PERFECTLY PERFORMED!! First Time Hearing The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin (Live) Reaction!

🎸 About The Moody Blues:
The Moody Blues, pioneers of progressive rock, are celebrated for their lush orchestration and philosophical lyrics. "Nights in White Satin," one of their most iconic tracks, is a profound, poetic composition that has stood the test of time, resonating with audiences since its release in 1967. This live version captures the band's ability to deliver powerful performances that beautifully blend rock with classical elements.
Join us as we experience "Nights in White Satin" performed live by The Moody Blues for the first time! Known for its emotive melody and sweeping orchestration, this performance highlights the song's timeless appeal and the band's musical mastery. Watch our reaction to see how we're captivated by the haunting vocals, dramatic strings, and the overall ethereal atmosphere of the song.
🎵 What to Expect in This Video:
First Impressions: Our initial reactions to the song’s atmospheric opening and the depth of the live orchestration.
Vocal and Instrumental Analysis: Discussing the lead vocals and the symphonic elements that define this classic track.
Emotional Resonance: Reflecting on the lyrics' emotional weight and how they are enhanced by the live performance setting.
Overall Impact: Evaluating how this live rendition compares to the original studio recording and its impact on us as first-time listeners.
🤜🤛 Who We Are:
We’re a couple who loves exploring the richness of classic rock and the layers of meaning found in progressive rock music. Join us as we delve into legendary performances that continue to inspire awe and admiration for their artistic depth.
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[@brianh9358]

Justin Hayward wrote this song when he was 19 years old. It is kind of unbelievable that someone reached that level of talent by that age.

[@livelaughandlovelong]

And he is still killing at age 77.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

That's often when they write their best stuff. Just a small sampling... Paul McCartney - When I'm 64 (16 Years old) Kate Bush - "The Man With the Child in His Eyes," (13 years old) Debbie Gibson - "Only in My Dreams" (14 Years old) Steven Tyler - Dream On (16 Years old) Booker T. Jones - "Green Onions" (17 years old) and many, many more. Cheers

[@deniseg812]

Tell that to Mozart

[@GBeret83]

@@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus , Lynyrd Skynyrd-FREEBIRD. Vocalist Ronnie Van Zant wrote the lyrics to Freebird when he was 19 and guitarist Allen Collins the music when he was 16, and to this day it remains one of rock's most iconic songs ever written. They had the song already written for 5 years before it finally got recorded on their 1973 debut album Pronounced. Even then it didn't get immediately introduced to the world because Pronounced also had several other legendary songs on the album that became hits and remained set list staples for the band for their entire careers. Before the 1977 plane crash and beyond when the survivors reformed 10 years after the plane crash. Those songs initially got more airplay than Freebird because they were shorter, and deemed to be quote-unquote "more radio friendly" for the time. Among the songs on that debut album with Freebird were Simple Man, Tuesday's Gone, Gimme Three Steps, I Ain't The One, & Things Goin' On.

[@proudmoon3]

He is absolutely gifted.

[@douglasg.9271]

I’m 60 yrs old, and I remember when I was in preschool, the teachers played this album to teach us what an orchestra sounded like. My teacher must’ve been so cool.

[@brianh9358]

Although the orchestra on the album was actually a "Melotron". Of course the instruments were originally recordings of real instruments.

[@pollynicklas5220]

I'm almost 64, for a field trip my 5th grade teacher took us to our local uni to watch a live rock band. It was a different time!

[@Aine24601]

Pre school? Im here in England.. Im 66 and was huge fan as a teenager. Forget David Cassidy I loved Justin Hayward. Thought he was gorgeous I then got to know Justin years later due to my job..i worked on The War of the Worlds.....and I never told him he was on my wall as a kid 😂😂

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I'm 62 and I have the exact same story , but I was in the 3rd grade ! Apparently Miss Ward was super cool as well !

[@markhodge7]

64 years and a cool 5th grade teacher played American Pie on his guitar in class. Some teachers "got it" back then too.

[@smedleybutler1969]

Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bed sitter people look back and lament Another days useless energy 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 colors from our sight Red is gray and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

Thank you i liked that.

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

That added at the end is so good. Rarely was it played as well on the radio.

[@user-pq9zc3uc7m]

Was going to do the exact same thing. lol

[@firedoc5]

The song is never complete without this poem.

