne's ELO, His contribution in helping form the "Travelling Wilburys" group with George Harrison , Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty . Not to mention his work as one of the best record producers in the music business. Incredible .
Such a unique band, ELO. Jeff Lynne was a huge Beatles fan and also loved classical music so he and a couple of buddies decided to form a band which combined Beatles pop with orchestral arrangements. One of the most distinctive sounds in Rock music history.
@@gavdog12 Orbison had probably one of the best tenor voices I've ever heard. Hearing him in End Of The Line and seeing how they paid respect to him in the video always got to me
I was 11 when they released this song. Kind of brings me down cause it reminds me that I'm almost 52 this year. Also I saw these guys Live a long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away.
Agreed! My favorite ELO song.... it's the song that got me into ELO. The first time I heard it I thought it was a new John Lennon record, that's what made me search it out. Then I was like..."That's the band from Xanadu??!!"
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra from The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame site: "Picking up where the Beatles left off, ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations. ELO added an exciting mix of elements into rock and roll, including disco rhythms and electronic studio wizardry. Imagine a marriage of tuneful, rocking pop songs with instruments from the symphonic realm, and you’ve got the blueprint for what made ELO one of the most popular groups of the 1970s and beyond. Jeff Lynne, ELO’s vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, co-founder, and frontman, conceived of a rarefied musical sphere in which cellos coexisted with guitars, and where classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop. The result: ELO’s boundary-breaking approach to rock that resonated with a global audience, both as a pop singles act and as album-oriented rockers with deep-track appeal".
Listen to Eldorado Overture/Can’t Get It Out Of My Head. Some of their earlier 70’s material is more prog. This is off their album Discovery which came out in 1979. Last Train To London, Shine A Little Love, Confusion, The Diary Of Horace Wimp, Midnight Blue, those are some other songs off of Discovery. Kuiama is a great 11 minute epic, from ELO.
Todd Dawson oh cool. Rush is my number #1 favorite band. Actually listening to The Trees right now as I’m writing this comment. Unfortunately I always wanted too but I never could. In terms of musicianship and skill Rush is sometimes unbeatable. I want to get the 40th anniversary. I also want to get the A Farewell To King’s, one. It’s just hard with Coronavirus. Stay safe and be careful. This guy ranked Rush albums, and he put Hemispheres in the bottom part of his list because it’s has only 4 songs on it. Everybody else I’ve heard talk about Hemispheres they say 4 great songs. Almost nobody agreed with him in the comments. Stay Safe.
Todd Dawson me too. Neil was a big influence. A lot prog and classic rock drummers were a big influence for me. Jeff Porcaro from TOTO was a big influence on me also.
Yes!.. "Everytime I Think of You", which has fantastic backup singers.. or John Waite, "Missing You", and also Bad English, "When I See You Smile".. Same singer for all 3 tunes..
I’ve been trying to pinpoint what it is about reaction videos, certain ones in particular that people watch over and over. Subscribe to, check every day, etc. At first I thought it was just the reactors really loving a song and being moved by the same things I like. But now, I’ve followed different reactors and kind of stuck on your channel because you like the music I like, and it’s nice to see someone else like the same things. It makes us feel part of something bigger. That’s a small portion of why going to concerts is such a church-like experience for me. Validation is a nice part of watching reaction videos, but it’s much more than that. I think in our busy lives we are not as connected to other people as we used to be. We don’t have the time anymore to just sit and chat with people and listen to music together and talk about it. I used to do that when I was younger. “Did you hear that line said about...” and “Yeah, but did you notice that guitar riff?!” “Last year when I listened to that I was going through a breakup...” “I used to sing this in my room after an argument with my parents/boss”, etc. We used to just sit and enjoy things and contemplate together and songs were an avenue to open up about those things that we normally wouldn’t have just brought up in conversation. I think a lot of us have lost that because of our busy work/parenting schedules, and YOU, Jamel, helped bring it back. You are very real and personable. Do you know how many times I’ve almost talked at my screen at you? It’s like you’re here in my living room. Anyway, sorry this is so long. I needed to type it out and maybe some others have noticed the same thing. ✌🏼
Noticed indeed! So much of this rings true for me! I, myself would listen to our only 2 pop/rock stations in Medford, Oregon while building tree forts, and model railroads/slot cars. I got a bit older and, YES, the skating rink, then dance club. E.L.O. Somehow fit into every part of that, as did so many of the songs you react to Jamel. I think you are a one in a million and love your show. I thank you. And thank you “Crannbeathadh”, you hit the nail on the head!
