The Moody Blues: Departure-Ride My SeeSaw.

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Music by The Moody Blues
    From the Album " In Search of the Lost Chord"
    "Departure"
    Be it sight, sound, the smell, the touch.
    There's something,
    Inside that we need so much,
    The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
    Or the strength of an arquebus deep in the ground.
    The wonder of flowers, to be covered, and then to burst up,
    Thru tarmack, to the sun again,
    Or to fly to the sun without burning a wing,
    To lie in the meadow and hear the grass sing,
    To have all these things in our memories hoard,
    And to use them,
    To help us,
    To find...
    ~~~
    "Ride My See-Saw"
    Ride, ride my see-saw,
    Take this place
    On this trip
    Just for me.
    Ride, take a free ride,
    Take my place
    Have my seat
    It's for free.
    I worked like a slave for years,
    Sweat so hard just to end my fears.
    Not to end my life a poor man,
    But by now, I know I should have run.
    Run, run my last race,
    Take my place
    Have this number
    Of mine.
    Run, run like a fire,
    Don't you run in
    In the lanes
    Run for time.
    Left school with a first class pass,
    Started work but as second class.
    School taught one and one is two.
    But right now, that answer just ain't true.
    Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah ah
    Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah ah
    My world is spinning around,
    Everything is lost that I found.
    People run, come ride with me,
    Let's find another place that's free.
    Ride, ride my see-saw,
    Take this place
    On this trip
    Just for me.
    Ride, take a free ride,
    Take my place
    Have my seat
    It's for free.
    Ride, my see-saw.
    Ride, ride, ride, my see-saw.
    Ride, my see-saw...

Комментарии • 141

  • @f.frederickskitty2910
    @f.frederickskitty2910 2 года назад +8

    My parents had this album ... I wasted an entire day looking through Pink Floyd songs without success, then RUclips algorithm tosses it my way seemingly at random 2 days later. Sometimes the universe throws you a bone. 🥰

  • @keithparquette
    @keithparquette 11 лет назад +10

    Wanna take a ride?? Remember this as some of Art Bell's bumper music from Coast To Coast AM. . what an awesome song!

  • @Mekratrig
    @Mekratrig 7 лет назад +13

    Magnificent song and harmony! The Moody Blues were Titans of Talent back then.

  • @vincentsartain3061
    @vincentsartain3061 4 года назад +4

    That maniacal laugh at the end of "Departure" is worthy of the Joker himself! 😁

  • @Gempalace
    @Gempalace 9 лет назад +22

    "To lie in a meadow and hear the grass sing" is my favorite line.

  • @parryflynn3704
    @parryflynn3704 8 лет назад +17

    t
    This band ruled my 1970-1974 life. Acid, mescaline, 'Shrooms and a gorgeous Victoria night sky. Can't forget the coaxial speakers that gave us such stoned bliss.
    Still play this ALOT>
    Party on!

    • @206rene1
      @206rene1 2 года назад +1

      Bose 901 speakers and Infiniti towers...

  • @kevinbeyer5451
    @kevinbeyer5451 6 месяцев назад +3

    12 years old and I bought the 45 in the markdown bin as a cutout. That was my intro to MBs. Ride My See Saw still rocks 😅

  • @jacksson9391
    @jacksson9391 4 года назад +5

    Cleanest version, no glitch, ending not cut off, best graphics. Top notch👍

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 2 года назад

      If it flows into Dr. Livingstone I Presume

  • @GereDJ2
    @GereDJ2 7 лет назад +19

    I loved Free Form radio. One of my best radio segues was from The Beatles "Day in The Life" into "Ride My Seesaw" cutting out the end sustain piano note of Day In The Life, directly into the piano/guitar staccato opening, sustain note of Ride My Seesaw. Pretty spectacular. It would freak out my listeners because they were used to hearing that Beatles single, sustained piano note, but got the Moody Blues loud bong instead. That's why I loved Free Form Radio.

  • @michaelparanormal
    @michaelparanormal 5 лет назад +8

    The Moody Blues are just amazing!

  • @fredtedstedman
    @fredtedstedman 5 лет назад +11

    Dramatic , inspiring , spine tingling , always smooth , what can I say- first listened to them 45 years ago - still affects me today . Wales UK.

  • @madcapper6
    @madcapper6 11 лет назад +30

    Too many times radio stations will play this song without Departure which to me kinda ruins the whole experience. I love the way it builds to a crescendo and goes out with the high pitched wail as a lead in. Kudos to you uploader for including Departure as well as the excellent video.

