The band continued to tour Germany and the UK in 1992 with Louis Clark playing keyboards to duplicate the strings of the absent orchestra. In 1993, Pete Haycock and Neil Lockwood left the band, and were replaced by guitarist/vocalist Phil Bates, who had been in the band Trickster which were the opening act for ELO's 1978 world tour. An ambitious world tour was undertaken by ELO Part Two in 1993, including dates in the USA and Eastern Europe.
Now a six-piece band with a slightly altered name, Electric Light Orchestra Part II recorded a second studio album, Moment Of Truth, which was released in 1994. The album was not a commercial success, but was generally considered superior to their first album. The band continued its rigorous tour schedule over the following years, sometimes augmenting the core band with a backing orchestra. On these occasions, they took only a small number of string players on the road and added local musicians to the orchestra at each venue to cut down costs. This was one of the features that distinguished ELO Part II from ELO, as the original band never played live with orchestral accompaniment. Another live album with orchestral backing was recorded in Sydney, Australia in 1995 and was released the following year in Germany as a double album One Night, and the year after that in the USA as a single album One Night - Live In Australia. The band sold the master tapes of this album, and it has since been remixed, remastered, and re-released under so many guises that the original CD may prove difficult to acquire.
Bates remained with the band until 1998 and was replaced by Parthenon Huxley (guitar, vocals). As the decade progressed, the percentage of original material in the band's set list tended to decrease, and their concerts often consisted of 90 per cent ELO songs. Bevan started to get frustrated, especially with their inability to break through in the United States, where the band sometimes performed in bars or at festivals where they were not the centre of attention. In November 1999, Bevan played his last show with the band at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City.
Unlike the original ELO, which were under the creative control of writer/producer Lynne, ELO Part II were often portrayed as more of a democracy, with various band members sharing songwriting and lead vocals. But Bev Bevan was still the leader of the band, and he issued a press release in early 2000 indicating that ELO Part II were disbanded.
Last Train to London
Electric Light Orchestra Part II Lyrics
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The sun was going down, there was music all around
It felt so right
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the world stop turning
You were standing there, there was music in the air
I should have been away
Last train to London, just heading out
Last train to London, just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the fire is burning
Everybody was there
Everybody to share
It was so right
There you were on your own
Looking like you were the only one around
I had to be with you
Nothing else that I could do
I should have been away
But I knew I'd have to stay
Last train to London, just heading out
Last train to London, just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
Underneath a starry sky
Time was still but hours must really have rushed by
I didn't realize but love was in your eyes
I really should have gone
But love went on and on
Last train to London, just heading out
Last train to London, just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
The lyrics to the song Last Train to London by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) tell the story of a person who finds themselves in one of those magical moments in life. It's 9:29 pm in a big city, the sun is setting, and the person is surrounded by music. They feel like the world has stopped turning, and they are sharing this experience with someone they have an attraction towards. They know that they should have left by now, but they decided to stick around because they want the moment to last forever. They both end up on the last train to London, not wanting the night to end.
It's a song about the power of love and the transcendental experience of music. The lyrics are simple yet poetic and evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for those timeless moments of intense emotion. Jeff Lynne, the leader of ELO, has stated that the song was inspired by a night out in London's trendy district of Mayfair. The song's catchy melody and sing-along chorus make it an enduring classic that still gets played on the radio four decades after its release.
Line by Line Meaning
It was 9:29, 9:29 big street, big city
The singer provides the exact time and location, suggesting it was a memorable moment to be cherished.
The sun was going down, there was music all around
It felt so right
The atmosphere was perfect, and everything felt just right.
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the world stop turning
The night was magical and paused the world around them.
You were standing there, there was music in the air
I should have been away
But I knew I'd have to stay
Despite having other plans, the artist felt compelled to stay due to the enchanting moment before them.
Last train to London, just heading out
Last train to London, just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
The artist realizes how late it is and that they should leave, but they want the moment to last forever and be with the person they're with, wanting the music to continue playing as they go further into the night.
Everybody was there
Everybody to share
It was so right
Everyone around them seemed to be in agreement that they were experiencing a special moment together.
There you were on your own
Looking like you were the only one around
I had to be with you
Nothing else that I could do
I should have been away
But I knew I'd have to stay
The singer saw the person they wanted to be with and couldn't resist their company despite previous plans.
