John Lodge gets in the festive mood with brand new single Love Will Conquer All

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Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge returns to action with a Festive-themed video for his brand new single, Love Conquers All.

It's also the title track for a new extended EP which will be released on February 14, which features Yes singer (and John's son-in-law) Jon Davidson on backing vocals.

The EP, especially the emotive title track, sees Lodge reflecting on some personal health struggles, not least a stroke the musician suffered this time last year.

“We all have our challenges in life” says Lodge. "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.”

The upcoming EP also features guest contributions from Geoff Downes, Tim Maple, Dave Colquhoun, Ray Nesbit, and Lodge’s 10,000 Light Years Band, as well as his wife Kirsten and son Kristian.

The Love Conquers AlI EP will be available on CD, limited edition vinyl (In the UK 180g blue vinyl with hand-signed insert), and all streaming platforms.

Pre-order Love Conquers All EP.

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Jerry Ewing

Writer and broadcaster Jerry Ewing is the Editor of Prog Magazine which he founded for Future Publishing in 2009. He grew up in Sydney and began his writing career in London for Metal Forces magazine in 1989. He has since written for Metal Hammer, Maxim, Vox, Stuff and Bizarre magazines, among others. He created and edited Classic Rock Magazine for Dennis Publishing in 1998 and is the author of a variety of books on both music and sport, including Wonderous Stories; A Journey Through The Landscape Of Progressive Rock.