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Great song and group! Reaction request for Nights in White Satin by the Moody Blues.
No "K" in Nights in White Satin. :-)
@@fordp69 Thanks for the correction on spelling. My hands have gotten shakey over the years.
The long version with the "Late Lament" added on.
Perhaps also For My Lady?
A great band with a long history of great material. Another vote for "Nights In White Satin" (full extended version) from the 1967 classic concept album Days Of Future Past. However, please react to the original studio cut, as none of the live versions ever seem to measure up.
the moody blues wrote beautiful poetry and put it to beautiful music this band from the 60s and 70s always writing about peace and love just the best
Kick Ahaw
They were always positive or it was like they took you with them on their explorative journey somewhere in the spirit realm or something. I liked that it was more of a wholesome, good vibe kind of rock.
You should also listen to "I'm just a singer in a rock & roll band". The lyrics will knock your socks off. Justin Hayward is/was such a good writer.
the back story to that tune is pretty funny when to told by Graeme Edge.
This was my dad's favorite band, and he passed the love of that band onto me. Having lost him six years ago now it's still hard to hear this band play. He loved all of the songs from their album Days of Future Passed, but his favorite was Nights in White Satin, Question was his second favorite which meant we heard it a lot growing up. Thank you for reacting to this song it made me think about how much I miss hearing my dad blast this music from the basement as he worked in his office. He also quoted Late Lament from the same album.
Breathe deep the gathering gloom, watch lights fade from every room...
He never could remember the rest of the poem just those lines.
Like someone said, listen to it from the studio ..hard to hear all the words live ...great song ..
They are fantastic live! I saw them at the Richfield Coliseum/Amphitheater…Stix opened for them. I had never heard Stix before and they were great as well. You had to see them live at least once in your life…it was fantastic and magical. Justin Hayward is such a great voice and song writer. Another group that was the best live was The Bee Gees…there was so much talent back then. At least I have my albums, 8 tracks, cassettes, Cds, DVDs and online to reminisce .😎
Thank you!! Justin Hayward is incredibly under rated as a song writer, guitarist and singer. He's won more ASCAP awards than most song writers. He wasn't even the original lead singer....would be so much different if he hadn't joined the Moodies.
*MRM* ... I've never been a great big Moody Blues fan, however, their music is great on their records but they have never been a great Live Band, unless you know their songs from the records that is ..... two very different worlds from record to live for this band, trust me..... I think you would like their records very much.
I was hooked on The Moody blues in 1969. My first purchased album was their 1967 release of The Days of Future Passed. Tuesday Afternoon and the ethereal sound of Night in White Satin immediately pulled on my soul.
Back in the 60's alot of the bands were from England and knew each other. A few of the Moodies knew the Beatles and did influence their music. They never wanted the attention the Beatles had because Ray was almost killed by a fan one time when they almost choked him accidentally. Thanks for playing this song. One day you ought to listen to their album Threshhold of a Dream. Most of their albums had a theme and the songs reflect it.
You Sir are correct! The studio version of this song is best to listen…but a Moody Blues is a great live show. Great observations.
If we could only live our lives in the state of mind this music puts us in, wouldn't that be great. Imagine a world at peace, no war, no fighting, just everyone in the same laid back groove, everybody getting along.
Kind if like a piece of Heaven!
I am a hippie from the '60's and '70's. The Moody Blues music has been with me all the way from my teens until today. You are right you HAVE to see them in concert to feel the real effect of their music. And their classic song is Nights in White Satin. You want to see an audience really feel the song and the Moody Blues really feeling the audience go to a concert and wait for that song. I promise you it will hit you like a ton of bricks it's that good. The Moody Blues music has been with me from my teens until today and I am 65. They can still play to a sold out concert and I see them every time they play near where I live. The last concert was in 2015 when it was their 50th year anniversary playing rock and roll. They were in New Orleans and I got PIT tickets and it was the best show they ever had. I was 2 feet away from Justin Hayward the main singer and song writer. We lost Ray Thomas the flute player during their 50th year tour. So the whole album of Nights in White Satin dedicated to Ray one of the best flute player and performer. You have to see them live to get the feel for their music. But when I am not at a concert I listen to them. Go and come back a changed man.
