Justin Hayward is a musical deity. Ray Thomas just passed away and the Moodies will harmonize no more. But they always will be. Hayward is such a gentle and special soul.
magda3102 Monaco makes sense. Tax haven and gorgeous, though they r very close. He could drive. How often does he go? I know he’s busy. It’s great he’s back to his Faith based routes. Wonder what he does on the road. Episcopalian?
All members of The Moody Blues are great Human Beings. Very Humble and down to earth and gifted beyond measure. RIP Ray Thomas. You still are a genius. For your music will live on for eternity.
Justin and his band mates created music that appealed to my spiritual nature as it did for many others as well, which was not the first, or the only time that form of music and lyrics were done, but the Moody’s did it for decades-50 years now, and their message of Love-Spiritual and love in the Romantic sense, have pulled me out of some deep holes I found myself in throughout my life. For that I am eternally grateful. There were moments I was flying ever so high, especially in the late 60’s and early 70’s, it sounded like the voice of God and the “Word” of God were carrying, lifting, and creating a joy in my heart that brought me to tears, but not tears of despair or sadness, or hopelessness, but a kind of faith that everything was ok, and that Love was all around, and within me, so I would just kick back and smile a mile! I wish I had their gift with words so I could explain what I’m trying to say in a way that everyone would understand. I suspect there are some that really do understand what I’m saying, and were taken to the same kind of joy that I’m speaking of! I’ve seen them a few times already and I’m going to catch them the next time they come out to Long Island near to where I live! I’m looking to forward to it!
It appealed to my spiritual and emotional nature too, even if I didn't always pick up as much hope or joy. Maybe that's my nature. But I did pick up on much weariness and sadness from Mike and Justin.
Yes, I suspect many of the sincere Moody fans love them for their messages of love and hope. Somehow even with the weariness and sadness that Mike and Justin may have expressed, there was and is an undercurrent of hope!
@@Godskingdomwithin You have a great screen name! It's something that I heard growing up as a Friend (Quaker) but their music really got the message into my soul!
wow been a fan for a long time thanks to my hubby who took me when we were dating and we sat there and said if we stay together we should name our first son justin he is 23 yrs old and we are celebrating almost 25 yrs together !thanks moodies see every time your close by sorry we are missing the cruise.
Yeah they are one of my favorite bands. I'm only 18. I got to know them, because my father sometimes play music of them and I loved "Nights in white satin" and wanted to know more about their music :)
ALL of the Moody Blues are nice guys ...I LOVE their music to this day.over 50 years..its beautiful! I'm sad Ray and Graeme have passed away...they will never be forgotten...they are the greatest band ever.
kinda bummed out tonite, you know just not feeling right, and this vid just brings a smile to my face, and a few laughs watch it all the time, and trying to following his guitar fun but ..good luck !
Thank you for waking me up all the relatives are doing a good job of this and it is doing a real surface worldwide. We should not fear our relatives across the oceans we should embrace them because when we combine ourselves we begin to understand through connectivity that all things are possible
This "lousy" guitar player has written some of the greatest classic rock hits ever. You heard of "nights in white satin"? ;-) And especially on 12 string, he is a legend... Don't despise him only because you saw him noodeling around in his appartment with lousy sound... Enter "Justin Hayward" in the search window and check him out!
I have been a Moody fan from the start. There music was so geared to people with thoughts and org. My son who is now 22 is named justin? Don't know where that came from. I have seen them every time they are on tour and can't wait till the next one. I am from Toronto but have lived in the Uk since 84. wow time flies!
I pray that the mother goddess will give us more time with Justin. At least another 10 years. Although I find it harder to go and see him as I am 70 years old. I saw him at Hampton beach new Hampshire. When he went solo, also at the egg in albany New York. With mike julie and carmen. I bet ive seen justin at least 75 times inthe last 40 years. I miss him I havent been able to see him in a couple of years . I live in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. Tanglewood in lenox Massachusetts is about 40 minutes from my home.
I really enjoyed reading your comment and it seems as though we have had very similar experiences with Justin/ the Moody Blues and their concerts. I live about 30 miles west of Boston. Since June 2023 we saw Justin 5 times at his solo concerts. I believe all of those concerts were sold out and it goes without saying that he was amazing! We started going to his solo concerts in 2013 which is when I believe he started touring regularly as a solo artist. I have no problem saying that for me, Justin’s music, songs, and voice were by far the best. However I absolutely love the Moody Blues and I think they are the best band this planet has ever seen! Over the last few years I made a decision to collect all of the music made by the Moodies and most especially all of Justin’s solo work. It wasn’t easy locating everything (or cheap!) but I did, both CD’s and DVD’s. I just turned 71 and I will follow Justin’s concerts as long as he is somewhat close to us. Best wishes, keep rocking! 😊
To see the English sunset wrapped in humility the way of Kindness They taught us with nursery Rhyme like, children who sat upon there knee. To do unto others as we would have them do unto us.
