Mood is right. I've heard this song literally hundreds of times....still gives me the goosebumps to this day. The music from back in the day was just different. So much variety and changes of cadence and beats and dynamics. And the harmonies were off the charts. Today's music is so overproduced, monotonous, and they use the same old trap beats and auto tuned vocals. Just overall it doesn't stack up and you won't be listening to any of today's music 50+ years from now like we are listening to this 1967 classic song now.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
I totally agree , more creativity
@sherrywade74393 жыл бұрын
I really agree with that statement! Hit the nail on the head! Just isn't like it used to be.....
@TwistedSither4 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues are right up there with bands like Pink Floyd and Emerson Lake and Palmer when it comes to beautiful and powerful instrumentals and deeply emotional lyrics.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
I did notice it , I thought this was an official vid , that’s why I used this one
@daletwin14 жыл бұрын
@@abracadabra3033 It is an official video BUT it is the short version of the song. Back then they had singles and this was the single version. The long album version has so much more to it.
@ronaldhascher14124 жыл бұрын
@@daletwin1 yes I remember the long version !
@dalem83324 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues one of the most original sounding bands ever. So much great stuff. Check out their song....QUESTION. 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
@dconaway28774 жыл бұрын
Excellent song!!!!
@BackpackTheSierra4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Played in open C.
@thisiskurt4 жыл бұрын
Also STORY IN YOUR EYES
@trendydelquendy4 жыл бұрын
Yep, Question, that's the close second - love it!
@fredtello4 жыл бұрын
This Is The Short Version..The Original Long Version Is A Must.
@GrimrDirge4 жыл бұрын
Abra, your yard in the morning is the perfect place to absorb music. It was wisdom to make nature your backdrop.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Indeed , thank you
@justineapril79224 жыл бұрын
This is my absolute favorite Moody Blues song. It ALMOST closes their 1967 concept album, "Days of Future Passed." You didn't continue it to its conclusion. It ends with Graeme Edge's "Late Lament," which is a spoken word poem that places an exclamation point to "Nights in White Satin" and to its parent album! The lead vocalist, Justin Hayward, was about 21 or 22 when this was recorded. Mike Pinder played the Mellotron and provided backing vocals. Ray Thomas is the flutist and also provided backing vocals. This album was made in secret with a few studio musicians playing string instruments and such, and credited as "The London Festival Orchestra" on the album. The record company was unaware that The Moody Blues were recording this type of album. It is a beautiful record that needs to be experienced as a whole to attempt to gather the full effect of it! It was one of 4 in a row that they recorded in a few days over TWENTY FOUR MONTHS!!!! All of them are concept records and all will blow your mind! 💙💙💙💙
@rollpsych20014 жыл бұрын
TUESDAY AFTERNOON!!! AWESOME SONG!!!
@jonhoward48844 жыл бұрын
A 1967 masterpiece.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@timothyparsons83274 жыл бұрын
Yeah...was 1967 a year or a decade...as a boy of 11 and 12 the music was awesome with a FUSION of everything belting out from groups and singers we knew from the early 60s to newcomers like the “Moodies” and The Pink Floyd to name but a few.
@michaeltomsic94854 жыл бұрын
"Tuesday Afternoon" is another one of theirs in this style. More up tempo songs are "Ride My Seesaw" and "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock n Roll Band".
@thatoneguyagain22524 жыл бұрын
If you do "Ride My See-Saw", you have to include the opening, "Departure"
@patnoonan52812 жыл бұрын
You looked like you were flying I know I was in 1968 listing to this song on acid but this song sounds fantastic stoned or strait
@jathygamer87464 жыл бұрын
"That part" is heavenly or ethereal, like your flying or floating indeed! 🎧 💓 🎶
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Well put , Ethereal
@sayrerowan7344 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues song 'Question' would be right up your alley.
@dianesterns70064 жыл бұрын
I saw them in concert when I was eighteen in Houston, Texas in the 1980s. We were the youngest people there as most of their fans at the concert were from the previous 1960s generation. Let me say it was the best, most chill concert experience I’ve ever had. We were in the 3rd row and the people our parents age kept passing doobies up and down. No one stood up so everyone got to see the concert from their seats like civilized people. Except of course for standing ovations. Lots of standing ovations. Every song had a mood to it, and the lighting was incredible. Then they started Nights In White Satin .....the arena was pitch black with those first mysterious bars. Then brilliant blue and purple lights that turned to white light and a white knight was on stage. Like a live music video with a story. It was a mystical mid-evil dream. At one point they pulled out an enormous bejeweled silver sword that caught the light and shined back on the entire audience. That was an experience. Obviously it made an impact since I’m still talking about it over 35 years later.
