Nights In White Satin - The Moody Blues | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

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[@andyandalex]

Swinging back around to THE MOODY BLUES!! It was time, AND we’re hitting the right version! Cheers all make sure to comment SUGGESTIONS on the Community Post!! 🙌🏻🔥

[@peck404]

This is one of " those" real real... Introspective almost rainy day listening songs... The lyrics just are so deep xxx🧐🧐LOVE

[@TheAsiavol]

The only song to play now is Ride my Seesaw

[@ginaluvsrush6093]

Legend of a Mind off their In Search of the Lost Chord album is epic! It's about Timothy Leary, a very controversial outspoken advocate for psychedelics Woooooo!

[@catbutte4770]

Song suggestions: Roberta Flack "Killing Me Softly" (it's about Don MacLean); Bill Withers "Lean On Me", MUSE "Supermassive Black Hole". 😻

[@55judylw]

True story. When this album came out and was popular, my cousins boyfriend farted in front of her one day and then said, "Breathe deep, the gathering gloom." 🤣

[@markgrant5305]

It’s hard to believe Justin Hayward was just 19 when he composed this masterpiece. A-ma-zing!

[@nthdegree1269]

It was the time period. The creativity in the 60s was literally off the charts.

[@nolanhitchens]

Just like Mike Oldfield composed Tubular Bells when he was 19, genius! 👍

[@onsesejoo2605]

The time in life when you are not afraid to go head first into new ideas. Different bands but Eric Clapton of Cream was 22 at the time of "Disraeli Gears" 1967, Beatles made their breakthrough 1962 members being between 19 - 22 years old.

[@peck404]

Wow...🙉🙉🙉🎸🎸🎸

[@keithdixon6595]

And Stevie Wonder breaking musical boundaries at the age of 21-22.

[@josephcrangle4669]

Can you imagine a band trying to release a song like this today? Let's hear it for no-holds-bared, classically baroque, progressive rock concept albums.

[@smkwhatsnext3411]

Everything now is so robotic pitch corrected times aligned it all sucks not much musicianship left but when you youtube you realize there is still alot of talent out there big labels just don't sign them or if they do then they robot the talent out of it anything on the charts these days is garbage I did find a band on here that I really like they are a few years ago but good is starcrawler yall should check them out if you're not familiar

[@andrewjuby6339]

Honestly, yeah. It would be self-produced, probably on SoundCloud or something, but this is the 21st century and we have the internet. There's all sorts of amazing things being created out there today, you just have to do the leg work.

[@goaliedon]

@@andrewjuby6339 That's the thing about radio when I was growing up, this song was played in its entirety. Everyone knew the poem, word for word. We didn't have to do the "leg work" to find good music. All we had to do was turn on the radio. 😜

[@penderyn8794]

New Horizons - Moody Blues helped me in divorce

[@SC-gp7kt]

And.......the radio stations who would play this back then.

[@jeffcobb2734]

19 frickin' 67! 54 years ago!!!! This song will live forever. Like Mozart. It's almost embarrassing what passes for music these days when you listen to a modern song after hearing this masterpiece.

[@skyepuppy7763]

Did you REALLY have to quantify it? I owned this LP and listened to it all the time. I did NOT want to realize that it was 54 frickin' years ago! ;)

[@emilyflotilla931]

I was 13 years old! Whoa, just what my hormones needed!

[@cheshorcatbeats1273]

So true tho :)

[@timmellin2815]

You guys should review To Our Children's Children's Children CD....if you really want to be blown away. It takes the themes herein, and expands it all musically and lyrically and vocally.

[@tracycampbell3060]

So true!!

[@gfrrfandoe8044]

I once heard a great analogy of the Moody Blues....."They are to inner space to what Pink Floyd is to outer space."

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Love that analogy.

[@KozmikZootz]

I'll share this sentiment with others, as you've generously shared this sentiment with me...

[@arlenem6659]

Dang! That's a great analogy

[@markgrant5305]

Stunning when released in 1967 and stunning still in 2021. I was 14 then and now 68!!!

[@topgazza]

Me too 😀

[@ecbst6]

Born then, almost 54 now, it carries on :)

[@Mr05Chuck]

You old fart! I won’t be 68 till this October!

[@StatsJedi]

"Tim is 7 years younger than Mark. 54 years ago Mark was twice Tim's age" :)

[@markgrant5305]

@@Mr05Chuck show some respect for your elders! Lol

[@tomknoll796]

You MUST do 'Tuesday Afternoon'.

[@andytraiger4079]

You MUST specify the album!

[@tomknoll796]

@@andytraiger4079 the original, extended version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXawpnSke62Soq8

[@troidva]

Hard Agree!

[@Nemesis7475]

@@tomknoll796 In that case, it’s simply titled “The Afternoon” on the album. But yeah, amazing song!

[@Nui.]

An absolute must!

