When that album came out, I was living with my parents in Orange County, Ca. That was a cool place to live back then. I remember driving to Ventura, on the coast and somehow ended up in a music shop and bought Seventh Sojourn. Probably the only album I remember buying, and I have 1000's. I have never returned to Ventura, but in my mind, this music always takes me back to that day. I got to see the Moody Blues a few years ago and they were still very good, it was a small place in Reno, about 1500 people. Won't forget that either. So thankful for growing up in the best era of music ever.
I am 72, have loved and listened to Moodies for many years. And have been passionate about music since before I was even in first grade, loved a number of groups and Individual artists. None more than Moodies. There was a 10 year period when I was going through a very difficult time that I listened to NO other music. Calmed my soul, instrumental in getting through it. Now I just listen for the appreciation of the sheer beauty and poetry, with gratitude.
I searched for answers listening to their music , my mind was affected by their music . I'll be 69 years old in a few days and I still listen and enjoy it .
The Moody Blues are one the best bands still going today, over 50 years in the business says it all. Their music has been a special part of my life since the days of my youth to the days of today. The album Seventh Sojourn is my favourite with so many magical tracks. Thank you Moody's for being part of my life.
Just gorgeous every line, every musical note...with so much love this was written and you feel it when it is sung by the Moodies! Thank you Justin Hayward for this gem of a song...and this lyric: "so fly little bird, up into the clear blue sky, and carry the word, love's the only reason why....!" Perfect emotion of hope, faith and love...xxx
The whole point of living in a land of make believe is to create a separate reality where there is no war, or hate, and everyone gets along with each other. Where dreams can come true.
What has happened to artist's of this caliber? I was only a 7 year old little girl when their album "Days Of Futures Passed" was released and I remember listening to my brother's album all the while, fixated on that album cover. It was like a page out of a psychedelic coloring book to those young eyes. The Moody's were so far ahead of their time. There are some great bands out there today but my God, stop and think about it. This band has been creating art for one half of a century, with few member changes. I refer to it as art because it wasn't simply songs they were creating. The music consisted of meaningful and thoughtful lyrics, poetry and beautiful voices. Add to that the outstanding arrangements of the music and the musicianship, which when all combined, made for magic. They had a wonderful uniqueness......Something we seldom see anymore and something I am forever grateful to have grown up to witness. Back in the late 60's through the 70's, not only could you hear the huge musical change that was taking place, but you could "feel" it. It was like the final change of guards. This era would create Rock as we know it today. The blueprint was created by the bands of that era. Somewhere along the way, somebody mistakenly thought revisions needed to be made. Some were good. Some....not so much. But at the end of the day, it will be the people who created the music of our youth, that will hold their place of honor for the astounding change in music we were witness too. This includes our Moody's. I hope some of you who were growing up at that time, listening and watching, understand what I'm saying. If not, I'm ok with that. I know what a special time it was.....even at 7 years old. I knew good music when I heard it. It just took me a bit longer to comprehend all of it.
MissDistarr60 I was born in 1964, so I grew up around these wonderful songs as well as Simon & Garfunkel, Jethro Tull, Don McLain, plus Beatles...and of course, so many more.
"even at 7 years old. I knew good music when I heard it." That statement right there is the true litmus test, for what makes for a great song. The best present I have ever received, or had the biggest impact on me, was a transistor radio I received for xmas when I was 7 years old. Hours and hours of tuning into and fully absorbing the 60's music scene. It left a lifelong impression on me.
MissDistarr60 I was late twenties in 69. It doesn't seem to matter when you ride the seesaw, the views are unique and interpreted slightly different from one person to another. They joined my gathering group of guides that were much needed in that era. Your review is spot on.
robert bennie That was a very well written and thoughtful reply. I still have a hard time believing how much time has passed and how quickly it has done so. And music, for being such a massive public form of entertainment, will always be one of he most personal things in our lives. Our interpretations of a song, the feelings it evokes in us and the memories we have attached to it. It's so very ironic, don't you think? It's one of the most important things mankind ever created. Of course this is simply my humble opinion, but it pertains to a subject I feel so very passionate about. You have a great day kind sir!
The Moody Blues were one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time. Their songs crossed into the spirituality world which have touched so many of us. A fantastic job, gentlemen!
MissDistarr60. Yr.comments on the impact of the Moody Blues on our genereation's culture and music was spot on and very moving ! Bless your mind and heart my dear ! Luke from Philly.
