The band began by playing rhythm and blues music. After some early lineup changes, the band settled on a line-up of Pinder, Thomas, Edge, guitarist Justin Hayward and bassist John Lodge, which would stay together for most of the band's "classic era" through the late 1960s-early 1970s. Their second album, "Days of Future Passed", released in 1967, was a fusion of rock with classical music and established the band as pioneers in the development of art rock and progressive rock. Days Of Future Passed has been described as a "landmark" and "one of the first successful concept albums".
The Moody Blues became known internationally by recordings of songs including "Go Now", "Nights in White Satin", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question" and "Your Wildest Dreams". The band has been awarded 18 platinum and gold LP’s. The band sold 70 million albums worldwide. The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
The Moody Blues formed in 1964 in Erdington, a suburb of Birmingham in the county of Warwickshire. Ray Thomas, a young John Lodge and (occasionally) Mike Pinder had been members of El Riot & the Rebels. They disbanded when Lodge, the youngest member, went to technical college and Pinder joined the army. Pinder then rejoined Thomas to form the Krew Cats. Back from a disappointing spell in the Hamburg region a few months later, the pair recruited guitarist/vocalist Denny Laine and band manager-turned-drummer Graeme Edge. Pinder and Thomas initially approached their former El Riot bandmate John Lodge about being the bass player, but Lodge declined as he was still in college. They instead recruited bassist Clint Warwick. The five appeared as the Moody Blues for the first time in Birmingham in 1964. The name developed from a hoped-for sponsorship from the M&B Brewery which failed to materialise, the band calling themselves both "The M Bs" and "The M B Five", and was also a subtle reference to the Duke Ellington song "Mood Indigo". In an interview it was revealed that the band was named "Moody Blues" because Mike Pinder was interested in how music changes people's moods and due to the fact that the band was playing blues at the time. Around this time the band were the resident group at the Carlton Ballroom, later to become rock music venue Mothers on Erdington High Street.
The Moody Blues' "rich symphonic sound" influenced groups such as Yes, Genesis, the Electric Light Orchestra and Deep Purple. They also helped make synthesizers and philosophy "part of the rock mainstream".
The Moody Blues became members of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2013, readers of Rolling Stone Magazine voted for them as one of the ten bands that should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ultimate Classic Rock called them "perennial victims of an unaccountable snubbing" and inducted them into its own Hall of Fame in 2014.
Writing for The Guardian in 2015, Rob Chapman described the band as "psychedelia's forgotten heroes". He stated: "Despite their success, rock critics rarely took the Moody Blues seriously, a pattern that continued for the next 45 years." He also wrote: "Despite the critical disapproval, the best of the Moody Blues music between 1967 and 1970 possessed grace and beauty. Like The Beatles, they understood how pop songs worked as ensemble pieces. None of them were particularly virtuosic or showy as musicians and their music is refreshingly free of the noodling longeurs that characterised the output of their more self-indulgent contemporaries."
In December 2017, the band were announced as inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On 14 April 2018, they were inducted as part of the 2018 class. During his acceptance speech in Cleveland, OH, Justin Hayward said, "If you didn't know already, well we're just a bunch of British guys, but of course to us and to all British musicians, this is the home of our heroes and we all know that..." acknowledging the inspirational role of America's rock and roll icons. During the ceremony, Ray Thomas was included as a star that was lost in the past year.
On 11th November 2021 Graeme Edge died. Upon Edge's death, Justin Hayward announced that The Moody Blues had no longer been active since Edge had retired in 2018 (Edge being the only member to remain with the band from formation to ending). Founding member Denny Laine died on 5 December 2023.
Something You Got
The Moody Blues Lyrics
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Makes me work all day
Something you got, baby
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
Something you got, baby
Makes the world go 'round
Something you got, baby
Keep me home every night
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
You ought to know
Whoa, whoa, my, my
Whoa I love you so
Something you got
Makes me work all day
Something you got
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
The Moody Blues's song "Something You Got" is a love song that portrays a man's infatuation with a woman who has a unique quality. The song opens with the lyrics, "Something you got, baby, makes me work all day, something you got, baby, makes me bring home my pay." Here the singer is indicating that the woman he loves has a quality that motivates him and makes him work hard for her. The repetition of the phrase "something you got" emphasizes the importance of this quality in the singer's life. The chorus line, "You ought to know, My my, whoa whoa, I love you so" reveals how enamored the singer is with the object of his affection.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the woman has a profound impact on the singer's life. According to the lyrics, "Something you got, baby, makes the world go 'round, something you got, baby, keeps me home every night." Here, the woman is depicted as the center of the singer's world, dictating his every move. The phrase "you ought to know" is repeated throughout the song, further emphasizing how important the singer's love interest is to him.
Overall, "Something You Got" is a charming love song that highlights the impact one person can have on another's life. The repetition of the phrase "something you got" emphasizes the intriguing and captivating nature of the singer's love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Something you got, baby
There's something you possess, my darling
Makes me work all day
It compels me to toil for hours on end
Makes me bring home my pay
It drives me to earn my living wage
You ought to know
I hope you understand
My my, whoa whoa
An expression of awe and wonderment
I love you so
I have deep affection for you
Makes the world go 'round
It has immense impact on the functioning of everything
Keep me home every night
It makes me want to stay home with you
You ought to know
I truly hope you're aware
Whoa, whoa, my, my
An exclamation of amazement and admiration
Whoa I love you so
My feelings of adoration for you run deep
Something you got
There's something you possess
You ought to know
It's important that you understand
My my, whoa whoa
An expression of astonishment and reverence
I love you so
My love for you is profound
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS KENNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Henry Kujawa
One of my favorites from the original MAGNIFICENT MOODIES album.
Eric Springer
wow I hear a MUCH different sound here with this version of the Moody Blues....not like the band we hear with songs such as Tuesday Afternoon or Questions.....I do thank u for sharing this early album...I think it is important to hear albums such as this, this way a fan or listener can see how a great band got their start
trfesok
Originally written and recorded by Chris Kenner in New Orleans. I have both versions as well as Them's cover from a year later. in my "Magnificent Moodies" playlist. Thanks for the upload!
MeloLand
fantastic!
Claudio Pavan
Non me la ricordavo! Avevo solo 9 anni, ma a casa mia si ascoltava questa musica. Straordinario brano
Mehefinheulog1
@debfan74 yes, I was shocked too when I first heard this album, quite a journey they''ve made
Sheila Herman
This is NOT the moody blues that I remember.
juha vesanen
Thanks for answering! Sorry, I don'tt make any videos, just watching and listening to! But 'cause I love those old original Moodies songs, I wish that other listeners can hear those songs just like they are, to make justice to that fine and elegant 60's origin british band. Those other tracks from original Moody blues' LP, EP and singles have been correct, at least questioning for the right speed!
Mehefinheulog1
sì una canzone straordinaria grazie per il tuo commento
Giulio Voce
Ciao bella canzone! mi piace! anche io compongo musica se ti va passa ad ascoltare il mio nuovo video Il volto della maga recentemente pubblicato sul mio account GiulioVoceVevo mi farebbe molto piacere!! a presto!