This is a sequel to "Your Wildest Dreams" My late husband was a Moody Blues fan, and this song means more since his passing. "Celtic Sonant" is another must.
Mike Pinder founding member and original keyboardist recently passed away. It was Pinder that gave Paul McCartney the idea of using a Mellotron type organ in the openning of Strawberry Fields Forever. When the Beatles returned from America after their first visit 1964, they embarked on a UK Tour with the Moody Blues opening for them. Much history between these two bands. Mike wrote several Moody Blues songs including Out and In and Melancoly Man.
Unfortunately, the band had parted ways with Mike Pinder after the release of their 1978 Octave album. They replaced him with Patrick Moraz, who, in my opinion, was too showy and didn't have as much talent. I lost interest in the direction of the band's music after Pinder left. I had been a fan since the original bands release on the Motown remake "Go Now." Mike Pinder was responsible for the creative direction of the band that I really loved after 1966 when Justin Hayward replaced Denny Laine and John Lodge replaced Clint Warwick.
"For My Lady" is one of their most beautiful songs. "Ride My See‐Saw" "I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)" "Tuesday Afternoon" "Isn't Life Strange" "The Other Side Of Life" So many good songs.
As you noted, this is a sequel to Your Wildest Dreams. These two songs had a special bittersweet meaning for me. In the Early 80s I was engaged but due to deaths in my fiancé’s family the wedding didn’t happen and we eventually broke up. The Moody Blues were special to us. I introduced them to her and we saw them in concert and their song In My World became our song. When Your Wildest Dreams came out it really resonated with me. Especially words like “I wonder if you think about me”. We did eventually meet up a few times and talk on the phone. The feelings were still there for both of us but, as in the video, she was (unhappily) married with kids so we knew nothing could happen. After a while I told her that it would be best that we end contact. Several years later she did call me again but that was the last time we had any kind of contact. To this day I still think about her sometimes.
There's a Justin Hayward song that he also did with the Moody Blues called Forever Autumn. It was done for a musical version of War of the Worlds and is one of the most beautiful songs you will ever hear.
@@cathybuchanan1747 His voice does soar. I think Forever Autumn is actually a Justin Hayward solo song that he also performed with the Moody Blues later. I would love Rob Squad to react to it.
You must have been reading my mind. I was going to suggest a Moody Blues song for you today, but it would have been 'I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).' But this is a good one, too!
Their last top 40 song. You seem to be playing their more mellow 80's songs. Just like Chicago, The Moody Blues turned into a mellow rock sound in the 80's. Do you know they were a progressive rock band in the late sixties and 70's? React to "Question", "Story In Your Eyes", "Ride My See Saw", "Steppin In A Slide Zone" or "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock N Roll Band". Thanks. 😎
How to find a Moody Blues song worth checking out: 1. Randomly pick out one of their albums. 2. Randomly pick out one of the tunes on that album. 3. Enjoy.
Thank you so much! 🥰 My favourite band of all time and one of my favourite songs of theirs of all time ❤ I would also strongly recommend "Blue World", "Vintage Wine", "Watching and Waiting" and "Forever Autumn" (the "War of the Worlds" version featuring Justin Hayward, the lead singer of the Moody Blues). BTW name comes from "M & B Brewery" (Midlands, UK)!
@@kimmaedke2763 I love "Thunderchild" from the same album. I think Jay and Amber should let their older children listen to the whole of the musical "War of the Worlds" I absolutely lived it as a child myself.
Finally! Back to the Moody Blues. But you should play their earlier stuff, it's better, like "Nights in White Satin" and "Tuesday Afternoon." Try, "Legend of a Mind", "The Voyage", "Have you heard", "Eyes of a Child", "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band".
New Horizons from the Seventh Sojourn album has always been a real favourite Moody Blues song. Favourite album though is To Our Children's Children's Chidren. Gypsy, Candle of Life and Watching and Waiting just wonderful.
When I worked at Wendy’s in the early 90s, this song was on the tape loop that was played in the dining room. It was a short loop, so I heard it over and over. That’s what I associate with this song. 😊
#30 on the Billboard chart, the Moodys final Top 40 hit. It was a heck of a run, from "Go Now" in 1964 to this in 1988. Really only the Rolling Stones have a had a longer run, although there are various asterisks for other artists. RIP, Mike Pinder.
