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:
- The Day Begins
- The Day Begins – Peter Knight, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Graeme Edge
- Morning Glory – Graeme Edge
- Dawn: Dawn Is a Feeling
- Intro – Peter Knight
- Dawn Is a Feeling – Mike Pinder
- The Morning: Another Morning
- Intro – Peter Knight
- Another Morning – Ray Thomas
- Lunch Break: Peak Hour
- Intro – Peter Knight
- Peak Hour – John Lodge
- The Afternoon: Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) / Time to Get Away
- Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) – Justin Hayward
- (Evening) Time to Get Away – John Lodge)
- Evening: The Sun Set: Twilight Time
- Intro – Peter Knight
- The Sunset – Mike Pinder
- Twilight Time – Ray Thomas
- The Night: Nights in White Satin
- Nights in White Satin – Justin Hayward)
- Late Lament – Graeme Edge, Peter Knight
