Telephone Line - ELO | The Midnight Special

ELO performed February 18, 1977

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[pamcornelius]

My husband was a huge ELO fan. I’ve seen them live three times (in Murfreesboro, Denver and Atlanta). Eddie died in 2021. His favorite ELO song was Telephone Line. The lyrics haunt me.

[davidf]

a rare jeff lynne on stage without sunglasses on. ELO was just plain awesome and Jeff was a songwriting genius on par with Paul McCartney.

[ErGeFo]

When Jeff was singing without sunglasses 🙂

[michaelhess]

Brilliant how they added Doo-Wop lines from the 1950s into this 70s classic.

[RodeWerk-Rw]

ELO was incredible, "Telephone Line" is an awesome song that got a ton of airtime throughout the 1970's. Thank you, The Midnight Special for preserving these wonderful memories.

[soulcornflake]

This was the height of music television. On Friday night after the Tonight Show there was Wolfman Jack and the Midnight Special. Then on Saturday afternoon was American Bandstand with Dick Clark, followed by Don Cornelius and Soul Train. And Saturday night was Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.

[blutomindpretzel]

ELO's best song. Jeff Lynne is absolutely brilliant

[mojokai]

I was 13 years old when I heard this song. As a boy living in the Far East who did not understand English, all I knew was that it was the most beautiful love song ever written.
Even now, when I listen to this song, it takes me back to when I was a teenager.

[bill]

This song breaks my heart. 68 years old.

[demonicsweaters]

The late 70s were such an amazing time in music. So much variety, so much originality, thank you Midnight Special. Jeff Lynne is one of a kind, such an amazing musician.

[johnnytyler]

The voices perfect. The perms immaculate. The outfits matched. An exceptional live performance of Telephone Line.

[davidoran]

Kelly Groucutt did not get enough credit for the bass and the great harmonies.

[ericjurgens]

Love the ashtray on the synth. Kelly Groucutt was such a great harmony singer.

[jkkay]

1:43 The chorus is LEGENDARY. I could listen to it all day.

[gonetoearth]

One of the most underrated bands of ALL TIME

[jacquesleroux]

The originals are always the best, super authentic!

[BlueDazeBlackKnight]

Great memories! Jeff/ELO is definitely one of my favorites. His vocal range is phenomenal!

[EtienneComment]

Love hearing the cellos clearly in the mix! Go Hugh and Mel!

[pejaguilar]

Another beautiful song from ELO. Our Genius at its peak. Thanks to The Midnight Special for sharing this new joy.

[thatsgirl]

This song will always hold a special place in my heart. It immediately took me back to a special time and place in my life. You never forget the first love that you experienced as a teen. I hope that no matter where we are in life, good things have come our way.
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