Moody Blues - I'm just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)

[@notbraindead7298]

In the early days of the Moody Blues there were so many “British invasion” bands that I didn’t pay much attention to them. Now, after all these years, I’ve come to realize that they are multi-talented singers/songwriters and musicians of the highest order. Hayward, as a guitarist, is as good or better than the best of that era. They are one of the best “live” bands in the music world.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

That's some kick-ass R&R right there, kids!

[@andrijasrek8181]

There is no music like this today!

[@ConnieB-ig4ds]

Just came across this performance. You are so right there is no music like this today because these are some of the last REAL musicians with real naturally born talent. Very difficult to come by today.

[@dorianedwards8522]

Even 30 years after they recorded this song they still killed it.... and it STILL took another 18 years to get into the Hall of Fame? Something ain't right.......

[@randysager3660]

It was originally recorded 50 years ago.

[@vickishadle5997]

We have lost another fantastic drummer. The band of Angels up in heaven are getting another drummer ,, Then sings my soul. Rest in Love and Peace...

[@terrytripp1119]

I'm 81 and still luv luv them!!

[@caprad]

RIP Graeme Edge...drummer, who passed today at 80.

[@lbl9066]

So sad…

[@tigerfiene7680]

Thank the Good Lord I saw them when they were all alive. So much talent. Very Underated lead guitar and Singer The Bass groove is off the hook amazing. So much talent

[@sidscrote7570]

I agree, any young wannabe bassist has to listen to this track.

[@Godskingdomwithin]

Very early this morning I drank an enchanted brew of shrooms and just listened to Justin and the Moody’s, and other musicians out there that just reminded me that a magical time of a long time ago -1969, is still the only real message, and it’s. called Love!! I listened to song after song transport me to Paradise! Thank you, all you wonderful musicians! We have all been truly blessed to be brought up in such magical times!!!!!

[@waynemegaman]

I didnt realize Hayward was that good with a guitar. Man he plays that solo effortlessly!

[@alanstrom2221]

Moody Blues are an enigma of the music world.

[@jonathanwobesky9507]

R U Kidding? His solo on Ride My See Saw was one of the best in rock or psychedelic guitar history. It's nuanced even.

[@SuperEcwchampion]

One of the more underrated bands and guitarists. I spent a good two, three consecutive years listening to this group.

[@SuperEcwchampion]

@@jonathanwobesky9507 I love that song! Such tight harmony, and as you said, that guitar solo was killer!

[@langreeves-bg4qr]

His voice and songwriting are so awesome that his guitar playing doesn't get as much attention

[@morrisharlan1469]

Masterpiece...written by John when asked "What is the meaning of life?" John said "I don't know, I'm just a singer in a rock n roll band.

Lodge is the best bassist! I loooove how Justin plays great without alot of guitar gymnastics. His body language is the best. What a tall drink of sweet water!.💓

[@lindaderozierrice9922]

Justin Haywood is such a handsome man and I love I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band.. Your awesome all of you are

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Justin doesn't make mistakes on that guitar. He's spot-on. And he doesn't try to overplay.

[@川井ヒカル]

You are completely right.

[@tita377]

I want to see Justin sing it the way he did when he was younger!!!!!!!❤😂

[@rogerbyroncollins7204]

I am an Englishman aged 76 who has always enjoyed the music scene and as a 17-year-old had the pleasure of seeing the Rolling Stones play at the Marquee Club in London on 12 July 1962 at their first performance just after they were formed and shortly afterwards at Studio 51 in Great Newport Street when Mick Jagger bought me a Coca-Cola at the bar being a poor student. However, my interest suddenly changed to the newly formed Beatles when I saw them playing in the Finsbury Park Astoria on Christmas Eve 1963 and again on December 11, 1965 and guess who else was playing alongside the Beatles - THE MOODY BLUES, I was blown away and from that day to this, now living in Telemark Norway I follow the Moodys all the time. I was a regular attendee to all their UK concerts including St Davids Hall Cardiff Wales on 26 September 2006 and lucky enough to be sitting with my wife in the front row from the stage at the Royal Albert Hall London in their recorded two- and half-hour performance on 6 October 2008 and I saw them for the last time at the Bristol Hippodrome UK on 22 September 2010. Then they seemed to disappear to the USA but they will always be in my heart and soul - the world's best ever!

