Dianne, I have also been diagnosed with a very aggressive triple negative advanced metastatic breast cancer I pray for you sister of God. I'm not a big time holy roller however I do believe in God as he showed me something when I was 5 years old and since then I have followed him and been guided by him throughout my life I am 58 now I pray you have found the Lord if not I pray that you will seek him now. Hugs and prayers and much love to you Diane 🙏♥️🙏💕
Thank you all for the love and support my brothers are firefighters and this is their theme song so hard to hear performed during ceremonies but like I said love them more than myself. Thank you all.
What a band and a great singer. This song still brings a tear to my eye and I remember my brother who was born with spina bifida. He was given six weeks to live so mum and dad brought him home to be with his family. His family and his determination kept him alive for 12 years. He could not feed himself, walk or talk. No control over bodily functions but still managed a smile for those that cared for him. For 12 years he either laid on his bed or someone cradled him. He loved to go for a drive in the car when he was placed on a bed in the back of the family station wagon, he always new he would get an icecream at the end of the journey. He was not heavy or a burden on his family he was my brother, and I will never forget him.
Love your story, so touching sir! I have many physical ailments and problems now in my age being 52 now and i know my own father who is 72 is my big brother also who feels that i am not too heavy for him since he has taken care of me so Much after going through four different surgeries on my right ankle and knee and this song really speaks volumes to me of the great example of being Christ like he has shown me all these past 14 years. Thanks for your post here
I listen to it all the time and makes me think about my brother Kevin who was my heart and my soul he died of an alcohol overdose this song always makes me think of him
My 2 brothers and i drove far away to a ranch in Rosarito, Mexico, up in the mountains, we were in our 20's i already had two children that i took with me. The restrooms were outside in a hole with a little roof...water needed to be carried from a well down the hill. It was to help my brother Rodolfo to clean from using morphine. My older brother Benjamin carried him to the restroom on his back at anytime Rodolfo needed to go..he was weak and was not able to walk...i asked my brother Benjamin, isn't he too heavy for you (Benjamin was also tiny) he responded to me, no, I'll do it, he is my brother. God i cry everytime i hear this song. My mom was already gone. And it was a successful trip Rodolfo is now 67 , Benjamin is 70 and me 64. Lord is great, ❤
My brother struggled all his adult life with anxiety and depression,he wanted out many times. I tried many times to help as did my brother's and sisters, this song is it for me, he has just died from heart attack 65, what a struggle mate
I am too I had so much fun and partly my ass off. Not to many worries and it was one of the best time live in I would not want to be all you 30's. I am 61 and I remember alot of my child and my teenage years May we all get of this mess. And if we don't I will go down fighting for my rights and will not take them away from me.
Lost my brother to suicide in 2014. I can remember way back in 1981, he had a beautiful Ford car and we were driving back home to Cape Breton from Edmonton, and this song came on and he was singing it to his friend in the front seat, pointing to me in the backseat. Brings tears to my eyes now to hear this song.
I wish so much that I’d played this for my brother.. I’d just lost my son and they both were buried a week apart.. I really wasn’t in my right mind, I sometimes listen to this and I hope he knows how much I loved him xxx
I was homeless and found an apartment. For four months I slept on the streets and nearly died. One day I heard this song along the way and broke down crying. A man gave me two-hundred dollars cash. He walked away and this song chronicles that whole experience. It is one of the greatest tales of caring about someone regardless of color, class or anything.
Buenisima cancion de epocas de oro y otras màs que nunca pasan de moda por lo tanto y la deleitan las nuevas generaciones. Felicidades a la red por su musica
This song brings a tear to my eyes. My oldest son carried his younger brother Into the ER, we are all praying for him to pull through. His name is Ryan and he needs every prayer he cab get, put him in and your prayers. Help him pull through. Thanks for reading this and the prayers Rick
💞 Ur not alone , it's so hard ..one day At a time.. . I can't say I am doing any better n it's been 4 mont but U gotta keep going💪 I wish you the best 💞 from Australia xx
I'm so sorry for your loss, I have lost all three of my brothers first in '04,'07and '13 I still miss them terribly. Absolutely nothing like a brother♥️
This world has drifted so far away from genuine brotherly love and compassion. We need songs like these now more than ever. This song still grabs my heart and causes me to tear up.
Well sir serving as a junior apprentice at Worthy Down in 1979 the English knocked the shyte out of me everytime a goal was scored during the England v Scotland game at Wembley and there were 4 goals scored!!!!. None of the English nation were ever my brothers and never ever will be.THIG AR LATHA
I have just said goodbye to my younger brother. RIP, my little bro. May the angel's carry you in their arms to a pain-free place of love and joy. I will always love you❤❤
So my dad passed away leaving me behind with 4 brothers and 5 sisters. I'm the first born and quite overwhelmed of caring, providing for them. Talking about perfect timing, I heard this song for the first time and it brought me to tears. I told myself they ain't heavy. 20 years later we're all grown ups now and the youngest is still in college. How fast time flies.
Look up the video of this with the lyrics where it shows all these children playing together that you can tell are brothers and sisters. It's a tearjerker.
My brother is 10 years older than me and he served in Vietnam. Needless to say, when he came back home, his life was not easy. Both of our parents died when I was a baby and he was a 10 year old little boy. My aunt and uncle raised all 6 of my siblings along with there 8 children so we are truly blessed. I am so thankful that inspite of all of my brother's short comings, I chose him as my best man in my wedding. My brother suffered from a stroke and kidney failure when he was 45 years old. I was there for him every step of the way. His burdens weren't too heavy for me because he's my brother! Tears are flowing from my eyes now as I listen to this song of my childhood because I'm still missing my dear brother who got his wings in the year 2000. He was an amazing and extremely kind man and he really loved his little brother as much as I loved him ❤️. Rest peacefully Herman!! 🙏🏾
My younger brother had a lot of health issues. This was my song when I gave him a kidney. He lived 3 years and finished his 1962 Pontiac and his pall bearers were in it behind the hearse at is funeral. I still miss him and cry when I hear this song. Curtis was 42 when he went to heaven in 1999. I can still see that silly little grin of his!
My brother has stage four bladder cancer and seeing this reminds me of the good and bad times we had together. Thank you so much for this wonderful song 🙏🏾
I've been a foster carer for my little half-brother for 10 years. He's in his teens now and can be very challenging. People sometimes tell me that I've done enough for him and to live my own life. But I'll never give up on him. He's starting to do really well now. He does well at school, he has a part time job which he works hard at. It's been worth it to me. One day he will appreciate it and we will be good friends. I love him like he's my own son.
Thank you for inspiring me .. i too do the same for 3kids .. yes sometime it could be tuff . But like you said throwing in the towel is not in me . I will continue to fit them in my plans so they shine one day . 👊 🤛
I am sure he loves and respects you now but not know how to express it always remember they don’t need you as a friend they need a parent big difference sounds like you have that figured out god bless
It has been a very terrible one year for me. Lost both my parents in 13 months. Now my brother was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I love my brother.This song brings tears in my eyes. A timeless masterpiece!!
Thank you for this song and its message!One never knows how desperate a stranger's call out for help can be. I prefer to save a life over harming a life by negligence and/ or misjudgement. A simple act of kindness can change a person's life, and add value and worth to one's own.
Allan Clarke , an incredible voice. This song is an absolute classic by the Hollies. The words and everything in this song , bring back memories of a kinder, caring more community orientated world. Simply beautiful.
Back then we thought we could make the world a kinder, more gentle place. Now it seems a so-called leader is hell-bent to drive us down to the depths. Bring back these songs of brotherhood and peace. How about Peace Train, People Get Ready, Imagine, If I Can Dream, Put a Little Love In Your Heart.
Played this at my brothers funeral also, I was 71 his sister this song meant everything to me, I couldn't carry him to his grave but this song helped me through it. Love and miss you lad (Joe)
2022 and this song still stands as of the greatest that sends a message to everyone...if we care for one another and share each other burden light or heavy this world would be a better place...never listen to this song without getting teary eyes...great message to meditate on
sigo escuchando esta hermosa canción, hoy , 02 de enero 2022 !!!!!👏👏👏, que tiempos aquellos no volverán jamás sino en nuestras mentes de haberlo vivido...🇨🇱
My little brother passed away in1988 ,l was so devastating, lm sorry l didn't play this song at his funeral, l always regret it because always remembered thinking of my two brothers, every time l hear it it brings all my memories back.❤❤this this song since l first heard it, it's very special to me.
U ain't wrong ... Just unfortunate that some people struggle to see clearly until it's too late, remember where you came from and that even if someone's lifestyle is a "different scene" remember it's just different from what uv seen , hate to quote ss.
Probably should take it on board now more than ever. It is difficult, though. I have a relative who is a total anti-vazzer and aggressive with it. I have another relative whom I have so loved who has blasted out of the water as a scummy racist for having voted leave. Now we are at some sort of crossroads of humanity and I have lost both. (Forgiveness is not there without understanding you have wronged.)