Everything you say! Remember the thrill of saving up to buy a new album, rushing home with it to listen to it with your best friend, in wonder because only a couple of tracks would have been played on the radio, then dissecting all the lyrics ....... So much time, then.
Yes, and I also remember buying a new tape and driving around in my pos car with my friends and singing loudly. I still do that by myself on my commute, but it’s not the same. I want to share those feelings about heartfelt lyrics and their relevance to my experiences with others. I can’t wait to go to concerts again.
I really love this reaction. This one reminds me of my dad who passed away last year. He used to crank this song on his cassette player in his Scout when we lived in Ft. Leonard wood in the late 70s. It's probably also the first song I ever remember as I was 2 at the time.
Awesome reaction on a great song. Thank You! Interesting to note that this band which was known for their string section, included no string section in this song. And to preempt the people calling out the guitars, guitars are not string section. The string section is composed of bowed instruments belonging to the violin family. It normally consists of first and second violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
I love ELO, thank you. This song is on the movie 'Paul' (about that alien who ran into those 2 English guys (upon their return from my San Diego Comic Con)
Back in the '70s + '80s this song was always played at the funfairs in the UK. All the air pressure sound effects really pumped up the experience on the rides, with all the hydraulics moving you all around the ride.
I remember being at my first roller skating party in the fifth grade, skating to this song with my first girlfriend. You can never capture that feeling as an adult. So nice.
I went to Palo Alto to work from Denver for two weeks. Before and after Labor Day 1979. This song was on constantly. 1970 Labor Day it was Mungo Jerry, In the Summer Time. Nice to go back, away from odd even gas rationing.
Love this. I used to roller skate to this at the skating rink. I think they were very much ahead of their time and under rated. Very talented band. Love them.
I think you should react to „My Sweet Lord - George Harrison“ (one of the Beatles and close friend of ELO‘s Jeff Lynne, the singer) trust me you will love it! Bug of course after you‘ve done all ELO songs;)
The version of My guitar gently weeps that has Prince, Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison...has Jeff Lynne ( ELO lead singer)singing like an angel. I love all music...his voice is possibly my favorite ever though. Also Travelling Wilburys consists of Jeff Lynne , Tom Petty ,George Harrison ,Roy Orbison & Bob Dylan which = AMAZING. Ohhhh how I miss skating to ELO and so many 70's bands. Great reactions !!
ELO has always been among the upper echelons of the most amazing rock-n-rollers on the planet. In this song - I can't say for sure but I always believed em to be saying Groose, rather than Bruce. As in just making a sound rather than a name. Back in the day when I first heard them - I was totally blown away! I'm glad you picked this one to react to
My father and I dug out his old record player last year and he had an LP of Face the Music in his old collection. Absolutely great album. Definitely second Fire On High
One of the first rock I EVER listened too. It is gigantic fun song. You can still dance to it today. ELO made videos for all the songs on the Discovery album, remember one night catching it purely by accident. The UFO at 5:30ish, the cover of Discovery.
He should also check out these other Hall & Oates songs: Private Eyes Method Of Modern Love Say It Isn't So She's Gone Rich Girl Kiss On My List Out Of Touch I Can't Go For That
So, the year was 1968, the place was Fillmore West auditorium San Francisco. Everyone was seated on the floor, "warm smell of colitas rising up through the air" (quote from Hotel California), very chill scene. We were there for Janis Joplin like always. When ELO , who we'd never heard of, was introduced, out they came in.....tuxedos!!
