Dean Ford passed on December 31st, 2018 and may he RIP... this song is as even more relevant today than ever...i guess the older one gets the greater the relevance ... give this comment a 👍🏼 if you are still listening in 2020.
Knowing that this performance was recorded only days before he died makes it all the more poignant. Seeing him perform with such control knowing he had Parkinsonism makes it even more astonishing. Such a glorious voice and a gorgeous man.
Dean Ford brings me all the way back to my High School days with this beautiful song, he was one of the most memorable singers to enhance my life. God bless him!
For those of us in our twilight years of life, these lyrics take on a very special meaning. Reflecting on life is something we tend to do in our latter years because time passes so quickly that we have to think back to relive events of our life to fully appreciate them. Dean, you are back home now. You have done well. Now, you can rest in peace. Thank you for all the years you shared your music and helped many of us to reflect on our own lives.
I'm 73 years old and this song always gets me. Don't know why. It's just the right melody... The original with the brilliant guitar is one of the very best ever songs
I'm 65 yrs old, when i was a boy my father warned me that when i get older that, the years will seem like months and the months would seem like weeks and the weeks would seem like days and the days would seem like hours as we grow older. He was so right. Miss you pop.
I'm not too far-off I'm 64 & I see from where you're coming from. I saw something that was written on a Tee-Shirt, it said how do know that you're getting old ? When you you have more Doctors than friends. It certainly seems that way. I do miss my folks & aunts and uncles that are way up in age are dying off. You said you miss your old man and that's because you grew up with him, and perhaps you had a good relationship with him. Me even though my old man isn't around I wouldn't sing for him. I didn't grow-up with my old man because he left before I was born. One day when I met up with him he told me if I couldn't accept him. It was alright because he had other children that accepted him. That was 23 Yrs ago I walked away and didn't see him since. He's no longer around and I was loyal to the people that adopted and took me in. Even though they're no longer around I carry their last name. Family and folks are the ones that stick by you. It's sad but that's the way it is for some people.
@@joegongora2200 Amen brother. thanks for the your heart felt response. My pop was a merchant seaman, so he was gone 3-6 months at a time, but he was a kind and affectionate soul and the times that we did spend together i often reflect upon, it some times makes me feel young again. Oh and by the way, my name is Joseph too.
Dean Ford past away Dec 31 ,2018. Born Sept 05 ,1946. He was 72 years old. God can now watch over you Dean. Thank you for sharing that amazing voice with me and the world. RIP with God.
Dean Ford was marmalade I was lucky to get to know Dean when he was in London he was a great guy stayed in touch right until his death spoke to him in the morning of his passing god bless ya Dean you’re singing with the angels now fly high love and miss you so much until we meet again love you forever
I'm 68 years old and in my last year here. This song brings back so many great memories. I' glad that I had the privilege of enjoying the best ever era of music. You were one of the greatest Dean. Thank you so much!
Wow, Dean Ford is still very good even in his older age. We all are getting old, his performance and the message of his song brought a tear to my eye. ''A young man in the old Mans body sings , take me back'' Absolute perfection.
He was singing so strongly and steadily AS HE WAS DYING OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE. Miraculously and magnificently, he was able to breathe and sing through this horrifying condition that LITERALLY robs its victims of their ability to speak and breathe. We should all be this graceful at the end.
I remember watching and listening to Dean sing this song when he was a young man in his twenties. Now, watching him sing it as an older man is a strange feeling. It almost feels like he had it planned from the beginning to sing this song as the story of his life. Dean, you will be missed by many who remember you as the young man and now as the elder man. You will always be loved. ❤️
I'll be 77 in a frw months & this song has more meaning to me NOW than it would have in my younger years. I so love this song & thank you so very much for it. RIP DEAN
I’m 68 years old. I’ve loved this song from the very first time I heard it! I think it’s my very favorite song ever. RIP Mr. Ford. ‘’Reflections of my life” is dear to my heart!❤
Yes, Peter. What a singer Wee Dean was. First saw him in 1963, or thereabouts, in a school hall in Drumchapel - it was Dean Ford and the Gaylords at that point. One of the top bands in Scotland at the time. Worth trying to find Dean and Ian McMillan's acoustic version of 'In Dreams' (it's at a wedding reception). Or The Glasgow Road, with Joe Tansin - and other tracks, from his later years. They're on youtube.