Thank you Chas. I just took my son to see the Moody Blues for there 50th anniversary "Days of Future Past" show. What a magical experience with my son. It has been an absolute privilege to have the Moody Blues music in my life. I was a teenager in the 60's It was a magical time like no other. All can say to Ray Thomas "Is thank you being, It's been a real privilege having been on the planet at same time."
Listening to the Moody Blues is like living in a land of Make believe in many ways of love, peace and beautiful music, words and music a euphoric experience 💙love the visuals of this beautiful Moodies song
I have been enchanted while listening to the Moody Blues since 1967. I keep finding songs I haven't heard in a long time. This takes me back to when I first heard Tuesday Afternoon on the radio on the way to work. I had to pull over to listen to it...I was transfixed. It was a while before I could find the album since, at the time I lived in a god awful oil town at the northern foot of the Tehachapis. It was serendipity that LA radio stations reached that hell hole. Thank you, Moody Jill!!
We're living in a land of make believe and trying not to let it show.One of the greatest lines in a song. I'm not going to state what may be obvious. But really think about what that line is saying.We made all this up in our imagination. ( money, cars, homes, politics, religion, everything.)It's all just make believe. We have the power to change it all if we want to. We are the ones that made it.
No, he isn't. He's human, fallible as we all are, but this doesn't mean that he can't think outside of the box and see that there are different ways to view life and different ways to live it. We can't know for sure that the OP here is wrong, and that what they said wasn't a possible message in the song. Sadly no-one is changing the way we live, but it's true that it could be changed if we all so choose. Maybe some want it changed, maybe some don't. But life is truly only what we have made it and can change.
Chris Christian He lives comfortably, but he's not as fabulously wealthy as one would think. He has said they signed a bad contract and got screwed over with a lot of their early material
So fitting right now and especially when this pandemic ends to be able to hug our loved ones and live without fear. Heartache into joy. Thank you MB. You will always be the best music and talent on this planet. xxx
When I was in the Navy in the early 1980's .. on a ship far far from home..I would go to bed at night with my Walkman..I listened to Seventh Sojourn over and over and over - I particularly love this song - great job putting this together! It's beautiful.
A rarely heard masterpiece , As good as Candle of life . We're breathing in the smoke of high and low , Taking up a lot of room ... Our prayer will be heard Make it soon Brilliant .
This song was going to be their second single off Seventh Sojourn, but they opted for I'm Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band instead. Not sure why. Not a bad choice though...
Oh thank you! You really have no idea how much your comment means to me. I don't really have much confidence in what I'm doing here--I put a video up and the next day all I see are all the mistakes I make. It's nice to know that people like you are willing to overlook the technical flaws and just appreciate what I'm attempting, in a very amateurish way, to show what I feel when I hear a song. Thank you so much for your comment.
The only thing as completely amazing and astounding as this musical perfection of a song is the visual masterpiece you've put together to perfectly meld with it. Outstanding!!!!
Moody Jill, as many times as I have watched this video I am always in awe of the incredibly beautiful work you put into this masterpiece to a classic Moody Blues song!!!
Hey, Grunthos the Flatulence- That's the spirit. What are you doing listening to The Moodies? The Billy Eeileesh (or whatever her name is) channel is that a way. Straight down.
We can live in a World of FEAR or a world of LOVE..the choice is ours....May your lives be lived in mirth and enjoyment....and leave the past behind...Namaste.
When I was in the Navy the album this song is from, Seventh Sojourn, was just released! (1972). The Moody Blues for me were more like a 'diety' than a rock band back then and got me through those long FOUR years in the military. Their lyrics are STILL quite applicable to today's spiritual quest for meaning and YES, Jill ! I fully agree with Andrew here as well as you being the BEST at depicting visual meaning to these songs!
I 2 was in the navy in 72. ( north island ) except when out floating around the Pacific is awesome saw whales flying fish etc. beautiful sun rises & sunsets awesome time the constant hum of the ship the smell of grease jet fuel took a tour on the midway in San Diego brought back many memories
Ur right it was a long 4 yrs but I did many different things so I didn't get as bored as most I advanced 2 e-4 e-5s pushed paper work I was in charge of all lower grade workers I spent more time @ north island than out 2 sea I was an airdale
Oh Justin, you are a masterpiece of art.. God gave us you for a reason, to dream of love...You are my favorite artist ever, your word's have special meaning's, like floating in the sky with cloud's, taking me on a journey I love, everyday....🥀🥀🥀🥀...2022.....