Studio version is 10 times better..Nights in White Satin is even better!💞💞💞💞
Moody Blues brings back some really good memories.
Can you put Eli’s Coming by Three Dog Night in your bingo roller?
that is a Laura Nero song by the way.
"Nights In White Satin"(full version) is the tune by the Moody Blues to listen to.
What a shame. This is one of my favorite songs... but this particular live version is not very good.
True. Saw them live in the early 90's, and they were much better. As good as they are here, they are past their prime.
I watched this concert on you tube with my little granddaughter before she could even talk. She loves them. One day I found a video of them playing this when they were in their 20's. She preferred them older! Funny. My grandkids call this mama's music!
This was great! When the Moody Blues came through my city in 2011, I was working at the theater as an assistant stage carpenter. I was on the crew that set up the stage, the risers, and anything else that was on the stage itself. I think I also helped with focusing the lights. I remember that the road crew they had travelling with them were a tight team!
Normally, after the set up, I would go home and wait until it was time to tear it all down, but this time I stayed and watched the show. I was not disappointed! Given that the youngest guy on the stage was probably my dad's age at the time, and the oldest guy could have been my granddad's age, they sounded as good as I've heard on the recordings from when they were in their prime.
Deep Purple was another band I had the pleasure to hang back and watch. That was the year after Moody Blues. Ian Gillian had a cast on his leg, plus, he had the flu! .... But he ROCKED it!
Never underestimate the old rockers. LOL!
(lol I built the stage for Paul McCartney, but I couldn't eat lunch on site... he insisted everything be vegan!! lol ... so I sneaked off to BK at break time for a double whopper with cheese! HA! Take THAT Paul!)
hahaha Thanks for triggering some cool memories for me!
Cheers!
From a band from 50+ years ago...not quite as vibrant but I would have loved to have been there. Saw them 3 times, maybe last time in early 80s? They take you on an awesome journey!
It took me awhile for their music to really take hold in my consciousness. But when it did, they became my favorite band. I've been to more Moody Blues shows that any other. I even have recurring dreams about going to their concerts. In one, they didn't get to the concert. In another I woke up too soon, before they came on, but in one I saw them play. I have CCR concert dreams, too.
The Royal Albert Hall was opened March 29, 1871.
Love this song, makes me weep. I left my country and though it has been so many years, I still long for it, but it is not the same as when I left. I pray for it. I thought they did a good job, live, in this video.
This entire concert is one of the best performances ever of any band in my opinion.
They've still " GOT IT "! When they were younger, their sound was so much richer and a tad slower tempo. This song takes me to different time and place. ❤️👏🎶👏🎶👏🎶👏🎶👏❤️
I had the pleasure of seeing them in '97 (hs grad gift to me and my bestie from my parents), it was absolutely amazing. One of the thinhs people don't realize is the orchestra that plays with them live is always a local orchestra, but they sound like they have been playing with them for years. I saw them in Lubbock, TX and it was the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra that played with them and they were awesome. Had so much fun with my Mom and Stepdad and my best friend that night. I highly recommend getting their albums and listening to their stuff cause they really are an amazing band.
“Nights in White Satin” is their best song, I think, but I believe you reacted to it already. If I’m wrong and you didn’t though, could you react to it? This is a good song too 🌟❤️‼️. I think I have it on an old VHS tape, no VCR now though. Good reaction 👍🏻❤️‼️
I get everyone loves Nights in White Satin but you can't forget about The Voice or Gemini Dreaming. It would be best if you could find versions from the 70's when Justin Hayward's voice was at it's strongest. Oh and if you find the recorded version, headphones are a MUST.
Ty, anything that is performed there is amazing I have found. I grew up with this band. Love this song. And their stuff....very mellow. All their songs were big hits....very different type music when they came out. Like ELO....this guys voice is unique know its moody blues for sure
They were like Pink Floyd in that they released concept albums. You were mean't to listen to the entire album to fully appreciate the songs.
I did get to see them with a full orchestra and it was the only time I saw and orchestra, it was pretty damn good. I got to see them twice without an orchestra. While listening only, LSD, doesn't hurt, but then again that turns any stereo into an orchestra.
