Moody Blues - Nights in White Satin | FIRST TIME REACTION 

His voice has aged better than anyone in rock. You still need to hear him at 20. It will make you cry.

This song is one of those masterpieces that defy the sands of time. Why can't we make music like this anymore?😢

I was actually blown away, i never saw old Moody Blues, only heard the originals growing up , he took care of his voice. This might be one of the best live performances that sound like the original

Every member of the Moody Blues was so talented and could play multiple instruments. Studio albums they didn't need a backup orchestra, they could produce an orchestra themselves.

"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.

"Days of future passed" was an album with a lot of orchestral back up. You would enjoy it.

The main force in the group behind the rich orchestral and cosmic texture in their music within the seven core albums, was Mike Pinder, co-founder of the band, keyboard player and songwriter (who left the band in the late 70s, way before this concert) just passed away a week ago. Mike's transcendent soul and creativity was the life-force behind the Moody Blues. He's up there with the great classical composers. RIP on your journey, Mike!

Holy-smoke, what a marvelous video. 😊

Wow, Biss, Moody Blues, you've really gone back to a classic from my pre-teen yrs. There's nothing like the 60s/70s. His voice is still 90% of what it was. Beautiful incl. the flute, haunting. Super pick, 😊

I was 15 when this song was "born" in 1967!!! His voice is like a time machine....the same after all these years!! PERFECT!!!!💜💜🎶🎼🎵🎸🎧🥁🎤🎹🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘

This is originally a very old song, from the 1960s. Moody Blues were one of the first groups to fuse rock with orchestration.

He wrote that song at age 19,amazing song originally came out in 1967, then it was released again in 1972, one of the greatest songs ever made!

I first heard the Moodies in 1968. I was blown away, as I was by the group Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears. The orchestral sound, the horns. WOW! I did a hitch in the USMC, and had myself together in 1973, upon my discharge. Saw the Moodies in 1974. Saw them again in 1977 and 1980. All the concerts were, as you noticed, heralded by the audience being silent as they performed. It was magical. Still is. Music such as they made will never grow tired or get old. Neither will it ever be composed to their level again. I am so pleased to have grown in an era which had such marvelous musicians. Thank you for your review.

4:54 Apologies if you've already done it but if you love the Flute then Jethro Tull is a must, the pinnacle! There was no such thing as Folk Rock until Ian Anderson decided there should be! Almost on a whim he became one of the world's greatest flautists. Their live performances are amazing! A bunch of amazing musicians just having a great time! I challenge anybody to hold back a smile whilst watching them.

Another genius from the past. Absolutely stunning with his band. His voice is timeless...Awesome

Arguably, the album this song came from, Days of Future Past, is considered the first Progressive Rock "concept" album in history. It was built around a classical symphony and in-total goes through a day in one's life, song by song. Your reaction and review was of the last song on the album, which has become the quintessential Moody Blues song. It was written by Justin Hayward, the lead singer, for his girlfriend, after a lengthy separation. He gave it to her, together with a set of white satin sheets, at their reunion. I loved your reaction.

This is one of the best songs ever written.

this album is a must to be listened to end to end. it is their first of 7 concept albums in a row. they have 16 total studio albums. any of the 8 or so solo albums by the singer will give you a good idea of how his voice was one of the most recognizable male voices back ion the day

Everyone has their opinion about which is the best version of this song and whether it's a live version or a studio version, I like them all, but this for me is the very best of the best. It's a mature sound and along with the amazing orchestra brings out the fullness of the piece. This song is from my youth, I'm 70 years old, so I've listened to it many, many times over the years and also though I've heard many other songs from these guys, this is by far my favorite and also my favorite performance. Thank you for your reaction young lady!

Thanx for this reaction. The Moody Blues brings me bcak to my youth. The made so much beautiful songs. And Justin has a great voice. This song is still one of their greatest. I remember they used the Moog synthesizer in that days. great compositions.

If you like the flute you may like Jethro Tull. They have plenty of flute music. They are/were a progressive rock band. Their best album, IMO, is Thick as a Brick. It was done tongue-in-cheek but is so good.

Timeless and beautiful!

When I was 4 years old and my sisters were 12 and 14 years old I remembered the look in their eyes when this song would play and so I bought live concert tickets for myself and my sister who could go (the older one) for this band. It was worth it. She was so happy to see them live.

One of my all time favorite bands when I was 16. They were quite psychedelic & trippy! 😵‍💫😉

I think it's prettier now than it was in 1970.😮😢❤

I've grown up with these guys, and his voice hasn't changed one pitch.

