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Electric Light Orchestra — Mr Blue Sky
Album: Out of the Blue
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Released: 1977
Length: 4:59
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''Warning! Today's forecast calls for blue skies.''

Sun is shinin' in the sky,
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin'
Everybody's in a play
And don't you know,
It's a beautiful new day

Runnin' down the avenue,
See how the sun shines brightly
In the city on the streets
Where once was pity,
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today

Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Hey you with the pretty face,
Welcome to the human race
A celebration Mr. Blue Sky's
Up there waitin' and today
Is the day we've waited for

Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Hey there Mr. Blue,
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do,
Everybody smiles at you
Hey there, Mr. Blue,
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do,
Everybody smiles at you

Mr. Blue Sky, Mr. Blue Sky, Mr. Blue Sky

Mr. Blue you did it right,
But soon comes Mr. Night,
Creepin' over, now his
Hand is on your shoulder,
Never mind I'll remember you this, I'll remember you this way

Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Hey there Mr. Blue (Sky),
We're so pleased to be with you (Sky)
Look around see what you do (Blue),
Everybody smiles at you

Please turn me over
Comments (268)add comment
obviously this is ELO, but i could see that maybe they could have been influenced by the bee gees, kinks and the beatles on this one. maybe?

i love ELO.
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:


There's wrong. Then there's very wrong. Then there's ginormously wrong.

Then there's you.



Posted 9 months ago by Groovy_MusicChic    [ Reply ]
 phantomsix wrote:



Maybe it's an English thing. Don't you remember Sparky's Magic Piano? Childhood memories? Happy days? Nope? Must be me then


O M G I had COMPLETELY forgotten about Sparky's Magic Piano. Thanks for that memory -  I think
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

It almost sounds like they deliberately set off to record a terrible song. 

C'mon.  No band  would make a song this cliche. This schlocky. This over done. Over produced. 

And ya wonder what the Sex Pistols were rebelling against?  Give me Anarchy in the UK!!! 



Not one for an eclectic range of musical tastes then.
Posted 1 year ago by GarrySR07    [ Reply ]
Anarchy!

Anarchy!

Anarchy!
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
It almost sounds like they deliberately set off to record a terrible song. 

C'mon.  No band  would make a song this cliche. This schlocky. This over done. Over produced. 

And ya wonder what the Sex Pistols were rebelling against?  Give me Anarchy in the UK!!! 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
perfect example of what went wrong with rnr music in the 1970s
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I remember this very elaborate triple gatefold edition complete with carton board diy kit to build space ship model my brother owned. Those were the great times of vinyl.
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 RodneyAjax wrote:

I'm afraid I can't past that daft voice effect he insists on using. I know I should ignore it and listen to the rest but I just can't.....!




Maybe it's an English thing. Don't you remember Sparky's Magic Piano? Childhood memories? Happy days? Nope? Must be me then
Posted 1 year ago by phantomsix    [ Reply ]
I'm afraid I can't past that daft voice effect he insists on using. I know I should ignore it and listen to the rest but I just can't.....!
Posted 1 year ago by RodneyAjax    [ Reply ]
Mr. Bluesky. A great wheat ale from the Griffin Claw brewery in Birmingham, Michigan. 
Posted 1 year ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Début 1978, je découvre ce disque dans les bacs de mon disquaire. J'ai réuni l'argent nécessaire pour m'offrir ce double album. Depuis il accompagne ma vie. Plus de 40 ans de vie commune avec ELO :)
Posted 1 year ago by Caqueron    [ Reply ]
Wish I still had that t-shirt with the album cover art
Posted 1 year ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
1977... Really?  Ahhh the memories... my silly ass got married that year.  Still married....  Still happy... :)
Posted 1 year ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

i own this record...hahaha



We probably ALL should. 
Posted 1 year ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
I want this played  my funeral. A song I never tire of :o)
Posted 1 year ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
i own this record...hahaha
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Groot
Posted 2 years ago by beejtheman    [ Reply ]
And todays weather report according to RP is:

Hard Sun - Eddie Vedder
Rain in the Summertime - The Alarm
Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Pretty much sums up the weather this weird and scary summer of 2022.
Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 belegato wrote:

This sounds like a rip off of one of those McCartney 'Granny' songs that Lennon and the others hated.



Got it all figured out, eh? Go outside and get some fresh air!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
It's pouring rain outside this morning, this song was just what I needed!
Posted 2 years ago by Sweetbabyjules    [ Reply ]
Anyone else get tortured by this song being on constant loop with their child playing a certain level in Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 on the PlayStation?...
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
The first time I ever heard them / saw them - on Top of the Pops - I think it was this song - yet another act that shocked the senses - I had never heard or seen anything like them :)
I know we get used to them, they are so overplayed - but back then - they were super fresh :)
Posted 2 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
All the Beatles, including Saint John Lennon, thought ELO and Jeff Lynn were their natural successors. WTF? 
Posted 2 years ago by belegato    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

I rarely ever state this: THIS SONG REALLY SUCKS!

