Mr Blue Sky

The track was recorded for Out of the Blue at Musicland Studios in Munich with Jeff Lynne leading Electric Light Orchestra. Lynne wrote and produced the recording, with orchestral and choral elements built into the album Concerto for a Rainy Day sequence. Released on Out of the Blue in 1977 and as a single in 1978, it became one of Electric Light Orchestra most successful and recognizable songs. The single reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remains Electric Light Orchestra signature song and one of Jeff Lynne most enduring productions. The track has had extensive later use in film, television and advertising, helping it become one of the band most familiar recordings across generations.