[@garymaidman625]

The lead singer, Justin Hayward, wrote this song when he was 17 or 18. Such a mature song for someone so young.

[@agemoth]

He was Sexy!

[@noelheaton5098]

andy like your reviews ,but stop touching your nose

[@KozmikZootz]

In all my decades, that fact has always overwhelmed me. It would easily take me a series of lifetimes to craft & hone such a piece of such art.

[@taylemgames2652]

18 then is prob 35 now maturity wise.

[@argelbargel7680]

Back in the day, you could tell whether a radio station was legit by whether it played the poem at the end.

[@davidbonesteel9919]

Yes, All the stations I listened to played the full version with the "Lament". The was back when FM radio was still considered "album radio ". It was like playing "We are the Champions" with "We will Rock You".

[@stevedem76]

100%, even the so called classic rock stations won't play the spoken word part.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Right on, if they didn't play the poem you were getting the shortened singles versions of hit songs and being cheated!!!!

[@3generboiler]

Cold hearted orb … Q95 Indy was legit

[@donaldjackson1490]

Thanks for going the extra mile and listening to the original album version

[@jamesgeckle489]

I recall hearing the full version on the radio in the 70s and 80s. The only person I know who bought the 45 single was disappointed it cut off the ending.

[@donaldjackson1490]

Yes, the original reason FM became popular...better audio and long format songs and albums, before the “suits” decided to make profit their motivation rather than great music

[@stevedoumas7701]

Kudos to them for picking and reacting to the longer version!!!

[@tommathews3964]

@@donaldjackson1490 Man, I miss the great old FM stations, especially college campus stations!

[@doplinger1]

Thank god you listened to the right version! If you hadn’t included the last part (the poem), there would literally be a mob at your door with pitchforks and torches!

[@robertbailey5239]

Those spoken poems appeared on all the early albums and were written by Graham Edge. Most of the rest of their songs were written by Justin Hayward and/or John Lodge. The poems by Edge give the Moody Blues their unique character and I loved them all!

[@leonardlarrisey7525]

Pitchforks and torches 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@justineapril7922]

The poem part is titled "Late Lament"

[@justineapril7922]

@@robertbailey5239 Michael Pinder, Ray Thomas and even Graeme Edge also wrote a good share of songs. Granted, the "Blue Jays" wrote about half of the Moodies' tunes, just not most.

[@robertbailey5239]

@@justineapril7922 I did not mean most as in a majority. I meant most as a plurality. Sorry, for the inexact language.

[@gl15col]

I was married to a guy in the Air Force; I had 2 little boys and he was sent overseas to a remote base. Only got to talk to him once a month for 15 minutes for a year...I listened to this song on nights when I was so lonely I could barely stand it and it gave me a feeling of being connected to him and it gave me joy. Thank you for listening to it.

[@shawni321]

Wow

[@shadowmoon467]

You’re experience and connection with this song is making me tear up🥺😭

[@shanehenderson8756]

What a lucky man to have a special woman like you who plays such a great love song .and thinks about him like that. I am so jealous.

[@donnabruhn6907]

50+ years later this song brings a tear to my eyes and Stands as one of my favorite songs of all time. We were truly blessed

[@hak4890]

Hauntingly beautiful~

[@agresticumbra]

Guys, our local radio stations in the 70’s & 80’s never played the single version. It was always, always the complete album version.

[@naytonestew7202]

I haven't listened to radio for so long that I actually can't remember if the long or single version was being played. I certainly had heard the long version before I had ever heard the album in entirety, so I must have heard it on the radio.

[@haagatha]

We truly were the lucky ones

[@delphi-moochymaker62]

Thank God for FM! AM radio would have chopped it to 1:45 secs.

[@sharonm6262]

For me, it was the single version on AM radio circa 1972... and then one evening one station played the full version instead and I think 4 bazillion kids from my school heard it and everyone went around the next day saying "Did you *hear* that version of Nights in White Satin??" and the lucky few who had the album (or their older siblings did) were all distainful - "You've never heard *that* before? [voice dropping 3 octaves] Cold-hearted orb that rules the night!" After that the long version was everywhere.

[@dpixvid]

FM rock

[@hiturbine]

Back in the 70's, when I was in high school, we would be listening to ZZ Top, Zeplin, Aerosmith and Lynryd Skynyrd - and then kick in Nights in White Satin without missing a beat. We were "cultured" rockers.

[@mikedwiles]

Right on brother. Same here.

[@teesiemom]

Absolutely! 👍

[@midnightfury7267]

Yes "Stairway and "Nights" ruled as our ultimate's back then.✨

[@mariejustme]

We really were. What a time to be alive. 🍑

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Ditto. Deep Purple, followed by Floyd, followed by Sabbath, followed Moodies, ELP, Tull, etc. It was a blessed feast of great music with different flavors.

[@CamiMack5616]

Gorgeous, melodic, mournful, haunting masterpiece, and written by Justin Hayward at just 19 years old. Genius.

