Do Ya

Electric Light Orchestra

About Do Ya

"Do Ya" is a song written by Jeff Lynne, that was originally recorded by The Move, which became a hit for the Electric Light Orchestra (led by Lynne, ELO originally being a side project of The Move) in 1976.


Year:
1976
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In this life I've seen everything I can see woman
I've seen lovers flying through the air hand in hand
I've seen babies dancing in the midnight sun
And I've seen dreams that came from the heavenly skies above
I've seen old men crying at their own grave sides
And I've seen pigs all sitting watching, picture slides
But I never seen nothing like you

[Chorus:]
Do ya do ya want my love
Do ya do ya want my face
Do ya do ya want my mind
Do ya do ya want my love

Well I, heard the crowd singin' out of tune
As they, sat and sang Auld Lang Syne by the light of the moon
I heard the preachers bangin' on the drums,
And I heard the police playin' with their guns
But I never heard nothin' like you

In the country where the sky touches down
On the field, she lay her down to rest
In the morning sun
They come a'runnin' just to get a look, just to
Feel to touch her long black hair they don't give a damn

[Chorus:]

Well I think you know what I'm trying to say woman
That is I'd like to save you for a rainy day
I've seen enough of the world to know
That I've got to get it all to get it all to grow

[Chorus:]

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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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8 facts about this song

Do Ya" Production
The original version of "Do Ya" was produced by The Move, a British rock band active from 1965 to 1972. - This version was originally released as a single in 1972. It was later included in the band's final album, "Message from the Country." - A re-recorded version of the song was released by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) in 1976, from their album, "A New World Record."
Songwriting
"Do Ya" was written by Jeff Lynne, the lead singer of both The Move and later ELO. - The song is known for its catchy guitar riff and straightforward, somewhat rebellious lyrics.
Chart Performance
The song wasn't particularly successful when originally released by The Move, only reaching number 93 on the UK Singles Chart. - However, the ELO version fared much better, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Legacy and Cover Versions
Despite its original lukewarm reception, the song has gone on to become beloved by fans of both bands. - It has been covered by several artists, including Todd Rundgren and Ace Frehley of Kiss. - The song has also been used in a number of TV shows and films, such as "Joe Dirt" and "Fringe."
Live Performances
"Do Ya" is often included in ELO's live performances, including their famous Wembley Stadium concert in 1978. - The song is known for prompting enthusiastic sing-alongs from the crowd due to its lively pace and easy-to-remember lyrics.
The Change from The Move to ELO
The Move originally included Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan. ELO formed from the ashes of The Move, with Wood leaving very early on and Lynne and Bevan continuing with new band members. - The transition from The Move to ELO brought about a change in sound, with ELO incorporating string sections and other diverse instrumentation. "Do Ya" is a good example of this transition, as the original by The Move is more straightforward rock, while the ELO version has additional orchestration.
Do Ya" Influence
The song "Do Ya" is one of the bands' most well-known songs and its success helped to solidify ELO's place in the annals of classic rock history.
Song's Message
While the song's lyrics are relatively simple, they convey a strong message of confidence and self-assuredness, with a refusal to be affected by other people's negative attitudes or opinions.

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