Justin Hayward - "The Actor" (Live)

[@StephenYuill]

One of the greatest song writers of all time.

[@MikeFlood-oe3tu]

so many.

[@markeaton2003]

This is no acting. This is true greatness.

[@nadiavoun7137]

Thank you. Just Thank you. ❤🎧🎶🎸

[@johnbenson9848]

I could listen to this all night long. Oh, I will. Can't get it out of my ears. Thank you Justin

[@keithinscho374]

This song is so other worldly. Transports me to another dimension....

[@phoozchic]

Beautiful. The background music of my life.

[@MrStuVW]

i am so grateful to have this music in my being.

[@michaelross8187]

This sounded so good. Justin’s singing is as good as ever.

[@jaykern6059]

This music got me through my college years. But I've never stopped listening to it

[@peteb1206]

It's wonderfully generous of Justin to share these videos for free and talk about them in his usual personal and highly personable way. One of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen, and a singer/guitarist of equal esteem.

[@peteb1206]

@@victoriachinavare5535 if you consider Justin's canon, particularly his early compositions, they are amongst the greatest in all of popular music. Intricate, emotional, highly creative, and, above all, totally original. You can't compare Nights In White Satin, Story In Your Eyes, Tuesday Afternoon, Gypsy, Meanwhile, Are You Sitting Comfortably? or any of his other great songs to the work of any other writer... and certainly the usual "Lennon/McCartney" comparisons don't apply. Everything has his own unmistakable and unique mark on it, and that's an incredibly rare thing in music, where most artists' influences can be fairly easily heard, or at least comparisons are not too difficult. Justin totally forged his own path.

[@jennastorm4785]

@@peteb1206 Not to mention his unique voice. Over the decades I've tried to find someone else who sounds like him. And I've never succeeded. He's a "one of a kind".

[@dawnlibby]

The Moody Blues songs are still my favorites. "Deep" meanings.....

[@waltertaylor5395]

Welcome home fellow veteran. Hayward has helped a lot of us keep our heads together and he is still at it. We old warriors find a peaceful healing vibe in this music. We need more of this.

[@rjmcallister1888]

1968: This has always been a kind of go-to song to show just how great a songwriter Justin is. And every time I see it performed, it takes me back to a time that's now long gone. Thanks for the backstory.

[@skydog4049]

I had a friend turn me on to Moody Blues in 1971 while serving in the Armed Forces. Resonated instantly with them. They are still my favorite band of all time. I am 71.

[@ELECTROxigeno76.]

Oh my god, its beauty song... Tks Justin, forever 🎩❤️

[@roberthalpern5454]

This is proof of a God that such people as Justin exists.

[@danielrohner7995]

Beautiful then, beautiful now!

[@debbircrowe7090]

Awesome! Fan since 1968

[@Sheamarie]

Lovely, Thank you Justin.

[@Gary-bl2gs]

Still sounds great after all these years....

[@MsMerryland]

After all these years, I've figured out why I've loved the Moody Blues since I first heard them. With beautiful music along with Hayward's smooth as silk voice, they appeal to my intellect and soul. What a loss if they had never been.

[@shirleydaratany5671]

I can't listen to this song enough. One of Justin's best. His vocals are amazing, as usual.

[@petergemmeke2867]

However it seems to me Justin has some trouble with his vocal chords. Now and then he's having difficulties to produce a consistent volume, like he's choking at 5:52 : "The sou-ound I have heard in your hell-oo".

[@timetowakeup6302]

@@petergemmeke2867 Fair enough. But he's also 74 years old with over 50 years of live tours under his belt. Still sounds alright all things considered. Not everyone's voice can age like Jon Anderson, unfortunately.

[@sheer2waist637]

Time To Wake Up yes very true but see all these type of singers sing properly and not over stretching the vocal chords or literary shouting the words like Roger Daltrey does nearly all the heavier Rock singers think or seem to want to shout their vocals and the ones in their 70’s now their voices are shot because of the style of music they still try and sing, That’s why the bands or solo artists that do more sensitive material will always keep their voices 👍😀

[@williamm.3981]

@@sheer2waist637 case in point James Taylor and Cat Stevens. ✌🏼

[@mikestewart5194]

@@sheer2waist637 Robert Plant, shot at 30!

