This is a band with the same gravitas as the Beatles. Every band member was talented beyond measure. Every song was unique, and every album should be listened to from the beginning to the end, as the first 8 albums were all concept albums. They were magnificent, magical and legendary…
Amber NAILED it. It's about that love in the past. That Crush you had. Do they remember you? Do they think of you? Thank you, Amber for distilling the ESSENCE of this song.
Absolutely. I think this is one of those songs that you almost have to be of a "certain age" to fully understand ("Send in the Clowns" is another one). It's funny-over the weekend I did some cleaning and I ran across a wallet-sized photo of my first serious girlfriend, from about 1982. I easily spent a couple of minutes just staring at the photo and remembering all the things we did (including things I won't mention in polite company). And I did wonder if she ever thinks about me.
Interesting that you've done two Moody Blues songs, and they were separated by 19 years (1967 and 1986). In between, they had "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice", and "Sitting at the Wheel". Justin Hayward had a voice on him, didn't he?
You're not wrong-but it's interesting that two of the songs you picked were written and sung by John Lodge, and a third was cowritten by Lodge and Hayward. (There are lots of other great songs you could have listed as well; and the Moody Blues had four good singers/songwriters.)
Justin has a unique voice that no one else sounds like. Over the decades I've tried and tried to find another voice like his, but to no avail. When Justin passes, a unique vocal sound will pass with him.
This was a very sentimental song for me at one point in my life. It came out not long after my first girlfriend and I had to break up because we lived too far away from each other. I spent a lot of time wondering what she was doing, and without the internet and social media, wondering was all I could do.
@mikerichards67 I'd agree it's a sort of come back. MTV was several years old at this point and the videos had really changed the perception and focus of popular music. Bands like Moody Blues were realizing the had to hop on board or possibly get left behind.
I saw the Moody Blues many years ago at Red Rocks and besides “Nights in White Satin”, the audience really loved “The Story in Your Eyes.” The latter is my favorite Moody Blues song.
The Moody Blues are such a talented band. Please come back to them. "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "One More Time To Live", "Legend of A Mind" and "Tuesday Afternoon" are good follow-ups.
Seconded. There are so many great Moody Blues songs (and solo songs by Justin as well (e.g. "It Won't Be Easy" ua-cam.com/video/sIUq5mLOdjM/v-deo.html )
My son loved this song! He used to sing and hum it in his room. "Tuesday Afternoon" and "Go Now" are two of my favorites, along with "White Satin" which you covered.
My boyfriend was security for concerts in the early 80s. He met a lot of performers. He said The Moody Blues were the nicest guys and put on a great show. He later went to several shows as a fan, he became one at that one concert.
This song came out in 1986. The Moody Blues in the 60’s/70’s were progressive rock and then adapted to more pop songs (like this one) for the MTV era in the 80’s. Very underrated band.
Glad you did this review - I think you guys are not yet old enough to harken back to a "most nostalgic time" in your lives. Right now you are a young family building what will eventually be your own history - times you will look back upon with deep emotional and bitter-sweet nostalgia. Moody Blues got started in the '60s. The woman in this video clearly was deeply in love with that man and with her life and all of the times they had together. She never really let go of that part of her life. She longs for a chance to relive it just a little - she tries to connect with her long lost love. How wonderful we all would feel if we could just relive that one special summer love - or that year in college...to once again if only briefly to feel and to smell and to hear and to touch those experiences...but we cannot do that. time has moved on and left those times permanently embedded and bound together with the emotions - the feelings of youth, freedom, companionship. It goes by so fast. During those special times we never imagine that it will not last but for a year, a semester...a summer...and then we are swept away from our reverie by the forces of time and obligations of grown up lives...as men and women - no longer young and free to do and to live as we chose to do when we were 19 and twenty..
Great point. I was born nostalgic (I think many Gen Xers had nostalgia sort of dumped on them by our Boomer parents, lol) but this song clicked so hard with me even when it came out and I was a kid--the gorgeous romance of someone looking back on their first love, not to mention the poetry . . . I remember skies reflected in your eyes . . . once beneath the stars, the universe was ours . . . it captured that starry-eyed feeling of first love so well! All of the Moody Blues' music was so evocative and melodic, but this one made me understand the rosy dizziness of young love even before I'd felt it!
Absolutely beautifully put 51. I had a fling with a gal from California (I'm from Chicago) and it was a great time of my life, my first big love, but she wanted to go back to Cally and I wasn't ready for any commitment. When this song came out years later it reminded me so much of our year and a half fling. I love the Moody Blues, my wife and my first song at our wedding was New Horizons from 7th Sojourn.
@@ForsbergGirl21 lovely reaction to the song. I am a boomer myself. Poetry and music of such high quality is universally understood across generations to those who are ready and equipped to receive it.
The Moody Blues was a late 1960s band. Their hits were "Nights in White Satin", "Story In Your Eyes", and "Tuesday Afternoon." Their song "Your Wildest Dreams" was a come-back they released about 1986. They had been out of the lime-light for about 15-years when they released this.
This is about unrequited love. She's the girl he leaves behind in the sixties.When she sees his band advertised decades later, she leaves her husband to go to the concert. There he is, the boy who left her to become a famous rock star! As he's being hustled out backstage, he sees his first love and their eyes meet. They are parted for the second time. The director's recreation of the sixties is spot on
The Moody Blues songs to check out are Question, The Story In Your Eyes, Tuesday Afternoon, I’m Just A Singer In A Rock n’ Roll Band, Melancholy Man, Legend Of A Mind, Gemini Dream, so many.
For those of us that were around when "Nights In White Satin" was a hit, the songs they did in the 80's meant a lot for us because we had a chance to hear them on the radio once more. Aside from this one, you could check out "The Voice" and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere".
The Moodies lasted 54 years performing around the world. From ‘go now ‘ in 1964 to performing live in 2018. I saw them three times and also Justin and his group even later. We saw Justin a few months ago 22. A class act and a group that went from progressive rock to writing beautiful love songs. They changed massively when Mike Pinder left. Thank you for reviewing this song and it was followed by ‘I know you are out there somewhere’ and the two songs boosted their careers as the second coming.