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

He was such a talent.

[@lisasmithline1386]

Speaking of young, poetic talent, there is also Greg Lake's penning of ' Lucky Man' as a teenager.

[@alchemy920]

This is one of those albums that need to be listened to in it's entirety.

[@marcfriedman7339]

This album is a definite "Cover to Cover" listen. Do yourselves a favor and do that and you will not be disappointed.

[@breeze624]

And this is the band that the hall of fame keeps blowing off

[@manualboyca]

Agreed!

[@1983mrsqueak]

@@breeze624 , they are in RRHF, went in 2018, if memory serves. Now, let's just wait and see how long before Tull gets into that piece of shit 'hall'.

[@fordp69]

@@1983mrsqueak I suspect that Ian would tell the RRHOF where to shove it.

[@jimgoebel5348]

Absolutely agree. A friend of mine suggested listening to the album with headphones during sunset. He was right.

[@Martin.Wilson]

When you were a teenager in the 70's searching for the meaning of life in an altered state, The Moody Blues was just what you needed to be listening to.

[@sundayze]

And we did! 😉

[@drafter3412]

Best comment ever.

[@violetflame23]

Yep, my first time on acid I heard the Moodies and I was hooked for life. Amazing to see Alex and Andy enjoying them. RIP Graeme.

[@gladec3896]

Great song for our High School dates back in the day

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

I'm was nine when this came out. It still gives me goosesbumps.

[@1177kc]

You need beanbag chairs and a blacklight for songs like this.

[@terryanngallagher3605]

Too true!!!

[@cynthiadavidson2042]

And a blunt lol

[@ZakhadWOW]

OH CHRIPES flashbacks to the late 60s early 70 in my hometown of Ogden UT.. Man I wil be 60 inDecember and trying to forget it a bit.. STOP REMINDING ME lol

[@cwiii3378]

For sure...some good bud and let this into your head.

[@markmurphy558]

Don't forget the lava lamp.

[@ghattier]

Andy, Alex: As one of your many older subscribers, I am so grateful (and pleasantly surprised) that you take the time to look back at the wonderful music of past decades. I think it is human nature to embrace our growing-up experiences as superior to what comes later in life. I hope that young people today feel the same affinity for their music as I did mine. But I get the sense that you are as mesmerized now with the music of my generation as I was then. This speaks well for the music and also very much for you. I hope you continue to have the time to absorb the decades of great music that informed my life and the life of so many others. Great job. Continue your journey. Happy listening. And THANKS. -- Gary

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

It's awesome.

[@taun856]

The entire album is a concept album (arguably the first one) and intended to be listened to in it's entirety. Each song is part of a typical day. Do yourselves a favor and listen to it in one sitting - even if you don't do a reaction to it. They did seven albums in a row "Days of Future Passed", "In Search Of The Lost Chord", "On The Threshold Of A Dream", "To Our Children's Children's Children", "A Question Of Balance", "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" and "Seventh Sojourn". Each is a concept album and far more impactful if listened to in their entirety. Only Pink Floyd ever did concept albums as well as the Moodys.

[@matthintz9468]

Just throw in Long Distance Voyager and I think those are all their strongest albums.

[@robertacolarette1594]

They had me hooked when they first came out. I love progressive rock. I still have every one of their albums. I don’t know why but when I hear this song it puts me right back there in that time. A&A should really listen to the whole album.

[@robertbailey5239]

With the exception of "The Wall", I don't think Pink Floyd is as good as the Moody Blues. It's close, but the Moody Blues are the apex band when it comes to concept albums. Pink Floyd is a close second, with Alan Parsons in a comfortable third place!

[@Memphis2Midwest]

Frank Sinatra recorded “In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning” in 1955 - widely recognized as the first concept album. He recorded at least two more by the end of the 50s.

[@hongfang2508]

I have not listened to entire album but this song got heavy radio play back in the day. Interesting that you say this may be the first concept album. I think of a concept album as one that might be a rock opera or might not. I consider Dark Side of the Moon and Quadrophenia to be the best rock operas I've heard. Quadrophenia is also a concept album. Anyhoo, your suggestion that this may be the first concept album is interesting to me.

[@Earthtime3978]

“Question” must be reacted to . It’s a life saver .

[@jimsmith2877]

After the first 5 moody blues albums, I felt I grew up a little more after each album. They were that good. People didn't just listen to the moodies, they were affected by them. The moody blues made me think.

[@DerekBly57]

Great reaction. But I had to chuckle at the beginning. "We looked forever ..." "We dug for at least ... like FIVE minutes." LOL! Five whole minutes.

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

I caught that, too My mouth dropped These guys crack me up and I mean that in a GOOD way.

[@RicoBurghFan]

The single version cut out the breathe deep part. This is the quintessential version.

[@alexanderf362]

I agree. Like Great Gig in the Sky or Love Reign O'er Me, this version really benefits from hearing what comes before it on the album.

