To me, Procession is really an intro to The Story in Your Eyes containing as it does the history of music with Story as where we were currently at in 1971 or whatever year it was.
The Moody Blues’ music is as rich as their lyrics. I’ve been listening to them since I was 18 and 51 now. From cassette tape to iPhone, they’ve been with me the whole time. I’m a better person because of their music. Their message is of love and understanding, acceptance and balance, revelation and deep emotion - a nuanced life, full of wonder and amazement, pain and depression, hope and love. Their 1969 album was titled “To Our Children’s, Children’s Children.” You basically said the name of the album when you tried to describe a passage in this song. It’s wonderful how the can convey such positive and far reaching messages in their songs.
Thanks for making me feel older I go record to 8 track to cassette to I phone..lol In fact I had a converter which plugged into the 8 track player which allowed me to plug a cassette into Life was so complicated
Always preferred the up-tempo Moody Blues, but everything they did was so layered, complex, and meaningful. My favorite was "Ride My See-Saw", just as rockin' as this, but more harmonic.
CurlieCue This album hit their peak and the last part with the instrumental I believe was used or sounds like the theme song to The TV show The zMunsters!
I love the Moody Blues. To Our Children's Children is a great album. Watching and Waiting was a big comfort to me for many trying times in my youth. I'd love to see your reaction.
Question is one of my favorite Moody Blues songs. I saw them in concert once and when they did Nights In White Satin and the whole audience sang the chorus I had head to toe goosebumpa.
Great song! One of my favorites by the Moody Blues. Also, "The Other Side of Life" (You'll love the bass); "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band); ""The Question"; "Gemini Dream"; "The Voice". Album reaction recommendation: The Doors "Morrison Hotel". You will soon be learning the guitar licks to "Roadhouse Blues".
The Moody Blues is/are (singular band/plural name) my favorite group (since 1971). You were surprised about the number of dislikes for the song. I have found that the Moodies do not get the respect that I feel they deserve. I don't understand it but, that is the way it is. In my opinion The Story In Your Eyes should be listened to with Procession as a lead in. You are on the right track to listen to full Moody Blues albums, that is the way to really appreciate them. Especially the classic seven albums (I would argue that the classic seven plus the next three are the core records for the Moody Blues). Next year will be half a century that I have been listening to them, countless hours, but well worth it!
Terrific song from my favorite band. They are Masters of the Melodic. They really bring the house down at live shows with this one. Seen them many times. Unless you've already got a Moody Blues album in mind for a future reaction, I'd recommend ON THE THRESHOLD OF A DREAM. You won't be disappointed. 😎☮✌
There were seven Moody Blues albums in a row in my youth that I listened to with an almost religious devotion. All of my friends were Moody Blues fanatics too. I saw them in concert once and they were beyond great. I'm sorry I only saw them once. I always liked the fact their lyrics were optimistic, poetic and hopeful, tinged with a bit of sadness and propelled by magnificent music that at times was beautiful and melodic and other times was soaring, thrilling and spiritual. I know they've been popular with more than one generation and rightly so. Every generation starts out hopeful and idealistic and the real world intrudes. I think the key in life is not to get cynical, depressed or defeated when your idealism is sometimes diminished with a harsh reality. You just have to pick yourself up and keep going and do the best you can. We can all make some kind of a difference in some way, whether it's by being a good parent, a loyal friend, by being kind to a stranger and by not becoming a bitter asshole, which does no one any good. I'm glad you enjoy the Moody Blues so much. Daniel, you give me hope for this tired old world.
Great comment, and excellent advice. As I've grown older I've been fortunate to become distant friends with several in the younger generations, I've actually become as hopeful and even idealistic as I was in the 1960s-70s
I only saw them live once, in the 80s when Long Distance Voyager came out; The Fixx opened for them! I wish I had seen them when Denny Laine was in the group (of course I would have only been 8 years old!), but I did enjoy hearing Justin in Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds"!
When I was younger in age, and I'm talking waaaaaaaay back in '64, when I heard "Go Now", that was it; I was a fan of the Moody Blues. I'm glad Denny Lane left and that John and Justin joined. When "Nights in White Satin" hit the radio, I knew I had to hear the rest of the album (yeah, vinyl), and wow, I was then a 'hard core' Moody Blues fan. For the next 6 albums (not including "Days of Future Passed"), I liked just about every song they did.... after Seventh Sojourn, they seemed to change their style and headed off in a different direction, more into a "pop" direction which, to me, was not what I wanted from them, so, although I like some of the songs, I stopped buying their albums, except if they had a concert album. I did manage to see them 3 times in live concert, and they were fantastic live. Daniel, I do hope you do some of the older Moody Blues songs, I really think you would like them. Even if you don't 'react' to them, I truly believe you would enjoy them.
As a voice student throughout my school years and as a college major, I was always taught the mnemonic device for the lines on the treble staff as Every Good Boy Does Fine, with the spaces spelling out F-A-C-E. I switched to using Every Good Boy Deserves Favour the first time I heard it, though.
Daniel, you are right, that first video had terrible sound quality!!! Glad you went to the other version on The Moodies channel! There is just so much beautiful music from The Moody Blues! Hope you do more reactions to them! Oh, and I can't wait to see/hear your reactions to Tull's "Stand Up"! It is my favorite Tull album, and it's a stunner! I think you will love it! And Beatles??? Yes, Please!!!!!
EGBDF did have a remastered release around 2000, but the vocals always had a somewhat distant quality intentionally. I always interpreted the meaning of this song in the context of the counter-culture movement of the late '60s early '70s that The Moody Blues were embedded in. There was very much a feeling that even though progress had allowed the previous generation a great deal of wealth and power, it was also capable of robbing future generations by poisoning the planet and perpetuating inequality and conflict.
Thanks... Big Moodies fan here. Edit... For my recommendation, I would say "Stepping ina Slide Zone" and "22,000 Days". "Stepping in a Slide Zone" has the kind of lyrical mystical overtones that the Moody Blues were known for.
