Every member of the band is /was a wonderful lyricist and musician. You get many different styles from the different members. Ray, the flutist, who wrote this, never disappoints...
Thank you for this Harri. And you've touched on why Moody Blues fans are so loyal to the band, their core 7 albums had something for everyone. So many sounds and moods, but all done terrifically. As someone mentioned, this was written and sung by the flautist Ray Thomas. In the early albums all members wrote songs for the band.
Hi. Louis: I'm just assuming that you are the Louis who made the request. I had all their albums from Days of Future Passed to Octave, Seventh Sojourn being the first one I purchased. You and your wife might also like this song by Neil Diamond. ruclips.net/video/b_txN5DpCgg/видео.html 'And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind'
Harri, you really need to explore more Moodies if you're surprised this is by them. There's no one else who could do this song. It's a little different being written and sung by flautist Ray Thomas, but totally feels Moody Blues. You should, for yourself, listen to a whole album of theirs to get a feeling for them. They're really one of a kind.
In '99, I at a Moody concert in Las Vegas, after Ray finished singing "Legend of a Mind" my girl friend & I remained standing after the applause died down & yelled "I love you Ray": the Audience again stood & gave him another round of applause :So later Ray is introducing "For My lady" He stops and walks over to where we sitting and says "No - this is for my 2 ladies" a treasured memory
Thanks Harri got to see them in concert twice and I loved when Ray sang and that flute, man they were so unique...rememer lots of talk in the sixties that they were the best rock band in the world, no argument from me.
I've always said the true measure of a singer or band isn't their hits - it's the songs that fill the rest of the album. There was a time when albums were filled out with generally mindless fluff. When The Beatles came along, they changed that attitude and it became the norm that every song on an album was meant to entertain, even if wasn't considered strong enough for single release. Making great albums became an art form and The Moody Blues were always amongst the best artists of their time.
Spot on. I often find the "fill" songs on Moody albums to be the pick-of-the-bunch. Songs like 'Dawning is the Day', "Visions of Paradise', Nice to Be Here', 'Candle of Life', 'Emily's Song'... just to name a few. So many great works filled all their great albums.
The Moody Blues is a unique musical band. The Moody Blues will never be fairly compared to contemporary musicians. Reason is they are not the same. This song is extraordinary, so different. The music of the Moody Blues affected my life in a such positive way that it cannot be be explained in normal ways. The music of the Moody Blues saved my life.
I've known this song for about 50 years, not sure I've even heard it on the radio, and you are certainly the first to do a reaction to it. It's such a shame it doesn't get more coverage, it's beautiful, but somehow underrated.
Part of the reason the Moodies always sound so different is that they have 5 different songwriters and 4 singers, plus one who doesn't sing but writes and reads poems. The man who wrote this song is Ray Thomas, who also wrote many other beautiful songs, including The Tide Rushes In, Our Guessing Game, Eternity Road, Twilight Time and Dear Diary (among others). All Moody Blues songs should really be listened in the context of full album listens ... that is how their magic really comes to life.
@@cosmo1eleven855 Yes, that one is called Legend of a Mind. He also co-wrote Watching and Waiting with Justin Hayward. As I said, Ray Thomas wrote many great songs.
Harri, thank you for another great Moodies reaction! This song sounds different because it was written and sung by their flute player, Ray Thomas. The Moody Blues were blessed to have four great songwriters who all were good singers as well. The fifth member, drummer Graeme Edge, was their resident poet. Every Moody Blues song has a great melody, and each Moody Blues album is full of tremendous variety. Keep up the great work!
The late Ray Thomas, who wrote and sings this song, was known for his sentimental songs. Many of his song were more lighthearted than those from the other members. One of my favorite "Ray songs" is 'Nice to be Here', off the album 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favour'.
Their 'Seventh Sojourn album from which this song was first released is by far my favorite Moody Blues album. So many great songs on that album, it was their pentacle.
me too - i played that vinyl to death. just loved 'lost in a lost world' and 'when you're a free man'. was my favorite album to roll on - if you know what i mean !
@@dwhite849 69 here ! stopped about a year ago. have an occasional craving but i was getting some chest pain so i went cold turkey. feeling good now though
If you know The Moodies, Ray Thomas' songs are easily identifiable. This is one of his loveliest! The entire SEVENTH SOJOURN album is a masterpiece. The Hayward and Lodge songs are fabulous.
To me, this sounds like a sea shanty. You sing about your love back in England, but also, the gentle lady could be the ship itself...❤🎉Love The Moodies...all their music is haunting, melodic, and somewhat melancholy. But that is what makes it so memorable and beautiful
Here they are treating their lady like Lakshmi. One story of Lakshmi was that she rose up from the sea after chrning of the oceas - here The Moody Blues referred to it as wading through the stormy seas to see his lady.