One of my all time songs, it always reenters my mind and trust me I have many songs sunken in me from over the years, this one always comes forth when I wake up in the morning. :)
To this very day I don't understand why this particular track never mainstreamed on radio when "Seventh Sojourn" was released. Beautiful tune. ALL of them were on the SS album. Very introspective music, beautifully arranged.
I also don't think John Lodge ever got credit for what a superb bassist he is. That's part of what set the Moodies apart from other bands of their era.
i still love this song Jill. Thanks once again for the video cheers Jill. So fly little bird Up into the clear blue sky And carry the words, Love's the only reason why, whyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
I CAN SAY IT 100 TIMES / I AM 76 BUT AFTER 2 MINUTES OF ANY MOODY SONG I"M 25 AGAIN / SAME AS THE 5 CONCERTS I SAW YEARS AGO (ROCHESTER NY = DENVER =DURHAM NC = RICHMOND VA
Oh, say it's true--only Love can see you through. You know what Love can do to you? When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him, Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden. For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning. Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun, So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth. Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself. He threshes you to make you naked. He sifts you to free you from your husks. He grinds you to whiteness. He kneads you until you are pliant; And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast. All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.
@@jbr84tx Wow, that was a quick response! You posted those lovely words 8 years ago!! Thank you so much for your answer! No wonder those verses touched me. They are vaguely familiar. Because I have that book! Time to dust it off and read it again! Thanks again - the words fit so well to the lyrics of this magical song - one of my very favorites.
The Land of Make Believe We're living in a land of make believe And trying not to let it show Maybe in that land of make believe Heartaches can turn into joy We're breathing in the smoke of high and low We're taking up a lot of room Somewhere in the dark and silent night Our prayer will be heard Make it soon So fly little bird Up into the clear blue sky And carry the word Love's the only reason why Open all the shutters on your windows Unlock all the locks upon your doors Brush away the cobwebs from your day-dreams No secrets come between us anymore Oh, say it's true Only love can see you through You know our love can't hurt you We're living in a land of make believe….. We're breathing in the smoke of high and low…… So fly little bird……
This is an absolutely amazing song, and extremely talented band of English gentlemen. Seventh Sojourn 2nd best album behind On The Threshold of a Dream
Thanks Jill, I think you love them as much as I always have. I got a Christmas present from my sons girlfriend. She is taking me to see them on April 1, 2012 In by God Charleston , WV
Moody Jill, I have written before, I am writing to thank you again for this video. I have heard this song many times since I first listened to it when it was originally released. I find peace in your presentation at some of my darkest moments. Thank you again. Michael
The seventh sojourn album was a masterpiece this song was the zenith, utter perfection.
Correct
When that album came out, I was living with my parents in Orange County, Ca. That was a cool place to live back then. I remember driving to Ventura, on the coast and somehow ended up in a music shop and bought Seventh Sojourn. Probably the only album I remember buying, and I have 1000's. I have never returned to Ventura, but in my mind, this music always takes me back to that day. I got to see the Moody Blues a few years ago and they were still very good, it was a small place in Reno, about 1500 people. Won't forget that either. So thankful for growing up in the best era of music ever.
Agreed.
Absolute genius, absolutely!
I am 72, have loved and listened to Moodies for many years.
And have been passionate about music since before I was even in first grade, loved a number of groups and Individual artists. None more than Moodies. There was a 10 year period when I was going through a very difficult time that I listened to NO other music. Calmed my soul, instrumental in getting through it. Now I just listen for the appreciation of the sheer beauty and poetry, with gratitude.
Isn't that amazing? I can't count the number of times this music has turned me around.
I searched for answers listening to their music , my mind was affected by their music . I'll be 69 years old in a few days and I still listen and enjoy it .
Amen brother.
I agree with you
Similar story, same age....Arent they amazing?💙🩵
Im 15 and I LOVE the Moody Blues! It's sad that almost no one my age even knows who they are ;C Beautiful music here.
Old Soul....We recognize eachother
This is a song I am in love with!!!!!! No one compares to the Moody Blues and Justin Hayward. Musical genius!!!!!! Love, love love it.
The Moody Blues are one the best bands still going today, over 50 years in the business says it all.
