I always though that this song was about a lost love. Knowing that David wrote this about his Dad brought me to tears. How many of us have lost their Dads and still think of them everyday?

@swimlaps1

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Heart pulling.

@dharenjeantubat6417

4 жыл бұрын

I am crying now.

@int53185

4 жыл бұрын

@@dharenjeantubat6417 I never noticed how still the audience was until tonight. I am sure many of them were touched by the song.

@johneli123456789

3 жыл бұрын

Me too...

@bryanvinculado4459

3 жыл бұрын

Me😭😭😭 5 years already when he left. I miss him everyday. 👼🥺🥺

I'll never think the same way about this song again. What a great tribute to his father!

@djiehodomadigo5896

5 жыл бұрын

me too

@colinwhitehouse3591

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@patricemarie2960

4 жыл бұрын

It's a timeless .....great love song! ......

@EAP--

4 жыл бұрын

My wife & l were listening and enjoying when a Chicago DJ explained. We liked it before, but had a new love & respect for this beautiful song after and since.

@johneason6540

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly agree, when he made this about his dad. It reminded me about my dad.

Our beautiful daughter once dedicated this to me and her dad, she as since passed away, and now its us that dedicate this beautiful words and song singers to her RIP our Sweetheart

@jovenbaoas7716

28 күн бұрын

RIP sweetheart

@BrianCarnevaleB26

10 күн бұрын

So Special. Mum loved them....

I lost my father two months ago. This song has an entire new meaning to me now. I was so blessed to have the best father in the world.

@TElaf1997

3 жыл бұрын

Mi papá hoy se fue hace un año. Sufrió un accidente de transito. La noche antes de accidentarse el se durmió escuchando esta canción. Ni pude abrazarlo o decirle que le queria.

@ToadHollow49

3 жыл бұрын

♥

@Tracimoon2222

3 жыл бұрын

Good bless you and your beautiful Father who I'm sure is around you 🙌🙏🏻💜⚘🌈🌈🌈 I lost my Father last August 22nd 2020 his numbers are 2222 I see them so often.. you should try this connection..I miss him so so much.. he was also, everything this song describes .. much love 🙌🙏🏻💜💜💜💜💜⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

@Carvalhaes2

3 жыл бұрын

Tenho 63 anos, perdi meu pai tem 8 anos e até hoje choro quando lembro dele. Perdi meu maior amigo. Essa música tem tudo à ver.

@joehiku7136

2 жыл бұрын

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I am a major rock n roller. Alice Cooper was my first concert at 13 in 1973. But nothing can touch the songs of Bread. Not Alice Cooper, not Alice in Chains. Rock n Roll is one thing. Songs this sweet and honest are something completely different. It really moves me seeing him older and that in his singing this song, I can still hear the purity in his voice from when he sang it in 1972. The story about his dad and this song makes this so much more real, special, and cherished.

@minooch5670

10 жыл бұрын

Well said and I totally agree.

@vincentortega4284

10 жыл бұрын

I totally Agree.

@rodeopac

10 жыл бұрын

Agree ~ Magical & profound !

@theloreleis6621

10 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with everything that you said. This song just tears my heart on a number of levels, but especially about my parents. When I first saw this and learned the real meaning of it, it hits home even more. A song and a voice as beautiful now as they were back then. Thank you David

@theoriginalbillholt

7 жыл бұрын

In addition to the sentimental nature of your comment, with which most people will agree, it's a good time to point out the excellent observation that great music is great music, genre wars be damned. ; ]

My dad passed in April of last year, 10 days before my 17th birthday. He was my hero, was and will always be my best friend

@rjspear

7 жыл бұрын

Josh I lost my dad in 82 when I was 17. You will never forget him but love him even more as the years go by.

@joewebb7569

6 жыл бұрын

I always thought this was a sweet love song. But until I heard David Gates talk about what was behind this song, it never got to me. I thought about what it will be like one day when my Dad is gone. Then I remembered my big brother whom I lost in 2014 at just 54 years, and it hit me. I would give anything, everything to see my brother, David Webb. The song will never be the same. Thank you David Gates for touching me with your song and it's true meaning. Brother, I miss you terribly.

@Stormchasing658

6 жыл бұрын

joewebb75 sorry for your loss Joe. What a wonderful tribute you wrote. I couldn’t help but weep.

@joewebb7569

6 жыл бұрын

Diane Stewart, thank you for your kind words. My brother was always someone I looked up to. He was my BIG bro, a guy I always tried to follow. He was only 54. Lesson learned...truly appreciate the time we have with those we love. Thanks again Diane, and David Gates.

