Tuesday Afternoon by The Moody Blues

From Wikipedia:
The first part, the one most familiar to listeners, called "Tuesday Afternoon", was originally
released on The Moody Blues 1967 album Days of Future Passed, a concept album chronicling a typical
day. On the album, it was part one of "The Afternoon" track titled "Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)".
Justin Hayward wrote the song originally intending to name it "Tuesday Afternoon". At the
insistence of producer Tony Clarke, it was named "Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)" for its release on
Days of Future Passed. However, when it was released as a single a year later, its name was changed
back to "Tuesday Afternoon", and it has been more commonly known by this name ever since. Some of
the Moody Blues compilation and live albums list the song as "Tuesday Afternoon (Forever
Afternoon)" to reflect both titles.
"Tuesday Afternoon" was released as a single in 1968, and was the second single from Days of Future
Passed (the first being "Nights in White Satin"). It was backed with another Days track, "Another
Morning". The single version of "Tuesday Afternoon" was oddly edited down to 2:16, ending before
the repeat of the opening riff and "Tuesday afternoon" verse.
According to an interview with Justin Hayward, he wrote "Tuesday Afternoon" while sitting in the
middle of a field near his home in England on a beautiful spring afternoon. He claims that he had
his acoustic guitar in hand and the song just came to him. The song features Justin Hayward on lead
vocals and acoustic guitar. The backing melody comes from the mellotron, which was played by Mike
Pinder. There is also a short flute solo at the end played by Ray Thomas.
On Days of Future Passed, the London Festival Orchestra performs the final orchestral rendition of
the chorus. This orchestral link between parts one and two of the song was recorded separately from
the Moodys' portions. The link was arranged by Peter Knight, who arranged orchestral sections for
the entire album. However, for the single release and subsequent releases on compilation albums,
this orchestral finale was not included, and the song simply faded out during Ray Thomas's flute
solo. The Moody Blues 1994 compilation album, Time Traveller, marked the first time the orchestral
link was included on a compilation. Its release on 1998's Anthology also included the first-portion
orchestral finale.
In concert, "Tuesday Afternoon" is usually ended with a short reprise of the opening acoustic
guitar riff after the flute solo. Although, when the Moody Blues perform backed by a live
orchestra, the original orchestral link ends the song.
Lyrics:
Tuesday afternoon,
I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way
It doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away.
Something, calls to me,
The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why?
Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh.
I'm looking at myself reflections of my mind,
It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind.
So gently swaying through the fairyland of love,
If you'll just come with me you'll see the beauty of
Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday, afternoon,
I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way.
It doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away.
Something, calls to me,
The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why?
Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh.

[@markhansen3111]

I first heard the Moody Blues in the 60's and it blew me away. The music from my generation is incredible. It still boggles my mind. I am grateful to be a member of this generation. I am now 72 and still love it.

[@nbenefiel]

I remember tripping to Days of Future Past, when I was 18.

[@bonkelsch]

Same here! I’m still amazed at the insane talent in our generation… I’m 70, husband 75, we still love driving down the road to the wonderful guitar & drums of ZZTop; Led Zeppelin (only 1st two albums); Van Halen; the blues of Jimmi Hendrix, etc. Incredible music talent

[@Macy-hg2or]

@markhansen3111 ❤ Im a young 67. So fortunate to have the best music for decades 🎉

[@scottishhellcat]

About to turn 69 and I loved this music.

[@henryzamora9756]

I saw them in San Antonio in 69 amazing concerts. I'll never forget. Listening brought back some sonic memories of concerts of 70s. Happy be alive & still enjoying music 71.

[@johnshea3633]

I don’t believe anyone knew at the time just how impactful this group was at the moment. There was so much unbelievable music we took a lot for granted.

[@amygurney4961]

Yes

[@tedwilliams5855]

No one knows about our music these day. Heck I don't think they would ever understand it. But I will say this we grew up in the best years of music and no one can take that from us!!!!!

[@seaangelable]

@John Shea DITTO ! X💯 They Rocked 🤘

[@glorenesiarres897]

I felt that impact immediately. Still has that effect on me.

[@kennethtress4888]

SO TRUE. WE'D BE PARTYING, A WINE BOTTLE IN ONE HAND & A JOINT IN THE OTHER. M B DOORS. THE

[@lorij6796]

At age 66yrs I can say that my Era had the best music. This song is incredibly inspiring.

[@jimklinkhardt5495]

I'm with ya!

[@kennyrobinson1032]

Greatest music & times.

[@Musicman369]

So many artists writing these masterpieces. 🎶👍😎 lifts my spirit... the recording is great too.

[@TheKevinNewsom]

That must have been awesome!!!

