I discovered The Moody Blues in the 80s, but it was their core seven albums (from Days of Future past in 1967 through Seventh Sojourn in 1972) that touched my soul in ways you describe this song touched you. They've got great songs beyond these also, but these seven are my favorite. "Question" is powerful, as are "Dawning is the Day," "The Actor," "The Story in Your Eyes," and others. I hope you go at least a little way down this rabbit hole! Thank you for this!
When Justin Hayward played this for the guys in the group, they were rather "blah" about it, until the keyboard player, Mike Pinder, asked him to play it again. It was Pinder who added the melodic background that helped so much. My favorite Moody song will always be "The Actor." I hope that you will listen to it someday, Sarah.
Yes Sarah, you have just heard one of the great MASTERPIECES of the last century, and one of the greatest love songs ever performed. As you also heard Whiter shade of pale, another Masterpiece.
I grew up listening to this group & they are one of my favorites from the 60's - 80's. They have had so many hit songs. Love their mix of rock with classical music. They have a sound like no other band. The Moody Blues' most successful singles include "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice" & "Your Wildest Dreams". But all of their music is great.
There's a reason why the Blues need a full orchestra as their backup. Between them, they can play 35 different instruments. So when they were recording, they could make the full orchestra sound. These are some of the most talented musicians you will ever hear. And yes, you just listened to a masterpiece.
From a time when musicians played instruments and voices really sound like you hear, a classic from my childhood. Of course you know that I love a combination of pop and classical. Thank you Sarah ❤️
This gave me chills. I was at a concert when they did this at the spectaciular Gorge in Washington state backed by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra who were amazed to be playing behind these men who took us on a quest for so many years with their powerfully themed albums.
I loved watching your face during this. I feel the same way! One of the most beautiful songs ever. I get chills when he sings the part "And I love you... Oh how I love you". I feel it right in my soul, and I could tell you felt it too. Amazing reaction and song.
One thing missing from the live recording was the poem 'Late Lament'...it was written by the drummer and read over the symphonic section at the end. Do yourself a favor and listen to the studio version...the poem will have you weeping yet again, and adds SO much to the song. Great video!
This song was originally part of a themed album, where each song was a different part of the day, album was named Days Of Future Passed. This song was for the 'night' as the title implies, another popular one from the album was Tuesday Afternoon.
It's always great to see "kids" today enjoying a song that came out 50+ years ago. Granted, the addition of the philharmonic was much more recent, but still . . .
This lady really knows how to listen to her music and the few reveiws of hers I have watched it's lovely to see a genuine reaction to music she has not heard before...Well done Sarah 🙂
I've said this for other videos of the Moody Blues- this video is 40+ years after their prime. Just imagine how great they were in that prime- I've seen them several times back then, and they were wonderful.
Sarah, the descriptions you emoted were magical in and of themselves. I couldn’t help but smile and nod my head as you searched for words to adequately express your feelings. The performers gave each of us a spiritual gift! I enjoyed your reaction! ♥️
The first song by the Moody Blues I heard was “The Voice”, but I haven’t heard anything like this until I got into the military and started looking for more of their music. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Ms. Sarah, A great, great song.. Flute played by Mr. Ray Thomas, R.I.P. Mr. Ray.. Mr. Justin has a most haunting voice.. Some versions have a poem near the end, "Late Lament", not sure why is was not included with this one.. ♠W.G.
While these guys were performing during the hard rock times of Led Zeppelin & such they were much appreciated for their classical sound. I liked them very much.
What a beautiful soul you have, it was such a pleasure and so uplifting to see your reaction to this classic. These reactions channels are often so interesting to me. Not everyone is affected to your level, but most people react (particularly women in my opinion) in a wondrous way and it almost never fails to bring their inner beauty directly out to be displayed on their visage. I have not seen a woman that I can recall that was not at her most beautiful when engaging with a magnificent piece of music. If that makes any sense LOL I subscribed, I need to see you react to more music.
