The View from the Hill - Justin Hayward

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What's New as of Friday, September 10, 1999

• Sep 10, 1999 - This site is officially locked.  No further updates will be made.   Please see Higher & Higher for news and the Index of Moody Blues Resources for the latest links.
• Dec 9, 1998 - Go to the Purchase the View on the web portion -- and save $5.00 on TVFTH if you follow a special link from this site (well, save $5.00 on a purchase of over $9.99 -- one per person, excluding s/h/tax, etc.) at CD NOW.  Offer good until December 17.
• Dec 5, 1998 - Noted that audio is no longer available here.  Started advertising The Performer's Collection for MB-related collectibles.  Add Christmas image.  Noted JH video due on PBS.
• May 28, 1998 - Got some nice photos from Donna Whiting, taken at Santa Barbara and San Juan, Capistrano.  Also, be sure to pick up the upcoming Songwriter's Monthly (June) as it will contain reviews of  Tracy Graham's CD as well Paul Bliss' CD. :-)
• May 19, 1998 - Finally updating with info on new JH video (See Promos page) and new link to Songwriter's Monthly. That's a great magazine, by the way. If you are a songwriter or are interested in songwriting, and publishing, it is an excellent source of info on "how to" as well as giving info on who is up and coming in the business. It is a great value for the money.  That's about it for now.  Don't know how much longer this page will remain.
• December 14, 1997 - New song due from Justin in early 1998. See Promos page.
• December 7, 1997 - There are tour dates and an auction to be aware of on the Promos page.  Moved older concert and promo information to individual pages for 1996, 1997 and 1998.
• August 24, 1997 - Added a personal review of TVFTH in the Review Section, Added a personal review of Myrtle Beach in the View Reports section..
• July 15, 1997 - Frisk's pictures from the Birchmere have been added. Also, an announcement about a personal appearance for autographing TVFTH is on the Promos page.
• July 12, 1997 - Added 1997 setlist and reader comments to the Reports page.
• July 1, 1997 - Updated Promos page including a correction to the info on the July 19 show in Rockton, IL.
• June 30, 1997 - Update Promos page.
• June 26, 1997 - New concert added to Promos page.
• June 16, 1997 - Update Promos page. Mystery date info filled in by Higher & Higher - The Moody Blues Magazine at http://www.moodies-magazine.com/ . Also, have you checked out Judy's Moody Blues Webmuseum lately? There is more fun than ever at http://www.metronet.com/mb.htm . Remember Mad Libs? Try out a Moody Lib. Send Moody Postcards. New photos, etc. Well worth a leisurely browse.
• June 14, 1997 - Update Promos page again, finally, still.
• June 5, 1997 - Another update on the Promos page.
• June 3, 1997 - Updated Promos page.
• May 27, 1997 - Updated Promos page.
• May 25, 1997 - Corrected Birchmere info on Promos page.
• May 24, 1997 - Birchmere info recanted on Promos page. Seems the info we obtained from Birchmere was incorrect.
• May 23, 1997 - Birchmere info on Promos page.
• May 21, 1997 - Cleveland is a bust. Birchmere info - minor : Promos page.
• May 19, 1997 - A little more info on tickets on the Promos page.
• May 14, 1997 - A detail or two about the Cleveland show and the phone number at Goldmine was added to the promos page. And, added a link to Judy's Moody Blues Web Museum on the Links page. Visit to see Justin with a beard!
• May 12, 1997 - A few measly details and a ticket sale date announcement! Now we're getting somewhere!
• May 8, 1997 - Another concert appearance added to the promos page.
• May 7, 1997 - More info on JH's tour has been put on the promos page.
• April 25, 1997 - Full JH schedule on the promos page
• April 24, 1997 - Added another tour date to the promos page
• April 23, 1997 - Added yet another tour date to the promos page, this time on the other coast!
• April 22, 1997 - another tour date on the promos page.
• April 21, 1997 - Added info on Guitar Legends magazine to the promos page. If you haven't checked recently -- look down.
• April 19, 1997 - Updated the "purchase" page with add'l information on how to buy on the web. Also updated some of the links to take you directly to Justin's section. The ones which don't go to Justin directly really don't allow that sort of link or require that you go through their "front door." Added more Listener Comments. And since it really doesn't fit anywhere else and it really doesn't have to do with the album... I'll put it here : Received from Mark Harries :

Following article in Friday's Daily Mail 18 April.