This is absolutely breathtaking to hear him sing this song soulfully from his heart ❤️. Miss you Dean ❤️😢. Oh how I miss your singing and voice you always sang with depth where the heart is but also could sing and make you want to get up and dance. I know you can’t se e this but you absolutely brought tears to my eyes with this rendition. Miss you, Alan, & Pat. And all the rest remaining Marmalade’s band members. Save me that song when I get to meet you on the other side ❤️
To all. Well it ever happen again? A song, a MASTERPIECE of a song 🎵 ✨ ❤ that touches us as Reflections Of My Life? This song, words, tempo, the true sadness, and memories that stur our souls is what this song is all about. How did Dean and his band mate pull this off? It is perfect in every way. Still, now from 1967, or when it was released in your area, this beautiful song stands the test of time. I loved it back than, when I was a teenager living in the San Francisco Bay area, as I love it now. It's like wine 🍷 that gets better with time. The older you get, the more Reflecting of your life you do. Just a natural thing in your life, that happens as you grow older. How blessed we are to here this beautiful song. It's as relevant song now in 2020, as it was in 1967. We can all take a lesson from this song. This asks a question. If you had a time machine would you, if you could, knowing all that you know now, go back in time to to your old home 🏡 and start all over in the life that you lead? I am not writing about financial gain, but affairs of the heart ♥ Would you push that button 🤔 that could change your life. For more about this, go to this song Dean Ford Reflections Of My Life there is another version of this song, much like this one. Dean Ford last re-recording of this song 🎵 posted by The Fridge, (that spelling might be off), go there and see under the comments of me and him commenting back and forth. He was the sound engineer whom recorded that version of this song. I was honored that he and I commented to each other. You may learn somethings about Dean there. To to close I go back to the the original statement. Will it ever happen again? A song that touches most everyone who hears it. Sure there are alot of wonderful songs out there, also there is alot of songs that are not worth the, (plastic or vinyl), there made of. Simply it is one of the best rock songs ever made. I hope we all make 🙏 past this virus and can live a normal life again. Peace and good health to you all. We all have part of ourselves to give our children and younger generation. When you think of music, tell the younger ones about this hidden gem 💎. This song has been pushed back and
That was the most soulful song that ever moved me & rocked me to the core of my heart ❤️ the only song. Everybody has their favorite it’s not just favorite it had a profound effect on me growing up bringing back a flood of wonderful memories I wouldn’t trade that time for anything
I listen to his music every day and I can't believe that he is no longer with us. Towards the end I noticed that he wasn't looking after himself probably. He looked very unkempt and that is so sad. X
I remember the days of Marmalade life was just beginning for me and now it is like time just flew------ now we are thinking more of how to slow our lives down. I've always loved this song. I think when we are young we think we know all about life really we don't know anything until we get to the last part of our lives, then you start to thinking... R.I.P. Mr. Dean Ford you done good...
Reflections of my Life was my all time favorite song. The entire band did such a great job with Junior and Grahams perfect harmonies and playing, Alan's drumming, and Patrick;s rhythm. Deans vocals couldn't be matched with anyone's cover song. When I first heard the song I thought Dean was black with his high range. I always wanted to meet Dean as he was so nice and had the voice I wished I had. See you in the resurrection Dean. This song gave us memories of a lifetime.
@@davidraponi6542 I to listen to this song all the time. I like to end my evening with one of three versions. Beautiful way to end the day. Makes me thankful every day.
The last 10 years, in the last week of December: looking back to the past, while playing this (original version) song. It's sad to read that Dean Ford is past away on January 1st of this year! RIP...
Time goes into the tomb of time, never to be relived, except in our minds. I’m 63. Time flies! Live life and enjoy every day, Remember you can’t ever recreate that day, memories are sweet! Don’t be afraid to take chances.
A song that obviously gets better with time because it means more with the passing of it. You can't intentionally write a song like this everyday!!! They come from some special place reserved for rare moments and I'm glad I was around for this one.
At the end of his life, despite the obvious weakness in his voice - or perhaps because of it - his voice was even more beautiful than at the start of his life. RIP Dean - a beautiful voice from a beautiful soul.
I'm in tears watching this video! Dean still has such a beautiful voice all these years on and the song is more poignant than ever. Lovey to see Dean in the studio recording it. Briliant cd altogether too xx
I daresay that we of a certain age are going to have to bear this for the foreseeable future. I'm teary-eyed. I was 15 when this song was released in the UK. Wonderful song.
