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Beth Ure

We've all been singing ELO's iconic Mr Blue Sky completely wrong

The iconic Mr. Blue Sky is often a favourite on a night out or at a party, but are you sure you know all the words?

People have been shocked to discover the real final line of the song, having spent years thinking it was a repetition of the title of the song. In reality, the line is an instruction for those listening to the song on vinyl.

So, if you thought the last line of the song sounded like an electronic voice saying 'Mr. Blue Sky', you'd be wrong. The voice actually says 'Please turn me over', instructing the listener to turn the vinyl over to the B side.

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