Mood is right. I've heard this song literally hundreds of times....still gives me the goosebumps to this day. The music from back in the day was just different. So much variety and changes of cadence and beats and dynamics. And the harmonies were off the charts. Today's music is so overproduced, monotonous, and they use the same old trap beats and auto tuned vocals. Just overall it doesn't stack up and you won't be listening to any of today's music 50+ years from now like we are listening to this 1967 classic song now.
The Moody Blues are right up there with bands like Pink Floyd and Emerson Lake and Palmer when it comes to beautiful and powerful instrumentals and deeply emotional lyrics.
@@abracadabra3033 It is an official video BUT it is the short version of the song. Back then they had singles and this was the single version. The long album version has so much more to it.
This is my absolute favorite Moody Blues song. It ALMOST closes their 1967 concept album, "Days of Future Passed." You didn't continue it to its conclusion. It ends with Graeme Edge's "Late Lament," which is a spoken word poem that places an exclamation point to "Nights in White Satin" and to its parent album! The lead vocalist, Justin Hayward, was about 21 or 22 when this was recorded. Mike Pinder played the Mellotron and provided backing vocals. Ray Thomas is the flutist and also provided backing vocals. This album was made in secret with a few studio musicians playing string instruments and such, and credited as "The London Festival Orchestra" on the album. The record company was unaware that The Moody Blues were recording this type of album. It is a beautiful record that needs to be experienced as a whole to attempt to gather the full effect of it! It was one of 4 in a row that they recorded in a few days over TWENTY FOUR MONTHS!!!! All of them are concept records and all will blow your mind! 💙💙💙💙
I saw them in concert when I was eighteen in Houston, Texas in the 1980s. We were the youngest people there as most of their fans at the concert were from the previous 1960s generation. Let me say it was the best, most chill concert experience I’ve ever had. We were in the 3rd row and the people our parents age kept passing doobies up and down. No one stood up so everyone got to see the concert from their seats like civilized people. Except of course for standing ovations. Lots of standing ovations. Every song had a mood to it, and the lighting was incredible. Then they started Nights In White Satin .....the arena was pitch black with those first mysterious bars. Then brilliant blue and purple lights that turned to white light and a white knight was on stage. Like a live music video with a story. It was a mystical mid-evil dream. At one point they pulled out an enormous bejeweled silver sword that caught the light and shined back on the entire audience. That was an experience. Obviously it made an impact since I’m still talking about it over 35 years later.
Yeah...was 1967 a year or a decade...as a boy of 11 and 12 the music was awesome with a FUSION of everything belting out from groups and singers we knew from the early 60s to newcomers like the “Moodies” and The Pink Floyd to name but a few.
THey started out as more of a blues group. Justin Hayward (guitar), a 19 year old kid stepped into the role vacated by Denny (Wings) Laine and brought this and other great songs. This is one of the very first "Progressive Rock" works. A sitdown with the whole album would be something you'd enjoy. there is good poetry and it is a fine piece of work that you can get lost in. Recorded in 67.
Imagine being a teenager in the late 60s and hearing the Beatles Revolver, Cream, Hendrix, and Nights in White Satin for the first time. A lot of the music was just so new and the recording techniques evolved considerably over the decade.
Oh I have loved the Moody Blues for five decades now! They're so calming! Thank you for this! You're a bright spot in a dark world, beloved! Love from Florida and God bless you mightily! ❤ Oh! This is only 2/3's of the song. The continuation says "Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy is 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 is yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion"
Most memorable concert of my life.. Moody Blues with Trapeze as the opener. Snuck into the venue through the side entrance with two buddies and a lid of weed. What a concert! What a time to be a teenager in 71'.
Personal favorite! Such a beautiful, melodic, well executed, and perfectly written song of the 60's. Still gives me goose bumps! Thankyou. It doesn't get better than this.❤
Got into this song after hearing it on Rossean show. Becky and her friend were home alone and snuck into there parents liquor cabinet and started listening to there old album's. I was like man this song is awesome and i was pretty sure ive heard it before and had to look it up. And im only 28 lol
Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy is 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 is yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion
Their genre is Progressive Rock. One of the earliest and best bands from the early 70’s who had a longer period of creative inspiration than most prog rock bands from that era.