[@thewkovacs316]

im jealous if you have kids and grandkids, hope you shared your experiences with them

[@rogerbyroncollins7204]

@@thewkovacs316 Thanks for response l very much involved my sons and grandchildren. My youngest son went into the music industry forming Channel House Studios n Bristol England recording the likes of Alison Moyet, Ronnie Size, Manic Street Preachers and Stackridge,When my late wife Sylvi had her 40th birthday party on Basils Bar Mustique inJanuary 1989 it was attended by Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. Best in 2023 Roger

[@paulmeekcoms217]

Still one of the great bands after all these years. John Lodge is one of the best bass players I have ever heard.

[@alanstrom2221]

He plays Lead runs on his Bass. Incredible.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Yet he skipped his iconic bass riff after the drum intro.

[@erikbillington7163]

Justin is a very underrated guitar player. This solo kicks ass!

[@paulfuller8985]

He can kick arse when he wants to .

[@garyfurman]

Well said Erik. Perfect choice of words.

[@sharonallison9922]

NONE BEFORE THEM....NONE AFTER....RAY WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED & LOVINGLY MISSED.....😇🙏💖🤗

[@melissameinz4439]

This takes me way back to AM radio in STL.

[@actionsub]

We were probably hearing this song on the same station then! Whether KXOK or KSLQ, if this song came on, the radio got cranked UP!

[@rickrogers2834]

The immortal Moody Blues. They have a sound of their own that is unlike anything else.

[@neilcarlson661]

Absolutely!

[@billyboy1093]

Yep! The harmony, the symphony, the writing and that energy, holy crap! They're obviously very schooled with that English sophistication, much respect!

[@kiwimax4659]

Graeme Edge ROCKS. I love the Motown groove he captures by hitting the snare on quarter notes. HE NAILS IT! Such a delight! 😂

[@alanstrom2221]

The Late, Great Graeme Edge on Drums. The essence and spirit of Moody Blues - the beautiful man - Graeme Edge RIP mate.

[@michaelmcgehee4898]

you know this song still moves me too this day!! I'm 63 and I have followed them to this day, still tappin' my feet and bobbin' my head!!!

[@stephaniecampbell4879]

Im 53 and I am right behind you!

[@SuperSamtel]

I'm 30, It doesn't matter how old my friend. Just rock it!

[@pland99]

Im 69,ditto!

[@deansypole1100]

I'm with you brother, 63 also. nothing compares to the music of our youth

[@Riaakiller]

One of the few bands that can use an orchestra as part of the band and make it sound incredible!

[@MrMacca6969]

ELO is another great example

[@jyrkikoskinen8402]

@@MrMacca6969 And The Shadows early -60'. Norrie Paramore's philharmonic orchestra.

[@amykenne6693]

And ELO

[@Islandbb8696]

This band deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their music is timeless. I absolutely love them

[@68corvette08]

They're in the Hall of Fame now.

[@chucksmith6034]

it’s a crime that their not in hall of fame

[@petrslivinski7481]

The finally made it in 2018. Everyone was there except Ray Thomas who died a few days before the induction. Very sad! The oldest one was Graeme Edge (the original Moody) attending the induction with Hayward and Lodge. They got a woman to play the flute part, but it didn't sound great. They really needed Ray Thomas there. It's a crying shame that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame waited too long to vote for the Moody Blues to induct! Shame on the committee! Laine was there and he wasn't in the group that long but it was lovely to see him there to accept an award.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

I can die happy … finally in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariaelenarodriguez8981]

They are all unbelievably talented musicians. RIP Ray..we miss you...

[@karenoconnor9649]

U571....talented. ..their albums prove they were more than talented...a different time. ...a different audience. ...plus less complicated times .....bigger? I think yes but what lovely tunes from the first album with philli orchestra. ....fans unite to talent .....I love em.💙

[@michaelflorio1238]

watch how hard Grame works this song i have never seen such perfect timing by a drummer especially one who is in constant motion!

[@bigdrew565]

He had help with this one. But the fact that he was still rocking in his late 70s at nearly the same tempo as when he originally recorded the song? Much respect. Even Phil had to slow down at the end. There are very few old drummers in this business.

