@mike129995 Sharon Osbourne picked it for the LP cover much to the dismay of the band who thought it looked, let us say not very nice and asked what the hell is that?
The Wizard of Oz is a cult film in the US, it was part of the promotion to break into the US market so they used an image that people would know or catch the eye
Also being ELO the image is reversed being the wrong way round as seen in the film.
According to an interview with Jeff Lynn One of thier biggest influences in ELOs music is the MOODY BLUES also known for thier beautiful harmonies and orchestra arrangements. In concert I saw them in 1978 they were awesome. A spaceship took off and thier lighting stage and band were inside. The laser show blew me away
I can't believe the Electric Light Orchestra isn't in the hall-of-fame either. I guess that tells you what a joke the hall is. zz top is in, and there music won't last as long as this music will. They wouldn't know a good song if it kicked them in the ass. This song is so beautiful. I agree big eric...it is magical.
@calalilygirl I first heard this in the Autumn of 1974 on a local FM station as I was studying for college exams (and trying to save enough money to buy the record). The disc jockey opened his midnight segment with the Overture. When my father returned from overseas bearing gifts that Christmas of 1974, my present was a Sharp FM Stereo Radio/Cassette Recorder and Player. This was the very first song that I recorded on it from the radio. The narrator's voice in the Overture is remarkable.
My girl friend and i,driving my old Ford 1964 in Montreal street's in evening, no money in pocket, head full of dream's....but we was happy...in middle of 70'th....so nice memory's....Tks E.L.O. For that music
My girld friend and i,driving my old Ford 1964 in Montreal street's in evening, no money in pocket, head full of dream's....but we was happy...in middle of 70'th....so nice memory's....Tks E.L.O. For that music
The 'Eldorado' album is a masterpiece! Bought it the same day I first heard 'Can't Get It Out of My Head' on the radio back in the '70's. After listening to it several thousand times, it sounds even better today!
They made the most beautiful songs in the world, I am a big fan of them since the early seventies and I have all their albums and the original albums of The Idle Race.
But in my opinion Eldorado is one of the greatest, I remember when it came out I was so impressed. But I love all their songs and albums. And, by the way, there is no reason to be rude, it's just an opinion. Let's enjoy the great songs they gave us !!
I've been listening to the Electric Light Orchestra since I was 13 yrs old and am now 52. Their music is timeless. Jeff Lynne has to be the best musical genius of his time. No one will ever touch what ELO has done over the years. Rock now and forever ELO!!!!!!!!!!!
@soundwave000 "Fire on High" is the name of the ELO song that starts off backward, it's off the "Face The Music" album. Furthermore, what the words say backward is "The music is reversible... but time is not. TURN BACK, TURN BACK, TURN BACK"
@soundwave000 You are probably thinking of Fire On High. I used to have the vinyl album and backwards it says, "The music is reversible but time is not. Turn back. Turn back. Turn back."
@soundwave000 This is the song that was originally released with backward dialogue at the intro of Eldorado. Why it's missing here I don't know. See if you can find the original version and upload it. Thanks. west504
I see I made a mistake. I didnt see them in 1957. That was when I was born. My Bad. I seen them in the 70's. They are still "Awesome" to listen to. They were popular when I went to OSU. I think this is my "First" mistake I ever made in my life. Imagine that! Just kiddin JC
@SuperHathos yep...can't tell how many time we listened to this getting stoned back in the day....it does match up with the wizard of oz if you play it right....the album cover was the clue for us..good days!
This song never fails to take me to a distant, sad, but beautiful realm in my mind. E.L.O. wrote some of the most introspective music of all rock bands.
I was born in 1957, and 1975 is when I graduated from Grove City High School. I have seen ELO twice in concert. This song was one I enjoyed in 1957 and still enjoy it. I am 54 next month (July 24)m and I also seen Pink Floyd do The Dark Side Of The Moon in 3 River Stadium in Pitsburg. I have so many good memories of both Bands. When I was young. This music still "Calms" my mind. I deeply respect all the bands from that era. It is so good to just close your eyes, and turn up the system,
Eldorado is one of the top 100 albums ever created. I wish more people would recognize the absolute beauty and musicanship that went into creating this album.
THis came out in March 1975...and it was all over the radio. I saw these cats at Cobo Hall in Detroit that same year and it was too much for a 15 year ols to comprehend. I look back on those days fondly.
Decades ago, I caught a religious show where a guy who must've never seen The Wizard Of Oz thought the album cover of Eldorado depicted "demonistic hands putting a hex on somebody." LOL
If you like the album, you should read the book..........Voltaire. The best of all possible worlds. It may have been the inspiration behind the album.