Their music has been a special part of my life since the days of my youth to the days of today. The album Seventh Sojourn is my favourite with so many magical tracks.
Thank you Moody's for being part of my life.
Seventh Sojourn is underappreciated. It was a difficult time for the band, but despite that they produced something of great beauty.
Most beautiful photography here!
💕 🎶 🎼 💕 memory lane too
Just gorgeous every line, every musical note...with so much love this was written and you feel it when it is sung by the Moodies! Thank you Justin Hayward for this gem of a song...and this lyric: "so fly little bird, up into the clear blue sky, and carry the word, love's the only reason why....!" Perfect emotion of hope, faith and love...xxx
so let your spirit fly up into the clear blue sky...let it SOAR!!!
And let's not forget those "perfect" ascending scales, notes and harmonies Justin just slips in there...magical!
The whole point of living in a land of make believe is to create a separate reality where there is no war, or hate, and everyone gets along with each other. Where dreams can come true.
I can't believe music like this actually existed, but it did.
What has happened to artist's of this caliber? I was only a 7 year old little girl when their album "Days Of Futures Passed" was released and I remember listening to my brother's album all the while, fixated on that album cover. It was like a page out of a psychedelic coloring book to those young eyes. The Moody's were so far ahead of their time. There are some great bands out there today but my God, stop and think about it. This band has been creating art for one half of a century, with few member changes. I refer to it as art because it wasn't simply songs they were creating. The music consisted of meaningful and thoughtful lyrics, poetry and beautiful voices. Add to that the outstanding arrangements of the music and the musicianship, which when all combined, made for magic. They had a wonderful uniqueness......Something we seldom see anymore and something I am forever grateful to have grown up to witness. Back in the late 60's through the 70's, not only could you hear the huge musical change that was taking place, but you could "feel" it. It was like the final change of guards. This era would create Rock as we know it today. The blueprint was created by the bands of that era. Somewhere along the way, somebody mistakenly thought revisions needed to be made. Some were good. Some....not so much. But at the end of the day, it will be the people who created the music of our youth, that will hold their place of honor for the astounding change in music we were witness too. This includes our Moody's. I hope some of you who were growing up at that time, listening and watching, understand what I'm saying. If not, I'm ok with that. I know what a special time it was.....even at 7 years old. I knew good music when I heard it. It just took me a bit longer to comprehend all of it.
MissDistarr60 I was born in 1964, so I grew up around these wonderful songs as well as Simon & Garfunkel, Jethro Tull, Don McLain, plus Beatles...and of course, so many more.
"even at 7 years old. I knew good music when I heard it."
That statement right there is the true litmus test, for what makes for a great song. The best present I have ever received, or had the biggest impact on me, was a transistor radio I received for xmas when I was 7 years old. Hours and hours of tuning into and fully absorbing the 60's music scene. It left a lifelong impression on me.
Moody Blues also had a song called; "No More Lies" which sounds pretty, it came out in 1988.
MissDistarr60 I was late twenties in 69. It doesn't seem to matter when you ride the seesaw, the views are unique and interpreted slightly different from one person to another. They joined my gathering group of guides that were much needed in that era. Your review is spot on.
robert bennie That was a very well written and thoughtful reply. I still have a hard time believing how much time has passed and how quickly it has done so. And music, for being such a massive public form of entertainment, will always be one of he most personal things in our lives. Our interpretations of a song, the feelings it evokes in us and the memories we have attached to it. It's so very ironic, don't you think?
It's one of the most important things mankind ever created. Of course this is simply my humble opinion, but it pertains to a subject I feel so very passionate about. You have a great day kind sir!
So gorgeous, not a bad note or lyric, just sumptuous!xxx
Ro, this was us and it was wonderful. Sleep in peace my love.......Michael/Misha!
The Moody Blues were one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time. Their songs crossed into the spirituality world which have touched so many of us. A fantastic job, gentlemen!
It's fusion. Classical & blues.
Still Are!!
MissDistarr60. Yr.comments on the impact of the Moody Blues on our genereation's culture and music was spot on and very moving ! Bless your mind and heart my dear ! Luke from Philly.
@@randyswails882 -..And rock 'n' roll!!!
I like the Moodies better than Yes, JMO!
Thank you Chas. I just took my son to see the Moody Blues for there 50th anniversary "Days of Future Past" show. What a magical experience with my son. It has been an absolute privilege to have the Moody Blues music in my life. I was a teenager in the 60's It was a magical time like no other. All can say to Ray Thomas "Is thank you being, It's been a real privilege having been on the planet at same time."
