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**Panama Red** · 07-17-2005, 11:53 AM

I'm surprised that this discussion of the various versions of War of the Worlds hasn't included one of my all time favorites. In the late '70's (1976 I think), a musical version of WOTW was done by Jeff Wayne. It was narrated by Richard Burton and was set in England (as was Wells' original novel). The music was heavy with Moody Blues influences due in part to a collaboration with Justin Hayward of the Moody's.

Forget the movies, put your imagination to work. Throw this musical version in the CD player or, like me, on the turntable (yes, I have the original vinyl version which I've copied to CD), sit back in a dark room and let Richard Burton carry you to another century and raise the fear along your spine - the Martians are coming!!

07-17-2005, 11:53 AM	#23
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,565	I'm surprised that this discussion of the various versions of War of the Worlds hasn't included one of my all time favorites. In the late '70's (1976 I think), a musical version of WOTW was done by Jeff Wayne. It was narrated by Richard Burton and was set in England (as was Wells' original novel). The music was heavy with Moody Blues influences due in part to a collaboration with Justin Hayward of the Moody's. Forget the movies, put your imagination to work. Throw this musical version in the CD player or, like me, on the turntable (yes, I have the original vinyl version which I've copied to CD), sit back in a dark room and let Richard Burton carry you to another century and raise the fear along your spine - the Martians are coming!!