The Moody Blues The Voice 

The Moodys are one of those rare bands that manage to capture the studio sound while live.

Simply, one of the best bands ever!

When my Daughter was just ten Moody blues announced they would be playing a concert at the Columbia river gorge amphitheater in Washington state and broadcasting it live. I was from Seattle but had moved my self and my Daughter to Alaska where most of Family where from to get her Proper Schooling. I was just going to have some friends over and let her invite a friend to stay the night but then her Mom Who was in the USMC and deployed overseas was due to go to California for training and was going to try and come by and see us for a day. Well we talked and chose to make a three say holiday of it meeting up in Seattle, we would drive to a motel by the river and go to the concert as a Family. We spent the entire day picnicking and exploring the Gorge around the amphitheater then enjoyed the concert. It was Magical and My Daughter not only got an appreciation for there music she has passed it on to her kids. There music is timeless and that night was the best in my entire life.

This is one of the rare bands where I liked everything they put out, and they had a LOT of output. I never get tired of listening.

One of my favorite songs of all time - especially this version...

When I was 13, I was sitting in my mom's car before a baseball game waiting for the game before ours to finish so we could play our game. We were listening to the radio and this song came on and I heard it for the first time. I was blown away. I found my lifetime favorite band at that moment and never looked back.

One of my favorite bands; their whole song catalogue is wonderful. I’ve seen them live twice. This is my favorite song from them.

They always had very deep spiritual lyrics to their music, one of the few groups to do that. RIP Ray, we miss you and great y'all finally got into the Hall. Four of the members there were original members of the group. Ray is the flutist who passed a couple of years ago. The Moodies always brought up thought-provoking music and was a calm during the other rock choices storm back in the day.

With your arms around the future and your back up against the past...

Thank you ...you are making a difference in the world....love from Canada

This is from the 80s Moodies. They started in the 60s as a Psychedelic band. Their first albums are called the called The Core 7. Seven albums in five years. Completely different vibe. I too adore this song & have many deep memories of it & it’s meaning. I’d recommend the live version of Nights In White Satin from the concert at The Royal Albert Hall in London along w The Storey-English spelling-In Your Eyes from the same concert. Nights is so meaningful to so very many people. Too many stories & emotions surrounding it to mention. Everyone has a Nights tale to tell. Storey personifies the longing for a better world & how love can save you. A common theme in their music. The Moodies are a special band with a very special message & unique sound. Their so special to me because my 9 & 12 year older brothers introduced me to them when I six & I bonded with so many dear friends listening to them. They’ve always been both uplifting & a comfort for me. They deserve more attention.

one of the Best bands in the World.

The absolutely brilliant Justin Hayward. One of the greatest melodic songwriters of the pop/rock era. With a fabulous crying guitar sound to match the cry in his voice...

I liked them in all decades.

Loved hearing this again. RIP Ray Thomas , the bands flautist and resident comedian .

One of the best bands around!!

I went to a moody blues concert when I was 11 and got the drummers drumsticks he gave them to me. Till this day still amazes me

Lovely memories of seeing The Moody Blues in Columbus at Polaris amphitheater. My dear husband and best friends were there 4 rows from the stage. We never sat down. These guys were outstanding, It was the last concert my husband would see.

I can't tell you the number of times I have listened to the Moody Blues. Great memories. Thank you. Their albums were often concept albums intended to be listened to as a whole. My group of friends would await the release of their new album and meet at whoever had the best stereo and listen to the entire album. Enjoying music with friends is why I believe reaction channels are popular. Stay safe, and Thanks.

Wow, I hadn't heard this song for so long! I forgot how special it is. So well crafted and performed. Loved it. Thanks for bringing it to us.

Reminds me of being 8 yrs old, hearing it in car with my parents. Still got my Mamas vinyl Lp of this album. Love Moody Blues

My uncle is a HUGE Moody Blues fan. He’s only 15 years older than me, so I have a lot of his musical influence in my life. He wasn’t into the drug culture of the late 60’s/early 70’s, and the Moody Blues clean lifestyle was a big plus for why he gravitated to their music. He did a lot of painting back then, and he has a few album covers of theirs he re-created (with personal touches) in oil paintings. He had a kidney replacement a few years ago (thank God they caught it early, because he spent nearly six years on the donor recipient list!), so he’s getting back to painting some.