[@JA-qi1fb]

All ages have great music but I carry my earliest memories along with & combine them into new genres & experiences ☺️

[@sarahbaker3386]

The Moody Blues are amazing. I’m 41 and my mother passed away in 2010 due to being hit by a car while crossing the street. She was my everything. As well as my father. We built an amazing relationship after my mother passed away. He died of a heart attack and stroke this June. The moody blues were a huge part of my childhood. I miss my parents tremendously and I cry listening to the moody blues but it brings me back to all our road trips and our ski trips at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. The music brings me back to that amazing time in my life as a child. I miss you Mom and Dad. You both were the most amazing parents and my best friends!! I love and miss you so much that it’s hard to breathe.

[@kenyongray2615]

This was my Dad's favorite group. God bless you..

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

It is very dramatic music. Sweet to hear ❤.

[@TheMrfilmmaker]

sorry for your loss. i was 16 when this song was released, great band. brings back memories for me as well. my mother passed at 70, for many years we were at odds with each other. I am so happy that we became close a few years prior to her passing. you are fortunate to have been close to your parents. I turn 70 this year the same age as my mom was. I'd like to see her again although I hope she won't mind if it's not to soon.

[@gaetanemcgraw5567]

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@pjsebadoh5412]

Same, 😔 my dad especially, this music was on when I was a little kid, and wow did it leave an indelible mark on my soul. ✌️

[@Medic99]

Hard to believe this music is 50 years old. So glad I got to live in the 60’s and 70’s, music will never be the same. The last decade that made sense.

[@briandirk4664]

Yaaaas me to...😉

[@gracie.arnold]

baybeh you aint just a woofin... this was amazing stuff

[@lawrenceharrington3180]

The Moody Blues taught me how to meditate with there music... It goes really deep with a lot of visions & O.B.E. How can I ever really thank them... Budda 😎 It was 71 I was 11 yrs...

[@colinwhyte1526]

It was released as a sonle in 68, so over 60 years ago. I bought an MBs album in the 70's. It's listed as "Forever Afternoon" Still got it.

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

I’m 61 today,what great music I was fortunate to have grown up with. My dad was traditional country my mom gospel and Elvis. So I can appreciate all genre but 60-70s tunes are my favorites

[@skylightening5687]

We’ll never see another time like the 60’s & 70’s so much music being introduced it was truly an amazing time.

[@rhondabailey9238]

Hippies had some good ways

[@garyaanderson214]

I was 12 in 1970 what a magical time with music.My Mom went throgh 3 marriages when I was a kid.It was not great time I think the great music helped me through.

[@mikemhoon]

And didn’t have to cuss and berate people to get the point across like music nowadays does.

[@islewait6107]

Amen on that!

[@mustangmikep51]

truly

[@echojohnny714]

Justin Hayward writes some of the deepest music that I have ever heard. His creations are in a class of their own and can't be duplicated.

[@2Malachi]

The greatest lyrics and melodies are all given to artists by God Himself, so Justin was blessed, but far from unique.

[@cindycindy2894]

I agree. I also feel that way about Greg Lake. A voice like no other, imho

[@PaulaKonttinen]

I agree 100%...yes,,,have no words to express my admiration ❤

[@user-jk1lr3gb5r]

Nice where are you from

[@0532MOET]

@@2Malachi wtf are you saying?

[@JamesSullivan-fq9bw]

I'm listening to this on a Thursday because I like it too much to wait until Tuesday.

[@DouglasGreenough-lc3rx]

Saturday to Tuesday today is a sadD"😭euere,,,day😩🛌🌆🌇🏵️.

[@annmariemaciver8886]

😂

[@gordonmodel94jr.39]

Taco Tuesday.

[@Bigbluehawk2]

These guys were musical geniuses for their time. Incredible music that is timeless.

[@tincupnickleboythe1st700]

Damn right they were !!!

[@madeleine9907]

Beautiful

[@jefferyzon6800]

L

[@angeliquemartinez5668]

Agreed! !!!

[@sptinydancer]

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[@stephenulmer3781]

This song and "Nights in white satin" are beautiful timeless masterpieces. Love them.

[@vichy7661]

Stephen Ulmer, unlimited age to appreciate Moody Blues, total 💙

[@jorgeespinosa3179]

Those two songs just scratch the surface. They had many great hits. But I get your point.

[@lindsaykelly2224]

And in you're wildest dreams

[@karenbalsley3850]

Nights in White Satin was our class song! 1979

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

My sea saw.

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

My parents loved The Moody Blues - listening to them makes me feel like they are still around in spirit ❤️🤗

[@maryheim-hancock8625]

They are. And when you listen to music they shared with you I'm sure they smile.

[@hartsongjoy]

Nice!

[@user-vl8uu2bn5k]

They are.... enjoy their company and the Moody Blues

[@yfalls]

Very nice, very true. I think so too.

[@gybx4094]

The best music back then wasn't about hate and meaningless topics. It was about love and expanding your mind and inner being.

[@nbenefiel]

We thought we would change the world.

