WOW! THIS TOOK US ON A JOURNEY! First Time Hearing The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin Reaction

[@thomasbeck1061]

One Day 50 years ago I meant the most beautiful woman I ever saw. I asked her to my apartment for dinner. She came over I put this album on my turn table. We danced over and over for hours. She stayed and 50 years later she is still with me. We still put this album on.

[@jselectronics8215]

I love that.

[@gaynorc4903]

Lovely that’s what we all dream of but rarely happens

[@trimntim]

That is beautiful.

[@system3008]

That is beautiful.

[@Oldschoolnana]

You're making me cry. That's true & pure love.❤❤✌️🌻🌻 In my top 5 favorites songs 😊.

[@livelaughandlovelong]

The Moody Blues were one of a kind. Justin Hayward, the lead singer and lead guitarist is a musical genius. By the way, he wrote most of their hits and this one he wrote at the age of 19. If you google him he's still killing it @ age 76. Dude has one of the greatest voices in rock PERIOD. Full STOP.

[@stevenricchezza2965]

Growing up in the 70's was the best for music!!!

[@ChrisEchoes]

For someone who heard this song for the first time and seeing the album for the first time you were 100% spot on when it comes to the theme of cycles. The album does portray the cycle of a day but in a way also the cycle of a life. It was specifically written by the band that way and it was as such one of the early examples in rock music of a concept album. Remember, this was written and recorded in 1967, the same year that The Beatles released their highly influential album Sgt. Peppers Hearts Club Band which in itself is also something of a concept album. The Moody Blues were on the cutting edge of what was modern pop / rock music at the time.

[@johnpugh3348]

When the Beatles did an early tour the MOODY BLUES WERE THE SUPPORTING GROUP.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Makes sense! Definitely cutting edge!

[@Habichiwoowoo]

The cycle is completed with the fade-out of the gong ... which, now with digital technology, if you immediately replay the album from the beginning, you realize that long slow fade-in is the gong hit from the "Night" before...

[@KCGeno]

The Moodies' keyboard player, Mike Pinder, is who turned Paul McCartney on to the Mellotron, which was used quite a bit on Beatles albums.

[@AI_Image_Master]

The song especially makes sense if you first hear the Afternoon, Twilight and Evening as they all meld into each other in succession. Or listen to the whole album all at once.

[@johnterry1852]

In my opinion this is still one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks for the reaction.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

It really is!

[@thebops4180]

Agree :)

[@lawrenceglaister4364]

​​​@@barsandbarbells2022 , there is a video of them singing this but as a more mature group 😂 The band was on course for breaking up but Dustin Hayward wrote this over night and the band went on to do a lot more great songs. Oh the last bit with the talking isn't on the record.

[@richardshawver7264]

The lead singer had just broken up with his girl friend. As a breakup gift she gave him a set of white satin sheets. I'll warn you now. The flute solo will haunt you forever. At time when you are simply drifting you will suddenly hear that flute in your head and you are back in the song. I listened to it back in the sixties and still have come back. It is a song that speaks of love found and lost. He was 19 when he wrote it.

[@lynne8346]

I never knew about the satin sheets. Interesting. Thank you.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

I was 16 when this song was out. 67 now. I can't believe how fast time went.

[@camvillar8177]

There’s a thousand years of British musical history in that flute solo.

[@MikaTarkela]

Someone said in the comments of another video that he made the song for his girlfriend and that they are still together after all those years. I'm not sure what the truth is.

[@bryanblack2395]

Video version is a must not this one

[@rowenatulley852]

Yes, the full version of this song is a MUST . . .

[@jazziered142]

I can't believe how many people screw it up and don't listen to the full version.

[@tommhill9948]

“If you didn’t hear the gong you haven’t heard the song “.

[@carlgibbons5777]

More like the LIVE version of this is a must. lol

[@pjg58x]

The live version is great but I think someone e new to the group needs to her this album version first. I’ve seen many reactors listen to the single version and although still a great song, it really pales in comparison with the full original album version. I wouldn’t say the reactors “screwed up” because unless they are given a link, how are they to know which is the “correct” version to listen too. I always prefer that a reactor listen to the original studio version of any song or group that is new to them. There are some live versions of songs in which some key members are no longer with the band. Pink Floyd being one. No Roger Waters.

