The Moody Blues (The Voice - Live) KnR Reaction

[@sciwiz57]

When I was young had a tough upbringing with an abusive father these guys saved my life! Didn’t do drugs, didn’t do alcohol, did Moodies . Days of Future Past-heaven.

[@sammybeck7794]

The Moody Blues were definitely ahead of their time

[@dtchinacat3973]

I rank the Moody Blues up there with the Beatles: PURE PERFECTION!!!

[@jimmalachowsky4052]

For me it's Beatles number one, The Moody Blues number two!

[@mikereiss4216]

Funny you say that because for the past few years I've been saying that next to the Beatles The Moody Blues were the greatest songwriters. I think Genesis were up there too though.

[@Georgestella100]

I truly struggle to think of a singer who had such a smooth, melodic voice as Justin Hayward!

[@peebeedee6757]

An ace guitar player also.

[@WashuHakubi4]

Justin Hayward IS The Voice. The cleanest, purest vocals in Rock history.

[@profjohnfrinks]

To be fair... all members of this band had vocal rolls, with most of them having excellent voices...

[@jgilbertify]

Oh Yeah.... He has the voice of an ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the English have the best singers... I'm tellin ya!!!

[@davidnord5651]

They were the best band ever and still are

[@i.marchand4655]

I don't know, I heard that Roger Daltrey still sings a razor line, every time ....

[@burtonmediaprod]

The Moody Blues (in my opinion) have the BEST first 7 ALBUMS in the history of popular music(except maybe the Beatles could be argued, although their first couple were certainly a product of the times-but still great, and Led Zeppelin). Each Moody's album is a journey. The first 4 are without a doubt mind shaping and truly innovative pieces of work. Their producer/engineer Tony Clarke is to the Moody blues, what George Martin was to the Beatles. I've listened to the Moody Blues all my life. And I can honestly say no band touches me more. I love Steely Dan, The Doors, The Beatles, Pink Floyd... But the Moody Blues are from another place altogether.

[@charleshallier7853]

Clark Griswald, oh how true Clark. For sure, all of the Moody Blues music is absolutely timeless. They are on there own level far away from other’s. Certainly in my top ten, bands of all time, hands down!! ~ Peace ✌️

[@starry2006]

A Question of Balance and On the Threshold of a Dream are major albums imo. They lost one of their members by the mid 70s so the song looked at here has a different sound. It's ridiculous that of their earlier songs Nights in White Satin is the only one well known.

[@mikereiss4216]

The main seven but not first seven. DOFP was technically their second album.

[@ClarkEClark]

@@mikereiss4216 I'm aware. Sometimes I feel its just easier to phrase it that way. Its pretty much a new band at that point anyway with Justin and John joining and others leaving. I also enjoy Denny Laine with Paul and Linda McCartney in Wings. But yes technically you are right, I should have called it "the classic 7". I just want everyone to enjoy The Moody Blues!!

[@barrycross2585]

The Moody Blues is my absolute favourite band, they are a personal choice for me because they reach me where i live. I know the albums intimately, they are a part of my DNA. For me its brilliant to hear of people coming to their music, hearing and appreciating it. I feel its a shame to hear people say i don't have time, i'm too busy. For me the old cliche is still apposite, it goes thus, What is time if full of care i have no time to stand and stare.

[@jimfrederick3907]

"I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" is a must! But then so are about 20 others!

[@1RFB308shooter]

Truth

[@larryd4352]

Absolutely!!

[@tantraman10]

Nobody has mentioned, " NEVER COMES THE DAY"!!! Am I the only one who loved THAT one??????

[@richardnoggin1904]

One of my faves!! Don't know why it's less popular than Tuesday Afternoon.

[@213twinkle8]

One of the best my friend...if only you knew whats inside of me now....

[@srawrats77]

THIS is what a rock song is supposed to sound like.

[@domtipp3425]

Hands down my favourite moody blues song. It's flawless

[@djmcnerney]

I agree

[@gordonhughes3445]

RIP Ray Thomas.