[@MoodyMike007]

Oh we are so lucky to have this STILL being performed by this incredible artist, and so skilfully as always. Thank you to you all, again, adoring these snippets....in the absence of live concerts for now .

[@erwinjose4775]

4:31 4:32 😮

[@peli_candude554]

Wow...like meeting an old friend again after many decades only to find they are not only the same person you remember but they are actually better and happy... "It's such a rainy afternoon, She sits and gazes from her Win-Dow" The memories that brought back were like the day I thought them...thinking of my girlfriend sitting in her room comfortably on a rainy afternoon...reading, listening to this song... Thank you for 50 years of being in my life and the mysteries that unfolded through your music. I had all your albums, sang along (often with the wrong words injected because of my hearing impairment and a severe lack of lyrics on what the words actually were)... But the images you brought to mind are as vivid now as they were so long ago...but much more sophisticated and mature...but still playful and loving.

[@jannijhof2083]

This, to me, is one of the most typical Moody's songs; music and lyrics are burned in my mind. And still the way Justin sings it, the new setting in his personal tour, so different but with so much style. Fan since 1968. Can't get too much of the Moody Blues!

[@TheTalksoup]

can you believe here weare, 50+ years later?

[@thericker41]

this and Question...my favs...

[@michaelmichelz7899]

Finding them was fantastic.....I'm still amazed by their unique talent....

[@robertastone7155]

Spot on...I will never bet enough of The Moody Blues and this beautiful song is one of the best he has ever done = so beautiful and this man is classy!!!!!!

[@paulstephenson5913]

Moody blues for ever. Been a loyal fane since 1970

[@katsugarkanemonroe762]

Mr Hayward...Please come back to Australia...We love your music....We love you....It must be dreadful, not being able to perform, or travel anywhere, at the moment...I seem to remember you saying, you didn't want to be an ex rocker, living in a stately home, with too many guitars, bored, and you thought that was sad.! I agree....So thank you again for sharing your beautiful music every week with the world. The universe knows how much support we & I need to keep people & myself, relatively sane, and entertainment has become essential, it's also a great way of discovering new music, while in lockdown.....Also the film clip of 'Story in your eyes" with strings, is wonderful.....Could you please make some more....and even do a tour with that concept.....wish your family & yourself the best of health....Cheers....from down under.....Kat

[@mike_bywater]

This song is impossibly beautiful.

[@EnvironmentalCoffeehouse]

Love you for 50 years! This is so beautiful- takes me back and tears flow

[@nigellewis6279]

Great track Justin oh that Flute sound I could drift away with this song I close my eyes all my troubles are gone for ashort time thank you everybody Love Nige xx

[@mikes6844]

Lovely to see you again Justin ♥️

[@roystone6402]

You’ve heard everything, but yes, you made a very big difference.

[@ImageMindAG]

Another superb expression of the inner being of one of the sages of our age. This song always puts me into God's sphere of Love. Thanks again pal. AG 🎭♥️

[@pamelarollins118]

Timeless.

[@joelliebler5690]

Brilliant.The flute, guitar, vocals, everything just perfect, or shall I say Justin perfect!

[@IanStephensonFonch]

Tearing up watching this. You've still got Mr Hayward. Great backing band too!

[@rmoore1686]

One of the world’s best songs and that flute is wonderful. The young artists with you are great 👍.

[@martymajix91]

Thank you for remembering.

[@Godskingdomwithin]

Listening to this song, transports me back to a time when I was very young and so much was going on in my life. This song touched my heart and my soul and that’s what the moody blues were always about for me. They helped me through some very, very hard times. Thanks Justin. Peace

[@larsekman5387]

This made my day

[@JHandshaw]

One (of the many) songs that makes the Moody Blues so special and timeless, thank you Justin for this and all the other (somewhat hidden) gems on all the (mainly early) albums

[@wlodell]

Extraordinary now as it was when I first heard in 1971-72! As a soldier in Vietnam and the years following, this music of the Moody Blues helped to keep me from going insane.

