# Nights In White Satin **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 22, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399 "2017-08-22T20:04:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/21 "2017-08-23T14:43:13Z")
> [@neofishboy](#): > > When I was a kid I thought it was “Knights in White Satin” and I remember thinking “Man, those dudes are totally dead”. Pretty much until this thread, right now, I thought it WAS Knights in White Satin. Meaning a white knight (on his horse and all). Then again, I’ve never actually paid attention to the lyrics so…there’s that… ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/22 "2017-08-23T15:36:36Z")
I got to perform with them…maybe 98 or 99 (they wanted an orchestra). Hadn’t heard of them before, but it was good times. ---
**Author:** ![2Bits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/e95f7d/32.png) [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/23 "2017-08-23T15:43:35Z")
> [@neofishboy](#): > > When I was a kid I thought it was “Knights in White Satin” and I remember thinking “Man, those dudes are totally dead”. > **[giorgio moroder knights in white satin - Video Search Results](https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?hsimp=yhs-att_001&hspart=att&p=giorgio%2Bmoroder%2Bknights%2Bin%2Bwhite%2Bsatin#id=1&vid=0148a354f95813a753b223bb6d4f01b9&action=click)** > > The search engine that helps you find exactly what you're looking for. Find the most relevant information, video, images, and answers from all across the Web. ---
**Author:** ![2Bits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/e95f7d/32.png) [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/24 "2017-08-23T15:47:48Z")
I love this song and Justin Hayward’s singing. As of late I’ve found myself wishing there existed an “acoustic/ unplugged” version of him singing this (and other Moodies songs) when his voice was at it’s peak. ---
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/25 "2017-08-23T17:22:16Z")
Like others, I always thought it was “Knights in White Satin”. Stupid D&D ruining\* my brain with preconceptions. - I lie, D&D was and is awesome! ---
**Author:** ![UncleRojelio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unclerojelio/32/3160_2.png) [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/26 "2017-08-23T18:23:52Z")
“Knights in White Satin” sounds like a euphemism for the KKK. "Nights in White Satin, OTOH, is a great song. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/27 "2017-08-23T18:40:51Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > Pretty much until this thread, right now, I thought it WAS Knights in White Satin. > > Meaning a white knight (on his horse and all). Halloween costume idea? ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/28 "2017-08-23T21:13:32Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > Always been a fan of Justin and the Moodies. Another song of his that does it for me is _Forever Autumn_ from War of the Worlds. As does Gypsy (Of A Strange & Distant Time). A childhood fave, I’ve recently gotten back into them with a vengeance. ---
**Author:** ![Covfefe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee7513/32.png) [@Covfefe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covfefe)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/29 "2017-08-23T23:59:50Z")
Before there was “Nights In White Satin” there was [“Signed D.C.” by Love](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1FdfSBxBRA). ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/30 "2017-08-24T02:20:19Z")
> [@BeepKillBeep](#): > > Like others, I always thought it was “Knights in White Satin”. Stupid D&D ruining\* my brain with preconceptions. > > - I lie, D&D was and is awesome! I thought the song refers to 1950’s gangs wearing their colors (jackets)? Wiseguy used this Song to end their first season. After Vinnie Terranova, the undercover cop, defeated the local mob boss, Sonny. Like two knights in battle. I see from Google that it is spelled Nights in White Satin. Quite a surprise. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/31 "2017-08-24T02:41:38Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > One of few albums that you _must_ play all the way though. This is the 50th anniversary of the album and they played it live on tour this year. [50th Anniversary Tour](http://www.moodybluestoday.com/moody-blues-embark-historic-days-future-passed-50th-anniversary-tour/) ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/32 "2017-08-24T02:59:23Z")
Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle, “On My Own”. I can’t get enough of this song. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/KsH63qJlIMM/maxresdefault.jpg "Patti LaBelle - On My Own ft. MICHAEL MCDONALD") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsH63qJlIMM) ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/33 "2017-08-24T03:00:47Z")
**Of course** it’s “Nights” and not “Knights.” The title of the album is _ **Days of Future Passed** _, and these are its sections: **A** 1. “The Day Begins” 2. “Dawn: Dawn is a Feeling” 3. “The Morning: Another Morning” 4. “Lunch Break: Peak Hour” **B** 1. “The Afternoon” 2. “Evening” 3. “The Night” ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/34 "2017-08-24T05:26:39Z")
[https://youtu.be/F7o9yG1mWcE](https://youtu.be/F7o9yG1mWcE) I suck at linking, so if you want to find this song on youtube, it is “Diamonds” by a duo called JOHNNYSWIM. The below lyrics, as they rise into the final chorus, combined with the soaring music and powerful voices fill me with strength and determination. I always give this song a listen when I need either of those things. You’ve taken down So many others Oh but you’ll know my name when you see And in these ashes I’m stronger still You’ll learn to fear my pain, yeah you will. You’ll learn to fear my pain, yeah you will, yeah you will, yeah you will. We’re the fire, from the sun We’re the light when the day is done We are the brave, we are the chosen ones We’re the diamonds, diamonds We’re the diamonds, diamonds We’re the diamonds, diamonds We’re the diamonds, diamonds Rising up out the dust. PS, I like the Moodys, too. ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/35 "2017-08-24T06:40:33Z")
Marilyn McCoo, “Last Night’”: “I heard your number ringing I wernt cold inside.” ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/36 "2017-08-24T13:58:54Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > Pretty much until this thread, right now, I thought it WAS Knights in White Satin. Same here. And speaking of Enya… “Winter lies before me Now you’re so far away. In the darkness of my dreaming The light of you will stay.” Link: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f3fHDt4xQFw](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f3fHDt4xQFw) ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/37 "2017-08-24T14:25:45Z")
“Song for a Winter’s Night,” by Gordon Lightfoot. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Is38naHuxjE/hqdefault.jpg "Song for a winter's night ~ Gordon Lightfoot ~ with lyrics") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is38naHuxjE) ---
**Author:** ![JcWoman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jcwoman/32/2889_2.png) [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/38 "2017-08-24T19:00:15Z")
For me it’s Rob Thomas’ All That I Am. Mostly it’s the soaring orchestra accompanying his vocals giving the song an enormous build and climax (very sexual, yes). But also the lyrics: I am the sound of love’s arriving Echoed softly on the sand Lay your head upon my shoulder Lay your hand within my hand I give you all that I am And I breathe where you breathe Let me stand where you stand With all that I am ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/39 "2017-08-24T19:14:47Z")
> [@TRC4941](#): > > Nights In White Satin is one of my all-time favorite songs. When Justin Hayward sings the lines… > > And I love you > Ohhh how I love you > > …it sends chills down my spine. Those words sound like they come right from his heart - like he really means them. > > What other songs or lines from songs do you get this feeling from? Nights doesn’t do it for me at all. However, Forever Autumn does. And the paired up songs (at least in the music videos) of Your Wildest Dreams and I Know You’re Out There Somewhere. But to go back even further - Kathy’s Song by Simon and Garfunkel. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399/40 "2017-08-24T20:17:26Z")
I grew up with the Moodies (my brother, for some reason, is a huge fan and he’s only 40) and yeah all their stuff is great and melodic, and most epic. It’s definitely the most accessible prog rock to me! “Questions” is a great one, too. Speaking of prog, I think [A Whiter Shade of Pale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb3iPP-tHdA) means nothing to me, but also everything. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nights-in-white-satin/794399.md?page=3)