E.L.O. stands for "Electric Light Orchestra", which is the name of the band. They were so well-known that everyone just knew them by their initials! 😁 It is a pleasure watching you get acquainted with them. 💜
@GreatNorthWeb Love it! It really tickled me when they used it in "Fargo" (the series). I think it was the 1st episode of the 2nd season. Great & unexpected taste in the music they've used on that show.💙 💙
@@TJ-id6ee Exactly what my best friend & I used to do back in the day, singing along at the top of our lungs! She's gone now, way too young. But music like that can bring back such happy memories.💙
My first record. I was 7 when this came out. This is from the album “Discovery” which has been referred to as “Disco-Very” because of its disco influence. Great song and reaction!
Electric Light Orchestra was ALWAYS playing loudly in our home when I first got married....like back in '75. I haven't heard them for years! Thank you for bringing them back to my memory, Jamal..❤ 🌟💫💛
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Jeff Lynne has looked exactly the same for over 40 years. Thankfully he's also sounded the same. ELO - all killer, no filler!
Yes, one of the best concerts I've seen. Saw him last year, looks and sounds as good as ever.
So true..he's in all myvfantasies!! Hahaha!!
Like that... All killer.. No filler
@@nelsonpowell3530 Old AM radio trope. Probably goes back to the sixties.
I saw him last year and his voice has really held up well. Probably because he didn’t tour all the time.
"Jeff Lynne" the most underrated musical genius alive!
Yep!!!!!!!!!
Agreed!
NO HE IS FOOKING NOT UNDERRATED.
He’s only underrated by those who don’t know better.
Paul McCartney was asked a long time ago had the Beatles stayed together through the 70's what band they would sound like, and his immediate answer was always the legendary Electric Light Orchestra. Jeff Lynne has many ties to the members of the Beatles.
@staircase2 Actually had the closest relationship with George, being part of the Traveling Wilburys, and produced music with both Paul and Ringo at separate times. I've read his friendship was strong with all of them.
ELO, Air Supply, Rush, Styx...all great bands (in my humble opinion).
This song still makes me feel like I'm wearing roller skates.
Right!!!!!
Katherine Chapman we did a routine to it in cheerleading 1979 or so.
Right?!?! :D
ONE OF The funist songs from the 1970s BABY ,,,, 1979 LOOOOVE ME 70s
Watch Xanadu, that might bring the feeling back even stronger :)
I haven't seen you do any of the Steve Miller Band... Jet Airliner, Fly Like an Eagle, Swingtown, The Joker, Rockin' Me, Jungle Love, Take the Money and Run, Dance, Dance, Dance and/or Abracadabra. Great music by a great band.
YES YES YES! Steve Miller Band is awesome!!!
Living in the U.S.A.
Co-signed!!
The Joker...for sure!!!
Mercury Blues
The Stake
I don’t even have to watch this to know enough to hit the like button! Jeff Lynne is one of the all time great singer, songwriter, musician, producers! So many great hits with ELO, Traveling Wilburys, even worked with the Beatles. Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talking Woman are a must, Jamel. Please get to Billy Joel at some point
Yes! Livin' Thing and Sweet Talking Woman!! Definitely a must!!!
So funny I did also hit the like button before I even played the video.
ym61, I gave you a shout-out in my commentary. Yours was eloquently perfect.👍
I fully agree with ALL of this and that Billy Joel Rabbit hole just like Elton John is a DEEEEEEP one
...and don't forget he produced an album or two for tom petty.
Here's the story of the "Bruce Lyric line. Don’t Bring Me Down” for the Electric Light Orchestra’s 1979 album, Discovery, Jeff Lynne discovered that he had unwittingly caused confusion with one of the song’s throwaway lyrics. As he explained on the VH1 series Storytellers: “You know that little daft bit in there that goes [unintelligible]. I just made it up in the studio. It was actually ‘groose,’ which happens to mean something. The engineer was German and he said ‘How did you know that word?’ And I said: ‘What word?’ And he said ‘Groose… it means greetings in German.’ I said: “That’s good… I’ll leave it in.”
He continues: “We started going on tour and every time we played it everyone used to sing ‘Bruce,’ so I said ‘Ah, f*ck it, I’ll sing Bruce as well’!
