The Moody Blues' John Lodge performs his Moodies song, 'Candle of Life'

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  • @songsbygreg
    @songsbygreg Місяць тому +2

    One of my favoitire Moody Blues songs among many! Great job John! Wouldn't it be fantastic if John and Justin got together and did a "Blue Jays" tour?

  • @marcbolan1818
    @marcbolan1818 Рік тому +34

    Still strong and the entire Children's Children's Children LP is incredible.

    • @meloniedropik3539
      @meloniedropik3539 Рік тому +5

      It's truly a listening experience from beginning to end. I think it is the album I listen to most often.

    • @sharonallison9922
      @sharonallison9922 Рік тому +1

      @@meloniedropik3539 THANK YOU....🙂😉🥰

    • @jeffs869
      @jeffs869 Рік тому +3

      when i go camping i like to get drunk and listen to childrens children all the way through

    • @rogerthomas169
      @rogerthomas169 Рік тому +3

      Beautiful rendition, great band

    • @BP-kx2ig
      @BP-kx2ig 6 місяців тому

      I agree with that. My favourite Moody Blues album and favourite song.

  • @johnparnell8571
    @johnparnell8571 2 місяці тому +4

    A superb live version of a beautiful song from a landmark album. Thank you for the music, John

  • @charleswidmore5458
    @charleswidmore5458 Рік тому +28

    God smiles on those who work to make his World a better place.
    John has gotten many a smile.

    • @flemingcourt
      @flemingcourt Рік тому

      There is no god.

    • @rogerthomas169
      @rogerthomas169 Рік тому +7

      ​@@flemingcourtsorry to hear that you're miserable, God bless you.

  • @harpin4God
    @harpin4God Рік тому +12

    His bass playing carries this song wonderfully. Big fan since ‘65 with Go Now.

    • @lindareed8267
      @lindareed8267 12 днів тому +1

      John wasn't around for Go Now. He joined Moodies in 1966 along with Justin Hayward

  • @MK19021961
    @MK19021961 Рік тому +12

    I'm very happy to see Norda again.

  • @ConnieB-ig4ds
    @ConnieB-ig4ds Місяць тому +4

    Even at 78 or so he's so adorable.

    • @lindareed8267
      @lindareed8267 12 днів тому +2

      Or so is right. 81 as of last July 20. Although Ray Thomas swore John was born 1941, same as Ray.

    • @ConnieB-ig4ds
      @ConnieB-ig4ds 12 днів тому +2

      @@lindareed8267 Okay thank for the update. 😁

  • @OctaveMT
    @OctaveMT Рік тому +17

    Superb song from the best ever Moodies Album ... Childrens Children ... Burn slowly the Candle of life John ... Respect

    • @colindonington6568
      @colindonington6568 8 місяців тому +2

      Yes, I agree. It's my favourite Moody Blues album. A clear, consistent concept, beginning, middle, end.

  • @David-ij4hv
    @David-ij4hv Рік тому +12

    Ahhh, this song is so good live! That entire Birmingham Town Hall concert is fantastic - everyone should check it out if they haven't already seen/heard it. Thank you for posting and for keeping the faith!

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kk 3 місяці тому +3

    Possibly his best song

  • @martyc2637
    @martyc2637 Рік тому +11

    John picked some great bandmates. They really sound good together.

  • @moonshinefiftyseven6063
    @moonshinefiftyseven6063 Рік тому +14

    One of my favorite songs. But then, all of his songs are good.

  • @christopherhall1742
    @christopherhall1742 Місяць тому +1

    Yes, that's the great Norda Mullen on flute!

  • @yesman2755
    @yesman2755 Рік тому +3

    This is so close to the original recording. Lodge has really excelled with his own band since the demise of the Moodies. Long may he continue.

  • @DennisCambly
    @DennisCambly Рік тому +8

    I hear Ray Thomas playing the flute on this wonderful piece of music

  • @tombalch1645
    @tombalch1645 Рік тому +9

    Love this live version....

  • @rafmin73
    @rafmin73 Рік тому +6

    One of your best songs John. Thank you for this gift to the world.

