On November 10, 1967, “Deram” label released “Days of Future Passed”, the second Moody Blues (The) album. It was recorded October – November 1967, at “Decca Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Clarke and Michael Dacre-Barclay. It was band’s first concept album, with mixture of classical and rock elements, and is widely regarded as one of the first progressive rock albums at all.

Personnel:

• Mike Pinder – vocals, mellotron, piano, tambura
• Ray Thomas – vocals, flutes, percussion, piano
• Justin Hayward – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, sitar
• John Lodge – vocals, bass
• Graeme Edge – vocals, drums, percussion
• Peter Knight– conducting, arrangements
• The London Festival Orchestra
• Derek Varnals – engineer
• David Anstey – design, cover painting
• Hugh Mendl– executive production, liner notes

Track listing:

1. The Day Begins

• The Day Begins – Peter Knight, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Graeme Edge
• Morning Glory – Graeme Edge

2. Dawn: Dawn Is a Feeling

• Intro – Peter Knight
• Dawn Is a Feeling – Mike Pinder

3. The Morning: Another Morning

• Intro – Peter Knight
• Another Morning – Ray Thomas

4. Lunch Break: Peak Hour

• Intro – Peter Knight
• Peak Hour – John Lodge

5. The Afternoon: Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) / Time to Get Away

• Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) – Justin Hayward
• (Evening) Time to Get Away – John Lodge)

6. Evening: The Sun Set: Twilight Time

• Intro – Peter Knight
• The Sunset – Mike Pinder
• Twilight Time – Ray Thomas

7. The Night: Nights in White Satin

• Nights in White Satin – Justin Hayward)
• Late Lament – Graeme Edge, Peter Knight