This song is one of the first memories I have in life. I was 4 years old when it came out. Thank you Johnny Nash for giving me such a beautiful first-memory! Thank you Midnight Special!
I was a young teenage when this came out. Loved it then, still love it today. Heard this at the end of a series I was watching, and I’m telling you, I needed this beautiful uplifting song!!
This song saved my life. A teacher wrote the lyrics on the chalkboard and I read them right about the time I no longer wanted to exist. I was a young teen trying to survive domestic violence and had given up on life. Somehow I think the teacher knew this about me. When I read the lyrics with fascination, I turned to look at him and he looked at me and nodded in the affirmative. He gave me hope with what he did I and to this day, I feel like he knew this. That was 50 years ago and I thank coach Martinez to this day.
Yes very positive song and I don't know if the positive is from the lyrics or the music or both. This was popular in my high school days and I was attending a new high school and as I was adjusting to a new city and new high school, the people were very friendly and when I hear this song I am reminded of those highlights from my fun friends and fun days in high school.
This was the song my mother heard when she walked out of the courtroom, divorcing my father I remember her telling me that. The night that I quit drinking, this came on the radio, almost 29 years ago.
I loved this song when it first came out back in 1972. The fact that he could hold a note like that for so long always impressed me. Even today, It's still amazing to hear. I was also surprised to learn he sang the theme to the classic cartoon Hercules. One of my favorite cartoons back in the sixties. RIP Johnny.
As a 20 year old Aussie visiting port Arthur Texas in 1972 this song was played in every bar I visited. I still have great memories of the town and the friendly people there that welcomed me there.
The only other singers able to do that have now gone back to Jesus: Laura Branigan and Whitney Houston. They're all together now. May they rest in eternal peace.
Great song .I was talking to someone who went to school in Peckham London when Johnny Nash and Bob Marley turn up and played a concert for the children
Just wonderful!! 🥰 I had this .45 record growing up, very powerful and inspiring lyrics. Love Johnny’s black leather outfit, snazzy. We can make it now, people!! 😘
Somewhere I read he wrote this and financed it himself and of coarse he performed it to protection the late great John Nash …have people heard similar story .
For over fifty years this song has held the test of time. Simple and effective equals a classic song.
The note he holds during the bridge is amazing.
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This is such a great song! The talent from this era was amazing.
Yeh Great time.. where they sang the melody and experiment a little
As a young boy, I would sing this song endlessly. It was a favorite in the 45 stack.
This song is one of the first memories I have in life. I was 4 years old when it came out. Thank you Johnny Nash for giving me such a beautiful first-memory! Thank you Midnight Special!
Aww, that's sweet.😊
Dame here .
What a fantastic memory to have, peace
I was a young teenage when this came out. Loved it then, still love it today. Heard this at the end of a series I was watching, and I’m telling you, I needed this beautiful uplifting song!!
A positive and uplifting song. The 1970s had such amazing music. Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful song! Hope you all have a bright sunshiny day.
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❤️🩹. Thank you, ChiCan❣️
🎄. Merry Christmas, too.
This song saved my life. A teacher wrote the lyrics on the chalkboard and I read them right about the time I no longer wanted to exist. I was a young teen trying to survive domestic violence and had given up on life. Somehow I think the teacher knew this about me. When I read the lyrics with fascination, I turned to look at him and he looked at me and nodded in the affirmative. He gave me hope with what he did I and to this day, I feel like he knew this. That was 50 years ago and I thank coach Martinez to this day.
Yes very positive song and I don't know if the positive is from the lyrics or the music or both. This was popular in my high school days and I was attending a new high school and as I was adjusting to a new city and new high school, the people were very friendly and when I hear this song I am reminded of those highlights from my fun friends and fun days in high school.
Fkning drama Go away
This was the song my mother heard when she walked out of the courtroom, divorcing my father I remember her telling me that. The night that I quit drinking, this came on the radio, almost 29 years ago.
He sang that so well! It's a perfect song to combat the Monday blues! 🥰💜
Who's listening and chillin out with some great tunes. 2024 Tequila time anyone else!
THIS song came out the day I was born
I loved this song when it first came out back in 1972. The fact that he could hold a note like that for so long always impressed me. Even today, It's still amazing to hear. I was also surprised to learn he sang the theme to the classic cartoon Hercules. One of my favorite cartoons back in the sixties. RIP Johnny.
The people who are listening this song are blessed.
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What a gorgeous song. Thank you, The Midnight Special.
Great song.
Rest in peace, Johnny.
