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Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky' cover
Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky' cover
The Backstage Pass: Song Stories

Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky'

Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky'

06min |15/03/2025
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Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky' cover
Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky' cover
The Backstage Pass: Song Stories

Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky'

Electric Light Orchestra 'Mr Blue Sky'

06min |15/03/2025
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Discover the story behind Mr. Blue Sky, the pop rock classic by Electric Light Orchestra. Released in 1977, this song story blends classical influences, rock instrumentation, and unexpected studio tricks—from guitar solos to a fire extinguisher! Learn how Jeff Lynne, often called the Fifth Beatle, crafted this backstage pass to pure joy, inspired by his love for Birmingham Blues FC. From its Beatlesque intro to its resurgence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, explore how this indie hit became the happiest song of all time.


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Discover the story behind Mr. Blue Sky, the pop rock classic by Electric Light Orchestra. Released in 1977, this song story blends classical influences, rock instrumentation, and unexpected studio tricks—from guitar solos to a fire extinguisher! Learn how Jeff Lynne, often called the Fifth Beatle, crafted this backstage pass to pure joy, inspired by his love for Birmingham Blues FC. From its Beatlesque intro to its resurgence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, explore how this indie hit became the happiest song of all time.


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Discover the story behind Mr. Blue Sky, the pop rock classic by Electric Light Orchestra. Released in 1977, this song story blends classical influences, rock instrumentation, and unexpected studio tricks—from guitar solos to a fire extinguisher! Learn how Jeff Lynne, often called the Fifth Beatle, crafted this backstage pass to pure joy, inspired by his love for Birmingham Blues FC. From its Beatlesque intro to its resurgence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, explore how this indie hit became the happiest song of all time.


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Discover the story behind Mr. Blue Sky, the pop rock classic by Electric Light Orchestra. Released in 1977, this song story blends classical influences, rock instrumentation, and unexpected studio tricks—from guitar solos to a fire extinguisher! Learn how Jeff Lynne, often called the Fifth Beatle, crafted this backstage pass to pure joy, inspired by his love for Birmingham Blues FC. From its Beatlesque intro to its resurgence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, explore how this indie hit became the happiest song of all time.


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