About the song
“Nights in White Satin” is a timeless classic by the legendary British rock band, The Moody Blues. Composed by Justin Hayward, this beautiful song was first featured on the album “Days of Future Passed” as part of the segment “The Night”. Initially released as a single in 1967, it reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and number 103 in the United States in 1968. This was a significant achievement for the band, especially after the recent lineup change, which saw the departure of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick, and the arrival of Hayward and John Lodge.
The song gained even more popularity when it was reissued in 1972. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Cash Box Top 100, making it the band’s most successful single in the US. It also earned a gold certification for sales of over a million copies. In addition, it topped the charts in Canada and reached number nine in the UK. Although it did not chart in New Zealand, it reached number five on the New Zealand Listener’s chart compiled from readers’ votes in 1973.
“Nights in White Satin” has enjoyed a lasting impact on the music industry. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 and has been covered by numerous artists, including Giorgio Moroder, Elkie Brooks, and Sandra. The song has also been featured in various cultural mediums, such as commercials and films. In recent years, it has charted again in the UK and Ireland in 1979 and in 2010, reaching number 51 in the British Official Singles Charts. This enduring classic continues to captivate audiences of all ages, making it a true testament to the power of music.
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Lyrics
Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send
Beauty I’d always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore
‘Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Gazing at people
Some hand in hand
Just what I’m going through
They can’t understand
Some try to tell me
Thoughts they cannot defend
Just what you want to be
You will be in the end
And I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send
Beauty I’ve always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore
‘Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
‘Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you