[@richardjohnson1261]

Keith Moon and Gramme Edge, they're in the same league. Cheers

[@dellhart7076]

As long as he's been doing this song he should be in time.

[@darylbrunscheen5667]

I just cannot understand how this incredibly talented group is still not in the R&R HOF. Such talented musicians, singers, arrangers, songwriters, producers. A HUGE injustice to these wonderful men!!!

[@khloudzjia]

heyaaa! these granddads rock, don t they !! love to see you guys ! a fan since 1967.

[@bmardon2112]

Let's be honest and get real here.. they rocked the living fuck out of that place. I think its outstanding

[@gailmarie4039]

I was AT THIS CONCERT at Red Rocks, with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra backing them up. Most incredible concert ever, at one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the U.S. Row 9. HEAVEN!

[@Eglantinetje]

I actually love John Lodge's singing. And that baseline is soooo awesome!

[@lilolives6098]

Wonderful writer and good looking too!!!😌

[@happyolddude]

One of the best bass players ever in my book.

[@darkprose]

It’s refreshing to see a band who is clearly playing live without miming, autotune or pitch correction. You can hear that the voices are real, not perfect, and absolutely expressive.

[@cowsongs]

YES! And even so, they are pretty darn close to perfect. The harmonies are darn good, their voices are strong, and they are in tune.

[@notbraindead7298]

I agree.

[@mariecaroniaplotkin5268]

Justin Hayward is one of the most talented musicians ever! John Lodge is the perfect companion to Justin --Genius, Gorgeous, amazing-- what can I say-- best band of all time in my opinion

[@LeeSiewert-ug4eu]

This American’s #1 band of all time, The Moody Blues!

[@computarman]

It's unbelievable these guys are still performing live and as good as they ever were or better maybe. They are a really great band I have enjoyed over the many years.

[@skywriter1962]

Dam! You just made this 51 year old feel young again!...This was a better performance than the original 42 year's ago!.....Just goes to show...YOUR NEVER TOO OLD TO ROCK N' ROLL!!!

[@stephaniecampbell4879]

They are never boring!

[@buddymotor4175]

And they always have great hair!

[@paulmeekcoms217]

FIFTY_ONE! You ARE young!

[@skywriter1962]

@Steve Sure glad that i was not born a turd sandwich such as yourself! ANS I AM NO DUDE YOU DUD!!!!! I am a woman with a whole lot of sass and if i could, i would kick your tiny young ass!

[@skywriter1962]

@Steve Call me a bitch, you fired the first shot and used foul language! maybe the title is more fitting for you, old man!

[@darylbrunscheen5667]

This just proves that when you have talent, REAL TALENT, there is no slowing down or stopping them. To sound as grand as they do live, to sound just like their album studio recording, says a great deal of this fantastic group!!!! And to the people "in charge" of the so-called 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame', when the hell are you going to induct this wonderful band?!?!?!?! Don't you think it's WAAAAAAAY past time?????? Get it done, folks!!! Before it's too late!!!!

[@ahmadsoob5923]

RIP Ray Tomas (great musician)

[@stinger139]

I saw them in concert several years ago and right in front of me were a group of teenagers. When they played this song, I don't think one of the kids feet ever touched the ground . I could tell they were lovin the show. The band members could have been fathers or grandfathers but these kids thought they rocked!

[@joangentile2731]

Absolutely wonderful!! I love Justin Hayward!! He's amazing on the guitar!! Wow!! 💖💖💖

[@marilynsnider8183]

One of the best bands ever. Rest In Peace, Ray. We miss him very much.

[@katrinakitty52]

The energy on that stage was electrifying ... they burned up those guitars... smokin'. Been loving those Moodies for decades. John & Justin ... what dreams are made of (sigh). Ray was a nice drink of water in those early Laine days. GE never missed a beat. Incomparable band in my eyes.

[@dotdavis6325]

This is beyond tremendous! Love these guys musically and everything I've ever read that they've said. This is as close to being there as you can get without being there! Long live the Moodys!!!

[@dotdavis6325]

True!!!

[@mysticmaverick1]

Last week, 17 years after this video performance, I saw the band (minus Ray Thomas) perform this song with as much energy and power. It is a disgrace they haven't been inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! UPDATE: They were inducted in 2018. Yeah!

