WOW! THIS TOOK US ON A JOURNEY! First Time Hearing The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin Reaction
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2023
- Welcome to our channel! In this video, we have a very special reaction to "Nights In White Satin" by The Moody Blues. This is our first time hearing this iconic song, and let us just say, it took us on an incredible journey!
Throughout the video, we share our genuine reactions and thoughts as the song progresses. From the lush orchestral arrangements to the poignant lyrics, we are in awe of the sheer talent and artistry behind The Moody Blues' music.
The way "Nights In White Satin" builds up to its climactic moments leaves us breathless. The combination of the powerful vocals, soaring guitar solos, and symphonic elements creates a truly epic experience. It's no wonder this song has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with music lovers around the world.
As we delve deeper into the lyrics, we realize the profound storytelling within "Nights In White Satin." The introspective and poetic nature of the words adds another layer of depth to the song, making it even more impactful.
In our reaction, we discuss the song's impact on us personally and how it has resonated with our emotions. It's truly a masterpiece that evokes a range of feelings, from nostalgia to introspection.
If you're a fan of The Moody Blues or simply enjoy discovering timeless music, this reaction video is a must-watch. Join us on this journey as we experience "Nights In White Satin" for the first time.
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One Day 50 years ago I meant the most beautiful woman I ever saw. I asked her to my apartment for dinner. She came over I put this album on my turn table. We danced over and over for hours. She stayed and 50 years later she is still with me. We still put this album on.
I love that.
Lovely that’s what we all dream of but rarely happens
That is beautiful.
That is beautiful.
You're making me cry. That's true & pure love.❤❤✌️🌻🌻 In my top 5 favorites songs 😊.
In my opinion this is still one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks for the reaction.
It really is!
Agree :)
Very sad news that Michael Pinder of The Moody Blues passed away yesterday at the age of 82. As a founding member, Mike was the group's keyboardist and mellotron-master, as well as one of the group's composers, singers and also recited their spoken word passages such as Late Lament here at the end of Nights in White Satin. He was one of my great musical heroes and a lovely man whom I had the honor of meeting on a few occasions. Rest In Peace, dear Mike! You really made the world a better and more beautiful place.
This was my favorite band when I was in high school. I bought all of their vinyl albums and then "graduated" to Pink Floyd in college. I was 17 then and now I'm 70, and I've never tired of listening to the music of either band. "Senior citizens wish they were young" resonates a bit stronger now but I'm actually very happy to have lived my life from 1954 to present.
Yes, the full version of this song is a MUST . . .
I can't believe how many people screw it up and don't listen to the full version.
“If you didn’t hear the gong you haven’t heard the song “.
More like the LIVE version of this is a must. lol
The live version is great but I think someone e new to the group needs to her this album version first. I’ve seen many reactors listen to the single version and although still a great song, it really pales in comparison with the full original album version. I wouldn’t say the reactors “screwed up” because unless they are given a link, how are they to know which is the “correct” version to listen too.
I always prefer that a reactor listen to the original studio version of any song or group that is new to them. There are some live versions of songs in which some key members are no longer with the band. Pink Floyd being one. No Roger Waters.
For many years I thought the cut off version was the full version, never heard this one on the radio. Think it was the single released in 1972 when it hit US Singles Chart number 2.@@jazziered142
For someone who heard this song for the first time and seeing the album for the first time you were 100% spot on when it comes to the theme of cycles. The album does portray the cycle of a day but in a way also the cycle of a life. It was specifically written by the band that way and it was as such one of the early examples in rock music of a concept album. Remember, this was written and recorded in 1967, the same year that The Beatles released their highly influential album Sgt. Peppers Hearts Club Band which in itself is also something of a concept album. The Moody Blues were on the cutting edge of what was modern pop / rock music at the time.
When the Beatles did an early tour the MOODY BLUES WERE THE SUPPORTING GROUP.
Makes sense! Definitely cutting edge!
The cycle is completed with the fade-out of the gong ... which, now with digital technology, if you immediately replay the album from the beginning, you realize that long slow fade-in is the gong hit from the "Night" before...
The Moodies' keyboard player, Mike Pinder, is who turned Paul McCartney on to the Mellotron, which was used quite a bit on Beatles albums.
