When I first heard this song in high school I thought it was about a lost love. Now as an "oldster" when I listen to this song, I miss my parents. I will miss them forever.
My wife and I lost our youngest son several years ago. He was 27 and died of a heart attack. I was driving down the road several weeks ago and this song come on the radio. I had to pull over quickly as the sorrow that this song evoked just overwhelmed me. I took me almost an hour to stop crying. RIP Colton....miss you buddy.
Lost my only sibling, my younger brother in 2020, and songs like these bring out the loss and grief in everyone. Same for Jim Croce songs like Time in a Bottle or Photographs and Memories...
Beautiful song, I've been listening to Bread since I was a teen. It never hit me until the first time I heard it when I was 39 and my Dad had just passed. This is a song about a parent. My Dad and Mom saved my life by adopting me when I was 7 year old that needed a loving and caring family to take me in. They were amazing parents and sadly they passed too soon. I was 27 when I lost my Mom and 39 when I lost my Dad. This is my song to them.
I am 61 years old now, and been listening to this song since I was a teen. Makes me cry now, because everytime I hear that chorus "I would give everything I own, give up my life, my heart, my home... just to have you back, again", I think of my dog Max. I'd give all that to have him back, again.
Such a touching song! David Gates wrote this song in memory of his father who died in 1963 & never saw the success he achieved with Bread. Love David Gates voice. He has one of the most soothing & mellow voices. They had so many hits such as "Make It With You", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Lost Without Your Love", "It Don't Matter To Me", "The Guitar Man", "Sweet Surrender", "Aubrey" etc.
Sad to hear he never got to see the success of his son. Or maybe somehow he did. We can't say for sure. Definitely looking forward to more of their music.
@@ABoomerReacts What a moving song which I forgot so thanks (I just played it) now I'm not sure that "If " is my favorite well I really love both songs!!!
Oh wow- the chills, and the emotions this invokes: remembering this song from my youth when my brother played this on repeat after going through the pain of a huge relationship break-up and now as an adult with the lens of having lost my father two years ago. Tell your people you love them often!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻more Bread. 💜
This song always reminds me of my grandmother who passed 6/11/93 (I was 16) because she was the person described in this song in my life. I'm so thankful for your reaction to this. Take care ❤
The older I get, the more these songs mean to me. Crying listening to this. The more I experience, the more empathy I have. I listen to this and think of my father. I dreamt of him every night for four years after he died. My husband lost his first wife and four-year-old son in a traffic accident many years ago and I know what he went through. He tried to bargain with God, "Take me, let them come back."
@@SaeedReacts. Yes, it is something from which one **never** really recovers. The accident happened the year I was born (yes, my husband is considerably older than I.) We go to the cemetery at least once a year to pay our respects. Two weeks prior to the accident, his wife gave birth to a stillborn son. I don't know how he made it through. I make sure to honour his wife and two sons with their photos throughout the house as well as displaying his son's sweet cowboy boots and other mementos. I watched my parents walk through the death of my twenty-seven year old sister and I truly don't know how one makes it through those times. But, God does help. God was gracious enough to completely blot the aftermath (he was in the car, too) from his mind. He does not remember seeing his wife & son and realising they were no longer alive.
I always cry when I hear this song! It is so powerful and such an emotional song. David's voice is so great on every song he sang! If I am not mistaken it was written for his father that passed away. Thanks for the reactions!
Lost my husband to suicide 2 years ago & songs like this beautiful prayer evokes such deep sorrow. 😢 David Gates accompanied my teenage years too. Awesome band. 👏
Beautiful reaction Saeed! The older I get (I'm 46 now), the more certain songs cause me to reflect...and cry. Thinking of loved ones, family and friends, that I've lost...the songs just hit that much harder! I've always been an empathetic and emotional person, but that emotional side has just amplified as I age. This song is certainly one that gets the water works going. My mom, my aunt, my second youngest cousin (died at 39 of breast cancer), and many others...I would give everything I own, give up my life, my heart, my home...just to have them back again!
New subscriber here in London. I adore this song and never tire of it. It's just incredibly moving and honest. One note: this is the studio version, so it was either dubbed over a live take, or they were miming. PS: That bassline is BANGING!