[@philipruggiero7146]

Amen 😅!!!!!!!!!!! 2:17

[@mikejohn0088]

I guess you missed the trouble created by the devil across the pond. 58K did not + those without limbs and their will not to survive. It's about the love which you think you saw while we were reloading.

[@mikejohn0088]

I guess you missed 30% of the songs witnessing the war in Vietnam. Can you find that country in a world map?

[@Wuei108]

Nice said.

[@petewood9710]

ONE of the Best groups In our time. And they finally made the Music Hall of Fame .They were way over due .!!!!!!

[@squonk86]

Yea just to bad Ray Thomas couldn't of been there but sure he was in spirit...

[@stevenhoffman290]

@@squonk86 °

[@williamonderlinde5068]

For reals? They're in? Awright! YES, took way too long. I think they and Pink Floyd were/are the best with concept/theme albums; more than just songs that are together on the same album. And while we are truly just friends, I met a lady via my KZbin comments to a Moody Blues Song to which she replied. I had tried to find that first conversation we had, but I'm not sure if I found "the one", or her comments either. But I can't shake the thought she had challenged me re: what I'd said--no doubt I was popping off about something. She was so nice--we even spoke on the phone a handful of times--but she's been quiet lately. Not me she said. So... then???? And wouldn't you know it, I had reconnected with my (then) fiancee from some 40 years ago, just 3 months prior. I would've made a try for her, but loyalty, & that she was single, won out.

[@adrienneschugren9790]

The r&r hall of fame always saves the best for last...emerson lake & palmer haven't made it yet!!

[@Scottlp2]

@@adrienneschugren9790 They don't like prog bands, thus ELP. Glad but surprised Moodies made it.

[@jamesmonroe8412]

This is a masterpiece. People will be listening to this song centuries from now.

[@srose9810]

Trolls still have their bridge

[@frankdavis2522]

I hope it's me !!😎

[@_dave4460]

think of the state of home audio by then...

[@stevefitzgerald6489]

Still listening in 2020...

[@ganymeade5151]

This song belongs in Time Capsules sent into space.

[@shawndon3622]

I'm a 50 year old black man & this song is a metaphoric masterpiece.

[@dcfire2222]

You bet! Hey! Much love! Great!

[@mayhemdiscordchaosohmy573]

The whole album is an incredible testament to the times and could be still considered contemporary even now!

[@martcrins]

Black, white, yellow, red or green good music is good music for everyone I am 67 and had many friends over the years in every color ( except green ) never cared about the color of one's skin only care about people's heart and character.

[@Scott-vo8md]

I'm a 57 yrs old white man . And I couldn't agree with you more..

[@joncavanaugh9980]

It really transcends everything, doesn’t it? I was amazed the first time I heard it and I’m still amazed by it now. ❤️

[@deloreshilton3349]

One of their best. Never gets old. I did. I’m 83 but still all of their music.

[@kathybarry2765]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamstclaire809]

No one makes beautiful music like this anymore, very talented musicians indeed.

[@robinbanks9691]

Listen to Andre 3,000 and Big Boy aka Outkast, "I Like the Way You Move". It's beautiful, like this is.

[@tonyallen6510]

You are so right 😊👍

[@stevenmyhre2242]

I agree 👍

[@mikejohn0088]

The music today destroys the essence of song.

[@brianclark7412]

50 years latter and I still love these guy's timeless music.

[@mccellen]

I agree, Brian..

[@victorchance1510]

I agree to, 50 years later and still love it.✌️

[@zoikarin]

Yes, I agree full heartedly

[@debbiescott6732]

Me too. ❤👍

[@veronicamoreno3635]

Timeless and beautiful song

[@clayjones9907]

,Folks, We need to share this Music from our Generation with Grandchildren. So they can appreciate Music.

[@bobwilson5041]

Some of the best music ever created,love these guys,this is overwhelmingly beautiful!!!!

[@dannyhenderson5337]

Agree with you😮

[@michaelscot4816]

Grew up with them. Parents got backstage passes at poplar creek. Forever shaped my life. 💜💙💜💙

[@tonyabelar3183]

In 1968 I was in the Phillipines waiting to board my ship that was inbound from Vietnam. I was starting my first deployment there. What a great song then and now. I was 18 then and am in my early 70s now. What a time.

[@MetalGearLiquid40]

My dad was also deployed on his ship during this time. Thank you for your courage!

[@arminiusdergrosse]

Thank you brother

[@leostgeorge2080]

In my 60's and in the Philippines listening to this song! Thank you for your service.

