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It kills me that there's a "single" version out there fooling people. When this song played on the radio (locally, at least) they always played the full song with the Late Lament closer.
The best version IMO is the one off of Days of Future Passed, as long as you listen to the whole Night Section that follows Nights in White Satin with Late Lament
@Mike Brock. Lol. I saw the reaction is 25 minutes long. I assumed that she did watch an extended version. I guess not by your comment. So, no Mike Pinder, I guess.
I would almost always say listen to the studio version first, and this one is no exception. But in this case, the full length album version, not this shorter single version.
@@roberttaylor5997 Oh, I definitely prefer album versions to singles, pretty much every time. Both tend to be better than live versions with a few exceptions (Styx's Caught in the Act live album is a major example).
Absolutely!! You need to listen to the full concept album, Days Of Future Past, in one sitting. It’s amazing❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 I’m 69 and I’ve been obsessed with this song since 1967!
@@vancemccutchen1434 Days of Future *Passed* features a group of session musicians assembled by Peter Knight that were given the name the London Festival Orchestra. The LSO wasn't used.
I still recall vividly when I first heard this. I was living in Pampa, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle. I had a battery powered transistor radio stuffed under my pillow, because the hard plastic ear bud was too uncomfortable for my 15 year old ears. I was half asleep, listening to KOMA (a clear channel station) in Oklahoma City, the only station that played pop music, that I could reliably receive. This song started up, the slow drum beats, and the vibrant smooth orchestral strings hooked me immediately. I was wide awake in the first couple of seconds. The lyrics carried me far away, the flute, the vocals, the entire arrangement was something totally unique and so riveting. Justin Hayward's voice, the strings, everything was perfect. I was absolutely enthralled, from the first instant, to the final orchestral fade out. I listened carefully, waiting for the DJ to name of the song and the artists. The next day after school, I jumped on my bicycle and rode downtown, to the only music store in town. I put in a special order ($0.90), and had to wait for two weeks. I heard the song only a couple more times on the radio, and finally my 45 RPM record showed up. Another trip to the music store and I picked it up, paid for it, and took it home. I wore that 45 out completely, but a good friend bought the album "Days of Future Passed" as a Christmas present for me. I wore that album out too. As soon as it was available on CD, I got that one too. And now, I have four versions of it, the video above, the original US single, and two versions of the "Days of Future Passed", which includes the re-release in 1972. 56 years later, I'm 71 now, and this is still one of the most significant songs of my life. And it still grabs my attention every time it comes up in rotation on my music collection. Thanks, Moodies!
I agree with LeeAnn that you should listen to the entire album.....in the 60's, we'd lie back in either the dark, or very dim lighting, with headphones, and just relax, losing ourselves in the music.....also, the first use of a mellotron in rock music
This has been our song also since 1972! I met my husband February of ‘72, I was a senior in H.S. and he was just out of the Navy. We’ve been together 51, married 48❤️ We both had the album when we met😎
The lead singer, Justin Hayward, is 76 and still touring. Yes his voice has aged but it’s as romantic, sultry, and compelling as ever! I was blessed to have seen him live last year. A great song that showcases his voice is “Forever Autumn “ from Jeff Waynes “War of the Worlds”. It’ll break you and break your heart. Give it a try. 😊
written by Justin at the age of 19. The album version (Days of Future Passed) has the full version. There's also an amazing live version in the O2 arena in London from the early 1990s, with the London Symphonic that is totally amazing. Justin is in his late 70's now and still gigging. And he still sounds as incredible as the day they recorded this track.
The O2 wasn't completed until 2003. They did record a live album at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000 with the World Festival Orchestra (a one-time created orchestra) that paid homage to the London Festival Orchestra from the original album. The LSO wasn't involved.
So, my Dad had a collection of LPs from the 60s and 70s - the music he grew up on. As a kid, I'd put them on the record player with headphones and play them, sitting in front of the stereo, and this album, this song, was one of my absolute favorites (I'm an idealist, a dreamer, and romanticist - suppose that makes sense). Years later, I was at a gaming convention with him, and he saw that they were playing an open air concert the next day. We missed that afternoon of the convention and stood outside with thousands, listening to them play and I heard this one live (among many others). I hadn't thought about that for quite some time, until this reaction, actually. What a moment it was, being able to reach back in time and see a band live that came out of that era, and see them with my Dad. Vibe? Oh yes. The Moody Blues certainly are that. I should find that album. It's in storage with the others. I don't have a record player anymore, but I'm going to find it.
16 studio albums of which 7 are considered concept albums, numerous solo albums leave us with well over 200 songs all of which are real musical journeys
If you weren't there when this album came out you may not fully grasp the impact of it. It wasn't just popular music that sold well and was just some of the best of it's era. Yes, it was an incredible era, a Golden Age really. And yet, this was special. There is a special place in our hearts for this music. I'm glad that you are helping today's music lovers rediscover it. Thank you!
