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The best version IMO is the one off of Days of Future Passed, as long as you listen to the whole Night Section that follows Nights in White Satin with Late Lament
@Mike Brock. Lol. I saw the reaction is 25 minutes long. I assumed that she did watch an extended version. I guess not by your comment. So, no Mike Pinder, I guess.
It kills me that there's a "single" version out there fooling people. When this song played on the radio (locally, at least) they always played the full song with the Late Lament closer.
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Absolutely!! You need to listen to the full concept album, Days Of Future Past, in one sitting. It’s amazing❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 I’m 69 and I’ve been obsessed with this song since 1967!
@@vancemccutchen1434 Days of Future *Passed* features a group of session musicians assembled by Peter Knight that were given the name the London Festival Orchestra. The LSO wasn't used.
If you weren't there when this album came out you may not fully grasp the impact of it. It wasn't just popular music that sold well and was just some of the best of it's era. Yes, it was an incredible era, a Golden Age really. And yet, this was special. There is a special place in our hearts for this music. I'm glad that you are helping today's music lovers rediscover it. Thank you!
The lead singer, Justin Hayward, is 76 and still touring. Yes his voice has aged but it’s as romantic, sultry, and compelling as ever! I was blessed to have seen him live last year. A great song that showcases his voice is “Forever Autumn “ from Jeff Waynes “War of the Worlds”. It’ll break you and break your heart. Give it a try. 😊
I still recall vividly when I first heard this. I was living in Pampa, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle. I had a battery powered transistor radio stuffed under my pillow, because the hard plastic ear bud was too uncomfortable for my 15 year old ears. I was half asleep, listening to KOMA (a clear channel station) in Oklahoma City, the only station that played pop music, that I could reliably receive. This song started up, the slow drum beats, and the vibrant smooth orchestral strings hooked me immediately. I was wide awake in the first couple of seconds. The lyrics carried me far away, the flute, the vocals, the entire arrangement was something totally unique and so riveting. Justin Hayward's voice, the strings, everything was perfect. I was absolutely enthralled, from the first instant, to the final orchestral fade out. I listened carefully, waiting for the DJ to name of the song and the artists. The next day after school, I jumped on my bicycle and rode downtown, to the only music store in town. I put in a special order ($0.90), and had to wait for two weeks. I heard the song only a couple more times on the radio, and finally my 45 RPM record showed up. Another trip to the music store and I picked it up, paid for it, and took it home. I wore that 45 out completely, but a good friend bought the album "Days of Future Passed" as a Christmas present for me. I wore that album out too. As soon as it was available on CD, I got that one too. And now, I have four versions of it, the video above, the original US single, and two versions of the "Days of Future Passed", which includes the re-release in 1972. 56 years later, I'm 71 now, and this is still one of the most significant songs of my life. And it still grabs my attention every time it comes up in rotation on my music collection. Thanks, Moodies!
This has been our song also since 1972! I met my husband February of ‘72, I was a senior in H.S. and he was just out of the Navy. We’ve been together 51, married 48❤️ We both had the album when we met😎
written by Justin at the age of 19. The album version (Days of Future Passed) has the full version. There's also an amazing live version in the O2 arena in London from the early 1990s, with the London Symphonic that is totally amazing. Justin is in his late 70's now and still gigging. And he still sounds as incredible as the day they recorded this track.
The O2 wasn't completed until 2003. They did record a live album at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000 with the World Festival Orchestra (a one-time created orchestra) that paid homage to the London Festival Orchestra from the original album. The LSO wasn't involved.
I would almost always say listen to the studio version first, and this one is no exception. But in this case, the full length album version, not this shorter single version.
@@roberttaylor5997 Oh, I definitely prefer album versions to singles, pretty much every time. Both tend to be better than live versions with a few exceptions (Styx's Caught in the Act live album is a major example).
My mom was a radio Dj back in the day and was given a copy of this LP as a demo. She brought it home and we listened to it until she passed away in 2018. She and I love this band
I agree with LeeAnn that you should listen to the entire album.....in the 60's, we'd lie back in either the dark, or very dim lighting, with headphones, and just relax, losing ourselves in the music.....also, the first use of a mellotron in rock music
At one point in their career the Moody Blues were actually a bigger and more popular band than the Beatles. They now have four generations of fans. Artistic integrity tends to ensure longevity. 😊
16 studio albums of which 7 are considered concept albums, numerous solo albums leave us with well over 200 songs all of which are real musical journeys
1968 if I remember right. Moody Blues came to Seattle's, Eagles Colosseum for their first album release. Well, the Moody Blues were stunning. When they ended the show. We all went crazy cheering, screaming how great they were for them. So, the lead singer said to us (the crowd). The band would do the set again. He said NO group had, has ever cheered them or clapped after their performance, ever. We stunned them as much as we were stunned by their magic.
That is awesome! I love ALL music although classic rock, Mississippi Delta Blues & heavy metal are my all-time favorite genres. I saw VERY few bands who were as equally magnificent as they were in the studio. The Moody Blues, C, S, N & Young, The Rolling Stones, Metallica, RUSH & Bob Dylan were so magnificent, I've either SEEN or are interested in seeing these particular bands live again & again!
