Telephone Line
Electric Light Orchestra
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Hello, how are you? Have you been alright through all those lonely Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely nights? That's what I'd say, I'd tell you everything If you pick up that telephone, yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, how you feelin'? Are you still the same, don't you realize the things we did We did were all for real, not a dream I just can't believe they've all faded out Of view, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh Blue days, black nights I look into the sky (the love you need ain't gonna see you through) And I wonder why (the little things you planned ain't comin' true) Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight Okay, so no one's answering Well, can't you just let it ring a little longer Longer, longer oh, I'll just sit tight Through shadows of the night Let it ring forever more, oh Blue days, black nights, doo wah doo lang I look into the sky (the love you need ain't gonna see you through) And I wonder why (the little things you planned ain't comin' true) Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight Oh, oh, telephone line, give me some time, I'm living in twilight
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Telephone Line" is a song by the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) which was primarily produced by Jeff Lynne.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1976 and is included in the band's album "A New World Record".
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Chart Performance"Telephone Line" was a massive hit for ELO. It peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a theme of longing and regret, capturing the essence of a one-sided conversation with a disconnected telephone line.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is unique for its use of a vocoder to create the spoken sound effects on the telephone line part of the track.
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LegacyIt is one of ELO's most popular songs and remains a staple in classic rock radio.
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Song StructureThe song is noted for its melancholic tone and complex structure, which includes a classical-style string arrangement and multiple key changes.
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Cover Versions"Telephone Line" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including contemporary punk bands like the Ataris.
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Critical RecognitionAside from commercial success, the song also received critical approval. It has been praised for both its haunting melody and lyrical content.
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Song InspirationsJeff Lynne, the songwriter, said that the song was inspired by his homesickness while being in the USA and missing the UK.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song appeared in the soundtracks of several popular TV shows and movies such as "Billy Madison" and HBO series "The Leftovers".
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American RingtoneIn the American single release, the tune starts with a telephone ring whereas in the UK release it starts with a dial tone.
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