I am an old codger and have been a fan of the Moody Blues since their hit with a cover of the Motown classic Go Now. At that time, Denny Laine was the lead singer, and Clint Warwick was the bassist. Justin Hayward replaced Denny Laine as lead singer, and John Lodge replaced Clint Warwick as bassist in 1966, and the music of the band changed from a Blues inspired format to an orchestral, psychedelic form. This song is from the album Days Of Future Passed, which was released in 1967. The album is a concept album and is a day as well as a life of a normal person. The album was recorded with Peter Knight and the London Symphony Orchestra. The Moody Blues were the first rock band to record with a symphony orchestra and also the first band to incorporate a Mellatron. The Mellatron was an instrument that could record sounds on a loop and play them back, enabling the band to have the sound of an orchestra on stage with them as well as other sounds. Mike Pinder was the keyboardist and played the Mellatron and recently passed away at age 82. I was fortunate enough to see the band live many times between 1972 and 1978. I saw them several times performing with symphony orchestras, which was always a special treat. I lost interest after they replaced Mike Pinder with the flashy, less talented (in my opinion) Patrick Moraz in 1978. The music changed direction without the influence of Mike Pinder, who was a major influence in the direction of their earlier sounds that I loved. You should listen to the entire Days Of Future Passed album. The entire album is a masterpiece, and it was one of the three rock albums that were most influential in the direction of music today, along with the Beatles Sargeant Peppers Lonley Hearts Club Band and the Beach Boys Pet Sounds. All three albums were released in 1967, and all were way ahead of their time.

During the same concert the Moody Blues sang "Question" which is must hear.

I saw them live and they looked and sounded identical to this performance and with full orchestra. Best concert I’ve ever seen.

Classic song Biss! This song stands the tset of time! Moody Blues are a great band and this song is more of a Vibe! It takes you on a journey! Thanks for sharing Biss ❤️💛

Thank you for sharing this. I listened to this song a lot in my teens. It was pretty cool watching someone get to listen to it for the first time.

Love your reaction! This is I think the most famous from Moody Blues. And this live performance one of the best. For me it brings so much memories!

His voice hasn't changed a bit!

thats a great observation , the crowd being quiet , meaning they are really enjoying it

This was the first concert I went to when I was a kid, one of my parents favorite bands, i remembering coming away thinking they had an amazing amount of talent. Also the first time I got a contact high

I discovered this song 2 years ago, I love it so much

I've heard that called a voice break, in country singing anyways, and it's really cool. Of course, there can be "breaks" in the voice that aren't intentional, like when a guy hits puberty, but that's not the same thing. In country, and wherever it's used, it's intentional. Like when Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues does it. Thanks for letting us join you! God bless you!

I've read through a lot of the other comments and for some reason, I like songs of there that were not mentioned by other commenters. "Your Wildest Dreams" and "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" are my two favorite songs of theirs, Nights In White Satin coming in at #3. I'm glad you liked them as much as so many of us out here do as well.

Haven’t heard this in a minute but it’s always a great song to hear💜

"Cold hearted Orb that rules the night -- Removes the colors from our sight. Red is grey, and yellow white. But we decide which is right, and which is an illusion."

I know you have to pause or the video gets blocked, but this is one of those songs that should not get interrupted while listening to.. excellent choice.

A timeless classic spanning decades and ALL generations! If this doesn't "touch you" (or anyone) nothing would. The way Justin sings "'Cause I love you" will haunt me and bring me peace and warmth and love forever! I heard this song as a child and it hit my soul immediately with goose bumps! When I saw this dropped in I was a bit worried because this is close to my heart (for many reasons) its very deep Bisscute, and for your own journey I guarantee you might come back to this one day in the future when you have room for a deeper love

Great selection and reaction. 😊😊❤❤

The instrument that always gets me is the violin, and a full piano. Maybe it is my love of classical music, and that I used to play the violin, and wish that I had never stopped, but that type of sounds always goes right to my soul. Great song and thank you for the review!

Justin Hayward is one of those very rare singers whose voice ages like fine wine. He sounds as good in this performance as he did when it was released in the studio so many years ago. Other amazing "senior" vocalists you must check out are: 1) Gary Brooker (Procul Harum - "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Live in Denmark; 2) Burton Cummings (Lead Singer of The Guess Who - Performed "These Eyes" in Las Vegas in 2017); 3) Phil Collins - ("In The Air Tonight" Live in Paris 2004 HD (RU-vid); 4) Heart ("Stairway to Heaven" - Kennedy Center Honors Led Zeppelin); Joe Cocker - ("You Are So Beautiful" - Nearly Unplugged); Louis Armstrong - ("What A Wonderful World" - 1967 ABC); Elton John and Billy Joel - "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"(Live in Madison Square Garden - Greatest Hits One Night Only" concert).

