My sisters funeral was on the 30th January 2024 she passed with sepsis on NYE 2023 , bless her, she had drawn up her own funeral plan and this was her chosen song....since that day , Its constantly on my mind, I hear it , I feel the emotional memories but so thankful that Our Carol chose this beautiful, dramatic song. It certainly makes the back of my neck and arms tingle and shiver. Thank you to Elbow for producing such a beautiful song it blows my mind every time I hear it ❤

British Exceptionalism. Don't let them tell you otherwise.

We chose this song for my Mum's funeral when she passed in Dec 2018. She loved it so much. I listened to it again today with tears in my eyes as its her birthday .

@charliwilson2792

Жыл бұрын

Ive decided to have it at my funeral too

@vinnymitchell6508

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@josidebottom1082

Жыл бұрын

My daughter and her husband chose this for their wedding song... Beautiful choice.

@craighope6452

Жыл бұрын

View

@jamestorrance4664

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful choice Rebecca ❤

thank you for all of your beautiful messages....mu hubby died 2 yrs ago and tomorrow is the anniversary of his funeral. He always said when he heard this song it made him cry because he thought of me and how much i meant to him....i loved him since we met in 1986 and still do..miss you Martin always will xxxx

@dolly8162

4 жыл бұрын

Bernadette Ainsley so sorry for your loss ; a beautiful song for a beautiful memory

@stevenseal1740

4 жыл бұрын

Bernadette, as per my comment above, i had this at a good time but I'd give it up to those in pain. Much love 💙

@steveowens9317

3 жыл бұрын

Bernadette Ainsley sorry for your loss life will go buy but memories will last keep safe and love the rest of you life no matter what comes but your loss stays as your love stays xx

@MJ.71

3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@jm-dq4qg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u

we need this back - our country needs this love back.......

@MargaretsSoEasyArtCraftNature

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment Maria thank you you are right

This song will never got old. It’s a beautiful beautiful song! Who’s with me

@victorjorgejorge9476

4 жыл бұрын

Me, also

@TheColey58

4 жыл бұрын

Jeez those crowds, Will we ever see the like again?

@ChivertonCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you Big J !

@faejit

4 жыл бұрын

what me behave that way? ohh anyway, its going to be a beautiful day

@KeaneAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Oh i'm sure it will, cos in 5 years from now it'll be 5 years older.

I struggle every day. I listen to songs about lost loves, family etc... But this song is MINE. Love it ❤

Loved this tune already but was on the radio when i got back in my car at the hospital after saying goodbye to my beloved Dad for the final time...bless him !

@andreedyke8708

3 жыл бұрын

Claire Singleton Play this song and remember your Dad is always with you.

@weimindeng234

3 жыл бұрын

Hug you!

@64claire

3 жыл бұрын

@@weimindeng234 Thank you...hugs are especially precious in these challenging times..x

@doraldeddy1836

3 жыл бұрын

Claire music is so powerful for memories.In 1998 heard my Dad had died, got in my car turned on radio, on it was “The Living Years” by Mike and the Mechanics. Cried then, and have cried every time I’ve heard it since🥲. But now I can see his smile through the tears. Take care.

@64claire

3 жыл бұрын

@@doraldeddy1836 Thank you...and believe it or believe it not we had THAT track as part of the music for our wedding vows..! Hubby had 'stuff' with his Dad and it paved the way....x

We love this song and sadly my beautiul husband Martin died in April and this was the only song he asked for at his funeral - I had it played as he came into the chapel it felt so right....miss you so much my darling xxxx

@gemmamccarthy3808

5 жыл бұрын

Bernadette Ainsley So Sorry for your loss Bernadette, Love & Light to you 🙏🕯

@nypdtarn

5 жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss. check out swimming with men on Netflix - the ending in particular

@TheDjackso1

5 жыл бұрын

God bless you both. Beautiful moment in the circumstances im sure x

@davidsimpson911

5 жыл бұрын

my deepest sympathies...hope you feel the love he still sends you.

@scottc9100

4 жыл бұрын

He had great taste, hope you’re doing well x

This song has to be one of the best tunes about these days.... Goosebumps all over

@ianwright4248

2 жыл бұрын

I'm With You Absolutely Freezing Send Chills Down Your Spine

@elainestone7370

2 жыл бұрын

I love this song the music is fantastic

The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow.

