Dear Diary
The Moody Blues
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Album Inclusion"Dear Diary" is a song by the English rock band, The Moody Blues, included in their third album, "On the Threshold of a Dream," released in 1969.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by Ray Thomas, one of the founding members of the band. He was also known for his contributions as a flutist and vocalist of the band.
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Specific GenreAlthough The Moody Blues is known for their progressive and psychedelic rock sound, "Dear Diary" falls under the subgenre of symphonic rock – a blending of rock music with elements of classical music.
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Conceptual Album"Dear Diary" forms part of the concept of the album "On the Threshold of a Dream," where all songs were designed to flow into each other, creating a continuous piece of music.
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Use of MellotronAs with many of The Moody Blues' songs, "Dear Diary" features the use of the Mellotron – an early keyboard instrument that generates sounds using magnetic tape.
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Lyrics ThemeThe track is reflective and introspective in nature, in line with the band's characteristic philosophical lyrics.
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Absence in Concert PerformancesDespite being part of a successful album, "Dear Diary" was not a staple in The Moody Blues' set lists during their live performances.
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Cover Art ContributionWhile the song, like the others on the album, contributed to the album's overall theme and concept, it also inspired some elements of the album's cover art.
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Other Members' ContributionsBesides Thomas' writing and singing, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Graeme Edge, and Mike Pinder, the other members of The Moody Blues, also contributed to the creation of "Dear Diary".
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LegacyThough not released as a single, "Dear Diary" helped establish The Moody Blues' reputation for their combination of rock with classical influences and introspective lyrics.
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