ELO, now that's a vibe.

Nobody else sounds like ELO! They are magic!

The difference is not huge, but this is not the classic version. Jeff Lynne re-recorded the classic ELO songs a few years back and this is one of the re-recordings. For someone who has been enjoying the songs for decades it's easy to notice the difference and hard to understand why Jeff did it, especially without making improvements.

@Lexy-O

Жыл бұрын

I think they do it for a better deal on royalties

@Lexy-O

Жыл бұрын

I much prefer the original recordings

@robd4376

Жыл бұрын

Good ear Frank. It’s just not the same and not as good as the original version, just my opinion.

@Lexy-O

Жыл бұрын

Problem was his vocals were in their prime as was his production and mixing skills on the original.

@jackgilchrist

Жыл бұрын

I prefer the original recordings to this as well, but I think Jeff is sounding great in the "Jeff Lynne's ELO" concert film I watched a while back (I think the Wembley thing from 2017, or something in that time frame). The musicians, backup singers, etc., were all great, too, and the whole performance was tight. I don't generally have any desire to see old bands on their geriatric tours, as it just makes me sad, but I would really like to see them. The crowds were singing and dancing and having fun too.

ELO is one of those bands that you can listen to in any mood and any time. Everything is better after one of their songs.

it's about being in love and not wanting to lose it.

You can’t go wrong with ELO one of their later singles was “Secret Messages” from the album of the same name and still one of my favourites.

@ingvarjensen1088

Жыл бұрын

Mine, too!

Brad & Lex, you’ll love their "Do Ya”!!!

Jeff Lynn is amazing. He grew up on classical music, fell in love with rock, and said “why can’t I have both?” His music is like no other. He incorporated orchestral instruments in rock songs. Well, pop songs anyway.

@Lexy-O

Жыл бұрын

Plus his vocal arrangements, harmonies and production are amazing

@charlier711

Жыл бұрын

Agree on Jeff Lynn, I actually didn't realize who he was until he joined the Traveling Wilbury's - oh, he's the guy behind ELO! Good stuff!

Check out Sweet Talkin’ Woman (studio version) by ELO. It’s arguably their best song.

I once heard ELO described as the music the Beatles would have been making if they'd not split up.

@christopherwinkler4451

3 ай бұрын

Yep, and that description came from none other than John Lennon himself. He described Showdown as a mix of Lighting Striking by Lou Christie and Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, "with a little Walrus underneath." Perfectly apt desription.

What a *shame you didn't react to the original version, this is an inferior re-make done by Jeff Lynne decades later.* Having said that, I'm glad you guys are hitting up ELO more regularly these days. And I was stoked to hear *Lex* say that ELO is moving up on her list of favorite bands! :D Next from The Electric Light Orchestra, please react to their 1979 classic, *"The Diary of Horace Wimp"* you'll love it! (Use the studio version, and Brad, you do *NOT* need a lyrics video, all the lyrics are super easy to understand. Trust me.)

@davidbarrow3176

Жыл бұрын

Yes this sounds sub standard too the original.

@sebastianblack6506

Жыл бұрын

I knew something was off --- I just thought it was an alternate mix or something.

@markproffitt4935

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed almost immediately that this was a different version from the original. My daughter said..."It sounds the same to me." I told her that if she had listened to this song 500 times as I have over the course of my life that she would hear the difference too. This version lacked something. Not quite as good in my opinion. Still good, but the original is better.

@LEE.COSTELLO

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's not the original It has something missing and I can hear some of the vocals have been auto tuned. The original is much better plus no auto tune or pitch correction.

@jumpjet777

Жыл бұрын

@@sebastianblack6506 Ditto ........ 😒

ELO has always been a Symphany Band. That's their trademark style. They dd a complete concert tv show on the BBC (British TV) a few years ago. They are just so good. And we can't forget Jeff Lynn (of ELO) was a member of "The Traveling Wilburys" along with Bob Dylan, George Harrison (Beatles) Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty.

ELO music always just puts me in a better mood.

Most guilty pleasure song of all time. I remember when this came out and I was in 3rd or 4th grade. You guys make me realize that growing up in the 70s and 80s really was special.