This song is so enchanting. I wish todays music wss like this.Just sit back and enjoy.So beautiful. I'm so happy to have been old enough to appreciate so many eras of music.
The Moody Blues was a genre of their own. Back in high school I had a double album of their greatest hits and I'd put it on the stereo and blasted it out while I was cleaning house. Moody Blues is one of a hand full of groups I can listen to for an entire album without getting tired of them. They're just great.
Bad company -*feel like making love* Foreigner - *I've been waiting for a girl like you* Boz scaggs - *lido shuffle* Just a few I thought I'd throw your way brother I really enjoy your show and your reactions you're very open-minded and you seem like you're a cool guy to hang out with you know chill out your music
Haunting voice in the most beautiful way, throw that flute in and you’re so relaxed and chill then Michael Myers slits someone’s throat out of nowhere 😂🤣
Dude "That Part" had the same effect on me since I was a child. I was like 10 and my Mom would play this while cleaning the house. I still distinctly remember that ethereal haunting sound.
MOODY BLUES, ICONIC "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN"... PROBABLY THE MOST NOTABLE SONG. SOME MORE, "TUESDAY AFTERNOON", "I'M JUST A SINGER IN A ROCK AND ROLL BAND"..... ✌ABRACADABRA
You definitely need to hear the long version. Just by judging from your reaction you'd be able to easily listen to this part again but be totally blown away by the epic ending in the long version. All of you doing reactions make this new for me again. Thank you.
We oldsters had many smorgasbords to choose from when it comes to music. There was always so much to choose from down through the years.The 60s especially.You could get high off the music itself. .Amazing.
JIMI ...... ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER JIMI ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER.....MR JIMI HENDRIX.....THE VERY FINEST ROCK OF ALL TIMES YEARS A HEAD OF HIS TIME......JIMI HENDRIX....PLAY PLAY PLAY......
If you like this then check out a song called "the air that I breathe", it's by a band called the hollies, from manchester in north west england, they were around in the 60s like their local neighbours the beatles. On a totally unrelated note, check out a guy called fred dibnah. To earn a living he used to climb massive chimneys just by ladder, and then knock them down brick by brick. sometimes he'd have a few beers to settle his nerves before he would scale them. Real man from back in the day, another local hero from north west England. Enjoy!
I saw them live at the Portland auditorium in the early 70’s. They were one of the bands starting to use the synthesizer. Awesome reaction my friend. Love what you do! 🔥❤️☮️👵🏼
i knew you'd like that one, i kind of figured that you at least heard parts of it. here's a quick story. the first time i heard this song i was in a record store back in 1981 or 82, it touched me so much that i was asking the people who worked there who it was and a beautiful girl ( a customer ) told me that it was these guys and how it was her favorite song. ( she was georgeous and i was young so i couldn't get up the courage to try to ask her out ) anyway, ever since, whenever i go out with a girl, to this day, i always use this song and the everly brothers - unchained melody to set the mood and start great music conversation. they never fail.
seriously my friend, you should listen to the whole album start to end. this is 1 of if not the first concept album of which they did 7 in a row. 16 studio albums and numerous solo albums. the Moodies are in a class of their own and they are the grandfathers of progressive/symphonic rock. great video you posted.
They have at least 2 dozen more greats. "Tuesday Afternoon", and "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock and Roll Band" are musts. "Question", "The Voice", "Wildest Dreams" are also great.
Great channel, Abracadabra. A bit of trivia for you. I used to go to uni with the daughter of the lady who this song was written about . The Mum used to be Justin Haywards girlfriend and apparently bought him the White Satin sheets as a present. Little did she know at the time that it would become inspiration for a classic song.
This, sir, is the true beginning of Progressive Rock - and the Prog Concept album. "Days of Future Passed" tells the story of a day, there are songs for each period of the day: Dawn, Morning, Noon, etc. You should really hear the entire album - in one sitting. This album will bring you to a new level.
