InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse: Justin Hayward

Moody Blues lead Justin Hayward shares with Ernie his craft of song writing - including the inspiration for his biggest hit "Nights in White Satin."

[@brahim119]

Hard working, quality producer and above all displays great humility, this man is a good human being.

[@thefoodwench4848]

I love this man. The Moodies are part of the sound track of my youth.

[@donstewart6000]

I'm with you ❤

[@javierrodriguez-fonseca4717]

I really like them all, the five that made the second and longest period of the MB. Rally kind, human and talented guys that left us a true and consistent musical opus through their albums. Thank you!!!

[@javierrodriguez-fonseca4717]

Really instead of rally!

[@MsPreciousParrot]

I just adore him.... he's such a beautiful man - so full of talent and so much more!

[@susiesmith8969]

Thank you Justin, and our Moodies, for your half century of selfless and touching gifts from your hearts and lives to ours. We each have a different place your music and dedication reach us. Once you give us those gifts, they are ours forever to keep and treasure. Thank you to ALL our Moodies and to Justin. ❤⚘👍❗

[@MumzyTube]

What a lovely man.. very humble.. this is what has always endeared me to his music, his personality both on stage and off... God bless him with a long life and more inspired music to come.. :)

[@sarahblack1632]

I love this man and The Moody Blues. He was amazing solo in concert.

[@gordonlaw7496]

The music from Justin and The Moody Blues is timeless and still leaves me joyful after listening to it...even after close to 5 decades. Thank you Justin Hayward, thank you Moodies.

[@gene6716]

A most interesting interview and a fascinati g perspective on how we all hear things very differently. The Moody Blues changed the recording industry in a great many wondrous ways. Thanks be to Decca!

[@donstewart6000]

Yes!!!

[@stevia3162]

Justin Hayward wrote some of the most beautiful Tunes I've ever heard, and sang them equally as well! Tunes that come to mind are Watching and Waiting, Tuesday Afternoon, Questions, Never Comes the Day, Story in Your Eyes, Land of Make Believe, You and Me, Nights in White Satin, and many more!

[@RayH42]

Justin is an honest, very open person. A great talent. I love his music, all of it.

[@TADJays]

Justin Hayward is an inspiration to us all. His humility, sincerity and inner visions turned outward that he shares within his musical world are timeless and a pure example of gracious gifts from a blessed soul.

[@1111poppy]

Justin is an ANGEL. When we listen our Souls are Healed.

[@susiesmith8969]

@Cynthia Jaworski...everyone, they say, has a gift to give the world. Some have many. As Justin Hayward and Moodies, show us every time, his gifts are CLASS, selflessness, and music that touches and HEALS all who hear it. I find is healing and humbling that Justin and The Moodies know that special way to share those gifts with us and GIVE give them to us to keep us close to our inner selves that help us heal others in our world. Thank you for sharing with us where your have taught us beauty, love and true caring for others.

[@gaebren9021]

I really like this person. I have to admit. He is a good mentor. A good role model.

[@thomasreed181]

That was the best interview that I have ever seen with Justin Hayward. He’s seems very authentic, sincere and humble.

[@LindaKordich]

The beauty and profound poetry in the words were unlike anything i remember from the 70s. Most bands were playing drug-infused music that weren't inspiring. I loved the Moody Blues and will never forget them! Thank you thank you thank you.....your music is incredibly uplifting to me personally. My favorite song is "In Your Wildest Dreams". Make me cry even now at 65 years old.

[@robertastone7155]

Linda: Spot on! Please if you can - listen to "Vincent" sung by Justin Hayward - it's on You Tube - it is simply remarkable - you will not forget......

[@donstewart6000]

I totally agree and Justin is writing as beautifully crafted songs today as ever

[@megannharris1032]

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU JUSTIN. I AM 54 NOW. LOVED YOU SINCE AGE 13 APPROX. BEEN TO SO MANY CONCERTS. IM A HARDCORE FAN. I Will be FOREVER!!!!!!

[@SpectorTippy]

His music is brilliant because his mind is brilliant and his ability to project experiences is brilliant.

[@susiesmith8969]

@Spector Tippy...beautifully put, so much the sentiments of all who love his work. He's humble. CLASS THROUGH AND THROUGH. Godspeed Justin Hayward.

[@ginniecrabtree4408]

We saw them in the late 90's at the Liverpool Empire they literally brought the house down it was FANTASTIC!

