"It's up to you".....has always touched my heart. "When the leaves begin to fall......... you point your finger at me" reminds me of my visits to Cobham Surrey. Walking alone in the Autumn......kicking up the leaves, thinking only of the love of my life.Missing him with every part of me.I wish that I could be with him, where I should, and deserve to be , after what feels like an eternity, by his side. Cobham is where the Moody Blues Fan Club was initiated. So many, spoilt little rich people.
"Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support are undoubtedly its most conscientious supporters, and so frequently the most serious obstacles to reform."
I was in the Navy in San Diego when Question of Balance came out......I bought it on 8 track and that album got passed up and down the barracks for a month.....wore out I then bought the LP.....I sitll have it but its wore out....so many great memories of that fantastic album.....I love all the early heavy Mellotron albums and cherish them all.
Hot Damn!! Justin is just amazingly gorgeous here and boy does he still got it!! His voice is so beautiful. Just peirces your heart!! What a purely gentle soul!! The Moodies are just forever phenomenal!! They have touched souls through all these years!! No one can touch them!! The Moodies forever my friends!! :)) ♥
An absolutely amazing talent, brings to mind words like artistry and brilliance! This man alone could carry a generation. Will there ever be another voice quite like Justin's? I can't imagine anyone out playing or out singing this man!
a very nice job on a difficult song to play- justin is really good with just an acoustic. and believe me- everything is right up front- if you screw up it shows. the really great ones can screw up and hide it - I don't think he missed anything during this whole show..lots of songs to know and chords and he pulled it off.
One thing I appreciate so much is the willingness of Moody Blues audiophiles to post the rare videos they have so all of us can enjoy them. This version is a real treasure.....thank you for making it available!
This guitar that Justin is playing was designed and built for James Taylor. Justin played it and liked it so much that he asked J.T. if he could purchase it. J.T. politely agreed.
Hey There! Yeah...I recall Justin telling the story in an interview. He saw the axe the back room in a shop in CA, played it, and loved it. When the owner told him who it was for, he promptly called J.T. with the request.
this really is my very favorite moody blues song of all time - I learned it on guitar and it's a blast to play and really not that hard to play if yu are thinking about learning it .
No One Can Sing, Or Write, About The wonders Of Life, Quite Like Justin Does....No Reason To Hide From The Truth.....Legendary Man....AwllllohhhohhhooohhhawllllllooooooAAAAHHHHHAAAAHHHH
I fell in love with my beautiful Barbara in January of 1971 with this song in my ear. We're still together, and I thank Justin and The Moody Blues for the many years of inspiration.
I've gotta chime in here- I am 40 and have loved the Moodies since college. Justin Hayward is a revelation. I don't know how else to put it. Just beautiful music.
The original Moodies studio recording always reduces me to tears for its sheer haunting beauty and musical elegance. This version comes real close and it's only Justin and a guitar. Fabulous!
not an easy song to play. I like dawning is the day also but really can't be done solo.
but justin pulls this off very nicely- he is really a nice guy- I met him once in colorado. he gave me a time traveler t shirt- a very under rated guitarist in my opinion. he is a very good rhythm player and I think he uses alternative tunings quite a bit.
This and DITD are two of my favs off QOB...I ran into (almost literally) Justin on my way to the ladies room in Denver in Nov of 99...i remember the date because it was my last night out before leaving Denver for 6 years...he was so gracious...what an elegant elegant cat...musically and in his personal carriage...seems so humble and inside himself..very underrated and I love his tunings and arrangements...yup, Ima fan, oldschool
like you i love this song very much and dawning is the day, but DITD is not to be found on YT yet, if i knew how to do it i would make a video with that song!! :))
"It's up to you".....has always touched my heart. "When the leaves begin to fall......... you point your finger at me" reminds me of my visits to Cobham Surrey. Walking alone in the Autumn......kicking up the leaves, thinking only of the love of my life.Missing him with every part of me.I wish that I could be with him, where I should, and deserve to be , after what feels like an eternity, by his side. Cobham is where the Moody Blues Fan Club was initiated. So many, spoilt little rich people.
