The Moody Blues "Nights In White Satin" REACTION Video | reaction video to 60s music 

Seeing them live doing this with an orchestra is a mind blower.

This is the shortened radio version. It is missing a spectacular ending, with a poem & the orchestra crescendo & powerful finish! It will be so much better!

Justin Heyward wrote this timeless classic when he was 19 years' old.

Moody Blues is one of the most talented bands to come out of the rock era. Between the 5 member, they could play 35 different instruments. This is why when they perform in concert they require a full orchestra to be their backup. You should also check out the live version of this song to get the full orchestra experience. And yes, this is a masterpiece.

This was our slow dance from the 70's.......Such a beautiful song

Look for live version of this song Moody Blues at the Albert Hall its fantastic and it sounds even better........

Nights is one of the greatest songs ever recorded by one of the best bands ever. You really need to hear the long version, with dim light, with your eyes closed. Love the Moody Blues!

This song was in the top 10 five different times over the years, another great one is "Forever Autumn"

You need to listen to the whole album "Days of Future Passed". It is a masterpiece. It came out in 1967. Thanks for the reaction. ❤🙏☮

The 60s produced so many great songs in a variety of genres.

The lead singer is Justin Hayward. His solo song 'Forever Autumn' is on a par with this and well worth a listen. Topical for this time of year as well!

This is the single version. I never thought too much of it. Then I heard the full-length version on a train journey. I've never been so transported by a song in my life. And yes, it was the song, not the train.

This is the short version, there is a longer version that will blow your mind because it introduces many unexpected elements. Regarding Flutes, try Undone by the Guess Who. There is a flute solo there too.

Flute actually shows up a fair bit in late Sixties and Seventies music. By the Eighties it's gone, as the switch over to synths becomes more dominant. While orchestral arrangements had been associated with popular music in earlier eras, it really wasn't so much used with rock until the Beatles started using strings around 1965. The Moody Blues did a full orchestral rock album in 1967, "Days of Future Passed." It's excellent, and you can hear the FULL version of "Nights in White Satin," which became popular on radio probably at least three times from the Sixties into the Eighties.

Days of Future Passed is the second album and first concept album by English prog rock band The Moody Blues, released in November 1967 .With its fusion of orchestral and rock elements, it has been cited as one of the first examples of progressive rock. Their parent label, Decca Records offered them a chance to record a stereo LP that combined their music with orchestral interludes. They decided to compose a suite of songs about the life of everyday man, with the group and orchestra mostly playing separately and mixed together. It was a moderate success upon release, but following steady radio airplay, particularly of the hit single "Nights in White Satin", it became a top ten US hit in 1972. It has since been listed among the most important albums of 1967 by Rolling Stone. Mom tell daughter that this is a concept album that needs to be heard in its entirely and the songs blend into each other. The other huge hit was TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

Nights in White Satin is one of the first rock concept albums. The songs describe a day in one man's life going from The Day Begins and ending with The Night. Easily one of the greatest albums of all time.

A girl gave him satin sheets as a gift. He wrote this song as a teen. So he wrote this about his nights in white Satin.

Moody Blues was able to tap their record label's other clients and was one of the first bands to incorporate a full orchestra.

How different it looks in the 60s I love how they just stand there and sing this beutiful song no gimmicks just pure talent

This whole albu,... days of future passed... is incredible..

My boyfriend worked backstage security in the mid 80s. He said he became a fan the night they were there. And that they were all very nice. Even remembering his name the next time they came through

It’s a song of longing. Unrequited love. Classic sad and beautiful.

"Nights In White Satin" by The Moody Blues is an all-time classic that has been consistently popular on classic rock radio station's playlists. It came from their concept album, Days Of Future Passed. This album was a historically groundbreaking album as all of the songs combined rock with orchestral instrumentation (you both noticed that in your reactions by hearing the flute). "Nights In White Satin" reached the top 10 on the pop charts in 1972..

I'm 70 and still love this.

the guy on the flute Ray Thomas died 3 or 4 years ago . . . the flute has always been in the song...always loved the sound as well

They used a Mellotron which was a prototype for a synthesizer on this song. Jethro Tull used flutes extensively in their songs and you might want to check out "Thick as a Brick".

