I love your reviews, but I don't want you to be pushing yourself while you're ill. You have no idea how much you got me through, and continue to lift my spirits.
I remember getting home a little later than I should have and my dad was waiting up for me. He told me off and said he had waited up till I got home but he wasn't feeling well. I put my arms around him and said sorry, love you. He didn't say it back, but I knew he did, he just didn't say it. He died during the early hours, and looking back I've always been so relieved that I told him I loved him. I was 17 years old but always think of him when I hear this beautiful, heartbreaking song. God bless to anyone who has lost their dad
In 1989, I had the 45 of this song. I put it on the record player and sang it to my dad on Father's Day. We both balled our eyes out. I wanted to make sure he knew I loved him in his "living years". About 10 years ago, I found a small piece of paper in his wallet that said "Mike and the Mechanics". I asked him about it and he said he has kept it as a reminder of the song I sang to him all those years ago. He's 84 now. Not in the greatest of health but still hanging in there. This song has so much meaning to me. It gets to me every time i hear it.
That, my friend, is an incredible story. That it affected him so much he wrote it down and kept it- wow. Now go call your dad right this minute and tell him again!
@@thecityman1910 hi city man. I see my dad every day as my parents live close by. We found out 3 weeks ago that he has cancer. I’ll do everything humanly possible to keep him healthy and alive until God says it’s his time. Thanks for your kind words.
I agree. First time I heard this song and it got to that point, I teared up uncontrollably and since chokes me up. I am one of those who wish I had had the conversation with my dad "in the living years". Too late now. :(
Mike Rutherford wrote it after his dad died and two days later after burying him he put pen to paper. But the song was unfinished. Paul Carrick called mike Rutherford to say that his wife had given birth. And they band went into studio and recorded the song. Was thier biggest hit. Great song. Paul Carrick is a great singer
It’s 4am & I’ve had a wine or two. I haven’t been able to listen to this song since my Dad died. Lucky for me, I got to say all the things that had to be said. They were full of love & laughter. Thanks Jay, you owe me a box of tissues.
Aoleon * Thank you for such an open & compassionate comment. My heart goes out to you. It’s not fair that everyone cannot have a great relationship with their Mum & Dad. I may have been blessed to have great memories of my parents but I’m pretty much on my own now. Aoleon, I hope you have many friends that support & love you now. Thank goodness for great music & channels like this! ✌️🇦🇺😘
This is one of my all time favourite songs. Mike Rutherford wrote this song about his relationship with his father. Say it loud, say it clear. Life is too short. Take care. Love always from Scotland. 💝
It was actually B A Robertson that wrote the lyrics about losing his father. Mike Rutherford wrote the music and yes he did lose his dad around the same time.
Played this at my husband's funeral. He loved this song, he had a fractured relationship with his own father who died very suddenly ( on our wedding day, but that's another story) to everyone out there who hasn't spoken to their father recently....do it now. Regret is awful
After I heard this song, I sat down and wrote a list of the things I could think of that I loved about my Dad. when we were alone I gave it to him. He read it smiling, folded it in 3 and put it in his breast pocket of his shirt, we hugged and said “Love ya” like we always did to each other. When he passed in 2009 I printed out a copy of the list, folded it in 3 and had the funeral director put it in his breast pocket before the funeral. Love ya Dad, always and forever ❤️
The reason, i think Paul sang with such feeling and emotion is that he could emotionally relate to the lyrics. His own father died in a industrial accident when he was only 11 years old.
@Dawn Maroon, people don't realize there is a DIFFERENCE between LISTENING & HEARING. I've had so many conversations with younger kids coming up that say they LISTEN to rap like Public Enemy. I tell them true you have LISTENED to Public Enemy...but you are not HEARING Public Enemy. You can say the words but you are not understanding/HEARING the song. It's like my Uncle telling my cousin who was working on a Gospel song that he wasn't SINGING the song. My cousin said he was hitting the notes. My Uncle replied that while he was hitting the notes...he wasn't SINGING the song because he didn't understand it. He hadn't lived the song. You can LISTEN intently & HEAR nothing.
This song is the story of my life with my father. Never had a thing in common with him as a kid. Joined the service n was glad to escape him. During those years he passed away while I was 6k miles away. We never resolved our differences and to this day I regret never speaking my mind to him. When this song came out, it hit me like a ton of bricks. 42 yrs since my father died, and I still hate that I wasted all those years that I didn't try to reach out to him. Your react was perfect on this song. If anyone reads this, plz plz don't wait for someday to correct the problem. It may never come for you. Do it now while you have the chance. Thank you for all the great reactions you have done, J. We all out here watching are grateful for the memories you bring back...tho some may cause sorrow or happiness...it's all appreciated. Your reactions ALWAYS seem so genuine and thoughtful. Keep up the good work my friend
My dad just passed away june19 2021. He was my hero this brings tears but I know he is in no more pain. I am so glad I always said I love you to my dad.