@Stormchasing658

6 жыл бұрын

joewebb75 joe. God hold your brother in his arms. I see you still miss him deeply and would give everything you own for just another hour. God bless Joe.

“….and I knew, from watching you…”. Never doubt the power of having a caring dad in the developing life of a young man.

What an innocent time this was. No cell phones, no tv ( in my country at least) and no computers. Our neighbours popping in every evening for a cup of coffee while we listen to the radio and the women sometimes knitting together. You did not have to make an appointment first to visit family and friends, you were always welcome. What a beautiful song, one of my all time favourites

@66shashin

17 күн бұрын

The best times never will return only in memory will stay

I've just lost my mother and I keep repeating this song whilst tears stream down my face. It resonates with the love and pain I feel within. Thankyou, I am sending it up to my mother. God bless you and your father.

@bferrell1797

11 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Sending wishes for healing, comfort, strength and peace.❤

I feel David Gates and Bread are undermentioned when it comes to great American music. They came before my time and yet I'm still appreciating their songs in 2017.

@bobwinterfeld4627

2 жыл бұрын

David Gates was a friend of Leon Russell

David Gates had one of Rock n Rolls best voices and sang the prettiest songs.

@luisdiaz3887

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

I have always loved Bread and David Gates, and now that I know the true sentiment behind the lyrics of this song, it means even more to me. I have always thought there are not enough songs dedicated to dads because they are truly important to a child, and have an enormous effect on shaping them to become adults. You are an inspiration and have a voice like an angel.

@meditationzoner1225

10 ай бұрын

He didn't even write this song the piece of shite.

@meditationzoner1225

10 ай бұрын

He didn't even write this song the piece of shite.

@meditationzoner1225

10 ай бұрын

He didn't even write this song the piece of shite.

When I first heard and learned to play this song, it was always about my Mom, who we lost when I was 13. This whole song feels like a warning, a plea... love now. It may end soon. Love to all....

@annettesjoy

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you lost your mom so young. I lost my mom at the age of 25. She left a hole in my heart. Hope you are doing well.

@cjbarna

Жыл бұрын

@@annettesjoy What a kind soul you are! Losing your Mom leaves a hole in your heart, doesn’t matter when. May every blessing you ever sent out return to you 100 fold!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗

Whos still up 2019😍😍

Don't take anyone for granted. Spend time with loved ones.

My precious father passed away recently. A friend sent this to me. I always thought it was a beautiful song, but now that I know why it was written it has a whole new meaning to me. I sobbed when I listened to this. I asked my son to add it to the picture video he made as a tribute to my father for his viewing. We laid his body to rest yesterday. He was so special. He’ll forever be my hero. 💔

@aliciarobertson4979

4 жыл бұрын

Tanya R Sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace, and may you find comfort in your memories of happier days with him. My beloved father passed away suddenly in 1972 when I was in my late 20s. After 47+ years it is my precious memories of him which bring this great grandmother comfort.

@ChiniWanders

4 жыл бұрын

Tanya R I know the feeling, my dad passed away 4 months ago.

@francisantone5528

4 жыл бұрын

Same. My father is also passed away 4 years ago but still i remember my father when he still alive 😭💔

@clareclements

3 жыл бұрын

So true lost my Dad in Jan 2020

@andrewtrotter9023

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you. RIP, Tanya’s daddy.

This song means so much to me. I'm crying now remembering my Mother. She passed at 57 and when I first heard this, I knew exactly what Gates meant. I love you Mom.

@douangboutdykhamsay3735

7 жыл бұрын

I think of my mum too, she passed 7 mths ago and this tears at me.. So meaningful.. Miss mum so much

@cherixbiggs5819

4 жыл бұрын

Mine gone when I was 45. I, literally, would give anything I own....I have never been the same. 😢

@mddell58

4 жыл бұрын

Same for me..... my mom passed at a young 47. I was 29. Yes,.... I'd give so, so much, just to see her once again. ♥️♥️♥️

@gilberttom6706

4 жыл бұрын

I finally saw this video. I started crying thinking of my mom. I was 29 when diabetes took my mom. My mom was in her 50's. Love you and miss you mom.

@leonorageronimo3775

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you find inspiration in this song brother Ramon Isla from batch 81. God bless classmate.

What a most beautiful tribute to his father ... I had no idea this was the song's deeper meaning .. knowing this has changed this song for me forever.

