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• I love ELO and Jeff Lynne. The songs are beyond quilty pleasure. To me it's soul food.
  Only Jeff has been able to help me in dark times and I'm glad I found out about ELO in 1998 when Light Years came out. I live now thanks to lovely Jeff Lynne. Thank you for my new life. I LOVE YOU!!!

  Posted by Lynnette Johansson at 10:32 AM | 01/11/2006 | Report Abuse

• The guy is an absolute genius...you only have to listen to any one of his albums to hear how versatile the man is. Icon? Legend is more fitting, just ask his friends....
  I've loved his music for almost 30 years now, everything he touches has a special feel to it...almost as if there is a secret ingredient that only the colonel knows about.
  Keep making music Jeff, there's a lot of us left who love what you do

  Posted by Steve Wilbury at 6:44 PM | 01/11/2006 | Report Abuse

• Jeff Lynne ´s music is one of my weakness or guiltu pleasures as Q described it.
  I think that this guy Jeff lynne is an absolute genious and seems to be a nice bloke too.
  Have you heard "Zoom " ? That´s music.
  

  Posted by Alberto at 11:56 PM | 09/11/2006 | Report Abuse

• From the end of the World, Chile, I send my congratulations to this man, the very very best composer, producer and performer in rock music. Thank you, Jeff, for long years of inspiration. Will 2007 be the year of a new ELO album? I'll be hold on tight!!!

  Posted by Daniel E. Olavarria at 2:16 AM | 13/11/2006 | Report Abuse

• Congratulations, Jeff! You are of the best musicians and composers in the rock history. I haven't ever understood the deafness of some musical reviewers.

  Posted by Alejandro at 10:37 PM | 13/11/2006 | Report Abuse

• Does anyone has an email address or contact address of Jeff Lynn?

  Posted by Alain at 9:43 AM | 27/11/2006 | Report Abuse

• Jeff is a genius. When will he tour uk ? Armchair Theatre 2 ? One more summer dream ? Happy birthday tour please.

  Posted by Chris at 9:54 PM | 28/12/2006 | Report Abuse

• jeff is a magician.i saw the out of the blue concert at wembley 1978.he is the master i have also just recieved a hand written letter from bev bevan elos drummer also a super star.i live and breathe the band.fantastic.

  Posted by mark wyrill at 9:27 PM | 01/03/2007 | Report Abuse

• I love Jeff Lynne and his music. He is honestly one of the best singers/composers out there! (Only hoping Jeff will come to his senses adopt me, take me under his wing and make me into a superb singer/songwriter/musician as he is!) And now I wake up from my daydream, back to the real world!!!! Wham-ah-lam-ah -lam-ah-lam-ah Jeff Lynne is King!!!! ELO rocks!

  Posted by LAMAY at 2:51 PM | 05/03/2007 | Report Abuse

• Jeff lynne is the last artist,from this part of the world,to be deservedly awarded the title of genius.Originallity(not stealing choruses and verses from other peoples tunes)is what
  makes his music unique and to think he composed most of this whilst in his twenties.
  The guy will be loved throughout the world for many years to come.Jeff if you are listening,will you please bring out a documentry style DVD about the history of you and your music.CHEERS
  

  Posted by gary macdonald at 10:51 PM | 15/03/2007 | Report Abuse

• My ex husband loves this band. I've never been that impressed until recently when I've started to get into it !

  Posted by Christina Walker at 2:57 PM | 18/04/2007 | Report Abuse

• I have only recently got into this band after years of my ex husband telling me how great they are!

  Posted by Christina at 3:01 PM | 18/04/2007 | Report Abuse

• I first heard Mr Blue Sky on totps in 1978 I was 14 at the time and I've been hooked ever since. Jeff Lynne has been my inspiration ever since. A true musical genius. All the ELO albumbs are so unique and original. The pop press in the UK were proberbly jealous that ELO made it big in the US whilst they were still asleep. After all these years your music has gone from strength to strength and will live on for generations to come. Only a handful of artists can ever claim that. Thank you Jeff for all the years of musical pleasure you have given me and everyone else who appreciates true talent.