[@MrPunkmoon]

For many years I thought the cut off version was the full version, never heard this one on the radio. Think it was the single released in 1972 when it hit US Singles Chart number 2.@@jazziered142

[@garybradford8332]

This was my favorite band when I was in high school. I bought all of their vinyl albums and then "graduated" to Pink Floyd in college. I was 17 then and now I'm 70, and I've never tired of listening to the music of either band. "Senior citizens wish they were young" resonates a bit stronger now but I'm actually very happy to have lived my life from 1954 to present.

[@lostinalostworld2290]

Very sad news that Michael Pinder of The Moody Blues passed away yesterday at the age of 82. As a founding member, Mike was the group's keyboardist and mellotron-master, as well as one of the group's composers, singers and also recited their spoken word passages such as Late Lament here at the end of Nights in White Satin. He was one of my great musical heroes and a lovely man whom I had the honor of meeting on a few occasions. Rest In Peace, dear Mike! You really made the world a better and more beautiful place.

[@marymagness7467]

I'm so sad that this beautiful soul is gone. But he will NEVER be forgotten. He is immortal in this beautiful music now.

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

Ray Thomas, band member, responsible for the flute interlude. Such a gift in addition to Justin Hayward’s composition/vocals along with Lodge and the other band members.

[@samanthalloyd85]

Had this played at my mum's funeral

[@OcotilloTom]

You have to watch the latest version done at Royal Albert Hall in London with full orchestra best version EVER!

[@rubroken]

I don't think I've heard any reactor listen to the extended/album cut of this song....great job, great reaction!

[@davidbordonaro1631]

I know !

[@Pjaypt]

Not many ,but there are others

[@rubroken]

@@Pjaypt you're probably right. I haven't listened to all reactors so I guess I missed a long version or two

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! 🙌

[@TryingToBeKind]

I was 9 when this came out in 1967 and only ever heard the short version growing up. I remember thinking how perfect and original the gong ending of Bohemian Rhapsody was in 1975, and never learned until many years later of this long version of Nights In White Satin, with the gong ending eight years earlier! What a groundbreaking masterpiece (same year as A Day In the Life by The Beatles)!

[@civwar054]

I'm a musician and have been studying music theory my whole life. In 55 years I still cannot explain why this song works. The Moodies have inspired my musical life.

[@dagmar.6954]

"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.

[@jstmez]

I first heard John Lodge and Justin Haywood when they were the Blue Jays. I might still have that album.

[@mikemiller3069]

Don't forget, "Your Wildest Dreams"

[@lancewright8652]

The other side of life.. is great also!

[@pjg58x]

I don’t usually include Go Now when listing their top songs. That was a cover of an R&B song and before Justin Hayward and John Lodge joined. Even Graeme Edge thinks of that version of the group as a different band. That version only lasted a couple years at the most and had one album.

[@yankernator]

Question is such a powerful song...the transition to "I'm looking for" part of the song is unreal. My dad used to play question when I was a kid and it always stuck with me and I'm 47 now lol...Nights in white satin is fantastic aswell.

[@charlesbishop4000]

"This is fire." It thaws the cold heart. It warms. It oxidizes. It purifies. It destroys. It helps create new life. The Moody Blues brought a lot of deep joy and insight to millions.

[@iche50]

This is a MASTERPIECE of 1967!!!!

[@alleneh]

remember, this was 56 years ago, I was 20 years old... far ahead of their time... the whole album tells a story of a day in ones life.

[@Ou81gi812]

🎉 “Ride My See Saw,” would be a great uptempo contrast in style! Enjoy this rabbit hole.

[@flippinpages6550]

Oh, those were the days. Music was a great gift we got to experience. Thanks to all the musicians who gave their all.

