My first date with my husband in 1969 was seeing the Moody Blues in concert in Denver. I cried when they played “Nights In White Satins” 55 years later I still get goosebumps listening to it - same with Tuesday Afternoon.
Something started in the 50's that developed in the 60's with artists writing their own songs and seems to have died by 2000. Now their is mostly corporate crap songs written by committee. The musical talent was there in the 50's but the lyrics were weak.
Today’s artists pale in comparison to the artists of 50-60 years ago! No auto-tune, No pitch correction, No backing tracks, etc. They were truly musicians back then! I’m a 67 yr old Canadian who spent 40 yrs in the Canuck music biz as a promoter, production exec, and performer. Peace
Hi fellow Canuck. I so agree with you. I've followed many old bands from the 70s and still see musicians weekly who are senior like me playing classic rock,blues, old folk in Ontario.
Those of us who grew up in ‘60’s as teenagers heard some of the best music ever! So many different genres, so many different sounds! All done with no electronic re-melding! So glad I got to live then!
This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful “rock” ballads I’ve ever heard. Thank you for covering this production. Moody Blues had such a unique style…incredible!
I’ve been listening to the Moodies for over 55 years. In my opinion they are undoubtedly one of the best bands, ever!! ( 73 year old British lady here😊) Justin Hayward’s voice was created by the Gods!
Don't ever apologize for closing your eyes and feeling the music. Real music should be an experience of your ears, your eyes, your mind and your soul. Then it becomes part of you.
This is an example of music that stands the test of time. There was so much of it made in the 50s. 60s, and 70s. The Moody Blues were extremely underrated as a group only because they were competing for radio time with groups like the Beatles. But, this group was number one in my book. Do you want a trip? Crank up your best stereo settings, turn off all the lights, fire up a couple candles, sit in the most comfortable chair, and put on your best over-the-ear headphones. Play their "This Is The Moody Blues" album and just listen. I guarantee you will have an out-of-body experience before the last song plays.
If you add the studio version of this to your playlist, you will hear the reading of a poem during the orchestral interlude at the end. I wish they had someone read it during this performance because it does add a nice touch.
When I listen to music like this, it takes me back to my youth. So for all you Gen X, Y or Z, when you disparage us baby boomers, listen to our music, and and appreciate where we have come from.
I had the privilege of seeing them live in concert. I will never forget the artistry and skill. I cannot imagine that Taylor Swift will ever produce music that will duplicate these groups timeless pieces.
The song came out in 1967 and was a hit Twice - in 1967 and again in 1972. The album is called "Days of Future Passed". It is the album that STARTED Progressive Rock. This concert took place in 1992. Still wonderful 25 years later. Justin and John are still touring. Other members recently passed. RIP Ray Thomas, Mike Pinder, and Graham Edge. You need to listen to the Full Album Version.
He wrote this song about a girl who gave him a set of white satin bed sheets. They broke up afterwards. When the girl heard the song, she went back to him. They married and remained so for the rest of their lives.
I grew up during this era. Pink floyd, ELO, Boston, Kasas, Chicago, Simon and Garfuncle, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, later Beatles, Late Elvis, too many GOATS. My ears were lucky. I do my best w modern music. The classic Prue talent makes it tough. Great work Cliff I recognize your grind!
My older brothers and sister saw in person from an arm's length away acts that just make your jaw drop- then got high after the show before the band shoved everything back in their vans to drive to the next gig. The Detroit and Flint areas were POPPING with an incredible amount of talent. My brothers saw a certain band that was notorious for having destroyed a motel in Flint - like televisions in the pool kinds of things. (Now the withdrawal of Buick has completed the destruction. It was still hanging in last time I drove past, but just barely. They saw a show at least 3 weekends out of 4 all summer and drove out to Colorado, all sleeping in and around an old fashioned VW bug to see some concert and get high while watching the sun set behind the mountains then they turned around and came home (an aside: remember the A/C being a vent you could pull open for more air or shut for less? If I was ever that cold in a car at any other time in my life... the heater would generally start kicking heat out - and that being something less than "I can feel the cells in my skin beginning to crystallize"- around 20 or 30 minutes!) That was music. Even the 80s, although the music was in many ways reviled (and rightfully so) made some fantastic dance songs. I remember some incredible nights in the clubs, dancing the entire night. And disco- my husband works 3rd shift and he says nothing can get you energized at 3am like putting your ear buds in and dancing to those disco grooves.