Listening to the Moody Blues is like living in a land of Make believe in many ways of love, peace and beautiful music, words and music a euphoric experience 💙love the visuals of this beautiful Moodies song
Seventh sojourn album is perfection, my all time favourite.
I have been enchanted while listening to the Moody Blues since 1967. I keep finding songs I haven't heard in a long time. This takes me back to when I first heard Tuesday Afternoon on the radio on the way to work. I had to pull over to listen to it...I was transfixed. It was a while before I could find the album since, at the time I lived in a god awful oil town at the northern foot of the Tehachapis. It was serendipity that LA radio stations reached that hell hole. Thank you, Moody Jill!!
Sounds like we're pretty much the same age; thank you for commenting!
I don't know but this music has a kind of magic in the sound
We're living in a land of make believe and trying not to let it show.One of the greatest lines in a song. I'm not going to state what may be obvious. But really think about what that line is saying.We made all this up in our imagination. ( money, cars, homes, politics, religion, everything.)It's all just make believe. We have the power to change it all if we want to. We are the ones that made it.
No, he isn't. He's human, fallible as we all are, but this doesn't mean that he can't think outside of the box and see that there are different ways to view life and different ways to live it. We can't know for sure that the OP here is wrong, and that what they said wasn't a possible message in the song. Sadly no-one is changing the way we live, but it's true that it could be changed if we all so choose. Maybe some want it changed, maybe some don't. But life is truly only what we have made it and can change.
Chris Christian He lives comfortably, but he's not as fabulously wealthy as one would think. He has said they signed a bad contract and got screwed over with a lot of their early material
exactly!!!!
So fitting right now and especially when this pandemic ends to be able to hug our loved ones and live without fear. Heartache into joy. Thank you MB. You will always be the best music and talent on this planet. xxx
Fear is a natural state. Like misery. And uncertainty. Embrace it. And let it go.
Hauntingly beautiful. ❤👩⚕️🙏🏻I miss my youth. ❤🐘🐴👩⚕️👨⚕️❤
To these ears, albums 2-7 are things of wonder. Six consecutive releases that make the world a better place to be in. Thank you, Moodies.
Ah, but Days of Future Passed remains one of the greatest albums of the rock era. It has to be included to make it a Magnificent Seven.
It takes me back to times, feelings, memories..a thousand emotions...laughter and tears...Thank you Justin and the Moodies❤❤
!!! !!! ! !Believe!
Not only is Justin a brilliant songwriter and singer, but his guitar work on this cut is almost out of this world in it's perfection.
I think I have thanked you before, but I want to thank you again, Moody Jill!!
1:21 Mike Pinder's mellotron orchestra makes this song magic.
Ray's flute makes it special.
YES ! His 'orchestration' ; is what gave the M.B.'s that thick & deep magical sound on almost 'ALL' of their music...
Nothing wrong with the tasty guitar picking and one of the best rhythm sections in rock!!
Sitting in my boyfriends 63 Corvette listening to this tape..whoa! 45 yrs later here❤️
When I was in the Navy in the early 1980's .. on a ship far far from home..I would go to bed at night with my Walkman..I listened to Seventh Sojourn over and over and over - I particularly love this song - great job putting this together! It's beautiful.
How much love can you get? As much as you give.
So fly little bird, up into the clear blue sky. And carry the words, love's the only reason why, whyyyyyyyyyyy.
BRILLIANT!!!!! lyrics....right Ned. So many of their magnificent songs have great and very relative lyrics. MAGNIFICENT!!!!BAND.
love love love
A rarely heard masterpiece ,
As good as Candle of life .
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low ,
Taking up a lot of room ...
Our prayer will be heard
Make it soon
Brilliant .
This song was going to be their second single off Seventh Sojourn, but they opted for I'm Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band instead. Not sure why. Not a bad choice though...
Oh thank you! You really have no idea how much your comment means to me. I don't really have much confidence in what I'm doing here--I put a video up and the next day all I see are all the mistakes I make. It's nice to know that people like you are willing to overlook the technical flaws and just appreciate what I'm attempting, in a very amateurish way, to show what I feel when I hear a song. Thank you so much for your comment.
Your video sequences never cease to amaze me, along with the pristine audio. Keep it up Moody Jill.
