They 5 altogether including this one as far as I know. "Roll Over Beethoven" "Hall Of The Mountain King" and on a live album that wasn't released in the UK "Flight Of The Bumble Bee" & "Daytripper"
Del Shannon was the other great influence in Jeff´s music like The Beatles. Especially when Jeff and ELO went more in a pop area, Del Shannon was to heard in some songs. Like Jeff mentioned in the booklet of Armchair Theatre.
Real fine song. Maybe my favorite by Del Shannon. Del's sensitive falsetto does this song better than Jeff .. surprised he didn't try a falsetto until the end of the song and then it's too later. Jeff sounds like he's just rushing through it. Well ELO is so good and underrated that I shouldn't criticize. Bev's drumming is good but the whole song doesn't quite work for me. OK I am shutting up now. Thanks again Dave for sending this to an ingrate like me. ha.
@11xzxzxz I do see your point, he does not match the greatness of Del Shannon's version but instrumentaly great I think. I've just recently come across the track & thought a cover version by ELO is unusual the only others I can think of is "Roll Over Beethoven" "Hall Of The Mountain King" "Flight Of The Bumble Bee" & "Daytripper" so I thought of uploading it.
killer version, very cool!
wulfsiger 2 weeks ago
this is jeffs favourite record elo gives del credit both good versions
kennymac520 4 months ago
I LOVE JEFF AND ELO, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ARE SINGING. THEY COULD SING TO ME ALL NIGHT LONG IF THEY WANTED TO, IN MY BEDROOM, JEFF,,,,COME ON. LOL
JennieLeeish 5 months ago
ELO...their work is timeless. They are perhaps the best group ever. ))
bpp325 5 months ago
Great Cover what a sound if Del were here he would give you 10 stars ....rock on...1949sorful
1949sorful 11 months ago
Fantastic cover version, very close to the orignal but has that ELO sound....perfect
chalyminx 1 year ago
LOVED IT 10 STARS
DelilahElvis 1 year ago
really fantastic song!
theoverbeat1964 2 years ago
Ijust love elo/roy wood /the move etc..great track-I must have it somewhere..
THEeddievee 2 years ago
Hi Eddie if you've got the "Discovery" CD you will have it, it's a bonus track on it.
davekm43 2 years ago
never heard this one before, ELO such a great band!
dont think they have done a lot of covers..
enjoyed listening to this one, thanks Dave :-)
kaattz 2 years ago
They 5 altogether including this one as far as I know. "Roll Over Beethoven" "Hall Of The Mountain King" and on a live album that wasn't released in the UK "Flight Of The Bumble Bee" & "Daytripper"
davekm43 2 years ago
Great track Dave
5*********
Terry
gherkamum 2 years ago
Really like this song,thanks Dave.
shawent 2 years ago 2
Del Shannon was the other great influence in Jeff´s music like The Beatles. Especially when Jeff and ELO went more in a pop area, Del Shannon was to heard in some songs. Like Jeff mentioned in the booklet of Armchair Theatre.
"God Bless Del Shannon ! ".
FinnMove 2 years ago 2
Real fine song. Maybe my favorite by Del Shannon. Del's sensitive falsetto does this song better than Jeff .. surprised he didn't try a falsetto until the end of the song and then it's too later. Jeff sounds like he's just rushing through it. Well ELO is so good and underrated that I shouldn't criticize. Bev's drumming is good but the whole song doesn't quite work for me. OK I am shutting up now. Thanks again Dave for sending this to an ingrate like me. ha.
11xzxzxz 2 years ago 2
@11xzxzxz I do see your point, he does not match the greatness of Del Shannon's version but instrumentaly great I think. I've just recently come across the track & thought a cover version by ELO is unusual the only others I can think of is "Roll Over Beethoven" "Hall Of The Mountain King" "Flight Of The Bumble Bee" & "Daytripper" so I thought of uploading it.
davekm43 2 years ago
Sure Dave sounds like a great upload ...
11xzxzxz 2 years ago