The two generations of choir is a brilliant touch

First and foremost I’m sorry about your mom!! Mike is actually the guitarist for Genesis. This is such a touching song. It hits you deep especially the line about his father’s voice in his baby’s newborn tears. Thx for watching this. Always brings a tear to my eyes.

@ConspiracySmurf

15 күн бұрын

Remember BP, Genesis is Phil Collins! You like him!

@HeavyTopspin

15 күн бұрын

The singer is Paul Carrack. You might want to check out an awesome solo song of his, "Don't Shed a Tear".

@mattyball

15 күн бұрын

I think I caught his spirit, later that same year, I’m sure I heard his echo in my baby’s newborn tears . That verse gets me every time such genius heartfelt lyrics ❤❤❤.

@christinescott5002

14 күн бұрын

@@HeavyTopspinpreviously of Squeeze and singer of “Tempted.” Great song. Great voice.

@peterharrison511

14 күн бұрын

I love Genisus,great music

and still better then 95% of today's music

@queenslanddiva

5 күн бұрын

and the rest

It's been just a year since my dad passed. Please, call your Dad.

@Syzygy77

15 күн бұрын

I’m going fishing with my father tomorrow.

@wendyryder2708

15 күн бұрын

Wish I could call my dad! He passed in 1978! He was 53! He was in two wars and became an alcoholic! I now realise that he probably had PTSD! He didn’t get the help he needed! We didn’t even know about PTSD in the sixties! Yes I’m old! This song is BREAKING my heart! Peace and Blessings to you and yours!

@markgrace7181

14 күн бұрын

Lost mine just before Christmas 2002! Miss him everyday! We always talked Bama football and the years are hard for not being able to talk to him about it! Love you parents while you can!

@terripanzarella6832

14 күн бұрын

I just took my dad on a sunset cruise for Father's day. I will NEVER take him for granted.

@angelark2011

9 сағат бұрын

I discovered this song after my dad passed away. I didn't get to see him before he passed away. This song always reminds me to remember my dad.

I had forgotten how powerful this number is.

@moonlitegirl72

15 күн бұрын

I think you and your dad should sit down and watch this video together and start your living years conversations

@adamlorenz4748

8 күн бұрын

It's a rare song that makes your ass reevaluate your life choices

Not to forget the magnificent vocals of Paul Carrick!!!

@kmach1000

15 күн бұрын

Yes! And I love his solo work too.

@bonyman1603

15 күн бұрын

His performance of “Hey You” in The Wall concert live in Berlin was superb

My dad died in 2020 at the young age of 60 and we weren't allowed to go into the hospital to see him or say goodbye, the last WhatsApp message I sent him said how much we were all thinking of him and that I loved him. But the blue double tick didn't show on the message and that always wrecks me knowing he didn't read it. If you still have your parents tell them how much you love them ❤️

@greyknightus7

15 күн бұрын

Reading it or not, he knew.

@Ontheroxxwithsalt

15 күн бұрын

As a mom I agree.

@user-jr1op3yk6k

15 күн бұрын

Don't carry that dude, he'll have known

@dexyboyddt

15 күн бұрын

@@greyknightus7 thanks for your support 🫶 he did know how much I loved him and I was lucky to have a Dad as great as him, some people unfortunately never get that and that's something I can cherish forever.

@dexyboyddt

15 күн бұрын

@@user-jr1op3yk6k thanks for your kind words of support, it really means a lot. I will try my best to let it go 🫶

"Mike" is Mike Rutherford (formerly part of Genesis) is the one in the video with the kid in the video and playing guitar in white, the singer is the brilliant Paul Carrack (formally of far too many to list)

This song means so much to those who have lost loved ones. Grief is heartbreaking 😢

Be sure he sees this video, shared by you, to him on Father's Day tomorrow. ❤🎉

@kathleenkarsten5739

15 күн бұрын

❤

I'm 73 and the part that still really hits me and makes me misty eyed every time I hear this song is - "I wasn't there that morning, when my father passed away. Didn't get to tell him, all the things I had to say." In 1963 ( a month before my 13th birthday) my father was out of town and died of a heart attack.