How could you not make a comment on the Album Cover, let alone the Title. I pray as a music lover does, that one does listen to the entire, rather than tear it to pieces.
This Elo album is a classic , The album is all about dreams, each track is a different dream and The cover is from wizard of oz which was also Dorothys dream...
A symphony and what a symphony , jeff lynne at his very best with louis clark what a team....... I wish jeff would release an acoustic version of some of his songs , like dont walk away etc ...its an album well over due
@elofan0 Thanks for explaining the cover and why it is pertinent... I didn't get it before. I am smarter today than I was yesterday !! Hello to a fellow ELO fan !!
I saw these guys in 1978 at the Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Ms. Best concert to this day I have ever seen. The string arrangements are off the chart.
@pippin254 I was a child of the 70s, this music was engrained into my head even as a baby. There was no era better than the 1970s in my opinion. The variety of sound and quality in ALL genres was just outstanding.
I feel terrible for children today who are only offered a very limited slice of the music that is being created, and that which they do hear is generally stale, without emotion and just too much copy cat sounds.
@fuwmg isaw them in birmingham england when they played there has elo2 with the moscow state orchestra my wife was carrying our first child that was 19 years ago hand my wife still says its the best grourp ever live and we have been to many since
@aggrovater Great to hear, and I have also been a fan of Jeff Lynne and ELO / ELO II since the mid 70s.
Although no one can compare to ELO there are still bands creating wonderful music that reminds me of the song writing in the 70s, layered sound, catchy hooks and choruses. Look up some of these bands for instance A.C.T. , Blackfield , Big Big Train, Jadis, Glass Hammer, Frost* , Moon Safari , Porcupine Tree, Presto Ballet, RPWL, Pure Reason Revolution, Three, Unitopia ...
@fuwmg isaw them in birmingham england when they played there has elo2 with the moscow state orchestra my wife was carrying our first child that was 19 years ago and my wife still says its the best grourp ever live and we have been to many concerts since
@pippin254 I WAS born into this era of music (i'm 51). It's why a week doesn't go by that ELO, Genesis, REO, Journey, etc. that I don't listen to them in my car. I never listen to the radio. Why waste my time. My girlfriend will have todays music on her radio and it's the biggest letdown. My 2 sons, who are 26 and 21. listen to 'MY' music (along with some of the recent stuff). Just another reason to love them and the tunes....
Come on ELO fans let' get them into the rock and roll hall of fame. e-mail horsey1@new.rr.com. I will make sure your signature gets to the hall of fame. ELO deserves to be in the hall of fame. They are the greatest band on the planet earth.
I can't understand why such an amazing band as ELO, and an equally amazing writer; Jeff Lynne, have yet to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What is WRONG with people?
@PJJammie I agreew 100 % with you.....you should see the list of groups that aren't in yet.....Journey, Rush, Yes, Boston, Hall and Oates, Kiss....it goes on and on and on!!!
@PJJammie RnR hall of shame sux... there are bands in there that don't even belong while others haven't been inducted yet...WTF... they can induct the suck ass bands after all the good ones are in.
"Searching for her silver light..." There's much more to that line than most people know ;) In the context of the Wizard of Oz, if ya know what I mean.
@lewisrendal yeeeaaahhh!!!! I also have this one on LP, is my fav of my little collection. also I have the time, new worlds record, also xanadu soundtrack dobuble cover, also discover album, balance of power, face the music, on the third day, AND I´ll do anything to get the secret messages and the night the lights went on.
Jeff Lynne is an absolute genius. I wish That I could sit down and talk to him, and thank him for all the beautiful music that has graced my life. I am a professional classical pianist in Nashville Tennessee, and I will tell you that not since Franz Schubert have we had such a marvelous composer, singer, melodist, and arranger. Thanks, Jeff, for enriching my life, for so many years. Namaste
As a young man full with a head plenty of creazy bees, I found this overture somehow frightening, strange, but stranger than that, I adored that vinyl for so long, now I having aquired some musical education as well as some culture too, I understand that my spirit was beeing arised everytime I heard the incredible music and lyrics from "Eldorado Symphony", ...man could explode in tears listening and remembering!
@whee11ed i think most people know that most people who are interested in the tunes like this, and even the younger generation will eventally grow to appreciate these tunes once they reach a certain age.
RIP: Logan Diane Planty April 26, 1988 - June 28, 2007. Not only did she love this song, but she WAS the Ocean's Daughter. Too beautiful and too young to die....
