The year is 1983, I'm 16 years old. Laying on my boyfriend's bed with headphones on my ears, listening to.his Eldorado, A New World Record, Discovery, Out of the Blue, albums start to finish, sides 1,2,3 & 4. Over and over again. everydat. Memorizing every word to every song. Oh how I long for the summer of 83 again.
I couldn't listen to this song for years. My first boyfriend left me when I was 7 months pregnant. I begged him not to walk away. Thankfully time heals.
I have always loved the melodious, sad but beautiful sound of this song--it's one of the best break up songs to listen to over and over and over again. (What It Takes by Aerosmith, and Love Hurts by Nazareth are other favorites.) ...And now after reading your post, you've managed to add another layer of sadness and regret to it. * sad sigh *
My mum who past away last of june 8 was a great fan of ELO. She went to much concerts. Now hearing this song breaks my heart! Miss you mom 😔 I will love you forever and always!!! Till we meet again sweety 🌹❤🌹
My mum loves this too ,she is so poorly,but she wont take my help ,I'm a advanced personal trainer ,and I could really help her but she won't let me, everytime I go round I see her deteriating, it breaks my heart 😢
Im also to old to die young...but man we LIVED THE GLORY DAYS OF ROCK... No crazy political crap...movies were made to entertain...songs were to entertain....remember seeing Xanadu at the movies...loved this song.
ELO were underated, they were ahead of their time. Jeff Lynne is a genius song writer, singer, musician and producer. Mixing typical rock instruments with classical instruments, their critics said it wouldn't work and yet ELO and Jeff made it work. Decades later their music is still as FRESH as ever. Amazing !!
My nephew told me about this recording and I couldn't believe I had never heard it before! Without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. By the way, I'm 80 years old..............
I love to sing it. People often ask me to sing it for them, it is hard for me to sing this song, without crying. I felt line that during my teen years after a break up.
That's awesome gets me kind of choked up between the gorgeous song and your nephew telling you about the song , it just doesn't really get much better then that....
I lost my first dog when I was 13 and I played this song to death, im 50 now and have just lost my beautiful rhodesian ridgeback and once again I turn to this song , God bless and thankyou my friends, Skippy, Simba and Kipling xxx
Ironic how, while some men live their lives destroying and killing everything in their path, others are capable of creating music as perfectly beautiful and heavenly as this. The two sides of life.
Thank you for posting this comment. would you mind if I used it at some time. I have written 2 * ELO musicals and currently writing the 3rd part and this is a great statement. facebook.com/MyELOmusicals/
Most romantic song ever made - and most heartbreaking one, too. I once sang this song (while listening to it) to my then girlfriend and she startet to cry .. we hugged and held each other. Did not keep her from actually walking away but I will always have this memory ... Thanks for this video and the truly fitting pictures you chose.
Uno de los más bellos falsetes rockeros que he oído en mi ya larga vida lo hace este señor cantante, productor, compositor, multiinstrumentista, etc. llamado Jeff Lynne
Está canción es tan bonita!Gracias a mi padre, con un gusto esquisito de música, me enseñó E.L.O♡ GRACIAS PAPÁ POR ENSEÑARME LA MÚSICA DE VERDAD!!!TENGO SOLO 13 AÑOS Y YA TENGO MÁS O MENOS UN GUSTO DE MÚSICA VARIADO!
My dad had the album elo best ballads when I was a kid I borrowed it and played it over and over , im now 34 and lost my dad to covid this month so I decided to play this track at his service.. I'm sure he would be proud. Dj Bairdy
Sometimes they have to walk away just to let you know what you had taken for granted for many many years , now you have to fight for love to win them back , it’s a fight you can’t lose my friend. Love and peace for all
I don't care if people think "Xanadu" was a terrible, or weak film. As a young kid I would watch this film constantly and this song is so nostalgic to me.
Truly one of the best bands of all time and this is one of my favorite songs. Also Latitude 88 North, and of course, all their hits. I could listen to them all day, and sometimes I do!
Jeff Lynne’s.is the only singer that can you won’t to cry.with his songs.and friend this is the best song that Jeff has written.he is the master.of love songs.💗💗💗💗💗💕💕💕🌷🌷🌹🌹❤️❤️♥️
Beyond me How anyone could dislike this tune,!! either Never been in love before or a Twat with no heart. ELO, Just sends me into a world I recognise, No other band on the planet has come close.
