People often praise Justin Hayward's singing, songwriting, guitar playing but Ray's songs are tremendous, timeless and memorable; one of the most beautiful singing voices in Pop/Rock. Rest In Peace and Rock, Ray.

After hearing and admiring them for more than 40 years, I still cannot figure out how they manage to mix classical music and rock, kitsch and talent, being posh and revolutionary, ordinary and great, all at the same time. Thanks Ray.

Ray Thomas, lovely voice, so talented! Amazing flute solo, and what he did with his voice. Rest in Peace.

@paulsalerno6362

Жыл бұрын

He is my fav. Amazing live. Unbelievable

@jjjjjj-sd6yr

3 ай бұрын

I read your comment just before hearing the flute solo. Hard to describe how beautiful it sounds.

The flute solo is simply exquisite. Conjures up so many thoughts in my mind. Forget guitar solos. This is number one.

@michaeltownshend4503

Жыл бұрын

I would have walked 50 miles naked in a snowstorm to listen to Ray do this. A musical genius

@garysmith3913

8 ай бұрын

@@michaeltownshend4503 Well, 50 miles naked in a snowstorm would be a bit much for me, lol, but that flute solo was simply magnificent. Ray really rose to the occasion and hit it out the ballpark. May he RIP.

A great song from a great musician and a great men. RIP Ray Thomas. Fly your astral plane.

Brilliant group. My favorite band. A unique sound. I’ll love them forever.

@davidbachelor7391

11 ай бұрын

Moody Blues. Music that lives beyond the ages. Thank you .

What most beautiful piece of music RIP Ray I pray I will meet you someday in the afterlife

The moody Blues will take you up but Never bring you down

wow what a fantastic performance by Ray Thomas on the flute . RIP Ray & Graham . Can't stop listening to The Moody Blues.

There were so many times I saw the Moodies I can't even count the number. But one concert Ray wasn't there. I thought he had died. But he just quit the band then some time later suffered cancer and he's in Heaven now playing his flute. RIP Ray you were a great part of the Moody Blues. Bless you!!!!

The Moody Blues were the greatest rock band of the late 60's and early 70's. What talent, at every level of their individual instruments and vocal abilities. Especially Ray Davies, and his flute. That was special, and especially in this tune.

@michael19541

10 ай бұрын

Ray Thomas ❤

To my ear, Ray's voice got better over the years. It got richer and deeper the older he got. I was blessed to see him and the rest of the Moodies years ago. Had front row seats to boot. And he did the very same performance. Absolutely amazing. One of my best memories.

@morrisharlan1469

3 жыл бұрын

Me too...5 times...

@joeyjoey98

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right. Check out Ray on this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoB6kpWDgMKnY7g.html

@RJ-wy6cx

3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right

@michavandam

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing about his voice.

@BPStorm

2 жыл бұрын

CI saw the Moodies 14 times since 1970.

WOW. The flute solo by Ray had me mesmerized. Ray Thomas - You've touched our lives in a wonderful way. Such beautiful music you've given us.

Ray Thomas wrote, composed, played and sang a lot of very fine pieces. This may have been his best one.

@bkswanson2461

6 жыл бұрын

I believe it was and always will be...my favorite rockperformance of ALL TIME!!!!!!! OMG, am heart broken...XO RAY xxxxx

@fenwayify

3 жыл бұрын

There's little doubt this was his crowning achievement. The song was always a highlight of any Moody Blues concert...

@jimgleeson98

3 жыл бұрын

Very talented, I've been a fan since the early sixties with Denny Laine. "Go now!" etc. CLASS ACT!

@joeyjoey98

3 жыл бұрын

He'll take you up, he'll bring you down, he'll have your feet back firmly on the ground.... What a legend Ray !

This performance is all the more precious because of the recent death of Ray Thomas, Jan 2018. RIP Ray. You will be forever loved and missed. berrygirl1964.

Ray Thomas is dead No, no, he's outside looking in Ray Thomas is dead No, no, he's outside looking in He'll fly his astral plane Takes you trips around the bay Brings you back the same day Rest in Peace Ray - thank you for your music.

@elainelewis9545

3 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite track and ray made it 4me ,God b with you

God Bless you Ray ...,. you will be missed ... what a talent ...

