They incorporated the sounds of string ensembles, vocoders and dub echos into rock songs, thereby creating a very sophisticated studio version of rock. The musical content of ELO songs often went far beyond usual chord structures, mixing pop songwriting with classical romanticism and synthesized sounds. The band claim that their music "picks up where The Beatles' 1967 song I Am the Walrus left off."
Formed in 1970 by Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan (the remaining members of the 1960s rock group The Move). The band used cellos, violin, horns and woodwinds to give their music a classical sound. This was an idea Roy Wood initially had while with The Move, to take rock music in a new direction. In 1970 when Carl Wayne left the The Move, Jeff Lynne, front man with fellow Brum band Idle Race, responded to Wood's second invitation to join the line-up, with the lure of starting the new band. To help finance the fledgling project, two more Move albums were released during the recording of their eponymous first album in 1971 which produced the UK hit 10538 Overture. In the US this album was released with the mistaken title of No Answer, due to a mix-up with an uncompleted telephone call to the American label and subsequent secretarial message.
However, tensions soon surfaced between Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne. With most of the media attention focused on Roy Wood, differences in musical direction, and a disastrous first live outing, it was no surprise when the band went through the first of its many line-up changes as Wood took Hugh McDowell and Bill Hunt with him to form Wizzard. Despite the music press's predictions that the band would fold without Wood, Jeff Lynne stepped up to lead the band, with Bevan remaining on drums, bassist Richard Tandy switching to moog synthesizer, Michael d'Albuquerque on bass, Mike Edwards, Colin Walker (cello) and Wilfred Gibson replacing Steve Woolam on violin. They released ELO 2 in 1973, from which came their first U.S. chart hit, a hugely elaborate version of the Chuck Berry classic Roll Over Beethoven. After their second album, violinist Gibson was dismissed and replaced by Mik Kaminski. They also released On The Third Day in 1973, with Mike Edwards playing all the cello parts due to Colin Walker leaving the band. Later that same year saw the return of Hugh McDowell, who had jumped ship the year previous, to replace cellist Colin Walker.
In 1974 Lynne hired a thirty-piece orchestra, choir and Louis Clark, then began work on the next LP Eldorado, A Symphony, a concept album about dreams, scoring their first U.S. Top Ten hit with Can't Get It Out Of My Head in 1975. Eldorado would become ELO's first gold album.
After the release of Eldorado, bassist and vocalist Kelly Groucutt and cellist Melvyn Gale joined, replacing de Albuquerque and Edwards respectively.
The band split in 1983. In 1985, Lynne, Tandy and Bevan reunited and recorded the album "Balance of Power". This reunion was short lived and the band split once more in 1986. Bev Bevan and Louis Clark, with the consent of Lynne, toured and recorded as ELO Part II from 1988 until Bevan's retirement in 1999. In 2000, Lynne and Tandy reformed Electric Light Orchestra and released a new record, "Zoom". "Zoom" proved to be a commercial failure, and the duo split once more in 2001.
In 2014, following support from BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, Lynne and Tandy reunited as a part of BBC Radio 2's "Festival in a Day" to perform under the new billing, "Jeff Lynne's ELO", a name Lynne devised as a response to ELO tributes, imitation bands, and offshoots who used ELO to promote their own tours.
In February 2015, Jeff Lynne's ELO performed at the Grammy Awards with Ed Sheeran, and in September of that year they announced a new album would be released under Columbia Records. Jeff Lynne's ELO - Alone in the Universe was released on November 13, 2015, and was ELO’s first album of new material in almost 15 years.
The second album under Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Jeff Lynne's ELO - From Out of Nowhere, was released on November 1, 2019.
There is more than one artist with the name "ELO". The vast majority of scrobbles to "Electric Light Orchestra" are for the rock band from England.
ELO, is a South Korean singer, who debuted with the album, 8 Femmes, on August 26, 2016.
All Over This World
Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics
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Everybody all around the world
Gotta tell you what I just heard
There's gonna be a party all over the world
I got a message on the radio
But where it came from, I don't really know
And I heard these voices calling all over the world
All over the world
Everybody got the word
Everybody, everywhere, is gonna feel tonight
Everybody walking down the street
Everybody moving to the beat
They're gonna get hot down in the U.S.A
New York, Detroit, L.A.