@guidosarducci4 жыл бұрын
"...just what you want to be, you'll be in the end..." Too profound, man, too profound. Love your reaction.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Thank you ✌🏾
@bobespirit21124 жыл бұрын
I think Justin Hayward was 17 or 18 when he wrote those lyrics...!
@pinballman14 жыл бұрын
Jump in that car, roll a joint, hit the old backroads with These old songs brings back soooo many memories. Great songs in the 60's and 70's
@ruthgentry-r3u5 күн бұрын
Love this song!! ❤❤❤
@davidroberts47694 жыл бұрын
I Absolutely LOVE this song AND this Band. Do yourself a favor and listen to the Longer Version (Album Version)
@dougieyou4 жыл бұрын
Man look at you: Just sitting in the back yard chilling listening to some great tunes. That's what it's all about. GREAT REACTION.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Thank you , i have to be in peace to totally feel the music
@jmarquez7303 жыл бұрын
Great fucking reaction my uncle's favorite song even played at his funeral
@angelone18394 жыл бұрын
Got into this song after hearing it on Rossean show. Becky and her friend were home alone and snuck into there parents liquor cabinet and started listening to there old album's. I was like man this song is awesome and i was pretty sure ive heard it before and had to look it up. And im only 28 lol
@wendyreveyoso37314 жыл бұрын
Haunting voice in the most beautiful way, throw that flute in and you’re so relaxed and chill then Michael Myers slits someone’s throat out of nowhere 😂🤣
@hilarywilkes78532 жыл бұрын
This was the first vinyl album my Dad ever bought me! I could listen to it on repeat!
@zex76894 жыл бұрын
Great song. But the full album version is majestic.
@lisamorrison21494 жыл бұрын
Personal favorite! Such a beautiful, melodic, well executed, and perfectly written song of the 60's. Still gives me goose bumps! Thankyou. It doesn't get better than this.❤
@rafterman50724 жыл бұрын
Imagine being a teenager in the late 60s and hearing the Beatles Revolver, Cream, Hendrix, and Nights in White Satin for the first time. A lot of the music was just so new and the recording techniques evolved considerably over the decade.
@johnmcbarron72824 жыл бұрын
THey started out as more of a blues group. Justin Hayward (guitar), a 19 year old kid stepped into the role vacated by Denny (Wings) Laine and brought this and other great songs. This is one of the very first "Progressive Rock" works. A sitdown with the whole album would be something you'd enjoy. there is good poetry and it is a fine piece of work that you can get lost in. Recorded in 67.
@j.e.clarkson45354 жыл бұрын
Great channel, Abracadabra. A bit of trivia for you. I used to go to uni with the daughter of the lady who this song was written about . The Mum used to be Justin Haywards girlfriend and apparently bought him the White Satin sheets as a present. Little did she know at the time that it would become inspiration for a classic song.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Wow, an artist can write about anything , i love it , and thank you
@j.e.clarkson45354 жыл бұрын
You're welcome . Amazing where inspiration comes from.
@michaelcurtis84194 жыл бұрын
Most memorable concert of my life.. Moody Blues with Trapeze as the opener. Snuck into the venue through the side entrance with two buddies and a lid of weed. What a concert! What a time to be a teenager in 71'.
@alexmat814 жыл бұрын
Great song but if you like the flute check out jethro tull
@fordp694 жыл бұрын
YES! The way I saw him light up hearing this song, both the Moodies and Jethro Tull will appeal to him.
@billpemberton49814 жыл бұрын
A song of its own
@deannacrownover34 жыл бұрын
Oh I have loved the Moody Blues for five decades now! They're so calming! Thank you for this! You're a bright spot in a dark world, beloved! Love from Florida and God bless you mightily! ❤ Oh! This is only 2/3's of the song. The continuation says "Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy is spent Impassioned lovers wrestle as one; Lonely man cries for love and has none New mother picks up and suckles her son Senior citizens wish they were young Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colours from our sight Red is grey is yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion"
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
I ended up listening to the longer version after , i wished i had reacted to it , and thank you
@deannacrownover34 жыл бұрын
@@abracadabra3033 you're welcome!
@davidmcdonagh77564 жыл бұрын
Great song Justin Hayward the singer also sings Forever Autumn another great song.
@jimmyfortrue37414 жыл бұрын
Possibly my favorite... That and 22,000 days.
@denystull3553 жыл бұрын
One of the most overlooked bands of the era. Their first seven albums are great from start to finish.
@janejohnstone57953 жыл бұрын
Never get tired of this song...so inspiring,...heard it hundreds of times...a classic....yes..
@susansullivan57393 жыл бұрын
If you ever see them in concert, the lights will go blue on stage
@signal12hvac4 жыл бұрын
seriously my friend, you should listen to the whole album start to end. this is 1 of if not the first concept album of which they did 7 in a row. 16 studio albums and numerous solo albums. the Moodies are in a class of their own and they are the grandfathers of progressive/symphonic rock. great video you posted.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
eyebee eddie Thank You and most likely will
@signal12hvac4 жыл бұрын
@@abracadabra3033 thx for your reply and your post, i appreciate it...stay safe
@rockit342211 ай бұрын
I wish I had cool friends like you to listen to and discuss music with! Rock on!
