Classic Blue [Import]

Justin Hayward | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 12, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Msi Music/Super D
• ASIN: B00001ZT5V
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,197 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Tracks of My Tears

2. MacArthur Park

3. Blackbird

4. Vincent

5. God Only Knows

6. Bright Eyes

7. A Whiter Shade of Pale

8. Scarborough Fair

9. Railway Hotel

10. Man of the World

11. Forever Autumn

12. As Long as the Moon Can Shine

13. Stairway to Heaven

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Classic Blue by Justin Hayward

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Justin is in "classic" form in this radical musical departure..., March 5, 2006

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Lee Roschen "Lee" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Blue (Audio CD)

An album of virtually doing the unthinkable, Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward, with the help of producer Mike Batt records a very daring album of pop classics with a full orchestra for instrumental backing. Can you imagine Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" being sung by Justin with a full orchestra?? Well, quite frankly, I couldn't either when picking up this album when it was first released. So the question must be asked if this type of recording is even remotely effective in its scope. If one is a die-hard Moody Blues fan, the answer is definitely "yes". However, this album might appeal more to someone who prefers classical music than one who considers themselves a moderate Moody Blues/Justin Hayward fan.

Also included in this set is a slower, stirring rendition of Hayward's solo single "Forever Autumn" (from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of "The War Of The Worlds"), plus other pop classics like Richard Harris' "MacArthur Park", and Procol Harum's "A White Shade of Pale" just to name a few all done in the previously mentioned musical style.

Although not all that easy to locate, this album is a wonderful departure from Hayward's usual music style. Fortunately, his incredible voice is in top form here, although he didn't attempt to hit that last high note on "MacArthur Park" (would you if you were singing it??). But overall, this album is VERY GOOD, and highly recommended.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic songs interpreted by a classic rocker --with class, February 10, 1999

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Madalena M. Carrozzo (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Blue (Audio CD)

This is a beautiful collection and selection of songs by the voice of the Moody Blues who delivers interpretations in his own signature style. Call it a vanity album if you choose; this is clearly a showcase for his voice. His plaintive vocals are crystal clear and immaculate throughout, with many a number sending a shiver up the spine as only an emotional Justin Hayward vocal can. I especially enjoyed his version of "MacArthur Park" (a 60's throwback which I've always liked and found fascinating). JH's rendition, I feel, surpasses the original. I played Justin's for my mother (for whom I'd bought Richard Harris' album with my allowance as a child) and she liked Justin's rendition better (a true compliment, if you ask me!). The orchestral version of his worldwide hit, "Forever Autumn" is stunning and just as heart-rending as its counterpart. Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair" is also an outstanding cut. Not many artists would dare try to cover "Stairway to Heaven" or "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and Justin does these classic mainstays of rock radio justice. He also does "Man of the World" by original Fleetwood Mac member, Peter Green, and as a Beatles' fan, "Blackbird" was a happy addition for me. Now, if only Justin would do "Classic Blue, Part II" and perhaps try "If You Could Read My Mind" and "The Last Time I Saw Her" both by Gordon Lightfoot (my other favorite artist and one who, I understand, Mr.Hayward is also a fan of); "Aubrey" by Bread; and perhaps, the Beatles "She's Leaving Home", there would be the start of a second gem of a classic album. Talk about emotional vocals. What do you say, Justin? Your fans would relish another compliation in this genre. It's such a departure for the frontman of a seminal band of the'60's that is still filling the venues today. It would be another stage for this multi-talented musician to explore.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One word: BEAUTIFUL!, September 23, 1999

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Yvonne Graf "ybo" (Hastings, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classic Blue (Audio CD)

Even though Mr. Hayward did not write one these songs (and he's written a few classics) it is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard from him. There are so many more songs I'd love to hear him sing, but the song list is good and shows what a voice the man has. "Scarborough Fair", "Vincent" and my favorite, "Bright Eyes" done so well by Art Garfunkel originally, Justin breezes through these songs as if they were written just for him. The only one I would've left off is "Stairway to Heaven". Seems an odd one throw in there, but the rest are truly as the title says, "Classic". This is a MUST for any Justin Hayward or Moody Blues fan.