Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down (Official Video)

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  • Electric Light Orchestra's official music video for 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
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    Lyrics:
    You got me runnin' goin' out of my mind,
    You got me thinkin' that I'm wastin' my time.
    Don't bring me down, no no no no no,
    I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
    Don't bring me down.
    You wanna stay out with your fancy friends.
    I'm tellin' you it's got to be the end,
    Don't bring me down, no no no no no no no no,
    I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
    Don't bring me down.
    Don't bring me down, groos
    Don't bring me down, groos
    Don't bring me down, groos
    Don't bring me down.
    #ElectricLightOrchestra #ELO #DontBringMeDown
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  • @r.a.4795
    @r.a.4795 Před 6 měsíci +380

    My boyfriend in 1980 had a Chevy Chevelle SS and we went to church camp in that car in 1980. He jammed this song and Boston, More than a Feeling as we traveled over Transmountain Road in El Paso headed to New Mexico for church camp. I will never forget it. Fast forward to 2012, we reconnected on Facebook and married. He died in 2019 after a double lung transplant gave him 4 extra years of life. He served 22 years in the US Navy. I loved this man from the age of 14 and ELO will aways be about me and Jeffrey Allen Hoagland.

    • @youresoakinginit2113
      @youresoakinginit2113 Před 4 měsíci +15

      So sorry for your loss.
      Yes Music has a visceral effect on our feelings. Kind of like scents/aromas... an orange blossom or a loaf of garlic bread. We save those experiences throughout our lives and they surface on their own when looking back gives us a good feeling. I hope you remember the good times fondly, and I wish you peace.♡

    • @r.a.4795
      @r.a.4795 Před 4 měsíci +12

      Thank you for your kind words! It is so bittersweet.

    • @lindafranco7489
      @lindafranco7489 Před 4 měsíci +4

      ❤️🙏

    • @thomasdeas1941
      @thomasdeas1941 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Bot

    • @swdshchck
      @swdshchck Před 3 měsíci +6

      I am very sorry for your loss, but it sounds like the years you had together were happy, and that warms my heart. I myself just reconnected with the boyfriend I had in 1980/81 on Facebook 3 months ago, and we are getting engaged soon! Although he's having heart surgery in 4 days, but it's minor and should turn out OK, but it still worries me a lot. These past 3 months have been the happiest of my life, and I don't want it to end just yet!

  • @fabfour7397
    @fabfour7397 Před 11 měsíci +167

    Some facts about Jeff Lynne (ELO)...First, he is a very humble man, simply because this Music Genius is not interested in fame, the limelight, and money, he just loves to create great music. Jeff Lynne is one of the most versatile musicians ever, this is why he is considered by his peers to be among the greatest. He didn't stick to one style of music because, after decades, it gets boring. Jeff has done progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock - Pop, New wave, and Disco.
    Everything he does turns to gold. He even flirted with Country music. From 1972 to 1986 (During 14 years) Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world... 51 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas, festivals and Stadiums. During Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Tour, many reviews agreed in saying they are the best live Classic Rock Band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius( From Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post).
    ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music.
    He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others...In June 2023 Jeff Lynne was inducted in The Songwriters Hall Of Fame ❤👍💯

    • @janiceellery1653
      @janiceellery1653 Před 8 měsíci +14

      I'm glad you mentioned his accomplishments as a producer as well. A good producer will promote the talent of the artist they are working with. Some producers seem to push their own agenda and reputation at the expense of the artist . Thank you for not being one of those type of producers Jeff.

    • @maryseery7824
      @maryseery7824 Před 7 měsíci +12

      Super long post dude but well worth the read, thank you. Having a nostalgia night and ELO came to mind quickly. So many great tunes. Jeff is amazingly talented and influential.

    • @lindaconner64
      @lindaconner64 Před 4 měsíci +4

      💯🙌🙌🙌🙌🤟

    • @thomasdeas1941
      @thomasdeas1941 Před 3 měsíci +1

      bot

    • @kevinmclaughlin-wd1wv
      @kevinmclaughlin-wd1wv Před 2 měsíci +6

      Not many people mention Jeff lynnes amazing voice, so underated, he makes it so effortless, like all the great singers 🎉

  • @Pearlsofwisdom338
    @Pearlsofwisdom338 Před měsícem +39

    Rest in peace, Richard Tandy. You guys are awesome and ahead of your time. I have always loved your music!

  • @georgeriehl9502
    @georgeriehl9502 Před měsícem +32

    RIP Mr Tandy. A true artist

  • @clark7894
    @clark7894 Před 2 lety +1673

    I was 16 and just got my drivers license when this timeless classic was released. I wish I could go back, if only for a day, to be behind the wheel and enjoying ELO on the radio. I will never forget those carefree days.

    • @jedcauffield1858
      @jedcauffield1858 Před 2 lety +42

      I hear they have next best thing.. Casette or CD players. Try those out & close your eyes.. and lets do the Time Warp again!!

    • @dominiquefruchtman7987
      @dominiquefruchtman7987 Před 2 lety +40

      James, I think we're the same age, because I share your memory and the nostalgia just aches in your chest, doesn't it? Now I understand the meaning of "the good old days". Thank you for this memory.

