tinhuvielartanis: (Jeff Lynne)
The Cliffs of Insanity ([personal profile] tinhuvielartanis) wrote2012-01-11 10:19 am

One Summer Dream

Before my Heart of Darkness wrapped itself around me, I was a child and a dreamer. The Electric Light Orchestra was my favourite band. Honestly, I will always love ELO, and especially its leader and sole songwriter and singer, Jeff Lynne. He shaped my life in almost every way, and he was the basis of what men I was attracted to as I became a woman. There is absolutely no one like Mr. Lynne and his breathtakingly lovely music. He resides in my heart like no other possibly could. Even when I embraced my the Darkness within me, I was always fond of Jeff Lynne, and I looked back fondly, with a sad and nostalgic longing...for simpler times and an optimism long since lost.


Even though my favourite album by ELO is Eldorado this song, from Face the Music is, and has always been, my favourite song. It is the song that solidified my dedication to ELO and most importantly, my undying love for Jeff Lynne. The world is a much better place for having Jeff Lynne's music and poetry.

[identity profile] p-m-cryan.livejournal.com 2012-01-11 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
ELO writes much of my personal soundtrack as well, and has for most of my life.

:::gives you a high five, since I am not really a huggy person:::

[identity profile] tinhuviel.livejournal.com 2012-01-11 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Most excellent. Wish you were closer. We'd have a great big ELO party!

[identity profile] p-m-cryan.livejournal.com 2012-01-11 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I have Wilbury tracks playing here at work, too.

[identity profile] tinhuviel.livejournal.com 2012-01-11 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I think you are my favourite person!

[identity profile] acook.livejournal.com 2012-01-11 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm pretty sure you already know quite well how I feel about ELO.
This song in particular is quite the gem.
<3

[identity profile] tinhuviel.livejournal.com 2012-01-11 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah yes. Someday, we'll listen to Jeff together.

[identity profile] paisley-daze.livejournal.com 2012-01-12 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Awww, nice song. You can really hear the sound that would later surface in the Wilburys. And, am I mistaken, or do I see some resemblence between Mr. Lynne and your soulmate? I've only seen a couple pics of said soulmate but somehow, I see a similarity.

You sound melancholy. How does one rekindle optimism? I think looking ahead is over-rated. The here and now is good enough for me.