Love the Moody Blues I know I commented on the first time you listened to them on how I ended up seeing them in concert twice. They truly are talented and sound just as good live. ❤
Thank you so much. I asked for this a while back. I’ve seen them live close to 20 times going back to the 70s. As good as they are here, they are absolutely incredible live. They’ve done shows with an entire symphony orchestra down in front of the stage as accompaniment. This song was from 1986 and is about wondering about a long lost love. Their song I Know You’re Out There Somewhere continues the story so now you must listen to that. They started out around 1964 with their song Go Now. I was in junior high and pretty much wore out the 45 record. Would also be a good listen to hear the contrast from where they started to where they ended up.
@@AFHardt-en7ek Saw them the same year in Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Symphony and I have the DVD of the show you were at. I saw them in five different decades and people who never saw them live don’t know just how special they were.
@@emilywilhite5807 They were my oldest daughter’s first concert too. She was six and sat on Dad’s shoulders the whole show. She’s now 43 and is still a fan.
Oh, yes, "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is definitely the sequel to "Your Wildest Dreams". However, the "finale" to these songs by them, to me, is ... "Question". When the crush/love does not love you back and you open your eyes to who the person really is. "That all the love you've been giving ... has all been meant for you".
The Moody Blues were late sixties, early seventies. Then stages a comeback in the mid eighties. This song was from the comeback, but their sound still carries their history.
BTW, The Moody Blues' music is best listened to with the lights out at night--but since it's a reaction video, closing your eyes will have to do. 😉 ua-cam.com/video/wM8JjT-97i8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=vzqk50CL
Moody Blues are one of my favorite bands. Love this song and hear it at work all the time. I saw them on a double bill with Chicago back in 1992. Great concert and I still have their tour shirt. I also recommend "The Voice" and a song I don't see requested a lot called "Gemini Dream". From their earlier songs I recommend "Ride My Seesaw", "Question" and my all time favorite of theirs "The Story In Your Eyes".
One of the best concerts I ever went to! Beautiful summer night outside at Kings Island amusement Park back in like 89. They have no bad songs!💖 huge orchestra!
So glad you've jumped down the Moody Blues rabbit hole. 🐇🐇🐇 May I recommend *Tuesday Afternoon*.... which was released on their 1967 album Days of Future Passed, a concept album chronicling a typical day. It's not just a "song", it's an experience. But, Days of Future Passed is a concept album, and definitely deserves to be listened to in its entirety, eventually. *In Your Wildest Dreams* may seem slow, however, I would classify it more as a ballad. Many people think a particular song is slow when it's ready a ballad, there's a difference. Their work with sympathy orchestras is what makes them so special. Hope to hear more of The Moody Blues from y'all soon!! ❤️😊
Amber wins 🏆 this is a solid 1986 song. The Moody Blues did have hits in the 60s and 70s "Tuesday Afternoon", "I'm Just A Singer", "Question" This was a rebranding to a pop sound during the 80s "I Know You're Out There Somewhere".
Also, The Moody Blues have been around since the sixties. This song came out in the eighties and was a reflection back on their careers from the sixties, it's pretty brilliant! Try their song, "Tuesday Afternoon" from the 60s.
Thank you guys for coming back to the Moody Blues! I would recommend going back to their classic songs from the late 60s-early 70s, especially Question and I'm Just A Singer in a Rock and Roll Band! Thanks!
The Moody Blues was a staple of 60s rock, they developed a unique style all their own. They stayed strong in the 70s, and then in the 80s released some of their best material. Always staying current, but somehow staying themselves too. Remarkable band.
‘Question’ is a reaction-worthy song. Certainly one of their best songs. It hits me on many levels each time I hear it. I think you’ll both love it. :-)
Thanks guys for reacting to this song. I love the poetry and musicality of Nights in White Satin, but this one is very special to me, because it exactly captures that feeling of thinking about that first true love, and more than that, reaching out to see what they're doing now and perhaps whether they still have feelings for you (as you might still harbor for them). In 1986, there was no Facebook, so people often lost touch or drifted apart when they went their separate ways. Other than chance meetings or a phone call or card/letter our of the blue, there was no easy way to stay in touch. This song is about that long lost love, but also making the effort to reach out to them, and maybe taking a chance and seeing if there is still a spark.
awe, The Moody Blues. Love this exceptional music. Some music critic back in the day when they first appeared with The British Invasion, had said that rock blended with an orchestra would not last long. Their 1st top 40 single was "Go Now" in '64 and their last top 40 single was "I know you're out there" in 1988. Not bad for a group they said wouldn't last very long.!! They released the 1st true concept album - Days of Future Passed - in '67 (Nights in White Satin was on that album but wasn't released as a single until 1972), but another song off that album, "Tuesday Afternoon" was released as a single and hit top 40. This song was released '86, followed by "Other side of Life" in the same year. My fav was "The Voice" - released in '81. The songwriting for their music were shared among several of the band members but the primary songwriter/lyricist was the lead singer - Justin Haywood - extremely under recognized as both a songwriter and singer. The band was considered rock/progressive/pop genres. They have often been called "The Thinking Mans' Band" - as the lyrics are deep with multi-dimensional meanings depending on personal/individual interpretations. They released something like 16 studio albums, of which 12 went Gold/Platinum in the US, Canada and the UK; 24 compilation albums, 5 of those went gold/platinum in US, UK and Canada; and over 30 singles that did go top 100 billboard charts with 12 in top 40 chart. Sadly several band members have passed on, but Justin Haywood still does some solo concerts featuring many songs that he has written. Hope you react to more of their music.
The song is about remembering back to the 60s, when the band first started out. He went on to fame, and she was left behind. She ended up marrying someone else, but couldn't forget how he'd made her felt, her first love. Marriage and two kids later, he's famous, and all she can think about was what might have been. So she goes to their concert, and the reunion she'd hoped for was thwarted. Segue to the next song, 'I know You're Out There Somewhere', where he'd seen her at that concert, and kept searching for her until he found her.