RIP: Logan Diane Planty April, 1988 - June, 2007. Not only did she love this song, but she WAS the Ocean's Daughter. Too beautiful and too young to die....
Dang!..The death of 70's music icons is accelerating now...That era is "slipping away" from us....I know time has to march on,...BUT WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE SO CRUEL!!
@achilenita1 The futuristic voice says: The dreamer... the unwoken fool. In dreams, no pain will kiss the brow... The love of ages fills the head The days that linger there in prey of emptiness Of burned out dreams The minutes calling through the years The universal dreamer rises up above his earthly burden Journeys to the dead of night High on a hill in Eldorado ( Eldorado, Eldorado...) Hello to a fellow ELO fan !! Best Wishes !!
songs from ELO bring me to tears....REMINDS me of back in the day when i was a young guy when things were easier...and lots of loved ones were still with us...god bless everybody who has lost somebody and this song reminds you of them....ELO is Awesome!
A non-stop feature on my brother's turntable in the mid-late 70's. It is etched forever onto my mrmoty. But how good was it really. Their later work ocasionally gave me pause to re-consider what seemed to have been a seminal album of its era and gemre.
@DrBlahaha THIS IS A GREAT POST...you sound me my friend...i was in my single digits when my brother used to rock to ELO in the "back" room of our house..and i was usually coattailing him.....thanks to him...i'm a HUGE elo fan...for life!! GREAT POST
I remember when my brother bought this record... he is a year older... we were 17 and 18 years old... and when we heard this song...we new that life would be different from now on... and we were right...this album is so awesome...as is Jeff Lynne... Thanks for Posting!!
They don't call it classic rock for nothing, kids.
SFOKRT 6 days ago
un temazo de tomo y lomo. Esos que son perfectos por donde se le vea. Grande ELO
InfinityGalskap 3 weeks ago
one of the best album openers of all time.
cosmicrider287 1 month ago
music is reversable but time is not... and i can't get her out of my head +_O
... the unwoken fool
MrBuckwilliam 1 month ago
I never understood why the wizard of oz is on the cover of the album.
mike129995 1 month ago
@mike129995 Sharon Osbourne picked it for the LP cover much to the dismay of the band who thought it looked, let us say not very nice and asked what the hell is that?
The Wizard of Oz is a cult film in the US, it was part of the promotion to break into the US market so they used an image that people would know or catch the eye
Also being ELO the image is reversed being the wrong way round as seen in the film.
MrELOPNE 1 month ago
@MrELOPNE Thank you kind sir, now life makes sense again.
mike129995 1 month ago
@mike129995 Hi, Mike. All the songs on this album are about dreams. The Wizard of Oz was Dorothy's dream.
fab4fan4ever64 3 weeks ago
@mike129995 heh....start playing it when Dorothy is running back to the house...if you sync it up right it's really funny
Dukabor 3 weeks ago
I used to hear the oveture in my head while running sprints in high school track
pauliewalnuts1156 2 months ago
According to an interview with Jeff Lynn One of thier biggest influences in ELOs music is the MOODY BLUES also known for thier beautiful harmonies and orchestra arrangements. In concert I saw them in 1978 they were awesome. A spaceship took off and thier lighting stage and band were inside. The laser show blew me away
Larry731000 2 months ago
my fav elo album......what a flashback
bunnyrocks69 2 months ago
An absolute production. Orchestra, indeed.
JillMaria 3 months ago
I can't believe the Electric Light Orchestra isn't in the hall-of-fame either. I guess that tells you what a joke the hall is. zz top is in, and there music won't last as long as this music will. They wouldn't know a good song if it kicked them in the ass. This song is so beautiful. I agree big eric...it is magical.
avdreader1 3 months ago 2
@avdreader1 They are not???
RIOT!!
StelyDn 3 months ago in playlist StelyDn's favorites
Magical. Thank you for posting this.
BigEricHunt 3 months ago
. . . turn me on, dead man. . .
PunkysDilema1970 3 months ago
Cover was designed by Sharon Arden who later became Sharon Osborne
riganostalgia 3 months ago
I believe Strange Magic came out in Spring 1975 and this in December/late 1974. It was definitely heard on the radio in 1974.
calalilygirl 3 months ago
@calalilygirl I first heard this in the Autumn of 1974 on a local FM station as I was studying for college exams (and trying to save enough money to buy the record). The disc jockey opened his midnight segment with the Overture. When my father returned from overseas bearing gifts that Christmas of 1974, my present was a Sharp FM Stereo Radio/Cassette Recorder and Player. This was the very first song that I recorded on it from the radio. The narrator's voice in the Overture is remarkable.