[@Hardrock1a]

@@firedoc5Exactly! And it’s so disappointing when you get to the end and it’s not there!

[@reddeltaone]

In 1970, I was walking around Duke University. In front of the iconic Chapel, four guys were sitting, playing guitars and singing. I thought to myself these guys are good enough to play music for a living. Later that night at the Moody Blues concert, I realized they were the guys from earlier that day. Both performances were excellent.

[@SteveWalsh-qm3tk]

Seen em twice, with orchestra and let me tell you, it was as close to spiritual that you will get this side of heaven

[@MrAuskiwi101]

Being that heaven is fictional you'll have to put up with this great band

[@sixslinger9951]

@@MrAuskiwi101 prove it doesn't, you can't

[@MrAuskiwi101]

@@sixslinger9951 silly it up to the one claiming something exists, to prove it does. So what ya got? 😆

[@SteveWalsh-qm3tk]

@@MrAuskiwi101 sorry you feel that way but fictional it is not, but hey, you do you

[@proudmoon3]

@@MrAuskiwi101 Art this beautiful is proof there is a God. The talent & ability to create such incredible music was one of His greatest gifts to humankind.

[@ColetteMalette1]

Makes me feel old 😂❤60-70’s BEST MUSIC🎉🎉

[@stevenseul361]

Agree 💯

[@Jude_196]

Feel TIMELESS...like thisbeautiful piece of music!! ❤❤❤ ...and, yes: 60s and 70s were THE BEST!!

[@davidreed8554]

This was back when music WAS music. Back in my youth. 😊

[@karinanderson9722]

My oldest brother has 3 favorite bands-Beatles, Pink Floyd and Moody Blues. I thank him for making sure I had a great music education like this.

[@firedoc5]

I too was exposed to music at an earlier age than most from hearing what others such as babysitters and older kids of family friends.

[@timothyweston3601]

The same bro. Same bands and more.

[@karencrookshank4971]

When I was 16 years old I worked in a large department store in Fulham, London. Justin used to come in the store, and always came to me to be served. I was always so bowled over by his absolute gorgeousness I could barely speak 😂 He was so sweet though, and always gave me a wink and a beautiful smile.

[@denroy3]

When you hear "our" music from the 60's and 70's, yiu understand why we say "what happened to music".

[@davidmckenzie420]

One of the greatest groups ever. You mentioned what kind of music. The Moodies are all categories--classic rock, prog, symphonic...And pioneers in each.

[@hollylentz5135]

Am 68 and this song still gives me chills!

[@williampearson9679]

This rendition of Nights in White Satin never fails to move me with its beauty and fullness. Such a great band! I am so sad to see them one by one leave this realm. They have other gigs to play in other dimensions, perhaps.

[@markmurphy558]

When my older brother came back from Vietnam, he brought back a Teac reel to reel, a set of quality headphones, and the best music of the late 60s/early 70s. He also took me and my brother to a Moody Blues concert, his favorite group. Back when the cops and security stepped back and left the crowd to do what they wished, including pass joints up snd down the aisle. God, was I lucky to grow up in the golden age.

[@edwardrutledge2765]

MB helped this young man navigate smoothly from Rock exclusivity into Classical Music appreciation. Most of their music lent itself to orchestration…the leap to traditional Classic music easy.

[@timradde4328]

67 here. The Moody Blues were one of my favorite bands.

[@bumperu]

I have seen them 5 times from 1972 to the middles 2000s and they never disappoint.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

What surprises me is people never seem to comment on the background vocals. Especially at their age, it's very impressive.

[@vicprovost2561]

Saw them three times, once with an orchestra, every time it was not just a concert but an experience. Way underrated still when talking greatest bands of all time.

[@ozmaile7938]

Justin wrote this when he was 19 years old 19 ,.... where has all that talent gone ....

[@roberormonde]

Into alot of being Buetiful songs that probably art hip for radio

[@Alison-du2jf]

I saw Justin Hayward last year in a performance of War of the Worlds. He has a great voice that doesn't seem to have aged!

[@patticrichton1135]

I was lucky enough to see the Moody Blues live in concert years ago, it was SO BEAUTIFUL, one of my favorite concerts ever. Still remember hearing the entire album for the first time when it came out, with a bunch of my university friends, sitting on the floor, with candles lit......it was an unbelievable listening experience that night on the first listen. NONE of us said a word until the entire album was played. We were all so blown away, that we were speechless for a few minutes, after it finished.