[@brendasmith1740]

It Sure Helps Us All What Ever We Go Through. A Blessing 😇🎶❤️😇🎶🎤

[@giuseppebalsamo4308]

❤❤❤❤❤👍👍💪🇮🇹

[@thomaskowalcky4553]

Likewise in Thailand as member of USAF in 1972. No doubt I had it a lot easier than you did in Vietnam.

[@alexmatera3688]

War is the ultimate hell for sure. The fact that this song helped your minds in those times my brothers is a testimony to its power. We all used this music to seek enlightenment. The 1960s were the true beginning of human civilization. Whatever darkness humanity encounters in the future, we have seen the light and music like this has helped us to see it. God bless us all.

[@RosemaryStanley2070]

Ah, to have been a flower on that wall, next to the bay window! Perfect! Another favorite, thank you, Sir Justin and friends, forever in my heart and mind, tickling my ears always!💯💖💃🎼 There must be great satisfaction in performing such a lovely song, Bravo Artists!

[@bengtjericho1395]

Beautiful song ... what a Long Distance Voyage Justin has taken ... and he's brought The Actor along with him .... such a beautiful lyric and song ....

[@aspjake123]

I wish this song had no end. It is life everlasting.

[@a2kmike]

this is it right here ...the pure essence of the Moody Blues.....breathtakingly beautiful

[@janiceromanelli8193]

Thank you. Just beautiful and fills my ❤.

[@OctaveMT]

What a beautiful song the soundtrack to our lives and our marriage and our 2 children ... Thank You so much Justin for this song

[@maraalvarez7695]

Justin, you are SO SO VERY BLESSED WITH TALENT. FAN since the 60's...and you N.E.V.E.R. fail to raise the hair on my arms!!! So great to see the incredible Mike D. with you along with Julie and Karmen. Ahhh, we fans are so lucky xo...and congrats on your Induction...YES AND YES.

[@justinhayward5136]

Thanks for the love and the support it’s nice seeing you here.

[@ericlindsey3069]

I really enjoyed the "Blue Jays" album and was so glad they added "Blue Guitar" single to the CD version. :) THANK YOU Justin for all the music and showing men how to feel and express real love (not just heartbreak which seems to be what most "love songs" are about). You were such a part of my childhood, a neighbor had all the MB's albums and we would often have rainy night listening sessions and just listen into the music...such great experiences. We blissfully grew up without television reception, cable, or satellite dish range deep in a mountain forest..,

[@walrus4046]

Such a haunting song. One of my favourites Props to the women with their backing vocals Beautiful version of a wonderful song

[@horseplop9]

Awesome. Thank you sir. We love ya in Ohio

[@dizpatcher01]

As lovely and haunting now as it was so many years ago. Perhaps my favorite band of all time. Love that Mr. Hayward is sharing his music and thoughts during this tough time.

[@irvkuo]

One of my favorites... but how can all of his songs be my favorites then?

[@ladyhecate9450]

When I really start missing Justin, I come here to Moodies' channel. It was fantastic for those Tuesday Afternoon's one-song concert and then having us have to wait an entire week for his next song. I can see so vividly things that he describes in this song. I feel sadness in there that he loves to travel and do his gigs and she misses him the 7 to 9 months that he is gone but he assures her that she is always on his mind and she, and only she has his heart. She sits in her window gloomy due to it is raining and it is raining where he is and through the miles that they are separated, they are together with the rain. Such a lovely song with lovely words. No one is wrong in what he and she want, because their love will keep them together. It must be hard being married to a musician who loves doing gigs throughout the world year after year. I would not be able to handle it. Of course there are the modern conveniences of seeing each other, but nothing takes the place of feeling warm arms around you, listening to the tone of his voice as he whispers in your ear, and as they go to sleep at night, they are wrapped in each other's arms all the night through. Journey is the first group which caused me to think of a musician's life of traveling (Faithfully) while his love sits at home waiting for her love to return to her.