My mum loved Bread, and especially this song. She died in 2008, and I always think of her and cry when I hear this song. I hadn’t realized until recently that it was about David Gate’s father. The emotions I feel when I hear it make even more sense to me now that I know this. Thank you, Saeed, for another beautiful reaction 🥰💗
Totally agree with the Dan Fogelberg comparison. So much of the 70's 80's era music had so much creativity in the writing and musicality. Love the song dynamics in how there are breaks but builds up with the drums and tempo.
My dad passed seven years ago. I cannot listen to this without melting into a puddle of tears 😢 He showed me all the best things in life. Rest in peace Dee, and I can't wait to see you again some day ❤
@@SaeedReacts. there are a group of artists, some blues/rock, country and country rock and plain old rock from Oklahoma. They are magnificent. David Gates is one, Leon Russell, JJ Cale, Rita Coolidge (she was married to Kris Kristopherson, Blake Shelton, Reba MacEntire. This list goes on.
💖 .. nice nice nice. What a tribute to a parent. I have loved this song for a long time. He showed courage writing this song. Honest .. beautiful.. simple .. great music .. great flow .. great percussion.. Thanks for this one Saeed. 🎼🎼🎼🕊️🎼🎼🎼
Such great advice to tell your loved ones you love them and not take them for granted. I remember always hearing people say it, and I took it to heart. I am so glad I did. You never think bad things will happen to you, until they do. We are not promised tomorrow, so don't waste today. ❤
David Gates has a voice that can really reach out and touch you in ways that no other can. The feelings and emotions just spills like the teardrops that run down my face when I connect with relatable meanings to the words that he is singing. This man evokes the sadness of being human with the sound of his voice that it hurts deep inside.
"The Leader of the Band" is a song Dan Fogelberg wrote for his father while his father was still living. A beautiful song and a great tribute from an awesome artist.
My biggest issue with the genre of reaction videos is the lack of lyrical acknowledgement let alone actual commentary. Refrerence the reactions to "The Boxer" that completely ignore the lyrics. Maybe we need a poet to understand music from a time when the heart still had lyrical content. In fact it's my biggest co.mplaint about the genre. They are fetuses I feel sometimes. Thank you for finally addressing the critical element of that which is trying to be said. It's a critical element of the work. ✌️
Thanks a lot. Huge song, so smooth, siky and soothing with it catchy melody. They are two awesomme covers. A reggae flavoured one by Boy George and my fav a brilliant rendition by Jude in a quite similar atmosphere than Bread. Love those two covers, a treat.
I had this as one of the songs played at my daughter’s funeral. I love this song yet hard to listen to. RIP Tara! I will see you soon.💜💜💜 Listen to “Diary”. It’s one of my favorite dogs by Bread. I really love your channel!!
Hi Saeed! This is such a lovely tribute. My Dad's been gone 9 years, and especially in these troubled times I miss him more every day... yah, I get this song very well.
This is do beautiful Saeed. I didn't recognize the title but as soon as he started singing I recognized the words. Such a tender song with emotions. Greetings from South Africa
I knew that you were going to be in awe of Bread and David's voice. I knew because you wear your heart on your sleeve and aren't afraid to bear your soul. You're such an honest and humble young man. That's why I picked " If" for your first introduction to them, because I knew his voice would draw you in 😊. And you are right that it can be applied to anyone who has lost, or might lose someone close to them. Thank you, my dear friend for reacting to Bread. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂
Very moving song and it is written in a way that it can speak to everyone. Amazing! Thanks again for introducing me to all these great songs! Much love to you and your family ❤️🫂
You’re so right about how this applies to everyone. When I listened to it when it came out I didn’t realize it was written for a parent. Thought it was a lost relationship. You are diving into some amazing stuff! Between your new videos and trying to catch up with your earlier stuff, I have no other life anymore! 😂
So well written. Very powerful. I do have quite a few video's 😅 And the line up for today seems pretty great to me. All props go to the people who request the greatest music. Thanks again for watching.
🌸 this one is always hard for me to listen to because I sit here alone with my children are already grown and on their own, and I don't want to leave them , you know?