...and Driftwood is one of my favorites...such a lovely version he played. OK...so now he can do a LP/CD of his songs as acoustic. Just him and a guitar. And it just KILLS me to hear people say he's not a "good" guitarist. (I call B-S, cos 50+ years of music proves otherwise.)
This is lovely - but I honestly hope that every morning you wake up, Justin, that you look at your wife and tell her how beautiful she is. Life is not with us forever.
I am always amazed at how a guitar works and the person playing it. How do you know what strings to play on the neck to coincide with what is going on below and not look. I love watching Justin play and this was nice just playing without any words. I love the song Who Are You Now.
i agree about kissing him slowly. I could only imagine. MY GOD.......what an unbelievable face............and hair just like mine and that body.......I feel vaklept!
he stay in his room just like i do one of greatest man who makeing the music shine on earth just becose it take time to still searching for a song it must be like that if you make the music part of your life
+Small Business and Investing IF you don't mind me asking , how did you find out where the apartments are located ? if you don't mind me asking , I would really love to hear from you .
drove from rome to monaco fall 2010, mountains right up to the sea , especially above monaco, our hosts pulled over on the side of the road and we had a picnic on the highway!! there was no room up there otherwise . A gendarme shooed us away after a bit. LOL way up above the city!! overlloking monaco and the ligurain sea. perhaps this ladscape inspired 'view from the hill?' sur la mer?? !! its a beautiful area i would not be suprised at all!
This is definetely in MONACO (I used to live there), but I was looking for a MUSIC video of him singing Nights in White Satin "40" years ago (sound scary, doesn't it?)
I think that the first part of the video (45 seconds or so) is a mix of songs. It sounds like it could be a combination of Songwriter Pt.1, Lay it on Me, and Stagedoor. I could be completely wrong, but at first listen, that's what it sounds like.
This is his house in Monaco, not apartment. He still has those sexy long sideburns. Love the way Justin tells a story. He can have you rolling on the floor. He plays keyboards you see in that room. "The Day We Meet Again" is a good example. Something tells me his kisses very passionately. lol
Hey Scottmaster84, RELAX! Just kidding around! It's good to know that at least someone had the guts to jump on my case! The moody Blues are one of my favorite bands and were part of my life as I was growing up in the 60s&70s! Justin Hayward is the cream of the crop when it comes to song writing And composition! He's definitely up there with lennon&McCartney if not better in some way's! Gotta go....PEACE BROTHER!
He has received so many awards for his writing. Hard to believe that the band can't get into the R&R Hall of Fame. Guess they'll wait for one of them to die. The Hall of Fame has become a joke since they have started inducting rap "artists". That ain't rock!
Wow, I knew of Jerry Weintraub from the Karate Kid franchise, but I didn't know he began his career as a music mogul or had anything to do with the Moodies. I thought the clip Justin was playing had something to do with "Don't Need a Reindeer" from December. Is that his praised Martin which he mentioned during a 1995 Guitar Player column? Not to mention, does anyone know how he learned to play? I'm asking as a guitarist who took lessons for six-and-a-half years (plus a college semester of classical) and have witnessed some outstanding presentations from players like Dawayne Bailey who figured it out on their own.
Hay Graeme, listen to Mike he says he is sorry, so what more do you want. The next time I see the Moodys, I know Mike will be their it's up to you Justin. Now go for it. One More Time To Live
Hey justdeepblue,Yes it is my friend! It makes one wonder about some of the people that leave messages on youtube! My point is this; Alot of people just want to aggravate other people with their comments! Peace to you!
MrSharkey11 he is no longer there it’s a long time ago and he and family are in UK but he and Mrs H spend his down time between France and UK. I have lovely photos in both places.
Its sad that he is reduced to living in that cramped apartment but he still has his guitar and a nice piano. I guess they could have used an honest manager to avoid mistakes and rip offs. The Blues can be happy though that they produced such beautiful music.
Kind of strange to think of Justin in his one bedroom apartment (he said it once) in France. Still globe trotting but otherwise in some drab neighbourhood.
Hey MYHOLLANDGIRL, If you scrolled down you would have read all my comments and seen I do indeed have a clue. In any case what do you mean. give me a clue to what you mean?
