Mr. Blue Sky

Electric Light Orchestra

About Mr. Blue Sky

"Mr. Blue Sky" is a song by British rock group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), featured on the band's seventh studio album Out of the Blue (1977). Written and produced by frontman Jeff Lynne, the song forms the fourth and final track of the "Concerto for a Rainy Day" suite, on side three of the original double album. "Mr. Blue Sky" was the second single to be taken from Out of the Blue, peaking at number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and number 35 in the US Billboard Charts.


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1990
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Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day, hey hey

Runnin' down the avenue
See how the sun shines brightly in the city
On the streets where once was pity
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today, hey hey

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for

Oh Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you

Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do
Everybody smiles at you

(Mr. Blue Sky, Mr. Blue Sky)
(Mr. Blue Sky)

Mr. Blue, you did it right
But soon comes Mr. Night creepin' over
Now his hand is on your shoulder
Never mind I'll remember you this
I'll remember you this way

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why
You had to hide away for so long (so long)
Where did we go wrong?

Hey there Mr. Blue (sky)
We're so pleased to be with you (sky)
Look around see what you do (blue)
Everybody smiles at you

(Please turn me over)

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: Jeff Lynne

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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.
Composition & Inspiration
It 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.
Music & Lyrics
The 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.
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.
B-side & Concert Performances
The 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.
Awards & Accolades
It 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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