Think about that. 7 albums. Some bands only have one or two stellar albums. Those first 7 lp's were immersion projects of conceptual brilliance. The lineup, the voices, The instrumentation and orchestrations were breathtakingly beautiful.
@@iancunningham5576, yes, that’s a good one. I was fortunate enough to see them, on that tour. It was a great show! I didn’t mean to imply that they weren’t any good after Pinder left, but they were less consistently good.
I'm so happy you Reacted to the Moody Blues. I saw them in concert with The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. They were magical! I always feel a religious experience when listening to them. Peace and thanks.
I was listening to a plethora of Moody Blues this weekend and now this! I remember this guy in our neighborhood had a Chevy SS Chevelle muscle car that he tricked out with a blue paint job and had Moody Blues painted on the hood beautiful car though. Moody Blues "Steppin In a Time Zone"
One thing about listening to the Moodies in the digital age is that they listed all movements as separate songs, where as a group like Yes would have one long song the Moodies had like three, it made no difference listening on vinyl. I think everyone should go back and listen to those Moody Blues albums they are all great. Thank you for reacting to this song, it really evokes the feelings from that time. Maybe try “Best Way to Travel” it was written by Mike Pinder the keyboardist.
There were also Moody Blues haters back in the day. They claimed that their music was "overblown" and "pretentious." In truth, I can kind of see it in some of their stuff. But in order to be pretentious, one has to at least have aspirations of creating something great. One has to at least be willing to try, even when the result makes some people cringe. The Moody Blues were willing to wear their hearts on their sleeves, for better and for worse. And for that, I respect them.
Thanks so much! Just FYI, the Moodies loved to segue from song to song with no break. It was murder on us deejays, having to slipcue the song to begin it in the right place. (Let me know if you want me to tell you how to do it... It was in the album times!) It makes for seamless listening, though. So glad you liked it! LOL at Eddie!
Hello Daniel, The Moody's will always be favorite band, so many great tunes. Liking the content and analysis of the song and lyrics. Be good, all the best, C.
I think the dislikes come from the sound quality for that particular upload. It sounded like it was recorded via phone microphone of a playback through small stereo speakers.
I've always seen it as a two people whose marriage is ending (the curtain's gonna fall'). They are hoping that marriage continues, but 'the sunshine we've been waiting for, has turned to rain'. He's worried about their kids. I take 'the sound we make together is the music to the story in your eyes'. Is how he sees her eyes, at points in the relationship. If she looks at him angrily, they are yelling, if she looks at him lovingly, they are speaking sweety. Etc. As always, YMMV.
This song is like a Monster Energy Drink mixed with a Red Bull washed down with a Rock Star Energy Drink top off with 10cc of adrenaline straight to the heart! It give me a can't sit still happy!
Daniel, I was waiting for your next foray into The Moodies catalogue, and you didn't disappoint! This has LONG been a favourite of mine, but who am I kidding, they have so, so many favourites (as I mentioned previously, ALL of Days Of Future Passed is a fave!) I've always said that The Story In Your Eyes is too short...it could go on for a few more minutes, and I'd love it more! This song is incredible live! Moodies lyrics generally speak of love & understanding. They are consummate 'hippies' & I think some people found that too preachy or not genuine - possibly some reason for the 'dislikes'. Personally, the message of love & hope is universal, and is always needed - hence why these guys are one of my top bands! HIGHLY recommend checking Gypsy (another rocking number!), Candle Of Life (wonderful lyrics!), Melancholy Man (if you want to hear some magnificent keyboards!), Question, I'm Just A Singer In A Rock 'N Roll Band, Lovely To See You. That's just for starters to continue this magical journey. You would be well served to listen to all their albums, specifically the first seven - all are perfection! Cheers!
Agree with you. They always made you think which maybe why some didn't care for them. Anyway, they always mixed great and often deep lyrics, fantastic music and harmonies to make wonderful and memorable songs.
@@steveullrich7737 groups that make me think comprise many of my 'top' bands - Rush, Pink Floyd, The Moodies, The Doors....not to say that I don't love music that doesn't make me think, 'bubblegum' pop/rock is great too, but kudos to those that provide meaningful, thought provoking music/lyrics! Their harmonies were truly wonderful!
This is one of the albums that everyone had in the college dorm. At the beginning of each semester we checked out all the new stereo equipment. Life was great.
The best introduction to this song is with "Procession" at the front, like so: ruclips.net/video/A6EFytM1sxM/видео.html I can't remember to what extent Every Good Boy Deserves Favour is a whole-package album, only that "One More Time To Live" won't make a damn bit of sense without having heard "Procession" first, as it calls back to that.
I cannot play this track without hearing Procession before it, as those keyboard notes begin and sweep across the speakers. The instruments that start up before the acoustic guitar and electric sustain starts the song is awesome. The whole procession is not just needed to be heard to really get into this song but it's so important to the last track as well - One More Time To Live. It's a wonderful album.
@@Hartlor_Tayley Many of their albums each track would normally segue into the next even if there was no connection. Many were released as single edits which if you prefer can be found on a hits album. My personal preference is to play the studio albums from the beginning right through. Something many people today no longer do, which is a shame. I'm old school - I like to sit and listen with my full attention. Of course I will listen to various artists on compilations but some albums deserve the full experience. The Moody Blues are one such group.
@@jimled50jl49 I agree. Some songs were separate even if they were segued together but I find that many of them are connected and others it’s hard to tell. I’m like you, I just play the album side. Most artists of the era arranged the song order to give the albums a sense of flow.
@@Hartlor_Tayley The Moody Blues definitely had chosen the sequence of tracks very carefully - Some obviously so like Days Of Future Past which being their 1st offering must have influenced their desire to go down that path more often than not....Children's Children being a perfect example & incidentally my 1st ever album - vinyl of course - in my record collection. I got it for my 13th birthday - I'm now 64. I still treasure that album. Love The Moody Blues....definitely the candle of life.
