R.I.P Richard Tandy (1948 - 2024) You were an exceptional and essential part of forming ELO's melodic sound and I'm forever grateful
@jefflevoir61279 ай бұрын
Probably the GREATEST all around musical talent there has ever been !!👍
@70sladyalways253 ай бұрын
I came back to watch this after hearing of the passing of Richard Tandy. So incredibly sad to lose this man. What a musical genius that helped create some of the greatest songs. This is a priceless and treasured video of these two!
@segifford12 жыл бұрын
What a supreme joy it is to hear and watch Lynne and Tandy perform together. And Jeff's voice is blissful!
@patriciajarrett52042 жыл бұрын
The acoustic version with Richard Tandy is amazing, Jeff's voice just keep getting smoother and smoother as he gets older. Such a joy to listen to.
@MikeMaxwell19612 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne is probably one of the few people that I can listen to with absolutely no instruments at all. His voice is INCREDIBLY unique. I'm so glad he rose to the level that he has so the rest of us could hear what he offered up to the world. The world is a much a better place with Jeff Lynne in it. He is super talented in every way! Long-live you Jeff!
@marjoriesmith32823 ай бұрын
Oh, my. Richard, you will be so dearly missed. RIP. 💔
@bertoldrich56996 жыл бұрын
Is it me or is Jeff Lynne the most in tune singer ever?
@Andyvg996 жыл бұрын
He's in his mid-60's here. Are you kidding me! What a perfect voice!
@pussuw5 жыл бұрын
He is
@GTRandolph19645 жыл бұрын
He is, and he's not lost an ounce of his range in 50 years.
@conga97465 жыл бұрын
Yes it is absolutely remarkable - almost miraculous. He has obviously taken excellent care of his vocal chords - or else they are made of steel.
@OlaftheGreat5 жыл бұрын
I saw him live in Chicago summer 2018, I can testify to the power of his badass voice.
@greghansell51153 жыл бұрын
Steppin' Out is just beautiful...
@alonsovalencia33627 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne is an absolut genious, but can someone give it up for Richard Tandy on piano, tremendous job.
@Andyvg996 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@roadrunner72185 жыл бұрын
I listened to his opening of Evil Woman more than once here before I let the song go on..
@andrewfarrell52565 жыл бұрын
Twelve fingers tandy.... out fuckin standing...... Grate stuff......
@ralfir16435 жыл бұрын
exactly! he is!
@roadrunner72185 жыл бұрын
Evil Woman is so beautiful here but after a couple listens I just HAD to hear the drums come in on top of the piano at the onset. If you did as well here you go. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pN6qZKemu8e2omw.html
@MSTL1444 жыл бұрын
Lynne. The only guy who has a voice that sounds double tracked naturally. Amazing!
@pamelasanders67762 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne , he has such a pure voice. Been a fan since 1975. Still hope to see him live. Unfortunately never been able to. Everything he does is perfect. Thank you for all you do, and all the memories we have shared.
@wilkiecoco2 жыл бұрын
I could never quite figure out how to describe his voice. You've done it!!! Thanks!!
@tracymiller85509 жыл бұрын
His voice is so pure
@ricktorres7473 жыл бұрын
This is music so pure and beautiful. The "real deal".
@nathanmuir34705 жыл бұрын
0:50 Evil Woman 4:10 Showdown 6:16 Save Me Now 8:23 Telephone Line 12:48 Can't Get It Out Of My Head 17:03 Steppin' Out 21:55 Strange Magic
@b.t.s.agnomen10445 жыл бұрын
Dude!
@sharonchevalier9224 жыл бұрын
Nathan Muir q
@kennethcarson96194 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@keckgordon98574 жыл бұрын
Love it when people do this! Cheers! 😄
@penfold78004 жыл бұрын
Hmm. I was hoping for xanadu
@RobertoECC3 жыл бұрын
He is one of the few musical geniuses that still lives, honoring him in life is a duty.
@omaredgardo7 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy , 2 genius
@fabfour73972 жыл бұрын
I don't think any of my Beatles sang this well in their living room. Jeff Lynne is an amazing talent without the huge ego...All he cares about is making and producing fantastic music. Long live Jeff!!!
@Powertuber10002 ай бұрын
He would’ve made an incredible fourth or fifth Beatle.
@fabfour73972 ай бұрын
@@Powertuber1000 No doubt!