Moody Blues are the best... they were ahead of their time.

@mikedehel3413

6 жыл бұрын

Saw them in philly at the spectrum , played this oh the memories

@davemay1554

6 жыл бұрын

Still are...

@hobbygamer6220

5 жыл бұрын

Dave May i was about 2 make your point ty

@cbrtMetallicA420

Жыл бұрын

I'm proud to say I've seen the Moody Blues twice live in my lifetime!! I just love them!

RIP Ray Thomas, a legend of a musician

Thank you Ray Thomas for so much joy!

The Moody Blues have been a big part of my life eve since I can remember. This is the first I've known that Ray passed - I don't watch too much TV in my mountain hideout. I know the Moody's would not live forever, but I won't either. Now, with Ray gone I think that the Moody Blues will not be seen touring anymore. Miss you Ray, R.I.P. and thanks for a great long time.

@terminallumbago6465

2 жыл бұрын

Idk if they’ve performed shows since the the pandemic, but Ray left the band in 2003 and they performed plenty of shows afterwards. Obviously it wasn’t the same (even though they got another flautist).

It was a true pleasure to see him do this live. The whole band was wonderful.with orchestra and great seats for us. That was an evening I will always remember.

RIP Ray, play and sing that beautiful music up there in heaven.

RIP Ray Thomas. A true legend

Great performance by Ray Thomas. Considerably better than even the great recorded performance from the album so long ago. This really spotlights Ray's classical skills and composure. Loved it. I will miss Ray. Rest in Peace to a wonderful mind. BTW. Keep in mind that Red Rocks is at over 6,435, feet above Denver, and playing a flute in thin air is a challenge to any wind instrument and vocalist. But Ray did a great job with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in this special live performance. Thanks Ray. RIP.

A BEUTIFUL MAN THAT CAN SING GREAT SONGS

R I P Ray Thomas.......magnificent musician totally in his element with fellow professionals

I pray I hear this song when I'm crossing over. God Bless The Moody Blues!

Besides being a great singer, flautist; It was always fun seeing him shake his arms as he loved this song 😃

I love this song! I used to play their albums in the dark with candles lit. Their music will always be my favorite.

My God, what an absolutely exhilarating, yet haunting rendition by one of two underrated Moodies (Mike Pinder being the other one). I saw them in '81 for the Long Distance Voyager tour at the LA Forum with all of them except Pinder (Pat Moraz on keyboards). Ray did this to a freakin' standing ovation! Best concert ever...miss him terribly!

@victoriafain5643

Жыл бұрын

Ray is fabulous !!!

God bless Ray Thomas. Enough said.

Miss this group and the music of Ray Thomas.

So honored to have seen and heard this giant of music. RIP Ray. You are terribly missed.

Ray's magical flute! RIP gentle soul!

Wish I Could Of Saw Them When They Were ALL Together! Greatest Band Ever! They're Still Great!

@brianparks2039

7 жыл бұрын

James Herman no shit, yo tambien

@ckelleher5678

4 жыл бұрын

Saw them twice in the 70's, they were my favorite rock band.

I love the Moody Blues - but Ray Thomas rocks my world.

@Sterianos

2 жыл бұрын

Φοβερός Ray Tomas

One of the most incredible flute solos EVER.......... *goosebumps*

The is the only group that ever touch my heart and soul .. my journey still continues ....

A beautiful song, and the best flutist ever!

Absolutely my FAVORITE Moody Blues tune...........

RIP Ray...the Moody Blues created an entire genre of music...Trancendental Rock...and they pulled me from my Top 40 adolescence and into the world of cerebral rock...and the impetus of my love for the Progressive Rock bands that followed. So glad to see the Moodies in the RRHOF.

The wind tried to out-blow Ray on that night at Stowe Mountain in Vermont. He looked up and said, " I can blow harder". We roared. RIP

@sharonallison9922

4 жыл бұрын

ETERNITY.......👁👁🙏😇👽✨✨✨💫💫💫💗❤

RIP Ray, fly that astral plane.

God bless Ray Thomas. So real. I saw him do this 10 times with an orchestra. Wow. Beauty is in his eyes.