Lonestar im already there You all will love it so will the fans watching It can be tuff to get through Thanks for your great videos a fantastic young couple keep up the great work
Moody Blues were a 60's and 70's group, this song was from their mid 80's comeback. Easy to see how you hear the 70's influence in their sound. For future reactions I would say go early again..."Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Voices in the Sky", "The Story in Your Eyes", "Isn't Life Strange", "I'm Just a Singer", "Blue Guitar" and many more.
I remember seeing the Moody Blues in concert twice. They were older, but what struck me was how much they loved what they were doing They were having a blast and that vibe spread to everyone there! People were on their feet dancing and singing! Best concert experience I’ve ever had!! Believe me, keep checking out their songs from time to time, you will be surprised by the wide variety of sound that the Moody Blues have given us!!
The Moody Blues is another English rock band that started in the mid 60's. Their 1967 concept album, "Days of Future Passed", told the story of a single day, from morning through night time. The first song of theirs you reacted to, "Nights in White Satin", was one of the biggest singles from that album. If you have time I highly recommend listening to the entire album from start to finish. "Your Wildest Dreams" came from their 1986 album, "The Other Side of Life". There is a follow-up song to this one, "I Know You're Out There Somewhere", which is from their 1988 album "Sur la Mer". I would highly recommend listening to that song next. I was lucky enough to see The Moody Blues in concert when they played in Concho, OK in May 2011. It was an amazing show in a smaller venue and I'm happy I was able to go. I still have my ticket stubs and the tour book I bought. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
This era of the Moodies was like the "Updated" Moody Blues for the 80s. There's way more to dive into; their earlier music and the later. The later includes my favorite song of theirs of this era, "The Voice." The earlier era Moody Blues song, from the same album as Nights In White Satin, is "Tuesday Afternoon."
The Moody Blues were a phenomenal band and were one of the seminal progressive rock bands. They adopted the Mellotron (mostly playing symphonic strings) as part of their basic sound. They released 7 fantastic albums between 1967--Days of Future Passed (the album from which this song comes) and 1972--Seventh Sojourn. All of those albums are concept albums and were cut gapless with each song leading into the next. This song is from their later period (1986) Check out "Dawn: Dawn is a Feeling," "Ride My See-Saw," "Legend of a Mind," "Voices In the Sky," Visions of Paradise," "Dear Diary," "Never Comes the Day," "Are You Sitting Comfortably," "Eyes of a Child," "Gypsy," "Watching and Waiting," "Question," "Melancholy Man," "Isn't Life Strange," "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" for starters
This is another band that did a great concept album. Their album Days of Future Passed takes you from dawn to midnight. You've already reviewed one of the songs "Nights in White Satin" from this album. Just for your own edification, you ought to listen to the whole album all the way through. (like three kids are gonna let that happen). Luv you guys
One of my favourite bands with so many great songs. If you haven’t heard their song Go Now, it’s well worth a listen. It’s one of my favourites by them only because it’s a little bit different than the usual stuff.❤
I had to do some tree trimming today, so I'm a little late getting online tonight. Great ear, Amber! This song is from 1986 when I was a teen, and I've loved it ever since I first heard it. I think their song The Story in Your Eyes will be more Jay's speed (especially when the piano starts), but it's got a 60's feel (released 1971) that you'll enjoy, Amber. :) I see you reacted to Dances with Wolves!!! I'm going there right now!!! XD
The Moody Blues were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964, initially consisting of keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, guitarist Denny Laine, drummer Graeme Edge and bassist Clint Warwick. The group came to prominence playing rhythm and blues. They made some changes in musicians but settled on a line-up of Pinder, Thomas, Edge, guitarist Justin Hayward and bassist John Lodge, who stayed together for most of the band's "classic era" into the early 1970s. Edge was the group’s sole continuous member throughout their entire history.
The Moody Blues are one of my top 5 all time bands. This is a fantastic song. I grew up on their early work in the late 60's. This song came out in the 80's. I think Jay would be prefer "The Other Side of Life" and "Stepping In A Slide Zone". The Moodys can do it all. Their music works better with live performance videos than MTV style videos. I've seen them live twice and both times were fantastic.
"The Present" is one of my favourite albums especially "Blue World", "Sitting at the Wheel" and "I am". My favourite Moodies track of all time is "Vintage Wine" from "Sur La Mer" but I grew up (as a kid) on the early 60's tracks (like "Tuesday Afternoon", "Lovely to See You", "Gypsy", "For My Lady" and so many more). Always loved them. Always will. Like you I've seen them live as well (but only once alas). It was around when "Keys to the Kingdom" came out with "Say It With Love". Probably my favourite band (but I do like so many). Jo.
@@joannecunliffe8067 I used to have all the early albums on vinyl. Unfortunately, they didn't survive a move across country. My favorite was "In Search of the Lost Chord". My son really loves 'The Other Side of Life".
@@thomasgill2358 Such a shame but vinyl is fragile isn't it? Being in IT, I ripped all my Moodies vinyl to FLAC and MP3 in the early 2000's but later rebought the albums on CD. Obviously these days they're all digital but on my own server (I love ye olde Logitech Squeezebox players).
"Question" is a great Moody Blues song. A little ELO in the intro, right? Oh yes, this is a great video also. Thinking early 80s but not sure. Actually, Moody Blues have a way of tugging heart strings, though. Jay, "Question" is fire. Nice reaction. Thanks!
Yes, I much prefer this one to 'Nights in White Satin'. I can't for the life of me comprehend how this can be called 'slower' than 'Nights . . . ' This is a beautiful piece of nostalgic love-song writing by Justin Hayward. It always brings a tear to my eye as it makes me think of a few instances of what might have been. There's a sequel too, 'I Know You're Out There Somewhere'. After that one, though, give Justin's songs a break and listen to: 'Survival' or 'Nervous' - singalong anthems by John Lodge (the one who didn't like Justin having a girlfriend in the video) 'Painted Smile/Reflective Smile/Veteran Cosmic Rocker' - an absolute belter by Ray Thomas
This was later in the Moody Blues' discography. I like their earlier stuff best, but this is the one of their later songs that I've always liked, simply for the nostalgic lyrics and feel.