  Posted by mark meehan at 2:32 PM | 25/04/2007 | Report Abuse

• I've been a loyal Jeff Lynne fan since New World Record. I received an 8-track player in 1977, and I received this treasure. I was hooked! I had to have Ole ELO, Face the Music, and my favorite one Eldorado. I now have my ELO on CD's. My husband recently passed away, and while shopping at my favorite music store, I bought their Wembley concert on DVD. It was just the medicine I needed to help me through my "bad days." I watch it every night before I go to sleep, and it really lifts my spirits. I wish I could convey to Jeff Lynne personally how much of an impact his music has had on my life. My friends will still ask me from time to time if I still listen to ELO, and I tell them not only do I listen to them, I see them every night!

  God Bless you Jeff Lynne

  Posted by Kellie Snyder at 9:30 PM | 04/10/2007 | Report Abuse

• Congratulations Jeff! You rock! Can I take you out to dinner? PLEEESE!!?? I'm not a musician but I love music and I LOVE YOU!

  lots of hugs and kisses to you...

  Posted by Rose at 6:15 PM | 09/10/2007 | Report Abuse

• Jeff Lynne is a genius! Jeff and ELO have a catalog of great tunes. It's a shame ELO fell apart in 1986. If they were still a band they could have had great songs to this day. Jeff if you are reading this your music is timless. Rock on Jef!

  Posted by Adam Stabelli at 4:29 PM | 21/10/2007 | Report Abuse

• Jeff,
  Take me on and on.... It's taken me a long time to find you but not that I have, there aren't enough words to say Thank you..
  Just 'Take me on and on' You are the best.....

  Posted by Johanna at 9:37 PM | 09/11/2007 | Report Abuse

• Jeff,
  John Lennon said that if the Beatles were still together they would have sounded like ELO ,it doesnt get any better than that !
  You have and continue to bring pleasure to millions "All Over The World" =Ade

  Posted by Ade Morton at 9:17 AM | 27/12/2007 | Report Abuse

• Jeff,
  What more can anyone say? Ditto on everything mentioned here. I've been a loyal fan of your music for over 30 years! Now my daughter and nieces have discovered ELO and they love it too. (Big smile from me). I still hope to meet you one day to thank you for all you've done for me. If I can ever return the favor - I'm there. I also would like to take you out to dinner so if you'd ever consider joining some fans for some wining (?), dining and good conversation I hope you will include me. And I wish you a Happy Belated Birthday too! luv, - Lisa

  Posted by Lisa the Red at 4:10 AM | 10/01/2008 | Report Abuse

• To me, a guilty pleasure is something of inferior quality, or of a kitchy, campy or cheesy nature, that you might know is junkfood, or be embarrassed for your friends to see you enjoying, but is none-the-less entertaining and fun (like doing a fat girl).

  Jeff Lynne and ELO certainly don't fit into this category. The music is complex and very original for its time, the songs and Lynne's production are very high quality (Lynne's talent as a producer is evidenced by the fact the Beatles asked Lynne to produce the "new" Beatles songs for Anthology, as well as George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and others).

  To put ELO in the same category as ABBA or disco or Madonna or some other sub-par performer or untalented old hack who is fun and enjoyable, but less than high quality, is just wrong. ELO's music was (and Jeff Lynne still is), very intelligently written by an innovative composer, unique in its sound, ground breaking in electronic and production techniques, and of the very highest caliber, talent-wise.

  That would be like calling Sinatra, Count Basie or Weather Report a "guilty pleasure". Nothing to be guilty about with ELO.

  Posted by docweasel at 2:04 AM | 14/01/2008 | Report Abuse

• There is nothing to be guilty about when listening to Jeff/ELO. Only if you are fashion led.