[@glennclarke4239]

Ray Thomas's ''From Mighty Oaks " is one of the genre's most fabulous albums and hardly did anything. R.I.P. Ray.

[@painterdawn2]

This was my all time favorite song growing up. I would put on the 45 and lay on the floor with my eyes closed. When it was over I'd put it on again.

[@djmcnerney]

Me too.

[@michaelyork4554]

Wildest Dreams, my Daughters used to dance around to it when they were young. I Know Your Out There Somewhere, Question, Ride My See Saw, many more And to hear the Sun what a thing to believe, but it is all around us if we could but perceive.

[@patricknicolucci5073]

1981 great Moody's Record Long Distance Voyager many gems on that record

[@jeffkuipers1030]

my parents always played this song in the early 80's and fell in love with it and still do.

[@jr8870]

Their first seven albums are their magnum opus... Seven different concept albums that influenced all of progressive rock... All lyrics have intense meaning... Thanks so much!!!

[@taun856]

Actually, they had an album before Days Of Future Past - it had one fairly popular song that was mainstream rock (of the day - we would probably call it pop-rock these days)... But you are right the "COre Seven Albums" are genius!

[@jr8870]

You’re correct, but the band had a different lineup and direction,,,, Denny Lane sang lead (and later joined Wings) and there was no Justin Hayward... The “classic” lineup continued through the next 7 albums, after which Mike Pinder (keyboards/Mellotron) departed and was replaced by Patrick Moraz from Yes...

[@derwoodbowen5954]

Legend of a Mind, In Search of the Lost Cord, Gypsy, Melancholy Man . . . there is so much Moody Blues to listen to

[@godbluffvdgg]

The moodies albums that are must listens for all humans...On the Threshold of a Dream, For Our Children's Children, Days of Future Past, In Search of the Lost Chord. So many beautiful pieces...

[@roypatton1707]

Rich, the way Kel looks at you is pure love. Everyone should have someone who looks at them like that.

[@kiplambert64]

Lyrics to me are very important.. I just love analyzing the underlying meaning of a song... Especially The Moody Blues..

[@charleshallier7853]

Kip Lambert, Hi Kip, don’t know how old you are but I mean no disrespect towards you but I’m old enough to easily remember watching the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. So much of music before the mid nineties lyrics just didn’t matter (often expect singer songwriters) more power to you. We just put a vinyl on, dropped the needle, sat on the floor and just let the music take us wherever. I don’t think we could have done that if we were listening to the lyrics and often times, bands didn’t put the lyrics in the album cover and of course, no computers during Pink Floyd, Moody Blue’s era. Singer Songwriter’s, you wanted to know the lyrics and could usually make them out with ease. Keep on appreciating music and lyrics ~Peace ✌️

[@craigdoriety9798]

Been listening to them since 1969 when I was 9 and got a little AM radio. I remember falling to sleep at night listening to Nights in White Satin. Their music always gives me a feeling of Fall which is my favorite season.

[@domeshine69]

Kel, whatever you were, you've grown from. I mean, you have opened your eyes and evolved. Like the caterpillar becomes the butterfly. Had you heard this music before we wouldn't be here with you and Rich right now.

[@Necile2]

The lyrics of the Moody Blues speak to one's spirit. They tend to hit each person in their own way.

[@williamosborne6866]

The single most powerful line, in a song full of them....."with your arms around the future, and your back up against the past - you're already falling, the one that it's calling is you."

[@zq9m3xh8]

I think we have a brand new Moody Blues fan! LEGEND OF A MIND.

[@daletwin1]

Probably the most underrated Moody Blues songs is: NEW HORIZONS!! I really believe Kel will LOVE IT. Also, The Story In Your Eyes is a great rocker. Another very underrated song by them is: It's Up To You.

[@milfordtrethowan2474]

The moody blues can make a Grown man cry like a baby that's how deep some of there music is.There English knights from another time !!

