Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon (REACTION) First Time Hearing It

[@dianaskrutskie7314]

Justin talks about writing this song. He was basically out in a field, on a Tuesday afternoon with his dog, also named Tuesday. He was smoking a joint, lying on his back enjoying the beauty of Nature and this came out. He is a fantastic writer and very deep. So many songs "You're Wildest Dreams", "The Story in Your Eyes", "I Know You're Out There Somewhere", "The Other Side of Life", "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" and on and on. The entire band is just so talented. Thank you for appreciating their music.

[@Markrealguy51]

I’ve had days like this,thanks

[@maryhuhnke4706]

English Sunset is Spectacular! ❤

[@LoisChisholm]

For me, this plays just as well today as it did 50+ years ago. It's great!!!

[@joanndowers5080]

This song is so beautiful! Justin can hit those notes and he just calms me listening to him. Love the Moody Blues. You have to!!!❤😊😊

[@katkat-fm3wj]

The Story In Your Eyes. One of my favorite Moody Blues songs.

[@BrownMBA]

Same. Love that song.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Beautiful Moody Blues❤

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up listening to this group & they are one of my favorites from the 60's-80's. Love their mix of rock with classical music. They have a sound like no other band. They have had so many hit songs such as "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "Ride My See-Saw", "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice", "Your Wildest Dreams" etc. Many of their records are concept albums & meant to be listened to all at once.

[@jellyrollnorton]

I’ve loved this song since college, but never paid attention to its meaning. You have taken it to a whole new level of appreciation on this beautiful Tuesday afternoon. ❤

[@stlmopoet]

They had many great songs! I enjoy your reviews!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Looking forward to discover more. Great song! Thanks for watching.

[@catlady1956]

Moody Blues are the best

[@aprila6615]

"Never Comes the Day" is one of my favorites. Many, many great Moody Blues songs. They don't disappoint!

[@davidmckenzie420]

I'm so glad you're getting into the Moodies!

[@RobertJanes-n6f]

After their success with orchestra on Nights in White Satin, they had to figure out how to get that effect on the road. They starting using a synthesizer called a Mellotron that simulated the sound of the orchestra. It became their signature sound on their terrific seven albums in the late 60's/early 70's. My favourite song was "Question".

[@kbrewski1]

The Mellotron is the most overlooked and iconic instrument that the post Boomer generations don't have a clue about. Wakeman of Yes, Banks of Genesis, King Crimson and Pinder with the Moodies as you point out, all were at the forefront of using the Mellotron in place of full orchestras, and in place of choirs. It was a beautiful instrument but heavy and clunky, but when played by those masters, it was gorgeous. Sad that it's such an anachronism now, but for a few Prog groups.

[@johncollins392]

The melatron was used during the writing of 'Nights' after J.H. brought the song to the others in the band,Mike Pinder who was perfecting the melatron suggested using it & so created the full sound of the song which was created later with a full orchestra!.

[@kbrewski1]

@@johncollins392 It's spelled Mellotron.

[@victorjohnson7512]

One of their trippy songs is: "In The Beginning / Lovely To See You".

[@Jack96993]

I saw the Moody Blues 5 years ago and after Justin sang this song he got a 15 minute standing ovation Justin voice sounded just as good as did so long ago

[@captainsatellite2112]

When I was in college at Cal, the situation was right so I took a rare mental health day, tripped out and listened to my favorite music as I hiked around campus and Berkeley. Usually tripped with friends but needed some me time. Also rode the BART train under the bay to San Francisco and Golden Gate Park. This was one of the songs I played and it was in fact a Tuesday afternoon. Love the Moodies and I have seen them several times.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

People forget that the Moody Blues rivaled the Beatles in popularity in the 60’s! I saw them in the early 90’s at Centenial Hall in London Ontario, Canada - they were unbelievably great! Peace

[@westpoll1]

Such a great band, Question is one to check out. I was listing to them when I was a teenager.

[@roberthughes5279]

Not a gray hair in sight this was their beginning stage. Look at them now compared to the video of nights in white satin from 2016 at the end of their careers I got to see Justin Hayward a couple years ago and that guy still has the same voice not a crack in it. Rob in Colorado

[@scotties.3414]

The Moody Blues are a real trip. And you must go on this ride! None of their songs are shallow pop songs. They're all very deep and each song is different but takes you to the same place of introspection. Here's a good assortment: "The Story in Your Eyes", "Question", "And the Tide Rushes In", "Ride my Seesaw", "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band", "Don't You Feel Small", "Melancholy Man", and "It's Up to You."

