Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra
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Sun is shinin' in the sky There ain't a cloud in sight It's stopped rainin' everybody's in a play And don't you know It's a beautiful new day, hey hey Runnin' down the avenue See how the sun shines brightly in the city On the streets where once was pity Mister blue sky is living here today, hey hey Mister blue sky please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Mister blue sky please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Hey you with the pretty face Welcome to the human race A celebration, mister blue sky's up there waitin' And today is the day we've waited for Oh mister blue sky please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Hey there mister blue We're so pleased to be with you Look around see what you do Everybody smiles at you Hey there mister blue We're so pleased to be with you Look around see what you do Everybody smiles at you Mister blue sky, mister blue sky Mister blue sky Mister blue, you did it right But soon comes mister night creepin' over Now his hand is on your shoulder Never mind I'll remember you this I'll remember you this way Mister blue sky please tell us why You had to hide away for so long (so long) Where did we go wrong? Hey there mister blue We're so pleased to be with you Look around see what you do Everybody smiles at you Mister blue sky
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Written by: Jeff Lynne
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6 facts about this song
Release & Chart Performance"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra was released in October 1977 as a single and as a part of the "Out of the Blue" double album.
- The song reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 6, and was also a top 40 hit in the United States, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Composition & InspirationIt was written and produced by the band's frontman, Jeff Lynne.
- The song was inspired by a Florida sunshine when Lynne was struggling with writer's block in Switzerland. Once he saw the blue sky appear after days of being dark and misty, he wrote "Mr. Blue Sky" and 13 other songs in the next two weeks.
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Music & LyricsThe song is known for its upbeat, pop-rock sound with lush orchestrations, harmonies and a notable vocoder segment at the end.
- The lyrics describe a personified blue sky that helps to lift the singer's mood and brings joy to everyone it touches.
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Cultural Impact"Mr. Blue Sky" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years including, notably, in the opening credits of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
- The song continues to be popular and loved by many, often considered as an example of uplifting and happy music.
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B-side & Concert PerformancesThe B-side of "Mr. Blue Sky" single was another popular ELO song, "One Summer Dream".
- The song is often used as a finale during live performances and is a fan favorite.
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Awards & AccoladesIt was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1978, losing to "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty.
- In a 2012 list of the "Top 200 Song of the 1970s" by the music review website Pitchfork, "Mr. Blue Sky" was ranked at number 152.
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