For me, this is the Moody Blues best song …. It just stirs up emotion in the listener. It’s an audio experience. One word to describe it ……. Fantastic!!
The lead singer had just broken up with his girl friend. As a breakup gift she gave him a set of white satin sheets. I'll warn you now. The flute solo will haunt you forever. At time when you are simply drifting you will suddenly hear that flute in your head and you are back in the song. I listened to it back in the sixties and still have come back. It is a song that speaks of love found and lost. He was 19 when he wrote it.
I never knew about the satin sheets. Interesting. Thank you.
I was 16 when this song was out. 67 now. I can't believe how fast time went.
There’s a thousand years of British musical history in that flute solo.
Someone said in the comments of another video that he made the song for his girlfriend and that they are still together after all those years. I'm not sure what the truth is.
Growing up in the 70's was the best for music!!!
I don't think I've heard any reactor listen to the extended/album cut of this song....great job, great reaction!
I know !
Not many ,but there are others
@@Pjaypt you're probably right. I haven't listened to all reactors so I guess I missed a long version or two
Thank you! 🙌
I was 9 when this came out in 1967 and only ever heard the short version growing up. I remember thinking how perfect and original the gong ending of Bohemian Rhapsody was in 1975, and never learned until many years later of this long version of Nights In White Satin, with the gong ending eight years earlier! What a groundbreaking masterpiece (same year as A Day In the Life by The Beatles)!
The Moody Blues were one of a kind. Justin Hayward, the lead singer and lead guitarist is a musical genius. By the way, he wrote most of their hits and this one he wrote at the age of 19. If you google him he's still killing it @ age 76. Dude has one of the greatest voices in rock PERIOD. Full STOP.
"Nights In White Satin" is their most famous song. Moody Blues are one of my favorite groups from the 60's-80's. Love their mix of rock with classical music. Lots of great songs such as "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "Ride My See-Saw", "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice" etc. All of their music is great! Many of their records are concept albums & meant to be listened to all at once. Sadly Ray Thomas their flute player & singer passed away in 2018 & their drummer Graeme Edge passed away in 2021.
I first heard John Lodge and Justin Haywood when they were the Blue Jays. I might still have that album.
Don't forget, "Your Wildest Dreams"
The other side of life.. is great also!
I don’t usually include Go Now when listing their top songs. That was a cover of an R&B song and before Justin Hayward and John Lodge joined. Even Graeme Edge thinks of that version of the group as a different band. That version only lasted a couple years at the most and had one album.
Question is such a powerful song...the transition to "I'm looking for" part of the song is unreal. My dad used to play question when I was a kid and it always stuck with me and I'm 47 now lol...Nights in white satin is fantastic aswell.
One of my wife's favorite songs. Took her to a live performance of this in the 70s. That closed the marriage deal for us. Good reaction.
You are a good man
My 💙wife (of 45years) and I have experienced over 20 MB concerts💙 - soundtrack to our lives together
Oh, those were the days. Music was a great gift we got to experience. Thanks to all the musicians who gave their all.
I'm a musician and have been studying music theory my whole life. In 55 years I still cannot explain why this song works. The Moodies have inspired my musical life.
Ray Thomas, band member, responsible for the flute interlude. Such a gift in addition to Justin Hayward’s composition/vocals along with Lodge and the other band members.
You have to watch the latest version done at Royal Albert Hall in London with full orchestra best version EVER!
1972 Moody Blues Nights in white Satin is pure classic. I can remember skating to this song in 1972 in my hometown of Westland, Michigan with my Ex-Girlfriend Donna The Lead Singer Justin Hayward is a musical genius.
"This is fire." It thaws the cold heart. It warms. It oxidizes. It purifies. It destroys. It helps create new life. The Moody Blues brought a lot of deep joy and insight to millions.
Moody Blues. In search of the lost chord. Brilliant !!
Had this played at my mum's funeral
"Nights" live at the Royal Albert Hall is a must...!
I think you need to remember this was recorded in 1967. The Moodys with Justin Heywood stunned the lisener back then and it still sound fresh and powerful now
My 1973 high school prom slow dance song....I will never forget it, if you are picking up what i am putting down...
remember, this was 56 years ago, I was 20 years old... far ahead of their time... the whole album tells a story of a day in ones life.