Hello Sarah wow great video seen it many times but just now pond your page this a Very Strong song it was one I would all ways send to my Aisha and she would send back she has passed 18months ago thanx for the meories all ways your friend Chad
I've heard this song performed live with the full rock band plus symphony orchestra (this video was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in, I think, about 2002), just the rock band, and Justin on acoustic guitar with just one or two backing musicians. It's just as good any way he performs it. He's sung this song at every performance since, let's see, about 1967, and he sings it with just as much passion nowadays as he did all those years ago (and he usually gets about a 5-minute standing ovation). He is truly one of the greatest artists of the 20th (and now 21st) century.
Loved, loved, loved your reaction to the Moody Blues! One of my favorite groups and song. I just subscribed to your channel and can’t wait for more reactions....
I'm so happy that you have joined us in that magical time, when we were 18-19 and the world seemed to be crashing down around us. We needed the music to touch our souls and now it has touched you, too. And as we watch you, and we listen with you, it becomes new for us again. Look for Justin Hayward's more recent videos, such as "The Actor." You'll be glad you did.
another great song from the 60's & one of those tunes that stay with you. This & "Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harum are among the epic tracks of that decade. Please check out the original album releases of both tunes, that is how we were introduced to the magic.
Just liked someone's comment about this song giving chills. Indeed it does! If you like love songs, have you ever heard Roxette's 'It Must Have Been Love'? Her high notes... One of the funniest things I saw on my way to work one day was this big guy in a truck just blasting it. I definitely couldn't argue with his taste in music!
His voice is just as good now as it was back then and he's in his 70s now. Justin (the lead singer) wrote Nights in White Satin when he was 19 years old after a breakup with a girlfriend who had given him a set of white satin bed sheets. The song was released in 1967. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Recorded so long ago that they literally had to guess what the string section did the first time around, this epic closer to their 1967 album 'Days of Future Passed' has become a rock and pop standard. And whatever the situation, Justin Hayward still manages to unlock the 17 year old boy confronting love for the first time. A classic.
I just sent this song as a voice te,text to my Baby Mom , And texted her the lyrics , I hope she impacted , we're separated , but I hope she gets on that plane . For me
Great reaction to a magical song. Days of Future Past in a concept lp, and should be listened to as a whole IMO. The Moody's drummer, Graeme Edge, just died last wk, after a long and very productive life...
I love your reaction... I have loved this song since I was about 9 yrs old and I am not young!!!!! This band is so amazing in concert. I have seen them many times!!!!
I had a feeling that you would react like this to this wonderful, beautiful, amazing masterpiece of a song and you did not disappoint! I have read that Justin Hayward (the singer) wrote this song while he was still in his late teens, if you can imagine that!! No matter how many or how few of their songs you choose to react to please be sure "Question" is on that list! And if you don't mind a few more suggestions (unless you have reacted to them already) please consider: "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" by Danish Symphony Orchestra, "My Immortal" by Evanescence, "Hi De Ho" by Blood Sweat and Tears and from a live version from the late 1970's, "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull!
A great Brummie beat band .A Brummie" is a demonym for people from Birmingham AKA Brum here in England.Some of the lads come from Erdington in Birmingham the same as where I'm originally from.Cheers and all the best.
The woman he wrote this song about was told that the song was written for her. She went to him and asked if that was true. Not long after he said ye, they got married and have been together ever since.
@@denisemeredith2436 Mostly true, but their album, Days of Future Passed, featured orchestral arrangements that linked the songs together. While the Moodies may be the first to use an orchestra as extensively as they did on Days, the Beatles kind of beat them to it when released "A Day in the Life" in May 1967. Days of Future Passed was released in November 1967.
Sarah, that was such a beautiful reaction, straight from your heart as was the song written by the amazing Justin Hayward straight from his heart as a divine gift to the world. Like you, when I first heard it way back in 68' I fell immediately in love with it. 53 years later it only gets better each time I hear it. It fills me with joy to see young people discovering this immortal music and these extraordinary musicians and basking in the glory of their creativity. The concert DVD this was taken from "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" with the World Festival Orchestra is magnificent and is as close to perfection as you can get, extraordinary, for future listening from the same concert I recommend "Tuesday Afternoon" ua-cam.com/video/07IxIiqvx80/v-deo.html , "Question" ua-cam.com/video/tmOZFAYeurY/v-deo.html and "I know you're out there somewhere" ua-cam.com/video/a97d5bUCFVQ/v-deo.html enjoy the journey!