@florentinosanzpastor95563 ай бұрын
Rest in peace Richard. Thanks for all and thanks for a lot.
@classicrockfan80344 жыл бұрын
Singing dry in his living room Jeff Lynne Shows us once again he is the very best ever. Pure natural talent!
@JohnJohnson-xm2mu4 жыл бұрын
Jeff lynne is like Peter Pan ,in that he never ages ,and his voice sounds the same as it did back in the 70,s 8o,s ,Jeff lynne is a diamond 💎,he is our uk treasure,thanks for all your great music and great memories it takes me back to.
@jpmorgan23632 жыл бұрын
These songs never get old, I could listen to them again and again and again and never grow tired of them. Goddess bless, Jeff Lynne (and Mr. Tandy, too)...
@TheunisJ4 жыл бұрын
We are so lucky to have Jeff Lynne
@omaredgardo3 жыл бұрын
Tom Petty legend, RIP in the heaven. The Travelyn Wilburys never forget.
@sueture3 жыл бұрын
I love, LOVE his tone! I love you, Jeff Lynne!
@chickenfarmpl18824 жыл бұрын
Richard Tandy as well as Jeff genious musician!Both of you -great musicians!
@deepsix18275 жыл бұрын
I would give just about anything to have been sitting on his couch, watching this. His music speaks to my soul.
@elviso685 жыл бұрын
No....this is not possible.....I cannot believe.......THIS IS JUST HEAVEN - MARVELOUS VERSIONS - JEFF LYNNE is......simply BEST!!!!
@2wayplebney2 жыл бұрын
Armchair Theatre, Long Wave and Alone are brill records.
@neildesperandum61142 жыл бұрын
Incredibly, with these two, the whole is even greater than the sum of the parts. Great to see Richard Tandy getting the recognition he deserves.
@kevinmorrill5656Ай бұрын
Even with just Jeff and Richard playing, I can still hear the full orchestra.
@ayersd824 жыл бұрын
He was pushing 70 when he sang this song. His voice is still powerful at way over 70. OH MY !
@cmcc37214 жыл бұрын
72 last december. Mid 60's here.
@thetragicyouth3 жыл бұрын
McCartney and Brian Wilson must be watching in envy at that voice!
@Farinadog134 жыл бұрын
Saw Jeff twice in the early 80’s at the Chicago Stadium with Hall & Oates as the Opening Act. Flash forward 35 years later my 19 year old Son and I saw him in 2018 at All-State Arena in Northwest Suburban Rosemont and again in 2019 at the United Center in Chicago. Simply Sensational. Some of the best concerts I have ever witnessed. I consider it a privilege, Especially being able to do it with another generation who loves his music and all Classic Rock!
@shaundavenport98557 жыл бұрын
This goes out to all those so called critics who say he wouldn't be nothing without all the production wizardry.Effing GENIUS!!!!
@cdtj19854 жыл бұрын
I saw Jeff Lynne live after seeing this video and see why they think that - he’s pitch perfect and a complete professional - he just does it
@denisej48134 жыл бұрын
It's ironic that the man behind the Electric Light Orchestra, the very epitome of synth-rock, is even more impressive with just an acoustic guitar and piano accompanying him. A true genius, and astute enough to surround himself with great musicians like Richard Tandy. Long may he continue to make great music!
@imasonofadeadbeat29283 жыл бұрын
Here, here! Let's take a shot to that! PICK UP YOUR GLASS BOY!!
@shaundavenport98553 жыл бұрын
@@imasonofadeadbeat2928 CHEERS!🍺🤪🍺🤪🍻
@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour29 күн бұрын
Jeff Lynne is a fantastic musician, songwriter and producer. Jeff Lynne's ELO will be on Tour this Summer and Fall of 2024 for 32 concerts in North American cities.
@leeenfield40183 жыл бұрын
At first you keep naturally expecting other instruments and backup vocals to join in but it just continues with the ultra-clear vocals and piano. Really nice.
@donnaadams7994 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t miss a note!
@barbaradaines16478 жыл бұрын
I like the way they look at each other with mutual love, admiration and respect, for the great friendship they share .
@PaulOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
What a combo... Jeff and Richard. Thank you gentlemen for the magic.
@classicrockfan80344 жыл бұрын
Not many Legends can sing as well dry in their Living Room. Jeff Lynne is phenomenal!