  The man has written some of the most beautiful songs in the history of music. He is a true songwriting/producing genius and has the golden touch. His work with his former heroes (members of the Beatles) show's how highly he's rated by people in the know.

  I'm in my early 30's and first heard ELO as a very young kid in the late 70's (Mr Blue Sky)... 'Out Of The Blue' and 'Discovery' became curious attractions in my dads record collection. My dad gave me 'all over the world' 7" sometime in 80/81 I still wasn't even ten yet and this guys music just got to me. In the early 90's as an adult I tracked down nearly every ELO album/Jeff album he'd made (a lot) and while the music was more patchy early on by 'Face the Music' he'd really hit his stride as a maker of perfect albums full of enchanting and addictive songs. Loved all the albums fully from that, through 'new world record','out of the blue' 'discovery' and 'time'. Later stuff is still good, but those albums really showcase his talent.

  He's a step above artist like ABBA and the BEE GEES (Who I do like), because of his personal solo talent as an all rounder. Barry Gibb is close and as a songwriter he should also be mentioned as a 'guilty genius' but overall, the arguable less famous Jeff Lynne takes the prize as the most consistent, talented and humble guy to have written as many brilliant songs.

  Posted by Pro5 at 9:16 AM | 18/01/2008 | Report Abuse

• Come on Jeff, it's time to tour the Uk this year - 2008. We want you not replica's. Best regards, Linda

  Posted by L. ELLIS at 7:44 PM | 23/01/2008 | Report Abuse

• im 24 and have loved elo for many many years now! i grew up listening to them. and continue to listen to there numerous classic albums!! and jeff lynne's talents are unquestionable. i have been unfortunate to ever see him live and would love if he was playing the uk this year... listening to the original master belt out the classics of elo would be a dream come true... the zoom dvd is awesome, but to see him live would be brilliant.. hope to hear more from him soon

  Posted by malcom smith at 6:35 PM | 05/02/2008 | Report Abuse

• Jeff Lynne is truly a muwsical master...music would not be the same for me, if he had not been a part of it!!!

  Posted by Troy Hess at 3:14 PM | 21/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Whether or not Jeff Lynne/ELO is a "guilty pleasure" or not, the man knows how to write, produce and sing a memorable, catchy tune!

  Posted by Rosalind Levi at 6:59 PM | 11/04/2008 | Report Abuse

• a musical master , come back to brum and show the world how its done jeff, get rid of my birmingham blues 1 more time for old times sake ! trends and fashions come and go, quality is everlasting, come on jeff brum needs you 1 more time please

  Posted by tony nash at 4:51 PM | 02/05/2008 | Report Abuse

• hi Jeff, another Brummie contacting you would love tro see u on Jools Holland Show in the UK, we miss the ELO sound here, we have tto rely on Take That for the ElO sound (Shine). Met Bev Bevan recently, nice guy, but you need to come back, get together and get the Brum sound going again with Richard T. It is a current vibe here, what about doing Glastonbury or V? We need your input mate!! from a true fan (Alderley Boy School, Shard End)! Good LUck, lvoe the Zoom album, but need more from you. Even contacted the Santa Barbara Independent News to try and get in touch. Wishing you the very best. Gaz B

  Cheers Gazza! I(not Paul Gascoigne)

  Posted by Gary Bennett at 12:53 AM | 01/06/2008 | Report Abuse

• Well!! I have been a fan of JLs music since about 72. evenplaying 2 of his songs in my own 1st band in the 80s. I know it is regarded as cheesey and not cool to like ELO..but I regard JL as one of the best, and that list includes not just the B Boys, Beatlesetc but also RHead, Sex Pistols Magazine, Smiths, Blur Oasis etc. Come on J...At least play Jools if not a Sat/Sun nite at Glastonbury and make pals with Bev for the occassion.
  Should you do this..I want a free ticket.
  All the brest.
  Iain. P.S Istill have the signed poster from 1980 sent back to me via your Swiss neighbour. I did try to sell it but was told by the local autograph shop that I could only expect £10!!..

