WOW! THIS TOOK US ON A JOURNEY! First Time Hearing The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin Reaction

One Day 50 years ago I meant the most beautiful woman I ever saw. I asked her to my apartment for dinner. She came over I put this album on my turn table. We danced over and over for hours. She stayed and 50 years later she is still with me. We still put this album on.

In my opinion this is still one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks for the reaction.

For someone who heard this song for the first time and seeing the album for the first time you were 100% spot on when it comes to the theme of cycles. The album does portray the cycle of a day but in a way also the cycle of a life. It was specifically written by the band that way and it was as such one of the early examples in rock music of a concept album. Remember, this was written and recorded in 1967, the same year that The Beatles released their highly influential album Sgt. Peppers Hearts Club Band which in itself is also something of a concept album. The Moody Blues were on the cutting edge of what was modern pop / rock music at the time.

Yes, the full version of this song is a MUST . . .

Very sad news that Michael Pinder of The Moody Blues passed away yesterday at the age of 82. As a founding member, Mike was the group's keyboardist and mellotron-master, as well as one of the group's composers, singers and also recited their spoken word passages such as Late Lament here at the end of Nights in White Satin. He was one of my great musical heroes and a lovely man whom I had the honor of meeting on a few occasions. Rest In Peace, dear Mike! You really made the world a better and more beautiful place.

This was my favorite band when I was in high school. I bought all of their vinyl albums and then "graduated" to Pink Floyd in college. I was 17 then and now I'm 70, and I've never tired of listening to the music of either band. "Senior citizens wish they were young" resonates a bit stronger now but I'm actually very happy to have lived my life from 1954 to present.

I don't think I've heard any reactor listen to the extended/album cut of this song....great job, great reaction!

The lead singer had just broken up with his girl friend. As a breakup gift she gave him a set of white satin sheets. I'll warn you now. The flute solo will haunt you forever. At time when you are simply drifting you will suddenly hear that flute in your head and you are back in the song. I listened to it back in the sixties and still have come back. It is a song that speaks of love found and lost. He was 19 when he wrote it.

"Nights In White Satin" is their most famous song. Moody Blues are one of my favorite groups from the 60's-80's. Love their mix of rock with classical music. Lots of great songs such as "Go Now", "Tuesday Afternoon", "The Story In Your Eyes", "Question", "Ride My See-Saw", "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)", "Gemini Dream", "The Voice" etc. All of their music is great! Many of their records are concept albums & meant to be listened to all at once. Sadly Ray Thomas their flute player & singer passed away in 2018 & their drummer Graeme Edge passed away in 2021.

Oh, those were the days. Music was a great gift we got to experience. Thanks to all the musicians who gave their all.

Growing up in the 70's was the best for music!!!

One of my wife's favorite songs. Took her to a live performance of this in the 70s. That closed the marriage deal for us. Good reaction.

The Moody Blues were one of a kind. Justin Hayward, the lead singer and lead guitarist is a musical genius. By the way, he wrote most of their hits and this one he wrote at the age of 19. If you google him he's still killing it @ age 76. Dude has one of the greatest voices in rock PERIOD. Full STOP.

Timeless song of excellence. Love your insight Sam. I think you are correct. The Moody Blues are deep and were always thought of as ahead of their time

Moody Blues. In search of the lost chord. Brilliant !!

Hi guys, great reaction. Sam totally nailed it! Days of Future Passed (1967) by The Moody Blues is one of the first concept albums and some of the earliest progressive rock music. This album is meant to be listened to from start to finish as it takes the listener on a journey through a 24 hour period. In fact, the gong sound that ends the album also starts the album reinforcing the cyclic nature of the entire work. Very perceptive of you to mention that it also portrays the cycle of life and love. What an incredible piece of art created by these five young British lads! Justin Hayward wrote Nights in White Satin when he was just 19 years old. The passion in the music and in his vocal performance is undeniable. Oh, and the artwork on their first seven albums closely represents the musical content contained therein. Pretty cool. Cheers.

I'm a musician and have been studying music theory my whole life. In 55 years I still cannot explain why this song works. The Moodies have inspired my musical life.

From this very album is also another great song - Tuesday Afternoon. As you have surmised this is a concept album with it being a day from morning to night. BTW The Moody Blues are considered the Daddies of progresive rock (which is the same category as Pink Floyd, Genesis, ELP, ELO, etc...).

I think you need to remember this was recorded in 1967. The Moodys with Justin Heywood stunned the lisener back then and it still sound fresh and powerful now

You found it! You found the entire song! Glad you reacted to how we experienced this song!!!