Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra, Rod Stewart
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No one to talk with, All by myself, No one to walk with, But I'm happy on the shelf Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you I know for certain, The one you love, I through with flirtin', It's just you I'm thinkin' of. Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you Like Jack Horner in the corner Don't go no where, What do I care, Your kisses are worth waitin' for Believe me I don't stay out late, Don't care to go, I'm home about eight, Just me and my radio Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you Yeah, ain't misbehavin' Like Jack Horner in the corner Don't go no where, What do I care, Your kisses are worth waitin' for Believe me No one to talk with, All by myself, No one to walk with, But I'm happy on the shelf Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you And I don't stay out late, I don't care to go, I'm home about eight, Just me and my radio Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you Ain't misbehavin', Saving my love for you Hmm, saving my love for you
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6 facts about this song
Release & Chart Performance"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra was released in October 1977 as a single and as a part of the "Out of the Blue" double album.
- The song reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 6, and was also a top 40 hit in the United States, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Composition & InspirationIt was written and produced by the band's frontman, Jeff Lynne.
- The song was inspired by a Florida sunshine when Lynne was struggling with writer's block in Switzerland. Once he saw the blue sky appear after days of being dark and misty, he wrote "Mr. Blue Sky" and 13 other songs in the next two weeks.
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Music & LyricsThe song is known for its upbeat, pop-rock sound with lush orchestrations, harmonies and a notable vocoder segment at the end.
- The lyrics describe a personified blue sky that helps to lift the singer's mood and brings joy to everyone it touches.
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Cultural Impact"Mr. Blue Sky" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years including, notably, in the opening credits of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
- The song continues to be popular and loved by many, often considered as an example of uplifting and happy music.
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B-side & Concert PerformancesThe B-side of "Mr. Blue Sky" single was another popular ELO song, "One Summer Dream".
- The song is often used as a finale during live performances and is a fan favorite.
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Awards & AccoladesIt was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1978, losing to "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty.
- In a 2012 list of the "Top 200 Song of the 1970s" by the music review website Pitchfork, "Mr. Blue Sky" was ranked at number 152.
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