My dad used to play this song and tell me about my grandfather...and now I listen to it and think of him. I wish I could get at leastc1 hour with him...😢

@sandrahenault5993

7 жыл бұрын

my father died two weeks ago. I've always loved this song but now it has a whole new meaning .

@MostInteresting69

5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Troville Damn. No kidding. One hour.

@slyoug

5 жыл бұрын

Legend

@timhitt9541

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I just had 15 minutes with my Dad

He had the same voice 20 years after the hit! Amazing!! Love all of David's music. Had the 'Best of Bread' LP back in the day. Check out all his music.

@Dina-nm1nx

Жыл бұрын

Still have mine---will never let it go.

I'm 66 years old and never knew this song about his father - no wonder it touched me whenever I heard it - it touches me more even more because I had a great father

David Gates is not only a high talented musicians, but a highly human being, God bless you David Gates, that He honor you as you honor you dad, you're a fine example of the best, thank you because your music inspired my life.

@horse5407

3 жыл бұрын

What is a highly human being?

@patrickclark7209

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said

@j.d.thompson3505

2 жыл бұрын

Not highly talented? Compared to who?

@sonofizzy

2 жыл бұрын

@@horse5407 If you have to ask, then you'll never know . . . .

This live version is so well done. The guitars are blended so well with the vocals. Pure talent to pull that off!

@brianvogt8125

3 жыл бұрын

Very few performers can reproduce the tune & timing of their hits long past. This one was a pleasure to hear.

Sunday marks a year since my dad passed. I miss you dad. Every day.

@wesleyaguiar9951

3 жыл бұрын

😢

@robertryan2542

3 жыл бұрын

May Almighty God console you. May your Dad rest in peace.

I loved this song in the 70s, it became real for me in 97 when my dad died. I was an only child/daddy's girl....and this song touches my heart every day....miss you daddy....the kids miss you. And your 2 great grandbabies would love you

@mimat1427

4 жыл бұрын

Debra Stirnaman Daddy’s girl here too. We laid him to rest yesterday. I had this added to his tribute video. Sending love from one daddy’s girl to another. 💗❤️

@leonorageronimo3775

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you find inspiration in this song Dette. FOR YOUR TATAY.

David Gates is in a league of his own.... He's incredible!

I was a rock and roller like most of my friends in those days, but Bread has always been one of my favorites and I've been a loyal listener ever since I first heard them in 1970. I've performed this song live along with a friend of mine at a local country fair. Just us two and my guitar on the stage. The response we got was amazing. I was very surprised at how many people stopped what they were doing and sang the chorus along with us. There were many people at the venue that got a very deep, soulful look in their eyes, which told me that this song hit home for them for one reason or another. It's such a simple yet powerful song. Such a lovely tune. Thank you, David for your talent, your time, and your treasure of music.

When I was in grade school I only understood the romantic side of this song, playing it while aching for some forgotten girl. Listened to it constantly, to pick the scab as it were. When older I saw the real meaning of the song, and when my dad passed I played it for my mom a couple days after the funeral. We were both crying. It's a beautiful song. She's now close to joining her husband in heaven. I'll play it again for myself when the time comes.

Dang! Who knew this was about his dad? Breaks my heart.

David Gates and Dan Fogelberg are my favourites.

In my younger days, I always thought of my mom when I heard this song playing. I lost her many years ago but I made sure in my adult life that I told her how much I loved her.

The finest years I ever knew , were all the years I had with you "..miss you so much Dad

I would give everything, everything I own...just to have you back again mom. The world is another without you.

@samuraifugitivo

8 жыл бұрын

Shiiit.......

David Gates explained the special meaning of this song when he played in Perth, Australia about 10 years ago and although I'd been a great Bread fan since the seventies, it really blew me away and touched me that it was written with his father in mind. David is without doubt one of the greatest singer song writers ever!

Hearing David sings this song brought me to tears... thinking about the olden days. His voice is perfection.

Me and my dad used to listed to this song on our way home from going swimming. I wish I could do that with him again. I miss him 😢

@michaelrodrigues5713

5 жыл бұрын

That's 'My dad and I', but I know the feeling. God, I miss my dad so much.

Yes, we all took this as our broken-heart song. It's touching that the depth came from his father.

Could be a perfect "Fathers Day" song!!

@cynthialauren8455

4 жыл бұрын

I miss you dad.

Davud Gates was one of the seventies best songwriters. Bread were the best soft rock group of the early 70's. Whatca combination David Gates and James Griffin (rip) were. David's solo songs were great too.

Wow...he has such a beautiful voice.

My father passed in july 13/ 2014. He was the best father and friend.

