COUPLE React to Moody Blues - Nights in White Satin | OB DAVE REACTS

[@CarlDalach-px4cj]

This is why we loved them 60 years ago

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

The Moody Blues started as a progressive rock band and incorporated orchestral music way back in the 60s. This entire concert at The Royal Albert Hall was phenomenal.

[@36karpatoruski]

There was no such thing as progressive rock when they started. Their first album was more standard pop rock/blues in 1967 before releasing their classic concept album Days of Future Passed, which this song is originally from. AOR (album oriented rock), with a classical art rock theme with some psychedelic overtones and some harder blues edges.

[@williambill5172]

They go back to the Beatles' time and area...their manager was the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein.

[@robertgalloup6171]

Listen to the studio version

[@patticrichton1135]

@@williambill5172 Brian only managed them from late 1965- late 1966. Brian died in 1967

[@williambill5172]

Well..that was the Beatle's time, but thanks for the added info.@@patticrichton1135

[@terrencejohnson5688]

With you two being British, I'm surprised that you never heard of The Moody Blues. Their music is iconic, and some of the best rock music ever made.

[@DonaldToran]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

British people don't know every British band😂 there are too many

[@757optim]

Hayward wrote this song at 19. On the album "Days Of Future Passed", a poem written by the drummer entitled "Late Lament" is included, recited by the organist. You should listen to that cut. In fact, perhaps listen to the entire "concept album".

[@slimrock]

I was going to say that. The album is one of a kind with each song melting into the next and covering a time of the day. We used to love to listen to this album back in my college days when I was having a toke with some friends.

[@AmyMahony]

Justin Hayward is 77 and still touring. His voice is as compelling and beautiful as EVER! I was blessed to see him live in 2022 and was blown away!!!

[@rosemaryjessop4045]

The Moody Blues have to be one of the best groups of all time. I adore this song and will play it at my funeral.

[@angelaa.8179]

The joy & astonishment on your faces as you listened to this beautiful masterpiece brought a tear to my eye. This... is real music... This... is real talent👏

[@jimkeller3868]

When music ascends to the purely ecstatic

[@johnniekight1879]

Saw them in March of '70. If you liked this you'll love "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (thee most played song on British radio) by Procol Harum live in Denmark in '06. It also was originally released in '67.

[@gretchenherrman82]

THANK YOU for not injecting your analysis during the performance!

[@robertwalker1803]

This almost 60 year old song is so emotional to me…..getting to see them sing this angelic song twice here in Atlanta, Georgia with the Symphony Orchestra was almost life changing. It is a timeless classic….

[@miamidolphinsfan]

A VERY VERY Legendary song !!! and one of the very few songs to reach # 1 on the charts in 2 different decades....1st in 1967 and then again in 1972 !! Thanks Dave & Ash !

[@MacMc691]

If you haven't heard the original version from the 60's, definitely check that out too, a little more hypnotic and deep. This is still a great version though.

[@caracoidwren944]

Totally agree. You have to get beyond what the guys are wearing in the 60s video and it's rather hokiness due to its age, but someone seems to have found an original video someone had made back in the day using the studio version of the song, and then later, I believe someone else added some scenes of Paris to it. I think it's called "Nights in White Satin in Paris" or something like it. But it gives you an idea of what these guys looked like when they were young while also giving you the studio version of the song. The singer's voice is even better in the studio version and it's nice to hear how the band wanted it to sound instead of the compromises that are made due to a live performance. The original actually contains orchestration but done with some electronic instrument--which is admirably convincing as real orchestration, the name of the instrument eludes me.

[@MacMc691]

@@caracoidwren944 Might be this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maSXg3pvqp18jLc If so, yeah, I've never seen it, only the black and white one where they're in the studio or on stage. Good call out is so, that one is much better.

[@jazzmaan707]

I agree. The 67 recording is deep, and also better, and it always tended to take me to another place.

