First time hearing THE MOODY BLUES - Ride My See Saw REACTION - Outstanding!

[@skooooo]

Moody Blues had a real mystical streak, so the song can be viewed through many lenses.

[@StoneShards]

It was a mystical time...

[@surlechapeau]

Harri, their "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "The Voice" are outstanding!

[@cvgreycat4]

I listened to them growing up in the 70s their music along with Pink Floyd made me think about life. Really made me think. Listen to more of them!

[@michelekurlan2580]

It's about coming up thru the ropes. He's offering his "seat" to anyone who wants to live the life that he had to live to get where he got The seesaw depicts the ups n downs of life. My take,of course

[@nomoreturningaway1459]

Keep digging, Harri. The meanings in their songs come at you from multiple perspectives.

[@janabraam7963]

In the 60's, we really thought we were going to change things. How disillusioned we were & still are. Thank goodness we have our great music. The Moody Blues were awesome to see in person. They sounded as good live as they did on their albums. I love your reactions. More MB please. Big like from me every time.

[@mostlychimp5715]

Sisyphus is happy. Hope you're having a good one, from one bolder-roller to another.

[@cindyguillard216]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frugalseverin2282]

This is my favorite Moodies album, the search for spiritual growth, enlightenment, thinking outside the box, evolving. In later years mostly they played it safe, wrote love songs. This was the real deal, deep meaningful songs.

[@glenndespres5317]

Good to hear from someone who remembers and ‘gets it’.!

[@keithjones7390]

For me, like many bands, you have to listen to their earlier stuff to find their best work. I have nearly all the MB albums, To Our Children's Children's Chidren is their greatest in my opinion, a beautiful album from start to finish.

[@shihyuchu6753]

This is an undeniable rocker of the 1st class

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

Hairi… you need to ho down this rabbit hole. Moody Blues are 🔥💯🔥💯

[@clannad99germany70]

The Moody Blues were one or the most amazing bands in Rock history and also one of the most creative and innovative bands ever !!! Loved those stuff from the very beggining !!! Well done Justin and guys !

[@oldguyespo640]

As with ALL Moody Blues Albums, the 1st song and intro was the most satisfying part of the disc. Whenever they put out a new album we wanted that 1st tune experience that would always blow your mind!!

[@melissabrooke1146]

That whole album is great! 😀

[@keithjones7390]

There were many great artists/bands from that wonderful era of the 60's and 70's, The Moody Blues though were unique, with a sound of their own, and a range of beautiful songs. Those seven albums that are often mentioned, are certainly up there with the best from that wonderful era. And the intro to this track, wow!

[@joshuadeshaies7106]

Wow!!!!!! What a GREAT song!!! It blew my mind!! Talk about a unique gem. These guys are my dads favorite! Thx Harri This song rocks!!¡ 🤩🎸🙌

[@John.Mini-Clubman]

Joshua; Brilliant, that such music was adored by your dad -his generation and to you too and your generation! A continuum, as titled by another Moody Blues' "gem;" "To our children's, children's, children." Enjoy such music and "keep-on thinking free."

[@KevDaly]

It makes more sense if you listen to the whole album, it all hangs together 😀

[@justineapril7922]

The free ride the Moodies were singing about is meditation. Look closely at the album cover. A man sitting in the lotus position and as his essence flows through the "misty shroud" with death on one side and birth on the other, he's opened up to the beauty of the Universe....

[@rodneyspencer5469]

Your videos have the best sound.

[@BrainheartMan]

When I went back to college as a mature student, THIS song was my FAVORITE personal motivational anthem!

[@jollyj3285]

They have so many great songs...Tuesday Afternoon, Nights in White Satin are really good

[@signal12hvac]

SO GLAD you included the Prelude to the song thank you!

[@Mynamesalexa]

Departure

[@shuroom57]

Drummer Graeme Edge's one turn as poem reader, as I understand it.