A great song written by Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford & a brilliant vocal delivery by former Ace & Squeeze vocalist Paul Carrack. Both are favorites of mine & I just watched the reply thinking... how cool is the connection & I see Angie already had it down. Nice. Hope more from Mike + The Mechanic are done too.
"The Living Years." Say it, do it, while you are alive. While we regret missed opportunities after someone dies, there are still opportunities NOW with people still alive. This song pretty much gets to everyone who hears it.
Mike and the mechanics have other great songs called "Silent running and "All I need is a miracle" You should check those out too bro . This song means alot to me. My dad passed away almost 10 years ago and I miss him every day. We never really talked much while I was growing up. By the time I was a young adult, I decided to talk to him....... a very deep, whole hearted conversation. This song helped me build the courage to do that. I'm glad I did because he became my closest and best friend. Rest in peace Pops! See you again someday ..........
28 years ago past April, my Mother had passed while I was with her in the hospital. When they had finished cleaning and wrapping her up, I said one last goodbye. We had always been close, best friends. It was my duty to go make the arrangements for her. When I turned the car on, this started playing. I just sat and listened to it and crumbled. Thankfully we had said all we should have to each other already. But it still became "that song" which stopped me while I listened to it. I sure do miss Mom, she never met her great grand babies. So many years lost. RIP Mom, I will always love you.
When this song came out, it led me to go make amends with my father before he passed in 2011. I was happy I did...because he passed suddenly...and it would have really bothered me if I would have not made things right!
So excited you’re doing this one!!! LOVE MIKE AND THE MECHANICS...this one resonates with me so much as I was dealing with the passing of my father in 1998...loved him so dearly...I didn’t get to say goodbye to him before he died as I was traveling to his state from where I lived. I got to the hospital one hour too late.😭😭😭😭😭
I held my father's hand while he slipped away and grew colder and colder. He held on til the whole family was there. But for years I would say that being there is over rated. It was the worse thing I ever experienced,but as I grew older I realized it wasn't for me it was for him:(
Sandi Adams , my mom passed away suddenly 11yrs ago while I was at work. Didn’t get to say goodbye. A great mom and a wonderful person. My dad is a very complicated individual, and we weren’t very close as I was growing up. He is a good man, just not very demonstrative. My mom passing really hit him hard, and he started to open up to my brother and I. Thank God we are now pretty close. I see him every day. There will be no regrets with him. Love you Dad
When my father was alive, we both had a personality clash most of the time. He did have a bad temper, that's for sure, but as he got to his 70's he died of cancer. When he had cancer, I changed completely & tried my best to show the love I had for him. It was very true we didn't see 'eye to eye', but I will always love him dearly although he has passed away. Love you dad. xxx
Don't ever have regrets or guilt over something you did or didn't do and that person dies, it'll eat you alive. You can still talk to them after they're gone, they'll hear you. This song tugs at your heartstrings tho but yes, it's best to talk to friends and loved one while they're still here.
Always reminds of my Dad...I listen to it every Father's Day...I wasn't at the hospital the day he died and it's bothered me all these years...Rest in Peace, Dad...
My mother never let anyone go to bed angry and i never knew why until I was an adult. She and her father were very close and every morning she would bring him a cup of tea. One night they had a disagreement, and left it unresolved. The next morning she was still angry and didn't speak to him and didn't bring him his tea and left for school. He died that morning and she never forgave herself that their last words were angry. I lost my mom recently so this really hit me hard today.
this happened when my dad died, I missed llast days and a young son that died to an accident and never had the chance,,, DAMMMNN , I never had the chanced, DAMN I wish I had said what was in the living years, now all there are tomb stones that I pray and speak to them w/great regret and cry because so sad and so dsad,,,, awesome song I knew forever, thanks for reaction to,,xd
This *IS* a deep one. I lived a distance from my Dad & now more than ever this song hits so hard. All of his other children were there so he didn't go alone but he just couldn't hold on for me to get there. We all have our problems through the years & we mended fences several years before his passing, thankfully. Beautiful but deep! ❤️💔
This song set me on a road to recovery of forgiving and trying to understand my dad. He died about 8 years after this song was popular. I learned a lot about that man in his time left. I learned I was more like him than I ever thought I wanted to be, but it was his good stuff. Best of all I learned I really did love him and how important all his life experiences were for me. When your parents are forever gone you are then an orphan, simply a book of memories of their life of earth, take the time to get to know them, please.
I can't possibly count how many times I've heard this song through the years and STILL it makes me cry. I had a large extended family when young and though the love between everyone was strong, it wasn't really shown or said. When I was about 13, I just decided that I was going to show them all my love. My uncles were unsure at first as I hugged them and kissed them on the cheek. In their last years, they'd see me coming and stick their cheek out for that kiss. I tell all my family I love them. I only write this in case it moves one person to just grab a loved one and show them how you feel. These are tough times we're living in....and life can be short. LOVE is so important and you don't and can't always agree, but you can listen to each other. Sorry for the ramble but I hope it helps someone before it is too late.