    • @jedcauffield1858
      @jedcauffield1858 Před 2 lety +17

      @@dominiquefruchtman7987 that’s kinda how I feel about Come Sail Away

    • @the406seadonkey6
      @the406seadonkey6 Před 2 lety +27

      You still can you know? Right? Life is what you make it and you're only as old/young as you're able to accept/feel. I hope you take a drive my dude.

    • @clark7894
      @clark7894 Před 2 lety +10

      @Jimmy L Needham Yes I was. You don't know my life.

  • @bonjoviwankenobi8533
    @bonjoviwankenobi8533 Před 6 lety +2344

    That opening was
    EXTRA T H I C C

  • @teresap6825
    @teresap6825 Před 9 měsíci +25

    Don’t bring me down!
    Should be the motto of all of us!

  • @loydta
    @loydta Před měsícem +75

    65 years old and they're still jamming my brains out !

  • @bingbong1222
    @bingbong1222 Před 6 měsíci +243

    Me and my mom would listen to ELO on the way to the beach when I was a kid in the 90s and 00s. Unfortunately we lost her exactly 10 years ago today. Came here to get a little dose of nostalgia. Love you mom... You truly were one of the best
    Edit - I want to say thank you to all of the kind comments and the likes! A little back story on my mom... She loved music and nature more than most. She was known by everyone as a bright light of positivity with a huge smile that would cover her whole face. Unfortunately in the early to mid 00s, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat it without hesitation and with a smile on her face. 5 years later it came back. She beat it it, but she didn't have much fight left in her. She was still working and having fun as much as she could but had bad "chemo brain" and would often pass out after being light headed. In 2013, she received the worst possible news. The cancer has spread through her body. She ended up passing about 45 days later in a room filled to the brim with her friends and family and a smile on her face.
    Love you mom. Miss you like you wouldn't believe. I still tear up everytime I talk about you and I still cry when I tell your backstory.

    • @eon14873
      @eon14873 Před 6 měsíci +10

      Take care bingbong

    • @lamontejohnson9079
      @lamontejohnson9079 Před 6 měsíci +10

      I get it...Lost my mom in 86...she was definitely one of the best....salud

    • @bottlethrower1544
      @bottlethrower1544 Před 5 měsíci +5

      wow. you made me cry for real

    • @ramonaroden1776
      @ramonaroden1776 Před 4 měsíci +5

      So glad you have an amazing memory to hold onto.

    • @lindaconner64
      @lindaconner64 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I'm sorry for your loss honey but I'm glad you can come here for comfort 💓 God bless 🙌 💖

  • @baarki
    @baarki Před 5 měsíci +509

    Who's listening in 2024?

  • @user-pf2ko8cm8q
    @user-pf2ko8cm8q Před 2 měsíci +193

    Well here we are 2024! Still jamming to the Electric Light Orchestra ❤

  • @JeffLynnesELO2024Tour
    @JeffLynnesELO2024Tour Před 22 dny +14

    ❤❤❤Jeff Lynne's ELO will be on Tour in the Summer and Fall of 2024 in North America for 32 concerts.👍

  • @classicrockfan8034
    @classicrockfan8034 Před 3 měsíci +28

    Jeff Lynne(ELO) the best overall musician ever and a freaking good producer, singer and songwriter.

  • @skylarpenney5259
    @skylarpenney5259 Před 3 lety +1186

    Jeff Lynne is the Bob Ross of music. He's a bloody legend.

    • @JoelSzymczyk
      @JoelSzymczyk Před 3 lety +6

      @Paisley Houndstooth saw that comment and instantly said "WAS??" thought I missed some bad news.

    • @mkrbrtsn1
      @mkrbrtsn1 Před 3 lety +11

      And so underrated.

    • @mach1rocks
      @mach1rocks Před 3 lety +7

      Top o' the mornin to ya!

    • @MARS_15_
      @MARS_15_ Před 3 lety +6

      😃😄😃

    • @gulagfingerprint3696
      @gulagfingerprint3696 Před 3 lety +14

      He looks like him too

  • @classicrockfan8034
    @classicrockfan8034 Před 2 měsíci +24

    Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!!! Don't miss the 2024 Summer and Fall North American TOUR!!!💯❤💥

  • @bonniebronson4745
    @bonniebronson4745 Před 26 dny +12

    They should be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame!!❤

  • @D.G.M.
    @D.G.M. Před 6 lety +88

    Nothing beats the rough mono sound of 1979 analogue video tape.

  • @endy5enduros307
    @endy5enduros307 Před 2 lety +1390

    It's 2022 and this song is STILL a banger!!
    ELO is life.

    • @peterkelley6344
      @peterkelley6344 Před rokem +9

      Every so often get this ear worm, and can't get it out of my head!

    • @clumsydad7158
      @clumsydad7158 Před rokem +13

      can a party song get any better? ... not damn likely

    • @TONYchicago1111
      @TONYchicago1111 Před rokem +7

      RIGHT ON BROTHER !!