David's voice is as pure as it gets and his songs are just breathtaking. Loved your thoughtful reaction. You are a great filter, you add dimension. Thanks.
Have you reacted to "Oh Very Young" by Cat Stevens? That's a very, very beautiful song that's all about how our time here is so short, so make the most of it.
My parents are in the Great Beyond dancing. I miss them everyday. To anyone reading this with their parent(s) still here. Call them today or send a txt to say, I love you. Some ppl have toxic parents...to yourself say, I love you.
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When I first heard this song in high school I thought it was about a lost love. Now as an "oldster" when I listen to this song, I miss my parents. I will miss them forever.
My wife and I lost our youngest son several years ago. He was 27 and died of a heart attack. I was driving down the road several weeks ago and this song come on the radio. I had to pull over quickly as the sorrow that this song evoked just overwhelmed me. I took me almost an hour to stop crying. RIP Colton....miss you buddy.
SO sorry for your loss!
Thinking of you and your wife. Greetings from South Africa
So sorry for your loss!
Lost my only sibling, my younger brother in 2020, and songs like these bring out the loss and grief in everyone. Same for Jim Croce songs like Time in a Bottle or Photographs and Memories...
@@thomastimlin1724 The worst one for me is Fire and Rain.
Beautiful song, I've been listening to Bread since I was a teen. It never hit me until the first time I heard it when I was 39 and my Dad had just passed. This is a song about a parent. My Dad and Mom saved my life by adopting me when I was 7 year old that needed a loving and caring family to take me in. They were amazing parents and sadly they passed too soon. I was 27 when I lost my Mom and 39 when I lost my Dad. This is my song to them.
I am 61 years old now, and been listening to this song since I was a teen. Makes me cry now, because everytime I hear that chorus "I would give everything I own, give up my life, my heart, my home... just to have you back, again", I think of my dog Max. I'd give all that to have him back, again.
@@karmaficionado1163 me too. I'm 64. It was played at my mom's memorial.
"Guitar Man" ❤❤❤❤❤
I stopped by for a good cry!!! ❤️✌️😆😭😭
I miss my dad so much!!
Such a touching song! David Gates wrote this song in memory of his father who died in 1963 & never saw the success he achieved with Bread. Love David Gates voice. He has one of the most soothing & mellow voices. They had so many hits such as "Make It With You", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Lost Without Your Love", "It Don't Matter To Me", "The Guitar Man", "Sweet Surrender", "Aubrey" etc.
Sad to hear he never got to see the success of his son. Or maybe somehow he did. We can't say for sure.
Definitely looking forward to more of their music.
AND "If" my favorite!!
And Diary!
@@ABoomerReacts What a moving song which I forgot so thanks (I just played it) now I'm not sure that "If " is my favorite well I really love both songs!!!
You must react to "Diary"!
Oh wow- the chills, and the emotions this invokes: remembering this song from my youth when my brother played this on repeat after going through the pain of a huge relationship break-up and now as an adult with the lens of having lost my father two years ago. Tell your people you love them often!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻more Bread. 💜
This song always reminds me of my grandmother who passed 6/11/93 (I was 16) because she was the person described in this song in my life. I'm so thankful for your reaction to this. Take care ❤
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Another great father’s tribute is Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg…check it out. Great react…keep’em coming!
Absolutely beautiful song!!❤
I reacted to it a while ago, but it's blocked. Its on patreon until that is resolved.
Absolutely incredible song!
@@SaeedReacts. 😭
@SaeedReacts. Another one you might like The Living Years by Mike & the mechanics ❤
The older I get, the more these songs mean to me. Crying listening to this. The more I experience, the more empathy I have.
I listen to this and think of my father. I dreamt of him every night for four years after he died.
My husband lost his first wife and four-year-old son in a traffic accident many years ago and I know what he went through. He tried to bargain with God, "Take me, let them come back."
These type of songs definitely gain power over time.
That is heartbreaking. I don't know if i would be able to survive that kind of loss.
@@SaeedReacts.
Yes, it is something from which one **never** really recovers.
The accident happened the year I was born (yes, my husband is considerably older than I.) We go to the cemetery at least once a year to pay our respects. Two weeks prior to the accident, his wife gave birth to a stillborn son. I don't know how he made it through.