Sticking with ELO, you should do Turn To Stone
Good one
Joe Walsh’s Turn To Stone 👍 .......ruclips.net/video/8KKNsC9oHS4/видео.html
Absolutely!! ❤
My fave ELO song 👍🏼
Definitely! It's one of their best songs.
I get such a kick out of the joy you feel at discovering the music I grew up on---if it can be reliably determined that I ever really grew up, that is!
If you loved this then you’ll love Livin’ Thing by ELO
Oh, young people! Get bands names right please 😁!
Lol
Lots of my friends pronounced it like he did when ELO first blitzed us back in 75/76.
I remember being a little kid at the roller skate rink with this song playing. With 70s black lights spinning around the floor of course.
Turn to Stone is another great one by Jeff Lynne and ELO.
I like the bridge: "Yes, I'm turnin' to stone 'cause you ain't comin' home, Why ain't you comin' home, if I'm turnin' to stone..." etc.!
I'm ashamed to admit, because the movie is really terrible (but it holds a place in my heart), but I was first introduced to ELO through the movie Xanadu.
@Bill McKay Turn To Stone is off the Out Of The Blue album 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Turn to Stone Live at Wembley in 2017 was amazing! If you haven’t seen it - it’s a must see for any ELO fan. ruclips.net/video/kXpjF1qtpt0/видео.html
Yes, that's a great one!
Who TF would thumb down this reaction video?? I loooove it! 🤩
I remember when I was first exposed to ELO. I did not see any way in hell that a legit rock n roll band could incorporate violins and cellos. Then I listened to "A New World Record" and was blown away. Then I saw them live... and was sold forever! Respect to Jeff Lynne for his musical genius and willingness to think outside the box.
Might be my favorite tune because its the best at making you feel like youre in the 70’s whenever you hear it
Jeff Lynne has explained that he is singing a made-up word, "Grooss", 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. ELO engineer Reinhold Mack remembers the term differently, stating that Lynne was actually singing "Bruce" as a joke in advance of an Australian tour "referring to how many Australian guys are called Bruce
Saw them in 1978@age 15, was blown away with the light effects .Nothing today compares to this.
Finally got into Rock And Roll HOF, I think they're STILL underrated.
George Wodicka And their performance that night blew my mind! Outstanding, even now!
George Wodicka I Loved Their Speeches & Performance!! That Hall Of Fame Ceremony Was One Of Thee Best! The Line Up Was Killer!! ✌🏼🤘🏼
Yes!!! They are geniuses!!❤
Underrated and yet unmatched. Saw him live a couple of years ago and he's as good as ever. Genius.
The guy with the fro is Jeff Lynne-musical genius!
“Turn to Stone” is another amazing ELO tune ♥️
Fun fact: Jeff Lyne played and sang everything on this record, except for the drums which is just a one bar loop.
Correct. It was also the first ELO song not to have strings. Jeff came back into the studio to record what he thought was a needed album banger well after the group and contracted orchestra were long gone.
Yes.... “Don’t Bring Me Down” is a timeless classic.
All Over The World and Xanadu are my two favourite songs by Electric Light Orchestra. Jeff Lynne is a genius.
OMG I LOVED XANADU 😍 and ALL their songs on the soundtrack were AWESOME 👌🏾 👏🏾 👍🏾
John Lennon called E.L.O. "sons of the beatles"
also he called them electric light Beatles orchestra
And Cheap Trick. They were heavily influenced by The Beatles.
Sure beats Sons of The Bitches.
Which is why Jeff Lynne played guitar at George Harrison’s tribute. That legendary performance when Prince threw his guitar up in the air at the end and it didn’t come down. Probably because of the FIRE he left after that solo...
@@sarahzentexas Jamel needs to react to that performance.
I saw ELO in the’80’s opening for Journey in Norman Oklahoma. They busted out the speakers on the first song. Broke my heart. But Journey was amazing. Just wish I’d gotten a good show with ELO. Good band 🥰👍
Jeff Lynne another example of pure musical genius. Not only his work with ELO and his recent tour, Jeff Lynne's ELO,
His contribution in helping form the "Travelling Wilburys" group with George Harrison , Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison,
and Tom Petty . Not to mention his work as one of the best record producers in the music business. Incredible .