[@texasnewt]

Aye, hear, hear!

[@dbruce8888]

The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in August of 2018.

[@mysticmaverick1]

@@dbruce8888 I know, thanks, I updated my original comment.

[@bkswanson2461]

I miss Ray and always will cannot help it.... will still see Moodies whenever I can...but....can't replace Rays talent and unending SPIRIT!!

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

The luckiest people on the planet to see and hear that awesomeness live, so damn jealous!

[@khloudzjia]

what an awesome, underated guitarist Justin Hayward is!

[@jessculp7943]

Unbelievable, the music never gets old,Thanks Ray Thomas

[@vicranger6876]

We all got old and remember so well 50 yrs ago when life looked so different and Moody Blues appeared mystical.

[@nigelpegg5063]

RIP Graham Edge. Here at his best

[@khackney]

These guys were so brilliant. Nothing like them before or since.

[@driftwoodms14ms]

I still get chills when I hear Justin Hayward's solo at the end of the tune. Thanks You for the footage!!! Sincerely, Steve

[@smartalek180]

Great performance of a little masterpiece.Thank you so much for promoting it here.Cheers

[@thomasbrown9837]

...And KISS is in hall of shame....sad...

[@neilcarlson661]

Nice description of I J A S I A R & R BAND.

[@tennislover5763]

Their concerts are so much fun to be at! The band are down-to-earth musicians just writing and singing songs knowing their audience will enjoy. Listening to this song live sounds very close to their recording. These guys didn't go out and do anything to themselves to gain unwanted publicity that would make them look foolish. No piercings of ears, nose, eyebrows, navels and what other parts of the bodies they do. These guys can groove better than most of the musicians up and coming. RIP Graeme Edge (drummer) and Ray Thomas (flutist). Classical guys producing classical sounds.

[@rlrobian]

The Moody Blues have been my favorite band since college, in the 60s. Not in the Hall of Fame, that's the Hall of Fame's loss. These guys have been the perfection of a Rock band. Music and no politics, great for them.

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

A fabulous band

[@robertahartley1]

great,timeless song from the eternally youthful 60's children...

[@robertobucci2999]

Splendid and incredible music. A group that wrote history of progressive rock.

[@b42baritone]

I could hardly wait to see them performing on stage with all the legends playing this song. What a night that going to be.

[@fishinsolitude]

Over the years some of my favorite memories include listening to the Moody Blues. Since the late 60's I've been putting their LP's on the turn table and in 2005 I got lucky when I saw them live at a small venue in southern Oregon. When it comes to rock and roll, the Moody Blues can roll it out..

[@mottthehoople693]

when all these old legends reach the clearing at the end of the path who is going to replace them??

[@dickdykstra2234]

No one.

[@lbl9066]

I loved this song? Great to dance to….👍👍👍

[@arendhoogeveen8648]

Titans of music

[@stewartw.9151]

It's funny - back in the day the Moody Blues were one amongst so many groups knocking out great music, like so many of that time. Now we look back with hindsight - 20/20 vision - we can finally appreciate just how great they were, as we can compare with what has come after, up to the present day. And that is ...... not very much!

[@MMorMM]

Thank God for The Moody Blues. Really

[@coolcat6303]

I'm just a fan of an awesome rock and roll band and that band is the Moody Blues. Why the heck aren't these guys in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet? These guys are living legends & it's certainly been long enuff. One can only hope that they will be inducted before they are all too old to perform anymore.

[@timothykearns2232]

Heck, yeah! Why aren't they yet?

[@popachelli3548]

There is something not right in the world if the Moodies are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame.

[@timothykearns2232]

Hey, all- I have a dumb and uninformed question. Did Ray Thomas pass-away? I should know, and I mean no disrespect to the man.

[@timothykearns2232]

Thanks, David-- "For My Lady" is in my top-ten favorite songs. The performance at Red Rocks (here on KZbin) is incredible! I really hope he's still around.....

[@timothykearns2232]

Thanks, David. That's good news.

[@MixedNutsMs]

They nailed it!

[@Bruce15485]

Great rock band. After all the hits, the amazing songs they have written, they still have not been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. These guys should have been one of the first bands to be inducted.

