Episode 15: The Moody Blues - In Search of the Lost Chord

The Moody Blues may have been an afterthought of the 1960s, a one-hit wonder in most countries with their version of the R&B song "Go Now".  However, in 1967, they were asked to appear on a stereo demonstration record for their label, Deram.  That album, Days of Future Passed, became a major hit and revitalized their career.  However, needing to sustain their success and without a symphony orchestra in tow, the Moody Blues released In Search of the Lost Chord, with the members playing all the instruments and Michael Pinder's use of the Mellotron making up for the absence of an orchestra.  It was successful, but helped set up the pattern for their future releases.