The Moody Blues

Artist:  The Moody Blues
Origin:  Birmingham, England
Genre:  Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, Symphonic Rock, British Psychedelia, British Invasion, Rock, R&B

Original line-up:

Ray Thomas:  Vocals, Harmonica, Tambourine
Mike Pinder:  Keyboards, Vocals
Denny Laine:  Guitar, Vocals
Clint Warwick:  Bass, Vocals
Graeme Edge:  Drums, Percussion

Classic line-up:

Justin Hayward:  Guitar, Vocals
John Lodge:  Bass, Vocals
Ray Thomas:  Vocals, Flute, Percussion
Mike Pinder:  Keyboards, Vocals
Graeme Edge:  Drums, Percussion

The Moody Blues are an English Rock Band from Birmingham, formed in 1964.  They first came to playing Rhythm and Blues Music, but their second album was a fusion of Rock with Classical Music and then development to Art Rock and Progressive Rock.  They became known internationally with singles including "Go Now", "Nights In White Satin", "Tuesday Afternoon" and "Question".  They have been Awards 18 Platinum and Gold Discs and they have sold 70 million records worldwide.

Title:  Nights In White Satin - The Essential (Box Set 3 CD)  (2017)

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, Symphonic Rock, British Psychedelia, British Invasion, Rock, R&B
Label:  Spectrum Music
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Fly Me High (Mono Mix)  (2:54)
 2.  Love And Beauty (Mon Mix)  (2:23)
 3.  Leave This Man Alone (Mono Mix)  (2:58)
 4.  Cities (Mono Mix)  (2:22)
 5.  Dawn:  Dawn Is A Feeling  (3:48)
 6.  Lunch Break:  Peak Hour  (5:30)
 7.  Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)  (4:09)
 8.  Nights In White Satin  (4:25)
 9.  Voices In The Sky  (3:29)
10. Dr. Livingstone, I Presume  (2:58)
11. Ride My See-Saw  (3:39)
12. The Actor (Full Version)  (4:39)
13. Legend Of A Mind  (6:37)
14. What Am I Doing Here (Alternate Mix)  (3:54)
15. Lovely To See You  (2:34)
16. Dear Diary  (3:55)
17. Are You Sitting Comfortably  (3:29)
18. The Voyage  (4:11)
19. Gypsy  (3:33)
20. Eternity Road  (4:19)

Disc 2:

 1.  Watching And Waiting  (4:14)
 2.  Candle Of Life  (4:15)
 3.  Question (Full Version)  (5:43)
 4.  Dawning Is The Day  (4:21)
 5.  Melancholy Man (Full Version)  (5:45)
 6.  The Story In Your Eyes  (3:03)
 7.  After You Came  (4:35)
 8.  I'm Just A Singer (I'm A Rock And Roll Band)  (4:15)
 9.  For My Lady  (3:57)
10. Isn't Life Strange  (6:00)
11. Driftwood (Edit Version)  (4:22)
12. Steppin' In A Slide Zone  (5:27)
13. The Day We Meet Again  (6:17)
14. The Voice (Full Version) (with New World Philharmohic)  (5:14)
15. Veteran Cosmic Rocker  (3:09)
16. Blue World  (5:13)

Disc 3:

 1.  Sitting At The Wheel  (5:35)
 2.  Going Nowhere  (5:27)
 3.  Running Water  (3:19)
 4.  The Spirit  (4:16)
 5.  Your Wildest Dreams  (4:50)
 6.  Talkin' Talkin'  (3:55)
 7.  Running Out Of Love  (4:22)
 8.  The Other Side Of Life  (6:49)
 9.  I Know You're Out There Somewhere  (6:36)
10. River Of Endless Love  (4:46)
11. Say It With Love  (3:56)
12. Lean On Me (Tonight)  (4:54)
13. Bless The Wings (That Bring You Back)  (5:09)
14. English Sunset  (5:04)
15. The Swallow  (4:58)

Personnel:

Justin Hayward:  Guitar, Vocals
John Lodge:  Bass, Vocals
Ray Thomas:  Vocals, Flute, Percussion
Mike Pinder:  Keyboards, Vocals
Graeme Edge:  Drums, Percussion

Nights In White Satin - The Essential is the compilation Box Set in 3 CD by The Moody Blues, was released on May 19, 2017 by Spectrum Music.  This is a great compilation of The Moody Blues songs from their classic albums from 1967 to 1972.