It's easy to see why they have lasted so long, their second number Tuesday Afternoon is more than 40 years old and in that time it has – like the band that recorded it – become a classic.

The numbers that followed, which included The Voice, Wildest Dreams and Isn't Life Strange, transported the audience on a journey through the career of a band who cared about their music, and still do.

Justin Hayward always looks serious when singing, obviously giving it his total concentration, whilst John Lodge, ever the showman, just grins the whole time. It was good to see that they still enjoy playing.

A massive ovation followed I Know You're Out There Somewhere, and each song thereafter was ecstatically received.

In the second half, things just got better and it was apparent that this was a special show.

Drummer Graeme Edge cavorted shamelessly through Higher and Higher, joking that he'd overdosed on Viagra.

The backing musicians were top notch also, with special mention going to flautist Norda Mullen, but then second drummer Gordon Marshall also joined in on flute.

Singer Julie Ragins and keyboard player Paul Bliss also put in an exemplary performance.

The final four numbers had the crowd on their feet; Singer In a Rock And Roll Band, Nights In White Satin, Question and the rousing Ride My See Saw brought this musical journey to a reluctant end.

The Moodies all looked slightly bemused at the reaction of the sell-out crowd, but their satisfied smiles showed they appreciated the adulation.

Martin Hutchinson