[@squidkid2]

For me the great thing about these songs is they were like the sound track to my life in the 60's 70's and 80's. They were so open ended in their lyrics that they fit into whatever situation you were in. The radio was always on back then: at home in the car everywhere and whatever you where doing the songs just blended into you life. And sometimes the music and the moment in your life would sync up and it was magic. And especially when you were with someone who shared that moment. It was a magical time. Wordsworth said it best: “Bliss it was in that dawn to be alive. But to be young was very heaven.”

[@RafaelMartins-wq4bt]

One of my favorite songs from my early years. Great melody, they make it look simple. So easy to listen… a very good album, too.

[@guidosarducci]

I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in Pittsburgh, PA a few years ago...KILLER!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Lucky, @Guido Sarducci. Great name, BTW...Rich

[@guidosarducci]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions Indeed...AND I'm LOL!

[@swiater1]

The Moody Blues ls almost perfection, Jesus is perfection!

[@NYCOPERAFAN]

Probably the best song from their post-Pinder period.

[@mikereiss4216]

Hard to disagree with that. This song is perfection imo.

[@stevenlindemier1495]

It's so cool to watch someone listen to something for the first time, when you know the next cord or whatever coming. So cool to hear Kel's breakdown sometimes on things that , me , with no musical training miss about music.

[@russemerson4872]

It's the best song written in the last 100 years. Fight me.

[@djmcnerney]

Russ Emerson It’s up there. It holds its own next to other rock songs, and even pop standards of the types sung by Sinatra & Tony Bennett.

[@karnerbutterfly]

My absolute all-time favorite song from during my own lifetime. Sublime!

[@jamielandis4308]

My first Moody Blues song! I fell in love with them and over the last 39 years…ummm!

[@fazzol]

Please listen to 'For my Lady' by The Moody Blues; it is so beautiful.

[@michaelhames3477]

New subscriber 69 yrs old. Junior Junior High and High School were the Beatles, The Moody Blues. My first concert ( 350+ to date ) was Jimi Hendrix. I bought and listened to all the Moody Blues albums over and over. Zeppelin, The Who, The Stones. I have had the privilege of listening to all in concert, my surround home system, and always in my car. Still crank them all up. Listening today to newer artists in addition. Matchbox 20, John Mayer, One Republic, Nora Jones, etc. Like what you have been playing. So much more available out there that are pinnacles of rock, etc.

[@johnmoquist4303]

thinking is the best way to travel

[@Rickbe3rd]

Right on man! Also "Story In Your Eyes" and "Never Comes The Day"

[@chrislynch8128]

My all time favorite Moody Blues song

[@daricetaylor737]

Everyone has that little voice inside them that tells them to act, and we as individuals tend to shut that little voice up. Time to act upon that little voice is now, in the present. It does no one any good to look to the future with open arms without living in the present, and the lessons we so sadly learn from our past are unchangeable.....so remember that golden rule.....be kind to others, listen to that still small voice and live life with no regrets. That is what this song means to me.

[@danielbenincasa770]

I saw them in concert in early 80's. So good the best....

[@vonfragesq7145]

So many MB songs to choose from. Story in your eyes, Ride my seesaw just to name a couple

[@paulwagner688]

I totally understand Kel. I completely missed the 90s because I was into NPR and classical music. Even today I still root myself in the 60s and 70s classic rock and pop and am still learning and discovering golden age hip hop.

[@kevinbreaux3039]

I am a 60's child and grew up on a lot of this music. Later on in life I was fortunate to see The Moody Blues in concert 3 times with my sister. Unfortunately she passed away 15 years ago. It is sometimes hard for me to listen to them without getting emotional. If I am not mistaken back in the 80's they ended their concerts with RIDE MY SEE SAW and I'M JUST A SINGER (in a rock n roll band) If she hasn't heard those two, do them.

[@jamesanderson5268]

Just love to watch Kel react to these songs. I keep going back and watching especially these Moody Blues songs.

