Tag: Nights in White Satin

That time I asked Justin Hayward if he knew the Moody Blues’ “Nights in White Satin” was special as soon as it came to him

By Steve Newton As April Wine once said, "I Like to Rock". I like to rock as well, but once in a while a beautiful, gentle ballad is, as Ted Nugent once said, "Just What the Doctor Ordered". But enough about April Wine and Ted Nugent. This little blog's about a softer-rockin', more prog-oriented band … Continue reading That time I asked Justin Hayward if he knew the Moody Blues’ “Nights in White Satin” was special as soon as it came to him

The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward on writing “Nights in White Satin”, working with Tony Visconti, and loving Buddy Holly

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JAN. 30, 1987 By Steve Newton Two decades ago the Moody Blues recorded "Nights in White Satin". It was one of those tunes that would--like Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sounds of Silence"--become known as a pop masterpiece in the years to come. Well, the Moody Blues are still performing the song … Continue reading The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward on writing “Nights in White Satin”, working with Tony Visconti, and loving Buddy Holly