[@johntroicuk4641]

My mom died 6 years ago yesterday and I used to listen to this song during her illness, it gave my solace and helped get me through it all

[@tammy5926]

🙏💕

[@johnager9428]

❤️

[@melissawells1374]

God bless❤

[@stevenmyhre2242]

I'm so sorry 😔

[@MetalGearLiquid40]

Sorry for your loss. This song also reminds me of my mother. She is still alive but has been battling a serious mental health condition for most of my adult life. She would always blast the oldies when we would spend summers with her. I long for those times 😢

[@larryshirley6478]

Their songs are quite well crafted. This song will be listened to 100-200 years from now. Timeless classic indeed!

[@manuelcusi445]

Im 70yrs old and still loving it😊

[@kevinkeene5608]

I'm 71 and still love it.

[@traceybuker8301]

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[@WilliamAdams-uu2pn]

So am I,70 yrs of good friends but I think 80 or 90 is ahead still....

[@williamfingerson233]

72, and ALWAYS finding myself in appreciation for this ever expansive music. 🎯

[@randywild6900]

Will be 70 in a few months. Awesome music we grew up with.

[@raymonddargie6594]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. What a great band, my favorite. Love The Moody Blues.

[@madeleine9907]

It's so beautiful

[@sptinydancer]

U have great taste

[@rascaldog3592]

Relaxing my mellow and poetic..

[@ManifestingDaily1111]

My Friend Tom Sang Itso Perfectly, was ajoy listening to karaoke 🎤 Masterpiece Of love 💖

[@janvandaele8283]

Days of future passed : a masterpiece.. Now they have crap rap... Lol ! What à degeneration !!!

[@n40tom]

I feel so fortunate to have grown up in this era. The music of the 60s and the 70s were something new , Something Beautiful, and something to behold. And this music has outlasted music from any other time. Let's face it in the 1960s we were not listening to turn of the century 1900 music but we are still listening to this music today.

[@cindywall852]

Yes! This was a generation in time unlike any other was or will ever be, it was beautiful it had meaning and a purpose and what came out of this generation were people who know what it is to love and to be loved to share with ones neighbor and to comfort those who weep at times. And the Music.......there will Never be another, it still pumps us with so much perfect music in all genre.......We are all so blessed to be a part of this generation that was bigger than Mother Earth herself!

[@dwilliams1515]

Got aways to go to equal Beethoven and Bach

[@insanezombie1974]

Me too, I grew up in the 60s came of age in the 70s. This song has stayed in my mind all these yera6

[@maryfisher259]

Such a human experience, once e week, every week, four times a month

[@cricketclark885]

Me too! We grew up with the best music, and concerts and festivals! All affordable!

[@irisdainter6507]

67 and still love the moody blues

[@mikejohn0088]

69 here and upside down or right side up works for me.

[@BruceGordon925]

I feel sorry for the Kids today. They don't have the opportunity to enjoy music. We (Old folks) Lived by the music. KZbin lets us continue to enjoy....

[@disruptionproduction]

I’m 31 now and I forgot this song existed, and i heard a small clip of it and I had to immediately find the song and hear the whole thing. And it immediately brought me back to when I was a kid and my father would play the song while we cleaned up the house. No worries, no stress,just simple. I miss and cherish those fond memories of yesterday and of my father. Thank you for taking me back 🥹

[@tammy5926]

My son's say the same thing. I'm glad we created good memories for them with the Moody Blues. 💕

[@smokingstoking7357]

You guys missed the great time for music

[@reinpeelen5690]

Tuesday afternoon I'm just beginning to see Now I'm on my way It doesn't matter to me Chasing the clouds away Something calls to me The trees are drawing me near I've got to find out why Those gentle voices I hear Explain it all with a sigh I'm looking at myself reflections of my mind It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind So gently swaying through the fairyland of love If you'll just come with me you'll see the beauty of Tuesday afternoon Tuesday afternoon Tuesday afternoon I'm just beginning to see Now I'm on my way It doesn't matter to me Chasing the clouds away Something calls to me The trees are drawing me near I've got to find out why Those gentle voices I hear Explain it all with a sigh.

[@peterbiesbroek]

Hey Rein Peelen, this is really great, to see them lyrics! For not easy any more to retrieve. Thank you!

[@mikejohn0088]

What is being said? It's deep to those who penned this. It was one different Tuesday to remember or to forget.

[@michaeljames955]

A dielectical experience, come out of the cave and intro/circumspect.

[@michaeljames955]

The Witch Hazel tree said with a sigh, to the birds and squirrels nesting in her hair, come eat of my abundant fruit, for the winter draws nigh and harsh it will be!

[@seetasingh2032]

He was high when this happened to him😊

[@larrystone1912]

Long live 60's and 70's rock! Grew up in Vietnam with this!

[@backachershomestead]

By your comment I would have to say, Thank you for your service!

[@candacewhitehead3013]

The music of today Will never measure up to the music of that era

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Candace💐💐

[@David-yw2lv]

True

[@mikejohn0088]

There were morals, love, belief, hope, ethics, holding hands, honesty, trust and your word of honor. All gone--.