+PAUL MCKENNA That is because you have a soul as well as heart...those 19 people who have voted it down they have no soul...pity them! Jeff's music rules the universe yeah!!
I don't think people really listen to what Jeff Lynne has written. There have been some truly great songs with heart tearing lyrics. The man is a genious.
This song brings back so many memories I swear to God I've lost loved ones that I've had in my life we have this song Still sometimes makes me cry I don't know what's even think anymore I listen to the song it depicted bring back a lot of memories of my past when I was younger your past romances in the past loves that I had in my life and let me tell you there's some that I love very much and there's some I did have to walk away because of their campers and how they acted and how abusive they were
And you know what the song robot reminds me a lot of my past relationships in the past from many many years ago. There's actually no song called the fall by ELO that you guys need to listen to you because you know what I think that's what I'm dealing with now with the relationship that I'm in currently now relationship is real or if it's just a lie or if it's just a damn dream I know it's weird you all need to listen to that song. Even that song makes me cry just reflecting a lot on my life right now in general said what I had to say goodbye
this song is so beautiful ! it is what im feeling right now cuz my husband of 16 years left me 4 another woman! he dont know what he had , but i would take him back in a heartbeat! i still luv him with all my heart & soul & r son also!
I used to listen this music when I was a child because of my mom... We moved from my city and moved back 10 years ago, spending 4 years and moving back. During that time I used to come and what this very video. Now she and my gramma passed and this music are pure memories of these both moments.
The year is 1983, I'm 16 years old. Laying on my boyfriend's bed with headphones on my ears, listening to.his Eldorado, A New World Record, Discovery, Out of the Blue, albums start to finish, sides 1,2,3 & 4. Over and over again. everydat. Memorizing every word to every song.
Oh how I long for the summer of 83 again.
I'll bet you know what the line at the end of Mr Blue Sky meant: 'Please turn me over!'
I couldn't listen to this song for years. My first boyfriend left me when I was 7 months pregnant. I begged him not to walk away. Thankfully time heals.
I have always loved the melodious, sad but beautiful sound of this song--it's one of the best break up songs to listen to over and over and over again. (What It Takes by Aerosmith, and Love Hurts by Nazareth are other favorites.)
...And now after reading your post, you've managed to add another layer of sadness and regret to it. * sad sigh *
I bet It was better for you,
My mum who past away last of june 8 was a great fan of ELO. She went to much concerts. Now hearing this song breaks my heart! Miss you mom 😔 I will love you forever and always!!! Till we meet again sweety 🌹❤🌹
My Mum too !
My mum loves this too ,she is so poorly,but she wont take my help ,I'm a advanced personal trainer ,and I could really help her but she won't let me, everytime I go round I see her deteriating, it breaks my heart 😢
This is a beautiful song, so sorry for your loss 😢
😔🫴🏻❤️
Beautiful song ♥️♥️♥️ x
My youth is gone. I still have ELO to make me smile!
Oh yes we have!!
I'm just a gigolo, and some day, youth will fade away...
You right, elo were the best
Im also to old to die young...but man we LIVED THE GLORY DAYS OF ROCK...
No crazy political crap...movies were made to entertain...songs were to entertain....remember seeing Xanadu at the movies...loved this song.
Wow! That's a swift kick to the gut right there. But you're so right
ELO were underated, they were ahead of their time. Jeff Lynne is a genius song writer, singer, musician and producer. Mixing typical rock instruments with classical instruments, their critics said it wouldn't work and yet ELO and Jeff made it work. Decades later their music is still as FRESH as ever. Amazing !!
𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒. 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 70'𝑠 𝑢𝑝 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦. 𝑁𝑜𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦. ❤❤❤
My nephew told me about this recording and I couldn't believe I had never heard it before!
Without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. By the way, I'm 80
years old..............
I love to sing it.
People often ask me to sing it for them, it is hard for me to sing this song, without crying.
I felt line that during my teen years after a break up.