@tarajackson3901

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful thing

Timothy L! What such a beautiful song. A lyric ! And the orchestra. Musicians ! And the singer voice ! Moody blues life ! Breathtaking also life in concert ! ThNk you all! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏👏🫢🫢🫢🫢⭐️⭐️⭐️💫💫💫🙏🙏🙏

A virtuoso performance by Ray Thomas, made even more powerful by the orchestra backing him

I can so relate, being right in front of the stage so close to their amazing talent and incredible energy.., almost the same happened to me during "Legend", only Ray was there playing his solo. Justin was looking at the first row starting at one end. I was in the center, and when he came to me I slowly waved and smiled...and YES Justin winked at me...!!! One of the most special moments of my life!! Didn't your heart skip a few beats when Justin saw you??!! lol forever in my memory

Very few bands where each member can sing, For my lady is still my favorite. RIP Ray

"In search of the Lost Chord" is one of the best albums ever made

this performance should have been nominated for a Grammy!!I Love all the Moodies songs, and would be hard pressed to ever pickfavs for sure...But, Legend of a Mind by Ray, has always been towards the top of Incredible Moodies creations...Ray just blows me away...this performance andall the other times seeing him sing this, takes me to a higher realm..true gift!!!!!

Rip Ray Thomas... Jan. 4 2018.... Angels have another flute player....

My favorite song of all time... from a time long past.

this is the moody blues. wonderful ! Ray Thomas, why don't you ?

The last time I saw the Moodys in concert was in Springfield, MO at the Kingdom Hall, a very small and intimate venue. This was about six or seven years ago. Ray wasn't there, of course, but they were still just amazing. I was about 59 years old, and I remember being so excited, running up to the stage like a love struck teenager, and dancing, being able to see them all upclose like that. Was so so wonderful!

Breathtaking flute solo and vocal from Ray. This must have been a very special night.

Which an fantastic performance !!! R. I. P. Ray

What an amazing and beautiful voice. I hope he had a wonderful life and he is at peace on the the other side.

Absolutely incredible Ray. Love love you !!!!!

Shivers when I listen to his golden voice.. Ride and Rest In Peace on Your Astral Plane, Ray Thomas..

The best moody’s song ever by far

I only learnt today, 7th January 2018, that Ray passed away, last week Thursday, 4th of January. He will be missed badly, especially at the upcoming induction of the Moody Blues into the 2018 R&RHoF.

@horseyhorselips3501

5 жыл бұрын

Same day, four year's after my dad passed, I just found out today, January, 29,2019. RIP Ray

Great Flute Playing & Singinģ Ray Thomas may you RIP Forever😀

Bravo Ray. R.I.P. We'll miss you.

Nobody does this like Ray! We miss him terribly!

Thats just great,my favourite Moody Blues has passed away.Thomas was no Ian Anderson From Jethro Tull,but a great singer and musician,a legend of the mind,R.I.P Mr Thomas.

The flute winds its way through my soul. So relaxing, coul listen to it all day. RIP Ray.

Ray, thank you for all of the talent that you had that you had spread upon us. Hope to see you in the afterlife!! Thank you again!!!

I can never watch this enough! I've got the dvd but still come to yt to watch this time and time again. And, I can never thank moodiesfan enough for this and all her great vids! I type this with tears flowing down my face, chill bumps on my body, and an ache in my chest.I like to think of this PHENOMENAL performance as Ray's goodbye to us all. Rest easy, dear sir. Love n peace, Deb (berrygirl64/moodygirl67) 7/12/19 PS: This performance alone makes owning the elusive THE OTHER SIDE OF RED ROCKS worth the time, effort, and mucho $$$ to get it!!!

It may not be as recognized or as influential as solos such as "Comfortably Numb" or "Stairway to Heaven", but this is one of the most gorgeous, most incredibly executed, and simply chilling solos I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. While others may be praised for musical technique and melody as well they should be, this is one of the few solos that succeeds in actually transporting me to another world almost in music. The fact that it comes from an instrument not normally associated with Rock only makes it that much better. It's simply one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, and arguably one of the most underrated performances out there.

@lesleymorgan01

7 жыл бұрын

It's all about the ambiance and getting out of your century - or the last.

@brianparks2039

7 жыл бұрын

Travis Linton Thanks to Ray Thomas, Peter Gabriel, and of course, Ian Anderson for playing the flute.

