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"'Question'" is a 1970 single by the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues. It was written by guitarist Justin Hayward, who provides lead vocals. "Question" was first released as a single in April 1970 and remains their second highest-charting song in the UK, reaching number two and staying on the chart for 12 weeks. The song reached number 21 on the Billboard Top 40 in the USA.David Roberts. 'British Hit Singles & Albums'. Guinness World Records Limited It was later featured as the lead track on the 1970 album 'A Question of Balance'. The single also features the song "Candle of Life" on its B-side, which was from the Moody Blues' previous album 'To Our Children's Children's Children'.

"Question" is one of the Moody Blues' most popular songs, and has been included in virtually all of their compilations and live albums. In addition, the song was re-recorded (along with "Isn't Life Strange") in the studio with the London Symphony Orchestra (who in 1978 had released an orchestral cover of the song) in 1988, for the 'Greatest Hits' album.

'Cash Box' described the song as starting "with a guitar intro in the Who manner" that "[churns] up instant listener interest from the start" and then "alters midway to become a brilliantly presented ballad in the [Moody Blues'] own tradition."

Former Marillion singer Fish covered the song as one of his personal favourites for his album 'Songs from the Mirror', released in 1993. In 2010, Nada Surf covered the song on their album "If I Had a Hi-Fi."

Personnel



* Justin Hayward 12-string acoustic guitar, lead vocals

* John Lodge bass guitar, backing vocals

* Mike Pinder Mellotron, backing vocals (1970 recording)

* Ray Thomas tambourine, backing vocals

* Graeme Edge drums, percussion

* Patrick Moraz keyboards (1988 recording)

* Frank Ricotti additional percussion (1988 recording)

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