[@rebeccasalvi2111]

Long time coming…. I had given up hope that the Moodies would ever be inducted into the Hall of Fame. So many years they were overlooked and lesser talent was chosen. Finally their time has come, but sadly Ray Thomas isn’t here to see it happen. I had heard Nights in White Satin in the radio as a teenager and liked it but my favs at the time were the Beatles. Around 1990 or ‘91 my husband took me to a MB concert in Sunrise, Fl and that was it! Totally blown away with the 2 he performance and music! I was star struck. That began my odyssey of traveling around the country to see them perform. Florida, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania… Each time as good as the last. Thanks, Justin, John, Ray, and Graeme for some of the best music ever. Congrats!

[@Godskingdomwithin]

“We look around in wonder at the work that has been done by the vision of our Father touched by his loving son.” Peace Justin

[@robertastone7155]

AMEN! Most beautiful song ever sung and recorded by Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues......

[@jeanbird]

Great guy. Such a nice person. Fabulous talent. So happy I was able to see them in the 70's.

[@mspiccalilli]

what lovely insights into Justin and by Justin!...from his heart to ours...

[@lindab8397]

Nights in white satin,,,, is one hell of a great song, even after all these years. It’s timeless. 🎧🎤🎸

[@joemachunda]

I love how Justin sang with no Brit accent. But his speaking voice is smooth and comforting and that accent is perfect. Spirits is amazing

[@RG-hf4et]

Omg, I just found this wonderful interview! Justin is THE quintessential artist, singer, songwriter, poet, musician, and an amazing, humble gentleman. I could listen to him speak or listen to his songs all night long. Justin's talent is right up there with Lennon & McCartney. Justin's solo work is just as amazing. On youtube, find Justin singing "Broken Dream". What a heartbreaker. I cry every time I hear it. If you haven't seen Justin perform solo, you are missing out on Justin being Justin. No words can describe his show. You just have to go and experience Justin as Justin. 💙💙💙

[@Maryloohoo2]

I feel the same about him as I did during his career as a member of the MB and solo, he's a gift from God.

[@elcarimz7023]

Justin and the Moodies sang my life. Thank you guys. Just luzya.

[@RosemaryStanley2070]

God-given talent

[@1111poppy]

The mastery is the song or your Soul . I so hope this man lives long.

[@gailnelson1659]

Me too. He is awesome no matter what his age. We are so lucky to have him continuing to write and sing to us.

[@ketchup5344]

Justin has written so many great songs I get annoyed that they go on and on about "nights.." when it is but one of his many masterpieces✌He is, if you'll forgive my lingo, fucking fantastic. A magical artist 💖

[@bobdavis4848]

My thoughts very much; I'd love if a whole interview were just devoted to three lesser known songs, such as "The Actor," "Watching And Waiting" and "I Dreamed Last Night." But this was great; fascinating details.

[@AnArchyRulzz]

@@bobdavis4848 voices in the sky is also a great Hayward song

[@bobdavis4848]

@@AnArchyRulzz Yes it is; I bought "In Search of the Lost Chord" and the other early albums in the late 70s

[@ryanhoskins458]

*The most wonderful musician & soul by way of creativity, passion & talent through heart, mind & spirit!!*

[@robertastone7155]

Ryan: Spot on! There will NEVER be another Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues

[@ladyhecate9450]

I love Justin. He is beautiful inside and out. What a very talented person.

[@roserandle6392]

Loved the Moodies when a teenager, love them still. Great voices great band.

[@kathleenmcclaskey9022]

jKathleen Mcclaskey I love Justin and all of his beautiful music. It comes from the depth of his soul and will touch yours also. His beautiful voice and songs provide alot of peace and tranquility in this busy world. He is a gift from God and we are truley blessed for his loving and joyful music. I have enjoyed justin and the moodies since the 60's. Thank You.

[@interstategar]

19 yrs old and writes Nights Of White Satin. Whew. No words...

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Nights *in White Satin.

[@robertahartley1]

Justin always says inspiration has to find you working...

[@MoodyJill]

Absolutely excellent interview!!! Thank you!

[@bandfromtheband9445]

You just don't know how much us Stupid Yanks love The Moody Blues! Your songs are priceless, and so Magnificent!

[@megannharris1032]

You're music has given me LIFE JUSTIN!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lewismingledorff6417]

Always to the point. Justin never fails to answer the question. He has a great intellect and articulates very clearly. Wonderful interview. Thank you for posting.

[@JimWood2MusicMtnMisc]

Wonderful interview! Thanks Justin for everything! See you all in the Spring!