Hi! Please react to Pelageya - Oh, it's not the night yet - We are Together! 2020.06.12 (Пелагея - Ой, да не Вечер - 2020.06.12). She is a russian (folk) singer! Amazing voice! Incredible technique!
I have a question for you, do you understand who he's referring to? He's actually referring to soldiers in Vietnam, nights in white satin that's their silk parachutes and writing notes to meaning to never send is the goodbye letter if you happen to die in battle that you send your last thoughts in a letter home.
welcome to the Moody Blues! now go and listen to the full studio version of this song which has the spoken word in it. and if you do know that while they are singing, the orchestra you hear is actually a mellotron. you really should listen to this album in its entirety in a dark room with headphones, you wont be sorry!
For that album, "Days of Future Passed", the Moody Blues actually did use an orchestra. On their other albums, though, we're hearing only Mike Pinder's mellotron.
@@porflepopnecker4376 yes correct BUT while they were singing, the orchestra did not play and that includes the album. the orchestra only played the in between parts
@@porflepopnecker4376 eyebee eddie is correct. The band recorded their songs with the Mellotron, and the orchestral arrangements that linked the songs were recorded separately by Peter Knight. While there are some overdubs of strings on the album version of "Nights" during the second half of the song, the Mellotron was the dominant instrument.
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I discovered The Moody Blues in the 80s, but it was their core seven albums (from Days of Future past in 1967 through Seventh Sojourn in 1972) that touched my soul in ways you describe this song touched you. They've got great songs beyond these also, but these seven are my favorite. "Question" is powerful, as are "Dawning is the Day," "The Actor," "The Story in Your Eyes," and others. I hope you go at least a little way down this rabbit hole! Thank you for this!
Thank you for sharing, i will 😊
The singer was only 19 years old when he wrote this masterpiece
Wow!!
@@SarahDengler and it took him 5 minutes to write
When Justin Hayward played this for the guys in the group, they were rather "blah" about it, until the keyboard player, Mike Pinder, asked him to play it again. It was Pinder who added the melodic background that helped so much. My favorite Moody song will always be "The Actor." I hope that you will listen to it someday, Sarah.
19 when he recorded it. 17 when he wrote it.
greatest British band and i meeting now this song. When i was young my favorite band.
Yes Sarah, you have just heard one of the great MASTERPIECES of the last century, and one of the greatest love songs ever performed. As you also heard Whiter shade of pale, another Masterpiece.
I grew up listening to this group & they are one of my favorites from the 60's - 80's. They have had so many hit songs. Love their mix of rock with classical music. They have a sound like no other band. The Moody Blues' most successful singles include "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice" & "Your Wildest Dreams". But all of their music is great.
There's a reason why the Blues need a full orchestra as their backup. Between them, they can play 35 different instruments. So when they were recording, they could make the full orchestra sound. These are some of the most talented musicians you will ever hear. And yes, you just listened to a masterpiece.
Actually back in the '70s they used the device called a mellotron that sounded a lot like a symphony The Beatles also use this device
Lucky enough to see them live three times . Totally amazing band . Loved them since i was a teenager .
Best Love Song Ever !
From a time when musicians played instruments and voices really sound like you hear, a classic from my childhood. Of course you know that I love a combination of pop and classical. Thank you Sarah ❤️
This is just divine ❤️
Yes you are so right - playing their own instruments, lovely lyrics and voices.
This gave me chills. I was at a concert when they did this at the spectaciular Gorge in Washington state backed by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra who were amazed to be playing behind these men who took us on a quest for so many years with their powerfully themed albums.
How wonderful
I loved watching your face during this. I feel the same way! One of the most beautiful songs ever. I get chills when he sings the part "And I love you... Oh how I love you". I feel it right in my soul, and I could tell you felt it too. Amazing reaction and song.
One thing missing from the live recording was the poem 'Late Lament'...it was written by the drummer and read over the symphonic section at the end. Do yourself a favor and listen to the studio version...the poem will have you weeping yet again, and adds SO much to the song. Great video!