My father died the year I enlisted into the Army at 17 in 1977. My enlisting was a source of frustration for him being retired military himself. I left with issues unresolved as it was a pretty big argument. I needed his signature for consent as I was only 17 and he begrudgingly gave knowing I wasn’t going to relent. As I’ve written home my sister would tell me she could see the sadness in his eyes as both my older brother and left home for the Army. 5 months later he suddenly passed away at a very young age of 42. Couldn’t stop crying for quite awhile that day. When this song came out years later it brought it all back. Especially the “in my baby’s newborn tears”....I wanted to just make him proud of me. I tear up every time I hear it....thanks for playing it.
Don’t want to get morbid as I love this song. Today is the anniversary of my dad’s death 9 years ago. I’m so glad I got the chance to tell him all that I had to before he went on his journey ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I can never listen to this whole song without crying a lot of times as soon as he gets to the second verse I'm pretty much bawling like a baby. This is an amazing phone and it sold at this as this song is it will still touch her heart and allow you to see the things that you really do need to do and sticks before you leave this earth or someone else does
You have been listening to a lot of songs that are very deep, and filled with emotion. Not many songs written today have both the depth of meaning, emotion and the musicianship in them, and are presented in a way that appeals to almost everyone.
This song brings tears to my eyes.. My father left us when i was very young , so l never got the chance to have those conversations .. But l have 2 sons a daughter and 5 grandkids who l make a point of letting them know l love them whenever l can.. I could see by your reaction ' this song touched you the same way it touchs me...
Doing great on this song JayVee! At the time I listened in, you had 17 views... 16 likes... and 16 comments! That means JayVee fans are putting' in work!!!!!
Tell them all right now. I remember years ago when this first hit the Radio. True everyday. True right now. Your reaction was so meaningful and compassionate. Thank you.
My mom died in Augusta 1984. October 1985 had my first child, January 1988 had my second. This song helped me grieve. Because his feeling about his missed opportunities resonated with my grief and losing my mom before she met my daughters. ❤️
You’re so insightful for such a young guy. Your optimism does my heart good. Thanks for all the great content, especially during this divide in the US.
Such a great message in a solid tune! We need to do this - especially along though now in our chaotic world. Like someone? Appreciate someone? Tell them NOW! Use your voice. Like this: "Jayvee TV, I sure do appreciate you and your empathic reactions to music!" There ya go.
One of my favorite songs. No one who reacts to it ever seems to notice that the two choirs are kids on one side and adults on the other. It ties in with the song about the fighting that goes on between the generations. :)
It's always good to see your reactions. You are a genuinely good guy and it shows. This song touches all of us in some way especially if you feel there was some unsaid business before your Dad passed away. Bravo. Gave me chills like it did originally. Good choice.
I've been listening to this song since its release over 30 years ago. It gave me goosebumps & made me cry as a child & it still does today. Beautiful song & wonderful sentiment.
I hope you are feeling better, Jay. This song feels like the soundtrack of my teen years. I know all the words, but I have never really listened to the words. Didn’t know there was such a great message. Sounds like a lot of us just lost our Dads. My Dad passed away in April.
I get too emotional everytime i hear this ..... i bet many other do ..... cheers mate for the review .... you stay safe and take care ... UK Liverpool - YNWA
This song always reminds me of when I was a child of about 10 and lost a pet for the first time. My dad was so sweet trying to console and comfort me. I will never forget that because the song just came out and use to play over and over on the radio stations.♥️🥰 Im so lucky to still have my dad around.
This song is so full of truths, and is one of Mike Rutherford's best! Like so many others have said below, this song reminds me of my dad, and also reminds me why I have a different relationship with my son. Another great reaction Jayvee, keep being your own ears!
One of the best videos ever, so much passion and meaning. I try to tell my family and friends how much I love them all the time. It's what makes soulful beings.
This song means so much to me...mum died when I was 7 months pregnant with my eldest and dad died when I was 8 month with my youngest....I'm sure I heard his echo in my babys new born years....
If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye you have no soul. This is one of my favourite songs from a great band. All their songs have real meaning , listen to begger on a beach of gold and silent running.
Hope you are feeling better. If you like the choir background, you need to react to U2 "Still Haven't Found What I'm Lookin For" with the Harlem Choir... it's so amazing!
I remember when this beautiful song was out in '89 - it was deservedly huge. I was only 10/11 so didn't appreciate the truly heartwrenching lyrics, but I remember my Dad loving it because he lost his father suddenly eight years before, and he didn't get to say goodbye or say the unsaid. I guess it was bittersweet for him - the way it articulated how he felt, but must have broken his heart too. It's an appeal to keep our loved ones close - talk to them, share... because you just never know when it could be too late.