[@brianh9358]

Lyrics: [Chorus 1] Ride, ride my see-saw Take this place On this trip, just for me Ride, take a free ride Take my place Have my seat, it's for free [Verse 1] I worked like a slave for years Sweat so hard just to end my fears Not to end my life a poor man But by now, I know I should have run [Chorus 2] Run, run my last race Take my place Have this number of mine Run, run like a fire Don't you run in In the lanes, run for time [Verse 2] Left school with a first class pass Started work, but as second class School taught one and one is two But by now, that answer just ain't true [Bridge] (Ah-ah-ah-ah) (Ah-ah-ah-ah) (Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) (Ah-ah-ah-ah) (Ah-ah-ah-ah) (Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) [Verse 3] My world is spinning around Everything is lost that I found People run, come ride with me Let's find another place that's free [Chorus 3] Ride, ride my see-saw Take this place On this trip, just for me Ride, take a free ride Take my place Have my seat, it's for free [Outro] Ride my see-saw Ride, ride Ride my see-saw Ride my see-saw Ride my see-saw...

[@bethcrumpton476]

Thanks for the info!

[@User_vfjp_927_baltimore_sc]

Thanks a lot Brian for lyrics ~love The Moody Blues

[@7bestthings]

I love how the Moody Blues were able to combine profound lyrics with some great music, in this case a stormy rocker with an absolutely amazing guitar solo by Justin Hayward! Thanks for printing the lyrics!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Harri, starting with their second album, Days of Future Passed, the Moody Blues had a run of seven awesome concept albums. In Search of The Lost Chord is the second of the seven. The concept of In Search of The Lost Chord is basically finding balance in life through meditation, although various other methods before settling on meditation is sung about over the course of the album. I know you don't do full album listens on your KZbin channel. But when you can, do yourself a favor and listen to the Moody Blues the way they're supposed to be heard, i.e., via their Magnificent Seven album journey by complete album listens in chronological order.

[@elizabethrogers8306]

This was written by bassist John Lodge, an evangelical Christian. He would never write anything that didn't have a deeper meaning. He always stayed away from the temptations of the 60's and 70's. Probably considered the groups universal 'designated driver'. The opening poem was written by drummer Graeme Edge who passed away late last year.

[@KCGeno]

John Lodge became an evangelical Xian?! What's your source for this? If true it's disappointing to me.

[@elizabethrogers8306]

@@KCGeno Hmmm I replied twice but don't find it. If it doesn't appear I will retry later.

[@elizabethrogers8306]

@@KCGeno OK, I give up. Sources: Wikipedia under John Lodge, see personal life (I believe that is where I first saw it). Also Charisma Magazine. August 31, 2000 issue "Born Again Rock Stars" by Billy Bruce. See also The Justin Hayward Interview Part 5 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame found here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHa1nXd_idhkrcU, in this interview it is inferred that Lodge did not participate in some 60's activities. In another of these interviews Hayward says some of them went to Timothy Leary's commune, Lodge not one. I did this research to verify what I had read about him. I was also surprised although he always seemed to wear a cross around his neck.

[@KCGeno]

@@elizabethrogers8306 -- Thanks for the info and the research. Maybe the evangelicals aren't as bad in England as they are Stateside? ;)

[@elizabethrogers8306]

@@KCGeno In one of the Rock Hall interviews Justin talked about Moody songs compared to solo releases -as having different expectations I guess. But I think fundamentalism is a pain in both countries.

[@TheDude68305]

Not the Mamas and papas on speed. They can't be compared to anybody else They were the ultimate cosmic philosophers of their time and to this day I believe no one has matched them as far as deep thinking songs thoughtful lyrics and really great music that they created for these lyrics. Absolutely timeless and will always be timeless They were supreme. If anything about the mamas and papas, it would be the mamas and papas on LSD.