I love this song, so keep doing what you're doing!
The only thing as completely amazing and astounding as this musical perfection of a song is the visual masterpiece you've put together to perfectly meld with it. Outstanding!!!!
J@@buellosaurusrex4046
I love the Moody Blues. This song is true. We are souls. I listened to there music during my spiritual awakening.
Oh, yes, Cheyanne; the music is certainly very spiritually uplifting and positive. Peace.
THANK YOU MY DARLING.....NOW YOU MUST TEACH OTHER'S......🌊🌍🙏🙏🙏😇🤗💖💋
I love this. It reminds me of my hitch-hiking days around Australia💙🩵
I AM ON MY WAY....HEARTACHES REALLY DO TURN INTO JOY........🌊🐳🌍💖🙏🙏🙏😇💋🤗🤗🤗
Moody Jill, as many times as I have watched this video I am always in awe of the incredibly beautiful work you put into this masterpiece to a classic Moody Blues song!!!
This has always been one of my favourite Moody Blues songs , so uplifting and positive; watching this actually brought tears to my eyes, thank you!
And mine. From the very first time I heard it in 73. Justin and John really nailed those vocals.
Brilliant song from a brilliant album. The guitar work is so crystal clear. Another Hayward classic
Never get tired of these old songs
The lyrics gave us a path out of the ordinary! There is so much more going on than we can even imagine! Dream!
No, there isn't. And that's fine. Life is utterly meaningless. Stop thinking about thinking. It isn't helping.
@@zapkvr love your name 😃
Hey, Grunthos the Flatulence- That's the spirit. What are you doing listening to The Moodies? The Billy Eeileesh (or whatever her name is) channel is that a way. Straight down.
I love the Moodies so much....I love this song too much....very nice job Jill.....Thank you :-)
Best song on the album. So simple and so perfect. Ray's flute is sweet as anything.
New Horizons is the best, this a close second, along with You and Me
Wonderful just wonderful.
Thank you so much for sharing this excellent video along with the wonderful music of The Moody Blues. God bless always from Patrick
Have everything they have done on vinyl, tape, CD, DVD and this video made my day. Thanks for the posting. Best Band of ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!
We can live in a World of FEAR or a world of LOVE..the choice is ours....May your lives be lived in mirth and enjoyment....and leave the past behind...Namaste.
Music you only dream of is this!!!!!
the magic - we need more
get a time machine...set it for the 60's...esp. the late 60's...you;ll find the magic you seek...
When I was in the Navy the album this song is from, Seventh Sojourn, was just released! (1972). The Moody Blues for me were more like a 'diety' than a rock band back then and got me through those long FOUR years in the military. Their lyrics are STILL quite applicable to today's spiritual quest for meaning and YES, Jill ! I fully agree with Andrew here as well as you being the BEST at depicting visual meaning to these songs!
I 2 was in the navy in 72. ( north island ) except when out floating around the Pacific is awesome saw whales flying fish etc. beautiful sun rises & sunsets awesome time the constant hum of the ship the smell of grease jet fuel took a tour on the midway in San Diego brought back many memories
Ur right it was a long 4 yrs but I did many different things so I didn't get as bored as most I advanced 2 e-4 e-5s pushed paper work I was in charge of all lower grade workers I spent more time @ north island than out 2 sea I was an airdale
Oh Justin, you are a masterpiece of art.. God gave us you for a reason, to dream of love...You are my favorite artist ever, your word's have special meaning's, like floating in the sky with cloud's, taking me on a journey I love, everyday....🥀🥀🥀🥀...2022.....
Such a sweet song but the fuzzy guitar also turns heavy. Genius
absolute peak moody blues
A musical masterpiece beyond compare!!!
Justin Hayward...should be knighted.
@@MrAdvance2go Agree!
@@MrAdvance2go At least he got an OBE a few months ago. But I agree that we need Sir Justin.
I have always loved this song since my days in college in the 70's...
Excellent songwriters! When I hear this song I feel one with all. I just wish that everyone felt the same as me.:)
So relevant today. Why didn't we listen?
Ah no, it isn't. And I did. What were you doing?
@@zapkvrGrunthos you are such a charmer 😃
the human spirit has no limits....
LIKE X A MILLION Moody Jill... I love this ! Just Love it..Captures everyone's imagination .Gorgeously done! Well-Done! A Favorite! Thank you so much.