Allman brothers, Greatful Dead, Santana, REO Speedwagon, , Blue Oyster Cult, the Eagles, so many fantastic artists and songs from the 50’s on. Heck give Boogie Woogie a listen.
I feel sorry for the newer generations, for not experiencing music that changed peoples lives so much and so often versus todays music that rarely has the impact.
The Moody Blues are an entirely new rabbit hole you will never escape from. Justine wrote this as a love song to his girl friend who bought him some satin sheets.
You say you don't listen to stuff like this but will put this on your playlist....Wait till you hear the rest of their stuff. One of the best bands EVER!!!
The build up and then the drop. It's called dynamics. A lot of today's musicians have either forgotten about the use of dynamics to create emotion in the song or they never knew about it in the first place. Emotions ebb and flow. The music needs to do that, too, if it's gonna move people and actually make them feel something.
One of the best albums to sit and listen to when you’re floating on a Doobie. I was 15 when this song came out and I am 68 years old now. That’s how long lasting good music is.
Yep..same here! I’m immediately reminded of sitting in a bean bag chair, passing a joint and listening to this playing. No one talked. We just experienced.
I agree, it's timeless! Other than the great talents like Mozart and Beethoven and such, I think, even to this day, the all time best music came out of that era, it really did. I consider myself lucky to have been raised on this music. I actually saw moody blues in concert! I think I was one of the youngest people in the crowd, 😂 lol I was but a young teenager lol and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! 💜
It's so wonderful to see young people appreciate The genius of The Moody blues! When I was in high school they were one of the best bands ever and they still are I love them and I always had a crush on Justin Hayward!
On the albumn Days of Future Past, this song is called "The Night" and has a poem at the end that I think you would appreciate . Each song on the albumn takes you through the whole story.
Justin Heyward’s voice is so emotional when he sings this. He also sang Forever Autumn on Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds soundtrack. Another beautiful song. You should check it out.
If you want another standing ovation that will change your life, listen to the Kennedy Center tribute to Led Zeppelin. Heart does a version of Stairway to Heaven that even had Led Zeppelin brought to tears.
This is from their first album Days of Future past. 1968. I believe it was the first album of popular music produced in stereo.❤ Dude was 19 when he wrote this.
@@waynewerner9042 There's one called "Go Now" and another called "The Magnificent Moodies", both from 1965. The second one seems to have all that's on the first one plus more.
It's amazing that these "hip hop songwriters" believe that when they talk, which is not singing, they are creating music. REAL music has a melody and real musicians who play instruments behind real singers. People that actually sing.
I am almost 70 years old, and I remember my older sisters going to Moody Blues Concerts in the 60's. I on the other hand have only just discovered their music, but better late than never. You must listen to the album, Days of Future Passed from start to finish.
Prior to this record, only classical albums were released in stereo. All others were in mono. Decca wanted to test the water and see if there was a market for stereo pop records, so they asked an executive to organise an orchestra to play instrumental versions of some well known pop songs. The executive had happened to see this band in his local pub the night before and thought he'd record them instead, with an orchestral accompaniment. Decca were furious, but he'd already spent the budget so they reluctantly released the album. Luckily it was a hit, otherwise we'd still be listening to music in mono.
I believe they wanted to get a rock band to play along with Dvorak,but the Moody's had other ideas& persuaded the powers that be for them to write their own songs to fit with the classical theme!
It was the orchestral conductor from Decca, Peter Knight, who attended on of their shows (where some of the songs they used on the album were performed), who encouraged them to use their songs, and then he composed and arranged orchestral parts to go with. The Decca suits were not happy but a rep from America did give it a thumbs up. This information is directly from Justin Hayward in an interview at the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. The album, "Days of Future Passed", was one of the first concept albums and was instrumental in creating and defining Prog Rock.
You have to listen to this performance with the "Late Lament" poem at the end. I remember listening to this song with the poem when I was about 10yo and it got me then and still does today! “Late Lament” is a poem written by the Moody Blues’ drummer, Graeme Edge, and is often featured at the end of the song “Nights in White Satin”, written by Justin Hayward. It is usually read aloud by keyboardist Mike Pinder, accompanied by orchestral instrumentals in the background.