[@bethshadid2087]

Other worldly version 💗

[@brianmoon1058]

Andy got me when he said he could die with this song. My dad said this better be playing during his funeral.

[@briannewell6064]

My experience has been that funeral homes will not play copyrighted music at a funeral. Really sucks.

[@carolynryals4776]

@@briannewell6064 that's why we had our own funeral service outside at the burial. Just back a car or truck up with a sound system and play what you want!

[@peck404]

@@carolynryals4776 yesss

[@signal12hvac]

my death song is a Moodies song as well

[@thomasm195]

@@signal12hvac Tuesday afternoon for me

[@andymullarx6365]

Andy is in the club now. If you are affected like this by this song you'll probably be similarly affected by Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum.

[@kenharlan7129]

“The Story in Your Eyes” from “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour”

[@bluesrocker79]

My favorite Moody Blues song.

[@lousmith1050]

Now do "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harem. On the album of the same name.

[@joannwoodworth8920]

I’ve been begging them to do this song. Maybe your comment will catch their eyes.

[@richdiddens4059]

They'd have to do a twofer: the original and the 2006 Denmark version.

[@jrusso4753]

Rather hear "A Salty Dog" by Procol Harum.

[@robertwilloughby8050]

Oh yes. Ohyesohyesohyes! But "Homburg" and "Shine On Brightly" ought to follow on pretty quickly, with a honourable mention for "Conquistador","A Salty Dog" and "The Devil Came From Kansas".

[@karenstjohn6759]

“The Question” on “A Question of Balance” and “The Story in Your Eyes” from “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour”

[@anmana7]

Yes, definitely!

[@bobbybobbatunday9959]

This.

[@bobrpc1884]

100% agree with either of these two suggestions. Rockin songs from the MB’s!

[@kathytoy5055]

Yes, please. Both.

[@juliewade3811]

Definitely agree!!

[@rhaleymusic]

Jeff Wayne’s “War of the Worlds” featured lead singer Justin Hayward on its most popular track, “Forever Autumn” - worth a listen!

[@TheJulianFletcher]

Ditto!

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

That's one hell of a song too

[@gogi682]

Yes, my favourite is "Forever Autumn" , of the Moody Blues songs. I'm 55, I still love it, check it out!

[@elizabethrogers8306]

@@gogi682 Although not a Moody Blues song, it is a great one.

[@maureenwagg5305]

I saw them live. There is no fanfare or explosions, just the music. It was well worth the price of admission. I enjoyed every minute.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Days Of Future Passed needs to be done in its entirety. Masterpiece!

[@marktrail8624]

passed

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@marktrail8624 Typo. Corrected.

[@chriso6719]

🎧🎧

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@chriso6719 Wrong again!

[@chriso6719]

@@jeffschielka7845 No this was the first one.🤣

[@sirsimonthesentry4787]

When I was a teenager in the 70s, I choreographed an entire ice skating routine in my head to this entire song. Don’t know why - I had never even been on ice skates. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@Mubi333]

I did a whole jazz routine to Radar Love 😂

[@gfmiller]

I am not lying. Me too! But for me if was after the 1980 Olympics

[@sirsimonthesentry4787]

@@gfmiller for me it was the ‘78 Olympics!!! I didn’t understand why someone hadn’t used it! I was living in HI at the time and so far from snow & ice but that song spoke to me as an ice skating song complete with fog! 😂

[@bethshadid2087]

I used to roller skate but religiously watched ice skating from the olympics. I did that to all sorts of songs. Glad I'm not the only one 🤭

[@appletree6898]

That's funny--I also have never ice skated but I still somehow imagined a whole couples' routine to U2's "The Unforgettable Fire." Both very atmospheric and emotionally intense songs, so I guess dancing wasn't enough?

[@thetorresons297]

First time I heard this song, it made me cry. (If there was an emoji of a beautiful white horse running through the snow, I would put it here)

[@alfredfarber3385]

My wife and I saw them around 1971 or 1972 at the LA Forum. They billed themselves as the smallest symphony orchestra in the world, and they delivered. They had a string of about six magnificent albums in a row, each as good as the others. They were a unique emotional and spiritual experience.

[@michaellynch5254]

Funny enough though the longer version is what the radio usually plays because it's so popular.

[@johnhughes3214]

True.

[@PK1971PK]

Now, and starting in the FM days, yeah. But not the case when the single was released--twice--when AM was the mainstay.

[@joewiley62]

We had AM/FM short version on am....long one on FM.....

[@markburrows1179]

@@joewiley62 You are more precise. Back in the day, AM and FM had distinct rules and many of them still exist today. Whereas AM radio was/is referred to as commercial radio, but this is actually a misnomer. Because in the 1950s there were far more pirate AM radio stations which still hung in there until FM became a thing, but in the early days of FM, there were more mobile pirate FM stations in and around large metropolitan areas that were difficult to track which led to established FM stations to loosen up their format to emulated the pirate stations so they would lose their appeal and stop their illegal activity and it worked. Since most FM stations were partnered with an affiliate AM station, they plugged each other. Now with streaming, I can't even remember when the last time I've actually listened to any kind of radio. I even stream all of my sports.

