The Moody Blues: A Personal Connection
Nowadays you may be finding it impossible to ignore what seems to be the mass exodus of so many bands, musicians, and songwriters of yesterday — too many in just the past couple of years.
In true blue, rock ‘n’ roll fashion, I’m scrambling to preserve the memories of music I followed my entire life, dating as far back as the ‘60s. In doing so, I welcome Gary Kudrna, sound engineer for The Moody Blues for 12 extraordinary years.
How my and my latest guest’s worlds happened to collide is a rock ‘n’ roll story well worth telling. For now, I’ll just say it all began with the two of us once meeting the same beautiful girl named Paula. We agree that our coming together was an event that was simply “meant to be” after her passing late 2022.
You’ll want to listen to the behind-the-scenes stories about how The Moody Blues were instrumental in keeping Gary and Paula’s relationship alive. Not only that, you’ll hear about Gary’s unique mixing process and the other famous bands he’s worked with. Over 400, including The Beach Boys, Robert Palmer, and Led Zeppelin, just to name a few!
Rare, special guests, “Three Dog Night”, decide to play the roles of background vocalist for a short stretch in this track. These are Gary’s three beloved rescue dogs, Jango, Beni, and Sal, also known as “the boys”.
This guy also has some very cool and collected rock ‘n’ roll decor: framed platinum albums, guitars, signed artwork, and more. I go crazy over this and point out my undeniable passion for rock-inspired rooms, and everyday additive on my website and Instagram feed.
Rumor has that Gary and I are thinking about back to record Part II, because we figure we barely scratched the surface. I also make the promise to design a rockin’ new office for Gary! Be sure to stay tuned in to Deep Track Designs for more.
As a tribute to our dear, sweet Paula, this track originally published on 10/02/23, her birthday.
Paula Louise Craig
10/02/60 - 11/14/22
A mutual love lost… Her memory is one we vow to keep alive together.
Your Wildest Dreams — The Moody Blues