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.
As A Matter Of Fact
Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics
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It's the strangest thing
It's no lie
Don't know what's happening
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
Don't want to stay
But I don't want to go oh who oh
Don't want to say it
But you already know oh wo oh
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
Tell me now
What is that thing you do
Tell me how
I keep thinking of you
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
If it's gone
Come out and say it
Don't go on
Living in make believe
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
"As A Matter Of Fact" by Electric Light Orchestra is a song that explores the confusion and frustration of a relationship that is stuck in limbo. The lyrics express the singer's uncertainty about what is happening between them, as well as their desire for clarity and honesty. The repeated phrase "I know that you know that it's a matter of fact" suggests that both parties are aware of the issues at hand, but may be unwilling or unable to confront them.
The lines "Don't want to say it, but you already know" and "If it's gone, come out and say it" convey the singer's frustration with their partner's lack of communication or honesty. The chorus becomes increasingly insistent, as the singer pleads for the truth to be revealed and for the relationship to move forward in one way or another. The unresolved tension in the song reflects the difficult emotions that can arise when a relationship is in a state of uncertainty.
Overall, "As A Matter Of Fact" is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the complexities of romantic relationships. The lyrics and melody combine to create a sense of urgency and longing that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced similar feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know why
I am not sure why something is happening
It's the strangest thing
It's something unusual to me
It's no lie
It's true
Don't know what's happening
I am not sure what's going on
I know that you know that
I am certain that you are aware that
It's a matter of fact
It's an undeniable truth
Don't want to stay
I don't want to remain here
But I don't want to go oh who oh
I don't want to leave unconditionally
Don't want to say it
I don't want to express it
But you already know oh wo oh
But I believe that you are already aware of it
Tell me now
Please inform me immediately
What is that thing you do
Which activity of yours caught my attention
Tell me how
Please inform me about the details
I keep thinking of you
I keep remembering or imagining you frequently
If it's gone
If it's no more there
Come out and say it
Please speak about it honestly
Don't go on
Don't persist in
Living in make believe
Living in an imaginary world
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Riperino Pepperoni
Lyrics.
Don't know why
It's the strangest thing
It's no lie
Don't know what's happening
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
Don't want to stay
But I don't want to go oh who oh
Don't want to say it
But you already know oh who oh
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
Tell me now
What is that thing you do
Tell me how
I keep thinking of you
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
If it's gone
Come out and say it
Don't go on
Living in make believe
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
ruben ramirez cruz
Hola.
Otro tema , excelente por lo demás , excluido del álbum
" Balance of power " ( 1986 )
Se suma a " Caught in a trap " ,
por ejemplo , pero que , a diferencia del primero , fue lado B , mas , ambos , no aparecieron en el larga duración lanzado en esa época.
Gracias por subirlo.
Un abrazo afectuoso.
Saludos desde Chile , Sudamérica.
Fun For Kids
I've been a massive ELO fan since 1976 and I must admit I wasn't blown away the first time I listened to the Balance Of Power album but it soon grew on me and now I love it just like all the other ELO albums. This would have fitted on the album really well. Can't wait for Jeff's new album to come.
Robert Doka
some excellent funky beats
JL L
This song really slipped through the cracks.
rodrigo alonso
Una injusticia el no haber estado incluido este temazo en el álbum.
Es absolutamente genial. No puedo quitarme de la cabeza el coro...😄😄
Riperino Pepperoni
Lyrics.
Don't know why
It's the strangest thing
It's no lie
Don't know what's happening
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
Don't want to stay
But I don't want to go oh who oh
Don't want to say it
But you already know oh who oh
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
Tell me now
What is that thing you do
Tell me how
I keep thinking of you
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
If it's gone
Come out and say it
Don't go on
Living in make believe
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
I know that you know that
It's a matter of fact
jcBurton2094
In a perfect world , Jeff Lynne would have continued to make synthetic and sleek music like this
Gary Macdonald
Friggin brilliant!
Zarrow
Brazilliant
rodrigo alonso
I know that you know that... it's a matter of fact...(all day in my head) 😁
Daryle Thredgold
I love Balance of Power & of course ELO are my all time favourite band & Jeff Lynne is a genius.
But IMO I would have included A Matter Of Fact & Destination Unknown as the last 2 tracks instead of Endless Lies & Send It