Ah yes, even at his older age he has such crystal clear, emotional and fine vocals. What a perfect song it is and always will be.

"Cold hearted orb, that rules the night, removes the colours from our sight: Red is gray and yellow white. But we decide which is right. ... and which is an illusion." SO. GOOD.

I must be old. I remember this being released and the impact it made on the radio. Still timeless.

The whole "Days of Future Passed" album is breathtaking. It's really a suite, and listening to it in order takes you through a complete journey.

Now I know why they're called "Moody Blues". This performance was like a rainbow of emotions.

Watching Beth's obvious joy reacting to music and musicians is one of the brightest spots on this site.

I was around 7 when I heard this for the first time. Even as a child, this song touched me for some reason.

The orchestral arrangement is on the album version as well. One of the brilliant aspects of Days of Future Passed is the fluid transitions between rock songs and orchestral interludes throughout the album. I think you would enjoy it.

So refreshing to see someone reviewing on here who actually knows something about music and gives an intelligent review rather than the so many that just show their ignorance every time they speak. Keep up the good work

Justin Hayward has a phenomenal voice - but I will always remember him singing on the original "War of the Worlds" musical from Jeff Wayne - "Forever Autumn" is one of my all time favourite pieces of music.

His voice hasn't changed in fifty years. The orchestral arrangement is from the original album version of the song, from the 60s. This was the birth of progressive rock.

Such a majestic song, made all the more stunning when you realize Hayward wrote it as a teenager. Just a toweringly emotional and intimate work of art.

When I was 4 years old I BEGGED and I mean BEGGED my dad to take me to see the Moody Blues at the Hollywood Bowl. Maaaaaaaaaan I will never ever forget that night as long as I live.

One of the many things I LOVE about the Moody Blues is how they just do their part. Very relaxed and smooth!!!! They may be for the most part gray haired these days, BUT they are masters of their professions. MASTERS!!!!!!!

Big thanks to my Dad for giving me my love of such a wide range of music. Love some moody blues ❤️

One of my favorite parts of this classical song & performance is how they allow the music to move us. No explosions, no fire, no naked female dancers, just raw talent. PLUS the orchestra makes so much difference!! All of the frequencies and sounds are covered!!! They just do their job & play their parts!! "What you want to be, you will be in the end!" Truth...... It is shocking that Justin wrote this when he was 19. The Moody Blues are one of my favorite a;; time rock bands!! They are so darn good!!!!! Was this GREAT or what???? Bravo...... Thanks girl!!!!

Just like the first time we heard this piece on the album. "What the Hell did we just Hear ?!?!?!?!?!" Never, EVER, gets old !!

It's amazing to watch someone teach you the cold hard facts about singing techniques and getting full emotional over the beauty of a song all within a 10 minute vid 😻

Sometimes I feel sorry for younger people. This was the music of our youth in the 70s. Listening to the Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Jethro Tull, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes and so many other bands that understood music and were on the radio all the time. We've seen the progression of this into symphonic metal with bands like Nightwish, Epica, and Dream Theater, but the originals were so new and different. Thank you Beth for listening to and analyzing such wonderful music.

Justin's voice/singing is different from everyone else's, and you did a great job of explaining how he sings. He's got a crying sound that matches the crying of his guitar playing. He's one of the greatest melodic songwriters of the rock era.

One of the finest song writers, guitarits and vocalists of all time, love you Justin

This is the same music I listened to in the early 1970's. Most of my friends had no idea about the Moody Blues and I loved them. Still do after all these years. Their music was and is so dynamic.

So many masterpieces were created in the 70's from bands like the Moody Blues who took rock-n-roll to a different level. Would love to hear Beth's thoughts on YES, Close to the Edge - another masterpiece.

Ms. Beth Roars your reacting to music and musicians is endearing. I am a fan of Moody Blues for fifty years and I see a similar sensitivity in you. How one can't love you?

As a metalhead I have always enjoyed the Moody Blues. Their songs always have an atmosphere to them.

I believe he was in his 60s for this concert. Certainly late 50s. Pretty good to be able to sing that well. Some of his phrasing is to accommodate the strains in his vocal instrument. Great review, Beth. I saw them in Toronto in the 80s. When they did this song, there was a 5 min standing o. They were so stunned they didn’t know how to react. It was a memorable moment.

The most original band of all time. I fell in love with them in the early 70’s and I still love them now. I never tire of hearing their songs.