Such a unique band, ELO. Jeff Lynne was a huge Beatles fan and also loved classical music so he and a couple of buddies decided to form a band which combined Beatles pop with orchestral arrangements. One of the most distinctive sounds in Rock music history.
ELO : Roll over Beethoven.is a must!
Good shout. Forgot that one. Do Falco's Rock Me Amadeus after that :)
That is a fun listen.
Second that emotion
Make sure it's the long version. There is a live promo from '73 I watched and it is fantastic.
John Lennon was a huge fan of this band and even referred to them as the new Beatles.
E,L,O The 70s BEATLES,,,
Check out some Traveling Wilburys! Jeff Lynne was a member of the group! Great artist collaborating beautiful masterpieces!!
End Of The Line is my favorite
End of the Line and Handle with Care are both Gems!
@@gavdog12 So tough to believe that Dylan and Jeff Lynne are the only two still alive.
@@trishaurvan9439 It's crazy to believe!
@@gavdog12 Orbison had probably one of the best tenor voices I've ever heard. Hearing him in End Of The Line and seeing how they paid respect to him in the video always got to me
ELO always is awesome... love their music.
ELO actually shaped their music after the Beatles. they wanted to sound like what the Beatles would have if they hadn't broken up.
I was 11 when they released this song. Kind of brings me down cause it reminds me that I'm almost 52 this year. Also I saw these guys Live a long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away.
"Can't Get it out of My Head" by E.L.O. is such a great song. Hopefully, you will add it to your reaction list.
I love that song. Eldorado is their best album
Yesss!
Agreed! My favorite ELO song.... it's the song that got me into ELO. The first time I heard it I thought it was a new John Lennon record, that's what made me search it out. Then I was like..."That's the band from Xanadu??!!"
If he does, he has to use the studio version.
Its very hard to believe how many great bands were FORMED in the 70s , Its mind blowing ,EL0 was formed in 1970,
FINALLY GOT TO SEE THEM IN PERSON. seen their show in Houston. Was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE. after more than 40 years of listening to their music.
Ah, this is the song I'd always turn up in the car and Mom would yell to turn it down. ELO is one of the best bands ever, so much talent.
I'm happy to say when this song came on my mom would crank it.
Jamel, I just have to say your appreciation and affection for good music and then your reaction is genuine. That's why I'm here.
I'm tellin' on myself here...I used to roller skate (the non-inline type) to this song...and many like it! Ah, the memories!!
Patti Lusk My local skating rink played this a LOT as well! lol
Me too. Me and my friends would hit the skate park and skate and JAM!!!🎸⛸
Me Too !!!!!Ah nostalgia
Glad I’m not the only one !
Those were great days.
Skating rink used to be jumping back in 1979 when this jam was pumping. Takes me back. ELO holds some great memories for me. Thanks again.
I love watching your facial expressions while you are listening . Hope this finds you well in these crazy times.
Anything that Jeff Lynne is involved with is pretty much fantastic.
Keep going on this journey you're going to enjoy it they have a lot of quality work
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra from The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame site: "Picking up where the Beatles left off, ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations. ELO added an exciting mix of elements into rock and roll, including disco rhythms and electronic studio wizardry. Imagine a marriage of tuneful, rocking pop songs with instruments from the symphonic realm, and you’ve got the blueprint for what made ELO one of the most popular groups of the 1970s and beyond.
Jeff Lynne, ELO’s vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, co-founder, and frontman, conceived of a rarefied musical sphere in which cellos coexisted with guitars, and where classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop.
The result: ELO’s boundary-breaking approach to rock that resonated with a global audience, both as a pop singles act and as album-oriented rockers with deep-track appeal".
Molly Hatchet- Flirting with Disaster and ACDC - Ride On.
Molly Hatchet! Dreams I'll Never See!
Hatchet rules 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Definitely!!
DREAMS I'LL NEVER SEE... or FLIRTIN' WITH DISASTER!