[@jazzmaan707]

The original sang and album, back in 1967, was done with a Full Orchestra. This live version is a good version of the original. Glad you both enjoyed it, and a Great Reaction from both of you.

[@pancentricism]

This was the very first stereo rock record. Prior to this, there were only a few stereo classical records. Decca wanted to now if there was a market for a wider audience. They gave a budget to a guy to hire an orchestra and to get them to play various pop songs. He had just seen the Moody Blues play in his local club, so he decided to record them instead. Decca were furious, but the money was spent, so they released the album. If it had bombed, we'd still be listening in mono.

[@scottnorvell2955]

An absolutely lovely reaction folks! I grew up on this wonderful music. No regrets for that❤

[@marvinpetty731]

Just to watch her smile, it warm my heart !

[@donp1964]

This song is part of one of my oldest memories, and part of my soul. Your smile grew as the song progressed. Your reaction made me smile too.

[@TheRB3tv]

What an amazing song and live performance! Chills!!!

[@ayabokti161]

Wow what a concert!!! Now that's real music ❤❤❤

[@christophermondone6864]

Trying listening the longer version it will blow you minds

[@richardshawver7264]

He is pouring out his heart. His girl friend at the time had just broken up with him. As a parting gift she gave him a set of white satin sheets.

[@joepowell7025]

THIS is REAL MUSIC. Thank you, great reaction.

[@JohnMacRae23]

Beautiful reaction... the magic of the Moodies... their music will transcend centuries.

[@stevegans3517]

And that's how progressive rock was born. This is the final and best track on the first prog rock album, also the first concept album, "Days of Future Passed". And yes, the album featured the band AND a full orchestra.

[@manfrederkel2557]

It's wonderful to see her completely falling in love with this beautiful song :)

[@curtiswilson3569]

Seeing them with my Dad with an orchestra as a teen.. listening to them on road-trips growing up. So many good memories with this band

[@3dbadboy1]

It was also used in the intro to the Dark Shadows movie with Johnny Depp.

[@scuppernog1]

50 plus years later it still gives me the chills. This version was amazing but I still prefer the original version. Cheers and Happy New Year from Texas folks! 🇺🇸🇨🇱🤘🏻😎

[@kevinmalone2218]

This song was the Theme for my High School Prom back in the day. Oh, and I had the privilege of seeing them live in 1981. The show was fire! The Orchestra is on the studio version.

[@roger3141]

They were the originators of a concept album. Days of Future Past is the story of birth through death, Spring through Winter, Dawn through Night, and the days of the week. There is a poem that ends the song. You should also listen to other clips from this concert such as Question and Ride My See-Saw.

[@JCourts2k23]

I love you do the research during the video, see so many ask questions about a song, etc. and im like, look it up while recording!!!!!! So we can see you find out!!

[@gkiferonhs]

The Moody Blues were one of the first rock bands to really incorporate an orchestra. Their album Days of Future Past (which contains this song) is fully orchestrated and was a "theme" album where the whole album ties together into a unit (like Dark Side of the Moon, etc.). I encourage you to listen to the whole album in a sitting.

[@bryanjohnson007]

Hi guys, Knights In White Satin was written and performed by the Moody Blues originally on their groundbreaking album, Days of Future Passed released in 1967, however the Moodies have been touring almost constantly and only retired about 4 years ago. This version was recorded in 2014 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. My wife have seen them live at least 12 times over the years and they are by far the best songwriter musicians ever with very few exceptions. They have dozens and dozens of hard rock and love songs like Knights. Check out Forever Autumn, For My Lady, Candle of Life, Ride My See Saw, Voices In the Sky, Tuesday Afternoon, The Actor...and so many more.

[@BP-kx2ig]

Nights in White Satin not Knights.

[@chipurBillWhite]

So beautiful - thank you, guys.

[@randymarple9830]

I have a DVD of the full concert of the 2012 Albert Hall/ London Philharmonic Orchestra. One of my all time favorite music DVD's. Saw them Live in 1972. They were fantastic. Still are.