I lost my brother in 2004 he was just 41, we played this at his funeral. He was the best brother. Too sensitive for this world, the kind of person we need more of, he was so kind ,so caring.It hurts as much now as it did then. I miss you stu. X
I`m so sorry for the lost of you brother I can relate I lost my brother too he was not only my brother he was my twin and we use to sing this together.
When I was 20yrs old just gave birth to my second son abandoned by my husband, there stood children service trying to sign away my baby for adoption, he was a beautiful baby, child service had a social worker who wanted him bad, my sister played this song knowing how much I listened to music, I gave her the paper back said I can raise my kids, now grown up, he is a wonderful Christian, good father, husband&son this song woke me up, i am so glad that my sister played this, I grew up that day and never regretted my decision
My sisters song to me. Just lost her last week and played it in her ear while she was in hospice at the young age of 60. Love you Jude. I’ll come back every year. 😢
I lost my oldest sister to patriotic cancer 6years ago,she was a second mother to us kids, died at 75 yrs old ,love and miss her greatly.that song puts it in to perspective
WELL I CAN RELATE LOST MY BROTHER IN 2005 I MISS HIM AND THE REST OF MY FAMILY IS DECEASED MY OTHER TWO SIBLINGS AND PARENTS I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ANYMORE ....!!!
I miss my brother, he was killed in a felony hit & run in '85 and the killer has never been arrested. Every Feb 5th I play this song and shed a few tears because we have been through a lot like many of you. Thank you Hollies!!!!!!!!!
+Vivian Tanis I know your pain, I lost my brother to ,,I play this song a lot,,I never want to lose that love I feel for him ,its the strongest love ever.
In 1985,I got dropped off by a Cop in a remote area, at night,and was hit by a driver who kept on going,thrown down side of a 2lane highway. I almost died. Was laid up for a year. You have my sympathy. Where did it happen to your brother ,if I may ask ?
Oh wow, Vivian..... I can only imagine the emptiness in your heart that you must feel. However wonderful that we have music that can assist in some of the healing......
@@dEAGLE2123 a friend once told me in high school she spoke fluent French. She said the French have a saying to say goodbye is to die a little. I believe that cause you just don’t know when you say goodbye if you’re ever going to see that person again I’m 68 years old and I’m seeing this because then I wouldn’t have thought about this but now, we live in now is so true beautiful song, and Alan Clark singing it makes it even more beautiful memories
@@jerirollins414 I can confirm as a French speaking individual, I always kiss and salute my loved ones as if it was the last time I might be seeing them. The son of a friend got mad at his mom after she drove him for a 5 hours road travel. When he got out of the car, he said he hated her and left. She would die less then 15 minutes later in a frontal crash with a truck... How can life not be unbearable after that? Our loved ones are never a burden. Sadly, we often discover it once they have passed away.
This is one of the main reasons why I don’t like to be at odds with my friends and family. I always think I’m gonna be sorry probably for saying this and worry about it and then luckily everything‘s all right. You just never know and especially in this day and age the world has changed so much we were lucky to grow up with the music that we grew up with, they don’t make it like that anymore. My mom used to say the world’s going to hell in a handbasket and she was right. God bless her. I miss her.
@@EricCabana-cj6se thank you for replying back to me as I replied back to you. What a sad story but true I’ve seen more on the same page. A man who loves his family and friends, beautiful thing.
I lost my younger brother in 2007.He had been dealing with drugs and alcohol for a long time. My family didn't have the patience to try to help him, but I was always there for him, no matter what. He finally decided it was time to quit and was in a rehab when he passed . We were on an outing together when it happened. After his death I was using music to help with my grief and found this song. I took it as my tribute to him.I play it quite often when I am thinking of him .
Yep, year long lockdown; old music keeping me sane, and tearful for my youth, of which this is a part. Musical memories are the last to leave you, I do believe.
Dee, I'm so sorry that you lost your brother, when David disappeared ( in Nevada) we thought he was dead. We found him at last, and I thank God that we were lucky. Love doesn't disappear, I feel sure that your brother still knows that he is loved. What more can any one of us ask, to be Loved.
I know how you feel I lost my brother about 5yr ago . He drank his self to death. He was only 47 yrs old. So when people say let's go have a drink. that's how it starts 1 drink at a time. Miss my brother. RIP
My father was a drunk who beat my mother and took off when i was 15 and he died alone, pneumonia was the official reason but really the booze did him in. He sort me out and came into the sports bar i was working at and tried to say sorry, i was 21-22 and so angry at him and basically threatened to knock his head off. That was the last time i saw my dad. I'm 37 and iv'e been married for 11 years now and have 2 kid's of my own, i can understand some of the pressures he faced by having to provide for a family. I'm sorry dad i can't forgive you for what you did, but i'm also sorry i didn't give you chance to talk to me and even though you were not the best i should have been the better man and let you have your say. Thank you stranger for reading my written thought.
regardless, he was your dad, not be choice, i feel for you and i hear you, but this has nothing to do with brotherly love. May you find peace and solace, life does go on on
my mother was a drunk who ran off with another man, my dad kept us together, we had aunts and grandma... hard knock life and my 39-year-old son just died
I hope that you will let go of any burden of guilt or regret. The fact that you have written what you wrote about your father and your family struggle, indicates that you learned from the worst part of your life. Even if you had listened to your father that night it may not have changed anything about either of your lives but the fact that it makes you more tolerant of the stresses you have as a father means that he basically named you Sue. I hope you understand and have a chuckle at my reference to the Johnny Cash song. Your words were a gift to me tonight & living a happy life is the best gift you can give to both of your parents.
I lost my older brother 2 years ago in November to lung cancer I miss him so much. He actually died on my.birthday ‘. I was fortunate enough to visit him the Sunday prior and we had a lovely chat and I got his photo album and took him down memory lane which he certainly appreciated. His wish was to live his last days at home with his wonderful wife and other family on his wife’s side. The hospital that he had been attending lent the family a hospital bed for as long as he needed it which was made his last few days very comfortable. This song was played at the funeral first and was so applicable and set a celebration mood for the whole service so Thank you to to the HOLLIES as the day was shared in a happy way
WRONG!!!!! "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a popular music ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for The Hollies later that year and again for Neil Diamond in 1970.
Quite a few for me: Reflections of My Life, Every Time You Walk in the Room, Pamela, Pamela, Love Potion Number Nine, Always Something There to Remind Me, Working in a Coalmine, Ready for Love, Ma Cherie Amour, You Don't Have to say you Love me, Respect, Silence is Golden, Something, Bad Moon Rising, Heroes and Villains, Midnight Hour. I could go on listening, probably all night but I have work in the morning.
The Hollies! Man, they never had a bad song, ever! How I wish I could jump back to that time. I know if there is a Rock & Roll Heaven, all these guys will be there and I hope to see them as well! Thanks for the memories! ❤
This is a very healing song for me. I was wounded in Vietnam and when I play I think of my brother Leroy Crabtree helping me in return. It is also a theme of my regiment the Wolfhounds, no soldier left behind.
My dad fought in the Korean War got a bronze star and would never talk about his two tours lost one brother but he and his twin made it home I have strong feelings about men who have served to keep me safe thank you from all of my heart like my dad and uncles you are my hero
Thinking of my beautiful little sister..who I lost in a tragic accident..i miss her terrible...the pain is always there..nearly two years ...forever in my heart... :(
My son wasn’t expected to live one day…today, he is 38 years old! He is like an infant, non verbal, cortically blind, spastic quadriplegic with severe scoliosis affecting his internal organs that are twisted. Uncontrolled seizures, jg tube fed and just a few months ago, he got a tracheotomy. He is the oldest of 6 and all of my children have always put him before themselves, as have I. Quite simply, he’s the best thing that ever happened to my family… for the 4 generations that are here, we know how blessed we are. He’s happy, lights up a room with squeeky toys and noise makers… simply put, a gift. I think he was about 5 when I realized how significant this song is to my family as his younger brother at that time, their relationship as it is defined by this song. 4 more children later( all adults now) and it’s the song I’m choosing for them when he passes away…. I’ve been carting it in my heart well over 3 decades…. Ty for such an amazing and perfect song.
This song came out soon after I returned from Vietnam and reminded me of the "brothers" I left behind as we were all brothers. A very sad and deep song.
@@cherieheide4587 the same for me. Lost my brother 3 years ago after a lifetime of battling his demons. I miss him everyday of my life. But my heart knows he's free.
When I hear this song I think about my son who died in my arms. There is so much truth and love in this song. It is sad people now a days don't realize the message in this song is so true.
+Luke Carrol Hi! Your brother needs your love more than ever, you know...Please don't let yourself forgetting him (meaning forgetting to write letters etc...)and I hope that he's not locked up for the rest of his life. If so, well, he still need you, your love and probably few buck now 'n then...God bless...
Ellen, David lives in Ireland now, our home Country. Sounds to me you understand what it is to have a loved one in prison. God bless you love. I know how it is to have a broken heart.