[@dannycasson1551]

Incredible song

[@pencilpauli9442]

After this track was Dear Diary, a slow satirical track about the mundane workaday life, a recurring theme in early Moodies' songs, longing for escape to a better world touched on in Ride My Seesaw. I really was into the Moodies in the mid to late 70s when I was changing from teenage years into young adulthood working in an office. The stifling oppression of everyday life being relieved only by day release college and some subjects I really enjoyed. It's taken me until now to realise just how important the Moody Blues were to me at the time.

[@astroteech]

It was my Summer before entering High School (age 13) when my musical mind was expanded by the Moody Blues. It was transformational!

[@WilliamSheehy-bi4ob]

First heard this after I was inducted into the army 1968. Very different from Go Now, been a real fan ever since

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

The reason their music doesn't sound the same is because every one of the 5 members wrote music. This song was written by John Lodge, bassist and he wrote most of the rock songs but also some excellent ballads. With each of the core 7 albums, there's a theme that runs through each album, which is unique. I would like to hear what you think of John's "One More Time to Live", Ray's "For My Lady" and Mike Pinders "Out and In" Justin Hayward wrote the most songs and is some times billed as "The Voice" of the Moody Blues but if one just focuses on their hits or focus on Justin's songs, one misses a treasure trove of music.

[@user-jn6bi7mn4m]

I grew up listening to the Moody Blues. Their music to me was always spiritual. Their music always kept me grounded and was always very uplifting. One of my all time favorite groups. If you get a chance could you please react to "Land of Make Believe." Keep up the great work!! Thank you!!!

[@joelliebler5690]

One of my favorite all time bands. Hari listen to this whole album because you will love it!

[@thomasa.bradley6292]

To me. it's about getting off the wheel that just dirves your life. Really great point on the "no balance in life." I've loved the Moody Blues since the sixties...servered as a medic during Vietnam, and they were my escape.

[@FizzFop1]

Every time I hear this song, I think of Art Bell and AM Coast to Coast...this was one of their bumper songs going in and out of commercial breaks.

[@irvingjohnson9244]

When he started his show, Dark Matter, this was his theme song also. Art Bell was always the best.

[@chuckmontoya8882]

I like the fact that you are blown away by the Moodies, many are, especially those of of that have listened to them for 50 years. I think you would like Watching and Waiting, in my opinion it is about God waiting for his children from time and space to come to him.

[@ChuckHackney]

Another auditory gem designed to blow your musical mind from The Moodys.

[@JettRink-b8k]

Our college dormatory... was filled with Magical Mystery Tour and The Moody Blues.

[@canucklehead11]

My favorite song by the Moody Blues, didn't really think someone would react to it. Good job.

[@Yverian]

Always deeper than other bands, always deeper meaning. When the Moody Blues do bring up issues of love it is always more beautiful and more respectful of it as a part of life, and as a more complex relationship, another part of the journey. "Nights In White Satin" is proof of that. Definitely NOT a song about a quickie in the back seat of a sedan. As for "Ride My Seesaw", always thought it was a great song and extremely well put together and performed but you finally opened up the lyrics of it to me. This was one song I struggled with, but now I understand. It means, if you want my humdrum life with a second class job, you can have it. I'm going somewhere, where I can breathe again, where I can enjoy life, where I can spend my time doing things like walking among giant trees and hearing waves crash against the shore and see the rivers carving canyons among the mountains. As for my 9 to 5 paycheck to paycheck existence, you can have it! That is what this song is about. Thank you.

[@bobwallace9814]

Start from the beginning with Go Now, 1964. This was on every transistor radio in town.

[@beatles4397]

In Search of the Lost Chord is the album that turned me onto the Moodies. I played this album all the way through everyday for a long time. Just a fantastic album. Ride My See-Saw, Legend of a Mind, The Actor, OM, every song is a gem.

[@amberandrews6842]

I have this concert Tshirt. This album cover on a shirt still. It's falling apart, and I still treasure it.

[@cristiona22]

The magical Moodies - I Just love all their songs. Loved seeing them do this live , a real banger!