Call your dad, wish him an happy Father's Day. I know he'll appreciate that. I lost my father 41 years ago. The hate is gone and I miss the SOB terribly now.

@lilly5157

15 күн бұрын

My dad died in 86. We weren't close but he got to meet his grandsons before he passed. Mom died in 2009. And my husband of 40 years died in 2018.

Play this for dad. Sometimes music is the best communicator.

Profoundly beautiful song! I lost my dad to cancer in 1999. A heavy drinker through my childhood, he got sober when I was still in high school. He showed me that a leopard CAN change its spots, if it really wants to. I got to have him live with me thru his chemo. I miss my dad.

Everyone's reaction to this song is the same. I don't know anyone who cannot relate. Such a powerful message.❤❤❤

@KittyforPeace

4 күн бұрын

The people who can't relate are probably just staying silent rather than disrupting the vibe.

I cry every time I hear this. I am thankful I was able to talk truthfully and honestly and lovingly with both parents before their passing. I do regret not being able to take care of them before they passed. I wanted to hold their hands. But I had to follow their wishes. They didn't want it. People please talk honestly to your loved ones about what you want to be done. It was so helpful and will save them from regrets.

This song gets me every time. I had no contact for over 20 years when my father died. Never got validation or closure. Probably the biggest regret of my life

Mike is the lead guitarist of Genesis. This is his group on the side. That is him with his son.

@markbrubaker466

15 күн бұрын

His son was not with him at all in this band. A simple Google search will tell you that.

@andreadeamon6419

15 күн бұрын

He meant the little one that he's holding his hand! ​@@markbrubaker466

@andreadeamon6419

15 күн бұрын

With Tony banks on keys and Peter Gabriel - then Phil Collins as lead singer

@ryanm776

15 күн бұрын

​@@markbrubaker466he didn't mention the son being in the band at all. However, that is Mike with his son in the video.

@RobinT-treehugger

15 күн бұрын

@@markbrubaker466 no, the kid in the video.

That tough, stoic man raised a remarkable son ... a man who is respectful, respected, and successful. You are blessed, my friend.

I always thought this was a beautiful song, but now hearing it now, listening to the lyrics, has brought tears to my eyes. I’ve buried both parents and my husband and I’m sitting here setting my cat’s fur with my tears.

@lilly5157

15 күн бұрын

My dogs for me the same with the rest of your comment.

@brookebush8127

15 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry...Call out to Jesus...HE loves you and will help you through the pain and sorrow..HE will never leave you...May God bless you in Jesus' name🙏❤

@beverly719

14 күн бұрын

Yes. This hits differently now after having lost my parents (they died 2 days apart) my son and my husband…😥

That was a really good, heartfelt reaction. My Dad died 53 years ago on the 11th April,1971 and I still miss him. My Darling Mum followed on the 25th of May,1996. I still miss them hugely and now, through the solid, unstoppable march of time,I am 70 years old, myself. To demonstrate the fragility of life, ONLY TODAY,i have just heard that my London Football Team's goalkeeper has died, suddenly, at just 26 years old. It can happen to anyone, anytime so make the most of every day and tell your loved ones how you feel, which I used to do, fortunately. It could all end that suddenly but as you get older, you, unwillingly, buy more tickets in the lottery of death, I'm afraid.

@Crownd1_

15 күн бұрын

I'm 64yrs old and I lost my dad in 2014. I appreciate the advice and I'll take it to heart. Thank you. 🙏🇺🇲✌️😎

@Isleofskye

15 күн бұрын

@@Crownd1_ Good Luck and be strong for them,my friend.

@user-tl1yi2jh6e

15 күн бұрын

My situation is eerily similar. Dad in March of1975,,,Mom in Oct of 1995. She lived 20 years after she lost her loving husband. I had 2 stepsisters, and a stepbrother, all gone now,, one sister who is 2 years older, and we are still close. I’m 68

@LadybugLuv

14 күн бұрын

My mom died in 2021 from lung cancer. Even though I expected it, it seemed when she died it was sudden quick and unexpected! I feel like I'm still mourning I miss her so very much! I would do almost anything just to have her back, except I know her spirit is at peace and I'm being selfish. To know I will be missing her when I'm in my 70's is daunting! Hopefully the missing/yearning/gut-punch feeling will morph into something lighter to carry though my living years! I went to visit my father today to hug him, listen to his voice and to tell him I love him.. Thank you for sharing your story with us.🙂

I cry everytime ,I was not there when my Dad died it was the worst day of my life,I have been waiting for you to do this song I knew it would get you.❤❤❤

Paul Carrack is an amazing singer. He sang.lead on numerous hits, yet had minimal recognition. Awesome song. Universally relatable.