I was a huge fan of ELO but didn’t know this song😟
That's awesome gets me kind of choked up between the gorgeous song and your nephew telling you about the song , it just doesn't really get much better then that....
Bull crap! you damn internet trolls can all go to hell
You should see the movie it's from.
Xanadu, starring Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, and Olivia Newton-John.
Jeff Lynn without doubt one of the greatest, talented, yet underated singer /songwriters ever to come out of the UK.......... ....
So true
I agree wholeheartedly, Don't Walk Away and I'll take the fall are my 2 all time favorites with Letter from Spain, and the Secret Messages album.
A song with words you can understand what today's youth is missing so sad
The best thing about Xanadu was the soundtrack. I love the ELO songs. They sound amazing.
Jeff Lynne is a genius, and what a voice. This is music at its finest. Amazing group of musicians. 🎶💕✌🍀🌹
The way he sings it with such Emotion is amazing
Głos ,to dar Boga,ale tego ,który jest panem wszystkiego,nie tylko kościoła.
Absolute perfection made a song.
Now THIS is music!!!
I lost my first dog when I was 13 and I played this song to death, im 50 now and have just lost my beautiful rhodesian ridgeback and once again I turn to this song , God bless and thankyou my friends, Skippy, Simba and Kipling xxx
Wow... this song is so moving. So emotional. Jeff Did so many great songs, So Under appreciated with today's generation!
Hard to believe that these guys never hit #1 in America
Absolutely criminal!
And their only UK number one had Olivia Newton-John on vocals.
Don't walk away... Don't say goodbye... don't turn around... don't let it die ... man this song and its memories of sadness 🥺👌
This song always makes me cry every time 🙊amazing song I am only 17 prefer this type of music better then today's music 100%
Welcome to the club 🙂👍
Same here but I’m 13
The appreciation of greatness has no age limits
Ironic how, while some men live their lives destroying and killing everything in their path, others are capable of creating music as perfectly beautiful and heavenly as this. The two sides of life.
Thank you for posting this comment. would you mind if I used it at some time. I have written 2 * ELO musicals and currently writing the 3rd part and this is a great statement.
facebook.com/MyELOmusicals/
I couldn't agree with you more! Beautiful music, lyrics and Jeff Lynne 's voice.
Such magic im so pleased i found ELO as a child and 45+ years later they still make me so happy.
Same here Peter 😊👍
Great music stands the test of time ,and these guys are pure magic
Cool song
Most romantic song ever made - and most heartbreaking one, too. I once sang this song (while listening to it) to my then girlfriend and she startet to cry .. we hugged and held each other. Did not keep her from actually walking away but I will always have this memory ... Thanks for this video and the truly fitting pictures you chose.
I don’t want to walk away! But he wants only my friendship. So I’ll forever be his safe place to land.
Uno de los más bellos falsetes rockeros que he oído en mi ya larga vida lo hace este señor cantante, productor, compositor, multiinstrumentista, etc. llamado Jeff Lynne
Para mí , el mejor falsete después del de Barry Gibb
Una voz desgarradora capaz de transmitir mucha emoción
'' Don't walk away'' you gotta love ELO.... total class
some songs can be heard over and over again without you tire of them
Jeff Lynne...................................................Musical Genius!!!!!
Yeppers.
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I couldn't stay, it hurt knowing suey was bragging about my loss, sorry Clyde.
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One of my favorite bands, Jeff Lynne is a genius for sure! this is such a beautiful song. I have been an ELO fan since the early '70s.
This ballad has stood the test of time for me. Still potent since the first time I saw it on Xanadu in the 80s.
A masterpiece.Simply stunning.They'll be playing this on the radio in the next hundred years and beyond.Mark my words.April 19th 2023 : )
Esa cancion para mi es la mejor de todas las canciones
Just can't be beat, I've always have a place on my record collection for ELO. One of the best bands in the world. Timeless music.
This song means more to me now than it did 40 years ago!
A very underrated love song. Should have gone down as one for the ages.
It did go down as one for the ages
He’s a poet.
A very beautiful song of one of the worlds best bands ever.
Know one in the world can sing this song and make you feel like Jeff Lynne’s is the magic man .🌟🌟🔥🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Love Jeff and Kelly's harmonising, so beautiful.