Justin Hayward is a musical deity. Ray Thomas just passed away and the Moodies will harmonize no more. But they always will be. Hayward is such a gentle and special soul.
Good prayers to his family. The bank is great.
I go to the same church as him in the South of France and he is a very nice guy
Wow. Send my love to Justin!
I've always loved his writing. I think he is one of the few good people in the industry.
Where in the south of France?
@@kentruthseeker Not in France but in Monaco..
magda3102 Monaco makes sense. Tax haven and gorgeous, though they r very close. He could drive. How often does he go? I know he’s busy. It’s great he’s back to his Faith based routes. Wonder what he does on the road. Episcopalian?
What a joy it would be to sit and be played to by Justin Hayward.
The Beatles & the Moodies, the best our entire species has to offer !!!!!!!
I would say, if the Beatles are number 1 then the moody blues are 1A
Agree
All members of The Moody Blues are great Human Beings. Very Humble and down to earth and gifted beyond measure. RIP Ray Thomas. You still are a genius. For your music will live on for eternity.
YOU ARE LOVELY ALSO.......👽😇🌍🌟🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗
Agreed!!!
i listen to his music everyday.
Me too. Can't survive without his music every day. 😍😎
As long as your ears still work keep enjoying the music. That's why it was made for.😃🌞
I love his stories, but mostly his voice & guitar skills.
And his face ...
Justin and his band mates created music that appealed to my spiritual nature as it did for many others as well, which was not the first, or the only time that form of music and lyrics were done, but the Moody’s did it for decades-50 years now, and their message of Love-Spiritual and love in the Romantic sense, have pulled me out of some deep holes I found myself in throughout my life. For that I am eternally grateful.
There were moments I was flying ever so high, especially in the late 60’s and early 70’s, it sounded like the voice of God and the “Word” of God were carrying, lifting, and creating a joy in my heart that brought me to tears, but not tears of despair or sadness, or hopelessness, but a kind of faith that everything was ok, and that Love was all around, and within me, so I would just kick back and smile a mile!
I wish I had their gift with words so I could explain what I’m trying to say in a way that everyone would understand.
I suspect there are some that really do understand what I’m saying, and were taken to the same kind of joy that I’m speaking of!
I’ve seen them a few times already and I’m going to catch them the next time they come out to Long Island near to where I live! I’m looking to forward to it!
It appealed to my spiritual and emotional nature too, even if I didn't always pick up as much hope or joy. Maybe that's my nature. But I did pick up on much weariness and sadness from Mike and Justin.
You are not alone in this.
Yes, I suspect many of the sincere Moody fans love them for their messages of love and hope. Somehow even with the weariness and sadness that Mike and Justin may have expressed, there was and is an undercurrent of hope!
@@mciburton Absolutely! ;)
@@Godskingdomwithin You have a great screen name! It's something that I heard growing up as a Friend (Quaker) but their music really got the message into my soul!
I can listen to him play for hours, such a smooth sound, just love him
one the greatest men to have ever walked the earth...
Such a cool, classy guy
The thing about the Moody's, they are ALL gentlemen and classy.
wow been a fan for a long time thanks to my hubby who took me when we were dating and we sat there and said if we stay together we should name our first son justin he is 23 yrs old and we are celebrating almost 25 yrs together !thanks moodies see every time your close by sorry we are missing the cruise.
Justin spirt is showing and he's truly blessed.
Love this... Justin is just the greatest! :)
That was a great Interview! wonderful stories he shared.. thank you!
Yeah they are one of my favorite bands. I'm only 18. I got to know them, because my father sometimes play music of them and I loved "Nights in white satin" and wanted to know more about their music :)
I have played this video again and again and again.... I skip to the Kuala Lumpur story. He is a fantastic story teller.
I have such happy memories of seeing Justin and the Moody Blues in concert. I was lucky enough to be in the front row in Phoenix in 2000.
ALL of the Moody Blues are nice guys ...I LOVE their music to this day.over 50 years..its beautiful! I'm sad Ray and Graeme have passed away...they will never be forgotten...they are the greatest band ever.
There's one j Hayward, enjoy while he's here......
Banging away on an old Martin cool! creator of some of the most melodic music of our time
Justin's compositions are special to the soul. Never tire of his music. Almost an addiction.
kinda bummed out tonite, you know just not feeling right, and this vid just brings a smile to my face, and a few laughs watch it all the time, and trying to following his guitar fun but ..good luck !