[@davidcarroll1883]

You notice none of them are wired up with head sets like the millennials do and they sound just fine. Professional old school.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

No auto tune..No filters.. you hear real human voices,,,all of them. Moody Blues forever

[@David24634]

Because these are musicians..the millennials are just dancers and models

[@whitworthfields]

david carroll The Moodies all have “in ear” monitoring apart from the late Ray Thomas, he preferred to still use the floor monitor, you’ll see that at his feet, the others all have flesh coloured ear pieces in. It’s less kit to carry around and is less likely to cause feedback on stage.

[@billgillett4606]

Their professional in any school!

[@AlanFricker-u8l]

Justin is very under-rated as a guitar player.

[@designsonyouinparis]

Still my most favorite band of all times! Thank you for posting!

[@jackstahlbush]

Saw Justin and friends WATERLOO NY 6/23 wish they did this song with Julie on sacs / SAW HER DO IT IN DENVER😅❤😅

[@truthful316]

I LOVE YOU, MOODY BLUES!!!! You've always made REAL music COOL ♥

[@cynthiasmith4130]

ABSOLUTLEY BEAUTIFUL...💙💙💙💙.... JUSTIN IS JUST STUNNING, HIS VOICE IS PURE MAGIC..💙💙💙.... HIS WORD'S ARE SHEER POETRY..💙💙💙💙...

[@lindapoole6046]

Justin Hayward is playing in Macon, Georgia tonight at the Grand Opera House, and I think the tickets are sold out. Justin is singing the Voice songs, some songs about his heaven songs.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Bravo! They haven't lost a step!

[@lindapoole6046]

Good morning! great song by the Moody Blues!!!!!

[@Zoro007]

That John Lodge has great hair..damn him...also great bass player and singer..great band saw them live... brilliant...!!!!!

[@RexHill-yn6os]

Didn't see one record player on stage with someone having a seizure scratching up a record 🇺🇲.damn they still play guitars too 😊

[@ggrimme32068]

My wife and I saw them in concert in March 2012 at the St Augustine Amphitheater. They were fantastic!

[@sebrinaleepayne-biscardi4113]

ggrimme32068 I heard they play fabulous live!! =)

[@tallnotmuchhair]

Will never be able to say "that was the greatest performance I've ever seen by any band" again!

[@DateTwoRelate]

RIP Graeme Edge. Perhaps his greatest recorded moment.

[@matthewmontegut9159]

Not just my favorite song of theirs, but the best best Sony they ever did! And to do it, like they did, in their time of grey hair.. OMGosh! Stand up live performance!

[@norms3913]

In the original recording of this song ray Thomas played the saxophone on this song

[@mrshark8094]

People from the generation before me really know how to rock.

[@Fuzzydog57]

Way ahead of their time and still ahead of our time, just three singers and a drummer in a rock and roll band trying to get across a point of peace and understanding!

[@robertdrollinger4710]

JUst magical. R.I.P. Ray and Graham

[@paulmeekcoms217]

RIP Ray! Sadly missed.

[@EnlightenedRogue]

Wow, even in 2000 they piayed this in the right key & tempo. So many artists/bands give up & can't reach those high notes in later years (see Stones, Billy Joel). Love the Moodys!!!

[@ryanbradley9619]

They Are Really Good

[@seivaDsugnA]

Ray, Mike and Graeme decorate my high school notebooks. Graeme got me hooked on drums. The Moodies transported me through puberty, and I turned out to have a kid that's into rap. I can't wait to see what his kids are into. You guys did a good thing leaving all this thinking music about. You touch me. Slap you back, no errasies.

[@pattygoody]

Justin tore that Gibson UP!!!!!! Amazeballs guitarist!! ❤️

[@MrJohn49g]

Not much of Moody Blues fan but who says old guys can't jam!

[@rosieday3259]

This one is so passionate!

[@lindapoole6046]

I saw the Moody Blues live in 1989 and I have a three CD set of the Moody Blues, so I can live without seeing Justin Hayward tonight, broke anyway.

[@lindaderozierrice9922]

This is how y'all looked 18 years ago. Me and my son was extremely amazed!! Talk are the best

[@evelynetabart9934]

EXCELLENT...I. LOVE .👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️ Justin 💕💋

[@wendydarling138]

My Beloved friend Bias Boshell on keyboards!