This song was originally part of a themed album, where each song was a different part of the day, album was named Days Of Future Passed. This song was for the 'night' as the title implies, another popular one from the album was Tuesday Afternoon.
It's always great to see "kids" today enjoying a song that came out 50+ years ago.
Granted, the addition of the philharmonic was much more recent, but still . . .
Loved your reaction. This song just captures your soul and takes you on an incredible musical journey
Beautiful Love Song.
This lady really knows how to listen to her music and the few reveiws of hers I have watched it's lovely to see a genuine reaction to music she has not heard before...Well done Sarah 🙂
I loved this song (and the Moody Blues) when it came out and still do. I loved your reaction too!
Thank you 😊🙏
The song is from LP: "Days of future passed" from 1967 with the London Festival Orchestra. Thank you for all the good music!
I've said this for other videos of the Moody Blues- this video is 40+ years after their prime. Just imagine how great they were in that prime- I've seen them
several times back then, and they were wonderful.
I listen to this every night as I go to sleep, it transports me into another realm! So relaxing!
It's beyond words
Charmingly well spoken young woman
Sarah, the descriptions you emoted were magical in and of themselves. I couldn’t help but smile and nod my head as you searched for words to adequately express your feelings. The performers gave each of us a spiritual gift! I enjoyed your reaction! ♥️
Welcome to The Moody Blues. You are really going to love this journey, you should listen to this entire album, you will completely love it!
wow its so wonderful to see peoples first time reactions to great hits and artists. its like im hearing it myself for the first time
That is the same orchestral arrangement on their albums from the 60s/70s. All were backed by the London Symphonic Orchestra. Sweet reaction.
The first song by the Moody Blues I heard was “The Voice”, but I haven’t heard anything like this until I got into the military and started looking for more of their music. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely beautiful. Enjoyed sharing it with you.
The drummer here,an original member,just died yesterday. This song is heavenly….
OMG! May God rest his soul
🙏🏼😘🙏🏼🙏🏼✌️
Gorgeous song, you can feel the emotion just in the instruments 😍❤️ you seem to be loving it also, I don't blame you 😊
You have a beautiful smile. You can see the kindness in your face. I wish you much happiness.
Thanks so much
Just a beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. 🙋♂️💯
Thank you!
Hi Ms. Sarah, A great, great song.. Flute played by Mr. Ray Thomas, R.I.P. Mr. Ray.. Mr. Justin has a most haunting voice..
Some versions have a poem near the end, "Late Lament", not sure why is was not included with this one.. ♠W.G.
While these guys were performing during the hard rock times of Led Zeppelin & such they were much appreciated for their classical sound. I liked them very much.
I was fortunate enough to have seen the Moody Blues several times truly an incredible experience!
How wonderful it must have been for you
@@SarahDengler It truly was!
What a beautiful soul you have, it was such a pleasure and so uplifting to see your reaction to this classic. These reactions channels are often so interesting to me. Not everyone is affected to your level, but most people react (particularly women in my opinion) in a wondrous way and it almost never fails to bring their inner beauty directly out to be displayed on their visage. I have not seen a woman that I can recall that was not at her most beautiful when engaging with a magnificent piece of music. If that makes any sense LOL I subscribed, I need to see you react to more music.
Hello Sarah wow great video seen it many times but just now pond your page this a Very Strong song it was one I would all ways send to my Aisha and she would send back she has passed 18months ago thanx for the meories all ways your friend Chad
Omg I am so sorry for your loss
i do hope you will have a great christmas
i was 18 in 1975 and heard this song on the radio, , still a great hit today 2023
It was lovely hearing this again, with you.
The only woman that i truly loved and she loved me , our music 1972 .
I've heard this song performed live with the full rock band plus symphony orchestra (this video was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in, I think, about 2002), just the rock band, and Justin on acoustic guitar with just one or two backing musicians. It's just as good any way he performs it. He's sung this song at every performance since, let's see, about 1967, and he sings it with just as much passion nowadays as he did all those years ago (and he usually gets about a 5-minute standing ovation). He is truly one of the greatest artists of the 20th (and now 21st) century.
i love all kinds of music
Moody blues are one of the greats.but you are an amazing woman your so open to the world .you I believe have a beautiful soul .