My mom is 89 and she needed help to stay in her house. So I now live with her to help her and i make sure i hug her every day.

This is such a powerful song, especially with Paul Carrack singing it.

Can you imagine a world where this song is #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (it was)? Old (er) guy, here....shows how much we've changed in just 3 short decades. By the way, that is the great Paul Carrack on lead vocal.

Thank you for this reaction. I'm sorry about your Mom, your love for her radiates so strongly and is a beautiful testament. This song perfectly says all the things we try to say. My dad is 85, I'm named after him ("Roni"), and the youngest of 7 -- all raised on a truck driver's salary. He is a man's man and I was intimidated of him while growing up but I have watched him soften over the years to where he now freely gives out hugs and "I love you"s. My son hasn't spoken to me in 10 years and my heart is broken..but I pray one day he'll come back to me...and if not, we'll be reconciled in Heaven. God bless all the fathers this Father's Day weekend and God bless all of us who are trying so hard to keep it together through all the pain. Love wins. God wins. ❤

My father died when I was under a year old, from an illness he acquired while serving in the military. Even though I never knew him, I "saw" him in the way my gramps became the leading force in my upbringing. I can only pray that my grandsons will feel towards me, the love and admiration I shared with my gramps.

My adored dad died in December 2022 in Queensland Australia aged 87 and we live in central Victoria. I was a daddy’s girl all of my life, he was the centre of my world. My mum kicked him out when I was 5 after one too many affairs he had and I was hysterical, attached to his leg to stop him leaving me, begging him to stay. I stayed so close to him, we saw him every weekend and he was always very financially very responsible for us. I finally got to live with him and my stepmother when I was 14 and absolutely loved seeing him every day. He was a very successful businessman, wore Pierre Cardin suits and was a workaholic. But in the evenings he and I would watch British comedy together and laugh our butts off. When he remarried for the third time, that wife did not want him being close to me. I bought him this song, gave it to him and he never said a word so I don’t know if he even listened to it. When he moved so far away (her doing) it became even harder to have that bond again but I loved him so much. The last time we flew up to see him, my son, he and I went out for lunch at the stunning Tweed Heads country club on the Tweed river. We sat there so long talking that everyone else had left. It was raining by then and he went and got the car for us so that we didn’t get wet, so sweet. I miss my father so much. When he died, we didn’t even know where his body was thanks to our revolting stepmother. I was waking in the night sobbing for him and I was 62 but felt like that 5yr old little girl again who had lost her dad. No funeral, no nothing. Just gone 💔

@deedeeunkefer2270

14 күн бұрын

😢

@eliaramirez2868

11 күн бұрын

🙏❤️🙏 He knows you loved him

@mariasmith2556

11 күн бұрын

I am sorry that happened to you!

I had 3 brothers 4 sisters, 3 stepbrothers and 5 stepsisters , 2 half brothers. 1 brother 2 stepsister are gone , two years before my father passed he told me was proud of me , he wasn't a hugger and never expressed his love . So it took me by surprise. He passed two years later.

@Syzygy77

15 күн бұрын

One of my brothers and one of my sisters have passed away. I always try to empathize with my father, because I can’t imagine burying your children before you’re dead. I’m going fishing with him tomorrow.