This is what happens when every member of the band is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter. They are a unique as Pink Floyd. Huge catalog worth diving into.
Ah....... not true. Great songs, music and records but renowned as not very good live due to a lack of musical talent. Their Australian tour in the 1980’s or 1990’s ( was so long ago I can’t remember which decade ) was celebrated by fans because they finally added a real musician. lol
Georgia - been a fan since mum turned me onto them when I was 5 (1972). Just turned 56, but I still think I’m 18. Saw them live in concert at an outdoor amphitheater, and it was sheer magic.
So, my Dad had a collection of LPs from the 60s and 70s - the music he grew up on. As a kid, I'd put them on the record player with headphones and play them, sitting in front of the stereo, and this album, this song, was one of my absolute favorites (I'm an idealist, a dreamer, and romanticist - suppose that makes sense). Years later, I was at a gaming convention with him, and he saw that they were playing an open air concert the next day. We missed that afternoon of the convention and stood outside with thousands, listening to them play and I heard this one live (among many others). I hadn't thought about that for quite some time, until this reaction, actually. What a moment it was, being able to reach back in time and see a band live that came out of that era, and see them with my Dad. Vibe? Oh yes. The Moody Blues certainly are that. I should find that album. It's in storage with the others. I don't have a record player anymore, but I'm going to find it.
That whole album deserves a reaction, it is a stunning achievement with them and The London Festival Orchestra bringing the piece about the parts of the day to life. They also used this album and it's notoriety as a springboard to a series of classic albums with classical, prog, rock and psychedelic accents in a memorable group sound and vibe, they really are worth taking a look at. Try Tuesday Afternoon but when you can, listen to the album Days of Future Past for your own enjoyment, I think you will be impressed. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎼
I can NOT believe I missed the live stream! I had most of their albums in high school but this one, Days of Future Passed, was my favorite. This song, Nights in White Satin, is the best song on the album but the rest all fall perfectly into place. Please react to the whole record - or live versions of the songs if you can find them. You can truly feel the audience emotion and vibe with Moody Blues live performances. The soulful feel of the entire album is unreal…..even if the album cover artwork still freaks me out a little! I’m in my 60’s and this group was a big part of my high school experience in the 70’s. Knew you would appreciate them and their talent and musicianship!
Indeed. it is amazing that you have never heard this before. You listened to a shortened version for radio not the original full length version. It truly is a classic and listened to still now. As shown by you.
As everyone else mentioned, you haven't heard this song until you hear the longe version. of the song. There are some amazing parts of the extended version you missed, including the poem at the end. By the way, this is one of my all time favorite songs of all time and I saw them perform this song in concert years ago. Another great song by The Moody Blues is New Horizons.
I'm 51. My dad had Days of Future Past on vinyl. I would put it on, use headphones, lay on the floor, close my eyes and just fade away for a time. Such an amazing record
Lol, MISS MAGGIE! I listen to oldies like this every day. Was born in 1951, ans fell in love with music when Bobby Riddell came out with his version of VOLARE. I have a music library of music, from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, at over 3,000 songs, and still have a list of over 400 more to add! If you would like to enrich your knowledge of music from that era of time, let me know, and I will send you a flash drive of what I have. You have been missing out on a lot of beautiful music! 😊
The "Full version" of Nights in White Satin from their "Days of Future Passed Album includes "Late Lament"(the spoken section people where talking about) and an incredible lead in to the song and bridge between Nights in White Satin and Late Lament by the London Festival Orchestra. On the Album they are not listed as separate songs, they where separated for radio when they released the single.
their career started mid 60s = in college i used to wear out their On The Threshold Of A Dream album, also Question of Balance or To Our Children's Children's Children but Nights In White Satin along with Tuesday Afternoon from the album with the Philharmonic are the faves of mine on that one
This is an amazing piece of art! It was also the theme of my high school senior prom in 1975. This song hold so many good memories, but I've never seen this particular performance. Thank you!😊
Maggie, as a vocalist, then I HIGHLY suggest listening to the entire album, Days Of Future Passed. As a very early example of a concept album and one of the first to incorporate rock music and an orchestra, it's an album of pure bliss!! The concept is basically 'a day of life' - starting with an overture, through dawn, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening, twilight & finally night (this song). The poem others speak of both opens and closes the album, and for many of us (myself included), the poem, Late Lament, is truly a part of this song. Justin Hayward has a wonderful voice (still does, now over 55 years on from this album). Bass player, John Lodge, had a great falsetto, Keyboard/Mellotron player, Mike Pinder, has a warm, deep voice - he recites most of the poems that are written by the drummer, Graeme Edge. Finally, the flutist, Ray Thomas, also has a wonderful voice. Their harmonies are sublime. A deep dive into their catalogue is well worth the journey! Cheers.