  • @marklancaster2781
    @marklancaster2781 Рік тому +11

    This song has always meant a lot to me - especially as I get older.

  • @meloniedropik3539
    @meloniedropik3539 Рік тому +12

    If I HAD TO choose, this is my favorite song that John wrote. It sounds terrific in this live performance. I'm always impressed with the way the lush sound from the recordings is presented in live performances by the Moodies.

  • @ronpfeiffer9157
    @ronpfeiffer9157 3 місяці тому +3

    The best ever

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kk 4 місяці тому +4

    His best song

  • @maxpizarro8283
    @maxpizarro8283 2 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful song and beautiful version.

  • @MissMarinaCapri
    @MissMarinaCapri Рік тому +4

    We are still Rocking on after 55 years, may we do so for another 55 years.

  • @jameslatham8009
    @jameslatham8009 Рік тому +1

    If l could give a thousand 👍s
    I would. Great video and composition

  • @malcolmharing3744
    @malcolmharing3744 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic, John! Happy New Year to you and many more.🎉

  • @davidwoodhead7736
    @davidwoodhead7736 9 місяців тому +3

    We(My wife & I) saw John's Tour Show in Leeds (UK) Super show, brought back a few distant memories then, after the show, John & his partner came into the pub adjoining the theatre, so, what else could I do but buy him & his lady a drink?? Chatted for maybe half an hour..happy times. Then a few months later..Justin Hayward was in UK, went to see him too, in Darlington.

  • @sharonallison9922
    @sharonallison9922 Рік тому +3

    I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG....I WAS BLASTI G IT YESTERDAY AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE COASTLINE......🙂🥰💝💜🩵🤍🙏🏻

  • @joemachunda
    @joemachunda 11 місяців тому +3

    What a great song John!!!!!

  • @alaincelos476
    @alaincelos476 7 місяців тому +3

    Stunning rendition from John and his band wouldn't thought it was possible to do it without thé moodies ,hat off!!!

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kk 4 місяці тому +3

    I want to cry

  • @jokeherders5582
    @jokeherders5582 Рік тому +5

    i love this song. It means a lot to me.

  • @chrisdimenna648
    @chrisdimenna648 6 місяців тому +3

    gosh . nora sounds awesome

  • @kanjiwatabe882
    @kanjiwatabe882 Рік тому +2

    The Enka!! The great song heartful in the Moodies songs.

  • @mariamusicpianopolandlebanon
    @mariamusicpianopolandlebanon Рік тому +2

    00:50 AEST Friday 2 June 2023 Tasmania, Australia: Beautiful, Wonderful!!! Thank you, Thank you!!! 🎼🎶🎶🎹😁😁!!

  • @MegaRcastillo
    @MegaRcastillo Рік тому +8

    Me encanta esta canción, saludos desde 🇨🇷

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kk 4 місяці тому +2

    His voice is so strong !!

  • @chrissmith6827
    @chrissmith6827 Рік тому +2

    No truer words sung.

  • @Flippityjibbet
    @Flippityjibbet Рік тому +4

    I haven't seen a live show in person, but based on the videos I've seen, your live sound is excellent! Everything is mixed really well, and I love the prominence of the cello in particular. Additionally, your voice has aged really well!

  • @sososo2445
    @sososo2445 6 місяців тому +1

    Happy Birthday John! Saw you recently at the Keswick, great show! Thank you for all your beautiful songs and music!

  • @normatible9795
    @normatible9795 7 місяців тому +4

    Wow John can really sing❤ive always thoufht Justin does all main vocals

    • @sososo2445
      @sososo2445 6 місяців тому +1

      They all did main vocals to various songs, Ray, John, Mike, Justin, Graham wrote the poems.

    • @krisschedler
      @krisschedler 5 місяців тому +1

      On Candle of Life and Isn't Life Strange they trade off lead vocals. John was always a great backup vocalist. I definitely miss Justin's booming vocals but John does quite well with this band.

  • @Anonymous-hy4nn
    @Anonymous-hy4nn Рік тому +4

    Great song. Thanks for posting.
    Looking forward to the show in Denver!

