Nice! My 90 year old father in law just lost his wife of 65 years last month. He cannot be consoled! So sad. There is something to be said about so many of these old school couples that kept on loving each other until the end....
This was written and composed by the lead singer, who you see here, Justin Hayward when he was just 19 years old. Imagine a 19 year old young man making something like this.
Released in 1967.... There is a poem at the end of the original release..... 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 is yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion
I agree, this was still an epic belt, but the studio version can show you what he did without today's vocal manipulation software. This brings me back to times where we had so much less to worry about.
@@straycatttt2766 and now we have Cold War, the War on Terror, ISIS, the Middle East, Iran with nuclear weapons launching 300 missiles, riots covering everything from race, to the environment, to the G8 Summit, to the Presidential Elections, Trump, Biden, Covid, Joblessness, 8 Billion people on the planet, polluted oceans, AI taking jobs, food shortages everywhere from Madrid to Calcutta to towns in southern France, the Panama Canal both blocked and in danger of water shortages, drones as weapons, a hundred fold increase in school shootings, murder and rape, Detroit half abandon, Houthi Rebels shooting missiles as US ships, fentanyl epidemics in every city, a 20-fold increase in homelessness in the US, and the list goes on. So, yea, you really showed us how little has changed.
You should give the studio version, with the poem "Late Lament" appended to the end. Actually, the whole album "Days of Future Passed" is a must listen, as it's a concept album where all of the songs are meant to be heard in sequence. Often, in live performance, Drummer Graeme Edge would recite the poem either at the beginning or end of this song. There are also a ton of other great Moody Blues songs to hear, "Ride My See-Saw," "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band," "Question," "The Voice," and, my personal favorite, "Legend of a Mind."
The Moody Blues is a band that seems to be often forgotten about, but they have a wide range of hits. Isn't Life Strange, Your Wildest Dreams, The Story in Your Eyes, and I Know You're Out There Somewhere are good songs that will not disappoint.
I cry every time I hear this song. It's been 50 years and I still wonder where she is and how she is doing. Damn this song all to hell its sooo beautiful and totally gut wrenching. Let me help you understand the lyrics. "Nights in white satin Never reaching the end" is referring to the satin sheets that she gave him as a gift just before she dumped him. The sheets didn't reach the end of the bed hence the lyrics. "Letters I've written Never meaning to send" with 20 versions of his letter in the trash to try and win her back he never mails the letter why? "Beauty I'd always missed With these eyes before" he's telling you how beautiful she was. "Just what the truth is I can't say anymore" this is why he never mails the letter, he just doesn't know if she ever loved him. 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you "Gazing at people Some hand in hand" seeing others in love just brings back the pain. "Just what I'm going through They can't understand" unless you have had a broken heart you can't understand. "Some try to tell me Thoughts they cannot defend" you just can't mend a broken heart. "Just what you want to be You will be in the end" he wrote this for her. He is saying he is letting her go and above all he wants her to be happy. And I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you Oh, how I love you Nights in white satin Never reaching the end Letters I've written Never meaning to send Beauty I've always missed With these eyes before Just what the truth is I can't say anymore 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you Oh, how I love you 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you Oh, how I love you
This song was on an Album called “Days of Future Past” and on the album this song ends with a beautiful poem called “Late Lament” “Breathe deep the gathering gloom, Watch lights fade from every room, Bedsitter people look back and lament, Another days useless energy is spent, Impassioned lovers, wrestle as one, A lonely man cry’s 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 colors from our sight, Red is grey and yellow white, But we decide which is right, And which is an illusion.” And was preceded by another poem titled “Morning Glory” “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. Pinprick holes in a colorless sky, Let insipid figures of light pass by, The mighty light of ten thousand suns, Challenges infinity and is soon gone, Night time, to some a brief interlude, To others the fear of solitude, Brave Helios wake up your steed, Bring the warmth the countryside needs” Poems were written by the drummer Graem Edge.
There first big hit which put them on the map was “Go Now” in 1965. One of their last hits was “I know your out There Somewhere” 1988. 23 years of hits. They also had a song from 2003 called “December Snow”.
The times over the years I find myself quoting those words!!! Sometimes when out walking on a moonlit night, sometimes just because the feelings are rising. Always from the soul as that's how Graeme wrote them.
In my "humble" opinion, this is the greatest love song ever. The rising and falling of so many different kinds of instruments, the lyrics, the vocals from beautiful harmony to voice cracking pain. In my experience, this ranks up there with Shakespeare's ability to describe love in poetry. All these decades later, I still get goosebumps.
