Moody Blues' Justin Hayward Talks The Hits, Not Liking Fake Bands his Distaste of Celebrity Status 

No anger, no hate, no swearing, no perversity in any of the songs of the Moody Blues!

Justin has written so many great songs, that never even get mentioned. I'd like to thank him for those.

He is a stunning artist!!!! His voice is like angel's singing, so beautiful... I love listening to his music, it takes you to a serene part of life.... I adore him... The Moody Blues are one class act !!!!! 💙💙💙💙... 😌😌😌....

What a Prince of a Fellow . Style , Grace , Class , Humility and Gifted . Thank you God above for sharing Justin with all of us .

Justins good upbringing shows in all his music. He had love and goodness. His parents have had alot to do with his wonderful music. Full of love found love lost and life. What a gentleman

"The story in your eyes" is one of my favs! Timeless...

1968 I existed in a frightening world, worried about possibility of shipping to Vietnam, away at boot camp. Sad, lonely, homesick. I came home and my brother had Days on the turntable in the "dayglo room"..... such a overwhelmingly beautiful experience that will always have a special place in my heart

What a gentleman, Justin is. He could tour with John as Hayward and Lodge, so it is not a tribute band. It is them. All Moody fans will show up and then some.

Justin Hayward is a true inspiration to me as a musician and songwriter. He is doing really well for someone who is 77 years old.

This was just a great interview. Justin Hayward is very thoughtful and soft spoken, as one would think from his songwriting.

Justin & the Moodies were absolutely pivotal in getting me through my younger years of depression & disillusionment. Also very musically inspiring.

Big fan of the Moodies. Who didn't have a copy of the album "Days of Future Past" back in the day? Justin is so humble & I think even a bit shy. It's as almost he prefers to go unnoticed throughout life but watch out when he straps on that guitar & has a live mike in front of him - watch out!! Justin truly is one of the most gifted songwriters & singers ever. Have had the pleasure of seeing the Moodies several times and for their 50th anniversary. Plus I have seen Justin's solo show many times. His voice is fabulous & it's a real pleasure to be at any one of his shows. Justin is a true artist in every sense of the word. Thank you for this interview! 🎸

I fell in love with the Moodys when my friend's dad took we two 9 year old kids to breakfast. I was so entranced by what I was hearing that I didn't want to break and ask what it was. He obviously loved that I did 'cause he went right to an 'oh, there's more... MUCH more' vibe :) Such a nice dude, who died of a heart attack in his early 40s. What I hope Justin understands is the true magnitude of what he himself has contributed to such a deep, deep impact on so many. Not only by association to a great time in life, but mostly by what and how he and they did. Just a favorite human of mine, that is.

Phenomenal band. Magic just happened with the music they created. You have to experience them to understand the beautiful joy of their music .

As a lifelong Moodys fan, that was AWESOME!!

What an extraordinary human being! He’s such a Wonderful Soul…I met Justin and the rest backstage at the Greek Theatre in 1984…They were all so nice and Graeme was hilarious! Mike had already left the group of course. Patrick was on keyboards at the time. I was able to get backstage twice. As far as seeing him in public. The Moodies were playing here in Eugene, Oregon and I was stopped at a red light, and Justin was on the corner waiting for the light to change to walk across the street to the Hyatt…I put my head out the window and greeted him by name waving, he turned his head and smiled. I Love the Nights Tour and I think it’s a perfect way for him to keep pleasing all of us who love his songs! The musicians he has surrounded himself with are wonderfully talented. Karmen on Flute is a Perfect match! Thank you for this interview! Great job!!! 👏👏👏

One of my favorite Moody's tunes is . . . It's Up To You . . . . Question of Balance

This is breaking my heart. My Brother is the one who introduced me to The Moody Blues. He would love to hear the interview but he passed away a little over 2 years ago.

Great interview. He has one of the greatest, most appealing male voices I've ever heard.

King of the haunting love ballad.

Thank you for the fantastic interview with one of my favorite songwriters and musicians! The moodies were such an amazingly innovative group with such timeless music.