[@kathybwell]

Uploading this video on a Tuesday afternoon (at least for PT). Perfecto!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Check out their song❓"Question"❓next. Its complexity and energy will blow your mind!

[@leonardkrasner4399]

Please listen to the entire studio album. It’s one of a kind.

[@xScooterAZx]

You need to listen to the entire album. It's a themed album.

[@SharilynBratton]

The studio album with that full orchestra coming in is just gorgeous such a special storytelling album.

[@devonvergiels5185]

Saw them a bunch of times at a venue where I volunteered for years. Always a really fun show!

[@blairbarthels7200]

Just goes to show you how good Justin Haywards voice has remained as good as it was back then!!!

[@blackskyfire]

When I hear this, I’m a kid again, on vacation, crossing the western US in the back of a motor home, reading the Lord of the Rings. 😎

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

A masterpiece! Absolutely great. Tx Saeed. Greetings from South Africa

[@kowindsurf1590]

yes! one of my fave Moodys songs

[@flippinpages6550]

great sing-along song

[@Quasar1953]

Love the Moody Blues❤🎶

[@dow311]

The whole album goes thru a day. Morning noon afternoon night

[@martinellis7156]

Such a different vibe to a lot of English bands at the time with beautiful songs and Justin's voice with the orchestra drawing you in. All the musicians had so much talent, their discography is legendary and I still have 5 of their L.P's to keep me going through to Wednesday.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

Ahh, one of my favorites by them, and as otherschave already stated, one of many of their epic hits. Thank you so much for reacto my request, my dear friend. I knew you would like it as much ax you did on your first reaction to them with "Nights in White Satin". I'm also happy you enjoyed Late Lament ( the poem). Deep meaning in that poem. Much love to you and your family ❤🫂.

[@mikematusek4233]

This is from the A side of the Album Days of Future Past, Nights In White Satin is the next to last cut on the album's B side. the whole album is a mind blower that must be experienced. They've stopped touring with the death of their Drummer and Flutist.

[@jimwilcox2964]

This song comes right after the lind of frantic "Lunch Break : Peak Hour" . On the albulm this is titled "The Afternoon : Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) : Time to Get Away" which it was going into when the vidoe ended

[@johncollins392]

This was the song written by J.H. released in the USA as a single instead of 'Nights' which was then released in 1972,both songs off the Album "Days of future passed" a concept album in which the songs followed the time of day!

[@stuBdoc]

Mike Pinder on the Mellotron was the Moody Blues' signature sound, like in the intro to this song. Although there was an orchestra used on this album, it was mostly connecting music. Since you love lyrics, you must go through the Moody Blues' catalogue, starting with the next album, In Search of the Lost Chord, and through the next 5, up to 7th Sojourn. Their lyrics are very spiritual/philosophical, and there are many more gorgeous melodies, vocals, and instrumentals.

[@mbh2743]

To truly appreciate The Moody Blues you need to listen to their early albums all the way through to see the story.

[@sandybourdeau9300]

With your love of prose and poetry, definitely review the Nights in White Satin with the poetry. I will bet this will turn into a favorite group. It’s a timeless group

[@kimberlyturk3915]

Too many to name. Are You Sitting Comfortably. ✌🎶

[@mytiggertat]

The poem that is being referred to is called "Late Lament" written by Moody Blues drummer Graeme Edge and spoken by keyboardist Mike Pinder and later on spoken by Graeme Edge and others. Late Lament appears after Nights in White Satin in thebalbums Days of Future Past and in the Very Best of the Moody Blues. Nights in Whitw Satin isnt the same without Late Lament and the ending gong.😊❤😊❤😊

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

I will dive into the interwebs and play wipeout with a copy of the poem on Saeeds hands.. if its not there... and remember... they're really 2 parts

[@dwoehrma]

Now that you've heard the 2 singles off of Days of Future Passed, take 40 minutes and listen to the whole thing.

[@Karl-t4u]

The video footage is from The Moody Blues at The Isle Of Wight Festival in 1970, with the studio version of Tuesday Afternoon dubbed over the top. There was no other sound like Mike Pinder's Mellotron, and for me his crowning moment was " Legend Of A Mind "

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

There are dozens of MB songs. You can almost pick one at random and not be disappointed.

[@johnv61]

Great song, great reaction.