[@andrewdevay1479]

The flute was flawless note-for-note... and when the backing vocals kick in I got the biggest chill... an absolute Masterpiece from start to finish

[@martynh5410]

Pure magic! Thanks Justin for providing me with 50+ years of the best music.

[@sharontrimmer8578]

Justin Hayward wrote so many Beautiful songs.There will never be a better band Then Moody Blues.And Two solo singers as Justin Hayward and John Lodge.Keeps you wondering what this song was about or who was written for. BEAUTIFUL. Love Tuesday Afternoon songs Justin is doing.

[@trevorwilliams632]

And the amazing thing about John Lodge voice is that at a certain pitch it is almost identical to Justin's . Two voices in harmonic perfection.

[@robertastone7155]

Sharon - you are SO spot on - wish I could of met a man such as Justin Hayward - what a beautiful man with the most beautiful voice and music I ever heard.

[@ericlindsey3069]

These guys were/are great. No doubt. But, the Beatles opened all the doors. And Brian Wilson.

[@thomaskowalcky4553]

@@robertastone7155 I actually did meet John at a show in Hartford CT, March 2020, just before Covid shut everything down. He was a perfect gentleman spending about a half hour with a handful of fans before the show.

[@markdinkel-uh2je]

Maybe maybe not but the Who & Beatles are right up there with them.

[@alexrivera2448]

Outstanding Performance, Great Justin..... Great The Moody Blues....!!!!! I am from El Salvador, a little country in Central America and, believe me, there are a lot of people that se love this músic.... Thanks a lot for sharing.... An.. Even Years go by, Justin Hayward maintain his great voice.......!!!!!

[@gillianwyatt3577]

Love this... Beautiful lyrics... The sound I have heard in your "hello"...... She sits and gazes from her window!!. ❣️ Pure genius Justin as always. ❣️ 😊

[@martytuxford2418]

Hi Justin. Do you remember endorsing HDA in 1993? You and the original Moody Blues taped my infomercial in Dallas. I had the greatest sound processer at that time. Always wishing you the best

[@longislandcerealkiller6385]

Beautiful song on a Tuesday afternoon

[@billevans7936]

Another fine performance Justin. Suppose about fifty years now been listening...the best....

[@michaelevason1043]

71 now I still shed a tear listening to this

[@deblynn8178]

The Moody Blues will never go out of style !!! The music is Timeless !! 💜✌💜✌💜

[@thenewhorizons]

Absolute brilliance!

[@HarryWho102]

I loved this song and indeed the entire album. Every time time I hear it still brings a tear to my eyes. Just gorgeous.

[@jeffwise8194]

Beautiful. Soft and gentle and powerful.

[@noreligion2]

If I was stuck on a desert island and only had one album, it would be This Is The Moody Blues!!! Thank You for a lifetime of the most wonderful music!!!!🌲🌲(Redwoods because I’m from California!)

[@eyarbroughzone]

This is such a beautiful song. Sometimes it makes me cry.

[@shawncohen4133]

Happy 75th Justin!! Wishing you a beautiful day and like the song says, Live to 100+ with much love!!! xxx Lovely to see you always!

[@_Rhort]

Justin - please,

[@mspiccalilli]

Just a bewitchingly gorgeous song; always was, always will be. thank you Justin ❤️

[@sharontrimmer8578]

Pamela Baker I see a lot of your comments is that Justin Hayward? Picture is so small.

[@mspiccalilli]

@@sharontrimmer8578 why, yes it is

[@tomtyndall914]

A very beautiful and haunting song! In Search of the Lost Chord was an album that really hooked me to the Moody Blues. The Moodies have a unique sound and talent.

[@garyb8528]

May I thank you for your awesome gift during such difficult times. I have seen the Moody Blues perform about 10 - 12 times in my life and never walked out disappointed. I have passed on the love of your music to my daughter and we listen very frequently to this very day. Her favorite is Question. My favorite is all of your work. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@photogal51]

Justin, your voice is still beautiful and carries the emotion that makes your songs so meaningful to all your fans. The musicians you've assembled to perform with you here are perfect! Thank you for this series...hope to see you in Ohio when we can once again enjoy live performances.

[@vduncan54]

There is just something about this song and the musical instruments that just transport me to a different world.