As a young child in the late 1960's, one of the first songs I was drawn to, and is partially responsible for my obsession with music, was the Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin." Now, over a half a century later, I still love their songs and "The Voice" is one of my favorites.

My first concert at 14 years old with my Uncle Jim, the sights, sounds & oh MAN the smells.

Love the Moody Blues, have seen them live many times, always fun. My favorite line "with your arms around the future and your back up against the past". Brilliant musicians, just as good if not better live than on CD/vinyl. They have been making music since 1964, and have just got better and better.

What a great band! So many good songs!

Thanks for the joy you bring to all of us everyday. God bless, G. Jones

Always reminds me of a great experience of getting high with a bright friend at Wm & Mary, a good guy. We sang loudly!

Sitting on my bed with the clock radio playing the Casey Kasem Top 40 and this song, concerned about school the next day, and lovely Debbie. The voice within said, 'Debbie'.

One of my fav. bands. They sound the same live as via album. Brings me back to my youth hanging out with my friends. Relaxing.

Their catalog has dozens of great songs!

This is the first time I've heard this song and I loved it

Glad to see you did a review of this GREAT song. This was a song to go driving with, windows down at night to just relax and enjoy.

One of my treasured favs!!!!

Huge comeback album for this legendary British band!

This reflects the later stage of their career where they changed from the mellotron to the synthesizers "Say it with love" and "No More Lies" are later songs

This song reminds me of many good times going to vocational school for radio and tv broadcasting. I would hear this several times a day by the students who were DJ for the day. I never got tired of hearing this and it always brings back good memories. I didn't stick with broadcasting but i still have a place in my heart for this song.

This song literally drew me back to my husband after we had been separated for 5 months.

if every episode is like this... then ya.. I'll subscribe. Thanks for not running over the music... (you have to hear the whole song before you speak because the whole song is 1 production), you know what I mean man. Great post!

Being backed by the London Symphony on their studio stuff is other worldly.

They played with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra here at Red Rocks, I remember watching heat lightning far off on the horizon during the concert, fabulous show and Mother Nature provided the extra visuals

Their 60s and early 70's music is something to explore. Good headphone music. I have read books with it in the background.

This song was a great choice. I always liked the Moody Blues. They're extremely talented musicians. I've never seen this do this live. That keyboard player was awesome.

I’ve always loved this band! My hubby took me to see Justin in concert on our first date, and he sang this song! He knew the way to my heart! 😉😁

Most loved Moody Blues song is actually by Moodies vocalist Justin Hayward. "Forever Autumn". Besides of course "Nights in White Satin". My favorite other than these is "I Know You're Out There Somewhere". Three of my favorites of all time. Voice would be a very close fourth favorite. Its wonderful also.

the Moodies have a special way with lyrics that evoke a wide range of thoughts and feelings with the music to match. most notable on their first 7 albums

Lord I haven't heard this in forever!!! Love the sound and lyrics of the Moody Blues. I never had an opportunity to see them perform but I sure wish I had.💔 The lyrics of songs is always left to interpretation but I think of it as a story and a prayer. The ONLY time I sing is when I'm driving AND there's no one on the road but me. LOL I can't sing a note to save my life! LYRICS: Won't you take me back to school I need to learn the golden rule Won't you lay it on the line I need to hear it just one more time Oh, oh, won't you tell me again Oh, oh, can you feel it? Oh, oh, won't you tell me again, tonight Each and every heart it seems Is bounded by a world of dreams Each and every rising sun Is greeted by a lonely one Oh, oh, won't you tell me again Oh, oh, can you feel it? Oh, oh, won't you tell me again, tonight Tonight 'Cause out on the ocean of life my love There's so many storms we must rise above Can you hear the spirit calling As it's carried across the waves? You're already falling It's calling you back to face the music And the song that is coming through You're already falling The one that it's calling is you Make a promise, take…

I’m 65. When I was a teenager, I had my first experiences of falling in love to The Moody Blues. Early 70s.