Courting offers in Hampton MOODY Blues singer Justin Hayward is to sell his 600,000 pounds home in Hampton Wickm South West London.

He is buying a pied-a-terre in Surrey and intends to spend more time at his flat in France.

Hayward and wife Marie bought The Courtyard in 1971 for 21,000 pounds.

The 250 year old house may be unimposing from the outside, but inside it has an intriguing layout.

The main reception room has been opened to double height, with a gallery that connects the bedrooms on the second floor.

There is a sound-proof study, which is used as a recording studio, as well as three bedrooms and a dining room. On the first floor there is a large snooker room. The garden has been landscaped.

The building, which is on the original map of Hampton Court, served as a coach house to a grand manor house. Hayward says he has revamped the house three times, once in each decade.

He intends to keep his other house in Cornwall, close to where his mother lives.

"The Courtyard is a specialist property and the buyer is unlikely to be someone in a run-of-the-mill job", says estate agent Dixon Porter.

"Because it is not exciting from the outside, the house has allowed Justin to enjoy a degree of privacy".

• April 18, 1997 - Yup. It is beginning! Check out the Promos page for tour dates.

• March 28, 1997 - Not much is new. Did some minor shuffling as to what is on what page. Added a link on the Links page to Ellen Weitz's wonderful Moody Blues history. Everything is still here -- if it isn't where it was the last time, it has only been moved to a more logical place. Justin is due back this summer and word is that he'll be playing The House of Blues in New Orleans so we'll see! While we're rambling, check out Judy's Moody Blues Web Museum at http://www.metronet.com/~basilisk/mbhome.htm for some fun -- old clips of music, photos and chat. Have a great Easter.