[@jgordon5316]

Always been a fan of the precision and greatness of some artists. Moody Blues, ELO, Styx, Supertramp, SRV and countless others.....of course Rush! These guys still occasionally throw a show and they are all still alive and kicking after so many decades together. Some things have changed though, they like to use a full live orchestra now, very cool.

[@calf1100]

this song takes meback to when i worked in gibsons landing and sechelt bc cruising through the bushes in my 1976 yellow camaro listening to this from a radio station from seattle washington

[@Trecathlus]

This is a terrific song, and very worthy of anyone's time. That's the most important thing. Still, I just want to mention that this isn't a live version -- they're doing something of a performance video under the studio track.

[@thachakal]

Yes, that is definitely the studio track. The video might be of a live performance, but the audio is not from it. Kind of strange they couldn't tell the difference.

[@HunterMiller-jl8lz]

@@thachakalit’s the official music video for the song. Most music videos before MTV were done like this.

[@Yngwulff]

Should do Gypsy off the album To Our Childrens Children's Children for a great Moody blues song

[@davidruland5519]

Yes. That entire album. Eternity road as well

[@gordo0449]

I have been a Moodies fan since they first came out, I would listen to them when everyone else was listening to the Beatles. Justin Haywood to me has one of the greatest rock voices of all time. Justin Haywood, John Lodge, Graham Edge and Ray Thomas were light years ahead of their time!

[@Gizmologist1]

I built my own sound system from the ground up and then added a custom made color organ to bring out ever changing light patterns and colors. I would trip out on for hours and the feelings are the same as they felt way back in my teen years (the 60s and early 70s). I am sure thew neighbors thgought there some SERIOUS drugs going don in my room as the colored lighting could easily be seen. man, those were the best days EVER!

[@MrMarkpoole]

This was after Mike Pinder left the group. They were still good,but to me there was something missing. Much of their early sound was Mike on the mellotron. I'd like to see Kel playing a mellotron.

[@rtwbikerider]

M Poole I believe that Mike Pinder worked for Streetly Electronics (manufacturers of the Mellotron) before joining the Moody Blues. He knew his way around this notoriously finicky instrument. Thanks to Mr. Chamberlain and the Bradley Brothers for bringing sampled sounds to the masses.

[@MrMarkpoole]

@@rtwbikerider You're right. He helped design it.

[@georgegliszczynski8576]

Excellent reaction! I lived on Moody Blues songs and their progress through the years. Went with my wife to three Moody Blues concerts in Vancouver. One was held outdoors on a beautiful warm sunny day in the baseball park outdoor stadium. It was magic as the sun set while they played their hearts out on stage. You could definitely feel the love between the band and the fans. A dream come true for me. Very special! Very memorable.

[@terryjaram8913]

Cannot believe that in all the comments below no one mentioned the single that started their journey "Go Now", Denny Lane first heard this song by American Bessie Banks and told the group they must cover it, and the rest is history. A must play song.

[@williamhallard4787]

I`m pleased to say I have seen The Moodies 36 times, never been disappointed, I recommend ( as others ) anything off the first 7 albums. also give ELO a spin ❤.

[@ladykoh4678]

Loved Prog Rock bands like the Moody Blues, Yes, ELP, Styx, ELO and Genesis. They were popular in my pre-teens through my 20's and on. Still listen to these groups today.

[@CompleteProducer84]

Such an amazing band that, for some reason, not enough people talk about. Grew up with this band because my parents used to love them and watch their concerts (Red Rocks and some earlier ones)

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Great story @The Swail. Glad to connect with them here. More coming...Rich

[@CompleteProducer84]

Kel-n-Rich Thanks, will keep an eye out! I especially love Question, I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, And Isn’t Life Strange

[@suzanrhodes]

Thanks for the Moody Blues .. 2018 we lost Raymond Thomas..founder of The Moody Blues. And flutist. I began listening to this type of music about 1969 although Moody Blues came later

[@jacklaw3232]

Some keyboard trivia. The keyboard player Patrick Moraz has the distinction of playing on Moodies album, a Yes album, and with former members of Keith Emerson band the Nice, called Refugee.

