MOODY BLUES, THE ACTOR

"The Actor" is a 1968 song written by Justin Hayward. It was first released on their 1968 album In 'Search of the Lost Chord.' "The Actor" is one of Justin Hayward's signature love ballads. The song's lyrics tell the story of a young woman who falls in love with an actor. However, this love is unrequited, since she only sees the actor once when "The Curtain rises." The song prominently features Justin Hayward singing along with an acoustic guitar. Ray Thomas is also prominently featured playing the flute behind Hayward's voice.

[artiesdinos]

One of FINEST songs EVER composed. This displays the true brilliance and talent forged by the greatest rock band in record history -- The Moody Blues. They are a class act. No one can match them and they will forever be unsurpassed in the genre.

[geoffhalstead]

I’ve been a fan since the ‘60s and now four score old and still get spine tingles and shivers listening👏😩

[constantius]

I am 63 now and my late father bought this album for me at Christmas in the early 1970s. Whenever I hear the those sung words 'It's such a rainy afternoon....' I still feel a kind of ethereal joy and tranquillity which I cannot even explain. Most of the greatest bands were not as good as the Moody Blues.

[jimdeckmen]

first time concert in 1968, blown away ever since! the music wrap-s all around me takes me away to nice quiet island in my mind in my life !! RIP Ray and Grahme edge, will never forget ya !

[russellvoigtlander]

I’m 65 and when I call my wife and she answers the phone hello I still get chills! This song is absolutely perfect! Can’t believe it isn’t played on radio three times a day!

[muffsmercury]

There will never again be any band or group like the Moody Blues.

[shell]

Hauntingly beautiful!!! My favorite Moody Blues song!!!

[johnries]

Ray Thomas did a fabulous job on the flute on this track.

[jerryhayes]

The Moody Blues is definitely the thinking-person's music.

[saintgeorge]

Justin simply has one of most beautiful voice's ever.

[jet]

It's the most beautiful song. I love Justin Hayward 's voice. ❤

[ronmullard]

The Moodies are up there with the the greatest....

[CarolOlijar]

My brother Joe passed away last week. He loved Moody Blues. So do I. This song makes me cry for him. 😢

[nicolefama]

My all time favorite song by them! What I appreciate so much about them is when they sing and play they mean it and feel what they’re saying! You can literally feel the emotions coming through their music. Moody to me is that delightful icecream cone on a hot summer day…. Thank you moody blues for all your beautiful timeless music ❤

[Patrick-vrig]

My big brother Rob Roy R. God rest his soul introduced me to this outstanding band and every time I listen to there music it brings back memories of how he knew what real meaningful music was supposed to do uplift you and make your spirit and soul sore like an eagle. R.I.P. Brother 😇

[garydemaio]

Justin's melodies are so hauntingly beautiful.

[blitzkrieg]

"The sound I have heard in your hello". This lyric is SO powerful. Powerful, because of how true it is. Often times, it was just a simple "hello" that has caused a man to fall in love with a beautiful woman that noticed him and said his name with a kind "hello".

[jimharrigan]

45 years later this still gives me goosebumps like no other song.

[rob]

I have many favorite Moody Blues songs. The one I'm listening to is my favorite until I hear the next one. Wonderful songs, great artists!

[bferrell]

That yearning, earnest sound in Justin's voice on "OH, darling" gets me EVERY TIME. ❤ Reminds me of my late husband.