This song is a masterpiece, both with the lyrics and the music. This is rare, so rare, but we should be glad that sometimes masterfully created art appears for us to enjoy. And Paul Carracks voice is unmatched.
Mike is Mike Rutherford who was in Genesis with PeterGabriel first, then Phil Collins. Check out Invisible touch by Genesis, excellent video of the 3 of them goofing around... Very talented men.
This is Mike Rutherford from the band Genesis. His bandmates from Genesis include Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel . I think these guys are a perfect example of great talents that succeed as a group and as individuals. Mike is not the lead singer here. He jokes that he can’t carry a tune! I think the lead singer is Paul Young, and he passed away in the early 2000s. It might have actually been in 2000. Anyway, this is a beautiful song, the music and the lyrics combine to deliver such a special message. ❤️
Thanks! I can’t remember which one, Paul Carrack or Paul Young sang lead on which song. Sadly, the Paul Young from Mike + the Mechanics did pass away in 2000, from a heart attack.
Video got unblocked enjoy I’m returning soon feeling much better
Praying for a speedy recovery 🙂
Glad you're doing better, hang in there!
Glad you're feeling better j!
So glad you’re feeling better! 🥰
I love your reviews, but I don't want you to be pushing yourself while you're ill. You have no idea how much you got me through, and continue to lift my spirits.
I remember getting home a little later than I should have and my dad was waiting up for me. He told me off and said he had waited up till I got home but he wasn't feeling well. I put my arms around him and said sorry, love you. He didn't say it back, but I knew he did, he just didn't say it. He died during the early hours, and looking back I've always been so relieved that I told him I loved him. I was 17 years old but always think of him when I hear this beautiful, heartbreaking song. God bless to anyone who has lost their dad
That's why I say you need to not let the sun set on an argument, cos if you do the morning may be awfully dark.
@@sallyphillips9175 So true ,hope this song made people think
OMG...I'm sorry. At least you got to say "I love you". My Grandmother is dying so this song is hitting me hard.
@@sassymessmess9110 So ,so sorry about your Grandmother. God bless xx
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Thank you.
In 1989, I had the 45 of this song. I put it on the record player and sang it to my dad on Father's Day. We both balled our eyes out. I wanted to make sure he knew I loved him in his "living years". About 10 years ago, I found a small piece of paper in his wallet that said "Mike and the Mechanics". I asked him about it and he said he has kept it as a reminder of the song I sang to him all those years ago. He's 84 now. Not in the greatest of health but still hanging in there. This song has so much meaning to me. It gets to me every time i hear it.
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
You are blessed. Beautiful.
That, my friend, is an incredible story. That it affected him so much he wrote it down and kept it- wow. Now go call your dad right this minute and tell him again!
@@thecityman1910 hi city man. I see my dad every day as my parents live close by. We found out 3 weeks ago that he has cancer. I’ll do everything humanly possible to keep him healthy and alive until God says it’s his time. Thanks for your kind words.
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"heard his echo in my baby's newborn tears." One of the most poetic lines of all time. And they got Jay singing by the end :). Mission accomplished!
I agree. First time I heard this song and it got to that point, I teared up uncontrollably and since chokes me up. I am one of those who wish I had had the conversation with my dad "in the living years". Too late now. :(
100%Agree mate. one of the most beautiful lines
Mate if this song doesn't move you.
Brilliant.
This song makes me cry.
It wasn't making me cry until I read how many others it had that effect on.
Mike Rutherford wrote it after his dad died and two days later after burying him he put pen to paper. But the song was unfinished. Paul Carrick called mike Rutherford to say that his wife had given birth. And they band went into studio and recorded the song. Was thier biggest hit. Great song. Paul Carrick is a great singer
Same
Every single time.
Hard not to
It’s 4am & I’ve had a wine or two. I haven’t been able to listen to this song since my Dad died.
Lucky for me, I got to say all the things that had to be said. They were full of love & laughter.
Thanks Jay, you owe me a box of tissues.
kerryn67 💖💔💕💝
I also had a hard time after Dad died when I heard this song
My sincere condolences. May his memory be a blessing.
This is really the same with me... my dad died 4/6/19. Have shied away from Dad songs until recently
Aoleon *
Thank you for such an open & compassionate comment. My heart goes out to you. It’s not fair that everyone cannot have a great relationship with their Mum & Dad.
I may have been blessed to have great memories of my parents but I’m pretty much on my own now.
Aoleon, I hope you have many friends that support & love you now.
Thank goodness for great music & channels like this! ✌️🇦🇺😘
This is one of my all time favourite songs. Mike Rutherford wrote this song about his relationship with his father. Say it loud, say it clear. Life is too short. Take care. Love always from Scotland. 💝
It was actually B A Robertson that wrote the lyrics about losing his father. Mike Rutherford wrote the music and yes he did lose his dad around the same time.