Justin Hayward is 54 in this performance in 2000, 33 years after the song was first released in 1967. If you are curious check out his belt on "...love you..." in 2018, where at the age of 72 he can still hit the notes at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame live performance.

Hello Beth, thanks for this! I will never tire of this song! (Partly due to its beauty, timelessness, but mostly as its my wedding song!) I take it you have never heard the complete album Days Of Future Passed? That version already has the orchestration (as do many other songs on it). It's pure magic! It's an album that can always & immediately improve my mood. Basically, it's a day in the life...starting at dawn, going through morning, afternoon, evening then night (this song). One of the earliest examples of rock & orchestra melded together.

Fangirl Beth is back in the house! I love seeing her anticipation and reaction to what is coming up and going on. It's so pure and authentic please keep it up!

Beth's seamless integration of her analysis and passion for the art always makes for a fascinating and informative journey through a song or about an artist.

Beth, Was that ending powerful or WHAT???? That part brings me to tears often... One of my ALL time favorite groups!!!

This is my favourite song of all time. Listen to the original off of Days of Future Passed. Make sure it is the long version with the Late Lament at the end. Unfortunately, we just lost Graeme Edge a few weeks ago.

Wow. This and Whiter Shade of Pearl are on of my mom's favorite songs. I heard the original all the time when I was growing up he's still got it!

Maybe I missed your mention but John Lodge the bass player was hitting the stratosphere falsetto backs on this that actually give it the full push on just the right words. As he did in many of there most popular songs ……just an amazing musician

Thank you for your analysis of Nights in White satin. One of my all time favorite songs and Moodys albums. So many memories tied to this music makes me well up with emotion. You are right nothing like an orchestra! Thanks for the escape from reality. 🎼

This is such a beautiful song, and he sings it so wonderfully. This music is from another era, hopefully we find our way back to it one day.

Beth, The crescendo that leads to the last section is enough to reduce you to tears of joy. The Moody Blues music has made me cry several times. Yes, I love it that much!!!! Bye for now girl, until the next time........

DON'T FIGHT IT MISS B! JUSTIN HAS YOU UNDER HIS SPELL!

Danced to this at Prom in 1973 with my soon to be girlfriend. Notable as this is the only time I ever danced, which makes it all the more memorable. So, this makes this song all the more special to me. Thanks, Beth for reacting to this.

I was 9 years old when that album was released. It gave me chills and watery eyes then, and still does to this day, 54 years later. One of the great pleasures in my concert-going life has been to see Justin Hayward perform that live this past year.

This was my grandpa's favorite band. I miss him! RIP grandpa!

I've loved this masterpiece since I was just a wee lad. It wasn't until later that I learned that John Lodge was one of many of my musical birthday brothers. So many great musicians born on that day.

Wow! I am a 50 year fan of The Moodies. I attended their concert with the Long Island Philharmonic Orchestra outdoors at the Jones Beach Theatre, a venue situated in the bay which made the atmosphere insanely appros pos to this music, it lended an eerie mist to the show. Have seen them probably 50 other times as well. I absolutely loved your reaction to this masterpiece, and am happy this music can appeal to a younger, musically educated audience. This was actually how the song was recorded on the Days of Future Past album, with an orchestra and was the first merger of rock and roll with classical music. What you may or may not know is Justin used to let off a rip at the end of Nights when they played it without the orchestra, I highly recommend you see that. The man was, and still is, in his 70's, a brilliant singer/songwriter, and guitarist and has one of the most pleasant voices in music history. Whenever you hear him, it is soothing to the ear and spirit and will bring a smile to your face. Thanks for that reaction, I loved it. Cheers!

This is the first live version I've heard in a long time. I grew up listening to this when MBs were regularly heard on the radio. As you describe how he sings it, I am reminded that it was sung that way to be a self-reflection piece, intimate and tender; a song you surrender your emotions to...

I have listened to this song for close to 50 years now and it never grows old. Such a timeless and amazing composition. This was one of the first pieces I had heard as a youngster blending an orchestra with rock and probably paved the way for groups like ELO that I adore as well. This is why I love Queensryche, Silent Lucidity so much. I especially love the swelling strings as Justin belts Yes I love you, Oh how I love you! Just a classic that brings me to my knees every time. Thank you Beth for reacting to this classic🥰❤🤘

Moody Blues played a 2 hour free concert in Elysian Park in Los Angeles auturmn 1969 -- "The trees are calling me, I've got to find out why."