ThymeBottle 3 months ago
ELO's best song.
calalilygirl 3 months ago
Imo, this would have been a Beatles song and album(Eldorado) had they recorded in the 70's. ELO was a tremendous.
revolutionworthy 4 months ago
"The dreamer, the unwoken fool
In dreams, no pain will kiss the brow
The love of ages fills the head
The days that linger there in prey of emptiness
Of burned out dreams
The minutes calling through the years
The universal dreamer rises up above his earthly burden
Journey to the dead of night, high on a hill
In Eldorado..."
Some of the greatest lyrics to a nothing song I've ever heard...
JohnnyChicago 4 months ago
RIP Mike Edwards...
fab4fan4ever64 4 months ago
My girl friend and i,driving my old Ford 1964 in Montreal street's in evening, no money in pocket, head full of dream's....but we was happy...in middle of 70'th....so nice memory's....Tks E.L.O. For that music
antiqueclassicsale 5 months ago
My girld friend and i,driving my old Ford 1964 in Montreal street's in evening, no money in pocket, head full of dream's....but we was happy...in middle of 70'th....so nice memory's....Tks E.L.O. For that music
antiqueclassicsale 5 months ago
The 'Eldorado' album is a masterpiece! Bought it the same day I first heard 'Can't Get It Out of My Head' on the radio back in the '70's. After listening to it several thousand times, it sounds even better today!
trockout 5 months ago
@trockout the music was the best back then,,,,great memories, glad I was there.
calalilygirl 4 months ago
They made the most beautiful songs in the world, I am a big fan of them since the early seventies and I have all their albums and the original albums of The Idle Race.
But in my opinion Eldorado is one of the greatest, I remember when it came out I was so impressed. But I love all their songs and albums. And, by the way, there is no reason to be rude, it's just an opinion. Let's enjoy the great songs they gave us !!
ener402 5 months ago
Eldorado, the one and only masterpiece of ELO
ener402 5 months ago
@ener402 Not true they have done a lot more beatifull songs!LOSER!
rryyoonn789 5 months ago
can't get this song out of my head
LasFrambuesas 6 months ago
I've been listening to the Electric Light Orchestra since I was 13 yrs old and am now 52. Their music is timeless. Jeff Lynne has to be the best musical genius of his time. No one will ever touch what ELO has done over the years. Rock now and forever ELO!!!!!!!!!!!
MrLee1959 6 months ago
would someone tell me the ELO song that has the works backwards at the begining, i cant remember the name of it
soundwave000 6 months ago
@soundwave000 There's several songs that do by ELO. There's
'Down Home Town'
'Fire on High'
'Secret Messages'
'Time After Time'
'Danger Ahead'
'Stranger'
But the most infamous one is 'Fire on High' so that's probably the one you're talking about. watch?v=eiQh571B5M0 Here's a link.
mariofreak4500 6 months ago 4
@mariofreak4500 yup, thats the one, THANKS :D
soundwave000 6 months ago
@soundwave000 Your welcome :)
mariofreak4500 6 months ago 2
@mariofreak4500 i second that motion, fire iin high was a very very good song
wlh1usa 2 months ago
@soundwave000 Fire on High.
Zaxxen69 6 months ago
@soundwave000 "Fire on High" is the name of the ELO song that starts off backward, it's off the "Face The Music" album. Furthermore, what the words say backward is "The music is reversible... but time is not. TURN BACK, TURN BACK, TURN BACK"
submersibledave 6 months ago
@soundwave000 You are probably thinking of Fire On High... The music is reversible but time isn't
... turn back turn back turn back
coldfarted 5 months ago
@soundwave000 - face the music
yoyoisnow 5 months ago
@soundwave000 sorry fire on high
yoyoisnow 5 months ago
@soundwave000 You are probably thinking of Fire On High. I used to have the vinyl album and backwards it says, "The music is reversible but time is not. Turn back. Turn back. Turn back."
Jethro719 4 months ago
@soundwave000 This is the song that was originally released with backward dialogue at the intro of Eldorado. Why it's missing here I don't know. See if you can find the original version and upload it. Thanks. west504
ferdiecassel1 2 months ago
@soundwave000 Fire on High is the song
pauliewalnuts1156 2 months ago
listening to this song makes me utter many happy bear sounds while i paint my pictures.
jonnythunderwalker 6 months ago
It was wonderful to hear this awesome combination...Always loving ELO !!!!
violinsolo4000 6 months ago
I see I made a mistake. I didnt see them in 1957. That was when I was born. My Bad. I seen them in the 70's. They are still "Awesome" to listen to. They were popular when I went to OSU. I think this is my "First" mistake I ever made in my life. Imagine that! Just kiddin JC
TheBakerjeff1957 7 months ago
FUCKING AWESOME
SuperHathos 7 months ago 5
@SuperHathos yep...can't tell how many time we listened to this getting stoned back in the day....it does match up with the wizard of oz if you play it right....the album cover was the clue for us..good days!