The ghost speaks. Thank you so much for that interview. Justin Hayward live forever

There are no words for what Justin and his music has meant to me in my lifetime. His band mates from the Moody Blues as well.

Genius and legend. Saw the Moody Blues in 1984. Brilliant.

What a breath of fresh air! A true musical icon who stays humble! He respects the people who respect him!

Honest sincere and true to himself. That’s Justin along with his pitch perfect voice There is no other. I’m still in love with the Moody s and Justin 45 years later. Nothing changes

The Moody's,never up themselves!,always about the music& the fans,never themselves,Justin is a lovely extremely tallented humble human being!,thank you Justin & all the band!😊

I've always loved this guy.... his heart sings!

Thanks to all the Moodys

A great interview with a great guy. I can't imagine him every getting pissed off or excited!

HELLO JUSTIN , THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR VOICE , YOUR LYRICS & BEING PART OF THE BEST GROUP OF ALL TIME , MY BELOVED MOODY BLUES XXXX

As a lifelong fan, I've watched countless interviews with the incomparable Justin Hayward. But this just may be my all time favorite. He comes across as so genuine, interesting and at times hilarious. It amazes me that this normal, down to earth man has had such a profound effect on my life due to his magical and dare I say spiritual musical gifts.

Funny...if I saw him on an airplane I could tell him I first heard him sing in 1972 but didn't know what he looked at until a black and white photo of him smiling in the double album This is The Moody Blues...I bought around 1980...my brother in law was a sound engineer and helped me pick out my first stereo and I loved listening to their albums with headphones especially Days of Future Passed the first album I bought...

Justin you are a lovely person. Such a class act with a beautiful voice xx

What a wonderful interview. Justin is someone who makes you sit up and listen ❤ And John, your questions were so thoughtful and insightful.

The first moody blues song I ever heard was story in your eyes. I remember the exact moment, 15 years old, at a friends house after school. They didn’t say the name of the song or artist on the radio so I immediately called the radio station to find out who they were. Then I went out and bought all of their albums. Their music has been a big part of my life, my family are all very familiar with their work because I played their music all the time and also brought family with me to the concerts. Going to Moody blues concerts with the family has been another fun gift from the Moodys. I have lost track of how many times I’ve seen them in concert, it’s over 30. I saw Justin, along with my family, in Clearwater Florida five years ago. The first time I saw the moody blues was when I was 17. They came to my hometown Madison Wisconsin and there was really only one hotel that the bands stayed at back in those days. I kept calling the hotel until I got someone on the phone that would tell me the day and time they were due to arrive. It was 1 AM the day before the concert. I convinced my best friend Mary to go with me. We were waiting in the hotel lobby when the band walked in. They invited us up to their rooms to drink champagne. I mainly spoke with Justin about his songs, such a cool dude. I knew he was married and I respected that, no groupie extracurricular activities, although a couple of the other guys tried, I won’t mention names. After the incredible concert (I cried) we were in a big mob outside the backstage area. I saw one of the managers that I had met the night before and said remember us, Mary and Mary? Can we come back stage? The guy checked with the band and let us come in. The rest of the crowd was so mad. We got autographs and one last wonderful conversation with Justin before we bowed out to let them go eat and relax in peace. I am 63 years old now and those memories from those two days back in 1978 are still two of the highlights of my life. Love love love Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues.💞

Nice interview...i'm in a video TIME CAPSULE that gets opened June 7,2119 and one of the things I said was to listen to The Moody Blues and Justin

What a kind and modest man. The story about the guy on the airplane pretty much says it all. I've been a fan since the 60's and remain one. I wish he had been asked about the possibility of touring with John Lodge as The Blue Jays.

As a teenager all I needed was a walkman, headphones, a Moodies album, and a starry night. Cosmic goodness!

Check out Justin's awesome video The wind of Heaven. I was a teenybopper during Go Now and witnessed Justin joining and they did Days of Future Passed. I've been a fan ever since. My Moody's albums are right next to my Beatles and Stones albums. Thank you Justin and the rest of the Moodys.