@mihaelanegritu1709

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah,as long as "today " doesn't repeat in " every day " !

@dbay7466

2 жыл бұрын

@@mihaelanegritu1709 Tomorrow is another day and always will be...........

My Nan said she wanted this at her funeral when it came out. Made me tear up a lot. She’s still here now. She’s 97 and dementia has fully kicked in. She knows who I am but if I go to hers with my mum, she recognises us both but asks how long we’ve known each other for. She retreats back to her 20’s and says things like “oh how funny seeing you both here! We must go for dinner together tonight!” All the while she’s in her bed, frail as a dawn. We play this to her now and she faces us with confusion, aggression and denial. I understand that it’s how it goes. Another song is Coldplay fix you. Because when my mum came home (8 years ago when they Deterioration began, this was on the radio. My poor mum sobbed like no sob I’ve ever seen.) Music is beautiful and holds STRONG in the heart and mind.

@jackiemarriott9928

Жыл бұрын

I have also requested it to be played at my funeral It is a beautiful song by a great singer and I am also an OAP The Words are full of hope and love for all my loved ones who I leave behind but who I will watch over them and know we will meet again God Bless your Family x

@markwinters1216

Жыл бұрын

God bless you. This is on my funeral playlist

Its the dream if every band/singer to write and release an anthem... This my friends is one of the top five ever written. I get goosebumps every time I hear it

Get this in your head, it's there for the day.

Man, I need a concert like this soon. Time to throw those curtains wide and sing and celebrate together again.

@phillipskeet1857

Жыл бұрын

David

My 5 year old grandsons favourite song, so glad my son has a great taste in music

This needs to be re-released as it would smash the tunes these days

Coming up on my 10th anniversary since this was played at my wedding ,few highs, few lows, birth of a beautiful daughter inbetween..this will always fill me with joy

@zacdawson7331

Жыл бұрын

we had this played at our wedding ❤

Never realised that it was Elbow. Respect given where deserved. HNY anyone watching. I am with memories of loved ones, but not tears *AT ALL*. They had their wonderful time (led to me and my sis), our time now. Yma o Hyd

One of my all time favourite songs. If ever I feel a bit low this is the song I listen to.

“So throw those curtains wide” is a very powerful lyric. It can bring you out of a bad place and start to enjoy life again.

@MD-ru5vs

2 жыл бұрын

This is an explosion of positive energy, try to get the meaning of of it.

@Phobetor.

2 жыл бұрын

Another is Aha Take on me acoustic version, ...”it’s no better to be safe than sorry”. Just thought I would share. ❤️

@johnratman

2 жыл бұрын

Slam, dunk da funk! Is also a magical lyric for me.

@g8ymw

2 жыл бұрын

Up there with Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush "Don't give up"

@andrewpage5572

2 жыл бұрын

It’s about pissflaps

Great that this was part of the platinum Jubilee

Wow! We were there, it was such a hot day, the music was absolutely out of this world. The biggest crowd ever!! Can’t wait to go back when the world returns to ‘normal’ 🤗🤗🤗

This is proper music. Proper words sung by the brilliant Guy Garvey with the even more brilliant Elbow.

The most positive song in the world

This is an anthem of our times. Incredible

I'm not a huge Elbow fan.. But this song is a truly massive achievement, It's totally perfect. Well done guys!!!

Ich habe diesen Song zum ersten Mal am 7. Mai 2023 im Radio gehört und seither liebe ich ihn. Ich bekomme Gänsehaut nur schon von der Hintergrund-Musik. Wenn dann die Zuschauer mitsingen, nur noch WOWH!

It's a fantastic funeral song for Georg, my friend. Lots of people are following you on this, my friend xx 🙏

This is how songs should be - meaningful, melodic and flowing - and original !

@mozmaori

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve You are so & so right

@paulmallon5691

2 жыл бұрын

Irish republican songs.... enjoy...

@susanrooney4865

2 жыл бұрын

Nnk

The way the audience does the harmony at the end is breath-taking.

@jazzboifuckicontm5239

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. You don't often get thousands of people to sing in harmony very easily

My daughter Stefanie walked down the aisle to this. I balled my head off xxx 💜💜💜

The ending to this, and the ending to ‘Hey Jude’ (The Beatles} can last for hours, and rightly so! Absolutely belter of a song that will never grow old.