    • @endy5enduros307
      @endy5enduros307 Před rokem +5

      @@TONYchicago1111 ELO Forever, Forever ELO!

    • @TONYchicago1111
      @TONYchicago1111 Před rokem +3

      @@endy5enduros307 O.F.F.O ☠ A.O.A . God Forgives Outlaws Don't 🇺🇸

  • @fabfour7397
    @fabfour7397 Před 2 měsíci +17

    Jeff Lynne is a fantastic musician, songwriter and producer. Jeff Lynne's ELO will be on Tour this Summer and Fall of 2024 for 32 concerts in North American cities. It's on my bucket list... I already bought my tickets for New York and Toronto.

  • @FR3D_5N0W
    @FR3D_5N0W Před 5 měsíci +22

    JEFF LYNNE & ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA ❤ January 2024 😎
    Cheers from 🇩🇰 PEACE ❤️

  • @108nighthawk
    @108nighthawk Před 8 lety +224

    Holy shit. 70s overload. That perm! The keyboardist freaking out like a Muppet!! This is amazing.

    • @lolbroh
      @lolbroh Před 8 lety +5

      I wish i was 19 that time/.

    • @yam83
      @yam83 Před 8 lety +9

      Yes!! Like a Muppet! That's EXACTLY what he reminds me of.

    • @108nighthawk
      @108nighthawk Před 8 lety +6

      +Yairo Martis It's incredible, isn't it?

    • @IamDogge
      @IamDogge Před 7 lety +3

      More like a muppet over load

    • @IamDogge
      @IamDogge Před 7 lety +2

      Blaine Hillis me or him?

  • @1stand2ndtimearound67
    @1stand2ndtimearound67 Před 3 lety +72

    "You're looking good just like a snake in the grass" greatest line ever...

    • @oog.1877
      @oog.1877 Před 2 lety +4

      indeed haha

    • @naturalnashuan
      @naturalnashuan Před měsícem +2

      Isn't the image at that part of the video of a neon 🌭 hot dog in a bun? 😊 That line made me giggle inside when I was a little kid because I knew what they meant by that .

  • @tammyscott3706
    @tammyscott3706 Před 4 měsíci +50

    Oh the memories! Roller skating to this every Friday and Saturday night at the local rink. Good times! 70s and 80s were the BEST!

  • @richiebear1969
    @richiebear1969 Před měsícem +53

    RIP Richard Tandy.

    • @cindyshepard7145
      @cindyshepard7145 Před měsícem +6

      Omg, I just found this out with your comment. RIP Richard. Great keyboardist. He will be missed.

    • @suzie1886
      @suzie1886 Před měsícem

      I found out when it was announced but I was too numb these days to comment, I liked because he was amazing and his music will live forever in my mind! ❤

  • @tanya3128
    @tanya3128 Před 5 lety +1565

    One of the GREATEST rock and roll songs EVER!! Seriously underrated.

    • @davidrock3936
      @davidrock3936 Před 4 lety +25

      More like Disco

    • @gswiss22
      @gswiss22 Před 4 lety +9

      That is a true statement.

    • @johnmckenzie8522
      @johnmckenzie8522 Před 4 lety +12

      They are still one of the best rock roll king

    • @susanhutchison3648
      @susanhutchison3648 Před 4 lety +8

      Got that Rite

    • @Jasonhoods
      @Jasonhoods Před 4 lety +8

      @Charlie Kelly Bird Law I know right? ELO was fucking huge. These kids today still think Hummingbirds can be owned as pets.

  • @dennis-ul5ht
    @dennis-ul5ht Před 4 lety +199

    This song, along with "My Sharona", was played incessantly the week my wife and I got married (7/21/79)…

    • @HPayne62
      @HPayne62 Před 4 lety +6

      And then a few months later it was Another Brick In The Wall Part II.

    • @michaelbodine6142
      @michaelbodine6142 Před 3 lety +3

      Its Munger; his daughter works in ILLINOIS.

    • @ConcertTourUS
      @ConcertTourUS Před 3 lety +6

      My Sharona was the first 45 I even owned.

    • @theironyofu7070
      @theironyofu7070 Před 3 lety +1

      Nice man!

    • @brentboswell1294
      @brentboswell1294 Před 3 lety +5

      Funkytown...you're welcome for me putting that one in your head 🤣

  • @aidenkeith941
    @aidenkeith941 Před 2 měsíci +12

    The contrast between this and Mr. Blue sky is absolutely insane

    • @SucculentChineseMeal
      @SucculentChineseMeal Před měsícem +3

      Mr Blue Sky is like a circus in your head, crazy composition guaranteed cheer you up on the gloomiest of days

  • @nails6365
    @nails6365 Před měsícem +11

    RIP Richard Tandy ❤️

  • @nathanrocks2562
    @nathanrocks2562 Před 4 lety +548

    Putting classic songs in kids movies is the perfect thing to do. It introduces our delicate and impressionable young children to the most amazing music and further expands their curiosity. I personally love it when my 6 year old requests Zeppelin or the Stones or even Fleetwood Mac because he heard it in a movie/show/video game.

    • @jeslynrumbold5285
      @jeslynrumbold5285 Před 3 lety +29

      Erm, it also gives the adults in the theatre something to enjoy!