Played this at my husband's funeral. He loved this song, he had a fractured relationship with his own father who died very suddenly ( on our wedding day, but that's another story) to everyone out there who hasn't spoken to their father recently....do it now. Regret is awful
After I heard this song, I sat down and wrote a list of the things I could think of that I loved about my Dad. when we were alone I gave it to him. He read it smiling, folded it in 3 and put it in his breast pocket of his shirt, we hugged and said “Love ya” like we always did to each other. When he passed in 2009 I printed out a copy of the list, folded it in 3 and had the funeral director put it in his breast pocket before the funeral. Love ya Dad, always and forever ❤️
One of my favorite songs. Mike Rutherford's storytelling is excellent and Paul Carrack sang this with so much passion.
Paul Young was no slouch either!!
The reason, i think Paul sang with such feeling and emotion is that he could emotionally relate to the lyrics. His own father died in a industrial accident when he was only 11 years old.
Paul Carrack didn't sing this song.
@@ginmar8134 Sorry but you're wrong Paul Carrack did indeed sing this song. Maybe you mixes him up with Paul Young?
@@ginmar8134 Yes, he did... That's Carrack - and I'd be surprised if he didn't have a hand in writing it too...:)
One of the most Beautiful songs ever written… 🙏😃💖
No doubt. because it came from a pain deep within.
“You can listen as well as you hear”, very meaningful words.
@Dawn Maroon truer words were never spoken
So since you can listen, exercise it before you speak.
@Dawn Maroon, people don't realize there is a DIFFERENCE between LISTENING & HEARING. I've had so many conversations with younger kids coming up that say they LISTEN to rap like Public Enemy. I tell them true you have LISTENED to Public Enemy...but you are not HEARING Public Enemy. You can say the words but you are not understanding/HEARING the song. It's like my Uncle telling my cousin who was working on a Gospel song that he wasn't SINGING the song. My cousin said he was hitting the notes. My Uncle replied that while he was hitting the notes...he wasn't SINGING the song because he didn't understand it. He hadn't lived the song. You can LISTEN intently & HEAR nothing.
This song is the story of my life with my father. Never had a thing in common with him as a kid. Joined the service n was glad to escape him. During those years he passed away while I was 6k miles away. We never resolved our differences and to this day I regret never speaking my mind to him. When this song came out, it hit me like a ton of bricks. 42 yrs since my father died, and I still hate that I wasted all those years that I didn't try to reach out to him. Your react was perfect on this song. If anyone reads this, plz plz don't wait for someday to correct the problem. It may never come for you. Do it now while you have the chance. Thank you for all the great reactions you have done, J. We all out here watching are grateful for the memories you bring back...tho some may cause sorrow or happiness...it's all appreciated. Your reactions ALWAYS seem so genuine and thoughtful. Keep up the good work my friend
Mark, you should forgive yourself. Know that your father loved you and he knew that despite any differences you loved him.
I hear ya. Same. Just know he knows now. He can see now
I can relate 100%. I always knew we loved each other; we just had a difficult time expressing it. Take care brother. You two loved each other as well.
Mike and The Mechanics are fantastic.... And I cry every time I hear this brilliant and timeless song. ❤❤
Crying AGAIN!! I don't know why I continue to put myself through listening to this song.
Every body always talk about mama ...but DAD 🙏 from GOD .
Same. I cry every time. 💗
One of the most beautiful, emotional, soul moving songs ever written and performed ❤️ I cry every time I hear this song
My dad just passed away june19 2021. He was my hero this brings tears but I know he is in no more pain. I am so glad I always said I love you to my dad.
This song still gives me chills and makes me cry. It came along when I was in my teens in the 80's.
All star band including Mike Rutherford, bassist from Genesis. Please play all I need is a miracle as well.
Mostly guitarist but bass guitar also
My friend that just passed away was obsessed with them
guitarist and bassist for Genesis :)
I tear up everything I hear this song.
Think we all do..👍
Really all any band need was Paul Carrack singing lead. This band, Ace "How Long", and Squeeze "Tempted".
I didn't realize they were all the same person !
A great song written by Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford & a brilliant vocal delivery by former Ace & Squeeze vocalist Paul Carrack. Both are favorites of mine & I just watched the reply thinking... how cool is the connection & I see Angie already had it down. Nice. Hope more from Mike + The Mechanic are done too.
And of course his solo song, "Don't Shed a Tear"
Could not have said it better. He can sing anything
Love love both of those - tempted I used to have it on replay
Mike AND the mechanics. Yes, it makes me cry every time. I miss my dad. 😢
That line gets me every time about his father’s spirit in his baby new born tear
Sad but a good song, I miss my mum and dad too 😥😥😥😥.
"The Living Years." Say it, do it, while you are alive. While we regret missed opportunities after someone dies, there are still opportunities NOW with people still alive.