The Moody Blues one of the most original sounding bands ever. So much great stuff. Check out their song....QUESTION. 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
Excellent song!!!!
Absolutely! Played in open C.
Also STORY IN YOUR EYES
Yep, Question, that's the close second - love it!
Mood is right. I've heard this song literally hundreds of times....still gives me the goosebumps to this day. The music from back in the day was just different. So much variety and changes of cadence and beats and dynamics. And the harmonies were off the charts. Today's music is so overproduced, monotonous, and they use the same old trap beats and auto tuned vocals. Just overall it doesn't stack up and you won't be listening to any of today's music 50+ years from now like we are listening to this 1967 classic song now.
I totally agree , more creativity
I really agree with that statement! Hit the nail on the head! Just isn't like it used to be.....
The Moody Blues are right up there with bands like Pink Floyd and Emerson Lake and Palmer when it comes to beautiful and powerful instrumentals and deeply emotional lyrics.
I did notice it , I thought this was an official vid , that’s why I used this one
@@abracadabra3033 It is an official video BUT it is the short version of the song. Back then they had singles and this was the single version. The long album version has so much more to it.
@@daletwin1 yes I remember the long version !
After the love has gone.... Music will save and unite the world. This song and the Moody Blues prove so.
Abra, your yard in the morning is the perfect place to absorb music. It was wisdom to make nature your backdrop.
Indeed , thank you
Jump in that car, roll a joint, hit the old backroads with These old songs brings back soooo many memories. Great songs in the 60's and 70's
This Is The Short Version..The Original Long Version Is A Must.
This is my absolute favorite Moody Blues song. It ALMOST closes their 1967 concept album, "Days of Future Passed." You didn't continue it to its conclusion. It ends with Graeme Edge's "Late Lament," which is a spoken word poem that places an exclamation point to "Nights in White Satin" and to its parent album! The lead vocalist, Justin Hayward, was about 21 or 22 when this was recorded. Mike Pinder played the Mellotron and provided backing vocals. Ray Thomas is the flutist and also provided backing vocals. This album was made in secret with a few studio musicians playing string instruments and such, and credited as "The London Festival Orchestra" on the album. The record company was unaware that The Moody Blues were recording this type of album. It is a beautiful record that needs to be experienced as a whole to attempt to gather the full effect of it! It was one of 4 in a row that they recorded in a few days over TWENTY FOUR MONTHS!!!! All of them are concept records and all will blow your mind! 💙💙💙💙
TUESDAY AFTERNOON!!! AWESOME SONG!!!
I saw them in concert when I was eighteen in Houston, Texas in the 1980s. We were the youngest people there as most of their fans at the concert were from the previous 1960s generation.
Let me say it was the best, most chill concert experience I’ve ever had. We were in the 3rd row and the people our parents age kept passing doobies up and down. No one stood up so everyone got to see the concert from their seats like civilized people. Except of course for standing ovations. Lots of standing ovations.
Every song had a mood to it, and the lighting was incredible. Then they started Nights In White Satin .....the arena was pitch black with those first mysterious bars. Then brilliant blue and purple lights that turned to white light and a white knight was on stage. Like a live music video with a story. It was a mystical mid-evil dream. At one point they pulled out an enormous bejeweled silver sword that caught the light and shined back on the entire audience. That was an experience. Obviously it made an impact since I’m still talking about it over 35 years later.
Ahhhhhh the good old days when me and my girlfriend would fire up a doobie , sip some wine listening to this song. 😎😎😎😁😁😁👍
A 1967 masterpiece.
Agreed
Yeah...was 1967 a year or a decade...as a boy of 11 and 12 the music was awesome with a FUSION of everything belting out from groups and singers we knew from the early 60s to newcomers like the “Moodies” and The Pink Floyd to name but a few.
"Tuesday Afternoon" is another one of theirs in this style. More up tempo songs are "Ride My Seesaw" and "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock n Roll Band".
