Ray Thomas - Words & Music: 2 Disc (CD/DVD) Newly Remastered Compilation

RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2020

REMASTERED TWO DISC COMPILATION CELEBRATING MOODY BLUES’ FOUNDER RAY THOMAS

WITH 15 TRACKS INCLUDING RAY’S FINAL RECORDING ‘DADA’S SONG’

PLUS A BONUS DVD FEATURING THE 5.1 MIX OF ‘FROM MIGHTY OAKS’ AND THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS

WITH A BOOKLET FEATURING TRIBUTES FROM MANY MUSICIANS AND PRODUCERS WHO WORKED WITH RAY

Ray Thomas was a founder member of The Moody Blues. He was a musical pioneer, introducing the flute into the context of a rock band before such luminaries as Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Ray’s contribution to the Moody Blues was immense, and when the band went on a hiatus in the mid 1970s Ray recorded two solo albums for the band’s Threshold label; ‘From Mighty Oaks’ and ‘Hopes, Wishes And Dreams’.

The release of a limited edition boxed set of his solo work in 2010 saw Ray return to the studio to record the song ‘The Trouble With Memories’ (co-written with keyboard player and arranger Bias Boshell). Sadly, Ray passed away in January 2018 leaving behind a wonderful legacy of work, including his very last song (co-written and recorded with the Welsh musician Ryland Teifi); ‘Dada’s Song’, a piece which lyrically paid homage to Ray’s Welsh ancestry. The booklet features many tributes from those who worked with him, including former band mates Denny Laine and Mike Pinder.