The Moody Blues’ John Lodge Releases NEW Christmas SINGLE ‘Love Will Conquer All’ on Nov 15, 2024 and Premieres New Video
John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, releases an exciting new digital single ‘Love Will Conquer All’ on November 15, 2024. The single will be the first from John’s new extended EP “Love Conquers All”, due for release on February 14, 2025, and the EP will be available on CD, Limited Edition Vinyl (In the UK 180g Blue Vinyl with hand-signed insert), and all streaming platforms.
‘Love Will Conquer All’ was written by John during his recent health challenges, suffering, as he put it, a ‘Christmas present he didn’t want’, a stroke. While he dealt with this personal adversity, and the immense challenge of the work involved to recover, he felt his creativity rising to create this heart-warming Christmas song. ‘Love Will Conquer All’ is a song of love, renewal and healing, and John wanted to share it with everyone in the sincere hope that his journey might just help inspire others.
The song was written by John, and features John on vocals, lead guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar. Jon Davison, the singer of the progressive rock band YES, and John’s son-in-law, joins him on background vocals, provided the drums and rhythms, and also co-produced the track with John. Lead guitar is provided by Ray Nesbit, John’s Front of House Sound on tour, and also an incredible musician too. Finally, John asked his wife to join him on backing vocals, as at the heart of this song is his relationship with Kirsten, and their 56 year marriage… Love Will Conquer All.
“We all have our challenges in life” says John, “mine happened last Christmas… but like a phoenix this song appeared and helped me work through some of those difficult days. As I look forward to Christmas this year, I know it was love that got me through, and my Christmas wish for everyone is that they are surrounded with love (and great music) this year.”
The song is now available on all streaming services, and will also be available as an instant gratification song from the accompanying EP.
To purchase
SINGLE: https://slinky.to/
PRE-ORDER EP https://slinky.to/
Signed CDs and vinyl available from https://burningshed.com/store/
WATCH THE VIDEO https://youtu.be/TYzdgyvXiQM
This powerful collection of songs reflects Lodge’s deeply positive outlook, created in the midst of challenging times. Each track is a unique collaboration, featuring various guest musicians who joined Lodge on his journey of healing, and together they convey the EP’s unifying theme: that love truly does conquer all.
Songs like Love Will Conquer All, Whispering Angels, and Sunset Over Cocohatchee Bay were inspired by personal health struggles, while In These Crazy Times and The Sun Will Shine, originally written during lockdown, have been reimagined and remixed to reflect a brighter, more hopeful perspective on the future. Whispering Angels, co-written with Lodge’s son-in-law Jon Davison of YES, features Davison across all tracks.
The EP blends hope and warmth, with Love Will Conquer All is an almost Christmas song. Notable contributors include Geoff Downes of YES, Tim Maple, Dave Colquhoun, Ray Nesbit, and Lodge’s 10,000 Light Years Band, as well as his wife Kirsten and son Kristian.
To celebrate the release, Lodge will embark on a brief U.S. tour beginning November 12 in Clarksburg, WV, and concluding on November 19 in Royal Oak, MI, with additional dates planned in the U.S. for February and March, and UK dates to be announced for 2025.
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