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ELO-Hello

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A short hello greeting sung by Electric Light Orchestra, lifted from the opening of Telephone Line and used as a friendly intro or reaction clip.

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A short hello greeting sung by Electric Light Orchestra, lifted from the opening of Telephone Line and used as a friendly intro or reaction clip.

This is a brief, warm hello taken from Electric Light Orchestra, delivered in a smooth melodic voice over the band's polished seventies production. Lasting just over a second, the greeting lands instantly and feels both nostalgic and welcoming, like picking up a call from an old friend. Its clean tone and familiar phrasing make it easy to recognise even without the rest of the song, and it adds an immediate sense of charm and friendliness to any moment where someone appears, answers, or starts a conversation on screen.

Pro tip

Place this hello right on a character's entrance or a phone pickup cut, letting the single second breathe before dialogue starts. Pair it with a quick zoom or title card reveal, and avoid layering music underneath, which muddies the vocal.

How people use it

Drop it when a character first walks on screen.
Use it as a friendly intro for stream openings.
Play it when answering a call in a skit.
Add it to greet viewers in short videos.

More information

Electric Light Orchestra, led by Jeff Lynne, built their sound around orchestral rock arrangements in the 1970s. Their song Telephone Line, from the 1976 album A New World Record, opens with a ringing tone and this distinctive hello greeting, imitating a transatlantic phone call. Short audio clips of that opening later circulated on soundboards and in edits, where the isolated greeting became a reusable reaction in its own right. Its brevity and recognisable delivery keep it popular for introductions, call gags, and nostalgic pop culture references online today.

FAQ

What is the ELO hello sound?

It is a one second hello greeting from Electric Light Orchestra, taken from the opening of Telephone Line. The sung greeting mimics answering a phone call and is now used on its own as a short friendly reaction and intro sound.

Who sings the hello in Telephone Line?

Jeff Lynne, the band's frontman and producer, sings the greeting at the start of Telephone Line. Electric Light Orchestra released the track on A New World Record in 1976, and it became one of their best known singles the following year.

How do creators use the ELO hello clip?

Use it at the very start of a video, podcast segment, or stream when someone joins or answers. Because it lasts about one second, place it on a clean cut and leave a brief pause afterwards so the greeting registers clearly.