@floyd66brescia483 жыл бұрын
Aside from being a great musician, writer, producer, recorder, this guy STILL has an amazing voice, his tone and pitch is perfect, every bit as strong as it was in the 70’s.
@GooglSucksDisk3 жыл бұрын
It's funny, his parents discouraged him, told him he'd never make it. He dropped outta school at 15... Then you see ALL those records on his wall over his right shoulder!!
@christophvandaele81304 жыл бұрын
Music won't get more pure than this.. A brilliant composer - a superb voice - a guitar and a piano... Pure and therefor beautiful. Thank you Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy.
@raincells5 жыл бұрын
Jeff's voice is great and his falsetto is amazing. And yes . . . Richard Tandy is one of the best!
@peterjordan27385 жыл бұрын
aside from Jeff's genius is his humbleness...
@derweasel6 ай бұрын
Even after all these years, I still love these songs. And Jeff Lynne's voice is still SUPERB. His song writing brought so much music to me that still affects me in such a unique way and makes me sing along.
@70sladyalways252 жыл бұрын
Never, ever tire of Jeff Lynne. His music is timeless. I ALWAYS come back to his songs over and over again. Great songwriter, producer, musician and singer. And, just a wonderful human. Love the friendship and chemistry he has with Richard Tandy. They compliment each other beautifully.
@loriholloway58662 жыл бұрын
That iconic ending to Mr Blue Sky sitting at this piano. 💙
@vinnydebrun6306 жыл бұрын
This man is one of the greatest producers of all time and he is virtually unknown in modern day recordings... an absolute genius. Jeff I love you and thank you...
@yourdncing2 жыл бұрын
How in the world did I wait until my 70’s to find these artists? This kid didn’t realize what he was missing which is my loss. THANKS for this wonderful session.
@blendedplanet3 жыл бұрын
echo all the comments here. great stuff, such beautiful songs and a great guy to boot.
@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991 Жыл бұрын
I've been a fan of Electric Light Orchestra in its assorted forms and lineups since the summer of 1975, age 8, and I am still and continually blown away by their music, their fantastic songs, and Jeff Lynne's beautiful voice. _WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_ 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@stevetaylor720627 күн бұрын
Jeff has to be one of the most talented musicians on God's earth. So humble. An honour to be around when he produced his finest work. My hero. Rip Richard.
@steveny1811 жыл бұрын
Loved this. One of the greatest rock singer/songwriters of our time.
@markstankiewicz63694 жыл бұрын
Something happened after WW2...there seemed to be an explosion of extraordinary musical creativity......i believe the universe gave us these marvelous people to counteract all that death and suffering.....jeff's one of them....a magically gifted musical poet put here to lift us up.
@lorebern65382 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. It was a long period of peace after centuries maybe and that's what happened
@atxvet9 жыл бұрын
Oh my god. That voice. Telephone Line. I'm dead. I have died.
@wilfriedluthin37166 жыл бұрын
Its a state of time, hope u get older und notice things change - remember telefonline - it cant get it out of my head
@OlaftheGreat5 жыл бұрын
@@wilfriedluthin3716 can't get it out of your head..... 😎👌
@toddlevine93775 жыл бұрын
Stephanie P I’m a 50+, emotionally sound man. Whenever I hear this song I have tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. Yes, if I could listen to this song as I pass into the forever after, my soul would attain fulfillment on the way. Cheers!!
@OlaftheGreat5 жыл бұрын
@@toddlevine9377 This is an emotionally powerful song, I'm right there with you
@TheunisJ4 жыл бұрын
My condolences
@davehalliday32175 жыл бұрын
The kids these days don't know what they are missing out on..........this is musical class, not an autotune in sight. I've enjoyed ELO for years, but find myself coming back to this stripped back acoustic version more and more. Thanks guys.
@milestrotter68443 жыл бұрын
I am 15 and I can't get enough of this spectacular band! Shangri-la, Jungle, Steppin' Out, Livin' Thing, Tightrope, Wild West Hero, Above The Clouds, Evil Women, Strange Magic ah I just can't get enough. Jeff is such an extraordinary singer too. The Lovin' Spoonful, Badfinger, and Emitt Rhodes are my other all time favorites too.
@theheyheygirl77913 жыл бұрын
I'm 19, been listening to ELO since 14, found them myself because no one in my family listens to this kind of music. I actually got into real music thanks to Jeff. All 60s 70s stuff and much more. I know it's love for life. Hi from Russia :D
@cynthia64172 жыл бұрын
💯 AWESOME!!!❤❤❤
@cynthia64172 жыл бұрын
SO BLESSED WITH TALENT!!!