Great reaction Biss, just wanted to let you know, this live performance is exactly like the studio version, voice, instruments, including the flute and the orchestra. All exactly the same and I grew up listening to this, it was such a huge hit. Thanks for this, 💖💖

Two people I know sang this on stage, with the lead singer looking at his girlfriend all through the performance. Of course, they didn't have an orchestra but it was quite moving, standing room only, every night. The next year I took a music appreciation class and for my project I planned photography shots for the whole album "Days of Future Past". At least one other single made it to the pop charts, "Tuesday Afternoon". I must have listened to it over 40 times. This was 1968 or '69 and I should have taken this idea forward because now there is big money in music videos. I don't like most music videos because they don't have a central theme, mine did. On the album there is a fantastic little poem which is icing on the cake, which explains the paradoxical title. The lead singer made some other good but not great original songs but this was his masterpiece. What blew me away was he came up with this song in his late teens with no particular girl in mind. I always thought there had to be some great back story no one wanted to talk about. Going back to my Mom's generation, "Stardust" and "Georgia" seems to been inspired by some great love affairs but "Georgia' was written by Hoagy Carmichael to his sister. Maybe this is why great song writers like Bob Dylan won't give details of what inspires them and keep it as a mystery.

Great reaction, your lovely smile said everything.

It recharges the heart. I think it may be like the beauty of a magical walk in a garden at night.

A beautiful song especially this version Tuesday Afternoon is another great song by them. Justin's voice has stayed strong through the many years it's amazing really. Great reaction enjoyed it thank you.

His voice is the same as his youth

It's good to be reminded of this song with the heartbreaking belting. Another song from the same era is A Whither Shade Of Pale by Procul Harum. A touching live version with orchestra and choir - also a kind of farewell version - is the one from Copenhagen 2006

This song was on the album "Days of Future Past" released in 1967. The studio album version of this song has a spoken word poem at the end called " Late Lament" For me the song isn't complete unless you listen to the studio version with the poem read aloud at the end.

Hello Bisscute. I see with pleasant surprise that you reacted to other old acquaintances, none other than Moody Blus. I love every time you make a reaction to these old bands, because when they were at their peak, obviously there was no internet, there was no social networks, there was no YouTobe, etc., that is, they did not have the opportunity to spread their music more massively, their art and their talent, as happens today, that is why I am especially happy when someone as young and sensitive as you, appreciates and spreads what these great bands and artists did to the current generations. The one you chose to react to Moody Blues is an excellent song: Nights in White Satinde, from 1967, if I'm not mistaken, it already has its yesterdays, but it does not lose its validity, it continues to tell us many things and continues to move us, as you yourself experienced. I recommend other songs from them such as: The story in your eyes, Ride my see-saw, Tuesday afernoon, among others. Greetings and a hug from Mexico City.

The most accomplished Flautist in the Rock genre as well as others is the lead singer of Jethro Tull. His flute playing in the middle of their song "Locomotive Breath" is absolutely incredible. and Biss you just have to hear it.

His highest voice registers are perfect, as they were in the 70"s, when I was young and in love. His lower registers aren't quite there but that is understandable. As we (males) age, our voices get higher, not lower as many assume. I know for a fact as a 71 year old singer. This is one of the most beautiful songs written. I'm glad you loved it Bisscute.

A stunning performance... live.

Such a great, innovative, wonderfully talented band. Such beautiful music they created. Incredible. Truly incredible.

Hey Biss! Another great orchestral rock tune from approximately the same time is the live version of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by the band Procol Harum. Gary Brooker is the pianist/lead singer in this band.

You should definitely check out the studio version as well

Bisscute is a old soul she will love all the music in the time period!

Justin the lead singer wrote in one day. His at the time had just broken up with him. As a parting gift she gave him a set of white satin sheets. Hence the title. he was 19 at the time in 67. This song is the climax of the album Days Of Future Past. Do yourself a favor listen to the entire album. Te group used a Mellotron Which gave them an orchestral feel. The production company had hired an orchestra for a different project that fell through. Someone suggested since we have spent the money why nnot use it on the album. At that time this was a big risk. But it worked magic. If anything his voice has only improved with age let alone diminished. A warning that flute solo will haunt you for the rest of your life. At times you will be be just drifting and in your head hear it and the song will come flooding back. I'm 71 and I heard it back in 67 and it still come back. On the album there is a poem and after this song is another that ties it all together. After hearing the whole thing. There is one question was it a day or a life.