On a side note -- You should listen to the whole albums if possible, because the songs tend to run together and were not separated like most conventional songs/albums.
Wow , I haven’t heard this in decades, it was so dreamy and flowing. This kinda music challenges the abilities of digital reproduction, it seems to lose some of its warmth when converted from analog to ones and zeros. Way back when we had to fork out hard cash for a Quality sound. I chose Klipsch la scala for speakers( lifetime warranty). They’re the best purchase in my long Hi Fi experience. Still available at better audio centers, they’re made for the human ear and upgraded for free. And no I don’t sell them. Lol
This hit single came out in 1971, written by guitarist Justin Hayward. The song was a bonus track to the album but turned out to be by far the most successful songs. My favorite lines, I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT OUR FORTUNE, AND IVE DECIDED THAT WE'RE REALLY NOT TO BLAME, FOR THE LOVE THAT'S DEEP INSIDE US NOW, IS STILL THE SAME. I have this song on a 45. The Voice, another great song by the Moody Blues. The group Tears for Fears are worth a listen.
Love it. Would love to hear you do songs from their 'A Question of Balance' album.... Question, Dawning is the Day and my favorite, It's Up to You. You do such a great job!
The Moody Blues have been in my top five favorite bands since Days of Future Past came out. Justin Hayward, along with being an excellent vocalist, is a criminally underrated guitar player. While he gives us tastes of his ability here and there, with a nice small solo on this song, you really have to hear him cut loose live in concert. The man can play! At one of the shows I attended, Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) was in the 4th center, one row in front of me. After Justin tore up a 5 minute solo during "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band", Brian gave them a standing ovation (as did we all!!) and said very loudly to his friend, "Now THAT's rock and roll! That's how you play rock guitar!"
Might be the age of the lyric video by the fan and how the audio was taken from the source and/or uploaded onto RUclips. There was a remastered release from around 2007 though. Further thoughts about the context of the song/album: by 1971, "flower power" was on the wane and cynicism was beginning to creep in. A lot of the album feels bittersweet, but still with a hint of hope.
Thanks for the reaction. Great album. The first song on their albums is kinda like an intro alot of times. On this one "Procession" is the intro to "The Story in Your Eyes". The song stands on it's own but their kinda one song. And your right about doing the entire album. Moody Blues albums at least back then where all kinda tied together. I know it's alot of work but why not do the whole album. Do your little breaks like you do. But after shooting it split it up as a playlist? Just seems like that would be the best way for YT. Thanks. By the way Beatles, these guy's, the Who, Led Zeppelin where all big big ABBA fans. You should read up on them.
How can anyone not like this song? Such a great song. I had the privilege of seeing The Moody Blues live some years ago. They were great. I also saw Paul McCartney live twice in that same week. It was a fantastic week of music. And I think Justin Hayward is underrated as a guitarist.
Daniel, you remind me of one of my buddies who hopped in my Chevy Nova and headed to Madison, Wisconsin back in the 70's to see the Moody Blues. Also Jethro Tull (Tull) and Rush were in that same period at the Dane County Coliseum. Jam packed shows and they nailed every song, note for note. You know great Rock music.
My youngest sister was the Moody Blues fan in my family; I liked some of their songs and adored "Nights in White Satin," and the whole album. This is one of the songs I did like, and it sounds as good today. Great reaction, as expected!
Looking forward to the Jethro Tull reaction, don’t ever think I’ve heard anything reacted to off this, along with Benefit one of my favorites. I’m 59 and many times learn stuff from the videos, thanks.
Played this song with my cover band back around 1990. I had loved the fuzz guitar lines since the record first came out, and had wanted to do the song with a band since my first band. It only took (about) 20 years to get to play it. Worth the wait; it was an exciting song to perform live.
I was just listening to this song today on Sirius XM. It’s one of my favorites, so I thought I’d get a reaction from someone listening to it for the first time!
You have to pay attention to any songs recorded during this era. They were often done to 2 pressings; Mono and Stereo. Stereo record players were quite a bit more expensive at one point when vacuum tubes were needed and before transistors were invented and incorporated and available for home use. Mono had the total signal going to both channels if you had a stereo and bought a Mono recording. Stay safe...be well...
It would have been better if you played "Procession" first which I think is the beginning of this song. They should be played together. "Question" is one of their best songs. They usually end their concerts with it or save it for the encore. The first time I saw them was at the Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island. I've seen them at least a half dozen times up to about 5 yrs ago and I think the band is still together. Maybe they would even be touring if it wasn't for the China virus.
Sadly the band stopped performing in 2018, the drummer retired (recently turned 80)....but both Justin Hayward and John Lodge still perform solo tours, with some Moody songs performed. They are magnificent.
Excellent song. Saw them several times in concert and they always did this song. Ps, always check the the upload compression...some songs are uploaded at 280p...at that rate “clipping” can happen.
Most people don't get this song. To me, it is one of their best. I saw them in concert with a full orchestra behind them, it is unforgettable, I wish I could go back there again. Much of early rock was messaged with hopes to change the world, the sad part is most of those songs still apply today. Funny how things change but stay the same.
Moody Blues - Ride My See-Saw (live - 1968); The Voice - live (posted by Axey Destroyer); I'm Just A Singer (in a rock and roll band); Question (Iive - 1970). Old soul in one so young, Daniel. ☮🖤🤘
You need to check out their album and concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Great stuff. Same with YES. Just search YES Symphonic on RUclips, and you "have" to check out the songs that you've already heard by YES that are on their first live album. It's a triple album called YesSongs from 1973. Amazing live album.