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 is 70’s, but I love it”. Of course you do, my generation had the best music ever. 60’s 70’s 80’s.

Justin Heyward has such a beautiful voice. To write a song like this, at age 19, is remarkable. Forever Autumn is also just a fantastic song.

My favourite group! I discovered them in 1968. In search of the lost chord was an ear opening for me.

I grew up on Days of Future Passed, so I'm used to the amazing orchestral score - it was the first combination of rock and orchestral ever, as far as I know. I was a bit surprised it didn't go into that final poem - "Breathe deep the gathering gloom..." If you've not listened to the album, Beth, you owe it to yourself! :-)

Justin never thought he had that good of a voice. But when these guys sang songs I could understand the words. They became one of my favorites since 1968, and even before Justin and John were brought into group. He has earned much deserved awards for this and others he created.

His voice hasn't weakened with age. It's still as pure as it ever was.

I went to see them at the Hollywood bowl for the 50th anniversary of the release of the album. It was the whole album with a full orchestra. I have been listening to them my whole life and took my teenage kids there to see the show. They were blown away by the music.

The album Days of Future Passed came out in 1967 (not the mentioned 1970's) and was done with the London Festival Orchestra. As a progressive rock group, the Moody Blues pushed the boundaries and this was no exception. They wrapped a concept album up with integrating a full orchestra into every aspect of the album. The album has no beginning nor end. Start anywhere and you'll come back to that starting point.

Love your reactions, Beth! You express such genuine delight when you experience music!

Great reaction! Thank you for sharing when Justin wrote this song, and what it is about. It's the first time I heard that! This was one of my favorite Moody Blues songs while I was in the U.S. Air Force in the late 60s/early 70s, back when vinyl records were popular. I often wondered what the "Knights in white sat in." (just kidding) 😄

Justin Hayward is from Swindon, I have a friend that lives there, Justin wrote the song In Your Wildest Dreams about a lover (unknown) from Swindon, on his return he admits you can never return.. To your childhood neighborhood, he never said exactly who it was he was trying to connect with but it was obviously a deep relationship, one that inspired Justin to the lyrics of letters written never meaning to send then receiving a delivery of White Satin Sheets... He obviously had a deep love.. Peace

This has been my favorite song ever since hearing it on late night radio in the 70's. It still gets me every time; his vocals , the bass, the mellotron and the dramatic orchestral arrangement. What an incredibly deep "mood" it creates.

I played flute for 6 years in school. That was over 40 years ago now, but when he started on those high notes I felt my jaw tighten as if I was trying to squeeze them out myself. This is such a great song and performance.

I was born 30 years (yes, THIRTY) after the release of Days of Future Past, but thanks to my mother, I got to experience this absolutely breathtaking piece of musical craftsmanship at a very young age. The Moody Blues have a very special place in my heart, and this song is, to me, the crème de la crème of their catalogue.

The original album "Days of Future Passed" features orchestral backing throughout the entire album. It is a classic of popular music and well worth checking out the entire record.

I love how you enjoyed this song so much. Your spirit was alive and welcoming.

He’s 40-is here wrote this at 19, sang at 20. He’s still belting it out at 73. His range could go lower when younger. Look for a solo live show where he wails at the end. Amazing. Justin is from Swindon from a middle class family. His parents were teachers.

This was my Mom's favorite song pf all time. We danced to this at my wedding. . I was in a white satin tux so it really fit. I got to take her to see them with the orchestra and she loved every second of it. Great to have those memories since she is no longer with us.

So fun to watch with you! In my opinion no other group is more suited to playing with the Moody Blues. I love all there music but my favorite album is "On the Threshold of A Dream". Thank you!

This song has calmed me down any time I have heard it, from my teen years to now. It is no longer my favorite style, but it still hits my heart.

Beth you are the best. Your reactions are so emotinal that it seams the tunes enter in your sole! Congratulations for your excelent channel. Greetings from Brazil!

They are still sounding incredible, great band, song and reaction! Thanks Beth

Like you say, he has this crystal clear delivery, every word is easy to hear. I remember this when I was a kid and a teenager. And it seems to me that Justin Hayward’s voice is if anything more rich and various, has more, well, moods to it. The voice itself is incredibly unchanged in sweetness and power - yet he seems to have many more tones or moods in his voice, from “hard” or wailing to velvety soft. A lot of subtle emotional changes. My god, I am in my sixth decade and he even LOOKS the same.