Thank you 😊🙏
I love to watch people engrossed upon that God given spark and talent that opens our hearts thru music, God Bless child!
Loved, loved, loved your reaction to the Moody Blues! One of my favorite groups and song. I just subscribed to your channel and can’t wait for more reactions....
Thank you so much!
👍😊
Masterpiece
I'm so happy that you have joined us in that magical time, when we were 18-19 and the world seemed to be crashing down around us. We needed the music to touch our souls and now it has touched you, too. And as we watch you, and we listen with you, it becomes new for us again.
Look for Justin Hayward's more recent videos, such as "The Actor." You'll be glad you did.
Thanks for broadening your horizons and bringing these cherished songs back from the past.
The end of this song always puts me away. I have always loved this song.
I love your reactions and how the music moves through you ✌️❤️
Great reaction! And such a better way to discover this than the way we did- AM radio!
Great reaction to a masterpiece! Thank you!
Their entire body of work must be heard.
Grabs you by the heart, as good if not better than when it first came out years and years ago.
Now you need to do the longer version, it's the cherry on the cake.
This as you've seen is wonderful, even better with the poem at the end....
Thank you. R.I.P. Ray and Graeme.
I totally agree, the music was perfect, but Sarah, you are the Queen! Two big thumbs up for all of your performances!!
another great song from the 60's & one of those tunes that stay with you. This & "Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harum are among the epic tracks of that decade. Please check out the original album releases of both tunes, that is how we were introduced to the magic.
Just liked someone's comment about this song giving chills. Indeed it does!
If you like love songs, have you ever heard Roxette's 'It Must Have Been Love'? Her high notes... One of the funniest things I saw on my way to work one day was this big guy in a truck just blasting it. I definitely couldn't argue with his taste in music!
Thank you for sharing this.❤
the song assets presented on the album has the symphony and then a poem at the end that is very very touching
I love it!
His voice is just as good now as it was back then and he's in his 70s now. Justin (the lead singer) wrote Nights in White Satin when he was 19 years old after a breakup with a girlfriend who had given him a set of white satin bed sheets. The song was released in 1967. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
I loved your reaction...Beautiful...
Thank you 😊
Extraordinary... Bautiful......sweet
Recorded so long ago that they literally had to guess what the string section did the first time around, this epic closer to their 1967 album 'Days of Future Passed' has become a rock and pop standard. And whatever the situation, Justin Hayward still manages to unlock the 17 year old boy confronting love for the first time. A classic.
My world! Isn't this just perfection!
I just sent this song as a voice te,text to my Baby Mom ,
And texted her the lyrics ,
I hope she impacted , we're separated , but I hope she gets on that plane . For me
to everybody from me to you all happy Christmas stay happy merry and safe and well and have a happy and healthy new year
Great reaction to a magical song. Days of Future Past in a concept lp, and should be listened to as a whole IMO.
The Moody's drummer, Graeme Edge, just died last wk, after a long and very productive life...
Oh that is truly sad. Did not know that.
Your reaction is amazing 😊
Спасибо. Вы молодец. Хорошая работа!
I love your reaction... I have loved this song since I was about 9 yrs old and I am not young!!!!! This band is so amazing in concert. I have seen them many times!!!!
Amazing!
Its one of the greats Sarah, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Not sure how old this is but Hayward still looks young lol
This is a classic!
Please stay safe well happy and merry to everybody
Love your reaction 😍👍
Next time check out the long version with the wonderful lyrics at the end 😉👍
Alright 😊 thanks!
Oh the long version is like perfection on perfection
Wow.. that was amazing, nice reaction love.👍🏽💯
Thank you sweet ❤️
RIP Graeme Edge, drummer. March 30, 1941 - November 11, 2021.
Graeme Edge, drummer and co-founding member of the Moody Blues, has died at the age of 80. R.I P
What! His birthday was the day before mine.
Oh no! 😥
I love your reaction darling.