@ramatisnascimento8572

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊👊👊🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Why don't more people like Bread? The number of views should be higher. These guy were incredible writers and lyricists.

My dad passed away 1977 almost 50 yrs I stl remember our time together .li love u dad.TIL WE MEET AGAIN

Miss you dad.. rest in peace.. :(

Every time I hear this song I remember my father.

I saw them in Australia in a farewell/reunion type concert tour in maybe the late 90’s perhaps or later, but they sounded brilliant, so professional and just quality musicianship, and one stage between songs David Gates asked the audience “how it sounded out there?” Cause it sounds pretty good from where we are” Been to see many concerts over the years, some of the greatest artist from around the world, and have to say this particular concert in Melbourne, Australia that night is one that stays with me. Thank-you Bread🙏

An absolute masterpiece.

My dad died December the 1993, my firstborn was almost a year old. My dad was legally going adopt my son to keep him in the family and give him his family name. Unfortunately months before this would happen he passed suddenly. This is the one song I could think of, still has meaning to that time, and that sorrow we were all feeling. I still miss my dad. It's been 28 years.

the quality of his voice during live performances is unmatched.

"You taught me how to LOVE". Finally I know what he said there!

When you hear David tell his story I also will never listen to this song the same way again.

Holy crap I'm having a moment listening to lyrics now after hearing the story.

One of the most beautiful songs EVER written.......EVER.

@Timkelly14

5 жыл бұрын

Ed M - 100% agree

When i heard it, the first thing I thought of was my dad ❤. He's been gone 21 years now.

Lost my father two weeks ago. This has always been one of my favorites now it really hits me

@ToniMattTony

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. My father passed when he was only 46, I wish he was back. Hang in there Sandra

@MrDukstr

5 жыл бұрын

Lost my dad 8 months ago. We played it at his funeral

@abelesser69

4 жыл бұрын

I miss him too..4 years later...he was my dad too

4 жыл бұрын

I understand you, Sandra.... I lost my father 1 month ago and I felt the same.... this song always been special to me, and now that I know its real meaning it really hits me..

I listened to this song wayyyy back in the 70s and it touched me then and it still does after all these years later. Doesnt get any better than this.

david was damn good god bless

He is just SO Good even in 'live' performance!!!

A special man who uses the power of words along with beautiful melodies.. What a gift he has...

Beautiful voice! Love you David Gates.😊

Now my favorite song ever. Wish I had my mum back, passed last January..:(

Man what a special song!! The fact that it's a song paying homage to death comes clearly to me. I cannot help but think of my mother and my older brother and cry when I hear this😢....Thank you Mr. Gates for writing such a magical song

DAVID IS SO AWESOME I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HIS VOICE,HIS MUSIC,HE HAS MORE TALENT IN HIS LITTLE TOE NAIL THAN MOST OF THE SO CALLED SINGERS AND MUSICIANS OF TODAY!!!!!!!

@vincentortega4284

10 жыл бұрын

I agree with you singers today do not have much talent.

This man wrote songs that tugged on your heart. Till this day, they stir emotions.

Thank you David Gates...it is a great song...your music will not be forgotten.

Drowning in my tears

Gates was a brilliant songwriter! Way to go Dave!

BREAD..Wow!! My first Boyfriend had this Album back in the day. This Record means more to me than I could ever explain. I Love every Member of the Band. The music is just as good as the singing!!

@garydavis5858

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pam, couldn't agree more...such amazing musicians

One of the most beautiful voices there ever was!

Means so much. I would Everything I Own to have Jill back from 1981. Miss and STLL LOVE YOU 38 years after you left me!!!!!

@Cotronixco

4 жыл бұрын

You're certainly in much good company.

This man David Gates is a national treasure. One of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. I’ve been fortunate to grow up listening to his beautiful music. 💯💕🕊

I love all his songs....but this one gets me all the time it reminds me of my mom boy do I miss her so much. 😢

@abelesser69

4 жыл бұрын

I miss her too.. she was my mom too

I honestly didn't think of this song romantically. The first line "you sheltered me from harm" first thing I had in mind was family and as the song continued, I remembered my grandma who had passed away. She took care of me when my parents were busy, I wish I was old enough to take care of her when she got older and sick. I miss all the people I've lost when I was just a kid. I wish I could still talk to them now that I'm older. 🤍

I never knew the reason David wrote this great song. Now that I do I love it even more. Thanks for posting.

Beautiful. David Gates at a mature age, but he can still do it. Love him xx

So much talent and timeless.

Some of the best ballads to come out of my generation.