Knights in White Satin is timeless, as are the Moody Blues. Sitting in the dark with your eyes closed, absorbing the beauty, is how the MBs should be listened to.❤❤❤
In 1967, I was a JUNIOR in High School! This song always gets me. I have felt that way, in my 73 years, about a very few number of people, and It always makes me wish that some day, someone that I loved, would feel that way about me. I was never blessed with the fulfillment of that wish. So, Please, if you ever are fortunate enough to experience that rarest feeling of mutual love, do whatever you can do, to keep it alive! It is the most valuable and wonderful feeling, that a Human Being can ever have. "Nights in White Satin" expresses it so well...
The build ups and drops you talk,about are called dynamics in music. And the very best bands can use them in extremes. Black Sabbath's, Hand of Doom, and Zeppelin's, The Lemon Song come to mind. Great reaction to one of the best songs ever written.
At the end of the studio version a poem, written by the late drummer Graeme Edge was spoken. Titled "Late Lament" Breathe deep the gathering gloom, Watch lights fade from every room. Bedsitter people look back and lament, Another day’s useless energy spent. Impassioned lovers wrestle as one, Lonely man cries for love and has none. New mother picks up and suckles her son, Senior citizens wish they were young. Cold hearted orb that rules the night, Removes the colours from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white. But we decide which is right. And which is an illusion?
i won a flute solo contest in walt disney world festival of band/choir playing this tune in 1996...wish u woulda heard the poem though! this song holds a special place in my heart
Justin was involved with Jeff Wayne's musical "War of the World's" his song "Forever Autumn" is truly beautifully haunting. The whole concept is based around the HG Wells book, & brings Phill Lynott of Thin Lizzy, David Essex, Julie Covington, Richard Burton to an exquisite musical masterpiece.
Band member Justin Hayward composed in at 19 while touring in Belgium - his g/f had gift him satin bedsheets. This song was released in 1972 (oohh, I feel old - I can't believe it's been over 1/2 century ago!). Among other hits, they had "Go Now" (1965), "Sitting at the Wheel" (1983). If you're in the mood for break-up songs, Harry Nilsson's "Without You" (1972) and Austin Brown's "If I Met You Now" would both fill the bill.
Find myself engulfed with the beauty and power of that song. I grew up with it on the radio. Really can transform one from reality to fantasy. Thank you.
My favortie band and my favorite singer of all time. Glad to see a younger person enjoy the beauty of this music. The Moody Blues have so much more to be heard.
Younger generation is missing some of the best music from 60’s & 70’s. I was in a huge cast in 1972, stuck in my bed… listened to this album every night.
I love watching today's youth getting a taste of what was "run of the mill" music of my youth! Never mind disco you aren't going to get the same kind of talent!
Hey Cliff, another timeless 60's classic, on the same par as this, is "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum. And, at an even higher level: The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset"
When you've experienced a devastating heartbreak, seeing other people together enjoying each other just rips you apart. Brilliant song. So moving. One people cry to when they hear it.
As much as you want to keep your eyes on Justin, something in his voice compels you to close your eyes to more fully absorb the music. And his voice, which is extraordinary.
The Mighty Moodies! 16 studio albums, the first 7 all concept albums, numerous musical firsts and they are the Grand Fathers of progressive rock. they have been copied by every style of music from blue grass to rap and hip hop. this is the best live version but the studio version has the spoken word in it. great reaction and hope you do more!
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Agreed. 60s 70s music of my youth
agreed
Another great song is Forever Autumn by Justin Haywood, who was the lead singer of Moody blues.
---------------------------------or soul
Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and several others from the past would like to have a word....lol
The Moody Blues were in a class of their own. I'm 73 and this was the music of my 20's and 30's.
You and I are the same age. That's why we appreciate talent.
Sorry but you will never be at The Moody Blues level. They are one of a kind❤❤
I remember from school, 60's I am 72. I went to a concert of theirs
My first date with my husband in 1969 was seeing the Moody Blues in concert in Denver. I cried when they played “Nights In White Satins” 55 years later I still get goosebumps listening to it - same with Tuesday Afternoon.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written!
This and Stairway to Heaven
Took my son to see them in the early 80s
Agree!!