You make my heart cry for the '80's!
🎼❤️🎶🌹🎵🌄
.. me too. I was so young ...
Tears For The Days That Are No More....O Death in life the days that are no more
Está canción es tan bonita!Gracias a mi padre, con un gusto esquisito de música, me enseñó E.L.O♡ GRACIAS PAPÁ POR ENSEÑARME LA MÚSICA DE VERDAD!!!TENGO SOLO 13 AÑOS Y YA TENGO MÁS O MENOS UN GUSTO DE MÚSICA VARIADO!
This song is amazing and it’s awesome how much it brings back to my mind and the love I lost manny years ago.🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚
Me as well! I think of my high school sweetheart and the regret of how I destroyed the relationship I had with her.😢
I feel the same way. I had a chance with a really sweet, wonderful gal and unfortunately passed it by back in 1980.
My dad had the album elo best ballads when I was a kid I borrowed it and played it over and over , im now 34 and lost my dad to covid this month so I decided to play this track at his service.. I'm sure he would be proud. Dj Bairdy
Sorry to hear that mate
Qué MARAVILLA de canción y CANTANTE.
Qué GRAN GRUPO 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋💐💐💐👋👋
Jeff Lynne’s is the only singer that can touch your heart with a song that you’re going to love 💗 from the first word.
This was my nephew Tony's favorite and now mine. Tony died last week - he was a fabulous husband, father, grandfather and nephew.
When I met my wife back in the day she used to say this to me now she tells me to run ❤❤❤ bless😊
I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN THESE TUNES REMIND ME OF BETTER DAYS HAPPIER TIMES WISH I WAS BACK THERE I'M WISHING MY LIFE AWAY ❤️🦋🌈😃
Love love love this song. And I don't care how cheesy it is, I love Xanadu!
So doI!
Can't agree more.
no song from elo is cheesy love. just enjoy the pure genius. xx
Miranda Pickles i sing(karaoke) this at durty neily Costa mesa CA Friday & Saturday please join
Super cute
Now this is what i call real musical talent.
Sometimes they have to walk away just to let you know what you had taken for granted for many many years , now you have to fight for love to win them back , it’s a fight you can’t lose my friend.
Love and peace for all
Brilliant song - brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it. Masterful song!
he sing perfectly and with emotions
Hablar de E.L.O es hablar de lo más grande del rock sinfónico en los ' 70 y '80s.... Jeff Lynne un músico de otro nivel
Jéff lynne es un genio
Por diosss que balada,,Canciones como estas ya no hay...Que nostalgia de la buena musica .Genio Jeff
Esta canción es tan hermosa y tan triste, que me dan ganas de morir y volver a la vida para escucharla otra vez y morir de nuevo hasta el infinito 💔
Jeff Lynne’s the magic man of song writers.I’ve listened to this song over and still won’t to listen to it again.☘️☘️☘️💕💕💕💓🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻
My favorite with ELO 😊😊😊
Same here, my favorite ELO song!!! 🙂
this reminds of my dad, I never wanted him to walk away but unfortunately he was made and angel and I miss him every day!
Take a look in the mirror, now wink, now growl, now smile! Your dad is with you always. Hope I helped you out a little. 💞🌷💞 M~
I am so sorry,
❤😿❤
Reminds me of my dad aswell that's why I love elo
Such a FANTASTIC song with BEAUTIFUL lyrics........Jeff sings with so much emotion....LOVE ELO!!!!!! Great group of guys....
I dedicate this song to my Twin Georg. Great song. He is the same boat. He couldn’t say that he loved me.
how someone can do a perfect and beutiful music like this?
I don't care if people think "Xanadu" was a terrible, or weak film. As a young kid I would watch this film constantly and this song is so nostalgic to me.
A M E N
I agree with you. Great movie, Great music. No matter what anyone says, I still love this movie.
Truly one of the best bands of all time and this is one of my favorite songs. Also Latitude 88 North, and of course, all their hits. I could listen to them all day, and sometimes I do!
Same here Lani 😊👍
Can't believe this is the first time I've heard this and I love it straight to the heart
Jeff Lynne’s.is the only singer that can you won’t to cry.with his songs.and friend this is the best song that Jeff has written.he is the master.of love songs.💗💗💗💗💗💕💕💕🌷🌷🌹🌹❤️❤️♥️
Lo.mejor ¡¡morí!!