A little known cover by Molly Hatchet is of the Beattles' "Back In The USSR". VERY cool! Check it out!
ruclips.net/video/YQUmo80f4g0/видео.html
My fave ELO song. Loved it as an elementary student ages ago... still love it.
'Turn To Stone' next please 🙂
Love to see you listen to Mott the Hoople. All the way to Memphis! Thanks
Listen to Eldorado Overture/Can’t Get It Out Of My Head. Some of their earlier 70’s material is more prog. This is off their album Discovery which came out in 1979. Last Train To London, Shine A Little Love, Confusion, The Diary Of Horace Wimp, Midnight Blue, those are some other songs off of Discovery. Kuiama is a great 11 minute epic, from ELO.
Todd Dawson By Rush, if you’re talking about Rush then yeah. But I wasn’t lol. Hemispheres is my favorite album of all time.
Todd Dawson oh cool. Rush is my number #1 favorite band. Actually listening to The Trees right now as I’m writing this comment. Unfortunately I always wanted too but I never could. In terms of musicianship and skill Rush is sometimes unbeatable. I want to get the 40th anniversary. I also want to get the A Farewell To King’s, one. It’s just hard with Coronavirus. Stay safe and be careful. This guy ranked Rush albums, and he put Hemispheres in the bottom part of his list because it’s has only 4 songs on it. Everybody else I’ve heard talk about Hemispheres they say 4 great songs. Almost nobody agreed with him in the comments. Stay Safe.
I’m actually learning Closer To The Heart on drums.
Todd Dawson me too. Neil was a big influence. A lot prog and classic rock drummers were a big influence for me. Jeff Porcaro from TOTO was a big influence on me also.
Todd Dawson Yes. Those are some of my favorite too.
One of the best dance songs of all time.
Keep the ELO coming! Many more great songs left to check out.
I'm proud to say that ELO are from my home town in Birmingham UK. I love watching your comments and your enthusiasm for all genre's of music 🙌
Bev Beven one of greatest drummers ever !
I remember in the summer of 1979 this song was playing on the radio none stop. Great memories
THE BABYS
*Isn't It Time
*Everytime I Think Of You
PRETTY PLEASE... with sugar on top
Excellent choice, mate!!!
And Midnight Rendezvous along with Back on my feet again. Then if Jamel dares...John Waite "Change"
Oh these songs are BOMB!
"Head First" & my favorite, "Turn And Walk Away"
Yes!.. "Everytime I Think of You", which has fantastic backup singers.. or John Waite, "Missing You", and also Bad English, "When I See You Smile".. Same singer for all 3 tunes..
ELO and Jeff Lynne were mega Beatles fans as are most musicians. Jeff has spent a good part of his life as close friends with members of the Fab 4.
E.L.O - Sweet talking women
He just did it.
Just did it bruh
Sweet talking woman
Ahhh... the soundtrack of my teenage years ! So much great music 70s and 80s
I’ve been trying to pinpoint what it is about reaction videos, certain ones in particular that people watch over and over. Subscribe to, check every day, etc. At first I thought it was just the reactors really loving a song and being moved by the same things I like. But now, I’ve followed different reactors and kind of stuck on your channel because you like the music I like, and it’s nice to see someone else like the same things. It makes us feel part of something bigger. That’s a small portion of why going to concerts is such a church-like experience for me.
Validation is a nice part of watching reaction videos, but it’s much more than that. I think in our busy lives we are not as connected to other people as we used to be. We don’t have the time anymore to just sit and chat with people and listen to music together and talk about it. I used to do that when I was younger. “Did you hear that line said about...” and “Yeah, but did you notice that guitar riff?!” “Last year when I listened to that I was going through a breakup...” “I used to sing this in my room after an argument with my parents/boss”, etc. We used to just sit and enjoy things and contemplate together and songs were an avenue to open up about those things that we normally wouldn’t have just brought up in conversation. I think a lot of us have lost that because of our busy work/parenting schedules, and YOU, Jamel, helped bring it back. You are very real and personable. Do you know how many times I’ve almost talked at my screen at you? It’s like you’re here in my living room. Anyway, sorry this is so long. I needed to type it out and maybe some others have noticed the same thing. ✌🏼
Noticed indeed! So much of this rings true for me! I, myself would listen to our only 2 pop/rock stations in Medford, Oregon while building tree forts, and model railroads/slot cars. I got a bit older and, YES, the skating rink, then dance club. E.L.O. Somehow fit into every part of that, as did so many of the songs you react to Jamel. I think you are a one in a million and love your show. I thank you. And thank you “Crannbeathadh”, you hit the nail on the head!
