NEW * I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band) - The Moody Blues {Stereo} 1973
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- 1973....#12 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #8 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #16 Canada
Original video edited and AI remastered with HQ stereo sound.
"I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" is a 1973 hit single by the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues, written by the band's bassist, John Lodge. It was first released in 1972 as the final track on the album Seventh Sojourn and was later released as a single in 1973, with "For My Lady" as its B-side. It was the second single released from Seventh Sojourn, with the first being "Isn't Life Strange", which was also written by Lodge.
The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., becoming one of their highest-charting hits in that country, but fared less well in their native UK, where it managed #36. It was also the final single released by the Moody Blues prior to their five-year hiatus, which was agreed upon so each of the band members could pursue their own solo careers. Their next single would not be until 1978, with "Steppin' in a Slide Zone."
Billboard regarded the song as a change of pace for the Moody Blues, stating that it had a more "upbeat rock sound" than their typical songs. Cash Box predicted that it was "likely to turn gold," saying that "all indications are that it will head straight for the very top" of the charts.
The song was the last of the band's singles to feature the Chamberlin, which had recently replaced the Mellotron. The Chamberlin would later be replaced by a more modern keyboard synthesizer. A promotional music-video was filmed for "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)". This video showed the band's flautist Ray Thomas playing a baritone saxophone; however, according to keyboardist Mike Pinder, the saxophone was used just for effect in the video and the saxophone sound was produced by the Chamberlin. Live performances of the song during the band's final years featured a live saxophone played by keyboardist Julie Ragins, along with Norda Mullen on flute.
Personnel:
John Lodge - vocals, bass guitar
Justin Hayward - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Mike Pinder - vocals, Chamberlin, piano, tambourine
Ray Thomas - vocals, saxophone
Graeme Edge - drums, percussion
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Back in 1972 I introduced my best friend to Nights In White Satin he thought it was good. Then he said but can they rock? Then I played this song on their other album I had with me and he said “Wow I can’t believe it’s the same 5 guys. I did my job back in 1973.
This song still electrifies me almost 50 years later! I don’t think there’s a better bass line in any rock song ever! What a fantastic group of phenominal musicians! Thank you Sammy for putting this one together! Mike Pinder, their keyboardist and his lovely wife lived by me. He was kind enough to sign my MFSL pressing of “Seventh Sojourn” and my reel of “Every Good Boy Deserves Favor”.
Me too, Bob! That is a fabulous bass line! It's so cool that you had Mike sign those. Seventh Sojourn is one of my favorite all-time albums by anyone! I do have the MFSL pressing which is superb!
My all time favorite band! 💙 💙💙💙💙
Graeme Edge and John Lodge, Whew, I’m exhausted just listening, that’s some powerful rhythm section!! 🥰
I like the sound of the old recordings. Very influential band. Much respect.
Moody Blues, great band!! Versatile talented. Memories, thank you, haven't heard this in a while. 😄❤🎸🎤🎶🎶
Thanks for listening
So great to see and hear! Fantastic song from a fantastic band. Have seen them in concert and I will never forget it. Thanks so much for this!
Thanks very much Jim!
I was lucky enough to be in the 1st row, in front of Justin, on their 1979 tour, here in PDX. One of my all time favorite shows !
Fantastic. Incredible intro. The Moody Blues first 7 LPs were down and out magical. This song has so much power and energy. First their were 5, now only 2. Long Live the Moodies
Love this song ❤
The Beatles were so eclectic they would have been limiting themselves if they settled on one genre or style. They had the guts to reinvent their sound with every new album. It's why they're influenced so many different bands and artists.
Love this
Great rock'n'roll tune by the Moody Blues. Thanks Sammy.
It sure is. Thanks Paul.
cracking Sammy, looked forward to albums back then...great back catalogue from these guys. cheers, jane and brian.
They sure were back then. Yes, great catalogue. Cheers Jane and Brian.
I clearly remember this on the radio at the time. Awesome song written by John Lodge!! Nice work Sammy!! Cheers Tiger.
Yes I remember it also, Tiger. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers.
Just great to hear this awesome song again after decades, Sammy - fascinating video! Many thanks - have a great new week. Cheers, E.H.
Thanks very much, E.H. Have a top week ahead. Cheers.
Great job Sammy.I tried putting up on my site 2 months ago...
Thanks Kelly.
4:00.....Somebody give Justin a Kleenex.
der text ist so aktuell _
Thanks for this resto Smurfs!!
My pleasure Or!
Has to be one of the most weirdie start-ups.
I didn’t know Animal from The Muppet Show played drums for them.
only the band the Beatles could have been
Very good syncing of stereo to video Sammy.
Thanks very much Jacob.
1:32
Great channel. I was wondering. You had to sync some the OTHER videos. Good job i must say. But,,,, is this a live performance. ??
Thank you. I believe this is an original studio sync.
@@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach Thanks for the quick response. You have a great channel. I wish you all the best. I've saved about 10 songs for my PLAYLIST. My wife and I are retired and travel alot in our truck camper. I sync my YOU TUBE Playlist to my radio and we can travel all day and never hear the same song twice. Now I have a few more. Thank you very much.
@@mikeglasgow9618 Thanks Mike. That's great that you travel like that. I would enjoy it myself!
This Beatles fan asks: "Could contemporary rock music - of any era - by any performer - get any better than this?" OF COURSE, NOT.