I was a kid in the 80s when this song was released. I was already familiar with The Moody Blues because my dad liked them and I always got a kick when bands that my dad grew up listening to in the 60s would release something contemporary. This song got me into going back and listening to their old albums from the 60s and 70s and I’ve been a fan ever since. So many great songs by these guys. The Story In Your Eyes is a must listen to. Jay will appreciate it because it’s much more of a Rocker than this one but, keep listening to it. Slow and soft or not, Wildest Dreams is a terrific song.
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere", about searching and hoping to reconnect with your first love, or finding your soul mate. One of my favorite Moody Blue's songs, it always touches my heart.
This was the Moody Blues 1986 highest charting song since Nights in White Satin In 1982. Just another great song, typical with great vocals, beautiful instrumentation and lyrics that keep you invested. No other band quite has their beautiful presentation, so recognizable. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
The Moody Blues formed in 1964 and were active until 2018 (brief hiatus in the mid-70s) - they've been around a long time and recorded lots of music. They didn't really have phases like some long-lasting acts, which is not to say they did not evolve. They shared writing duties though, so some of their music is identifiable as being written by one member or another if you spend enough time studying them.
One of their other big songs is "Afternoon" that might be my favorite. I still say, you can never really judge a song until you hear it 3 times, unless it's really bad. This is one of those weird songs, the more you hear it, the more you like it. This song is all about lyrics and bass, both are so smooth, and so easy for people to sing a long. Nights in White Satin is one of those very iconic songs, that I would assume most people would request. What is kind of weird, out of Kalamazoo, MI there is two radio stations broadcasting from the same building I believe, 107.7 which was hard rock and 103.3 which was pop. 107.7 played Nights in White Satin all the time, and 103.3 played Your Wildest Dreams all the time as well.
"Your Wildest Dreams" is a 1986 single by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward. The song was first released as a single, and later released on the Moody Blues' 1986 album The Other Side of Life.
I believe their first hit was GO NOW and another favorite is THE STORY IN YOUR EYES. Moody Blues was huge in the 60's and 70's and came back in the late 80's and 90's with some modern style that just carried you away.
Long time watcher, (finally) first time commenter. (Fantastic channels, btw!). I practically grew up listening to this band as they were my dad's favorite (along with Pink Floyd). Do "Question" (1970 album version, not concert version, very important) and "The Story in Your Eyes" from 1971 and you won't go wrong. While "Your Wildest Dreams" cracked the Top 10 in 1986, they were a very different band by this point. I hope you give them another try!
It’s the unmistakable sound of the 80’s, love it but I gotta say their song Tuesday Afternoon is much better and imo as good as Nights In White Satin, the algorithm doesn’t know what many of us know 😃😛
This is a band with the same gravitas as the Beatles. Every band member was talented beyond measure. Every song was unique, and every album should be listened to from the beginning to the end, as the first 8 albums were all concept albums. They were magnificent, magical and legendary…
The sequel to this song is "I Lnow You're Out There Somewhere". Both songs got heavy play on MTV.
Amber NAILED it. It's about that love in the past. That Crush you had. Do they remember you? Do they think of you? Thank you, Amber for distilling the ESSENCE of this song.
“Procession/Story in Your Eyes” next - if you want to travel down their rabbit hole of great rock.
@@tommhill9948 yes!
Yep. Nailed it.
The meaning is obvious by listening to the lyrics and watching the clear story line in the video.
Absolutely. I think this is one of those songs that you almost have to be of a "certain age" to fully understand ("Send in the Clowns" is another one).
It's funny-over the weekend I did some cleaning and I ran across a wallet-sized photo of my first serious girlfriend, from about 1982. I easily spent a couple of minutes just staring at the photo and remembering all the things we did (including things I won't mention in polite company). And I did wonder if she ever thinks about me.
Their song "The Voice" is my favorite.
Interesting that you've done two Moody Blues songs, and they were separated by 19 years (1967 and 1986). In between, they had "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice", and "Sitting at the Wheel". Justin Hayward had a voice on him, didn't he?
You're not wrong-but it's interesting that two of the songs you picked were written and sung by John Lodge, and a third was cowritten by Lodge and Hayward. (There are lots of other great songs you could have listed as well; and the Moody Blues had four good singers/songwriters.)
I have always envied his voice. He may not have a falsetto but he has great range.
Yes, they definitely need to react to the Moody Blues "Gemini Dream", or " The Voice", from Long Distance Voyager, such A good album!
Justin has a unique voice that no one else sounds like. Over the decades I've tried and tried to find another voice like his, but to no avail. When Justin passes, a unique vocal sound will pass with him.
Justin still sounds pretty good at 76.
so many good Moody Blues songs. My favorite is 'Question'
This was a comeback hit for them in 1986.
Their comeback hit was Gemini Dream in ‘81.
I stand corrected, but five years apart in the music industry I guess you could say it was a second comeback.
This was a very sentimental song for me at one point in my life. It came out not long after my first girlfriend and I had to break up because we lived too far away from each other. I spent a lot of time wondering what she was doing, and without the internet and social media, wondering was all I could do.
@@btgiv6009 honestly…I kind of miss those days…social media is just too much negativity…miss a simpler time
@mikerichards67 I'd agree it's a sort of come back. MTV was several years old at this point and the videos had really changed the perception and focus of popular music. Bands like Moody Blues were realizing the had to hop on board or possibly get left behind.
I saw the Moody Blues many years ago at Red Rocks and besides “Nights in White Satin”, the audience really loved “The Story in Your Eyes.” The latter is my favorite Moody Blues song.
I Know You're Out There Somewhere is the sequel released in 1988. The Moodies have so much wonderful music to offer
Yes! They HAVE to do part 2!!
I forgot about that one. Thanks for the reminder!
