The song forms the fourth and last track on the "Concerto for a Rainy Day" suite on side three of the original two-LP set. The song features a heavily vocoded voice singing the phrase "Mister Blue Sky", (from 2:23 to 2:39, or from 2:20 to 2:34 on the 30th anniversary CD). Although the ending vocoded voice may sound like "Mister Blue Sky-yi", it is actually "Please turn me over" as it is the end of side three, and the listener is instructed to flip the LP over. This was confirmed by original keyboardist Richard Tandy, who did confirm the actual lyric to members of the Showdown ELO fan list. Fans who remember the original 1978 promo video saw the title of the song displayed at the end during the vocoded voice, and to this very day, mistakenly believe that the vocoded voice says "Mis-ter-blue-sky-yi", in the same way as it does earlier in the song. It is certainly understandable that the director of the 1978 promo might not have known the words at the end, and thus the misunderstanding by fans for thirty-one years.
The song was the third Hot 100 top 40 single to be taken from the album Out of the Blue. The single reached number 6 in the UK and number 35 in the USA. It was also released on special limited edition blue vinyl.
Written in Switzerland by Jeff Lynne, who hid himself away to write enough material for a double album. After a two week period of writers block dampened by the inclement weather outside, Lynne was suddenly inspired to write Mr. Blue Sky following a break in the weather when the entire area was bathed in sunshine, this was quickly followed by the remainder of the Out of the Blue songs including Concerto for a Rainy Day.
The song was voted as Anthem of the Midlands beating other songs such as Come on Eileen and Stairway to Heaven and is played before each Birmingham City Football Club home game to honour Jeff Lynne for his lifelong support and his friendship with the former Blues football player Trevor Francis.
This song was covered by Tony Visconti with Kristeen Young and Richard Barone for Lynne Me Your Ears - A Tribute To The Music Of Jeff Lynne.
In 2006 The Delgados released a cover of the song on their The Complete BBC Peel Sessions compilation.
Lily Allen recorded a cover for SFR, a French mobile phone carrier, which was leaked onto the internet in December 2007. The Decemberists have covered this song in various concerts.
Off The Rikta covered this song in one of their infamous 'Conservatory Sessions'.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson uses part of Mr. Blue Sky for their opening theme.
The song was used in the 2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode Lab Rats during the "Hodges' Lucky Day" sequence.
The song was used in a 2008 Jet Blue commercial for "Jetting".
Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics
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Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin', everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day? Hey
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for
Oh, Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
(Mr. Blue Sky, Mr. Blue Sky)
(Mr. Blue Sky)
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind, I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do (blue)
Everybody smiles at you
(Please turn me over)
The Electric Light Orchestra's song "Mr. Blue Sky" is an optimistic piece that celebrates the beauty of the world around us. The song starts with the forecast calling for blue skies, which sets the stage for the bright and cheerful music that follows. The opening verses describe a world without clouds or rain, where everyone is out playing and enjoying life. The chorus calls out to Mr. Blue Sky, asking him why he had to hide away for so long and where society went wrong. It seems that Mr. Blue Sky is a metaphor for happiness and joy, which may have been lost or hidden for some time.
As the song progresses, we learn that Mr. Blue Sky is not a myth or a figment of our imagination, but rather a resident of the world that the song describes. Mr. Blue Sky is living in the city, and he is a cause for celebration. The song invites us to look around and see what Mr. Blue Sky is doing, and we are encouraged to smile along with everyone else.
Towards the end of the song, the mood shifts slightly when Mr. Night appears, but this is soon forgotten as the song ends on an upbeat note. It is clear that Mr. Blue Sky has had a profound impact on the people around him, and we are left with a sense of optimism and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun is shinin' in the sky
The sun is bright and visible in the clear sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
There are no clouds to obscure the sun
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
The bad weather has left and everyone is taking advantage of the good weather
And don't you know it's a beautiful new day, hey
Today is a beautiful day, with clear skies and lots of sunshine
Runnin' down the avenue
People are running gleefully because of the good weather
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
The sun is making the city look brighter and more beautiful
On the streets where once was pity
These streets used to be depressing, but now everyone's mood has lightened up
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey
The sky is so clear and blue that it feels like it's right there with you
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
Why did the good weather take so long to arrive?
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
The weather was bad for a long time, and now people want to know why
Where did we go wrong?
Did humans do something to make the bad weather last so long?