"Kiss me like a final meal" is quite possibly the greatest lyric ever. Just despairingly beautiful.

@jon-ue6rf

4 жыл бұрын

Like the first 6 weeks of a new relationship, aaaah those were the days

@georgiosioannou2787

4 жыл бұрын

Matt...truly a beautiful comment!🙏

@mattgreen5720

3 жыл бұрын

You should check out some of Paddy McAloon's lyrics I if you think that's good.

@charlesyates4230

Жыл бұрын

"Kiss me like we die tonight" is stronger I think

If you get the chance to see Elbow live , you have to do it, you will not be disappointed!

Only found this song, cannot believe I have never heard it before. Just had my last session of radiation treatment and was allowed to select a song for my final one lying on the table, brilliant!

@iamaparanoidandroid1

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Wayne - Fingers crossed for you into the future. :)

@kevinbeck6785

3 жыл бұрын

God bless and stay strong and keep listening !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This guys voice fills my heart with joy and my eyes with tears...

@lincolnwilliams5296

4 жыл бұрын

Lump in my throat tears rolling

@paulgwiazda5754

4 жыл бұрын

Too right 👍👍

@paulbonnington515

4 жыл бұрын

Was 1 of my mum's favourite songs, listen to it every day

@anthonypurnell2219

4 жыл бұрын

Ray. Charls

@willnolan2310

4 жыл бұрын

No.1 in my top ten.👏👏

I cry when all people start to sing. Beautiful song. There is peace in this song.

wow! just wish covid-19 would disappera so we can relive moment like this

@rorazvan

4 жыл бұрын

I am big fan of festivals and concerts, but I am afraid things will never look the same in the future.

@BeeBee3_Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Rise up against your oppressors then

@MrCodgod666

4 жыл бұрын

jordyboy49 seeing this made me cry. To be in a place so close to another 🤗🤗

@leorobinson822

4 жыл бұрын

It's time to throw them curtains wide n open up cos we seen to much darkness these last few months n we will beat this we are a family n stick together to help each other now let's open up and see the light

@jordyboy49

4 жыл бұрын

Leo Robinson max respect 👊🏻

For the last week this brilliant song has been played on Irish radio stations and it never gets old and it never will, I do think it will always stand the test of time just like the Foo fighters song Times Like These.

@karenpatton6885

4 жыл бұрын

Yes can't get it out of my head these days absolutely beautiful 🌸

love this song but always feel very emotional from it, can't explain it easily but it just tears me up 😢😢

@MD-ru5vs

2 жыл бұрын

the definition of a perfect song you described here.

@neilshepherd4689

2 жыл бұрын

This was my sister's wedding entrance song on the beach in Thailand back in 2019. To be honest I hadn't heard it before, but now it's one of my favourite songs. Great memories as well

@mickmcvey8683

Ай бұрын

I understand x

This saved my life, its looking like a beautiful day.

@sidpheasant7585

2 жыл бұрын

The Holy Spirit has to find new ways to reach us in the 21st century - we are a tough audience for Him/It. But He/It is up to the task. God loves us, His love, mercy and forgiveness is everywhere and Jesus promised that, when he returned to Heaven, His place would be taken by the Paraclete - sent from the Father, speaking the words of the Son and available to everybody, not just a few lucky ones in Israel. 2000 years later, the Spirit of Truth is still at work, but - paradoxically - His/Its chances are GREATER now, because the genius in art and music that can be inspired can go everywhere... We just have to "see" what we are actually seeing. Thanks be to God, I do!

My daughter chose this song when she got married, it's now my contact ringtone on my phone when she rings me.. BEAUTIFUL..

I can't believe I forgot this song for 3 years until I recognised it in a BGT comedian compliation in 2018 when I was 13 and it took me 4 years to finally find it after watching the Platinum Jubilee concert on BBC iPlayer and this song is amazing and I get goosebumps listening to it

My song when I walked down the Isle 23/04/21 with 13 guests due to covid restrictions, and last night we finally had a party where it was our 1st dance song 🥰

That man loves his music and I am glad.

This song makes me feel 10 feet tall!!! 🥺❤️ makes me float away to my safe place where no one can disturb me for that few minutes x

Guy Garveys voice sounds so close to the studio version. Rare talent!

