If You were listening to this when it came out You were a lucky soul to of lived in such a rich musical environment which that We thought would last forever,well, The Music that was made then will last an eternity…
I was stationed on Midway island for 18 mos., Big as a medium sized airport, no tv, radios, phones or women. It was only by the grace of God and the Moody Blues that I made it.
There will never again be another Moody Blues. A rock and roll band who's sometime accompanied by an orchestra is something that most could never work but the Moodys are a unique band. The melodies are so haunting it puts your mind in relaxation mode which we don't have in the natural world.
The saddest sweetest song in rock history. Thanks for posting it; thanks to those who have cried with me while listening to it. How beautiful is thsisman's voice.
This music reaches into the depth of my soul & to this day brings tears to my eyes filling me with joy & happiness. This music is some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard to this day. Timeless. A time when love was pure & simple. My heart breaks for a generation of kids who just missed the boat. For those who've found their way here, you've been blessed. Peace!
... Ashell, as i read your post, letting go of the words to feel their meaning, i look up to check who wrote this. a shell, is a ruggedly durable, yet portable home, for an ocean dwelling sea creature. Empty, it is a husk of what once was, but still is, and could be, again. Thank you for sharing that beautiful and sad memory. My beautiful daughter is out and away from her regular dwelling or home, running in danger, experiencing a psychotic break, adrift and lost, in a weird and wild world, and i pray that she can somehow find a way back, very soon ...
Just bought a dozen album of the Moody Blue at a pawn shop today. I have a lot of them now not all but a lot. Jesus is the way. Lord You helped so many will you help his daughter find Your Light
My mom adored the Moody Blues. I got to bring her to a show a few years ago. She passed away last July and she wanted this one played at her funeral. I can't listen to this without crying. :(
I remember bringing home my first Moody Blues album from college; probably 1969. It was Days of Future Past. As I played it at home I noticed my Dad listening to it closely. He had never really cared for our rock & roll at that point. But when he heard this he thought I'd started to listen to 'grown-up' music. He's been gone for years, but I still miss him dearly and hearing this tonight reminded me of that special time.
I love this song so much. When I went to see Justin at the Egg in Albany in May and he started to sing this song the tears just rolled down my face. Couldn't help it so beautiful
That's wonderful, remember this and carry it throughout your life it'll help you. I wish my dad had noticed me. He wasn't involved with me at all. Memories are golden.
Love this song so much and I want them to play this someday when they scatter my ashes. I am so sorry that your dad didn't get involved with your life that is tough, and I am so glad I had the father I had we didn't have much but he was the greatest and I remember getting one spanking and boy I never forgot it. It hurt my pride more than anything after all that was my Dad. I took care of him for twelve years after he had both legs off, miss him so much.
This is just stunningly beautiful... Justin's voice is the song of angel's....... He is a gift from God... His voice is so romantic and loving.. Bring's back to me my teen year's, just lovely... ❤️❤️❤️❤️.... 🌹🌹🌹🌹.....
My dad is the reason I have a love affair with the Moodies. I never knew this was his favourite track until a 4 hour drive home a couple of years back we went through the back catalogue. He called it the mole song, thanks Dad for giving me my love for the moody blues. I miss you.
Nicely said James. The very same thing as me. My mum gave me every single Moody Blues albums of my Dads. I don’t play them enough. It’s only coming on here reminds me off all their great songs we listened to at home in the 70s & 80s.
I muß TH moodyd,so great &Lovely. Music s Well as the Lyrics i knew tht time every Word of every Song+the meaning ,mostly beloved bumsmusic of all Times.
I'm listening to this wonderful song and I'm in tears. I love this band and there songs are so emotional to me. I'm 65 now and I'm quite an emotional man.
The spirit of the Moody Blues at its best is a melding of science and spirituality, mysticism and transcendentalism. This one & its companion pieces on "Children," I Never Thought I'd Live to be a Hundred/Million, seem to speak of waiting for reincarnation. Wonderful how good music says different things to different people!
I Had my first album in 1968.... Lake Tahoe, summer, "Tuesday Afternoon" "Nights in White Satin", influenced My transition to San Francisco with flowers in my hair. Peace.