[@ladykoh4678]

Interesting facts. First thing I thought of was Patrick Moraz keyboards look like Keith Emerson's keyboard setup, minus the moog.

[@jefffisher1045]

I understand exactly what your saying Kel about missing all the good music. But not only that, when you hear the music in the context of the age it was written and it becomes part of the fabric of your becoming of age, make this music even more special. Not that hearing it now doesn't make it still great music, because just the musicality of it is amazing.

[@chrisduehring3042]

no worries love...the Moody Blues, tho around before you were born, are indeed timeless. Welcome to the family of MB lovers...you are in good company.

[@kathyhayward2228]

Justin won a award in England for writing this song. I seen these guys in 92 n went wild. 1981 this song was out. 💖❤

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

Gotta try The Other side of Life. It's a moving song that gives me chills down my spine.

[@thebigleone1066]

The epitome of professionalism. A seminal band. So good.

[@simply_psi]

The Moody Blues were from Birmingham England and formed part of the Birmingham music scene that included Black Sabbeth, The Move, E.L.O. and Led Zepplin. They all used to perform at a small club in Birmingham, UK called Mothers. Denny Lane the guitarist from The Moody Blues formed Wings with Paul McCartney.

[@jypziiatthecrossroads9047]

#MoodyBlues - Question and maybe the Balance from a Question of Balance

[@ronlanzon5959]

I have been a huge Moody Blues fan for countless years. Been to about 16 of their concerts over the years. The Voice is my favorite. I for one, will sit there and break a song down in my head and listen to the arrangement in the background. Almost be able to listen to it without words. Weird, I know. This is by far one of the most beautifully arranged songs that I think has ever been done!

[@1nelsondj]

The group made 7 classic albums from 1967 to 1972 then did solo projects for a few years, reuniting for 1978's "Octave" album but they weren't the same. They lost that mystical aspect, the searching for answers. Increasingly they became more of a pop band writing love songs. I did get to see them in the '90s, they played all their classic hits with a couple of the newer ones.

[@docwobbles]

This is actually the studio version edit atop a concert video

[@davidl8759]

I like how she can sense when youre doing something silly even though her eyes are closed. She knows you well

[@gbuddy]

Another wonderful Justin Hayward composition. My all-time favorite songwriter.

[@joemachunda]

Dawning is the Day. And Candle of Life. Are you sitting Comfortably. These 3 are heavenly

[@faithandfreedom]

I always loved this song from the moment I heard it first in 1981. I saw them twice in concert in 1981 and 1983. I really love the Moody Blues. Always did, always will! 🎤🎸🎤

[@umoron1]

Moody Blues was the first concert I went to. Been to numerous others since.

[@josephklimchock5412]

Loved playing this and other Moody's in our band back in the 80's////////great stuff!!!!

[@karlsmith2570]

Here's a More recent song by the Moody Blues "In My Wildest Dreams"

[@kivimik]

If 1986 can be considered more recent... ;)

[@karlsmith2570]

Mikko Kivisto technically,. It's a good bit more recent than "Nights in White Satin" that's for sure

[@timothyparsons8327]

This song, written by singer/guitarist Justin Hayward happened when The Moody Blues experienced another transition in their long career. It seems appropriate to me that The voice epitomises this new chapter with its “gusto” both lyrically and musically. Probably the most evident change is with the keyboard, injecting a new driving force to this and subsequent songs through the 1980s. May l suggest you listen to at least one song from 1967 , through to the late 1970s?...Have fun!

[@jgilbertify]

Again and Again, The British singers are fucking miraculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Voices of Angels!!

[@TheRomogra]

I figured that, considering Kel's background. she would love the Moody Blues. From this same album, try "In My World". It's a hidden gem.

[@acerjuglans]

Also on this album was "Veteran Cosmic Rocker". I had just listened to this album, and that's the last track on it. Then I checked my phone and learned of Ray's passing. Oh.My.Gawd. That was one of life's moments where time briefly stopped.