Everything you say! Remember the thrill of saving up to buy a new album, rushing home with it to listen to it with your best friend, in wonder because only a couple of tracks would have been played on the radio, then dissecting all the lyrics ....... So much time, then.
Yes, and I also remember buying a new tape and driving around in my pos car with my friends and singing loudly. I still do that by myself
on my commute, but it’s not the same. I want to share those feelings about heartfelt lyrics and their relevance to my experiences with others. I can’t wait to go to concerts again.
Well said
I totally agree . great reaction channel. I watch it all the time.
E L O was a great part of my Childhood/Teens....i still love theyr music.
This song has just got to be in the next Guardians of the Galaxy! 😄
After "Mr. Blue Sky", it's only logical. 😃
ELO's Rock n' Roll is king... and don't forget the wear your rollerskates
Last Train to London is another great ELO song.
I've liked this song ever since I first heard it in 1979. But this is the first time I've seen this video, or that I've even seen ELO performing.
Now we're talkin...This is ELO!!!!!!
Love how much you are diggin' ELO! So fun to see your enjoyment! 💕
I really love this reaction. This one reminds me of my dad who passed away last year. He used to crank this song on his cassette player in his Scout when we lived in Ft. Leonard wood in the late 70s. It's probably also the first song I ever remember as I was 2 at the time.
Awesome reaction on a great song. Thank You!
Interesting to note that this band which was known for their string section, included no string section in this song. And to preempt the people calling out the guitars, guitars are not string section.
The string section is composed of bowed instruments belonging to the violin family. It normally consists of first and second violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
I love ELO, thank you.
This song is on the movie 'Paul' (about that alien who ran into those 2 English guys (upon their return from my San Diego Comic Con)
Back in the '70s + '80s this song was always played at the funfairs in the UK. All the air pressure sound effects really pumped up the experience on the rides, with all the hydraulics moving you all around the ride.
Dude, your a Giants fan, a Star Wars fan, and a music lover!
My man.
I remember being at my first roller skating party in the fifth grade, skating to this song with my first girlfriend. You can never capture that feeling as an adult. So nice.
You know he likes it when the shoulders start bouncing.
This song came out my freshman year in college! Lots of partying with ELO!
I love how much attention you're bringing to ELO they don't get near the credit they deserve!
I went to Palo Alto to work from Denver for two weeks. Before and after Labor Day 1979. This song was on constantly. 1970 Labor Day it was Mungo Jerry, In the Summer Time. Nice to go back, away from odd even gas rationing.
I remember this at the skating rink back in the day, got everyone going!
This was a given at the skating rink! 😂
I was thinking the same! I miss those days.
Love this. I used to roller skate to this at the skating rink. I think they were very much ahead of their time and under rated. Very talented band. Love them.
I think you should react to „My Sweet Lord - George Harrison“ (one of the Beatles and close friend of ELO‘s Jeff Lynne, the singer) trust me you will love it! Bug of course after you‘ve done all ELO songs;)
Love that song. 😍
The version of My guitar gently weeps that has Prince, Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison...has Jeff Lynne ( ELO lead singer)singing like an angel. I love all music...his voice is possibly my favorite ever though. Also Travelling Wilburys consists of Jeff Lynne , Tom Petty ,George Harrison ,Roy Orbison & Bob Dylan which = AMAZING. Ohhhh how I miss skating to ELO and so many 70's bands. Great reactions !!