@leemayt2 жыл бұрын
lookin at the replies, i'm glad i'm not the only teen that likes these old songs. I grew up listening to my parent's music and my dad would play ELO and Genesis a lot. Mum is more into some 80s stuff, like OMD and A Flock Of Seagulls. Personally, my fav artist would be Supertramp but Jeff Lynne is such an underrated legend.
@laurettaroper14257 жыл бұрын
Who on earth could not like this??! 😮
@TheVeek1925 жыл бұрын
Who cares? It doesn't matter when people don't like what you like! That's the awesome thing about being an individual: you get to be who you are and others get to be who they are.
@mikedownend68616 жыл бұрын
You know it's good when you struggle to find any negative comments on here. People generally hand them out for fun
@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic singer, songwriter, musician, Producer and such kind-humble man...Long live Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra.
@anitahuie11454 жыл бұрын
He has given the world so much truth and beauty. He is a genius. Thank you Richard Tandy. You and Jeff make my heart smile. I grew up on the beach and I'll never get the beauty of the beach out of my head, thanks you guys.
@pharoahegypt2 жыл бұрын
So underated by those in power. How Jeff isn't Sir Jeff by now is beyond me. So much more worthy than half a dozen others I could name here, but won't.... Mr Jagger, are you reading this? Has been at the heart of British music & songwriting for 50yrs now, but still ignored by all but those of us who see his utter briliance for what it is. You need a man to front a Beatles tribute, who do you call? So humble with it too. Jeff, you are a livng legend, my Brummie brother.
@lemsip79 жыл бұрын
Telephone line is just amazing. Gives me goosebumps
@estudio12carlosg.164 жыл бұрын
I just saw your comment in 2020, I agree with you, Telephone Line was a song that I heard frequently when I was very young, it represents most of my youth, but now that I am 60, I remember that this song makes me think about one girlfriend that I had when I was 58, she was really a bad person, she was dating another man at the same time than me, I was very sad and upset and I kept calling her on the telephone, she did not answer, and that was the best thing that ever happened to me, I recover from this situation very quickly and was very happy that I got rid of this woman, so you can imagine everything that it represents for me, so, every time that I hear it I almost cry of happiness, best regards.
@Bonusprint9 жыл бұрын
What can you say. You see someone like this in this setting and you realize how good they are ! Magnificent !!
@alanlindgren93664 жыл бұрын
If there is such a thing as "perfect" in this world......here it is. Just PERFECT!!!
@lisad24615 жыл бұрын
Jeff, Richard,...love them.
@greghansell51152 жыл бұрын
Love all the songs, but Steppin' Out is just wonderful...
@johnchristiancaldwell44039 жыл бұрын
Really touched by the legacy this guy has left us.
@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour3 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne's ELO is one of the very, very few bands sounding better live than on their records. They are this good. Please Tour in 2022!
@ritasmith53773 жыл бұрын
Jeff and Richard are fantastic together...
@MarianoPereyra9 жыл бұрын
Please, release an album with these acoustic versions!
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne4 жыл бұрын
Enough to make a grown man cry.....
@otherdebi4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne is genius, pure genius... Richard Tandy is the most amazing pianist ever.
@deborahparker29173 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne's is so FABULOUS
@Isleofskye3 жыл бұрын
I think Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman and Jon Lord might have/have had something to say about that though he is really good :)
@gep9152 жыл бұрын
Yes they are. Richard is covering for the rest of the ELO. As a guy who loves acoustic expressions, I do miss the violins...
@76287393 жыл бұрын
I saw ElO and Jeff Lynn at the Boston Gardens in 1976 I was 17 The laser show was the highlight. They used the lasers on the stand up bass and cello, I was amazed. The band did most of Eldorado. That same week Peter Frampton and CSN played the Gardens. ELO was the most memorable. Music today will never be as good. I was fortunate to have had this experience .. Jeff has left his mark.
@fritzcat61983 жыл бұрын
So in love with JEFF! I can tell that he’s a sweet soul. Extremely talented man, very gifted musician.
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
If there is a recording where Jeff Lynne's singing isn't absolutely perfect, I've not found it. Love this man's work.
