Nights in White Satin
Justin Hayward, Mario Frangoulis, London Studio Symphony Orchestra
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12 facts about this song
Composition"Nights in White Satin" was written by Justin Hayward, an English musician, and songwriter who was the lead vocalist and guitarist for The Moody Blues. This single was released in 1967 and achieved success as a groundbreaking concept album.
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InfluenceThe song was one of the first to feature a full orchestra in a rock song, a concept that would later be employed by many other bands and artists, affecting an evolution in the genre of progressive rock music.
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Name OriginsThe song title "Nights in White Satin" was inspired by a gift of satin sheets that Justin Hayward received and is not, as some believe, a direct reference to any particular event or person in his life.
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AlbumThe song was a last-minute addition to the album "Days of Future Passed" which has since been declared a landmark concept album of progressive rock.
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RankingThe song "Nights in White Satin" climbed to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and achieved number 1 in the Billboard Cashbox charts in the USA.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, numerous artists have covered "Nights in White Satin", including Eric Burdon, Nancy Sinatra, and Il Divo, indicating the song's enduring appeal.
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LegacyThe song's poignant lyrical portrait of melancholy and romance has endeared it to millions of fans worldwide, and the song continues to gain new audiences. Over the decades, it has appeared in numerous film and TV soundtracks.
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Length ConstraintThe original single edit of "Nights in White Satin" was shortened for radio play, leaving out the orchestral and spoken-word sections. However, the full 7-minute album version is the one most typically heard today.
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AwardsIn 2018, "Nights in White Satin" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, acknowledging the song's qualitative and historical significance.
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Re-recordingsThe Moody Blues re-recorded the track for a John Peel session in 1968. Again in 1979, they re-recorded the song for their album "Octave".
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Lyric InterpretationMany fans believe that "Nights in White Satin" is about the end of a relationship, although Hayward has stated that the lyrics were written when he was only 19 and do not refer to any specific personal experience.
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InstrumentsIn addition to its orchestration, "Nights in White Satin" is also notable for 1960s rock tracks' rarities, such as the use of the Mellotron keyboard.
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