Dukabor 3 weeks ago
CAN'T GET THIS SONG OUT OF MY HEAD!
Gungho228 7 months ago
pure Magic!
rebienx 7 months ago
I am not as old as some of the previous commenters. I was very young in the 70's, but I do remember this beautiful song. And I still love it.
cerisewings 7 months ago
Aaaaaaaaaah!
squeak1964 7 months ago
I love the intro to this
ccyster 7 months ago
This song never fails to take me to a distant, sad, but beautiful realm in my mind. E.L.O. wrote some of the most introspective music of all rock bands.
kovik62 7 months ago
I was born in 1957, and 1975 is when I graduated from Grove City High School. I have seen ELO twice in concert. This song was one I enjoyed in 1957 and still enjoy it. I am 54 next month (July 24)m and I also seen Pink Floyd do The Dark Side Of The Moon in 3 River Stadium in Pitsburg. I have so many good memories of both Bands. When I was young. This music still "Calms" my mind. I deeply respect all the bands from that era. It is so good to just close your eyes, and turn up the system,
TheBakerjeff1957 7 months ago
@TheBakerjeff1957 it didn;t come out till the 70s
mumblzplaya 7 months ago
such a smooth transition
TheCtownbrown16 8 months ago
Eldorado is one of the top 100 albums ever created. I wish more people would recognize the absolute beauty and musicanship that went into creating this album.
CreepInRainbows 8 months ago 3
THis came out in March 1975...and it was all over the radio. I saw these cats at Cobo Hall in Detroit that same year and it was too much for a 15 year ols to comprehend. I look back on those days fondly.
DeeDonner 8 months ago
@DeeDonner No, it came out and was heard playing on the radio in late 1974. Strange Magic came out in Spring '75 after this was released.
calalilygirl 3 months ago
OMG!!!. When I first heard it in 1974, I'd thought it was a John Lennon song.
MrMotownmanny 8 months ago
next to the Beatles... they stand alone and were masters in their craft. Pure emotion
prober45 8 months ago
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This song's on Nikki Sixx's favorite song list...who knew that he was an ELO fan!?!
velvetQueen699999 8 months ago
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velvetQueen699999 8 months ago
Just like Cookies and milk, can't have one, without the other!
Thanks for Posting!
StelyDn 8 months ago
I dedicate this song to my best Friend Dave Edward Harris....AKA " Broadway Betty"
Rest IN Peace My Dear Friend....I Shall see you sooner than later....
" Gone But NOT Forgotten"
mckibbend1 9 months ago
Wow...hearing this gave me chills! Thank you so much for playing them together, and great audio to boot!
6superb9 9 months ago
JEFF LYNNE WAS OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR VOCAL INFLUENCE ON MR ROBIN ZANDER... BOTH ARE BRILLIANT!
truthaintpretty 9 months ago
this song brings tears...i love this music
bobulrich 9 months ago
Decades ago, I caught a religious show where a guy who must've never seen The Wizard Of Oz thought the album cover of Eldorado depicted "demonistic hands putting a hex on somebody." LOL
CaptGage 9 months ago 3
Love that you posted the entire song....love this beginning...thanks for sharing!
Deneised 10 months ago
A classic from one of the best bands of the 70s. Awesome band and song.
litenslick 10 months ago
Only 1 word to describe this group realy - - - - - TIMELESS :-)
Rockaria23 10 months ago 2
Fantastic !! Thank you for posting !!
diamondkal 10 months ago
THIS IS WONDERFUL. I LOVE ELO.
einnocjoe1 10 months ago
If you like the album, you should read the book..........Voltaire. The best of all possible worlds. It may have been the inspiration behind the album.
120255Denise 11 months ago
HOLY CRAP! I've never heard the first 2 minutes intro of this song until today, and I am 38. IVE BEEN DEPRIVED!!!!
Rick02809 11 months ago
Cant agree more ppl..The way the overture introduces 'cant get it outta my head ' makes it even MORE of a classic
swag300 11 months ago
Don't make em like this anymore.... Thanks mario. Spent hours trying to remember the name of this song.