[@coot1925]

On the original record they used a keyboard called a Mellotron to play the string parts. This thing was a work of mechanical art. Each key triggered a seperate tape player which had a real recording of violins. Imagine all those tape players and loops of tape constantly whirling away. Constantly cleaning of the tape heads and replacing the tape loops. But it sounded amazing.

[@dianemiller3040]

All of their albums featured orchestral arrangements (performed by the London Symphony Orchestra I believe).

[@g.gordon8117]

This was the go-to "slow dance" song in the 70s growing up. Great and timeless music.

[@cinb3448]

One of my favorite songs ever!

[@57panamadan]

Both your eyes say.. Damn Ole School Music was GoooooooooD...

[@dennisfitzgerald8486]

I saw them in the early 80's, great concert, Ash loved it.

[@Meow-Meow501]

One of the truly most beautiful songs ever. There is a channel on Utube that is taking old songs from the 60’s and just adding contemporary videos to go with it and presenting it to a new younger audience.

[@billwell9266]

always loved that voice!

[@michaelmiller-hr6vz]

They are a treasure- you should watch the original when they were younger- this is spot in

[@npc3po301]

On recording this LP the record label were looking to promote a new stereo recording system so the orchestra was a quite deliberate addition to showcase the new possibility of sound fidelity, also Justin wrote the song itself as a veiled love letter to an unrequited love he had for a girl he knew, years later he revealed this to her, she was understandably bowled over, they fell in love and married

[@mikebunner3498]

O.K. you two, you may know this already, Justin the man singing wrote this classic when he was 19 years old. Dave and dark haired lady I urge you two to prepare for the final section. It may bring you to tears..????? Great is great!!!!! And this is GREAT! I am tickled pink that you two enjoyed!!!!!

[@I_RememberTHE_King]

Right? I was like, wait for it...wait for it... and then it was not there. They missed a very important part of this phenomenal piece of music.

[@habsfan257]

An absolutely beautiful masterpiece by one of my favourite bands from back in the day.

[@mitzifrancis9843]

If you haven't seen it yet, I just know you'd love another late 1960s song along these lines by Procol Harum, called Whiter Shade of Pale. There's a live performance, similar to what you just watched, where this British band collaborates on a new arrangement of the 1967 classic song at an outdoor concert with the Danish National Symphony and Choir in 2006. Gary Brooker's vocals on this performance, nearly 40 years after he recorded the original, are stunning!

[@larryratterree6358]

If you look for it there is a long version of this song that is worth looking for!!!!!

[@julianday]

This song is as old as my car and I was lucky to be around when it first came out.All the best stuff came out of the 60s.

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

The Moody Blues are my favorite band from Great Britain. They're the best 💙🎸🥰

[@PittDaddy]

This is still one of the most beautiful pieces of rock music ever written. I spent many nights back in the late 60s-early 70s listening to The Moody Blues and bands like Procol Harum. I listen to music like this and then look at what kids are listening to today and feel sad for them. You can also better understand why I listen to bands like Nightwish and Epica now. The essence of prog music is still with us in those bands.

[@dwhite849]

What a great snuggle song after or before

[@TheRatsCast]

I got to see them live with an orchestra and they were amazing

[@grahamcheetham2146]

thanks for that quality reaction

[@AaronBernstein-pw2me]

You're a lively and lovely couple. Thank you. Cheers.

[@-R.Gray-]

Their 1968 album "In Search of The Lost Chord" was also popular. That album had them augment their sound with the addition of Indian instruments played by band members, and probably due to the influence of the Beatles, subject matter dealing with Eastern philosophy and LSD experiences.

[@RobertRitter-l9z]

From the album "Days of Future Passed" backed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

[@Robertsmith-dy3sh]

Love the Moody Blues, first album I ever purchased was Days of Future Past from which this song comes from.

