How ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky Became the Happiest Song of All Time Professor of Rock In 1977 legend Jeff Lynne of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) was trying to write songs for a new record but the weather was so dark around him he went into a funk.. Down and depressed he battle...3 years agoHow ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky Became the Happiest Song of All Time Professor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.The Story Behind Don Henley’s The Heart of the Matter: Interviews with JD Souther and Mike CampbellThe Story of Madness: How Our House Became a Global SmashHow Toto Turned a Shelved Instrumental into the #1 Hit “Africa”How Steve Perry Transformed Journey into Arena Rock GiantsThe Dark Legends Behind “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling StonesThe Tension Behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”How Eric Clapton’s Heartbreak Inspired “Layla”The Rise and Fall of Milli Vanilli: From Fame to Infamy