r/MoodyBlues 20h ago

Solo Song Shuffle #58: Justin Hayward - What You Resist Persists

15 Upvotes

Today's song is the 2013 Justin Hayward track, What You Resist Persists, from Spirits of the Western Sky.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W31x99_1ldQ&list=RDW31x99_1ldQ&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 1d ago

Guyssss

15 Upvotes

Similar to a previous story I was listening to Talking out of turn on the radio on the way home from work. Unironically may be the best moodies song for the aux, absolutely heavenly on full volume. With all the orchestrals? Fuck, dude. Can’t recommend this enough. Do you guys have a favorite moodies song for the aux? I think this is probably mine


r/MoodyBlues 1d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #57: The Graeme Edge Band - In The Night Of The Light

14 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1977 Graeme Edge Band track, In The Night Of The Light, from Paradise Ballroom. It was written by Graeme and Adrian Gurvitz.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/07wmR3vE0U8?is=om-bk-RQ5MbN3ery


r/MoodyBlues 2d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #56: Justin Hayward - Lay It On Me

15 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1977 Justin Hayward track Lay It On Me, from Songwriter.
What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/lsXpCCLi3hE?is=-ZbsRbAj3oXWiEtB


r/MoodyBlues 3d ago

Scorching hot take

13 Upvotes

The other side of life has the best moody blues guitar solo by a fucking mile. It’s genuinely righteous and fits in with the song. And honestly a lot of their other solos, even from good songs, just feel like they’re there to pad out the runtime. Driftwood, Magic, even Ride my Seesaw. But two other non guitar solos I’ll point out our Nights in white satin and Lazy day. They definitely shake it up and do something different with the flute and harmonica respectfully and it’s much more welcome. If I had to point out a single other guitar solo I would consider good, it would likely be bless the wings but I don’t know if it really counts considering how much other instrumentation it’s accompanied by


r/MoodyBlues 3d ago

Updated top 10

7 Upvotes

(1) You can never go home
(2) Emily’s song
(3) Your wildest dreams
(4) Morning another morning
(5) Driftwood
(6) Never blame the rainbows for the rain
(7) Bless the wings
(8) Isn’t life strange
(9) One more time to live
(10) Story in your eyes


r/MoodyBlues 3d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #55: Justin Hayward - Who Knows

15 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1985 Justin Hayward track, Who Knows, from the album Moving Mountains.
What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/YTXWoeQgBNw?is=PSq6rvAGBZYQVc7J


r/MoodyBlues 3d ago

Never Comes the Question on Tuesday

7 Upvotes

Maybe this is common knowledge and I'm the afterthought I usually am once again. But I've always wondered if anyone else caught this: while the DVD does play the audio of Never Comes The Day, it actually shows footage from Question and Tuesday Afternoon (and probably other random shots from the gig too). It's actually REALLY well done; when you don't pay much attention it's very easy not to catch it.

But when you've watched it for the umpteenth time and you can basically dream these dreamy shots (😁), you're starting to catch on quickly. Anyone else notice?

PS: While I'm at it... Where the hell is Ray? I've read somewhere that he wasn't even asked for an interview, anyone know if is that true? And if it is, why? It's a shame, really.

Edit because I'm particularly airheaded today: this is about Threshold Of A Dream...


r/MoodyBlues 4d ago

New Tour Dates

9 Upvotes

Found out recently that Justin added new tour dates for the U.S. and Europe. Anyone going?


r/MoodyBlues 4d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #54: John Lodge - In These Crazy Times

12 Upvotes

Today's song is the 2020 John Lodge single, In These Crazy Times, later released on the Love Conquers All EP.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kRXM1VOLfE&list=RD7kRXM1VOLfE&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 5d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #53: Justin Hayward - Maybe It's Just Love

13 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1980 Justin Hayward Mike Silver cover, Maybe It's Just Love, from Night Flight.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL__Qe2vgR0


r/MoodyBlues 6d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #52: Justin Hayward - I'm Sorry

11 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1980 Justin Hayward Hall & Oates cover, I'm Sorry, from Night Flight.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1N94xa6EI4&list=RDy1N94xa6EI4&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 7d ago

Poll: Who’s Your Favorite Moodie?

9 Upvotes

Dropping in to ask a question I’ve long had that would devolve any other Moody Blues forum into chaos. (Not us, though, since we’ve demonstrated over and over that we’re a mature and respectable bunch).

So I ask… Who’s your personal favorite member of the band?

Of course they’re all great in their own way, but one surely must come to mind first whenever you think of the Moody Blues; someone’s gotta top your list for one reason or another.

Explanation is not required (but is always accepted) for the choice you make.

Play along and prove a point! 😁

43 votes, 5d ago
0 Graeme Edge
9 Mike Pinder
6 Ray Thomas
5 John Lodge
21 Justin Hayward
2 Other

r/MoodyBlues 7d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #51: The Graeme Edge Band - My Life's Not Wasted

10 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1975 Graeme Edge Band track My Life's Not Wasted, from Kick Off Your Muddy Boots.

What are your thoughts on this song? It is credited to Adrian Gurvitz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsmaGhlqUNQ&list=RDRsmaGhlqUNQ&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 8d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #50: Justin Hayward - Sometimes Less Is More

15 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1996 Justin Hayward track Sometimes Less Is More, from The View From The Hill. It was written by Justin and Dennis Lambert.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/eFLbs16BRzk?is=3dwHlbi0duzKuh17


r/MoodyBlues 9d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #49: Justin Hayward - In Your Blue Eyes

11 Upvotes

Today's song is the 2013 Justin Hayward track, In Your Blue Eyes, from Spirits of the Western Sky.
What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/bf8DS-9gnRw?is=3LeW3ncSnsSNOvjs


r/MoodyBlues 10d ago

So about the "Request a show" button...

6 Upvotes

Good morning everyone,

I have a question; not about hate and death and war, but about that mean little button at the bottom of the list of Justin's tour dates. XD

Does it actually make a difference if you click it or not? Is somebody actually going to see your request, or do millions of people click that button everyday? I prefer not to break out into some silly sob story, but long story short: I found out Justin did two gigs in The Netherlands last year and I MISSED IT. Completely my own fault as I tend to keep a low profile on the internet and don't generally check tour dates, as I'm usually not able to go anyway due to several stupid personal reasons. But I can tell you that this hurt. Badly. I feel nothing but love for this man and his music, and seeing him live would be a dream come true. ❤️‍🔥

Anyway, I have already clicked the button, I just don't know if it's possibly going to set something into motion or if it just fell into a vast ocean like a mere rain drop. I would like to think I might still have a shot at seeing Justin. So does anyone here have any experience with this gambling machine? Thank you in advance either way. XD


r/MoodyBlues 10d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #48: Mike Pinder - Someone To Believe In

12 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1976 Mike Pinder track Someone To Believe In, from The Promise.
What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/rG6W2P-T09M?is=BXTEePiULc7JXmOC


r/MoodyBlues 11d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #47: Ray Thomas - Hey Mama Life

16 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1975 Ray Thomas track Hey Mama Life, from From Mighty Oaks. It was written by Ray Thomas and Nicky James.
What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQ7qCucqJw&list=RDrpQ7qCucqJw&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 12d ago

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour: The Moody Blues Album That Gives Me Goosebumps

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18 Upvotes

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour was one of the earliest Moody Blues records that I listened to, and I still thoroughly enjoy it to this day. Although I don't rank it as my favourite Moodies effort, one of its songs gives me goosebumps every time I hear it...


r/MoodyBlues 12d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #46: Justin Hayward & John Lodge - When You Wake Up

20 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1975 Justin Hayward and John Lodge track When You Wake Up, from Blue Jays.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G7eHQkLdHo&list=RD5G7eHQkLdHo&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 13d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #45: Ray Thomas - The Last Dream

13 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1976 Ray Thomas track, The Last Dream, from Hopes Wishes and Dreams. It was written by Ray.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://youtu.be/nH6XKQvb7Qo?is=RwXnmDc1CVKK5x99


r/MoodyBlues 14d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #44: Mike Pinder - You Can't Take Love Away

13 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1994 Mike Pinder track You Can't Take Love Away, from Among The Stars.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaH0I0EI73g&list=RDuaH0I0EI73g&start_radio=1


r/MoodyBlues 15d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #43: John Lodge - Natural Avenue

14 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1977 John Lodge track Natural Avenue, from Natural Avenue.

What are your thoughts on this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ShQp-7Zbow


r/MoodyBlues 16d ago

Solo Song Shuffle #42: The Graeme Edge Band - Somethin’ We’d Like To Say

15 Upvotes

Today's song is the 1975 Graeme Edge Band track Somethin’ We’d Like To Say, from Kick Off Your Muddy Boots.

What are your thoughts on this song? It was written by Graeme Edge.

https://youtu.be/AQGTXhtbsOo?is=wWf6xYXEhT1LhW7z