Good stuff. I agree with others, check out Nights In White Satin by them.
*cough* "Nights" *cough*
I did a little edit. Please keep this between us. Thanks.@@kivimik
For me - the Moody Blues are part of a distinct period in my life. The emotions and trials of those times - I can't separate them from the music. It's not simply the music/lyrics etc; it's the context it came in. The plain survival of it. To your statement afterwards, I don't think it's something you need to apologize for. You listened. You paid attention. Maybe revisit it another time - might hit you very differently in ten years. Maybe not at all. I won't expect another person to carry my baggage; you've gotta be free to earn your own. Thank you for doing the video. It's a tough night hereabouts, and being here mattered in this moment. God bless.
Long distance Voyager is my favourite album of the MB's, and The Voice is my favourite track.
Saw my first Moody Blues concert 41 years ago, still one of my favorite bands. One of the earliest progressive rock groups.
That lead singer is older than me (And I'm a granny) and doesn't have a freaking wrinkle!
How boring it would be if everyone liked the very same music? I don't think I would want to live in a world where everyone were exactly the same. I have to admit that I like the studio version a bit better.
The Moody Blues - Class Act
Seen them live three times. On their own not with an orchestra. I love them,
This is a pretty killer song. Love the way they change it up makes for a very interesting listen.
You should hear the studio version!
I fell in love with the Moody Blues' sound thanks to my mom always playing their albums around the house.
My favorite song of theirs is Ride My See-saw.
Can I have you put Elton John- ''Levon'' in the bingo ball
The studio version is actually much better. Some songs speak more to a certain time, place or state of mind, I believe Moody Blues songs fall into this category. I love their stuff, but then again, I'm from that time, place and state of mind!
Exactly!
Love this( thanks
There is no accounting for taste.
You should check out the studio version instead. That's true of a lot of songs--you can't really judge them by a live video. Sometimes I see the video that a reactor has chosen to react to and cringe because I know they've chosen just about the least reaction-worthy version of the song.
Suggestion: Emerson, Lake and Palmer's ....LUCKY MAN.
The Moody Blues' experience are the lyrics first and foremost, they make you think, they tweak your heart and they reach your soul. They also are great musicians and one of the few who have kept a lot of their front-row members intact from start to end. Love them, yes, it's better there.
That my friend is how you rock a 12 string guitar!
I'm glad you said what you did about how your reaction might not always be what we want it to be based upon our own love of a band or music. Because it's true. You didn't like this one as much as I had hoped. However, it was the live version. The studio version is better. But even with that, you still might not have felt all that differently about it. I know from experience that not all people absolutely love the Moody Blues like I do. But my love for them stems not only from the music itself but also from my own life at the time I first started listening to them, back when I was quite young.
But I do hope you will check out some more of their songs, songs of love, hope, and being free. I would suggest a song or two, but since I love almost all of the group's songs of old, I don't know where to start. Maybe "Have You Heard" would be a good place to start. "Isn't Life Strange" is a beautiful and sad song. I considered playing it at my funeral/memorial service. "Candle of Life" is perhaps my favorite song, but it's short.
You should have heard him sing this when he was young
Another great song! Check out "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock and Roll Band".
I like the studio version better :)
This was when The Moody Blues were old and past their prime. While still sounding good, they didn't sound great at this point. Find a version of this song from back in their heyday and you'll have a different opinion.
