Just for fun, here are a collection of ELO limericks that I've collected. If you have some to add to the list, write me and I'll put 'em up. Also, let me know if you'd like your name attached, otherwise I'll leave it off.
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There once was a musician named Jeff At crafting a tune he was deft Tried playing a song But got it all wrong When he strummed with his hand on the left |
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There once was a man named Jeff Lynne Who left fans wondering where he has been For that music of his Would he launch elo.biz? Or will he delay it again and again? |
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There once was a band called ELO Into the studio they often would go Many songs they would do Singing out the word "blue" Because nothing they could rhyme with "yellow" |
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There was this album called Zoom Recorded in Jeffs living room Some stooped so low Saying "this is solo" Where's Kelly Bev Mik and Hugh? by Tony Bonnici |
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There once was a band called ELO, Two members of which played the cello. Both hard rocking and sweet, They brought the crowds to their feet, And the cheers made the stadiums echo! by Yvette Pourciau |
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There once was a man named Rob Caiger He's a big ELO fan, I'd wager He'll give fans a tune We hope very soon Maybe a remix of "Illusions in G Major" |
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Roy leaving it could have meant doom Jeff's ELO rose from the tomb In he brought Tandy And wow was he handy He even played keyboards on Zoom! by Daryl Treger |
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"Does ELO really exist?", Was the question that came from the List. Guess it came down to dares: "It's Jeff Lynne, so who cares?" But some eskimos get pretty pissed! by Daryl Treger |
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There once was a muso named Jeff Who with many instruments was deft Is he Jeff or ELO? Be damned if I know But the drums weren't as good when Bev left! by Virginia |
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What most ELO fans truly did fear, Was that their next release wasn't too near, But all was not bad, A misunderstanding was had, 'Cause their next CD is named "Later This Year" |
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There once was a fellow named Lynne Who’s none production of music, likened to sin His latest “Into the Orange” Which was not very successful from both a personal and financial aspect Like this limerick ended up in the bin. |
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There once was a fellow named Hugh Who said, "I'm really not sure what to do. I'm a very nice fellow who plays rock 'n' roll cello. I lost my job after Out of the Blue!" |
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When ELO strike up a tune, The song seems to end much too soon, They've been crafted so fine, Give me chills up my spine, Hope the re-masters are out by June. by Al Findlay |
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A man named Jeff Lynne played guitar And with a few bands, went quite far. Added moog and some string. Lots of voices to sing. And Crikey! It made him a star. by Al Findlay |
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Clayton Wilbury started to strum As Nelson was starting to hum They'd accomplished their task What was that? I soon asked. Write ten songs in an hour chewing gum. by Al Findlay |
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A musician born in Shard End said: why do I always have to defend my music against jerks who can't apreciate works of someone with a wig on his head |
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A bandleader hiding in LA wanted always to have the last say So he put on his glasses said stick your violins up your ... who´s writing the songs anyway? |
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There was a musician would-o'-been Who changed her middle name to Lynne After marriage for years And two kids, it was clear, "Never mind-- I'll just never be him!" by Terry (ex-Lynne) D. |
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Add Your Limerick Here! |
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