Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Mr. Blue Sky" is a song by English rock group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), widely considered one of the band's most iconic songs. Released as part of the band's 1978 seventh studio album, Out of the Blue, it was written and produced by frontman Jeff Lynne. The song forms the final part of the "Concerto for a Rainy Day" suite and achieved great chart success, peaking at number 6 in the UK and number 35 in the US. "Mr. Blue Sky" was inspired by a stay in a Swiss chalet, after finally seeing the sun following a long period of bad weather. Musically, "Mr. Blue Sky" is known for its Beatlesque arrangement, drawing comparisons to Beatles' songs such as "Martha My Dear" and "A Day in the Life." The arrangement features a unique blend of classical and rock elements, including a cowbell-like sound produced by striking a fire extinguisher, a technique credited to the band's percussionist Bev Bevan. "Mr. Blue Sky" received critical acclaim for its inventive, joyous sound, and has been used in numerous films and TV shows since its release.