[@wagonmaster1974]

Days Of Future Passed, from whence this song originates, is an orchestral journey throughout an entire 24 hour day. There are several sections, depicted by as many songs. "Nights In White Satin" is the closing song. The poem "Late Lament" is what closes the song. The album has another poem, "Morning Glory." It can be heard about four minutes and fifteen seconds into the first passage of the album, "The Day Begins." It borrows lines from "Late Lament," but has an extended versing of its own. "Late Lament" is, indeed, heard almost at the end of the album. The recitation is followed by an orchestral climax and a gong. Graeme Edge is the writer of both, Mike Pinder did the recitation. The album is life changing. It always is a joy to me to see younger folk discovering that old music is wonderful. Thank you for doing a reaction to this music, thank you for not stopping and starting it every 20 seconds.

[@jimnicosia5934]

I saw them live at Saratoga Springs.

[@7bestthings]

A magnificent piece of music from the Magnificent Moodies! Thanks for your reaction!

[@edhatch-w6d]

one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@mikemiller3069]

Other Moody Blues songs, "Tuesday Afternoon", "The Story In Your Eyes", "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band", "Ride My Seesaw", "Your Wildest Dreams", "The Voice", "Isn't Life Strange", "I Know You're Out There Somewhere".

[@Longhauler85]

I think I first heard this song driving at night in Texas with wide open land. Yeah, that was a bit serene. Loved it.

[@Davelakful]

Just found your channel. Your smiles to this amazing tune are fun.

[@d2ndborn]

I saw them around 1970 and ELO Electric Light Orchestra a another band that is similar who you should check out. Love your reaction

[@IrcCrazy]

Killer Song...Killer Reaction....Love You Both....You Rock !!!

[@stevelasell1185]

USA here … you need to watch the Big Chill. The ‘60s and 70’s are a rabbit hole you would absolutely love! We moved from Monrovia, Liberia West Africa around 1970 and I have loved music, every genre, ever decade, ever since moving. With your love for rocking music you should watch Lynyrd Skynyrd song Free Bird in Oakland, California. I love the song so much I have Free Bird tattooed on my knuckles. It is my muse! Love the OB Channels! ❤

[@ralphpeed3596]

If you like groups backed up by orchestra you should check out Procol Harum A Whiter Shade of Pale, live in Denmark 2006. This song was also released in 1967. Oldie but goodie.

[@keith535]

Holy crap. That brought me to tears.

[@mikematusek4233]

The song is now being used in the states by Channel.

[@martinhill4001]

song was in the background of the film Casino with Robert De Niro

[@NightFogFilms]

The song came out n 1967 but this live performance was in 2006, 39 years later.

[@retrosonghits]

Justin Hayward was born to sing. There's a documentary called This Is Your Life Justin Hayward on the BBC which details his life from the start and goes into the band members as well. His Mom tells the story of when back in October 14 1946 when bringing Justin home from the hospital he didn't cry like normal babies but made humming sounds. On the second day their landlord came to see the new addition and he looked into the crib and also heard the humming sounds Justin was making then exclaiming to his Mom, "This boy is going to be a singer!" Have been a Moody Blues fan for 50 plus years and they have so many hits it's not funny. This performance was okay but honestly the best sounding one was the older video of them all dressed in red suits in Paris singing it. It's on YT to check out. The orchestral part here was suppose to be like their recording of their album Days Of Future Past but it still was good but Justin's voice was exceptional in the early years. Listen to Legend Of A Mind, Tuesday Afternoon, The Story In Your Eyes, Forever Autumn, Timothy Leary's Dead, great songs. Justin wrote this song just as one romance had ended and one beginning which ended up being his future wife Marie who he married in 1970 and they have one daughter named after the musical scale Doremi (as in Do, Re, Mi) The other band members are Ray Thomas (flute), John Lodge (lead guitar) and Graeme Edge (drums) who's missing is Mike Pinder (Mellatron) who had left the band years ago.

[@allengray5748]

These Chap's are from your side of the pond as you blokes might say 😉 Have to back your fans in recommending ROCK AND ROLL BAND and STORY IN YOUR EYES! Then we'll add on as we go on I'm sure!! Great Channel! You people are fun to watch. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 💖🥳🎉 Peace 🕊️☮️

[@jmuraidajr]

You need to check out all their songs they are just as GREAT!!! I have all their albums from back in the '60s when I was in college!!!