This song pretty much gets to everyone who hears it.
Mike and the mechanics have other great songs called "Silent running and "All I need is a miracle"
You should check those out too bro .
This song means alot to me. My dad passed away almost 10 years ago and I miss him every day.
We never really talked much while I was growing up. By the time I was a young adult, I decided to talk to him....... a very deep, whole hearted conversation. This song helped me build the courage to do that. I'm glad I did because he became my closest and best friend.
Rest in peace Pops! See you again someday ..........
28 years ago past April, my Mother had passed while I was with her in the hospital. When they had finished cleaning and wrapping her up, I said one last goodbye. We had always been close, best friends. It was my duty to go make the arrangements for her. When I turned the car on, this started playing. I just sat and listened to it and crumbled. Thankfully we had said all we should have to each other already. But it still became "that song" which stopped me while I listened to it. I sure do miss Mom, she never met her great grand babies. So many years lost. RIP Mom, I will always love you.
This song has got to him, This is one of the best emotional songs ever.
Its the words
This makes me think of my parents. My father died and then 10 days later my mom unexpectedly died. It broke me.
When this song came out, it led me to go make amends with my father before he passed in 2011. I was happy I did...because he passed suddenly...and it would have really bothered me if I would have not made things right!
That's so sad Mary, can only imagine the pain that must have caused, take care xx
@@larryd4352 Really shows the power music can have on our lives , so happy for you, that you made your peace with your dad
Hugs for your sorrow 🙏🏻
So so sorry 💔😢
So excited you’re doing this one!!! LOVE MIKE AND THE MECHANICS...this one resonates with me so much as I was dealing with the passing of my father in 1998...loved him so dearly...I didn’t get to say goodbye to him before he died as I was traveling to his state from where I lived. I got to the hospital one hour too late.😭😭😭😭😭
I held my father's hand while he slipped away and grew colder and colder. He held on til the whole family was there. But for years I would say that being there is over rated. It was the worse thing I ever experienced,but as I grew older I realized it wasn't for me it was for him:(
Sandi Adams , my mom passed away suddenly 11yrs ago while I was at work. Didn’t get to say goodbye. A great mom and a wonderful person. My dad is a very complicated individual, and we weren’t very close as I was growing up. He is a good man, just not very demonstrative. My mom passing really hit him hard, and he started to open up to my brother and I. Thank God we are now pretty close. I see him every day. There will be no regrets with him. Love you Dad
Gives me goosebumps everytime I listen to it. I miss my dad alot 😞
When my father was alive, we both had a personality clash most of the time. He did have a bad temper, that's for sure, but as he got to his 70's he died of cancer. When he had cancer, I changed completely & tried my best to show the love I had for him. It was very true we didn't see 'eye to eye', but I will always love him dearly although he has passed away. Love you dad. xxx
Don't ever have regrets or guilt over something you did or didn't do and that person dies, it'll eat you alive. You can still talk to them after they're gone, they'll hear you. This song tugs at your heartstrings tho but yes, it's best to talk to friends and loved one while they're still here.
This reminds me of my Dad. I miss him so much and cry every time I hear this song. 💙
Yes, I love this song. Silent running and All I need is a miracle, got all three on 45s and play them all the time, love, love these songs.
Always reminds of my Dad...I listen to it every Father's Day...I wasn't at the hospital the day he died and it's bothered me all these years...Rest in Peace, Dad...
Mike Rutherford was/is the bassist/guitarist for Genesis. And thats not Mike singing, thats Paul Carrack.
My mother never let anyone go to bed angry and i never knew why until I was an adult. She and her father were very close and every morning she would bring him a cup of tea. One night they had a disagreement, and left it unresolved. The next morning she was still angry and didn't speak to him and didn't bring him his tea and left for school. He died that morning and she never forgave herself that their last words were angry. I lost my mom recently so this really hit me hard today.
Sorry about that 😢
@@davidtaylorbfd Thank you. You're very kind.
Yes! You finally reacted to this lovely song. This song moves peoples hearts in so many different ways. Thanks!
this happened when my dad died, I missed llast days and a young son that died to an accident and never had the chance,,, DAMMMNN , I never had the chanced, DAMN I wish I had said what was in the living years, now all there are tomb stones that I pray and speak to them w/great regret and cry because so sad and so dsad,,,, awesome song I knew forever, thanks for reaction to,,xd
I was estranged from my father for about the last 20 years of his life. They say "regret" is the hardest emotion.
This *IS* a deep one.
I lived a distance from my Dad & now more than ever this song hits so hard.
All of his other children were there so he didn't go alone but he just couldn't hold on for me to get there.
We all have our problems through the years & we mended fences several years before his passing, thankfully.
Beautiful but deep! ❤️💔
The lead singer on this song was also the lead singer of "How Long" by Ace that you recently listened to.
