I've listened to the vid of ELO live in 1974 singing Showdown and there Jeff clearly sings "It's unreal, the suffering"...but here he clearly sings "that's a real submarine". I wonder if he is having a joke on the fans?
Jeff Lynne stands next to bass player, the late Kelly Groucutt, in all the classic era ELO videos I can remember. Seeing the beautiful Rosie Vela singing backup next to Jeff Lynne is a pleasant surprise. It's a shame this tour was canceled due to poor ticket sales. It should have been booked for theaters instead of arenas to test the commercial waters after a lengthy hiatus for the band. But they did leave us with a nice reunion album and this great concert for television.
This is the absolute BEST version they've ever performed of this song. They slowed it down just right. And it appears that they're all sober as well. Which is reflected by the quality of their performance. Nice!
@EVHguitarz That hot babe is Rosie Vela .... and she was 50 when she did this ... it is Jeff Lynnes ex girl friend from the 70s..... just a little info.....
I must admit that I like this version better than the original. But only because of the much improved sound quality of today. The song itself can NOT be improved!
the jam
eddyb6666 1 week ago
Jeff Lynne and Rosie totally kill this...say what you will,unequiovcally..the best ever video.
ThePhucyou 1 month ago
1 fan prefers Jeff Lip Sync again...brilliant group
Mulletman0513 4 months ago
@4:20 mark, high five!!!
mfjplat18k 4 months ago
Yep, he was joking with fans, whom as a joke popularly, "misunderstood" that line.
FalseShatner 4 months ago
I've listened to the vid of ELO live in 1974 singing Showdown and there Jeff clearly sings "It's unreal, the suffering"...but here he clearly sings "that's a real submarine". I wonder if he is having a joke on the fans?
aptaylor75 5 months ago
ELO is great! They really groove! Jeff is like totally cool......
bassdoggy1 5 months ago
Play that shit Jeff!
robbavalos 6 months ago
Rip the audio from this song at speedyconversion doht cohm.
OmegaLara685 6 months ago
everytime when i step in the office. i wish this would be playing in the background. everytime :)
zoomckng 6 months ago
日本語の題名は「冷たい仕打ち」と言うのだけれど、聞いてて意味不明の語句ばかり・・・・レコードも売ってないし・・・あっても買えなかったけれど、すっかりスランプ
CHISATO554 6 months ago
I love you ELO...no, in fact, i adore you!!!!!!xxxooo
3939LA 7 months ago
Damn, I'd be jumpin 'n bouncing all over the floor, seems the audience passed their years quicker than good old Jeff (and Rich) - still going strong!
hardework1 7 months ago
Creative, original and beautiful...it doesn't get much better than Jeff and crew!
stratnam53 8 months ago
fcking tune
miffybhoy 9 months ago
The submarine has to end!
FalseShatner 9 months ago
Rosie Vela equals HOT!
zinkklug 9 months ago
Jeff Lynne stands next to bass player, the late Kelly Groucutt, in all the classic era ELO videos I can remember. Seeing the beautiful Rosie Vela singing backup next to Jeff Lynne is a pleasant surprise. It's a shame this tour was canceled due to poor ticket sales. It should have been booked for theaters instead of arenas to test the commercial waters after a lengthy hiatus for the band. But they did leave us with a nice reunion album and this great concert for television.
Jefgg 10 months ago 2
Awesome !
ProffessorT 11 months ago
Strange magic...sweet music
3939LA 11 months ago
Jeff Lynne is from Shard End In Birmingham, just up the road from us! Love his music!
CapitalBrum 1 year ago 2
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3939LA 1 year ago
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3939LA 1 year ago
Superb !
ProffessorT 1 year ago
Submarine??????
Superpuwme 1 year ago
Fantastic!!
slaphaddalztick 1 year ago
ELO Electric Lights "Showdown"
www41WorldUSAcom 1 year ago
I just downloaded this mp3 at instantmp3s..com
intelligent345 1 year ago
they dont make music like this anymore... most exelent!!!
FramkKai 1 year ago
La mejor musica!!!! Tonight the longest night!
adrianophm91 1 year ago
1 person is a fake submarine.
ElDoctorJanItor 1 year ago
If you look closely you will see Jeff singing "It's a real submarine" with a little smile. A very old joke....
lindajeffsgirl1 1 year ago
Man I would kill for a high quality audio rip of this.
ratfoot 1 year ago
This is the absolute BEST version they've ever performed of this song. They slowed it down just right. And it appears that they're all sober as well. Which is reflected by the quality of their performance. Nice!
namrednop 1 year ago
that woman singing next to him is drop dead gorgeous.........
EVHguitarz 1 year ago
@EVHguitarz That hot babe is Rosie Vela .... and she was 50 when she did this ... it is Jeff Lynnes ex girl friend from the 70s..... just a little info.....
darkechoshine 1 year ago
@darkechoshine thanks...I did some checking on her recording and modeling history.....she plays a fluent piano
EVHguitarz 1 year ago
Two great songs, outstanding live performance.Rosie sounds and looks beautiful.
whattakunt1 1 year ago
I heard this song on the radio last week, and it will not leave my head.
wiersandlines 1 year ago
When will Jeff start another tour ?
AwesomeBeatles 1 year ago
This should have been a live album. It's pefection.
odserick 1 year ago
ELO are the best!
XAUSTXCOREX 2 years ago 12
@XAUSTXCOREX yes they are i grew up on them
RCnetworkstudio 1 year ago
@XAUSTXCOREX
bphooligan 1 year ago
jeff lynnes an underated guitarist
nick1137 2 years ago 8
@nick1137 True that !! and what about Rosie Vela ??
ThePhucyou 1 month ago
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Vearlsriver 2 years ago
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Vearlsriver 2 years ago
LOL, I was reading that when ELO first came to America...They said, paraphrased here: The group with the big fiddles,lol.
XAUSTXCOREX 2 years ago
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Vearlsriver 2 years ago
I must admit that I like this version better than the original. But only because of the much improved sound quality of today. The song itself can NOT be improved!
Thank you Jeff.
waterspeed65 2 years ago 2
Fantastic live version of strange magic !!!!!
gpzb2 2 years ago 2