From this very album is also another great song - Tuesday Afternoon. As you have surmised this is a concept album with it being a day from morning to night. BTW The Moody Blues are considered the Daddies of progresive rock (which is the same category as Pink Floyd, Genesis, ELP, ELO, etc...).
I believe that is Tuuuuuuuuesday Aaaaafernoon.
So then... -YES-, whom you failed to mention, well, is in a catagory of their own? I believe not, but they stand along side the Moodys_ WAY ABOVE the top of the heap of the ProgRock bands you mentioned. (imho)
@@onewayup5 I agree, 'Yes' is definately one of the greats in the progresive category and I do like them along with numerous other artists that I failed to secifically mention. Thats why I wrote etc... to cover my ass because I knew that off the top of my head I would inadvertently leave several good prog bands off my list.
Sam totally nailed it. I hope you listen to this album from beginning to end and you will see how spot on she was. Excellent review
Denny Lain from the Moody Blues went on to join the band WINGS with Paul McCartney in the 70s
Unrequited love feels pretty horrible. I love the haunting sound the Moody Blues made with this song. This is awesome!
Hi guys, great reaction. Sam totally nailed it! Days of Future Passed (1967) by The Moody Blues is one of the first concept albums and some of the earliest progressive rock music. This album is meant to be listened to from start to finish as it takes the listener on a journey through a 24 hour period. In fact, the gong sound that ends the album also starts the album reinforcing the cyclic nature of the entire work. Very perceptive of you to mention that it also portrays the cycle of life and love. What an incredible piece of art created by these five young British lads! Justin Hayward wrote Nights in White Satin when he was just 19 - 20 years old. The passion in the music and in his vocal performance is undeniable. Oh, and the artwork on their first seven albums closely represents the musical content contained therein. Pretty cool. Cheers.
he was 17 when he wrote it
You found it! You found the entire song! Glad you reacted to how we experienced this song!!!
I have a much deeper appreciation now for the Moody Blues than when I was young.
Boy this one takes me back. It came out in 1967 & was still very big in 1971 when I graduated. Totally reminds me of my senior prom. The perfect loooooong slow song. Tee hee. LOL Thanks for the memories. This song is up there with Stairway to heaven. Both were huge at that time. I love that you guys 'get it'. This is a masterpiece. I am so grateful to have been there in the 60's & 70's to hear real music by talented musicians, not people good at technical gadgets & autotune.
Yes, it was still played on the radio in 1971. I remember being on a date in 1972 when it came on the car radio. My date was someone I just met, very handsome. I liked him immediately, and he liked me. We just clicked. But that was our first date and last. He was in the military and had to leave. Had just been home for Christmas. I saw him later on but I was in a relationship and so was he. My boyfriend knew him and we were at his house. I'm not sure if he remembered me? Quess it wasn't meant to be.
The first time I heard this song was in March 1968. I was serving in the U.S. Navy and on shore leave and sitting in a bar in Toulon, France.
Timeless song of excellence. Love your insight Sam. I think you are correct. The Moody Blues are deep and were always thought of as ahead of their time
Night In White Satin is 1 of the very all-time most Beautiful songs & 1 of the all-time Best songs ever made.
🎉 “Ride My See Saw,” would be a great uptempo contrast in style! Enjoy this rabbit hole.
Art Rock that perfectly fits the music in the Golden Era of Music. That's perfect. Love this song, love your reactions. Thank you. Gen X
Fans were treating Moody Blues band as rock God's, they were not comfortable with this , so their response came in a song which was a hit called " I'm just a singer in a rock&roll band" .
If no one has mentioned it, you should watch the live version. Performing in their older years with an orchestra. It is spectacular.
You should see them in their concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Awesome.
This is a MASTERPIECE of 1967!!!!
This whole album is amazing. It one of the first concept albums. It follows one person on one day from dawn until bedtime. Besides this song “Tuesday Afternoon” was also released as a single from the album.
This was a "concept album" before there were concept albums. This was a depiction of one day - but moreso the entire cycle of life. Sam, you were spot on. I bought this album 50 years ago and was blown away by it all, but mostly this song in particular. And when the poem came on at the end, I was shivering. Glad you picked the whole song and not the bastardized, cut-off version.