  Posted by Iain B at 6:03 PM | 12/06/2008 | Report Abuse

• it's great reading how people admire ELO after all these years having the piss taking out of me for liking them.i also agree with alot of the responses apart from the abuse that ABBA are getting. thats just plain wrong. i would put them up there with The Beatles. they were the real deal!!! At the age of 29 i have the balla to admit to my heavy metal mates that ABBA are genius! Jeff Lynne would totally agree,i would put money on it! as for The Bee Gees,they have had there moments too..but i'll leave that to a Bee Gees fan to defend them!

  Posted by Jamie Wells at 4:26 PM | 15/06/2008 | Report Abuse

• Jeff Lynne! One word ... GENIUS!

  Posted by john w at 11:46 PM | 24/06/2008 | Report Abuse

• There must be a promoter out there that can get Jeff Lynne to come to Callifornia! He was ahead of his time, it would surely be a sellout. A legend down the lines with John Lennon. Please come to CA!!

  Posted by Krys at 3:33 PM | 30/11/2008 | Report Abuse

• Jeff, I loved ELO always. But ELO II doesnt work for me. ELO without Jeff Lynne is like the Beatles without Lennon, the Stones without Jagger.
  C'mon Jeff, come to California. I never got to see you perform in the 70's, give us another chance in the US. Krys

  Posted by Krys at 3:49 PM | 30/11/2008 | Report Abuse

• well you held on tight to your dreams. well done mate. came a longway from rupert pants.with your guiyar and amp in the old weelbarow ex hollyberry croft girl.

  Posted by maggie mawby at 1:32 PM | 07/01/2009 | Report Abuse

• I've been a fan since 1976, at 7 yrs old! Jeff came into our shop in fen end for cigars in the '80's and I was out! The bread delivery guy (Ron) got Bev's autograph on my 'Time' LP and I want Jeff's autograph! He's the one guy I wish to meet and he's from a few miles up the road! Kenilworth

  Posted by Richard P at 10:46 PM | 13/01/2009 | Report Abuse

• I'm proud to say that I have been a fan since I saw him in The Move playing piano on California Man. He is a genius and as others have said. still seems to be yer average bloke. Over the years his voice has improved - see Zoom Live Gig. Bands have come and gone for me but Jeff still stays on my LP12 platter!

  Posted by Dave Edwards at 11:36 AM | 04/03/2009 | Report Abuse

• every album marks a stage in my life and every album is fantastic, thanks jeff for it all

  Posted by paul tyson at 3:52 PM | 22/03/2009 | Report Abuse

• I have been listening to ELO since I was but a young kid, as my brother was always playing their songs, and I have a good collection msyelf now, and no matter how fed up, miserable I feel, as soon as I put on an ELO CD, I am immediately uplifted and feel tons happier, and my 3 kids' have grown up listeing to the CDs too, and me singing along!!! Just bought myself a Jeff Lynne t-shirt too!!!! Any chance of another album from Mr Jeff Lynne??

  Posted by Trish at 4:25 PM | 07/04/2009 | Report Abuse

• I have been listening to ELO since I was but a young kid, as my brother was always playing their songs, and I have a good collection msyelf now, and no matter how fed up, miserable I feel, as soon as I put on an ELO CD, I am immediately uplifted and feel tons happier, and my 3 kids' have grown up listeing to the CDs too, and me singing along!!! Just bought myself a Jeff Lynne t-shirt too!!!! Any chance of another album from Mr Jeff Lynne??