"Days of future past" is one of my all time favorite albums. Side two kills. My all time favorite song on this LP is "Tuesday afternoon". The album Days of future past, each song is a part of a day. Starting with morning working it's way to afternoon, then evening and finally night. Back in the early 1980s when I was in high school me and a few friends fascinated with the moody blues. We frequently drop acid and listened to them all night long while hallucinating. You didn't get the poem at the end. Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is gray and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion Pinprick holes in a colorless sky Let insipid figures of light pass by The mighty light of ten thousand suns Challenges infinity and is soon gone Nighttime, to some a brief interlude To others the fear of solitude Brave Helios, wake up your steeds Bring the warmth the countryside needs
@@johnkidwell3932 Yes, corrected, and technically the first song on side two is The afternoon, Forever afternoon (tuesday). And yet every interview I seen with band members and everyone I have ever known have called it tuesday afternoon. So I ask does it really matter?
Know the poem by heart, along wit the 1st poem, The Day Begings, along with the rest of the album. I first heard the Moodies in the early 70's. I came home on leave from the Navy, and while visiting a friend, he said John, you've got to listen to this group, and do it with headphones on. I was instantly hooked...
I was fortunate enough to have seen the Awesome Moody Blues live back in late 70’s on a Thanksgiving weekend while the rest of my family went away for the holiday without me as I had to work. Best thanksgiving ever. The concert was a “ holy chit “ incredible performance.
1 I am 71. I have been listening to this song since the late 60s. If I had a dollar for every time I listen to this song, I could buy a new truck. You really do need to hear the full version. It adds to and continues the magic. The album is on the surface about morning mid-day, Tuuuuuuuesday Afternoon, evening, and night. On a deeper level, it is about a lifetime.
I used to hate when radio stations truncated this beautiful song. I don't know why it was done in this video. My favorite part has always been the ending. Please, listen to the whole song! I did enjoy your reaction.
Because, technically, the poem is a uncredited separate track by Graeme Edge called "Late Lament", but it flows so well on the album it might as well be part of the same song.
They were trying to get the brewery to sponsor them, but it didn't work. Mike Pinder then said they should go by 'The Moody Blues" after Moods of Indigo
As an FYI during the song, the "orchestral" part is actually performed on a Mellotron, by Mike Pinder (keyboardist). It's what made the Moodies' songs and albums. The background vocals, which sound like a choir, were done by both John Lodge (bass) and Ray Thomas (flutist).
1. I've been listening to them from the 60's and 70's . I'm in Washington State. I'm 78yrs old. THANK YOU Luna for the beautiful background. And thank you for your great posts and content!❤
I saw Justin a few years ago in a 2K seat opera house, his voice even drowned out the PA. I never get tired of this even though I've heard it a thousand times.
Saw them play at Red Rocks in Colorado with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, it was a fabulous show! When they started this song you could see heat lightning in the distance over the city and other than the music you could have heard a pin drop, the whole audience was silently just mesmerized by the band, it was a magical experience
I WAS THERE. JOHN POINTED AT ME AS I WAS WALKING IN & ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD A CROWD AROUND ME AS IF IM IMPORTANT. A FRIEND CAME OVER & TOLD ME HE POINTED AT ME. SCARY.
Maggie, I love and adore your channel and SO enjoy how you are willing to share your knowledge and training with us mere morals.. I have enjoyed this band since the 1960's. I got into them BIG time in the 1970's. And yes I saw them perform in Raleigh, NC back in the 80's/ Girl if you ever get the chance go see them.. They are NOT in the Hall of FAME for no reason. They earned it!!!! Maggie are you too amazed that Justin did this when he was 19. One 's forever and continued.
Nights in White satin was the last cut on an album called Xdays Of Future Past. It was a story a of a day at a a festival's with songs describing the day from morning to night. Another noteworthy cut was " Tuesday Afternoon".
I was really impressed by your video, being a professional singer and being impressed by Justin Haywards voice and arrangement, I grew up listening to him in my childhood and now in my twilight.. Subscribed. Thank you.
Your great as always 😊 🌹. I love the Moody blues there classic I love to drive to this music on a long trip. Sorry I missed your live stream! I would have loved to have watched you in commented live. Maybe next time. Thank you 😊 🌹
I live in Maryland Eastern shore close to Ocean City. So far all of this classic rock I am very familiar with it's all from my generation. I graduated high school in 87 and I think everybody from my generation has heard all of this stuff. We were definitely a classic rock generation. Thank you 😊
The Moody Blues have a song --- I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band. I was listening to the Moody Blues from before you were born, 1960's and especially in the 1970's...Back in the 1980's I saw them perform!!! PERFECT!!!!!!!! No orchestra just classic music......... Thank you Luna!!!!!! A job very well done! Luna is a star just like Maggie! And here is a kick in the bottom, I too am a Roy but I go by Mike, my middle name. Thanks Roy!!!!! Good name dude! Mike Pinder is a wizard on the keyboards. Pinder passed recently He often played the mellowtron! 1,1,1,1 etc!! 1
Thanks to Roy for sponsoring this! The Moody Blues have been one of my favorite bands since 1971. So creative! So musical! This song, especially with the added Late Lament, is perfection!
My brother came home from the Service with 8Track tapes . A suitcase full . This was one of them . I was 10. I will always be thankfull for the music he gave to us kids. Masterpieces. Symphonies. So much young people today don't know about. Real Talent.