Wow! This song just takes my breath away.

David Gates was a major force in music in the late 60's and early 1970's and was part of Bread, which really was a super-group. The other 3 guys, well 5 actually, in Bread (Robb Royer, Larry Knechtel, Jimmy Griffin, Mike Botts + Jim Gordon at the very beginning) were NOT slouches. They all brought tremendous talents to this group and are all over the records of other groups as songwriters and session players. Gates himself is/was a great multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, orchestrator, and arranger. He kinda looks like the Marlboro Man here. It is also wonderful to see the talented and generous Billy Dean, who is fantastic and had a great run, but deserved to be an even bigger star than he was.

I don't know why I had to across this today. I'm balling my eyes out thinking about my Mom. It hit me like a brick. Wow. Phew ~

I always thought this was a song about a man losing his wife to death. Hearing Mr. Gates say it was written about his late father makes it more personal as most of have lost our fathers to the great enemy - death. Great song!

David Gates writes incredible music with awesome lyrics that take on a true meaning of life. Thanks David!

This song has always been a childs heart song to a deceased parent to me. I have always known that this song was meant for parents, abd the relationships that we, as children, take for granted. My mother passed in 1981, when I was only 19 tears old, and this was the song that has stayed in my mind and heart thinking of her. This song, and Never Go Home Anymore by the Shangri Las, are forever my memorial to her. And this has become my best version for his explanation of why David Yates wrote it.

One of, if not the very most touching songs, I've ever heard. I listened to it for years until I found out one day that it was about his father. Compleatly changed its meaning for me. KB

How many kids are missing out on good fathers that are worthy to be sung about like this?

ABSOLUTELY LOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all of the Bread band members and David Gates for sharing your beautiful talent of music, lyrics, etc. which in returned shaped my life with such beauty of LOVE. EXCEPTIONAL !!!! Infinity fan from 8 tracks, cassettes, albums, CD's, now electronic/mobile.

Why can't we have this great music continue its so sad the shit that's out there,this song bring tears to all of our eyes from what I read of all your comments at least we got to experience it.

@magic2506

2 жыл бұрын

Because the music industry especially Pop music, has taken over most of the production from true artists. It is rare that music (shit) today can evoke any kind of emotion such as a great song like this that speaks to your heart and transcends the mind. The industry mostly promotes the same familiar beats, groves and progressions and re-packages them over and over to what sounds familiar. Most young people that listen to the shit today, only care and have been conditioned to enjoy the beat. Ask any listener today what a song is about and they can't tell you. The industry is using familiar beats and patterns to stimulate the brain to release dopamine. The shit today has nothing to do with heart. I know music being a musician. This erosion of heartfelt music and conditioning today's listener is something that started years ago. The industry rarely looks for an individual artist that has written a hit such as this. They have their own writers and producers that told to produce a certain thing that sounds familiar over and over and sells. What a shame. Young musicians with a dream to make it music, I really feel bad for.

I just lost my mom on April 3rd her name was April she was the most amazing wonderful person in the world I just randomly heard this and it hit me hard turns out my mom n dad used too love bread 🙏

Brilliant writer and an ageless voice !!

Such a brilliant songwriter and storyteller. In 4 minutes you understand his admiration and deep love for his father and his passing. If one doesn't feel and ID with the words of this beautifully poetic and emotionally constructed tune, your heart must cease to beat. I couldn't sing this in public without falling apart.

David gates best singer and composer bread

February 2, 2020 still listening 😍❤

@irmapasagui9043

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

Brilliant! I really like the soft harmony too. Really good accompaniment for such a classic and still sweet voice as David's. Probably the finest songwriter/vocalist ever.

David Gates is priceless and precious. He should be honored and heard. We need his talent and music. Such a treasure!!!

Bill Shanley understated, underrated but brilliant….a great piece of work from a true professional 😊👍

Truly a classic love song!!!

This is one of those songs that make me cry... the lyrics, the melody... classic 😪

Wow this song gave whole new meaning to my life. Everything I own... thank you Dad. Have peace in heaven.

Such a beautiful song for his beloved dad! Love your voice and song writing David Gates, I have loved your band since a youngster and truly you and your group have always been my favorite! Your songs always heavily resonated with me! Love you, and best always to you and your family! Many blessings! 💙

Always think about my mum dad and Jesus and god when I hear this song… my mum big country fan… this is beautiful live… thank you for sharing ❤my dad is ten years passed and I know where he is , he’s in my other home waiting…. I hope it’s a long wait so he can see how far I’ve come…. God bless.