What a classic, timeless song
As a 20 year old Aussie visiting port Arthur Texas in 1972 this song was played in every bar I visited. I still have great memories of the town and the friendly people there that welcomed me there.
1:16 one of the greatest bridges ever, and that incredible single note "skyyyyyyyy..."
Another thing seems to be missing from today's music is Bridges.. in fact a lot of them don't even know what you're talking about😢
The only other singers able to do that have now gone back to Jesus: Laura Branigan and Whitney Houston.
They're all together now. May they rest in eternal peace.
Amazing strength in his voice, first rate!
Great song .I was talking to someone who went to school in Peckham London when Johnny Nash and Bob Marley turn up and played a concert for the children
Cool story and Ty for sharing it, very lucky kids and how generous of Johnny & Bob! 😸
I've been playing daily since Nov 6. 😉
Oh the irony. Wait until those tariffs hit... it will affect EVERYBODY.. Stock up, because dark days are ahead.. I D I O T
Maravilhosa essa canção , como Johnny Nash, eu ouvindo em novembro 2024.
I was 12 when this came out. Still love it.
Just wonderful!! 🥰 I had this .45 record growing up, very powerful and inspiring lyrics.
Love Johnny’s black leather outfit, snazzy.
We can make it now, people!! 😘
I primarily listen guitar rock and blues but this song and Gray's Drift Away are just plain awesome. Thanks for the post.
No1 hit. USA ❤❤❤
I turned 27 years old in 1973😊
Me too 😁😁
I turned 11
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Johnny Nash's version was fantastic and Jimmy Cliff did a great job on it as well. A great song that makes you feel better whenever you listen to it!
Beautiful man singing a gorgeous, timeless song. RIP Johnny.
Thanks Johnny, I moved from Washington State to Arizona. Everyday is a bright shiny day!
Welcome to AZ! I’ve always wanted to live in Seattle because of the weather and the Seahawks. I love the rain, but should I move to Seattle?
Such a happy 70s pop song, the best decade in music. Nash is an amazing singer 1:26 amazing breath control
An absolute stellar talent from Houston. (yea, me too!) Shout out to "Rabbit" Bundrick, also from H-Town.
He has a very good singing voice
Yes he does. Beautiful voice.
Bellisima Canción ❤🙌♥️
Perfect sunshine summer weather brightened up everybody's day. RIP Johnny Nash
Definitely one of those songs that bounces around among your favorite tunes!
A perfect song for this man's voice! Always loved it.
FENOMENAL
One of my favorite songs from the early 70s.
Yes, young folks who happen to be watching... he's singing live
Absolute pperfection.
Grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. Beautiful song that’s always been one of my favorites. ♥️
Well said.
Johnny Nash, a great actor too❤😊
Maravilhoso. Simplicidase e elegancia. Que Deus o tenha
Love dis song
Al Green😍🥰💞👏. Going to see if I can find a documentary about him. Thanks for cheering me up🌞🏞️💐
What a voice?!!
Loved his performance.
Maravilhoso Johnny Nash, ele compôs essa canção, faleceu com 80 anos.
heavenly voice for a heavenly song
BEAUTIFUL SONG!
That voice ❤️
He holds that one long note at the end of the middle eight. OMG! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I'm 81 and never heard anyone hold a note that long - gave me goose bumps
I played the vinyl 45 of this at 2 festivals this year.
Tipo de musicas que acalenta a alma.
I love this song! Here's thumb up number 1000.
LINDA MUSICA MARCOU UMA EPOCA.
I needed to hear this today. Thanks so much.❤
❤❤Amoooooooo❤❤
Best song ever.
Muito bom. Simplicidade e boa musica. Que ele esteja contemplando a face de Deus.
Esse cara canta muito
Lindíssimo 🤩🎶🌞🎵🌈 Amei ouvir o original ❤️🧡💙❤️🧡💙❤️🧡💙❤️🧡💙
Sem palavras,🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Canta muito
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No meiming...actual, excellent voice !!
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Somewhere I read he wrote this and financed it himself and of coarse he performed it to protection the late great John Nash …have people heard similar story .
Can I? I CAN😊.
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1:16 🎉
Holds a note for 20 seconds. Amazing.
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I thought there wasn't any lipsyncing on MS?
They did it often, but not too much
Live vocals sung with studio backing track here
This is so obviously lip synced. Awful
I listened to the album version until I wore it out - there are noticeable differences in this video.
Jimmy cliff ?
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Yes Yes Yes❤❤😅
Jimmy cliff’s version is better!
Uh nope. Just different. His is fast - too fast
50 year and are the same so beutifol
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