[@general-cromwell6639]

When I was far away in a country as a soldier, my mother send fig newtons and a cassette of the Moody Blues. I killed that cassette of overuse. Perhaps if I live to a 1000 years old, this song will always remind me of my mother. All the best to you and yours. Cheers.

[@annemieverhoeven2566]

This made me cry,just unbelievable how this is part of my musical past😊😊😊

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

IMO one of the top 10 pieces of music ever written.

[@dagmar.6954]

This is a great live performance. "Nights In White Satin" is their most famous song. Moody Blues are one of my favorite groups from the 60's-80's. Love their mix of rock with classical music. Lots of great songs such as "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "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" etc. All of their music is great! Many of their records are concept albums & meant to be listened to all at once. Sadly Ray Thomas their flute player & singer passed away in 2018 & their drummer Graeme Edge passed away in 2021.

[@MrSmith-wq5xt]

😅😅😢😊😊😅😮😊😅😮😅😅😅😊😮😅😮😊😂😂😊

[@TheMateriaalkunde]

Great to see Ray perform. My lady liked his lead singing on "for my lady."

[@Oldschoolnana]

😢😢

[@Aine24601]

Im 66 now...when i was a teenager i was in love with Justin Hayward so much....hes always had the most gorgeous voice and was gorgeous too.😅😅

[@bradsense7431]

Ha ha I am a straight married 66 year old guy and even as I was watching was actually thinking - dang he is a good looking man😂

[@user-yl9wz7uc3u]

NO POEM AT THE END?

[@mikehartman3527]

The Moody Blues sound is like no other. My favorite band. They are more other worldly than progressive and more Rock than they get credit for.

[@randallshuck2976]

A favorite song from the early 70s. Glad you like it too. They have no bad offerings.

[@csedrivers2850]

The Moody Blues has such a cool, mellow sound. 😎

[@Lloyd-Franklin]

I love it when a few notes are played and the audience knows what the song is immediately.

[@stevenhopwood8195]

As I’ve said 100’s of times before an orchestra compliments modern music so magically, I love it. ❤️🤘🎸🎻🦘

[@proudmoon3]

This song (including the ending poem, not done here) is one of the most beautiful works of art ever created. I cannot experience it in full without shedding tears.

[@IanDarley]

There is a longer version that includes the poem at the end. It is a very theatrical performance.

[@sjd5750]

Bands like The MB's, and Procul Harum, from the UK, brought the orchestral element to Rock, which made you look at Rock in a whole other light, back then. The Beatles, and the Who, as well, went way beyond the typical 2 guitars, Bass, and drums thing, very often..Ironically, The MB's have a song, "I'm just a singer in a Rock 'n Roll band," which they were, but came to be so much more...I saw them twice, and they didn't disappoint, either time.

[@shelleyjackson8793]

This is one of those songs that transcends everything, it's so good and so emotional. It is absolutely iconic and the orchestra makes it so much more of an experience.

[@kerrijohnson2303]

Love the Moody Blues since I first heard them as a teen in the 80’s! I have a 13 year old/8th grade son who began playing flute in 6th grade school band. We quickly found out he’s a flute/music prodigy and made first flute chair his first year playing and has been chosen/played in our states yearly honor band performance. I let him hear this song once then printed out the sheet music. He learned to play it in 30 minutes! I was ecstatic! I played flute in middle school but never got good and to hear him do this song justice brings me immense joy! He also learned the flute part in the song Color My World by Chicago for me because I love it so much as well! This band was and is well ahead of their time and way more talented than most bands of their time. Their music is an absolutely stunning journey through the magical, mystical and otherworldly! Thanks for this reaction!

[@freddymo3339]

You have to remember, Justin and the boys wrote this when they were teens back in the mid 60's !!

[@riwl1]

This song is from the album "Days of Future Passed". On the Original recorded version of "Nights in White Satin" there's a Spoken Word Poem ,at the end of the song that's called " Late Lament" The poem was written by drummer Graeme Edge and are recited by keyboardist Mike Pinder. To me the song isn't complete without the Spoken Word Poem at the End...

[@flemmingerikcarlson7022]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing The Moodies in concert many times. Love, love, love them!