This is from the album "Days of Future Passed", and is meant to be played from beginning to end. It's a progression of a day's time from beginning to the end of the day. It has some beautiful songs in it.

It is a beautiful song, agreed there. And I don't think I've listened to a live version before. The live band just adds more atmosphere to it

Question from the same concert is very good you will enjoy Bisscute

This song takes me back to '71-'72, sitting in a pizza shop with my best friend having pizza and beer on a Sunday evening with Nights in White Satin playing on the jukebox.

One thing missing from the studio version is the poem spoken at the end "Late Lament Breathe deep the gathering gloom, Watch lights fade from every room. Bedsitter people look back and lament, Another day’s useless energy spent. Impassioned lovers wrestle as one, Lonely man cries for love and has none. New mother picks up and suckles her son, Senior citizens wish they were young. Cold hearted orb that rules the night, Removes the colours from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white. But we decide which is right. And which is an illusion?"

I’m all about Hard and Heavy but Moody Blues has always been one of my guilty pleasures since I heard the song” I’m just a singer in a Rock n Roll Band” I bought the album instantly and wore out a stylus🤘🏼🎸🎹🥁🎤🤘🏼

“How do we call this?”, I can only answer that it is the beauty of the human spirit. It transitions through all of the ages, languages and religions. Like our young host.. it’s forever beautiful in a way that our hearts just can’t understand. ❤

I was 15 years old in 1967 and still remember the words to this.

I saw Justin Hayward within the past year and he still sounds great.

I also love the flute and the cello in rock music.

Great reaction to this beautiful song! From this band I would recommend "Question". Besides that I would like to suggest it is time you tried yourself some Jethro Tull. Look for "Locomotive Breath" live version!!

He has a great voice, a great tone. He sounds just as good now as their old recordings. "Your Wildest Dreams"

Hello Madalina, to answer your question, it's called adding a "cry" to the note to get that sound

Apparently he wrote this whan he was about 18. The outro was the icing on the cake.

Hello Biss. Glad you reached to this lovely song. Listen to ‘wildest dreams’ from them. It’s also a good song Thank you for your reactions

This song is like slipping in to a dream. And the poem they read at the end of one versions gives me chills Everytime. 🌜

Since you are asking Bisscute a real powerful song complete with orchestra is one by Procol Harem called A Whiter shade of Pale. It will be worth your consideration as it also is a beautiful song that is powerful.

I agree with your thoughts of instruments! This song, and Procol Harum`s "a whiter shade of pale" (live in Denmark 2006 is recomended, with phil.orcestra) is goosebump factor songs.

From a singer's perspective the "mini-yodel" you've asked about is called a glottal stop. Great reaction to an iconic song! Keep doing what you do Biscute, you're absolutely adorable.

Hi 👋☺️ Miss Bisscute ( Madalina ) Here are some suggestions for you !!! Like button ✅ has been Illuminated 🤗 1) Tuesday Afternoon 2) Forever Autumn 3) In your Wildest Dreams

Michel Legrand - The Summer Knows ( Summer of 42) WDR Funkhausorchester an absolute beautiful and moving piece and among my top three pieces in orchestral music would highly recommend

The flute is the mountains and shepherd's of Romania calling to you.... Mountains in Romania? Maybe the wild hills.

This song was part of the concept album Days of Future Passed, released in 1967. It chronicles the different parts of a day in the life of Everyman. I listened to this album endlessly growing up.

I saw them in 1986 they were magic. Tuesday Afternoon is also a beutiful song

Thank you!

One of the best songs ever

Like fine wine

You're right. This was in 2018. They first sang this song in the early 1970s. His voice has aged so well.

This sat on the Self for 3 yrs because they said it was too classical for the '60s rock & roll

Nights in White Satin is literally that nights in white satin sheets 😂.

Other great songs with flute: Jethro Tull, My God; Genesis, Suppers Ready

This song also has a poem at the end of it .

It takes a strong man to be tender.😊

Just like a fine wine biscuit his voice gets better with age ❤

Great seeing you young people enjoying our music. There is a 1970 version if you want to compare his voice. Huge hit. Look for Tom Jones, what a voice

To me it's a yoddle. I love it. I am 53 and this was played on the radio all the time. Great reaction.

They had a string of 7 incredible albums 67-72.

Pants that I shat in . Always a great song.