Justin Hayward & friends sing the Moody Blues Classic Hits [Import]

The Moody Blues, Justin Hayward | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B000009FJE
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #516,040 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Nights In White Satin

2. Question

3. Forever Autumn

4. I Know You're Out There

5. Running Water

6. New Horizons

7. Blue World

8. Isn't Life Strange

9. The Voice

10. Blue Guitar

11. I'm Just The Singer In A Rock 'N' Roll Band

12. Voices In The Sky

13. Your Wildest Dream

14. In My World

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Hayward Tracks are Worth it., May 10, 1999

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Professor Wilbur Hamilton "The Wilbur" (Hamilton, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justin Hayward & friends sing the Moody Blues Classic Hits (Audio CD)

On this CD, Justin Hayward sings the lead vocals on six of the tracks, and those six make this CD worth it. The other singers are awful, so just skip those tracks and enjoy Justin singing rare new and beautifully orchestrated Moodies hits like "In My World" and "Blue World" and "Running Water". All six songs are those that you'll rarely hear him sing live. This was all recorded back in 1994, and at first, Justin's people said that Justin was tricked into doing the lead vocals. Originally brought on to do "backing tracks" for other singers, Hayward was initially shocked that the disc was released with his vocals dominant on six songs. In fact, the vocals do seem a bit soft and whimpy for Justin, hence the original backing tracks. Still, the companies worked something out, and the last I heard was that Justin was "ok" with the project. A good buy for any Moodies/Justin Hayward fan.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great alternate versions of Moodies songs, September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Justin Hayward & friends sing the Moody Blues Classic Hits (Audio CD)

I have this album packaged slightly differently. Mine is "Classic Moody Blues Hits performed by the Classical Rock Orchestra featuring Justin Hayward and friends." It has an orange and black cover, but otherwise seems to be the same. The previous reviewer is right, the Justin tracks are well worth it. Especially Blue World and Blue Guitar. The "friends" tracks are decent, but just not Justin! The orchestration is quite good as well, very reminiscent of the live concerts when they play with the full orchestra. After waiting 13 years to hear them play Blue World in concert, this album was a site for sore eyes! I'd recommend it to any good die hard Moodies fan!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hayward and Sadler tunes are worth the price, April 15, 2005

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Mark A. Merritt "Livingstill" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Justin Hayward & friends sing the Moody Blues Classic Hits (Audio CD)

Realize that the people who bash Michael Sadler have never taken the time or effort to either appreciate or simply become acclimated to his completely unique singing style. His contribution on 'New Horizons' is exceptional in my opinion - but remember that I am a big fan of Saga (as well as HUGE fan of Moodies). That being said, I cannot seem to develop an appreciation for the other guy from the Southern Rock band. If you're a Hayward fan - pick this one up. The Rock Symphony is a nice touch on some excellent Moodies tunes.