I make sure to honour his wife and two sons with their photos throughout the house as well as displaying his son's sweet cowboy boots and other mementos.
I watched my parents walk through the death of my twenty-seven year old sister and I truly don't know how one makes it through those times.
But, God does help. God was gracious enough to completely blot the aftermath (he was in the car, too) from his mind. He does not remember seeing his wife & son and realising they were no longer alive.
So sorry for your losses. May you know peace and understanding.
If you've ever lost a parent, a partner, a lover, or a friend this should mean something to you.
I always cry when I hear this song! It is so powerful and such an emotional song. David's voice is so great on every song he sang! If I am not mistaken it was written for his father that passed away. Thanks for the reactions!
Very powerful song and definitely relatable. Thanks for watching!
Lost my husband to suicide 2 years ago & songs like this beautiful prayer evokes such deep sorrow. 😢 David Gates accompanied my teenage years too. Awesome band. 👏
Oh Honey, I'm so sorry! God bless you.
So sorry for your loss.
Beautiful reaction Saeed! The older I get (I'm 46 now), the more certain songs cause me to reflect...and cry. Thinking of loved ones, family and friends, that I've lost...the songs just hit that much harder! I've always been an empathetic and emotional person, but that emotional side has just amplified as I age. This song is certainly one that gets the water works going.
My mom, my aunt, my second youngest cousin (died at 39 of breast cancer), and many others...I would give everything I own, give up my life, my heart, my home...just to have them back again!
😭😭😭😭 Thinking about my mom and dad! So beautiful!
I just found out a few years ago that this was a tribute to his father. Changes the listening experience.
Diary should be next-great writing on this one as well.
OMG, Yes!!
One of my three ‘go to’ songs when I need a really good cry and am fighting it. Cleansing.
New subscriber here in London. I adore this song and never tire of it. It's just incredibly moving and honest. One note: this is the studio version, so it was either dubbed over a live take, or they were miming.
PS: That bassline is BANGING!
One of my all time favorite songs and singer's!
Love this one too. 'Diary' is a ballad with a twist by Bread. 'Guitar man' is also great.
Another gorgeous song to add to our lives and memories!❤❤
My mum loved Bread, and especially this song. She died in 2008, and I always think of her and cry when I hear this song. I hadn’t realized until recently that it was about David Gate’s father. The emotions I feel when I hear it make even more sense to me now that I know this.
Thank you, Saeed, for another beautiful reaction 🥰💗
Totally agree with the Dan Fogelberg comparison. So much of the 70's 80's era music had so much creativity in the writing and musicality. Love the song dynamics in how there are breaks but builds up with the drums and tempo.
The way a mother and father should do
5:00 "Mmmm" Yes indeed. That bridge!!! I was impatiently waiting for that part. My goodness it's gorgeous.
Directly speaking to the listener and i believe that everyone can relate to that. Powerful.
A great acoustic and one outstanding voice is all you really need. Nothing touches me deeper. I guess I'm a purist. :))
When it comes down to it, i think i feel the same. It's magical.
Watching my parents dancing in the living room.❤
I'm still looking for a partnership like theirs.
Another stellar performance with a song that holds such meaning. Love it.
stunningly beautiful song, THANK YOU
Such a beautiful song! Thanks for watching.
My dad passed seven years ago. I cannot listen to this without melting into a puddle of tears 😢
He showed me all the best things in life. Rest in peace Dee, and I can't wait to see you again some day ❤
So sorry for your loss
I never thought of this song as one about a parent. For 50 years I’ve always thought it was a love song.
Definitely a testament to the writing that there can be many interpretations. Not a single one is wrong.
Guitar Man is another masterpiece.
That one is on my list!
@@SaeedReacts. there are a group of artists, some blues/rock, country and country rock and plain old rock from Oklahoma. They are magnificent. David Gates is one, Leon Russell, JJ Cale, Rita Coolidge (she was married to Kris Kristopherson, Blake Shelton, Reba MacEntire. This list goes on.
The Best if Bread is still a Top album for me in my olsylist. Such honest writing in the singer songwriter era where sings had so much meaning.