@fionamcmath884

4 жыл бұрын

Ziemlich Ziem morrisey also has this talent 🥰

@solitudeguard5688

4 жыл бұрын

Ziemlich Ziem absolutely magnificent voice

@snugbugxxx

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like it’s even better live. The feeling and emotion is just incredible. He feeds off a good crowd.

@martynhill9583

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more , you would be hard pushed to tell the diff between the recorded version and live one . Sign of a true singer. As a side note why do female violinists look so beautiful?

@johnmcmahon2949

2 жыл бұрын

I love this...this is....love...sorry..😉🥰

This made me cry just now. The beautiful freedom of everyone together ❤♥💖

We long for life to be like this once more....

@uhlickmcgee9704

3 жыл бұрын

It will . 👍💞

Long ago, a man named Freddie gave an awesome singing lesson to a large crowd. Here, a man named Guy does the same ...

@marionkeane608

3 жыл бұрын

Piet Van de Weghe I think Stuart Adamson did better ....sorry but just gota say Big Country 🎸

@julielickorish9186

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Freddiie had a wonderful voice

Us British are built on culture and songs.. we never disappoint and we are a lovely community

@paulgwiazda5754

4 жыл бұрын

Too right 👊

@stephencraig5938

4 жыл бұрын

Your music is the envy of the world.

@shoppingaccountlopez5059

3 жыл бұрын

As an American expat in Britain almost a decade, I agree!

@kaktuskhaddy4638

2 жыл бұрын

No coincidence some of the greatest musicians ever come out of our small island.

I don’t know how l ever missed hearing this song before the Platinum Jubilee concert. Now l can’t get enough of it. It is a perfect song.

@elaineemmett4883

Жыл бұрын

Exactly where I ' discovered ' it. Like you, I can't stop listening to it. I've even got it as my ringtone on my phone 😂 I'm in ❤️ with Guy Garvey 🙂

@johnkerr1957

Жыл бұрын

Same here. As an Aussie this song was long forgotten to me. And then discovered it at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert - which I thought was OK. And then I found the extended versions from various festivals. Wow what an amazing song. And this version is close to the greatest sing-along song I've seen. I cried for no particular reason - just such an emotion laden song/lyrics as someone now on the wrong side of 60.

@christinebenjamin-young732

Жыл бұрын

@@johnkerr1957 my experience too a case of joyful tears-sentimental aren't we !

One day like this…is all that any of us could ever hope for in the in about the 18th month of our continuing lockdown and uncertainty….. but I’m sure one day like this a year would see us all right xx

Play this if your sad, lonely, depressed, because this will lighten the mood.

@user-og7gn2el1r

27 күн бұрын

Had this playing whilst baking a cake. Local lad Guy and his group. So proud.

The best song ever

The violins give a special touch to this song. Fantastic!

@angelaheyhey8575

4 жыл бұрын

And the crowd singing and harmonizing 💛

@philippeheirman9720

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know who those violen plagers are ?

@Hakucho64

4 жыл бұрын

@@philippeheirman9720 One of them looks like a Corr

@flipper2392

3 жыл бұрын

@@philippeheirman9720 Stella Page is one.

@bernardbrock6652

3 жыл бұрын

@@flipper2392 no she's not , nor a Corr

For all the grandma's in this world. You are simply the BEST XXX

Guy Garvey is my nephews best mate, he was at his wedding a few years ago. Very nice, humble guy

@doubtingthomas736

3 жыл бұрын

He's great, he looks like the sort of chap you'd see down the pub and be able to have a pint with

@MJ.71

3 жыл бұрын

@@doubtingthomas736 yes he absolutely is like that, non of the "Look at me, I'm a star" bullsh*t with him. Very likeable person

I can't get a new Sky box as i don't want to lose my recording of this whole concert. Oh and that violinist, Holy Cow I Love Your Eyes.

Happy and sad tears every time I listen to this. Absolutely Brilliant 👏

If I had to choose a song, happy place this would be the one xx

This song makes me happy and sad all at the same time. Guy Garvey is a criminally under rated talent in my opinion ❤️

@patricky101

2 жыл бұрын

Only by thick people so it's cool

@trickymicky3108

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🙏

@judithmorgan9787

Жыл бұрын

I agree it's one of the best songs ever he's got a great voice did he write the song ?

@logankean7336

10 күн бұрын

@@judithmorgan9787he writes all Elbow lyrics. Talented poet!