[@mitzibaker9598]

LISTEN AMERICA: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT???????

[@GrandMerc89]

Last gasp of creativity and the real human world, before the digital age dawned. There's a reason we look back with such fondness and longing...

[@deannekliene2673]

Absolutely!

[@jaxxonfantasy4558]

NEIN. I have arrived. My influence come from 60-90's mostly with a love for strings. Just you wait, it's coming back. The internet is screaming for it :)

[@carolyncole5520]

Absolutely! The last grasp or gasp , we just didn't know then.

[@gregstaton5538]

Transistors and Tube Amps amazing 👏

[@jeannalacubana10]

I agree. xo

[@Macy-hg2or]

Im 67, I grew up with 4 decades of the best music! I found this song yesterday. So incredible! My love for all the musicians of my time. Music is very therapeutic, soothing. ❤ 3:36

[@leedek66]

I'm 75 Macy. The Moody Blues are the sound of our youth. Turn it up and go back in time.

[@jackhatmaker3013]

The music recorded then was meant to be for all times.Given to those great musisions then they gave them to us for times like this. Like opening a treasure filled vault. So thankful for them

[@user-yx6ry5ow2r]

Never heard of the Moody Blues until I joined my new unit in West Germany, since then I have been a fan

[@eliworley6804]

When we were born in 50 then grew up to all of our music in the 60ds and 70ds. It will never ever be matched by anyone. It is timeless.

[@kevinkeene5608]

It's 57 years now!

[@berniepelow3944]

I grew up with this kind of music, and 60 years later it's still here. It was the best of times, it was some worst of times. But we made it through and survived it all; and no matter how hard it has been we will continue our journey with this music into the hereafter (whatever it may be).

[@smc1942]

Aaahhhh.... Music before auto tune. When Artists had Talent! To hear REAL music in 2022, I have to go back to my Childhood in the 70's, or earlier!!! This hits the spot!

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

SSSHHHH... You Might SPOIL someone's INVESTMENTS, as it seems Today DEVELOPING Youth and TALENT is TOO TIME CONSUMING and COSTLY! 😂

[@GloriaMartinez-on3jx]

This song makes me feel nostalgia, sad, makes me want to cry...

[@michaelwatson1393]

Its a beautiful song Gloria

[@lisamarquez4369]

I was born in sixty-one and all the music after that, and my Mom's music before just seems like the back music of life!? All my memories are based on this music 🙏❣️ and it's positive and good.

[@jamesian-allen8725]

You were born the year before the beatles broke, i was born the year they did break, 1962. Life was much more innocent then...and my mom had wonderful taste in music and was a classically trained pianist. She started teaching me the craft when i was 6. I would not be the musician i am today had it not had been for her. :)

[@davidjames1063]

I was born in 60, and it's the same for me. Bless you Lisa !

[@michaelmullican4780]

1961 - yes baby!

[@kittykatz4001]

63 Baby here! I agree!

[@brentgartside6039]

Me too!!😎

[@williamrichards7068]

"Tuesday Afternoon", one of The Moody Blues best!

[@christopherunfus8962]

If not their best!

[@kelvinbremont1341]

My Second favorite song of theirs. First being Question.

[@sptinydancer]

@@christopherunfus8962 maybe but it means so much..they all do!❤

[@sptinydancer]

@@kelvinbremont1341 amen KELVIN 🙏🙌👏❤✨♥🙏❤❤❤❤

[@sptinydancer]

Mom says hello 👋💗 with ALL her heart mind body and soul and LOVE, Sir!❤

[@michaelulbricht9438]

My favorite song of the Moodies. Ironically, they could perform it equally well live, too. Back when bands had this thing called "talent!"

[@SmilingIbis]

Lip sync would have been considered a kind of fraud back then. You paid for a ticket to a concert not a pantomime session.

[@cynthcorcor126]

Haha

[@maryheim-hancock8625]

Ah talent. The lost art. Bands didn't have to sample(steal) lip sync or use voice enhancement. They had more pride then that

[@mikepeirson1150]

I was in the military in Western Germany in 1968. I bought the album Days of Future Passed in the NAAFI shop just intrigued by the artwork on the cover. I played the album and was straight away beloved of the music and have bought every album by the Moody Blues from that day. The girl I was courting also loved the music and later became my wife. We still love the music and it brings back very fond memories for us. One of my children also loves this music, he was in the womb and must have heard this many times during my wife's pregnancy. We still love the music very much to this day. Just lovely music forever.

[@jnstonbely5215]

Beautiful memory to celebrate. Thanks for reminding me of Days of Future Passed. My LP walked away but thanks to YTube ...I’ll listen again .

[@edfiglar969]

I can't believe it's been 50 years. Remember it like it was yesterday

[@caroljordan6130]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE The Moody Blues !!! Justin's voice is SO BEAUTIFUL !!! 💜👍

[@johngolofit1208]

This song reminds me of times long gone. Forever. But they come back whenever I hear this song...