247wadup 11 months ago
Completely agreed Scott06096...They are one :)
tomtraveller 11 months ago
How could you not make a comment on the Album Cover, let alone the Title. I pray as a music lover does, that one does listen to the entire, rather than tear it to pieces.
zmznzbzvzmznzb 11 months ago
i'm new to ELO and so far i flippin love them! anyone have any recommendations on things i should listen by them?
PwnYouAtSoccer 11 months ago
@PwnYouAtSoccer /// Listen to all of their CDs...youll love most of them or maybe all of them
swag300 11 months ago
@PwnYouAtSoccer "Out of the Blue" their double album was great, also "A New World Record" are my favorites although they're all good.
hunkatiel 11 months ago
This Elo album is a classic , The album is all about dreams, each track is a different dream and The cover is from wizard of oz which was also Dorothys dream...
A symphony and what a symphony , jeff lynne at his very best with louis clark what a team....... I wish jeff would release an acoustic version of some of his songs , like dont walk away etc ...its an album well over due
elofan0 11 months ago
@elofan0 Thanks for explaining the cover and why it is pertinent... I didn't get it before. I am smarter today than I was yesterday !! Hello to a fellow ELO fan !!
fab4fan4ever64 10 months ago
masterpiece yes, yet we want a reunion! a comeback.
woofmanning123 11 months ago
I saw these guys in 1978 at the Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Ms. Best concert to this day I have ever seen. The string arrangements are off the chart.
Mrsteveb59 11 months ago
absolutely the most talented band EVER! 20 years ahead of their time
MultiHemmy 1 year ago 2
@MultiHemmy I don't know about that, they weren't making stuff this good in the 90s :P
Phariadify 11 months ago
I also thank you for combining Eldorado Overture with Can't Get It Out of My Head! These are both great!
Scott06096 1 year ago 8
@Scott06096 It's my pleasure. And like pippin254 said, the two songs should never be seperated. :)
mariofreak4500 1 year ago 12
@mariofreak4500 I agree...like I Robot and I wouldnt Wanna be Like You.....
TheShack2112 8 months ago
@Scott06096 This is on the album as it plays Scott..It's beUTIFUL :)))
JennaP46 7 months ago
Thank you for including the Eldorado Overture with "Can't Get it Out of my Head". The two should never be seperated, under any circumstances.
I truly wish I was one of those born during the peak of music like this...but I'm just glad I can still listen to it today.
ELO. You just can't hate em'.
pippin254 1 year ago 20
@pippin254 Your comment deserves a love button.
mariofreak4500 1 year ago 8
@pippin254
But if you were born during that time, you'd be old now, so it's a bit of at trade off! :oP
dcterra 10 months ago
@pippin254 I was a child of the 70s, this music was engrained into my head even as a baby. There was no era better than the 1970s in my opinion. The variety of sound and quality in ALL genres was just outstanding.
I feel terrible for children today who are only offered a very limited slice of the music that is being created, and that which they do hear is generally stale, without emotion and just too much copy cat sounds.
Hit me up if you are looking for something fresh
fuwmg 9 months ago 3
@fuwmg isaw them in birmingham england when they played there has elo2 with the moscow state orchestra my wife was carrying our first child that was 19 years ago hand my wife still says its the best grourp ever live and we have been to many since
aggrovater 8 months ago
@aggrovater Great to hear, and I have also been a fan of Jeff Lynne and ELO / ELO II since the mid 70s.
Although no one can compare to ELO there are still bands creating wonderful music that reminds me of the song writing in the 70s, layered sound, catchy hooks and choruses. Look up some of these bands for instance A.C.T. , Blackfield , Big Big Train, Jadis, Glass Hammer, Frost* , Moon Safari , Porcupine Tree, Presto Ballet, RPWL, Pure Reason Revolution, Three, Unitopia ...
fuwmg 8 months ago
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@fuwmg isaw them in birmingham england when they played there has elo2 with the moscow state orchestra my wife was carrying our first child that was 19 years ago and my wife still says its the best grourp ever live and we have been to many concerts since
aggrovater 8 months ago
@pippin254 I WAS born into this era of music (i'm 51). It's why a week doesn't go by that ELO, Genesis, REO, Journey, etc. that I don't listen to them in my car. I never listen to the radio. Why waste my time. My girlfriend will have todays music on her radio and it's the biggest letdown. My 2 sons, who are 26 and 21. listen to 'MY' music (along with some of the recent stuff). Just another reason to love them and the tunes....
bourne9999 8 months ago
"and i cant get it out of my head" for thirty plus years now! Jeff lynn is a mega talented genius!!!!!!!!
rlondon1958 1 year ago
This band was ahead of their time, but I'm glad it was in my time!
nc5120 1 year ago 4
E.L.O: un grupo subvalorado por la critica...
patmos789 1 year ago 2
PS...the cover art comes from "the Wizard of OZ". When the wicked witch of the West tried to TAKE Dorothy's Ruby slippers...
bnutdude 1 year ago
What a talent Jeff Lynn is. This is the first LP I bought of ELO's. Powerful stuff!
bnutdude 1 year ago
Come on ELO fans let' get them into the rock and roll hall of fame. e-mail horsey1@new.rr.com. I will make sure your signature gets to the hall of fame. ELO deserves to be in the hall of fame. They are the greatest band on the planet earth.
