Isn't Life Strange
"Isn't Life Strange" is a 1972 single by the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues, which was based on Pachelbel's Canon In D. Written by bassist John Lodge, it was the first of two singles released from their 1972 album Seventh Sojourn, with the other being "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)" (also written by Lodge). "Isn't Life Strange" is one of the Moody Blues' longer songs, lasting for over six minutes.
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| Single by The Moody Blues | ||||
| from the album Seventh Sojourn | ||||
| B-side | "After You Came" | |||
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| Recorded | 14 February 1972 1988 (Greatest Hits version) | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock[1] | |||
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| Label | Threshold | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Lodge | |||
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Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1972 | UK Singles Chart | 13 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 29 |
Personnel (original version)
- John Lodge – bass guitar, possible acoustic guitar, vocals
- Justin Hayward – electric guitar, vocals
- Mike Pinder – Chamberlin, harmonium, backing vocals
- Ray Thomas – flute, backing vocals
- Graeme Edge – drums, percussion
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References
- Murphy, Sean (March 28, 2017). "The 100 Best Classic Progressive Rock Songs: Part 2, 80-61". PopMatters. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- Greatest Hits / Legend of a Band liner notes, 1989, 1990
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