Thank you for your service, Sir! I have two military boys myself. The oldest is now out; the younger will be out in July. I appreciate you and all the other Vietnam soldiers, sung and unsung! God bless!
I was only 14-15 when this song came out. My daddy had just died and it was so hard for me to listen to. It has not gotten any easier over the years. Sad but beautiful song.
The lead singer of this song was dying.. he was in his 70's and re-recorded this song shortly before he passed....absolutely incredible....he also wrote the song.
This was one of the last songs I listened to with my dad before he died. This and Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Incense and Peppermints" were right at the top of his list of favorite songs.
I loved those songs growing up. I know that they have a special place in your heart! I have songs that I have thinking about my mom. So I know what you mean!
This is a powerful, beautiful song. Just called "Marmalade" at the time, i turned 13 in 69 and this was a favorite song of mine. I will be 67 soon and i still get tears in my eyes when i hear it. We all in the end have reflections of our lives but these guys were so young. Brilliant songwriting from the musical parts to the lyrics. The performance by the band is exceptionally great.
I'm really glad you liked this song guys. I grew up on 60's music and this brings back some fond memories. Take my word for it, there are lots of Gems like this to discover. Peace & Love :)
The lead singer Dean Ford has always , in my mind, been such a superb singer. To see how versatile Marmalade were, please try Loving Things, Baby Make It Soon , Hey Joe , etc by this band. (and of course, Ob La Di Ob La Da.)
Bro!!! Marmalade ! These guys rock! This is one hit song. But they were true sychadelic rockers! So talented. So underated. Thank you for reacting! Btw, lead singer "Ford" did an awesome touching remake of this song before he died. It deserves a listen. You guys rock! 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
Please listen to . * Dean Ford, Reflections * This I found years back before he died . Him singing alone gave me goosebumps . I had Reflections in my 45 record collection in the 60s. Thanks
That was a great pic. I haven't heard the song in years, and it was the first time I ever analyzed the lyrics. Very deep. I like how you said it makes you reflect on life. It made me think about ho quickly time passes and that even though we live in a bad world, its important to find our many reasons to keep on living our best lives. Thank you for picking another interesting song! Have a wonderful afternoon :)
So glad you found this, The lead singer, stage name Dean Ford (born Thomas McAleese) lived just around the corner from me. This was my most favourite song and anthem from the 70's.
The time this great song was released the music available to the masses in America was unbelievably terrific and eclectic. That was the great thing about that period of time.
For some reason they dropped the beautiful guitar solo, normally in the middle. They have 2 acoustics here. Wonder why? Still makes me cry. God I took Marmalade for granted back in the day!!
The deep pathos, the undeniable near-universality of the feelings expressed so soulfully couldn't help but connect with listeners, whether we were young, as I was, or more worldly. Great to hear it again, thank you both so much, I recognized the title immediately, but it got buried in one of my daily expanding playlists. Cheers.
A band from my hometown Glasgow in Scotland, globally this was their biggest success, however their biggest hit in the UK was a No. 1 written by the Lennon and McCartney Obla do Obla Da.... They had quite a few hits in the UK and a couple of other minor hits in the US. A classic song with a great chord progression, I believe the writers Junior Campbell (he's the main vocalist) and Dean Ford) were in inspired to write it after reading of a Vietnam vets story of his experience.
@@crimsonwizard2560 Dean Ford born in Coatbridge, Junior Campbell born in Parkhead (Glasgow) as was Patrick Fairley and Raymond Duffy and Graham Knight, they were formed in the East end of Glasgow perhaps some of their later members came from Cumbernauld but not the original line up
@@deepfriedscotsman2860 Sorry but no they weren't, Founding members guitarists Junior Campbell was born in Parkhead, Patrick Fairley was born in Baillieston, Dean Ford born in Coatbridge then was recruited as lead vocalist, they then recruited Graham Knight bass guitar and Raymond Duffy on drums both born in Glasgow They all certainly played and built a reputation in and around clubs and bars in the East end of Glasgow and in the Airdrie and Coatbridge areas but they weren't founded there.
Love you two, Mel your singing voice is beautiful, you should react to the lead singer's, Dean Ford is his name, solo acoustic version of this great song! It too is a beautiful thing! Dean Ford passed away a few years ago. Always loved this band and his vocals especially! RIP Dean Ford.