Agree 👍
Indeed, one of the most beautiful albums ever produced, imho.
This song hits you exactly like it hit us 50 years ago
The music from the 50's, 60's and 70's just can't be beat for the sheer talent, skill and musicality the artists brought forth in their songs.
Agree!!!
Something started in the 50's that developed in the 60's with artists writing their own songs and seems to have died by 2000. Now their is mostly corporate crap songs written by committee. The musical talent was there in the 50's but the lyrics were weak.
Music from this era is real. Written and preformed by real musicians. Beyond beautiful.
Yes!!! what else can I say....Thanks Patty!!!
without auto tune!!!!
Today’s artists pale in comparison to the artists of 50-60 years ago!
No auto-tune, No pitch correction, No backing tracks, etc.
They were truly musicians back then!
I’m a 67 yr old Canadian who spent 40 yrs in the Canuck music biz as a promoter, production exec, and performer.
Peace
Truth! Peace~
@@cherrypickerguitars I don’t agree, only because the music is different, but not worse.
Hi fellow Canuck. I so agree with you. I've followed many old bands from the 70s and still see musicians weekly who are senior like me playing classic rock,blues, old folk in Ontario.
Those of us who grew up in ‘60’s as teenagers heard some of the best music ever! So many different genres, so many different sounds! All done with no electronic re-melding! So glad I got to live then!
Oh WOW! I wonder if you've ever heard of my all time, since I was 13, I'm 67 now, favorite singer song writer, Gordon Lightfoot!!🎶💜🎶
I’m 74 and am proud that the younger generation loves our music. To live it was the best.time ever. so many memories
could not have said it better .
We had the best music ✌🏻😉😊
76 y/o here and I agree!🖤
The Doors, Steppinwolfe look up the popular groups of the late 60’s early 70’s some great music.
This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful “rock” ballads I’ve ever heard. Thank you for covering this production. Moody Blues had such a unique style…incredible!
I’ve been listening to the Moodies for over 55 years. In my opinion they are undoubtedly one of the best bands, ever!! ( 73 year old British lady here😊) Justin Hayward’s voice was created by the Gods!
Don't ever apologize for closing your eyes and feeling the music. Real music should be an experience of your ears, your eyes, your mind and your soul. Then it becomes part of you.
Exactly!❤❤❤
That’s how I feel every time I hear it, I love this song ❤
Exactly
Exactly!
This is an example of music that stands the test of time. There was so much of it made in the 50s. 60s, and 70s. The Moody Blues were extremely underrated as a group only because they were competing for radio time with groups like the Beatles. But, this group was number one in my book. Do you want a trip? Crank up your best stereo settings, turn off all the lights, fire up a couple candles, sit in the most comfortable chair, and put on your best over-the-ear headphones. Play their "This Is The Moody Blues" album and just listen. I guarantee you will have an out-of-body experience before the last song plays.
BETTER YET, he should do the SAME and lister to their album "DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED" which "Nights in White Satin" is a art of.
My absolute favorite.Went to their last concert.Was amazing.
If you add the studio version of this to your playlist, you will hear the reading of a poem during the orchestral interlude at the end. I wish they had someone read it during this performance because it does add a nice touch.
Yeah, I too was disappointed it wasn't included here. I always recommend people give a listen to the studio version.
the poem is one of my favs!
I actually skipped to where the poem was supposed to be very first to see who was gonna read it.😢
If this concert is like the Red Rocks one, the poem was read toward the beginning of the concert.
This has to be one of the greatest songs ever. It feels your very soul, it's my favourite song of all time.
There is no music better than 60’s and 70’s
That's why so many hip hop artists sample it
Do you mean steal parts of it because they aren't talented enough to write it themselves?@@starlawilson9011
He sounds almost as good as he did in the 70’s and 80’s.
As good as
Justin Hayward's vocal chords must have been kissed by God and all the angels when he was born because he still has it at 77 years of age.
Heard Justin Hayward singing this in the 2000s. Sounded the SAME!
When I listen to music like this, it takes me back to my youth. So for all you Gen X, Y or Z, when you disparage us baby boomers, listen to our music, and and appreciate where we have come from.
And why we never let go of it.
I'm an X and grew up on music from the 40s to the mid 90s. Not all of us Xers are heathens.