É difícil escrever Sobre os Moody Blues e tentar não repetir o que já foi dito mas esta banda não pode ser comparada porque é mesmo única,não há na realidade nenhuma banda igual e a qualidade das músicas das letras e das questões levantadas pelos elementos da banda nas letras das composições, leva-me a pensar que são filósofos contemporâneos e que tocam fundo nas questões que levantam....se a isso se somar a idade jovem que alguns tinham tenho que ficar surpreendido e agradecido por ter nascido na altura em que os Moody aparecerem.
Ray Thomas at his best. A band with so many styles each played with such quality. As stated by previous commenters every band member gave such a variety of songs. Ballard folk rock and earlier progressive sounds. What a band. I followed them from the original group in 64 go now and the magnificent moodies.
Driftwood from the Octave album is one of my favorites and I would love to see your reaction. If not, that's okay - I will still watch your other videos. I like you attitude and your choices of music.
Great reaction, Harri. as usual, when reacting to the Moodies. What a beautiful song , sung by flutist Ray Thomas(RIP) on lead. One of their greatest love songs; brilliant in it’s simplicity yet providing a powerful message.
Later albums had some gems, but you are correct. There were also many misses. The loss of Mike and Tony was clearly noticeable. One song I really like, off of "Strange Times" is Ray's song, 'My Little Lovely'. My only critic of it is that it's too short.
Love the instruments in this song, particularly the flute. I find it to be very Moody Blues style and knew it was them. Absolutely beautiful. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Louie. Lovely song. Happy Anniversary. 😊👍✌️🇨🇦 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
You’re listening to a song by the late Ray Thomas. Not only did he have a great voice and able to write songs with feelings he could also play flute like no other musician. His feelings were in every note. He was a very nice man I miss him and his wonderful music. God bless you Ray rest in peace.
I imagine it was intentional but I always thought that this song could have been written in Henry VIII's time. The basic song sounds like something very old - though of course the production and arrangement have a more modern feel to them. Imagine someone singing this in a lute and flute band and you're there! Always one of my favourite Moodies album tracks.
Drummer Graeme Edge passed away a few days ago at 80. Glad your playing Moody Blues. They have many great songs over the years. And very underrated in my opinion. I hope you continue picking their songs in the future. You well be amazed. This song was on their last album Seventh Sojourn. One of there greatest albums and extremely underrated. Check out You and Me on their Seventh Sojourn album.
One of the most hauntingly beautiful and underrated songs by The Moody Blues is NEW HORIZONS which was written and sung By Justin Hayward who also wrote Nights In White Satin.
You're so right, for me they didn't record anything better than New Horizons. I remember playing Seventh Sojourn for the first time all those years ago and hearing New Horizons, l think it became my favourite MB song from that moment!
Love it that you are reacting to the MBs. Hope you read this and decide to react to a song called Orpheus by David Sylvian who was in the band Japan. It is masterpiece, reflective, brilliant and in the class of the Moody's but with a late 80s sound.
Thank you Harri, for covering For My Lady. The Moody Blues from 1966 to 72 is considered the classic core 7 albums. There are 7 and each have a theme to them. I really think you would enjoy listening to each of these albums, start at Days of Future Passed and end with 7th Sojourn. You will see that all 5 members contribute to each album and each member has different personality and there for the music may sound different to you. 4 vocalists which gave them that excellent harmony that they are known for. When you listen to these cor 7 albums (there are more) you begin to get to know the music of the Moody Blues. Back in the day, I was fortunate to speak with drummer Graeme Edge (RIP) and he said that in his opinion, John Lodge's music was the music of the Moody Blues. He said that John's music was the best at representing the Moodies as a band. I know most people, will disagree with this and say that Justin Hayward is the Voice of the Moody Blues as he did write more songs and had the most radio hits but I do think that John's music is the most collaborative.
For me it doesn't really matter which member of the band wrote a favourite song, on the whole it is Justin's songs l love the most, with New Horizons being their best ever song. Having said that the whole band contributed many wonderful songs which l have enjoyed so much for the last 50 odd years. They were up there with the very best artists from that wonderful era of the 70's.
I agree. While I love most of Justin's material, John's songs just have something about them. Songs such as "Isn't Life Strange' and 'One More Time to Live' are, in my opinion, epic compositions. My favorite John song, and perhaps my all-time favorite Moodies song, is 'Emily's Song'.