@TheFlowNetwork

Жыл бұрын

We're probably about the same age. I've been teaching an online class on the history of Rock. Once a week we learn about one year in Rock history...year by year. Tonight we're up to 1983...Thriller, Synchronicity, Business As Usual by Men At Work, Let's Dance by David Bowie, REM's first single "Radio Free Europe", Rock The Casbah, Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This, Come On Eileen!... the US Festival, U2 War tour and Live At Red Rocks "Sunday Bloody Sunday" with Bono waving that big white flag....I'm constantly amazed how great the music was in the 70's and 80's.

Wife here...This was my true introduction to Rock as a child..I still LOVE this extremely talented band.., Brad and Lex.., Their Musicality is Amazing...And a very chill symphonic sound...."The Movement of the sound due to Love..WOW..you guys PERFECT DESCRIPTION 🥰💞

@jimcarlson6157

Жыл бұрын

Eric, you don't need to pretend to be your wife. when I finally admitted to the world how much I love ELO, I was free to be me (plus my wife blocked 🚫 my access)

@guidosarducci

Жыл бұрын

@@jimcarlson6157 😂😂

@irucat5149

Жыл бұрын

I support you too eric

@ericsmith6615

Жыл бұрын

Ok Guys.., This really is The Wife.., I always use his handle.., But..He Thanks you for the support anyway!✌

Jeff was a HUGE Beatles fan, especially. George Harrison's, whose influence can be heard in much/most of Jeff's music. Like this one. Lynne would become friends with George and produce more & more of G's tracks. This is how Travelling Wilburys came to pass, with some of their mutual influences & heroes joining in: Dylan, Petty, Orbison & longtime solo Beatles collaborator Jim Keltner on drums. This is one of ELO's first, biggest hits & one of my favorites by anybody of the period! Good call😃💜💜💜

@roberteytchison2595

Жыл бұрын

Jeff was the producer of Harrison's, Petty's and Orbison's come back album and was kind of the connection for the Wilburys. I think he is still the only producer to have 3 songs in the top 10 by 3 different artists at the same time and still didn't get the producer of the year that year. He and Harrison convinced Roy to overcome his severe stage fright and perform again. Gave us some great songs and a Super band in the process.

ELO is the Beatles of the 70's.

ELO is Great, had their own Sound & did their own thing!

My absolute favorite group in the 70s and 80s. They have so many big hits. Jeff Lynne is the lead singer and he even made a solo album titled "Armchair Theater" a few years back. WOW! What an album. Love your reaction.

ELO is one of my favorite groups I played it work so much the guy in next dept. said aren;t you tired of listening to them yet, I said nope. LOL. I love thier sound and harmony and thier songs are upbeat and happy. they make you feel good and like all the stuff they put in thier music , that just catches your attention . It is chill fun , I can listen to them anytime, Strange Magic was one of my absolute faves. I think your talking of unrequited love, where they love but not returned, and thats fine if person accepts that and realizes its just not there for them.

‘That’s why it’s a given thing and not a receiving thing’ … She nailed it!

Can't get you out of my head was the first ELO song I heard.

Love can be one way. A parent might love their kid unconditionally and the child might not reciprocate. Great song!

ELO have their live show down to a science and this is one of the songs that sounds even better live.

@olavjorvik94

Жыл бұрын

Watched them live in Norway in 2017 for the first time. They NAILED the live sound. It was SPOTLESS. Best live sound I’ve ever heard, and I’ve seen the odd show. The mix was so clean, it sounded like the album, honestly. Almost identical. And Jeff at his old age, sang and played perfect with his shades and curls. He’s my second favorite song writer, after George. And I hope he sticks around for a long time❤

The “living thing” is love.

Sailing away on the crest of a wave, it’s like magic.. Rolling and riding, slipping and sliding, it’s magic. For me this song is about surfing. And it was often stuck in my head while surfing as a teenager in the late 70’s.

Living thing was the very first song when I was a kid that I heard that introduced me to what real music is all about. ELO ,STyX, Journey and Fleetwood Mac... I was hooked !

ELO and the songwriter Jeff Lynn are fantastic. You MUST listen to “Tightrope”, using your headphones. Otherwise you wont hear the genius of the melody.

Brad's signing up to that music interpretation class is really paying off!

