Fun Trivia : Moody Blues

Structure Sub-topic of: Music L-P Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 40 general entries. We are selecting 30 for display.

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Moody Blues

What was the title of their CD released in 1999?

More Moody Blues


Strange Times. This album contains the ballad "Haunted", written by Justin Hayward.



What was the title of the first album (CD) the Moodies produced themselves?

More Moody Blues


Strange Times. "Strange Times" was not the commercial success it should have been, but it was the first time the Moodies produced their own work. At the release of this album the group was composed of: Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge.



Who is the drummer for the Moodies?

More Moody Blues


Graeme Edge . Graeme Edge was born on March 30, 1941, in Rochester, Staffs, England. He is the poet of the group, writing such poems as "The Day Begins" and "Late Lament" from "Days of Future Passed", "Departure" and "The Word" from "In Search of the Lost Chord", "In the Beginning" and "The Dream" from "On the Threshold of a Dream".



Who generally wears black leather pants in concert?

More Moody Blues


John Lodge. John's songwriting for The Moody Blues includes such hits as "Ride My See-Saw", "Isn't Life Strange" (which won John an ASCAP songwritting award),"I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock 'n' Roll Band)"(which also won John an ASCAP songwriting award), "Steppin' In A Slide Zone", "Sitting At The Wheel", "Lean on Me (Tonight)" and "Gemini Dream" (with Justin), which won them both a joint ASCAP songwriting award.



What was the title of their first hit song in the U.S.?

More Moody Blues


Go Now. This song can be found on "The Magnificent Moodies", which was released in 1965. At that time the group was comprised of: Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Denny Laine, Clint Warwick and Graeme Edge.



The Moody's guitarist wrote and sang "Nights In White Satin". What is his name?

The Moody Blues


Justin Hayward. From the album, "Days of Future Past", released 1967. This song made it to number 2 on the charts. Their most popular song.



The Moody's pianist wrote and sang "Have You Heard?" What is his name?

The Moody Blues


Mike Pinder. From the album, "On the Threshold of a Dream" released early 1969.



The Moody's flautist wrote and sang "Dr Livingstone, I Presume". What is his name?

The Moody Blues


Ray Thomas. From the album, "In Search of the Lost Chord" released 1968.



The Moody's bass player wrote and sang, "Candle of Life". What is his name?

The Moody Blues


John Lodge. From the album, "To Our Children's Children's Children" released late 1969.



The Moody's drummer wrote and sang, "After You Came." What is his name?

The Moody Blues


Graeme Edge. From the album, "Every Good Boy Deserves a Favor" released 1971.



Mike Pinder's ballad, "Lost in a Lost World" appeared on the Moody's seventh album. What was the name of the album?

The Moody Blues


Seventh Sojourn. Pinder pursued a solo career after this album which was released in 1972.



Which member left the Moody Blues soon after their early hit, "Go Now", and later joined Wings with Paul McCartney?

The Moody Blues


Denny Laine. Wings and The Moody Blues were two of the most popular groups of the 70's. "Go Now" was released in 1966. The Moodys were one of the few groups that had hits in the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's.



Which album contains the songs, "Veteran Cosmic Rocker" by Ray Thomas, and "The Voice" by Justin Hayward?

The Moody Blues


Long Distance Voyager. "Long Distance Voyager" was released in 1981 and also contained the Hayward/Lodge hit song, "Gemini Dream".



Each of the Moody's did at least one solo album. What was the name of the duo group formed by Justin Hayward and John Lodge?

The Moody Blues


The Blue Jays. Blue Jays, since each one's name started with a "J". Their only album was released in 1974.



Which song is this line from? "Weep no more for treasures we've been searching for in vain, for the truth is gently falling like the rain."

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


You Can Never Go Home Anymore. By Justin Hayward. From the album, "Every Good Boy Deserves a Favor," 1971.



Which song is this line from? "I can see it all from this great height, I can feel the sun slipping out of sight."

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


Evening: The Sunset. By Mike Pinder. From the album, "Days of Future Past," 1967.



Which song is this line from? "I've seen giant Antarctic Eels".

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


Dr. Livingstone I Presume. By Ray Thomas. From the album, "In search of the Lost Chord," released 1968.



Which song is the following line from? "So love everybody and make them your friend."

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


The Candle of Life. By John Lodge. From the album, "To Our Children's Children's Children," 1969.



Which song contains the following lyric? "You've been searching for a ceiling, not a hole".

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


After You Came. By Grame Edge. From the album, "Every Good Boy Deserves A Favor," 1971.



Which song contains the following lyric? "Somebody exploded an H-Bomb today. But it wasn't anybody I know."

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


Dear Diary. By Ray Thomas. From the album, "On the Threashold of a Dream," 1969.



Which song contains the following lyric? "Now you know that you are real".

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


Have You Heard?. By Mike Pinder. From the album, "Threshold of a Dream," 1969.



Which song contains the following line? "Just what is happening to me? I lie awake with sounds of the sea calling to me."

Moody Blues: Lyrics and Poetry


Voices in the Sky. By Justin Hayward. From the album, "In Search of the Lost Chord," 1968.