I'm well past my pop days and don't like much that's new ...but this is a great piece and deserves to be remembered for years. This guy can sing... ,

@brendadrumm9451

Жыл бұрын

I love this song the guy has no airs and graces xx

@carolinewhitaker967

Жыл бұрын

You knew a long time ago Chris. Sending your family healing thoughts on the curtains closing. Praying for you in spirit 🙏

one of the greatest tracks ever made - thank you elbow

Please come back to NZ!

I really got to know them through my son, he is 36 years old, who years ago had a Rock Fusion band. I'm a drummer... still, ha ha ha. It seems to me a beautiful band, with beautiful lyrics of high positive content. Obviously made up of excellent musicians. Thank you for your music..!!!

Ahhh, Back when Summer time meant live music, beer gardens, hanging out with friends! The glory days! Before hand sanitizer, face masks, social bubbles and 6 to a household became the new norm!! We'll get back there! So for now we'll relive days like this through our screens!

@Biggee111

2 жыл бұрын

Temporary, Rebekah! Let no one tell you pandemic restrictions are going to dictate the norm. 1920 pandemic was conquered. We will be back where we should be! Keep the faith!

What a day that was. Tears For Fears, Elbow and then The Killers. Marvellous, marvellous stuff

My brother Andy loves this song. Im listening to this for him. Hes not dead. Hes watching and listening. I LOVE you bro 💜🌹xx

One day a year like this will see me right. I'm glad to say I've had days like that and boy i needed them to make up for so many others

GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!! FABULOUS!!!!!!! Best song EVER....

I'm not being morbid, this is my funeral song!! xx

Thank you mr Garvey.

Seen elbow live last month and can honestly say I bawled my eyes out when they played this. The audience participation was exactly the same as this. Beautiful

Still loving this every single day

Just an awesome song.........this is arguably the best version.......pure brilliance.

@wendylee2134

Жыл бұрын

Best ever song iv heard

Chill out and appreciate, artistic genius

when I listen and watch this you do wish you were there

Those violinists are mesmerizing

@pierremaes5453

3 жыл бұрын

Actual Sisters ... !

This live version is better than the original studio recording.

@carolinewhitaker967

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that Petriak Ronaldo Lawson. Best wishes

This makes me so happy when everything around me looks bleak. Thanks Guy.😊

Wish I'd been in that crowd. Awesome band, awesome song, awesome man.

April 2020 covid 19 anyone... This songs makes you forget everything for a while... One of the greatest songs.. Thank you

Suffer from fed up of life times even at 59 this is a song that’s helps me carry on (yes even at 59 life sucks)

Britain sure has got talent

@sidpheasant7585

Жыл бұрын

With the Holy Spirit. Maybe He enjoys the challenge of all those people there claiming not to need God. So he injects God's love and truth and meaning into British song after British song after British song. Sad-happy transcending songs come from there. SEE THE LIGHT, this is WHY we throw the curtain wide, of course! In the dreadful year that is 2022, He again let the British take the lead in showing how beautiful the world might still be with the poetic order, beauty and love of Her Majesty's funeral ... As contrasted with the useless politicians. The message was and is clear...

One of the most emotional songs ever written and performed by such a talented bunch of amazing people.

If you're feeling down listen to this really loud, and try and find some kind of peace 💗💙

A perfect anthem that epitomised the brilliant 2012 London Olympic Games. Truly memorable

Absolutely brilliant won't get sick of hearing this . Classic .

Always makes me smile 😃

Brilliant. Could listen to it all day

This song has got me through some really dark times 😞

Undisputed king of a harmony

Best live performers I’ve seen.

I was there at their first gig at the ' Pin ' in Stubbins , they were a bit hit and miss, but saw them a few weeks later at the ' Hounds ' in Tottington, what a transformation, awesome.

The most emotional gorgeous song I have ever listened too. It never ever fails to make me shed a tear

@nicolawoods2886

4 жыл бұрын

If I ever get married I'm walking down the isle to this

@gaynorprice861

4 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful

The whole of Hyde Park in his hands…..BRILLIANT

WOW! beautiful

Greetings from Ireland - never tire of hearing this beautiful song. x

@brendadrumm9451

Жыл бұрын

Greetings mary from england my dad was county cavan ex kerry bro in law tipp xx