Lost my brother 51 years ago . He was murdered and to this day we don’t know who or why just how. It was a horrible time for my family especially a few a few months before this happened my wife gave birth to my son . He was my sons godfather and he always thought I would not pick him to be the godfather . I told him you were my best man , my best friend and you will be my sons godfather . I miss him so much and sometimes it still haunts me because he died the day before my 1st wedding anniversary . I was so proud of my little brother and to this day I miss him so freaking much .
I dedicate this song to my dearest brothers, David, Paul and Trevor Oughton. South Yorkshire , England.Sympathy and condolences over the loss of your brothers deaths.
As a kid growing up in the seventies I didn't understand why adults would tear up or leave the room when they heard this song play now that I'm old and gray I understand . Life is a long and windy road with no return .
amen, brother...reminds me of this quote: “In a moment someone will get up and turn on the light. Then the old folks will remember the children and they won’t talk anymore that day. And when light fills the room, the child is filled with darkness. He knows that every time this happens he’s moved just a little closer to that darkness outside. The darkness outside is what the old folks have been talking about. It’s what they’ve come from. It’s what they endure. The child knows that they won’t talk any more because if he knows too much about what’s happened to them, he’ll know too much too soon, about what’s going to happen to him.” ― James Baldwin, Sonny's Blues
FOR SURE BEST SONG EVER .THIS SONG SAYS IT ALL ABOUT ALL OF OUR BELOVED BROTHERS ♥. I am so Lucky to Have a Great Great Brother.He is my best friend ❤.
I agree and have not heard this song in a long time but stumbled upon it …so fitting for the world we are moving into where we are coming together and assisting in the healing of humanity! The shift is real ….
When I did Basic Training in 1977, during PT we were taking turns carrying our partners with the fireman’s carry. One of our instructors said “he ain’t heavy, he’s your brother” which we thought was humourous at the time. Little did I realize that decades later I would be the one to help a guy I did Basic with battle PTSD. This song means way more to me today than it did back then. He’s a great guy and we went through a lot together…he’s my brother, not biologically but by choice.
I lost my older brother a year ago from Covid, 2 months after his 60th birthday. We were only a year and 5 days apart. I was his shadow growing up. Went almost everywhere with him, his friends and girlfriend. He paved the way for our love of music. I sure miss him. Rest in peace brother, I really do miss you. Love, your little shadow. ❤😪
so sorry for your loss. Your post made me cry. We had this song at my brother's funeral. It's an amazing song, so emotional..My brother was 16months younger than me. It's so hard to lose a close sibling.x
That is so sad. I have had many losses in my life. I don't know if I will ever be over some of them. It is hard. He is in your heart. He will always be with you. It is nice that your brother was your hero. So many people spend their lives apart. Not thinking that someday their family and friends wont be with them. You two had the love. Hopefully others will read your comment and think and want to make the effort to spend time with their family. There's too much fighting that goes on. There needs to be love.
One of the greatest songs ever written and performd by one of the most underrated vocalist and band a gift A round maybe the world would heal If they had just one more chance to listen and absorb the lyrics listen again and again etc
Have you ever listened to 'Reflections of My Life' by Marmalade? I highly recommend it; many who were in Viet Nam (or any war) love and relate to it!! A mostly unknown Scottish band, but they're GREAT!! Here: th-cam.com/video/79NiN7ISW7E/w-d-xo.html
@@mariannepeart8570, I really like the song I posted above too, 'Reflections of My Life' by Marmalade; tears at my heart every time I hear it because many guys who came back from Viet Nam said it was like an anthem there! I grew up near Fort Ord, my older sister was married to a military man in the late '60's to early '70's so I heard that a lot.
True to possibly the most underrated vocalist..certainly of the decades 60 70 .the meaning of the song can be put to every individual situation..also just one of those where everything hit just perfect. And all because of a little Scottish girl carried her malformed younger brother to market miles from her village with effortless strength and tenacity the vendors were taken aback. Inquiring..the barely teen girl looking up at the men and said..he ain't heavy sirs ..he's my brother. Century's old Scottish tales.
The song was particularly applicable to the Vietnam era, where servicemen were literally putting their wounded buddies on their backs, and carrying them out of harm. I think of this song every time I see the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC which shows a wounded soldier on his comrade's back. I was fortunate to have missed VietNam; I was 18 and had a draft number, but the war ended. Six years later, however, I was commissioned in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps, and served 20 years. In today's world faced with a COVID-19 crisis, I see this song applicable to the dispute going on between upstate NY and downstate NY regarding sharing of ventilators. Given the shortage of ventilators, we must help our brothers where the disease is most prevalent.
I totally agree with you. I lived during that time period and remember this song when it was released. It was a difficult time as the war caused so much chaos. My husband is a VV.. I was too immature at the time to fully understand. Beautiful song.
For me I drew no link at all to the Vietnam war. It was written and recorded during that time yet for me it’s about loving and caring for others who are unlike ourselves. Regardless of race, colour, creed, or gender. I’m Canadian and a few years to young to have entered in that war which many Canadians volunteered. And died.
I pray that you find the peace that passes all understanding……I lost my 48 yr old brother to alcoholism in 2017. I know he’s with Jesus…..he just couldn’t make that decision to stop drinking……he always said he wouldn’t stop it……but it stopped him. God bless you in your life❤️
Hey Terry, sorry for your loss. We played this song as I carried my youngest brother at his funeral 2 years ago and It makes me feel close to him when I listen to it! At the time I felt life was worthless but as time goes on you find things to keep you going! Be strong rest in peace RON !
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother (my only sibling and also my best friend) to COVID almost 2 years ago. I miss him every day. He taught me to appreciate a wide variety of music. This song and many like it bring up memories of him.
This song was played at my brothers funeral. It was very sad my other brothers.were in such grief. He died suddenly. His life was cut so short. Such a beautiful song ..
Dear Sir, we have many missing & deceased. The most horrific thing is the criminals and crazy people who are living nice lives under the victims name's & associated fraudulent identity. There's a story from WW2 about the survivor's of the concentration camps. A man & woman were alone and couldn't find any family or friends. So...o, the man said to the woman.. I am alone and you are alone...So, can we be alone together? So, this is how it began.. I believe that is how he proposed to her. May I suggest music as it's the International Language? Dancing In The Sky, a song by Los Secretos/tu something or other I can't remember it right now, Kyu Sakamoto..I look up when I walk so that the Tear's don't fall... Leather On My Shoe's.
I lost my older brother in January, my hero, I can kinda relate to what you are feeling it hurts and leaves an empty hole man, we will get through it though because our brother is counting on us, hang tough as you can and I'm thinking of you my friend.
@@hukilauzy sorry for your loss. My brother was a warrior he was 45 I love him and miss him much more than words could say. Each day is getting worse because hes not there
Thanks so much, I cant believe it myself that its been one year. Your kind words ease my pain, they say the second year is harder, my wife and I hang onto each other. Thanks 😂 🙏
almost played this at my brother Kenneth's funeral. He died 07.01.0.05 when he was 28. been almost 11 years. so hard to believe...But I still love him everyday. And he loved Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds...So I played the Ship Song for him...
Played this song at my brothers funeral..............died at 59, same age our mother died............miss him every day.........his wisdom, his advice...........he was my brother, is my brother and will always be my big brother...........hugs and kisses............the brothers are in an better world and one day..............xxxxx
We did play this at my brother Kenneth's funeral, he died 08/06/1979. He was on the way home from watching movies with friends, and drunk kids ran him off the road and his truck flipped over on top of him. Today happens to be the 37th anniversary of his death.
I agree with you. He's watching out for me and the rest of my family from Up There. I only wish he would have been able to watch his nieces and nephews grow up here on earth. He was only 20, and my oldest girl was only two.
so sad for you. my family and i were hit by drunk driver, no one was killed but it left a lasting memory on a young mind. i've been called goody two shoes cause i never drank(the stuff doesn't like my body) but that accident and loving several people when i grew up who had problems with the stuff made me understand i could do with out that crutch. God Bless
I am the only one left of 4. I had 2 brothers and they were both younger than me. I wish I had been closer to them and I think of them more since hearing this song. Thank you so much for reminding me that "He ain't heavy, He's my brother"
I was standing outside my uncle’s funeral talking to my dad, saying goodbye to everyone. He was holding my uncle’s ashes, which he had been holding for a while at that point. So, thinking he might want some help, I honestly asked him, “Is that heavy?” Without missing a beat, as if he had been waiting for the set up all day, my dad replied, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother!” I laughed hysterically. Seriously, true story. Think about that probably once a month.
My brother took his own life on 20/07/2014. I played this song for him on facebook a few days later. Not a day goes by when I don't think of him. No warning, no note, nothing. Life is so cruel! RIP to them all x
Hard to accept those acts , but they are the only persons to know why they went so far.....This world is far of been perfect and certain decisions we make come too late....
This song has matured and kept going forever and ever and it means so much to so many people even now in 2023. Thank you so much for the song and all the people that needed it at the time throughout the years.
I am dying of terminal cancer but my brothers are everything to me this song makes me wish they know how much they mean to me. Love you bros.
