John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, has shared a new Christmas single, titled “Love Will Conquer All.”
“Love Will Conquer All” is the lead single from Lodge’s new extended EP, Love Conquers All, due for release on February 14, 2025. The EP will be available on CD, Limited Edition 180g Violet Vinyl, and all streaming platforms.
The song was written by Lodge during his recent health challenges, suffering, as he put it, a “Christmas present he didn’t want,” a stroke. While he dealt with this personal adversity, and the immense challenge of the work involved to recover, he felt his creativity rising to create this heartwarming Christmas song.
“Love Will Conquer All” is a song of love, renewal and healing, and John wanted to share it with everyone in the hope that his journey might just help inspire others.
The song, written by Lodge, features him on vocals, lead guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar. Jon Davison, the singer of the progressive rock band YES and Lodge’s son-in-law, joins him on background vocals. He provided the drums and rhythms, and also co-produced the track with Lodge. Lead guitar is provided by Ray Nesbit. Lodge’s wife Kirsten has joined him on backing vocals, as his relationship with her is at the heart of this song.
“We all have our challenges in life, mine happened last Christmas… but like a phoenix this song appeared and helped me work through some of those difficult days. As I look forward to Christmas this year, I know it was love that got me through, and my Christmas wish for everyone is that they are surrounded with love (and great music) this year,” Lodge said.
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