My Lord, how wonderful was this band. ELO was one of the best rock groups ever.

RIP Richard Tandy.

16 in 1976, first job, first paycheck, first car, I bought ELO's record, Jeff's an amazing song writer, his songs were constantly on the radio back then, it was a year of firsts😉

@dodgerharlin8313

11 ай бұрын

Hey John what car did you get my brother had a Buick Riviera and my first car was a 73 ltd

@larrykappel6868

4 ай бұрын

I hear ya I was 20. Where the hell did the time go. At least we still got the music

Outstanding acoustics and performance. Midnight Special is the best source of live performance from the best music era, likely to never equaled.

@oneanddone7992

10 ай бұрын

Each week when it came on, it was an _event_ .

ELO is one of the greatest rock and roll bands. John Lennon called it “the son of the Beatles.”

@tedketman2467

11 ай бұрын

They were and are by far better musicians than the Beatles.

@shatnershairpiece

11 ай бұрын

@@tedketman2467lol! Keep dreaming.

@Luiz.Campos

11 ай бұрын

​@@tedketman2467Are you dumb?

@carlospradoguerrero

11 ай бұрын

​@@tedketman2467🤌🤌

@johntrahan6897

9 ай бұрын

@@tedketman2467 😅

ELO brings back so many early childhood memories of the late 70s. Can’t believe I can remember the 70s…

One of Jeff Lynne's finest. This song brings back so many Wonderful memories... here's to the 70s 🥂 Happy Saturday... thank you for sharing! 💖

@robertkroberjr.157

11 ай бұрын

@That 70's Girl Agreed! Happy Saturday to you! 🤗⚘️

@markydo7

11 ай бұрын

This also takes me back when I was in high school, cruising around in my buddy's Trans Am, hearing ELO for the first time... ; not to mention all the other great songs from the seventies!!

@tammybedford6979

11 ай бұрын

Cheers 🥂

@paisleyprincess7996

11 ай бұрын

Same

RIP bassist Kelly Grouctt.

@D_D_L

3 ай бұрын

And now Richard Tandy...

E.L.O. was truly one of a kind!❤

I saw ELO in March 1976 at Cobo Arena in Detroit. What a show, I was a lucky guy in 1976. So many great shows.

Thank you for the memories Midnight Special!! ELO is at the top of my favorites list!

So beautifully done for this live performance! The dreamy keyboard sound and the strings make it so magical, and Jeff in his iconic hair and glasses! I love ELO! 💜 Thank you, Midnight Special!

@gregoryduncan3067

11 ай бұрын

"Evil Woman" is the remaining clip from this appearance.

@StephanieJeanne

11 ай бұрын

@@gregoryduncan3067 Cool! I love that song, too. They really did a great job!

@gregoryduncan3067

11 ай бұрын

@@StephanieJeanne And they did another appearance with a laser show behind it.

@StephanieJeanne

11 ай бұрын

@@gregoryduncan3067 I'll look forward to that, too.

Nice to see Bev putting down the drumsticks to go on background vocals and lead tambourine duties.

@daisywrabbit

11 ай бұрын

it is nice to see, but it’s also a sad harbinger of what’s to come. Jeff Lynne not utilizing Bev as a drummer. ⚡️🥁♥️

@JQ127-c4e

11 ай бұрын

​@daisywrabbit Well Bev certainly played on many more ELO songs after this.

Thank you Midnight Special for releasing live performances from the show to you Tube.

Such an amazing band, unique sound and music that matched the quality of bands like The Beatles.

@todddillon613

10 ай бұрын

majik....is created, through a Fella named, Buckethead...check him out, if you haven't...! if ya have.....?🤘! and please..? dont forget to mention, our took wearin...hoser brothers, from Up North... RUSH! 🤘Rock On🤘

@neonfroot

10 ай бұрын

They were unique even among the 1970s. Most other rock bands cheated using purely Mellotron for the orchestral strings. Or would play out the symphonic roffs wth electric guitars. Btw, why did you stop with the Thomas & Friemds Mad Bomber fanon?

@NA-me6sh

9 ай бұрын

when I was a kid and heard certain songs, I thought they were the Beatles.

@lancerock4668

7 ай бұрын

Jeff Lynn produced the Beatles at one time. He is a phenomenal musician, producer.