@robinsnell2231

7 жыл бұрын

The solo comes in the context of a performance in which Ray Thomas gives his all. And what a solo! He's not classically trained so he creates his own masterpiece. Who else would ever use the flute for rhythm and melody at the same time? And evoke the original studio recording at the end? Amazing stuff, framed by Ray's booming voice.

@bkswanson2461

7 жыл бұрын

1000% agree with you...this song by Ray, takes me to another realm, always has.Spellbounding...I understand Ray was ill and needed to retire, but boy when I see Moodies now, this is 1 song they can never play, cause No one could come close to Rays amazing, unique vocal here and flute playing!!xobtw...always wondered what Tim Leary thought of this song, would here Moodies speak of him in their earlier concerts, as they did know him.. perhaps they took some awesome trips together!! Would have loved to come along!!!! xxxx

@swillardo

6 жыл бұрын

Travis,You are 100% right. This has wow factor that nothing we hear today does. Thank you for your respect and post.

Rip Ray Thomas a true legend I love you

rest in peace. you will always be a talent and a gentleman.

Still (and forever) my favorite band of all time.

RIP Ray Thomas. Thanks for the great music! ❤️🙏

HES HAVIN SO MUCH FUN

Ray Thomas what a solo! Thank you for leaving that to cherish!

Live long and happy in Heaven, Ray. We love you! It's too bad that the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame couldn't get their act together sooner.

Absolutely fabulous sounds love them

Absolutely fantastic, hell of a performance Ray!

Ray, You are the best Moody Blue! God bless you & yours!

Definitely one of the best bands ever.

This is SENSATIONAL!! Ray Thomas wrote most of the classic and quirky MB songs and this is sometimes forgotten..what a performance Ray gave that night..and one thing that also is apparent is the love and friendship all the guys in the band have for each other and for Ray....please check out all of the early 60's performances. Ray Thomas such a cool guy and dapper and smart..and some of the dance moves!!....brilliant video..BIG thanks for posting.

Great musician surley missed ray thomas r i p

How many times did I trippped to the Moody Blues back in the day! So many!

excellent song-writers-singers-musicians-well done-Trinity bless everyone with good safe healthy days=R.I.P. all band members who passed away

Ray Thomas's voice actually got better as he aged it seems so much smoother and like velvet. How remarkable is that? Rest in peace.

Wow. Just wow. What a performance by such fantastic musician. Gets better each time you listen to it. Bravo Ray Thomas. Top man.

R.I.P. Ray Thomas...

God bless you, Ray. Rest in peace.

Simply the best rock band ever! 5 songwriters, four lead singers with distinctively different voices. Great musicians. Two different eras of success and rare longevity!!!

Lord, I miss this man and his contribution to The Moodies sound!! He and Mike Pinder were truly the soul of this band. Justin, John and Grahame certainly, together with them created the most introspective, complex and heady music of my generation. Mike should have been allowed to speak at the R & R HOF!

@careyharborne8357

2 жыл бұрын

agreed, was bad karma, they pushed him aside.

@segundoarroyo2431

2 жыл бұрын

A bad and ugly action of this member..

@carolbellas3564

2 жыл бұрын

The man has dementia They were sparing him any embarrassment

Rip Ray. Travel eternity road on that astral plane. So much great music. Soundtrack of my life. Thanks for sharing this.

Miss Ray and his music !!! RIP Ray !!

Unbelievable song from Ray!! Ray IS the Moody Blues. So sad now he is gone. God bless you Ray!

RIP Ray Thomas 1/4/2018. Gone but NEVER forgotten.

Such a classical voice. ❤️🎶❤️🎶

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND. LONG MAY YOUR LEGEND LIVE.

Along with Chris Wood of Traffic, Ray Thomas was one of the first great flautists in rock... predating Ian Anderson by about a year.

Such a phenomenal band. And an amazing song about a controversial but intelligent figure. When I hear the song I can visualize the vivid effects of the substance described in the lyrics. I am 16 years old, but I love rock music especially progressive and psychedelic rock. My favourite bands are The Doors, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Simon & Garfunkel, obviously The Moody Blues and my #1 all time favourite: Pink Floyd.

Great musician and vocalist! May God bless his family and rememberance! ✨✨✨