    • @theironyofu7070
      @theironyofu7070 Před 3 lety +1

      Yep

    • @honk8434
      @honk8434 Před 3 lety +12

      Yeah,the entire reason I’m here is cause I got into old 80’s songs cause of that sweet sweet scene in X-men with quicksilver,goddamn sweet dreams was the expert pick for that

    • @lynnpabontheelitehero6579
      @lynnpabontheelitehero6579 Před 3 lety +18

      Agree 100%. If that's what it takes to get kids to listen to better music and not listen to the shitty music today then I'm all for it.

    • @santiago360uru
      @santiago360uru Před 3 lety +6

      Agreed, kids today knows many of the old good music because of it.

  • @OswaldoBarbosa
    @OswaldoBarbosa Před rokem +226

    As long as there are people like me, we don’t let this wonderful music go down!
    My best wishes to all on this 2023! 🥳✌🏼

    • @cheryltotzke7697
      @cheryltotzke7697 Před rokem +4

      You said it!👍😎

    • @margaretforrest5536
      @margaretforrest5536 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Right on man👍

    • @muffs55mercury61
      @muffs55mercury61 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Our music will outlive us. Fortunately there are some younger folks who weren't around then who like it and will keep it alive.

  • @evgeniykolin4831
    @evgeniykolin4831 Před 6 měsíci +24

    Я первый раз услышал эту песню в УКВ диапазоне примерно в 1983 году и мне удалось её записать! С небольшими помехами и не полностью. Она меня просто потрясла. И ещё большее чудо, вы не поверите, это было в СССР!

  • @marioczech482
    @marioczech482 Před 3 měsíci +32

    anyone still listening in 2024

  • @deBebbler
    @deBebbler Před 6 lety +803

    You're looking good
    just like a snake in the grass
    That's one weird ass lyric, but I have always liked it

    • @AbrahamLechLacha
      @AbrahamLechLacha Před 5 lety +11

      deBebbler no no no no no no no...

    • @SirRaio
      @SirRaio Před 5 lety +52

      I believe he's referring to "a snake in the grass"
      as in something unseen or hidden
      meaning "You're looking good, like something no one can see"
      maybe meaning something only HE can see, or something exclusive
      THAt, or something dangerous that's unseen

    • @rbjynx1585
      @rbjynx1585 Před 4 lety +2

      Tyson Chauncey Donald Nelson whatever makes you sleep easier

    • @ES-zk2so
      @ES-zk2so Před 4 lety

      @@rbjynx1585 🤔

    • @rbjynx1585
      @rbjynx1585 Před 4 lety +1

      Tyson Chauncey Donald Nelson talking about the Bible that line

  • @sallypitts7659
    @sallypitts7659 Před 3 lety +531

    I'm 70 years old and and this song always gets me on my feet and dancing like crazy!!!

    • @EpicAndrew97
      @EpicAndrew97 Před 3 lety +11

      Which means when this song was released, you were 28?

    • @JDLamps1
      @JDLamps1 Před 2 lety +8

      70 years also

    • @Bolstaf
      @Bolstaf Před 2 lety +7

      I am 74, ditto…

    • @pdlifeisgood2102
      @pdlifeisgood2102 Před 2 lety +11

      79 and can't sit down when this plays - gotta get up and DANCE!!! Love it!!!

    • @michaelcrumpler2356
      @michaelcrumpler2356 Před 2 lety +8

      I'm 70, also, and, after a lifetime, I can really appreciate how good this song is.

  • @grahanpickersgill8406
    @grahanpickersgill8406 Před 3 měsíci +108

    2024 And I'm Still Listening To This Fantastic Band

  • @flyfly2850
    @flyfly2850 Před 8 dny +4

    Born in 79's ...such a privilege!

  • @charlottecole5281
    @charlottecole5281 Před 7 lety +17

    the group never got the credit that deserve Jeff Lynne a genius

  • @The_Eldest_Millenial
    @The_Eldest_Millenial Před 6 lety +443

    Fun facts:
    *A common mondegreen in the song is the perception that, following the title line, Lynne shouts "Bruce!". In the liner notes of the ELO compilation Flashback and elsewhere, Lynne has explained that he is singing a made-up word, "Grooss," which some have suggested sounds like the German expression "Gruß." 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.
    *"Don't Bring Me Down" is the band's second-highest-charting hit in the UK where it peaked at number 3] and their biggest hit in the United States, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted well in Canada (number 1) and Australia (number 6). This was the first song by ELO not to include a string section.
    *The drum track is in fact a tape loop, coming from "On the Run" looped and slowed down.
    *The song ends with the sound of a door slamming. According to producer Jeff Lynne, this was a metal fire door at Musicland Studios where the song was recorded.
    *The song was dedicated to the NASA Skylab space station, which re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and burned up over the Indian Ocean and Western Australia on 11 July 1979.
    *On 4 November 2007, Lynne was awarded a BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc) Million-Air certificate for "Don't Bring Me Down" for the song having reached two million airplays.
    #DontBringMeDown

    • @314rft
      @314rft Před 5 lety +11

      The fact that this is the first ELO song with no string section is actually why this is actually my one friend's least favorite ELO song.

