Jeff lynne has been crafting classic rock songs for more than 50 years. I first heard him as part of the move, a beatleesque british band in the late 60s. Albums include concert for george, armchair theatre, and long wave. Music profile for jeff lynne, born 30 december 1947.
Jeff lynne was born on december 30, 1947 in birmingham, england as jeffrey lynne. Join facebook to connect with jody lynne and others you may know. Jeff lynnefronted the electric light orchestra before embarking on a production career and joining the traveling wilburys. Following the departure of roy wood in 1972, lynne assumed sole leadership of the band and wrote, arranged and produced virtually all. Something very special indeed to close the show for this years festival in a day.
For anyone who doesnt already know, this is elo minus jeff lynne who supposedly left the band because he didnt like to tour. He was the cofounder with roy wood and bev bevan, guitarist, and lead singer of the electric light orchestra elo in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as a cofounder of the traveling wilburys with bob dylan, george harrison, tom petty, and roy orbison in the late 1980s. Creators of hightech beatleesque prog rock in the 1970s, heavy on the synths and strings, influential on later atmospheric pop. About jeff lynne english guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and producer, born 30 december 1947 in shard end, birmingham, england. Records internationally and by reprise records in the united states. The new jeff lynne s elo album from out of nowhere is now out and available on digital download, cd and vinyl as well as to listen on spotify or youtube.
Dave edmunds i hear you knocking guitar lesson 2 of 2 by johndrakenosix. A poster is in supplement if you buy it on the official store. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. She says its alright she always knew that id prefer to be alone than try to prove her wrong well, maybe i just might or maybe to me its clear youre. Fronted by music legend jeff lynne, the bands joy has the crowd roaring to. Electric light orchestra is a symphonic rock band which formed in birmingham, england in 1970. I dunno if this belongs in the music section or the visual arts section, but i just noticed today that theres a whole channel of jeff lynne and elorelated videos and music at this youtube link. This is a good and solid effort from lynne and one of the many albums where he wrote all of the music and played most of the instruments. Jeff lynne licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbialegacy. Jeff lynne biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. It is one of two songs that lynne and keyboard player richard tandy provided for the films soundtrack. Armchair theatre is the first solo album by jeff lynne, released in 1990.
Standin in the rain live at wembley stadium youtube. The title is a little misleading the electric light orchestra is glossed over. Blue sky the story of jeff lynne and elo bbc four 2012 download. Female dj and producer born and raised in amsterdam. And i still think that if you bother to purchase physical media you should be the first to get any bonus tracks, or at least a download card. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
Jeffrey lynne born 30 december 1947 is an english songwriter, singer, record producer, and multiinstrumentalist who cofounded the rock band electric light orchestra elo. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment running scared jeff lynne long wave. Jeff lynne, the reluctant rock star, returns with jeff. The album contains cover versions of songs that influenced lynne s songwriting whilst growing up and residing in birmingham. Lynne, wood and bevan were former members of the psychedelic rock band the move. The satellites that search the night that twinkle like a star they send their love from up above down to my vtr the world is at my fingers under control oh video, oh. Long wave is the second solo album recorded by jeff lynne. The album was accompanied by the release of an eponymous single which premiered on bbc radio 2 that same day. Electric light orchestra music, videos, stats, and photos. Jeff lynne s elo bbc children in need rocks 20 download 251. After the whirring sound there are 10 seconds of silence, followed by jeff lynne saying hey, its still going yknow, and chimes ringing. Jeff lynne channel on youtube steve hoffman music forums. Sep 24, 2015 electric light orchestra returns in fine form.
Pages in category songs written by jeff lynne the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 221 total. Written by andre cymone and jody watley, it is the second chart topping single for the singer. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v song highlights. Oct 27, 2017 showdown jeff lynnes elo live with rosie langley and amy langley, glastonbury 2016 youtube. Jeff lynne s timeless new album long wave is a stirring, heartfelt and vivid tribute to some of the very songs that first taught this legendary singersongwriter the awesome power music can have in our lives. Billy squier full concert 112081 santa monica civic auditorium official. The radiant songs revisited here helped turn on an electric light in young jeff lynne that continues to burn as brightly today as it ever.
