I agree : both versions are great . I love the Moody Blues and the words of this song express all their faith in the human capacities and a possible world . The Four Tops sing this song with all their sincerity and the words , in their mouth , maybe take a little different meaning , but they are still strong .
I like to think that this words will take a sense someday . As Justin Hayward said at the Albert Hall concert : " thank you to keep the faith alive " ...
if only life was really a simple game, what a great time we would all have, no hate, no envy, no power crazy nations, no religion, no wars, no hunger, no chance!!!!!!! still a top top tune. if only !
This is one of those rare times where both the original and the cover version are great.
The Moody Blues original is fantastic, especially the bass guitar laying a wave-like foundation. In this version there is less emphasis on the guitars, but more focus on the vocals, and it's actually easier to hear the lyrics. Good work all around!
OK--I'm a Moody Blues purist, but these guys are just too cool in their cover --Outstanding!
Sutterjack 2 months ago
one of my very fav songs-and ive only just recently heard it 4 the 1st time...fab song/lryics.
cherryluvskai 2 months ago
Totally disagree Moody Blues is no way as good as this version...
Justpooinabush 3 months ago
Good times! When this number came out I was not even a teenager but even then this had meaning!
WinningOnline 7 months ago
I agree : both versions are great . I love the Moody Blues and the words of this song express all their faith in the human capacities and a possible world . The Four Tops sing this song with all their sincerity and the words , in their mouth , maybe take a little different meaning , but they are still strong .
I like to think that this words will take a sense someday . As Justin Hayward said at the Albert Hall concert : " thank you to keep the faith alive " ...
4everfab 1 year ago
@4everfab sorry - but the Moodies does it much better
mobyboy 10 months ago
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FieldCichon672 1 year ago
Wow bro's doing a moodies song that is so cool rip Levi
ugslamma 1 year ago
The moodys wrote this (Mike Pinder), but these guys sing it just as it should be sung. God bless Levi Stubbs.
johnniedent 1 year ago
if only life was really a simple game, what a great time we would all have, no hate, no envy, no power crazy nations, no religion, no wars, no hunger, no chance!!!!!!! still a top top tune. if only !
TheSteviemoore 1 year ago
wow Larry and Levi singing lead
MotownMaster 1 year ago 2
What an amazing clip. Love the 4 Tops & this song.
fannycraddock99 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this, one of my fav. four tops song
veggem 1 year ago
Stunning.....
MusicMadGuy2010 1 year ago
Are you SURE this is LIVE..it looks like a Promo video..I cant tell if it is Live or Lip Synch ??? I think this is a Lip Synch...
DavelovesRealMusic 1 year ago
This PROVES That The Moody Blues have SOUL. WHy are they Not in the rock and Roll Hall of fame..for SHAME Jan Wenner!!!
DavelovesRealMusic 1 year ago
This is one of those rare times where both the original and the cover version are great.
The Moody Blues original is fantastic, especially the bass guitar laying a wave-like foundation. In this version there is less emphasis on the guitars, but more focus on the vocals, and it's actually easier to hear the lyrics. Good work all around!
RadioFreeSpike 2 years ago 11
@RadioFreeSpike they are getting into psychedelic soul here like the temptations the moody blues are a psych group that has R&B influences
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
@RadioFreeSpike too bad the moody blues version is blocked in the us
spacepatrolman 10 months ago
I used to be up all night in the living room
Smokin a lot of weed with the Four Tops
Making collect calls back home to my pops
- Kool Keith
ryazbeck 2 years ago
fantastic song and vintage clip - thanks for posting - its on my favourites list !
malcolmjames1962 2 years ago
fantastic song and vintage clip - thanks for posting
- its on my favourites list
malcolmjames1962 2 years ago
Nothing like the truth.....this singer on the left is very smooth, and sexy. Nothing like singing the truth.
thanks.
cougarcatgirl 2 years ago
rare clip
thank you for posting !
funnyjerrypie 2 years ago
THANKS for shariiiiiiiiiiiiing!!!
JONminiminiME 2 years ago