In response to the comment about the Moody Blues using a female back-up
singer to hit the high notes, for about twenty years they had been using
two female back-singers. When Ray Thomas retired, they replaced him
with a female flute player whose inspiration for picking up the flute
was "Nights In White Satin". Now she gets to play it on stage. Talk
about living a dream. (-8 She also contributes background vocals (and
occasional guitar) so the band is down to one female back-up singer who
has been playing more and more keyboards the last few tours.
So you miss the former duo of back-up singers desparately trying to come
up with choreography (-8, but you still get the high harmonies and more
music.
No Mellotron, but can you really tell in a hockey rink?
Alas, no Ray Thomas songs since he retired.
They've found their niche. They are playing for the fans. Every tour
is a greatest hits show.
Next time they come to Michigan, I'll be there.
John McIntyre
mcintyre@...