    • @Skwadley
      @Skwadley Před 5 lety +6

      Thought the "door shutting" may have been a reel to reel tape deck being paused...great info thanks!

    • @shimmyshiny
      @shimmyshiny Před 5 lety +6

      I like you how can essentially add in ANYONE’s name that has let you down...good for solo sing alongs in the car, for sure.... I just try to sing whomever’s name the way I imagine Jeff Lynne would sing it 🙃😉😊

    • @kenklein9120
      @kenklein9120 Před 5 lety +4

      @314rft: The fact that Jeff was in the process of abandoning the strings on Discovery is partly why I've never liked this album, though the song is pretty good. The other reason is that barring Don't Bring Me Down, the album was incredibly lame pop.

    • @cujoedaman
      @cujoedaman Před 5 lety +4

      It's funny 'cause I always figured that was a made up word, but I thought he said "roose" :P

  • @user-zy1qr5ku9t
    @user-zy1qr5ku9t Před 9 měsíci +32

    Don't say the music is underrated. To those of us that know it, it's top of the line. Everybody that doesn't appreciate it can kick the can.

  • @Volik333
    @Volik333 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Браво, ЕЛО!!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @wiessiew9853
    @wiessiew9853 Před 9 lety +2024

    Nobody brought me here. I came here totally ON MY OWN! What about THAT???!!!

  • @ERIgou
    @ERIgou Před 6 lety +27

    "What happened to the girl I used to know?" ... Is someone disillusioned here? Love how ELO made this a happy sounding song. A masterpiece.

  • @Freepeter-ui2vf
    @Freepeter-ui2vf Před rokem +41

    This was one of my sister's favorite songs. Miss you, sis. RIP

    • @moonlitme
      @moonlitme Před měsícem +1

      I was going to write the same thing about my sister. We carry them in our hearts. Grateful that they're no longer in pain.

  • @gochano11
    @gochano11 Před 10 dny +4

    Una Boomer nacida en 1960 que sigue disfrutando de ELO 🎉

  • @g.3008
    @g.3008 Před rokem +314

    Jeff is one of the most talented musicians to ever take the stage, he will never get the credit he deserves for what he’s done for not only rock but music in general.

    • @brett5728
      @brett5728 Před rokem +5

      He certainly was mate. George Harrison seen it! (Travelling Wilburys)

    • @mickeykocic7400
      @mickeykocic7400 Před rokem +9

      He once told a music journalist that he sometimes composed lyrics on the fly, while they were practising the accompaniment. This seems to be one of those songs. He is the only major popular musician I know of, other than Kurt Cobain, who could rapidly fire off a first draft of lyrics and they would be good enough to record without editing, revision, tweaks, or polishing.

    • @traxxpaxx8254
      @traxxpaxx8254 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Check again, he was inducted into the song writers hall of fame

    • @g.3008
      @g.3008 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@traxxpaxx8254 true, but I meant his name isn’t as recognizable as others of his era. To be in then songwriter’s hof is a great honor, but in reality other than diehards and the few deeply interested in the history of rock in that era will ever see or know that fact.

    • @muffs55mercury61
      @muffs55mercury61 Před 11 měsíci +7

      In his native England I hope Jeff is knighted while he's still alive. Sir Jeff Lynne, now that sounds good.

  • @Lucky_9705
    @Lucky_9705 Před 4 lety +605

    ELO is criminally underrated

  • @hilarywoodburn1257
    @hilarywoodburn1257 Před 11 měsíci +242

    I never get tired of ELO. Truly amazing music. I grew up listening to this and I'm nearly 60 and I still love it ❤

    • @grahamcailes3563
      @grahamcailes3563 Před 11 měsíci +5

      I'm nearer 80 and it's still a real favourite. 👍

    • @janl1589
      @janl1589 Před 11 měsíci +2

      And i just turned 50 and have always loved them! (Thanks to my older sisters for introducing me to the best of the 70’s!) It tells you what a great group they are to appeal to so many different ages/generations! Hope I’m as cool as you are when I’m 80, Graham!🙌

    • @td2791
      @td2791 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Songs today just cant match this energy. I'm only 24 but I'm glad my mom always listened to classics like this while I was growing up. So nostalgic every time I hear them.

    • @Lance-ft7zr
      @Lance-ft7zr Před 10 měsíci +5

      I'm also in my late 70s and still sing along with this type of music.🎉❤

    • @johndean958
      @johndean958 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I'm nearly 70 and am loving it ELO ..Jeff Lynne ..a genius. Remember, age has nothing to do with anything. Its a mind situation. Cheers, John (Australia)...I just wish there was somewhere we could all go and still live it up with this music.

  • @LayceeMichelle
    @LayceeMichelle Před 8 měsíci +16

    I was born in 70. I’m a person who truly loves ALL genres of music from Jazz, Big Band, R&B, Rock, disco, rap, trap, Latino, and classical. I’ve never felt like this band got the accolades they deserved. Maybe I’m naive, and unaware, but this music is legendary and too many young people don’t know they exist.
    It just makes me sad. Why aren’t they as popular as Prince (yes, the goat) or MJ? Or Journey etc?
    Let me know your options. ♥️

  • @NeoGee
    @NeoGee Před 4 lety +32

    The song is one entire hook!