Underneath a starry sky
Time was still but hours must really have rushed by
I didn't realize but love was in your eyes
I really should have gone
But love went on and on
Time seemed to move differently as they lost themselves in the moment, and love was apparent between the artist and the person they're with, even if it happened quickly and unexpectedly.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
At the end of the song, the artist repeats their desire to stay and experience more of the night with the person they're with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Lynne
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It was nine twenty-nine
Nine twenty-nine, back street, big city
The sun was going down
There was music all around, it felt so right
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the world stop turning
You were standing there
There was music in the air
I should have been away
But I knew I had to stay
Last train to London
Just heading out
Last train to London
Just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the fire is burning
Everybody was there, everybody to share
It was so right
There you were on your own
Looking like you were the only one around
I had to be with you
Nothing else that I could do
I should have been away
But I knew I had to stay
Last train to London
Just heading out
Last train to London
Just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
Underneath a starry sky
Time was still but hours must really have rushed by
I didn't realize
But love was in your eyes
I really should have gone
But love went on and on
Last train to London
Just heading out
Last train to London
Just leaving town
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you
Let the music play on down the line tonight
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Last train to London
It was 9:29
9:29 back street big city.
The sun was going' down
There was music all around
It felt so right.
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the world stop turning
You were standing there
There was music in the air
I should have been away
But I knew I'd have to stay.
Last train to London
Just heading out
Last train to London
Just leaving town.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you.
Let the music play on down the line tonight.
It was one of those nights
One of those nights when you feel the fire is burning
Everybody was there
Everybody to share
It was so right.
There you were on your own
Looking like you were the only one around
I had to be with you
Nothing else that I could do
I should have been away
But I knew I'd have to stay.
Last train to London
Just heading out
Last train to London
Just leaving town.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you.
Let the music play on down the line tonight.
Underneath a starry sky
Time was still but hours must really have rushed by
I didn't realize
But love was in your eyes
I really should have gone
But love went on and on...
Last train to London
Just heading out
Last train to London
Just leaving town.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you.
Let the music play on down the line tonight.
But I really want tonight to last forever
I really wanna be with you.
Let the music play on down the line tonight.
Último tren a Londres
Eran las 9:29
Las 9:29 en la calle de atrás de la gran ciudad
El sol estaba bajando
Había música en todo alrededor
Se sentía tan bien
Era una de esas noches
Una de esas noches cuando sientes que el mundo deja de girar
Tu estabas parada ahí
Había música en el aire
Yo debería haber estado lejos
Pero sabía que tendría que quedarme
Último tren a Londres
Dirigiéndose ya afuera
Último tren a Londres
Dejando ya el pueblo
Pero realmente yo quiero que esta noche dure por siempre
Realmente quiero estar contigo
Dejemos que la música suene esta noche
Era una de esas noches
Una de esas noches cuando sientes que el fuego está ardiendo
Todos estaban ahí
Todos para compartir
Se estaba tan bien
Allí estabas tu sola
Parecías ser la única por alrededor
Tenía que estar contigo
Yo nada mas podía hacer
Yo debería haber estado lejos
Pero sabía que tendría que quedarme
Último tren a Londres
Dirigiéndose ya afuera
Último tren a Londres
Dejando ya el pueblo
Pero realmente yo quiero que esta noche dure por siempre
Realmente quiero estar contigo
Dejemos que la música suene esta noche
Debajo de un cielo estrellado
El tiempo aún estaba pero las horas realmente habían volado
Yo no me di cuenta
Pero el amor estaba en tus ojos
Yo realmente debería haberme ido
Pero el amor continuó sin parar
Último tren a Londres
Dirigiéndose ya afuera
Último tren a Londres
Dejando ya el pueblo
Pero realmente yo quiero que esta noche dure por siempre
Realmente quiero estar contigo
Dejemos que la música suene esta noche
Pero realmente yo quiero que esta noche dure por siempre
Realmente quiero estar contigo
Dejemos que la música suene esta noche
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ELO is probably the most underrated rock band in history.
All their albums are pure gems.
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During the year 2019, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) generated a revenue of $55.1K, with earnings fluctuating between $47.2K and $62.9K. This strong financial performance serves as a testament to the band’s enduring popularity and continued success in the music industry.
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