John Lodge is a founding member of The Moody Blues, one of my all time favourite bands, and a leading contributor to the stupendous music this band created and performed. “Days of Future Passed” is an iconic album that is heralded, quite rightly, as one of the all time best albums ever. When he died, on October 10th, I was gut punched because I thought he would live into his 90s. There have been many tributes showcasing his most famous songs, “ Ride My See-Saw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Evening Time To Get Away,” and “I’m Just a Singer in a Rock ‘N Roll Band.” I’m going with some songs that may not be as famous but just as inventive and great. I’m joining on freebie week over at Monday Music Moves Me
1. EMILY’S SONG-1971
2. TORTOISE AND THE HARE-1970
3. MINSTRAL’S SONG-1970
4. EYES OF A CHILD-1969
5. SEND ME NO WINE-1968
6. HOUSE OF 4 DOORS-1968
9. ONE MORE TIME TO LIVE-1971
10. SLIDDIN’ IN A SLIDE ZONE-1978
And his final album “10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO”-2015…just the one song.
Yeah most of those I have never heard of...
ReplyDeleteI knew Eyes of a Child and Slipping in a Slide Zone. But the others didn't sound familiar. John Lodge's death was a huge loss to the music world.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say I hadn't heard of him, but when I clicked play on these songs I recognized most of them.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I was shocked by the news of John's death. 😢 Thanks for sharing some of his lesser-known songs. I didn't remember House of 4 Doors or the last one.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know much about the Moody Blues and have only heard a few over the years, none of which come to mind at the moment. They are a good band, though. I didn't know this band member by name but bloggers have shared their farewells on 4M. I appreciate the music education and tribute to the artist. Thanks for sharing and joining the us on the dance floor, Birgit! xo
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