Oh this beautiful song is for all the world ,for all of us.reflextion about our life to make a word better. Thanks Great Mermelade for share this great job and beautiful song.
You guys pick some of the best songs. Now that I'm 70, I get the lyrics more than when I was 18. Did not know the Vietnam guys really took to this song. Can see why.
I loved this song so much then (at 13) but the older I got, I couldn't believe how much depth these young guys (Dean wrote this) had. When my older sister died at 61 in 2019, this song returned to my mind/ memories and emotions in cascading significance. You both are great to watch on your reactions to these old great songs we grew up with.
Oh my goodness, I had no idea it was these guys that sung this! A beautiful, beautiful song 🎵 ❤. The song I remember by these guys is "Oh Bla Di Oh Bla Da" A song written by no other than Lennon & McCartney. Maybe you could react to that song and see the difference. Don't get me wrong, they're both great songs. Just so different. X
Wow! This was actually a live performance, and it sounded great. Yesterday. I watched Rob Squad react to this song, and it was the same video, but it had the studio recording dubbed onto it. This live version was really nice to hear. Thanks for reacting to it.
Try Steve Winwood. “Roll with it”. And “Gimmie some Lovin” by the Spencer davis group, from 1965. Steve Winwood is the Spencer Davis group. They are from England.
RIP Thomas McAleese, (Dean Ford). Lead singer... The changing Of sunlight To moonlight Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes The greetings Of people In trouble Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes All my sorrow Sad tomorrow Take me back To my old home All my crying (all my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back To my old home I'm changing Arranging I'm changing I'm changing everything Oh, everything around me The world is A bad place, a bad place A terrible place to live Oh, but I don't wanna die All my sorrow Sad tomorrow Take me back To my old home All my crying (all my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back To my old home All my sorrow (all my sorrow) Sad tomorrow Take me back (take me back) To my old home
RIP Dean Ford 😔....I was a baby when this song came out but I just recently found it. Tears flow every time I listen to it. Theres a vid of him in 2014 mixed w this one, before he died. I cant listen to it without crying. Such beauty. I wish I lived in those days.
You need to find the video of Marmalade singing this and the video is showing images of soldiers in Vietnam. It is so touching especially the very end when it shows an pld veteran standing at the memorial wall with his hand up on the wall and the reflection in the wall is showing young soldiers in Vietnam. Gives you chills to see that.
Correction to my comment. The idea you need to look at is Reflections of my Life by Marmalade . The video is a tribute to Vietnam Vets. I said at the end of video it showed an old veteran. I was wrong it's probably a man in his 50's or so and served over there. His hand was on the Wall and it showed younger soldiers in the reflection. Very moving.
[Pausing] “Before I get caught-up. . .” Brother, I get caught-up at THE FIRST NOTE! (VN, 1969). Never fails! This era of music was UNCOOKED by electronic adjustment for either vocals or instruments. Just register that! You guys do a great and respectful show for those “who were THERE at the time.” Apparently every human has LOTS of tears stored away, yo? [Brothers in Arms, Knopfler, Dire Straits -instant Kleenex-time.] 🙏🏻👊❤️
This was one of the songs that we listened to and 'felt' deeply when I was in Vietnam in 1969. It felt like it was written just for us soldiers.
Thank you for your service, Sir! I have two military boys myself. The oldest is now out; the younger will be out in July. I appreciate you and all the other Vietnam soldiers, sung and unsung! God bless!
thank you for your service glad you got home in one piece
Gary Thank you ♥️✌️
It was
Viet nam 69 what a wonderful time watching your brothers die for what...for each other and only that reason rip Howie n Billy never forgotten
This song was extremely popular among American soldiers in Vietnam in 1969.
Whenever I hear this song it takes me back to my time in country - 1969. Memories come flooding back. But in a good way.
God bless every soldier that has every served and sacrificed for this country.🙏🏼🇺🇸
Nothing about soldiers
Am I meant to thank even the ones who butchered civilians?
Seems morally bankrupt.
Rip native Americans
I was only 14-15 when this song came out. My daddy had just died and it was so hard for me to listen to. It has not gotten any easier over the years. Sad but beautiful song.