@lmdashley6725

14 күн бұрын

Enjoy your day!!❤​@@Syzygy77

My father died in 1996 at age 77. I was out of the country when he passed but 6 weeks before, I was visiting my parents and Dad wanted to go for a drive out in the countryside. We drove and talked and reminisced about things we did when I was little, like when we drove past our favorite fishing spot. He was very involved in reintroducing cranes to Wisconsin so we were looking to see if any were back yet. When we saw a group, we pulled over to watch them as they did their unison calls and dancing. He commented that he never thought his kids would be able to see one of his fondest memories from his childhood (habitat destruction and hunting caused cranes to disappear from our state back in the late 30's). I wasn't there to say goodbye, but we both had that wonderful afternoon together which Mom said meant a lot to him. Cranes are my spirit animal and bring me close to Dad even now. I was able to say goodbye to Mom. She took her final breath while I was holding her hand in hospice (age 95).

I’ve been listening to this song for over 30 years and the reaction is always the same. This is the most real reaction I’ve seen on KZread.

One of the deepest song ever!

So glad to hear you got to have closure with your mom. My wife passed away in 2019 of cancer. She was getting better, but then it got worse very quickly. Took her to the hospital because she wasn't feeling well, and they did some tests and kept her there. The next morning, they gave me a call basically telling me the cancer had completely taken over her liver and she never regained conciseness. I had to sit there and watch her pass away without getting to say goodbye and everything else that need to be said. Five years later the regret is still tearing me up inside. DO NOT take for granted any relationship with a loved one. If something needs to be said, say it. If there's things you both want to do, do it NOW. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Not trying at all is much worse than trying but failing. Please take this advice. You always hear people say these things to the point where we get almost lackadaisical towards it because it's been said so often. I was one of those people. There's a reason why it's repeated so often. Follow the advice. YOU DO NOT WANT TO FEEL LIKE I DO. Trust me.

One of my favorite songs. Paul Carrack's lead vocal is fantastic and the whole performance is superb. Thanks for reviewing it.

LOST DAD IN 2018 - DIDN'T GET TO TELL HIM ALL THE THINGS I HAD TO SAY. THIS SONG ALWAYS BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYE - THANK YOU FOR THE REACTION.

I'm gonna cry now. I know it. I miss my Dad so much. He was my hero and savior when my mom would beat me mercilessly. When I was five,he realized she hated me,so he kept me with him all the time. Took me to work and even when he went to a tavern for an afternoon beer. He loved me,cherished me always. I just wish everyone had my Dad for their lives.

@firecracker187

14 күн бұрын

Same.. I have huge tears just welling up

@CaesarConsuloProVita

Күн бұрын

It was the other way around for me….it was my dad who resented me (though it wasn’t hate) and my mother and grandmother…who valued meAs an adult I managed to build a decent relationship with my dad.

@xScooterAZx

23 сағат бұрын

@@CaesarConsuloProVita A lot of times boys and fathers have resentment. It's sad and I wish you hadnt gone through it. I'm just glad it all worked out and that you had your mom and grandmother to hold on to you during that time. :}

One of the best songs in history

I've always preached this Honestly, I had forgotten this song until it started. I forgave my dad and step mom for unspeakable things. She unfortunately commented suicide. However, he is still her and has expressed remorse. I've also forgiven friends and other family members with no expectation of remorse and often relieved none. It's the cleansing of the soul that counts. You need to take that step for your sanity, or it will eat at you for the rest of your days.

Still one of the most powerful songs ever written. And sung by one of the most unappreciated vocalists out there in Paul Carrack.

I lost my Dad 7 weeks ago. Our family was never the type to say "I love you" out loud. The last night I spent with him, I whispered it in his ear and I just hope he heard it. He died the next morning. Please, tell your people you love them. Time is always shorter than you realize. ❤❤❤

In 1995, my father died after a short and painful fight against cancer and I was holding his hand when he breathed his last. My brother and I had this played at his funeral. I tears me up listening to it even though I'm now 75 years old. I hope you called your dad and told him you loved him.