You need to hear the original studio version. 1968
I had a feeling that you would react like this to this wonderful, beautiful, amazing masterpiece of a song and you did not disappoint! I have read that Justin Hayward (the singer) wrote this song while he was still in his late teens, if you can imagine that!! No matter how many or how few of their songs you choose to react to please be sure "Question" is on that list! And if you don't mind a few more suggestions (unless you have reacted to them already) please consider: "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" by Danish Symphony Orchestra, "My Immortal" by Evanescence, "Hi De Ho" by Blood Sweat and Tears and from a live version from the late 1970's, "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull!
Thank you so much for the kind words and also the suggestions, I've not listened to those yet but i'll definitely check them out!
merry Christmas to everybody
I Love your Love. Your reaction
🙏
another great british band
I love you all greatest song of all time
A great Brummie beat band .A Brummie" is a demonym for people from Birmingham AKA Brum here in England.Some of the lads come from Erdington in Birmingham the same as where I'm originally from.Cheers and all the best.
The woman he wrote this song about was told that the song was written for her. She went to him and asked if that was true. Not long after he said ye, they got married and have been together ever since.
the song is as beautiful as you are
Aww, they left out 'Late Lament' in this performance. A short bit of poetry recited by one of the band that goes in right before the final fanfare.
The Moody Blues was the first band to use an orchestra in their music
A lot of the stringed instruments heard in Moody Blues songs were not actual instruments, the sound was created by a Mellotron.
@@denisemeredith2436 Mostly true, but their album, Days of Future Passed, featured orchestral arrangements that linked the songs together.
While the Moodies may be the first to use an orchestra as extensively as they did on Days, the Beatles kind of beat them to it when released "A Day in the Life" in May 1967. Days of Future Passed was released in November 1967.
Sarah, that was such a beautiful reaction, straight from your heart as was the song written by the amazing Justin Hayward straight from his heart as a divine gift to the world. Like you, when I first heard it way back in 68' I fell immediately in love with it. 53 years later it only gets better each time I hear it. It fills me with joy to see young people discovering this immortal music and these extraordinary musicians and basking in the glory of their creativity. The concert DVD this was taken from "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" with the World Festival Orchestra is magnificent and is as close to perfection as you can get, extraordinary, for future listening from the same concert I recommend "Tuesday Afternoon" ua-cam.com/video/07IxIiqvx80/v-deo.html , "Question" ua-cam.com/video/tmOZFAYeurY/v-deo.html and "I know you're out there somewhere" ua-cam.com/video/a97d5bUCFVQ/v-deo.html enjoy the journey!
Thanks so much 🙏
Hi! Please react to Pelageya - Oh, it's not the night yet - We are Together! 2020.06.12 (Пелагея - Ой, да не Вечер - 2020.06.12).
She is a russian (folk) singer! Amazing voice! Incredible technique!
Hi, thanks for the recommendation, added
Hi, you would like this one too. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Oh yes! I have, love it!
fantastic
Put a Philharmic orchestra behind an iconic song ........and you get pure magic
I have a question for you, do you understand who he's referring to? He's actually referring to soldiers in Vietnam, nights in white satin that's their silk parachutes and writing notes to meaning to never send is the goodbye letter if you happen to die in battle that you send your last thoughts in a letter home.
Love your videos Sarah, great reactions! Check out Monster by James Blunt. Very emotional video, I’d love to see your reaction
her silly husband already showed that one to her. But let me assure you, she still cries every time she hears the song!
welcome to the Moody Blues! now go and listen to the full studio version of this song which has the spoken word in it. and if you do know that while they are singing, the orchestra you hear is actually a mellotron. you really should listen to this album in its entirety in a dark room with headphones, you wont be sorry!
For that album, "Days of Future Passed", the Moody Blues actually did use an orchestra. On their other albums, though, we're hearing only Mike Pinder's mellotron.
@@porflepopnecker4376 yes correct BUT while they were singing, the orchestra did not play and that includes the album. the orchestra only played the in between parts
@@porflepopnecker4376 eyebee eddie is correct. The band recorded their songs with the Mellotron, and the orchestral arrangements that linked the songs were recorded separately by Peter Knight. While there are some overdubs of strings on the album version of "Nights" during the second half of the song, the Mellotron was the dominant instrument.
If you like this song, then you should listen to the whole album, Day's of Future Past. The album is amazing.
tonight i am going to a country consert