Here is the story behind the creation of "Poor Man's Moody Blues." The Backhanded Compliment
The band layered the track with heavy Mellotron strings to mimic the orchestral swell of the original. Barclay James Harvest - Poor Man's Moody Blues ...
Ironically, the song meant to mock a label ended up becoming BJH's most famous and beloved anthem. To this day, it stands as one of the most sophisticated "troll" songs in rock history—proving that Barclay James Harvest was far more than just a second-rate version of another band. Here is the story behind the creation of