STOP IT!

This is why punk started. 



Mr Idiot, tell me how much punk is played today?
Posted 2 years ago by pablo2165    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
File:Simon game.jpg


The cover art makes me think of the old vintage top toys with the handle you'd push down... if you've never seen one that probably doesn't make sense, but Google "ohio art space top" you'll see.
Posted 2 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Jörg_Asmussen wrote:

The history of American one-hit-wonders. Thank you Hollywood.


First of all, ELO were British, not American, and they had over twenty Top 40 hits.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a rip off of one of those McCartney 'Granny' songs that Lennon and the others hated.
Posted 2 years ago by belegato    [ Reply ]
One of my teenage son's favorite songs!
Posted 2 years ago by mjlucas    [ Reply ]
This was a burst of clean, upbeat, electric energy when it hit the airwaves.  A nice change from all the grungy, sweaty, leather-clad classic rock at the time - and I was a big fan of the grungy, sweaty, leather-clad classic rock.  Also helps that my 6th grade teacher, a classmate's mom, had a great shag-lined stabbin' cabbin' with 8-track sound system and would blast ELO on the way to school field trips.  The van was stuffed with as many kids as would physically fit I'm sure - all unbelted.  Great memories
Posted 2 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
 Stetsonman wrote:
I rarely ever state this: YOU REALLY ARE AN IDIOT!

STOP IT!

This is why RP started.



Posted 2 years ago by pablo2165    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

I rarely ever state this: THIS SONG REALLY SUCKS!

STOP IT!

This is why punk started. 



Couldnt agree more.
this song is so shit
Posted 2 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
I rarely ever state this: THIS SONG REALLY SUCKS!

STOP IT!

This is why punk started. 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
It's always good to hear this heartwarming tune, and I'm gratified and amused by how many younger jammers here play this cranked!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
 virwill7 wrote:

Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race




I like "Please turn me over", lol.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
Posted 3 years ago by virwill7    [ Reply ]
I was having a pretty bad day when this came on RP today. I tried to continue having a bad day after it started, but I couldn't pull it off. 
Posted 3 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
 Caqueron wrote:

Toujours aussi bon à écouter. Le meilleurs album de ELO ! 10/10 à tout l'album.



Tellement d'accord !   même si Jeff  Lynne n'a produit que des chefs d'œuvre. 
Posted 3 years ago by finoufk    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:

So many riffs/sounds ripped from The Beatles



And for me, in this song, is a GOOD thing :-)
Posted 3 years ago by Hogar    [ Reply ]
Toute ma jeunesse, des heures à écouter ce double album.
Posted 3 years ago by Caqueron    [ Reply ]
 Jörg_Asmussen wrote:

The history of American one-hit-wonders. Thank you Hollywood.


Sigh... 

10538 Overture
Roll Over Beethoven
Showdown
Can't Get It Out of My Head
Evil Woman
Strange Magic
Livin' Thing
Do Ya
Telephone Line
Turn to Stone
Mr. Blue Sky
Sweet Talkin' Woman
I'm Alive
Xanadu
All Over the World
Fire On High

Just to name a few 

Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Jörg_Asmussen wrote:

The history of American one-hit-wonders. Thank you Hollywood.



There's wrong. Then there's very wrong. Then there's ginormously wrong.

Then there's you.
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
The history of American one-hit-wonders. Thank you Hollywood.
Posted 3 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
Still epic after all these years. 
Posted 3 years ago by lewisv66    [ Reply ]
Groot :)
Posted 3 years ago by beejtheman    [ Reply ]
I'm genuinely disappointed. Obviously just my own opinion.
Posted 3 years ago by nikmilligan    [ Reply ]
Toujours aussi bon à écouter. Le meilleurs album de ELO ! 10/10 à tout l'album.
Posted 3 years ago by Caqueron    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me feel happy.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Saw their Wembley concert on TV the other night. What a great live band. Always rated Jeff Lynne ever since the Idle Race. Very talented musician. 
Posted 3 years ago by WilliDoc    [ Reply ]
That album cover makes me smile. Nostalgia
Posted 3 years ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
 zigzag wrote:
Whoever allowed Bev Bevan behind a drum kit deserves some form of punishment.

Good bubblegum.