This song set me on a road to recovery of forgiving and trying to understand my dad. He died about 8 years after this song was popular. I learned a lot about that man in his time left. I learned I was more like him than I ever thought I wanted to be, but it was his good stuff. Best of all I learned I really did love him and how important all his life experiences were for me. When your parents are forever gone you are then an orphan, simply a book of memories of their life of earth, take the time to get to know them, please.
Paul Carrack has one of the most beautiful voice in the pop music. Get better. 😘🇪🇸
Love his voice.
I've been going through a bit of a feud with my parents for the past several years, so this song is very relevant for me.
I can't possibly count how many times I've heard this song through the years and STILL it makes me cry. I had a large extended family when young and though the love between everyone was strong, it wasn't really shown or said. When I was about 13, I just decided that I was going to show them all my love. My uncles were unsure at first as I hugged them and kissed them on the cheek. In their last years, they'd see me coming and stick their cheek out for that kiss. I tell all my family I love them. I only write this in case it moves one person to just grab a loved one and show them how you feel. These are tough times we're living in....and life can be short. LOVE is so important and you don't and can't always agree, but you can listen to each other. Sorry for the ramble but I hope it helps someone before it is too late.
My father died the year I enlisted into the Army at 17 in 1977. My enlisting was a source of frustration for him being retired military himself. I left with issues unresolved as it was a pretty big argument. I needed his signature for consent as I was only 17 and he begrudgingly gave knowing I wasn’t going to relent. As I’ve written home my sister would tell me she could see the sadness in his eyes as both my older brother and left home for the Army. 5 months later he suddenly passed away at a very young age of 42. Couldn’t stop crying for quite awhile that day. When this song came out years later it brought it all back. Especially the “in my baby’s newborn tears”....I wanted to just make him proud of me. I tear up every time I hear it....thanks for playing it.
Don’t want to get morbid as I love this song. Today is the anniversary of my dad’s death 9 years ago. I’m so glad I got the chance to tell him all that I had to before he went on his journey ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Actually that's Paul Carreck singing. Mike is Mike Rutherford the guitar player with the beard.
The Singer was Paul Carrack. The Man on the Guitar ist Mike Rutherford.
I can never listen to this whole song without crying a lot of times as soon as he gets to the second verse I'm pretty much bawling like a baby. This is an amazing phone and it sold at this as this song is it will still touch her heart and allow you to see the things that you really do need to do and sticks before you leave this earth or someone else does
You have been listening to a lot of songs that are very deep, and filled with emotion. Not many songs written today have both the depth of meaning, emotion and the musicianship in them, and are presented in a way that appeals to almost everyone.
I just saw Paul Carrack in concert a few days ago. He still sang his heart out on this song. It was amzazing!
Gorgeous song
99.9 % of people living on this planet can relate to this song.
Thumbs up for reacting to this , thank you.
This is such a beautiful song tell people how you feel whilst they are still here.... before its too late
This song brings tears to my eyes.. My father left us when i was very young , so l never got the chance to have those conversations .. But l have 2 sons a daughter and 5 grandkids who l make a point of letting them know l love them whenever l can.. I could see by your reaction ' this song touched you the same way it touchs me...
Doing great on this song JayVee! At the time I listened in, you had 17 views... 16 likes... and 16 comments!
That means JayVee fans are putting' in work!!!!!
Tell them all right now. I remember years ago when this first hit the Radio. True everyday. True right now.
Your reaction was so meaningful and compassionate. Thank you.
Also try their other 2 hits Silent Running and All I need is a Miracle...love this song RIP Dad
My mom died in Augusta 1984. October 1985 had my first child, January 1988 had my second. This song helped me grieve. Because his feeling about his missed opportunities resonated with my grief and losing my mom before she met my daughters. ❤️
You’re so insightful for such a young guy. Your optimism does my heart good. Thanks for all the great content, especially during this divide in the US.
Both my parents have been gone a long time now, miss them every day, grab today while you can . Saw this group in concert, made me cry.
Such a great message in a solid tune! We need to do this - especially along though now in our chaotic world. Like someone? Appreciate someone? Tell them NOW! Use your voice.
Like this: "Jayvee TV, I sure do appreciate you and your empathic reactions to music!"
There ya go.
One of my favorite songs. No one who reacts to it ever seems to notice that the two choirs are kids on one side and adults on the other. It ties in with the song about the fighting that goes on between the generations. :)
One of my favourite songs ever! Thank you for reacting to this, such an emotional song.
An absolute classic, one of the songs that can and will be heard throughout and touch generations!!! TIMELESS .
It's always good to see your reactions. You are a genuinely good guy and it shows. This song touches all of us in some way especially if you feel there was some unsaid business before your Dad passed away. Bravo. Gave me chills like it did originally. Good choice.
Or if you never met your dad….