[@victoriachinavare5535]

I love Justin Hayward i loveto hear about his experiences. He is so truthfuland he seems to be such a good man and good entertainer? God Bless you and your family. Merry x mas.

[@helenw4319]

Just saw Justin in Durham, NC and it was absolutely fabulous! Many thanks for sharing this wonderful interview! It is a special treat to hear his thoughts and so nice to see him happy and smiling!

[@susang.miller7055]

Musical Genius Justin, America Loves you!

[@barroncrist5779]

Excellent interview. When Justin teamed up with John and formed Blue Jays I felt it could have easily been a Moodies album. My favorite song "This Morning" sounded very Moodies. The entire LP was excellent.

[@urdivine]

As he is in one of the top 2 bands in the history of the world, I've always wanted to hear a good interview of Justin, [or any of the others]. The interview was about 3 hours too short, though. Thank you Ernie and PBS

[@darlacanney5799]

Is there anyone who doesn't love this man, this group, the memories? The music from the Moodies is timeless. Every memory they created continúes to live on. Thank you Moodie Blues. Thank you so much!❤

[@7425park]

See the comment below - they only say they “really like” him.

[@rosarioreside3327]

I never met him but the way I look at him he is shy. humble and likable person . My contemporary artist !

[@CaroleanneTaylor]

For overr 50 yrs loved this group great in concert.

[@stevecoscia]

Wonderful interview. Thanks.

[@analogdesigner]

Thanks for this excellent interview!

[@pamstrickler4769]

I am always moved like no other. Justin and the Moodies are so gifted. I love his humility which explains a lot of his success.

[@MACTRUQUE]

THAT was a good interview.

[@gingermurray]

Nights is a masterpiece. Justin was so physically beautiful when he was young.

[@phylliswaczkowski9882]

YOU ARE MY BAND I AM A MOODY GOING TO SEE JUSTIN OCT 14 2021 SO EXCITED !

[@kimannlaskymascola]

Just in time Justin you healed my soul 💜 with your raw talent 💜 hold your peace ✌️🕊️🕊️ 🕊️✌️ always 💜 KimAnn

[@jayneryle530]

What a lovely man. Great interview!

[@galas455]

What a great interview!

[@tinareinbergen8113]

Lovo this interview.

[@LeslieAHall-ub9om]

Priceless!!

[@sharontrimmer8578]

Justin Hayward will always be my favorite singer songwriter and guitarist ❤ He never lets us down with his songs.His voice is as magical as it always was in the beginning of his singing.Thank you Justin for many many years of beautiful music ❤❤

[@richardtofts8546]

Its strange..I've spent the last few years really hoping that the Moodies never stop performing, but having seen lots of the " spirits live" footage from his recent tour, the arrangements and great song choices really are superb, and in many ways may be the best vehicle to showcase the best of Justin's Moodies back catalogue. So now I'd be saddened, but not gutted. It seems pretty clear that there isnt going to be another album though, which is a shame, as Strange Times was a career best in my opinion.

[@JoanVioletStretch]

You and the Moodies did make a classic Justin with Days of Future Passed 🌟🎵🎶🎵💙

[@kentclark6420]

Check out his cover of 'MacArthur Park'! So amazing!

[@jazzander5314]

"Stairway to Heaven", "Bright Eyes" - oh, just buy the CD, "Classic Blue". So many covers & he just absolutely nails them all - they're perfect... His portrait is one of my favourites too. This CD should be in EVERYONE'S collection. You can thank me later...

[@luckyirvin]

something calls to me and my heart soars

[@megannharris1032]

You asked great questions thank you also interviewer!

[@aml258]

Terrific interview.

[@robertahartley1]

nice interview with Jus...I love to write and write everyday and I'm surprised by what I write when I'm inspired...I'm working on several books

[@BP-kx2ig]

Justin was one of 4 singers in the Moody Blues. He was certainly not the lead singer but arguably the best.

[@ireneleung5644]

Justin WAS the lead singer/song writer for the MB. He was responsible for most of MB’s creations. However John, Mike and Ray were all great singers/composers as well. Brilliant band.

[@rayfournier2806]

Justin your music is timeless.

[@rick4electric]

18:50 - Here we have Justin admitting that he allowed the digital release to be "bricked". I always wondered if he knew that this had been done to the albums. Please! For God's sake give us back the original dynamic range that the vinyl had! These new recordings sound AWFUL! They are a waste of money. Fashions come and go! Don't let the real legacy of the Moody Blues be lost forever with these recordings that are cropped to death! Let the recordings breathe like they were meant to! It was an essential part of what made them GREAT!

