Slower Dancing Top Ten: Strange Magic (#8)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (78960)
United States
September 23, 2025 10:53am CST
Hey, I just saw @LooeyVille ‘s hubby here in Chuy’s! They’re on the other side of the restaurant from me right now. If I finish this before they finish lunch I’ll go over and say hi; otherwise, they’ll wander over to my side of the seating. Here’s the next “slower dancing” song for @rebelann who wanted something to NOT rock her chairs this month.
#8: Strange Magic - Electric Light Orchestra
Jeff Lynne was the final member of the Traveling Wilburys to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, when his “other” band, Electric Light Orchestra, was very belatedly put in (2017). I don’t know why it took so long for ELO to be acknowledged, because they were MAJOR players in the mid to late-70s.
This was one of ELO’s first big hits in America, and it’s still one of my favorites of theirs.
Sadly, Lynne is one of two Wilburys surviving, given that Roy Orbison, George Harrison, and Top Petty have passed away.
But Lynne is still out there (nearly 78) and rocking!
Strange Magic
Written by Jeff Lynne
Recorded by Electric Light Orchestra
From Face the Music, 1975
Sweet dreams, sweet dreams:

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@Orson_Kart (7781)
• United Kingdom
23 Sep
I saw Jeff Lynne (ELO) at the Newcastle Arena a few years back. 2018 I think? He was excellent and so laid back on stage. He played most of the hits, but I can’t remember if this was included. Great show it was.
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@FourWalls (78960)
• United States
24 Sep
I'm hoping he did it. It's a classic to me.
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@porwest (107969)
• United States
24 Sep
Not a favorite tune from them by me, but I always like ELO. Hope you got have a run in with @Looeyville. I have never met anyone in person from the site.
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@FourWalls (78960)
• United States
24 Sep
Yes, I went over and said hi to her and her mother-in-law and her hubby, checked on the broken bone brigade.
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@porwest (107969)
• United States
24 Sep
@FourWalls I told her I'd get her a bubble wrap suit for Christmas. You want to go in for half of it? lol
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@luisadannointed (9329)
• Philippines
24 Sep
I love the voice, but they kinda sound like Beegees.
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@FourWalls (78960)
• United States
25 Sep
The harmonies of that time could seem to blend into one sound.

@FourWalls (78960)
• United States
24 Sep
Great! Glad this one has your full non-dancing approval!
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@LindaOHio (201593)
• United States
24 Sep
ELO? Oh my goodness YES! And this song? YES!!!
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@LindaOHio (201593)
• United States
25 Sep
@FourWalls And Evil Woman is another favorite.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53552)
• United States
23 Sep
I have always loved the Electric Light Orchestra. Great song.

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@FourWalls (78960)
• United States
24 Sep
Yes, this was a good one to skate to when I was younger because the people who wanted to hot dog got off the floor. 

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