[@kevinsmith4429]

This is the #1 acid rock band from that era. They wrote a lot of their music under the influence of LSD,listen to their song "TIMOTHY LEARY",the godfather of acid.It says it all about that era.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Mama's & Papa's on speed. Loved that comment sir. I seem to recall mind altering things the day I bought that album, I think you'd have fit right in back then. Seen them a bunch of times, great live band. Enjoy, cheers.

[@joeyojoeyo3613]

It`s a trip experience,

[@UnknownDamone]

The rabbit hole is deep with these guys......welcome!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Debbie, thank you so much for including Departure in your request. For me, it's so important to the entire song.

[@craigaust3306]

Totally agree!

[@craigaust3306]

I’m actually surprised Harri did not comment on how unusual Departure is!

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@craigaust3306 My understanding is while Graeme Edge is the poet of all of the spoken word pieces on the Moody Blues' albums, Departure is the only one he personally recited on an official release. His maniacal laugh in the segue into the song is awesome!

[@craigaust3306]

@@IllumeEltanin I’m not sure, but I think Mike Pinder did some of the poetry. For example, he spoke, and may have written, the words for The Balance.

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@craigaust3306 According to Wikipedia, The Balance was co-written by Graeme Edge and Ray Thomas. But, yeah. Other than Departure, I believe Mike Pinder recited all of the spoken word pieces up until he left the band.

[@kerrydwyer1879]

Hi Harri>>.Like Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet RIde -It is an LSD song...And THey were looking into eastern religions then too..

[@frederickhaussmanjr.7532]

The Moody Blues I have said this before on your show in my book Seventh Messenger I reviled the truth about the music and lirec and how the first 7 albums of the Moodys if listening correctly lead you to Christ. So happy your getting the human race to open there ears, to the Fabulous Moody Blues

[@omega7311]

John congas, he's going to step on you again ,bought this album in fallingbostell Germany played it all the time inthe billet 1971,

[@wesleysnow4561]

Great reaction. Yes....First you see, then you saw. Up and down.....round and round. Life must be free.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

One of my favorites from the Moodys. I think the singer just wants a break from his hectic life. You'll also enjoy LEGEND OF A MIND. It has a great flute solo by the writer of this song, Ray Thomas.

[@Micknkeithable]

The Moody Blues were nicknamed the people’s 2nd favorite English band in the late 60’s….basically an agreeing/dividing point between Stones & Beatles fans

[@freebirdtony]

So many amazing songs by the Moody Blues.

[@davidzimmerli489]

Probably my favorite song/recording by the Moody Blues. I purchased this album when it was first released, several lifetimes ago .... for me, the 1960s is the greatest era in the history of popular music

[@keithjones7390]

Late 60's and early 70's, a phenomenal era for music!

[@davidzimmerli489]

@@keithjones7390 INDEED!

[@roberttanner5093]

Mamas & Papas on speed.....BRILLIANT!!

[@StoyTheOld]

Their album "Threshold of a Dream" has a definite trippy vibe. I first heard it while camping, and a mind-altering substance was part of the experience. "Face piles of trials with smiles. It riles them to believe that you perceive the web they weave." Whether you react to or not, give the album a listen some time. That experience was fifty years ago. I still recall where I was when I heard that album and this song.

[@judywalton9381]

me, too. we're old but we had the best music!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Often overlooked masterpiece great band!

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Lodge is an incredible bassist. Put on the headphones, close your eyes, and really focus on the bass lines.

[@elainehiatt4680]

My all time favorite group! Deep!!

[@bkswanson2461]

TY Harri. ...I cannot count how many times seeing them in concert, and singing right along with them and thousands of others also..one of a kind experience! I cherish it so much♡

[@tommhill9948]

22 times in concert for me, solo and group, including their last at the Wynn LV. 😍🫠🤧

[@bkswanson2461]

@@tommhill9948 sounds about right for me also!! Still have all my Moodys t shirts bought at concerts and tour books if they had them. Kept some of my ticket stubs from way back, and to see the price on those....wow!! We will always be a Moody fan for live!!!