Agree?
TheLaluna1 1 year ago 3
I remember listening to thisover and over. Iwas about 17 at the time. Ah the good ol days.
TheLaluna1 1 year ago
I can't understand why such an amazing band as ELO, and an equally amazing writer; Jeff Lynne, have yet to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What is WRONG with people?
PJJammie 1 year ago 35
@PJJammie I agreew 100 % with you.....you should see the list of groups that aren't in yet.....Journey, Rush, Yes, Boston, Hall and Oates, Kiss....it goes on and on and on!!!
eightiesguy62 8 months ago
@PJJammie RnR hall of shame sux... there are bands in there that don't even belong while others haven't been inducted yet...WTF... they can induct the suck ass bands after all the good ones are in.
coldfarted 5 months ago
"Searching for her silver light..." There's much more to that line than most people know ;) In the context of the Wizard of Oz, if ya know what I mean.
JRCrowley 1 year ago
yes; it was DELISH
I love those violins
sweeping away //////
ROYALWAND 1 year ago
i love this group so much the english groups from this era were and continue to be the best bands ever produced in the history of rock music.
The22clowns 1 year ago
tasty
glimmer2158 1 year ago
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My bestest bestest ELO song ever.
Davejohnboy 1 year ago
My bested bestest ELO song ever.
Davejohnboy 1 year ago
Jeff Lynne = Octava maravilla del mundo.
breizand 1 year ago
I love the strings in this. Beautiful
albertusj 1 year ago
Reminds me of only one person, In one place of time... "Cynthia"
kingconga1 1 year ago 2
I love this album also the cover, I HAVE it on LP also a lot of the elo albums on LP. I think they have some value hahahaha. Love this group!
fehrarce 1 year ago
Four dislikes? Who in hell wouldn't like this song this is great song from great band.
American86 1 year ago
bit of trivia - the album artwork is actually a converse image of the one seen in 'the wizard of oz'
ELO's magnum opus, although 'a new world record' is a great album also.
morval99 1 year ago
@morval99 also the arts done by ozzy's hag ass wife. great album though. i think its their best
THEbadGENO 1 year ago
Tears are rolling down my cheeks. This music is so emotional.....
diverdavey1 1 year ago
Still got me vinyl of this album, not selling, don't ask, my paper round money bought this.
lewisrendal 1 year ago
@lewisrendal Me too, except for the paper route part. Regards 85.........
85points85 1 year ago
@85points85 dare not play it though, might scratch it, sad really, but there you go..
Regards LR
lewisrendal 1 year ago
@lewisrendal yeeeaaahhh!!!! I also have this one on LP, is my fav of my little collection. also I have the time, new worlds record, also xanadu soundtrack dobuble cover, also discover album, balance of power, face the music, on the third day, AND I´ll do anything to get the secret messages and the night the lights went on.
fehrarce 1 year ago
Great!
movingmountain19 1 year ago
i saw them in california in the 70's i was hpynotised by their music
jmh73josecuervo 1 year ago
WHO SAYS THE GREAT MASTERS ARE DEAD...THIS RANKS RIGHTTHERE WITH THEM...PLEASE TOUR AGAIN
jmh73josecuervo 1 year ago
@jmh73josecuervo please tour again ! AMEN !
PJ7272 1 year ago
This album was my introduction to ELO. One of thier best in my opinion.
radiostamen 1 year ago
This intro used to scare me as a kid.
My mom constantly put this song on repeat for like 3 hours straight.
After a few years i can't do nothing less then just enjoy this piece of work.
Classic track!!
PyroCham 1 year ago 4
Fabulous! Nothing else to say except that Jeff Lynne is a genius. @whee11ed if you should see this we fans never forget where Jeff came from. :)
lindajeffsgirl1 1 year ago
Jeff Lynne is an absolute genius. I wish That I could sit down and talk to him, and thank him for all the beautiful music that has graced my life. I am a professional classical pianist in Nashville Tennessee, and I will tell you that not since Franz Schubert have we had such a marvelous composer, singer, melodist, and arranger. Thanks, Jeff, for enriching my life, for so many years. Namaste
pgnorgan 1 year ago
This was a great album. Thaks for sharing it.