Lex, you mentioned that ELO was moving up your list. Believe me, the more you listen , the more it will move. There so much in what they do.

Another great band that was so ahead of their time. So many great songs.

@CoffeeConnected

Жыл бұрын

I can't agree with that because how many acts around today are doing the ELO thing? They are very much of their time and place, England in the 1970s. I do agree that they created so many great songs though.

@txrojas

Жыл бұрын

They had their time. Decided to go disco and never recovered. They were original but not ahead of their time.

My of my favourite bands growing up brilliant lyrics and music. loved the review.

Jeff Lynne said he dreamed this song.Got up and put it together. Masterfully I say. Love it.

Funny thing when ELO were becoming very successful, I was mid teens so I was on my own journey musically etc,but I do remember if I happened on TOP OF THE POPS and they were on I usually stopped what I was doing at just listen. Now I really appreciate how amazing they were .

@sealdrup

Жыл бұрын

Same.

ELO’s Rock n Roll is King ps the lead singer Jeoff Lynn was a Traveling Willbury

You have officially listened to the greatest pop song of all time. Who knew? Well done Brad & Lex.

ELO had great big band sounding & harmonies. So unique

Excellent start this morning...a hui hou

When I was a kid, ELO was my first rock band obsession. I had all of their albums and spent hours listening to the records and admiring the album art (we didn't have the internet yet...don't hate). Actually, I would say all that ELO album art inspired me to be an artist, and I've been an artist professionally for almost 30 years.

One of the absolute best bands of all time. Countless great songs

Like a lot of songs you’ve reacted to, this is featured in the film “Boogie Nights.” If you ever do movie reactions, that would be a great one to do!

@CoffeeConnected

Жыл бұрын

This particular song was played right at the end of the film at the mirror scene just as it went into the end credits wasn't it?

It has a great, gypsy-sounding violin intro that is beautiful. The gypsy violin returns from time to time..Love it.

I'm now 63,,,I've been a fan of this band since their inception, and many, many more bands like them, you've found one band that stands apart from the rest, You'll enjoy the rides they take you on...Rock ON!!

As a person born in 1978 I don't think there is any other band that invokes more nostalgic memories for me than ELO...the weird thing is that the memories that come flooding back are the most mundane, day-to-day activities as these songs played in the background, it's weird, I can remember them very vividly and with great clarity...."Strange Magic" indeed!

Such a great song I forgot how much I loved this song.

The Diary Of Horace Wimp needs to be aired sometime.

Love ELO, definitely check out "Turn to Stone," song always makes me so happy 😊

This was when ELO was at their best, in the middle of the album stretch, not to say the early things or later were bad, they weren't, but mid 70's to late 70's they could do no wrong.. Great song.. super reaction

Her smile is infectious 😊🥰

One way love is unrequited love. So much music is about unrequited love. There is a difference between obsession and love. 'It's a givin' thing' Lex is right!

"New World Record" ... one of the greatest pop/rock albums of all time

ELO... fun music... smile music... Jeff Lynne was so original, blending classical elements with opera and pop.. Great band... Great reaction.

ELO is my all time favorite & this was the 1st song I ever heard on the Radio in Grade Skool & been a fan since...

This is The latest of several times Brad has said he can't imagine loving someone who doesn't love you. Glad to see it addressed in conversation.👍

You can never go wrong with ELO. Great choice guys. 🌺✌️

Love CAN be one way. It becomes an obsession when you deny that it's only one way and you won't let it go.

ELO Is Dope. They Take You Back To A Different Time Every Time.

The difference between one way love and obsession is a restraining order.

Love is love. It is like a radio transmission. You can transmit a radio show, but if no one tunes in to it then no one will hear it. But the radio signal is still there. And so, the transmission of love is still love even if there is no receiver. The Charles has spoken. :)

This girl's smile is just awesome!

I would argue that Jeff Lynne has had as much impact on the sound of rock in the 70s and 80s as Phil Spector did in the 60s, except he changed the sound for a lot of already well established artists. His vocal production is beyond compare.

This is easily my favorite ELO song

First concert I went to. Great show 1981 old Boston Garden. ❤

The word for one-way love is Unrequited.

One of my favorite groups ever!

