On this day in music history: August 7, 1970 - “A Question Of Balance”, the sixth album by The Moody Blues is released. Produced by Tony Clarke, it is recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, London, UK from January 17 - June 6, 1970. The album features more stripped down arrangements than than on the bands’ previous albums in order to enable them to play them live with less difficulty. The previously released single “Question” will peak at #21 on the Hot 100 on June 13th. “A Question Of Balance” will peak at #3 on the Billboard Top 200.