If you do "Ride My See-Saw", you have to include the opening, "Departure"
THey started out as more of a blues group. Justin Hayward (guitar), a 19 year old kid stepped into the role vacated by Denny (Wings) Laine and brought this and other great songs. This is one of the very first "Progressive Rock" works.
A sitdown with the whole album would be something you'd enjoy. there is good poetry and it is a fine piece of work that you can get lost in. Recorded in 67.
Imagine being a teenager in the late 60s and hearing the Beatles Revolver, Cream, Hendrix, and Nights in White Satin for the first time. A lot of the music was just so new and the recording techniques evolved considerably over the decade.
Great song but if you like the flute check out jethro tull
YES! The way I saw him light up hearing this song, both the Moodies and Jethro Tull will appeal to him.
The Moody Blues song 'Question' would be right up your alley.
Great fucking reaction my uncle's favorite song even played at his funeral
Justin Hayward (singing) is truly a musical genius. He has written some of the best songs of all time.
Great song. But the full album version is majestic.
Oh I have loved the Moody Blues for five decades now!
They're so calming!
Thank you for this!
You're a bright spot in a dark world, beloved!
Love from Florida and God bless you mightily! ❤
Oh! This is only 2/3's of the song. The continuation says
"Breathe deep the gathering gloom
Watch lights fade from every room
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day's useless energy is 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 is yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion"
I ended up listening to the longer version after , i wished i had reacted to it , and thank you
@@abracadabra3033 you're welcome!
"That part" is heavenly or ethereal, like your flying or floating indeed! 🎧 💓 🎶
Well put , Ethereal
Moody blues are a very unique band; the music in this song is soooooooo amazing; I can totally relate
Most memorable concert of my life.. Moody Blues with Trapeze as the opener. Snuck into the venue through the side entrance with two buddies and a lid of weed. What a concert! What a time to be a teenager in 71'.
Beautiful song from the 60’s love it. His voice is incredible.
This was the first vinyl album my Dad ever bought me! I could listen to it on repeat!
You looked like you were flying I know I was in 1968 listing to this song on acid but this song sounds fantastic stoned or strait
If you ever see them in concert, the lights will go blue on stage
Personal favorite! Such a beautiful, melodic, well executed, and perfectly written song of the 60's. Still gives me goose bumps! Thankyou. It doesn't get better than this.❤
I Absolutely LOVE this song AND this Band.
Do yourself a favor and listen to the Longer Version (Album Version)
I wish I had cool friends like you to listen to and discuss music with!
Rock on!
I just appreciate your appreciation!😁
😀, i appreciate that , love great Art
I was lucky to see them in person in an outdoor venue. I began to rain , but nobody moved! They were mesmerizing.
Got into this song after hearing it on Rossean show. Becky and her friend were home alone and snuck into there parents liquor cabinet and started listening to there old album's. I was like man this song is awesome and i was pretty sure ive heard it before and had to look it up. And im only 28 lol
Totally wrong version! This version cut off the proper ending (a deeply emotional poem) that can be found on the album.
Breathe deep the gathering gloom
Watch lights fade from every room
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day's useless energy is 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 is yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion
There's no wrong version, but there is a version with more muchness to offer...
Long version is the icing on the cake. Makes a very unique song even more. Nothing like it
It's much better with the lament
breath deep the gathering gloom watch lights fade from every room
I’ve always loved this song. Growing up listening to this on the radio. Still listening in 2021!!!
"...just what you want to be, you'll be in the end..." Too profound, man, too profound. Love your reaction.
Thank you ✌🏾
I think Justin Hayward was 17 or 18 when he wrote those lyrics...!
Couple more great songs by the Moody Blues. 'Never come the day' and 'Tuesday afternoon' both brilliant.
Alot of people requesting Tuesday Afternoon , so definitely
Their genre is Progressive Rock. One of the earliest and best bands from the early 70’s who had a longer period of creative inspiration than most prog rock bands from that era.
My dads favorite group. Makes me think of him.