[@randallshuck2976]

One of my wife's favorite songs. Took her to a live performance of this in the 70s. That closed the marriage deal for us. Good reaction.

[@davidbordonaro1631]

You are a good man

[@tommhill9948]

My 💙wife (of 45years) and I have experienced over 20 MB concerts💙 - soundtrack to our lives together

[@richardkazmier9414]

The perfect example of a Concept album from the 60s and 70s. Gotta listen to the WHOLE experience.

[@andrewmadeloni7173]

"Nights" live at the Royal Albert Hall is a must...!

[@roborr5287]

I think you need to remember this was recorded in 1967. The Moodys with Justin Heywood stunned the lisener back then and it still sound fresh and powerful now

[@nathansellers8454]

Timeless song of excellence. Love your insight Sam. I think you are correct. The Moody Blues are deep and were always thought of as ahead of their time

[@richardcramer1604]

From this very album is also another great song - Tuesday Afternoon. As you have surmised this is a concept album with it being a day from morning to night. BTW The Moody Blues are considered the Daddies of progresive rock (which is the same category as Pink Floyd, Genesis, ELP, ELO, etc...).

[@armadillotoe]

I believe that is Tuuuuuuuuesday Aaaaafernoon.

[@onewayup5]

So then... -YES-, whom you failed to mention, well, is in a catagory of their own? I believe not, but they stand along side the Moodys_ WAY ABOVE the top of the heap of the ProgRock bands you mentioned. (imho)

[@richardcramer1604]

@@onewayup5 I agree, 'Yes' is definately one of the greats in the progresive category and I do like them along with numerous other artists that I failed to secifically mention. Thats why I wrote etc... to cover my ass because I knew that off the top of my head I would inadvertently leave several good prog bands off my list.

[@jaynebuchanan4612]

Imagine hearing this in ‘67/‘68 when it came out!

[@stevedean2356]

No matter how many times I listen to this song , it still gives me goosebumps

[@davidharrison1523]

For me, this is the Moody Blues best song …. It just stirs up emotion in the listener. It’s an audio experience. One word to describe it ……. Fantastic!!

[@jimmycranier3668]

Fans were treating Moody Blues band as rock God's, they were not comfortable with this , so their response came in a song which was a hit called " I'm just a singer in a rock&roll band" .

[@SteveCreveling]

Night In White Satin is 1 of the very all-time most Beautiful songs & 1 of the all-time Best songs ever made.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Denny Lain from the Moody Blues went on to join the band WINGS with Paul McCartney in the 70s

[@StephenDrake-l4y]

Question is another Moody Blues song that is great, imo.

[@markobanion8652]

Imagine how lucky I was growing up in the 60's with all this great music. This song is over 50 years old and is still hot!!!!

[@edwardrutledge2765]

Moody Blues made it easy appreciating Classical music, much of their music very compatible to lush, full orchestration.

[@peterglynn2128]

Moody Blues. In search of the lost chord. Brilliant !!

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Boy this one takes me back. It came out in 1967 & was still very big in 1971 when I graduated. Totally reminds me of my senior prom. The perfect loooooong slow song. Tee hee. LOL Thanks for the memories. This song is up there with Stairway to heaven. Both were huge at that time. I love that you guys 'get it'. This is a masterpiece. I am so grateful to have been there in the 60's & 70's to hear real music by talented musicians, not people good at technical gadgets & autotune.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

Yes, it was still played on the radio in 1971. I remember being on a date in 1972 when it came on the car radio. My date was someone I just met, very handsome. I liked him immediately, and he liked me. We just clicked. But that was our first date and last. He was in the military and had to leave. Had just been home for Christmas. I saw him later on but I was in a relationship and so was he. My boyfriend knew him and we were at his house. I'm not sure if he remembered me? Quess it wasn't meant to be.