  • @Ravenholm337
    @Ravenholm337 Před 10 lety +63

    Greatest random neon hot dog ever.

    • @edenm.1114
      @edenm.1114 Před 10 lety +22

      Most unnecessary, yet enjoyable.

  • @user-gs9bp9ne4o
    @user-gs9bp9ne4o Před 2 měsíci +3

    またまた日本語でのコメントです(笑)気持ちいい😁ジェフ・リン節炸裂のロックナンバーです(笑)音的にはビートルズのリバプールサウンドを後継してますからとっても聴きやすく馴染み易かったですね🤩これも大ヒットしました🤣💯💯💯

  • @reinofeliz
    @reinofeliz Před 4 dny +1

    Electric Light Orchestra!! ❤❤❤❤!! 🎶🎵🎸

  • @wampaku2
    @wampaku2 Před 8 lety +1577

    This is my 3 year old son's favorite song.

    • @MsFanmail
      @MsFanmail Před 8 lety +104

      +Joe Brown your son has good taste

    • @createyourlifejk4359
      @createyourlifejk4359 Před 8 lety +64

      Really ? he's got a very good ear for his age .. haha that's cool

    • @dianavickers5733
      @dianavickers5733 Před 8 lety +5

      +John Ramos yeah

    • @dianavickers5733
      @dianavickers5733 Před 8 lety +1

      +Joe Brown what about Diana Vickers why doesn't he like that aswell she's pretty and interesting

    • @dianavickers5733
      @dianavickers5733 Před 8 lety +2

      +Joe Brown also get him to like chains by Diana Vickers aswell

  • @ufoman4468
    @ufoman4468 Před rokem +26

    Jeff Lynne One of the best singer songwriters Britain has ever had . Long may he continue .ELO Fantastic Band

  • @JLvatron
    @JLvatron Před 3 měsíci +6

    For decades, I thought this song was sung by Wang Chung.
    And also, the "Brrrrruce!" part is totally something they would add.
    Now I know Jeff Lynne is a music legend.

  • @KIKUCHIYO373
    @KIKUCHIYO373 Před 8 měsíci +40

    I was lucky enough to see ELO perform this live twice. One of my most favorite bands. Thanks, Jeff!👍🙂

  • @fabfour7397
    @fabfour7397 Před rokem +31

    Best song of 1979! Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!

  • @synthonaplinth5980
    @synthonaplinth5980 Před 8 lety +61

    Best simple drum intro in a rock song, ever.

    • @amylovendaal9732
      @amylovendaal9732 Před 8 lety

      +synth on a plinth : Yes, great drummer, that Bev ! But as a drummer Jeff Lynne's not half bad himself ......

    • @synthonaplinth5980
      @synthonaplinth5980 Před 8 lety +2

      +Amy Lovendaal Jeff Lynne plays drums?!?

    • @amylovendaal9732
      @amylovendaal9732 Před 8 lety +1

      Oh yes ! On the album 'Alone in the universe" f.i. he does all vocals and all instruments ! Check out: Jeff Lynne 'mercy. mercy, Official video - you will see him play !

    • @Dina6279
      @Dina6279 Před 8 lety +4

      Jeff plays drums, bass guitar, lead guitar, acoustic, piano and he can even play double bass too. He produces, composes and arranges. All self taught. He is one incredible and unique man. To say he is a musical genius is a massive understatement, no one comes close. Love that man to bits!

    • @amylovendaal9732
      @amylovendaal9732 Před 8 lety +1

      Couldn't agree more !!!

  • @Duremar1997
    @Duremar1997 Před 10 měsíci +18

    ... впервые услышал ELO в 1982 году... И слушаю до сих пор!!! Ребята, здоровья вам и творческих успехов!!!

  • @theraginggam3r679
    @theraginggam3r679 Před 4 lety +30

    Welcome to the new decade Electric Light Orchestra! This is where you belong... the future.

  • @turbofanlover
    @turbofanlover Před 9 lety +93

    Oh baby, this song takes me back! You see this 21st Century?!.....THIS is what GOOD music sounds like!!!!!!!!!

    • @bartonovichnickel2554
      @bartonovichnickel2554 Před 9 lety +8

      There's tons of good 21st century music. Heck.. if you like disco, times are good with Franz Ferdinand, Kasabian, and Arcade Fire all rocking the disco beat with their latest albums.

    • @amanrro
      @amanrro Před 9 lety +1

      Bartonovich Nickel unfortunately people arent exposed enough to new music because we are rarely advertised the good stuff ie. arcade fire

    • @TheThingFromTheArena
      @TheThingFromTheArena Před 9 lety +3

      *+Amanda Galang* Plus most older people get stuck in their ways.

