The diary of Horace Wimp - Electric Light Orchestra

According to Jeff Lynne, 'The diary of Horace Wimp' is 'a song about a lucky lad who somehow defies the odds and gets the girl. Really wild use of the vocoder.' Originally released on the album 'Discovery' (1979) by the Electric Light Orchestra, it was subsequently released as a single.

The single reached number 8 in the UK singles chart, number 10 in Ireland and number 48 in Australia.

My collection: 7" single no. 1023
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 17, 1989
Cost: 10p
Tracks: 'The diary of Horace Wimp' / 'Down home town'