At one point in their career the Moody Blues were actually a bigger and more popular band than the Beatles. They now have four generations of fans. Artistic integrity tends to ensure longevity. 😊
I can NOT believe I missed the live stream! I had most of their albums in high school but this one, Days of Future Passed, was my favorite. This song, Nights in White Satin, is the best song on the album but the rest all fall perfectly into place. Please react to the whole record - or live versions of the songs if you can find them. You can truly feel the audience emotion and vibe with Moody Blues live performances. The soulful feel of the entire album is unreal…..even if the album cover artwork still freaks me out a little! I’m in my 60’s and this group was a big part of my high school experience in the 70’s. Knew you would appreciate them and their talent and musicianship!
The "Full version" of Nights in White Satin from their "Days of Future Passed Album includes "Late Lament"(the spoken section people where talking about) and an incredible lead in to the song and bridge between Nights in White Satin and Late Lament by the London Festival Orchestra. On the Album they are not listed as separate songs, they where separated for radio when they released the single.
1 I am 71. I have been listening to this song since the late 60s. If I had a dollar for every time I listen to this song, I could buy a new truck. You really do need to hear the full version. It adds to and continues the magic. The album is on the surface about morning mid-day, Tuuuuuuuesday Afternoon, evening, and night. On a deeper level, it is about a lifetime.
Maggie, as a vocalist, then I HIGHLY suggest listening to the entire album, Days Of Future Passed. As a very early example of a concept album and one of the first to incorporate rock music and an orchestra, it's an album of pure bliss!! The concept is basically 'a day of life' - starting with an overture, through dawn, morning, lunch, afternoon, evening, twilight & finally night (this song). The poem others speak of both opens and closes the album, and for many of us (myself included), the poem, Late Lament, is truly a part of this song. Justin Hayward has a wonderful voice (still does, now over 55 years on from this album). Bass player, John Lodge, had a great falsetto, Keyboard/Mellotron player, Mike Pinder, has a warm, deep voice - he recites most of the poems that are written by the drummer, Graeme Edge. Finally, the flutist, Ray Thomas, also has a wonderful voice. Their harmonies are sublime. A deep dive into their catalogue is well worth the journey! Cheers.
Maggie, I love and adore your channel and SO enjoy how you are willing to share your knowledge and training with us mere morals.. I have enjoyed this band since the 1960's. I got into them BIG time in the 1970's. And yes I saw them perform in Raleigh, NC back in the 80's/ Girl if you ever get the chance go see them.. They are NOT in the Hall of FAME for no reason. They earned it!!!! Maggie are you too amazed that Justin did this when he was 19. One 's forever and continued.
The Moody Blues have a song --- I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band. I was listening to the Moody Blues from before you were born, 1960's and especially in the 1970's...Back in the 1980's I saw them perform!!! PERFECT!!!!!!!! No orchestra just classic music......... Thank you Luna!!!!!! A job very well done! Luna is a star just like Maggie! And here is a kick in the bottom, I too am a Roy but I go by Mike, my middle name. Thanks Roy!!!!! Good name dude! Mike Pinder is a wizard on the keyboards. Pinder passed recently He often played the mellowtron! 1,1,1,1 etc!! 1
That whole album deserves a reaction, it is a stunning achievement with them and The London Festival Orchestra bringing the piece about the parts of the day to life. They also used this album and it's notoriety as a springboard to a series of classic albums with classical, prog, rock and psychedelic accents in a memorable group sound and vibe, they really are worth taking a look at. Try Tuesday Afternoon but when you can, listen to the album Days of Future Past for your own enjoyment, I think you will be impressed. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎼
I first listened to The Moody Blues back in the early 80s and their 10th album Long Distance Voyager, which I got at the library. I absolutely love that music, even to this day over 40 years later. All of the tracks on that album are great, but three in particular are really memorable to me: The Voice, Gemini Dream and Veteran Cosmic Rocker.
This is what happens when every member of the band is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter. They are a unique as Pink Floyd. Huge catalog worth diving into.
Ah....... not true. Great songs, music and records but renowned as not very good live due to a lack of musical talent. Their Australian tour in the 1980’s or 1990’s ( was so long ago I can’t remember which decade ) was celebrated by fans because they finally added a real musician. lol
I live in Maryland Eastern shore close to Ocean City. So far all of this classic rock I am very familiar with it's all from my generation. I graduated high school in 87 and I think everybody from my generation has heard all of this stuff. We were definitely a classic rock generation. Thank you 😊
My mom was a radio Dj back in the day and was given a copy of this LP as a demo. She brought it home and we listened to it until she passed away in 2018. She and I love this band
I was really impressed by your video, being a professional singer and being impressed by Justin Haywards voice and arrangement, I grew up listening to him in my childhood and now in my twilight.. Subscribed. Thank you.