[@Shari225]

This song, as well as Nights In White Satin, are a part of the theme album Days of Future Past. It's very worth listening to the whole album (or CD) from beginning to end. Then you will get the context of each song. I listened to that album so many times in college - it never occurred to me to isolate one song from another. Nor is it mixed like that. The songs flow into each other.

[@spadams999]

You need to listen to the studio version. An orchestra joins at the end of the song. It's absolutely beautifu.

[@dannygriffith6185]

Check out " Question"... IMHO.... THE best Moody Blues song. Period!

[@StatsJedi]

The full version transitions into other surprising instrumentation. You owe it to yourself to hear it.

[@kbrewski1]

I saw the Moody Blues many times, the last time about 7 or 8 years ago, with original members Hayward, Lodge and drummer Graeme Edge still in the band. RIP Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder(?). Concert was at the iconic old Ryman Theater in Nashville. They played the entire DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED from start to finish!! First time I ever saw them do this (it was for the 50th Anniv of the album). It was so cool to hear it live the way it is supposed to be heard, in order with all the connecting music etc. Hayward's voice isn't quite as strong but still very full and he could still hit the high stuff. An incredible concert at the old iconic Ryman. I was almost dead center in about the 10th wooden pew!

[@CharCanuck14]

Graeme Edge passed away in 2021 and Mike Pinder in April 2024. Moody Blues were the one band that I would have loved to have seen live.......and you saw them at the Ryman? I'm envious! Cheers from Canada

[@kbrewski1]

@CharCanuck14 They put that Days of Future Passed Tour show on Blu ray/DVD. It might even be posted on YT.

[@CharCanuck14]

@@kbrewski1 I'll search for it. Thank you!

[@catlady1956]

Love that switch over

[@gitmobob1714]

You need to listen to the entire Days of Future Past album. It is a masterpiece, and you'll never be quite the same.

[@chitownlee]

This is off the same album as Nights in White Satin, Days of Future Past. You need to do the whole album, this is a short version of Tuesday Afternoon.

[@janetnadeau690]

Music that takes you to another place and time! So soothing!

[@rubroken]

Listening to this music back when it came out, I loved the music, but now that I'm old I've come to appreciate the singers voice more and the instruments backing them. I wish I had been able to appreciate the whole song(this one and many more)

[@steveullrich7737]

This ode to ‘Tuesday Afternoon’ is so beautiful sounding as the singer contemplates life and love. Probably the best songs by the Moody Blues; it epitomizes youth’s search for life’s meaning so prevalent in the 60s song lyrics. The opening and later wonderful sound at 4:12 that you liked was Mike Pinder’s Mellotron, such a haunting sound! Thanks Debbie for giving us more Moody Blues!

[@dennissmith6843]

I had mindless job way back in the 80s. The bosses son came in a time or two and asked if I wanted to get high. I said of course. As time went on I realized that it was a Tuesday afternoon kind of thing. It got to the point that he would say Tuesday afternoon, no matter the day, and we we off and smoking. Every time, I hear this song, I am instantly transported back to those days.

[@katkat-fm3wj]

Sigh actually sounded like a sigh. When music was creative.

[@loveloochay]

🎺🎺🎺🎺 .. so so so good ! .. 🎺🎺🎺🎺

[@riskey]

I always thought that all their songs were about taking psychedelics. Tuesday afternoon is as good a time as any for tripping.

[@lisarainbow9703]

This entire album is worth experiencing , "Days of Future Passed". Next MB song I'd recommend is, "The Story in Your Eyes"...

[@samuellord8576]

Thank you Saeed, great job as always! But you HAVE to hear the 8-minute, original "Days of Future Passed" album version of this song! It's called "Afternoon" of course, adding a section called "Evening" that flows right into "Nights [of White Satin]." It adds a brilliant, gorgeous melody, it _multiplies_ the beauty of the song. Cheers!!

[@dennismccormick7521]

You gotta check out Melancholy Man, studio version sometime soon!!!

[@Leonwhitaker-f9j]

The album Days of Future Past listened to as one song will be with you forever.

[@kweile4339]

More Moody's!