Thank you Daniel. Your deep analyses is refreshing. The whole album is awesome, I use to watch them at the Filmore East in NY. Dropped by the theater early that day, and the doors were open, I wandered in. they invited me to stay and watch them rehearse. They were all nice guys.visiting the City doing gigs. Their sound was unique. Long before Stairway to Heaven, the Moody Blues were jumping from melodic, into Rock. There was no other sound like theirs. The sixties was a time of change. In New York radio, in the '60s Cuts from Days of Future Past, were used aa Segway bumper music by the station programers. The albums big hit, Nights in White Satin broke the rules of the top ten AM stations, It was too long and interrupted the pacing, That being said, it was still given airtime. In the late sixties, the AM billboard top ten was being replaced by the FM. Album stations. AM transistor radios still were the most popular form of portable listening. I would like to suggest you listen to A Salty Dog, by a group contemporary with the Moody Blues, I am referring to, Procol Harum. You might know them from their super hit, Whiter Shade of Pale. As great as it was, the rest of their music was impressive too. You might enjoy it.
You seemed to really like this song...that being said I would HIGHLY recommend listening to the album "Seventh Sojourn" in its entirety by the Moody Blues. Its an INCREDIBLE listening experience.
Great reaction; I love this song & this Moody Blues album! I have most of their albums on Itunes, but haven't listened to them for awhile. My favorite is On the Threshold of a Dream, followed closely by this one. So I'll toss out a request for On the Threshold.... Thanks!
For the notes on the lines, I learned it as Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. The notes between the lines are FACE. For me, the sentiment reflects on a relationship going through turmoil and the decision of whether to carry on or split up.
I forgot to tell you that Born to Run is that classic rock album by Bruce Springsteen. If it does not get blocked I am sure you will love reacting to its.
This, or the original “Question “ , my favorite Moodies. Great guitar tone and solo. But I used to just play their entire albums over and over. Good job Daniel.
I saw the Moody Blues in Atlantic City w/my Dad (He lived across the channel from A.C. in Brigantine at the time). Great concert. Funny moment though, when they played "Question" and they came to the pregnant pause...the entire audience stays silent during the pause...except my Dad, who has never heard the song before. I said, "Wait for it," prompting the woman sitting next to me to burst out laughing. I took him to visit my brother a couple of weeks ago and we're on the Atlantic City Expressway and I have a Moody Blues CD in the stereo. He points to the radio and asks, "Who is singing?" I said, "The Moody Blues. We saw them at the Trump Taj Majal." He says, "Yeah, that's right." My dad's 83. 🤷♂️
For full album listen I'd recommend you go in chronological order and do " In Search of the Lost Chord", which followed "Days". The album art is, IMO, the best album cover art ever.
MOODY BLUES, "THE STORY IN YOUR EYES ... Another Great Cut... WHEN YOU SAID 1000 OR SO DISLIKES. JUST HOW COMICAL THAT IS. PEOPLE THAT REALLY DON'T HAVE ANY TASTE IN MUSIC...THAT'S MY TAKE DANIEL. MOODY BLUES WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITES. PROBABLY WHY BOUGHT THEY'RE DOUBLE ALBUM. "THIS IS THE MOODY BLUES".....SAW THEM LIVE IN GREEN BAY WISCONSIN 1998.... PLAYED BEAUTIFULLY, PERFECTLY...
You've opened a treasure chest of great songs by a brilliant band. Enjoy.
Justin Hayward and John Lodge have such strong voices and when the group harmonizes their isn't anyone better..
JAY on entends très bien la voix de RAY THOMAS et le MELLOTRON de M. PINDER c'est un ensemble !..
@@patricklemeur6360 I love the Mellotron and Pinder was a master of that instrument.
This album - "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" - The Story In Your Eyes" is right after the "Procession. The whole album is magical.
Jim Frederick Oh Yes!
To me, Procession is really an intro to The Story in Your Eyes containing as it does the history of music with Story as where we were currently at in 1971 or whatever year it was.
The Moody Blues’ music is as rich as their lyrics. I’ve been listening to them since I was 18 and 51 now. From cassette tape to iPhone, they’ve been with me the whole time. I’m a better person because of their music. Their message is of love and understanding, acceptance and balance, revelation and deep emotion - a nuanced life, full of wonder and amazement, pain and depression, hope and love.
Their 1969 album was titled “To Our Children’s, Children’s Children.” You basically said the name of the album when you tried to describe a passage in this song. It’s wonderful how the can convey such positive and far reaching messages in their songs.
Thanks for making me feel older I go record to 8 track to cassette to I phone..lol In fact I had a converter which plugged into the 8 track player which allowed me to plug a cassette into Life was so complicated
I've been loving the Moody Blues for 53 years. I'm 67 now and it still sounds fresh.
Something that helped the Moodies stay popular was the fact that no one else was doing what they did.
Justin Hayward has to be one of the best rock singers of all time. Such purity and clarity in his voice.
one of the best song writers too
Always preferred the up-tempo Moody Blues, but everything they did was so layered, complex, and meaningful. My favorite was "Ride My See-Saw", just as rockin' as this, but more harmonic.
This is one of my favorite singles from the Moody Blues. This wasn't a departure for them; very much the opposite.
CurlieCue This album hit their peak and the last part with the instrumental I believe was used or sounds like the theme song to The TV show The zMunsters!
@@joelliebler5690 -- Yes, the guitar part is similar.
To Our Children' Children's Children is an awesome album. Any of their first seven albums.
I love the Moody Blues. To Our Children's Children is a great album. Watching and Waiting was a big comfort to me for many trying times in my youth. I'd love to see your reaction.
Question is one of my favorite Moody Blues songs. I saw them in concert once and when they did Nights In White Satin and the whole audience sang the chorus I had head to toe goosebumpa.
As a life long fan of the Moodys at the end of the track I was already hearing "Our guessing game" and then "Emily's song" they're all great tracks.
Moody Blues RULES!
Great song! One of my favorites by the Moody Blues. Also, "The Other Side of Life" (You'll love the bass); "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band); ""The Question"; "Gemini Dream"; "The Voice".
Album reaction recommendation: The Doors "Morrison Hotel". You will soon be learning the guitar licks to "Roadhouse Blues".