I would argue that you can have one-sided love. It can certainly devolve into obsession, but it doesn't have to. When the intended recipient makes it clear that they have no wish to receive that love, then making the decision to back off and stop overtly expressing it is itself an act of love. You don't have to forcibly express love to feel it. In other words, love doesn't necessarily have to be given to be felt.

From Songfact: There has been lots of speculation as to what this song is about, with a popular rumor being that it is an anti-abortion statement. ELO frontman Jeff Lynne has said it is simply about the loss of love, although its initial inspiration was a bout of food poisoning. He let that slip in a talk with Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 2014. "You'll never be able to listen to it the same again," he said. "I wouldn't want anyone to think it's about a bad paella on a Spanish holiday." The song features uncredited vocals by Patti Quatro (sister of Suzi Quatro), Brie Brandt, and Addie Lee, who were all one time members of the female rock group Fanny. According to Suzi Quatro's autobiography the trio sang the "higher and higher" parts. "Livin' Thing" returned to a Billboard chart for the first time in 40 years in 2017 as a result of its featuring in Volkswagen's "The New King" commercial. Fueled by its appearance in the ad, the tune entered the Rock Digital Songs Sales chart.

my favorite band of the 70's so good, so different

ELO Live a must watch for the strings alone!! 👏

I think she is right on or at least how I perceive it. love is sometimes u give and sometimes its givin back none, some, equal or more.Its what makes the world go round🌎

Closest you get to ELO - in time and amazing music - is Supertramp. The Logical Song or Goodbye Stranger. I still have all these on my playlists.

Jeff Lynne is a genius! I really like Telephone line

There is no bad ELO song Jeff Lynne is an absolute genius.

It's ELO. 😎

Strange Magic should have made at least one of your top 5’s for September!

They were awesome in the 70’s

I'm fortunate enough to have seen ELO 3 times.

That bar or so of piccicato strings near the beginning, reminds me of near the beginning of "When My Little Girl Is Smiling" by The Drifters etc.

Lex you are on point about Love❤ thank you. 👍

When ELO started, the concept was to pick up where the Beatles left off. Jeff Lynne was not only great at capturing the sound and style of the Beatles, but it's like he was able to channel each individual Beatle and write a song in their style. To me, this song is pure George Harrison. His melodic sense, choice of chords, singing style and subject matter (Harrison had a #1 hit called "Life" just a year or two before this came out)....love and spirituality. "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" is Lennon...."Telephone Line" is McCartney...."Mr. Blue Sky" is "A Day In The Life" revisited. "Strange Magic" is Lennon verses, McCartney chorus and Harrison guitar. Check them out and you'll see what I mean.

The Beatles in the seventies. Baby, its a living thing!!!

Seen them twice. Great shows both times.

Reminds me of my older cousins hanging out by their cars at family get togethers ...not surewhat they were passing around but music was good.

Another thought; what a wonderful gestation that lil tyke is having! Great music, happy silly mom, love circulating through his little developing self with every beat of sweet lexis heart! So excited for y’all!

Perfect time for you to do this one. It was released as a single this week in 1976. Great, great album from start to finish.

I love ELO. Also love your conversation here!

There is unconditional love which is an animal, it's a natural way of being. Single love can be you loving someone or loving yourself and when you love yourself, you are open to love from others. If you stand in love, you also give that to everyone around you because of the frequency of it. Just let it happen and don't define it.

One way love is called unrequited love.

The couch gang has to get more ELO on polls they deserve some love.

probably my fav ELO song

Lyrically it's like whatever, but musically ELO always reminded me of music from the old cartoons I watched as a little kid . . .

Used to sing with cousins in car as kid(ooohh, memories..😎❤🎶🤙

Brilliant review every elo song are wow telephone line live at Wembley

Man oh man ELO! Their music is so very nostalgic for me. So many fantastic songs Telephone Line is really good. It's all good. Thanks 😊 ♡

This is one of thier best songs

the love is real! they were so good!

I love many people who don't love me back... I still love them...

“” We Know You Got Soul….If You Didn’t You Wouldn’t Shake That Thing””

The first elo song I heard. I loved it

For the record I love this girl… and I don’t know her… but yea I love her… the way she smiles and laughs but not in a stalkerish way 😂…so sad… what could have been?…❤