I had the privilege of seeing them live in concert. I will never forget the artistry and skill. I cannot imagine that Taylor Swift will ever produce music that will duplicate these groups timeless pieces.
❤❤❤
Well said❤
Check out Procol Harum “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”. Live in Denmark.
YES YES AND YES 🙌🏻
More yes for that one!
I was going to write the same comment... Procol Harem.
Yeah…me too! That one was awesome!
Ooo another good one ❤ yes please . If you like this you will love that too Cliff
Real musicians who wrote their own material no sampling
They recorded this 57 years ago... and it sounds the same here.
It is amazing! Just celebrating how things change but are still here in our hearts.
I was 10 Y.O.
I was 11 then and grew up on all the great ones
No it doesn't.
I LOVED this song, and sounds like crap compared to the original
The lead singer Justin Hayward is 77, Him and the bass player are the only surviving members.
John Lodge , about the same age. Still writing and recording, both of them. Also made a great album called the Blue Jays.
I believe Mike Pinder is still alive, though he left the band years ago.
@@staceycoates1418 Yes lives in SoCal.
The song came out in 1967 and was a hit Twice - in 1967 and again in 1972. The album is called "Days of Future Passed". It is the album that STARTED Progressive Rock. This concert took place in 1992. Still wonderful 25 years later. Justin and John are still touring. Other members recently passed. RIP Ray Thomas, Mike Pinder, and Graham Edge. You need to listen to the Full Album Version.
This kind of music is also why boomers had so many kids. ❤
In the 60s Moody Blues was the first band to integrate orchestra with rock music
He wrote this song about a girl who gave him a set of white satin bed sheets. They broke up afterwards. When the girl heard the song, she went back to him. They married and remained so for the rest of their lives.
No, Justin Hayward wrote this for a love lost & a new love found , his wife since
1970, Marie . He was given satin sheets by first love.
Great story 10:46
You are the best!
I grew up during this era. Pink floyd, ELO, Boston, Kasas, Chicago, Simon and Garfuncle, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, later Beatles, Late Elvis, too many GOATS. My ears were lucky. I do my best w modern music. The classic Prue talent makes it tough. Great work Cliff I recognize your grind!
My older brothers and sister saw in person from an arm's length away acts that just make your jaw drop- then got high after the show before the band shoved everything back in their vans to drive to the next gig. The Detroit and Flint areas were POPPING with an incredible amount of talent. My brothers saw a certain band that was notorious for having destroyed a motel in Flint - like televisions in the pool kinds of things. (Now the withdrawal of Buick has completed the destruction. It was still hanging in last time I drove past, but just barely. They saw a show at least 3 weekends out of 4 all summer and drove out to Colorado, all sleeping in and around an old fashioned VW bug to see some concert and get high while watching the sun set behind the mountains then they turned around and came home (an aside: remember the A/C being a vent you could pull open for more air or shut for less? If I was ever that cold in a car at any other time in my life... the heater would generally start kicking heat out - and that being something less than "I can feel the cells in my skin beginning to crystallize"- around 20 or 30 minutes!)
That was music. Even the 80s, although the music was in many ways reviled (and rightfully so) made some fantastic dance songs. I remember some incredible nights in the clubs, dancing the entire night. And disco- my husband works 3rd shift and he says nothing can get you energized at 3am like putting your ear buds in and dancing to those disco grooves.
We did have it the best, didn't we? Nonstop great music for a couple decades, then poof... all gone with a just a few exceptions.
I did as well I am 69
Allman brothers, Greatful Dead, Santana, REO Speedwagon, , Blue Oyster Cult, the Eagles, so many fantastic artists and songs from the 50’s on. Heck give Boogie Woogie a listen.
ELO, Moody Blues related to Birmingham. Even the singer of Fleetwood Mac studied at Birmingham school of Arts.
its hard to comprehend what we had and what we took for granted musically
These songs always transport me back in time. We couldn’t appreciate what we had then. But oh do we now.
I feel sorry for the newer generations, for not experiencing music that changed peoples lives so much and so often versus todays music that rarely has the impact.
The Moody Blues are an entirely new rabbit hole you will never escape from. Justine wrote this as a love song to his girl friend who bought him some satin sheets.