@mrringway17334 жыл бұрын
Telephone Line - Brilliant, just Brilliant. One of the things I love about the acoustic performance of telephone line is that although these two guys have been together for decades and know each other so well, the brilliant Richard Tandy smiles as he plays during the song as though in awe of what he is actually a part of. It's almost as if he is feeling "Am I really a part of this?!" I can sort of play telephone line on the piano in the style of Richard, but I have given up trying to sing like Jeff. Huge range - Lucky boy. God bless Jeff and Richard.
@unrulyjulie43824 жыл бұрын
You can tell that they are the very best of friends, with great admiration and respect for each other!
@PaulOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@unrulyjulie4382 yes lump in the throat stuff
@pohlandreas65813 жыл бұрын
JEFF LYNNE with RICHARD TANDY .. a perfect duo, just great. And they are friends. It s the reason of success !
@colinting81544 жыл бұрын
Best tandem in R&R history!
@fabfour73973 жыл бұрын
Much better than my Beatles. Jeff Lynne is in a class by himself. Much love for Richard Tandy on the Piano. He has been with Jeff for over 50 years.
@mhub35763 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne seems to get a bare fraction of the recognition his absolute all round musical genius deserves. He is a true savant.
@wideyxyz22713 жыл бұрын
My god they were having so much fun playing. That chemistry is amazing!
@paulbrown73744 жыл бұрын
Oh wow... That vocal.. Strange Magic is outstanding.. Absolutely top class... A truly gifted musician.
@jonsheffield10 ай бұрын
Armchair theater is my all time fav album, if you have not heard it you are missing out on some of Jeff Lynne's best.
@TheVeek1925 жыл бұрын
"I just try and let me songs talk for themselves, ya know." Yes. We know.
@MrSasquatch443 жыл бұрын
Once in a lifetime someone comes along like this. Absolutely amazing talent. And Tandy good god he's something too.
@petelempa73223 жыл бұрын
The fact that these four hands and one voice can produce such perfection is testament to the miracle of God.
@lbell85103 жыл бұрын
How can one man have so much talent? Tamdy fabulous on piano. Beautiful!!!
@tomaszszczegola3 жыл бұрын
True artists. I haven't heard a piano sounding so beautiful in a long time.
@VlADDer47214 жыл бұрын
amazing what a voice, what a writer, god bless you!
@jazzvangogh2332 жыл бұрын
I read an article that Mr. Lynne's father did not think much of his sons musical talent, then the El Dorado album release came out and Mr Lynne played it for his dear ole dad and the man became speechless and rightfully so. One of England's greatest songwriters that comes across as a real nice English gentlemen.
@MusicLover105384 жыл бұрын
Perfection! I have seen close to 300 concerts approximately in my lifetime...And Jeff Lynne's ELO is the best live Band i have ever seen...1976, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Jeff Lynne's ELO is one of the very, very few bands sounding better live than on their records. They are this good.
@azretroguy83649 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to ELO since the mid 70's and these songs sound just as good now as they did then. They are timeless and Jeff Lynne is a genius.
@fw14212 жыл бұрын
There is no one else like Jeff Lynn. A master in his element.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@briankwon69174 жыл бұрын
Jeff is a real man who is living and breathing in my younghood, beautiful and sparkling days. Hope that he can be so strong like so far... from Seoul
@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne is the most talented Music God ever. He will be 71 in 2018 and his voice is Gold. All his live concerts sound as good if not better than the original recordings...Not many bands and musicians can match that. Just have a listen from Jeff Lynne's ELO at Wembley Stadium June 24 2017... Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO on the 2018 Europe and North American Tour. I just received my tickets for LA , NY and Toronto Canada. It will be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Dina62798 жыл бұрын
Pure genius...and that voice!! He was in fine voice when I saw him in Manchester in June. Love him to bits...
@Irisphotojournal6 жыл бұрын
No one makes music like this anymore; they just Don't.!
@Nikolay0612 жыл бұрын
Something miraculous about the talent of Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy respectively. The fact that they met and formed a band is like a solar eclipse. How lucky we all are to hear this.
@maxflight7779 жыл бұрын
My father grew up in Shard End and I've always admired Jeff. Time passes and his talents seem greater now that when I was a youngster. Loved actually hearing Richard Tandy too !
@Grouchomx5 жыл бұрын
To pare it down to it's simplest elements like this just illustrates how truly great these songs are!