    • @cindydufala7646
      @cindydufala7646 3 года назад +3

      Just like Led Zeppelin Livin loving maid

    • @larueevans3045
      @larueevans3045 3 года назад +2

      @@cindydufala7646or zzTOP

    • @206rene1
      @206rene1 2 года назад +3

      This song was way ahead of it's time . That crashing cymbal makes me look for a seat belt , to buckle in and lift-off and Fly...

    • @kevinbeyer5451
      @kevinbeyer5451 6 месяцев назад +1

      Departure with Seesaw is better than PB and Jelly

    • @MIKECNW
      @MIKECNW 5 месяцев назад +1

      They think that part is too disturbing but I'm sure the whole song is about drug use and the whole song's been played on rock stations for years.

  • @thunder1road
    @thunder1road 7 лет назад +11

    Veteran Cosmic Rockers - people will still be rocking to this song 1000 years from now.

  • @kevinbeyer5451
    @kevinbeyer5451 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ride My Seesaw. Harmony is great. Justin and John make it happen on guitar. Great lead solo for 1967

  • @patearly9492
    @patearly9492 3 года назад +5

    Moody Blues always fantastic and this is one of their best! Thank you for sharing and God bless all from Patrick

  • @jimmaculate5
    @jimmaculate5 Год назад +2

    Still sounds incredible after all these years absolutely. They made four records in a row in the 60s that were classic in my opinion, ending with to our children’s children’s children.

  • @GereDJ2
    @GereDJ2 7 лет назад +10

    There was a time in space and FM, Progressive Rock radio, long about 1968-69 when all you heard was this song. It was sort of the "Freebird" or "Stairway To Heaven" of its day. And, it was stunning. Where has the time gone?

    • @patrickgeorge1441
      @patrickgeorge1441 5 лет назад

      Hello...GereDJ2,,,I wonder everyday at 65...you a DJ ? I am......

    • @mikejacobs1206
      @mikejacobs1206 4 года назад

      They were inducted to the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame last year 2018

  • @jimmccreery3640
    @jimmccreery3640 9 лет назад +16

    GODS of rock harmony

  • @Danimal1577
    @Danimal1577 8 лет назад +12

    I put this song on immediately after I had an introspective journey with 🍄🍄🍄

  • @Anonymous99997
    @Anonymous99997 3 года назад +2

    Wow. Just came across this. I had this album on an 8-track and would listen to it through headphones late at night.

  • @englishsunset
    @englishsunset 13 лет назад +2

    40+ years on and they still have it.

  • @Mynamesalexa
    @Mynamesalexa 10 лет назад +7

    Nothing today compares....PERIOD !

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад +3

    @MoodyJill Thank you Jill...This video was a complete delight to make- with Departure and the many audio "colors" thus I had to illustrate in visually and the song that followed is pure classic Moodies song- a dedication to everyone Moodies- listening to this amazing Group- The Moody Blues.

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  11 лет назад +2

    Thank you Kindly- I just love creating videos and hearing The Moody Blues!

  • @josiespringfield4808
    @josiespringfield4808 Год назад

    Love this song have not heard it in years.

    • @MIKECNW
      @MIKECNW 5 месяцев назад

      How many? I'm 51 and have heard this on rock and classic rock stations for years.

  • @cbfall
    @cbfall 13 лет назад +4

    I love this awesome song! I played it earlier today!! : )

  • @Secretarian
    @Secretarian 6 лет назад +3

    Up until recently, I had only heard Ride My SeeSaw once or twice, years ago on bad quality AM radio. What a revelation now to hear the clarity of that driving beat and that awesome guitar riff and tone.

  • @TopazShane
    @TopazShane 6 лет назад +2

    Sad to hear of Ray Thomas' passing. His flute work was second to none. Thanks for all the great marijuana sights & sounds you gave me.

    • @EndridCold
      @EndridCold 6 лет назад +1

      These guys were one of my favorite trip toys back in the days of "Flight Director" Timothy Leary, LSD-25 and sensory deprivation ... Makes my heart skip a beat just thinking about it ~~~~~~

    • @TopazShane
      @TopazShane 6 лет назад +1

      And what beautiful trips they must have been. I only tripped once and loved it. I only wish I'd been listening to the Moody's although "Their Satanic Majesty's Request" by the Stones was pretty incredible.