[@rjk8008]

Moody Blues, absolutely awesome band with many great albums!!!

[@DeborahVerret-yp9fp]

I'm 67. The number one album for me is Days of future pass. They took a chance with this album and the rest is history. One of the greatest bands ever!

[@randyobrien2836]

You need to see the version with the poem.

Along the lines of the Moody Blues is a classical rock group called Renaissance. The group is lead by opera-like vocalist Annie Haslam. They were most popular is the 1970's with their "Live at Carnegie Hall" double live album being their most popular. Their more popular songs are "Can You Understand", "Mother Russia", "Ashes Are Burning" and "Carpet of the Sun". They are best appreciated live. There are great live performances from 1974 on youtube.

[@anitawright7169]

This is so very awesome! Moody Blues are icons! They still sound as good now as they did then! Love your reactions!

[@user-lx1ol1ih6h]

We dropped acid and listened to the Moody Blues 🎉

[@steve-qe1sv]

A whole generation was conceived to this song.

[@jono.pom-downunder]

All these years on this is still exquisite.

[@barbkennedy9382]

Melodical Epic Music~!

[@donkelly9456]

Every live video, from the facial expression to the effects are the best.

[@keymack2477]

Thank you Phil, for reacting to this song while wearing your best Moody Blue shirt!! And props to Sam for going contrarian on us!!

[@TheMorbia]

All of the bandmembers are so beautiful "on the outside" too. To put it short: handsome men❣️❣️❣️

[@brandonjones1349]

Great reaction guys. Great performance ☘️🇺🇸

[@armadillotoe]

The live version is great, but the long version from the album is quite an experience.

[@leannlaplante3643]

Mark, thank you.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

All we old people danced on this song back in those day's this song came out !

[@goosefarm3602]

Pure Talent

[@justafreethinker]

Greatest unrequited love song in rock history from one of the Top 5 Greatest Bands of ALL TIME.

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I love the Moody Blues.Great reaction

[@AlexBrown-vx2nt]

There’s a video of this song when it first came out. They looked very young and appear to be playing in a school auditorium. Just as inspiring!

[@kerrijohnson2303]

I saw that video once and could never find it again! They were absolutely young babies at the very beginning of their musical journey and even then their talent was beyond obvious!

[@DigDoug33056]

Now you have to listen to this song with the poem at the end

[@waynehauser3611]

From a time when the true real classics when penned and played ! A true classic ! Loved seeing you watch this ! Peace from down under 😎✌

[@bobshaw8319]

In a class all by themselves .. magnificent

[@samanthalloyd85]

Had this played at my mum's funeral back in 2022

[@davidscroggins7728]

Live you guys. Thanks. Keep going. Until next time stay well and poppin for fresh

[@ichthus1890]

Saw these guys live around 85. Great concert feel from a band that loved to perform music with real meaning. Beautiful experience during the second half of the show thanks to their sound engineer for doing his best in the acoustically infamous Calgary Saddledome. If he ever reads this I'm sure he'll remember it as one of his toughest challenges. The volume had to be low but we got the true concert (spiritual) experience of this world class band. Thanks for reviewing.

[@joepowell7025]

Beautiful real music with real talent and real instruments... Can't beat it.

[@howardbrown911]

On the original album it was recorded with this same orchestra. This song itself was a poem to the heart's yearning for love, peace, and fulfillment. Great reaction guys. Everytime I listen to this, I am reminded of nights spent under the moon and stars stargazing and pondering the wonderous nature of the universe. This music lends itself so easily to that endeavor! Thanks for doing this live version. I knew you guys would do it justice with your reaction!

[@danacasey8543]

Yes, seeing The Moddy Blues live is an experience. I've seen them 3 times, and they don't diisappoint!

[@RockinMamaT]

One of my all time favorite songs. On my forever Playlist. This performance is fire 🔥 Great reaction guys and Peace out 🙏 ✌️ ☮️

[@dellblackman4565]

A Moody's fan here from yesteryear, who was fortunate enough to see them three times during their prime with their "classic" lineup. I've heard this song countless times and it's still as riveting and impactful as ever! Great to see you checking out this live version!

[@Dan-zb1ks]

The 20 minute + - orchestration that starts that album is epic

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I saw them in a small venue of about 600 and what a great show with an intimate setting. I have been a fan since the mid-sixties and they did not disappoint.