[@joewiley62]

@@markburrows1179 your right.....i remember the first song I listened to on my first home stereo was on an FM station ... The doors riders on the storm...quit listing to am after that lol......

[@MattKrogmeier]

Days Of Future Passed is largely considered to be one of the first "concept" albums - each song connecting to tell a story. "Tuesday Afternoon" is another outstanding track from this album. I do enjoy just sitting and listening to the whole thing through on occasion.

[@thomasm195]

It does need to be listed to all at once 👍😎

[@alrivers2297]

The Beatles had originally intended their entire Sgt. Pepper album to do that but then scrapped the idea. You can hear that with the way the Sgt. Pepper song goes right into With a Little Help From My Friends

[@sladejl]

A/K/A "Forever Afternoon (Tuesday)"

[@thomasm195]

@Amillia MacHugh Tuesday afternoon would be my dying song 😅

[@danechristopher2687]

Cover to cover to really get the songs.

[@MarshallLloyd]

This is definitely at the top of my list of "must hear whole album." Each piece slips into the next. Then you realize this was 1967. Nobody was doing anything like this. Most excellent!

[@flyboy53]

Hi guys,,, your Grandma here, Well, not YOUR grandma but I have grandsons your age so I qualify. I also qualify as an original Moody Blues fan since I've been into them since they released their original songs/records in the 60s. I know this is their most famous, but some of my favorites are "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", "The Story In Your Eyes". Hope you check out more of this great band.

[@terised]

No Andy is NOT weird. His reaction is how many of us felt after listening to this back in the day. Orchestral or Symphonic rock was my introduction to the rock genre back in the early 70s and remains my favorite to this day.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Are you familar with, and if so, do you like, symphonic metal genre? Like Nightwish?

[@Martin.Wilson]

This was the same genre that included Procol Harum "Conquistador".

[@MsSugarpop101]

Agree! My first concerts were YES, ELO, Moody Blues , Jethro Tull. Procol Harem and on and on LOL !~!!!! My faves TOO

[@sira.scottascot8865]

@@Martin.Wilson What a song! Love that one.

[@Shadowrider1872]

I LOVE that Andy is WAY into them!! LISTEN TO EVERYTHING!!!

[@signal12hvac]

absolutely

[@penderyn8794]

Hes a big pink floyd type so probabilities were good

[@victorbryant10]

Alex seemed to be trying to find a harder edge, whereas Andy got into the flow, closed his eyes, and really felt this song.

[@sarymsway]

I think Andy felt what I feel listening to this music...

[@pamnorris8954]

Never heard the single version

[@mikeherriman4600]

Those were the days....when artists were encouraged to have their own voices in the creation of their music.

[@fairterr]

I remember the days of ALBUMS...and you went to a record store , like the Record Bar , or Peaches...and you bought 33 1/3 albums ....and sometimes 45's.............I'm 68 and I wouldn't be a minute younger...

[@terryanngallagher3605]

@@fairterr I turn 69 on summer solstice....I'm right there with ya!!! 14 years old and in love with this song, this album forever. We huddled in listening booths in record shops and played it over and over till they threw us out! Peace, brother!

[@fairterr]

@@terryanngallagher3605 Peace ..sister

[@fairterr]

@@terryanngallagher3605 sister, not brother.....I'm an old woman (or at least feel like one)

[@terryanngallagher3605]

@@fairterr Me too, for real! I turn 69 in a couple weeks. Sweet dreams, Sistah!!!

[@drhust1955]

‘Tuesday Afternoon’ for sure.

[@annereidy7981]

So now its the turn of Rory Gallagher, Peter Green and Procol Harum's 'Whiter Shade of Pale'!

[@garymaidman625]

Definitely yes to Whiter Shade Of Pale. Although they might get confused about the lyrics.

[@awarenessvillage]

YES!!!

[@tonyperez3920]

Cold-hearted Orb that rules the night, remove the colors from our sight, reddish gray yellow white but we decide which is right and which is an illusion. One of my favorite lyrics of all time.

[@diananickel3086]

I think it's red is grey and yellow, white

[@tonyperez3920]

You are right. Darn voice recognition!

[@WRRHalum]

..and I always read those last four words as a question.

[@JoBisbee]

Graeme Edge's voice for the written word.....Chef's Kiss!

[@robertgarrison5478]

Cold hearted orb that rules the night......

[@taroosullivan193]

remember that this song was released in 1967. think about how advanced this production was for its time. it stands up today

[@davidpost428]

They took us on a journey with their consecutive albums...a spiritual search by a generation. When I saw them in their reunion tour in 1996 Justin Hayward thanked us for remaining "on the journey". That is how inspired they and we were as we went along. They spoke to us. You should personally travel through their albums.