 
 
The band might have been almost bearable with a decent drummer, but Bev Bevan was a dull plodder and this music is just dull and plodding, despite the best efforts of the rest of the band.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Makes me always happy 😊😊. On my trip to india with the camper van, the song was playing constantly.
Posted 3 years ago by KlingKlang    [ Reply ]
I have this song on my playlist that I play when I am substitute teaching.  To my amazement I recently had a bunch of 6th Graders singing along with it.  Evidently it is a song being used with one of their popular video games.  
Now I'm waiting for bell bottom hip-hugging jeans to come back into vogue. 
Posted 3 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
 fraqtop wrote:
Am I the only person who remember it not by modern shitty movies, but perfect film "eternal sunshine of spotless mind"?
 
Nah. This always reminds me of the Love & Monsters episode of Doctor Who. 
Posted 3 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
Accurately captures the spirit of this post-election moment. 
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
One of those rare pop songs that was overplayed and still sounds  terrific 40+ years later.  Quality never goes out of style.  
Posted 3 years ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
It's just one of those perfect songs. What would you change? Certainly not the ending...
Posted 3 years ago by andrewj6446    [ Reply ]
This is such a happy song!
Posted 4 years ago by JFL    [ Reply ]
Kirk Hamilton on his podcast Strong Songs does a great analysis of this song:

https://strongsongspodcast.com...
Posted 4 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Saw Jeff Lynne's ELO perform last year and I was amazed as how spot he and the whole bands sounds to the original recordings. Jeff hasn't lost a beat and probably never will.
Posted 4 years ago by dnemec29879    [ Reply ]
Am I the only person who remember it not by modern shitty movies, but perfect film "eternal sunshine of spotless mind"?
Posted 4 years ago by fraqtop    [ Reply ]
Hey there Mr. Blue Sky, Please come visit us in Nye Beach, OR. :) I heart RP
Posted 4 years ago by surfergirl    [ Reply ]
This always puts a smile on my face. I want it played at my funeral :o)
Posted 4 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Great tune 1977 wow.
Posted 4 years ago by Arsecake    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
The last line in the lyrics ...

Please turn me over

Was this a directive for vinyl listeners? It makes no sense in the context of the lyrics.
 
I remember James Gang 'Yer Album' had 'Turn me Over' and 'Play me Again' recorded on the run out grooves on the vinyl.  Had to have a manual turntable .
Posted 4 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 tlbritton wrote:
Wow - really needed this song at this very moment. Thanks Bill and Rebecca. Stay well and stay safe. 
 
Same here. Giving this a 10 mostly because of how badly I needed it today.
Posted 4 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
Wow - really needed this song at this very moment. Thanks Bill and Rebecca. Stay well and stay safe. 
Posted 4 years ago by tlbritton    [ Reply ]
Rediscovered ELO about 9 months ago and totally addicted yet again.  So much talent!
Posted 4 years ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
The angle of the sun this time of year reminds me of getting out of work at a long-disappeared job and walking directly into the sun, shining perpendicular to the street, to reach my car. 

How I miss it so. 
Posted 4 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Nice harmony and production on this ELO hit 
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
The last line in the lyrics ...

Please turn me over

Was this a directive for vinyl listeners? It makes no sense in the context of the lyrics.
 
Exactly.  By the end of the first side many stoners would need help understanding why the music stopped.  

My local college station uses that line every Friday night at 8 pm when they play the "Classic Rock Album of the Week".
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
drewd wrote:
See the source image
 
Best film intro ever!!!
Posted 4 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
The last line in the lyrics ...

Please turn me over

Was this a directive for vinyl listeners? It makes no sense in the context of the lyrics.
 Yes it was

Posted 5 years ago by Ziggicat300    [ Reply ]
 pscs wrote:

According to Jeff Lynne, that's exactly what it was:

Youtube clip
 
well - if you copy - then copy from the best - and it will be excellent
Posted 5 years ago by saellig668552    [ Reply ]
So many riffs/sounds ripped from The Beatles
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
The last line in the lyrics ...

Please turn me over

Was this a directive for vinyl listeners? It makes no sense in the context of the lyrics.
 
According to Jeff Lynne, that's exactly what it was:

Youtube clip
Posted 5 years ago by pscs    [ Reply ]
Must stop current activity!

Dance around the room!!

Mr. Blue Sky!!!



Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
Weezer's cover isn't half bad, either.
Posted 5 years ago by Rabid_Engineer    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Gave it a 8 because I have had a soft spot for ELO
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
See the source image
Posted 5 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
The last line in the lyrics ...