    • @EndridCold
      @EndridCold 6 лет назад

      Great LP by the Stones - I've listened to it many times when I was, "10,000 Light Years From Home" ... ;-)

    • @lesizmor9079
      @lesizmor9079 6 лет назад

      BillShane--- I'm a huge MB fan, so pardon me while I take exception to your assessment of Ray's playing. His playing was just adequate and FAR from "second to none". This sort of religious zeal drove the Moodys nuts. Fine to be a fan of something that upgrades one's life, but watch & listen with clarity.

  • @Mynamesalexa
    @Mynamesalexa 4 года назад +4

    Let's see Joan Jett or The Beebe top this...
    Got in the R&R HOF before the Moody Blues

  • @tttok2
    @tttok2 11 лет назад +1

    What a great song! Forgotten by too many.

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад +3

    @Inflec These two selections had to be thought about. In my mind- trying to figure it out until in production which really takes hours and hours until the video is done. All my efforts are for you and everyone else- celebrating this rock band's brilliant works and your experiences of when you heard this past, present and future. I did Procession and Story in Your Eyes...Thank you for your comment!

  • @MrLhs66
    @MrLhs66 10 лет назад +23

    Why are the Moody Blues not yet inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. This early psychedelic band should have been inducted 30 years ago. Any Pink Floyd or Doors fan out there. Just listen to their stuff. They are fantastic. But not recognized. Strange.

    • @loissimmons109
      @loissimmons109 10 лет назад +10

      They are too good for the Rock & Roll HOF, especially the best lineup (Pinder-Thomas-Hayward-Lodge-Edge). Hopefully someday, there will be a hall, museum and shrine just for them. And all the rest can be on the outside looking in, wishing they could have been this good.

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 6 лет назад +1

      They FINALLY made it.

    • @bobyers3071
      @bobyers3071 5 лет назад +2

      Who cares? That's not what is important. Anyone who really listens to The Moody Blues would realize that the silliness of the Hall of Fame is NOT important. What is important is that YOU know of them and recognize them. What more is there? Cheers!

  • @Australia-ky7kx
    @Australia-ky7kx 10 лет назад +5

    Well of course.... absolutely fabulous. Music for the soul.

  • @itstime9040
    @itstime9040 Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @Inflec
    @Inflec 13 лет назад +3

    Two songs that were meant to complement each other, and to be heard that way. Was wondering when you were going to get to these, E.D. Thank you for doing this in their original playing sequence...and for another treat of your exquisite visualizations! (Two thumbs up.)
    Now you've got to do the same thing for Procession/The Story In Your Eyes. :-)

  • @figaro248
    @figaro248 8 лет назад +19

    " The WONDER of violets to be covered and then to burst up, through tarmac, to the SUN AGAIN!"

    • @fredtedstedman
      @fredtedstedman 6 лет назад +4

      The wonder of flowers . (could be violets if ya like -Birmingham accent is difficult unless you're used to it .)

  • @maureenmackellar7604
    @maureenmackellar7604 Год назад

    Still my all time favorite band. After seeing them with a full orchestra back in the early 90's, I said I could die happy now. Superb experience - twice

  • @flyerscum
    @flyerscum 7 лет назад +2

    Recall listening to this whole album and On the Threshold of a Dream the first time I ever dropped acid. Perfect music for that experience. Thanks again Scotty wherever you are

  • @verdantacres4460
    @verdantacres4460 4 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @cindydufala7646
    @cindydufala7646 3 года назад

    Bravo ⚘

  • @telsport
    @telsport 4 года назад

    Great work EsssentialDegnities ..yea, man.

  • @roserandle6392
    @roserandle6392 Год назад

    Excellent as usual.

  • @NeilHarris-BoostYourWebsite
    @NeilHarris-BoostYourWebsite 9 лет назад +4

    Timeless!

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 12 лет назад +1

    Cool stuff !!!!!!!

  • @kevinwjohnson6698
    @kevinwjohnson6698 8 месяцев назад

    Acids kickin in,

  • @JoeFLash41
    @JoeFLash41 9 лет назад +2

    And CTV"s Canada AM used this as a Theme for their opening in an instrumental version right after the Moody Blues said after the Lyric "I work like a slave for years, sweat so hard just to end my fears, not to end my life a poor man But by now I know I should have run"!!!

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад +1

    @AislinnWildrose Thank you... I Love this all time favorite Moodies Song!