The Moody Blues is/are (singular band/plural name) my favorite group (since 1971). You were surprised about the number of dislikes for the song. I have found that the Moodies do not get the respect that I feel they deserve. I don't understand it but, that is the way it is. In my opinion The Story In Your Eyes should be listened to with Procession as a lead in. You are on the right track to listen to full Moody Blues albums, that is the way to really appreciate them. Especially the classic seven albums (I would argue that the classic seven plus the next three are the core records for the Moody Blues). Next year will be half a century that I have been listening to them, countless hours, but well worth it!
The Blue Jays album was great too.
Totally agree!
Terrific song from my favorite band. They are Masters of the Melodic. They really bring the house down at live shows with this one. Seen them many times. Unless you've already got a Moody Blues album in mind for a future reaction, I'd recommend ON THE THRESHOLD OF A DREAM. You won't be disappointed. 😎☮✌
Seconded!
One of my favorite Moody Blues songs ! Thanks for checking this one out ! This is a feel-good song that everyone needs about now ! ✌❤🌻😷🎶
There were seven Moody Blues albums in a row in my youth that I listened to with an almost religious devotion. All of my friends were Moody Blues fanatics too. I saw them in concert once and they were beyond great. I'm sorry I only saw them once. I always liked the fact their lyrics were optimistic, poetic and hopeful, tinged with a bit of sadness and propelled by magnificent music that at times was beautiful and melodic and other times was soaring, thrilling and spiritual. I know they've been popular with more than one generation and rightly so. Every generation starts out hopeful and idealistic and the real world intrudes. I think the key in life is not to get cynical, depressed or defeated when your idealism is sometimes diminished with a harsh reality. You just have to pick yourself up and keep going and do the best you can. We can all make some kind of a difference in some way, whether it's by being a good parent, a loyal friend, by being kind to a stranger and by not becoming a bitter asshole, which does no one any good. I'm glad you enjoy the Moody Blues so much. Daniel, you give me hope for this tired old world.
You are so spot on
Great comment, and excellent advice. As I've grown older I've been fortunate to become distant friends with several in the younger generations, I've actually become as hopeful and even idealistic as I was in the 1960s-70s
When I was at college, I thought I was the only one who listened to the Moody Blues. Glad to hear from fellow fans.
I only saw them live once, in the 80s when Long Distance Voyager came out; The Fixx opened for them! I wish I had seen them when Denny Laine was in the group (of course I would have only been 8 years old!), but I did enjoy hearing Justin in Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds"!
When I was younger in age, and I'm talking waaaaaaaay back in '64, when I heard "Go Now", that was it; I was a fan of the Moody Blues. I'm glad Denny Lane left and that John and Justin joined. When "Nights in White Satin" hit the radio, I knew I had to hear the rest of the album (yeah, vinyl), and wow, I was then a 'hard core' Moody Blues fan. For the next 6 albums (not including "Days of Future Passed"), I liked just about every song they did.... after Seventh Sojourn, they seemed to change their style and headed off in a different direction, more into a "pop" direction which, to me, was not what I wanted from them, so, although I like some of the songs, I stopped buying their albums, except if they had a concert album. I did manage to see them 3 times in live concert, and they were fantastic live. Daniel, I do hope you do some of the older Moody Blues songs, I really think you would like them. Even if you don't 'react' to them, I truly believe you would enjoy them.
As a voice student throughout my school years and as a college major, I was always taught the mnemonic device for the lines on the treble staff as Every Good Boy Does Fine, with the spaces spelling out F-A-C-E. I switched to using Every Good Boy Deserves Favour the first time I heard it, though.
I learned it as Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge!
My love For The Moody Blues music is as great as my love for a life. Thank you Daniel for taking this request from me. You did this lady some good.
My Fav album by the Moody Blues is - To Our Children's Children's Children --- try Gypsy off this album great song
Plenty of Moody Blues tunes for you to explore, Daniel. Enjoy the ride. I'm happy to go along with you.
Daniel, you are right, that first video had terrible sound quality!!! Glad you went to the other version on The Moodies channel!
There is just so much beautiful music from The Moody Blues! Hope you do more reactions to them!
Oh, and I can't wait to see/hear your reactions to Tull's "Stand Up"! It is my favorite Tull album, and it's a stunner! I think you will love it!
And Beatles??? Yes, Please!!!!!
EGBDF did have a remastered release around 2000, but the vocals always had a somewhat distant quality intentionally.
I always interpreted the meaning of this song in the context of the counter-culture movement of the late '60s early '70s that The Moody Blues were embedded in. There was very much a feeling that even though progress had allowed the previous generation a great deal of wealth and power, it was also capable of robbing future generations by poisoning the planet and perpetuating inequality and conflict.
This is exactly how I always interpreted this song. I bought this album the first day it was available, I wore it out.
This along with Isn’t Life Strange and Question were the first Moody Blues songs that got me hooked on them. Peace and love from Toronto!
Yay to Stand up! -Looking forward to it
Thanks... Big Moodies fan here.
Edit... For my recommendation, I would say "Stepping ina Slide Zone" and "22,000 Days".
"Stepping in a Slide Zone" has the kind of lyrical mystical overtones that the Moody Blues were known for.
Moody Blues is approved by RUSH Army.
Can't go wrong with the first 7 Moodies albums if you like what you've heard so far.
Think about that. 7 albums.
Some bands only have one or two stellar albums.
Those first 7 lp's were immersion projects of conceptual brilliance.
The lineup, the voices,
The instrumentation and orchestrations were breathtakingly beautiful.
They really weren’t the same after Mike Pinder left the band.
@@dangabbert3944 I agree. But LONG DISTANCE VOYAGER is incredibly great.
@@iancunningham5576, yes, that’s a good one. I was fortunate enough to see them, on that tour. It was a great show! I didn’t mean to imply that they weren’t any good after Pinder left, but they were less consistently good.
@@dangabbert3944 less orchestrated. More pop/prog. Like many of their contemporaries.
I'm so happy you Reacted to the Moody Blues. I saw them in concert with The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. They were magical! I always feel a religious experience when listening to them. Peace and thanks.