[@terrytheoldgoat]

I saw them live in December 67 for the 'Arts Ball' at The Hotel Leofric in Coventry. The Mellotron was required as the tracks from the current album were all recorded with an orchestra. The story goes that the Moodys had spent their advance on the second album but hadn't actually produced one so the record company came up with a deal to record a classical piece with the orchestra. The result was Moodys material with orchestration added. The whole album is well worth a listen. A classic in the late 60's.

[@mmayer4409]

That smile says it all…. 😊

[@Morgana0x]

Justin wrote this when he was 19. There is a poem that goes with it. If you're interested check out the original recording.

[@JBiggs54442]

That whole concept album Days of Future Passed with that song as the climax is something to behold.

[@ericroberts7969]

This is the stuff that puts Great before Britain.

[@TheDeathMantis]

This song appears in the movie A Bronx Tale. That's why the song might of sounded familar.

[@SKRRebelRacing]

I was surprised to see and hear you guys react to something from my early days of exposure to progressive rock and roll. Your genuine reactions were refreshing and I was pleased to share in a moment with you (across the miles) enjoying this classic prog rock piece. Cheers! Scott Ritchie

[@groovymcnasty]

The studio version also includes on orchestra, it was very popular when I was a kid, I highly recommend reacting to Pocol Harem “Whiter Shade of Pale” live from Denmark with orchestra, I think you will love it 😊

[@jerrypost9651]

I very much enjoyed your reaction to this epic song. The Moody are an amazing group, and they mix up the song writing duties. But lead guitarist Justin Hayward's are always the very best. You might want to give a listen to "Question."

[@StephenJarvis-pi5zu]

Hi the song that Justin wrote was about some Satin Sheets a love of his life bought him when he was very young. If you loved this song it's worth looking at the DVD made at this concert. I,m 73 and remember the Moody Blues from maybe 1970. It's on the L.P. Question

[@retmsgtpete6509]

The Moody Blues Days of Future Past album was recorded with the London Philharmonic back in the late 69's early 70's with Night in White Satin included

[@trevorwallace7886]

It was recorded in 1967 not 1969

[@kevinhouse1015]

The Moody Blues used to have a keyboard player (Mike Pinder) who played a melatron that sounded like strings and orchestral instruments, but they let him go and had to use orchestra musicians and electronic keys to replace the sound. Go down this rabbit hole!!

[@NightFogFilms]

I was riding that ending with you both!

[@timmcgraw8328]

Check out original recording that was recorded with the London philharmonic orchestra.

[@tutwilson6590]

I second the suggestions of following up with a Procal Harum song.

[@robertfitterman3777]

This song was from the early Moody Blues album Days of Future Passed. It's a concept album about the day in the life of an ordinary person. Nights In White Satin is followed by a poem called "Late Lament" which cranks up the emotion to the song. It's a pity that cut of the live show does not include it! The Moody Blues would frequently work with local orchestras on their tours. I have seen them live at least 4 times. I would classify their genre as progressive/art rock.

[@TJHolloway-c8l]

The original version sounded exactly like this live performance ☺️

[@roberteinglett2720]

Justin wrote Nights In White Satin in 1967 .

[@2kenday]

The Big Chill, one of the best movies ever! Are you two from this planet??!!!!

[@timr5490]

Enjoyed watching your faces as your heard this.

[@seandobson6221]

The Moody Blues were a great group that followed along with Pink Floyd when releasing their albums. They’re all a story and each song is a page in the story. The albums is Days of Future Passed. It always makes me sad when people listen to it and don’t get the hear the Late Lament at the end of the song the ties the story up with a bow. It’s such a great experience to listen to this album and chill.

[@Gill3D]

The singer was Justin Hayward. I suggest you check out his "Forever Autumn".