I absolutely love the concept of a song with a sequel
This is 80's Moody Blues. I have the album on vinyl. 1986..........A Great Band that started in 1965. Holy cow, I'm getting old!
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "The Voice", "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock n Roll Band", and "Question" !!!
I would add Tuesday Afternoon.
Yes 'Question' would be good
The Moody Blues are such a talented band. Please come back to them. "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "One More Time To Live", "Legend of A Mind" and "Tuesday Afternoon" are good follow-ups.
Seconded. There are so many great Moody Blues songs (and solo songs by Justin as well (e.g. "It Won't Be Easy" ua-cam.com/video/sIUq5mLOdjM/v-deo.html )
I would only add Melancholy Man.
@@artiewithers6980 Yeah true.I would have listed all their songs from the first seven albums but that'd been a long list 😉
Forever Autumn.
Tuuuues..daaaaay...aaaaaaafternoooooon.
Except it's now Tuesday night.
This is my favorite Moody Blues song! Vocals are so smooth. 😊💙
*It has such a relatable message too. I know it does for me anyway.
I relate to it, too - I think many of us who have a lost love can see ourselves in this song 💕
@@Keykey74 Absolutely. The older you get, the more the sentiment of this song resonates.
My son loved this song! He used to sing and hum it in his room. "Tuesday Afternoon" and "Go Now" are two of my favorites, along with "White Satin" which you covered.
There's live performance from same concert you watched "Nights in White Satin"
"TUESDAY AFTERNOON"
By far 2nd best song of theirs.
My boyfriend was security for concerts in the early 80s. He met a lot of performers. He said The Moody Blues were the nicest guys and put on a great show. He later went to several shows as a fan, he became one at that one concert.
One of my favorite concerts of all time was The Moody Blues with orchestra. It was fantastic
“Nights In White Satin” was ‘67 and “Your Wildest Dreams” was ‘86. That’s why they sound different. Check out “Gemini Dream” and “The Voice” next.
This song came out in 1986. The Moody Blues in the 60’s/70’s were progressive rock and then adapted to more pop songs (like this one) for the MTV era in the 80’s. Very underrated band.
Glad you did this review - I think you guys are not yet old enough to harken back to a "most nostalgic time" in your lives. Right now you are a young family building what will eventually be your own history - times you will look back upon with deep emotional and bitter-sweet nostalgia.
Moody Blues got started in the '60s. The woman in this video clearly was deeply in love with that man and with her life and all of the times they had together. She never really let go of that part of her life. She longs for a chance to relive it just a little - she tries to connect with her long lost love. How wonderful we all would feel if we could just relive that one special summer love - or that year in college...to once again if only briefly to feel and to smell and to hear and to touch those experiences...but we cannot do that. time has moved on and left those times permanently embedded and bound together with the emotions - the feelings of youth, freedom, companionship. It goes by so fast. During those special times we never imagine that it will not last but for a year, a semester...a summer...and then we are swept away from our reverie by the forces of time and obligations of grown up lives...as men and women - no longer young and free to do and to live as we chose to do when we were 19 and twenty..
Great point. I was born nostalgic (I think many Gen Xers had nostalgia sort of dumped on them by our Boomer parents, lol) but this song clicked so hard with me even when it came out and I was a kid--the gorgeous romance of someone looking back on their first love, not to mention the poetry . . . I remember skies reflected in your eyes . . . once beneath the stars, the universe was ours . . . it captured that starry-eyed feeling of first love so well! All of the Moody Blues' music was so evocative and melodic, but this one made me understand the rosy dizziness of young love even before I'd felt it!
Absolutely beautifully put 51. I had a fling with a gal from California (I'm from Chicago) and it was a great time of my life, my first big love, but she wanted to go back to Cally and I wasn't ready for any commitment. When this song came out years later it reminded me so much of our year and a half fling. I love the Moody Blues, my wife and my first song at our wedding was New Horizons from 7th Sojourn.
so so true
You said it exactly the way I feel. Thank you
@@ForsbergGirl21 lovely reaction to the song. I am a boomer myself. Poetry and music of such high quality is universally understood across generations to those who are ready and equipped to receive it.
Omg, my favorite band of all times, love The Moody Blues! 👍👏👏👏♥️♥️
Tuesday Afternoon is an eerie, gorgeous song by the Blues!!
Patrick Moraz was a seriously overlooked superstar in the Moody Blues... talent evident in the song 'The Other Side of Life'... checkit out!
You need to see the sequel to this video. It’s the song “I know you’re out there somewhere “. It picks up where this video leaves off.
Glad you're getting into the Moody Blues. 💙
I highly recommend the song 💜 Tuesday Afternoon 💜.
The Voice is another great song by Moody Blues from just a few years before this one. (81)
This is the best 80's Moody Blues song. We all think about our first loves and if they ever think about us.
"Tuesday afternoon" is another great song by them.
The Moody Blues was a late 1960s band. Their hits were "Nights in White Satin", "Story In Your Eyes", and "Tuesday Afternoon." Their song "Your Wildest Dreams" was a come-back they released about 1986. They had been out of the lime-light for about 15-years when they released this.
This is about unrequited love. She's the girl he leaves behind in the sixties.When she sees his band advertised decades later, she leaves her husband to go to the concert. There he is, the boy who left her to become a famous rock star! As he's being hustled out backstage, he sees his first love and their eyes meet. They are parted for the second time. The director's recreation of the sixties is spot on
Now do the followup video, I Know You’re Out There Somewhere
The Moody Blues songs to check out are Question, The Story In Your Eyes, Tuesday Afternoon, I’m Just A Singer In A Rock n’ Roll Band, Melancholy Man, Legend Of A Mind, Gemini Dream, so many.
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For those of us that were around when "Nights In White Satin" was a hit, the songs they did in the 80's meant a lot for us because we had a chance to hear them on the radio once more. Aside from this one, you could check out "The Voice" and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere".
The Story in Your Eyes and Question are both amazing.