Dianne Hang in there Love you 💪✋🦋👍🙏🙂♥️
@@bridiekeenan8249 thank you
Dianne,
I have also been diagnosed with a very aggressive triple negative advanced metastatic breast cancer I pray for you sister of God. I'm not a big time holy roller however I do believe in God as he showed me something when I was 5 years old and since then I have followed him and been guided by him throughout my life I am 58 now I pray you have found the Lord if not I pray that you will seek him now. Hugs and prayers and much love to you Diane 🙏♥️🙏💕
Dianne, take my love with me on your journey.
Thank you all for the love and support my brothers are firefighters and this is their theme song so hard to hear performed during ceremonies but like I said love them more than myself. Thank you all.
What a band and a great singer. This song still brings a tear to my eye and I remember my brother who was born with spina bifida. He was given six weeks to live so mum and dad brought him home to be with his family. His family and his determination kept him alive for 12 years. He could not feed himself, walk or talk. No control over bodily functions but still managed a smile for those that cared for him. For 12 years he either laid on his bed or someone cradled him. He loved to go for a drive in the car when he was placed on a bed in the back of the family station wagon, he always new he would get an icecream at the end of the journey. He was not heavy or a burden on his family he was my brother, and I will never forget him.
Love your story, so touching sir! I have many physical ailments and problems now in my age being 52 now and i know my own father who is 72 is my big brother also who feels that i am not too heavy for him since he has taken care of me so
Much after going through four different surgeries on my right ankle and knee and this song really speaks volumes to me of the great example of being Christ like he has shown me all these past 14 years. Thanks for your post here
I don't think I will forget your brother either after reading your amazing words above Peter. He's with the Creator now.
Cheers. Thank you for your thoughts.
God bless you and your family.
❤❤❤
I'm still listening to this masterpiece in 2020 who's with me??
I listen to it all the time and makes me think about my brother Kevin who was my heart and my soul he died of an alcohol overdose this song always makes me think of him
I listen quite often, as we speak, and with tears for what humanity has become
🇿🇦 Me.... In RSA🇿🇦
Me my friend, I'm 48, top tune.
I am
My 2 brothers and i drove far away to a ranch in Rosarito, Mexico, up in the mountains, we were in our 20's i already had two children that i took with me. The restrooms were outside in a hole with a little roof...water needed to be carried from a well down the hill. It was to help my brother Rodolfo to clean from using morphine. My older brother Benjamin carried him to the restroom on his back at anytime Rodolfo needed to go..he was weak and was not able to walk...i asked my brother Benjamin, isn't he too heavy for you (Benjamin was also tiny) he responded to me, no, I'll do it, he is my brother. God i cry everytime i hear this song. My mom was already gone. And it was a successful trip Rodolfo is now 67 , Benjamin is 70 and me 64. Lord is great, ❤
God bless you all!
@@b.santos8804 God bless you too.
Sounds like a hustle here. VERY one is a victim. I smell BS.
@@MrCaptainBlack1 You should look at yourself and wonder how you became the person who made such a cynical comment.
My brother struggled all his adult life with anxiety and depression,he wanted out many times. I tried many times to help as did my brother's and sisters, this song is it for me, he has just died from heart attack 65, what a struggle mate
one of the best things about 68 years old,is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 70's that is priceless and Iam grateful !!!
What a top song. I remember the Vietnam war, i was 10 and use to hear American soldiers
Killed Gorillas , but didnt realise they were the enemies soldiers
I am too I had so much fun and partly my ass off. Not to many worries and it was one of the best time live in I would not want to be all you 30's. I am 61 and I remember alot of my child and my teenage years
May we all get of this mess. And if we don't I will go down fighting for my rights and will not take them away from me.
Me too at 74!
@@anthonyl9961 68 year old seems like yesterday
Lost my brother to suicide in 2014. I can remember way back in 1981, he had a beautiful Ford car and we were driving back home to Cape Breton from Edmonton, and this song came on and he was singing it to his friend in the front seat, pointing to me in the backseat. Brings tears to my eyes now to hear this song.
I'm sorry to hear that, i hope you're doing well. I'm sure he's at peace now.
I feel your pain. My brother suicided too. I cried reading your story. We remember them always
Sounds like a good brother! You were blessed to have a memory like that! I lost my brother in 2002.
@@jmh.7204 Ahhh, thanks for your comment, it really mean a lot.
@@MrJamiez yes, thank you. I'm sure he's at peace.
I turned 65 today, we need songs like this to heal our country. Love is what this world needs....Amen
Amen to that❤
Amen, brother ❤❤❤
Amen 🙏🏻
Agreed.
Happy birthday!🎉
I pray that everyone reading this has a blessed life 🙏❤
@wes Right back atcha ❤
Same with you @wes2175 ❤
You too❤
Es mi hermano. Me hace llorar😢
F@@RobertoCampos-co7pl
I wish so much that I’d played this for my brother..
I’d just lost my son and they both were buried a week apart.. I really wasn’t in my right mind, I sometimes listen to this and I hope he knows how much I loved him xxx
He does ❤
Love you brother.
Your brother knows how much you love him and miss him ! They are always in our hearts and souls every second of everyday! Bless you! ❤😢😢😢
Beautiful sentiment,. I hope you get through this,
He KNOWS! 💯🫂🫂♥️
I was homeless and found an apartment. For four months I slept on the streets and nearly died. One day I heard this song along the way and broke down crying. A man gave me two-hundred dollars cash. He walked away and this song chronicles that whole experience. It is one of the greatest tales of caring about someone regardless of color, class or anything.
❤
God was with you that day my friend 😊
Man - what a story - brilliant and well done
I hope you are doing well now and have your own roof above you. homelessness is a curse. prayers for you.
❤
I was a combat medic in Viet Nam, this song gave me strength when I needed it......THANK YOU!!!
Buenisima cancion de epocas de oro y otras màs que nunca pasan de moda por lo tanto y la deleitan las nuevas generaciones. Felicidades a la red por su musica
Thank you for your service...
Best comment so far, thank you for what you were able to do.
it takes real courage to help other people in combat, hope times are good for you man
This song brings a tear to my eyes. My oldest son carried his younger brother Into the ER, we are all praying for him to pull through. His name is Ryan and he needs every prayer he cab get, put him in and your prayers. Help him pull through. Thanks for reading this and the prayers
Rick
Ryan fought a hard battle, but he passed yesterday. For all those that prayed, I thank you.. Love you Ryan..
@@rickbombara5757 RIP Ryan.
😢😢 so sorry.
Rip Ryan 😭
So sorry for your loss 😢
my Brother passed away today so i played this song to remember him as he was, sleep in paradise shay, my loving brother i miss you ,
💞 Ur not alone , it's so hard ..one day At a time.. . I can't say I am doing any better n it's been 4 mont but U gotta keep going💪 I wish you the best 💞 from Australia xx
Sorry for your loss, there is nothing like a brother, nothing!
I'm so sorry for your loss, I have lost all three of my brothers first in '04,'07and '13 I still miss them terribly.
Absolutely nothing like a brother♥️
💚
Praying for you. God bless you.
This world has drifted so far away from genuine brotherly love and compassion. We need songs like these now more than ever. This song still grabs my heart and causes me to tear up.
Abraham Martin & John is another classic reflecting your thoughts.
I feel that way too
Humanly love
This is one of the great songs. Nothing great these days. But at least we have hope and these old great songs of course.
Right On brother
This was a song we cherished in the military. Everyone, regardless of rank, color, religion, is your brother.
you don't need to be a soldier to be a brother....no anymore
Only us military will understand it. Absolutely
As against country home take me home!
My dad was a Marine, and he always said this.
Well sir serving as a junior apprentice at Worthy Down in 1979 the English knocked the shyte out of me everytime a goal was scored during the England v Scotland game at Wembley and there were 4 goals scored!!!!.
None of the English nation were ever my brothers and never ever will be.THIG AR LATHA
I have just said goodbye to my younger brother. RIP, my little bro. May the angel's carry you in their arms to a pain-free place of love and joy. I will always love you❤❤
Bless you and your dear brother and your family ❤
❤thank you @@christineparker7534
❤so sorry ❤
I have the same pain. I lost my younger brother in 2.012. Never I will forget him.
@@judyrusso8680 so sorry for your loss! I lost my older brother 4 months ago due to a Heart Attack.
So my dad passed away leaving me behind with 4 brothers and 5 sisters. I'm the first born and quite overwhelmed of caring, providing for them. Talking about perfect timing, I heard this song for the first time and it brought me to tears. I told myself they ain't heavy.
20 years later we're all grown ups now and the youngest is still in college. How fast time flies.
Look up the video of this with the lyrics where it shows all these children playing together that you can tell are brothers and sisters. It's a tearjerker.
Prayers for you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Beautiful
You are the best! 🥲🥰🥰🥰🥰
Good on ya!
