jeff still has a great voice ..... in need of the rest of ELO .... even if kelley is gone now ...... this band can't do what the original members (of this song) did! this band isn't horrible .... just ..... not the same!
Absolutely Brilliant! Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. And lets not forget the wonderful work on the Keyboards, Piano and Synthesizer by Richard Tandy. I thoroughly enjoyed this Concert and recommend the DVD to any ELO fan!
@wezza60 Actually, that drummer is Gregg Bissonette, who kind of blows Bev Bevan out of the water. Sorry. Simply one of the best, most versatile drummers in the business.
@mrporter2u If you were a true fan, you wouldn't criticize anyone, especially Bev who gave his heart and soul to ELO for 15 years and all he did was get his role in the studio diminished. He also easily could have joined Roy Wood in Wizzard, after he was unceremonialously booted from ELO by Don Arden and Jeff Lynne. And by the way, I've met Gregg Bissonette, and he is not only a great drummer like you said, but a very cool and nice guy. Hmm, I defended both Bev and supported Gregg.
@SVB2002 Read Bev's book "The ELO Story" and learn how Roy's departure from ELO REALLY went down. And as far as Bev's role in ELO getting diminished, that gave him time to tour with Black Sabbath in the early 80's. And it's not like Bev was being paid as a session musician for his drumming in ELO. He was, after all (along with Jeff) co-OWNER of ELO. He received his income regardless of how much drumming he did.
@no1elofaniknow Jeff L used to b my hero but after i found out how he did Kelly G. who in my opinion (I've seen elo 15 x live) was the key to elo's rise to stardom. and what does Jeff stingy Lynn do to reward Kelly at the end of there big 7 year run? zero make's Kelly sue to get a little reward for all the hard work. Jeff L.decided to let go of a 1/2 million but only after a arm twist, when he should have written a 2 million dollar thank u check just because. Elo only paid Kelly 75,000 per year
@wezza60 I know Greg is a good drummer, Jeff just wouldn't have picked anyone, and i know bev "eased off" in his later years, but listen to Bev playing in his earlier days with ELO and the Move, his playing was quite impressive.
@getchasumm : you're a bunch of shit!!! How can you compare Jeff Lynne with Adolf Hitler??? Are you insane? Hitler killed the humans - Jeff make them happy...
Don't write such a shit on YouTube... Greetings from Germany
Yes it's a shame when bloody good bands such as elo break-up. The shit on the radio these days, well what can you say....this track allways remins me of the summer this album was released and Radio Caroline played this one all the time. Thanks to Radio Caroline for introducing me to ELO, an all those other great bands....Heart...Blondie...Peter Gabriel...Peter Frampton...etc, etc, etc. Now to get my elocds out and blast the neighbours.
Jeff Lynne is an absolute genious, he is the only artist i know who can twist a extremely complicated song into a live preformance and have it still sounds as good or even better then the studio. By the way, to all you guys who are hating on jeff lynne cause of kelly, one jeff didnt kick him out Kelly quit because of legal issues , two Kelly wasn't the only great bassist/vocalist of ELO, he wasn't even the original. That Award goes to michael de albuquerque, and three let an old guy hav some fun
You folks are so ignorant. I regret Groucutt's passing, but remember the key word in show business is BUSINESS. Read his obit, he didn't read his fucking contract. Besides, ELO was and is a studio band.
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kelly groucutt, bassist with ELO from 1974-1983 (the best years), died just last week.......now there will NEVER be a proper ELO reunion. That asshole Jeff Lynne!!! Burn in hell !!!
don't get me wrong I love the guy,but if thats ELO then shoot me now!,its the worst rendition of tightrope ever,but we have to see this to know what lynne did to the best band in the world,one of the best producers ever!,then got a chip on his shoulder,big shame.And he wonders why tickets wouldn't sell and had to cancel the tour,its sad to see,the whole band should reform and do what no other band can do-Rock orchestra!