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The Moodies lasted 54 years performing around the world. From ‘go now ‘ in 1964 to performing live in 2018. I saw them three times and also Justin and his group even later. We saw Justin a few months ago 22. A class act and a group that went from progressive rock to writing beautiful love songs. They changed massively when Mike Pinder left. Thank you for reviewing this song and it was followed by ‘I know you are out there somewhere’ and the two songs boosted their careers as the second coming.
Love the Moody Blues I know I commented on the first time you listened to them on how I ended up seeing them in concert twice. They truly are talented and sound just as good live. ❤
Thank you so much. I asked for this a while back. I’ve seen them live close to 20 times going back to the 70s. As good as they are here, they are absolutely incredible live. They’ve done shows with an entire symphony orchestra down in front of the stage as accompaniment. This song was from 1986 and is about wondering about a long lost love. Their song I Know You’re Out There Somewhere continues the story so now you must listen to that. They started out around 1964 with their song Go Now. I was in junior high and pretty much wore out the 45 record. Would also be a good listen to hear the contrast from where they started to where they ended up.
The Moodies was the first concert I ever saw when I was 15 years old. Oh what a memory.
I love the Moody's and saw them doing their 25th year anniversary tour at Red Rocks backed by the Colorado Symphony. I love everything Moody's!
@@AFHardt-en7ek Saw them the same year in Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Symphony and I have the DVD of the show you were at. I saw them in five different decades and people who never saw them live don’t know just how special they were.
@@emilywilhite5807 They were my oldest daughter’s first concert too. She was six and sat on Dad’s shoulders the whole show. She’s now 43 and is still a fan.
Oh, yes, "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is definitely the sequel to "Your Wildest Dreams". However, the "finale" to these songs by them, to me, is ...
"Question".
When the crush/love does not love you back and you open your eyes to who the person really is. "That all the love you've been giving ... has all been meant for you".
The Moody Blues were late sixties, early seventies. Then stages a comeback in the mid eighties. This song was from the comeback, but their sound still carries their history.
My *trips* with "The Moody Blues" began in the late 60s. Their best work for me was between '67 and '72. Every album was a journey! ♥
You loved "Nights In White Satin"--you'll enjoy hearing "Tuesday Afternoon" (or "The Afternoon"). Beautiful instrumentation, great vibe!
BTW, The Moody Blues' music is best listened to with the lights out at night--but since it's a reaction video, closing your eyes will have to do. 😉 ua-cam.com/video/wM8JjT-97i8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=vzqk50CL
my personal favorite moody blues song is "Tuesday afternoon". Yall really need to check it out.
Moody Blues are one of my favorite bands. Love this song and hear it at work all the time. I saw them on a double bill with Chicago back in 1992. Great concert and I still have their tour shirt. I also recommend "The Voice" and a song I don't see requested a lot called "Gemini Dream". From their earlier songs I recommend "Ride My Seesaw", "Question" and my all time favorite of theirs "The Story In Your Eyes".
One of the best concerts I ever went to! Beautiful summer night outside at Kings Island amusement Park back in like 89. They have no bad songs!💖 huge orchestra!
Same
I saw them with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra that same year. Fantastic show.
Tuesday Afternoon!, Ride My See Saw, Question, The Voice, all great Moody Blues songs
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I'm happy they finally got into the R&R HOF. Great band in any era.
Hadn’t heard that….Cool! It’s waaaaay past due! Decades past due
@@helenespaulding7562 agreed.
So glad you've jumped down the Moody Blues rabbit hole. 🐇🐇🐇 May I recommend *Tuesday Afternoon*.... which was released on their 1967 album Days of Future Passed, a concept album chronicling a typical day. It's not just a "song", it's an experience. But, Days of Future Passed is a concept album, and definitely deserves to be listened to in its entirety, eventually.
*In Your Wildest Dreams* may seem slow, however, I would classify it more as a ballad. Many people think a particular song is slow when it's ready a ballad, there's a difference.
Their work with sympathy orchestras is what makes them so special. Hope to hear more of The Moody Blues from y'all soon!! ❤️😊
Amber wins 🏆 this is a solid 1986 song. The Moody Blues did have hits in the 60s and 70s "Tuesday Afternoon", "I'm Just A Singer", "Question" This was a rebranding to a pop sound during the 80s "I Know You're Out There Somewhere".
I LOVE this song so much. Loved it since the 80s.
Also, The Moody Blues have been around since the sixties. This song came out in the eighties and was a reflection back on their careers from the sixties, it's pretty brilliant! Try their song, "Tuesday Afternoon" from the 60s.
The Moody Blues "Tuesday Afternoon",, "The Story In Your Eyes" & "Ride My See Saw"
Thank you guys for coming back to the Moody Blues! I would recommend going back to their classic songs from the late 60s-early 70s, especially Question and I'm Just A Singer in a Rock and Roll Band! Thanks!
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The Moody Blues was a staple of 60s rock, they developed a unique style all their own. They stayed strong in the 70s, and then in the 80s released some of their best material. Always staying current, but somehow staying themselves too. Remarkable band.
Agreed.
Moody Blues from 1960's through 2000's, what a talent!
‘Question’ is a reaction-worthy song.
Certainly one of their best songs. It hits me on many levels each time I hear it. I think you’ll both love it.
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Blue World, Watching and Waiting, and The Voice are three of my favorite Moody Blues songs.
I'm sure it's been suggested but I'll throw my hat in. "Question" is hands down my favorite Moody Blues song. Thanks guys!
I really love "The Voice" by The Moody Blues. Definitely worth checking out.
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Thanks guys for reacting to this song. I love the poetry and musicality of Nights in White Satin, but this one is very special to me, because it exactly captures that feeling of thinking about that first true love, and more than that, reaching out to see what they're doing now and perhaps whether they still have feelings for you (as you might still harbor for them). In 1986, there was no Facebook, so people often lost touch or drifted apart when they went their separate ways. Other than chance meetings or a phone call or card/letter our of the blue, there was no easy way to stay in touch. This song is about that long lost love, but also making the effort to reach out to them, and maybe taking a chance and seeing if there is still a spark.