Justin Hayward - writer , lead singer and guitarist wrote this at age 19. He’s 77 now 💙 we’re seeing him in 3 weeks for the 25th time. 💙
@@tommhill9948 I missed him the last time he came around. Seeing John Lodge on the 26th. Have fun!
You say you don't listen to stuff like this but will put this on your playlist....Wait till you hear the rest of their stuff. One of the best bands EVER!!!
If he just commits to listening to the album Day of Future Past beginning to end, he will have a good start to understanding why they were so loved.
Another one that shows the great music and singers that graced us baby boomers growing up. Their live shows were always great, even in later years.
Us gen X'ers too!
They were yelling "Justin" at the beginning. The lead singer is Justin Heyward.
Hayward
We used to hear songs like this on the radio every day in
The build up and then the drop. It's called dynamics. A lot of today's musicians have either forgotten about the use of dynamics to create emotion in the song or they never knew about it in the first place. Emotions ebb and flow. The music needs to do that, too, if it's gonna move people and actually make them feel something.
Man, I've only heard the original recording and they are just as good live, this many decades later! One of my favorite rock songs ever!
I saw them in the early 70's in CA. Spectacular live.❤
One of the best albums to sit and listen to when you’re floating on a Doobie. I was 15 when this song came out and I am 68 years old now. That’s how long lasting good music is.
Lol. Same here. The sweetest music , plus.
Yep..same here! I’m immediately reminded of sitting in a bean bag chair, passing a joint and listening to this playing. No one talked. We just experienced.
I agree, it's timeless! Other than the great talents like Mozart and Beethoven and such, I think, even to this day, the all time best music came out of that era, it really did.
I consider myself lucky to have been raised on this music. I actually saw moody blues in concert! I think I was one of the youngest people in the crowd, 😂 lol I was but a young teenager lol and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! 💜
Can we take a moment to appreciate the harmonies in the chorus? Divine.
Music in my generation was epic. Stratospheric, pure talent.
This whole album start to finish is fire. Every song goes into the next.
'Days of future passed arguably the first concept album!
It's so wonderful to see young people appreciate The genius of The Moody blues! When I was in high school they were one of the best bands ever and they still are I love them and I always had a crush on Justin Hayward!
Love him too❤
On the albumn Days of Future Past, this song is called "The Night" and has a poem at the end that I think you would appreciate . Each song on the albumn takes you through the whole story.
"Days of Future PASSED" (not "past" )
The Moody Blues made lots of great music. Listen to This is the Moody Blues.
Justin Heyward’s voice is so emotional when he sings this. He also sang Forever Autumn on Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds soundtrack. Another beautiful song. You should check it out.
Forever Autumn is haunting. I will remember this always.
Yaaass! Justin was amazing on the Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds CD. Forever Autumn is hauntingly beautiful.
If you want another standing ovation that will change your life, listen to the Kennedy Center tribute to Led Zeppelin. Heart does a version of Stairway to Heaven that even had Led Zeppelin brought to tears.
This is from their first album Days of Future past. 1968. I believe it was the first album of popular music produced in stereo.❤
Dude was 19 when he wrote this.
This was from their second album, from 1967. Their first was in 1965 with the hit song "Go Now".
@@tomroome4118Thanks for the correction. What's the name of the first album? I thought I had them all!
@@waynewerner9042 There's one called "Go Now" and another called "The Magnificent Moodies", both from 1965. The second one seems to have all that's on the first one plus more.
The 1965 lineup did not include Justin Hayward. It had Denny Laine!
the CORRECT title is "Days of Future PASSED" (NOT "PAST")
It's amazing that these "hip hop songwriters" believe that when they talk, which is not singing, they are creating music. REAL music has a melody and real musicians who play instruments behind real singers. People that actually sing.
One of the greatest songs ever written!
I am almost 70 years old, and I remember my older sisters going to Moody Blues Concerts in the 60's. I on the other hand have only just discovered their music, but better late than never. You must listen to the album, Days of Future Passed
from start to finish.
Prior to this record, only classical albums were released in stereo. All others were in mono. Decca wanted to test the water and see if there was a market for stereo pop records, so they asked an executive to organise an orchestra to play instrumental versions of some well known pop songs. The executive had happened to see this band in his local pub the night before and thought he'd record them instead, with an orchestral accompaniment. Decca were furious, but he'd already spent the budget so they reluctantly released the album. Luckily it was a hit, otherwise we'd still be listening to music in mono.