I was listening to a plethora of Moody Blues this weekend and now this! I remember this guy in our neighborhood had a Chevy SS Chevelle muscle car that he tricked out with a blue paint job and had Moody Blues painted on the hood beautiful car though.
Moody Blues "Steppin In a Time Zone"
This is the Moody Blues at their best. Great tune. Nice guitar solo by Justin Hayward.
One thing about listening to the Moodies in the digital age is that they listed all movements as separate songs, where as a group like Yes would have one long song the Moodies had like three, it made no difference listening on vinyl. I think everyone should go back and listen to those Moody Blues albums they are all great. Thank you for reacting to this song, it really evokes the feelings from that time. Maybe try “Best Way to Travel” it was written by Mike Pinder the keyboardist.
My favorite Moodies song. Saw them in concert twice but they never sang this one. Aargh!
This is really just quintessential MB- simple but deep lyrics, rich, layered, exquisite harmony; this song just added a hard rock edge.
There were also Moody Blues haters back in the day. They claimed that their music was "overblown" and "pretentious." In truth, I can kind of see it in some of their stuff. But in order to be pretentious, one has to at least have aspirations of creating something great. One has to at least be willing to try, even when the result makes some people cringe. The Moody Blues were willing to wear their hearts on their sleeves, for better and for worse. And for that, I respect them.
Saw them in the early 70's. They were as good live as on the album which surprised me when I saw them. Great harmony and lyrics.
Thanks so much! Just FYI, the Moodies loved to segue from song to song with no break. It was murder on us deejays, having to slipcue the song to begin it in the right place. (Let me know if you want me to tell you how to do it... It was in the album times!) It makes for seamless listening, though. So glad you liked it! LOL at Eddie!
Leaving out the Procession is missing out. The fullness of the song it leads into the song try it you will see
Absolutely
Hmmm that may explain the 1000+ dislikes that Daniel pointed out.
Hello Daniel, The Moody's will always be favorite band, so many great tunes. Liking the content and analysis of the song and lyrics. Be good, all the best, C.
I think the dislikes come from the sound quality for that particular upload. It sounded like it was recorded via phone microphone of a playback through small stereo speakers.
I've always seen it as a two people whose marriage is ending (the curtain's gonna fall'). They are hoping that marriage continues, but 'the sunshine we've been waiting for, has turned to rain'. He's worried about their kids. I take 'the sound we make together is the music to the story in your eyes'. Is how he sees her eyes, at points in the relationship. If she looks at him angrily, they are yelling, if she looks at him lovingly, they are speaking sweety. Etc. As always, YMMV.
This song is like a Monster Energy Drink mixed with a Red Bull washed down with a Rock Star Energy Drink top off with 10cc of adrenaline straight to the heart! It give me a can't sit still happy!
Definitely a driving beat that just makes me happy too !
The whole album is a roller coaster ride. It’s just beautiful.
Another great song with so many more of each of their first 7 albums.👍🏻☮️
Great song for the full album Seventh Sojourn
Daniel, I was waiting for your next foray into The Moodies catalogue, and you didn't disappoint! This has LONG been a favourite of mine, but who am I kidding, they have so, so many favourites (as I mentioned previously, ALL of Days Of Future Passed is a fave!)
I've always said that The Story In Your Eyes is too short...it could go on for a few more minutes, and I'd love it more! This song is incredible live! Moodies lyrics generally speak of love & understanding. They are consummate 'hippies' & I think some people found that too preachy or not genuine - possibly some reason for the 'dislikes'. Personally, the message of love & hope is universal, and is always needed - hence why these guys are one of my top bands!
HIGHLY recommend checking Gypsy (another rocking number!), Candle Of Life (wonderful lyrics!), Melancholy Man (if you want to hear some magnificent keyboards!), Question, I'm Just A Singer In A Rock 'N Roll Band, Lovely To See You. That's just for starters to continue this magical journey. You would be well served to listen to all their albums, specifically the first seven - all are perfection! Cheers!
Agree with you. They always made you think which maybe why some didn't care for them. Anyway, they always mixed great and often deep lyrics, fantastic music and harmonies to make wonderful and memorable songs.
@@steveullrich7737 groups that make me think comprise many of my 'top' bands - Rush, Pink Floyd, The Moodies, The Doors....not to say that I don't love music that doesn't make me think, 'bubblegum' pop/rock is great too, but kudos to those that provide meaningful, thought provoking music/lyrics!
Their harmonies were truly wonderful!
@@EchoesDaBear agreed, but you might as well get it all in one song! :-)
Ooo...
A favorite!
:settling in to listen:
This is one of the albums that everyone had in the college dorm. At the beginning of each semester we checked out all the new stereo equipment. Life was great.
The best introduction to this song is with "Procession" at the front, like so: ruclips.net/video/A6EFytM1sxM/видео.html
I can't remember to what extent Every Good Boy Deserves Favour is a whole-package album, only that "One More Time To Live" won't make a damn bit of sense without having heard "Procession" first, as it calls back to that.
I cannot play this track without hearing Procession before it, as those keyboard notes begin and sweep across the speakers. The instruments that start up before the acoustic guitar and electric sustain starts the song is awesome. The whole procession is not just needed to be heard to really get into this song but it's so important to the last track as well - One More Time To Live. It's a wonderful album.
@@jimled50jl49 the Moodies listed separate movements as separate songs. It didn’t really matter on vinyl.
@@Hartlor_Tayley Many of their albums each track would normally segue into the next even if there was no connection. Many were released as single edits which if you prefer can be found on a hits album. My personal preference is to play the studio albums from the beginning right through. Something many people today no longer do, which is a shame. I'm old school - I like to sit and listen with my full attention. Of course I will listen to various artists on compilations but some albums deserve the full experience. The Moody Blues are one such group.