What a fantastic personality. The tales are wonderful to listen to. Thanks Justin. 03/24
This is from the Moody Blues DVD in the Classic Artists series, released in the UK in October 2006. It was recorded in 2005/2006.
Thank you for waking me up all the relatives are doing a good job of this and it is doing a real surface worldwide. We should not fear our relatives across the oceans we should embrace them because when we combine ourselves we begin to understand through connectivity that all things are possible
This "lousy" guitar player has written some of the greatest classic rock hits ever. You heard of "nights in white satin"? ;-)
And especially on 12 string, he is a legend...
Don't despise him only because you saw him noodeling around in his appartment with lousy sound... Enter "Justin Hayward" in the search window and check him out!
Damn, that flute story cracked me up.
Finally, some fresh dialog from Justin. Good story about Ray! Thanks.
I have been a Moody fan from the start. There music was so geared to people with thoughts and org. My son who is now 22 is named justin? Don't know where that came from. I have seen them every time they are on tour and can't wait till the next one. I am from Toronto but have lived in the Uk since 84. wow time flies!
If I owned that flute, I would mount it on the wall never to be played again.
what a nice lad. class.
Definitely some of "Driftwood" in there. One of my favorites.
I pray that the mother goddess will give us more time with Justin. At least another 10 years. Although I find it harder to go and see him as I am 70 years old. I saw him at Hampton beach new Hampshire. When he went solo, also at the egg in albany New York. With mike julie and carmen. I bet ive seen justin at least 75 times inthe last 40 years. I miss him I havent been able to see him in a couple of years . I live in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. Tanglewood in lenox Massachusetts is about 40 minutes from my home.
I really enjoyed reading your comment and it seems as though we have had very similar experiences with Justin/ the Moody Blues and their concerts. I live about 30 miles west of Boston. Since June 2023 we saw Justin 5 times at his solo concerts. I believe all of those concerts were sold out and it goes without saying that he was amazing! We started going to his solo concerts in 2013 which is when I believe he started touring regularly as a solo artist. I have no problem saying that for me, Justin’s music, songs, and voice were by far the best. However I absolutely love the Moody Blues and I think they are the best band this planet has ever seen! Over the last few years I made a decision to collect all of the music made by the Moodies and most especially all of Justin’s solo work. It wasn’t easy locating everything (or cheap!) but I did, both CD’s and DVD’s. I just turned 71 and I will follow Justin’s concerts as long as he is somewhat close to us. Best wishes, keep rocking! 😊
To see the English sunset
wrapped in humility
the way of Kindness
They taught us with nursery Rhyme like, children who sat upon there knee.
To do unto others as we would have them do unto us.
What a musician.
Thanks so much for posting this video.
So precious!♡
...and Driftwood is one of my favorites...such a lovely version he played.
OK...so now he can do a LP/CD of his songs as acoustic. Just him and a guitar.
And it just KILLS me to hear people say he's not a "good" guitarist. (I call B-S, cos 50+ years of music proves otherwise.)
Gotta support that- definitely wonderful positive music.
This is lovely - but I honestly hope that every morning you wake up, Justin, that you look at your wife and tell her how beautiful she is. Life is not with us forever.
I would like to know HOW DID THIS TAPE BE FILMED? WHO TOOK THIS FILM? He's magnificent isn't he
I am always amazed at how a guitar works and the person playing it. How do you know what strings to play on the neck to coincide with what is going on below and not look. I love watching Justin play and this was nice just playing without any words. I love the song Who Are You Now.
I was at that Philly concert!! Went to many shows at The Spectrum.
This is the real s**t boys and girls, many thanks for posting!!!
@ 00:44, beginning one of the most beautiful acoustic riffs ever
I enjoyed when he was playing Driftwood. 🙏💖🎸😘
again thank you for your cool MB stuff
i agree about kissing him slowly. I could only imagine. MY GOD.......what an unbelievable face............and hair just like mine and that body.......I feel vaklept!
he stay in his room just like i do one of greatest man who makeing the music shine on earth just becose it take time to still searching for a song it must be like that if you make the music part of your life
I believe he lives right in Monaco, in the Memmo Center apartments. Nice place!
+Small Business and Investing IF you don't mind me asking , how did you find out where the apartments are located ? if you don't mind me asking , I would really love to hear from you .
drove from rome to monaco fall 2010, mountains right up to the sea , especially above monaco, our hosts pulled over on the side of the road and we had a picnic on the highway!! there was no room up there otherwise . A gendarme shooed us away after a bit. LOL way up above the city!! overlloking monaco and the ligurain sea.
perhaps this ladscape inspired 'view from the hill?' sur la mer?? !! its a beautiful area i would not be suprised at all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 🎉
driftwood, who are you now. nice to hear those songs on acoustic. justin is a great guitarist. what a great interview.
