Mine's one that was a Top 10 hit in 1977 but probably not as well known as some others. The Diary Of Horace Wimp.
Closely followed by Confusion and Telephone Line.
Closely followed by Confusion and Telephone Line.
Fave ELO song.
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Originally Posted by Billy_Value:
“What is it about that song that makes it your favourite?”
“What is it about that song that makes it your favourite?”
I don't know really. Just find it quirky and enjoy it.
Originally Posted by Elvisfan4eva:
“Mine's one that was a Top 10 hit in 1977 but probably not as well known as some others. The Diary Of Horace Wimp.
Closely followed by Confusion and Telephone Line.”
“Mine's one that was a Top 10 hit in 1977 but probably not as well known as some others. The Diary Of Horace Wimp.
Closely followed by Confusion and Telephone Line.”
Actually it was a hit in 1979.
Tightrope on a New World Record. Never released as a single but he played it as the set opener when I saw him at the O2 in April. Classic ELO - starts with a string section before transforming into a pop record.
'10538 Overture' - the ELO masterpiece and genuinely original. Never again matched.
I liked the Baroque and Roll ELO of the first album not the later pop ELO.
I liked the Baroque and Roll ELO of the first album not the later pop ELO.
Another vote here for Horace Wimp - I think because it's a little different to their other singles, and it's kinda cute. 
Originally Posted by Deb Arkle:
“Another vote here for Horace Wimp - I think because it's a little different to their other singles, and it's kinda cute.”
“Another vote here for Horace Wimp - I think because it's a little different to their other singles, and it's kinda cute.
”
Yeah it is cute. Kind of sad too. Poor Horace.
Originally Posted by Arcana:
“Sweet Talkin' Woman”
“Sweet Talkin' Woman”
Great song. They had 3 singles in a row that all peaked at No.6. in 1978. Between this and Mr Blue Sky was Wild West Hero.
Wild West Hero which reminds me of my Dad who always wanted to be a cowboy! Also love Don't Bring Me Down (Groos! 
) and Telephone Line.
) and Telephone Line.
Hard to pick one
I like the album On The Third Day and 2 songs on that stand out
Fire On High
Nightrider
I like the album On The Third Day and 2 songs on that stand out
Fire On High
Nightrider
Originally Posted by jackol:
“Hard to pick one
I like the album On The Third Day and 2 songs on that stand out
Fire On High
Nightrider”
“Hard to pick one
I like the album On The Third Day and 2 songs on that stand out
Fire On High
Nightrider”
Great tracks but they were from Face The Music...
Nobody mentioned Turn To Stone yet......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDhJU_cNCZE
or 'Mission' ........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJOHG0WfHCY
here was a glut of 'space' records in the 70s........Bowie, Hawkwind, the Carpenters.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDhJU_cNCZE
or 'Mission' ........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJOHG0WfHCY
here was a glut of 'space' records in the 70s........Bowie, Hawkwind, the Carpenters.....
'Strange Magic' is my favourite but I also love
10538 Overture
Shine A Little Love ( catchy, feelgood song )
Living Thing
Tightrope
Mr Blue Sky is overrated imo, and Horace Wimp is embarrassingly bad.
10538 Overture
Shine A Little Love ( catchy, feelgood song )
Living Thing
Tightrope
Mr Blue Sky is overrated imo, and Horace Wimp is embarrassingly bad.
Hard to pick just one:
Tightrope
Don't Bring Me Down
When I Was A Boy
Mr Blue Sky
Roll Over Beethoven (yeah I know it's a cover, but still)
Tightrope
Don't Bring Me Down
When I Was A Boy
Mr Blue Sky
Roll Over Beethoven (yeah I know it's a cover, but still)
Originally Posted by biscuitfactory:
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Mr Blue Sky is overrated imo, and Horace Wimp is embarrassingly bad.”
“'
Mr Blue Sky is overrated imo, and Horace Wimp is embarrassingly bad.”
oo err youre asking for trouble there! lol
yeah i think mr blue sky hasnt aged well and i really dislike horace wimp.
Originally Posted by mushymanrob:
“oo err youre asking for trouble there! lol
yeah i think mr blue sky hasnt aged well and i really dislike horace wimp.”
“oo err youre asking for trouble there! lol
yeah i think mr blue sky hasnt aged well and i really dislike horace wimp.”
I think a lot of under 30s only know Mr Blue Sky.
I don't know why..was it in a film or something?
Mr Blue Sky makes me smile
Horace Wimp makes me cry
Shine a Little Love makes me want to leap around
Horace Wimp makes me cry
Shine a Little Love makes me want to leap around
Originally Posted by biscuitfactory:
“I think a lot of under 30s only know Mr Blue Sky.
I don't know why..was it in a film or something?”
“I think a lot of under 30s only know Mr Blue Sky.
I don't know why..was it in a film or something?”
dont know, a 'game' maybe? its been used on adverts.
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