Loved this song since I was pre teen, a long time ago. A beautiful song, glad you enjoyed it too. Good taste ladies 🙂👏

This is the very best version of nights in white satin ever, thanks girls 😊😎

My all-time favorite song ever since I heard it for the first time.

Back in the 70's this was the "Couples Only" song at the local roller skating rink. Fond memories.

Wow was also my reaction the first time I heard this song. It's truly dramatic.

A fabulously haunting song with incredible vocals❤️

I Enjoyed Your Videos The Power of Songs The Power of Taking yYur Breath Away The Power of Both of You Commicating With Each other Its a beautiful Thing

I grew up listening to this amazing band 🇨🇦🍿❤️

You missed the last part of the song...a spoken poem... 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.

Back after just viewing your reaction again... I'm so happy it's your favorite type of music to listen to. That said, now you just have to listen to the Royal Albert Hall performance in 2000, when the Moodies are backed by a full symphony orchestra. You'll get to hear Justin singing pretty closely as well as he had 30 years earlier, and watch the flautist, Ray Thomas, doing his thing again. Thomas just died a few years ago and drummer Graeme Edge passed away last year. I'm sorry you'll never get to hear them live in concert, which they were still doing exceptionally well until 2018, more than 50 years after 'Nights' came out. Still, dig in, watch that Royal Albert Hall concert on RU-vid and you'll become a full-fledged Moodies fan, just as you are with the Bee Gees!

Thank you for your great reaction! The Moody Blues are brilliant songwriters and musicians. That song was written and sung by Justin Hayward, and that was Ray Thomas doing the greatest flute solo in Rock history. The live version with an orchestra at Royal Albert Hall is definitely worth checking out. The Moody Blues have other great songs that you might consider listening to, including Question, The Voice, and Your Wildest Dreams.

I would implore you both to listen to that whole album - Days Of Future Passed". An absolute masterpiece!! You'll appreciate this song even more because you only heard the radio edit version which is a much shorter version of that song which has poem at the end called "Late Lament" it is just beautiful. The lush orchestration blended with their signature rock sound really puts you in another place. Thank You both for your insights on these classics!!! By the way, the lead singer Justin Hayward on "Nights In White Satin" wrote that song at the age of 18 or 19.

Love this melody ♥️👍👏❤️

Exactly the same reaction as I had as a child. Since then it's been in my all-time top 3 x

A classic when it was released still a classic today

All of them were phenomenal muscians. Ray Thomas on flute we lost in 2018.

There are great songs and their are absolute masterpieces; and this song, is one of the greatest masterpieces of all time from one of the greatest albums (Days of Future Past) of al time. Still might be the greatest unrequited love song of all time. This masterpiece of music will outlast all of us, as it might be the closest to perfection a song can be.

Justin Hayward, the lead singer and guitarist, wrote this song when he was 17. Sadly, the flotist and the drummer have passed on.

This song takes me back to junior high. The sixties and seventies had some great music

one of my favorite all time songs

This is the AM radio version - most of the orchestra is cut out and it's shorter (and no poem at the end!). It's still striking, but the entirety of the London Festival Orchestra takes this to the stratosphere.

There is a version where there is a poetic narration and the beginning and at the end that makes it sound even more haunting. This is one of those songs that can get stuck in your head all day if you don't watch it. LOL

Loving your channel since you started, ladies, especially your affinity for the Bee Gees and Abba, my second and third favorite bands. My first? The Moody Blues. I promise if you get into their library of beautiful music you will love it all. I would agree with others who urge you to try Nights' during their Royal Albert Hall concert, but the original straight from the album is gorgeous. Others? Question, Tuesday Afternoon, The Voice, Driftwood, Isn't Life Strange, heck, a hundred more, at least... I do hope you go after the Moodies, but I'd also enjoy your reactions to Neil Diamond, Barbara Streisand, Cat Stevens, Roy Orbison... oh, my gosh, you have so much of the '60s to '80s music to enjoy! Thanks for your heartfelt, fun reactions. You do your respective generations proud!

In the early 70's when it first became popular on radio shows to compile 'all-time' charts based on listeners votes this song was often right on top vying with Beatles - A Day In The Life and Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale

This song is the last song on the album "Days of Future Passed". "Days of Future Passed" is the second album and first concept album by English prog rock band The Moody Blues, released in November 1967 by Deram Records. With its fusion of orchestral and rock elements, it has been cited as one of the first examples of progressive rock.