Please turn me over

Was this a directive for vinyl listeners? It makes no sense in the context of the lyrics.
Posted 5 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Has RP lost its mind. Two good songs in a row. Do you believe in MIRACLES!
Posted 5 years ago by Boxie    [ Reply ]
 Cormac_MacArt wrote:
I'm Groot
 
Like Cmdr. Data on Star Trek, Groot doesn't use contractions. 
He says, "I am Groot."  

Posted 5 years ago by Smitix    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
I'm Groot
Posted 5 years ago by Cormac_MacArt    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
Remember when ELO was in trouble for playing along on stage to taped music? It was quite the scandal and they tried to deny it.
 
I remember them being criticized for their "Out of the Blue - Live at Wembley" concert film because they had dubbed the studio recordings over the live recording for the video releases, which made it appear lip-synced.  As far as I remember, they used some pre-recorded stuff in their keyboards and synthesizers, but all played their instruments during concerts.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
The ultimate Happy,Happy song.{#Bananapiano} Thank you Jeff, (and ELO) Bill and Rebecca!   {#Roflol}{#Roflol}{#Roflol}
Posted 5 years ago by konakid    [ Reply ]
We love singing this in our community choir!
Posted 6 years ago by hypotenuse    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}it is still zesty ! enjoyed jeff when he was with roy woods then elo then the wilburys and he is still rockin
Posted 6 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Oh now come on.....just put on those headphones and enjoy it.  I know you will!  {#Music}
Posted 6 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
I wasn't that big of a fan back when this was new, liked the radio songs, but one does have to look back and appreciate how great this guy was in the engineering booth.
Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
The 5th Beatle, I saw this tour live back when it got released, beyond awesome!!! Thanks Bill
Posted 6 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Jeff's baroque delirium is part of my DNA and will always make my senses vibrate, thanks RP.
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
So cutsie wootsie.  

 
That explains much.
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
I've been hearing this song at least once a day for a while now, since my daughter downloaded the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Soundtrack...
Posted 6 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
So cutsie wootsie.  

 

Everybody needs a little cutsie wootsie now and then. 

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
such a shame

Tomasni wrote:

I arrived here by PSD

I get only silence   :-( 

Not  Electric Light Orchestra — Mr Blue Sky

 



 


Posted 7 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
This song is going to be featured in that new "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel.  Baby Groot rocks to ELO.

Expect the Electric Light Orchestra "revival" to continue into the 2nd half of 2017 following their induction into the R&R Hall of Fame.
Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
awesome song...
Posted 7 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
Never fails to put me in a fantastic mood
Posted 7 years ago by Jaycen    [ Reply ]
I just got yelled at by my boss for singing aloud at my desk. First Caro Emerald, now ELO. ^_^ Bill - how are you reading my personal playlist?
Posted 7 years ago by CrispyDruid    [ Reply ]
 bobcanna1 wrote:
Never did like ELO, still don't.  Way too bubble-gummish for me!

 
Why so serious?
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
So cutsie wootsie.  
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Guitarist}{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajam}{#Boohoo}{#Boohoo}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Never did like ELO, still don't.  Way too bubble-gummish for me!
Posted 8 years ago by bobcanna1    [ Reply ]
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
We got tickets to see ELO at the Hollywood Bowl September 2016!

 
comin' up quick!
Posted 8 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
This is great house cleaning music!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
So completely not my thing.
Posted 8 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
yeah best of, and it's still unlistenable crap, barf-a-rama  : (
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Best of ELO. I can't not love it when it plays. 
Posted 8 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
We got tickets to see ELO at the Hollywood Bowl September 2016!
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 8 years ago by JenHammond    [ Reply ]
 Propayne wrote:

Todd Rundgren did that early on in his career and was criticized for it, even thought the tape he was singing to was of him playing all the instruments.

He is doing something similar on his current tour. 

  I think most large production shows use at least some pre recorded stuff on stage.  where would the floyd be without the money sfx?   I mean, 90% of 80s bands like OMD, soft cell, Gary Newman et. al. had a reel 2 reel spinning in the background. 
Posted 8 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
ELO was noisy music, not unlike Yes. You either thought it was beautiful noise or you didn't. I prefered Yes.

I must say though, that after seeing Jeff Lynne's terrific London concert on TV, I have a new appreciation for ELO. A tonic for the waves of utterly bland music churned out in the last 15 years.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
Is this about drugs?

 
I believe it is about getting your feet under you after coming out of a bad relationship.  Hence the album title "Out of the Blue."
Posted 9 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Happy. Happy. Happy. 
Posted 9 years ago by ottovonb    [ Reply ]
Luv this collection!!! It ain't no Eldorado but it's especially nice to listen start to finish (but who's got the time to do that these day).
Posted 9 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]