This section does not deal with songs which the Moody Blues have covered (for instance, "Go Now"), but only with songs which the various members of the band have written.

By far, the majority of covers are of "Nights in White Satin", listed below. Other songs which have been covered are listed at the end of this section.

* Denotes that a sound clip is available on Sue Cutlip's website www.moodysojourn.com

# Denotes that a sound clip is available on Dave and Colette Hirsh's website miceandchips.com/bluemood

Covers of "Nights in White Satin"

# Tori Amos (vocal, performed on tour in 2003)

BB Band (Those Rock Ballads, 1999 and Classic Rock, Vol. 2, 1999

* Alain Bashung (vocal in English by a French singer, Climax, 2000)

* Pierre Belmonde (Themes For Dreams: The Magic Sound of the Panpipes, instrumental, 1982)

* Lucie Bila (Czech vocal)

Acker Bilk (All the Hits Plus More, 2001)

The Brooklyn Bridge (The Brooklyn Bridge, 1970)

Elkie Brooks (Pearls II, 1982, Rock F.M., 1994 and Pearls Concert, 1999)

* Eric Burdon & War (The Black Man's Burdon, Greatest Animal Hits, 1994, Eric Burdon Sings the Animals Greatest Hits, 1994, Best of Eric Burdon & War, 1996, and Eric Burdon's Greatest Hits)

Richard Clayderman (Little Night Music, 1994)

John Cowan (lead vocal) (Moody Bluegrass, 2004) Credits for other contributing musicians and a sound clip can be found at www.moodybluegrass.com

* David Monte Cristo (vocal)

Billie Davis (Best of Billie Davis, 2002)

Eumir Deodato (Deodato 2, 1973 and Preludes & Rhapsodies, 2001)

* Claude Denjean (instrumental)

* The Dickies (punk version, Dawn Of The Dickies, 1979, Great Dictations - The Definitive Dickies Collection, 1989, Still Got Live, Even If You Don't Want It, 1999, All Covered in Punk, 2002, Punk Singles Collection, 2002 and Live in London, 2002)

Geoffrey Downes (Evolution, 1998)

# Francois Michael Duget

Esteban (instrumental, At Home with Esteban, 2000 and Live!, 2001)

Percy Faith (nice instrumental version, Claire/New Thing, 2003)

Fantastic Strings (My Favorites, 1990)

* Forthcoming Fire (vocal)

Mario Frangoulis (Sometimes I Dream, 2002, performed in Italian and English) Justin Hayward performed a duet of "Nights in White Satin" with the Greek operatic tenor. See Section 9.7 for more information on the CD and a DVD of a live performance.

* Gregorian Chants (vocal choir)

* Helge and the Firefuckers

# Cheung Hok-Uau (Chinese vocal)

# Glen Hughes (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath), Chad Smith and John Frusciante (both of Red Hot Chili Peppers) recorded a cover for the movie "Stealth" and its soundtrack CD.

I Tal (I Tal U.S.A.)

* David Lanz (instrumental, Skyline Firedance, 1990 and Symphonic Sessions, 2003)

Linda Law (1978)

Ramsey Lewis (Funky Serenity, 1973)

Lorie Line (Open House, 1997 and Lorie Line Favorites, 1999)

London Festival Orchestra (Shattered (movie soundtrack), 1991)

London Symphony Orchestra (Classic Rock, 1992, Classic Instrumentals: Beautiful Arrangements to Capture Every Emotion, 1995, Visions, 1995 and Symphonic Rock: British Invasion, Vol. 1, 1997)

Helmut Lotti (a Belgian singer)

Mantovani (A Legend of Music, Vol. 1, 1983, Magical Moods of Montovani, 1992, Romance and Music, 1999 and Nobody Does It Better, 2001)

Hank Marvin (instrumental version)

Alain Morisod (Melodies Pour Toujours, 2001)

Giorgio Moroder (Solitary Men, 1983)

* Nana Mouskouri (Nana, 1984, The Magic of Nana Mouskouri, 1988, Coleccion, Vol. 3: Romantica, 1998 and Essential, 1998)

Werner Muller & His Orchestra (Learn To Love, 1972)

The Northstar Orchestra (Feelings Of Love 2000, Lost in Love Romantic Collection, 2000, Morning Mood, 2000, and Sweet Surrender, 2000)

Patricia (In French, Femmes de Paris, Vol. 1)

* I Profeti (Italian vocal)

Romantic Strings (Romantic Strings Vol. 1, 1998)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Rock Dreams, Vol. 1, 1993 and Symphonic Rock, 2004)

* Jennifer Rush (Premium Gold Collection, 2000)

Jon Saint James (Trans-Atlantic, 1983)

Michael Sadler (of Saga, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends - note that this album has appeared under several different names. See Section 3.2)

# Sandra (Fading Shades, 1995 and My Favourites, 2000)

* Lorenzo Santamaria (Spanish vocal)

Di Scherling (Class Reunion, 1995)

Shadows (Moonlight Shadows, 2000, Golden Greats, 2000 and 50 Golden Greats, 2003)

* Nancy Sinatra (vocal, One More Time)

Doug Smith/Mark Hanson (Deep Heart, 1995 and Power of Two: Groovemasters, Vol. 7, 2001)

* Sort Sol (vocal)

The Starlite Orchestra & Singers (Your Song: 20 Golden Romantic Songs, 1991 and Prelude to Love: Songs After Midnight, 1996)

David Syme (Rock Formations, 1995)

Donna Summer (live, on her summer 2005 tour (PA Musikfest performance of August 5, 2005 reported by Betsy Kishlansky), and also on an upcoming CD release.

* The Vision Bleak (vocal)

Doc Watson/Frosty Morn ('Round The Table Again, 2002)

Tim Weisberg, 1971)

* Juliane Werding (German vocal)

* Winterboy (vocal)

David Yakobian (Alpha States II, 1997)

David Young (Songbook, 2000)

Covers of other Moody Blues songs

Note that Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends has appeared under several different names. See Section 3.2

Sound clips and information on all the contributing artists for Moody Bluegrass, can be found at www.moodybluegrass.com

"Another Morning"
- Tangerine Zoo (Outside Looking In, 1960s)

"I Know You're Out There Somewhere"
- Shaun Williamsen (of Atlanta Rhythm Section, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)

"I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock 'n' Roll Band)"
- Shaun Williamsen (of Atlanta Rhythm Section, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)
- John Cowan (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Isn't Life Strange?"
- Shaun Williamsen (of Atlanta Rhythm Section, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)

"It's Up to You"
- Jan Harvey (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Land of Make-Believe"
- Tim O'Brien (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Late Lament"
- Larry Cordle (spoken word Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Legend of a Mind"
- Tim O'Brien (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Lovely to See You"
- Harley Allen (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Never Comes the Day"
- John Cowan (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"New Horizons"
- Michael Sadler (of Saga, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)

"The Other Side of Life"
- Larry Cordle (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"Question"
- Shaun Williamsen (of Atlanta Rhythm Section, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)

"Ride My See-Saw"
- Harley Allen (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"The Voice"
- Michael Sadler (of Saga, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)
- John Cowan (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

"You and Me"
- Ajalon (Christian Progressive Rock - On the Threshold of Eternity)

"Your Wildest Dreams"
- Michael Sadler (of Saga, Frankfurt Rock Orchestra Classic Moody Blues Hits featuring Justin Hayward & Friends, 1994)
- Harley Allen (lead vocal Moody Bluegrass, 2004)

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