An Introduction to The Moody Blues
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An Introduction to The Moody Blues is a compilation album by the early Moody Blues, led by Denny Laine
. It includes songs from The Magnificent Moodies
and early singles, as well as "People Gotta Go" which was only included on a rare French only EP.
Others
Denny Laine
Denny Laine is an English songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, and lead singer of The Moody Blues' 1965 debut album "The Magnificent Moodies"; and, later, best known for his role as co-founder of Wings...
. It includes songs from The Magnificent Moodies
The Magnificent Moodies
The Magnificent Moodies is the 1965 debut album by The Moody Blues first released in the UK and the first and only album featuring their R&B lineup of guitarist Denny Laine, bassist Clint Warwick, keyboardist Mike Pinder, flute player–percussionist Ray Thomas, and drummer Graeme Edge...
and early singles, as well as "People Gotta Go" which was only included on a rare French only EP.
Track listing
- "Go Now!Go Now (song)"Go Now" is a 1964 song composed by Larry Banks and Milton Bennett. It was first recorded by Bessie Banks, and most successfully by The Moody Blues.-Bessie Banks:The song was first recorded by Larry Banks' former wife, Bessie Banks...
" (Larry Banks/Milton Bennett) -3:11 - "I'll Go Crazy" (James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
) -2:09 - "Something You Got" (Chris Kenner) -2:51
- "Can't Nobody Love You" (Philip Mitchel) -4:01
- "I Don't MindI Don't Mind (James Brown song)"I Don't Mind" is a 1961 R&B song recorded by James Brown & The Famous Flames. Originally recorded in the studio and released as a single, it was a Top 5 national Billboard R&B hit, peaking at #4, and reached #47 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (James Brown) -3:26 - "Stop" (Denny LaineDenny LaineDenny Laine is an English songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, and lead singer of The Moody Blues' 1965 debut album "The Magnificent Moodies"; and, later, best known for his role as co-founder of Wings...
/Mike PinderMike PinderMichael Thomas "Mike" Pinder is an English rock musician, and is a founding member or the British rock group, the Moody Blues. He left the group following the recording of the band's album, Octave, in 1978...
) -2:04 - "It Ain't Necessarily SoIt Ain't Necessarily So"It Ain't Necessarily So" is a popular song with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song comes from the Gershwins' opera Porgy and Bess where it is sung by the character Sportin' Life, a drug dealer, who expresses his doubt about several statements in the Bible.The role of...
" (George GershwinGeorge GershwinGeorge Gershwin was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known...
/Ira GershwinIra GershwinIra Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century....
) -3:19 - "Bye Bye Bird" (Willie Dixon/Sonny Boy Williamson II) -2:49
- "Steal Your Heart Away" (Robert Parker) -2:13
- "Lose Your Money (But Don't Lose Your Mind)" (Mike Pinder) -2:00
- "I Don't Want To Go On Without You" (Bert Berns/Jerry Wexler) -2:45
- "Time Is On My SideTime Is on My Side"Time Is on My Side" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy . First recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his Orchestra in 1963, it was covered by both soul singer Irma Thomas and The Rolling Stones in 1964.-History:Winding session arranger Garry Sherman "Time Is on My Side" is a song written by...
" (Norman MeadeJerry RagovoyJordan "Jerry" Ragovoy was an American songwriter and record producer.His best-known composition "Time Is on My Side" was made famous by The Rolling Stones, although it had been recorded earlier by Kai Winding and Irma Thomas...
) -3:02 - "From The Bottom Of My Heart (I Love You)" (Denny Laine/Mike Pinder) -3:26
- "Everyday" (Denny Laine/Michael Pinder) -1:50
- "This Is My House (But Nobody Calls)" (Denny Laine/Mike Pinder) -2:35
- "Life's Not Life" (Denny Laine/Mike Pinder) -2:33
- "Boulevard De La Madelaine" (Denny Laine/Mike Pinder) -2:53
- "People Gotta Go" (Denny Laine/Mike Pinder) -2:33
Personnel
- Denny LaineDenny LaineDenny Laine is an English songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, and lead singer of The Moody Blues' 1965 debut album "The Magnificent Moodies"; and, later, best known for his role as co-founder of Wings...
: Guitars, piano, keyboards, vocals. - Ray ThomasRay ThomasRay Thomas is an English musician, best known as the flautist and as a singer and composer in the rock band, The Moody Blues.-Career:...
: Percussion, bass guitar, keyboards, flute, vocals. - Mike PinderMike PinderMichael Thomas "Mike" Pinder is an English rock musician, and is a founding member or the British rock group, the Moody Blues. He left the group following the recording of the band's album, Octave, in 1978...
: Keyboards, Piano, Organ, vocals. - Clint WarwickClint WarwickClint Warwick was the original bassist for the rock band, The Moody Blues....
: Bass guitar, vocals. - Graeme EdgeGraeme EdgeGraeme Charles Edge is best known as the drummer and a songwriter for the Moody Blues, but has also led his own outfit, the Graeme Edge Band.-Biography:...
: Drums and percussion.
Others
- Elaine Caswell: Percussion.
- Denny Cordell: Production.
- Alex Murray: Production.
- Len Fico Project: Coordinator.
- Stacie Heyen: Artwork.
- Greg Russo: Liner Notes, Research.
- Nick Wright: Photography.