[@s1d299]

"In My World" is one of my top faves of theirs; I come back to it more often than any other song they've done (that I know yet). I'm surprised so few here are recommending it.

[@myroastchicken]

Rich I love this song my dad got the 8 track when it came out and he love playing this song all the time...…..great song from a great band

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Great memory. Nice. I feel that. Rich

[@leesnider4363]

You guys are totally right about the cosmic quality of the Moody Blues. (By the way the name of the group came from a song by Duke Ellington called Mood Indigo.)

[@BBobb12]

With the listening to the two or three moody blues songs, you have just scratched the surface.there are so many more that would probably blow Kels mind.

[@WERC-lawyer]

I believe it is about fresh starts ... understand the voice within and feel the change, a right beginning..mm

[@wessyh]

I'd suggest Moody Blues - Legend of a Mind

[@chriswilken2616]

I love your relationship it's awesome I'm a 60s rocker also keep at it your playing stuff I grew up on

[@markusantonio4866]

Patrick Moraz on keys, and played on Relayer from YES.

[@s1d299]

Talent.

[@robertjamison1463]

The Moodys reinvention came when Decca asked them to produce an album with an orchestra to be used to promote their new stereo music system. They actually wrote the album 'Days of future past' which included Knights in white satin. They didn't use an orchestra they played all instruments themselves and made use of a meletron which simulated orchestral sounds. The album and the single from it 'nights in white satin' were big successes and launched the Moody's who went from strength to strength. A number of their following albums all had their own theme, A Question of Balance, For our Childrens, Childrens Children, In search of the lost chord and on the threshold of a dream. The Moody's were of my time and I have all of these albums on vinyl bought at the time. Still play them today together with all they have produced since including Night at Red Rock, live concert. I recommend you check some out, many available on KZbin.

[@joeweeks7095]

This is the first Moody Blues recording with Patrick Moraz on keyboards, as Mike Pinder didn't want to continue with the band after the Octave record. Ironically Mike Pinder was the founding member of the moodies back in '64 with a conpletely different line up. Mike also brought Justin Hayward into the band, then the magic began.

[@johnnie2638]

LOVE the Moody Blues!!

[@ArniePorter]

I saw them for the first time about 5 years ago. They are still such a tight band and their voices are incredible.❤️

[@MrPaolopenna]

The best thing about all your videos is the touchable love between you two !! The looks, the smiles, the touches, the understanding, the complicity.... Not surely a monster but one body, one heart and 2 heads!! A mythological creature. Sending love from Italy!! Peace and love.

[@onsesejoo2605]

The hit from the album Octave they did 1978 after a hiatus of six years. The keyboards were played by original member Mike Pinder but the video shows his replacement Patrick Moraz. He joined for the tour and then permanently Mike Pinder leaving after recording the album. At the time (British) punk rock was living its heydays but the album was well received there as well as in the US.

[@shack8110]

It is amazing to see someone experience a song like Knights in White Satin for the 1st time ever with high-quality equipment and with someone they love. I love the classic rock but my heart belongs with 80s metal. Would love to see reactions to bands like Ratt, Dokken, Winger, Cinderella, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Ozzy.

[@larryd4352]

I love heavy metal also...I remember in the late 1980's listening to "Headbanger's Ball" on MTV every Saturday night. I lived in a small apartment complex and no one complained if you play your music out by the pool! I would leave my door open and listen to the show while drinking Rum and Cokes with a couple of Arizona State college girls!

[@sciwiz57]

The one and only forever underrated Moody Blues-way out in front of the prog rock movement

[@Mark-wp1rv]

Question and just a singer in a rock n roll band.

[@cristiona22]

Saw them live three times and each time they were amazing ! Have loved them since 1972

[@christopherhoff1696]

This video is made to appear live but it actually the studio track they played along to...there is no audience in attendance and the fade out at the end is a dead giveaway

[@ArniePorter]

Saw them live seven years ago. Waited 40 years but boy can they still rock.