My favorite moody blues song is Candle of Life

Justin and John, Bluejays, This Morning, you have to listen to this.

Nights in White Satin is awesome by them. Live is best

Have you ever saw a concert at the old World MUSIC THEATRE in Tinley Park? The Moody Blues played there and it was amazing.

Brilliant lyrics and production. Thank you for reacting to this song, takes me back to my childhood.

When this album came out, many people, I believe, thought that the Moodies days of Top Ten Hits were long gone. They had been working solo from about 1975-1978, and their 1979 album Octave had no big hits. When this album came out in 1981 with its soaring and electrifying sound, it blew up the charts. They had another run of hits in the eighties and early nineties: Gemini Dream, Wildest Dreams, and I Know You're Out There Somewhere (my favorite hit from that period). They are a wonderful group. Check out their beautiful nighttime outdoor concert at Red Rocks with an orchestra. Its a beautiful show. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zlBZJIlh3i0.html

Great.

Awesome Moody Blues. Thanks for playing and your commentary

My sister's favorite band. Thanks for the memory.

It's hard for me to bring up memories sometimes because I listened to music constantly and the songs were played over and over again so things get blurred together.

I think this song is about addiction, rehabilitation, and ultimately,...redemption. "You're already falling", he wants to give up and go get high. "Understand the voice within", that voice that you have to fight with in order to stay straight. "Each and every rising sun is greeted by a lonely, lonely one", for every one who rises up from the abyss that is addiction, another is falling in. "How many words have I got to say", and also "Won't you tell me again tonight?", seem like a twelve step program to me. (You are supposed to talk to the group about your addiction(s) and the pain you caused,...and suffered.) Also, the repetitiveness and the fact that it's "tonight", have some bearing due to the very nature of NA & AA meetings, the majority of which take place at night. "Can you hear the spirit calling?" Classic AA, more focus on spirituality than on a specific God. Believe me, been there, done that. Just my opinion of course. 🤔

How I love that song.

Dead on, I hope the person who requested this got to see them perform it live, I did and the audience partied it down. I love this tune.

Reminds me of high school and my friends hanging out between classes.

Finally, someone notices the baseline! Fabulous bass player - take a listen to Nights in White Satin again.

This is my favorite song by the Moody Blues. I had the record when I was in Jr. High School. I used to time myself to leave for school by this song (it's between 5 to 6 minutes long).

Yay! This was my fave by them and I`m so happy you got around to doing this song! Memories from Jr.High!

Saw them live twice in the 90s. Fantastic concerts!

For a different Moody's experience try "For My Lady" They have such a broad range of music. It is just as relevant today as it was then.

This band is incredible live! Saw them twice at the Muny in St. Louis. Both very memorable shows.

The Weeknd's Blinded by the Lights sounds 100% like it could be by Aha (if you haven't checked them out already, you should, please!!!!) and when Aha first appeared, many used to say how much their lead singer, Morten Harket, sounded like Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues.

Try Justin’s solo stuff like Forever Autumn or Blue Guitar with John Lodge.

I never really got any feelings from this song. This is more of a song I think on. The lyrics are quite profound

Want to hear a great song with an even greater bass line? The Who- The real me.

We need, not more cowbell, but keyboards ! This was big hit back then and a comeback after three year hiatus as a band.

I love this song and dislike most music being made today. I almost can’t stand it! However, the Weekend is one exception and I applaud your keen ear to catch the similarities especially with Blinding Lights. Well done!

The other thing I'd say about The Moody Blues is they are one of the best album bands ever. Their first 7 albums are great and their first 4 may be the best "first 4 albums by a band" ever. This coming from a musician and lover of Steely Dan, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin... The true difference with The Moody Blues is this - Some bands like Pink Floyd will take you on an incredible journey. They are the best at taking you where they want you to go. The Moody Blues take you where YOU want to go. It's your journey. I hope that makes sense.

I never think of them as a rock band. More like Master Musicians. Live music is their studio.

