Charles J. White Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Don't laugh, but this tune is one I always loved, I even have a 8 tracks of the band kicking around somewhere. Everytime I hear the song, it makes me think of a chick I knew who isn't around anymore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INOFpALMOAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantpothead Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I personally love "I can't get it out of my head", ELO were a fantastic band, Out Of The Blue is a magnificent album, I have it on vinyl, Big Wheel Turning etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekfreak Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 well said Plantpothead, I`ve gotten a few of there albums on vinyl.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 10538 Overture was good.....but the rest of their stuff..blurgghhh, well overplayed on the radio...not my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 10538 Overture was good.....but the rest of their stuff..blurgghhh, well overplayed on the radio...not my cup of tea. Being overplayed on the radio is the fault of fucking program directors who don't give a toss about music, we can't hold that against the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekfreak Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 well said Charles J. ELO are a great band. here in my home town the local radio only play " Telephone Line and Mister Blue Sky " but a I`m ok with that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I really like ELO. Saw them in concert in 75 when they opened for Deep Purple. I was really impressed by their music. Jeff Lynn is a musical genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 A band somewhat taken for granted back in its own time...the 1970s were so overstuffed with great bands, ELO got lost in the shuffle...but as time has passed, their music has held up for the most part and people have recognized what a unique sound they had. As a fan of The Move, I've always had a soft spot for The Electric Light Orchestra. A tad too trebly in the production and slavishly aping the Beatles at times, but certain albums such as "El Dorado" , "Face the Music", and "Out of the Blue" are stellar pieces of orchestral pop. Their peak years were from roughly 1974-1978...all the albums released during this period are choice and this was their live peak, too. Once the string section left/was fired and Jeff Lyne went "disco", the jig was up and ELO slumped into the Eighties. I really like ELO. Saw them in concert in 75 when they opened for Deep Purple. I was really impressed by their music. Jeff Lynn is a musical genius. I think you and I were at the same show, Ledzepfvr. Was it at the Long Beach Arena? Do you remember Ronnie James Dio's band Elf opening? It was my first time seeing ELO and Ronnie James Dio...quite a night, and Deep Purple was relatively anti-climactic. It wasn't 1975 though...it was November 1974, around Thanksgiving. I remember because shortly after was USC's epic comeback victory over Notre Dame, when Anthony Davis ran back the second-half kickoff for a TD and opened the floodgates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yes it was at the Arena. And you're right. Time frames are a little fuzzy to me back then. It was the second time I've seen Deep Purple as I saw them at my first concert at the CA Jam earlier that year. I spent most of my time on my ex's shoulders a few rows back center stage. Maybe you saw me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yes it was at the Arena. And you're right. Time frames are a little fuzzy to me back then. It was the second time I've seen Deep Purple as I saw them at my first concert at the CA Jam earlier that year. I spent most of my time on my ex's shoulders a few rows back center stage. Maybe you saw me. Girl with long red hair? That was you blocking my view? So we were both at Cal Jam that year, too? That day almost made me swear off outdoor festival concerts forever. So freaking hot. Like badgeholder, I have a feeling you were at a lot of the same concerts I was in the 70s. Did you go to Rory Gallagher/Kiss at Long Beach in February '74? Blood, Sweat & Tears/Bruce Springsteen? Black Sabbath/Gentle Giant at the Hollywood Bowl in '73? I could go on and on haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 http://youtu.be/kBEMnV2I3K8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekfreak Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 fab band only liked by a small number of people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagefan55 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It does seem like ELO only has a small fanbase -- they get overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apantherfrommd Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 From out of the blue, I received a 7 rare DVD set of E.L.O. today, including a Total Rock Review DVD with a bonus show. After perusing a few discs, this looks and sounds enjoyable. I hope to check it out tomorrow. Anonymous name. I love pleasant surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I like ELO! I'm not super familiar with their entire discography, but Turn To Stone and Don't Bring Me Down are probably my two favorite songs of theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 fab band only liked by a small number of people... The first 2 8 tracks I purchased when I was a kid was ELO and ABBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekfreak Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The first 2 8 tracks I purchased when I was a kid was ELO and ABBAthere isn't anything wrong with them two bands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_the_evening Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Great band. Brings back a lot of memories. Which must mean I'm getting old as dirt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Girl with long red hair? That was you blocking my view? So we were both at Cal Jam that year, too? That day almost made me swear off outdoor festival concerts forever. So freaking hot. Like badgeholder, I have a feeling you were at a lot of the same concerts I was in the 70s. Did you go to Rory Gallagher/Kiss at Long Beach in February '74? Blood, Sweat & Tears/Bruce Springsteen? Black Sabbath/Gentle Giant at the Hollywood Bowl in '73? I could go on and on haha. Ok, I'am gonna cry now. I always said I was born a good 20 years too late. You and others here who were old enough to enjoy the 70's concert experience are very lucky indeed, such a rich decade for music! I was lucky enough to see Zeppelin in 1977 at the Chicago Stadium, and then Kiss in 79', but those two are the totality of my 70's concert experience. I understand I have most likely idealized the 70's as I am sure most 40 year olds in the 70's probably thought the 40's were the golden years and the 70's was shite but hey, it's what I have and for me those days, that decade, was the best! Thank you Strider and others here who have shared your stories of this amazing decade...I may not have attended those shows you describe in such vivid detail, but you make me feel as if I have on an almost transcendent level. Third row center of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDog71 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Always loved them. Always enjoyed their music. They brought something different to rock music in the 1970's. Jeff Lynne was a very creative and fun music maker. I have several of their albums. I always recommend them to people. ELO are overlooked, but certainly NOT by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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