@@dorothyscarth2930 You probably remember The Honeycombs. I cheered myself up watching a video of them miming to their hit song 'Have I the right'. Of course, Honey Lantree recently passed away as well. I recently discovered another song of theirs called 'This too shall pass away'. Take care.
This is such a sad recording seeing that Dean Ford/Thomas McAleese died at the end of Dec. ‘18. In the original recording of the song way back when he had such a powerful voice, yet in this recording he sounds so very, very tired. RIP Dean. Reflecting on your life, I’d say you had a good one, the world only wishes you’d stayed with us longer. Reflections of my Life is one of the pivotal songs of my youth. Thank you for giving it to the world.
Thanks for the great music Dean R.I.P brother you will be sadly missed . (you said it i don't want to die) safe journey and fly free of this mad world .
What a voice at 72 I remember older siblings being a fan of Marmalade late 60-70’s and as a kid would hear their music in the background boy great day’s indeed 🌍✌🏼
So sad to hear of his passing. This guy had an amazing voice to match his writing skills. Check you tube of him singing this song live from 1970 and 1971 he was spot on.
At 72 I now understand the lyrics of this stunning sung by Dean and love it another songs lyrics I can understand at my time of life is yesterday when I was young by Roy Clark great songs
Wow. If this was recorded in December, 2018, then this was Dean's last month on this Earth; but his gift never died. I feel supremely honored to have heard him sing this.
This takes me back to a dear brother in law's 21st birthday, sadly he passed away at 65. I am 70 now and have awee drink on a Saturday and enjoy listening to some good music to take my mind off Nicola Sturgeon !!!!
DEAN FORD STILL HAS THE GIFT HERE. This version sounds more life-weary. As vocalist and songwriter DEAN FORD looks so different in all the various video settings of this song. He looks so very young in the video where he is wearing a hat. I have heard this song described as HIPPIE BLUES. Whatever it is, it is a very moving song. A GREAT VIDEO
God Bless Dean a Great Musician! Will never be another like you a one' off you will be sadly missed by me and others! Rest In Peace Dean Thanks for The Music and Memories! Love Nige xx
Many years ago my boyfriend gave me this Record so I can remember him . He said it was a Beautiful song.. I was going home to California. And he was going to college to Morelia Mex. I treasured the Record his picture with it till now. Dean Ford God peace you🎚
that "oooh but I don't wanna die" hits different now that Dean is gone. He was such a beautiful soul. I've never had the opportunity to meet him, but I get the impression he was a very lovely chap. His legacy will live forever through songs like "reflections of my life" and "rainbow" just to name a few. But that's not the only thing he'll be remembered for. He'll be remembered for who he was. A good person. Fly high Thomas.
Beautiful and timeless! Junior Campbell did an extraordinary job creating this beautiful song and Dean's Ford interpretation made it timeless, it takes me back to my 16s. Thank you Dean Ford for singing this everlasting song so beautifully. R.I.P. my friend
Pipe Band: Almost missed recognising him among the spectators, had to rewind to confirm. Was privileged - though I didn't think that way at the time - to see and hear him sing at the Troc, my local dance hall in Hamilton. Wish I could rewind to that era as easily. What a chanter!
One of my lifelong favorites since hearing on radio circa '69. I only wish I'd followed members of Marmalade closely all these years. I've lost out. Dean's sweet tenor brings me to my knees. I guess he had some hard times. Music can rescue our souls so I can only hope Dean eeked out some happiness. He gave and continues to give to mine. ❤
What a gift as Dean closed in on the closing of his circle of life. A rare opportunity and he took it with this poignant song that meant so much to so many, and now to many new listeners.
Dean and the boys have had me since I was 12.64 now beautiful tune.The world today is a bad place but I don't want to die.So very true.RIP and thanks Marmalade for this song.
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Dean Ford passed on December 31st, 2018 and may he RIP... this song is as even more relevant today than ever...i guess the older one gets the greater the relevance ... give this comment a 👍🏼 if you are still listening in 2020.
2024 now
Still listening in 2024. Not only that, but I am recommending it to my friends whenever I can.
Fab song
Let's just say I myself started out early in life, I'm 60 now I can so relate 😢
We can’t forget this was written by, essentially, a kid. I still love it in 2024 at 81.
Were all still listening in march 2024 priceless and timeless. the man and song goes on.