Hey you with the pretty face
Everyone is welcome, no matter who they are
Welcome to the human race
We're all in this together, humans being
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
The good weather is worth celebrating, and it feels like the sky is happy too
And today is the day we've waited for
This is the day we've been hoping for after so long of bad weather
Oh Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
Still wondering why the sky was looking bad for so long
Hey there Mr. Blue, we're so pleased to be with you
Everyone is happy to be in the presence of the beautiful blue sky
Look around, see what you do
The sky is making people feel good and is a reminder of the beauty around them
Everybody smiles at you
People are happy and smiling because of the good weather
Mr. Blue, you did it right
The blue sky is a natural occurrence and always beautiful
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Nighttime will eventually come, but for now, enjoy the good day while it lasts
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Nighttime is here and it's time for the day to end
Never mind, I'll remember you this
Even though the day is ending, we will always remember how beautiful it was
I'll remember you this way
The blue sky will be remembered in it's beauty, and will come back eventually
Please turn me over
The listener is prompted to flip over the record in order to keep listening to the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Lynne
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Philip Kassabian
A very upbeat and positive song.
@TheBrich91
I have this song on my "cleaning the house" playlist. Other songs on my playlist include:
1) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
2) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
3) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
4) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
5) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
6) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
7) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
8) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
9) Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
10) Survivor - Eye of the Tiger
@thatnerdguy5541
Here is the Lyrics for those who want it.
"Morning! Today's forecast calls for blue skies."
The sun is shining in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped raining, everybody's in the play
And don't you know, it's a beautiful new day, hey
Running down the Avenue
See how the sun shines brightly
In the city, on the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (So long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey, you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waiting
And today is the day we've waited for
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Mister Blue Sky
Mister Blue Sky
Mister Blue Sky
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night
Creeping over, now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind, I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (So long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there, Mr. Blue (Sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (Sky)
Look around, see what you do (Blue)
Everybody smiles at you
Please turn me over
@sirkhalid3509
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey hey
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for
Oh Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do (blue)
Everybody smiles at you
@_LLevi_
Haven't seen anyone posting the lyrics yet and they are not in the description so here you go:
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey hey
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for
Oh Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do (blue)
Everybody smiles at you
@user-cz3my1xy9c
Sun is shinin' in the sky,
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin'
Everybody's in a play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey.
Runnin' down the avenue,
See how the sun shines brightly
In the city on the streets
Where once was pity,
Mr. Blue sky is living here today.
Mr. Blue sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long),
where did we go wrong.
Hey you with the pretty face,
Welcome to the human race
A celebration Mr. Blue sky's
Up there waitin' and today
Is the day we've waited for
Mr. Blue sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long),
where did we go wrong.
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do,
Everybody smiles at you.
(Mr. Blue Sky, Mr, Blue Sky, Mr. Blue Sky)
Mr. blue you did it right,
But soon comes Mr. Night,
Creepin' over, now his
Hand is on your shoulder,
Never mind I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long),
where did we go wrong.
Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do,
Everybody smiles at you.
@user-fe2pd4ye1l
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in a play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mister blue sky is living here today, hey hey
Mister blue sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mister blue sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, mister blue sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for
Oh mister blue sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there mister blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there mister blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Mister blue sky, mister blue sky
Mister blue sky
Mister blue, you did it right
But soon comes mister night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mister blue sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there mister blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
@crisostomo1037
[Intro]
"Morning! Today's forecast calls for blue skies."
[Verse 1]
The sun is shining in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped raining, everybody's in the play
And don't you know, it's a beautiful new day, hey
Running down the Avenue
See how the sun shines brightly
In the city, on the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey
[Chorus]
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (So long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (So long)
Where did we go wrong?
[Verse 2]
Hey, you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waiting
And today is the day we've waited for
[Chorus]
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there, Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around, see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
[Bridge]
Mister Blue Sky
Mister Blue Sky
Mister Blue Sky
[Verse 3]
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night
Creeping over, now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind, I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
[Chorus]
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (So long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there, Mr. Blue (Sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (Sky)
Look around, see what you do (Blue)
Everybody smiles at you
@user-qe6pl5mr6i
Here are the lyrics
Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey
Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey hey
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for
Oh Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you
Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way
Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do (blue)
Everybody smiles at you
@LPMAN02
RIP the four members of Electric Light Orchestra
Kelly Groucutt (September 8, 1945 – February 19, 2009), aged 63
Louis Clark (February 27, 1947 – February 13, 2021), aged 73
Richard Tandy (March 26, 1948 – May 1, 2024), aged 76
Hugh McDowell (July 31, 1953 – November 6, 2018), aged 65
You will be remembered as legends.
@eduardozabala7725
😢
@InsertedFeels
Huh. The last died yesterday. 😅
@An-Astral-Plane
Thank you. The soundtrack of my youth.
@dccisco9515
What about Jeff Lynne
@rogerhughes5410
I'm also visiting in memory of Richard Tandy.
@gigasaurus9714
Fun Fact:
Mr Blue Sky is considered one of the happiest songs ever created.
@brazencoronet17
THE happiest actually
@StrawberryDreamsicle
It’s British people saying it’s stopped raining