• March 10, 1997 - The Steve Goss Interview. An enjoyable and thought provoking interview. And some navigational changes in the bibliography section. Please note that TVFTH posters are again available and that the Tracks contest has been extended through the 15th. We're not tracking Moody Blues concert dates here. See the Higher & Higher site for this info, but come right back!
• March 7, 1997 - Added two items to the promos section. Posted a portion of an email about the Springfield appearance to the reports section. Added a page of online sites to buy TVFTH.
• February 18, 1997 - Info on a Philadelphia radio interview added to promotions section.
• February 17, 1997 - Added info on the appearance at the Gavin Convention to the reports section.
• February 14, 1997 - Added several summaries to the reports section.
• February 12, 1997 - Preview an interview Justin gave which will be used on WINS/NYC in the near future in the bibliography section. Added a new link to BB's photos on the links page.
• February 8, 1997 - Report on the personal appearance in Atlanta added to the reports section and Good Morning Texas listing added to promotions section.
• February 7, 1997 - Report on the personal appearance in Springfield, PA added to the reports section.
• February 6, 1997 - Additional info on the Atlanta and New Orleans appearances in the promos section.
• February 4, 1997 - Added info on an Atlanta radio interview in the promos section.
• February 2, 1997 - Added info on an upcoming internet event in the promos section and updated Denver info. Moved Internet Minute to the reports section. Completely removed Christmas message and What Child Is This clip from the A Word section. Added a few more thank yous there. Added yet more audio thanks to the forever generous and helpful Kevy Rae on the Lyrics page (check out her site for a treat.)
• January 24, 1997 - Added an unconfirmed by CMC but "Oh how I want it to true" JH promo date in the promos section. A reminder to everyone to check out the Higher & Higher - The Moody Blues Magazine web site and, to check out the actual program audio from the Internet Minute, also in the promos section.
• January 19, 1997 - added a link to a Barbara Bowman photo taken at the St. Juan Capistrano gig in the Reports section. Added another nugget on the promos section -- Please note that if you republish information found on this page you should credit the page with a link. Personal integrity should count for something.
• January 13, 1997 - Another Contest - This time Tracks Magazine is giving away Justin goodies! Find out how to reach Tracks in the Bibliography section and learn more about the contest in the promos section. You *must* have a copy of Tracks to enter the contest, if only because the contest involves careful reading of issue #32. ~Also~ the soun bite of What Child Is This in the A Word... section will be removed by the end of the month so if you've been putting it off, have a listen now.
• January 12, 1997 - CONTEST & Added times for Chicago airing of The Internet Minute as well as a change in schedule for JH's Florida appearance in the Promo section
• January 10, 1997 - Added first air dates for The Internet Minute and made note that the promo posters are temporarily sold out.
• January 9, 1997 - Removed majority of "old" info from Promo section. Note that Syracuse has been canceled. For other shows, please remember to check with your local store before making plans.
• January 8, 1997 - added a few more dates and rumours of dates to the Promo section. Please remember to check with your local store before making plans.
• January 7, 1997 - added some partially confirmed Borders appearance dates in the Promo secion. Added a link to http://www.moodies-magazine.com - for Higher & Higher on the links page.
• January 1, 1997 - added some new links, made the IM waves into mono which cut their sizes in about half, a few format changes, made mention of the fact that part one of Songwriter's Monthly's interview with Justin Hayward is sold out.
• December 29, 1996 - The NEW View..So much has changed that we encourage you to take another drive through The View.
• December 22, 1996 - Added What Child Is This? to Christmas message
• December 21, 1996 - Rumoured & Upcoming Promo Work, a New Poster Offer, a link to an interview transcript, and a Christmas Greeting.
• December 18, 1996 - Radio features for 12/19 & beyond.
• December 11, 1996 - Report on Seattle appearance added.
• December 9, 1996 - Report on Portland appearance added.
• December 7, 1996 - Updated promo page.
• December 6, 1996 - New reports on the latest promotional appearances added.
• December 5, 1996 - Added the latest information about the Portland appearance and Judy's review.
• December 4, 1996 - Updated promos and reports on appearances.
• December 3, 1996 - Moved reports on earlier appearances to its own page with additions including the setlist from the December 2 concert. Updated and enhanced promo page including more details about the limited edition set being sold.
• December 2, 1996 - Updated promotional appearances. Times and phone numbers are now available for everything that has been scheduled.
• December 1, 1996 - Added more listener comments.
• November 30, 1996 - Added Chords for Broken Dream, Something to Believe In and It's Not Too Late.
• November 27, 1996 - Updates and info about JH's longer setlist at his latest appearance added to the promo page.
• November 24, 1996 - Improved lyrics page and updated promotional appearances.
• November 23, 1996 - Added lyrics and moved audio links to lyrics page. Added the address for a JH concert venue: The Coach House.
• November 21, 1996 - Added more details to upcoming JH appearances. And, more Chords!.
• November 20, 1996 - Updated promos and added summaries of recent appearances.
• November 19, 1996 - Updated promos.
• November 18, 1996 - Consolidated tour and promo pages and organized info into an easier to read table.
• November 15, 1996 - Updated promos again.
• November 14, 1996 - Added a promotional appearance.
• November 13, 1996 - Added Robert Linus Koehl's Guitar Chords, added comments about JH's appearance on Fox with an email link for feedback.
• November 12, 1996 - Updated Promotions info.
• November 11, 1996 - Updated Coach House time & price info, added new listener comments & added a fun new review by Fiona Lane.
• November 9, 1996 - Added a big radio promotion in New York. Winners get an autographed View plus a chance to spend some time with Justin!
• November 4, 1996 - Added Tour Info and Promos. Update made by Judy who is responsible for any errors.
• October 25, 1996 - Added New Audio, a list of what other music this is similar to and another personal review & More Links!
• October 22, 1996 - Linked to Kevy Rae's audio files - Thanks Kevy! :-) on Songlist & Credits.
• October 21, 1996 - Higher & Higher is having a sale! (A What?) A SALE! Check out thesale/auction list!
• October 15, 1996 - TVFTH was released and our first listener comment was added
• October 4, 1996 - Implemented page

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Last modified on Friday, September 10, 1999