Spine tingles every time I hear this (and I've been listening to it since 1967). Try Ride My Seesaw and Question, from later albums. Mike Pinder sang Melancholy man and Ray Thomas led on Out and In, so try these too.
Seen them several times here in South Florida. One of my very fav groups. I am 63 and also was a classically trained soprano at Maryville College in TN.
Yup heard of them... actually met them in Vancouver and I twice visited their old head office in Cobham, Surrey, England. Their music had a very positive influence on my musical taste and appreciation of classical music. Opera also had an influence as I, as a young boy grew up listening to it. I now, at 72, love most forms of music as long as it carries a decent melody. Here's something I just learned ... they had an encounter with a UFO in 67 just after Hayward and Lodge joined the band... google it!!!!! Pretty special group and much loved by millions I am sure. I am so glad to have lived while they grew from their infancy as young rockers into the powerful pop group they became. I truly thank each one of them for being a huge part of my musical journey through this life.💙💙💙💙💙💙 The 6th heart is for Tony Clarke (their early Producer and often referred to as the 6th Moody)
Love the fact you reach back across eras like this for some of these. Long Distance Voyager was one of the first vinyls I bought as a kid, and I've always had a soft spot for On the Threshold of a Dream (kind of a late 60s concept album). Moody Blues put out so much amazingly good music.
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The extended version is even more amazing.
It's a must😊
Yes please
The best version IMO is the one off of Days of Future Passed, as long as you listen to the whole Night Section that follows Nights in White Satin with Late Lament
@Mike Brock. Lol. I saw the reaction is 25 minutes long. I assumed that she did watch an extended version. I guess not by your comment. So, no Mike Pinder, I guess.
Fla here one of the early rock bands 73 y old
The song is NOT over, until the POEM IS READ
That is absolutely correct.
You haven’t heard anything yet; the extended version is simply poetic and astounding…!!!
Absolutely!!! 😊
especially if you Pair it with Late Lament, like We are the Champions/We Will Rock You is paired.
It kills me that there's a "single" version out there fooling people.
When this song played on the radio (locally, at least) they always played the full song with the Late Lament closer.
By "Extended Version" you of course mean "The Entire Album"
@@christiankalk4668 EVEN BETTER .✌️
❤ I am 72 and from my generation I am shocked that you have never heard of the Moody Blues. Their music spoke to and of our generation. All of us!
Moody Blues were one of the Greatest Groups ever!!!!❤❤🎉🎉
And King Crimson too.
It's fun to watch your generation's reactions to the great music of the 60s & 70s! It still brings a chill to my spine at 76.
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Absolutely!! You need to listen to the full concept album, Days Of Future Past, in one sitting. It’s amazing❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 I’m 69 and I’ve been obsessed with this song since 1967!
According to our thinking, the wife and I made at least 1 brat to "Days" playing in the bedroom.
You can't go past passed.
Moody Blues with the London symphony orchestra Days of Future Past. A true master piece..
@@vancemccutchen1434 Days of Future *Passed* features a group of session musicians assembled by Peter Knight that were given the name the London Festival Orchestra. The LSO wasn't used.
Same with me. 69 years old. This whole album is a treasure.
Today's music can't hold a candle to this. I love the music from late 60's through the 70's.
If you weren't there when this album came out you may not fully grasp the impact of it. It wasn't just popular music that sold well and was just some of the best of it's era. Yes, it was an incredible era, a Golden Age really. And yet, this was special. There is a special place in our hearts for this music. I'm glad that you are helping today's music lovers rediscover it. Thank you!
The lead singer, Justin Hayward, is 76 and still touring. Yes his voice has aged but it’s as romantic, sultry, and compelling as ever! I was blessed to have seen him live last year. A great song that showcases his voice is “Forever Autumn “ from Jeff Waynes “War of the Worlds”. It’ll break you and break your heart. Give it a try. 😊
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Justin just released a song last year too, “Living For Love”. It’s pretty good!
I fear the day when He passed away!
Now, War of the Worlds is a reaction that would kill...
I still recall vividly when I first heard this. I was living in Pampa, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle. I had a battery powered transistor radio stuffed under my pillow, because the hard plastic ear bud was too uncomfortable for my 15 year old ears. I was half asleep, listening to KOMA (a clear channel station) in Oklahoma City, the only station that played pop music, that I could reliably receive.
This song started up, the slow drum beats, and the vibrant smooth orchestral strings hooked me immediately. I was wide awake in the first couple of seconds. The lyrics carried me far away, the flute, the vocals, the entire arrangement was something totally unique and so riveting. Justin Hayward's voice, the strings, everything was perfect. I was absolutely enthralled, from the first instant, to the final orchestral fade out.
I listened carefully, waiting for the DJ to name of the song and the artists. The next day after school, I jumped on my bicycle and rode downtown, to the only music store in town. I put in a special order ($0.90), and had to wait for two weeks. I heard the song only a couple more times on the radio, and finally my 45 RPM record showed up. Another trip to the music store and I picked it up, paid for it, and took it home.
I wore that 45 out completely, but a good friend bought the album "Days of Future Passed" as a Christmas present for me. I wore that album out too. As soon as it was available on CD, I got that one too. And now, I have four versions of it, the video above, the original US single, and two versions of the "Days of Future Passed", which includes the re-release in 1972.
56 years later, I'm 71 now, and this is still one of the most significant songs of my life. And it still grabs my attention every time it comes up in rotation on my music collection.
Thanks, Moodies!
I live in Pampa now but I'm from Borger. I'm 63 and did the same thing with the bike ride to the music store but with me it was to buy the album.
The Moody Blues truly were among the best ever.
This has been our song since we were dating in 1972. We will be married for 51 years in December ❤
Congrats. The Wife and I celebrated our 52nd Anniversary 4 days ago.
This has been our song also since 1972! I met my husband February of ‘72, I was a senior in H.S. and he was just out of the Navy. We’ve been together 51, married 48❤️ We both had the album when we met😎
written by Justin at the age of 19. The album version (Days of Future Passed) has the full version. There's also an amazing live version in the O2 arena in London from the early 1990s, with the London Symphonic that is totally amazing. Justin is in his late 70's now and still gigging. And he still sounds as incredible as the day they recorded this track.
The O2 wasn't completed until 2003. They did record a live album at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000 with the World Festival Orchestra (a one-time created orchestra) that paid homage to the London Festival Orchestra from the original album. The LSO wasn't involved.
MY FAVORITE SINGER. WROTE IT ABOUT EX GF 16 AT THE TIME. SHE HAG TO GIVE UP THE BABY FOR ADOPTION
This is the studio version, you should watch the live version with an orchestra. Amazing.
This is the first rock group I ever heard of that always tried to perform where they could utilize an orchestra from the community.
The studio version did have an orchestra, the London Festival Orchestra.
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I would almost always say listen to the studio version first, and this one is no exception. But in this case, the full length album version, not this shorter single version.
@@roberttaylor5997 Oh, I definitely prefer album versions to singles, pretty much every time. Both tend to be better than live versions with a few exceptions (Styx's Caught in the Act live album is a major example).
My mom was a radio Dj back in the day and was given a copy of this LP as a demo. She brought it home and we listened to it until she passed away in 2018. She and I love this band
I agree with LeeAnn that you should listen to the entire album.....in the 60's, we'd lie back in either the dark, or very dim lighting, with headphones, and just relax, losing ourselves in the music.....also, the first use of a mellotron in rock music
At one point in their career the Moody Blues were actually a bigger and more popular band than the Beatles. They now have four generations of fans. Artistic integrity tends to ensure longevity. 😊
It was a great song, but this version is missing the poem, you think it's good, the poem makes it epic.😊
Yes Thomas I totally agree with you
This IS the extended version! Look at the timeline for the video-she stopped HALFWAY through the video.
I never wanted this song to end. It is so beautiful. I listen to it whenever I can. Justin sings like an angel. ❤
16 studio albums of which 7 are considered concept albums, numerous solo albums leave us with well over 200 songs all of which are real musical journeys
If you were unaware the original flutist of the Moody blues, passed away the end of April of this year. RIP Ray Thomas.
Great live video with London Symphony Orchestra. ❤
Thanks!
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This was my Mom's all-time favorite song . We did out Mother-Son dance at my wedding to this.
1968 if I remember right. Moody Blues came to Seattle's, Eagles Colosseum for their first album release. Well, the Moody Blues were stunning. When they ended the show. We all went crazy cheering, screaming how great they were for them. So, the lead singer said to us (the crowd). The band would do the set again. He said NO group had, has ever cheered them or clapped after their performance, ever. We stunned them as much as we were stunned by their magic.
That is awesome! I love ALL music although classic rock, Mississippi Delta Blues & heavy metal are my all-time favorite genres. I saw VERY few bands who were as equally magnificent as they were in the studio. The Moody Blues, C, S, N & Young, The Rolling Stones, Metallica, RUSH & Bob Dylan were so magnificent, I've either SEEN or are interested in seeing these particular bands live again & again!
Prepare to be blown away. A huge hit back in the day.
This is what happens when every member of the band is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter. They are a unique as Pink Floyd. Huge catalog worth diving into.
and Days of Future Past is what happens when you give that band unlimited access to a full orchestra.
Ah....... not true. Great songs, music and records but renowned as not very good live due to a lack of musical talent.
Their Australian tour in the 1980’s or 1990’s ( was so long ago I can’t remember which decade ) was celebrated by fans because they finally added a real musician. lol
AND DONT FAKE IT, LIP SYNC
Moody Blues and Pink Floyd, what an awesome comparison, I love that!!! They are both so iconic.
Georgia - been a fan since mum turned me onto them when I was 5 (1972). Just turned 56, but I still think I’m 18.
Saw them live in concert at an outdoor amphitheater, and it was sheer magic.
There is a longer version, sone with The London Philharmonic that is incredible, and includes a spoken piece at the end that will bring you to tears.
Saw them in concert in LA around 1980. They were exceptional. Such a tight band.
You haven't heard the whole song until you hear the gong.
That's right! The song is not complete without Late Lament in conclusion.
The studio version has the spoken poem followed by a gong at the end makes it more epic
I'm 77 and it is hard to believe that there are people who never heard the Moody Blues?
Justin Hayward is the master of the voice-crack. His vocals are painfully beautiful, and The Moody Blues are worth looking into more!
Hauntingly love song to a lost love!!
The poem is called "Lover's Lament" by Graeme Edge. Starts with: "Cold hearted orb that rules the night."
That’s at the end - Late Lament begins with “Breathe Deep, the Gathering Gloom…”
@@tracithomas6543 I was wondering if anyone was paying attention....😀
LATE LAMENT, WRITTEN BY GRAEME & SPOKEN BY MIKE PINDER
THATS THE 2ND VERSE
Rest in Peace, Graeme Edge. Your poetry lives on!
So, my Dad had a collection of LPs from the 60s and 70s - the music he grew up on. As a kid, I'd put them on the record player with headphones and play them, sitting in front of the stereo, and this album, this song, was one of my absolute favorites (I'm an idealist, a dreamer, and romanticist - suppose that makes sense). Years later, I was at a gaming convention with him, and he saw that they were playing an open air concert the next day. We missed that afternoon of the convention and stood outside with thousands, listening to them play and I heard this one live (among many others). I hadn't thought about that for quite some time, until this reaction, actually. What a moment it was, being able to reach back in time and see a band live that came out of that era, and see them with my Dad. Vibe? Oh yes. The Moody Blues certainly are that. I should find that album. It's in storage with the others. I don't have a record player anymore, but I'm going to find it.
Justin Hayward - the best voice in rock'n'roll history, and even still today in his old age.
HE IS TOURING
I got to see him in Phoenix last year. That man has still got it!!
One of my favorite bands.
That whole album deserves a reaction, it is a stunning achievement with them and The London Festival Orchestra bringing the piece about the parts of the day to life. They also used this album and it's notoriety as a springboard to a series of classic albums with classical, prog, rock and psychedelic accents in a memorable group sound and vibe, they really are worth taking a look at. Try Tuesday Afternoon but when you can, listen to the album Days of Future Past for your own enjoyment, I think you will be impressed. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎼
I can NOT believe I missed the live stream! I had most of their albums in high school but this one, Days of Future Passed, was my favorite. This song, Nights in White Satin, is the best song on the album but the rest all fall perfectly into place. Please react to the whole record - or live versions of the songs if you can find them. You can truly feel the audience emotion and vibe with Moody Blues live performances. The soulful feel of the entire album is unreal…..even if the album cover artwork still freaks me out a little! I’m in my 60’s and this group was a big part of my high school experience in the 70’s. Knew you would appreciate them and their talent and musicianship!
Indeed. it is amazing that you have never heard this before. You listened to a shortened version for radio not the original full length version. It truly is a classic and listened to still now. As shown by you.
One of the biggest groups from the 60' and 70's. I'm 74 and this is the music I grew up with in High School. He wrote the song when he was 16.
As everyone else mentioned, you haven't heard this song until you hear the longe version. of the song. There are some amazing parts of the extended version you missed, including the poem at the end. By the way, this is one of my all time favorite songs of all time and I saw them perform this song in concert years ago. Another great song by The Moody Blues is New Horizons.
I'm 51. My dad had Days of Future Past on vinyl. I would put it on, use headphones, lay on the floor, close my eyes and just fade away for a time. Such an amazing record
Lol, MISS MAGGIE! I listen to oldies like this every day. Was born in 1951, ans fell in love with music when Bobby Riddell came out with his version of VOLARE. I have a music library of music, from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, at over 3,000 songs, and still have a list of over 400 more to add! If you would like to enrich your knowledge of music from that era of time, let me know, and I will send you a flash drive of what I have. You have been missing out on a lot of beautiful music! 😊
1 this was my wife and mine song when we got married in 1977 so good you will enjoy the song I'm 72 yrs old now but still young at heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The "Full version" of Nights in White Satin from their "Days of Future Passed Album includes "Late Lament"(the spoken section people where talking about) and an incredible lead in to the song and bridge between Nights in White Satin and Late Lament by the London Festival Orchestra. On the Album they are not listed as separate songs, they where separated for radio when they released the single.
their career started mid 60s = in college i used to wear out their On The Threshold Of A Dream album, also Question of Balance or To Our Children's Children's Children but Nights In White Satin along with Tuesday Afternoon from the album with the Philharmonic are the faves of mine on that one
This song is part of the soundtrack of my life. I don’t remember a time when I didn’t know it.
This is an amazing piece of art! It was also the theme of my high school senior prom in 1975. This song hold so many good memories, but I've never seen this particular performance. Thank you!😊
When I was a teenager my cousin gave me the album every Good boy deserves a flavor. I absolutely loved it worth a look see. Great reaction rock on.
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@@lovly2cu725 not the subject or the band we're talking about but okay
At last a Moody Blues reaction. The Moody's are/were beyond great they were pioneers in their time.
The whole "Days of Future Past" and "Children of the Lost Chord" albums are amazing and well worth a listen.
ALL OF THEM THRU OCTAVE
It's actually called "In Search Of The Lost Chord"
Maggie, as a vocalist, then I HIGHLY suggest listening to the entire album, Days Of Future Passed. As a very early example of a concept album and one of the first to incorporate rock music and an orchestra, it's an album of pure bliss!! The concept is basically 'a day of life' - starting with an overture, through dawn, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening, twilight & finally night (this song). The poem others speak of both opens and closes the album, and for many of us (myself included), the poem, Late Lament, is truly a part of this song.
Justin Hayward has a wonderful voice (still does, now over 55 years on from this album). Bass player, John Lodge, had a great falsetto, Keyboard/Mellotron player, Mike Pinder, has a warm, deep voice - he recites most of the poems that are written by the drummer, Graeme Edge. Finally, the flutist, Ray Thomas, also has a wonderful voice. Their harmonies are sublime. A deep dive into their catalogue is well worth the journey! Cheers.
Saw them in concert multiple times. Born 1952, age 70. One of my favorites!
If you want to see how amazing they were later on look up their last performance of this masterpiece. It is outstanding.
YES more Moody Blues. Need to hear the poem at the end for full effect. Love version with full orchrastra is awesome.
"Days of future past" is one of my all time favorite albums. Side two kills. My all time favorite song on this LP is "Tuesday afternoon". The album Days of future past, each song is a part of a day. Starting with morning working it's way to afternoon, then evening and finally night. Back in the early 1980s when I was in high school me and a few friends fascinated with the moody blues. We frequently drop acid and listened to them all night long while hallucinating.
You didn't get the poem at the end.
Cold-hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight
Red is gray and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion
Pinprick holes in a colorless sky
Let insipid figures of light pass by
The mighty light of ten thousand suns
Challenges infinity and is soon gone
Nighttime, to some a brief interlude
To others the fear of solitude
Brave Helios, wake up your steeds
Bring the warmth the countryside needs
You misspelled it, The album is "Days of Future Passed"
@@johnkidwell3932 Yes, corrected, and technically the first song on side two is The afternoon, Forever afternoon (tuesday). And yet every interview I seen with band members and everyone I have ever known have called it tuesday afternoon. So I ask does it really matter?
Know the poem by heart, along wit the 1st poem, The Day Begings, along with the rest of the album. I first heard the Moodies in the early 70's. I came home on leave from the Navy, and while visiting a friend, he said John, you've got to listen to this group, and do it with headphones on. I was instantly hooked...
Older guy here and I got to see the Moody Blues a couple of times. They were amazing live
Could you imagine being the woman who knew this song was written for her? 💖
No wonder she married the guy. 😁
SHE WAS AN EX GF OF JUSTIN AT 16, SHE GOT PREGNANT & GAVE THE BABY UP FOR ADOPTION. MUSIC PRODUCER TONY VISCONTI TOLD A GROUP OF US ON A CHAT MID 90S
SHE DIDNT MARRY JUSTIN.
Dude my hubby's name is also Tomas Higgins
I was fortunate enough to have seen the Awesome Moody Blues live back in late 70’s on a Thanksgiving weekend while the rest of my family went away for the holiday without me as I had to work. Best thanksgiving ever. The concert was a “ holy chit “ incredible performance.
The Moody Blues! The Classical Rock group of my youth! They're AMAZING! Love their theme song for the movie "Never Ending Story"! ❤
1 I am 71.
I have been listening to this song since the late 60s. If I had a dollar for every time I listen to this song, I could buy a new truck. You really do need to hear the full version. It adds to and continues the magic. The album is on the surface about morning mid-day, Tuuuuuuuesday Afternoon, evening, and night. On a deeper level, it is about a lifetime.
The entire album is a must!!
Met the guys invited me to watch a sound chedk. Saw them at the Flmore East NYC.
I used to hate when radio stations truncated this beautiful song. I don't know why it was done in this video. My favorite part has always been the ending. Please, listen to the whole song! I did enjoy your reaction.
Because, technically, the poem is a uncredited separate track by Graeme Edge called "Late Lament", but it flows so well on the album it might as well be part of the same song.
@@kivimik Thanks, I didn't know that.
They are from my home city, Birmingham, UK. When they started they were sponsored by a local brewery, "Mitchell & Butlers". Hence "M B"
They were trying to get the brewery to sponsor them, but it didn't work. Mike Pinder then said they should go by 'The Moody Blues" after Moods of Indigo
You REALLY need to do the full version of this song. You missed out on an epic ending!
As an FYI during the song, the "orchestral" part is actually performed on a Mellotron, by Mike Pinder (keyboardist). It's what made the Moodies' songs and albums. The background vocals, which sound like a choir, were done by both John Lodge (bass) and Ray Thomas (flutist).
Thank you Roy
1. I've been listening to them from the 60's and 70's . I'm in Washington State. I'm 78yrs old. THANK YOU Luna for the beautiful background. And thank you for your great posts and content!❤
The extended version of the song had the poem "Late Lament" written by the drummer, Graeme Edge, which makes for an appreciably richer experience.
RECITED BY MIKE PINDER
Moody Blues is one of the best groups of all time
I saw Justin a few years ago in a 2K seat opera house, his voice even drowned out the PA. I never get tired of this even though I've heard it a thousand times.
Saw them play at Red Rocks in Colorado with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, it was a fabulous show! When they started this song you could see heat lightning in the distance over the city and other than the music you could have heard a pin drop, the whole audience was silently just mesmerized by the band, it was a magical experience
I WAS THERE. JOHN POINTED AT ME AS I WAS WALKING IN & ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD A CROWD AROUND ME AS IF IM IMPORTANT. A FRIEND CAME OVER & TOLD ME HE POINTED AT ME. SCARY.
Maggie,
I love and adore your channel and SO enjoy how you are willing to share your knowledge and training with us mere morals.. I have enjoyed this band since the 1960's. I got into them BIG time in the 1970's. And yes I saw them perform in Raleigh, NC back in the 80's/ Girl if you ever get the chance go see them.. They are NOT in the Hall of FAME for no reason. They earned it!!!! Maggie are you too amazed that Justin did this when he was 19. One 's forever and continued.
Literally the most haunting song of the 70's. Although composed in the 60's.
Nights in White satin was the last cut on an album called Xdays Of Future Past. It was a story a of a day at a a festival's with songs describing the day from morning to night. Another noteworthy cut was " Tuesday Afternoon".
I was really impressed by your video, being a professional singer and being impressed by Justin Haywards voice and arrangement, I grew up listening to him in my childhood and now in my twilight..
Subscribed. Thank you.
Welcome! See you tonight on my livestream for more FUN!! 😜🤣
Your great as always 😊 🌹. I love the Moody blues there classic I love to drive to this music on a long trip. Sorry I missed your live stream! I would have loved to have watched you in commented live. Maybe next time. Thank you 😊 🌹
I bought the album when it first came out and I still have it.
Moody blues are great musicians. Songwriters and singers. Thanks for reviewing them
It's a must to listen to the full version with the spoken word poem at the end. It's entrancing.
I live in Maryland Eastern shore close to Ocean City. So far all of this classic rock I am very familiar with it's all from my generation. I graduated high school in 87 and I think everybody from my generation has heard all of this stuff. We were definitely a classic rock generation. Thank you 😊
My all time favorite since I was 14. The live version with orchestra will blow you away.
They were my favorite group in the 70's. Enjoy their music. Cleveland, Wisconsin here 73 years old.
The Moody Blues have a song --- I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band. I was listening to the Moody Blues from before you were born, 1960's and especially in the 1970's...Back in the 1980's I saw them perform!!! PERFECT!!!!!!!! No orchestra just classic music......... Thank you Luna!!!!!! A job very well done! Luna is a star just like Maggie! And here is a kick in the bottom, I too am a Roy but I go by Mike, my middle name. Thanks Roy!!!!! Good name dude! Mike Pinder is a wizard on the keyboards. Pinder passed recently He often played the mellowtron! 1,1,1,1 etc!! 1
I think EVERYONE who's heard this has become immediately obsessed with the same qualities in this song and band that you have
Thanks to Roy for sponsoring this! The Moody Blues have been one of my favorite bands since 1971. So creative! So musical! This song, especially with the added Late Lament, is perfection!
I'm 73 and the MB's are in my top three bands of all time. Very fortunate to have seen them in concert twice. They are my "head" music.
💙22 times live for me 💙
JUSTIN IS TOURING
My brother came home from the Service with 8Track tapes . A suitcase full . This was one of them . I was 10. I will always be thankfull for the music he gave to us kids. Masterpieces. Symphonies. So much young people today don't know about. Real Talent.
Spine tingles every time I hear this (and I've been listening to it since 1967). Try Ride My Seesaw and Question, from later albums. Mike Pinder sang Melancholy man and Ray Thomas led on Out and In, so try these too.
Seen them several times here in South Florida. One of my very fav groups. I am 63 and also was a classically trained soprano at Maryville College in TN.
Yup heard of them... actually met them in Vancouver and I twice visited their old head office
in Cobham, Surrey, England. Their music had a very positive influence on my musical taste
and appreciation of classical music. Opera also had an influence as I, as a young boy grew
up listening to it. I now, at 72, love most forms of music as long as it carries a decent melody.
Here's something I just learned ... they had an encounter with a UFO in 67 just after Hayward
and Lodge joined the band... google it!!!!! Pretty special group and much loved by millions I am
sure. I am so glad to have lived while they grew from their infancy as young rockers into the
powerful pop group they became. I truly thank each one of them for being a huge part of my
musical journey through this life.💙💙💙💙💙💙 The 6th heart is for Tony Clarke (their
early Producer and often referred to as the 6th Moody)
loved music and talent in 60s and 70s. Not going to lie but when I heard this song and then saw the lead singer.....swoon worthy.
Love the fact you reach back across eras like this for some of these. Long Distance Voyager was one of the first vinyls I bought as a kid, and I've always had a soft spot for On the Threshold of a Dream (kind of a late 60s concept album). Moody Blues put out so much amazingly good music.
I HAVE THAT ALBUM COVER OPENED & FRAMED
Grew up with them! You are in for a treat!! Enjoy the experience!!