  • @josesuazo7246
    @josesuazo7246 4 місяці тому +2

    Esto si es música maravillosa ,

  • @trevorpugh6475
    @trevorpugh6475 9 місяців тому +2

    One of my favourite John songs, sounding wonderful live. 😊

  • @lloydster7362
    @lloydster7362 Рік тому +3

    AWESOME!

  • @charlesbaran1106
    @charlesbaran1106 10 місяців тому +2

    Well, seeing this video for the first time is ample incentive to attend the Poughkeepsie concert in July! I hope to hear my favorite John song, One More Time to Live.

  • @derekfarrellmusicontheisleofwi

    Excellent stuff those were magical days. It's a shame the 2020 All Wight Now 70th anniversary festival got locked out.

  • @tahatounarti8619
    @tahatounarti8619 Рік тому +3

    Burn slowly, the candle of life ❤

    • @sharonallison9922
      @sharonallison9922 Рік тому +1

      TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE MY DARLING SO PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME DRIFTWOOD ON THE SHORE.....🙂😉🥰

  • @markfieger4370
    @markfieger4370 11 місяців тому +2

    Reach in...(something inside says you're lonely); Reach up (something there outside).....reach out...(love everyone and make them your friend).

  • @johnexcellentgreatinterper7017
    @johnexcellentgreatinterper7017 8 місяців тому +1

    Yes,,EXCELLENT,,,from days of future past up to octave,,in a band called THRESHOLD,,,playing moody songs

  • @e.d.e.neldondeeurekanatur
    @e.d.e.neldondeeurekanatur 2 місяці тому +1

    🙏🥰💞🎶🌌🌠🌌🎶

  • @alexandrosiliadis4866
    @alexandrosiliadis4866 Рік тому +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @khackney
    @khackney Рік тому +2

  • @donnaklingerman3464
    @donnaklingerman3464 Рік тому +1

    Sounds amazing ❤❤❤

  • @hahaipokedyouoel483
    @hahaipokedyouoel483 Рік тому +2

    wow🎉

  • @BP-kx2ig
    @BP-kx2ig Рік тому +2

    My favourite Moody Blues song.
    However, it is close between this, Watching and Waiting, The Actor and New Hoirizons

    • @krisschedler
      @krisschedler 5 місяців тому +1

      all of them top shelf Moodies' songs

    • @BP-kx2ig
      @BP-kx2ig 5 місяців тому +1

      @@krisschedler I agree. They are all fantastic and I cannot choose,

  • @jeansunell2926
    @jeansunell2926 Рік тому +1

    Is Norda touring with John now?

  • @MegaRcastillo
    @MegaRcastillo Рік тому +3

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • @ToIsleOfView
    @ToIsleOfView 7 місяців тому +3

    Wow! Who knew John could sing so well. A cello!! I am impressed. I didn't like the volume of the hard rock guitar. It was too loud. No one does the synth sound as well as Pinder did on the Mellotron.

    • @sososo2445
      @sososo2445 6 місяців тому +1

      It would be nice to have more volume on John's base. I'd love to hear it more pronounced, I know he's a great bassist.

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kk 4 місяці тому +2

    Band sounds better than Justin’s

  • @ElSupremo5
    @ElSupremo5 Рік тому +4

    Justing sang it on the album obviously but I have to say while John had a weaker voice in the prime of their career his has aged better by a substantial degree.

    • @BP-kx2ig
      @BP-kx2ig Рік тому +2

      Not true

    • @krisschedler
      @krisschedler 5 місяців тому +2

      Justin's voice was always getting better throughout the years, until he got sick on a solo tour around 2016. I saw him in Dallas, two days into a bad cold, and he soldiered on for that show. But after that show, I am not sure if he ever got it back. He had a hiccup-ee voice in the Days of Future Passed 50th video. Even still, his voice is still amazing for 77 years of age.

  • @Existmusiccloud
    @Existmusiccloud 5 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤

  • @georgeisaac9european387
    @georgeisaac9european387 5 місяців тому +1

    Fabulous !