Great interview - you have to let people speak and you always do a great job...

He came in a store where I was working. He was with his wife and Graham Edge. He had a kind and gentle manner.

Much appreciate this interview. My entire impression of Justin is based on his music and compelling beautiful lyrics like Nights, Question, The Story in Your Eyes among other sons. MListening to him while observing his humility and gratitude, it’s obvious he’s a good man who didn’t become contaminated by riches and fame like so many of his contemporaries. His Tuesday Afternoon series on YT was released right around the start of the awful lockdown. It was truly a needed relief.

What a great interview. TY Just bought my tix to see him in San Diego in June. Been a fan for over 55 years and have seen the Moodys and Justin about 2 dozen times. Never gets old.

Everybody raves over "Days of Future Past" but my favorite is "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour". Much more musically interesting.

Justin has that certain vibe about him which many people, myself included, find so inspiring! ❤ 😂 😅 😊

I have been listening and enjoying the Moody Blues since the late 60s.My favorite. I wondered when Mike left the band back when he did, if he was on a bender.

I love that it was a story Mr. Hayward told to Graham Gouldman of 10cc that spawned " Dreadlock Holiday". Just A Singer..., Question,Story In Your Eyes... Iconic!!

Just caught him here in Pittsburgh a couple nights ago. Still great.

I was 13 in 1970 so the Moody Blues music has enriched my entire life. Spirituality, drugs, music it all happened at once and I was there!

I had a difficult upbringing with alcoholic parents. I really leaned into music heavily to survive. It still amazes me how a complete stranger can pull my heartstrings. I bought my stereo and my LPs, looking back I had most of their albums, I dont know how I afforded anything but I bought music often. Now I just pray for all the minstrels that have impacted me and that is a meaningful practice because in a strange way I have a love for them. Justin seems like a he has a keen sense of humor. What a talent, what a voice. Still he has a good strong voice, just a legend! Thankfully God is faithful and I was able to see the Moody Blues in concert and they were amazing.

Thank You Justin- I love 💕 your Music 🎶 so much especially through loud Speakers at our pool . I passed you at the Apple 🍏 Store in Estero Fl at the Miramar Mall way back when-but did not say anything- Cheers!

In 2016, Justin did a benefit concert for the National Center Missing Exploited Children that I the promoter, I backstage, waiting to introduce him, he came out of the dressing room - I turned my head, & here I was all alone with Justin Hayward . I smiled & nodded, he smiled & nodded, and not a word said but words were not needed

It is about you Mr. Hayward, for without you, there would be no depth to music like no other.

That was a fantastic interview. You really helped us see who Justin Heyward is. And now I can see why I liked his music so much. No ego. No image. Just an honest man speaking through his music. Brilliant!

It is because of your writing that we feel that magic

I wish there was a way to let the gentleman know how I treasure his music. My dad brought home an album when I was 9 years old. I knew, I loved the music, more than anything I had ever heard. That was 1967. In 1971, they re,-released the album and it was a hit

What a great interview! Thank you. Like so many others, music helped me survive, kept my head above water. There are/were so many great bands, great songs. But great songs are different than the sound track of our lives. I hear a great song from the past and I instantly enjoy it again. But if I hear that sound track, my soul is touch; my life is affected, again. The Moodies have been the sound track of my life, their music illuminates the story in my eyes. Justin’s music continues to speak to my soul. Broken Dream is one of the most beautiful and haunting songs I’ve ever experienced. God bless him.

My favorite song from the Moody Blues: Nights In White Satin! “ I like all their songs from this super great band!👍🎼🎵🎶♥️

Man you are as much apart of my life as me mom !!