@@keithjones7390 Yes, I love New Horizons. It did seem that Justin got the spot light but there were 4 others who contributed to Moody Blues music and when speaking with Graeme, he was serious that John was more of a person who included all of the band in his song writing and spoke to who and what the Moodies are and were. Graeme was very passionate about this and I was there with Graeme and Gordy in 1997 and I was sworn to secrecy as there was a major disagreement with the band as regards to who would be representing them. Graeme had gone to John to talk some sense with Justin in regards to this. It was regarded by Graeme that John was the only one who could talk to Justin. I didn't run into Graeme again following this conversation but I assume this woman was not hired. I was married to a R&R musician and I hung out with musicians and the one thing I know is that band members are like family, there is jealousy and competition amongst them. Of course they love each other and there is respect but I haven't known a band that doesn't argue and have issues and the Moodies were the same. I don't know what actually went on between Justin and John but I don't think we will ever see them perform together again.
@@michaeldean4704 OMG, yes!!!! Emily's Song is my all time favorite too. I do give Justin his due, but John's songs, also being Brum, reflected more of the band than Justin's.
@@warriorempathshealingfromn5625 It's sad to say, but I believe you are right. I don't think they'll ever play together again. John said much the same thing in an interview I watched a few months ago. From the way it sounded, John would be open to it. But Justin wouldn't be.
It’s such a romantic song, with an air of chivalry. Someone said romance is more for men than it is for women. It sounds counterintuitive but it’s probably true.
I totally agree with you about New Horizons, it's been my favourite Moody Blues song since l heard it nearly 50 years ago. I have enjoyed their music since the early 70's, love all their so called core albums so much, probably my favourite is To Our Children's............ Their later albums are pretty good too, but just don't have the same level of quality of their earlier work.
Not surprising you might not recognize this as being from the Moody Blues. To me, it invokes the sound of a "sea shanty" with the instrumentals. Also it is Ray Thomas singing lead and not Justin Hayward as one might expect. Elsewhere today I suggested you check out "The Day We Meet Again".
When I first heard the Moodies, in 1970, I couldn't determine what that unique sound was. Then I was told of the Mellotron. It is so distinct and such a wonderful sound.
The Moody Blues aren't for everyone, but they are a huge part of the soundtrack of my life. I agree with others who commented that Seventh Soujourn is probably their best album. I think that what made you think it was unlike other songs of theirs was that it is written and played like a sea chanty. Think about sea chanties the next time you give it a listen!
This is a beautiful song written and sung by Ray Thomas from the album Seventh Sojourn (1972). Of this album that is a marvel and that was No. 1 on the Billboard 200, there is another song that is one of my favorites, Justin Hayward's New Horizons. Saludos
I'm thinking you haven't delved too far into their catalog when you say you're surprised this is them. There's a good chance you're mostly familiar with the songs Justin Hayward wrote, a lot of his songs have a somewhat similar feel and he sings them. This is a Ray Thomas song, he also sings it, and his songwriting style was different. Mike Pinder also wrote a few, John Lodge as well, but Justin and Ray wrote most, at least in those earlier days. They had a very wide variety of sounds from song to song, as did so many of the great bands from that era. Another great Ray Thomas song is 'Lazy Day', not a ballad, but another great mellow one from Ray. I guarantee you'll love that one as well.
Every member of the band was a songwriter and on most albums they would trade off lead vocals. I always thought this reminded me a bit of an Irish sea shanty.
You should try "Your Wildest Dreams" next. It is a little newer then most of what you been playing, and again I bet it will surprise you with their sound.
Do yourself a favor. Just sit down and listen to the first seven Moody Blues albums straight through. Then listen to a side project album two of them (Hayward and Lodge) did called the Blue Jays. That Hayward and Lodge Blue Jays album has one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It’s called “I Dreamed Last Night.”
This Is the Moody Blues. When you get to be a fan of them for decades & decades like I have.. and see them in concert over & over, you will hear them evolve through every decade, then you will really know the Moody Blues. All of us change & evolve. Usually, the band member who wrote the song would be the one who would sing it and Ray Thomas, the flutist wrote this one. I can't say that only Ray was the romantic one in the band, because Justin Hayward wrote "Nights in White Satin" and you can't get more romantic than that. Justin Hayward announced that after Graeme Edge's retirement, the Moody Blues no longer existed. Plz. react to "New Horizon"; so many of your subs love that song, including me. RIP Ray & Graeme. U R missed. xx
I agree totally, there were so many great bands in the wonderful era of the 70's, for me (probably partly due to my age) there hasn't been a better time for music. The Moody Blues have always been in my top five bands of all time, their music is timeless and l still enjoy listening to them to this day. The song New Horizons has been mentioned by subscribers in this review, it's my favourite MB song, and has been since l heard it almost 50 years ago.