Yay! Thank you Thank you for reviewing Justin! He’s still belting this out at 75. He now adds a huge finish at the end where he goes higher and longer. When he was younger he could drop down in his range much more. I’m glad you said crying because I’ve always thought that he has a crying voice which makes his singing & songs so sincere. Oh, he’s from Swindon. The rest are Brummies. He’s also the baby & he and John Lodge the bassist are not original members. And when Justin joined the world changed. John wrote some of their biggest hits.

Moody Blues , one of the Better Groups of the late 69's early 70's . All of their songs together are part of their story " In Search of The Lost Chord "

this has always been a favorite , love it and Love you Beth !

One of my absolute favorite songs of all time.

Enjoying your reaction to an absolute masterpiece of music.

Absolutely LOVE the orchestration on this song. Outstandingly beautiful. Makes one want to weep.

Thanks you for a reaction to one of my favorite Moody Blues pieces. The breakdown of vowels/consonants was particularly interesting. I've never really paid attention to that level of detail - one of the reasons I enjoy your channel.

I just love your analyses; you explain it so well. I saw them and they were magical.

Just absolutely beautiful. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful song with us and all. I am really learning about what singing is all about. Thanks Beth. Your great. 😎

Loved your analysis and comments on the voice AND orchestra!

Saw them in a great venue probably 25 years ago. Chills went up and down my spine when Justin was singing Nights in White Satin. One of the most memorable concerts of my life.

From the 1960s until today, the music of the Moody Blues is one-of-a-kind. Sure, they were early pioneers of progressive rock and, yes, they were some of the first, if not the first, to introduce philosophy into rock. And yet they stood alone. They were essentially a genre of music all their own.

One of the most fantastic songs of all time. I have very fond memories of this song from many, many years ago. I don't want covers, only the original will do.

Beth, thank you for reviewing this song! Please listen to the entire album “Days of future past”. It’s a classic, you won’t be disappointed. It’s on KZfaq.

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That was straight of the original album! Orchestra I mean. Its fantastic and the Moody Blues are too.

Maybe, just maybe the greatest masterpiece of music ever written and sung. Always is incredible!

No matter how many times I hear this song I still get goosebumps...

Beth, The music of the Moody Blues lends itself to a full orchestra. This is lovely. So well done!!! All of the frequencies are covered and so full.. The ending builds to a climax that is over whelming!!! The strings take the part of Mr. Mike Pinder's mellotron. One of the many things I love & enjoy about these classic groups is how relaxed they are. No need for a lot of show and such. They calmly do their jobs. But then again, 50 plus years of experience and endless times performed would make it easier. I loved your reaction per usual...... Thank YOU pretty lady!!!!!!!!! TAKE CARE..................

Beth, You are going to LOVE this!! An orchestra fits in with most of their music! Justin wrote this masterpiece when he was 19 years old!!! But you already knew that, I sometimes forget how smart you are. The strings are great in this arrangement!!! As is the entire song...... As always thank you for your input. You are GREAT!!!!! Your eyes stayed dry!!!

Thanks for covering one of the great make out songs of my college years! Truly beautiful music unlike anything popular today. Be well, Beth.

More sounds of my childhood! This time one of my Mum's faves. I totally agree on that orchestra. When the brass comes in and rattles your bones...whew. Epic. I might be slightly biased, though, I have always the sounds of those brass instruments.

This is in my "Sympho" playlist. Just an amazing performance!

They still do a fine job even though this was toward the end of their career. I would have recommended the album version because of the production. It also has the orchestra backing.

He's decades older with this live performance and still pulls it off!. Please listen to the studio recording of the 60's. R.I.P. Ray & Graeme.

I love the backing vocals as well. I can make out John Lodges high voice (the bass player). That's what caught my attention. And of course you've got the lovely Ray on flute and vocals (cracking songwriter). And Graeme on drums. Sadly the last 2 aren't with us now.

He sounds exactly the same as he did in the 1960's. THIS IS FROM 23 YEARS AGO AND SEVERAL OF THE GUYS HERE HAVE PASSED AWAY. Not bad for a guy in his sixties EH ?

Had the privilege to see the Moody blues twice live....sensational memories🎶👍

Would not even be allowed to be performed today. Rock with orchestra, Justin's voice is another spiritual dimension. Written in the 60's but became a hit in 1972. My friends and I got stoned many times to this song❤ and took off for other dimensions of ecstasy. The most haunting melody from a decade of hypnotic, haunting music. Miss it so much.