One of the most overlooked bands of the era. Their first seven albums are great from start to finish.
Man look at you: Just sitting in the back yard chilling listening to some great tunes. That's what it's all about. GREAT REACTION.
Thank you , i have to be in peace to totally feel the music
Never get tired of this song...so inspiring,...heard it hundreds of times...a classic....yes..
One of my favorite songs of all time. 👍
I still can't believe he wrote this at 19 while on tour!
This song is so enchanting.
I wish todays music wss like this.Just sit back and enjoy.So beautiful.
I'm so happy to have been old enough to appreciate so many eras of music.
research says that music can get you as high as drugs without the problems.This song does it for me.
The Lament spoken at the end is EVERYTHING! Please listen to the extended version with the Lament!
Nights in White Satin was the theme for my high school prom in '73. Sure brings back memories.
The Moody Blues was a genre of their own. Back in high school I had a double album of their greatest hits and I'd put it on the stereo and blasted it out while I was cleaning house. Moody Blues is one of a hand full of groups I can listen to for an entire album without getting tired of them. They're just great.
Beauty I've alwaysd miss with these eyes before just what the truth is I don't know anymore. But I love you.
The Moody Blues are just as original as the Doors. But in a different way. Thanks brother!
This is just a stone cold classic song about the timeless feeling of loving someone so bad it hurts. They'll be listening to this 200 years from now.
Tuesday Afternoon will rock your world.
Definitely will
Played tennis with John Lodge from this band in the same tennis tournament. can't believe you've picked theses songss...:)
After watching several of your reactions I've reached the only rational conclusion, that you Sir, have impeccable taste in music.
😁😎, thank you
Moody Blues early albums are trips through another dimension!
You should listen to the Full Version, it will blow your mind
Bad company -*feel like making love*
Foreigner - *I've been waiting for a girl like you*
Boz scaggs - *lido shuffle*
Just a few I thought I'd throw your way brother I really enjoy your show and your reactions you're very open-minded and you seem like you're a cool guy to hang out with you know chill out your music
Haunting voice in the most beautiful way, throw that flute in and you’re so relaxed and chill then Michael Myers slits someone’s throat out of nowhere 😂🤣
Dude "That Part" had the same effect on me since I was a child. I was like 10 and my Mom would play this while cleaning the house. I still distinctly remember that ethereal haunting sound.
MOODY BLUES, ICONIC "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN"... PROBABLY THE MOST NOTABLE SONG. SOME MORE, "TUESDAY AFTERNOON", "I'M JUST A SINGER IN A ROCK AND ROLL BAND"..... ✌ABRACADABRA
You definitely need to hear the long version. Just by judging from your reaction you'd be able to easily listen to this part again but be totally blown away by the epic ending in the long version. All of you doing reactions make this new for me again. Thank you.
The category of the music is Progressive Rock… The MBs pioneered this type of music… From 1967… Rock on, brother….
We oldsters had many smorgasbords to choose from when it comes to music.
There was always so much to choose from down through the years.The 60s especially.You could get high off the music itself. .Amazing.
JIMI ...... ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER JIMI ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER.....MR JIMI HENDRIX.....THE VERY FINEST ROCK OF ALL TIMES YEARS A HEAD OF HIS TIME......JIMI HENDRIX....PLAY PLAY PLAY......
I know you ! The eyes are useless when the mind is blind".
If you like this then check out a song called "the air that I breathe", it's by a band called the hollies, from manchester in north west england, they were around in the 60s like their local neighbours the beatles.
On a totally unrelated note, check out a guy called fred dibnah. To earn a living he used to climb massive chimneys just by ladder, and then knock them down brick by brick. sometimes he'd have a few beers to settle his nerves before he would scale them. Real man from back in the day, another local hero from north west England. Enjoy!
Damn, indeed. Delve deeper into the Moody Blues, and get a glimpse of the universe.
Moody Blues "Candle of life". ❤️
Ahhhhhh Moody Blues. . . Great Band!! This song pulls you in. Love it.