@@jimled50jl49 I agree. Some songs were separate even if they were segued together but I find that many of them are connected and others it’s hard to tell. I’m like you, I just play the album side. Most artists of the era arranged the song order to give the albums a sense of flow.
@@Hartlor_Tayley The Moody Blues definitely had chosen the sequence of tracks very carefully - Some obviously so like Days Of Future Past which being their 1st offering must have influenced their desire to go down that path more often than not....Children's Children being a perfect example & incidentally my 1st ever album - vinyl of course - in my record collection. I got it for my 13th birthday - I'm now 64. I still treasure that album. Love The Moody Blues....definitely the candle of life.
On a side note -- You should listen to the whole albums if possible, because the songs tend to run together and were not separated like most conventional songs/albums.
Love the their song Lost in a lost world. Album is Seventh Sojourn
oui écrite er chantée par MICK PINDER au méllotron !magnifique .....
Great song, but New Horizons for me has to be their best song ever.
It’s fairly impossible to choose a best album from them. Seventh Sojourn is definitely a contender.
@@Hartlor_Tayley There are great songs on all their albums, l think Justin Hayward's are my favourites overall.
@@keithjones6023 he was pretty prolific too. I think he was the glue that held those albums and the band together.
Wow , I haven’t heard this in decades, it was so dreamy and flowing. This kinda music challenges the abilities of digital reproduction, it seems to lose some of its warmth when converted from analog to ones and zeros. Way back when we had to fork out hard cash for a Quality sound. I chose Klipsch la scala for speakers( lifetime warranty). They’re the best purchase in my long Hi Fi experience. Still available at better audio centers, they’re made for the human ear and upgraded for free. And no I don’t sell them. Lol
Decades is way too long. Go listen to those Moody Blues albums. I binged on those seven albums last year and it was was a wonderfully rich experience.
This hit single came out in 1971, written by guitarist Justin Hayward. The song was a bonus track to the album but turned out to be by far the most successful songs. My favorite lines, I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT OUR FORTUNE, AND IVE DECIDED THAT WE'RE REALLY NOT TO BLAME, FOR THE LOVE THAT'S DEEP INSIDE US NOW, IS STILL THE SAME. I have this song on a 45. The Voice, another great song by the Moody Blues. The group Tears for Fears are worth a listen.
Love it. Would love to hear you do songs from their 'A Question of Balance' album.... Question, Dawning is the Day and my favorite, It's Up to You. You do such a great job!
Beautiful album!!!
The Moody Blues have been in my top five favorite bands since Days of Future Past came out. Justin Hayward, along with being an excellent vocalist, is a criminally underrated guitar player. While he gives us tastes of his ability here and there, with a nice small solo on this song, you really have to hear him cut loose live in concert. The man can play! At one of the shows I attended, Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) was in the 4th center, one row in front of me. After Justin tore up a 5 minute solo during "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band", Brian gave them a standing ovation (as did we all!!) and said very loudly to his friend, "Now THAT's rock and roll! That's how you play rock guitar!"
Might be the age of the lyric video by the fan and how the audio was taken from the source and/or uploaded onto RUclips. There was a remastered release from around 2007 though.
Further thoughts about the context of the song/album: by 1971, "flower power" was on the wane and cynicism was beginning to creep in. A lot of the album feels bittersweet, but still with a hint of hope.
My vote for next album by these guys is In Search of the Lost Chord. It followed DoFP. Cheers!
Thanks for the reaction. Great album. The first song on their albums is kinda like an intro alot of times. On this one "Procession" is the intro to "The Story in Your Eyes". The song stands on it's own but their kinda one song. And your right about doing the entire album. Moody Blues albums at least back then where all kinda tied together. I know it's alot of work but why not do the whole album. Do your little breaks like you do. But after shooting it split it up as a playlist? Just seems like that would be the best way for YT. Thanks. By the way Beatles, these guy's, the Who, Led Zeppelin where all big big ABBA fans. You should read up on them.
Hey, I meant to say, a favorite band. Best, C.
I love watching you discovering the Moody Blues. I was your age when I discover them. Still rocking too!
Every Good Boy Deserves Favor (EGBDF) on the treble clef staff and FACE on the bass clef staff. :)
How can anyone not like this song? Such a great song. I had the privilege of seeing The Moody Blues live some years ago. They were great. I also saw Paul McCartney live twice in that same week. It was a fantastic week of music. And I think Justin Hayward is underrated as a guitarist.
Please do the whole "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" album ("The Story in Your Eyes" belongs to it).
If you haven’t already done so, the debut album of Boston is considered one of the best, if not the best, debut album ever made.
Daniel, you remind me of one of my buddies who hopped in my Chevy Nova and headed to Madison, Wisconsin back in the 70's to see the Moody Blues. Also Jethro Tull (Tull) and Rush were in that same period at the Dane County Coliseum. Jam packed shows and they nailed every song, note for note. You know great Rock music.
My youngest sister was the Moody Blues fan in my family; I liked some of their songs and adored "Nights in White Satin," and the whole album. This is one of the songs I did like, and it sounds as good today. Great reaction, as expected!
The fact that they continued to put out very popular and unique albums into the 80's says a lot about their talents.
Looking forward to the Jethro Tull reaction, don’t ever think I’ve heard anything reacted to off this, along with Benefit one of my favorites. I’m 59 and many times learn stuff from the videos, thanks.
Played this song with my cover band back around 1990. I had loved the fuzz guitar lines since the record first came out, and had wanted to do the song with a band since my first band. It only took (about) 20 years to get to play it. Worth the wait; it was an exciting song to perform live.
this is my 2nd favorite album by the Moody Blues ... my favorite album is Seventh Sojourn ..
For the full experience you need to listen to the four minute introduction (Procession) which covers the evolution of music.
If you like concept albums, then listen to The Moody Blues albums. Most were progressive concept albums.
Songs from this album have a magical mystical quality. Great stuff
After Days of Future Passed, it's my favourite.
In search of the lost chord. Is my favorite by a narrow margin. Those seven or eight albums are like one big album to me.