  Posted by Trish at 4:25 PM | 07/04/2009 | Report Abuse

• Hi Jeff,

  have being listening to usic for years and it is fantastic. have read that you are doing a Solo Album a friend of mine is an Australian Song Writer who is getting great recognition. please go to his myspace or email joe mandica. He has been heavily infuenced by the Beatles and you sounds with his own music. Can't wait to hear your new stuff M

  Posted by Mirella Venturato at 7:50 AM | 06/05/2009 | Report Abuse

• When I listen to Jeff Lynne's music, I feel no guilt -- what I feel is more like rapture sweeping into my ears and mind. No one compares to his brilliance. I would pay any amount of money to see him live, today. Jeff Lynne and the word "genius" have been put together so many times; but it never will change.

  Posted by Ellen at 10:32 PM | 16/06/2009 | Report Abuse

• Been a fan since Idle Race days, Sea of Dreams a great song, though a touch sad. Wish I could have seen ELO [1] or Wilburys. How about a solo Jeff Lynne to Meadowbrook NH USA.?
  Would like an address to write to Mr Lynne if possible.

  Posted by JIM at 12:17 AM | 27/06/2009 | Report Abuse

• If i ever have the privilege of meeting the great man himself i would thank him for the ernormous amount of pleasure his songs have given me over four decades.
  I never tire of settling down on the sofa with my headphones on and listening to every single chord being majestically performed by extremely talented musicians.

  Posted by Jim Campbell at 6:34 PM | 28/11/2009 | Report Abuse

• My earliest memories of ELO are listening to Telephone Line and Livin' Thing on the radio when those songs first came out. I was about 11 when I fell in love with this so uniquely talented group. I still love and enjoy listening to them, and watching the DVD's 30 plus years later. Jeff is right up there with the best musical geniuses of all times. I love those rare pictures of Jeff sans sunglasses-DREAMY, BEAUTIFUL EYES!!! WOW!!! We ELO/Jeff Lynne fans have so much to be greatful for! ELO has been the soundtrack to so many fans' lives. How can one thank them enough for all the joy they have brought to all their fans for so many years? It is impossible. May God bless Jeff Lynne and ELO!!!

  Posted by Holly Hurd at 2:18 PM | 10/12/2009 | Report Abuse

• hy i'm lenny.i'm looking for one produccer who would help me in my musical caree.please help me.

  Posted by lenny at 8:47 AM | 06/01/2010 | Report Abuse

• hi christina walker your ex here.
  just recieved a letter from the great man himself after years of trying, BRILLIANT.

  Posted by mark wyrill at 2:43 PM | 06/01/2010 | Report Abuse

• Please, Jeff- you have to tour again! Don't think of your 2001 tour!!! The publicity was all wrong!!! We Americans love and want you to perform. We appretiate you more than you know. All your fans know you do not like performing, but you are so awesome- you have to!!! You rock!!!

  Posted by Holly Hurd at 3:51 AM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse

• I would so love to know when Jeff Lynne would do a tour in the UK, would never have enough money to visit in the USA - its a shame money should get in the way of seeing something you know would be with you for the rest of your life, but that is life im afraid. My Ex Husband who i am still great friends with introducted me to ELO part 2 also. My ex has done so much for me helping me with serious medical conditions, that i would love to repay him by seeing the great man, it would be the best present in the world for him, and my way of saying thanks.

  Posted by Tina Winmill-White at 2:56 PM | 11/03/2010 | Report Abuse

• Who him know in person?

  Posted by Anna at 2:22 AM | 20/06/2010 | Report Abuse

• I first noticed ELO when playing 'Dont bring me down' on party.
  Never stopped listening and loving the band.
  Last I discoverd "travelling willbury's"...
  How could this be so forgotten??????

  Posted by Kris Declercq at 10:50 AM | 09/07/2010 | Report Abuse

• Ok here we are again with Mike Posners "Evil Woman" single bringing Jeff and the band back into the spotlight. Jeff I dont know all the politics regarding you and the rest of the band-to me the music over-rides everything!! Some say music is only a a place in time but your music will always be timeless!! What will it take to reunite and go on tour as E.L.O.?

  Posted by Michael from Big D (Dallas TX USA) at 5:28 AM | 14/08/2010 | Report Abuse

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