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

Well said.

[@RonaldCharlesEpstein]

The Moody Blues music has a timeless quality, but if you have memories about the group and/or their music, you grew up in the 1970s.

[@johngolofit1208]

@@RonaldCharlesEpstein Right on! I grew up in the 1970s. Graduated from high school in 1973 and college in 1978. The 1970s, what transpired, and the people I met, are now part of me until the day I die. And beyond.

[@ronmacdonald4134]

So so true!

[@Nivicoman]

John Golofit The times long gone this song evokes memories of for me are of high school circa 1982 when I bought an original pressing of Days Of Future Past. Middle School through high school was the best days of my life ever and hearing this makes it Forever Afternoon (Tuesday) in those days for me😀

[@anitahill4617]

I love Moody Blues

[@mim3295]

I can't understand why the Moodies have been almost forgotten now, they have good fans in UK but not popular in other countries. The LP " Days of future passed" is pure bliss, the music is just outstanding, a musical journey made by genius minds. I always say that the Moody Blues haven't been fully understood at their time and maybe also today.

[@briane173]

I don't get it either because these guys were pioneers -- the fathers of prog rock. The first to fuse rock music with symphony orchestra; the first to overlap tracks on their albums using fade-out and fade-in; their extensive use of the mellotron and flute was not being replicated at all until at least a year after they finished _Days of Future Passed;_ the first to fuse poetry with rock music. AND while they weren't especially strong on lyrics, the lyrics were very introspective and made you think while you listened. I don't think we'll see talent like that again in _our_ lifetimes.

[@mimisaulino4092]

My favorite group in the 70s

[@theresapezzotta7600]

Yes they are well loved and remembered in the USA.

[@theresapezzotta7600]

Brian E. Yes the first proggers. Absolutely.

[@djm.326]

@@briane173 theyre a rare bird for sure. And in a good way. Its as if they have a way of projecting eeriness and wonderful positiveness at the same time.

[@djm.326]

A very unique group. Stunningly beautiful, mystical, without question one of THE greats. Period.

[@user-wi3mw2jf3t]

Yep!!!

[@user-wi3mw2jf3t]

Dj good call!!!

[@johncaputo9965]

Kudos to all the DJ's of the era that played this song on any afternoon OTHER than Tuesday!

[@terivickery6818]

The Moody Blues have been part of my life for 53 years. RIP Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge

[@allengordon8069]

The music in the 60s was amazing Era so many memories.

[@jupitergrls]

"those gentle voices I hear explain it all with a sigh"

[@jamiekramer187]

jupiterg rls j

[@marilynnjacobsen1077]

A huge soul group of musicians came in during the 60s,70s and 80s to bring in a higher vibration which is timeless. ✨

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Marilyn, How are you doing?

[@Eric-cf4qx]

What is it about bands and the day Tuesday? Rolling Stones had Ruby Tuesday, Skynyrd had Tuesday's gone. What is the significance?

[@Daniel-ts3uy]

It's Thursday afternoon but what the heck. Great song no matter what day of the week it is. R.I.P. Denny Laine.

[@johnwatts8346]

this guy has an awesome ability to evoke the 'sweet sorrow' emotion in his songs.

[@roseboo4603]

At least they can sing and be understood, brings someone closer to the meaning of life.

[@peggygilmour8905]

Relevant, an imprortant concept then.

[@peacenow42]

I think it's about suicide of someone you love.

[@peacenow42]

It's about suicide...which still happens.

[@steveosullivan5262]

This song takes right back to the 70's. Sitting on the banks of the river Cam, trying to figure out life. I loved the Moody Blues music, this song is special.

[@martinscahill9861]

This was my wife and I's favorite song way back in 1973.

[@user-ch5ch6bo3w]

The 1960's music was incredible and NOTHING today measures up to it. The Moody Blues was one of the best groups of that era - and of any era actually. In this song, the lead singer's vocal talent and range is proven in all its glory. Just... wow.

[@sherena1948]

never understand how they where not huge ,as they where one of the best bands of the 70s

[@rodfryatt4266]

They are huge!

[@DanielCPurdy]

Too deep for most people.

[@mrams0911]

I think they were ahead of their time. As Daniel Purdy said, they were too deep for a lot of people in the 70's

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

The reason they weren't megastars in the early days was because they were ahead of their time. When all of the other bands were strumming guitars and banging drums the Moody Blues were producing music.

[@mustangmikep51]

they do have a loyal "band" of followers Im sure..I've been to 9 of their shows thru the years..AWESOME vibe...

[@echinacea21771]

Talent galore! MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME! I loved them at 16,and still do!(I am 69!)Beautiful music and lyrics from a masterful group!

