Amazing...I never knew Kelly had a solo career until now...my friend is here with me and had me look this up. HE knew it and I didn't...guess you learn something new every day! This song does have that ELO vibe to it.
So when are they actually going to remaster this album the right way and put it on CD? The new one coming out on the 30th is really poor mastering as is the one that came out in 2001. I would like to hear this digitally remastered.
Kelly, the best go every time in first. Without Kelly was´nt ELO no more ELO. Now you are gone, it´s so bad. Your was a very good singer and also a very good mate. We will never forgett you. R.I.P
I had always hoped that JL and the boys would one day put their petty differences aside and reform the definative line-up. Fat fucking chance now. Senseless waste.
Sad But true, Trap...Sad but true. And 2008 would've been the perfect opportunity for a reformation of the classic ELO lineup while Kelly was still among us, as it marked the 30th anniversary of The Out Of The Blue tour...Imagine if they would've reformed and toured, playing essentially the setlist fro that '78 tour plus. But such is the reality that with Kelly now gone, there's no chance. And his still-living Predecessor, Mike DeAlbaquerqe, couldn't fill Kelly's shoes if he tried!
I'm also very sad. No - I cannot believe. He isn't dead - he still lives in our hearts. Thanks for all this beautiful music and what we all remember. RIP Kelly.
Did Kelly Groucutt have another band called Player? I came across the single 'Am I A Dreamer' in a record shop but it was credited to Player, and I listened to it and the singer on the a-side sounded a lot like Kelly.
i much prefer this version than the remastered one! the drumming (lots of extra fills and all that) and vocals seem much more powerful on this version!
He's not that bad. I really do like this song actually.. and his harmonies with Jeff Lynne were just fantastic; makes me wish things had gone differently between them. Not that Jeff hasn't had an amazing career since Kelly left ELO, but BoP could've had a whole different sound with just Kelly's added vocals.
Hmm. I don't think it was straight away after. This album was ready for release before the Time tour in 81 and Kelly then went to to record Secret Messages with ELO which was released in 83.
we loved your music, Kelly.
YOU were the best of ELO--not good without you.
the best bass player in the world
sunspark01 1 year ago 7
Still missing you Kelly. Your music is the best.
SuzMichael 1 year ago 5
Amazing...I never knew Kelly had a solo career until now...my friend is here with me and had me look this up. HE knew it and I didn't...guess you learn something new every day! This song does have that ELO vibe to it.
recordman64 1 year ago
So when are they actually going to remaster this album the right way and put it on CD? The new one coming out on the 30th is really poor mastering as is the one that came out in 2001. I would like to hear this digitally remastered.
ted33ina3rd 2 years ago
Been looking for an AMV for this song - but this is just as good!
BigKwell 2 years ago
RIP
clowry9999 3 years ago
Kelly, the best go every time in first. Without Kelly was´nt ELO no more ELO. Now you are gone, it´s so bad. Your was a very good singer and also a very good mate. We will never forgett you. R.I.P
elofanatic67 3 years ago 4
Thank you, Kelly!
You were amazing!
Had a blast together with you.
Your person/music will be deeply missed.
My thoughts go out to the fam.
R.I.P. good old friend...
/Peter Norstedt, Norway
DudemanSwede 3 years ago 2
I will remember You... Thank you my old friend...
Orysz517 3 years ago 2
I had always hoped that JL and the boys would one day put their petty differences aside and reform the definative line-up. Fat fucking chance now. Senseless waste.
trap0001 3 years ago
Sad But true, Trap...Sad but true. And 2008 would've been the perfect opportunity for a reformation of the classic ELO lineup while Kelly was still among us, as it marked the 30th anniversary of The Out Of The Blue tour...Imagine if they would've reformed and toured, playing essentially the setlist fro that '78 tour plus. But such is the reality that with Kelly now gone, there's no chance. And his still-living Predecessor, Mike DeAlbaquerqe, couldn't fill Kelly's shoes if he tried!
Rockstaralan 2 years ago
I'm also very sad. No - I cannot believe. He isn't dead - he still lives in our hearts. Thanks for all this beautiful music and what we all remember. RIP Kelly.
TINAOldiefan 3 years ago
for all the dreams you've fulfilled and for the pleasure I've have to listen to your music rest in peace Kelly. All the fans never forget you...
janik2011 3 years ago
Sorry it was on Tuesday he passed away.
Kelly Groucott 08.07.1945 ~ 17.02.2009 Thanks for all the music Kelly
spelqueka 3 years ago
The BBC web site says he passed away on Tuesday the 19th of February. The silly sods.
Dyynamo 3 years ago
Yes last night, Worcester Royal Hospital Heart Attack . :(
spelqueka 3 years ago
RIP KELLY X
spelqueka 3 years ago
RIP? He isn't dead is he?
Dyynamo 3 years ago
Did Kelly Groucutt have another band called Player? I came across the single 'Am I A Dreamer' in a record shop but it was credited to Player, and I listened to it and the singer on the a-side sounded a lot like Kelly.
laineycrusoe 3 years ago
Yeah, he had a band called Player and released this song and included it on his solo album too.
Elotastic 3 years ago
Groucutt deserves respect because he was in ELO for many years, but this stuff proves that ELO is all about Jeff Lynne. Sorry Kell 'ol sod.
Endunator 3 years ago 2
i much prefer this version than the remastered one! the drumming (lots of extra fills and all that) and vocals seem much more powerful on this version!
thanks for posting! :-)
simplyrahil 3 years ago
Verrrrry ELO! Great!
bunchie1966 3 years ago
I cant beleive that someone else out there owns this album.
I have managed to misplace my priceless copy but I seem to remember a quite nice song about a man who goes to war and writes letters to his mum.
Finally the man dies at war. Even though Kelly is not the best singer in the world I would love to hear that particular song again.
punditpete 3 years ago
That sounds like the song Dear Mama. Keep an eye on my uploads and it will appear soon.
Dyynamo 3 years ago
@punditpete I order the CD 20 seconds ago on amazon. :)
Gentilseulement 4 months ago
Kelly's lead singing always drive me to tears
too. Because it is so awful!!! Kelly is so
out of his element. He actually wonders why
ELO Part Deux and The Chokestra albums don't
sell!!!
jam1man 3 years ago
Actually if you have a look on Amazon you'll see that their albums are more popular than ELO II, BOP, OTTD and No Answer.
Elotastic 3 years ago
He's not that bad. I really do like this song actually.. and his harmonies with Jeff Lynne were just fantastic; makes me wish things had gone differently between them. Not that Jeff hasn't had an amazing career since Kelly left ELO, but BoP could've had a whole different sound with just Kelly's added vocals.
schalker331 3 years ago
Jeff sacked Kelly soon after this album. Speaks volumes really.
ffrangcon 3 years ago
Hmm. I don't think it was straight away after. This album was ready for release before the Time tour in 81 and Kelly then went to to record Secret Messages with ELO which was released in 83.
Dyynamo 3 years ago
Half of Secret Messages - he was booted mid-project.
trap0001 3 years ago
I don't think this album is so bad, it's just that the rest of the album is terrible.
Elotastic 3 years ago
I mean *this song
Elotastic 3 years ago
This song is beautiful, allmost drives me to tears...allmost! LOL!!
borgduck 3 years ago 2
His voice is beautiful...great song!
Harriet123P 3 years ago
Thanks!!! I really enjoy this song!!!
ChrisK42 3 years ago 2