    • @turbofanlover
      @turbofanlover Před 9 lety +3

      Amanda Galang Hmmm....well, I can't speak for the rest of us "old fogeys", Amanda, but I do still look around at some of the new stuff......I just don't care for much of it. Arcade Fire......meh.....no thanks. It's not like there are absolutely no songs that I like, but, as a general statement, I MUCH MUCH prefer the music that was produced say in the early to mid 90's than what is produced today. Simple as that. If you like a lot of the stuff that's coming out now, that's fine.......I just do not. And, it's not really that sad........REALLY!!.......I'm very happy listening to the music that I choose to listen to........REALLY!!! ;)

    • @TheThingFromTheArena
      @TheThingFromTheArena Před 9 lety

      *+Amanda Galang* Then again I guess it also depends on the type of music. I would never listen to modern soft rock, I don't even know what that would be. I only like 70's early 80's soft rock like Ambrosia, Al Stewart, Gerry Rafferty...
      But when it comes to Metal, I grew up on Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, that gets old after a while. So I embrace all kinds of modern Metal, Meshuggah, Gojira, Hacride, Mastodon...
      At 50 I'm stuck in my ways a lot but in other ways I'm still happily banging my head.
      \m/

  • @karensharples5434
    @karensharples5434 Před 2 měsíci +15

    I feel like singing this everyday at work

  • @SteveSar-cd2id
    @SteveSar-cd2id Před měsícem +7

    Loved ELO brilliant band absolutely love this song

  • @tautliners
    @tautliners Před 7 lety +18

    Jeff Lynne, probably one of the most gifted musicians, singer song writers ever. Even Paul McCartney looks up to him. Such a great guy as well. Awesome.

  • @OnlyNow8
    @OnlyNow8 Před 3 lety +152

    One of the songs that made the summer of '79 so awesome! It still rocks!

  • @user-pi4fq1bv8n
    @user-pi4fq1bv8n Před 8 měsíci +54

    This song will never go out of style.

    • @pjesf
      @pjesf Před 3 měsíci

      Like ever.

  • @mark_beastpriest5539
    @mark_beastpriest5539 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Drummer Bev Bevan was in Black Sabbath for a brief period between 1983-1984.

  • @maddienight732
    @maddienight732 Před rokem +170

    When I first heard this song, I had no idea that this came out in 1979. That blew my mind. It sounds so modern and so good.

    • @nowitsabadtime
      @nowitsabadtime Před rokem +4

      What yr were you born? Yeah, most of us over 40 know this one, and think about it, it sounds like the band who sang "You've Got a Reason to Live" in 1998.

    • @jd0879
      @jd0879 Před rokem +1

      Are you dumb. This clearly sounds aged 1:02 is classic 80’s

    • @TimmyTickle
      @TimmyTickle Před rokem +1

      @@nowitsabadtime New Radicals?

    • @nbaoscarrnba
      @nbaoscarrnba Před rokem +6

      No it doesn't. It sounds like something from that time. You trippin

    • @snsnshhhs663
      @snsnshhhs663 Před rokem +1

      @@nbaoscarrnba don’t you just hate boomer comments like this one?

  • @yvesdaems6494
    @yvesdaems6494 Před 8 lety +32

    one of the most underrated bands -)

    • @manswounded1677
      @manswounded1677 Před 6 lety +1

      Yves Daems no they aren’t, they’re massive in England

  • @brianrummel612
    @brianrummel612 Před 11 měsíci +91

    Jeff an ELO are sadly underated and their music is eternal and pure genius! This is one of those rare bands that we all say! Thank You God for ELO from our hearts!

    • @GNF54
      @GNF54 Před 11 měsíci

      don't forget about Kelly Groucutt

    • @ag358
      @ag358 Před 3 měsíci +2

      ELO is not underrated, they are in the rrhof and jeff is in songwriting hall of fame.

  • @fabfour7397
    @fabfour7397 Před rokem +5

    The ELO channel is the best to listen to fantastic music on CZcams. Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!

  • @DaDurpster
    @DaDurpster Před 7 lety +114

    I didn't know Bob Ross had his own band...

  • @prwildin223
    @prwildin223 Před 3 lety +10

    1:04 The most satisfying part of this whole song 😌😄

  • @brendaclark5185
    @brendaclark5185 Před měsícem +6

    RIP, maestro ❤

  • @markbiggs5569
    @markbiggs5569 Před 2 měsíci +5

    What a tune I remember when I was going to secondary school and someone had a translator radio playing this song on the top deck of the bus ,the kids were singing and stamping their feet to the tune But the conductor was not happy as his name was Bruce😅

  • @brookcrowley4254
    @brookcrowley4254 Před rokem +39

    This was the Electric
    Light Orchestra's very first recording without violins!

    • @jackmccourt1541
      @jackmccourt1541 Před rokem +5

      Wow! Thanks for that info. I love this song but I do mostly listen to ELO for the violin

    • @carolinaibarramendoza7502
      @carolinaibarramendoza7502 Před rokem

      Con y sin violines, toda su música es de otro mundo. Love ELO

    • @danweaver6053
      @danweaver6053 Před rokem +2

      never noticed til now...thank you

    • @BenDover-lg4wv
      @BenDover-lg4wv Před 11 měsíci +2

      Ye they went more disco this album and it was the beginning of the end p much

  • @deepblueharvest
    @deepblueharvest Před 6 lety +65

    The song that accompanied the trailers for a thousand mediocre movies.

