The Moody Blues-I´m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)

[knoxunflower1]

Whoever uploaded this: You should teach Vevo about sound quality. Their version of this is worse than some Zeppelin bootlegs of their early days.

Thanks for giving it the quality it deserves!

[darmin09862]

Im just a listener of this really great song! doo doot do do do doot doo

[jasonpp1973]

the only time Greame Edge used a double bass kit!

[darmin09862]

Justin is adorable in this video. Im not gay but I can appreciate a handsy boy!

[pricla777]

This is the greatest R&R song ever! God bless the Moody Blues! God bless Justin Hayward!

[jyuzynko]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this!!! Watching the guys... up close and personal, when (back then) just never happened! Rat Thomas, and Graham...holy cow... this really is a treat, and probably the best thing (in my world) this year>

Again, thanks for the post!

[bonscottrules]

I'm a singer in a Rock n Roll Band...and I love this song..haha

[susanhazel1999]

it looks lik ethey are all having amazing orgasms at the end, especially sexy Justin

[wildcat6508]

@Berrygirl and @Gipsymom, That's hilarious!!!! I agree with you though lmao :-)

[IMJUSTS0MEGUY]

The Beatles "CAIN'T TOUSH DIS!" :)

[Gipsymom]

"Am I the only one that thinks that Justin is having just a bit too much fun toward the end (time 3:37- 4:05) with his guitar solo? Give the man a cigarette somebody. Heck after watching him I need one too- lol!"

Berrygirl, I was thinking the same thing! Definitely looks orgasmic at that point. WHOA!!!

[IMJUSTS0MEGUY]

@Gipsymom Graeme Edge looks pretty outta gas too!

[Pete4L1]

Awesome.... awesome.... awesome!!!!!! :D

[CaptNemo100]

Haven't heard this song since 1983....thanks for posting 

[kja427]

God, The Moody Blues look so conservative these days. They truly looked like a Rock&Roll band back in 1973. Wow!

[stuwrightfrom53]

They put on the best rock concert I ever saw...

[thecity42]

Is that Ringo Starrs mother on the drums

[Kelticviking]

an amazing blend of voices etherial

[dinakay1]

lol...sorry....I didnt see your complete message when I commented...

[AlwaysJustinTyme]

OMG! This is fantastic! Justin seems to have reached orgasmic heights with the music here. You know it has to just flow through those guys. Great Video! Thanks for sharing.

[poopy1239]

my dad was born in 54, and grew up playing drums to awesome classics like this on a 9 peice white marine pearl drumset. but i swear he looks so much like the piano player in this!! xD

[nootaramus]

this song came out halloween in 1972- seventh sojourn was released. I had been surfing and heard this for the first time on the radio..I was already a moodies fan ( who wasn't) so I bought the album and played it over and over..

this video shows the moodies at their peak with mike Pinder on mellotron and ray playing sax ( very rare) and the rest working it out.

it was a grea time to be young cause of the enrgy of all the hippie music some great -like this- and some just good.. high times !

[SPACEDMADNESS42]

The Moody Blues ripped off Tiedyeman's Fractals for there stage show and now they are in violation of US and international copyright laws

[SPACEDMADNESS42]

@afgreyparrot you shut up, google "Tiedyeman's Fractals" for proof

[afgreyparrot]

@SPACEDMADNESS42 Sorry...I didn't mean to hit the "post" button last night. I was just playing. I don't even know who or what Tiedyeman's Fractals is. I just like to listen to Moody Blues...I don't care about who or what they ripped off...I know nothing about it.

[SPACEDMADNESS42]

@afgreyparrot Tiedyeman is a World famous artist who's sold artwork to people like xerox , Office of The Attorney General of the State of Washington, Authentic Media Publishing in Georgia, and many more.

I know half the moody blues songs by heart , and I know my Dad's artwork was unfairly stolen off of his website by the Moody Blues, I care about who they ripped off. How would you like it if I ripped off your face and used it as a mask to get rich, wouldn't you want some of the cash for it?

[afgreyparrot]

@SPACEDMADNESS42 When I wrote that last night I hadn't even read your post...to be perfectly honest with you I was drinking and I thought I had typed that into an animation thing that was supposed to say it back to me...But as bad as I hate that I typed it here, I am glad that I did...or I never would have known about this.

[afgreyparrot]

@SPACEDMADNESS42 After looking at the videos you sent and your dad's artwork, it's very obviously the same. You are right...he was ripped off. And that kinda puts a bad taste in my mouth about the moody Blues.

And I apologize to you.

[SPACEDMADNESS42]

@afgreyparrot Thank you very much, now if we could convince the media into doing a story about it that would be nice.

[afgreyparrot]

@SPACEDMADNESS42 Yes...you could definitely use some media coverage.

[SPACEDMADNESS42]

@afgreyparrot Peace to you and sorry for telling you to shut up back there

[afgreyparrot]

@SPACEDMADNESS42 You had every right to tell me to shut up.

I apologize to you and your dad.

[brianpage100]

John Lodge is so underrated.

[jasonpp1973]

I thought Greame Edge was a single bass drum player?

[Arroe]

Keyboardist looks like the Apostle Paul. :D

[LouFarlow]

3:36 Started having multiple orgasms.

[DieselProductions11]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­

[knoxunflower1]

Vevo has this uploaded, but the audio is so piss poor I couldn't stand it.

Thanx for this one!!

[jwmellott]

One of the greatest songs about Rock and Roll

[mariofan4523]

Thanks for this very rare  live video of this song. Couldn't find one with this outstanding quality!

[pongqi]

Fuckin Classic now and forever! Simply Classic!

[TheRoseanne58]

Thank you for posting this incredible live recording of these amazing,outstanding musicians!

[twinklebear22]

This song is such a kick ass song!! The Moody Blues is one of the most awesome bands to have ever been!! I had the privilige of growing up with this spectacular band!! Their music is so full of meaning. So deep and full of emotion. Very powerful all the way!! They are truly a band all their own!! They dont make music like this today and that is a real shame. I miss those days but hold the memories of it so tightly in my heart forever. The Moody Blues, just phenomenal!!

[TheRoseanne58]

@twinklebear22 I can only agree with you;makes me very melancholy if i think about their era.The Moody Blues were so unique and outstanding with their music and lyrics!! And look at Justin - so very cute and ...hm,i'll better be quiet :-))

[twinklebear22]

@TheRoseanne58 Yes !! I must agree with you all the way!! Justin is so handsome and what a voice he has!! And I couldnt agree with you more with your words. The Moody Blues were totally outstanding then and still to this day with all the fans from the past and new ones of today appreciating their unique sound!! They are timeless!! Their music is timeless!! Thank you for your comment!! :))

[TheRoseanne58]

@twinklebear22 Thank you for your friendly reply!! You're so right,The Moody Blues are timeless,outstanding - simply brilliant! And to see sweet Justin in these videos,what a lovely man! By the way,my darling beside Justin was John Lodge...what a pleasure to hear both of them singing together!

[jasonpp1973]

Graeme Edge on a double bass drum kit, he must have done it just for the video. Pretty sure he prefers a single bass drum set up, but I could be wrong?!

[k3304]

7th Sojourn was their best album. Check out New Horizons !!!!

[pluckhutma]

@k3304 7th Sojourn was my first Moody Blues album, so I have a soft spot for that album no matter what. New Horizons is very good as well, but I tend to lean on Long Distance Voyager these days. For an 80's album and to many their comeback album. It rocks from beginning to end. Even the E L O esque "Gemini Dream" is a pleasant surprise.

[pigurine]

It was 1972 I was 17 I remember as if it was yesterday it hitting the

shelves in Target. I worked there and I asked another guy what a Sojourn

was. Also another hint, I remember banging a gorgeous blonde listening

to A LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE NOW HOW COULD I FORGET THAT

[kathigentle]

One of the greatest groups that has ever been!

[Jukeboxguy00]

The Moody Blues was the Cadillac of rock in the day.

[PMCcty]

In the 80 ies, Justin Hayward wore his hair somewhat shorter : )

[PMCcty]

To be exact according to the US charts...

1973 "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock 'n' Roll Band)", - UK #36 / US #12

[terrafirma91]

Reminds me of some bizarre times.

[PMCcty]

Back in 1972 i was 6 years old...

I never heard of the Moody Blues before...

That was until i heard this single on a birthdayparty.

It never got out of my head again and to be honest, this clip is probaly never showen on dutch tv.

Thanks for posting!

[sonydo13]

me gusta este grupo es genial i like it a lot i live in mexico and we like british band like this

[terrafirma91]

PMCcty: This song was released back in the early 80's.

[pigurine]

@terrafirma91 Try the 70's I bought the album Seventh Sojourn

[terrafirma91]

@pigurine : If thus sing was released in the 70's, then it must have been late '79. Either that, or it wasn't released in the States until '80. I recall this particular song being frequently aired in '80.

[Flippinflopperstein]

great stuff

[geowyn]

I love the way they are all singing, makes a great sound.

[KeithAtHomeInBolton]

Fantastic song to play air drums to!

[dinakay1]

fantastic band, fantastic orchestration...beautiful...i sure miss the musical scores of the Moody Blues, ELO, Jethro Tull, EW&F...great times...great music.........

[smleek1969]

@dinakay1 Ditto. This month I am seeing the Moodies (twice) and EW&F. Both groups are in Tucson 2 weeks apart. I wish ELO & Jethro Tull were still preforming. Good music never dies it just gets played on the oldies stations. Peace & Love to all.

[IMJUSTS0MEGUY]

@smleek1969

Did you see the interview where it was said that Ian Andersn from Jethro Tull was apparently interested in replacing Ray Thomas when Ray retired?

Could you just imagine the Moody's lineup adding HIM of all people? That's no knock the girl who replaced him, but man, could you just imagine???

[Skyhawkct]

@IMJUSTS0MEGUY Ian Anderson and Justin are very good friends. I think it would have been a novel idea but Ian is such a showman, having him on tour (IMHO) would take away from the rest of the band. Again, that's just my opion and I often thought about how cool it would be if he walked out on stage as a guest floutist. As a guest in the studio...well that's another option that Justin could have persued.

[bolivianex]

i like the bass at the beginning, i love the moody blues there such a maverick group they take themselves so seriously but look hilarious.

[Keijz74]

Great song. If I had an electric guitar and a bass guitar the bass and guitar parts would be among the first I'd like to learn to play. Awesome!

[shamanofsexy90]

their core seven albums are amazing

[DarkAngelGirl7]

awesome

[whitechapelone]

The boys looked great & their sound was amazing. A heady mix all these years on. Timeless.

[akmarie]

The guys look so hot! Thank you for posting!

[TVeye77]

This song is so awesome it's not even funny.

[auntie1975]

Ray Thomas looks like Nom out of Superman II in this.

[suebird1964]

Classic song from a classic band. has it been 35 years since it was released?

[Muzikusuk]

They are the Fantastic Moodies and they sound like Uriah Heep and look like Foghat. Funny.

I like it.

[SEATTLEGRL1]

This is a great song!

[lexmarks567]

what kind of sax is that being played

[GorgonHeep]

Looks like a baritone-sax to me.

[unstablebobgable]

When I was a teenager back in the early 80s I had a part time job cleaning bathrooms, and I used to BLAST this song over and over again on my 'lil tape player. The acoustics in the john would make this song EXPLODE at ya! Just a great song from a classy and classic band!

[KNO3CS]

Yes dear.

[KNO3CS]

Yes, and the nature of a mellotron makes a delay between key stroke and sound..the tape has to spin up and the playback head needs to engage. A beautiful nightmare of Rube Goldbergism!

[porkchop1verizon]

omg! you (ahem) ladies never fail to surprise me! calm down, take deep breathes ,and where do i plug the defib in?..oh lord! flatline over here!

[terrijane61]

Ohhh, I think Ray would be all that I could handle. I'd be so GETTIN busy, oops, I mean, I'd be SO BUSY taking care of him, I wouldn't have time for John. HOWEVER, I would make it my job to be sure that NO other lady comes near John. Oh, but I don't think there is any need to worry! While I am giving you CPR, John will be gently but firmly giving you mouth-to-mouth resusitation.....good grief I can't even spell....LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!

[terrijane61]

Berry,

I may need reviving myself if I caught a glimpse of Ray's booty! LOL!!! You and I will probably be taking turns defibbing each other!!! 1-2-3 CLEAR!!! ZAP!!!!! HEE HEE HEE!!!!!

[terrijane61]

I like Ray's "bootie" movements too, although they are a rarety on any of the videos we see!! But I do vividly remember them LIVE 13 years ago in Charlotte!!! He can swing that bootie!!!! Ahhhhh!!!!!

[terrijane61]

Maybe he is part Roman and part Russian--you know--

"roamin' hands and rushin' fingers" LOL LOL LOL !!!!!

Maybe he'd just like to get his paws on YOU!!!! Oh, Berry, I'd be standing by with my portable defibrilator, just in case your heart stopped!!!!

[terrijane61]

I knew you would, girl!! I just knew you would! :D

[terrijane61]

Oh, me too! And Seeger is another guy who has just got lookin' finer as the years have gone by!!

[terrijane61]

XD!!! I knew you'd see what I meant there!! There again, camera operator must've been a gal!!! LOL!!!

[terrijane61]

Edgie looks like Bob Seeger. LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[terrijane61]

I like 1:13.

Oh my goodness! I really like 1:13!!!!!

[biribikan]

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[catluvr2]

Slight problem. If you will watch it closely (look at the piano shots), you will notice that the notes and the shots don't "line up". Other than that, great.

[shawblackstone]

Baritone sax. Ray rocks!

[thanksforthemusic]

Dear berrygirl1964,pardon me if you've already got this from me but it's late etc,...1972 was the year, off the "Seventh Sojurn" album.

[2old2Rock]

If there's a song with a better ending than this one, I haven't heard it! Great!

[glimmer2158]

Jann Wenner is a fruitcake.

[jpjonesy]

The drummer looks like John "Bonzo" Bonham!

[inwoodliver]

Greame is still rocking!

[dv8r1dog]

Why aren't these guys in the hall of fame?

Where's the bloody outrage!

[Kevtheguitarist]

There's a huge stir about just that. They're next for sure, but I don't know when

[AntoonKrebbs]

This was great! Where did you get it? Looks like the inner sleeve pictures from the original lp. Thanks for posting.

[mrbliss3401]

This was when they were in their Beach Boys look era :)

[inwoodliver]

i wish there were more shots of the whole band while playimg this great one!

[Kevtheguitarist]

Yes! the whole thing!