I agree the music is beautiful and it still brings a tear to my eyes.
Such a gorgeous voice! I 💓 you Jeff!
brings back so many memories... good and bad... the power of a brilliant piece of music.
Timeless.
I love Beautiful song 👍👍👍❤
Beyond me How anyone could dislike this tune,!! either Never been in love before or a Twat with no heart. ELO, Just sends me into a world I recognise, No other band on the planet has come close.
+PAUL MCKENNA That is because you have a soul as well as heart...those 19 people who have voted it down they have no soul...pity them! Jeff's music rules the universe yeah!!
PAUL MCKENNA .absolutely brilliant band.Jeff Lynne.John Lennon.JL.geniuses
I don't think people really listen to what Jeff Lynne has written. There have been some truly great songs with heart tearing lyrics. The man is a genious.
PAUL MCKENNA yeah... recognize Is spelled with a z
Cody Oliver That depend in which part of the world you are.
this song hypnotizes me and touches my heart; it is Out of this world 🙏🏼😢
You aint gonna get any better than this in the 21st century....CLASSIC...and AWSOME vid!........long live Mr Lynne and ELO!
Such a beautiful song ! One of the best of ELO.
What a lovely song!
Oh my god never heard this till now it`s struck like a lightening bolt
ELO was one of the best groups of the 70's and 80's. Its pure nostalgia for me!
This song brings back so many memories I swear to God I've lost loved ones that I've had in my life we have this song Still sometimes makes me cry I don't know what's even think anymore I listen to the song it depicted bring back a lot of memories of my past when I was younger your past romances in the past loves that I had in my life and let me tell you there's some that I love very much and there's some I did have to walk away because of their campers and how they acted and how abusive they were
And you know what the song robot reminds me a lot of my past relationships in the past from many many years ago. There's actually no song called the fall by ELO that you guys need to listen to you because you know what I think that's what I'm dealing with now with the relationship that I'm in currently now relationship is real or if it's just a lie or if it's just a damn dream I know it's weird you all need to listen to that song. Even that song makes me cry just reflecting a lot on my life right now in general said what I had to say goodbye
Utterly magical - voice, lyrics, music, production.
Yet another beautiful soul grabber from the delicious Mr. Lynne...God of Music!
Being a young lad in 1980-81 listening to their Best of and Time albums and trying to sing along. Lovely memories!
Gotta love this...its timeless
one of the saddest songs that ever lived
I love all his music
OMG!! Brings goosebumps to my skin and tears to my eyes 😢
This song brings me memories from my mother, that passed away 4 years ago.
Thank you very much it is a beautiful video...i wish to you a wonderful night,God bless you always.
Amazing song ❤️
a gem from a magnificent group
Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Walk Away from Xanadu is so beautiful song.
I agree this song always pulls away at my heart,brings back memories of broken promises and dreams,I cry tears of healing
Gran interpretación de Jeff Lynne, emotiva, transmite la emoción y el sentimiento de tristeza, la melodía, los violines... canción perfecta 😍
Music from my generation... Now this is music.
this song is so beautiful ! it is what im feeling right now cuz my husband of 16 years left me 4 another woman! he dont know what he had , but i would take him back in a heartbeat! i still luv him with all my heart & soul & r son also!
How did I ever miss this classic ELO song. Only heard this today (2024) - just brilliant.
I used to listen this music when I was a child because of my mom... We moved from my city and moved back 10 years ago, spending 4 years and moving back. During that time I used to come and what this very video. Now she and my gramma passed and this music are pure memories of these both moments.
what a fantastic song jeff lynne at his best
another beautiful song by ELO
one of my all time favorite
fantastic song from a fantastic group
I really love the guitar that replaces Jeff Lynne ind the absolute end of this song. You need to hear the last very loud to hear it. It's genius!!!!!
ELO...forever !!!!
94 baby here because of Xanadu, I missed out on witnessing the best years 😢
Gives me chills everytime
Same here this song has so much meaning
Beautifull lyrics !
This sing evokes a very specific and sad memory for me.