Excellent. Very well put.
One of my favorite songs from them is, I Know You're Out There Somewhere and the song, The Voice.
awe, The Moody Blues. Love this exceptional music. Some music critic back in the day when they first appeared with The British Invasion, had said that rock blended with an orchestra would not last long. Their 1st top 40 single was "Go Now" in '64 and their last top 40 single was "I know you're out there" in 1988. Not bad for a group they said wouldn't last very long.!! They released the 1st true concept album - Days of Future Passed - in '67 (Nights in White Satin was on that album but wasn't released as a single until 1972), but another song off that album, "Tuesday Afternoon" was released as a single and hit top 40. This song was released '86, followed by "Other side of Life" in the same year. My fav was "The Voice" - released in '81. The songwriting for their music were shared among several of the band members but the primary songwriter/lyricist was the lead singer - Justin Haywood - extremely under recognized as both a songwriter and singer. The band was considered rock/progressive/pop genres. They have often been called "The Thinking Mans' Band" - as the lyrics are deep with multi-dimensional meanings depending on personal/individual interpretations. They released something like 16 studio albums, of which 12 went Gold/Platinum in the US, Canada and the UK; 24 compilation albums, 5 of those went gold/platinum in US, UK and Canada; and over 30 singles that did go top 100 billboard charts with 12 in top 40 chart. Sadly several band members have passed on, but Justin Haywood still does some solo concerts featuring many songs that he has written. Hope you react to more of their music.
The song is about remembering back to the 60s, when the band first started out. He went on to fame, and she was left behind. She ended up marrying someone else, but couldn't forget how he'd made her felt, her first love. Marriage and two kids later, he's famous, and all she can think about was what might have been. So she goes to their concert, and the reunion she'd hoped for was thwarted. Segue to the next song, 'I know You're Out There Somewhere', where he'd seen her at that concert, and kept searching for her until he found her.
Moody Blues "CANDLE OF LIFE" ❤️
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Moody Blues were a 60's and 70's group, this song was from their mid 80's comeback. Easy to see how you hear the 70's influence in their sound. For future reactions I would say go early again..."Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Voices in the Sky", "The Story in Your Eyes", "Isn't Life Strange", "I'm Just a Singer", "Blue Guitar" and many more.
This 1979 great come back great live band
I remember seeing the Moody Blues in concert twice. They were older, but what struck me was how much they loved what they were doing They were having a blast and that vibe spread to everyone there! People were on their feet dancing and singing! Best concert experience I’ve ever had!! Believe me, keep checking out their songs from time to time, you will be surprised by the wide variety of sound that the Moody Blues have given us!!
The Moody Blues is another English rock band that started in the mid 60's. Their 1967 concept album, "Days of Future Passed", told the story of a single day, from morning through night time. The first song of theirs you reacted to, "Nights in White Satin", was one of the biggest singles from that album. If you have time I highly recommend listening to the entire album from start to finish. "Your Wildest Dreams" came from their 1986 album, "The Other Side of Life". There is a follow-up song to this one, "I Know You're Out There Somewhere", which is from their 1988 album "Sur la Mer". I would highly recommend listening to that song next.
I was lucky enough to see The Moody Blues in concert when they played in Concho, OK in May 2011. It was an amazing show in a smaller venue and I'm happy I was able to go. I still have my ticket stubs and the tour book I bought. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
This era of the Moodies was like the "Updated" Moody Blues for the 80s. There's way more to dive into; their earlier music and the later. The later includes my favorite song of theirs of this era, "The Voice." The earlier era Moody Blues song, from the same album as Nights In White Satin, is "Tuesday Afternoon."
The Moody Blues were a phenomenal band and were one of the seminal progressive rock bands. They adopted the Mellotron (mostly playing symphonic strings) as part of their basic sound. They released 7 fantastic albums between 1967--Days of Future Passed (the album from which this song comes) and 1972--Seventh Sojourn. All of those albums are concept albums and were cut gapless with each song leading into the next. This song is from their later period (1986)
Check out "Dawn: Dawn is a Feeling," "Ride My See-Saw," "Legend of a Mind," "Voices In the Sky," Visions of Paradise," "Dear Diary," "Never Comes the Day," "Are You Sitting Comfortably," "Eyes of a Child," "Gypsy," "Watching and Waiting," "Question," "Melancholy Man," "Isn't Life Strange," "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" for starters
This is another band that did a great concept album. Their album Days of Future Passed takes you from dawn to midnight. You've already reviewed one of the songs "Nights in White Satin" from this album. Just for your own edification, you ought to listen to the whole album all the way through. (like three kids are gonna let that happen). Luv you guys
Oddly Enough, "Lazy Day" wasn't on that album.
My fave Moodies track at times & the other half of the "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" story.
One of my favourite bands with so many great songs. If you haven’t heard their song Go Now, it’s well worth a listen. It’s one of my favourites by them only because it’s a little bit different than the usual stuff.❤
The Moody Blues were probably one of my favorite groups. Seeing them in concert was a highlight.
I had to do some tree trimming today, so I'm a little late getting online tonight. Great ear, Amber! This song is from 1986 when I was a teen, and I've loved it ever since I first heard it. I think their song The Story in Your Eyes will be more Jay's speed (especially when the piano starts), but it's got a 60's feel (released 1971) that you'll enjoy, Amber. :)
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The Moody Blues were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964, initially consisting of keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, guitarist Denny Laine, drummer Graeme Edge and bassist Clint Warwick. The group came to prominence playing rhythm and blues. They made some changes in musicians but settled on a line-up of Pinder, Thomas, Edge, guitarist Justin Hayward and bassist John Lodge, who stayed together for most of the band's "classic era" into the early 1970s. Edge was the group’s sole continuous member throughout their entire history.
The Moody Blues are one of my top 5 all time bands. This is a fantastic song. I grew up on their early work in the late 60's. This song came out in the 80's. I think Jay would be prefer "The Other Side of Life" and "Stepping In A Slide Zone". The Moodys can do it all. Their music works better with live performance videos than MTV style videos. I've seen them live twice and both times were fantastic.