Ah, Jeff melts my heart in this song.. Love it when the crowd goes "Ohhh" and he says, "Yeah.." haha love it!!
katieson2005 4 months ago 2
jeff still has a great voice ..... in need of the rest of ELO .... even if kelley is gone now ...... this band can't do what the original members (of this song) did! this band isn't horrible .... just ..... not the same!
lexi3570 5 months ago
I forget what a great album " A New World Record" was. This is an excellent version of this song :)
SD9Driver 7 months ago
I agree with CHRISHALOFAN his voice has only gotten better over time!
bnutdude 9 months ago
Maravilhoso, incrível, fantástica...
Sir Guddo
Padinga 1 year ago
Una de las pocas bandas que suena igual de espectacular tanto en estudio como en vivo!
candycandy1974 1 year ago
Absolutely Brilliant! Jeff Lynne is a musical genius. And lets not forget the wonderful work on the Keyboards, Piano and Synthesizer by Richard Tandy. I thoroughly enjoyed this Concert and recommend the DVD to any ELO fan!
Farinadog13 1 year ago
I love how his voice has gotten better over the years
zLegitnoob 1 year ago
The Drummer has nothing on Bev Bevan!!!!!!
wezza60 1 year ago
@wezza60 Actually, that drummer is Gregg Bissonette, who kind of blows Bev Bevan out of the water. Sorry. Simply one of the best, most versatile drummers in the business.
mrporter2u 1 year ago
@mrporter2u If you were a true fan, you wouldn't criticize anyone, especially Bev who gave his heart and soul to ELO for 15 years and all he did was get his role in the studio diminished. He also easily could have joined Roy Wood in Wizzard, after he was unceremonialously booted from ELO by Don Arden and Jeff Lynne. And by the way, I've met Gregg Bissonette, and he is not only a great drummer like you said, but a very cool and nice guy. Hmm, I defended both Bev and supported Gregg.
SVB2002 8 months ago
@SVB2002 Read Bev's book "The ELO Story" and learn how Roy's departure from ELO REALLY went down. And as far as Bev's role in ELO getting diminished, that gave him time to tour with Black Sabbath in the early 80's. And it's not like Bev was being paid as a session musician for his drumming in ELO. He was, after all (along with Jeff) co-OWNER of ELO. He received his income regardless of how much drumming he did.
no1elofaniknow 6 months ago
@no1elofaniknow were did you get Bev's book "elo story" ? want to get a copy.. how much did you pay..
mreloo 6 months ago
@mreloo Try ebay. I managed to get a copy for around $40. Good luck.
no1elofaniknow 6 months ago
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JeffLynneChannel 1 month ago
@mreloo the book is available on my website.
JeffLynneChannel 1 month ago
@no1elofaniknow Jeff L used to b my hero but after i found out how he did Kelly G. who in my opinion (I've seen elo 15 x live) was the key to elo's rise to stardom. and what does Jeff stingy Lynn do to reward Kelly at the end of there big 7 year run? zero make's Kelly sue to get a little reward for all the hard work. Jeff L.decided to let go of a 1/2 million but only after a arm twist, when he should have written a 2 million dollar thank u check just because. Elo only paid Kelly 75,000 per year
mreloo 1 month ago
@wezza60 I know Greg is a good drummer, Jeff just wouldn't have picked anyone, and i know bev "eased off" in his later years, but listen to Bev playing in his earlier days with ELO and the Move, his playing was quite impressive.
wezza60 1 year ago
@wezza60 sorry but Bev wouldn't be ranked in the top 1000 drummers in the world!
gahloot 5 months ago
FANTASTIC!
pjsinsane 1 year ago
New name, ELK - Electric Light Keyboards
asparrow 1 year ago
LOL! He "clucked around"! I love him!
no1elofaniknow 1 year ago
I agree with martinvide, I think its the best ELO song too!