[@GumbysClay53]

I’ve been a Moodies fan since 1969 when they slew me with Days of Future Passed...even though Justin was loathe to share what the true meaning of The Actor was, the amazing thing about his songs, and indeed all of the Core Seven songs, was their ability to write material that each listener could assign their own meaning to. I have very distinct memories of how each song impacted me at the time I first heard it and even after 50 years can still recall those memories of impact and what they meant to me then and now. That’s what made their music so important and vital and I’ll always love these guys for the gifts they gave to me in a personal way. Back in their heyday, they were almost considered ethereal in their musical power, which I read is one reason why John Lodge wrote “I’m Just a Singer in Rock and Roll Band.” I think their power was such that even they were amazed. Justin, thanks for your gifts and those of Ray, Graeme, John and Mike. Your legacy will live on long after our generation is gone...we love you.

[@thericker41]

Justin And Band Members...GREAT JOB!!!

[@lesliewaite4316]

1971 age 16....Woke up to my radio alarm, and for some reason "Night in White Satin" played every ...Your music has been in my life ever since...takes my breath away

[@paulszuba1989]

I just saw him and his band at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA this past June 2023. What an excellent concert. They sounded great!!

[@annmalvey609]

One of my all time favorites and probably the most emotionally vulnerable songs of all time. Fell in love with Justin and his messages in my late teens listening to this song over and over with my headphones.

[@designsonyouinparis]

Absolutely beautiful and timeless! Thank you, Mr. Hayward!

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Love this song it's so beautiful

[@allanowens832]

Love it Justin. One of my all time favorites! Keep them coming! Love you and the Moody Blues!

[@johnshaw8885]

God bless you Justin. You and your songs have been one of those rare blessings that have been part of my life for so many years. Your heart & sincerity have always come through over these many years, and this wonderful video of one of my favorite songs, so many years after you first sang it, is so moving. You are loved, my friend. 😊

[@randallgenshaw6724]

This song and Album bring back such precious memories for me..wish I could turn back the page, and live it all over..the very best if times in my life..Thankyou Moodies..your the one..✝

[@caw7007]

Grips my soul every time I hear Moodys. 🥰💖

[@martymajix91]

Ray Thomas, never will I forget you, Eye to Eye.

[@bradlevine7337]

Beautiful!!! Moody Blues music is timeless. I've listened to every album (CD) hundreds of times, and never get tired of hearing this music.

[@andrenell2237]

This music will last forever it is just amazing to listen to Justin Hayward, his voice is amazing.❤

[@robertmoraga1501]

Still...

[@ronsmith5924]

That was absolutely incredible growing up, I have heard the song so many times, yet never enough. Here is rare occasion when the version is equal to, or better than original. This is one of those times This song is always in my heart

[@johnschaefer2238]

This and New Horizons are two of the most beautiful songs ever written by this supremely talented musician! Been a Moodies fan since 1971 and always will be!

[@DerekRose_aka_DJ]

Stunningly beautiful performance! The 2 guitars, doubled flutes, vocals... heavenly.

[@pennybergmen8933]

AH! One of my FAVORITE songs! I used to play this CD on the way to university and I would push play over and over for this song! Thank you for doing this for those of us who truly miss you SO much!

[@zombiecow1909]

One of my favorites!!! I think I'll hit repeat about a billion times. You can see how much his bandmates appreciate the music and the honor and privilege of being up there with him. Thank you Justin!♥️✌

[@moodiblues2]

Thank you Justin for your sublimely beautiful music that kept me company as a young man. I was blessed to see you and the Moodys at Palm Beach Florida twice.

[@sharonshippey9008]

So many good songs, but this is my absolute favorite. Ohhhh, darlin'..... Perfection!

[@boomxhaka-saka7711]

Ahhh glorious. My favourite Moody Blues song

[@markg3947]

Beautiful. Impecable timing.

[@Crystal-Sage]

Another great episode. 😁😉🎼🎸🎻👍 🔥Beautiful.

[@sdypg]

Justin Hayward, the real deal. Rock Star. Thanx for the music. ❤❤❤