One must listen to this album to end you really appreciate the full scope of this wonderful work of art. I've been a moody blues aficionado since 1967 I still listen to Moody Blues music in 2024 Justin Hayward has a few solo albums which are excellent. I've seen them live numerous times they never fail to produce a magnificent display of musical talent.
……might be one of the 1st concept albums and Sam nailed it ❤️ your only the 2nd reactors that played the full composition that I’ve have seen from dozens of reactors ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done !
No they didn't do the long version!!
@@michaelasay8587 ….. I was referring to the poem part only
This was me and my husband's song that we danced too. When we got together every Sunday morning we listened to the Moody Blues danced and made breakfast it was amazing
Progressive Rock at its absolute best...I think the "classical" greats--Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, etc. etc.---would be impressed and approve.
In the 70's LA radio station KKDJ played this every weeknight at 10, I'd stay up just to hear it before I went to sleep
My favourite song from my all time favourite band. It was also a favourite song with late night DJs. It was so long they had time to hit the can, make a coffee, grab a bite to eat, whatever they needed to do.
You guys will love the live version even more!
I have always loved this song 🎵. Beautiful song.
You have perfectly described ALL the feelings,, beauty,, various emotions & it's thought provoking ability,, Which was EXACTLY their intention..OR,, Long story short,, "EARGASMIC"!! ❤
I remember when I was a young child this was on the radio all the time everyone listened to them and never commented. It was a hidden Gem made people at ease.
A quite love chant we all took in.
Imagine how lucky I was growing up in the 60's with all this great music. This song is over 50 years old and is still hot!!!!
AWESOME song....we had a LOT of great bands back in that era.
As someone who was a teenager in the days when this and other great classic rock was produced I can tell you that The Moody Blues were my favorite group and I consider this one of the greatest ‘concept albums’ ever made. These concept albums are always best listened to in their entirety from start to finish, preferable in a darkened room on a good stereo, or at least a good set of headphones. Just let it envelop you, as you should with classical music.
The Moody Blues, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Yes, & Traffic were the godfathers of Progressive Rock and they were all musical geniuses. We were lucky enough to see John Lodge on tour this summer where they played the entire Days of Future Passed album. Keith Emerson of ELP was touring with him as their production manager.
Nice thoughts- but it could not have been Keith Emerson with John this summer, as he sadly passed away several years ago
My all time favorite album.
Kudos for playing the whole track.
Such a beautiful, classic and melodic song that brings you to places one has never ventured before.
This was the first album that they went to what is their signature sound (airy, ethereal, dreamy, orchestral), this song in a shortened version for a single release charted extremely high when released in 1967, then incredibly the same song (version) was re-released in 1972, and again charted in the top ten. That's soo hard to do in music.
Thank you for finding the full version!
The Moody Blues truly are one of the greatest all-time R&R bands. Two of their other awesome songs are: Your Wildest Dreams -and- The Story in Your Eyes. I’m sure you will both like them.
When this came out it was such a slap in the face to use orchestra when everyone was leaning on the electric guitar but it established the lush sound of the Moody Blues who could also rock or play ballads or harmonize. Very talented musicians as many bands of that era and SOOOO many hits from the radio and within each album. Most albums had a theme.
Great reaction Sam and Phil! The Moody Blues had a different sound from anyone else at the time. I was fortunate to see them live in the early 2000s. Their sound was just as good then as it was 30+ years before. Excellent choice!
Justin White was 19 when he wrote this song. That is just mind-blowing to me.
He was a prodigy for sure
Who the 'F'is Justin White ?
Thank you so much for playing and listenng to the full version. I think it's a masterpiece!
Imagine hearing this in ‘67/‘68 when it came out!
Nailed it! The album needs to be listened to from the beginning. Takes you through an entire day. Great reaction!
The album starts and end with a poem about life and goes through the week.
You should check out their song "Question". Their music always takes you on a trip! My parents raised me on them, and I got to see them firsthand in the 90s and was blown away that they were still performing at the top level.
Moody Blues made it easy appreciating Classical music, much of their music very compatible to lush, full orchestration.