I've been listening to this song since its release over 30 years ago. It gave me goosebumps & made me cry as a child & it still does today. Beautiful song & wonderful sentiment.
I hope you are feeling better, Jay. This song feels like the soundtrack of my teen years. I know all the words, but I have never really listened to the words. Didn’t know there was such a great message. Sounds like a lot of us just lost our Dads. My Dad passed away in April.
Beautiful song and a great message. I had a wonderful relationship with my Father. When he passed three years ago there was nothing left unsaid.
I get too emotional everytime i hear this ..... i bet many other do ..... cheers mate for the review .... you stay safe and take care ... UK Liverpool - YNWA
Thank You!! I love this song & I was very fortunate that I was able to really talk to my Dad one time like that before he died of Alzheimer's.
I’ve always loved this song & it’s message. Still timely for today. Hope you’re feeling better! 💕
This song always brings me to tears every time I hear it. Love you and miss you dad.
One of the saddest songs ever, just brings up that thing that we all try to ignore as best as we can - mortality
What a beautiful song, and so true.
This song always reminds me of when I was a child of about 10 and lost a pet for the first time. My dad was so sweet trying to console and comfort me. I will never forget that because the song just came out and use to play over and over on the radio stations.♥️🥰 Im so lucky to still have my dad around.
This song is so full of truths, and is one of Mike Rutherford's best! Like so many others have said below, this song reminds me of my dad, and also reminds me why I have a different relationship with my son. Another great reaction Jayvee, keep being your own ears!
One of the best videos ever, so much passion and meaning. I try to tell my family and friends how much I love them all the time. It's what makes soulful beings.
One if my all time favorite songs. Kills my ❤️
I’m so glad you did this one! I requested it when you were so moved by ‘everything I own! 😘
This song means so much to me...mum died when I was 7 months pregnant with my eldest and dad died when I was 8 month with my youngest....I'm sure I heard his echo in my babys new born years....
Beautiful song, always makes me stop & think.
If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye you have no soul. This is one of my favourite songs from a great band. All their songs have real meaning , listen to begger on a beach of gold and silent running.
Paul Caric has such a great voice. Mike refers to Mike Rutherford of Genesis. This is a super group formed from other bands
What an awesome voice Mike has...both literally and figuratively...one of the all time "think about it" songs. Love you J! Mama K from AZ! ♥️
Hope you are feeling better. If you like the choir background, you need to react to U2 "Still Haven't Found What I'm Lookin For" with the Harlem Choir... it's so amazing!
When I first heard this song I fell in love with song . So true and goes to the heart. GREAT SONG STILL IN 2021
The leadsinger is Paul Carrack who was also the leadzanger of Ace(How long has this been going on)
peter levenswaard another good one! I love the story behind that song!
Peter thanks for the info he looked familiar I just couldn't figure why
Sanh lead on squeeze as well
I remember when this beautiful song was out in '89 - it was deservedly huge. I was only 10/11 so didn't appreciate the truly heartwrenching lyrics, but I remember my Dad loving it because he lost his father suddenly eight years before, and he didn't get to say goodbye or say the unsaid. I guess it was bittersweet for him - the way it articulated how he felt, but must have broken his heart too. It's an appeal to keep our loved ones close - talk to them, share... because you just never know when it could be too late.
you have a big heart.i hope your family is close and you have a good woman in your life too.youre decent and im glad you feel better now
This song is a masterpiece, both with the lyrics and the music. This is rare, so rare, but we should be glad that sometimes masterfully created art appears for us to enjoy. And Paul Carracks voice is unmatched.
This song always brings me to tears. Many regrets after having lost both of my parents
Such powerful words - you just can’t help but “listen”. This song always touched my heart.
Great song💓💫🥰👩🏼🦳 it reminds of my dad he died when I was just shy 2 months of being 15 yrs. old. We never know when we could lose loved ones...😭
Horrible experience; that's so sad to lose him so young. I'm sure he's up there, proud as a father can be. 🙂
Mike is Mike Rutherford who was in Genesis with PeterGabriel first, then Phil Collins. Check out Invisible touch by Genesis, excellent video of the 3 of them goofing around... Very talented men.
This is Mike Rutherford from the band Genesis. His bandmates from Genesis include Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel . I think these guys are a perfect example of great talents that succeed as a group and as individuals. Mike is not the lead singer here. He jokes that he can’t carry a tune! I think the lead singer is Paul Young, and he passed away in the early 2000s. It might have actually been in 2000. Anyway, this is a beautiful song, the music and the lyrics combine to deliver such a special message. ❤️
Lead singer is Paul Carrack, and he's still alive ... as is Paul Young.
Its Paul Carrack. still alive.
Thanks! I can’t remember which one, Paul Carrack or Paul Young sang lead on which song. Sadly, the Paul Young from Mike + the Mechanics did pass away in 2000, from a heart attack.
Oh wow!!! One of my favorites and I have not heard in a long time! So moving