[@BarekHalfhand]

Underrated guitarist 🤟

[@steffoster9680]

adorably grey and still very handsome as well as being a fantastic singer and songwriter with a voice that cannot be equalled! Honest and natural. Almost perfect but I'd check with Marie first LOL.

[@susiesmith8969]

@steph foster...well said!!!

[@tomgurecki1204]

Unbelievable. Justin is such a great interview. Nothing is held back. Such a proper English gentleman. Question though. Is his hair still blond or completely white? Hard to tell. But I love him. So honest.

[@MsPreciousParrot]

Tom Gurecki I agree that Justin is truly unbelievable - such an awesome man of unmeasurable talent! I've seen him in person - just last year - (and will see him again next week).. and I think his hair is blond. However... from my personal opinion, I truly don't mind either way. He is just so mesmerizing and talented. If you can ever be blessed with the opportunity, go see him in person.... I promise you - you'll have NO regrets! :)

[@RG-hf4et]

I don't care what color Justin's hair color is. The man's got great hair! 💙

[@jazzander5314]

Pretty much blonde...

[@moonshinefiftyseven6063]

It's white, but dyes it blonde. Or did at the time of this interview.

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Moodies a fantastic unique band

[@blulagoon21]

Songwriting is like story writing or poetry. If it is not inspired by something, it will not work.

[@sharonallison9922]

MIKE WAS THE MAGIC BEHIND "KNIGHT'S"...💖👽😇🙏🤗🙏

[@ItIsJustJudy]

It’s Nights in White Satin.

[@sharonallison9922]

​@@ItIsJustJudyI KNOW MY DARLING 😂 JUST A "PLAY" ON WORD'S 😂

[@sharonallison9922]

MIKE TOOK EVERYONE'S ATTENTION.....HIS LYRICS WERE TRANSCENDING.....👽🤗😇🙏💖🙏

[@natalietucker7698]

Why is only one angle color corrected?

[@rosarioreside3327]

PS A masterpiece kind of Song awesome !

[@ellenhubbard3331]

I LOVE YOU

[@westwindsailer]

"decker " LOL.... intresting comments as to original cd quality i took the vinyls and taped them for my walkman , for years i listened to them degrading obviously with time and useage, then CD come out and didnt we all think digital was better? and it isnt...

[@BoomedYetLush]

The ride symbol by Ray on other recordings. Searching…

[@lockedin60]

It took me a while to really take on the Moody Blues and or Justin as a fan of their music. I do remember their early album/singles but to a large extent unless you had an older brother/friend the only way to hear their music was through the record stations. I know that FM radio broke ground for them in the states. But album sales require special ordering or Import Records. Digital downloads as made it more of a level playing field if the band you are interested in has a large enough following. Which I think the Moody's have! I had a college girlfriend that was into the Moody's Blues so my first real listen to their music. You really can't understand who the musicians are if you just base their sound off of a single piece of music. Once you have invested in their albums and really listen to more of their catalog then you have the right to become a fan.

[@sdypg]

Nights in white satin, the classic song. Justin might write a slow, ethereal song again with touching guitar riffs. Hint of longing & sadness in it. Please try. Find another Mike Pinder to add more sounds.

[@thomaserickson568]

I thought he was going to come out.

[@BarryAnderson]

Barry Anderson 1 second ago Watching and Waiting as Thinking is the Best Way to Travel We LOVE You JUSTIN at the Garden Villa Phuket Thai Nature Retreat Phuket Thailand. 1 Barry Anderson Barry Anderson 1 second ago "Watching and Waiting for Mr Haywards tropical western window sunset view with our compliments to this great musician writer musical artist of this century. Holistic Chef Barry Anderson a Moody Blues fan for Life ..... " Thinking is the Best Way to Travel " 1 Barry Anderson Barry Anderson 1 second ago Always a Moody Blues Fan Holistic Chef Barry Anderson with Thai Chef Ananya Khoasan of the Garden Villa Phuket Thai Nature Retreat on the resort island of Phuket Thailand Land and House Park Chalong is offering our second floor Bali Thai open concept tropical garden WESTERN VIEW OF THE EVENING SUNSET ROOM WITH A VIEW JUST FOR MR HAYWARD THE SURVIVING MOODY BLUES ARTISTS AND THEIR FANS . for Justin, his VILLA ROOM IS IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO FOLLOW AND THE END RESULT WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THIS TED B KZbin CHANNEL. "THINKING IS THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL " Your Good Earth Chef and Friend for LIFE Moody Blues.

[@yarsivad000.5]

Three people came here to hate on Justin. Weird?