I believe they wanted to get a rock band to play along with Dvorak,but the Moody's had other ideas& persuaded the powers that be for them to write their own songs to fit with the classical theme!
It was the orchestral conductor from Decca, Peter Knight, who attended on of their shows (where some of the songs they used on the album were performed), who encouraged them to use their songs, and then he composed and arranged orchestral parts to go with. The Decca suits were not happy but a rep from America did give it a thumbs up. This information is directly from Justin Hayward in an interview at the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. The album, "Days of Future Passed", was one of the first concept albums and was instrumental in creating and defining Prog Rock.
The Moodies can play an orchestra worth of instruments between them. They are massively skilled musicians and the music is directly from heaven.
I'm 59 and I've heard this song a MILLION TIMES BUT NOT THIS ONE OMG IM CRYIN LOL OLD PEOPLE DO THAT
We were so very Lucky to grow up in the 60’s and 70’s !!! I’m 72, great smoke, but the Greatest Music Ever !!!! ❤
Never thought I'd ever see someone react to them. This was my father's favorite song.... brings tears every time I hear it
There are lots of reactions on u-tube!
This song has the same effect on most of us that appreciate real music that you feel in your bones.
The Moody Blues is how I finally found a way to connect with my stepfather. RIP Mok, love ya!
Sorry for your Loss, But what a Gift this song gave you.✌
Being a 10 year old child and this comes on the radio. These are the ones that help shape your soul
So true....
Tuesday Afternoon and I’m Just A Singer ( in a rock and roll band ) are also must hear songs by the Moody Blues 🎸 don’t miss out
I loved the song "the music to the story in your eyes"...
Moody Blues is a long established British group. The singer wrote this song when he was 19 about a lost love. Very talented man.
Part of the British Invasion in the ‘60’s. Fantastic and pure.❤
It was written in 1960. Released in 1964 and written for Justin Hayward future wife that he married since 1970 and still going strong
It was released in 1967, not 1964. Justin wrote it when he was 19 years old.
The Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin" was released in the UK on November 10, 1967, along with their album Days of Future Passed:
I will always thank the Moody Blues for bringing some classical culture to the normal rock and roll music I normally listened to at the time.
You have to listen to this performance with the "Late Lament" poem at the end. I remember listening to this song with the poem when I was about 10yo and it got me then and still does today! “Late Lament” is a poem written by the Moody Blues’ drummer, Graeme Edge, and is often featured at the end of the song “Nights in White Satin”, written by Justin Hayward. It is usually read aloud by keyboardist Mike Pinder, accompanied by orchestral instrumentals in the background.
Just a masterpiece,,,,,,,,, the music was so great in the 70s. 80s,,,,
Anytime keep checking out the older music,,,, thanks for your time
Knights in White Satin is timeless, as are the Moody Blues. Sitting in the dark with your eyes closed, absorbing the beauty, is how the MBs should be listened to.❤❤❤
Nights in White Satin not Knights.
Thank you for being open to the music of my generation. People like you will help keep it alive. This has been one of my favorite songs for decades.
In 1967, I was a JUNIOR in High School! This song always gets me. I have felt that way, in my 73 years, about a very few number of people, and It always makes me wish that some day, someone that I loved, would feel that way about me. I was never blessed with the fulfillment of that wish. So, Please, if you ever are fortunate enough to experience that rarest feeling of mutual love, do whatever you can do, to keep it alive! It is the most valuable and wonderful feeling, that a Human Being can ever have. "Nights in White Satin" expresses it so well...
I was once, but I lost her. Thankfully I met someone else, married had a family. Still wonder though!
DUDE !! This was my music back in the day! I can’t believe they haven’t lost ANY of their magnificence!!! This song was SO popular!!! Thanks 🙏
I seen them live three times and it gave me chills everytime I heard this song played. It is an experience of joy.
The build ups and drops you talk,about are called dynamics in music. And the very best bands can use them in extremes. Black Sabbath's, Hand of Doom, and Zeppelin's, The Lemon Song come to mind. Great reaction to one of the best songs ever written.
The album goes from morning until night and each song is magnificent.
This performance is Moody Blues Live At The Red Rocks. There is a poem at the end of this song called The Lament. The whole album is awesome.