Knowing that this performance was recorded only days before he died makes it all the more poignant. Seeing him perform with such control knowing he had Parkinsonism makes it even more astonishing. Such a glorious voice and a gorgeous man.
Hello Maggie, How are you doing?
This is one of my 3 picks of songs for my passing.
RIP Dean, and thank you
So Sweet
Absolutely beautiful
Dean Ford brings me all the way back to my High School days with this beautiful song, he was one of the most memorable singers to enhance my life. God bless him!
For those of us in our twilight years of life, these lyrics take on a very special meaning. Reflecting on life is something we tend to do in our latter years because time passes so quickly that we have to think back to relive events of our life to fully appreciate them. Dean, you are back home now. You have done well. Now, you can rest in peace. Thank you for all the years you shared your music and helped many of us to reflect on our own lives.
When your a kid you dont understand the lyrics, when your a grown man you understand them perfectly.
Yea,about the vietnam war.
Irrespective of the subject you do understand more as you attain a few years under the belt.
Yepppppp
@@conned No.....about life
I únderstand them perfectly. I just love thís song. I think I stand alone withiñ my frieñdzone ,💔
I'm 73 years old and this song always gets me. Don't know why. It's just the right melody... The original with the brilliant guitar is one of the very best ever songs
I'm 65 yrs old, when i was a boy my father warned me that when i get older that, the years will seem like months and the months would seem like weeks and the weeks would seem like days and the days would seem like hours as we grow older. He was so right. Miss you pop.
Beautiful, miss my Pop too!!
I'm not too far-off I'm 64 & I see from where you're coming from. I saw something that was written on a Tee-Shirt, it said how do know that you're getting old ? When you you have more Doctors than friends. It certainly seems that way. I do miss my folks & aunts and uncles that are way up in age are dying off. You said you miss your old man and that's because you grew up with him, and perhaps you had a good relationship with him. Me even though my old man isn't around I wouldn't sing for him. I didn't grow-up with my old man because he left before I was born. One day when I met up with him he told me if I couldn't accept him. It was alright because he had other children that accepted him. That was 23 Yrs ago I walked away and didn't see him since. He's no longer around and I was loyal to the people that adopted and took me in. Even though they're no longer around I carry their last name. Family and folks are the ones that stick by you. It's sad but that's the way it is for some people.
@@joegongora2200
Amen brother. thanks for the your heart felt response. My pop was a merchant seaman, so he was gone 3-6 months at a time, but he was a kind and affectionate soul and the times that we did spend together i often reflect upon, it some times makes me feel young again. Oh and by the way, my name is Joseph too.
You dad a very very wise dad, god bless him.
My father has been gone 7 years, two months ago mom joined him . I miss you both, thank you so much for all you did for me.
Glad someone was able to record him singing it one more time before he left us 26 days later RIP Dean
More powerful than the original.
@@stanleyturner1119 Wish I could hear it. Being deaf stinks for a singer...
@@johnoneal1234
🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for leaving us with this beautiful song about life and the yearning to go back “home”…rest in peace Dean ♥️
Hello Barbara, How are you doing?
I didn't know, thanks in sharing the info, Barbara. Hugs from São Paulo, Brazil.
So hauntingly beautiful ❤️
Being 72 years old myself, I wonder how he could write a song with such poignant words at the age he was when he wrote them. Absolutely beautiful.
This was written in 1969 70 ..
He is also performant
@@EllenLikesToAnimatexX123 yes I know Wonderful
I was thinking the exact thing when I looked down and saw your comment. Such a powerful insight and to be able to put it into a beautiful song.
Yes R I P ,😞
To write such an incredibly perceptive song at the age of just 23 is remarkable. It's a masterpiece.
My Dad has Parkinson's, I weep as I hear this man's voice strong as it was 50 years ago! Take me back Dean-You just did!
Dean Ford past away Dec 31 ,2018. Born Sept 05 ,1946. He was 72 years old. God can now watch over you Dean. Thank you for sharing that amazing voice with me and the world. RIP with God.
🙏🙏❤️
Dean Ford was marmalade I was lucky to get to know Dean when he was in London he was a great guy stayed in touch right until his death spoke to him in the morning of his passing god bless ya Dean you’re singing with the angels now fly high love and miss you so much until we meet again love you forever
... Rest in Peace Dean ... you are always with me thru your music ... Thank you ...
No gods exist.
@@paulvalentine1483 ... and God respects your 'Free Will' ... ;-) ...