[@susiesmith8969]

@Ron Mattson.. In music we'd call those three The Devil's Triad...and we ALL KNOW WHERE THEY CAN GO!!!!!

[@peterl3282]

Interesting that Decca wanted another NIWS. For the three albums that followed Days of Future Passed, the label bypassed obvious singles in favor of Hayward ballads. None fared very well. Good songs but not singles. As JH states, the singles success started when the record label gave up its obsession with "another Nights in White Satin" and went with "Question" and "Story in Your Eyes". They even took a flyer with Lodge songs in 1972.

[@bobdavis4848]

But I thought Justin said the recored label Decca was old guys who said to do whatever they wanted, like in the fantastic studio they had. I thought it was other industry folks...and maybe certain kinds of fans... who asked for another "Nights..."

[@squatch545]

Wonder why Justin thinks there won't be another Moodies album? Maybe the other guys aren't doing any writing?

[@jazzander5314]

John is...

[@bobdavis4848]

I wish this would be asked about. But I know "Keys of the Kingdom" and "Strange Times" did not sell well and industry talk was that fans and arenas wanted them to focus on oldies.

[@squatch545]

@@bobdavis4848 It's all moot now anyway, with Ray and Graeme gone.

[@bobdavis4848]

@@squatch545 It's not all moot unless Justin and John decide it is. The Bay City Rollers have just one original member. Justin and John make two and they could see if Mike wants to come back finally or original member Denny Laine, and see about one or more like minded musicians joining if they wished. So much in their lyrics were about not giving up and never saying die.

[@squatch545]

@@bobdavis4848 My original comment was 9 years ago. There might have been an outside chance then that the Moodies could do another album. But Mike Pinder is about to turn 81, Justin is 76, and John is 77. John and Justin are still writing music, but not together anymore. And even if they were, it would be the Blue Jays, not the Moodies. Mike is not writing any music. So it will never come about, especially without Ray and Graeme.

[@annasummers5348]

Has anyone ever asked Justin about how he felt being so so beautiful. Was it a crutch, or an asset? I had a mother who won beauty contests, that told me to never tell my daughter that she was pretty.

[@cgolden3621]

I think that would embarrass the crap out of him to be asked that.

[@gaebren9021]

"...told me to never tell my daughter that she was pretty." Your own daughter you mean? Ummm, I would advise against what your mother said. I know I came from a family where I was never told I was attractive or pretty. I have also talked with other women who have the same experience as me. The result was that I was very insecure. I had not concept of my own value or worth. I let people abuse me cause I didn't think I mattered. The other women that share the same experience as me also reported being insecure with not having any self esteem or concept of own worth or value.

[@glorioskiola]

Once in a while an interviewer would comment on his looks, and he didn’t like it.

[@jazzander5314]

I went through phases. A pretty little girl with long, blonde hair, but shy. Mother never complimented me - ever. Then I went through a few years of being homely and nothing going together somehow, so l got through it by being funny. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I got through the awkward, gangly stage and everything shifted to the right places at 15. My sense of humour has been the best gift and people don't expect it, which is even more fun!

[@joemachunda]

His female fans let him know.

[@rick4electric]

Ironic that Justin on the one hand says that he follows his own muse and on the other hand says that he has to compete by destroying the dynamic range of the recordings like all the other idiots! That fashion is going out of style now anyway! People WANT to hear the subtle soft passages played softly and the loud passages loud! They no longer want that continuously loud homogeneous sound anymore! Its boring!

[@bobdavis4848]

I think Justin was talking about following his own muse in terms of artistic content and songwriting, not dynamic range. Great news at the end of your comment.

[@goodchoices2023]

justin is very sexy

[@lala5732]

12.99 or 30.99 for a ticket??? Has he a clue of concert tickets? To funny when was the last time he checked how much his tickets actually cost?

[@cgolden3621]

Maybe for the venues he's playing these days (not big arenas).

[@jazzander5314]

The Band knows and they've not been happy about it. Ticketmaster is the worst. I did a lot of checking the lower priced tickets are never actually available to fans at face value as are many of the other higher priced ones. They are actually sold by "umbrella companies" under other names that fall under - big surprise - Ticketmaster! They also sell blocks of tickets. Buying one or two tickets is difficult - especially for good seats. It can be done, but you really have to continually track what you want. Sometimes, the Box Office is reasonable.

[@bobdavis4848]

I thought that was record album prices quotes he was saying.

[@thecanadianmotorcyleshow7716]

The man does not age in time. Amaziing