RIP TK Ward. I love you pop I will never forget the last thing I remember hearing you say to me... "whats up snot rag" He was the best

I was a teenager when this song came out and I did like it but I never truly understood it or appreciated the lyrics until I got older and it hit me different. I am grateful that I ha d an amazing relationship with both of my parents but it killed me the day I got that call that mom had passed. The call. I was heartbroken. Mom died in her sleep with my dad at her side. There's a blessing in that, but I still wish I could have seen her one more time. She had Alzheimer's for over 14 years and that was hard, slowly losing her, the mom I knew, over such a long period of time, but I still appreciated every moment I had with her, even if most times she didn't remember me. I visited my folks the week before she passed, but I still hated getting The Call. Dad passed away exactly one year after mom. We all insist he died of a broken heart. She passed three months before their 50th wedding anniversary and they were more in love then, then when they got married. They built a good life together and had 13 children, all crazy about mom and dad. When dad passed, he was not alone. 9 out of the 13 of us were there with him, all of us holding him in some way, all of us connected to him in those final moments and all of us whispering to him that it was okay to let go, that it was okay to move on and to go to mom, all telling him how much we loved him and would miss him. I will be eternally grateful that I was given that gift of that moment. I will be eternally grateful that when dad passed from this world he wasn't alone. He was surrounded by those he loved move than life. My dad was one of those people who was just crazy about kids. He loved kids and always wanted us around. I know he was happy and at peace when he left us, knowing that we were all there. Tell your loved ones how much you love and appreciate them now, while they and you are alive to hear it and experience it. Don't wait because you may lose that chance. Family First Always!

Yes, I'm so sorry about your Mom. ❤. She loved you immensely. Mother's will do anything for their children. I'm so glad you are reacting to old music. Now you understand why the older generation has a different perspective of life. "Sympathy, "empathy, " love, "peace, "respectful of others, "hopeless romantics "etc. etc. Music touches the soul. It's beautiful Melody's and lyrics calm you, make you cry, remind you of days gone by and loved ones no longer with us. There's a song by Jim Croce called, "I've got a name". Everytime I hear it I think of my Dad who passed away a few yrs ago. I always get teary eyed. Maybe one day you can react to it. ❤❤❤

@13:46 My father was and is my best friend. When he passed 9/22/98 around 9pm, and then his mother finally died 9/23/98 to her illnesses, she was feisty Irish she knew but didn't know, but when told of her eldest child passing that's what killed her. 2 wks later her sister passed from complications of open heart. My family got November off, and then my cousin hung himself in December.

My dad apoligized to me for everything he felt he did wrong in my upbringing and I thanked him for keeping me on the straight and narrow, he died in a helicopter crash not to long after that. I was so glad we had that conversation and is still one of my fondest memories I have of him.

Such a good song! I cant hear it without crying. I was in college and still had parents when it came out. I'm 56 now and they're both gone. it absolutely guts me. Mike is Mike Rutherford from Genesis, my favorite band,and this was the year that the charts were full of Genesis and adjacent artists: Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, GTR (with former band member Steve Hackett)!

This song is a wake up call and a gut punch combination. I love and miss both of my parents and am doing my best to be a good father to my son. It takes less than two seconds to say "I love you."

Not sure if you’ve reacted to James Blunt “monster” or not. Same vein & these two songs in particular, are aimed at all of us but I feel it’s more geared to men? ♥️🥰♥️🥰 love him, tell him. It’ll make a world of difference. Remember, if you’re lucky you’ll get to where he is now …

Our high school choir directors father passed my sophomore year. He had us sing this at our spring concert. He sat in the front row and wept. It was our last concert of the year and his last year at the school. 5 years ago he passed too. 25 of us made the trip and sang this at his memorial. RIP Mr. Palletizer ❤

@deedeeunkefer2270

14 күн бұрын

😢

Lost my father when I was 18 years old. This song hits so hard for me. Brilliant emotional intelligent point of view from this song.

Always has been beautiful song. It could be said for a Mom, daughter husband & or son.There's no borders for this song. I didn't get to really "talk" to my son & daughter. They died suddenly at 29 & 37 respectively. I always told them, always about how much I loved them though & my husband that passed 2 day's before our 40th anniversary. Say it NOW! Don't wait...

Black P I doubt you'll see this, but I'm 33 years old and like you I was taught to push all my emotions down to "be a man" from a young age. I've struggled with opening up to people for a long time but watching you these last couple years and how much you've changed in that regard has helped me in my life more than you'll ever know. Thanks for being a real one dude.