Another great song

Another great band from the 60s::::::😁

I have a Moody Blues story for you. This is 100% real. You probably won't believe that after reading, and I'm not sure how much I want to share because I know it sounds crazy but I can't deny I saw and felt what I did. I had....shall we say....an experience. No it wasn't drugs or alcohol related. What happened was, I had a moment where I was not in my body, I found myself in a place made of light and never felt so good. I walked around and I saw many things. I started in a lower level, where I saw long tunnels with small, kinda funny and pathetic looking creatures locked in tiny rooms. Looking closer at them I saw that they were angry, spiteful little things the size of small dogs. Then I continued up to a higher place, and I began to feel even better than before, better than I'd ever felt. I saw a kingdom atop a mountain, and as I rose up to it I saw many gardens, and a large room with a table, it looked almost like an observatory, but instead of looking upwards at a night sky, I was looking into what looked like an entire universe. I stepped outside that room, and boom! White light brighter than the sun was all around me, and I dropped to my knees. I knew instantly I was in the presence of someone with unimaginable power, not necessarily a man or woman per se, but a being of light and pure love, and I never wanted to leave. And as if to send me a message, I heard music, the guitars and the drums and everything only it was without any lyrics, and I loved it. Then the moment was over, and I was forever changed. The next few weeks I kept trying to play the song I heard on my guitar. I was obsessed with it. I played the main simple melody that played though the song. Then my dad overheard me playing and he said "oh that's the Moody Blues, nice song that" I was like "what, really?" He said "yeah, I have the album". He played it, and my jaw hit the floor, it was the song, exactly what I heard before. I could hardly believe it. And then lyrics started, and I almost cried when I heard the first words. "The day we meet again, I'll be waiting there, I'll be waiting there for you". In times when I'm at my lowest, I hear the last lyrics of the song, " hold on baby don't let go" and I find a little strength. That's the story of the first time I heard "the day we meet again" by the moody blues. It's all real.

Love the Moody Blues. I’ve seen them three times, the last being the Octave tour! It was an outdoor concert high in the mountains of Utah. What a magical night!

I don't know how to request song. How about Hurricane by Bob Dylan a protest song that got an innocent man out of prison! He received a Nobel Prize for Literature! I love all music but especially songs that really change the world! Great music too!

Brother, you are a Trump guy, I’m not. I still enjoy your reactions. Music, and the feelings they bring out are universal. Keep it up 👍

Can't believe ya got know Firefall Just remember I love you or Strange way. Just saying. I'm know what ya like just saying. T D.

I really wish you would do the Moody Blues song called, "You and Me." It is amazing for lyrics and for the guitar rif. It deals with religious themes, and the state of the world. It makes me think....

I like the Moody Blues, they have some great classics. This is not one of my faves, but I love the band.🤷🏻‍♀️

Please identify the intro music starting from 0:00 to 0:20 as I've been trying trying to find it for quite a while. Other sites use it as well. What is the name of the music and where can I download it? Thanks for any help in this matter. BTW: The Moody Blues rules the roost! Right up there with the other great true musicians.

Hello From listening to you for some time I know you love a good baseline. For your own enjoyment check out the ALLMAN BROTHERS LIVE at the Filmore East 1971. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. Also, Dave Maso All Along the Watchtower. Enjoy. John

I am sure my suggestion is in the comments below: "Nights In White Satin".. ♠W.G.

Modern Renaissance Man My biggest congrats for making it on Tucker Carlson, you're my hero !!

Could you react to So Will I by Hillsong

I’d like to see your reaction to the Rascals. Their songs take me back to grade-school crushes and songs like “It’s a beautiful morning” lift my spirit! m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4JIq8Zn0AJE.html

A great song but not live - the studio version

I love the Moody Blues. Having said that, I prefer the older stuff with Mike and the Mellotron. But every song has a positive message with lots borderlining on being a religious statement. You should do "Have You Heard?" --> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NtUyq6C3bZQ.html We need more songs like that today.

It is a dipper more meaningful song than that!

You missed the point of this song. Listen to the verses again.

My favorite song by them.