Justin is one of the most important musicians in my life. I really appreciate seeing this interview with him. I must say as a fan I agree that the music is primary, but for me, he is the one that brought it to us it didn't come out of thin air. Its like the Beatles were always stumped by the adulation, but my god, it is the power of the music that makes us idolize these people. It is very valuable to me to know about musicians and their lives- just like listening here, otherwise, why bother just listen to the music. Justin is a beautiful man who has brought wonderful music into our lives. I am eternally grateful 🙏. In the end it's just a song. Thanks to both of you. Cheers indeed. 🕉

It's great to see the humanity in people with such artistic gifts. Love of the art itself. What humility 😊👍

What a great interview --- AND --- I was/am one of those who always wondered what was the inspiration for his compositions, figuring he had to have some amazingly esoteric happening to create music that is so penetrative, that when Justin said, "they are, sometimes, just a song" was surprising to me. Great interview. TY.

Thank you!

As he once sang in a song “ I’m just a singer in a rock& roll band…” Justin Hayward is such an amazing singer and songwriter and I am so lucky to have seen him live for one of the moody blues shows that was performed in Portland Oregon he seems like such a humble and genuine person

At about the 10:00 minute mark here on your video timeline, Justin goes into some background on the release of the single, "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN" verses "TUESDAY AFTERNOON", he is SO correct, the actual USA 45RPM single of "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN" with it's natural crescendo ending (without "Late Lament") wasn't released until 1972 and made it all the way to #2 on Billboard Magazine, then I believe it was released again as a single in 1978 with a hasty fade-out, just before "Late Lament" was coming up around the corner! It seems that there were a few more different edits of the single with different timings, perhaps released in other countries, but the MAIN two "DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED" album versions remain the true classic staples, which contain "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN"; the 1967 ORIGINAL MIX version starting with the short orchestrated prelude & the 1978 UPDATED REMIX version (created due to deterioration of the 1967 original mix master tape) BOTH with the short orchestrated prelude at the head and "Late Lament" & the infamous GONG at the end. The odd thing is, the ORIGINAL 1967 MIX of "NIGHTS..." has a full 12 bars of orchestral timing, before Haywood's first chord strike of his acoustic guitar & Lodge's first thump of his bass. The later REMIX of "NIGHTS..." only has 11 bars! That's obvious, because Peter Knight's London Festival Orchestra was recorded and later "dubbed-in" during BOTH final post-production mix downs, by producer Tony Clarke & certain minute changes & subtleties appear in the REMIX version. Well there's my short history lesson on "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN" for you, direct from my depleting memory! (I probably left out a fact or two...) Perhaps Justin, John and possibly Michael can correct me on such! I SURELY would be open to that!!! BolsaChicaRadio

Wonderful interview... saw Justin and his group along with Christopher Cross last night. Its always a joy to hear his extensive work. I'm always looking forward to hearing he will be performing in our town. One area now I'd like to learn more about is how technology has impacted him and the beautiful music he creates...

Nice interview. Justin is too modest. Shame he gave all his stuff away some to the UK fan club. Look at his and the Moodies’ catalog. It’s impressive. They were fortunate no one knew what they looked like or they’d be mobbed like the Beatles were. I’m a longtime collector of their music and memorabilia worldwide and have met Justin several times. Working on writing a price guide. Been on all the cruises 2013+. Next one April2024 and going gold this time (search OnTheBlue). He doesn’t wander the ship to meet fans but John Lodge did. There’s lots of other famous bands he invited and it’s a blast rubbing elbows in the buffet lines. Now John and Justin just do solo shows. Wish they had done a BlueJays tour performing that album. I don’t think it’s bad blood but they have different goals now. RIP Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge. 🥰🇬🇧🇺🇸🎸🎶❤️ (Minnetonka Minnesota)

Gosh I just love him, he’s so pleasant and lovely😅

The moody blues will stand the test of time

Always loved the Moodies.

Wonderful interview Justin seems like such a nice guy. Love his songs and the rest by The Moodies. Nights In White Satin is timeless but my favorite song by Justin is New Horizons so lovely!

What a wonderful iñterview

The moody blues are FAÑTASTIC .!!! ❤Hello Britian.😊

Love you and your awesome shirt.

A very humble and interesting man. A typical English gent……..