As everyone else mentioned, you haven't heard this song until you hear the longe version. of the song. There are some amazing parts of the extended version you missed, including the poem at the end. By the way, this is one of my all time favorite songs of all time and I saw them perform this song in concert years ago. Another great song by The Moody Blues is New Horizons.
1968 if I remember right. Moody Blues came to Seattle's, Eagles Colosseum for their first album release. Well, the Moody Blues were stunning. When they ended the show. We all went crazy cheering, screaming how great they were for them. So, the lead singer said to us (the crowd). The band would do the set again. He said NO group had, has ever cheered them or clapped after their performance, ever. We stunned them as much as we were stunned by their magic.
That is awesome! I love ALL music although classic rock, Mississippi Delta Blues & heavy metal are my all-time favorite genres. I saw VERY few bands who were as equally magnificent as they were in the studio. The Moody Blues, C, S, N & Young, The Rolling Stones, Metallica, RUSH & Bob Dylan were so magnificent, I've either SEEN or are interested in seeing these particular bands live again & again!
I used to hate when radio stations truncated this beautiful song. I don't know why it was done in this video. My favorite part has always been the ending. Please, listen to the whole song! I did enjoy your reaction.
Because, technically, the poem is a uncredited separate track by Graeme Edge called "Late Lament", but it flows so well on the album it might as well be part of the same song.
Georgia - been a fan since mum turned me onto them when I was 5 (1972). Just turned 56, but I still think I’m 18. Saw them live in concert at an outdoor amphitheater, and it was sheer magic.
Indeed. it is amazing that you have never heard this before. You listened to a shortened version for radio not the original full length version. It truly is a classic and listened to still now. As shown by you.
"Days of future past" is one of my all time favorite albums. Side two kills. My all time favorite song on this LP is "Tuesday afternoon". The album Days of future past, each song is a part of a day. Starting with morning working it's way to afternoon, then evening and finally night. Back in the early 1980s when I was in high school me and a few friends fascinated with the moody blues. We frequently drop acid and listened to them all night long while hallucinating. You didn't get the poem at the end. Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is gray 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 Nighttime, to some a brief interlude To others the fear of solitude Brave Helios, wake up your steeds Bring the warmth the countryside needs
@@johnkidwell3932 Yes, corrected, and technically the first song on side two is The afternoon, Forever afternoon (tuesday). And yet every interview I seen with band members and everyone I have ever known have called it tuesday afternoon. So I ask does it really matter?
Know the poem by heart, along wit the 1st poem, The Day Begings, along with the rest of the album. I first heard the Moodies in the early 70's. I came home on leave from the Navy, and while visiting a friend, he said John, you've got to listen to this group, and do it with headphones on. I was instantly hooked...
as a classically trained musician in my younger days, i too am surprised you have not heard of moody blues... they are one of the most known bands of their time... as they were true musicians. another band whose music was legendary were the pink floyd. elo came later but their orchestrations were also amazing but they were much more electronic music... as in synths and electric violins. these bands' orchestration and musicality makes them appreciated by those with formal training. this particular song was known to any one who was a teenager in the 60's, 70's, and probably 80's. i'm an old fart but these songs make me feel young again. i just came up on your vid here for the first time... i am glad some youth of today still have an ear for music.
😎👍👍👍It's all, in the transition from the natural voice to the falsetto. On this high note he just cracked the transition for an instant, and you didn't hear it. This magic interval is where the YOTEL occurs. (Classic Country music) Now you try it. Many people Love this. One of the hardest covers to do.
Lol, MISS MAGGIE! I listen to oldies like this every day. Was born in 1951, ans fell in love with music when Bobby Riddell came out with his version of VOLARE. I have a music library of music, from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, at over 3,000 songs, and still have a list of over 400 more to add! If you would like to enrich your knowledge of music from that era of time, let me know, and I will send you a flash drive of what I have. You have been missing out on a lot of beautiful music! 😊
The Moodys informed my musical sensibilities as a youngster. There was nothing like them. Highly misunderstood in the world of pop music, with psychedelic roots, I would put their records on & be transported somewhere else.
Honestly, as others are saying, this is best heard in the context of the full album: Days of Future Past. It's a truly groundbreaking album. And others have reacted to the full album on RU-vid without having copyright issues.
Got to see them twice in Kansas City. What a show and you are in for a treat with this song. You need to check out the extended version. I'm 65 and still listen to them.
I grew up listening to this band. They played in the 60’s and the 70’s they were very much loved. I had so many of their albums. So happy you love the music of this era. They made quit a lot of beautiful music.
You definitely need to listen to the album version with the poem at the end. It is beautiful. Very good choice for your introduction to Moody Blues. This is my personal favorite and the song that got me interested in this band.
Got to see them twice live. Man one great performance after another. Along with Yes what your listening to is the origin of progressive rock. Yes you need to listen to the long version with the poem at the end.
I was a Junior in High School when the Moody Blues wrote "Nights in White Satin" in 1967. This is one of the songs we played, while we watched and celebrated the 1st MOON LANDING in 1969.
