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 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.
Here Is The News
Elo Lyrics
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Coming to you every hour on the hour
(Here is the news)
The weather's fine, but there may be a meteor shower
Here is the news
A cure's been found for good old rocket lag
(Here is the news)
Here is the news
Here is the news
Here is the news
"Spaceworkers dispute in London today. A lightning strike by air shuttle officers led to over two thousand passengers being held up for up to ten hours to board flights..."
"Ten Eurotechnicians were today sentenced by the justice computer
To be banished for life to the prison satellite Penal One, One, One..."
Here is the news
Another action-filled adventure
(Here is the news)
All the worst from the world convention
Here is the news (The very latest)
Here is the news
Here is the news
Here is the news
"...Shares of Roboko Development are now climbing to the..."
"...A very great friend of mine..."
"...Our regular scheduled programs..."
"...All the world's end..."
"...The latest report from the people down there..."
"...A tiny little detail..."
"...I'd like to say hello to everybody..."
Here is the news
I wanna go home, I want my baby back
Here is the news
I wanna go back
Here is the news
Somebody has broken out of Satellite Two
(Here is the news)
Look very carefully, it may be you, you, you, you...
"...The energy counsel today announced..."
"...The archbishop is waving to the crowds..."
"...The World Broadcasting Authority today announced..."
"...I think that's going to be alright, you'll have to wait and see...
I'll call you back later..."
Here is the news
Here is the news
Here is the news
The song "Here Is The News" by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) portrays a futuristic world where the news is broadcasted every hour on the hour. The first few verses mention the weather and meteor shower that may arrive but quickly takes a darker turn when lyrics reveal that someone left their life behind in a plastic bag. The song continues to describe space worker disputes, Eurotechnicians being banished to prison satellite Penal One, and a high-speed escape from Satellite 2. The song also includes snippets of news headlines such as shares of Roboko Development climbing and the Archbishop waving to crowds, all set to a catchy and upbeat melody.
The overall theme of the song is the overwhelming amount of news and information that is broadcasted constantly, leaving the listener feeling overwhelmed and desensitized to critical events. The use of sound bites mimics how news is presented on television, with short snippets and headlines that may not give the whole picture. The song also addresses the issue of censorship and government control, with events like the Eurotechnicians sentence being decided by a "justice computer."
Overall, "Here Is The News" presents a dystopian vision of the future where news is overwhelming, and the viewer is left feeling helpless and uncertain of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is the news
Get ready for the latest updates
Coming to you every hour on the hour
Updates will be delivered frequently
The weather's fine, but there may be a meteor shower
Even though the weather is good, there may be some unexpected occurrences
A cure's been found for good old rocket lag
A solution has been discovered for the problems faced by space travelers
Someone left their life behind in a plastic bag
A person's existence was discarded like waste
Here is the news
Get ready for the latest updates
Spaceworkers dispute in London today. A lightning strike by air shuttle officers led to over two thousand passengers being held up for up to ten hours to board flights...
A detailed report on a real-life incident involving space travel and its aftermath
Ten Eurotechnicians were today sentenced by the justice computer To be banished for life to the prison satellite Penal One, One, One...
A futuristic incident of punishment being carried out for those who broke the law in space
Another action-filled adventure
Expect more exciting news
All the worst from the world convention
The most negative outcomes from a global meeting are being reported
Here is the news (The very latest)
The latest updates are being presented
Here is the news
Get ready for the latest updates
Shares of Roboko Development are now climbing to the...
The financial market update
A very great friend of mine...
Personal message or shoutout
Our regular scheduled programs...
A reminder of the usual broadcasting schedule
All the world's end...
A warning or indication of potential disaster
The latest report from the people down there...
News from those on Earth or in space
A tiny little detail...
Insight or information on something minor but significant
I'd like to say hello to everybody...
Message or greeting to the audience
I wanna go home, I want my baby back
Expressing a desire to return to a comfortable place or situation
Somebody has broken out of Satellite Two
Breaking news of an escape or security breach
Look very carefully, it may be you, you, you, you...
Call to attention and potential involvement of the audience
The energy counsel today announced...
Update on important decisions made by those in power
The archbishop is waving to the crowds...
News on religious or political figures and their actions
The World Broadcasting Authority today announced...
Update on the media and their regulations
I think that's going to be alright, you'll have to wait and see...I'll call you back later...
Uncertainty and anticipation for future events
Here is the news
Get ready for the latest updates
Here is the news
Get ready for the latest updates
Here is the news
Get ready for the latest updates
Contributed by Eli B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pz3328
It was the last song the porsche's driver was listening to before was decapitated. RIP
@electrolit
I was just about to write this
@smogroove
@@electrolit me too
@Edukacja-Ochrona-GSR-16
The worst part is that the lyrics fit the situation.
Here is the news A cure's been found for good old rocket lag (Here is the news) Someone left their life behind in a plastic bag. Here is the news Here is the news Here is the news. R.I.P
@PALECWSLUZIE
Mee too bro
@polabora
Leave some respect please.
@krm3345
Najmroczniejszy utwór roku 2022, mimo że ma 41 lat.
@juliuszjanisio7590
Najmroczniejszy to raczej nie. Były bardziej mroczne.
@iamfabianek94
@@juliuszjanisio7590 jakie na przykład?
@DP-uv3hx
@@juliuszjanisio7590 taki gdzie nuta zgrała się z faktem?