Aug 3, 2006 • 1 min read

ELO cool to be uncool

A Q magazine poll of 'uncool' songs it's okay to love puts ELO's 'Livin' Thing' top, ahead of Boston and S Club 7.

ELO hit 'Livin Thing' has come top in a poll of 'uncool' songs that it's okay to admit you love. I admit I love uncool songs all the time. All these and more. I even admit to loving 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'. That's how hardcore I am.

Anyway, the poll was carried out by Q magazine. They say: "ELO may never be fashionable but, in terms of sheer aural elation, this betters more revered bands' entire back catalogues."

Here's your top ten:

1. ELO - Livin' Thing

2. Boston - More Than A Feeling

3. S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'

4. 10cc - I'm Not In Love

5. Gary Glitter - Rock'n'Roll Part 2

6. Foreigner - Cold As Ice

7. Billy Idol - Rebel Yell

8. Status Quo - Whatever You Want

9. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street

10. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

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