[@Andwhatlseeisme]

Now here's an album that deserves a full listening by you two. One of the all time greats

[@johnboydTx]

Agreed 😎💞👍✌

[@mrlalalaelmo7454]

Yes, although the subsequent album is probably better

[@johnboydTx]

@@mrlalalaelmo7454 there's a full body of work to be honored 🤔👍✌

[@cindyknudson2715]

ALL those early albums. A journey thru each.

[@annewoodard6803]

Question. You have to do QUESTION by The Moody Blues! You will fall over it’s so good. Total banger.

[@wendyt7958]

This whole album is a masterpiece just like pink floyd dark side of the moon...must be listened to from beginning to end

[@blanewilliams5960]

The answer to the question is "Question". I totally agree Andy, the way Justin Hayward sings the chorus is how I feel about my wife of 30 years. Still to this day it gets me deep in my soul. Thank you for doing this one. Cheers!

[@steveandme63]

The soliloquy at the end is what makes the entire song.

[@ericstratton7600]

Dudes you have to listen to the entire album it’s a freaking masterpiece

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

This album is one of my personal favorites:) Nights in White Satin is the perfect closer to a perfect album, thanks for checking this one out!

[@musiclover-ev7jn]

when looking at this song you need to take it in the context of the album as a whole. Days of Future Passed, is an album that charts a mans life across a day. Additionally, you'll find listening to the entire album that the spoken stanza at the end of the song is only a part a poem spoken in the opening song of the album, a mere reprise (more on this later). In the process of talking of a man's life they finally reach the end, the "night", the white satin spoken of is not a bed sheet as some might think, it is in fact the lining of the coffin in which we lay at the end of life, an ending that goes on "never reaching an end". This song is actually the long lament of a man looking back on his life, regretting things he didn't do, chances he didn't take, particularly of never making known his love for woman he once knew. Now, back to that bit about the spoken lament at the end, the final five lines are the same that start the album, symbolizing that our endings are the same as our beginings, or to put it another way, "ashes to ashes, dust to dust". For anyone who only knows the song, I recommend that at least once in your life, you take the time to take it all in, in full context of the entire album start to finish. It helps to put it all in perspective.

[@mcpure9083]

These guys, along with king crimson, are considered The Godfathers of progressive rock. This song is a 10/10

[@stevenschembri1288]

One of the most haunting songs of all time

[@walterpalima6122]

When the part that goes: "Breathe deep the gathering gloom....." is the moment you take a NITROUS OXCIDE HIT .......and sit back and relax.........

[@skmarrama]

OMG! The POEM!! Everyone leaves out the poem. Thank you for choosing this version. This was a favorite in my teenage years. The poem was so intriguing that it made the song. You realize that you are talking to your grandparents. 😂

[@salhaney]

Not listening to the full version is like stopping a piss in midstream. For me the poem at the end is essential. You've barely scratched the surface with these guys, there are at least 2 dozen songs that are a must. Just pull up the double compilation album, "This is the Moody Blues" and do it all. Classic songs like Question, Legend of a Mind, The Actor, The Story in Your Eyes, etc.

[@duanevp]

"This is the Moody Blues" was my introduction to them. My roommate in college had it on LP (yes, there was once a day before there were CD's and digital downloads) and I think I liked it even more than he did. I played it A LOT.

[@jeffreybennett8893]

@@duanevp That's the album for shure.

[@markholt3360]

The story of what the record label thought was being recorded and what they got is a story worth reading, fellas. 🤫

[@rexvisitor44]

Took years before it became any sort of a hit as I recall? Wasn’t given much airplay when it was first released.

[@michaeldowson6988]

@@rexvisitor44 And then it ended up on every jukebox.

[@triciasomogyi5431]

rexvisitor44 - Tuesday Afternoon was a hit and was played often along with Nights in White Satin.

[@margaretesalazar]

@mark holt, please tell us the story!

[@markboogren2542]

I believe they were first hired to make a record to demonstrate stereo recordings with a classical arrangement and they changed it to their own songs during the project.

[@daleennis3140]

I saw this band in 1967,they were an outstanding band,it was the era,of free love,and mind blowing music!!😮😮

[@dreeg3641]

Oh such a hauntingly beautiful song, I can literally feel the pain in Justin's Hayward's voice 🖤

[@historyguy5942]

Andy: “I could die to that song...he’s singing straight to your soul...” You are not far from understanding the Moody Blues my son:) The Ethereal qualities of their music, vocals and lyrics combined with a devotion to their craft is what makes them one of the most loved bands. Their music literally transcends time because of its universal appeal to the human condition.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

I think Andy's comment really fits with the fact that this is the end of the album, which is taking you through a day and ending with you falling asleep. I can't even count the number of times I fell asleep to this album.