Listen to i want to tell you, give me love give me peace on earth and more from jeff lynne. November 1, 2019 jeff lynnes elo releases longawaited album from out of nowhere available everywhere now. Cyndi lauper time after time official video duration. Wembley or bust, premiered on showtime over the summer, and while im sure fans of the band may delight in its near perfect renditions of their. Send us feedback privacy policy terms and conditions. Were delighted to have jeff lynne s legendary elo performing on a. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment smile jeff lynne long wave. See electric light orchestra pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music. The only other elo member appearing on the album, richard tandy, appears on the opening track and performed live in. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest jeff lynne interviews. Apr 30, 2016 prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps youtube stay safe and healthy.
Listen to electric light orchestra tracks for free online and get recommendations on similar music. On 26 september 2019, jeff lynne s elo announced a new album, called from out of nowhere, which was subsequently released on 1 november of the same year. Jeff lynnes elo perform evil woman on kimmel watch. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment standin in the rain live at wembley stadium jeff lynne s elo jeff lynne s elo wembley or. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment mercy mercy jeff lynne long wave. Standing in the rain electric light orchestra part ii. Jeff lynnes elo wembley or bust hdtracks the world. See full bio december 30, 1947 in birmingham, england, uk. Filmed live at wembley stadium with an audience of 80,000, elo performs hitafterhit in an evening filled with music, magic and spaceships. But now, 30 years later, lynne s elo is back on tour, and back in the spotlight.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. He most notably played for electric light orchestra, traveling wilburys and george harrison among others. Jeff lynne and dhani harrison something by in focus. Zoom was recorded primarily by jeff lynne alone, with guest musicians that included george harrison and ringo starr. It was one of harrisons last recordings before his death. By ignoring the bands first two albums, the roy wooddominated electric light orchestra and the transitional elo ii, the 1979 singles compilation elos greatest hits presents a somewhat skewed vision of the band. Sep 24, 2015 jeff lynnes elo announces first album in 14 years, shares new song when i was a boy the power of electric light orchestra lives on with alone in the universe, out in november. Jody, i miss you so more than you ever know and ill wait for jody each year, you go away i count the lonely days till you return in june the leaves begin to fall the summer ill recall next year, well be alone forever together ill write you every day il. Dark sky island is the eighth studio album by irish singer, songwriter, and musician enya, released on 20 november 2015 by warner bros.
Jeff lynne born december 30, 1947 in birmingham, uk, is a british singersongwriter and record producer. Ironically, this revision has become the normative view of the band. On 20 june 2019, jeff lynne s elo began a north american tour with dhani harrison. The band was formed by jeff lynne vocals, guitar, multiple instruments, roy wood multiple instruments, vocals, richard tandy keyboards, vocals and bev bevan drums. Here are the videos in avi format and the audio in flac format to download. See the latest images for electric light orchestra. Great balls of fire jody lynne is an actress, known for great balls of fire. Dec 16, 2015 last month brought the release of a new album from jeff lynnes elo, the bands first in 14 years. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. The new jeff lynnes elo album from out of nowhere is now out and available on digital download, cd and vinyl as well as to listen on spotify or youtube. Jeff lynne, besides being a power force behind the great electric light orchestra franchise, is, in my humble opinion, one of the most creative minds in modern rock music.
May 14, 20 is a song by jeff lynne from the soundtrack to the film electric dreams in 1984. In memory of jody westover although millions of people knew her name, few knew who she was. This is a list of songs and artists that jeff lynne has produced. Blue sky, a song by electric light orchestra on spotify. Jeff lynne was the man behind elo, until he disbanded the group in 1986. The official facebook page of jeff lynne and jeff lynnes elo. Electric light orchestra album discography allmusic.