I was just listening to this song today on Sirius XM. It’s one of my favorites, so I thought I’d get a reaction from someone listening to it for the first time!
You have to pay attention to any songs recorded during this era. They were often done to 2 pressings; Mono and Stereo. Stereo record players were quite a bit more expensive at one point when vacuum tubes were needed and before transistors were invented and incorporated and available for home use. Mono had the total signal going to both channels if you had a stereo and bought a Mono recording. Stay safe...be well...
10:52 The Genesis song/album "Abacab" is named for the same reason.
After hearing this, I decided to buy the 7" single to add to my collection!
It would have been better if you played "Procession" first which I think is the beginning of this song. They should be played together. "Question" is one of their best songs. They usually end their concerts with it or save it for the encore. The first time I saw them was at the Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island. I've seen them at least a half dozen times up to about 5 yrs ago and I think the band is still together. Maybe they would even be touring if it wasn't for the China virus.
Sadly the band stopped performing in 2018, the drummer retired (recently turned 80)....but both Justin Hayward and John Lodge still perform solo tours, with some Moody songs performed.
They are magnificent.
You remind me of me, I was your age when these songs came out and I can tell you're enjoying them exactly the way I did. all the music from that era.
Excellent song. Saw them several times in concert and they always did this song.
Ps, always check the the upload compression...some songs are uploaded at 280p...at that rate “clipping” can happen.
Probably is best to just use the artists channel. There are remastered and remixed versions there as well. Not a bad thing except when it is.
Most people don't get this song. To me, it is one of their best. I saw them in concert with a full orchestra behind them, it is unforgettable, I wish I could go back there again. Much of early rock was messaged with hopes to change the world, the sad part is most of those songs still apply today. Funny how things change but stay the same.
Moody Blues - Ride My See-Saw (live - 1968); The Voice - live (posted by Axey Destroyer); I'm Just A Singer (in a rock and roll band); Question (Iive - 1970). Old soul in one so young, Daniel. ☮🖤🤘
You need to check out their album and concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Great stuff.
Same with YES. Just search YES Symphonic on RUclips, and you "have" to check out the songs that you've already heard by YES that are on their first live album. It's a triple album called YesSongs from 1973. Amazing live album.
This is probably my favorite Moody Blues song.
Thank you Daniel. Your deep analyses is refreshing. The whole album is awesome, I use to watch them at the Filmore East in NY. Dropped by the theater early that day, and the doors were open, I wandered in. they invited me to stay and watch them rehearse. They were all nice guys.visiting the City doing gigs. Their sound was unique. Long before Stairway to Heaven, the Moody Blues were jumping from melodic, into Rock. There was no other sound like theirs. The sixties was a time of change.
In New York radio, in the '60s Cuts from Days of Future Past, were used aa Segway bumper music by the station programers. The albums big hit, Nights in White Satin broke the rules of the top ten AM stations, It was too long and interrupted the pacing, That being said, it was still given airtime. In the late sixties, the AM billboard top ten was being replaced by the FM. Album stations. AM transistor radios still were the most popular form of portable listening.
I would like to suggest you listen to A Salty Dog, by a group contemporary with the Moody Blues, I am referring to, Procol Harum. You might know them from their super hit, Whiter Shade of Pale. As great as it was, the rest of their music was impressive too. You might enjoy it.
Love this song so much!
You seemed to really like this song...that being said I would HIGHLY recommend listening to the album "Seventh Sojourn" in its entirety by the Moody Blues. Its an INCREDIBLE listening experience.
Great reaction; I love this song & this Moody Blues album! I have most of their albums on Itunes, but haven't listened to them for awhile. My favorite is On the Threshold of a Dream, followed closely by this one. So I'll toss out a request for On the Threshold....
Thanks!
Love the sound of his guitar on this track
For the notes on the lines, I learned it as Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. The notes between the lines are FACE. For me, the sentiment reflects on a relationship going through turmoil and the decision of whether to carry on or split up.
The lore is that Justin Hayward joined the band responding to an advertisement. That's like drafting Mike Trout sigt unseen!
Beatles always looking into the rearview mirror concerned about the Moody Blues ‼🎼😎😎
Thanks for playing the Moodies! Sometime play ' I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band.' You won't be disappointed.
I forgot to tell you that Born to Run is that classic rock album by Bruce Springsteen. If it does not get blocked I am sure you will love reacting to its.
This, or the original “Question “ , my favorite Moodies. Great guitar tone and solo. But I used to just play their entire albums over and over. Good job Daniel.
I saw the Moody Blues in Atlantic City w/my Dad (He lived across the channel from A.C. in Brigantine at the time). Great concert. Funny moment though, when they played "Question" and they came to the pregnant pause...the entire audience stays silent during the pause...except my Dad, who has never heard the song before. I said, "Wait for it," prompting the woman sitting next to me to burst out laughing.
I took him to visit my brother a couple of weeks ago and we're on the Atlantic City Expressway and I have a Moody Blues CD in the stereo. He points to the radio and asks, "Who is singing?" I said, "The Moody Blues. We saw them at the Trump Taj Majal." He says, "Yeah, that's right." My dad's 83. 🤷♂️
For full album listen I'd recommend you go in chronological order and do " In Search of the Lost Chord", which followed "Days". The album art is, IMO, the best album cover art ever.
MOODY BLUES, "THE STORY IN YOUR EYES ... Another Great Cut... WHEN YOU SAID 1000 OR SO DISLIKES. JUST HOW COMICAL THAT IS. PEOPLE THAT REALLY DON'T HAVE ANY TASTE IN MUSIC...THAT'S MY TAKE DANIEL. MOODY BLUES WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITES. PROBABLY WHY BOUGHT THEY'RE DOUBLE ALBUM. "THIS IS THE MOODY BLUES".....SAW THEM LIVE IN GREEN BAY WISCONSIN 1998.... PLAYED BEAUTIFULLY, PERFECTLY...
The entire album is great & this is my favorite Moodies song.