[@joelspringman7748]

They made excellent use of the mellotron.

[@annedunne4526]

Yes. I heard it when it first came out. Still a masterpiece.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Albums like this are why AOR (Album Oriented Rock) FM Radio Stations came into being. This song, as with so many in the time frame 1965-1975, are meant to be listened to within the context of the whole album which tells the story of a single day. Miss the days of the album as art form unto itself. Alas, time marches on.

[@ladyshar42]

I'm so glad you guys did the extended version. I once freaked out my best friend in middle school with the poem part. she thought my mom and I were possessed b/c we just started reciting it, just staring forward.

[@melaniemavromaras4902]

That’s pretty damn funny!🤣🤣

[@garysimons1608]

The Moody Blues Live at Royal Albert Hall is sensational!

[@Shadowrider1872]

Saw The Moody Blues live, hell of a show ✌️

[@manonfireletsdrowsehim3205]

Man how fast do you type??

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@manonfireletsdrowsehim3205 John does not hesitate 😉

[@emilyflotilla931]

Saw them just about 4 or 5 years ago...best show I've been to in 66 years of life!

[@susanklasinski1805]

Live at Red Rocks would be a good listen for them ❤

[@manonfireletsdrowsehim3205]

@@susanklasinski1805 ah I see now, top commenter!

[@angier5775]

I can’t believe you’ve been reactors for 2yrs and never did this song! It’s the epitome of the 60’s-70’s. Half the HS dances had this as their theme. The other half was Stairway to Heaven 💖💞💗 Btw, the single was played at dances, but the full version at house parties

[@timgeary4550]

Class of '76: Stairway to Heaven!

[@jasonowen8193]

The lead singer Justin hayward is from Swindon (ENGLAND) he wrote this song when he as 19 y/o its about his wife who he has been married to for 50 years.

[@mikedickman7210]

The poem is actually the second half of the poem that starts the album. The whole album was a collaboration between the Moodies and the London Symphony Orchestra. That's why it sounds so integrated.

[@elizabethrogers8306]

Not "London Symphony" but "London Festival Orchestra", a made up name for classical session musicians who played on this album.

[@colindebourg3884]

The song is 54 years old ! Still sounds top class.

[@827dusty]

Do you ever hear music like this these days? We know the answer to that question. I was 11 yrs old when this was released. It's a timeless song. Good music is never dated. Good is good. Thanks for what you do. You are not only discovering Rock's music history, but you are taking thousands along for the ride. Good work guys.

[@ajo9477]

I agree. Excellent work, A & A, bringing great music to the masses. My poor babies (now almost 20 & 18) have been listening to my "classic rock" all their lives. My oldest and I can sing this song (long version) word for word from start to finish. When she was taking a hs music appreciation class, her teacher was overheard talking to another teacher saying, "I have a phenom freshman who knows almost as much classic rock information as I do!" ☺️ My work is done.

[@garymaidman625]

If you know where to look of course you do. There is still art being made, it is just very rarely commercial, which is exactly how it was in the 60s.

[@elfinmagic5037]

@@garymaidman625 I don't think anything is really commercial these days. It's a crime really. I am sure that you are right, radio is not the go to thing as it once was. You have a very valid point.

[@garymaidman625]

@@elfinmagic5037 there are really good singer-songwriters out there. If you aren't aware of him, which most people are by now, Chris Stapleton is one. Sturgill Simpson is another, Colter Wall, Jason Isbell. Then there are good Australian singer-songwriters like Dean Lewis, Gotye, John Butler, among others. Some are more radio friendly than others, but all very good.

[@elfinmagic5037]

@@garymaidman625 Thank you! I'll check them out!

[@westboundno8]

I have this album on vinyl and CD but not played it for years. I'd forgotten how epic this track is

[@strangegarden9551]

I have been on that Moody Blues journey from the beginning. Legend of a Mind, Tuesday Afternoon, The Actor, The Other Side of Night, The Voice, I Know You're Out There Somewhere, In Your Wildest Dreams, The Story in Your Eyes, I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock n Roll Band), Lovely to See You Again, Ride My See Saw, Gemini Dream - all of these songs will set you on your way.

[@willswomble7274]

The Royal Festival Orchestra and The Moody Blues; now do you see why we oldies can't be bothered listening to anything 1990's on?

[@SR-vl6ql]

Well, almost anything.

[@angier5775]

I stopped in the 90’s too!!

[@AdamMcGahan]

For post-90s music that doesn't suck, you might consider some Iron & Wine. "Our Endless Numbered Days" is a collection of minimalist acoustic tunes with lyrics that I find more evocative and accessible than Dylan's. "The Shepherd's Dog" adds electric instruments and more texture, and it's just as good.

[@RicoBurghFan]

Tuesday Afternoon from this amazing album, also Question is a must.

