Lovely to See You

The Moody Blues

About Lovely to See You

"Lovely to See You" is a 1969 song by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues. It was written by the band's guitarist Justin Hayward, and was recorded and released in 1969 on the Moody Blues album On the Threshold of a Dream. The song's popularity also led the Moody Blues to name one of their live albums after it. Lovely to See You: Live was recorded at a performance at the Greek Theater, and was released in 2005, with the song "Lovely to See You" as the lead track. The song was the first to be played at the launch of the Bournemouth (UK) radio station 2CR.  


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1974
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Wonderful day, for passing my way
Knock on my door and even the score with your eyes....

Lovely to see you again my friend
Walk along with me to the next bend

Dark cloud of fear is blowing away
Now that you're here, you're going to stay, 'cause it's

Lovely to see you again my friend
Walk along with me to the next bend

Tell us what you've seen
In far away forgotten lands
Where empires have turned back to sand

Wonderful day for passing my way
Knock on my door, and even the score with your eyes..

Lovely to see you again my friend
Walk along with me to the next bend...

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The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. more »

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Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD

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10 facts about this song

Lovely to See You" Song Background
This song was released in 1969 and comes from the album "On the Threshold of a Dream," which is the fourth album by The Moody Blues.
Artist Information
The Moody Blues is a British rock band famous for their combination of rock and classical music. They were established in 1964 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Songwriter
The song was written by lead guitarist of the band, Justin Hayward. He joined the band in 1966, replacing the original singer and guitarist Denny Laine.
Musical Style
The Moody Blues are notable for pioneering a genre known as progressive rock, and this song is an example of that style. It involves long pieces of music with complicated arrangements, mixing rock with classical influences.
Lyrics
"Lovely to See You" is a warm, inviting song about reuniting with a friend or lover.
Album Success
The song contributed to the success of the album "On the Threshold of a Dream", which reached the No.1 spot on the UK Albums Chart upon its release.
Live Performances
The song often served as an opener for Moody Blues concerts because of its energetic, uplifting nature.
Album Theme
The album has a strong theme of dreams and the subconscious mind, and "Lovely to See You" sets the tone of this journey that the album takes listeners on.
Signature Instrument
The song, like other ones by The Moody Blues, features the Mellotron, an early keyboard instrument. The band used the Mellotron to mimic the sound of a full orchestra.
Reception
The song garnered positive reviews and is often critically noted as a standout hit from the album. In 1970, it was nominated for an Ivor Novello award for the most performed work.

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