My brother is 10 years older than me and he served in Vietnam. Needless to say, when he came back home, his life was not easy. Both of our parents died when I was a baby and he was a 10 year old little boy. My aunt and uncle raised all 6 of my siblings along with there 8 children so we are truly blessed. I am so thankful that inspite of all of my brother's short comings, I chose him as my best man in my wedding. My brother suffered from a stroke and kidney failure when he was 45 years old. I was there for him every step of the way. His burdens weren't too heavy for me because he's my brother! Tears are flowing from my eyes now as I listen to this song of my childhood because I'm still missing my dear brother who got his wings in the year 2000. He was an amazing and extremely kind man and he really loved his little brother as much as I loved him ❤️. Rest peacefully Herman!! 🙏🏾
RIP Herman .. your brother loves you Herman 😭
Don't ever look down on someone unless you are trying to help them up
Are you old enot
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ Love you ❤️
My younger brother had a lot of health issues. This was my song when I gave him a kidney. He lived 3 years and finished his 1962 Pontiac and his pall bearers were in it behind the hearse at is funeral. I still miss him and cry when I hear this song. Curtis was 42 when he went to heaven in 1999. I can still see that silly little grin of his!
My brother died in a car wreck. My other brother died of a diabetic issue. I'm 7 years older at 72.and still alive by the grace of God.
Apologies wrong keystroke!
Lovely keep it up I'm 73years last month.
My brother has stage four bladder cancer and seeing this reminds me of the good and bad times we had together. Thank you so much for this wonderful song 🙏🏾
I've been a foster carer for my little half-brother for 10 years. He's in his teens now and can be very challenging. People sometimes tell me that I've done enough for him and to live my own life. But I'll never give up on him. He's starting to do really well now. He does well at school, he has a part time job which he works hard at. It's been worth it to me. One day he will appreciate it and we will be good friends. I love him like he's my own son.
Thank you for inspiring me .. i too do the same for 3kids .. yes sometime it could be tuff . But like you said throwing in the towel is not in me . I will continue to fit them in my plans so they shine one day .
👊 🤛
@@jbirdperez6003 you are a wonderful person. Well done!!
What love, well done. Its not easy. I salute you
I am sure he loves and respects you now but not know how to express it always remember they don’t need you as a friend they need a parent big difference sounds like you have that figured out god bless
All strength and joy to you.
This song proves that music can change your soul. Love the hollies
💯He ain't heavy he's my Brother!💞😀
It sure does!
Isn't that the truth?
@@lenanava5409d
About the same story with my father, but I don’t regret and close the door, and he walked away
It has been a very terrible one year for me. Lost both my parents in 13 months. Now my brother was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I love my brother.This song brings tears in my eyes. A timeless masterpiece!!
Prayers going out to you and your family.
Thank you for this song and its message!One never knows how desperate a stranger's call out for help can be. I prefer to save a life over harming a life by negligence and/ or misjudgement. A simple act of kindness can change a person's life, and add value and worth to one's own.
you are a good person sorry for your lost
My older brother died from colon cancer. As youngster I looked up to him for protection and guidance. 65 Now I miss him
❤🙏
Allan Clarke , an incredible voice. This song is an absolute classic by the Hollies. The words and everything in this song , bring back memories of a kinder, caring more community orientated world. Simply beautiful.
Back then we thought we could make the world a kinder, more gentle place. Now it seems a so-called leader is hell-bent to drive us down to the depths. Bring back these songs of brotherhood and peace. How about Peace Train, People Get Ready, Imagine, If I Can Dream, Put a Little Love In Your Heart.
Allen was a great singer, Master Musician, fan for 60 years, love The Hollies
WE NEED MORE SONGS LIKE THIS TO INSPIRE OUR SOCIETY IN 2021.
Honey, if the Bible doesn't inspire us, a song isn't going to do it. lol
@@truthbetold3550 WHICH BIBLE ARE YOU REFERRING TO,THE JEHOVAH WITNESS ONE.?THE MORMON ONE.?HOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC ONE.?
@@richardconner1283 The HOLY BIBLE.
@@truthbetold3550 the only Bible there is🙏🏻
Amen brother
just played this at my brothers funeral today,,,,,hit the heart. RIP bro
+Michael D. Williams III thanks mate,,,,makes me sad but just can't stop listening to it.
condolence
+ben T I am so very sorry for your loss
Very sorry for your loss Ben, remember.....he still lives on through your memories.
My condolences Ben.
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother… nuff said. They don’t get better than this. The Hollies absolutely nailed it.
Ok
read the story fir the inspiration to the lyrics
My friend of 45 yrs. died and I dedicated this song to him.
I lost a lot of guys who were like brothers, this brings back bad and great memories!
God bless you and your friend.
A Friend of 45 years is your Brother my friend . I'm sorry for the loss of your Brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Played this at my brother's funeral yesterday. Thank you for such a meaningful and heart wrenching rendition
🙏🙏🙏
So sorry...
Played this at my brothers funeral also, I was 71 his sister this song meant everything to me, I couldn't carry him to his grave but this song helped me through it. Love and miss you lad (Joe)
It means something that you put it on here
I’m here because it’s playing at a funeral I’m going to next week
Say a prayer for my brother Troy as he's fighting for his life. Love you my brother
Hope you are well troy xx
Prayers sent
Hope he gets better soon. I’m sending my prayers Cherie
Troy l hope you get better soon
My brother too...
2022 and this song still stands as of the greatest that sends a message to everyone...if we care for one another and share each other burden light or heavy this world would be a better place...never listen to this song without getting teary eyes...great message to meditate on
26 / 01 / 2022 / , aún sigue sonando !!!!
Listening to this in Jan 31, 2022
sigo escuchando esta hermosa canción, hoy , 02 de enero 2022 !!!!!👏👏👏, que tiempos aquellos no volverán jamás sino en nuestras mentes de haberlo vivido...🇨🇱
I don't know why..but for some reason this beautiful song came to my mind..just as fantastic as the first time I heard it!!!!
Would be nice but in the USA everyone's divided by politics still it seems
My little brother passed away in1988 ,l was so devastating, lm sorry l didn't play this song at his funeral, l always regret it because always remembered thinking of my two brothers, every time l hear it it brings all my memories back.❤❤this this song since l first heard it, it's very special to me.
"He ain't heavy , He's my Brother" timeless message to all of mankind.
U ain't wrong ... Just unfortunate that some people struggle to see clearly until it's too late, remember where you came from and that even if someone's lifestyle is a "different scene" remember it's just different from what uv seen , hate to quote ss.
So true
Probably should take it on board now more than ever. It is difficult, though. I have a relative who is a total anti-vazzer and aggressive with it. I have another relative whom I have so loved who has blasted out of the water as a scummy racist for having voted leave. Now we are at some sort of crossroads of humanity and I have lost both. (Forgiveness is not there without understanding you have wronged.)
Absolutely!
AMEN!!
I lost my brother in 2004 he was just 41, we played this at his funeral. He was the best brother. Too sensitive for this world, the kind of person we need more of, he was so kind ,so caring.It hurts as much now as it did then. I miss you stu. X
I’m so sorry about your brother. May he Rest In Peace.❤️
God bless you, stay strong, my friend
I`m so sorry for the lost of you brother I can relate I lost my brother too he was not only my brother he was my twin and we use to sing this together.
I lost my brother in 2004 also had this played at his funeral.. He was 25... Rip to our brothers.. 🙏💙😇💙
@@jannabrown386 Thank you so much
When I was 20yrs old just gave birth to my second son abandoned by my husband, there stood children service trying to sign away my baby for adoption, he was a beautiful baby, child service had a social worker who wanted him bad, my sister played this song knowing how much I listened to music, I gave her the paper back said I can raise my kids, now grown up, he is a wonderful Christian, good father, husband&son this song woke me up, i am so glad that my sister played this, I grew up that day and never regretted my decision
+Raina bosworthf Is there an APPLAUSE button on TH-cam that makes a lot of noise ??? Well done, lady. Let me go and cry now.
beautiful story!!!
simply beautiful
+phaidaux yes, beautiful!
+roger fury. Man let's switch. Names Roger Fury is flippin gnarly man love it
My sisters song to me. Just lost her last week and played it in her ear while she was in hospice at the young age of 60. Love you Jude. I’ll come back every year. 😢
Prayers, my friend.
Go Mickey!
I lost my oldest sister to patriotic cancer 6years ago,she was a second mother to us kids, died at 75 yrs old ,love and miss her greatly.that song puts it in to perspective
This will be sung at my funeral or my brother's, whoever goes first. He is 70 and I am 67. One day....one day...Stay safe everyone!
Lubbock Texas says may u guys live a long life together 😎
You both still got a long way to go. Stay safe, it's a crazy world and these are crazy times
I'm 72 and still whistling past the graveyard.
WELL I CAN RELATE LOST MY BROTHER IN 2005 I MISS HIM AND THE REST OF MY FAMILY IS DECEASED MY OTHER TWO SIBLINGS AND PARENTS I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ANYMORE ....!!!
@@martinchapman7880 I feel you. My parents and two of my brothers have passed and I miss them too.
One of the most beautiful songs ever made.