[@tomevans7567]

Sam totally nailed it. I hope you listen to this album from beginning to end and you will see how spot on she was. Excellent review

[@danielbenincasa770]

Sam is spot on at what she said at end of song. Very smart she is

[@BrendaAgosta]

The album starts and end with a poem about life and goes through the week.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Groups that made it a 'total experience', as you noted, include the Moody Blues, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Kinks, Pink Floyd, Queen and Procol Harum ! Remember too, these groups wrote the Lyrics AND the music, arrangements for entire Orchestras ! 12:18

[@jazziered142]

Justin White was 19 when he wrote this song. That is just mind-blowing to me.

[@marktrail8624]

He was a prodigy for sure

[@williammilner9279]

Who the 'F'is Justin White ?

[@geraldjensen6831]

Progressive Rock at its absolute best...I think the "classical" greats--Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, etc. etc.---would be impressed and approve.

[@reverts3031]

You found it! You found the entire song! Glad you reacted to how we experienced this song!!!

[@lostinalostworld2290]

Hi guys, great reaction. Sam totally nailed it! Days of Future Passed (1967) by The Moody Blues is one of the first concept albums and some of the earliest progressive rock music. This album is meant to be listened to from start to finish as it takes the listener on a journey through a 24 hour period. In fact, the gong sound that ends the album also starts the album reinforcing the cyclic nature of the entire work. Very perceptive of you to mention that it also portrays the cycle of life and love. What an incredible piece of art created by these five young British lads! Justin Hayward wrote Nights in White Satin when he was just 19 years old. The passion in the music and in his vocal performance is undeniable. Oh, and the artwork on their first seven albums closely represents the musical content contained therein. Pretty cool. Cheers.

[@johnkidwell3932]

he was 17 when he wrote it

[@garyvandecar2580]

1972 Moody Blues Nights in white Satin is pure classic. I can remember skating to this song in 1972 in my hometown of Westland, Michigan with my Ex-Girlfriend Donna The Lead Singer Justin Hayward is a musical genius.

[@pamnicklas5536]

I have a much deeper appreciation now for the Moody Blues than when I was young.

[@brendapulcheon14]

This was me and my husband's song that we danced too. When we got together every Sunday morning we listened to the Moody Blues danced and made breakfast it was amazing

[@c12friedman]

In the 70's LA radio station KKDJ played this every weeknight at 10, I'd stay up just to hear it before I went to sleep

[@kst357]

The Moody Blues, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Yes, & Traffic were the godfathers of Progressive Rock and they were all musical geniuses. We were lucky enough to see John Lodge on tour this summer where they played the entire Days of Future Passed album. Keith Emerson of ELP was touring with him as their production manager.

[@jeffhagen2277]

Nice thoughts- but it could not have been Keith Emerson with John this summer, as he sadly passed away several years ago

[@boosuedon]

Yes. I hear the pain and despair of losing someone that you are truly, deeply in love with.

[@robertbush6652]

I was lucky to see them live at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969 i think, memory fades, they were awesome.

[@f14flyer11]

My 1973 high school prom slow dance song....I will never forget it, if you are picking up what i am putting down...

[@curtiswilson3569]

Saw them live as a teenager in the 90s with my dad, full ochestra.. it was truly magical.

[@franktyson2275]

To this day, The Moody Blues are still superstars in France!

[@georgec6639]

Spot on. Nice you included "Late Lament" It's a wonderful poem of so many facets of life.

[@jamesrawlins735]

Not surprisingly The Moodies often started their concerts with Late Lament.

[@tmr626]

Hi B&B and commenters, I've been listening to The Moody Blues since the '60's and just about every one their LP/CD's. It's great that everyone is discovering The Moody's. Since you may not be familiar with the band I'd like to list a ton of their great songs so you don't have to do a massive search: 1) Tuesday Afternoon 2) Are You Sitting Comfortably 3) Legends On A Mind 4) Ride My See Saw 5) How Is It (We Are Here) 6) It's Up To You 7) The Tide Rushes In 8) Melancholy Man 9) Question 10) Candle Of Life 11) Gypsy 12) Out And In 13) Watching And Waiting (Great sad song!) 14) I'm Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band 15) New Horizons 16) You And Me 17) The Land Of Make Believe 18) When You're A Free Man (Great song!) 19) The Story In Your Eyes 20) I Dreamed Last Night 21) When You Wake Up 22) I Know You're Out There Somewhere 23) Forever Autumn 24) Lean On Me Tonight. Enjoy all of these songs people, you won't be disappointed!