[@tracycampbell3060]

This gives you a glance at how powerful and beautiful the world was back then... music at it's best at the end of the 60s. I was only 1 years old but I was alive back then

[@pothob]

MOODY BLUES--THE STORY IN YOUR EYES!!

[@georux6783]

I was worried I was going to be disappointed with your reaction and comments. Nope, glad you appreciated it guys! (They wrote this song in 15 minutes one night)

[@garymaidman625]

Not they, this song was written by Justin Hayward when he was in his late teens and before he joined the Moody Blues.

[@zimjun7]

I KNEW Andy and Alex would love this one! How can one not?! It's ethereal.......

[@zimjun7]

@@garymaidman625 Damn good!........writer, Justin Hayward, then "Moody Blues MADE it ( or morphed it ) into a great song with accompaniment!

[@jhamptonjr]

Actually, the longest Fade Out in recording history is from the Beatles A Day in The Life. The final piano note just goes on and on and on and on.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Thank you!

[@vinnygi]

If I remember correctly, it was 44 seconds.

[@jhamptonjr]

@@vinnygi I never timed it exactly but I know that it goes all the way to the lead-out track where there's a bunch of gibberish.

[@steveullrich7737]

Andy had the same reaction that so many of us had when we first heard this fantastic and singular song and album. The use of an orchestra was unique and combined with their powerful lyrics of love's lament and Justin's vocals makes this an unforgettable song. As others have said you must hear the whole album cover to cover and read the lyrics. I think this 1967 classic is timeless.

[@hannapostill3545]

My favorite Moody Blues moment off the " Every good boy deserves favour" album, two songs that meld into each other, " Procession," followed by "Story in your eyes"

[@bdcosmo]

Having had the privilege of seeing them with two different full orchestras there are no words to describe hearing this live.

[@CharCanuck14]

I'm having flashbacks of 1968.....a bunch of us sitting around on big pillows and bean bag chairs, smoking doobies and listening to this album over and over again with the occasional "Wow!" being blurted out.

[@i.marchand4655]

This album always came out towards the end of an acid trip. Great fave for my then-girlfriend and me.

[@BenLapke]

You forgot the “oh”, as in “oh wow.” Maybe even throw in a “man” at the end. 😁

[@i.marchand4655]

@@BenLapke In my youth, in my youth.

[@MarshallLloyd]

you forgot AND watching a lava lamp

[@CharCanuck14]

@@MarshallLloyd Lol! So true Marshall.

[@cindyrussell2028]

I've seen the Moody's over 30 times, they are so amazing

[@martinl8574]

Moody Blues, Beatles, Stones, Who, Zeppelin, led the way to ALL we have today!!!!

[@jrsinsf]

This is a studio recording done with the group and with The London Festival Orchestra... it's essentially a prog rock symphony

[@barriekelley2241]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe the “orchestra” is a fictitious one.

[@MrModelworx]

@@barriekelley2241 The orchestra in this album was very much real!, it's the London Festival Orchestra, the fake orchestra you may be referring too is the Mellotron that Mike Pinder used

[@dpixvid]

Forgot how good the orchestration was...

[@jrsinsf]

@@barriekelley2241 according to wikipedia, it was the house orchestra for Decca records, so I guess, not fictitious en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Festival_Orchestra

[@mjwaldrep]

Great choice, guys! Other Moody Blues bangers: Tuesday Afternoon (from Days of Future Passed), Ride My See-Saw (From In Search of the Lost Chord), Question (from A Question of Balance), The Story in Your Eyes (from Every Good Boy Deserves Favour), Gemini Dream, The Voice (both from Long Distance Voyager)

[@robertmongerthe9025]

No telling how many thousands of highschool proms were themed "Nights in White Satin" in the nearly 60 years since Days was released in.....1966! It's only been performed live once in it's entirety

[@rfdarsie]

Album: A Question of Balance. Song: Question. Amazing.

[@flubblert]

"... cold hearted orb that rules the night, removes the colors from our sight, red is grey and yellow white, but you decide which is right, and which is an illusion." You truly come to understand and appreciate the meaning of the poem at the end when you get up around my age. At your leisure, and for others, you must check out their 2018 performance of this song at their induction ceremony into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. All in their 70's, they sound exactly the same!!

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

The whole poem ( both ends of the album) is set to memory I can recite it over and over “ brave Helios wake up your stead’s, bring the warmth the countryside needs!!

[@erictolmanshistorylectures90]

"Story in Her Eyes" and "Question" are brilliant

[@fordp69]

I think you mean "Story in Your Eyes"

[@pinewaves]

Moody Blue Album: Long Distance Voyager Songs: The Voice Talking Out of Turn Gemini Dream

[@leslieperkins2722]

You don’t just hear this song. You feel it.

[@RetiredVDI]

This is one of those songs that changes your outlook on music.

[@dougreed2257]

It ain't live llads, it's a studio album😊👌

[@williamgallucci9913]

Hey guys is this not an incredible haunting melody simply incredible