"Gone are the days when I could bounce right back again".
Hope you will like this song by Justin Hayward. He is still touring with the Moody Blues but he just released a solo album (Spirits of A Western Sky) and this particular song was on his last solo album (TheView From A Hill) but this time, it is done in a Blue Grass style of music. The musical arrangement might be slightly different, but the singing is the same and just as good. I love that his voice is just as strong and clear as it ever has been. (I couldn't find a video of this song from his new album, you will just have to take my word for it!) Richard and I are big fans of the Moody Blues.
Hope you like this too.
And of course, I have to give you a western sky! This is another sunset from Arabia Mountain.
I hope that I can talk Richard into doing a guest post about the Moody Blues. I think it is time to hear from him again, don't you?
This is such a sweet, nostalgic song. Thank you for the mellow mood.
ReplyDeleteHey, Kay!
DeleteSo glad you like it too! :-)
Yes, guest post, please! :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely sunset picture.
I like Bluegrass, although I must admit I can listen to it only for so long.
Thanks! I will tell Richard you said so!
DeleteAnd I must admit, just like country, I don't like ALL of it, but I do know what I like!
Hi Kay
ReplyDeleteThis is,indeed,a beautiful song and,yes,it is time for another post from the man himself. He may not remember but, about 15 years ago, he sent me a tape of Al Stewart's album, Between the Wars, and this song was sandwiched between that album and an early outing by The Redneck Two in which Rick and his cousin paid homage to their adopted country.
Perhaps, he could cover Al and The Redneck Two in his post.
I know Rick won't believe this, but the tape is one of my favourites - all 3 parts- and I played it only last week. By way of spurring him to action, my order of preference is Al,The Redneck Boys and Justin.
Kind Regards
Henry
Oh my goodness, Richard is rated above Justin?! Egads, we better not tell Justin Hayward!
DeleteSo funny, those tapes that Richard and Alan made, I have been telling him he needs to play them in front of people!
Thanks so much for your comment, Henry! You know your brilliant friend Richard so well!
Guest posts here are good, you have such very nice guests! (It's funny to think of a husband as a guest, isn't it?)
ReplyDeleteAnd you have great taste in music.
Thanks, Mimi! (If you get a chance, send me an email, my email is in my profile..I would like to send you a quick reply...I PROMISE not to bombard you with emails, I am actually a bad emailer, I forget to reply!
DeleteAnd I have great taste in music? WOW, that makes me so happy for you to say that!!!
Kay, I love your photos. I enjoy taking pictures of sunrises and sunsets. I can't make my computer play your post. It's really hanging on by it's toenails lately.xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Susie! The sun rises in front of our house, we can only see sunsets at Arabia!
DeleteI totally understand computers not playing things, sometimes, I can get a video on my blog, but then, I can't play it!! :-)
Kay - What a beautiful song. You really do find wonderful music to share with us. And as always your sunset photo is spectacular. Best wishes,
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Dear Mairead, Thanks so much! So glad you liked this song, I wish more people knew his music.
DeleteSo happy to see your comment here, hope you have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day this month, I loved your Fruit Rainbow!! xx
That is a beautiful song and I hope Richard will do a guest post for you. Your sunset is gorgeous- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diana! I will tell him you said so!
DeleteHe has a great, melodic voice and I like that song. Yes, get Richard to do another post.Beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for a Richard post, I will tell him,
DeleteThanks, Sulky Kitten!
Hi Kay,
ReplyDeleteThat is a good song, and a gorgeous sunset to go with it!
Dorothy
Hey Dorothy!
DeleteSo glad you liked it AND the sunset! xx
Okay I am new here - who is Richard? And I am going to have to look up where Arabia Mountain is - do you live near it?
ReplyDeleteHugs, sandie
Oh, you are so right! Sorry, Richard is my English husband!! He takes almost all the photos but he is sweet and lets me use them on my blog!
DeleteHe did a guest post about a sunrise in Eastbourne, in England...it was called "Dawn Is A Feeling", which is ANOTHER Moody Blues song, lead vocals by Justin Hayward and Mike Pender!!
Now, Arabia Mountain is about a 10 minute drive away from us but it feels like are a world away!
www.arabiaalliance.org
There that should be the Arabia Mountain website!!
Wow, he has a really lovely voice---very easy to listen to. And that sunset is a wondrous sight--absolutely gorgeous! I am able to watch the sun rise over the mountains every morning, but it's been a long time since I saw the sun set.
ReplyDeleteHe DOES have a very beautiful voice and the amazing thing, his new album that he just released his voice is just as incredible!!
DeleteI love to see sunrises and sunsets, love them both!!
Love the sunset....and I saw the Moody Blues in concert long, long ago in a Galaxy far, far away. It was really good though! Great song! Yep, gone are the days when I could bounce right back!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, we have seen the Moody Blues more than any other band. It was our son's first concert and he loves them too!
DeleteI wondered if anyone else noticed that quote above, that line really means a lot to me now, as I am ahem...getting on a bit!!
Remember the Moody Blues and of course, my favorite album (back then it was called that) is (of course) Days of Future Passed. Thanks for a trip down memory lane. I must confess to enjoying some country music, but bluegrass not at all, but then there's always some music for everyone.
ReplyDeleteHey! You would like Richard's "Dawn Is A Feeling" post!!
DeleteDo you see in my profile that I was born in Toccoa, Georgia? Country and bluegrass music is in my blood, I don't like all of it, I like what I like and I can't explain it! :-)
Beautiful and the sunset picture, exquisite!
ReplyDeleteOH, thanks so much! We love our sunsets at Arabia and Richard takes some good photos of them! xx
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