One of my favorite Moody Blues songs! I don’t recall ever hearing it on the radio when it was new, but I did discover it many years later and I just love the hopefulness and positivity of it.
Remember near the end of the first song video, she goes to his concert, but he gets swept away by security although they see each other. Hence, He knows she's out there (somewhere).
Concept albums, Trip albums. We used to always listen to the moody blues albums complete in one sitting, both sides without interruption or speaking. They were journeys. We weren't in a hurry.
The video won an MTV best video award. Also, Justin Hayward has said about the song that it’s about how sometimes, it’s best to leave things as memories. He has said it’s the favorite song he of his that he’s written.
My best man at our wedding ended his speech by saying we could hide inside our sweet Sweet love forevermore. Probably my favorite MB song. My best man hit the nail on the head when he did that.
The Question everyone is asking is when are the two of you going to get around to reacting to their brilliant song "Question"??? It is right up your alley, Amber, but J will think it's cool too!!
Went to one of their concerts years ago. There were 2 drummers. They kept throwing their drumsticks back and forth through different songs. It was so cool.
You are correct this is a direct sequel to the video for "Your Wildest Dreams." The song and the video are both brilliant! Other Moody Blues songs to consider: "Question", "The Story in Your Eyes", "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" and "The Voice." Thanks for a great reaction!
I ❤ "Threshold of a Dream" too - but my favourite track has to be "Lovely to see you". There are so many fantastic MB tracks like "No More Lies" is fabulous and classic tracks like "Legend of a Mind", "The Voice" and "For My Lady". They're a magical band - just utterly fabulous 🥰
This mystery woman appears in quite a few of their songs. I love the Moody Blues and their storytelling abilities. Try "Question" , "Ride My See Saw", and "The Story In Your Eyes" ☮️
Been waiting a year for y’all to get to this sequel of Your Wildest Dreams! Was lucky enough to see the Moody Blues live years ago. Their music got me through some hard days. Glad to see you enjoying it too. Thanks!
THE most underrated song by The moody Blues is NEW HORIZONS. It is also up there with Nights In White Satin in beauty and intensity. Well worth reacting to. One of their most rocking songs is THE STORY IN YOUR EYES. Also one of their best songs.
Amber, you're right! *Janet Spencer-Turner* plays the character from the singer's past in the music video for "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by The Moody Blues. Spencer-Turner also plays the same role in the video for "Your Wildest Dreams".
PETE BARDENS - " In Dreams " [Full Version]... Those Amazing Dreamy Sounds reminded me of Classic PINK FLOYD and MOODY BLUES this artist is FANTASTIC TOO 1987 was and will always be a Great 👍 year for Awesome music 🎶🎸
Moody blues was one of my moms all time favorite bands and fall was her favorite season. My favorite (and recommendation) would be forever autumn as its a pretty emotional song, especially for the meaning for me losing my mom 7 years ago.
Gosh there are so many Moody Blues tracks, They never made a bad one. "Nice to be here" would be a great track to introduce to your girls, They and you would love it.
Such a great band! Another great band from the 80s and beyond you should react to again is New Order. The version of Bizarre Love Triangle from Substance is one of the best new wave dance songs of all time!
I was able to see T he Moody Blues 5 times, and saw Justin in a solo concert when he toured for a solo album, I love this song, thanks playing it. So many songs, Question is a good one. Justin's Forever Autumn is another great song
The Moody Blues have some less mentioned, but better than some more often mentioned songs. The Actor, Voices In The Sky, Candle Of Life, Watching And Waiting, New Horizons, You And Me, When You're A Free Man, the entire second LP side of A Question Of Balance: It's Up To You, Minstrel's Song, Dawning Is The Day, Melancholy Man, The Balance. Also The Story In Your Eyes, Emily's Song, One More Time To Live, You Can Never Go Home, My Song, Never Comes The Day, Are You Sitting Comfortably, What Am I Doing Here, The Voice, In My World, 22,000 Days, Blue World, Meet Me Halfway, Say It With Love, English Sunset. Of all those, The Actor, You Can Never Go Home, Dawning Is The Day, and Voices In The Sky are personal favorites. Any one of these would be amazing. And I also agree with some more common suggestions like Question and I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band.)