I've listened to this album many times and to me it has always been an allegory for life. The way the music progresses through the phases of life reflect the energy, spirit and mood.
Need to watch the live version now
Moodies with an orchestra backing them, you're in for a hell of a ride.
Timeless,,, doesnt matter what dimension you see yourself in.... The words "Cos I Love you" resonate forever....
Released nearly 57 years ago. They didn't have AutoTune / ProTools to fix muffed notes, so there weren't any. Singers usually had to be able to sing, in order to become popular.
Throw on headphones one of these nights. Set aside some time to listen to one of the "Core 7" Moody Blues albums.
Saw this performed live twice, it's even more epic in person, which is hard to imagine but they really were a musical force. Great reaction 😁
Hi Guys. The orchestra brings another dimension to what is an etherial composition and emphasises the emotion of the song. This song has a beautiful epilogue. Great reactions from you both. Love your in-depth analysis.
As a teenager I listened to this. On radio Luxembourg a radio station that governments banned. Nothing has really changed.
YES! This is the version to really get into. It is more than music, but it is art for the ears. With the poem at the end brings it to a whole other level. It's songs like this that I wish I had learned to play the violin, as well as "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas. Absolutely right to compare with Pink Floyd, the kind of music that you just want to lay in your beanbag chair and mellow out to. Love to see the head bobs and playing "conductor". LOL
So glad you listened to the full album version. They threw a poem into the song and it worked to perfection.😊
days of future past - the whole album is great , most members of the band were trained in classical music and incorporated it into their music and shared it with the rest of us , when i first heard it in my teens i liked it a lot , now that i'm 68 the music does bring back memories, thanks for that .
I first heard this in the late 60s when a bunch of us high school kids took a road trip to the Grand Canyon right after it snowed. Sitting on the canyon's edge under a full moon and drinking cheap wine and someone popped this intro the 8 track and I've been in love with this song ever since.
Can't get enough Moody Blues, had the wonderful experience of listening to them with the World Symphony Orchestra at Walnut Creek outdoors band shell near Raleigh, NC on a beautiful Summer night with the love of my life for the last 55 years. Awesome!
Any music that makes you shut your eyes works for me. My wife and I spent many evenings chilling out to the Moody Blues.
Awesome
Sam is spot on at what she said at end of song. Very smart she is
Sam!! How wonderful you put that together. Thankfully, albums are still being produced. To have the LP with the sleeve and album cover are often a window into the artists and what they are putting across to us. Our local rock station used to play this cut all the way through. Until you two played it, I had forgotten this song in all its glory. Thank you so much.
Imagine the different musical milieu in the 70's when this is the sort of thing that was on AM radio.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Knights in White Satin was the theme for my senior class prom in high school. Good times!
This was one of the earliest and most ambitious concept albums. 1967 ... a truly awesome time in music. And these guys are just out of their teen years.
Not only did this play on the radio alongside all the pop and rock, but IIRC, it became a radio hit three different times, years apart. You could quote a line from that poem at the end, any people knew where it was from. Another hit from this album is "Tuesday Afternoon," but you should listen to the whole thing.
I have always loved this song.
It is both haunting and beautiful.
This was always one of my Mother's favorites too.. hearing this makes me miss her...but always puts a sile on my face.
I was lucky to have seen them in Concert in Cleveland in , I think, 1969. And they remain the bell weather music of the era, along with , to me, The Firm , who were there at the same time in my finding the music of the 60s. The Blues album of choice to me is their 1st one...Childrens, Childrens, Children. The opening of this album is to me the meaning of the mood of the group. (This song opened the concert I saw). I also was fortunate enough to have seen them twice at outdoor venue at Blossom Music Center with the Cleveland Orchestra. It was there I introduced them to my young sons and they have remained Blues fans through the music of the 70s, 80s, andbeyond.
To this day, The Moody Blues are still superstars in France!
So awesome to hear with headphones. Just to listen to this on my turn table in my room as a kid lying in my bed.
as a young guy, we were all impressed that they used orchestral accompanyment!!
I love the Group. We love you guys keep up the great work. Thank you❤❤😊😊
You need to do a deep dive into the Moodies. Every one of their albums are exquisite. Climb on the couch with a soft pillow, lay back with headphones on, and let them carry you away into an alternative universe.