"The Present" is one of my favourite albums especially "Blue World", "Sitting at the Wheel" and "I am". My favourite Moodies track of all time is "Vintage Wine" from "Sur La Mer" but I grew up (as a kid) on the early 60's tracks (like "Tuesday Afternoon", "Lovely to See You", "Gypsy", "For My Lady" and so many more). Always loved them. Always will. Like you I've seen them live as well (but only once alas). It was around when "Keys to the Kingdom" came out with "Say It With Love". Probably my favourite band (but I do like so many). Jo.
@@joannecunliffe8067 I used to have all the early albums on vinyl. Unfortunately, they didn't survive a move across country. My favorite was "In Search of the Lost Chord". My son really loves 'The Other Side of Life".
@@thomasgill2358 Such a shame but vinyl is fragile isn't it? Being in IT, I ripped all my Moodies vinyl to FLAC and MP3 in the early 2000's but later rebought the albums on CD. Obviously these days they're all digital but on my own server (I love ye olde Logitech Squeezebox players).
That would've been nice but that technology didn't exist back in the late 70's. 😁
You need to hear "Departure" and Ride My Seesaw" as a set. Treat them as a single work. From the same album "Om".
Do the Squeal Song. "I Know You're Out There Somewhere"
The way his voice lowers on that last 'in your wildest dreams' always puts a lump in my throat and I get teary eyed.
"The Voice" and "Gemini Dream" are a couple great Moody Blues hits for you.
The Moody Blues version of Tuesday Afternoon and Evening is great.
Their song "Question" was the first one that really grabbed me, but after listening to that album, I really enjoyed their earlier music as well.
"Question" is a great Moody Blues song. A little ELO in the intro, right? Oh yes, this is a great video also. Thinking early 80s but not sure. Actually, Moody Blues have a way of tugging heart strings, though. Jay, "Question" is fire. Nice reaction. Thanks!
Yes, I much prefer this one to 'Nights in White Satin'. I can't for the life of me comprehend how this can be called 'slower' than 'Nights . . . '
This is a beautiful piece of nostalgic love-song writing by Justin Hayward. It always brings a tear to my eye as it makes me think of a few instances of what might have been. There's a sequel too, 'I Know You're Out There Somewhere'.
After that one, though, give Justin's songs a break and listen to:
'Survival' or 'Nervous' - singalong anthems by John Lodge (the one who didn't like Justin having a girlfriend in the video)
'Painted Smile/Reflective Smile/Veteran Cosmic Rocker' - an absolute belter by Ray Thomas
I like The Voice -- Its more up tempo -- and so is The Story in Your Eyes (such a 60s groove)
This was later in the Moody Blues' discography. I like their earlier stuff best, but this is the one of their later songs that I've always liked, simply for the nostalgic lyrics and feel.
The Story in Your Eyes is a Moody Blues must hear.
I was a kid in the 80s when this song was released. I was already familiar with The Moody Blues because my dad liked them and I always got a kick when bands that my dad grew up listening to in the 60s would release something contemporary. This song got me into going back and listening to their old albums from the 60s and 70s and I’ve been a fan ever since. So many great songs by these guys. The Story In Your Eyes is a must listen to. Jay will appreciate it because it’s much more of a Rocker than this one but, keep listening to it. Slow and soft or not, Wildest Dreams is a terrific song.
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere", about searching and hoping to reconnect with your first love, or finding your soul mate. One of my favorite Moody Blue's songs, it always touches my heart.
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This was the Moody Blues 1986 highest charting song since Nights in White Satin In 1982. Just another great song, typical with great vocals, beautiful instrumentation and lyrics that keep you invested. No other band quite has their
beautiful presentation, so recognizable.
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The Moody Blues formed in 1964 and were active until 2018 (brief hiatus in the mid-70s) - they've been around a long time and recorded lots of music. They didn't really have phases like some long-lasting acts, which is not to say they did not evolve. They shared writing duties though, so some of their music is identifiable as being written by one member or another if you spend enough time studying them.
One of their other big songs is "Afternoon" that might be my favorite.
I still say, you can never really judge a song until you hear it 3 times, unless it's really bad. This is one of those weird songs, the more you hear it, the more you like it. This song is all about lyrics and bass, both are so smooth, and so easy for people to sing a long. Nights in White Satin is one of those very iconic songs, that I would assume most people would request. What is kind of weird, out of Kalamazoo, MI there is two radio stations broadcasting from the same building I believe, 107.7 which was hard rock and 103.3 which was pop. 107.7 played Nights in White Satin all the time, and 103.3 played Your Wildest Dreams all the time as well.
"Your Wildest Dreams" is a 1986 single by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward. The song was first released as a single, and later released on the Moody Blues' 1986 album The Other Side of Life.
A few more from this time frame in The Moody Blues career are "Gemini Dreams", "The Voice" and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere".
I believe their first hit was GO NOW and another favorite is THE STORY IN YOUR EYES. Moody Blues was huge in the 60's and 70's and came back in the late 80's and 90's with some modern style that just carried you away.
I love the Moody Blues. The song "You're Not Here" is so kind of hauntingly beautiful. Tuesday Afternoon is a bit livelier so you might like that one.
Long time watcher, (finally) first time commenter. (Fantastic channels, btw!). I practically grew up listening to this band as they were my dad's favorite (along with Pink Floyd). Do "Question" (1970 album version, not concert version, very important) and "The Story in Your Eyes" from 1971 and you won't go wrong. While "Your Wildest Dreams" cracked the Top 10 in 1986, they were a very different band by this point. I hope you give them another try!
It’s the unmistakable sound of the 80’s, love it but I gotta say their song Tuesday Afternoon is much better and imo as good as Nights In White Satin, the algorithm doesn’t know what many of us know 😃😛
“I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band) and “Question” are must hears.
Absolutely the best of their songs.
This was an 80’s song (86, I believe), like many artists, The Moody Blues had hits in several decades throughout their careers.