[@dennisnickoloff1723]

Not my 'top' favorite, but it's definitely one of them. We're the same age, very fortunate to experience the music of those times be well ☮️🙂

[@jamestraynor2046]

I’m 69, also, and the Moody Blues have always been my favorite musical group.

[@kathyoverton9365]

69 also. The time went by so quickly. Especially after my dad and mom passed away.

[@kevinmacisaac9344]

Loved waking up to this one on my radio in the early 70s

[@KITTYGALOREXXX]

I do not care what folks say, I prefer the Moody Blues over the over rated Beatles. I enjoy waltzing to this song, in a ballroom of a 17th century English Country House

[@mikejohn0088]

Beatles were sell outs....each and everyone.

[@mikejohn0088]

Beatles were sell outs....there will be no RIP.

[@JohnMan59]

And yet the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame has ignored them. That says more about the Hall than it does the Moodies. They are already Hall of Fame for me...... Period.

[@Cissy2cute]

Well said.

[@Shortywithbrains]

That is how all good music really is in every kind of music. They want the mass to love devil worshipping music where they say things in reverse to full the mass. The mass is easily fooled by SHIT!!! Just thought I would add my comment....

[@johnvollmar5679]

***** Stop drinking.

[@Shortywithbrains]

***** Haven't been drinking....

[@Crazeyfor67]

I wasn't aware of that. It's so ludicrous I thought you were joking. Doesn't speak well of the Hall of Fame.

[@adrianmiller6641]

How can you not love this song?

[@v.dargain1678]

How can you not . Right . Happy Tuesday !

[@alanweissaltz1012]

My initiation song, my I loved my hazing.

[@janetwilhelm4435]

Right on.

[@ganymeade5151]

Pity those who do not love this song. They have no heart or soul at least not this kind.

[@timjohnson9363]

It's a soothing song settles the mind.

[@timjohnson9363]

I've heard every song from Moody blues growing up that's what happens when your father is a hippie unbelievable album collection.

[@JohnRoberts-nm3zb]

I'm 60yrs old and my earliest memorys is the moody blue's their the best in modern history

[@mchurch3905]

Saw these guys three times. This album rates up there with “Dark Side of the Moon”. The combination with orchestra set a standard that will be as timeless as the stars.

[@AnaGarcia-vs1mr]

We saw them MANY TIMES !! Love The MOODY BLUES !!! LET'S GO BACK ON TIME AND REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE IN !!!

[@jadeshannon2272]

I think their better than pink Floyd

[@dimashadiwardani]

@@jadeshannon2272 pink floyd is better but this band was good also

[@TheSteveRobinson]

I saw the Moody Blues in Edmonton in 1983, but 11 years earlier, I had the good fortune be be at the Jubilee Auditorium to see Procol Harum with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. "Conquistador" live just blew me away. The entire concert was incredible. Those were the days.

[@inquirer1599]

This has been my favorite album for over 50 years.

[@BrewsterOldDog]

Moody Blues are awesome. The music of a generation.

[@markbowman2846]

Grew up listening to this on the back of my dad's boat. Anchored off Charles Island watching the sun set.

[@rainyday4972]

When music was music.

[@jorgesantuario8312]

¡yea, right!

[@elgatogordo9523]

I was just a little dude back in the late '60s. I remember traveling with my parents in their 1966 Buick Sports Wagon while listening to this jam over the radio waves back in the day. Still miss music like this when the artists were like poets and the music was filled with amazement!

[@if6was929]

It's one of the most beautiful songs about experiencing the wonder and beauty of life while tripping, where an ordinary day becomes extraordinary.

[@donalddominic3860]

Yes I'm glad I grew up in this Generation also. They just don't make Music like this anymore ❤😊such a Variety of all from this Music World.

[@waltertaylor5395]

These guys are musical treasures that enriched my life. Now 69,I always heard a message of life affirming hope in their music and that helped me get through some hard times. Now i can kick back to let the memories and melodies soothe my brain. Love me some Moody Blues.

[@GordonHowdyDoody]

Thx for the laugh . Amazing what they teach in school. Life and it's magic .😂😅😮🇨🇦

[@ksjsskys]

Timeless classic: for all times.

[@annebeck58]

I'd forgotten how beautiful that song is. I used to listen to the Moody Blues for hours.

[@mikedenison121]

Hello, how’re you doing 😊.?

[@kennyrobinson1032]

Great music & Great times.

[@bigpeter12]

I can remember taking LSD in 1969 and listening to this album over and over again. 😎

[@jason83ist]

Every once in a while, you're privileged to see and hear something wonderful. This beautiful music from these lads from the across the pond. Was played at our son's funerial. Our precious angle Jamie died at the age of 12. He loved to hear their music with his Mum, Dad and brothers. Now, he's among the stars listening to this heavenly music being sung by the Moody Blues in the presence of God! That's what I will remember of Jamies, Tuesday afternoon funerial. RIPJ

[@JohnCran]

You really need to listen to the whole album.