[@danbitgood429]

Legend of a Mind is one of my favorites from the Moodies.

[@keithjones7390]

Fantastic song, my favourite is New Horizons from the Seventh Sojourn album.

[@BP-kx2ig]

@@keithjones7390 I agree with that? Extraordinary song and guitar.

[@johnthegreek5836]

I always loved the Moody Blues, takes me back to my teenage years! I was lucky to be able to see them in concert

[@donnabruhn6907]

One of Moody's best, great song.

[@ericlewis217]

My favorite Moodies track. My dad introduced me to them in the early 90s, one of his fav bands from back in the day.

[@jimmitchell694]

When you're done riding the see saw, you're in the same place you started

[@RosemaryStanley2070]

Just sit down, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride! This is a real fun one to have seen live!

[@mangrove]

Their performance of this song on BBC's Colour Me Pop is great. Graeme Edge (RIP) really gets down!

[@donw804]

One of my favorite all-time bands. I've seen them 3 times in concert (with full orchestras) and they were always amazing. The Voice and /or The Story in Your Eyes are also good listens (among many, many others)

[@craigaust3306]

He did the story in your eyes several months ago

[@StevenW1958]

Sir Harri, please give Tuesday Afternoon a listen. You’ll love it.

[@KCGeno]

Harri, I recommend that you take 45 minutes one day when you won't be disturbed ... put on your headphones ... and give a good listen to any Moody Blues album that was released between 1967 ("Days Of Future Passed") and 1972 ("Seventh Sojourn"). You will be hooked on them. Later albums had some good songs, but in my humble opinion, none of the albums after keyboardist Mike Pinder left, were totally great. Check 'em out.

[@BOBPortlandOr]

I think See Saw is the ups and downs of life. Take my place is starting school: You go through grammar school and reach the top. Then you go to high school and start at the bottom and then graduate. You go to collage bottom-top..., then you go to work bottom... You work hard to not be poor but he realises he should have run Faster. Don't be confined in lanes- don't allow others to pigeonhole you. School taught one and one is two = Advancement through life always going in one direction- It's not true. Take my place also refers to others following behind you The last verse is probably as you say, Using drugs

[@joeyojoeyo3613]

Yes, it`s a trip.

[@chrisjenkins6120]

Phil Travers did the album art for all the Moody Blues concept albums. His work was absolutely fascinating to me… just as fascinating as the music housed inside the sleeve.

[@dmCurator]

So unique. They were in their own lane.

[@Cynthia...]

Great choice Debbie, I love this song by the Moody blues. They have so many great ones. One of my absolute favourites by them is Go Now but I think Harri has done that one.

[@JK_Clarke]

Again, Cynthia, I second your emotion ... Go Now (with Denny Laine singing?) is top-drawer gut-wrenching blues!

[@Cynthia...]

@@JK_Clarke I agree and it’s very different from their regular stuff. The other song that I really love that is different from their usual stuff is the Rolling Stones Under my Thumb.

[@alanmusicman3385]

@@Cynthia... Not suprising I guess, as Go Now was done in 1964 and the one we heard here was 1968 with justin and John added to the band and Denny Laine gone - plus so many tumultuous changes in music during that period. Justin said that in the intervening period they had declined in popularity to the point where they were playing "Go Now" and their continental hit "Boulevard de la Madeleine" every night in very small and often seedy venues. So, the lifeline to record this album with a full orchestra (which was originally intended as a stereo sampler by Decca) was very timely!

[@danielvolk237]

I love Go Now too. I really love the live version with Wings. Paul and Linda singing backup. Great. 👍🇨🇦🙃

[@Cynthia...]

@@danielvolk237 I haven’t seen that one I’ll have to check it out sounds awesome.