The strumming at the beginning was a bit of a bore, but the flute story at the end, made it worth enduring.
Yes, your´re right.
❤❤
Certaintly in Mexico City we DO kmow NIWS and In Your Wildest Dreams and all your and many many more. Will you ever come down?
I could listen to Jus pick like that, off the cuff, hour after hour.
This is definetely in MONACO (I used to live there), but I was looking for a MUSIC video of him singing Nights in White Satin "40" years ago (sound scary, doesn't it?)
I think that the first part of the video (45 seconds or so) is a mix of songs. It sounds like it could be a combination of Songwriter Pt.1, Lay it on Me, and Stagedoor. I could be completely wrong, but at first listen, that's what it sounds like.
Very pretty.
Justin's geetar-face 😍
This is his house in Monaco, not apartment. He still has those sexy long sideburns. Love the way Justin tells
a story. He can have you rolling on the floor. He plays keyboards you see in that room. "The Day We Meet Again" is a good example. Something tells me his kisses very passionately. lol
Hey Scottmaster84, RELAX! Just kidding around! It's good to know that at least someone had the guts to jump on my case! The moody Blues are one of my favorite bands and were part of my life as I was growing up in the 60s&70s! Justin Hayward is the cream of the crop when it comes to song writing And composition! He's definitely up there with lennon&McCartney if not better in some way's! Gotta go....PEACE BROTHER!
So odd that they would not have a spare flute with them on Tour as they are small and are not that expensive.
there is a bit of IN MY WORLD in song 1--not sure it is any one song
On Justin how I love thee
He has received so many awards for his writing. Hard to believe that the band can't get into the R&R Hall of Fame. Guess they'll wait for one of them to die. The Hall of Fame has become a joke since they have started inducting rap "artists". That ain't rock!
Wow, I knew of Jerry Weintraub from the Karate Kid franchise, but I didn't know he began his career as a music mogul or had anything to do with the Moodies.
I thought the clip Justin was playing had something to do with "Don't Need a Reindeer" from December. Is that his praised Martin which he mentioned during a 1995 Guitar Player column?
Not to mention, does anyone know how he learned to play? I'm asking as a guitarist who took lessons for six-and-a-half years (plus a college semester of classical) and have witnessed some outstanding presentations from players like Dawayne Bailey who figured it out on their own.
Yes, his prized Martin. I believe he pretty much taught himself to play. He started on a ukulele at age 9.
Hay Graeme, listen to Mike he says he is sorry, so what more do you want. The next time I see the Moodys, I know Mike will be their it's up to you Justin. Now go for it. One More Time To Live
Does anyone know the make/model guitar Hayward is playing here?
It appears to be a Martin D-28.
This is from 2005.
@nootaramus What would give you the impression that he's moved on from Marie. He's still married.
No he lives in a tiny apartment in Monaco in the south of France.
I wish I'd been the videographer here...
That's the second song. We're trying to place the first one.
Hey justdeepblue,Yes it is my friend! It makes one wonder about some of the people that leave messages on youtube! My point is this; Alot of people just want to aggravate other people with their comments! Peace to you!
MrSharkey11 he is no longer there it’s a long time ago and he and family are in UK but he and Mrs H spend his down time between France and UK. I have lovely photos in both places.
Its sad that he is reduced to living in that cramped apartment but he still has his guitar and a nice piano. I guess they could have used an honest manager to avoid mistakes and rip offs. The Blues can be happy though that they produced such beautiful music.
It must be expensive to live in Monaco, where Justin moved to years ago.
Kind of strange to think of Justin in his one bedroom apartment (he said it once) in France. Still globe trotting but otherwise in some drab neighbourhood.
no more ring? thanks for posting. i wish the camera person kept a more steady hand!
@JellyBellyMystic
a Martin acustic
Saint Tropez, french riviera
???????????
sure is old... might be a "Martin & Co" but that's just a guess
@coyoteartist .... females "Hoping " LOL
where does he live now
MONACO
is it spain or italy/
In Monaco.
hate to trll youi chaps but in monaco it is an apartment
Hey MYHOLLANDGIRL, If you scrolled down you would have read all my comments and seen I do indeed have a clue. In any case what do you mean. give me a clue to what you mean?
you need to get outside more - puttin' on a little weight
Something is missing from their latest stuff. Acid ?
he looks like an old man now, but he still plays well.