Like you,I enjoyed this so much. In looking over the Moody Blues playlist,they have more romantic songs than you might think. Way back when I was a teen,the first record I bought was theirs.
“For My Lady” is a song written by the band’s flautist Ray Thomas & was first released on the 1972 album "Seventh Sojourn". Lots of great songs such as "Isn't Life Strange", "I'm Just A singer (In A Rock & Roll Band)" etc.
Their love to their lady is given freely and unvonfitionally. And the dreams generated by his lady is for everyone. Give your devotion to Lakshmi freely as she gives auspiciousness, wealth and health - the dreams of everyone. It is funny you said flowers. Lakshmi loves flowers, especially the Lotus.
Their first 7 albums with the original band had four singers and four songwriters. So essentially they could do almost anything. But love songs were far and in between until their later output.
I'm always torn when trying to pick my favourite Moody Blues song, but it nearly always comes down to a toss-up between this, Nights in White Satin, and whatever I listened to last.
I'd love to know if that clanking noise belongs in the recording. It sounds out of place, like someone dropped a cymbal or ringing a bell. It comes right as he's singing "and slowly bow her head". What is that?
I love almost all Moody Blues songs - this is in the top 5
Beautiful song, almost tear up as a 57 year old man!
67 here, and this is my favorite.
Every member of the band is /was a wonderful lyricist and musician. You get many different styles from the different members. Ray, the flutist, who wrote this, never disappoints...
So true!
Perhaps my favorite band as far as songwriting goes.
They were/ are incredible, always loved the since the first time I saw them backing up Canned Heat in Vancouver 1969
I had the wonderful opportunity to see them twice in Chicago in the 70s. They were flawless... ❤️ 🎶
You can the moody blues a thousand times and always be like brand new
Thank you for this Harri. And you've touched on why Moody Blues fans are so loyal to the band, their core 7 albums had something for everyone. So many sounds and moods, but all done terrifically. As someone mentioned, this was written and sung by the flautist Ray Thomas. In the early albums all members wrote songs for the band.
Hi. Louis: I'm just assuming that you are the Louis who made the request. I had all their albums from Days of Future Passed to Octave, Seventh Sojourn being the first one I purchased. You and your wife might also like this song by Neil Diamond. ruclips.net/video/b_txN5DpCgg/видео.html 'And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind'
and sang them!
Thanks Louis! Have every LP they did~but very hard to pick a favorite! ✌
The MBs remind you, better than anyone, how beautiful and profound your life, at least moments of it, can be.
Harri, you really need to explore more Moodies if you're surprised this is by them. There's no one else who could do this song. It's a little different being written and sung by flautist Ray Thomas, but totally feels Moody Blues. You should, for yourself, listen to a whole album of theirs to get a feeling for them. They're really one of a kind.
And that would be Seventh Sojourn
Yeah…and not forgetting Days Of Future Passed, only pause at the end of Side One…make a brew and resume the LP!
@@cosmo1eleven855 - Yes, one of my two favorite albums, the other one being Octave. 🙂
In '99, I at a Moody concert in Las Vegas, after Ray finished singing "Legend of a Mind" my girl friend & I remained standing after the applause died down & yelled "I love you Ray": the Audience again stood & gave him another round of applause :So later Ray is introducing "For My lady" He stops and walks over to where we sitting and says "No - this is for my 2 ladies" a treasured memory
Man that had to be so awesome love it...loved Ray so much I just wish he had sang more leads.
Thanks Harri got to see them in concert twice and I loved when Ray sang and that flute, man they were so unique...rememer lots of talk in the sixties that they were the best rock band in the world, no argument from me.
I've always said the true measure of a singer or band isn't their hits - it's the songs that fill the rest of the album. There was a time when albums were filled out with generally mindless fluff. When The Beatles came along, they changed that attitude and it became the norm that every song on an album was meant to entertain, even if wasn't considered strong enough for single release. Making great albums became an art form and The Moody Blues were always amongst the best artists of their time.
An interesting point, there are so many bands/solo artists where I prefer their album tracks to the more well known 'singles'
Spot on. I often find the "fill" songs on Moody albums to be the pick-of-the-bunch. Songs like 'Dawning is the Day', "Visions of Paradise', Nice to Be Here', 'Candle of Life', 'Emily's Song'... just to name a few. So many great works filled all their great albums.
love your deep dive into the Moody Blues
The Moody Blues is a unique musical band. The Moody Blues will never be fairly compared to contemporary musicians. Reason is they are not the same. This song is extraordinary, so different. The music of the Moody Blues affected my life in a such positive way that it cannot be be explained in normal ways. The music of the Moody Blues saved my life.
I've known this song for about 50 years, not sure I've even heard it on the radio, and you are certainly the first to do a reaction to it. It's such a shame it doesn't get more coverage, it's beautiful, but somehow underrated.
I love Ray Thomas' voice and such a talented musician as well as composer RIP.
BEAUTIFUL SONG SO FULL OF FEELINGS AND LOVE.
Part of the reason the Moodies always sound so different is that they have 5 different songwriters and 4 singers, plus one who doesn't sing but writes and reads poems. The man who wrote this song is Ray Thomas, who also wrote many other beautiful songs, including The Tide Rushes In, Our Guessing Game, Eternity Road, Twilight Time and Dear Diary (among others).
All Moody Blues songs should really be listened in the context of full album listens ... that is how their magic really comes to life.
He also wrote and sang the Timothy leary song off the In Search of the Lost Chord album
@@cosmo1eleven855 Yes, that one is called Legend of a Mind. He also co-wrote Watching and Waiting with Justin Hayward. As I said, Ray Thomas wrote many great songs.
Ray also co-wrote, with Justin, what I consider one of the best Moody songs - 'Are You Sitting Comfortably'. Off "On the Threshold of a Dream".
Great song
One of my favorite Moody Blues songs ever. Reminds me of my wife Peggy Williams Edwards who passed 4 years ago.
Always been one of my favorite Moody Blues songs!!!
SOOO over looked and underrated...
Ray Thomas wrote some beautiful music. And I've always loved his voice. His song 'The Tide Rushes In' is one of my favorites. RIP Sir.
A beautiful gem written by Ray Thomas of the Moodies. He also played the flute masterfully on this and other Moody Blues' songs.
Harri, thank you for another great Moodies reaction! This song sounds different because it was written and sung by their flute player, Ray Thomas. The Moody Blues were blessed to have four great songwriters who all were good singers as well. The fifth member, drummer Graeme Edge, was their resident poet. Every Moody Blues song has a great melody, and each Moody Blues album is full of tremendous variety. Keep up the great work!
I have loved this song for five decades. The Moody Blues bring a peace and joy to my very being. Great choice Louis. 🌺✌️
Another great!!! Thanks.
The late Ray Thomas, who wrote and sings this song, was known for his sentimental songs. Many of his song were more lighthearted than those from the other members. One of my favorite "Ray songs" is 'Nice to be Here', off the album 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favour'.
One of Ray's. He had such a wonderful voice ❤❤
RIP Ray
One of their best songs.
Lovely song, my favourite MB song is New Horizons from Seventh Sojourn album, it's just beautiful.
The Moody Blues never failed to live up to their name, moody
This is one of my favorite moody blue's songs. It's pure genius. Harri you are the best. With much love.
Their 'Seventh Sojourn album from which this song was first released is by far my favorite Moody Blues album. So many great songs on that album, it was their pentacle.
me too - i played that vinyl to death. just loved 'lost in a lost world' and 'when you're a free man'. was my favorite album to roll on - if you know what i mean !
@@thedocofrock1890 rolling tonight at 73
@@dwhite849 69 here ! stopped about a year ago. have an occasional craving but i was getting some chest pain so i went cold turkey. feeling good now though
In my top five albums all-time. I own two copies just in case.
New Horizons has been my favourite Moody Blues song since l first heard it nearly 50 years ago!
Aww…Thank you!!! I’m so glad to finally see someone react to this beautiful song. 🙏☺️💚
This is a sea shanty.
If you know The Moodies, Ray Thomas' songs are easily identifiable. This is one of his loveliest! The entire SEVENTH SOJOURN album is a masterpiece. The Hayward and Lodge songs are fabulous.
My favourite Moody Blues song is New Horizons, my favourite album is To Our Children's.......
@@keithjones7390 - New Horizons is my favorite one of theirs as well. The first one I always think of..
Ray writes beautiful lyrics and music .He has an incredible voice. I love listening to him sing.
Love and light, Victoria
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How beautiful! I wouldn't have guessed it was The Moody Blues. Great reaction Harri
To me, this sounds like a sea shanty. You sing about your love back in England, but also, the gentle lady could be the ship itself...❤🎉Love The Moodies...all their music is haunting, melodic, and somewhat melancholy. But that is what makes it so memorable and beautiful
Even though Ray Thomas was technically a background musician. He loved to sing
Here they are treating their lady like Lakshmi. One story of Lakshmi was that she rose up from the sea after chrning of the oceas - here The Moody Blues referred to it as wading through the stormy seas to see his lady.
É difícil escrever Sobre os Moody Blues e tentar não repetir o que já foi dito mas esta banda não pode ser comparada porque é mesmo única,não há na realidade nenhuma banda igual e a qualidade das músicas das letras e das questões levantadas pelos elementos da banda nas letras das composições, leva-me a pensar que são filósofos contemporâneos e que tocam fundo nas questões que levantam....se a isso se somar a idade jovem que alguns tinham tenho que ficar surpreendido e agradecido por ter nascido na altura em que os Moody aparecerem.
share and each and every dream
moody blues
wow you just threw me back to the early 70's growing up listening to this.
Ray Thomas at his best. A band with so many styles each played with such quality. As stated by previous commenters every band member gave such a variety of songs. Ballard folk rock and earlier progressive sounds. What a band. I followed them from the original group in 64 go now and the magnificent moodies.
One of the best bands ever, that's for sure!
OMGoodness I haven't heard this since the 70's, thanks for doing this song. It was such a pleasure to rediscover this 💖
sung lovingly by ray thomas
Driftwood from the Octave album is one of my favorites and I would love to see your reaction. If not, that's okay - I will still watch your other videos. I like you attitude and your choices of music.
Great reaction, Harri. as usual, when reacting to the Moodies. What a beautiful song , sung by flutist Ray Thomas(RIP) on lead. One of their greatest love songs; brilliant in it’s simplicity yet providing a powerful message.
From the last of the of the "core 7"..... after this album, it was hit or miss for me. Thank you Ray Thomas...R.I.P.
You can tell when Pinder and Clarke left.
Later albums had some gems, but you are correct. There were also many misses. The loss of Mike and Tony was clearly noticeable.
One song I really like, off of "Strange Times" is Ray's song, 'My Little Lovely'. My only critic of it is that it's too short.
Rest In Peace, Ray Thomas. 😔
Most romantic song ever.. Yes, this was played at our wedding for our dance. Still tear up hearing it.
Love the instruments in this song, particularly the flute. I find it to be very Moody Blues style and knew it was them. Absolutely beautiful.
Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Louie. Lovely song. Happy Anniversary. 😊👍✌️🇨🇦 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
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Listen to their song Gemini Dream. It sounds like ELO.
You’re listening to a song by the late Ray Thomas. Not only did he have a great voice and able to write songs with feelings he could also play flute like no other musician. His feelings were in every note. He was a very nice man I miss him and his wonderful music. God bless you Ray rest in peace.
This song made us swoon. It's on the Seventh Sojourn album. This is their most beautiful album. Add it to your collection, you won't regret it.
I imagine it was intentional but I always thought that this song could have been written in Henry VIII's time. The basic song sounds like something very old - though of course the production and arrangement have a more modern feel to them. Imagine someone singing this in a lute and flute band and you're there! Always one of my favourite Moodies album tracks.
Drummer Graeme Edge passed away a few days ago at 80. Glad your playing Moody Blues. They have many great songs over the years. And very underrated in my opinion. I hope you continue picking their songs in the future. You well be amazed. This song was on their last album Seventh Sojourn. One of there greatest albums and extremely underrated. Check out You and Me on their Seventh Sojourn album.
A few months ago
One of the most hauntingly beautiful and underrated songs by The Moody Blues is NEW HORIZONS which was written and sung By Justin Hayward who also wrote Nights In White Satin.
You're so right, for me they didn't record anything better than New Horizons. I remember playing Seventh Sojourn for the first time all those years ago and hearing New Horizons, l think it became my favourite MB song from that moment!
Agreed. Another great "deep cut" from the Moodies.
Definitely one of my favourite songs from them
My favorite MB song, just before ''Never Comes The Day''.
Thank you for listening to a powerful ballad
Love it that you are reacting to the MBs. Hope you read this and decide to react to a song called Orpheus by David Sylvian who was in the band Japan. It is masterpiece, reflective, brilliant and in the class of the Moody's but with a late 80s sound.
Thank you Harri, for covering For My Lady. The Moody Blues from 1966 to 72 is considered the classic core 7 albums. There are 7 and each have a theme to them. I really think you would enjoy listening to each of these albums, start at Days of Future Passed and end with 7th Sojourn. You will see that all 5 members contribute to each album and each member has different personality and there for the music may sound different to you. 4 vocalists which gave them that excellent harmony that they are known for. When you listen to these cor 7 albums (there are more) you begin to get to know the music of the Moody Blues. Back in the day, I was fortunate to speak with drummer Graeme Edge (RIP) and he said that in his opinion, John Lodge's music was the music of the Moody Blues. He said that John's music was the best at representing the Moodies as a band. I know most people, will disagree with this and say that Justin Hayward is the Voice of the Moody Blues as he did write more songs and had the most radio hits but I do think that John's music is the most collaborative.
For me it doesn't really matter which member of the band wrote a favourite song, on the whole it is Justin's songs l love the most, with New Horizons being their best ever song. Having said that the whole band contributed many wonderful songs which l have enjoyed so much for the last 50 odd years.
They were up there with the very best artists from that wonderful era of the 70's.
I agree. While I love most of Justin's material, John's songs just have something about them. Songs such as "Isn't Life Strange' and 'One More Time to Live' are, in my opinion, epic compositions. My favorite John song, and perhaps my all-time favorite Moodies song, is 'Emily's Song'.
@@keithjones7390 Yes, I love New Horizons. It did seem that Justin got the spot light but there were 4 others who contributed to Moody Blues music and when speaking with Graeme, he was serious that John was more of a person who included all of the band in his song writing and spoke to who and what the Moodies are and were. Graeme was very passionate about this and I was there with Graeme and Gordy in 1997 and I was sworn to secrecy as there was a major disagreement with the band as regards to who would be representing them. Graeme had gone to John to talk some sense with Justin in regards to this. It was regarded by Graeme that John was the only one who could talk to Justin. I didn't run into Graeme again following this conversation but I assume this woman was not hired. I was married to a R&R musician and I hung out with musicians and the one thing I know is that band members are like family, there is jealousy and competition amongst them. Of course they love each other and there is respect but I haven't known a band that doesn't argue and have issues and the Moodies were the same. I don't know what actually went on between Justin and John but I don't think we will ever see them perform together again.
@@michaeldean4704 OMG, yes!!!! Emily's Song is my all time favorite too. I do give Justin his due, but John's songs, also being Brum, reflected more of the band than Justin's.
@@warriorempathshealingfromn5625 It's sad to say, but I believe you are right. I don't think they'll ever play together again. John said much the same thing in an interview I watched a few months ago. From the way it sounded, John would be open to it. But Justin wouldn't be.
It’s such a romantic song, with an air of chivalry. Someone said romance is more for men than it is for women. It sounds counterintuitive but it’s probably true.
Thank you Harri! On the same sentimental note from the Moody Blues, “New Horizons” is an incredible hidden gem! 😎🎶❤
I totally agree with you about New Horizons, it's been my favourite Moody Blues song since l heard it nearly 50 years ago. I have enjoyed their music since the early 70's, love all their so called core albums so much, probably my favourite is To Our Children's............
Their later albums are pretty good too, but just don't have the same level of quality of their earlier work.
Not surprising you might not recognize this as being from the Moody Blues. To me, it invokes the sound of a "sea shanty" with the instrumentals. Also it is Ray Thomas singing lead and not Justin Hayward as one might expect. Elsewhere today I suggested you check out "The Day We Meet Again".
When I first heard the Moodies, in 1970, I couldn't determine what that unique sound was. Then I was told of the Mellotron. It is so distinct and such a wonderful sound.
Great song and as usual great reaction Harri 🎶💕
A beautiful sailing tune! I used to love singing this tune think of my late wife who passed away more than 2 decades ago .
It has a nautical sound to it, doesn't it? Love it! I missed Ray and Graeme so much; went to so many of their concerts.
Excellent song Louis, I thought I knew all of their songs but I am not familiar with this one so much. Happy Anniversary.
I'm surprised that You are surprised!
Thank You Ray Thomas, RIP.
their flutist Ray Thomas wrote and sang this. saw him sing this live when i went to their show. he had a great voice as well, they all did
Great pick Louis and Jo-Ann. Happy anniversary. Hey Louis .... is you Louisssss .. or is you Louieeeeee? 🤔🤠
LOL, I answer to Lou, Louissss, and Louieeee, but if my mother is around it's ONLY LOUISSSS.
I haven't heard this gem in a long time. Thank you for playing it and for your wonderful reaction.
The best from Ray Thomas… May he RIP and enjoy his trip along the cosmic highway…
The Moody Blues aren't for everyone, but they are a huge part of the soundtrack of my life. I agree with others who commented that Seventh Soujourn is probably their best album. I think that what made you think it was unlike other songs of theirs was that it is written and played like a sea chanty. Think about sea chanties the next time you give it a listen!
For me To Our Children's......is my favourite album, my favourite song of their's is New Horizons, it's just beautiful.
This is a beautiful song written and sung by Ray Thomas from the album Seventh Sojourn (1972). Of this album that is a marvel and that was No. 1 on the Billboard 200, there is another song that is one of my favorites, Justin Hayward's New Horizons. Saludos
I first heard the album Seventh Sojourn nearly 50 years ago and New Horizons has been my favourite Moody Blues song ever since!
New Horizons is one of my favorite songs of all time.
@@laminator72 Mine too!
One of my favorite MB songs. So different from their others.
I'm thinking you haven't delved too far into their catalog when you say you're surprised this is them. There's a good chance you're mostly familiar with the songs Justin Hayward wrote, a lot of his songs have a somewhat similar feel and he sings them. This is a Ray Thomas song, he also sings it, and his songwriting style was different. Mike Pinder also wrote a few, John Lodge as well, but Justin and Ray wrote most, at least in those earlier days. They had a very wide variety of sounds from song to song, as did so many of the great bands from that era.
Another great Ray Thomas song is 'Lazy Day', not a ballad, but another great mellow one from Ray. I guarantee you'll love that one as well.
I think overall my favourite Moody Blues songs are written by Justin, in fact my favourite song of their's is New Horizons.
Every member of the band was a songwriter and on most albums they would trade off lead vocals. I always thought this reminded me a bit of an Irish sea shanty.
Ray was part Irish and Welsh, maybe that's why this song has that vibe.
You should try "Your Wildest Dreams" next. It is a little newer then most of what you been playing, and again I bet it will surprise you with their sound.
Do yourself a favor. Just sit down and listen to the first seven Moody Blues albums straight through. Then listen to a side project album two of them (Hayward and Lodge) did called the Blue Jays. That Hayward and Lodge Blue Jays album has one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It’s called “I Dreamed Last Night.”
He might want to take a break between albums as they do need to be thought about and considered.
Ray the "Veteran Cosmic Rocker"...
with over 200 songs, there is so much Moodies to listen too as well as all their solo albums try the song Migration from Ray Thomas' solo album
Another good one to play when you're in strife with the missus is "If I Didn't Have You" by Tim Minchen. The long version provides some context.
There is a video-live performance for this song Harry
This Is the Moody Blues. When you get to be a fan of them for decades & decades like I have.. and see them in concert over & over, you will hear them evolve through every decade, then you will really know the Moody Blues. All of us change & evolve. Usually, the band member who wrote the song would be the one who would sing it and Ray Thomas, the flutist wrote this one. I can't say that only Ray was the romantic one in the band, because Justin Hayward wrote "Nights in White Satin" and you can't get more romantic than that. Justin Hayward announced that after Graeme Edge's retirement, the Moody Blues no longer existed. Plz. react to "New Horizon"; so many of your subs love that song, including me. RIP Ray & Graeme. U R missed. xx
I agree totally, there were so many great bands in the wonderful era of the 70's, for me (probably partly due to my age) there hasn't been a better time for music. The Moody Blues have always been in my top five bands of all time, their music is timeless and l still enjoy listening to them to this day. The song New Horizons has been mentioned by subscribers in this review, it's my favourite MB song, and has been since l heard it almost 50 years ago.
Loved this band and saw them live when I had an opportunity. Never disappointed.
I agree with your review and found joy in your reaction.
This was written by the late great Ray Thomas...
Like you,I enjoyed this so much. In looking over the Moody Blues playlist,they have more romantic songs than you might think. Way back when I was a teen,the first record I bought was theirs.
“For My Lady” is a song written by the band’s flautist Ray Thomas & was first released on the 1972 album "Seventh Sojourn". Lots of great songs such as "Isn't Life Strange", "I'm Just A singer (In A Rock & Roll Band)" etc.
I think we are eventually going to get Harri to react to the whole album, lol.
Moody Blues songs don't get any better than New Horizons, just beautiful!
This is great but check out the live versios.
Moody blues "New horizons" next please mate, from same album "seventh sojourn" 👍😊
you really need to react to the moody blues, I'm just a sing in a rock and roll band
Their love to their lady is given freely and unvonfitionally. And the dreams generated by his lady is for everyone. Give your devotion to Lakshmi freely as she gives auspiciousness, wealth and health - the dreams of everyone.
It is funny you said flowers. Lakshmi loves flowers, especially the Lotus.
It's definitely a get out of jail free card, that's for sure.🤣
Their first 7 albums with the original band had four singers and four songwriters. So essentially they could do almost anything. But love songs were far and in between until their later output.
I'm always torn when trying to pick my favourite Moody Blues song, but it nearly always comes down to a toss-up between this, Nights in White Satin, and whatever I listened to last.
Please listen to the Moodies sing 'New Horizons'.
I have to agree, it's been my favourite Moody Blues song since l first heard it nearly 50 years ago.
I'd love to know if that clanking noise belongs in the recording. It sounds out of place, like someone dropped a cymbal or ringing a bell.
It comes right as he's singing "and slowly bow her head".
What is that?
this was an album cut and not a single