The lead singer Justin Hayward wrote this masterpiece when he was 19 and here in this live performance he's 65 years old. A rare talent. Also, even at his older age he has such crystal clear, emotional and fine vocals. What a perfect song it is and always will be.
I believe this was from their concert in Royal Albert Hall in May of 2000. Justin would have been around 43 years old at that time. He is 77 years old now and still making beautiful music with his solo tours in the USA and UK. He is a one of a kind talent for sure. The Moody Blues were a special band and do not receive near the attention and credit they deserve. But those of us who love their music get it!
My favourite song! I knew the lead singer Gary Brooker very well. I grew up in the same village he lived in. We drank at the same pub. He played it live on his own on the pub piano for my 21s birthday. Best present ever!
Justin Hayward, the lead vocalist, is still performing live and hasn't lost a step. I'd go as far as saying his voice is stronger live than in studio due to the emotion actually being more honest in his songs. I'd suggest you check out any performance of his solo-song "Forever Autumn" live in concert from recent years. If you liked "Nights" I have no doubt you'll definitely love "Forever Autumn".
I'm 71 years old and was a teenager when this song came out. It struck me so hard that a song could be so beautiful. I went to sleep singing Nights in White Satin as my eyes gently closed and I went into dreamland. The addition of the orchestra to the marvelous voice of Justin Hayward made this song absolutely most memorable.
I'm 41 and this song came out long before I was born. This is far from the first time I heard it but it will be last thing on my mind tonight before falling asleep. I haven't lost all faith in modern music by any means but nothing like this will ever be made again. It's a masterpiece.
Justin Hayward is such a fantastic and enigmatic singer. I can certainly recommend listening to the studio version as well; the high notes reach even higher and really grab you and drag you along. In the same vein, I can very much recommend Crowded House with "Don't dream it's over", *especially* the version from their goodbye concert; it's SO emotional and beautiful.
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.
This song is from the album, Days Of Future Passed, where the record company wanted to alternate The Moody's music with brief orchestrational interludes. Between 1967 and 1972, The Moody Blues recorded 7 albums which are the recordings that established the band as an innovative progressive rock band. The mellotron is used in these recordings and each album is unlike anything you've ever listened to. Of course after those albums there are so many others. Other great songs from The Moody Blues are, Tuesday Afternoon, Ride My See-Saw, You And Me, The Balance, The Word | OM, Peak Hour, Your Wildest Dreams, English Sunset and so many others.
O.K. beautiful you have selected one of their best, This was one of their biggest songs in the states. Justin, the man singing wrote this when he was 19.. Save a little because this song builds up near the end that is enough to make you cry!!!! I hope you like it! I got to see them in Raleigh, NC way back ib 1985. It was great! It was like listening to a recording. It sounded just like this. I do not recall if they did this classic. They are so darn good. I think ALL of their music is good!!!!! ALL OF IT.............. Bye for now.
Aileen, the Moody Blues are one of this 68 year-old's favorite bands of all time, and this is one rabbit hole worth falling deeply into. There are SO many awesome songs to listen to. My personal #1 go-to is "(The music to) the story in your eyes." For one of their more popular hard rockers, try "I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band." I love watching you rediscover the cherished music of my youth!💖
1967: Seattle, WA. Eagles Auditorium. Moody Blues played their first album. It blew our minds, and LSD helped. We cheered so long for more, more. Justin told us no one had ever cheered them or wanted more music. They played their set again.
Just had to say real quick, you always look so pretty in every reaction but especially this one with the bangs 🥹 Couple minutes in, already love how much you’re feeling the music with your facial expressions how it carries you ❤️
He wrote this song when he was 19. I was 19 when they released it. They don't make music like this anymore. You need to listen to the version on their Days of Future Past album. There's an additional 8 minutes at the end that will blow your mind.
In the late sixties and early seventies, there were people who believed that musicians in general and The Moody Blues in particular had the answers to the worlds' problems. The Moody Blues response was the song "I'm just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band). It's a great song to check out.
And in this one there is an orchestra and backup singers. The Moodys are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame good!! Some try to tell me thoughts they cannot defend. Just what you want to be, you will be in the END! " What a great line...... They don't use a lot of flash. Just great music!!!! Build-ups like waves at the ocean crashing on shore! You are getting emotional. Don't cry, this is a joyful & happy song! With a orchestra this size covers all of the frequencies...... Beginning around 7:20 something. Tears!!!! If your eyes are dry and itch just watch this!!!!!! All Moody Blues music is good, all of it!!!!!! Can you imagine someone writing this just for YOU???!!!!!........... Later beautiful.
