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The Moody Blues - A Simple Game (1968)

Ray Thomas
1960s1968AcousticStudioRareyoutube

Brilliant and a way ahead of its time single from 1968 that was later added as a bonus track to their third studio album In Search of the Lost Chord (1968) Country: UK & Europe Released: 1968 Genre: Rock Style: Psychedelic Rock, Symphonic Rock Credits: Bass Guitar, Cello, Tambourine, Snare, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – John Lodge Concert Flute, Alto Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals – Ray Thomas Drums, Timpani, Tambourine, Tabla, Piano – Graeme Edge Mellotron, Piano, Harpsichord, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar – Mike Pinder Twelve-String Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar, Tabla, Piano, Mellotron, Bass Guitar, Harpsichord, Percussion, Vocals – Justin Hayward Album Cover – Philip Travers DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/artwork. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended.

About Ray Thomas

Raymond Thomas (29 December 1941 – 4 January 2018) was an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was best known as a founding member of the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues. His flute solo on the band's 1967 hit single "Nights in White Satin" is regarded as one of progressive rock's defining moments. In 2018, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

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