Love some MOODY BLUES
Back in the good old days SO many songs that were HUGE pop hits wouldn't be played on radio today out of fear as sad as that is to say. Only sex and violence and let's not forget every filthy word in the book sales !!! Here's the kind of POP music we listened to on the radio. MAYBE TODAYS SO CALLED MUSIC HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH PEOPLE GOING CRAZY AND THINKING VIOLENCE IS JUST PART OF EVERY DAY LIFE !!! HERE'S WHAT SHOULD BE PLAYING... ua-cam.com/video/6tSyzTIJ82g/v-deo.html
Great reaction! Love this song. If you're looking for more Moodies, you might like this from their 3rd album On The Threshold Of A Dream. The closing medley is a great example of how they weave several melodies together... very 60s trippy. ua-cam.com/video/_ukvMcF4p2c/v-deo.html
I recommend reading the lyrics and wearing headphones. Justin Hayward wrote this as two songs and then merged them. The Moodies are my favorite band since I first heard the album Days of Future Passed in college 1972. Sadly the drummer Graeme Edge passed Nov2021. Ray Thomas the flautist/tambourines passed in 2018. Justin is the lead guitarist and John Lodge is the bass guitarists. They now tour as solo acts. 🥰🎸
Fair comment & you did not disrespect it. Personally I love question, but understand what you said. If you don't already know now? Question was a protest song from 1970 concerning Vietnam War. Justin hayward was writing about what he observed when youth of America were speaking out about the war! There is actually more energy & urgency in original recorded version, have a listen sometime, it's on "question of balance" album. Take care man!
🇻🇳 Reflect upon the conflicts of Vietnam and those subsequent ... oh youth of America. 🇺🇸
The studio version of all these songs would be much better
Moody Blues was and still is Rock Royalty. This song is originally much slower. They did even more in the late 90's that was just as good. 'Wildest Dreams' is more recent and one of my favorite songs. As far as their original hits from the 60's and 70's, I love 'The Story In Your Eyes'. This time period best represents who they were and their style... And 'Go Now" is one my parents used to play over and over on Vinyl...
They supposedly have their degrees in music, much like Chicago, At this same concert, they also performed Nights a n a White Satin. It’s mind-blowing, because of the orchestra. And I’m not a moody blues fan, at all.
Befor you judge! Try the studio version. Like watching The Wall movie before you listen to the Wall album!
This was probably the wrong choice of version to react to if this was the first time you've heard "Question." -- album or single version would have been a better entry point (there are some differences between the two, but both are without an orchestra). Lyrically, the song is as relevant today as it was in 1970. I do have a soft spot for the live version of "Question" from their 50th Anniversary performance of Days of Future Passed, but that was because I was in the audience during the recording of it in Toronto in 2017 (I don't think you will easily find it on UA-cam, however).
Too see the moody blues live. You walk out smiling. Soul refreshed.
My first concert was the Moody’s in Seattle in ‘72, been going to every concert they had near my location since. This sounded a bit rich with the orchestra, some of the edge or sharpness was lost, I think. I know you’d like a few of their later songs like: I’m Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band & I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, there’s more, just have to sort through them but these two were on the early MTV music video lists.
Ugh...the album version is sooooo much better than this! Live performances usually bum me out because the performer inevitability feels a need to screw with a perfectly good (or great) song. This is no exception. Huge disappointment! No offense, but I wish all you "Reactors" would stick to album/single cuts or at least the group's "official" video version so you get the purity of what they worked for in the studio.
The Moody Blues is a group that has a great deal of very dedicated followers. However, the studio version is so much better with so many of their songs. But I seldom find that "live" versions live up to the hype. I'm kind of surprised you "okayed" it at all. To experience The Moody Blues at their best--listen to the albums!
My take is that your take would be different if you heard the studio version. Then I’ll except taste in music talk 🙂. This group is famous for its musical intricacies. You know how live versions can not do certain songs the justice they deserve until you know it’s original version first. THEN when you hear it live you can know what your listening to. I do love live renditions of many songs, and these guys didn’t do badly, but A lot of the greatness of this particular song got lost in this live performance. Especially to someone who has never heard it it before. Cause that person doesn’t know what they missed. Experiment, then you’ll know what I mean and that could maybe change your view on many past songs you’ve listened to. P.s. - do people send you links or do you pick the video of the song they pick?
My take on it? For a 50th year performance, they did pretty well! Picture the times this first came out, 1970, Vietnam war was raging, students and young ppl were questioning the rationale of the war and hoped for a peaceful future, and here came the Moody Blues with this song that echoed their sentiments. In album form it's ethereal sounding, with surprising changes and intensities.
Like the beat of the song, going from a quick pace to a slow. The orchestra playing along gave it a fuller, richer feel. Not really familiar with the song, really enjoyed it thought. “Knights in white satin” is my favourite Moody Blues song
I think that the studio version of the song is better simply because the vibe is different and the vocals are better. The instruments overpowered the vocals and the original recording is from the 60's. Their album Days Of Future Past is excellent from beginning to end. Nights In White Satin us one of my favorites.