Hi Miss Aileen Here are 3 more you might enjoy 1) Tuesday afternoon 2) Forever Autumn 3) In your wildest dreams As always the like button 🔳 has been Illuminated 😊
I'm so glad you have discovered The Moody Blues, Aileen. They are an absolutely out of this world band. I would suggest you give a listen to "Question" next ... another Justin Hayward composition on which he, of course, sings lead. The altering tempos within it are mesmerizing.
My spouse of 55 years & I saw the Moody Blues perform with the World Symphony Orchestra at the Walnut Creek outdoor Band Shell in Raleigh, NC on a beautiful early summer night. MAGIC!
My favorite Moody Blues song is "Questions" When the tempo slows down the lyrics really grab you "It's not the way that you say it When you do those things to me It's more the way that you mean it When you tell me what will be And when you stop and think about it You won't believe it's true That all the love you've been giving Has all been meant for you I'm looking for someone to change my life I'm looking for a miracle in my life And if you could see what it's done to me To lose the love I knew could safely lead me through Between the silence of the mountains And the crashing of the sea There lies a land I once lived in And she's waiting there for me But in the grey of the morning My mind becomes confused Between the dead and the sleeping And the road that I must choose I'm looking for someone to change my life I'm looking for a miracle in my life And if you could see what it's done to me To lose the love I knew could safely lead me to The land that I once knew To learn as we grow old the secrets of our souls"
His voice had an even better range back in the day, still brilliant here a lot later on. I believe he was a teenager when he wrote this song. Definitely worth listening to the studio version. I have an original copy on vinyl. Love to just lay down and listen to it!
This is a timeless song relevant for any era so beautifully written and this performance is stunning. Consider that Justin sounds this great this late in his career amazing. The orchestra is so powerful at the end makes me emotional when I watch this version. Thank you great reaction thanks for the trip back in time to my teens much appreciated. 🤘🤟
An epic composition... This song has always mesmerized me... Almost a haunting quality to it, especially the album version that features a spoken word at the conclusion
I love your reactions Aileen. Whether you are dancing and smiling or crying you wear your heart on your sleeve and get emotionally involved. You are lovely to watch.🙂
The Moody Blues are a great band! There music is more than great it's an experience and a Vibe that transports you another dimension! I Luv this song! Thanks for sharing Aileen ❤️💛
I'm a huge Moody Blues fan & I'm glad you're reacting to them. I would recommend "The Voice", "Question", "Your Wildest Dreams", "New Horizons" and "Tuesday Afternoon".
The Moody's well is very deep. I was enthralled with them in the 70s, but it was The Story in Your Eyes that was first experience with them. It still remains a favorite. Juxtaposed with Nights in White Satin (still their biggest hit) will show you their versatility. The artistry remains when the tempo steps up.
I have been a Moody Blues fan for most of my life. My favorite song is "New Horizons". The thought, feeling, emotion and consideration they put into their music is why they are my favourite band.
This is one of the greatest tracks of the 20th century. Truly a masterpiece. Hard to imagine anything ever getting close to this in todays pop music. Another great Moody Blues track is titled: Question. Tuesday Afternoon is also great.
Hey Aileen! One of my favorite songs of all time. I haven't watched the reaction yet, but I'm pretty sure they never actually play the ending of the song during a live version, which is sad and you should listen to the full version on your own time. Fun fact though, my sister followed them around for years on tour and the drummer proposed to her. She said no because she didn't think she could handle the lifestyle of either always being on the road or being left at home until the tour was over, plus relocating. Meh, to each their own. I think she missed out tbh.
I am 71 years old so I grew up with wonderful music like this. I love Aileen's reaction. Her facial expression shows how she is taking in every note and nuance of this amazing song.
I can think of a lot of bands that are as good live as on record. Pink Floyd and Supertramp come top of mind. Nightwish and Peter Framptpn are better live than on their records!
I’m 68 and I remember hearing this and rushing out to buy the single the following day - I have never tired of listening to this masterpiece in 50+ years
The sheet music for the orchestral links are, I believe, lost and had to be essentially recreated. This is a good approximation and really conveys the sweeping (and often melancholic) sound that they were known for. Hayward would go on to have his biggest 'solo' hit with a song he didn't actually write, 'Forever Autumn', from Jeff Wayne's progtastic rock opera 'War of the Worlds'. Worth a listen in its own right.