Thanks. Been waiting for you two to get to these guy's. Moody Blues are in a league onto themselves. "Days of Future Passed" as an album is a masterpiece. Justin Hayward the writer and singer was only nineteen when he wrote this. Another great love song by them but written and sang by a different member is "For My Lady". But there are tons of great songs by them. You'll probably get a lot of request for them. All there songs are great. Thanks again.

Jeff Wayne sings the song "Forever Autumn" on another album which needs to be listened to in one sitting - Jeff Wayne's "War Of The Worlds".

The album version of this is The Best - off the album Days of Future Passed. This group started in 1964 and combined rock with classical music. It was said at the time that a rock group with orchestral melodies and background would not last long. They sure were wrong. They write all their music and lyrics (so under recognized) and assist with orchestral arrangements and sounds. True musicians. Justin Hayward is a true talent for songwriting/lyricist and vocals. The album "Days of Future Passed is one of the best selling albums of all time and is the 1st concept album: the songs and lyrics along with music/orchestral melodies takes one from sunrise and awakening through mid-morning to afternoon to evening into nighttime and late night. Really enjoyed their music in the 80's as well: "The Voice, Wildest Dreams, I know you're out there, " and a few others. An amazing group with amazing talents. Under-recognized.

... 55 year-old-song that still leaves people in awe when they first hear it!!! It was released as a single in 1967, did poorly on the charts. Released again in 1972 and hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, so you can say this song was 5 years ahead of its time.

I have never heard this song without the flute being in it .

You two are great. I love your reactions. 🙂 “Love Reign O’er Me” is a brilliant song by The Who, you guys might like. Thanks 🙏🏻

This version of the song from the Moody Blues called "Nights In White Satin" came out in 1967.

Hauntingly beautiful .

It’s a fabulous piece of music

A lot of the genius of this song is the orchestral arrangements done by Peter Knight. The group recorded and mixed their sessions first, then passed the finished tapes over to Knight for arranging and recording the orchestral interludes.

I am so glad that I found your channel. These are wonderful songs from my youth. Thank you so much for the appreciation of all music. People tend to forget how important that the flute is to our past. I have some native blood in my veins. The flute excites me but calms my spirit. I will subscribe. Again thank you.

If you like the flute please try Jethro Tull's thick as a brick

This is my favorite Moody Blues song although their song Tuesday afternoon pretty doggone good too.

Haunting like all heartbreak

I was lucky enough to see them twice in concert. The last time was in 2018. It was the 50th anniversary tour of their album Days of Future Passed, which featured this song. Nights in White Satin has been my favorite song ever since it has been released in 1967. It's so beautiful, it makes me cry every time. Seeing it done in person really made me ugly face cry. The flute player, Ray Thomas, died 2 weeks before they played at the venue I went to. The had a tribute to him. Justin Hayward has not lost his voice. They have many more songs that were major hits you can listen to. Thanks for listening to my favorite song!

Haunting isn’t it. I glad that you are listening the older version first.

It was on Explosive Hits '73 which was an LP released in Australia- It was a Chrissy Prezzie.

Got to see them with Jefferson Airplane in LA in 1969. It was awesome. They reproduced the orchestra sound via Mellotron played by Mike Pinder

The choir is in fact a keyboard called a Mellotron

Justin Hayward was 19 when he wrote Nights in White Satin!

I remember when this song came out and it sounded just as good back then. Always a very great song.

One of my favorites ! ❤️

I saw them live back in the days .

Another classic from my youth 🥳❤️🇧🇻

Great song , great band. You would love their song "Tuesday Afternoon ".

Other popular songs that have highlighted flutes include the Mamas and the Papas' 1965 "California Dreaming," Jethro Tull's 1969 "Living in the Past," and Brick's 1976 "Dazz."

The Moody Blues were a masterclass in musicianship and songwriting, they were my first introduction into what became known as classical rock, their albums and their concepts were works of art, it was total bliss if you had a stereo record player or headphones, this era of musicians were truly blessed, check out Mike Oldfield, and his Tubular Bells or Hergest Ridge .

