Top 5 Songs By The Moody Blues

Top 5 Songs By The Moody Blues

To honour the legacy of the late John Hodge and the band, here are five of the most beloved Moody Blues songs (as celebrated in fan polls and classic rock rankings).

5. Your Wildest Dreams

A later-era hit that helped bridge their classic and more modern sounds. It was released in the mid-1980s when the band was adapting to newer sounds and production styles. It became a successful single and remains one of their more recognizable songs from that era.

4. I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

An anthem reflecting the tensions of fame and identity. John Lodge co-wrote it (with Justin Hayward) and often sang on it. The song expresses a kind of resistance against hero worship: “I’m just a singer in a rock and roll band” suggests humility and an aversion to being put on a pedestal.

3. Ride My See-Saw

A more energetic, driving Moody Blues track frequently included in “greatest songs” lists. This energetic track was written by bassist John Lodge and released in 1968 on the album In Search of the Lost Chord.

2. Question

Known for its emotional depth and dynamic structure as well as its powerful chorus and dual rhythms — combining urgency with reflection. It became a hit in 1970 and remains one of their most played songs on radio and streaming.

1. Nights in White Satin

Written by Justin Hayward, this song first appeared on their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. Its original release was not an instant hit in the UK; it initially “barely dented the charts.”

But after being reissued, it became one of their signature songs: it climbed to No. 2 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the 1972 version and became a gold-certified single.