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‘Nights in White Satin’ – The Moody Blues

English rock band the Moody Blues prepare to release five birds into their air, UK, 3rd September 1964. From left to right, Graeme Edge, Ray Thomas,...

About the Song

Nights in White Satin is an epic rock ballad by the English rock band The Moody Blues, first released in 1967 as part of their ninth studio album, Days of Future Passed. Written by Justin Hayward, the song is a six-minute-long psychedelic odyssey that tells the story of a young man’s unrequited love for a woman.

Nights in White Satin is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock songs of all time. It has been praised for its innovative use of mellotron, its lush orchestration, and its evocative lyrics. The song has been covered by many artists, including Elton John, Elvis Presley, and Sting.

The Moody Blues are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Hayward, keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, drummer Graeme Edge, and bassist John Lodge. The Moody Blues were one of the pioneers of progressive rock, and they are known for their use of mellotron, orchestral arrangements, and concept albums.

Nights in White Satin is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of millions of listeners around the world. It is a song about love, loss, and longing, and its message of hope and resilience will continue to resonate with listeners for generations to come.

Here are some additional details about the song that you may find interesting:

  • The song is divided into three sections: The first section is a gentle ballad, the second section is a more upbeat rock song, and the third section is a reprise of the first section.
  • The lyrics of the song are full of imagery and symbolism. The “nights in white satin” are a metaphor for the narrator’s dreams of love, and the “river of satin” is a metaphor for the passage of time.
  • The song was recorded with the London Festival Orchestra. The orchestra’s lush arrangements are a key part of the song’s appeal.
  • Nights in White Satin was a commercial success, reaching number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and number 103 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • The song has been used in many films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko, and The Sopranos.

British Pop Group The Moody Blues.

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Lyrics: Nights in White Satin 

Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to sendBeauty I’ve always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymoreCause I love you
Yes I love you
Oh how I love youGazing at people
Some hand them held
Just what I’m going through
They can’t understandSome try to tell me
What’s they can’t I defend
Just what you want to be
You will be in the endAnd I love you, just I love you
Oh how I love you, oh how I love youNights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send

Beauty I’ve always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore

Cause I love you, yes I love you
Oh how I love you, oh how I love you

Cause I love you, just I love you
Oh how I love you, oh how I love you

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