Tears well-up every time I hear this. HUGE song in my youth -- evokes so many memories.
Same here. So deep & meaningful.
I was 17 in 1969 when this song came out. It made a big impact on me the first time I heard it. It is my favorite of all of my favorites.
Me too
@@swartetcMe too. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ
I was 19 and I'm still loving this song its special.
The lead singer of this song was dying.. he was in his 70's and re-recorded this song shortly before he passed....absolutely incredible....he also wrote the song.
Thanks so much guys for reacting to this amazing song its such a thought provoking song
What a powerful song ….so meaningful for all of us ….love it love it ❤
This was one of the last songs I listened to with my dad before he died. This and Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Incense and Peppermints" were right at the top of his list of favorite songs.
I loved those songs growing up. I know that they have a special place in your heart! I have songs that I have thinking about my mom. So I know what you mean!
My Dads wish was he wanted this song played at his funeral. I granted wish 😢
Guys, they produced this beautifully thought provoking song during the Viet Nam war ... and it was dedicated to our troups
RIP Dean Ford. You made a difference.
One of the most beautiful songs ever made !!
This is a powerful, beautiful song. Just called "Marmalade" at the time, i turned 13 in 69 and this was a favorite song of mine. I will be 67 soon and i still get tears in my eyes when i hear it. We all in the end have reflections of our lives but these guys were so young. Brilliant songwriting from the musical parts to the lyrics. The performance by the band is exceptionally great.
I'm really glad you liked this song guys. I grew up on 60's music and this brings back some fond memories. Take my word for it, there are lots of Gems like this to discover. Peace & Love :)
Never get tired of this. That guy could sing.
The lead singer Dean Ford has always , in my mind, been such a superb singer. To see how versatile Marmalade were, please try Loving Things, Baby Make It Soon , Hey Joe , etc by this band. (and of course, Ob La Di Ob La Da.)
Sadly he died,2 years ago I watched a video/documentary about 6mths before he died ❤🌟❤ 😢
@@marietheresahughes2911 Yes. I love the acoustic version of this song he made in his later years.
I see the rain is good.
One of the greatest songs ever!
Bro!!! Marmalade ! These guys rock! This is one hit song. But they were true sychadelic rockers! So talented. So underated.
Thank you for reacting!
Btw, lead singer "Ford" did an awesome touching remake of this song before he died. It deserves a listen.
You guys rock! 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
OMG such a classic song.
Please listen to . * Dean Ford, Reflections * This I found years back before he died . Him singing alone gave me goosebumps . I had Reflections in my 45 record collection in the 60s. Thanks
I’ve always loved this song. Thank you guys🥰
That was a great pic. I haven't heard the song in years, and it was the first time I ever analyzed the lyrics. Very deep. I like how you said it makes you reflect on life. It made me think about ho quickly time passes and that even though we live in a bad world, its important to find our many reasons to keep on living our best lives. Thank you for picking another interesting song! Have a wonderful afternoon :)
The late 60’s early 70’s had a lot of great songs , they still do today
So glad you found this, The lead singer, stage name Dean Ford (born Thomas McAleese) lived just around the corner from me. This was my most favourite song and anthem from the 70's.
Really liked this song the first time I heard it. Still like it 54 years later.
The time this great song was released the music available to the masses in America was unbelievably terrific and eclectic. That was the great thing about that period of time.
One of the best bands around IMO,Dean Ford had such a great voice
The 60's was one of the greatest decades for music.
Listen to Dean Fords acoustic version years later in life. It beautifully haunting.
One of my all time favorites. I remember this playing on the radio when I was a child and thinking it was beautiful.
One of my favourites of all time!
For all the soldiers❤
one of my favorite songs of my youth... a reminder to put meaning in to your life...!!!!!
This live version has more feeling than the studio, and the "terrible place" part is less cheesy sounding.
Awesome song look how the world changes and so do we or we get lost in it and fade away
Another song from back when music was real. Even had a horn section in this song. No sampling - no auto-tune.
For some reason they dropped the beautiful guitar solo, normally in the middle. They have 2 acoustics here. Wonder why? Still makes me cry. God I took Marmalade for granted back in the day!!
I just commented the same, so I watched the same video with no one reacting to it and the guitar solo was there in the song. Go figure.