I love how they haven’t heard of this song lol. I’ve just turned 36 and have liked this song since I was, like, 6.

Other very successful singles from the 70's through the 80's include: I'm just a singer in a Rock and Roll Band, Ride my see-saw, Tuesday Afternoon, Question, Story in your Eyes, The Voice, Your wildest dreams, and I know you're out there. Over 70 mil. albums, including 18 platinum and gold albums. The album "Days of Future Passed" (which you should listen to) is the first true concept album by a rock group and is still one of the best selling of all time. Inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2018.

In the late 70s there were two themes to almost every Prom, this song and Color My World by Chicago. Bluedy Moooooooos! First flute? This girl needs some Kansas!

This whole album is one of my top 5 albums of all time. As others have said it is a master piece.

I was 12 around this magical musical period, and songs played from this period evoke so many memories. Other groups , for my part also participated are Procol Harum, The Pink Floyd, The Move, The Tremeloes, The Who…. The list is endless! Whilst on the subject of The Moody Blues, I urge you to listen to Days Of Future Passed, and try to play each side without pausing, but indeed have a coffee break half way through!

Written and composed by Justin Hayward, at age 19, was first released as a single in early '68 off their first "concept" album titled "Days of Future Passed". Only hit #103 in the US. Re-released as a single in 1972 and went to #2. The Moody Blues first appeared in 1964. Mostly considered as a fusion of progressive rock/symphonic rock, the band always has an orchestra back up playing - one of their signatures to music - and on their albums it is usually The London Festival Orchestra. It was said in early years of the band that a rock band with an orchestra playing backup will not last - they were so wrong. The song is about a love yearning from afar. However, the album version has an orchestral intro and an ending (Final Lament) which adds other dimensions and thought provoking meanings of "The Night" which is the title of the track off the concept album. All 5 members have written songs for the group, but Hayward writes most of them - with lyrics that can have different meanings/interpretations - they get deep and thought provoking. That is why the band is often called "a thinking man's band". Also, between them, they can play over 30 instruments! These are true "musicians" Deep, Deep hole but well worth time investment to follow their progression through their music. Their last album was recorded in 2003, but they continued to do some touring until 2018. I think Justin Hayward still does some solo tours and song writing. A very under-rated songwriter/singer.

Breathe deep the gathering gloom Watch lights fade from every room Bedsitter people look back and lament Another day's useless energy is 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 The Lament (outro)

Check out the live version with full orchestra (many years later). It will blow you mind his voice is even better

A true classic 👌

You really want to hear Oceans of Slumber do this. They are fantastic.

You can hear the flute used by The Marshall Tucker Band and more notably Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull plays the flute in songs like Locomotive Breath and other big hits by that band

"Breathe deep the gathering gloom.......". "Days of Future Passed" was actually quite an artistic work and should be, at some time, taken in as a whole. Instead of an album with several songs, it is more like a symphony with several related movements.

Check out the group Jethro Tull, the flute was the highlighted instrument in the majority of their songs. Ian Anderson was the lead artist. The Moody Blues were a great group.

While not too common, flute in the lead was something I remember on several songs from that era, most notable being "Going Up The Country" by Canned Heat. Another song that the flute shared lead with the guitars in the intro and outro was "Can't You See" by The Marshall Tucker Band. Another notable flute solo was in "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas.

I love this song. I have listened to this band for years. They are so good. Great in concert. Please listen to more of their songs. They have been around for years!!!! Great reaction...

I saw an interview with the Moody Blues. They said, they needed a lead singer/guitarist, an extremely essential position to fill. As the story goes, they had several candidates whose names were put into a hat and they pulled the name Justin Hayward, the rest is history.

Great reaction. Another great so with a flute is “Can’t You See” by Marshall Tucker Band. They are a great Southern Rock band from North Carolina.

I fell in love dancing with my true love. I was listening to this album over and over. It had just came out. We played this one many times that night. Danced close, slow and heated. Bringing back many memories. So long ago.

Live version is also very good

Great older song and great reaction.

I've never seen the video before now. But to be honest, I can't tell you the deep world of imagination this song has inspired over the years without the video. As with so many songs, the video only dilutes what the imagination can render--and do so far more powerfully.

this is proper music