This performance was at The Royal Albert Hall.
At the end of the studio version a poem, written by the late drummer Graeme Edge was spoken. Titled "Late Lament"
Breathe deep the gathering gloom,
Watch lights fade from every room.
Bedsitter people look back and lament,
Another day’s useless energy spent.
Impassioned lovers wrestle as one,
Lonely man cries for love and has none.
New mother picks up and suckles her son,
Senior citizens wish they were young.
Cold hearted orb that rules the night,
Removes the colours from our sight.
Red is grey and yellow white.
But we decide which is right.
And which is an illusion?
Wonderful timeless song…🪽🤍 spine tingling ❤️🔥
The DJ would play thus as his sign-off every night at 11 pm. I couldn't sleep until it was done.
i won a flute solo contest in walt disney world festival of band/choir playing this tune in 1996...wish u woulda heard the poem though! this song holds a special place in my heart
Justin Haywood, wrote the song while in High School, by the way he’s the lead singer! Very famous group!!
Justin was involved with Jeff Wayne's musical "War of the World's" his song "Forever Autumn" is truly beautifully haunting. The whole concept is based around the HG Wells book, & brings Phill Lynott of Thin Lizzy, David Essex, Julie Covington, Richard Burton to an exquisite musical masterpiece.
Band member Justin Hayward composed in at 19 while touring in Belgium - his g/f had gift him satin bedsheets. This song was released in 1972 (oohh, I feel old - I can't believe it's been over 1/2 century ago!). Among other hits, they had "Go Now" (1965), "Sitting at the Wheel" (1983). If you're in the mood for break-up songs, Harry Nilsson's "Without You" (1972) and Austin Brown's "If I Met You Now" would both fill the bill.
Find myself engulfed with the beauty and power of that song. I grew up with it on the radio. Really can transform one from reality to fantasy. Thank you.
My favortie band and my favorite singer of all time. Glad to see a younger person enjoy the beauty of this music. The Moody Blues have so much more to be heard.
One of my all-time favourite songs. Love this
I grew up with this in high school., and they were pure elegance. We loved our pioneers of music. We hate to see them die off. Never happen again.
I dated a girl in high school whose family had all the albums and we would sometimes sit and listen to them for hours.
Sounds like a core memory 😊
Younger generation is missing some of the best music from 60’s & 70’s. I was in a huge cast in 1972, stuck in my bed… listened to this album every night.
Had the pleasure of seeing them twice, complete with orchestra, mind and soul numbing 😎
I love watching today's youth getting a taste of what was "run of the mill" music of my youth!
Never mind disco you aren't going to get the same kind of talent!
Hey Cliff, another timeless 60's classic, on the same par as this, is "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum.
And, at an even higher level: The Kinks, "Waterloo Sunset"
I’m 74, I remember when this came out….there were wonderful songs then, not so much, if ever, now.
Moody Blues were amazing!! My absolute youth!🥰🥰
When you've experienced a devastating heartbreak, seeing other people together enjoying each other just rips you apart. Brilliant song. So moving. One people cry to when they hear it.
And, as good as that was, the album version is even better (in my humble opinion).
Goosebumps still... every time he hits that build in the chorus, every chorus. This performance is epic. ❤
I'm blown away by how great they sound live, decades after it came out. 😮
I did miss the spoken word part not being there at the end.
Oh how wonderful to hear this song after so many decades. Thank you!
Next up:
Tuesday Afternoon
I'm Just a Singer
Your Wildest Dreams
One of the classic rock groups, original and moving.
Such an amazing song. I was 15 when this song was "born" in 1967. It stuck with me then and for the next 57 years!! Sheer PERFECTION!!🎵🎼🎶🎹🎙🎧🎸🥁🎤🔥🔥🤘
As much as you want to keep your eyes on Justin, something in his voice compels you to close your eyes to more fully absorb the music. And his voice, which is extraordinary.
I've often wondered Cliff if back then we as teenagers were able to love so much deeper than people do now days.
The Mighty Moodies! 16 studio albums, the first 7 all concept albums, numerous musical firsts and they are the Grand Fathers of progressive rock. they have been copied by every style of music from blue grass to rap and hip hop. this is the best live version but the studio version has the spoken word in it.
great reaction and hope you do more!