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.
New World Rising
Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics
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Can you feel it, like the first of Spring
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
Daylight, everyone hears the sound
Hey, Goodmornin', how you doin', well I'm doin' fine
It's nearly nine I must be gone
Nobody has a care
Hey there, why don't you join me I'll be glad to know you
Take some time out, would you like to work or play
Or wander slowly through this bright new day
Everyone laughs, can't believe what's goin' on round here
New World Risin', everybody kicked their blues away
Not for today but evermore
I see no sorrow now
Nobody has a care
New Day, smiling down on the world
Can you feel it, like the first of Spring
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
"New World Rising" by Electric Light Orchestra is an uplifting song about a new day that brings a sense of hope and positivity to the world. The first stanza talks about the world being reborn with a new dawn, as if the old problems are gone. This new day brings a sense of freshness and rejuvenation, as if it were the first day of Spring. The bells ringing out a little tune represent the joy and excitement that come with a new beginning.
The second stanza is quite simple as it repeats a charming greeting of the day. The singer states that everyone can hear the sound of daylight, and they wonder how people are doing. It's time to start the day and move on. There is an invitation for others to join in and enjoy the beauty of this new day. It offers a chance to work or play and enjoy each other's company, as they slowly wander through this bright new day. Everyone is laughing, and it seems like no one has a care in the world.
Overall, "New World Rising" is an optimistic song about a new beginning that brings hope, joy, and a sense of peace. It encourages people to let go of their worries and join in with others to embrace the excitement and beauty of a new day.
Line by Line Meaning
New Dawn, smiling down the old blue world
A new beginning, a bright future that is manifesting in the world after the end of a dark period.
Can you feel it, like the first of Spring
The sensation of something new on the horizon, like the renewal of life seen in the first signs of Spring.
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
Celebration and joy for everyone to hear, to announce a new era of positive times.
Daylight, everyone hears the sound
The new era is here and everyone can hear its arrival, represented by the sound of daylight after a period of darkness.
Hey, Goodmornin', how you doin', well I'm doin' fine
Friendly greeting and exchange, reflecting the positivity and happiness felt in the new era.
It's nearly nine I must be gone
Although everything is good, there is still work to be done and everyone must stay motivated and get to it.
I see no sorrow now
The new era is so bright that any previous negative and sad emotions have disappeared.
Nobody has a care
Everybody is happy and carefree, enjoying the new positive times that have arrived.
Hey there, why don't you join me I'll be glad to know you
Invitation to join in the joyous celebration by making new connections and friendships.
Take some time out, would you like to work or play
The new era is not all about constant work, but also taking time to relax and have fun.
Or wander slowly through this bright new day
An invitation to simply enjoy the new era by wandering, taking time to see everything the world has to offer now.
Everyone laughs, can't believe what's goin' on round here
Laughter and disbelief at how happy and positive everything now is during this new era.
New World Risin', everybody kicked their blues away
The new era has brought an end to negative emotions and a start to joy and happiness.
Not for today but evermore
This new era is not just a temporary feeling, but something that will last and endure.
New Day, smiling down on the world
Another affirmation of the new era and its positive effect on the world.
Can you feel it, like the first of Spring
A renewal of sensation and feeling, just like the first signs of Spring.
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
Joyful sounds and celebration for everyone to hear during the new era.
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tropicwave1
New World Rising/Ocean Breakup Reprise
Electric Light Orchestra
Album: On the Third Day
[Verse 1]
New dawn smiling down the old blue world
Can you feel it?
Like the first of spring
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
[Verse 2]
Daylight, everyone hears the sound
Hey, Good mornin' (Good morning!) How you doin'?
Well, I'm doin' fine
It's nearly nine, I must be gone
[Chorus]
I see no sorrow now
Nobody has a care
[Verse 2]
Hey there, why don't you join me?
I'll be glad to know you
Take some time-out
Would you like to work or play
Or wander slowly through this bright new day
[Verse 3]
Everyone laughs, can't believe what's goin' on round here
New world risin', everybody kicked their blues away
Not for today, but evermore
[Chorus]
I see no sorrow now
Nobody has a care
[Verse 4]
New day smiling down on the world
Can you feel it?
Like the first of spring
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
Missy V
I've NEVER heard this song before until now and now I love ELO even more. Masterpiece. But omg the lyrics 💗💙💚💛💜💝💞💟❣️
Jasminne McDonald
This has got to be the most incredible music ever. It's like a sci-fi soundtrack.
tropicwave1
New World Rising/Ocean Breakup Reprise
Electric Light Orchestra
Album: On the Third Day
[Verse 1]
New dawn smiling down the old blue world
Can you feel it?
Like the first of spring
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
[Verse 2]
Daylight, everyone hears the sound
Hey, Good mornin' (Good morning!) How you doin'?
Well, I'm doin' fine
It's nearly nine, I must be gone
[Chorus]
I see no sorrow now
Nobody has a care
[Verse 2]
Hey there, why don't you join me?
I'll be glad to know you
Take some time-out
Would you like to work or play
Or wander slowly through this bright new day
[Verse 3]
Everyone laughs, can't believe what's goin' on round here
New world risin', everybody kicked their blues away
Not for today, but evermore
[Chorus]
I see no sorrow now
Nobody has a care
[Verse 4]
New day smiling down on the world
Can you feel it?
Like the first of spring
The bells are ringing out a little tune for you
Anthony Martino
One of the best albums ever! One for you Bruce my dear friend and Audiophile teacher!
David P
What a great song.
Jonathan Wilcox
Awesome!
whatdoyoumeanyouforgot thechickennuggets
Fucking fantastic flip as always, Quas.
Mark Mullish
I completely agree with Mr Blue Sky part I good morning
Dr Plaeg
Such a fire beat
zarrowthenorse
this is great