I agree with you Sidney. Here are my top ten in order. 1-ELP 2-Genesis 3-Yes 4-Moody Blues 5-Renaissance 6-Strawbs 7-Camel 8-King Crimson 9-Pink Floyd 10-Gentle Giant
Brings back memories of a Day of Future Past!! Lol!! Always my most favorite group with songs that soothed my soul. Still listen and enjoy!! Thanks MB!!
Very nicely done! I loved this song since I was a kid. It always reminded me of God talking to Mankind, or perhaps just to a lonely mole and me. Thank you for creating and posting.
Along with Yes, Genesis, and the Strawbs, these guys are on the top of my list. Songs like this probably will never be made any more, but that's OK we will always be able to enjoy them. They get better every time you listen, and you always get something new from them each time, that's the sign of a truly great song. This song, like so many of their songs, is deeply profound and spiritual. Also IMHO, Justin Hayward had the best all-around male voice of any rock band ever.
Michael.....a very good group of bands too choose for the top of your list. Love all those bands along with The Moodies. However, I'd have to include ELP in that list as well.
As a displaced teenager, I would play this album on my grandparents' stereo the summer of '70. It comforted me when nobody else was around. I would play it over and over again, never growing tired of its companionship. At nearly 61, I still connect with its haunting, paradoxical eloquence.
I was 14 in 1971 when I listened to this album with a small group of friends who I was sure I'd be connected to forever. It spoke to us about longing and loss and emotions which we had no clue. At the time all I knew was we were good friends and we were Good People. I miss them so much.
The melody is so haunting and beautiful...I love how Justin uses his voice forcefully then-- ever so tenderly to give the song so much meaning and feeling. I get goosebumps when I listen to the words and to his lovely voice
Searching for meaning and identity is ongoing for the all knowing Spirit spoke the eternal 'Fiat' so predestined are we if that small key that unlocks abundant blessings of manifest mystery. Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee Going Up To The Spirit In The Sky Box? I'd rather have an Audience With Ken Ham Kent Hovind 'Ken Dodd' than an Audience With The Pope Vicar Of Christ Vatican Emporer's New Clothes without a stitch on.
Rikki Don't Lose That Number Joni Earickson quadriplegic Billy Graham Organization made a movie about her she's 40 yrs older now Is that a Politically Correct Generation X Y Z Factor?
Saw my first Moody Blues concert in 1968. In a period of Acid rock, their music stood apart. The lyrics, beautiful melodies left you with feelings of joy, not anger. Coming of age in the 1960s was an experience unto itself. My memories of the Moody Blues, this period in time are incredible.
This song was the perfect ending for humankind’s quest to explore if there is something better than the planet we live on. Perhaps the most underrated album of the Core 7, TOCCC.
The album this song came from (To our Children's Children's Children) is in my opinion just as good as Days of Future Past as the two finest albums ever produced by the Moody Blues. Both albums are full of depth and underlying meanings that touches you like no other songs. It's too bad music like this is not made anymore. I got into the Moodies in the late 70s ( I was about 12 years old at the time) and have been a huge fan ever since. I like your translation of the song to video!
We need to keep these songs part of our current experience quite simply because there is nothing like them.....and they do answer the better angels of our nature...
Yes. I got ''To our childrens'........'' when I was 17. I'm 54 now but its still one of my favorite albums - and this is the best song on it. Keep happy Nancy.
I first discovered The Moodies around 1971 but remain more stupefied than ever at the preternaturally beautiful, haunting melodies they produced so long ago while still in their early adulthood.
casstetler........I am so sorry for your loss. A coulpe of years ago, I lost my father-in-law, my brother(he was only 40) and my father, in a 2 month span. It's amazing how music and certain songs and artists, help bring back all the good memories you have of love ones who have passed on. The moodies helped me get through that tough time. I miss my loved ones dearly, but I know that music like this will help me to remember all the "great times" we had together. Stay strong, my friend.
I too named my son Justin in 81. I can’t put into words what his music has done for me. A true “gentle” man. From his vocals and his guitar and the way he pieces it all together leaves me amazed, deeply touched and tearful.
From the first listening of Moody Blues I like them, and this song is my favorite. Especialy I like organs. Listening this song I always imagined beautiful starry sky. Altough sad it instils hope in me.