I was just going to suggest they watch them live. This is the cover song. The live is pure magic.
Beautiful and powerful
The deep pathos, the undeniable near-universality of the feelings expressed so soulfully couldn't help but connect with listeners, whether we were young, as I was, or more worldly. Great to hear it again, thank you both so much, I recognized the title immediately, but it got buried in one of my daily expanding playlists. Cheers.
This song brings me to tears. Thank u for ur reaction.
You ought to check out his acoustic version he did before he recently passed with cancer
Amazing song I was kid about 7 y/o in the 1970s and it allways been powerful very melancholic.
A band from my hometown Glasgow in Scotland, globally this was their biggest success, however their biggest hit in the UK was a No. 1 written by the Lennon and McCartney Obla do Obla Da.... They had quite a few hits in the UK and a couple of other minor hits in the US.
A classic song with a great chord progression, I believe the writers Junior Campbell (he's the main vocalist) and Dean Ford) were in inspired to write it after reading of a Vietnam vets story of his experience.
Superb later song of theirs (favourite of mine) was Falling Apart at the Seams.
@@crimsonwizard2560 Dean Ford born in Coatbridge, Junior Campbell born in Parkhead (Glasgow) as was Patrick Fairley and Raymond Duffy and Graham Knight, they were formed in the East end of Glasgow perhaps some of their later members came from Cumbernauld but not the original line up
They came from Coatbridge
@@deepfriedscotsman2860 Sorry but no they weren't, Founding members guitarists Junior Campbell was born in Parkhead, Patrick Fairley was born in Baillieston, Dean Ford born in Coatbridge then was recruited as lead vocalist, they then recruited Graham Knight bass guitar and Raymond Duffy on drums both born in Glasgow
They all certainly played and built a reputation in and around clubs and bars in the East end of Glasgow and in the Airdrie and Coatbridge areas but they weren't founded there.
@@johnreilly9452 Saw them many Sat nights playing at 'Cragburn' in Gourock 69-72
I have heard this song 100's of times and never saw this live version... Thanks Fam. 😎
I dont know how else to describe it, the best sad song ever! RIP Dean. ❤😢
Great song to reflect on.
Love you two, Mel your singing voice is beautiful, you should react to the lead singer's, Dean Ford is his name, solo acoustic version of this great song! It too is a beautiful thing! Dean Ford passed away a few years ago. Always loved this band and his vocals especially! RIP Dean Ford.
Beautiful song
Oh this beautiful song is for all the world ,for all of us.reflextion about our life to make a word better. Thanks Great Mermelade for share this great job and beautiful song.
What a awesome song I love it sweet
You guys pick some of the best songs. Now that I'm 70, I get the lyrics more than when I was 18. Did not know the Vietnam guys really took to this song. Can see why.
I loved this song so much then (at 13) but the older I got, I couldn't believe how much depth these young guys (Dean wrote this) had. When my older sister died at 61 in 2019, this song returned to my mind/ memories and emotions in cascading significance.
You both are great to watch on your reactions to these old great songs we grew up with.
one incredible hit after another .... what an era 🔥🎶👍🎼
One of thousands of songs that make up the soundtrack of my life. I was 11 at the time. Takes me right back. And I get to be 11 again.
Echoing what others have said, check his remake of the song - Dean Ford - "Reflections of My Life " feat: Joe Tansin.
That song took me back in time
A fabulous song with such a wonderful message. Thank you. It's up to us to change the world.
rip dean ford
Always nice to see younger people appreciate great old songs. You should add "A Whiter Shade of Pale" to your reaction list.
Oh my goodness, I had no idea it was these guys that sung this! A beautiful, beautiful song 🎵 ❤. The song I remember by these guys is "Oh Bla Di Oh Bla Da" A song written by no other than Lennon & McCartney. Maybe you could react to that song and see the difference. Don't get me wrong, they're both great songs. Just so different. X
my favorite song of all time - have loved this for over 50 years now
Such a classic song and a sad song the words are beautiful
This is a favorite old song of mine, and I'm so glad you got to it, from 1969.
So many memories some beautiful some horrible.
Thank you, yes, you have just brightened my Day.
