Diary of Horace Wimp
Electric Light Orchestra
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Monday: Late again,today,he'd be in trouble though He'd say he was sorry, he'd have to hurry out to the bus. Tuesday: 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. Wednesday: Horace met a girl,she was small and she was very pretty, he thought he was in love,he was afraid. Thursday: Asks her for a date,the cafe down 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. Friday: Horace,this is it,he asks the girl if maybe they could marry,when she says, Gladly-- Horace cries. Sunday: Everybody's at the church,when Horace rushes in and says, Now here come 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 wife, Go out and find yourself a life. 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
Release Date"Diary of Horace Wimp" was released on 16th July 1979, as part of Electric Light Orchestra's seventh studio album "Discovery".
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved notable chart success. It reached number 8 in the UK, becoming the band's 10th top-10 single and number 27 in Ireland.
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ConceptThe song tells a story of a person's week, Monday to Saturday, each day being described with both positive and negative events happening to Horace Wimp.
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Musical Style"Diary of Horace Wimp" encompasses Pop, Rock, and Symphonic Rock styles. The song is also known for its distinctive Beatlesque sound, featuring heavy use of cello and violin.
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Unique AspectThe song features a dramatic narrative voice combined with a high-pitched chorus. This, along with the orchestral arrangements, makes it stand out from many standard pop songs of the era.
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Live PerformancesDespite its chart success, "Diary of Horace Wimp" was never included in the band's live setlists at the time of its production. However, recently it has been played at Electric Light Orchestra's live performances.
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Band's ReactionWhile band members have had varying attitudes towards the song over the years, Jeff Lynne, one of the core members and writers of the song, once stated in an interview that this was one of his favorite songs to perform.
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Music VideoThe song has a creative music video, which portrays the narrative of the song through a mixture of live-action and animation. This format is quite common in modern music videos but was somewhat innovative during the late 1970s.
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Unreleased DemoA demo version of "Diary of Horace Wimp" exists and circulates among fans, but has not been officially released. This version is more acoustic and stripped-back, without the orchestral elements of the final release.
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Cultural ImpactDespite being released over 40 years ago, "Diary of Horace Wimp" has remained popular, regularly being played on classic rock radio stations. The song was also featured in the soundtrack of the 2008 British comedy-drama film "Son of Rambow".
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