Have You Heard
The Moody Blues
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Part 1 Now you know that you are real, Show your friends that you and me Belong to the same world, Turned on to the same word, Have you heard? Now you know that you are free, Living all your life at ease. Each day has its always, A look down life's hallways, doorways, To lead you there. [The Voyage] Part 2 Now you know how nice it feels, Scatter good seed in the fields. Life's ours for the making, Eternity's waiting, waiting, For you and me. Now you know that you are real, Show your friends that you and me Belong to the same world, Turned on to the same word, Have you heard? Have you heard? Have you heard? Have you heard? Have you heard?
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Written by: L. DOUGLAS, F. LAVERE, R. RODDE
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11 facts about this song
Album Inspiration"Have You Heard" is an impressive track off the 'On the Threshold of a Dream' album, which was entirely driven by dreams concepts and meditations.
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Release DateThe song released on 25th April 1969. It is part of 'On the Threshold of a Dream', the Moody Blues' fourth album.
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Parts of the Song"Have You Heard" actually comes in three parts on the album: Have You Heard (Part 1), The Voyage, and Have You Heard (Part 2).
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Song WritersIn contrast to many of the band's other popular songs, all the band members including Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, and Ray Thomas, contributed to the writing of this song.
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Use of MellotronUnique in its sound, the song features heavy use of the 'mellotron' - a well-known instrument adopted by the band. It is significantly showcased in "The Voyage," the instrumental interlude between the two parts of "Have You Heard."
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ThemeThe song provides listeners with a philosophical heap to grapple with. It explores the concept of dreams and reality and how they aren't always as separate as we might believe.
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Chart PerformanceThe album reached number one in the U.K and made the top 20 in the United States.
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Use of PoetryMany of its lyrics are similar to the poetry of Graeme Edge, the band's drummer.
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Album TitleIn "Have You Heard – Part 2," is where the album gets its title from - with lyrics reading, "Gazing past the planets, looking for a threshold of a dream."
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Other versionsDifferent versions, like live performances, of "Have You Heard" can be found in the Moody Blues' later projects, such as the album "Caught Live + 5."
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Lasting InfluenceThe song holds an enduring resonance with fans and is often heavily praised for its haunting lyrics and atmospheric sound.
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