Yeah I wish everyone could pause and pay attention to the lyrics. Beautiful song
Yes!
Such a beautiful soulful song. Reminds me of high school with my first love....
Beautiful ❤️
Yes it is!!!
I miss my brother, he was killed in a felony hit & run in '85 and the killer has never been arrested. Every Feb 5th I play this song and shed a few tears because we have been through a lot like many of you. Thank you Hollies!!!!!!!!!
+Vivian Tanis I know your pain, I lost my brother to ,,I play this song a lot,,I never want to lose that love I feel for him ,its the strongest love ever.
I'm sorry about your Brother.
In 1985,I got dropped off by a Cop in a remote area, at night,and was hit by a driver who kept on going,thrown down side of a 2lane highway. I almost died. Was laid up for a year. You have my sympathy. Where did it happen to your brother ,if I may ask ?
Oh wow, Vivian..... I can only imagine the emptiness in your heart that you must feel. However wonderful that we have music that can assist in some of the healing......
Music is a healer
Grand Tour trailer, anyone? Can't believe how fast those 22 years have gone. It's going to be emotional.
I am not prepared. Not like any amount of time would ever make it better. Just not ready go say goodbye to that long standing chapter of my life.
@@dEAGLE2123 a friend once told me in high school she spoke fluent French. She said the French have a saying to say goodbye is to die a little. I believe that cause you just don’t know when you say goodbye if you’re ever going to see that person again I’m 68 years old and I’m seeing this because then I wouldn’t have thought about this but now, we live in now is so true beautiful song, and Alan Clark singing it makes it even more beautiful memories
@@jerirollins414 I can confirm as a French speaking individual, I always kiss and salute my loved ones as if it was the last time I might be seeing them.
The son of a friend got mad at his mom after she drove him for a 5 hours road travel. When he got out of the car, he said he hated her and left. She would die less then 15 minutes later in a frontal crash with a truck...
How can life not be unbearable after that?
Our loved ones are never a burden. Sadly, we often discover it once they have passed away.
This is one of the main reasons why I don’t like to be at odds with my friends and family. I always think I’m gonna be sorry probably for saying this and worry about it and then luckily everything‘s all right. You just never know and especially in this day and age the world has changed so much we were lucky to grow up with the music that we grew up with, they don’t make it like that anymore. My mom used to say the world’s going to hell in a handbasket and she was right. God bless her. I miss her.
@@EricCabana-cj6se thank you for replying back to me as I replied back to you. What a sad story but true I’ve seen more on the same page. A man who loves his family and friends, beautiful thing.
I lost my younger brother in 2007.He had been dealing with drugs and alcohol for a long time. My family didn't have the patience to try to help him, but I was always there for him, no matter what. He finally decided it was time to quit and was in a rehab when he passed . We were on an outing together when it happened. After his death I was using music to help with my grief and found this song. I took it as my tribute to him.I play it quite often when I am thinking of him .
So Sorry for the Loss of your Brother.
Bless your heart lass.
No how u feel hon min was 40 yrs ago still hyrts
I was getting ready to play this when I saw your comment. Today is my brothers birthday. He would be 55. I really miss him.
Thanks for loving and caring.
I'm still listening to this song in 2021 when the pandemic is still on.
Yep, year long lockdown; old music keeping me sane, and tearful for my youth, of which this is a part. Musical memories are the last to leave you, I do believe.
yup - my [now decd] brother sang this - with his group - the 70's were . . . .well the 70's . . . .and this makes me smile and brings a tear everytime
Amen
Ouvindo em 18/05/2021 - auge da pandemia no Brasil.
So am I bro.. May 25 2021
Lost my brother 6 years ago ... he was my best friend for 51 years , and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of him.
God bless you love, I'm lucky I found my Brother.
Dee, I'm so sorry that you lost your brother, when David disappeared ( in Nevada) we thought he was dead. We found him at last, and I thank God that we were lucky. Love doesn't disappear, I feel sure that your brother still knows that he is loved. What more can any one of us ask, to be Loved.
sorry for your loss, of brother, Dee. i also lost my big brother Jim in 2000, and i think of him everyday. God Bless.
I know how you feel I lost my brother about 5yr ago . He drank his self to death. He was only 47 yrs old. So when people say let's go have a drink. that's how it starts 1 drink at a time. Miss my brother. RIP
I know lost my lovely sister a few years ago still miss her terribly.
One of my favourable songs, lyrics are so meaningful, thank you!
Still listening in April 2024
Now listening at the last week of April ❤
My father was a drunk who beat my mother and took off when i was 15 and he died alone, pneumonia was the official reason but really the booze did him in. He sort me out and came into the sports bar i was working at and tried to say sorry, i was 21-22 and so angry at him and basically threatened to knock his head off. That was the last time i saw my dad. I'm 37 and iv'e been married for 11 years now and have 2 kid's of my own, i can understand some of the pressures he faced by having to provide for a family. I'm sorry dad i can't forgive you for what you did, but i'm also sorry i didn't give you chance to talk to me and even though you were not the best i should have been the better man and let you have your say. Thank you stranger for reading my written thought.
regardless, he was your dad, not be choice, i feel for you and i hear you, but this has nothing to do with brotherly love. May you find peace and solace, life does go on on
@@robertcastillo4297 just remember young man there is two sides to each storie.
my mother was a drunk who ran off with another man, my dad kept us together, we had aunts and grandma... hard knock life and my 39-year-old son just died
I hope that you will let go of any burden of guilt or regret.
The fact that you have written what you wrote about your father and your family struggle, indicates that you learned from the worst part of your life.
Even if you had listened to your father that night it may not have changed anything about either of your lives but the fact that it makes you more tolerant of the stresses you have as a father means that he basically named you Sue. I hope you understand and have a chuckle at my reference to the Johnny Cash song. Your words were a gift to me tonight & living a happy life is the best gift you can give to both of your parents.
Wow, similar in a way. Never get over the Guilt. Stay strong know that he Loved you.
I lost my older brother 2 years ago in November to lung cancer I miss him so much. He actually died on my.birthday ‘. I was fortunate enough to visit him the Sunday prior and we had a lovely chat and I got his photo album and took him down memory lane which he certainly appreciated. His wish was to live his last days at home with his wonderful wife and other family on his wife’s side. The hospital that he had been attending lent the family a hospital bed for as long as he needed it which was made his last few days very comfortable. This song was played at the funeral first and was so applicable and set a celebration mood for the whole service so Thank you to to the HOLLIES as the day was shared in a happy way
Not that many songs that bring us oldies back to the sixties, but this is probably one the best ones.
There are probably not that many songs because this song came out in the 70s, not the 60s.
WRONG!!!!! "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a popular music ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for The Hollies later that year and again for Neil Diamond in 1970.
***** WRONG!!!!!!!
Does it really matter 60's/70's ,still iconic.
Quite a few for me: Reflections of My Life, Every Time You Walk in the Room, Pamela, Pamela, Love Potion Number Nine, Always Something There to Remind Me, Working in a Coalmine, Ready for Love, Ma Cherie Amour, You Don't Have to say you Love me, Respect, Silence is Golden, Something, Bad Moon Rising, Heroes and Villains, Midnight Hour. I could go on listening, probably all night but I have work in the morning.
The Hollies! Man, they never had a bad song, ever! How I wish I could jump back to that time. I know if there is a Rock & Roll Heaven, all these guys will be there and I hope to see them as well! Thanks for the memories! ❤
This is a very healing song for me. I was wounded in Vietnam and when I play I think of my brother Leroy Crabtree helping me in return. It is also a theme of my regiment the Wolfhounds, no soldier left behind.
Welcome home Bruce and thank you for your service !!
🙏
Thank you for your service and happy to see got back in one piece. Stay safe and well.
Welcome home and thank you for your service ♥️
My dad fought in the Korean War got a bronze star and would never talk about his two tours lost one brother but he and his twin made it home I have strong feelings about men who have served to keep me safe thank you from all of my heart like my dad and uncles you are my hero
Listening in 2021 and this still sounds as sweet and clear as it did back in the day, maybe more so, I have learned the real value of the words
Amen to that. Hit me hard when i finally listen to it again
Yes! Thank you!
when I saw your comment I felt exactly the same way, thanks to you.
Me too. 2021
Yep me too!
Thinking of my beautiful little sister..who I lost in a tragic accident..i miss her terrible...the pain is always there..nearly two years ...forever in my heart... :(
+Norma Rojas take the positives from your situation and carry on.
You're so strong and compassionate I'm sure she still appreciates that now. She still feels your love.
Ive just lost my brother it hurts so much will play this song at his funeral miss him so much.x 😢😢feel your pain x
My son wasn’t expected to live one day…today, he is 38 years old! He is like an infant, non verbal, cortically blind, spastic quadriplegic with severe scoliosis affecting his internal organs that are twisted. Uncontrolled seizures, jg tube fed and just a few months ago, he got a tracheotomy. He is the oldest of 6 and all of my children have always put him before themselves, as have I. Quite simply, he’s the best thing that ever happened to my family… for the 4 generations that are here, we know how blessed we are. He’s happy, lights up a room with squeeky toys and noise makers… simply put, a gift. I think he was about 5 when I realized how significant this song is to my family as his younger brother at that time, their relationship as it is defined by this song. 4 more children later( all adults now) and it’s the song I’m choosing for them when he passes away…. I’ve been carting it in my heart well over 3 decades…. Ty for such an amazing and perfect song.
