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.
"Beatles Forever" is an ELO gem An homage to the band that inspired them With a Sgt. Pepper-style sound It's a tribute that truly astounds And reminds us why we love the Beatles, amen    by Kyler Sanchez |
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There was a band they called ELO They had 7 members, don't ya know 6 left in a hurry Jeff wasn't to worry He said, alone I will give it a go |
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An album came From Out Of Nowhere Then a scary virus hit us I fear On the schedule was pencilled A tour that they cancelled And many fans cried a big tear |
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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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Jeff Lynne uses the words rain and tears and sometimes pain and fears It came out of the blue is that really true    by Lynnette Johansson |
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There once was a Guy named Jeff Lynne Bye gum he could bloody well sing The drums were just heaven When he signed up Bev Bevan and Louie took care of the strings |
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A Nightrider called Jeffrey from Brum, Writes great songs that we all sing and hum; He plays piano and bass, And on guitar is an ace, But could use lessons from Ringo on drums!    by John Bishop |
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There was a Brum on the run, for California and a little more sun, he left in his wake, all his fans for goodness sake, where's this new album you said you would make? |
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An Orchestra Jeff Lynne once led Filled my ears as I lay on my bed, Those strings, oh so sweet! And that rhythm and beat! Now I can't get it out of my head. |
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There was a band called ELO, Whose songs will, wherever you go, Bring smiles to faces, And dancing in places, As guitar makes love to cello. |
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When you speak with Jeff Lynne you must never, In discussing his greatest endeavour, Never dare, I implore you, If you know what's good for you, Ever dare bring up "Beatles Forever"! |
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For an ELO album called Zoom, Jeff Lynne filled a studio room With musicians he hired (Not the old band he'd fired), And concert sales failed to boom. |
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A remade "Roll Over Beethoven" Caused drool like the dogs of Pavlov. In Just a few years The lads played to cheers This "Orchestral Rock" thing was Move-in.    by Michael Lucas |
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We're fed up of all this waiting, It's becoming so aggrevating, With the music complete, It would really be neat, To hear it and start celebrating. |
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Jeff Lynne loves that knob twiddlin' Just trying to get more fiddle in Do 'em quick, do 'em good It's well understood He won't settle for fair to middlin' |
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There once was a bloke named Jeff Lynne, Whose fans were always a-grin. They waited forever, For Jeff, who's quite clever, To write a great opus again.    by Dan Kleinman |
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A bearded hit writing machine Has new songs which no-one has seen We can't take the hiatus Greatest Hits won't sedate us Producing perfection can sure seem mean    by Mike Cross |
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There was once a lazy Boy blue A time that Reminds me of You But then Ma Ma Belle Evil Woman from Hell Had a Showdown right Out of the Blue.    by John Bosley |
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