Had the whole album back in the 70's and David Gates was one my fave!
the video was live, but the audio was the studio version of the song.
💖 .. nice nice nice. What a tribute to a parent. I have loved this song for a long time. He showed courage writing this song. Honest .. beautiful.. simple .. great music .. great flow .. great percussion.. Thanks for this one Saeed. 🎼🎼🎼🕊️🎼🎼🎼
Beautiful tribute! Thanks for watching.
Such great advice to tell your loved ones you love them and not take them for granted. I remember always hearing people say it, and I took it to heart. I am so glad I did. You never think bad things will happen to you, until they do. We are not promised tomorrow, so don't waste today. ❤
Amazing song. And well said ❤️
David Gates has a voice that can really reach out and touch you in ways that no other can. The feelings and emotions just spills like the teardrops that run down my face when I connect with relatable meanings to the words that he is singing. This man evokes the sadness of being human with the sound of his voice that it hurts deep inside.
71 And this always brings memory's .Enjoy!
You really feel the love and warmth of a son's love for his father. You feel this song in your soul.❤
❤❤❤❤ David Gates/Bread...never gets old.❤❤
Make it with you, is another must
...And here it is! No sooner commented on If than I see this on my recommended list to the right. Well then, let's do this! :)
"The Leader of the Band" is a song Dan Fogelberg wrote for his father while his father was still living. A beautiful song and a great tribute from an awesome artist.
I reacted to it, but the video is currently blocked. Hope that gets resolved soon.
My biggest issue with the genre of reaction videos is the lack of lyrical acknowledgement let alone actual commentary. Refrerence the reactions to "The Boxer" that completely ignore the lyrics. Maybe we need a poet to understand music from a time when the heart still had lyrical content. In fact it's my biggest co.mplaint about the genre. They are fetuses I feel sometimes. Thank you for finally addressing the critical element of that which is trying to be said. It's a critical element of the work. ✌️
I definitely understand that sentiment. I love great writing and try to highlight it a bit in my video's.
Thanks a lot. Huge song, so smooth, siky and soothing with it catchy melody.
They are two awesomme covers.
A reggae flavoured one by Boy George and my fav a brilliant rendition by Jude in a quite similar atmosphere than Bread. Love those two covers, a treat.
Incredible song.
Definitely want to get into the music lf Boy George as well.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you, Saeed! Another great reaction! ♥
Incredible song. Thanks for watching.
I had this as one of the songs played at my daughter’s funeral. I love this song yet hard to listen to. RIP Tara! I will see you soon.💜💜💜 Listen to “Diary”. It’s one of my favorite dogs by Bread. I really love your channel!!
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for being here. Appreciate you!
They made beautiful music..
'Diary' is a must. I'm sure someone else has already mentioned it.
Hi Saeed! This is such a lovely tribute. My Dad's been gone 9 years, and especially in these troubled times I miss him more every day... yah, I get this song very well.
Amazing tribute. Very powerful song and relatable for many of us
This is do beautiful Saeed. I didn't recognize the title but as soon as he started singing I recognized the words. Such a tender song with emotions. Greetings from South Africa
Incredible song. Thanks for watching. Greetings from Belgium
I love that you are reacting to all of this old stuff.
It's been a wonderful journey! Thanks for joining me.
I knew that you were going to be in awe of Bread and David's voice. I knew because you wear your heart on your sleeve and aren't afraid to bear your soul. You're such an honest and humble young man. That's why I picked " If" for your first introduction to them, because I knew his voice would draw you in 😊. And you are right that it can be applied to anyone who has lost, or might lose someone close to them. Thank you, my dear friend for reacting to Bread. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂
Very moving song and it is written in a way that it can speak to everyone. Amazing! Thanks again for introducing me to all these great songs! Much love to you and your family ❤️🫂
@@SaeedReacts. ❤️
Bread are icons and this song is iconic. This song is so very beautiful and is voice is absolutely awesome. Love your reaction! ♥
Such a great song. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful song 😞!❤
This song perfectly encapsulates how I feel about losing the love of my life to cancer.
So sorry for your loss
In your hunt for songs that tell stories, consider Pirates by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
Thanks for that recommendation!