Just lost my mum on Friday night and she requested this song be played at her funeral. Beautiful song.
I'm sorry, Stephen.
Sending positive vibes
I'm so sorry Stephen for your loss. Best way to honor her memory is to make her proud of you by having a good life.
All the very best Stephen
Rip mom
sorry man. nothing worse then losing your mother
I am 73 and still listening to this masterpiece, they done make make such songs anymore
This song came out soon after I returned from Vietnam and reminded me of the "brothers" I left behind as we were all brothers. A very sad and deep song.
God bless you sir and thank you for your service to a county that at the time didn't treat you well. Also thank God you came home.
Thank You for your service. lost a bother to COPD who served there
Louis Martin I thank you too. I apologize for how we, as a country treated you when you guys came home. I was appalling
Oh you can think of ones that did good then?
Louis Martin I hope you can find peace in your heart.a stupid war for greedy ppl
22 years and the adventures of the greatest trio in the automotive world has come to an end.
I cry every time I hear this song, and I'm crying now.....
me too
Same
Life is just so short, make the most of what you have, and love everyone and have no regrets.
Same here: my two brothers.
Me too.
One of the greatest songs ever written and performed to perfection by this great group - it will never get old
Hello Linda, how are things going with you?
I had this song played at my brother's funeral, it says everything
I wish we had a funeral for my brother but this would've been perfect. I miss mine too
@@cherieheide4587 the same for me. Lost my brother 3 years ago after a lifetime of battling his demons. I miss him everyday of my life. But my heart knows he's free.
@@cherieheide4587 Hello Cherie, how are things going with you?
@@annadenham5259 Hello Anna, hope ypure doing okay
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brothers
When I hear this song I think about my son who died in my arms. There is so much truth and love in this song. It is sad people now a days don't realize the message in this song is so true.
It is the hardest think to watch a family member pass away in front of you i know your pain and upset it hurts so much your not alone .
@@Dave30867 May God truly bless you
Big hugs
@@azpaige2 thank you
That song touches our hearts 😂❤
I would give anything to have my Late brother back. This song kills me every time. Love you bro.
IT NEVER GETS ANY EASIER, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
I've lost all my brothers. I'm the only one left. Can't stop crying..
Gosh, man, right in the heart. My prayers for you and your late brother, friend.
I am the same , death has made our bond stronger , god bless you my brother.
Me too
Tragic motorcycle accident
Praying for a miracle while my brother lay in a hospital bed fighting for his life. C'mon brother; be strong.
How is he now?
@@donatocaraballo3292 I'll say a pray for him tonight...Joe D....
he Is okey now?
hello?
He Ain't Heavy!
He's OUR Brother!!!
remember, the Road is Long~~~~~~ with many a winding turn!
Praying God has Recovery in His Hands!
We lost my Brother, found him at last in an English prison. I wrote to him always playing this song. Reminds me, love one another. Never stop loving
+Luke Carrol Hi! Your brother needs your love more than ever, you know...Please don't let yourself forgetting him (meaning forgetting to write letters etc...)and I hope that he's not locked up for the rest of his life. If so, well, he still need you, your love and probably few buck now 'n then...God bless...
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Thank you for your reply, thankfully he's served his time, and no legal problems since.
Totally agree with your post. Best wishes
Ellen, David lives in Ireland now, our home Country. Sounds to me you understand what it is to have a loved one in prison. God bless you love. I know how it is to have a broken heart.
This is a song I use to sing to my brother Gary
Who is now dead of COPD and I miss so much I feel him when I hear this song❤
Praying for your loving brother who endured a
lot and for you too.
Lost my brother 51 years ago . He was murdered and to this day we don’t know who or why just how. It was a horrible time for my family especially a few a few months before this happened my wife gave birth to my son . He was my sons godfather and he always thought I would not pick
him to be the godfather . I told him you were my best man , my best friend and you will be my sons godfather . I miss him so much and sometimes it still haunts me because he died the day before my 1st wedding anniversary . I was so proud of my little brother and to this day I miss him so freaking much .
Cheers to him. Human's can be so cruel... Just got home from work, will crack this next beer for him! Stay strong, my brother.
God knows who got your brother. Focus on seeing him in Heaven. Let God punish the devils who shot him.
I dedicate this song to my dearest brothers, David, Paul and Trevor Oughton. South Yorkshire , England.Sympathy and condolences over the loss of your brothers deaths.
I dedicate this to my brothers I lost 1967 in Vietnam for nothing.
So very sorry.. God Bless Your Family and never forget to bless Your Brother's who gave it all for Our Country...
Dani calfornia
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As a kid growing up in the seventies I didn't understand why adults would tear up or leave the room when they heard this song play now that I'm old and gray I understand . Life is a long and windy road with no return .
great said!
amen, brother...reminds me of this quote: “In a moment someone will get up and turn on the light. Then the old folks will remember the children and they won’t talk anymore that day. And when light fills the room, the child is filled with darkness. He knows that every time this happens he’s moved just a little closer to that darkness outside. The darkness outside is what the old folks have been talking about. It’s what they’ve come from. It’s what they endure. The child knows that they won’t talk any more because if he knows too much about what’s happened to them, he’ll know too much too soon, about what’s going to happen to him.”
― James Baldwin, Sonny's Blues
Well said.
undreadSP Wow. Speechless. So true.
stuartgmk
I also grew up in the 60s and 70s. I never heard of the hollies until my youngest brother died in 07. now I listen all the time
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The harmonizing is amazing. No autotune to tip that. Nothing beats the 70s-80s music. Totally original.
2022. Still beautiful. A true masterpiece. It makes me a bit teary and as a female who rarely cries...this hits my soul. Just beautiful 👌😌👌🎈🎈👍👍
Me too. I'm a guy and lately, I cry a lot...
FOR SURE BEST SONG EVER .THIS SONG SAYS IT ALL ABOUT ALL OF OUR BELOVED BROTHERS ♥. I am so Lucky to Have a Great Great Brother.He is my best friend ❤.
I agree and have not heard this song in a long time but stumbled upon it …so fitting for the world we are moving into where we are coming together and assisting in the healing of humanity! The shift is real ….
@@timmytwodogs Im crying too ;(
It's my favorite rendition ..of course the Hollies were fabulous!
When I did Basic Training in 1977, during PT we were taking turns carrying our partners with the fireman’s carry. One of our instructors said “he ain’t heavy, he’s your brother” which we thought was humourous at the time. Little did I realize that decades later I would be the one to help a guy I did Basic with battle PTSD. This song means way more to me today than it did back then. He’s a great guy and we went through a lot together…he’s my brother, not biologically but by choice.
I lost my older brother a year ago from Covid, 2 months after his 60th birthday. We were only a year and 5 days apart. I was his shadow growing up. Went almost everywhere with him, his friends and girlfriend. He paved the way for our love of music. I sure miss him. Rest in peace brother, I really do miss you. Love, your little shadow. ❤😪
Hello
so sorry for your loss. Your post made me cry. We had this song at my brother's funeral. It's an amazing song, so emotional..My brother was 16months younger than me. It's so hard to lose a close sibling.x
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I lost my twin brother 2 weeks ogo he was a great lad and will be sadly missed by every one who knew him god bless him miss you brov❤❤❤❤
I lost my older brother.
He was 33...it was 1984...
I still mourn the loss...
He was my hero ❤❤❤
That is so sad. I have had many losses in my life. I don't know if I will ever be over some of them. It is hard. He is in your heart. He will always be with you. It is nice that your brother was your hero. So many people spend their lives apart. Not thinking that someday their family and friends wont be with them. You two had the love. Hopefully others will read your comment and think and want to make the effort to spend time with their family. There's too much fighting that goes on. There needs to be love.
@@sportsnysf ❤❤❤✌✌✌
One of the greatest songs ever written and performd by one of the most underrated vocalist and band a gift A round maybe the world would heal If they had just one more chance to listen and absorb the lyrics listen again and again etc
Have you ever listened to 'Reflections of My Life' by Marmalade? I highly recommend it; many who were in Viet Nam (or any war) love and relate to it!! A mostly unknown Scottish band, but they're GREAT!!
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totally agree 💯
@@mariannepeart8570, I really like the song I posted above too, 'Reflections of My Life' by Marmalade; tears at my heart every time I hear it because many guys who came back from Viet Nam said it was like an anthem there! I grew up near Fort Ord, my older sister was married to a military man in the late '60's to early '70's so I heard that a lot.