I listened to this as a kid...Music had heart then. Its rare to find music like that anymore.
Was a very popular song for the soldiers in the Viet Nam war.
I’m so glad you were deeply affected by this song. It takes my breath away every time I listen to it.
One of my very favorites since its release. Different from most else out there.
One of my all time favourite tunes .. still touches my heart after all these years ❤️🇬🇧
Great song and the older you get the more meaning it has
What a beautiful song very powerful
This is a song I loved soooo much!!
GREAT!!!!! ❤❤❤
Made us think of Our Lives. Exactly what I thought, I was like 12 when this came out. Wow memories
Wow! This was actually a live performance, and it sounded great. Yesterday. I watched Rob Squad react to this song, and it was the same video, but it had the studio recording dubbed onto it. This live version was really nice to hear. Thanks for reacting to it.
A Classic.
This is song i so good 60 and 70s were the greatest time for music
Try Steve Winwood. “Roll with it”. And “Gimmie some Lovin” by the Spencer davis group, from 1965. Steve Winwood is the Spencer Davis group. They are from England.
I used be send as kid got to the market in 1960s and neighborhood they will be playing this song and it's very nostalgic.
RIP Thomas McAleese, (Dean Ford). Lead singer...
The changing
Of sunlight
To moonlight
Reflections of my life
Oh, how they fill my eyes
The greetings
Of people
In trouble
Reflections of my life
Oh, how they fill my eyes
All my sorrow
Sad tomorrow
Take me back
To my old home
All my crying (all my crying)
Feel I'm dying, dying
Take me back
To my old home
I'm changing
Arranging
I'm changing
I'm changing everything
Oh, everything around me
The world is
A bad place, a bad place
A terrible place to live
Oh, but I don't wanna die
All my sorrow
Sad tomorrow
Take me back
To my old home
All my crying (all my crying)
Feel I'm dying, dying
Take me back
To my old home
All my sorrow (all my sorrow)
Sad tomorrow
Take me back (take me back)
To my old home
Haven't heard this in years, a wee hidden gem. Thanks for this!
me and my wifes fav song
Great tune …beautifully haunting.. thx guys 👍🏻❤️
I've told my youngest son, I want this played at my throwing of my ashes. Get me to Arizona, God's country. Long story....
You guys are looking good, oh yeah one of my favorite songs. 👍👍👍
There's another video of Marmalade doing this song with a beautiful guitar solo. Still this is a great song!❤
RIP Dean Ford 😔....I was a baby when this song came out but I just recently found it. Tears flow every time I listen to it. Theres a vid of him in 2014 mixed w this one, before he died. I cant listen to it without crying. Such beauty. I wish I lived in those days.
very powerful song times then were tough growing up tough for viet nam soldiers but they pulled through it much love for music your exploring
This song was meant for the soldiers fighting in Vietnam. It was reflections of their life. ☮️🌅
You need to find the video of Marmalade singing this and the video is showing images of soldiers in Vietnam. It is so touching especially the very end when it shows an pld veteran standing at the memorial wall with his hand up on the wall and the reflection in the wall is showing young soldiers in Vietnam. Gives you chills to see that.
Correction to my comment. The idea you need to look at is Reflections of my Life by Marmalade . The video is a tribute to Vietnam Vets. I said at the end of video it showed an old veteran. I was wrong it's probably a man in his 50's or so and served over there. His hand was on the Wall and it showed younger soldiers in the reflection. Very moving.
another great uk band, hitting the jugular
[Pausing] “Before I get caught-up. . .” Brother, I get caught-up at THE FIRST NOTE! (VN, 1969). Never fails! This era of music was UNCOOKED by electronic adjustment for either vocals or instruments. Just register that! You guys do a great and respectful show for those “who were THERE at the time.” Apparently every human has LOTS of tears stored away, yo? [Brothers in Arms, Knopfler, Dire Straits -instant Kleenex-time.] 🙏🏻👊❤️
You are my escape and relaxation
Dean Ford - Reflections of my life ( remake as he was older, real good version you would like!)
Find Dean Ford’s re-recording of this when he was much older and you’ll really appreciate what a great voice he had.
I know this video is over a year old but shortly before his death Dean Ford did a rendition that is simply stunning
One of the best Scottish exports ever.