This song catches just about everyone in the feels man. Especially us older guys who have just recently lost their fathers (mine passed 2 years ago age 87). Every time I hear this song (and I knew it when it came out in the late 80s), I can't help welling up. Good to hear you still have your Dad and you didn't come from a broken home. That shows through your character. And I'm sure having a newborn makes that last verse all the more poignant for you. Re this now iconic song, the MIKE in the MECHANICS is the tall bearded lead guitarist in the video with the boy, MIKE RUTHERFORD. MIKE was an original founding member of the legendary Progressive Rock group GENESIS, way back in 1967. He founded Genesis along with his high school pals, which included PETER GABRIEL, who ended up being GENESIS' lead singer (yes, the same GENESIS that PHIL COLLINS would join a few years later as drummer, and then as GABRIEL'S replacement as lead singer). Back to RUTHERFORD. He was with GENESIS his entire career as bass guitarist and then lead guitarist, and songwriter 1967>2021. Over 50 years. In the mid 80s, when PHIL COLLINS would take time off from GENESIS to do his solo tours and albums, MIKE RUTHERFORD decided to form a side band as another creative outlet for his songwriting. So MIKE formed MIKE + MECHANICS in the mid 80s with a stellar group of musicians. The lead singer of the Mechanics with that great blues baritone voice is PAUL CARRACK, an already established pop/rock singer who had sung popular singles such as HOW LONG (ACE), TEMPTED (SQUEEZE). MIKE + MECHANICS had an immediate huge radio single on their first album in 1985 called SILENT RUNNING (CAN YOU HEAR ME?). Well worth reacting to. Had several other good hits on that debut album too like ALL I NEED IS A MIRACLE. MIKE RUTHERFORD primarily wrote this tune, The Living Years. That's Mike playing that intro Jangle guitar riff to start the song out. CARRACK has such a great voice which is perfect for the melancholy of this tune. Great heartfelt personal reaction man, and Happy Father's Day.

This song always brings tears to my eyes, makes me think of all the unspoken words between us. 1940-2019.

There’s a lesson for all of us in this song.

I'm sorry for your loss... Brilliant reaction, love that you make the future better for your kids. That's what every parent should strive for.

It's a beautiful song. Makes me cry literally, every time.

@sandikorevaar4743

14 күн бұрын

My Mom died of emphysema in 3/2005. 13 weeks later, my Dad was found laying on the floor of his home. He hadn't been ill, but I think losing my Mom broke his heart.

My dad died. I sat with him. My sis had nasty comment. I knew end was near. I wanted to spend those days with him. We had some of our best conversations

When I got to my 30s I made sure that I started to hug my dad and tell them that I love him even if we argue and we do a lot. But I make sure he understands I don’t hate him and I appreciate everything he has done! Love you dad (mom too😊)!

Every once in a while, a song so thought-provoking comes along and it really makes you think. This is absolutely true of The Living Years. It's beautifully written and sad, but I also think it's empowering too. Like, so what if we don't agree on everything. We can talk, listen and try to understand and that's what matters for me xxx

Bro I’m on my couch crying. Just like you my Dad is 80 ex military, tough upbringing and with Father’s Day being tomorrow don’t know how many more I have with him. This is a tremendous song with every word speaking to us. But I believe it makes us better men and a loving Father who at times hugs with affection to your kids. My two boys 15&11 there hasn’t been one day without I love you!! Great call BP on this one 👍🇺🇸

It's about seeing life in a real sense. You can candy coat things and put things off but time waits for no man. Very powerful song , one of my favorites from this band. Great reaction :)

This song hit me. Back in high school my dad took his own life and he was the man I looked up to. I think that event alone caused me to become more rigid than ever. That was 12 years ago and to this day I wish I could have spent more time with him. I have zero doubt that he is proud of all that I have worked hard to achieve in life. But as a man, losing your dad like that in a critical transitional period of boyhood to manhood is rough. Still have conversations with him to this day. Ive met a few guys who endured similar tragic events in life. Just know you are not alone.

I lost my Dad in '97 and Mom in '06, it made me re-asses what was truly important to me in my life, the questions not asked will never be answered - and many of them i didn't have until they passed, the mind was on a different track - caught up in the rat race of life, work - kids - bills - wife... so now, i want my kids and grandkids to know as much as i can think of to tell them, so they don't have the same feelings. being a parent and then a grandparent changes the lens on the life-washed goggles we so confidently or naively marched into the adult world, trying to make our way in life and contribute to the world, just to have life turn back and say - take the time for the simple things and the people around you that are dear to you, time waits for no one.... sorry for your lose Dude...