[@larrybremer4930]

I love the play on words using "Nights" in white satin to represent sleeping with satin sheets as well as "Knights" in white satin being the unsent letters. Brilliant.

[@RedDawnRocker]

I was 4 or 5 the first time I heard this song (I was introduced to it by my Mom and Dad) ... I fell in love. To this day I will say that Justin is one of my all-time favorite vocalists. When I first heard Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds album I found my favorite Justin song, Forever Autumn. In the early 2000s a full anniversary stage show was created for it in which Justin came back to "update" his performances live on stage. Needless to say, that new live version of Forever Autumn blew the original away ... which is saying a lot. Justin live (as well as the Moody Blues live) is just an unforgettable experience that doesn't leave you wanting for more. Any of the bands performances from Red Rocks shouldn't be missed.

[@glenndespres5317]

Damn! Those cellos at the end…. Wow, what a touch!

[@welshpapa40]

Great life performance video love this song love your videos

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 First released in 1967, the Radio execs, the DJ's, the record producers and execs all said this won't fly ! Too slow they said, Too long they said, Too old fashioned they said, can't Dance to it they said ! What they all failed to realise was the kids all agreed that this was a great song to 'make out' to ! LOL 🇨🇦

[@edgarcia4794]

Back in the 70's listened to this song many times under a black light smoking a bowl of primo weed.

[@dereks1264]

The fact that it's in 6/8 time made it stand out from the usual 4/4 pop songs of the time (which is still the dominant pop time signature). That played against it in terms of chart success because it's not really danceable. But as a pure listening experience, it's hard to beat.

[@martinperry5072]

Without the coda, the song is incomplete. Now, as for my opinion of the Moody Blues, I always put their albums on when I was entertaining a young lady (I was also young at the time). The lush sound, the intelligent lyrics, helped put her in a good mood. They always appreciated the lyrics.

[@richardromney9205]

thank you for pulling me away from current events. the planet is in discord yet a lovely tune moment in time. cools my heart.. ty.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction! I saw them live in 2003. They sounded the same then as they had 30 years before.

[@MaryEllen10862]

I listen to the Moody Blues when I was very very young and listening to this live concert figuring it would sound different but it did not it sounds exactly the same as the original and to me that is just amazing. I enjoyed your reactions to this beautiful song.

[@beckiramsey9561]

Really great song by them, love it!!❤❤

[@mitzifrancis9843]

As amazing as the quality of this live performance is, it just cant capture the physical impact of the waves of sound conung from that stage! It adds one more of the senses. Unbelievable performance! ❤

[@signal12hvac]

best live version been a hardcore moodies fan since i was 10 back in 1968

[@reality1958]

Saw them in the late 90s in Tampa at an auditorium very similar to this. It was like this, a performance/listening experience live rather than a wild rock concert.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

It’s amazing that Justin wrote this song at I think 19 years old. The meaning hits different when you are older.

[@P-M-869]

Back in the early '70s my best college friend and I would go to Bob's Sub & Pizza shop on Sunday nights and share a pizza and pitcher of beer and this was playing many of our visits

[@bella-xp7qd]

The Moody Blues and Procol Harum were not afraid to use an orchestra in their music. ❤❤

[@therealhotdog]

if anyone came to me and said' i closed my eyes and saw God while listening to this" i would believe them

[@lisarainbow9703]

The Moody Blues were pretty much their own genre, in a class by themselves.💙 "Legend of a Mind" is another MB song that features Ray Thomas on flute...

[@TheNotedHero]

"Question" is definitely another of their songs worth checking out.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I saw them Live with a symphony orchestra in the mid 1990’s. Epic performance.

[@BlueBookGuy]

Everytime I hear this I get goose bumps and a few tears. I'm not sure why the tears, I guess its just so powerful and the "love" feels real? Simply EPIC and TIMELESS ! I have subscribed now!

[@richtensail]

spectacular live performance

[@allisonoconnor8055]

🎉🎉prom song can't go wrong with the moody blues

[@TheMUSICHEART]

The first time I saw The Moody Blues was the first time I wept at a concert.

[@sgholt]

I got to see a lot of bands, but I wish I had seen them back in the day. Thanks B&B :)

[@kowindsurf1590]

i'm old , but i got to see alot of the great bands live ; fantastic