Amazing song. I get a little sad whenever I hear it because it makes me think about my Dad. The moody blues were one of his favorite groups.
Awesome choice! Early progressive rock. Well done, sir!
Thank you
This song brought me out of my depression I had it on my Sony real to real tape machine. I loved to lay with my girl with yhis song.
My favorite band of all time!! Thanks, brings back a lot of fun memories ❤️😎😷✌️ Rock On, young dude!
Great song Justin Hayward the singer also sings Forever Autumn another great song.
Possibly my favorite... That and 22,000 days.
Thanks for taking the time to appreciate this work of art.
Indeed , and thank you
The Moody Blues album "on the Threshold of a Dream" is a must for any music collection
Threshold is one of my favourite albums, it takes you on a journey, there isn't a bad track.
The words add to the greatness of the music!
The harmony of it , indeed
One of my all time favorite songs ever!! I watched this reaction twice in a row! I so love how much you loved this!! Thank you! I 💚💚
If you want to hear some great Moody Blues you need to check out their 1992 concert at Red Rocks. You will be so glad you did! 🔥🎵🎶🎧😎🎶🎵
ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS. IN PAR WITH ALL OF THEM
You gotta play the long version!..You'll love it..It's an experience!
I did after , i didnt know at first , thank you
I saw them live at the Portland auditorium in the early 70’s. They were one of the bands starting to use the synthesizer. Awesome reaction my friend. Love what you do! 🔥❤️☮️👵🏼
You've opened a cavernous rabbit hole. Enjoy the delightful journey.
😊✌
i knew you'd like that one, i kind of figured that you at least heard parts of it. here's a quick story. the first time i heard this song i was in a record store back in 1981 or 82, it touched me so much that i was asking the people who worked there who it was and a beautiful girl ( a customer ) told me that it was these guys and how it was her favorite song. ( she was georgeous and i was young so i couldn't get up the courage to try to ask her out ) anyway, ever since, whenever i go out with a girl, to this day, i always use this song and the everly brothers - unchained melody to set the mood and start great music conversation. they never fail.
That is the coolest story
seriously my friend, you should listen to the whole album start to end. this is 1 of if not the first concept album of which they did 7 in a row. 16 studio albums and numerous solo albums. the Moodies are in a class of their own and they are the grandfathers of progressive/symphonic rock. great video you posted.
eyebee eddie Thank You and most likely will
@@abracadabra3033 thx for your reply and your post, i appreciate it...stay safe
They have at least 2 dozen more greats. "Tuesday Afternoon", and "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock and Roll Band" are musts. "Question", "The Voice", "Wildest Dreams" are also great.
One of my favorite bands when I was a teenager had it on a 8 track ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Indeed
That's awesome because they continued creating albums that made you continuously feel like you're astral traveling. An experience
I immediately think of Casino ... What a movie, what a soundtrack! 👍
Yes! It used to be in the TV show called Wiseguy. I used to watch that and they would play this song and I loved it!
another 60s classic
Great channel, Abracadabra. A bit of trivia for you. I used to go to uni with the daughter of the lady who this song was written about . The Mum used to be Justin Haywards girlfriend and apparently bought him the White Satin sheets as a present. Little did she know at the time that it would become inspiration for a classic song.
Wow, an artist can write about anything , i love it , and thank you
You're welcome . Amazing where inspiration comes from.
there is another version that has the whole song..with the poetry...you really need a re- listen with the complete version
I've been flying to that run for 50 years, welcome aboard the flight.
This, sir, is the true beginning of Progressive Rock - and the Prog Concept album. "Days of Future Passed" tells the story of a day, there are songs for each period of the day: Dawn, Morning, Noon, etc. You should really hear the entire album - in one sitting. This album will bring you to a new level.
Days of future past , got it
@@abracadabra3033 Passed.
Amazing band you must hear the long version, just feel it to the soul...Beatiful. Thanks A. Peace
The song is about white satin bedsheets and love not fulfilled. Love your reaction, all soul.
Ohhh one of my favorite love songs. You can just hear the love drip from his voice.