[@user-Bob_T]

The Moody Blues truly are one of the greatest all-time R&R bands. Two of their other awesome songs are: Your Wildest Dreams -and- The Story in Your Eyes. I’m sure you will both like them.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I have to say, Sam's analysis was quite impressive...

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Art Rock that perfectly fits the music in the Golden Era of Music. That's perfect. Love this song, love your reactions. Thank you. Gen X

[@johnclark5502]

Kansas, The Closet Chronicles. History in music.

[@jimmetzger4673]

One of my top 5 songs of all time, love the Moody Blues

[@eli3086]

Definitely do the live version it’s amazing !!!

[@TheCornishCockney]

Saw them do it live at the Royal Albert Hall in 2002 with full LSO behind. Mesmerising show.

[@robertwoods3750]

days of future past - the whole album is great , most members of the band were trained in classical music and incorporated it into their music and shared it with the rest of us , when i first heard it in my teens i liked it a lot , now that i'm 68 the music does bring back memories, thanks for that .

[@christopherglock7239]

I remember when I was a young child this was on the radio all the time everyone listened to them and never commented. It was a hidden Gem made people at ease. A quite love chant we all took in.

[@hockemeyer1]

The first time I heard this song was in March 1968. I was serving in the U.S. Navy and on shore leave and sitting in a bar in Toulon, France.

[@gkiferonhs]

Imagine the different musical milieu in the 70's when this is the sort of thing that was on AM radio.

[@sherigrow6480]

You grab a pillow, lay on the floor by your stereo, and listen to the entire album. As a concept album, it's a whole composition. We would listen to the whole thing at once.

[@Bennromansince1955]

as a young guy, we were all impressed that they used orchestral accompanyment!!

[@Success4u247]

As a teenager I listened to this. On radio Luxembourg a radio station that governments banned. Nothing has really changed.

[@scalefree]

Moodies with an orchestra backing them, you're in for a hell of a ride.

[@HooPhartd]

This was one of the very first albums I owned at age 13. It was pretty life-changing. You weren't off at all. You were on the money. You got the message. Cycle of life. Now at age 69, I understand it much better. The other incredible song that affected me deeply in this way was Pink Floyd's Time. Enjoy your life the best you can. It goes by very quickly.

[@johnredhd]

I have this album and the CD. It's a spectacular collection of music!

[@remmymafia3889]

This was the first album that they went to what is their signature sound (airy, ethereal, dreamy, orchestral), this song in a shortened version for a single release charted extremely high when released in 1967, then incredibly the same song (version) was re-released in 1972, and again charted in the top ten. That's soo hard to do in music.

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

The best concert I have ever been to and rate it top of the 30-40 I have been to. Back in 2001, my late wife ( 38 Special her favorite but the Moodies were #2) and I went and saw them at the Paul Mason winery in Saratoga , California. Small venue at the time, maybe 1500 seats. They , only the band with the first song, everyone in the audience started singing every word to every song. I had a maybe 80 year old man to my left and on my wife's right side a teenager . We, and I do mean We as in All of us, all sang ! It's just showing their music crosses generations. Ushers were dancing in the isles caught up in the Joy of the moment. I still have the Jersey (not a tee shirt) bought that night. It doesn't fit anymore but who cares. I've seen them 5 times and 2 of them with the backing of a full Philharmonic Orchestra. a fan since 1974 and now 69 years old.

[@albertwesker2283]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@michaelmillett8724]

The Moody Blues are such a wonderful band and well worth exploring more. Tuesday Afternoon, Ride My see-saw, Questions and Lovely to See You are great songs but there again, there are very few duff ones!

[@robertlear2712]

This whole album is amazing. It one of the first concept albums. It follows one person on one day from dawn until bedtime. Besides this song “Tuesday Afternoon” was also released as a single from the album.