Beautiful voice and song, ah memories. Try listening to Roberta Flack, Killing me softly? Another great song and singer
I am familiar with the Fugees version. I must check out this version. Dont think i ever heard it.
@@SaeedReacts. It's beautiful and I'm sure you'll love it
The words you use in your reactions are so thoughtful and honest.
Thank you! Have a wonderful day.
I’m so glad to learn the context. A son losing his father. Much different from a possible romantic tie.
Such beautiful song full of love.❤
You’re so right about how this applies to everyone. When I listened to it when it came out I didn’t realize it was written for a parent. Thought it was a lost relationship. You are diving into some amazing stuff!
Between your new videos and trying to catch up with your earlier stuff, I have no other life anymore! 😂
So well written. Very powerful.
I do have quite a few video's 😅
And the line up for today seems pretty great to me. All props go to the people who request the greatest music.
Thanks again for watching.
This song gets to me every time!!
Thanks for sharing.
It's definitely kind of soft, but it's a jam. Still hits decades later...
Keep it rockin' Now 🎶🎶🎵💯🔥🎶✌️
🌸 this one is always hard for me to listen to because I sit here alone with my children are already grown and on their own, and I don't want to leave them , you know?
I definitely understand that sentiment. My daughter is still very young, but for some reason these topics are frequently on my mind.
David's voice is as pure as it gets and his songs are just breathtaking. Loved your thoughtful reaction. You are a great filter, you add dimension. Thanks.
Truly an incredible song. Powerful message. Thanks for watching.
Love your reactions, brother. I can see you are a true lover of music.
Thanks so much!
What a fabulous tribute to David Gates' father. It's timeless.
It's a great reminder to live life, one day at a time, and make each one a masterpiece.
Yes, guitar man is a must 😎
"David Gates Songbook" is an exceptional album.
I really enjoyed this one!😊
Just a beautiful song. It has been years since I heard this 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Guitar Man next 👍🏻👍🏻
Very powerful reminder that life is fleeting. Thanks for watching!
Love this song, boy George does a pretty awesome cover of this kind reggae tempo and then boyzone do a version happy to listen to any of them ❤️
Wow, that was a trip down memory lane ! love your reactions.
Amazing song! Thanks for watching!
Cool, you're seeing this song by David about his Dad.
I have everything that David Gates ever wrote. He is another on of the Oklahoma musical geniuses.
The epitome of easy listening, tug your heartstrings music. Try The Diary by Bread.
Great job!
Amazing song! Thanks for watching!
Have you reacted to "Oh Very Young" by Cat Stevens? That's a very, very beautiful song that's all about how our time here is so short, so make the most of it.
That reaction is coming today (8:45PM Cet time)
I’m very impressed with your commentary…. ❤️… keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, Richard! Have a great day.
David Gates always makes me cry - but for the song "Sweet Surrender" -
I'm glad you listed to this song, remember 😪.
By the way, try the song SHANON from Henry Gross😌.
Give a listen to Breads song Diary. Very sad love song.
Will check it out
You HAVE to do "Guitar Man" next! GREAT SONG that I know you will love!
Thanks for the recommendation!
If ya get a chance check out “The Chambers Brother” song “Time has Come Today” banger
Thanks for the recommendation!
David Gates and Leon Russell were in high school together. They had a band.
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from the lyrics, it sounds as tho, his father may have passed away suddenly, unexpectedly.
Along this same vein, you should check out Dan Fogelbergs tribute to his dad in " Leader of the Band".
I reacted to it, but its currently blocked. Hope that gets resolved soon.
A David Gates song that you really need to check out is "Goodbye Girl". It is, by far, my favorite of his.
I never appreciated the music of the 60’s and 70’s, i don’t know why, I guess I was consumed with only me. Older me loves these classic.
My parents are in the Great Beyond dancing. I miss them everyday.
To anyone reading this with their parent(s) still here. Call them today or send a txt to say, I love you.
Some ppl have toxic parents...to yourself say, I love you.
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Such longing
Badfinger "Day after Day" is another great 70's track of you haven't done that already
Thanks for the recommendation!
in the 80s boy george do a cover a lttle more pop of this song
If you like Bread you should listen to Diary.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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