[@coocoocachooglin]

Harri, My interpretation is, if you've ever seen or been on a see saw, it has a person at each end, making an effort together, they move up and down, one push up, the other goes down, rinse repeat. I think they are saying, they got out of school and got on the see saw, mindless meaningless senseless repetitive act of going nowhere but up and down, like life for so many people who are feeling empty and directionless as cogs in the grinding wheels of life. He says, "Take my place hamsters

[@coocoocachooglin]

Weird, yt cut off my reply. Anyway, he want's off the hamster wheel of life, he feels like he got sold a bad deal, and wants out and is happy to give his place in the deal to someone else.

[@Sumdrumer]

I was fortunate enough to have this album when I was 15 years old.😊

[@dt1064]

Good, you got the intro too.

[@jjflash1645]

I remember hearing this back in the mid-60’s when I was in the Navy. Thought it was great then and great now.

[@GlenMaderos]

‘Question’ should be your next hit by these mystic travellers . Love your output man, you’re a genuine cool dude 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@signal12hvac]

song is about lifes ups and downs

[@davidmckenzie420]

IMHO, this is the first "Prog Rock" group. Ditto with "Symphonic Rock." And Mike Pinder was the mellotron pioneer!. Their discography is nothing short of fabulous. They are in some ways unmatched. And one of my very favorite groups. Glad I got to see them at least once!

[@FredGarnett]

Mamas and Pappas on speed! Yep; sounds like Friday, Friday... 😉

[@tgforty5]

If you haven't reacted to it yet, "Question" is a great song by the Moody Blues.

[@wlodell]

Excellent! Thank You! It will very interesting to hear you do a review of ‘Island’, Seventh Sojourn album.

[@Chris-b8l4d]

Of course all of the moody Blues was about protest against Vietnam. I love their music and I'm way younger but can easily understand what they are singing about..but still love watching your videos on music no matter if it's American or British or any style but it's still CLASSIC GREAT MUSIC WHICH EVERY AGE SHOULD LISTEN TO IF YOU ARE IN TO AMERICAN HISTORY

[@irvingjohnson9244]

Art Bell used this song as his theme song for his show, Dark Matter.

[@arthurdrake3274]

Great reaction Harry. My top ten band list for sure.🔥

[@johnmclaughlin8084]

Love this video. Keep up your great work!

[@7bestthings]

Great reaction, I have to agree that the Moody Blues are a band that will always surprise you! They were incredibly creative and innovative. For future videos, I agree that "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" and "The Voice" would be excellent choices. Thanks for all the great Moodies reactions Harri!

[@marybaillie8907]

Pretty sure this is a LSD trip. Very psychedelic. Such a great memory, as we would say back in the day "Very Trippy". Thanks Debbie and Harri. Great reaction Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@elizabethrogers8306]

No acid trips for any song by John Lodge. The opening poem, by Graeme Edge, "Departure", certainly reflects the time period of searching and experimenting and reflects in the psychedelic aspects found in the concept album "In Search of the Lost Chord", which is on searching different avenues for life's meaning. Bye-the-bye, the "lost chord" is OM.

[@コナスタイム]

昔、オンタイムで、ムーディーのレコード買っていたね。 　今も聴いていますが、もう50年経っているんだね。 　益々、ムーディーを好きになっていきます。　 　素晴らしいバンドです。

[@Bigfield47]

The times were the psychedelic era. I think the song is about the experience of listening to the song and enjoy the experience and the pictures it paints for you.

[@mariaportengen2959]

I like the quitar line and solo in this record! 🎸🎸🎸👍💕

[@munzeez21]

Moody blues: Our Guessing Game

[@tootsie5052]

Listen to their first hit song ,"Go Now", Harri .

[@boosingh]

Like most Moody songs this is about /inspired by LSD trip.The perfect band to take an acid trip too. Bum proof, from the music, to the lyrics to the album covers.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

To have all of these things in our memory's hoard And to use them to help us to find .... the lost chord

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Yeah, this song was from the psychedelic rock era, when all the musicians were quite drug-fueled and into philosophical themes. And the Moody Blues were kings of that genre!

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Wow!! Was a kid growing up, seesaw had a fun living, positive connotation toward life. Never found it sexually suggestive until now.