Saw them in concert in 1979. What a show! Even from the nosebleed section! Worth the time and the money. Wish I could go again. Thank you Jeff Lynne and ELO for the wonderful memory.

@terrybrown7601

11 ай бұрын

Still not as good as Lyon Russell in concert !!! In his white top hat ...1973 or Joe Walsh and the James Gang Armoury Building concert 1973

"Face The Music" is one great album from 1975!!! Got the remastered CD!!

Thank you very much!!!... 😍

Such an underrated band with an underrated singer and underrated arrangements. This band was sonic gold

Please upload all of elos performances! We need all of them available immediately

@gregoryduncan3067

11 ай бұрын

I agree, including the 1977 appearance with that laser show behind it.

@BeaujolaisDay

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes please

@stevie324

3 ай бұрын

Right!?

E l o had that very unique sound as a band ! What a awesome time to be a band in the 70’s ! Space ace Ron ⚡️⚡️⚡️

As has often been said......"we all know it goes down on the Midnight Special".....ELO is no exception.....this was mellow gold right here.

Timeless, epic, brilliant, perfect.

The string section (and whole band with Jeff, obviously) here live is superb -thanks for posting!

❤❤❤❤How can you not LOVE this? ❤❤❤❤

One of my favorites of theirs. But I have many favorite ELO songs.

Such a talented singer/songwriter and musician…😄

I will finally see the Magic in September. RIP to Mr. Tandy and Peace to his family and friends.

@kkampy4052

8 күн бұрын

Me too, at MSG!

Oh my, Yet another Wurlitzer 200A. Supertramp and Ray Charles never leave home without them.

@kevingoins9858

11 ай бұрын

Great comment!

@allasaurous2738

10 ай бұрын

it was too heavy too carry so they all got yamaha cs 70 ms

@neonfroot

3 ай бұрын

I prefer Wurlitizer. Femder Rhodes electric pianos sound a bit too corny.

the fucking tone of those instruments, it cannot be replicated man you just had to be there

Sometimes I find myself wondering if that era in my life even existed

1976 - Summer vacations - Ocean City, Maryland - This song was on the air in every pool, bar, magazine, hall or restaurant - Sweet memories of my youth...

This is one of my very favorite songs from the 70s. Kind of mellow & mystifying . It reminds me of my grandchildren ( 4 girls & 1 boy). 1 of the girls in particular, Breanna ( my Goojah) this song reminds me the most. She has a strange magic over her grandpa ( Me). She's had this strange magic over her grandpa, since she was born. All my babies have a strange magic over their grandpa, but my Goojah, a little more than the others. She's about 12 yrs. old right now, (roughly) The sad thing is, their grandma & I aren't together anymore. You see, they're not my biological grandchildren, but I have always treated them, as if they were. I miss them so much, it hurts me dearly , especially my Goojah. I hope to be able to see them again someday. If God is willing.

My favorite line up with Richard Tandy on keys, Kelly Groucutt bass, and exceptional vocals, and nice to see Bev Bevan out front.

They are just great

Magnificent. Thank you The Midnight Special.❤

I love the way Jeff Lynne almost talks this song………beautiful voice……………butter melting………..

Good stuff!! Good stuff.

I love the strange magic Jeff Lynne and ELO had. Wow.

it’s a shame Jeff Lynne couldn’t find more use for Bev Bevan‘s drumming abilities in the band, however, it’s such a treat to see and hear Bev performing with his incredible bass voice in a live capacity. for more of Bev’s amazing vocals, check out these songs by The Move: Don’t Mess Me Up Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart Ben Crawley Steel Company

@JQ127-c4e

11 ай бұрын

Bev drummed on every ELO album through Secret Messages. Your comments imply he hardly drummed with ELO. What are you talking about?!?

@daisywrabbit

11 ай бұрын

@@JQ127-c4e he wasn’t included in the rebrand to “Jeff Lynne‘s ELO”. sorry, I’m a Move loyalist.

@JQ127-c4e

11 ай бұрын

@@daisywrabbit I have my "Bev Bevan The Move" signed drum head proudly displayed in my studio. I was really disappointed Bev wasn't at the Rock and Roll HOF induction ceremony and I too am bummed he's not still playing drums with Jeff.