maryrose456 1 week ago
The fog is lifting further...Feb. 8, 2012 posting, yes, no reason to hide from one's truth.
brinkmeyerarchangel 2 weeks ago
My favorite Moody Blues tune It's a Mighty Wind style
56BUICKRiviera 4 months ago
.....A ...Legend..... Having Fun......
reflectionsofmymind 8 months ago
"Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support are undoubtedly its most conscientious supporters, and so frequently the most serious obstacles to reform."
Henry David Thoreau
Anomki 9 months ago in playlist tokens
Does anyone here know how Justin plays that high interlude at the beginning of the song? I can't find it anywhere on the internet.
paclingan1992 9 months ago
god damn, what an incredibly talented man.
wish more young people my age could appreciate real talent
KayPeepers 10 months ago
I was in the Navy in San Diego when Question of Balance came out......I bought it on 8 track and that album got passed up and down the barracks for a month.....wore out I then bought the LP.....I sitll have it but its wore out....so many great memories of that fantastic album.....I love all the early heavy Mellotron albums and cherish them all.
unclegangus 1 year ago
this was live in san juan capistrano
tomandwat 1 year ago
Hot Damn!! Justin is just amazingly gorgeous here and boy does he still got it!! His voice is so beautiful. Just peirces your heart!! What a purely gentle soul!! The Moodies are just forever phenomenal!! They have touched souls through all these years!! No one can touch them!! The Moodies forever my friends!! :)) ♥
twinklebear22 1 year ago 3
Lovely to see you my friend
cantcel 1 year ago
brilliant guitar work!
LindaMewhirter 1 year ago
What two morons voted this down? If you don't like this, you should just go away and go back to your rap crap...
jayperelman 1 year ago
He has been amazing me for over 40 years, and continues to do so. Damn, he's good.
alittlepale 1 year ago
An absolutely amazing talent, brings to mind words like artistry and brilliance! This man alone could carry a generation. Will there ever be another voice quite like Justin's? I can't imagine anyone out playing or out singing this man!
Frankiarmz 1 year ago 2
@Frankiarmz he is an angel
uncatila 1 year ago
a very nice job on a difficult song to play- justin is really good with just an acoustic. and believe me- everything is right up front- if you screw up it shows. the really great ones can screw up and hide it - I don't think he missed anything during this whole show..lots of songs to know and chords and he pulled it off.
bravo.
nootaramus 1 year ago 3
RedBaron-What a dynamite video. Beautiful Justin Hayward solo of one the the best songs. Where or what is SJC? Thanks!!
Broadsidejohn 2 years ago 3
San Juan Capistrano I think
julesmoody 2 years ago
Thanks. I've been there several times, mostly getting off the 5 freeway to go to inland. It's a beautiful place.
Broadsidejohn 2 years ago
Yes
eener66 2 years ago
I believe that this was recorded at the Coach House. Can anyone confirm that?
1999wharfrat 2 years ago
I can hear a Buddy Holly influence in this...but with Hayward's unmistakeable style.
AOXOMOXO 2 years ago
One thing I appreciate so much is the willingness of Moody Blues audiophiles to post the rare videos they have so all of us can enjoy them. This version is a real treasure.....thank you for making it available!
AnthonyT50 2 years ago 17
You can buy the whole concert on Justin`s website. So it isnt that rare.
Martianfan 2 years ago
This guitar that Justin is playing was designed and built for James Taylor. Justin played it and liked it so much that he asked J.T. if he could purchase it. J.T. politely agreed.
Skyhawkct 3 years ago 2
I used this bit of trivia the other day. Telling my daughter about theguitar:)
eener66 2 years ago
Hey There! Yeah...I recall Justin telling the story in an interview. He saw the axe the back room in a shop in CA, played it, and loved it. When the owner told him who it was for, he promptly called J.T. with the request.
Skyhawkct 2 years ago
Great Album. Great Song.
YoureMagneticInk 3 years ago 7
That guitar is mine's sister.. made from the same piece of cedar. And I love this song.. simply beautiful!
papilio109 3 years ago
this really is my very favorite moody blues song of all time - I learned it on guitar and it's a blast to play and really not that hard to play if yu are thinking about learning it .
bigbuzman 3 years ago 2
i love you ohhhhhohhhhhh! this song
musicadegigi 3 years ago
I am so jealous of his ability to play that guitar!
eener66 3 years ago
No One Can Sing, Or Write, About The wonders Of Life, Quite Like Justin Does....No Reason To Hide From The Truth.....Legendary Man....AwllllohhhohhhooohhhawllllllooooooAAAAHHHHHAAAAHHHH
partofafire 3 years ago 5
I fell in love with my beautiful Barbara in January of 1971 with this song in my ear. We're still together, and I thank Justin and The Moody Blues for the many years of inspiration.
dhe5371 3 years ago 13
Justin My Dream....Justin Stay Forever.... Legendary Man.....The Truth.... Always Shines....Justin My Dream....Justin Stay Forever...
honeystayforever 3 years ago 4
Love this song! Sounds so great with just the guitar. Thank you red again!
ydoomseulb 3 years ago 7
A wonderful song!
Moody blues forever...
Thanks for posting it.
Lullquetotlove 3 years ago 5
I've gotta chime in here- I am 40 and have loved the Moodies since college. Justin Hayward is a revelation. I don't know how else to put it. Just beautiful music.
Finko00 3 years ago 5
So good! Thanks for posting.
peterthorpe 3 years ago 6
A great cut that you never hear anymore!! Was wrecked that they didn't play it when I seen them a while back. Thanks for posting.
tallcoolslovak 3 years ago 3
Really cool version. His guitar work is so fluid.
huntre58 3 years ago 7
The original Moodies studio recording always reduces me to tears for its sheer haunting beauty and musical elegance. This version comes real close and it's only Justin and a guitar. Fabulous!
SLOVoyeur 4 years ago 9
i love this song
harlan1988 4 years ago 5
I saw him in NYC and when he went into the beginning of this song I nearly had a heart attack.
salsaguyny 4 years ago
not an easy song to play. I like dawning is the day also but really can't be done solo.
but justin pulls this off very nicely- he is really a nice guy- I met him once in colorado. he gave me a time traveler t shirt- a very under rated guitarist in my opinion. he is a very good rhythm player and I think he uses alternative tunings quite a bit.
nootaramus 4 years ago 5
This and DITD are two of my favs off QOB...I ran into (almost literally) Justin on my way to the ladies room in Denver in Nov of 99...i remember the date because it was my last night out before leaving Denver for 6 years...he was so gracious...what an elegant elegant cat...musically and in his personal carriage...seems so humble and inside himself..very underrated and I love his tunings and arrangements...yup, Ima fan, oldschool
languagedancer 4 years ago
like you i love this song very much and dawning is the day, but DITD is not to be found on YT yet, if i knew how to do it i would make a video with that song!! :))
okkerseg 4 years ago
One of my all time favorite Moody Blues songs. How beautiful. What a poet and songwriter Justin is. What a great Classic Rock group.
Lecutious 4 years ago
Whoa! Look at that shirt!!
whotles 4 years ago
I agree with inwoodliver, it was most lovely to see.
bubbleblew 4 years ago
This is a real treat.
languagedancer 4 years ago
Lovely to see this!
inwoodliver 5 years ago
I have to say it is one of my favorite song to.
MoodiesFan 5 years ago
Fantastic. One of my favorite Moodies songs. Love the stripped down acoustic version. Thanks!
2old2Rock 5 years ago
Great to see you with your age at Youtube!!
Really fatastic! Best whishes!!!
redbaron863 5 years ago