I always liked the Moody Blues but became a huge fan after seeing them live. I remember them opening with the song Gemini Dream where Justin Hayward and John Lodge traded off the lead vocals and it was just so great I could barely believe what I was hearing. The entire concert was incredible. I have since seen them 4 more times. ❤
I love your reactions to various musical bands. I feel that you are very honest with your reactions and comments. Having said that I would absolutely love to see you react to one of my favorite band "Blood Swear and Tears". The song "And when I die" or maybe Lucretia Mac Evil". I really feel like you will truly enjoy the music. I could go on but I won't. Please consider this band thanks and keep doing what you do we'll keep watching.
From this same Albert Hall concert (which I bought when new on, uh, videotape) there's also "Your Wildest Dreams" -- and the finale is bassist John Lodge's "Ride My See-saw" which rocks the whole Hall into oblivian!
The studio version is one of the great recordings of the 1960s (the backing harmonies are absolutely amazing on that release). Not to mention the fabulous poem "Late Lament" that closes the composition. Hell, you might want to play all of "Days of Future Past" because of how historically important the album was as the birth of prog in 1967. One song you might really enjoy is "Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)", which is commonly referred to as "Tuesday Afternoon".
Aileen, I love your passion for music! The Moody Blues are so great, any song you pick will be a jewel. That said, you _must_ hear the long version (8min) of Tuesday Afternoon which is actually two songs (“Afternoon” and “Evening”) that blend perfectly from the “Days of Future Passed” album. Also hear their most popular banger, “The Story in your Eyes,” “the Voice,” and “Wildest Dreams.” You’ll love them all.
This was a track from a concept album by The Moody Blues called "Days of Future Past". It musically tells of a Journeyman's day from morning to night. At the time, rock bands didn't use orchestras in their music. My favorite Moody Blues song is "Question" from the album "Question of Balance."
So glad you enjoyed on of my recommendations ! So many in their catalogue I think you would enjoy , but narrowing it down to 3. Their up tempo , vibrant Ride My See- Saw which they usually save for an encore at concerts . Their sonic masterpiece Tuesday Afternoon which showcases the bands penchant for storytelling and Justin Hayward's ethereal vocals . Finally , one of my personal favorites - Legend Of A Mind This is an ode to Timothy Leary , and is a sonic journey that features the flute work of the late Ray Thomas. Great version from The Royal Albert Hall in 2000 ( remastered ) ..
Oh yah this is one of the greatest mood pieces in rock'n'roll history. If you want to hear their more rockin' rockin' out, the next go-to song has to be "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock'n'Roll Band." It's an absolute freight train of steadily building sound and tempo, with a voice collectively shouting out for meaning/answers in an impartial universe.
The first memory I have of this song is it playing in the first season of Wiseguy (1987) as a backing track to the confrontation between Ken Wahl and Ray Sharkey. One of the best uses of music to deepen the scene.
I loved your reaction.. The song is incredible and with the symphony Orchestra and at Red Rocks.. The greatest venue in the world.. It's just perfection.. And the way you felt listening to it is always the way I feel when I hear it.. You should do a reaction to Duran Duran Ordinary World.. The greatest song ever written..you will love it! 👍
This song is off their "Days of future passed" LP which I have to this day. I think this performance was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall. I have the DVD of that nights performance too, a great band.
This came out when I was in primary school In Australia,I was about 7 yrs old, and thought that it was the most beautiful piece of music that I had ever heard. It still has an affect on my soul, as does Pink Floyd. Just stunning!
Aileen ant moody Blues is worth your time, any of their work!! They are great!!!! I saw them in Raleigh, NC back in the day. They sounded just like this. I have loved their music since the 1970's. YES, my dear harmonies and a flute. Now pretty lady was that a LOVE song or what????!!!! No wonder they are in the Hall of Fame!! Until the next time.............
The fathers of progressive rock. This is from the first concept album, way back in 1967. Their "core seven" albums are required listening. They only recently stopped touring as a group. Justin and John still tour with their own bands, making more great moments for audiences everywhere.
This is about their 40th anniversary of this song. Justin Hayward (singing) joined the group at age 19 and helped make them world famous, because he also wrote this one and others. Ray Thomas on flute here wrote LEGEND OF A MIND, and there's a youtube recording of them performing it circa 1969 you should see. We were spoiled by some of the best ear candy ever recorded ('60s, '70s, '80s)- maybe you can understand why so many of us hold modern 'music' in contempt.
