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FILES ON THIS PAGE ARE IN REALAUDIO FORMAT

Keep in mind that some of these have been recorded from sources many generations old, so don't expect hi-fi quality. 
A Question Of Balance
Justin and John talk about the album sleeve.
Procession
John and Justin share thoughts on this song.
Hall Of Fame
Is being in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame important to Justin?
I Know You're Out There Somewhere
A "punk" version of the popular song, taken from a videotaped Moodies rehearsal.
Long Distance Voyager
Justin tells how this album cover came to be.
The Leg Story
  While the story remains the same, the venue changes with each telling  ;-)
Justin's Mantra
The humorous story of Justin's secret word.
God Save The Queen
The Moodies sing the United Kingdom's national anthem.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
John talks about record company expectations, and a call from Sir Edward.
To Our Children's Children's Children
How'd they make all those "space" sounds?
The Other Side Of Life
Where did the idea for this album originate?
Justin - Up Close And Personal
Some fun facts from the lead singer himself. 
Say It With Love
A solo acoustic version with some ad-libbing at the end. 
Is This Heaven?
"Live" is better, even when tap dancing. 
Never Blame The Rainbows
Do you ever have trouble reading those small lyrics sheets? Justin might. 
Don't Touch That Song!
Dedicated fans know what they like, so don't mess with it. 
Voices In The Sky
An abbreviated, but nice, acoustic rendition from Justin's appearance on TNN. 
Caught Live + 5
The album the Moodies never wanted released. 
Blue Guitar
A live version by the Blue Jays. 
Nights In White Satin
Some thoughts from Justin on his biggest hit. 
A Humble Beginning
The Moodies weren't always mega-stars. 
The Setlist
Justin tells why the Moodies seldom change their setlist. 
The Casino Tours
Viva Las Vegas...and Lake Tahoe...and Atlantic City! 
Prelude
How do you follow up a classic like Nights In White Satin?
The Best Is Yet To Come
A live version of this lovely song from Moving Mountains. 
Oh! Susannah
The Moodies don't warm up like this anymore.
The High Price Of Success
It can get awfully lonely at the top.
The Beatles
A Beatles-Moody Blues connection.
Pretentious?
For years, critics have called the Moodies pretentious. Were they right?
Copyrights
A youthful mistake, and how Justin feels about it now.
A Fashion Statement
Maybe their old blue suits weren't so bad, after all.
In Search Of The Lost Chord
Some pleasant memories of those early days. 
Days Of Future Passed
Justin shares some more thoughts on Nights in White Satin, and on himself, as a writer.
The Mellotron
Is it "live", or is it mellotron?
Threshold Records
It wasn't quite what the band envisioned.
The Four Tops
Moody ties to Motown.
Gemini Dream
They don't open with this number now, but the song is still true.
The Break-up
In retrospect, they could see it coming even before Seventh Sojourn.
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
The band grew up during the making of Every Good Boy.
Playin' The South
How do the Moodies play in the South?
New Kid On The Block
The transition from Mark I to Mark II Moodies.
Is This Spinal Tap?
Some definite prop problems for the band. 
Orchestras
Most, but not all, orchestras enjoy the chance to do rock and roll.
The Girl In The Fur Coat
C'mon, they didn't have blow dryers in the '60s.
Fat Arthur
John's nickname for The Voice