Have been a long-time fan, both of the Moodie's and Justin's solo works. Brilliant, talented and inspired. Would probably make a fool of myself on the cruises as I tend to be starstruck. Ha! But seriously enjoyed this down-to-earth interview. Thank you both:)

I was so blessed to get Justin's autograph on a Keys of the Kingdom T-shirt, on the very last evening (in Albany, NY) of their "theater tour" of the US, just before he stepped onto the awaiting coach after the show. 💖 And The Voice is my all-time, very most favorite song. 🎉 Edited to add... I have seen the Moodies more times than any other artists. Other than the above-mentioned show at the Palace, the rest of the time, it was always at SPAC (Saratoga).

This was a very good interview, reflecting the Excellence and quality of the Interviewer. Justin has found his nihe, as a Solo Artist, and this reflects quite well on his Fame days with the Moodys (they really were a Second Wave of the British Invasion, P.B. [Post Beatles] He is enjoying the Tours, and finding life in the Now. I don't her nor do I see anyone lost in the past. I truly appreciate his "and then move on!" Comment. Keep doing Fantastic Interviews. And as for you, Justin: Enjoy staying In the Moment, to savor life here, and now, This very second. Cheers.

Be sure to catch John Lodges show....It's a great night! Saw him twice solo. Perhaps he will do an interview? 🎸

Excellent interview... thank you...

Great questions!!

You always give other musicians the credit for what your gifted mind have created!

Lifetime Moody 70 yo. Never get tired of listening to them, brings back many good memories.

I love his humility. I agree with his thoughts on what folks are interested in. The intricacies of their lives do not really interest me as much as the creations they make. Thanks Justin.

I owned the 7 core albums after acquiring them while I was in the Navy. The Moody Blues were rather popular on my first ship. After I got back to the states, I went to a record store and they happened to have all 7 in stock. I was burglarized in the early 80s and my entire record collection was stolen, including the Moody Blues.

Great guy, great songwriter. I had a couple hundred albums in my collection by the time I was 20 (65 now), but I only truly connected with two groups: The Moody Blues and Led Zeppelin.

Great interview! Thank you…😎

Nice job. Candid answers from Justin to some interesting questions.

Hey Justin, We understand you don't want to be in a tribute band. But how about you, John and Mike get together for one more Moodie Blues album? You guys produced some really profound music as young men, imaging what you could do with lifetimes of LIFE under your belts? Surely you could inspire each other to create some more wonderful music to show the Candle of Life Still Burns Bright!

Justin is such a sweet, unassuming man who doesn't dwell on his importance as a musician. Interesting that he doesn't see himself as a celebrity and that he believes most people wouldn't know who he is in a public context. I think I would but I love him, his songs,and The Moody Blues. And I agree, it can't be The Moody Blues with just him and John. He addressed that question actually in the 70s when Blue Jays came out by saying it would be seen as a version of The Moody Blues.

The Moody Blues are my favorite band and I have most of their albums. Their music is unique! Saw them in concert about 10 years ago and of course they were fantastic!

This undoubtedly has been shared before somewhere by one of my moody friends. I only happened on it because I sawr Forever Autumn and Dreadlock Holiday mentioned in the same video and wanted to go find the story about the second one again. Nice and different interview.

Tank you ❤

Great interview!

Were you told not to ask Justin about him and John? I would love to see the two of them back together. Mike's pretty old, but get him back and do one last small tour. The last time I saw the Moodies, I didn't know it was going to be the last time.

If I say him I'd be fan attic. Lol I've always loved his writing and his musicianship, songs and as a lead guitarist! He is modest. And i love that about him too. Moody's are as big as the Beatles to me.

A lovely man indeed and then there's the plethora of unique and beautiful songs he gave all of us. Like the Beatles, I am very grateful to have been alive at the same time as Justin. (and the Moodies). Got to meet him briefly in Vancouver after a Moodies show. What an honour!!

I was 13 in 1970 so the Moody Blues music has formed my consciousness in a big way (!) Spirituality, music , LSD and marijuana- it was all happening at once. And I was there! Thank you Justin. 🕉

Just been buying all the Moodies albums on CD... just Days of Future Passed to go (yes, I saved that until last!).