Favorite All time Band ! Always beautiful music and lyrics blended in a space of Magic !
Love this band for show many years, so many great songs, and this is one of them.
LOVE
I love this song. Thanks Jill and the Moody blues.
This just may be my favourite Moodies tune.
All time favorite song….
Compliments! Beautiful video.
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Heartaches...can...turn...into..joy!!!
hard to judge what is more magnificent, Justin's lyrics or his playing.....
Thank you Jill. of course I have the album(s) but the visuals included here help to make it special.
I just love this song sooo much! Thank you Justin Hayward for yet another gorgeous song!
Touches the Soul. ''Love is the only reason why''
One of my all time songs, it always reenters my mind and trust me I have many songs sunken in me from over the years, this one always comes forth when I wake up in the morning. :)
This one will lull me to sleep tonight. Love you MB!
Fantastic!!!
To this very day I don't understand why this particular track never mainstreamed on radio when "Seventh Sojourn" was released. Beautiful tune. ALL of them were on the SS album. Very introspective music, beautifully arranged.
I also don't think John Lodge ever got credit for what a superb bassist he is. That's part of what set the Moodies apart from other bands of their era.
Lyrically it’s pure genius. Justin Hayward, Mike Pinder with musical arrangements
My fave Moody's track from my favourite Moody's album. Indescribably good.
i still love this song Jill. Thanks once again for the video cheers Jill.
So fly little bird
Up into the clear blue sky
And carry the words,
Love's the only reason why, whyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
Right there, the essence of it all.
I CAN SAY IT 100 TIMES / I AM 76 BUT AFTER 2 MINUTES OF ANY MOODY SONG I"M 25 AGAIN / SAME AS THE 5 CONCERTS I SAW YEARS AGO (ROCHESTER NY = DENVER =DURHAM NC = RICHMOND VA
Its beyond my imagination how anyone could thumbs down this piece of Heaven! Great Job Jill !!!
Ahhh was so stoned listening...❣️😅💐🌺🌹🌷🌸🌼🥀🍄🍁😅
Oh, say it's true--only Love can see you through. You know what Love can do to you?
When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams
as the north wind lays waste the garden.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.
Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.
My, what a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing. What is that from?
@@barbarawinsor5306 From "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran
@@jbr84tx Wow, that was a quick response! You posted those lovely words 8 years ago!! Thank you so much for your answer! No wonder those verses touched me. They are vaguely familiar. Because I have that book! Time to dust it off and read it again! Thanks again - the words fit so well to the lyrics of this magical song - one of my very favorites.
Never have i seen such incredible talent in a video...masterpiece!!!!!!! And the song is my faovrite Moody song.
Love this, but I love all Moody and Justin songs.
one of most beautiful song ever!
My favorite song
One of their bests!!!
The Land of Make Believe
We're living in a land of make believe
And trying not to let it show
Maybe in that land of make believe
Heartaches can turn into joy
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low
We're taking up a lot of room
Somewhere in the dark and silent night
Our prayer will be heard
Make it soon
So fly little bird
Up into the clear blue sky
And carry the word
Love's the only reason why
Open all the shutters on your windows
Unlock all the locks upon your doors
Brush away the cobwebs from your day-dreams
No secrets come between us anymore
Oh, say it's true
Only love can see you through
You know our love can't hurt you
We're living in a land of make believe…..
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low……
So fly little bird……
Have this on my page now. Thank you so much for posting it💯🙏💙🩵💙
This is an absolutely amazing song, and extremely talented band of English gentlemen. Seventh Sojourn 2nd best album behind On The Threshold of a Dream
Carry on my friends... Love you all
Thanks Jill, I think you love them as much as I always have. I got a Christmas present from my sons girlfriend. She is taking me to see them on April 1, 2012 In by God Charleston , WV
Beautiful
Let me be the first to say how much I LOVE this song and video! It's from a special time in my life and is one of my top Moodies favorites :)
Moody Jill, I have written before, I am writing to thank you again for this video. I have heard this song many times since I first listened to it when it was originally released. I find peace in your presentation at some of my darkest moments. Thank you again. Michael
I love this lyrics & tunes of Moody B. they are forever a music for us accompany in nostalgy ...
i think i'm over
the rainbow.
beautiful, just beautiful.
I've liked this song from the very first(time I heard it).
So good!
RIP RAY THOMAS ;-(