@susangalloway30552 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to see them in person in an outdoor venue. I began to rain , but nobody moved! They were mesmerizing.
@LeannWebb614 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues was a genre of their own. Back in high school I had a double album of their greatest hits and I'd put it on the stereo and blasted it out while I was cleaning house. Moody Blues is one of a hand full of groups I can listen to for an entire album without getting tired of them. They're just great.
@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr172410 ай бұрын
Beautiful song from the 60’s love it. His voice is incredible.
@gregmoquino78964 жыл бұрын
Bad company -*feel like making love* Foreigner - *I've been waiting for a girl like you* Boz scaggs - *lido shuffle* Just a few I thought I'd throw your way brother I really enjoy your show and your reactions you're very open-minded and you seem like you're a cool guy to hang out with you know chill out your music
@sherriblack534 жыл бұрын
Beauty I've alwaysd miss with these eyes before just what the truth is I don't know anymore. But I love you.
@chuckkottke4 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way, this song elevates ones spirit to transcend into heavenly love, this music raises the spirit to soar like a bird in graceful flight.
@brian6444 жыл бұрын
my man... i love how you just sit back and chill..... i need that type of calm in my life!
@davidkelly18204 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh the good old days when me and my girlfriend would fire up a doobie , sip some wine listening to this song. 😎😎😎😁😁😁👍
@beeseewill24074 жыл бұрын
This song is so enchanting. I wish todays music wss like this.Just sit back and enjoy.So beautiful. I'm so happy to have been old enough to appreciate so many eras of music.
@susiealles58784 жыл бұрын
Nights in White Satin was the theme for my high school prom in '73. Sure brings back memories.
@joiewick18711 ай бұрын
Moody blues are a very unique band; the music in this song is soooooooo amazing; I can totally relate
@markzegarac85744 жыл бұрын
Played tennis with John Lodge from this band in the same tennis tournament. can't believe you've picked theses songss...:)
@pcallas664 жыл бұрын
You definitely need to hear the long version. Just by judging from your reaction you'd be able to easily listen to this part again but be totally blown away by the epic ending in the long version. All of you doing reactions make this new for me again. Thank you.
@robertheckman80134 жыл бұрын
Awesome choice! Early progressive rock. Well done, sir!
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@djlaureate13 жыл бұрын
Dude "That Part" had the same effect on me since I was a child. I was like 10 and my Mom would play this while cleaning the house. I still distinctly remember that ethereal haunting sound.
@sandrabird29293 жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved this song. Growing up listening to this on the radio. Still listening in 2021!!!
@SteveCarlisle774 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues album "on the Threshold of a Dream" is a must for any music collection
@MrDiddyDee4 жыл бұрын
Threshold is one of my favourite albums, it takes you on a journey, there isn't a bad track.
@hilarywilkes78532 жыл бұрын
The Lament spoken at the end is EVERYTHING! Please listen to the extended version with the Lament!
@christineyacono9774 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever written!
@fannyprice75292 жыл бұрын
Moody Blues early albums are trips through another dimension!
@ew564 жыл бұрын
Couple more great songs by the Moody Blues. 'Never come the day' and 'Tuesday afternoon' both brilliant.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Alot of people requesting Tuesday Afternoon , so definitely
@JJnuggetDoe4 жыл бұрын
This song never fails to give me chills. Such a beautiful melody & almost haunting at the same time. Great reaction man!!! 🔥
@brettanderson78324 жыл бұрын
After watching several of your reactions I've reached the only rational conclusion, that you Sir, have impeccable taste in music.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
😁😎, thank you
@rafehr13784 жыл бұрын
"SPIRITUAL" Saw Moody Blues do this album twice in 1 night. There first tour in, America. We screamed more, more. They didn't have more music; so they did their set again. Seattle Washington; 1967
@Teresia124 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh Moody Blues. . . Great Band!! This song pulls you in. Love it.
@beeseewill24074 жыл бұрын
We oldsters had many smorgasbords to choose from when it comes to music. There was always so much to choose from down through the years.The 60s especially.You could get high off the music itself. .Amazing.
@MrBoone-bj5nc3 жыл бұрын
Damn, indeed. Delve deeper into the Moody Blues, and get a glimpse of the universe.
@acidqueen6460 Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite songs ever!! I watched this reaction twice in a row! I so love how much you loved this!! Thank you! I 💚💚
@annalykins15794 жыл бұрын
My favorite band of all time!! Thanks, brings back a lot of fun memories ❤️😎😷✌️ Rock On, young dude!