True to possibly the most underrated vocalist..certainly of the decades 60 70 .the meaning of the song can be put to every individual situation..also just one of those where everything hit just perfect. And all because of a little Scottish girl carried her malformed younger brother to market miles from her village with effortless strength and tenacity the vendors were taken aback. Inquiring..the barely teen girl looking up at the men and said..he ain't heavy sirs ..he's my brother. Century's old Scottish tales.
@@frankmackey2419 I didn't know about this. Being of Scottish decent thanks for sharing 💜
The song was particularly applicable to the Vietnam era, where servicemen were literally putting their wounded buddies on their backs, and carrying them out of harm. I think of this song every time I see the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC which shows a wounded soldier on his comrade's back. I was fortunate to have missed VietNam; I was 18 and had a draft number, but the war ended. Six years later, however, I was commissioned in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps, and served 20 years. In today's world faced with a COVID-19 crisis, I see this song applicable to the dispute going on between upstate NY and downstate NY regarding sharing of ventilators. Given the shortage of ventilators, we must help our brothers where the disease is most prevalent.
Thank You for your Service. As a 28 year USAF Vet, with property and family in Upstate - it's hard..
I totally agree with you. I lived during that time period and remember this song when it was released. It was a difficult time as the war caused so much chaos. My husband is a VV.. I was too immature at the time to fully understand. Beautiful song.
1970 1972 during Vietnam
For me I drew no link at all to the Vietnam war. It was written and recorded during that time yet for me it’s about loving and caring for others who are unlike ourselves. Regardless of race, colour, creed, or gender. I’m Canadian and a few years to young to have entered in that war which many Canadians volunteered. And died.
@@doughartley3513 my brother Viet nam
I pray that you find the peace that passes all understanding……I lost my 48 yr old brother to alcoholism in 2017.
I know he’s with Jesus…..he just couldn’t make that decision to stop drinking……he always said he wouldn’t stop it……but it stopped him.
God bless you in your life❤️
For my brother who died unexpectedly this past Tuesday. This song is even more special now.💙U Ron
Hey Terry, sorry for your loss.
We played this song as I carried my youngest brother at his funeral 2 years ago and It makes me feel close to him when I listen to it!
At the time I felt life was worthless but as time goes on you find things to keep you going! Be strong rest in peace RON !
Sorry for your Loss Terry . Cherish the memories together
My deepest condolences on your loss.
This was played at my brothers funeral sooooo very sad xxx
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother (my only sibling and also my best friend) to COVID almost 2 years ago. I miss him every day. He taught me to appreciate a wide variety of music. This song and many like it bring up memories of him.
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO ANY A PEOPLE THANK YOU HOLLIES FOR BEAUTIFUL SONG LYRICS GR8 PERFORMANCE AND VOCALS BRAVO FOR A JOB WELL DONE! !!!
This song was played at my brothers funeral. It was very sad my other brothers.were in such grief. He died suddenly. His life was cut so short. Such a beautiful song ..
my brother is dying of cancer and i am crushed i love him so much
and i am sorry for all of you who have lost some one you have loved
Dear Sir, we have many missing & deceased. The most horrific thing is the criminals and crazy people who are living nice lives under the victims name's & associated fraudulent identity. There's a story from WW2 about the survivor's of the concentration camps. A man & woman were alone and couldn't find any family or friends. So...o, the man said to the woman.. I am alone and you are alone...So, can we be alone together? So, this is how it began.. I believe that is how he proposed to her. May I suggest music as it's the International Language? Dancing In The Sky, a song by Los Secretos/tu something or other I can't remember it right now, Kyu Sakamoto..I look up when I walk so that the Tear's don't fall... Leather On My Shoe's.
my brother is battling cancer
I lost my older brother in January, my hero, I can kinda relate to what you are feeling it hurts and leaves an empty hole man, we will get through it though because our brother is counting on us, hang tough as you can and I'm thinking of you my friend.
i'm sorry to hear that, just really listening now to the lyrics and I can only imagine what you going through, sorry my brother
@@hukilauzy sorry for your loss. My brother was a warrior he was 45 I love him and miss him much more than words could say. Each day is getting worse because hes not there
Thanks so much, I cant believe it myself that its been one year. Your kind words ease my pain, they say the second year is harder, my wife and I hang onto each other.
Thanks 😂
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This song must rank as one of the most inspirational songs of all time especially when sung with such intensity by Alan Clark.God bless You.
This is the best classic I ever before herd.
+Willie Jones wot m8?
+Tony Cook He said this is the best classic he ever heard before. Didn't you see what he wrote?
+Ashley Spratlin He wrote it in ebonics.
Joe Smith It was still fairly easy to understand if you have a working human brain.
+Joe Smith lmao that's just wrong
lost my brother when I was 15 years old, I"m 56 now, still think about him every day. Miss him so very much.
It brings so much tears my husband lost his brother due to cancer Saturday was his 1 year memorial❤😢
almost played this at my brother Kenneth's funeral. He died 07.01.0.05 when he was 28. been almost 11 years. so hard to believe...But I still love him everyday. And he loved Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds...So I played the Ship Song for him...
Played this song at my brothers funeral..............died at 59, same age our mother died............miss him every day.........his wisdom, his advice...........he was my brother, is my brother and will always be my big brother...........hugs and kisses............the brothers are in an better world and one day..............xxxxx
We did play this at my brother Kenneth's funeral, he died 08/06/1979. He was on the way home from watching movies with friends, and drunk kids ran him off the road and his truck flipped over on top of him. Today happens to be the 37th anniversary of his death.
Patty, That is so sad..I bet you miss him so much..I belive that those that have gone before us are in the most beautiful place called heaven. x
I agree with you. He's watching out for me and the rest of my family from Up There. I only wish he would have been able to watch his nieces and nephews grow up here on earth. He was only 20, and my oldest girl was only two.
so sad for you. my family and i were hit by drunk driver, no one was killed but it left a lasting memory on a young mind. i've been called goody two shoes cause i never drank(the stuff doesn't like my body) but that accident and loving several people when i grew up who had problems with the stuff made me understand i could do with out that crutch. God Bless
One of the best and most worthwhile songs of a generation!
r Kelly
played this song at my brothers funeral. every time this is played brings me to tears. Kevin was 33. Rip kev. to young to die.
Colin pollard
hear u my brother was 19 30 years this month
Free bird
Be strong 😘
This song always make me think of my Brother. Died at 36. RIP Les!
I am the only one left of 4. I had 2 brothers and they were both younger than me. I wish I had been closer to them and I think of them more since hearing this song. Thank you so much for reminding me that "He ain't heavy, He's my brother"
you cannot beat the music from the 60s & 70s... the world needs there words more now than ever..
So, so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I lost my little brother when he was 5, 67 years ago. Not until hearing this tonight did I realize the significance. Always loved the song
I was standing outside my uncle’s funeral talking to my dad, saying goodbye to everyone. He was holding my uncle’s ashes, which he had been holding for a while at that point. So, thinking he might want some help, I honestly asked him, “Is that heavy?” Without missing a beat, as if he had been waiting for the set up all day, my dad replied, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother!” I laughed hysterically. Seriously, true story. Think about that probably once a month.
That's a great story! My brother always made people laugh like that. He would come up with some zingers at the drop of a hat.
That is hilarious. Brilliant inspired moment that come to us at these sad moments. Great song, I had it played at my brother’s funeral last week.
Priceless Moment😂🥰.
Golden
Wonderful 👏
This applies to sisters, children, parents and relatives. Brings tears to my eyes.
My oldest brother was killed 57 years ago and I still grieve him.
My brother took his own life 21/04/17 love you always pray for him now and always xx
Praying for you and your brother.
My Brother did the same 2/18/2019 RIP Pete Love, you man!!
Two of my brothers took their own lives, on 12/06/00 and 15/04/11. And that has been a heavier load than anything.
My brother took his own life on 20/07/2014. I played this song for him on facebook a few days later. Not a day goes by when I don't think of him. No warning, no note, nothing. Life is so cruel! RIP to them all x
Hard to accept those acts , but they are the only persons to know why they went so far.....This world is far of been perfect and certain decisions we make come too late....
I wasn't crying when I listened to the song but I'm crying after reading all the comments
maurmi I’m with you on that
me too
music is utterly evocative xx
it's hard to believe, there's so much sadness in his world
Same here, we've all been through something. Peace in your hearts and mind.
This song touches the very depth of my soul and brings tears to my eyes. They just don't make'em like this anymore.
i remember my hareem
They played this song at my uncles celebration of life. He was the best man I've ever known. I miss you turkey and I love you so so much. 😢
amazing after all these years, love it
I have never really appreciated this song until this morning and it's left me in tears
Happy Father's Day! Thee Best
Hace tiempo pero aún sigue AHÍ APASALOBIEN TØS
cry I am
One of my Grandads all time favourites. He sadly lost his brother to COVID today. Fly high Jimmy Thompson ♥️
Lubbock Texas sends PRAYERS to ur granddad and R.I.P JIMMY😔
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So very sorry for your loss. ❤
This song has matured and kept going forever and ever and it means so much to so many people even now in 2023. Thank you so much for the song and all the people that needed it at the time throughout the years.