Roadie02 1 year ago
As a young man full with a head plenty of creazy bees, I found this overture somehow frightening, strange, but stranger than that, I adored that vinyl for so long, now I having aquired some musical education as well as some culture too, I understand that my spirit was beeing arised everytime I heard the incredible music and lyrics from "Eldorado Symphony", ...man could explode in tears listening and remembering!
mundomc1 1 year ago
please please please remember and learn that elo are from my own brummy town of birmingham england
whee11ed 1 year ago 2
@whee11ed i think most people know that most people who are interested in the tunes like this, and even the younger generation will eventally grow to appreciate these tunes once they reach a certain age.
hargohargo 1 year ago
Brings back so many memories
Drtplayer1 1 year ago
RIP: Logan Diane Planty April 26, 1988 - June 28, 2007. Not only did she love this song, but she WAS the Ocean's Daughter. Too beautiful and too young to die....
cqsallie 1 year ago
RIP: Logan Diane Planty April, 1988 - June, 2007. Not only did she love this song, but she WAS the Ocean's Daughter. Too beautiful and too young to die....
cqsallie 1 year ago
Dang!..The death of 70's music icons is accelerating now...That era is "slipping away" from us....I know time has to march on,...BUT WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE SO CRUEL!!
tiptoetonight 1 year ago
@tiptoetonight: But, *the Music LIVES on*...forever....
Mavarla 1 year ago
Damn, pop-rock was the best in the 70's. What happened? Now you have to wear a meat suit....Shit!
conchaperez 1 year ago
Can someone light a candle for me. This is so emotional, now.
supermandisco 1 year ago
@supermandisco
Done.
newday0531 1 year ago
They were way ahead of everyone else at the time.
mralpaters1 1 year ago
@mralpaters1 FOREVER.........
Hktor44 1 year ago
grew up with their music,like teamfab said way ahead of their time,RIP mike>>>
bucmac 1 year ago
RIP Mike Edwards...
fab4fan4ever64 1 year ago
Just bought the CD Essential ELO !!
now388 1 year ago
This one of my all time favorite bands in the world!! They are FANTASTIC!! Such genius's!!
MaryKD100 1 year ago
!!!!!
manjothegreat 1 year ago
Rest In Peace, Mike Edwards
Latas33007 1 year ago
RIP Mike Edwards
hazegood 1 year ago
Love the song but does anybody know what the futuristic voice says???? i would really like to know
achilenita1 1 year ago
fab4fan4ever64 11 months ago
Is a classic
Syzygy60 1 year ago
I have that album,with dorothy and the witch
Syzygy60 1 year ago
jef lynn is the best
Syzygy60 1 year ago
I own most ELO albums I have not heard many in years
Syzygy60 1 year ago
This is perfect.
ToddSweeneyOnce 1 year ago
songs from ELO bring me to tears....REMINDS me of back in the day when i was a young guy when things were easier...and lots of loved ones were still with us...god bless everybody who has lost somebody and this song reminds you of them....ELO is Awesome!
DartsRme312 1 year ago
Beautiful tune and great band.... It's ashame bands today don't have talent like ELO does.
American86 1 year ago
A non-stop feature on my brother's turntable in the mid-late 70's. It is etched forever onto my mrmoty. But how good was it really. Their later work ocasionally gave me pause to re-consider what seemed to have been a seminal album of its era and gemre.
Whatever happened to Tangerine Dream
DrBlahaha 1 year ago
@DrBlahaha THIS IS A GREAT POST...you sound me my friend...i was in my single digits when my brother used to rock to ELO in the "back" room of our house..and i was usually coattailing him.....thanks to him...i'm a HUGE elo fan...for life!! GREAT POST
DartsRme312 1 year ago
I remember when my brother bought this record... he is a year older... we were 17 and 18 years old... and when we heard this song...we new that life would be different from now on... and we were right...this album is so awesome...as is Jeff Lynne... Thanks for Posting!!
fab4fan4ever64 1 year ago
love it.............
dneiltony 1 year ago
Pure genius. Sounds just as good today as it did the first day it came out.
sleeve51 1 year ago 2
In the 70s' I used to listen to this over and over...I sure did love this kind of music by ELO
headacherack 1 year ago 2
No one can touch you, ELO, with your talent, how you made our dreams come true. I miss you...
natalief12 1 year ago