[@armadillotoe]

I miss the way back when so much varied and exceptional music was everywhere. Justin Haywood wrote this when he was 19 for a girl he saw on campus who years later became his wife.

[@RogerWyatt365]

This was a "concept album" before there were concept albums. This was a depiction of one day - but moreso the entire cycle of life. Sam, you were spot on. I bought this album 50 years ago and was blown away by it all, but mostly this song in particular. And when the poem came on at the end, I was shivering. Glad you picked the whole song and not the bastardized, cut-off version.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

You have perfectly described ALL the feelings,, beauty,, various emotions & it's thought provoking ability,, Which was EXACTLY their intention..OR,, Long story short,, "EARGASMIC"!! ❤

[@VintageWanderer]

So awesome to hear with headphones. Just to listen to this on my turn table in my room as a kid lying in my bed.

[@westpoll1]

Any music that makes you shut your eyes works for me. My wife and I spent many evenings chilling out to the Moody Blues.

[@jamessimmons1486]

You should see them in their concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Awesome.

[@kerrihennebury7616]

Such a beautiful song and AMAZING band

[@constitutionalpatriot6797]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Knights in White Satin was the theme for my senior class prom in high school. Good times!

[@longfootbuddy]

really glad you did the full version of this

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

……might be one of the 1st concept albums and Sam nailed it ❤️ your only the 2nd reactors that played the full composition that I’ve have seen from dozens of reactors ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done !

[@michaelasay8587]

No they didn't do the long version!!

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

@@michaelasay8587 ….. I was referring to the poem part only

[@BodhranPlayer66]

Unrequited love feels pretty horrible. I love the haunting sound the Moody Blues made with this song. This is awesome!

[@llschnitz]

They were commissioned to write an album which car dealers would play to advertise a revolutionary car stereo idea, "quadrophonic sound" and they were supposed to be writing an updated version of the "New World Symphony" by Anton Dvorak. They didn't listen, and this is what we got. The BIrth of Classical Rock. Brilliant production, brilliant concept. Almost hard to believe that they were almost completely a Blues Rock Band a few years before, and then Denny Laine and Clint Warwick left, and John Lodge and Justin Hayward joined the band and took it in a completely different direction. Listen to some of their classic albums like "To Our Children's Children's Children" or "In Search of the Lost Chord".

[@Dcs.234]

Need to watch the live version now

[@razorgee2873]

You need to do a deep dive into the Moodies. Every one of their albums are exquisite. Climb on the couch with a soft pillow, lay back with headphones on, and let them carry you away into an alternative universe.

[@mikefetterman6782]

A physchedelic masterpiece.

[@SG-js2qn]

This was one of the earliest and most ambitious concept albums. 1967 ... a truly awesome time in music. And these guys are just out of their teen years. Not only did this play on the radio alongside all the pop and rock, but IIRC, it became a radio hit three different times, years apart. You could quote a line from that poem at the end, any people knew where it was from. Another hit from this album is "Tuesday Afternoon," but you should listen to the whole thing.

[@pjcornelius]

As someone who was a teenager in the days when this and other great classic rock was produced I can tell you that The Moody Blues were my favorite group and I consider this one of the greatest ‘concept albums’ ever made. These concept albums are always best listened to in their entirety from start to finish, preferable in a darkened room on a good stereo, or at least a good set of headphones. Just let it envelop you, as you should with classical music.

[@anotherone1001]

Best concert I ever went to.

[@theresamiller4333]

I used to be in love with Justin Hayward, his voice touched me in a way that no one else ever has, I had all their albums.

[@Mary-uw6tx]

This was my favorite song in high school

[@paulbradley6490]

The most amazing song ever, unbelievable

[@KCGeno]

Released nearly 57 years ago. They didn't have AutoTune / ProTools to fix muffed notes, so there weren't any. Singers usually had to be able to sing, in order to become popular. Throw on headphones one of these nights. Set aside some time to listen to one of the "Core 7" Moody Blues albums.