My wife's father passed away a month before our son was born. He battled with alcohol addiction for decades, making a recovery only a few years before he passed. In those last years, my wife and him reconciled and spent a lot of time together. We couldn't be more thankful for this, since he beat his demon, even if he couldn't beat cancer. While the loss was felt more deeply because they had reconciled, it is so much better than that loss ringing hollow. We feel loss because of the love we feel for the ones we have in our lives.

Wish I could call my father. This song says it all.

Go visit, take your 💐 and have those conversations because it can quickly become one sided. Beautifully painful song 🥺🤍🪽

One of the most meaningful songs. Beautifully sung by Paul Carrack. I've been watching your reactions for about a year now, keep them going, this one was so good.

This song is so powerful and beautiful. It gives you something to truthfully think about. ❤Stay safe

God, I wish people could really grasp this song right now. You can listen as well as you hear... We all need to remember that now.

Thank you. You have no idea how much your reactions - your realness - means to so many of us. Happy Fathers Day.

@BlackPegasusRaps

15 күн бұрын

Much love!!! Thank you 🙏🏽

My dad passed away in Jan. 1995. We cleared up a lot! But some things we never agreed on. My best friend lost his dad, I shared this with him when this came out. He and I love this song!❤Loved your reaction!

Every time I listen to this it hits me hard. My father passed away a few years ago. We had not spoken in years and I wasn't there when he passed. The biggest regret of my life. I miss you Pop. I wish I had been there one last time more than anything.

The outpouring of community in this comment section is wonderful to see. This is such a meaningful song...

I know what you mean - my dad loved me dearly but his generation didn’t do much hugging or saying “I Love You”. I held his hand as he died, and realized it was the first affection he had shown since I was little. I held his hand as a child and again when he passed. This song is SO powerful. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction to this.

This is one of my favorite songs. It's so underrated yet so iconic. What we have to remember is that they were just doing the best that they could, just like we are doing. There is no perfect family, we're all just doing the best that we can in our own circumstances. Love expressed 100 years ago might not look like love expressed today. Just do the best you can and try to understand the changing world they grew up in.

I love this song and knew I would cry when I watched your reaction to it. It is Father’s Day tomorrow and will be the third one since my dad died in his sleep. I was the only one not there. When I last saw him two days before I told him I loved him but I still would give anything to have hugged him one last time. Those who still have parents alive, please hug them tight.

Lost Dad in 2020..but we definitely made strides in our relationship over the years. Old school but he definitely met me half way w learning to express love and emotions. We both learned to be more open minded. Im grateful for the living years. RIP Dad & Mom ALWAYS in my ❤

🇬🇧 This song has had me bawling my eyes out for over 35 years. It was released in December 1988, & became a hit in 1989. ❤🎼🎶

My dad passed away in 2019 and my mom in 2021... hug your dad and tell him how much you love him.... I don't have either of my parents and trust me, just one more day with them would be the greatest gift

My biological father has been almost nonexistent in my life. I think of my grandfather as my father. He had cancer and i helped my grandmother take care of him towards the end. I wasnt there the morning he passed, but the night before i had a heartfelt talknwith him. I was able to him how i felt. He was nonverbal by this point and could not really respond..but at least i got to tell him how i felt. This song has always had a special place in my heart.

Love Paul Carrack’s voice. Love this song and it is so true. Don’t waste time in holding grudges or be afraid to say “I Love You” to those who are so important to you. Love your reactions, thanks for sharing.

This song has always hit me hard in my emotions. All these heartfelt conments have totally drained me from crying😢 May we all make time to tell the ones we love how we feel.