@sharonpate54812 жыл бұрын
I saw them live at the Portland auditorium in the early 70’s. They were one of the bands starting to use the synthesizer. Awesome reaction my friend. Love what you do! 🔥❤️☮️👵🏼
@gbuddy3 жыл бұрын
Justin Hayward (singing) is truly a musical genius. He has written some of the best songs of all time.
@gforce7four4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to appreciate this work of art.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Indeed , and thank you
@ronsmac4 жыл бұрын
Amazing song. I get a little sad whenever I hear it because it makes me think about my Dad. The moody blues were one of his favorite groups.
@kurtsaxton96654 жыл бұрын
Another band that will take you on a journey. Best to listen to relaxing with a glass of your favorite (or a little smoke) and just kick back.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Just did a Journey Reaction, I agree
@maajorkv4 жыл бұрын
The words add to the greatness of the music!
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
The harmony of it , indeed
@dannomikos63344 жыл бұрын
i knew you'd like that one, i kind of figured that you at least heard parts of it. here's a quick story. the first time i heard this song i was in a record store back in 1981 or 82, it touched me so much that i was asking the people who worked there who it was and a beautiful girl ( a customer ) told me that it was these guys and how it was her favorite song. ( she was georgeous and i was young so i couldn't get up the courage to try to ask her out ) anyway, ever since, whenever i go out with a girl, to this day, i always use this song and the everly brothers - unchained melody to set the mood and start great music conversation. they never fail.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
That is the coolest story
@cookmoore37364 жыл бұрын
That's awesome because they continued creating albums that made you continuously feel like you're astral traveling. An experience
@oldschool724 жыл бұрын
You should listen to the Full Version, it will blow your mind
@user-or1ye3iz6d2 жыл бұрын
Moody Blues "Candle of life". ❤️
@frogmistres4 жыл бұрын
Ohhh one of my favorite love songs. You can just hear the love drip from his voice.
@ronsmac4 жыл бұрын
My dads favorite group. Makes me think of him.
@brandeis714 жыл бұрын
Yes! It used to be in the TV show called Wiseguy. I used to watch that and they would play this song and I loved it!
@legendhasitstudio4 жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS. IN PAR WITH ALL OF THEM
@laurawatters9144 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite bands when I was a teenager had it on a 8 track ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@ronaldhascher14124 жыл бұрын
This song brought me out of my depression I had it on my Sony real to real tape machine. I loved to lay with my girl with yhis song.
@carolinelambert49504 жыл бұрын
A main song in my youth. Loved it. Always has a part in my young life. Awesome.
@teresavasey10414 жыл бұрын
this song brings back memories every time, yes indeed...
@SuperSteeler984 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever!
@sayrerowan7344 жыл бұрын
I never knew there was a video they made for this song. It's pretty fucking cool, lol.
@rhwinner4 жыл бұрын
Great production on that...still holds up after 50 years.
@Fairygrl_TW3 жыл бұрын
Amazing band you must hear the long version, just feel it to the soul...Beatiful. Thanks A. Peace
@ericmorgan2044 жыл бұрын
I've been flying to that run for 50 years, welcome aboard the flight.
@julietenning79814 жыл бұрын
This song still hits me right in the heart...so much time gone by
@williamwallace58574 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues have so many beautiful songs such as 'Candle Of Life', 'Questions', 'Never Comes The Day' and 'Melancholy Man'.
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Got it
@The5thGen3 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues are just as original as the Doors. But in a different way. Thanks brother!
@ApocalypseChild244 жыл бұрын
This was my father's favorite band. He named me after lead singer and guitarist Justin Hayward
@Mr05Chuck4 жыл бұрын
Saw them live in 1980 great concert
@susanenglander99774 жыл бұрын
The song is about white satin bedsheets and love not fulfilled. Love your reaction, all soul.
@stevenmurano78634 жыл бұрын
ya know..., the best part of watching your reactions? this is one of those songs that got played SO SO much...so, i've mostly avoided it for decades...but now we get to hear it in a whole new light...and get to see your reactions. overplayed or not, it IS a fantastic song. there is lots of great Moodies to check out, i'm sure people suggested already. i'm going to go outside the box here. Justin Hayward (the guy who sang this one) and John Lodge (bassist) did an album called Blue Jays. the opening song This Morning is AMAZING....so much happens in that song...i think you'd appreciate. peace...
@spreet654 жыл бұрын
My favourite song as a teenager... Brilliant.
@pattyyoung21034 жыл бұрын
So many memories good and bad .Thank you
@abracadabra30334 жыл бұрын
Thank you , memories right , got to take the good and bad times , experiences
@pattyyoung21034 жыл бұрын
@@abracadabra3033 I am sure you are right But the bad usually out weigh the good .Such is life . ✌