Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast (And Other Shows)

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.

It's the last batch of George's Great Lines segment. Donate to the podcast through  Patreon.

We wrap up the first last ELO album. Donate to the podcast through  Patreon . Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon.

What better way to say goodbye than with a 10 minute medley? (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon.

As a matter of fact, we we have a unanimous opinion of this song. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon.

The navigational systems are down on the ELO spaceship. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

It's a split opinion about this song. Which Eric hated it, which one liked it? (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon.

A Christmas present for everyone... An Expanded Episode of this year's Christmas episode without paying $2 to Patreon for it. This year we cover a Christmas song from former ELO drummer Ringo Starr. Donate to the podcast through  Patreon . Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon.

Lost: 1 dream. If found, send to Jeff Lynne. (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.

How long does endless last? Anywhere from three minutes to three minutes, 30 seconds. Depending on which version of endless you're in. (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 the crazy futuristic world of 1986 where phones now have a RE-dial button!!! We truly are living in a modern world. (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.

Sounds like Jeff Lynne needs anybody to help him find somebody to love. Or someone. (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.

We do what Jeff Lynne couldn't: Tell you what the song's all about. (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.

Who could Jo possibly be? The world may never know. (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.

Jeff gets a jump on the NSA by wanting to know where you go, and what you do in your secret lives. (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.

It's getting to the point where the hyperdrive coils on the ELO spaceship are hitting critical kabloo-ey levels. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

A not so serious discussion about "So Serious."   (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon.