The Moody Blues - Visions Of Paradise - The Actor

[puddypuss]

I remember this first time around.those years, 67 to 70 were so inspired, and this reminds me of such a special time its difficult to hear at times

[hauntedmoodylady]

...The Moodys Music... An.... Eternal Gift ...That Inspires.....Your Heart...To Open...And Live.....

[robertahartley1]

so much talent at such a young age...i love this song...

[robertahartley1]

he sings so beautifully...i can rest now...

[robertahartley1]

i love this song...its so me...i wish i cold put out my problems with the cat!...and the part about having time until (my mom) rang her bell...i love all of their songs because i am a nature lover...and animals...especially horses...

[robertahartley1]

its one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard...i like to listen to it everynight before falling asleep...its like an adult lullaby!....thanx jusin....

[robertahartley1]

i love you forever and ever and ever and ever! i love this song..i feel as though im in paradise...my mom is ill..ive taken care of her for 30 years...i need to sleep..goodnight my knight...

[judith1751]

I guess this is the first time I've ever heard this story about Justin. One would wonder tho...being on the road so much.This is probably where his songs come from. I wonder about John too? Bravo marie for hanging onto that beautiul man. You so deserve each other. Best of love to them. May they stay forever strong.

[ilooking4u]

Great voice but his mom dresses him funny.

[pricla777]

Visions of paradise is right, with Justin right in the middle of it!

[pricla777]

Oh, darlin', what a beautiful voice!

[ddarkshark]

moodies=luminous music.

[sumtymzwhy]

@cloudjia I never heard that interview, but several of Justins songs lay it out in detail and in sequence. The stages of denial, guilt, remorse, repentance, all fall like rain in His solo material. I'm sure Justin denied it when face to face with Marie, and I'm sure that she knew regardless of what he or anyone else said or didn't say. His confessions of his thoughts, actions and emotional states during,and following, are all "on record" for the world to know.  Marie is such an awesome lady.

[pricla777]

@cloudjia

I envy her. She must be doing something right to be able to hold on to him for so long.

[JackAngelBlue]

Amazing sound...very delicious.......

Jack, from Brazil♥

[jhmbfc]

Justin is beautiful in every way.. I Can't get enough of that voice!!!

[TheKenfig]

This is one of the all time great rock albums ; one of my all time favourites ; great footage too

[pricla777]

No one can top that.

[pricla777]

OMG! Never saw a most beautiful vision!

[pricla777]

@cloudjia

He's the cutest thing!

[richielupo13]

omg this guy sucks

[pricla777]

@richielupo13

What's wrong with you? You wish you could sing as well and look as good as JH! I bet you're green with envy!

[jhillst]

Too bad they couldn't harmonize Visions of Paradise when they did it live...that's one of the best things about that song.

[twinklebear22]

Justin is just so breathtaking!! He is one gorgeous, gorgeous man!! And the voice of an angel!! It just peirces my heart with its beauty!! The Moodies are truly a phenomenal band of all time!! Such beauty and real emotions and feeling in their songs!! Pure brilliance!! A true gem to the music world. Beautiful!! ILY Justin!! The Moodies forever my friends!! ♥

[pricla777]

@twinklebear22

I could not agree with you more!

[lala5732]

OH DARLIN'!!

[pricla777]

@lala5732

Oh baby! JH is a vision! I could just eat him up!

[pricla777]

@lala5732

If there ever was a darlin, there he is, Justin Hayward!

[alittlepale]

After seeing a number of Moodies concerts over the years, 4 years ago Justin sat down with his guitar and sang this one right in front of my eyes. Always has made me cry with its beauty, and the tears were streaming down my cheeks. My daughter was with me, and her eventual children will hear it as well. Hey, didn't they do an album about that? The curtain rises on the scene...

[pricla777]

@ameliessong

Hey! I'd do him if I could!

[pricla777]

@ameliessong

The most beautiful man indeed! The man with "the voice". I love to watch him sing. He seems so unaware of just how gorgeous he is.

[The15secondsOfame]

@pricla777 So very well stated. I use to close my eyes and listen to his beautiful, haunting voice...it would just carry me away to a different time...a distant place....

And indeed, he was then and still is, gorgeous!

[SenorSpode]

In Search Of The Lost Chord is easily the best Moody Blues album, and "The Actor" is the best, most poignant song of all. I can't get enough of it.

[Cielamouroux]

@SenorSpode With all due respect to you, I would say that "On the Threshhold of a Dream" is just as wonderful as "In Search of the Lost Chord."

[SenorSpode]

@Cielamouroux I think you're right: it is equally wonderful. The Moody Blues never made a bad album and each one is a story all its own.

[freddygoldstein]

Now that is a fabulous hairstyle.

[DiscoDuckey]

"The Actor" is one of the best songs ever...IN EXISTENCE!!! <3 Justin Hayward....I love you.....

[CincyDirtyBird]

Simply the BEST! Best group of singers, songwriters...performers ever to join as one....I have been dialed into the Moodys for decades...aging with them...Life would have never been the same had I never been made aware of them Years back.....

Great post! Thanks you.....Be well...

[grailkin]

And the Call of her eyes makes water falls of me....of Me! Just brings back so many memories and the shivers.

I have seen them in concert....just beyond words

[honeystayforever]

.....Legendary....From The Beginning.....

[AstariaDestiny]

Wonderful share thank you

[anitashelby]

A Wonderful Share & Post!!!....5*s Thankyou..:)

[blondiebabs]

groovy xxbabsie thanks babe xxxx

[1856gazoo]

In part, but 5 stars anyway.

[moodybluesbaby67]

I go to bed listening to these two songs every night♥

I love when Justin's voice cracks at 1:40...He's just so adorable!

[Liquadia]

looove this track! FOOK

[RioParadiso]

No words for this... pure feeling!!

[jstmull]

How could u not listen to these guys? They had it all. Great music and it will live on - just like the beatles.

[adkpeakboy]

The only way to listen to these two songs is with all the lights off, no noise from outside, and a nice glass of wine in the hand. A soul refreshener every time....

Moody Blues - The most amazing British Band ever.

[kenfig]

Absolute CLASS ; priceless footage

[cougarcatgirl]

i wish sounds like this would just come to me like this.

driving thru the desert at night playing this music was so nice.  outa this world.

[gort451]

AS GREAT AS THE BEATLES !

[michaelangels11]

don't get carried away dude...they were good but never that good.

[gort451]

Let's seeeeee.............The Beatles were GREAT, the Moody Blues are GREAT! Go to a concert and see, they are still performing GREAT after over 40 YEARS !

[bubblegumheaven1]

If you ask me, the Beatles can't touch this. And a number of other Moody Blues songs too!

[justdeepblue]

Please, please add the end to The Actor, if it exists. Thanks, MoodiesFan for the wonderful videos !

[robinsgirl51]

I love the MB's so much. First heard them in 1968 and have loved them ever since...saw them in Austin TX in the 80's and here in New Zealand about 3 yrs ago. Fantastic!!

[mobyboy]

im so glad to find these two songs here. holly evedence of lovely music !

[planetjanet2]

i lost my video of the actor due to copywrite crap

[honeystayforever]

........Legendary ...From The Beginning.......

[DavelovesRealMusic]

Where is the REST of THE ACTOR? can you please repost the complete songs..

[rockakustikkeyboard1]

thank you its great

[merrilee53]

the sound I have heard in your hello... oh darling you're all I'll ever see..  such poetry

[N89J00X]

This is one of the most brilliant songs I've ever heard!

[bassidol]

Gosh, I had to do a double take, I thought Zac Effron was doing "High School Musical 4: In Search of the Lost Chord."

[moodygal51]

One of their best, no doubt about it....the harmony is amazing!

[profjohnfrinks]

after every concert i attend... my night is rounded out by a car ride home listening to in search of the lost chord... it is the perfect ending to a perfect night...

[mobyboy]

peaceful in so many ways

[Jusfriend]

What do you mean WERE? They STILL are the best group of all time. Justin was very cute when he was younger, but now he's SO handsome (okay, he's STILL cute! LOL) Thank you for posting this.

Love, Jusfriend

[piroschka5]

...my life was innocent and full of ideals and dreams these days...these songs always remind me of my lost paradise..but thats reality...moody blues were one of the best groups of the times..

[waweva]

This is true music. This is exceptional, absolutely great music. We lack today this music. All my congratulations to Justin, John, Ray, etc.

[bluslide1]

The flute lines in these pieces, especially in Visions are so simple and elegant, and make up a large part of what I consider some of the most beautifull music ever recorded. No matter how far afield I go musically, I always come home to the Moodies!

[deaner5000]

great ..you can hear how justin is just struggling with his tone..which makes it more human..the only bummer is that Visions is cut..very sad not to hear the whole song.

[Changes4TheBetter]

awesome again

[dexamyl]

I'll never forget the summer of '95 . The summer inwhich I listened to this album in its entirety daily . I was dating a gal whom looked like the Dodge Rebellion Girl from '67 ( she looked like Twiggy ,too ) ; she dressed Mod ( OMG ! HOT ! ) and we used to get high and listen to early Moodies , while driving around in my '68 Dodge Dart GTS ... GREAT times !

[carmine1149]

That is unbelievable. My first new car was a 1968 Dart GTS with 340. The Moodies were and still are my favorite band. The girl in the commercials was Pamela Austin, who I was crazy about, (along with Lada Edmund Jr.). She ended each commercial with, "The Dodge Rebellion wants you"! Too funny...Carmine

[honeystayforever]

....Justin My Dream....Justin Stay Forever....Legendary....From The..... Beginning....Truth....Your.... Destiny....Justin My Dream....Justin Stay Forever.....

[jhmbfc]

Mesmerizing. Oh how I love you Justin!!

[sgold1]

Is their a full version of this song (The Actor) played by the early Blues. Thanks for the post...

[mybrownjacket1]

This is one of my favorite songs. My dad, mom, and I all find ourselves humming it throughout the days. Everything about it is lovely and true.

[Zippertheslipper]

Fascinating music, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame these guys are worthy of.

[spiderlarry]

I'm with nurktwin1960...where's the DVD?  I want it!!!

[AUNTLISEY]

His voice just makes me melt.....

[Sissham]

I totally agree! I'm lost in that voice. He gives me shivers. Also check out "Voices in the sky" :)

[AUNTLISEY]

Voices in the Sky is also great!

[AUNTLISEY]

Sissham - you should also check out his voice in Watching and Waiting!

[DannyK627]

me too

[LisaMariebythesea]

This is a classic! Forever and timeless!

Fills the room with such a peaceful and

calm feeling. Love this Video. This is a great set of Songs -Thank you

[macktan19]

in search of the lost chord , i think they have found it,brilliant

[inwoodliver]

beautiful

[harlan1988]

one of my faves thanks!!!

[Wassabe23]

The single greatest album ever. Enjoying this footage emmensely.

[nurktwin1960]

wow I didn't think there was a video of this time period.

Is this video from a DVD? Where can I get this, is it available anywhere? Thanks so much for posting.

[MountainGirl78]

Ray's opening on the flute is just so beautiful.

[smadurski]

Such a pretty song. They just don't make music like that anymore.

[HaywardLover]

OUTSTANDING!!! THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS ON! Sue

[mancsakacarl]

i got the original album this tune brings tears to my eyes its that beautiful, cheers for posting it

[blunderbuss999]

These are synced... fun anyway... THE ACTOR is my favorite MOODIES tune... WAY underrated.

[moodymuts]

10-14-07: Happy Birthday Justin!!!!

[zeroanaphora]

LOVE!!!!!

[chrisacc82]

Nice to hear a vintage clip of Justin singing from ISOTLC where the vocals are live and not just taken from the record.

Very nice intimate performace of the song from so long ago!

[whotles]

I see Justin took off his jacket for 'OM'.

[melissachristel]

omg so amazing!! This is my favorite! Thank you soooooooo much! I've always wanted to see this performance. :) So gorgeous and phenomenal. Justin brings me to tears sometimes...

[SenorSpode]

I'm a recent Moodies convert, having bought the "Core 7" CDs over a year ago...at 40 years of age. "The Actor" has to be the consummate Moodies song, IMHO...and it took a long time to secure a remastered copy of "In Search Of The Lost Chord", my fav so far. Thanks for putting it up!

[SparklestheClown]

Have always loved the Moody Blues - Thanks for putting this up.

SparklestheClown

[Aergerdichnicht]

Tolle Band,super Song und klasse Musik.Danke.

[cherrygummy]

Thanks for sharing.

[Alcyon7]

......from traffic, telephones, and fear!

[greenjello74]

This is a good one too.... Some of my favorite songs. Although I can't say much for the purple, green, and orange combination. LSD is scary stuff!!! Looking at that suit is trippy enough. What were we all thinking back then? Sorry I can't remember I was too busy having fun...

Thanks for sharing this.

[okkerseg]

Thank you! 1968, such a long time ago and Justin still sings from the heart as he did then. :)

[moodymuts]

Thank you MoodiesFan! This is great :-)

[deeuhl]

Thanks Moodies Fan! This is just great and loved all three postings from the same show. Keep up the great work...wish I had these songs on DVD format, too! By the way, bbsb300...it is NOT a tie, it is a scraf or kerchief as you say (they were very popular in the 60s--showing my age?).

[FizzyDrink]

I've been waiting to see a vintage clip of The Actor!!! :) This is awesome! Thank you!

it's a shame the songs are shortened.

[MoodiesFan]

FizzyDrink, Yes it's a shame the songs are shortened, That is how I got them, but I was glad to see any of it from 1968. :)

[bbsb300]

Nice tie Justin;)

[MoodiesFan]

berrygirl1964, moodyfan999, and All Moody Blues fans.

I am glag you like the clips as mush as I do. I aim to please. ;) I love this album as well. I have put up the ones that wasn't already up on youtube. :)

Said With Love,

Joyce aka MoodiesFan

[moodyfan999]

I posted once and it didn't show up,so i posted again,

and now they both showed up!YouTube has been acting

weird lately!

[moodyfan999]

Wow! Visions of paradise is my favorite from this album!

The wife and I just love you and your videos!]

Thanks so much Moodiesfan!

[moodyfan999]

Wow! My favorite song from that album(Visions of Paradise)!The wife and I just love you and the videos

you post!Thanks Moodiesfan!

[Kevtheguitarist]

The whole album must have been done on this show

[kevinmichaelwilliams]

at last! one of my fav moody songs...thank you. one of the factors of my appreciation of earlier moody works is that there seemed more of a teamwork aesthetic that appeared to dwindle as justin became more popular...gave the group more surprises is all. thanks again. P.S. if you could post the entire cut of "the actor" i will take your drunk uncle to a bar thanksgiving day, sparing your family for a year! ;)