Vaportrail56 1 year ago
klause meine of the scorps is FAR better a singer !!!!!
getchasumm 1 year ago
The blonde girl on the first second of this vid is Jeff Lynne's daughter Laura Lynne!!!
spliff2901 1 year ago
Like hitler, Lynne was a mastermind, but also like Hitler, a vile piece of shit !!
getchasumm 1 year ago
@getchasumm : you're a bunch of shit!!! How can you compare Jeff Lynne with Adolf Hitler??? Are you insane? Hitler killed the humans - Jeff make them happy...
Don't write such a shit on YouTube... Greetings from Germany
spliff2901 1 year ago
@spliff2901 i'd never write such "shit" about a true musical group....the SCORPIONS !!!
getchasumm 1 year ago
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spliff2901 1 year ago
@getchasumm I renamed him, and he used to b my hero, not any more!!!, he is a major jackass, his new name is (Jeff stingy Lynn)
mreloo 1 month ago
Yes it's a shame when bloody good bands such as elo break-up. The shit on the radio these days, well what can you say....this track allways remins me of the summer this album was released and Radio Caroline played this one all the time. Thanks to Radio Caroline for introducing me to ELO, an all those other great bands....Heart...Blondie...Peter Gabriel...Peter Frampton...etc, etc, etc. Now to get my elocds out and blast the neighbours.
delmare1 2 years ago
is it just me or has his voice gotten better over the years?
chrishalofan1 2 years ago 8
@chrishalofan1 Hard to tell. His voice has been perfect throughout his career!
technocrash09 1 year ago
@chrishalofan1 No just technology!
gahloot 5 months ago
@chrishalofan1 Just read your comment about Jeff. ABSOLUTELY!! He sounds incredible.
Scootmandu63 5 months ago
great rendition of tightrope, sounds just like the record.
beatlegreg07 2 years ago
Jeff Lynne is an absolute genious, he is the only artist i know who can twist a extremely complicated song into a live preformance and have it still sounds as good or even better then the studio. By the way, to all you guys who are hating on jeff lynne cause of kelly, one jeff didnt kick him out Kelly quit because of legal issues , two Kelly wasn't the only great bassist/vocalist of ELO, he wasn't even the original. That Award goes to michael de albuquerque, and three let an old guy hav some fun
R4FProductions 2 years ago
definitely best elo song!!
jdwnielsen 2 years ago
ELO's music was written, arranged, produced and lead sung by Jeff Lynne. The rest of the band members were basically studio musicians.
Brizzy55 2 years ago
You folks are so ignorant. I regret Groucutt's passing, but remember the key word in show business is BUSINESS. Read his obit, he didn't read his fucking contract. Besides, ELO was and is a studio band.
grandpadewey 2 years ago
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kelly groucutt, bassist with ELO from 1974-1983 (the best years), died just last week.......now there will NEVER be a proper ELO reunion. That asshole Jeff Lynne!!! Burn in hell !!!
getchasumm 3 years ago
so he should burn in hell for disbanding a band. As in burn for ALL ETERNITY? I don't think you could even comprehend eternity...
jimmyaintnogigolo 2 years ago
@jimmyaintnogigolo
I HAVE DIAREEAH FOR ETERNITY...BELIEVE ME, I KNOW HOW LONG THAT IS !!!
getchasumm 1 year ago
sounds alright, as live gigs went in the 70s and early 80s
beau5757 3 years ago
lynne is ELO who cars about the rest of em....
when i looked around , i was falling down won;t somebody throw me down a line
PCISUPER 3 years ago
don't get me wrong I love the guy,but if thats ELO then shoot me now!,its the worst rendition of tightrope ever,but we have to see this to know what lynne did to the best band in the world,one of the best producers ever!,then got a chip on his shoulder,big shame.And he wonders why tickets wouldn't sell and had to cancel the tour,its sad to see,the whole band should reform and do what no other band can do-Rock orchestra!
leselo 3 years ago
It's not a patch on the Real ELO of the classic era!
ELONut 2 years ago
The best ELO song!
MartinVide 3 years ago 10