Legend of a Mind - The Moody Blues - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Legend of a Mind" by The Moody Blues is a track from their 1968 album In Search of the Lost Chord. Written by Ray Thomas, the song pays tribute to Timothy Leary, a prominent advocate for the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings and a key figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The song is notable for its psychedelic rock style, featuring a prominent use of the Mellotron, which gives it a distinctive, otherworldly sound. The lyrics evoke nostalgia and celebrate Leary's influence, beginning with the iconic line "Timothy Leary's dead, No, no, no, no, he's outside looking in." The song features Ray Thomas on lead vocals and flute, with Justin Hayward on guitars, John Lodge on bass, Mike Pinder on Mellotron and piano, and Graeme Edge on drums and percussion. Though "Legend of a Mind" did not chart as a single, it remains a beloved part of The Moody Blues' discography, particularly for its lyrical depth and innovative use of instruments.