Try the Voice or once upon a time in your wildest dreams. Moodies had a slew of hits in the 60$ and 70$
Could you please react to Genesis - Abacab.
Bandit 77 why the hell would anybody want to listen to that POS song? Genesis had a lot better songs than that crappy song
The BBC opened a can of worms with the Moody Blues.Reminded me to dig out the Tubular Bells Album for the drive to work tomorrow.
As a fan of the Moody Blues, another way of understanding the song is by watching the official video of Question. The imagery of the video is very powerful and has meaning as well.
The song is from the album Question of Balance. It was designed with stereo in mind, and it (and all of their albums} sounded best on headphones. I have been to several of their concerts and you are right - their's is an energy that is awesome to experience, no small part in the energy of the audience and a positive feedback loop, that is missing from a video of a concert. If you want a true - for you - experience of the original, try listening to one of their albums with headphones. It my not affect you as it did me the first time I heard it (1973) but it is a different time now. Today's music technology has progressed even farther than what the Moody Blues pioneered.
If you didn't care much for it that's okay, it just means you're wrong bwahahahaha. Just had to say it ... I'm an educated rectum. I think the studio version is better but I understand what you were saying. Tell those naysayers they're not the boss of you, to suck a duck followed by a raspberry. I love your honesty, humor and you pull no punches. I thank you for that. Still a good reaction.
Okay I suggested this once before I play this right before I go to exercise Pomp's me up Lee rittenour the countdown
I understand what you meant”
It’s not my favorite band in the world either”
But I have an 800 Watt house stereo “
In the studio version I’m telling you with the horns and it really really rocks a lot better
You got to get in the relaxed stimulate the sences. This song on the album is transitional not an end. You just lack musical sophistication to recognize what is truly happening. This band is different, one of a kind. You just lack sophistication is all. Listen to the uninterrupted albums. Amen
Love the Moody blues!!!
I wish I could attend another Moody Blues concert. They’ve retired. Miss all those great concerts by the Moody Blues. And I agree they are much better being there.
You really should listen to the studio version, partially because it is a difficult song to do justice to live, and partially because Justin Hayward was in his late teens/early 20s when he sang these songs. His voice isn't bad in this performance, but it doesn't have the clarity and range he had in the way back. I think this was a pale shadow of the studio version.
Requesr - Days Of Pearly Spencer- David MCWilliams
Gabriella here: new account checking out my history and the fact that you took the time to listen to it, made me happy! Thanks, Ty! ☮😎
Well hell even Justin Hayward (guitarist) said in an interview on video that his own daughter doremi had a problem liking her father's music when she was young. I don't know if that changed over time or not but you get the idea. I get what you mean 😀
It would be so cool if you reacted to songs done while the group was not in their 70's yet. You're really missing the message and energy of the earlier recordings. Ok, so this one wasn't that bad. Sorry.
They played at the Holiday Star Theater in Merrillville IN. once a year every year to a sold out audience, me included. Till they demolished the theater. The Oak Ridge Boys played there every New Year too. Good times.
Nights in white satin was the first Moody Blues song I heard. Perfect one to suck you in. Or if you feel like something with more kick to it, try Gemini dream.
Thank God it's just you... there is no accounting for taste, but that is what makes us different, and how boring it would be if we were all the same.
You know Ty I feel it's a personal challenge now to find something you don't know about
This recording's sound quality is terrible - please listen to the album version (or at least a better live recording audio quality).
Great group, listen to them all the time.
Well I was going to suggest nights in White satin from The Moody blues he may have been there, so let's try ice house the song is crazy and electric blue
P.S. - I think if you heard the original version you might like it better.
The first album I ever bought with my own money from my piggy bank was the Moody Blues, "Days of Future Passed". I was 11 years old. LOVE THEM.
I recommend the Red Rocks concert. Better. Here you hear the changes and aging in his voice.
Okay this may or may not be my last have you heard of The outfield the song is since You've been gone or cutting Crew I just died in your arms tonight