  • @guytitanic
    @guytitanic 12 лет назад

    The Best 4 and a half minute trip ever!

  • @philipshirk2228
    @philipshirk2228 9 лет назад +1

    I love these 2 songs, as they go hand in hand, like ZZ Top's "Jesus Just Left Chicago and Just Got Paid", Led Zeppelin's "Heart Breaker and Living Loving Maid," and Queen's "We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions"

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 8 лет назад +3

      You mean Waiting For The Bus & Jesus Just Left Chicago

    • @philipshirk2228
      @philipshirk2228 8 лет назад +2

      Arthur F. Scaltrito Thank you

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 8 лет назад +3

      I played both back in the 70's in a bar band..
      That's how I knew..

    • @alwaysamysteryyes2021
      @alwaysamysteryyes2021 6 лет назад

      Dont forget Feeling That Way and Anytime.

  • @user-ul1tb2pe7q
    @user-ul1tb2pe7q Год назад

    Класс !!!

  • @marib.52380
    @marib.52380 4 месяца назад

    This was the epitome of psychedelia

  • @teshubstormbringer1878
    @teshubstormbringer1878 10 лет назад +2

    Boy how I should have run. Awesome video, thank you.......))

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад +1

    This was allot of fun to make. Thank you for the comment.

  • @realUlfricStormcloak
    @realUlfricStormcloak 10 лет назад +14

    Listen carefully, its not "Or the strength of an arquebus deep in the ground." Its clearly "Or the strength of an oak with roots deep in the ground."
    Many lyric sites have it wrong.

    • @fredtedstedman
      @fredtedstedman 6 лет назад +5

      You're right Dude -you had to be there .In those days LPs HAD LYRICS PRINTED ON !!!

    • @XI_Daisy_XI
      @XI_Daisy_XI 3 года назад

      Yes!🎶
      ✨🌳✨
      I'm still confused about the tree in "Screaming in the Night" by Krokus...."Oak" or "Woe" Tree?!?!
      Whoa!😉
      🤔🎶

  • @Burt472
    @Burt472 9 лет назад +1

    Awesome track

  • @ValorConsulting1
    @ValorConsulting1 10 лет назад +1

    Very, very nice.

  • @mikepastor.k6233
    @mikepastor.k6233 6 лет назад

    Yeah. In harmony!

  • @michaelflorio1238
    @michaelflorio1238 6 лет назад +1

    FIRST THE DEEP WORDS OF THAN THE BRILLIANCE OF FAST PACED PERFECTLY TIMED SONG!

  • @Jose-dt4np
    @Jose-dt4np 10 месяцев назад

    One, two, three, four
    Ride, ride my see-saw
    Take this place on this trip just for me
    Ride, take a free ride
    Take my place, have my seat, it's for free
    I worked like a slave for years, sweat so hard just to end my fears
    Not to end my life a poor man but by now I know I should have grown
    Run, run my last race, take my place, have this number of mine
    Run, run like a fire, don't you run in, in the lanes, run for time
    Left school with a first class pass, started work but it's second class
    School taught one and one is two but right now that answer just ain't true
    My world is spinnin around, everything is lost that I found
    People run, come ride with me, let's find another place that's free
    Ride, ride my see-saw
    Take this place on this trip just for me
    Ride, take a free ride
    Take my place, have my seat, it's for free
    Ride, my see-saw
    Ride, ride
    Ride my see-saw

  • @bmandakota
    @bmandakota 11 лет назад

    Art is back, and has it as his opening music for his new show.

  • @ginantsfan5
    @ginantsfan5 12 лет назад

    Most Awesome VId!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mmarian1959
    @mmarian1959 11 лет назад

    Pretty Fab!!!

  • @englishsunset
    @englishsunset 13 лет назад

    Yes indeed.

  • @andrenewcomb3708
    @andrenewcomb3708 7 лет назад

    Very nice, "Essential". Once again.

  • @AislinnWildrose
    @AislinnWildrose 13 лет назад

    5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful video creation!

  • @BooKooDad
    @BooKooDad 13 лет назад

    I just heard Church Bells ringing. Angles in session, fly. Ride on high. Holy, Holy,Holy. Bless Me Father, for i have sinned. I forgive all Sin, by the Power of the
    Holy spirit of my Father.

  • @mmarian1959
    @mmarian1959 11 лет назад

    I so agree!

  • @weeyin1155
    @weeyin1155 13 лет назад

    An excellent video creation. Many thanks for the great upload. ♥

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  11 лет назад

    Thank you kindly...I will :-)

  • @GerWhite46
    @GerWhite46 11 лет назад +2

    E.D. - Another fantastic video. Just love it. How can I string together a set-list of your videos?? You certainly have the best videos of my favorite all time band/music.
    Thank You

  • @ginantsfan5
    @ginantsfan5 10 лет назад

    Sweet Vid!!!!!!!

  • @Wambligleshga
    @Wambligleshga 4 года назад

    "Let's find another place that's FREE"!

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @AlWexler I feel the same way! You are always welcome here! Thank you for stopping by! :-)

  • @pbrucpaul
    @pbrucpaul 10 лет назад

    Very clever. You have the pulse!

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @LghtYrPath I love to make videos that illustrates the song's passages.. Thank you for your comment.

  • @nealfry7196
    @nealfry7196 3 года назад +1

    When Life was Fun, Simple, Friends
    Were “ Genuine “ and Premium Gasoline
    Was “ Twenty Five Cents ‘A’ Gallon, “ amen.

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @shakay45 Thank you...I agree- this has got to be on of their best.

  • @terry1919
    @terry1919 11 лет назад

    wow!!! this is pretty good....
    keep up the good work!!!

  • @conchfritters01
    @conchfritters01 7 лет назад +2

    The kingdom of Nye

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @BooKooDad What a Blessing...Thank you my Friend. Have a Wonderful Sunday.

  • @J0hnBrien
    @J0hnBrien 12 лет назад

    very purty song! ... and you're video compliments it wonderfully. had to share it on my FaceBook with my other ol' hippie freek friends. thank you. 8~>

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @englishsunset 40 years of Musical Bliss

  • @jamesfellers3151
    @jamesfellers3151 7 лет назад

    As we watch,science is proving,the dreaming makes it real...

  • @nealfry7196
    @nealfry7196 3 года назад +1

    I’ve got Nothing Against Wealthy People
    Flying Jets and “ Pretending “ their for
    “ Clean Air. “
    I Would Rather Drive a Car, Supporting
    “ Mom & Pop Businesses, “ amen.

  • @carlosantuckwell
    @carlosantuckwell 10 лет назад +1

    Brilliant clip man - made me like the music even more than if I'd just heard it alone, or with only one photo.
    By the way, "dignities" is the spelling.

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @weeyin1155 You are very welcome.

  • @spacepatrolman
    @spacepatrolman 4 года назад

    0:52 RIDE

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @5julia10 Thank you Julia...Have a wonderful day!

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад +1

    @englishsunset The Moody Blues...?

  • @danricheson1362
    @danricheson1362 2 года назад

    Skip at 3:08 . . . yup, it's vinyl . . .

  • @francesmagro5468
    @francesmagro5468 4 года назад

    Such a beautiful song has been turned so hurtful & wrong in this video.

  • @spacepatrolman
    @spacepatrolman 4 года назад

    2:53 GUITAR SOLO

  • @spacepatrolman
    @spacepatrolman 4 года назад

    0:14 STING CHORDS

  • @spacepatrolman
    @spacepatrolman 4 года назад

    2:29 INTERLUDE

  • @robertholmes2957
    @robertholmes2957 2 года назад

    it needs some work but that was pretty fucking awesome

  • @racketman2u
    @racketman2u 3 года назад

    I'm just rediscovering the Moody Blues after having dismissed them as pseudomystical psychobabblers on the strength (or otherwise) of their big hit , Nights In White Satin. Led Zep got stuffed in the same category, not helped by my sister playing Stairway To Heaven for the trillionth time, but unlike them the MBs have clearly turned out some quite tuneful rockers that I overlooked. sorry, guys!

  • @EssentialDegnities
    @EssentialDegnities  13 лет назад

    @justsayno2hate Thank you my friend...Peace be with You

  • @jasonlatham4068
    @jasonlatham4068 5 лет назад

    Whats the insane laughter for

  • @Mynamesalexa
    @Mynamesalexa 8 лет назад +3

    Let's See Kanye West, 50 Cents,
    or The Beebe top this !

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 8 лет назад +1

      All true.

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 8 лет назад +1

      Believe it or not, I heard a "sampling' of Andy Williams Ca't Get Used To Losing You!

  • @englishsunset
    @englishsunset 13 лет назад

    ED, how often do you get to see them?