Face The Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-by-song Podcast

Jeff Lynne operates in his own time zone. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon.

Jeff Lynne meets another stranger. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

It's like a Klondike Bar. What would you do just for love? (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

The state of mind of the Erics is questionable here. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

Jeff Lynne has a moment. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

After 15 years away, ELO part 1 returns, and it's...alright. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon.

Comments and replies to the new stuff from Flashback. And Louis Clark remembered. Donate to the podcast through Patreon.

It's the question many ELO fans get when they're asked who their favorite band is. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

Ah reckon Jeff puts a good shine on an unfinished song. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

Love changes all. Except the hearts of my enemies. After I eat them.

Jeff Lynne not only borrows from The Beatles, but he also yoinks this band's bass player. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

Like Tommy Shaw from Styx once said, "Haven't we been here before?" (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

Tears and the strings are jerked in this song. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

What would Grieg say about this interpretation of his piano concerto? Probably, "Oy!" (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon.

When you screw up just apologise, and pull out your organ. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon.

The Erics, Don-O, and Troy discuss the ELO offshoot.

Only three songs, but we did a bonus tracks episode anyway. Enjoy! Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon.

How do you get out? You don't... (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

Is there anything good associated with Mandalay? And MJ Fouldes joins the podcast with his quick jingles. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

ELO channels a Beatles song from Magical Mystery Tour. That song: "Hello Goodbye." (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon.