Hey…boomer here. I’m sitting here smiling with the realization that the rebellious music of my youth is now considered classical!! Time just keeps on slippin’ into the future. Anybody get that? Great reaction Sebs!
The lead singer was only 19 when he wrote this. He's 77 now and still touring. I was blessed to get to see him live in 2022 and his voice is as compelling and beautiful as ever!! Thank you for your insightful reaction/
I am a Boomer and I feel so fortunate to have been able to have grown up with the best music ever. Don't get me wrong, I love music in all the decades and am not stuck in the past, but there are very few songs these days that impress me.
@hannabass3693 I am a Boomer too, an elder one (born in 1947) and I totally agree with everything you said, few songs today impress me. I still think the BEST music was pre 1990 and DEFINITELY in the sixties, when in just 10 short years we had the biggest change in music EACH year and 98 % was GREAT MUSIC of ALL kinds.
@@patticrichton1135 It was not 98% "good music" though!?!! There was PLENTY of real bad music also back then. It is just that we all individually remember the music pieces that we like(d). Each generation are mostly into the music they listened to during their teenage years?! With all the experiences and memories, that it brings back, or keeps alive. I was born in 1955, so "my" preferred music ( in the rock genre at least ) is also from the mid 1960s until 1980 at the latest. Obviously also a FEW tracks from later on, but not many!
I feel so sorry for young people today - they have no idea, zero inkling, of the fabulous music we Boomers were blessed to enjoy. Especially because in those days there was no such thing as “auto-tune”, whatever that is. These bands went into their recording studios, played their songs, went home. Did their tours, accumulated their fans, sold millions of vinyl records. I miss those days. 😢
If you ever wonder why my generation can't stand the music from today--you just heard one reason why. This came out in 1967. I was 17. I am now 73 and I still listen to the Moody Blues.
Ditto here, I'm also 73 years old and used to listen to the Moody Blues while I stood my watch in the radio shack on a navy destroyer all through the night.
That is hilarious. I also am 73 & I listened to The Moody Blues during my ''Sound & Security'' watch aboard the USS Sylvania AFS2, whilst underway in the Med, back in the late 60's early 70's. Ahoy Mate. @@jayharder2598
I'm 68, and I'm even more moved by this beautiful piece than ever before. It's extraordinary, yet it's helpful to remember the meaning of that word. This music stands out from the ordinary now, just as it stood out from most of the product back then. Assume that 85% of the songs from each of the popular music forms in our lifetimes have ranged from bad to merely pablum in quality. Over that, add another 14% for songs that are interesting - good to great on a couple levels, good musicianship, production, etc. The remaining 1% contains the truly excellent to the brilliant and on to each ages works of genius. 'Every' ages works of genius. There was a lot of fluff on the airwaves also, back when the Beatles ruled and Jimi cried, when Led Zeppelin amazed and the Moody Blues transported us. Just as there are brilliant works and genius musicians today - especially when those percentages translate to greater numbers of musicians. Anyone scornful of today's popular music, based on listening to the likes of Nights of White Satin, is setting the bar too high. A proper match requires some new genius, and today's genius is everywhere .... But only if you look.
@@bclintoncarter Brian as I mentioned in my post I remember listening to Days of Future Past and my favorite was Threshold of a Dream late night while on watch in the radio shack on the destroyer I was stationed on. Watching these "reaction" video's and the response by the people watching the videos just goes to show just how good these songs were. I can't imagine watching todays songs 20 or 30 years from now and appreciating the music like this generation is responding to music of our times.
You're right on his voice. Most old rockers should not be singing anymore. They're thin and weak and bumpy. But this guy still has it. It's a good voice.
Gen X here -- Boomers made the best music, hands down. My biggest regret is that I never got to see the Moodies in concert. The only thing that disappoints me about this particular clip is that they don't do the poem at the end, which is my favorite part.
Yes! "Late Lament" is a terrific poem on its own. With this song, it's even more moving. See if you can find the Moody Blues concert with the Colorado Symphony. They perform this song and include Late Lament.
These guys brought me to peace, when I was a young very angry surfer, suspended from high school for fist fights, then found these guys and became the peaceful warrior surfer.
This is so wonderful and remains one of my favourite songs of all time - I’m 67 and so lucky to have got the best of the 60’s through to the 80’s. Thank you for your comments of all my music. His voice is so beautiful
🇨🇦 Yes, another Boomer here. The reason that the Americans didn't respond to this the first time, was because all the Execs and Producers and D J's said it would fail ! "Too classical" they said. "too Slow" they said. "Can't dance to it" they said. What all of them missed, was that it was a great song for you and your girl to make out to ! When the American music industry stopped trying to dictate the standards, and admit that the Brits were getting it right, then the world really changed !
I forget the exact year this performance was recorded, but it's worth noting that they were in their 50s or 60s, and still blowing the roof off the place!
Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy is spent Impassioned lovers wrestle as one Lonely man cries for love and has none New mother picks up and suckles her son Senior citizens wish they were young Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is grey and yellow-white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion
Been listening to the Moody Blues since 1964 they have such a great catalogue, you should check out some more. Justin Haywards voice still sounds great!
The music of the Moody Blues is best described as a journey. When you listen to their music, you find that every time you hear, it will bring you something new. They set a standard for full-production music that has never been duplicated. Their use of an orchestra was not unique but very timely for the era. I have most of their albums and listen as often as I can.
I'm a baby boomer. Thank you for playing our music. At 76 years, I appreciate you loving our music, and it was so deep and loving. I remember my folks trying to accept our groups and what it meant to us. The generation gap is what I always was told.
The reason why music was better is because back then it was written and performed by creative artists and sold through record companies. Today it’s manufactured by record companies and sold through pretty vocalists.
Really like your reactions! Being an old English man (66) I grew up with this music and it was of a standard we just took for granted. I love seeing young people discovering this for the first time. Good for you!
The Moodies are, in a way, in a class by themselves. Classic Rock, Symphonic Rock, Progressive Rock, early melotron...So much good music since the 60's!
For sheer beauty and ability to stir the soul this music stands up to any music ever performed by anyone in any era. Great music is timeless. In this particular era of pop music, we had a sort of Golden Age in which many, many acts, of which The Moody Blues was but one, presented to the world mind-blowing music, unique music, brilliant and breathtaking music that, in terms of the caliber and breadth and scale of unique talent, has never been matched or repeated in the pop music arena at any time since. IMO
Boomer here. So many memories are in my heart when I hear this song …. innocence, love and heartache all meshed together … a time to remember always ….
I'm 62 and have lost my 3 older sisters and remember listening to older music. I remember hearing this song with each one of them at different times and loving it. I have never heard this video.....Thank you so much for bringing back so many memories and now this is my favorite video.
Another Boomer here! Loved your reaction! Justin wrote this song when he was 17. His girlfriend had just given him the gift of white satin sheets (hence the name of the song). Moody Blues has such a great catalog! Justin can't hit the high notes he used to do, but he's still an outstanding singer. My wife and I saw them in concert at Paris, Las Vegas and they were fantastic. All of them are over 70 and I was joking with my wife, what if your grandfather and his world famous band played your birthday party? How cool would that be?! On the subject of classical music, I have a movie recommendation for you; Mr. Hollands Opus. Richard Dreyfuss plays Mr. Holland who becomes a band teacher to pay the bills when he wants to be a composer. Initially as a teacher he sucks until one day he has an epiphany. It's heartwarming, and sad by turns and has a great finale. During the epiphany, he plays a piece of music for the class on piano and asks what the name is. They say Lovers Concerto by The Toys (sold 2 million copies). No! he says, it's Bach, Minuet in G! I get tears in several places during this movie... It has it all. Great cast great story, and fantastic music. I think this is one of Richard Dreyfuss' best movies.
Just think, this concert took place in the year 2000, the song "Nights In White Satin" came out in 1967, that's 33 years apart! This whole concert was freakin' amazing, I watched it on a TV special and was completely blown away!
He apparently strolled down to the nearby dock, and wrote two songs, this one and Tuesday Afternoon, in one afternoon. Both songs turned out to be one of their biggest hits.
Same, I am a Boomer. This music is never going to go away. It's classic. The song itself, I heard for the first time when I was 12. It nearly brought me to my knees because it was so beautiful. It's haunting and sublime. Thanks for taking the time to analyze it. I love seeing your reactions to these older songs.
Their album, Days of Future Past is intermixed with an orchestra throughout the whole album. But a must, before or after some songs the drummer, Graeme Edge has really deep spoken poems, accompanied by the orchestra, that he speaks that bridges one song to the next, Nights In White Satin is one of them. It's like the icing on the cake, and most reactors miss because they are interested in only the song, not the album. In my mind I already hear the, "Breathe deep the gathering gloom. Watch lights fade from every room ..." that comes after Nights on the album. For we heard the whole album over and over again. Now I understand the crazy limitations reactors have to deal with, but at times your missing out on much more just focusing on the song instead of the album. "Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is grey and yellow-white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion"
There was no orchestra. The "orchestral" parts were don on a mellotron by the band's keyboardist. The record company wanted to make the liner notes more impressive so they made up the "BBC Festival Orchestra" to give a phony credit to a non-exesistent orchestral. No such thing as the BBC Festival Orchestra, but the song was soooo popular that they just decided to go with the legend of the BBC Festival Orchestra. It was ALL the band. Which makes it all the more impressive.
There was, in fact, an orchestra. Just not a regular established organization. The "festival orchestra" was made up symphony players from the area who came in and were recorded in the studio, mostly separate from the band. The mellotron could mimic some basic string sounds, but in no way was it capable of producing the orchestra interludes through out the album. The mellotron is heard in Nights in White Satin, for example, playing the little counter melodies against the vocal line in the verse that starts "gazing at people, some hand in hand..." The Mellotron produced it's sound by playing loops of tape, one for each note on the keyboard, so it was pretty limited in it's ability to produce a ton of varied instrument sounds. But definitely amazing in 1967. @@alfredhernandez9799
Moody Blues is still my sister's favorite group & I really like this particular song - it's magical. I'm 18 months older than my sister & I never heard them, except for my sister's albums. That's how quickly music favorites can rise. Some of my favorite songs are songs my parents liked & I have those 45's. Singers had to be able to really sing before 1970-75. And once electronics could help those who had less vocal talent, it became a blessing to them & started the loss of finding those with real vocal skills. I think that's why rap got so popular - you don't have to be able to sing with rap. But I really miss great melodies & harmonies in song. I love orchestra, too. :D
You should listen to their complete "Days of future past" album. It is considered the first concept album. Each songs represent a different part of the day. Obviously that song was the night. It is also considered by many music analyst as the first "prog" album or "proto-prog". You should definitely also read the history of this album. It is very interesting.
🇨🇦 Decades ago, there was a musical Renaissance with Bach and Beethoven. And with Brahms and Tchaikovsky ! During the early 1900's there was Ragtime and Jazz. And then Big Bands and Crooners ! After WWII there was another Renaissance of sorts with the Boomers ! Our Parents, sick of War and begging for peace, gave us the FREEDOM to explore, like never before ! This FREEDOM allowed us to create music that made us FEEL free, and ultimately HAPPY ! Musicians today (if that is what they are) never experienced that true FREEDOM ! The pace and the pressures make them lose any imagination or originality ! There are a few really good artists around, but it will take them about 5 decades to even put a dent in our collection ! This is why the music from 1959 to 1989, will never fade away ! 🇨🇦
Wow!! Fellow Canuck here--you've summed it up incredibly well! I will add that the (strangle) hold that commercialization (which technology has helped exponentially) has had and continues to, sets up artists today where their soul is soon sold out. It's such a shame. But THANKS to technology, we can enjoy this and comment on it (oh the irony). Really glad I was young when this music was moving its way through our world 🙂. Even more grateful to be alive to see younger generations experiencing it, as best as they can. And, who knows, what inspiration will be born of it!
Im 59 ,in 6th grade we had a teacher who played guitar. We did our work but mostly spent the whole year organising a rock opera on the moody blues. blues. We all had tie died sheets in different colours. I had a solo ,it was ordinary man. Best year of school
Since the 1st time hearing them when I was in Middle school (now 68 yrs old) they have always been my favorite musicians. I got to see them for the second time 5yrs ago perform, It was amazing. I love hearing an orchestra as I like to point out all of the instruments. I played a trumpet in my HS Orchestra. Everyone in my family growing up had a musical background. My husband plays guitar and Keys.
I'm a young boomer born at the end of the boomer era. It's not just that we had it tougher. We had less distractions- no internet, only a few TV channels, and no digital world to do everything for us. We actually did shit and experienced life in person, not vicariously through a screen. More than half of the kids I grew up with could play one or more musical instruments. Few kids today want to do anything that requires any real effort.
What a beautiful reaction I'm so glad you appreciate the wonderful music from us baby boomers. I love this song because it has feeling, power, sensitivity magic, talent, beauty. It raises spirits and you fee empathy. The Justin way sings I love you, is the way we should all told that we are loved. Sadly that's not the case even though 'I love you' is three of the most beautiful English words.
An absolutely fantastic song by the Moody Blues, I've listened to this song so many times over the years, one of my favourites! This version with the orchestra is mind-blowing! 👍👍
The orchestra enhanced the aura of the song ,it invokes pure intonation of the meaning. Already a masterpiece the orchestra raises the bar. Thank you Sebs
This is my favorite band. Justin Hayward is a fantastic songwriter. He's still playing smaller venues with his acoustic guitar. John Lodge and Justin Hayward are the remaining members of The Moody Blues. Check out some of Justin's solo albums.
1969, I had just returned from Vietnam and was stationed in San Diego. I bought a used 1959 Corvette which had an old 8 track under the dash. I discovered the Moody Blues, Anne Murray and crosby Stills Nash and Young. Those three tapes were played every day in my old Vette, including my cross country to Chicago on my 30 day leave. Never forget. I was just 21.
And this is them singing it TODAY! They sound just as good as in 1967! They still do concerts and I had the pleasure of seeing them and was blown away!
When I was in the 3rd grade my music teacher put this record on and made the whole class sing to it , I was 8 years old and I was hooked I am now 62 and still hooked ! The Moody Blues have always been on my top 5 list over the years !
I’m 76 British, I think we were more political back in the day. Vietnam, Women’s Rights, Civil Rights,, anti apartheid. Music, marches were part of our daily lives. Wonderful music though.
I, too, saw them at Red Rocks with the lighting going on behind as they were playing! Was my first concert as a teen. Had to be '79, '80, '81, sometime around then. Amazing experience.
I am a young Boomer here, having just turned 63 yesterday. This song has always been EPIC!!! In my life it became more significant much later when my first love found me after a long search (or so he claimed), wrote me the most beautiful love letter any woman could read about how he had always loved me all his life ('beauty I'd always missed,..'). When I was 17 and I was in love with him he told me he loved his dog more than he loved me. So, I moved on. So did he. But we were always drawn to each other. Problem was when he contacted me, later in life, he failed to tell me that he was married!!! He claimed that he married the wrong woman...and I called bullsh@#!!! This song said it all for us, like you said "an affair." His loss. Blessings and Happy Holidays to you and your family...
Such a great song! I grew up listening to this group & they are one of my favorites from the 60's-80's. They have had so many hit songs. Love their mix of rock with classical music. They have a sound like no other band. The Moody Blues' most successful singles include "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", "Ride My See-saw", "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock & Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice", "Your Wildest Dreams" etc. But all of their music is great. Sadly Ray Thomas (flute) & Graeme Edge (drums) are no longer with us.
One of the only concerts I went to as a teenager (19). The Moody Blues concert was it Phoenix AZ in 1979. OMG!!!! The orchestra backing expands and fills out the feeling of the song. 😎
Music of my generation is and was wonderful, this is hauntingly beautiful and the flute is icing on the cake..Awesome ...thanks for this. 🥰🥰🥰 They were right, the orchestra makes it over the top great.
I had the privilege to see the Moody Blues in 1996, in Albuquerque, backed up by our local New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. It was a magical night. The band was awesome, but the crowd may have given a bigger applause at the end for the symphony. Those musicians got to experience 6,000 roaring for them. Probably the biggest moment of their lives. Long Live the Moodies!
We, boomers, listen to music so differently than you do today. We didn’t shuffle between groups. We put on an album and listened from start to finish in one setting. Usually in dim lighting, candles with headphones slouched in a beanbag chair. More time consuming, but so great!
Yes, but you forgot to mention the black light making the posters glow, the Boones' Farm Strawberry Hill wine, the burning incense, the bongs, and the rolled up towel pressed firmly under the door. I'm in my 70s and doing most of that right now listening to this, but without the black light, I have an overstuffed recliner, I drink a much better wine, and use a vape pen. Increasing age doesn't mean you can't party anymore. ✌️
This is part of the entry on the song in Wikipedia: "Band member Justin Hayward wrote and composed the song at age 19 while touring in Belgium and titled the song after a girlfriend gave him a gift of satin bedsheets. The song itself was a tale of a yearning love from afar, which leads many aficionados to term it as a tale of unrequited love endured by Hayward."
Great reaction Sebs! This was my wedding song. To me (and my wife) - it's one of the most perfect love songs! HIGHLY recommend checking the entire album this came from, Days Of Future Passed - it's a very early example of a concept album, psychedelic & progressive in nature, especially as it was also one of the first 'rock' albums to incorporate an orchestra! The live version you see here is reminiscent of what the original album sounds like - and it's wonderful! To me, it's a complete feel-good album. Concept is basically a 'day in the life'. Each song representing a different part of the day (dawn, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening, night - being this song). Cheers!
He, Justin, was 19 when he wrote this song!!! This is a great song even though I was NOT a fan of them I loved this song - great slow dancing song!!! We had all this great music played against the backdrop of the Vietnam war which changed our perspective on our physic - We may not live to see another day - our boyfriends, husbands, brother & in my case my dad & husband!! We saw the world through a different prism!!! !!! Today's music almost suck when compared to the great tunes from the 50-60 and early 70's!!!!
Justin Hayward did a beautiful song 'Forever Autumn' with Jeff Wayne for "War of the Worlds" which is just beautiful and with a spoken section by Richard Burton.
Oh My holy Mother of God… you are completely taking me back to the days of my teens! Every day after school I would do my dance class exercises to this song! It has a magnificent beat for doing stretches for dance. I was in dance class in high school 1967, 68,69 and this is what we exercise to, it is phenomenal! The Moody Blues have always been a magnificent band. They definitely know how to pull on the heartstrings! And when they use orchestration, it is in the stratosphere! 🤯🤯🤯 Thank you for your reaction to this video. And thank you for sharing about your journey in music! Classical music has always been a soothing remarkable way to find peace and deep expression in our souls! And it can also bring our soul to life! Please play more Moody Blues! 🙏🏼😉🤗🫶🏻👏🏼👏🏼 BTW … I have seen them in concert twice, AND AS DanV would say… Epic! 🫡
Great reaction, Sebs. I'm going to sound like a groupie here, but I've been trying to add up how many times I've seen the Moody Blues over the years, since I tried to catch them whenever they were in town and (I must face it) I'm an old rock chic... the number came in at about 70 times. About 10 of those concerts were with the orchestra. I was so very lucky. I dragged my kids with me (they are now in their 30's) and all became fans. My daughter met with John Lodge (bassist) and discussed her playing bass in her band. My youngest became a professional musician and plays their music. So great. Since, I've seen Justin Hayward in his solo concerts and got to meet him twice. Such a gentleman. So grateful that great music has been my companion throughout my life!
Thanks Sebs. I love seeing people watch this version for the first time. The emotion it evokes with those stellar vocals and the orchestra backing is brilliant. Glad you enjoyed it.
A few points; These guys heavily used orchestra for their albums. Justin Hayward’s & John Lodge’ album - BlueJays - is one of my fave albums. It’s worth a listen, Sebs, full of peace, love & brotherhood with great musicianship! I saw the Moodys only once - in NYC in the mid 80’s @ Madison Square Garden. Just a true highlight of my concert list!
My daughter is in a local symphony; so I have learned to love the power and emotion and complexity of classical music. That the orchestra was in this beautiful song takes it to another level. I never tire of Nights in White Satin. For me it's that series of chords, the harmony that you exclaimed over. Yea. I'm a boomer. We had great music. Stuff that will last.
I've asked this question before in other reaction threads: Do you think in 30+ years from now they will be listening to music made in the previous 2 decades and marveling at it like this?
@@markh.7650 You’d just have to know what goes around come back around and can’t compare what is gone to what is coming either way they might tally thus at the same things should fall into places irrespective, let me know where you live and how long you’ve been a fan?
@@JustinHayward-su1ww Without giving too much away, I live in the state of New York, specifically the land of hard iced tea fame. As far as how long have I been a fan? Specifically The Moody Blues? Fan is a strong word. I like this song, especially when the full version is played with the poem at the end. My musical tastes vary widely, as I'm a child of the 70s & 80s (Graduated HS in '83) I've never attended a real concert, other than a Beach Boys performance at 6 Flags in Jersey back in the early 80s. Lately I've been touring YT reaction videos to watch these youngsters marvel at the quality of music from their parents/grandparents era. It amuses me and I get to hear music I grew up listening to. One of my favorite songs to watch is Bohemian Rhapsody. Young folks just are not ready for that song.
The world was a lot different back then. So many social issues, civil rights, the woman's movement, the sexual revolution, and the Vietnam War. That War was the first that we could turn on the TV and actually see with our own eyes. The music reflects the enormous changes we were experiencing. BTW, the changes we fought for, like Roe v Wade which gave a woman the ultimate rights over her own body, are the same rights that are in the path of being repealed. The gay rights we have come to take for granted, totally in danger. People need to take a look back at our history so that we aren't doomed to repeat it. My generation had the best music ever because we were reaching out into uncharted territory, the reflection was so clear.
Hey…boomer here. I’m sitting here smiling with the realization that the
rebellious music of my youth is now considered classical!! Time just
keeps on slippin’ into the future. Anybody get that? Great reaction Sebs!
:D You got to fly like an eagle, buddy. No matter what musical era you grew up in.
i got it
@@JustMe-vk4fn Steve Miller. also a great song!!
I’m a joker, but I get you man.
Right there with you fellow boomer. ❤
The lead singer was only 19 when he wrote this. He's 77 now and still touring. I was blessed to get to see him live in 2022 and his voice is as compelling and beautiful as ever!! Thank you for your insightful reaction/
I am a Boomer and I feel so fortunate to have been able to have grown up with the best music ever. Don't get me wrong, I love music in all the decades and am not stuck in the past, but there are very few songs these days that impress me.
@hannabass3693 I am a Boomer too, an elder one (born in 1947) and I totally agree with everything you said, few songs today impress me. I still think the BEST music was pre 1990 and DEFINITELY in the sixties, when in just 10 short years we had the biggest change in music EACH year and 98 % was GREAT MUSIC of ALL kinds.
@@patticrichton1135 It was not 98% "good music" though!?!! There was PLENTY of real bad music also back then. It is just that we all individually remember the music pieces that we like(d). Each generation are mostly into the music they listened to during their teenage years?! With all the experiences and memories, that it brings back, or keeps alive. I was born in 1955, so "my" preferred music ( in the rock genre at least ) is also from the mid 1960s until 1980 at the latest. Obviously also a FEW tracks from later on, but not many!
I feel so sorry for young people today - they have no idea, zero inkling, of the fabulous music we Boomers were blessed to enjoy. Especially because in those days there was no such thing as “auto-tune”, whatever that is. These bands went into their recording studios, played their songs, went home. Did their tours, accumulated their fans, sold millions of vinyl records. I miss those days. 😢
PREACH!!!
Amen!
I still have crates of vinals from my days. Probably worth a fortune today. Anyone remember ELO or Alan Parsons, how about Jethro Tull?
@leaannlegg4347 we should ask Seb to play Jethro Tull!!! The flute!!!!
I'm totally in agreement.
If you ever wonder why my generation can't stand the music from today--you just heard one reason why. This came out in 1967. I was 17. I am now 73 and I still listen to the Moody Blues.
Ditto here, I'm also 73 years old and used to listen to the Moody Blues while I stood my watch in the radio shack on a navy destroyer all through the night.
That is hilarious. I also am 73 & I listened to The Moody Blues during my ''Sound & Security'' watch aboard the USS Sylvania AFS2, whilst underway in the Med, back in the late 60's early 70's. Ahoy Mate. @@jayharder2598
I'm 68, and I'm even more moved by this beautiful piece than ever before.
It's extraordinary, yet it's helpful to remember the meaning of that word.
This music stands out from the ordinary now, just as it stood out from most of the product back then.
Assume that 85% of the songs from each of the popular music forms in our lifetimes have ranged from bad to merely pablum in quality.
Over that, add another 14% for songs that are interesting - good to great on a couple levels, good musicianship, production, etc.
The remaining 1% contains the truly excellent to the brilliant and on to each ages works of genius.
'Every' ages works of genius.
There was a lot of fluff on the airwaves also, back when the Beatles ruled and Jimi cried, when Led Zeppelin amazed and the Moody Blues transported us.
Just as there are brilliant works and genius musicians today - especially when those percentages translate to greater numbers of musicians.
Anyone scornful of today's popular music, based on listening to the likes of Nights of White Satin, is setting the bar too high.
A proper match requires some new genius, and today's genius is everywhere ....
But only if you look.
@@bclintoncarter Brian as I mentioned in my post I remember listening to Days of Future Past and my favorite was Threshold of a Dream late night while on watch in the radio shack on the destroyer I was stationed on. Watching these "reaction" video's and the response by the people watching the videos just goes to show just how good these songs were. I can't imagine watching todays songs 20 or 30 years from now and appreciating the music like this generation is responding to music of our times.
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You're right on his voice. Most old rockers should not be singing anymore. They're thin and weak and bumpy. But this guy still has it. It's a good voice.
Listen to Robert Plant now. He still HAS IT!!!
I don't know if this has already been said, but Justin Hayward wrote this song when he was about 19 years old... What a genius.
Gen X here -- Boomers made the best music, hands down. My biggest regret is that I never got to see the Moodies in concert. The only thing that disappoints me about this particular clip is that they don't do the poem at the end, which is my favorite part.
Yes! "Late Lament" is a terrific poem on its own. With this song, it's even more moving. See if you can find the Moody Blues concert with the Colorado Symphony. They perform this song and include Late Lament.
These guys brought me to peace, when I was a young very angry surfer, suspended from high school for fist fights, then found these guys and became the peaceful warrior surfer.
This is so wonderful and remains one of my favourite songs of all time - I’m 67 and so lucky to have got the best of the 60’s through to the 80’s. Thank you for your comments of all my music. His voice is so beautiful
🇨🇦 Yes, another Boomer here. The reason that the Americans didn't respond to this the first time, was because all the Execs and Producers and D J's said it would fail ! "Too classical" they said. "too Slow" they said. "Can't dance to it" they said.
What all of them missed, was that it was a great song for you and your girl to make out to ! When the American music industry stopped trying to dictate the standards, and admit that the Brits were getting it right, then the world really changed !
I forget the exact year this performance was recorded, but it's worth noting that they were in their 50s or 60s, and still blowing the roof off the place!
Breathe deep the gathering gloom
Watch lights fade from every room
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day's useless energy is spent
Impassioned lovers wrestle as one
Lonely man cries for love and has none
New mother picks up and suckles her son
Senior citizens wish they were young
Cold-hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight
Red is grey and yellow-white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion
Incredible poetry
Been listening to the Moody Blues since 1964 they have such a great catalogue, you should check out some more. Justin Haywards voice still sounds great!
Denny Laine was original lead singer of the band
@@jmiltier-pu9dd Denny Laine just passed away today.
Forever Autumn
No one else has a voice quite like Justin's.
The first time I saw the Doors at MSG they were w a full orchestra! 👍
The music of the Moody Blues is best described as a journey. When you listen to their music, you find that every time you hear, it will bring you something new. They set a standard for full-production music that has never been duplicated. Their use of an orchestra was not unique but very timely for the era. I have most of their albums and listen as often as I can.
I'm a baby boomer. Thank you for playing our music. At 76 years, I appreciate you loving our music, and it was so deep and loving. I remember my folks trying to accept our groups and what it meant to us. The generation gap is what I always was told.
The reason why music was better is because back then it was written and performed by creative artists and sold through record companies. Today it’s manufactured by record companies and sold through pretty vocalists.
Really like your reactions! Being an old English man (66) I grew up with this music and it was of a standard we just took for granted. I love seeing young people discovering this for the first time. Good for you!
We had the best music@@anneboban2002
I'm a 67 yr old English descent boomer. I loved being a boomer. Best generation!
The Moodies are, in a way, in a class by themselves. Classic Rock, Symphonic Rock, Progressive Rock, early melotron...So much good music since the 60's!
Cosmic rock? Been a huge fan since "Go Now"
For sheer beauty and ability to stir the soul this music stands up to any music ever performed by anyone in any era. Great music is timeless. In this particular era of pop music, we had a sort of Golden Age in which many, many acts, of which The Moody Blues was but one, presented to the world mind-blowing music, unique music, brilliant and breathtaking music that, in terms of the caliber and breadth and scale of unique talent, has never been matched or repeated in the pop music arena at any time since. IMO
Well said. I couldn’t agree more.
Boomer here. So many memories are in my heart when I hear this song …. innocence, love and heartache all meshed together … a time to remember always ….
A song that still gives me chills all these years later... the vocals, the flute...
Their albums are full of orchestral music. I am 74 and these guys have been in my husband's and my live for over 52 years.
I'm 62 and have lost my 3 older sisters and remember listening to older music. I remember hearing this song with each one of them at different times and loving it. I have never heard this video.....Thank you so much for bringing back so many memories and now this is my favorite video.
Another Boomer here! Loved your reaction! Justin wrote this song when he was 17. His girlfriend had just given him the gift of white satin sheets (hence the name of the song). Moody Blues has such a great catalog! Justin can't hit the high notes he used to do, but he's still an outstanding singer. My wife and I saw them in concert at Paris, Las Vegas and they were fantastic. All of them are over 70 and I was joking with my wife, what if your grandfather and his world famous band played your birthday party? How cool would that be?!
On the subject of classical music, I have a movie recommendation for you; Mr. Hollands Opus. Richard Dreyfuss plays Mr. Holland who becomes a band teacher to pay the bills when he wants to be a composer. Initially as a teacher he sucks until one day he has an epiphany. It's heartwarming, and sad by turns and has a great finale. During the epiphany, he plays a piece of music for the class on piano and asks what the name is. They say Lovers Concerto by The Toys (sold 2 million copies). No! he says, it's Bach, Minuet in G! I get tears in several places during this movie... It has it all. Great cast great story, and fantastic music. I think this is one of Richard Dreyfuss' best movies.
I have to agree with you... FABULOUS movie...
Ooooh you just reminded me of this movie! Think I'll watch it tonight!
Have always loved that film. Very insightful.
A great movie too!
He was 19!!!!
Love this song.♥️ It lives through time and my heart. No song will ever touch me like this powerful one and version. God Bless 🙏🏾
Just think, this concert took place in the year 2000, the song "Nights In White Satin" came out in 1967, that's 33 years apart! This whole concert was freakin' amazing, I watched it on a TV special and was completely blown away!
Thank you 😊
He apparently strolled down to the nearby dock, and wrote two songs, this one and Tuesday Afternoon, in one afternoon. Both songs turned out to be one of their biggest hits.
Same, I am a Boomer. This music is never going to go away. It's classic. The song itself, I heard for the first time when I was 12. It nearly brought me to my knees because it was so beautiful. It's haunting and sublime. Thanks for taking the time to analyze it. I love seeing your reactions to these older songs.
Finally, now we're talking!! The Moody Blues, wonderful, Justin, be still my heart! They are also great musicians. I attended this performance.
Hear it with the poem at the end. It takes it to another whole level.
Their album, Days of Future Past is intermixed with an orchestra throughout the whole album. But a must, before or after some songs the drummer, Graeme Edge has really deep spoken poems, accompanied by the orchestra, that he speaks that bridges one song to the next, Nights In White Satin is one of them. It's like the icing on the cake, and most reactors miss because they are interested in only the song, not the album. In my mind I already hear the, "Breathe deep the gathering gloom. Watch lights fade from every room ..." that comes after Nights on the album. For we heard the whole album over and over again. Now I understand the crazy limitations reactors have to deal with, but at times your missing out on much more just focusing on the song instead of the album.
"Cold-hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight
Red is grey and yellow-white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion"
There was no orchestra. The "orchestral" parts were don on a mellotron by the band's keyboardist. The record company wanted to make the liner notes more impressive so they made up the "BBC Festival Orchestra" to give a phony credit to a non-exesistent orchestral. No such thing as the BBC Festival Orchestra, but the song was soooo popular that they just decided to go with the legend of the BBC Festival Orchestra.
It was ALL the band. Which makes it all the more impressive.
There was, in fact, an orchestra. Just not a regular established organization. The "festival orchestra" was made up symphony players from the area who came in and were recorded in the studio, mostly separate from the band. The mellotron could mimic some basic string sounds, but in no way was it capable of producing the orchestra interludes through out the album.
The mellotron is heard in Nights in White Satin, for example, playing the little counter melodies against the vocal line in the verse that starts "gazing at people, some hand in hand..." The Mellotron produced it's sound by playing loops of tape, one for each note on the keyboard, so it was pretty limited in it's ability to produce a ton of varied instrument sounds. But definitely amazing in 1967. @@alfredhernandez9799
I’m 69 and listen to the Moody Blues daily. I never tire of their incredible music.
Just majestic, heavenly music. Masterpiece. They don’t make music like this anymore.
Moody Blues is still my sister's favorite group & I really like this particular song - it's magical. I'm 18 months older than my sister & I never heard them, except for my sister's albums. That's how quickly music favorites can rise. Some of my favorite songs are songs my parents liked & I have those 45's. Singers had to be able to really sing before 1970-75. And once electronics could help those who had less vocal talent, it became a blessing to them & started the loss of finding those with real vocal skills. I think that's why rap got so popular - you don't have to be able to sing with rap. But I really miss great melodies & harmonies in song.
I love orchestra, too. :D
You should listen to their complete "Days of future past" album. It is considered the first concept album. Each songs represent a different part of the day. Obviously that song was the night. It is also considered by many music analyst as the first "prog" album or "proto-prog". You should definitely also read the history of this album. It is very interesting.
Days of Future Passed, Question of Balance and Threshold of a Dream top 3!
@@stj971 great choices
Yes! Tuesday Afternoon is one of my faves - after Nights in White Satin, of course! 😅
Progressive rock, yet another great movement from the Boomer generation. Moody Blues created beautiful moving music !!!!
🇨🇦 Decades ago, there was a musical Renaissance with Bach and Beethoven. And with Brahms and Tchaikovsky ! During the early 1900's there was Ragtime and Jazz. And then Big Bands and Crooners ! After WWII there was another Renaissance of sorts with the Boomers !
Our Parents, sick of War and begging for peace, gave us the FREEDOM to explore, like never before ! This FREEDOM allowed us to create music that made us FEEL free, and ultimately HAPPY ! Musicians today (if that is what they are) never experienced that true FREEDOM ! The pace and the pressures make them lose any imagination or originality !
There are a few really good artists around, but it will take them about 5 decades to even put a dent in our collection !
This is why the music from 1959 to 1989, will never fade away ! 🇨🇦
Wow!! Fellow Canuck here--you've summed it up incredibly well!
I will add that the (strangle) hold that commercialization (which technology has helped exponentially) has had and continues to, sets up artists today where their soul is soon sold out. It's such a shame.
But THANKS to technology, we can enjoy this and comment on it (oh the irony). Really glad I was young when this music was moving its way through our world 🙂.
Even more grateful to be alive to see younger generations experiencing it, as best as they can. And, who knows, what inspiration will be born of it!
Bassist John Lodge has never been given enough appreciation for how well he holds everything together.
This version made my heart melt and put chills up and down my spine❤
Thank you❤
Im 59 ,in 6th grade we had a teacher who played guitar. We did our work but mostly spent the whole year organising a rock opera on the moody blues. blues. We all had tie died sheets in different colours. I had a solo ,it was ordinary man. Best year of school
Sounds like a great teacher
Since the 1st time hearing them when I was in Middle school (now 68 yrs old) they have always been my favorite musicians. I got to see them for the second time 5yrs ago perform, It was amazing. I love hearing an orchestra as I like to point out all of the instruments. I played a trumpet in my HS Orchestra. Everyone in my family growing up had a musical background. My husband plays guitar and Keys.
An incredible group that I went to bed listening to every night for years 1972-73
I'm a young boomer born at the end of the boomer era. It's not just that we had it tougher. We had less distractions- no internet, only a few TV channels, and no digital world to do everything for us. We actually did shit and experienced life in person, not vicariously through a screen. More than half of the kids I grew up with could play one or more musical instruments. Few kids today want to do anything that requires any real effort.
What a beautiful reaction I'm so glad you appreciate the wonderful music from us baby boomers. I love this song because it has feeling, power, sensitivity magic, talent, beauty. It raises spirits and you fee empathy. The Justin way sings I love you, is the way we should all told that we are loved. Sadly that's not the case even though 'I love you' is three of the most beautiful English words.
Still gives me shivers and brings tears to my eyes. What a masterpiece
An absolutely fantastic song by the Moody Blues, I've listened to this song so many times over the years, one of my favourites! This version with the orchestra is mind-blowing! 👍👍
Thanks for love and support, Where do you live and how long have you been a fan?
One of my top 5 songs ever. Video is so awesome. What great music we had. I've never stop listening to it after 50+ years
The orchestra enhanced the aura of the song ,it invokes pure intonation of the meaning. Already a masterpiece the orchestra raises the bar. Thank you Sebs
Greatest Hits in 1996 on Phantom Sound & Vision, thank you ❤
A song that is a tribute to soldiers coming home from war in caskets lined in white satin.❤
no it isn't. It is about being dumped by a girlfriend who gave him white satin sheets!!
@ The hell it is!
@@rich23231 Wrong!!! Try doing some research. Justin Hayward himself gives the meaning behind the song.
This is my favorite band. Justin Hayward is a fantastic songwriter. He's still playing smaller venues with his acoustic guitar. John Lodge and Justin Hayward are the remaining members of The Moody Blues. Check out some of Justin's solo albums.
Brings tears to my eyes always at the end with that orchestra! Please listen to the original. The ending is beautiful.
Justin Hayward's voice still gives me goosebumps after all these years. The emotion he puts forth in song is just incredible....
Thank you at all time ❤
1969, I had just returned from Vietnam and was stationed in San Diego. I bought a used 1959 Corvette which had an old 8 track under the dash. I discovered the Moody Blues, Anne Murray and crosby Stills Nash and Young. Those three tapes were played every day in my old Vette, including my cross country to Chicago on my 30 day leave. Never forget. I was just 21.
Classic example of Justin Hayward live without pitch correction. Pitch Perfect
And this is them singing it TODAY! They sound just as good as in 1967! They still do concerts and I had the pleasure of seeing them and was blown away!
When I was in the 3rd grade my music teacher put this record on and made the whole class sing to it , I was 8 years old and I was hooked I am now 62 and still hooked ! The Moody Blues have always been on my top 5 list over the years !
I’m 76 British, I think we were more political back in the day. Vietnam, Women’s Rights, Civil Rights,, anti apartheid. Music, marches were part of our daily lives. Wonderful music though.
Saw them in Denver at Red Rocks with the Denver Symphony. Over the eastern plains there were huge lightning storms. epic.
That is my favorite version of this song, just perfect.
I, too, saw them at Red Rocks with the lighting going on behind as they were playing! Was my first concert as a teen. Had to be '79, '80, '81, sometime around then. Amazing experience.
I am a young Boomer here, having just turned 63 yesterday. This song has always been EPIC!!! In my life it became more significant much later when my first love found me after a long search (or so he claimed), wrote me the most beautiful love letter any woman could read about how he had always loved me all his life ('beauty I'd always missed,..'). When I was 17 and I was in love with him he told me he loved his dog more than he loved me. So, I moved on. So did he. But we were always drawn to each other. Problem was when he contacted me, later in life, he failed to tell me that he was married!!! He claimed that he married the wrong woman...and I called bullsh@#!!! This song said it all for us, like you said "an affair." His loss. Blessings and Happy Holidays to you and your family...
I found my self caught between ecstasy and despair, Ruining one love affair while embarking on another, thank you for the love and support..😊
Such a great song! I grew up listening to this group & they are one of my favorites from the 60's-80's. They have had so many hit songs. Love their mix of rock with classical music. They have a sound like no other band. The Moody Blues' most successful singles include "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", "Ride My See-saw", "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock & Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice", "Your Wildest Dreams" etc. But all of their music is great. Sadly Ray Thomas (flute) & Graeme Edge (drums) are no longer with us.
I was coming in here to say that other songs to check out would be “Your Wildest Dreams” and “I’m Just aSinger.”
You forgot forever autumn. Probably their best.
The orchestra makes the song soar and feel so much more expansive and emotional.
An already beautiful song, but this version with an orchestra is amazing. ❤
I saw them in concert back in the early 80's in Vancouver BC. I still have my ticket stub with the cost of $14.50 amazing ❤
I was fortunate to be a boomer and got to hear all these fantastic songs and music on the radio as well as the other media that has come along.
Justin Hayward is 77 & still out there singing. The Moody Blues were one of the best bands out there, starting in the 60’s.👍🎼🎶🎵♥️
I appreciate you so much 😊.
Wow, he looks good for 77.
@@JustinHayward-su1wwthank you & I appreciate you & all your beautiful music still to this day…1/30/24 ♥️🎸🌺
@@kathyrizzi8754 I appreciate you at all time for love and support, Where do you live and how long have you been a fan?
@@sharoncrawford7192 he wasn’t 77 in this video, he was 54 in the year 2000, so good looking still.👍♥️🌹♥️
I became aware of this in 1972. High school. ❤
One of the only concerts I went to as a teenager (19). The Moody Blues concert was it Phoenix AZ in 1979. OMG!!!! The orchestra backing expands and fills out the feeling of the song. 😎
This is a forever song, and his voice will be 8n my heart too.!!❤😊❤
My youth we had the best music 🇬🇧and American , British bands Motown Soul , Northern Soul . So grateful we saw and heard talent
This song always gives me an image of what being welcomed into Heaven will sound like💞
I get goosebumps everytime I hear that harmony and I imagine myself going to heaven
Music of my generation is and was wonderful, this is hauntingly beautiful and the flute is icing on the cake..Awesome ...thanks for this. 🥰🥰🥰 They were right, the orchestra makes it over the top great.
Moodies and Tullies UNITE !!! The 70s were great !!!! (we were in college)
Love the Moody Blues, this has always been one of my favorite songs
Thank you...❤
I'm 69 and listening to this brings back memories that I will carry in my heart forever. ❤
Thank you so much for love and support !!!
The orchestra and the poem have always been my favorite parts of this song
I had the privilege to see the Moody Blues in 1996, in Albuquerque, backed up by our local New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. It was a magical night. The band was awesome, but the crowd may have given a bigger applause at the end for the symphony. Those musicians got to experience 6,000 roaring for them. Probably the biggest moment of their lives. Long Live the Moodies!
We, boomers, listen to music so differently than you do today. We didn’t shuffle between groups. We put on an album and listened from start to finish in one setting. Usually in dim lighting, candles with headphones slouched in a beanbag chair. More time consuming, but so great!
Yes, but you forgot to mention the black light making the posters glow, the Boones' Farm Strawberry Hill wine, the burning incense, the bongs, and the rolled up towel pressed firmly under the door. I'm in my 70s and doing most of that right now listening to this, but without the black light, I have an overstuffed recliner, I drink a much better wine, and use a vape pen. Increasing age doesn't mean you can't party anymore. ✌️
This is part of the entry on the song in Wikipedia: "Band member Justin Hayward wrote and composed the song at age 19 while touring in Belgium and titled the song after a girlfriend gave him a gift of satin bedsheets. The song itself was a tale of a yearning love from afar, which leads many aficionados to term it as a tale of unrequited love endured by Hayward."
Great reaction Sebs! This was my wedding song. To me (and my wife) - it's one of the most perfect love songs! HIGHLY recommend checking the entire album this came from, Days Of Future Passed - it's a very early example of a concept album, psychedelic & progressive in nature, especially as it was also one of the first 'rock' albums to incorporate an orchestra! The live version you see here is reminiscent of what the original album sounds like - and it's wonderful! To me, it's a complete feel-good album. Concept is basically a 'day in the life'. Each song representing a different part of the day (dawn, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening, night - being this song). Cheers!
Thank you for sharing music from prior decades with new generations
I grew up with this. I'm very fortunate.
RIP Denny Laine (lead singer)... Just heard he passed away in the last hour
Sympathy to his family 🙏
This is Justin Hayward. Denny left the Moody Blues decades ago.
Meaningful. Yes. We certainly were blessed. Now you can be blessed too.
I appreciate your blessings 😊
My other fave Justin Hayward vocal is Forever Autumn. Very emotional.
It is so true that we boomers had the best bands ever to see and listen to.
I think music has become about how it looks over how it sounds
He, Justin, was 19 when he wrote this song!!! This is a great song even though I was NOT a fan of them I loved this song - great slow dancing song!!! We had all this great music played against the backdrop of the Vietnam war which changed our perspective on our physic - We may not live to see another day - our boyfriends, husbands, brother & in my case my dad & husband!! We saw the world through a different prism!!! !!! Today's music almost suck when compared to the great tunes from the 50-60 and early 70's!!!!
My favourite group since 1967.
Justin Hayward did a beautiful song 'Forever Autumn' with Jeff Wayne for "War of the Worlds" which is just beautiful and with a spoken section by Richard Burton.
To quote Gregg Allman...you should always listen to music with headphones or earbuds to really hear it. So true. ❤
Innermost feeling messages
Oh My holy Mother of God… you are completely taking me back to the days of my teens! Every day after school I would do my dance class exercises to this song! It has a magnificent beat for doing stretches for dance. I was in dance class in high school 1967, 68,69 and this is what we exercise to, it is phenomenal! The Moody Blues have always been a magnificent band. They definitely know how to pull on the heartstrings! And when they use orchestration, it is in the stratosphere! 🤯🤯🤯
Thank you for your reaction to this video. And thank you for sharing about your journey in music! Classical music has always been a soothing remarkable way to find peace and deep expression in our souls! And it can also bring our soul to life! Please play more Moody Blues! 🙏🏼😉🤗🫶🏻👏🏼👏🏼
BTW … I have seen them in concert twice, AND AS DanV would say… Epic! 🫡
Thank you for love and support...✨💕🙏🏿
Great reaction, Sebs. I'm going to sound like a groupie here, but I've been trying to add up how many times I've seen the Moody Blues over the years, since I tried to catch them whenever they were in town and (I must face it) I'm an old rock chic... the number came in at about 70 times. About 10 of those concerts were with the orchestra. I was so very lucky. I dragged my kids with me (they are now in their 30's) and all became fans. My daughter met with John Lodge (bassist) and discussed her playing bass in her band. My youngest became a professional musician and plays their music. So great. Since, I've seen Justin Hayward in his solo concerts and got to meet him twice. Such a gentleman. So grateful that great music has been my companion throughout my life!
💙Lucky Man💙💙💙Die hard Fan💙
So suiting reading this from you, I appreciate you ❤😊
You should have seen these guys in the 1970's. Released in 1967 and I think this performance was in 1988.
Thanks Sebs.
I love seeing people watch this version for the first time. The emotion it evokes with those stellar vocals and the orchestra backing is brilliant. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for love 😊..
A few points;
These guys heavily used orchestra for their albums.
Justin Hayward’s & John Lodge’ album - BlueJays - is one of my fave albums. It’s worth a listen, Sebs, full of peace, love & brotherhood with great musicianship!
I saw the Moodys only once - in NYC in the mid 80’s @ Madison Square Garden. Just a true highlight of my concert list!
Was lucky enough to see Moody Blues back in the 70s with the orchestra. Fantastic concert! Love Justin!
Thank you so much 😊for the love ✨
My daughter is in a local symphony; so I have learned to love the power and emotion and complexity of classical music. That the orchestra was in this beautiful song takes it to another level. I never tire of Nights in White Satin. For me it's that series of chords, the harmony that you exclaimed over. Yea. I'm a boomer. We had great music. Stuff that will last.
Harmony next tour dates are close by, Keep up with the love 💕
I've asked this question before in other reaction threads: Do you think in 30+ years from now they will be listening to music made in the previous 2 decades and marveling at it like this?
@@markh.7650 You’d just have to know what goes around come back around and can’t compare what is gone to what is coming either way they might tally thus at the same things should fall into places irrespective, let me know where you live and how long you’ve been a fan?
@@JustinHayward-su1ww Without giving too much away, I live in the state of New York, specifically the land of hard iced tea fame. As far as how long have I been a fan? Specifically The Moody Blues? Fan is a strong word. I like this song, especially when the full version is played with the poem at the end. My musical tastes vary widely, as I'm a child of the 70s & 80s (Graduated HS in '83) I've never attended a real concert, other than a Beach Boys performance at 6 Flags in Jersey back in the early 80s. Lately I've been touring YT reaction videos to watch these youngsters marvel at the quality of music from their parents/grandparents era. It amuses me and I get to hear music I grew up listening to. One of my favorite songs to watch is Bohemian Rhapsody. Young folks just are not ready for that song.
The world was a lot different back then. So many social issues, civil rights, the woman's movement, the sexual revolution, and the Vietnam War. That War was the first that we could turn on the TV and actually see with our own eyes. The music reflects the enormous changes we were experiencing. BTW, the changes we fought for, like Roe v Wade which gave a woman the ultimate rights over her own body, are the same rights that are in the path of being repealed. The gay rights we have come to take for granted, totally in danger. People need to take a look back at our history so that we aren't doomed to repeat it. My generation had the best music ever because we were reaching out into uncharted territory, the reflection was so clear.
With time truth and lies will prevail it selves 😊