We're gonna take a trip across the sea
Everybody come along with me
We're gonna hit the night down in gay Paris
C'est la vie, having your cup of tea
All over the world
Everybody got the word
Everybody, everywhere, is gonna feel tonight
(All over the world)
London, Hamburg, Paris, Rome
Rio, Hong Kong, Tokyo
L.A., New York, Amsterdam
Monte Carlo, Shard End and
All over the world
Everybody got the word
Everybody, everywhere, is gonna feel tonight
Everybody all around the world
Gotta tell you what I just heard
Everybody walking down the street
I know a place where we all can meet
Everybody gonna have a good time
Everybody will shine 'til the daylight
All over the world
Everybody got the word
Everybody, everywhere, is gonna feel tonight
All over the world
Everybody got the word
All over the world
Everybody got the word
All over the world
Everybody got the word
The lyrics to Electric Light Orchestra's song All Over the World speak of a party that is going to be happening all over the world. The singer informs us that the message about the party was received through the radio, but he is unsure of its origin. This message is calling everyone across the world to unite and celebrate together. The song highlights the excitement that is being felt all over, with people walking down the streets, getting hot and moving to the beat, and having a good time.
The singer also mentions various cities like New York, Detroit, L.A, Paris, Rome, Rio, and Tokyo to emphasis that people all over the world are celebrating together. He invites everyone to come along and "hit the night down in gay Paris." The song reminds us of the importance of sharing joy and happiness with people from all walks of life.
The song is a perfect example of how music can connect people from different cultures and regions together. It shows how people can come together in the name of music and celebrate life. It is a reminder that we need to cherish the beautiful moments of life and spread positivity and happiness with everyone around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody all around the world
The message is for everyone across the globe
Gotta tell you what I just heard
I have some exciting news to share with you
There's gonna be a party all over the world
There will be a celebration happening worldwide
I got a message on the radio
I received a broadcasted message
But where it came from, I don't really know
The source of the message is unknown to me
And I heard these voices calling all over the world
Many voices from various places were united in this message
Everybody got the word
Everyone knows the message
Everybody, everywhere, is gonna feel tonight
Everyone around the world will feel the excitement tonight
Everybody walking down the street
People on the streets also know about the message
Everybody moving to the beat
People are dancing and celebrating the news
They're gonna get hot down in the U.S.A
There will be a party in the United States
New York, Detroit, L.A.
These specific American cities will also be celebrating
We're gonna take a trip across the sea
We will travel to other countries to celebrate
Everybody come along with me
Everyone is invited to join in on the celebration
We're gonna hit the night down in gay Paris
We will enjoy the nightlife in Paris
C'est la vie, having your cup of tea
This is what life is all about
London, Hamburg, Paris, Rome
These European cities will also be part of the festivities
Rio, Hong Kong, Tokyo
Cities in South America and Asia will also be joining in the celebration
L.A., New York, Amsterdam
More specific cities where the party will be happening
Monte Carlo, Shard End and
These two cities will also be included
Everybody gonna have a good time
Everyone will enjoy themselves
Everybody will shine 'til the daylight
Everyone will continue to celebrate until the morning
All over the world
This celebration is happening in many places
Everybody got the word
Everyone knows the news
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Lynne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@keithbartlett4909
It's the morning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine & I had to play this wonderful ELO song & the equally wonderful video. If only we could come together 'All over the World'. Peace & love to all.
@ricardocedeno2198
Too bad this video did not invade Putin's ❤️
@danap851
💯🎯❤️ Wowza! Glad you played it though, this song has a lot of high vibrations for positivity for anyone hearing it. Thank You for your bravery.
@NoSoulLeftBehind123
Ukraine is deep state. Stop believing the lies. They are doing to Putin what they did to Trump and Pope Benedict XVI, they got rid of them because they stand against the New World Order.
@robfalcon3404
U mean Russian liberation u sheep
@tonywalton2415
PRETTY PLEASE
LETS PARTY 🥳 🤪 😜 😎
@OldhamSteve52
I’m 65 still remember ELO in the 70’s. Young at heart ❤️!!!
@vincentzevecke4578
I'm 60 .i.have.been listen to ELO since 1977
@lesliebblack
I’m 61 but when I hear this I still feel 16 ❤
@charlottepinkett8269
I'm African American. I grew up in Virginia. Blacks and white and other races got along . We were a family. In1981 I lost 12 members in my graduation class. My son I s married to a Caucasian women . Imgoing to be a grandmother. Let's stop hate. This song reminds of my high school year. I love Rock and roo