Now you know why drummers are vital to a band.

Great, great song❤😊

Thank you for unearthing another great ELO find. Superb! ❤

The great Jeff Lynne. Awesome dude, 100%.

The memories hit hard, what a great time to live through. ELO is a great group!

love those harmonies

Yes thank you for uploading!

Wonderful.

This song is like a spell

@bsota8513

9 ай бұрын

Like a strange magic. 😎

This is great. Thanks Midnight.

Damn! They sing well live!

Got a strange kind of magic I absolutely love this song ELO

oh my what brilliance!

The "Electric Beatles". The soundtrack of my young years in Colorado Springs. Good times.

FLAWLESS

This song, since the first time i listened to it, produced a Strange kind of Magic : tearing me apart, shaking me down to the ground, blowing my mind, and finally healing my heart and soul. Thank you very much guys ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I owned this on 45!

I have probably had Face the Music at least 15 different times since my brother first brought it home in 1984. I've had it in record, on cassette and CD. This is easily my favorite all time album

What a voice Jeff has.

@sarahloughlin3724

6 ай бұрын

Jeff Lynne and Kelly Groucutt singing together are phenomenal!

Absolutely magnificent! Thank you ELO

Great music and a great band

That was really fn good on many levels ✌️

Saw them in 1977

Unusual to see Bev step down from behind the kit with a tambourine to assist with backing vocals, but still great job!

My favorite ELO song. You had to have talent then to sound like this live.

I could use The Scorpions to stay awake behind the wheel. This dreamlike song could put me to sleep!

Why isn't Richard Tandy ranked up there with Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Tony Banks and other progressive rock keyboardsmen?

What a truly magical performance!

Approved.

In their album version, there are no drums for the first almost minute and a half ( there are a few symbols) of the song. Here live, they went with no drumming for the entire song.

So great 🎶💖

Awesome drumming by Bev Bevan!!! What? No drumming on this song? Oh, uh, well to the best of my recollection he's a great drummer!

I'm not from that era but an uncle and my father taught me many things from the mid-70s. There is a movie that represents that time, it is called The Virgin Suicides, many classics sound like it.

Incredible

I was 16 the first time I saw this crazy band with Chellos. Loved the music ever since.

The best simple.

I remember this song from Jr. High!

The 🌎 would be a little less good if that song had never been brought into the 🌎.

cool to see Bev on vocals, haven’t seen that before

@punkadiddle

Ай бұрын

Yes, Bev was the DEEP voice in ELO! If you listen to songs like Mr. Blue Sky, Sweet Talkin' Woman, and many others, you'll hear a low baritone voice in the background. That's him! And if you want to hear him sing lead, check out the songs Ben Crawley Steel Company, and Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart, both by The Move.

The orchestration of electromagetic waves is her strange spectral magic.😮

MUSIC L.E.G.E.N.D.S 🎧🎸🔊 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Tempo em que musica era mexer com as emoções bem la do fundinho do coração ♥

Just wish they would have included Natalie Cole's intro from June 25, 1976, for this very same video, "And I love them, please welcome the Electric Light Orchestra" 😎

Beverley!!! Bevan. The crush I had on this man. I read that he and Jeff Lynne haven’t spoken in over thirty years. What? My babies.💔

💛

💞

no more words

Promo Face The Music. Amazing.

Not the first album I bought, but one of the first.

This song and Todd Rundgren's "Hello it's Me" always leaves me with the most confused emotions. It's weird because I get a dark almost doomed feeling, yet also a happy euphoric feeling. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?!!!

@notanotherjamesmurphy5574

2 ай бұрын

interesting

@notanotherjamesmurphy5574

2 ай бұрын

bittersweet, I guess, might be the word

rip kelly and richard tandy

@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour

25 күн бұрын

And Hugh McDowal

感動！❤️👍

I love the one in which Jeff ate a bowl of fruit and shat a fruit salad. That was a Strange Magic.

The amount of hair growth in the 70s was impressive.

1 мин 53 с-- ❤❤❤

So odd to Bev out from behind the drum kit.

It was a great performance, imagine what it would have sounded like in Stereo, or now remixed in Dolby Atmos.

Please upload Fallin' in Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds. Another marvelous song from Midnight Special.

Can’t beat ELO.

Oh yeah, I got a