    • @plushblueep
      @plushblueep Před 5 lety +7

      Don’t diss Flushed Away like that!

    • @faro8784
      @faro8784 Před 4 lety

      deepblueharvest or flat out awful movies (emoji movie for example)

    • @EggBlunt
      @EggBlunt Před 4 lety

      Glad Super 8 wasn't one of them.

    • @goyadressunofficial
      @goyadressunofficial Před 4 lety

      George C. Scott agrees
      czcams.com/video/qKSAvNOIaNo/video.html

  • @peggyoneill9933
    @peggyoneill9933 Před 10 měsíci +8

    1979 great yr. 65 still going ! Still beautiful and still a child of God in Heaven .

  • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
    @BruceDanton-xw6eg Před měsícem +5

    Very nice tune all round thank you of course too.

  • @JordanLake25
    @JordanLake25 Před 7 lety +50

    One of the most savage, fun, original, drum tracks ever produced.

    • @athowar
      @athowar Před 5 lety +1

      It's a loop from On the run slowed down

    • @majortom6174
      @majortom6174 Před 5 lety

      The Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)

  • @robspelts4906
    @robspelts4906 Před 3 lety +22

    Jeff's one of the best of the best. Great singer.

  • @adeptusmechanicus7572
    @adeptusmechanicus7572 Před měsícem +12

    R.i.p. Richard Tandy

  • @nataliegraves3977
    @nataliegraves3977 Před 10 měsíci +5

    ELO was the bomb..!!!🥳🥳🎶🎶🎶💃💃

  • @tsquirrel8675
    @tsquirrel8675 Před 3 lety +669

    Ironically I heard this song in an elevator....

  • @BateMasterJeff9887
    @BateMasterJeff9887 Před rokem +39

    A classic NEVER dies

  • @michelhackney5173
    @michelhackney5173 Před 9 měsíci +28

    One of my favorite bands of all time!

  • @jaygolden535
    @jaygolden535 Před rokem +6

    2023 April - Still Groovin To ELO!

  • @MarkWright1963
    @MarkWright1963 Před 8 lety +124

    Another great British group from my home City Birmingham.

  • @xweert711
    @xweert711 Před 6 lety +379

    My girlfriend absolutely loves this song.
    She's got a good taste in music.

  • @JeffLynnesELO2024Tour
    @JeffLynnesELO2024Tour Před 9 měsíci +11

    This song reminds me that the seventies was the best decade for music 🎶 ELO the very best! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @colingaw4671
    @colingaw4671 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This is much more than a song to me. It is a memory of my father. Whenever he picked me up from the airport he would always play this song on the way home. Miss you dad

  • @mattyiannielli2067
    @mattyiannielli2067 Před 4 lety +676

    1979: This song is amazing!
    2019: This song is amazing!
    2040: This song is amazing!
    2700: This song is amazing!
    3200: This song is amazing!

    • @ericwasinger8386
      @ericwasinger8386 Před 4 lety +5

      That's so true

    • @ShOoTeR7386
      @ShOoTeR7386 Před 4 lety +3

      Better though very true ... im 33 elo is my next go to other than led but I'll add marshal tucker and say rock on fellas!!!

    • @rommix0
      @rommix0 Před 4 lety

      4000: Grrrrrrooss

    • @ShOoTeR7386
      @ShOoTeR7386 Před 4 lety +2

      @@rommix0 what man stfu

    • @ShOoTeR7386
      @ShOoTeR7386 Před 4 lety +3

      @@rommix0 listen . The 60s and 70s were the decades of acid

  • @r.a.4795
    @r.a.4795 Před rokem +9

    Jeff Lynne is a GENIUS.

  • @bretthutton4679
    @bretthutton4679 Před 8 měsíci +43

    I love ELO....my parents had it playing in the car when I was young...I have the lyrics engraved in my brain

  • @azure628
    @azure628 Před měsícem +3

    What a timeless classic! 😊❤

  • @pathfindersavant3988
    @pathfindersavant3988 Před 9 lety +46

    The Groose is Loose!

    • @firstnameherelastnamehere6453
      @firstnameherelastnamehere6453 Před 9 lety +6

      My goose is loose... And my lizard is wet.

    • @Seraphist
      @Seraphist Před 8 lety +1

      +Pathfinder Savant I feel not enough people here can appreciate this comment... Well played sir, well played.

    • @timepoet77
      @timepoet77 Před 7 lety +1

      Pathfinder Savant
      Look at the groose, Moe.

  • @Mike-eo1bw
    @Mike-eo1bw Před 6 lety +1949

    How dare this masterpiece song be in the Emoji movie trailer

  • @kavii36
    @kavii36 Před 8 měsíci +4

    the drummer
    Man, he got some swag

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 Před 19 dny +1

    Timeless! another great song of that era 👍🎶🇳🇿

  • @jojotwin96
    @jojotwin96 Před 6 lety +39

    Went to their concert at Los Angeles for my birthday and it was the BEST!