The Diary of Horace Wimp
Electric Light Orchestra
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Late again today, he'd be in trouble though he'd say he was sorry, he'd have to hurry out to the bus Horace was so sad, he'd never had a girl that he could care for, and if he was late once more, he'd be out Don't be afraid, just knock on the door, Well he just stood there mumblin and fumblin' Then a voice from above said- Horace wimp,this is your life, Go out and find yourself a wife, Make a stand and be a man, And you will have a great life plan Horace met a girl, she was small and she was very pretty, he thought he was in love, he was afraid Asks her for a date, the café dowm the street tomorrow evening, his head was reeling, when she said Yes, O K Don't be afraid, just knock on the door, Well he just stood there mumblin' and fumblin' Then a voice from above said- Horace wimp,this is your life, Go out and find yourself a wife, Make a stand and be a man, And you will have a great life plan Horace, this is it, he asks the girl if maybe they could marry, when she says gladly, Horace cries Everybody's at the church, when Horace rushes in and says Now here comes my wife,for the rest of my life, and she did Don't be afraid, just knock on the door, Well he just stood there mumblin and fumblin' Then a voice from above said- Horace wimp,this is your life, Go out and find yourself a wife, Make a stand and be a man, And you will have a great life plan
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"The Diary of Horace Wimp" is a pop-rock song characterized by ELO's signature blend of classical elements and rock music.
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Album InformationThe song features on Electric Light Orchestra's widely successful 1979 album 'Discovery.' Often nicknamed 'Disco Very,' the album marks the band’s first move into a more electronic style.
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InspirationAlongside its lively rhythm, the song is renowned for its interesting narrative, portraying the week in the life of a character named Horace Wimp. Each verse starts with a different day of the week which is said to be inspired by The Beatles song "Lady Madonna".
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SuccessDespite not being originally released as a single in the United States, "The Diary of Horace Wimp" was quite successful in the UK. It peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, further cementing its status as one of ELO's biggest and most memorable hits. The video had a very vintage feel, consistent with the time it was created.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Jeff Lynne, who is not only the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of ELO but also one of the band's co-founders. Lynne is known for his distinctive blend of rock and pop with classical music, which is evident in "The Diary of Horace Wimp".
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Backing VocalsThe song features a notable high vocal part at the end, often said to resemble the signature sound of The Beatles, thanks to the backing vocals by ELO’s Richard Tandy and Kelly Groucut.
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Influence"The Diary of Horace Wimp" has influenced various artists, including 'Take That', who covered the song for 'BBC Radio 2’s Album of the Week' in 2007.
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PerformanceThe song has been a favorite in ELO’s live performances. It's famous for Jeff Lynne's whimsical humor, often leading the audience in chants of "Horace Wimp, Horace Wimp!"
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Cultural ReferenceThe letteR used in the song's title is a distinct and playful play by the band. The capital R in the word "Diary" is stylized to create a mirror image, another nod to the Beatles' influence.
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