"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra  
Podcast: Strong Songs
Published On: Wed Apr 17 2019
Description: Today's forecast calls for blue skies, and today's Strong Songs calls for an in-depth analysis of Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky." It's time to welcome all our pretty faces to the human race, thanks to ELO's most enduring concert-rock classic. Kirk goes for a sunny stroll on a beautiful musical day full of layered vocals, fire extinguisher drumming, time-tested chords, Les Paul solos, vocoders, and... unexpected saxophone interludes?Band/Artist: Electric Light OrchestraAlbum: Out Of The Blue, 1977Composed by: Jeff LynneListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Yesterday" by Paul McCartney from Help!, 1965"Confirmation" by Charlie Parker, 1946, included on In Person  --------------------💃STRONG SONGS LIVE!🕺July 11, 2026 | Portland, ORBuy Tickets Here----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Patreon | One-Time Donation🏠 HOMEPAGE👚 MERCH💬 DISCORD SERVER📬 KIRK'S NEWSLETTER🎸 KIRK'S GEAR & INSTRUMENTS🎶 KIRK'S MUSIC📷 KIRK’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram | YouTube | Bluesky🎧 EVERY STRONG SONG:Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music🎨 SHOW ART:Tom Deja, Bossman Graphics