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

Totally agree. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-bnJ-HaLyKZrc

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

I have.

[@johnconnolly3635]

I have about a thousand times

[@roshall8401]

2 set its great

[@phyllisfager6689]

It's kind of scratchy. Now. But

[@davidkelly7459]

A beautiful song 💞

[@aliciakautsky4466]

I grew up listening to them when my brothers listen to them but I'm only 62 my brother is 76

[@jeaninebrowne]

Angelic music ...most celestial that I feel it in my gut and it's so incredibly touching....

[@Alan-lv9rw]

You should listen to "Nights in White Satin". It will blow your mind.

[@atsuyak768]

+Ron Ford Fav song of all time

[@davidtegg5197]

celestial is a brilliant term to use

[@patriciabeach4091]

I love their music. Much of it is like this so song. So expressive I can feel it thru & thru. You don’t hear anything like these songs anymore.

[@mustangmikep51]

love hearing your sweet sentiments here jeanine...the MOODIES are a special group..their music touches something deep within us..the BEST part of us I'd say.... LOVE + LIGHT to you always + forever more... Namaste.

[@shelterdogsrock61]

I still listen to this album all the time. I think it is the perfect example of a "concept" album. There is no other group that has what the Moody's had and still have to this day. Their sound is instantaneously recognizable. Love them forever, every day, these are "Days of Present!!"

[@elizabethsims9563]

I've got 3 older sisters who are a least 7 years older than me, they were listening to this music when I was young.

[@cindi7228]

These days they all sound the same. Back then groups were recognizable. They each had distinct sound. Todays music isn’t even music.

[@louisgambetta5277]

This in my opinion is the 1st concept album! Days of Future Passed 1967. And please don’t tell me Sgt Pepper.

[@mudwater9140]

Got to see these guys in concert in Reno, damn good show, a month later went back and seen another band that also is instantaneously recognizable, Steely Dan.

[@TheMadpuppy1]

A calm and insightful window into how the simple things can have such an impact on us.

[@robertmichel9105]

This song brings back so many good memories, a forgotten group by this generation!

[@9211goat]

I first heard this song in 1968 at the age of 15. I remember where I was when I heard it. I was blown away...mesmerized...by this sound coming thru my radio. So began my life long love of the Moody Blues....the music of my life.

[@wendellburton5582]

Me too. I was delivering newspapers at 5am and listening to a tiny little transistor radio.

[@geoffreyjohnston6483]

I heard it on AFRN Bangkok, the band was not mentioned and the lead and finale were overrun by the DJ so as to prevent counterfeiting. All I remember was a craving to hear it again and again, so alluring and intoxicating.

[@joyjeffcoat8711]

Same here

[@w.c.richardsrichards7732]

I saw where the Moody Blues have FINALLY been added to the Hall of Fame

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Whenever I hear this masterpiece I think of the time when I first heard it sometime during the 1960's. I was so innocent in those days that I still don't believe it. If there was ever a time to change history it was then. How we got in the sad shape we're in Covid year three is so discouraging.

[@chefjellyfish]

Everytime someone asks me what day it is on a Tuesday I sing it like the intro at them. I will never stop doing this 😂

[@robertward8130]

😄

[@tomsteel8776]

SO GLAD I WAS BORN WHEN I WAS BACK IN THE DAY .IM 63YRS OLD NOW AND THIS AND ALL THE MOODY,S RECORD,S STILL MAKE MY HAIR STAND ON END. THANK YOU BOY,S

[@user-yj9sp8qs9w]

Classic British ' The Moody Blues ' ❤

[@gordonmodel94jr.39]

Just listened to The Voice by theses guys, so I had to click on this. Timeless grace.

[@emiato6577]

Seeing the beauty in a Tuesday afternoon is the real joy of life... " The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why" is one of my favorite quotes of all time.

[@willdaniels4735]

This music is so hard to describe it's so beautiful

[@if6was929]

@@willdaniels4735 Once you know what the song is about, its easy to describe. On an ordinary day the wonder and beauty of life becomes extraordinary when experienced on LSD. It's one of the most beautiful songs written about tripping.

[@foreverknight3345]

When I recorded Tuesday Afternoon onto a cassette tape, I immediately followed it with Nights in White Satin. Those two songs go together. Best thing the Moody Blues ever did!

[@timq6224]

breathe deep the gathering gloom...

[@phishfearme2]

Question is their best

[@williampickrell2096]

Question of balance...opened my eyes to the spirit realm ❤

[@patriciapaquette1199]

OH Thank The GODS for this......& as I always say .. I was indeed blesses with such magnificent TALENT.. as I spin around dancing in my home xxxxxxx

[@shereebarrett6153]

Had many Moody Blues albums in high-school in 1973,74,75!