At one point in my life I couldn't get enough of E.L.O. they have a few greats
ELO has always been among the upper echelons of the most amazing rock-n-rollers on the planet. In this song - I can't say for sure but I always believed em to be saying Groose, rather than Bruce. As in just making a sound rather than a name. Back in the day when I first heard them - I was totally blown away! I'm glad you picked this one to react to
Another suggestion for Turn To Stone, or even Fire On High. The latter is an instrumental, but features backward talking at the beginning.
Fire on High is one my favs...the local carnvial used it in one of their rides. Childhood memories!
FIRE ON HIGH!!!!!!!
YAAASSS!! FIRE ON HIGH!
My father and I dug out his old record player last year and he had an LP of Face the Music in his old collection. Absolutely great album. Definitely second Fire On High
Love this song. It was the theme song for ABC Wide World of Sports that used to be on. My daughter also did a gymnastics routine to this song.
One of the first rock I EVER listened too. It is gigantic fun song. You can still dance to it today.
ELO made videos for all the songs on the Discovery album, remember one night catching it purely by accident. The UFO at 5:30ish, the cover of Discovery.
Dude, check out some more Hall and Oates. Both “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” are well worth a listen.
One on one, too.
sara
I loved Daryl’s House. Miss that show.
@@brendalarrabee7361 he'd already done reaction of "Sara Smile"
He should also check out these other Hall & Oates songs:
Private Eyes
Method Of Modern Love
Say It Isn't So
She's Gone
Rich Girl
Kiss On My List
Out Of Touch
I Can't Go For That
So, the year was 1968, the place was Fillmore West auditorium San Francisco. Everyone was seated on the floor, "warm smell of colitas rising up through the air" (quote from Hotel California), very chill scene. We were there for Janis Joplin like always. When ELO , who we'd never heard of, was introduced, out they came in.....tuxedos!!
E.L.O. stands for "Electric Light Orchestra", which is the name of the band. They were so well-known that everyone just knew them by their initials! 😁 It is a pleasure watching you get acquainted with them. 💜
ELO will FOREVER BE one of the legendary rock bands!
Love the ELO run, they're one of my favorite groups
ELO- another highly under rated band. Excellent Musicians.
hearing this makes me want to spin Children of the Sun by Billy Thorpe
I sing "Children of the Corn" lol. Simple pleasures.
@GreatNorthWeb
Love it! It really tickled me when they used it in "Fargo" (the series). I think it was the 1st episode of the 2nd season. Great & unexpected taste in the music they've used on that show.💙
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It also makes me want to hear My Sharona and go cruising! haha...
@@TJ-id6ee
Exactly what my best friend & I used to do back in the day, singing along at the top of our lungs! She's gone now, way too young. But music like that can bring back such happy memories.💙
Oh man! Children of the Sun! I haven't thought of that in decades. For a time I wore that out in high school. Thanks, Web.
ELO's "Living Thing" is one of my favs. and is in the movie "Boogie Nights"
My first record. I was 7 when this came out. This is from the album “Discovery” which has been referred to as “Disco-Very” because of its disco influence. Great song and reaction!
I was 19 in 1979 ,,,, LOOOOOOOVE THEM 70s
my first album to buy was ELO "Out of the Blue" when i was 7 or 8. ah, the 70s
I love this song since I was a very young, one of my fav songs. And Shine a Little Love. Too.
ELO - "Hold om Tight" should be reviewed.
I always listen to this song when I'm down,it lift's my mood every time!
I agree, then Rock- n - Roll is King
Four little diamonds, turn to stone, living thing , showdown..some of my favorite ELO
The best way to listen to the song "Don't Bring Me Down" is through an ald style four channel stereo. The mix is incredible!
I was 7 in 1979 when I first heard this in my dad's car. Loved it, such good memories. Glad your enjoying it
MY BUDDY 'DANNY 'USE TO SING THIS TO OUR FRIEND 'BRUCE' WHEN IT CAME OUT!😂GOOD TIMES!🤗
RIP MY 'BROTHER'S'✌❤🤘
Electric Light Orchestra was ALWAYS playing loudly in our home when I first got married....like back in '75. I haven't heard them for years!
Thank you for bringing them back to my memory, Jamal..❤ 🌟💫💛