Everybody on my dad's side of the family died of cancer. My dad was the first. He had brain cancer in 1977 & slowly went downhill over the next 3 1/2 years. I went into his bedroom to tell him Merry Christmas in 1980. He wouldn't wake up. The brain cancer had come back & he died on New Year's Eve 1980. He was 51. My mom died in 1999 at 75 from a heart attack. One of my sisters died of brain cancer in 2010. Cancer has eaten up half my family. I think back to all of the things I would have or should have told them. I believe that they are in Heaven. Even though I'm planning on taking myself out, maybe God will have mercy on me & be allowed to go to heaven with them! Keep up the great work, Black Pegasus!!!

@Ontheroxxwithsalt

15 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry that you're planning to end things. Things must be tremendously hard for you to want to abandon the gift of life! I'm not here to push my thoughts on you. I get it. When you're struggling you don't want to hear the same old platitudes. I just wanted to tell you that I hope things change for you. I hope that someone or something comes into your life that makes you excited about things again. Sometimes it can feel like no matter what you do it's not enough. For you I'm going to pray that clarity comes to you. That you realize taking yourself out will cause severe and everlasting pain to the people around you, even if you might think that isn't the case. I hope you wake up tomorrow and love yourself and decide to give things another chance. It's what we all do. Nobody has a perfect life. Pain is just another aspect of that. But it's a fraction. There are so many other parts...love, joy, sadness, grief. I hope you think it through and decide that God made you for a reason and you haven't fulfilled your promise yet. Whatever you do, please know that you are loved.

@lilly5157

15 күн бұрын

If you believe the Gospel, you are saved. 1 Cor Ch 15 Vs 1-4

@lesscarmel5527

15 күн бұрын

You aren’t alone, man. Hang on!

@garyzink1927

15 күн бұрын

Please hang in there, live as long as you can to honor them. You will be together again someday. Hugs and prayers from Michigan.

@heatherscott9550

15 күн бұрын

My Daughter and Mother in law both passed of brain cancer. My husband has myeloma. Use the time you have. Afterwards all there is is silence

My mother passes 01/05/1967. We knew it was coming and in attempt to clear a lot of air, I tried to get her to listen to this. Needless to say there was a lot left unsaid.

This song gives me chills, my Dad has been gone 36 years and we had a good but sometimes sad relationship because my Mom divorced him...the grass was greener she thought. I was my Daddy's girl and miss him and feel cheated at life. I'm much older now and trying to make sure my girls know how much they are loved. Thanks for your reaction!

Believe it or not, I had this stuck in my head just yesterday. One of the most beautiful and touching songs from the 80's.

One of the most moving tunes I've ever heard. Bought this album ages ago! I'm glad this song effects you the way it does. How can it not? I lost my parents 15 years ago. Fortunately I have no regrets. I love songs that make me think! Cheers!

I am the 2nd oldest of , I'm 62. I have memories of our Dad telling us that he was going to die in his sleep, wake up to Jesus, and will be painting rainbows 🌈 and when Mom comes home, but not too soon, she'll be painting rainbows a well. He passed in his sleep in 2018, during the Christmas season, we had to wait to bury him until after Christmas. However, my family was scattered coast to coast and everyday, we all sent pictures of slivers of rainbows each day. I know he is with us yet today 🌈

It’s been a while since I heard this….good to hear it again. Our youngest son hasn’t been to see us in 5 years. We talk occasionally, but he just doesn’t have time for us. My dad has been gone many years….but his love is tucked in my heart. I know he’s doing great in heaven. I pray our younger son comes around soon. My husband, his father, has dementia.

I think of my dad who passed in ‘09 every single time I hear this song. Great reaction.

This song always makes me cry. I am sorry for the loss of your mother ❤. Obviously, both of your parents did something right!

This always brings tears to my eyes. Always love one another ❤

My dad and I were estranged for years and I was lucky enough to patch things up with him before he passed from a lengthy batttle with cancer. He died on his 57th birthday in 2019. Two days after he passed I took the long way to work and heard this song for the first time.

This is the one song that brings tears to my eyes every single time I hear it.

This is a Father's Day song if there ever was one. A song for Dad by Keith Urban is another good one along the same line. Great Reaction. 35 years next month without my Dad on this earth. Make the Call.

I've never been able to listen to this song without crying.

I recently discovered a ballad by the heavy metal band Manowar called "Father" and it so touched my heart that I'm going to send the song to my Dad tomorrow. I have yet to hear it without getting emotional.