[@theadviser123]

Gypsy is my favorite Moody Blues song. It's from their album To Our Children's Children's Children. Incredible album, start to finish. When I hear Gypsy, it makes me think of someone who's looking for something they can't find. Who's lost and can't find their way home. Someone who just doesn't know where to go. Someone who doesn't know how they got where they got. And now they don't know what to do. The ache of emptiness. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2ebm5xsrtubiJY No group has ever sounded like them, before or since. They are incredibly unique, deep and profound. Another great one, and the first i ever heard was Ride My See Saw. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4banZd8lNx-Z80

[@barbaraclark9423]

Try “Lovely to See You”, its my favorite 😊

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Some other outstanding tunes; 'The Story In Your Eyes', 'The Voice', 'Gemini Dream', 'Your Wildest Dreams', 'Question', and 'I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)'. . Cheers.

[@GaryKellam-m8t]

Try "The Voice" to highlight the Mellotron sound.

[@johnniekight1879]

You should check out the original band and some of their hits especially "Go Now" & "From The Bottom Of My Heart". A shame they deleted the live sound and dubbed in the studio version on this. They're great live. Saw them in '71.

[@Markrealguy51]

I grew up in the hippie generation and I’ve heard the Moody Blues music was trippy. Kind of so beautiful and unique,like an escape from reality or the way reality should feel. P.S. the long versions of their songs are infinitely better

[@bobdelp2023]

HEY SAEED! 😊SO YOU REALLY NEED TO TAKE IN THE ORIGINAL STUDIO VERSION OF THIS GR8888 ( 67 ) CONCEPT ALBUM ( DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED ) , AT LEAST ON : NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN ( LONGGGG VERSION )💯SO YOU CAN HEAR HOW IT WAS RECORDED, BREATHE DEEP! 👍ON A SO MUCH SADDER NOTE ☹ SAEED, TODAY ( 4 FEB 83 ) IS THE 42ND YEAR☹ OF THE TRAGIC PASSING OF KAREN, THANK GODDDD HER VOICE AND THE CARPENTERS MUSIC LIVES ON, A SONG FOR YOU❤ WOULD BE PERFECT FOR TODAY! TAKE GREAT CARE AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO!

[@jeffmazzoli9910]

Try Questions try Ride My See Saw try Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band

[@williamoldenburg4468]

I see what you did releasing this reaction on a Tuesday (afternoon here in Iowa).

[@dennisholzbaur3649]

Sorry to say this wasn't a live performance.

[@JerseyBA62]

tuesday has some great songs-this one,ruby tuesday(stones) n tuesdays gone(skynyrd)

[@RobertJanes-n6f]

Tuesday's Dead (Cat Stevens)

[@BRLaue]

I think the Kink’s ‘Sunny Afternoon’ might have been a Tuesday as well. 😂

[@Ou81gi812]

🎯 1967…THIS IS 1967!!! Wrap your head around that. Compared to today; Whoda thunk Neanderthal’s could be so talented/gifted?!? (…chose your own adjective.) With music, it’s like going to a museum; you can look at a Rembrandt…or you can look at a framed can of Campbell’s soup.

[@kbrewski1]

I don't know if anyone has told you, but these songs are from the CONCEPT album DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED. It's basically a musical journey through a day. The songs go from morning to night. The songs are all linked together. It's meant to be listened to as a whole in order. I know the younger generations don't seem to "get" the concept of themed concept albums, but in the late 60s and 70s, there were many iconic Progressive Rock concept albums. Unfortunately you started your exploration of this album by going directly to the FINAL song, Nights in White Satin. So you're kind of listening to the album backwards. And unfortunately that's what just about every reactor does, start with Nights in White Satin because that's probably their most iconic and recognized song. The album is worth doing in order to "get the flow", with all the musical links etc, but maybe it's too late now. Sorry to rant there a bit,but it gets frustrating for us old fogies.....

[@jellyrollnorton]

YOU sure told him. And just had to throw in the unnecessary slam about the younger generations. You don’t think they’ve heard of Beyonce’s Lemonade or Kendrick Lamar’s good kid? Saaed is so laid back, and the comments are, too. Why aren’t you?

[@kbrewski1]

@jellyrollnorton Calm down Twinkle Toes, I wasn't angry. I was being informative and giving him some background on a unique album. Yes, I am frustrated, but the vast majority of people don't get this stuff. Unless he's steered right by suggestions and requests, he may not understand this stuff. I'm not blaming him, nor was I rude to him. Lighten up Francis.

[@JerseyBA62]

IMAGINE live by queen + paul rodgers... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqa6ZWemrs-ra5Ysi=WeFxzRP_thUBVm7s

[@RiannonMejiaia]

Ma vie amoureuse est comme des montagnes russes : palpitante, parfois terrifiante, et toujours en quête d'une pause casse-croûte🐱