The world is a bad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live.. but I dont wanna die..beautiful, fills me with tears everytime
Probably one of the best songs ever made. RIP Dean from a fellow Scot.
I'm 68 years old and in my last year here. This song brings back so many great memories. I' glad that I had the privilege of enjoying the best ever era of music. You were one of the greatest Dean. Thank you so much!
I hope you’re still with us, James! ❤
This is such a powerful song to this day.
Thank you Dean for this beautiful performance.
At Peace Forever 🕊️ ❤️
Wow, Dean Ford is still very good even in his older age. We all are getting old, his performance and the message of his song brought a tear to my eye. ''A young man in the old Mans body sings , take me back'' Absolute perfection.
Totally agree 😢😥🤔
He was singing so strongly and steadily AS HE WAS DYING OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE. Miraculously and magnificently, he was able to breathe and sing through this horrifying condition that LITERALLY robs its victims of their ability to speak and breathe. We should all be this graceful at the end.
Well spoken
I remember watching and listening to Dean sing this song when he was a young man in his twenties. Now, watching him sing it as an older man is a strange feeling. It almost feels like he had it planned from the beginning to sing this song as the story of his life. Dean, you will be missed by many who remember you as the young man and now as the elder man. You will always be loved. ❤️
I'll be 77 in a frw months & this song has more meaning to me NOW than it would have in my younger years. I so love this song & thank you so very much for it. RIP DEAN
RIP Dean Ford your music is your legacy
I’m 68 years old. I’ve loved this song from the very first time I heard it! I think it’s my very favorite song ever. RIP Mr. Ford. ‘’Reflections of my life” is dear to my heart!❤
R.I.P. Mr Ford.One of the most underrated lead singers in music history.And reflections of my life such a incredible piece of work.
A truly beautiful timeless song. Sing with the angels Dean.
One of the most poignant beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard, it takes me to another world.
Thankyou
Dean Ford (Thomas McAleese) was gifted with a beautiful voice. Angels are singing with him now. He will be missed.
How beautiful that is
@incogneto , you're bs!
This one of my favorite songs of all times 50 years later and it still touches me RIP Dean
Same here!
@@marcdubord8740 And here!
And here. I am 74.
One of THE finest and best songs ever penned - forever Dean, forever Marmalade, forever sixties xxx
Yes, Peter. What a singer Wee Dean was. First saw him in 1963, or thereabouts, in a school hall in Drumchapel - it was Dean Ford and the Gaylords at that point. One of the top bands in Scotland at the time. Worth trying to find Dean and Ian McMillan's acoustic version of 'In Dreams' (it's at a wedding reception). Or The Glasgow Road, with Joe Tansin - and other tracks, from his later years. They're on youtube.
ありがとございます、、❤
What a beautiful song, your legacy is eternal.❤❤
Fly high my friend ! Thank you for the beautiful music !!! You’ll surely be missed. !!!!! 😞🙏😇
Godbless you Brother
God, I wish I could have seen him sing this in person.......so sad he is gone. I love this song so much!
Me too, Sue. :'(
I was so lucky to have seen him performing this song 50 years ago, it still makes me cry when I hear it.
@@repentobeyjesus9187 Watching again tonight...just so beautiful!
Brilliant song ,and a brilliant voice ,R.I.P
Saw The Marmalade at the local dance hall in 1972! Had a massive crush on Dean Ford (Tommy McAleese)
Words can't express my respect and admiration for this man and his music talent. He left way too early. May God Bless 👍
This is absolutely breathtaking to hear him sing this song soulfully from his heart ❤️. Miss you Dean ❤️😢. Oh how I miss your singing and voice you always sang with depth where the heart is but also could sing and make you want to get up and dance. I know you can’t se e this but you absolutely brought tears to my eyes with this rendition. Miss you, Alan, & Pat. And all the rest remaining Marmalade’s band members. Save me that song when I get to meet you on the other side ❤️
"Reflections of My Life" was a star in the sky of my youth. Rest in Peace Dean!!!!!
This is a treasure! I keep coming back to listen to this man. RIP, Dean. You left us with a beautiful song. ❤
Amazing AND heartwrenching to discover that Dean recorded this only weeks before we lost him forever. Rest in Musical Paradise, Sir.
Thank god for utube so we can see and hear a brilliant singer and songwriter.
To all. Well it ever happen again? A song, a MASTERPIECE of a song 🎵 ✨ ❤ that touches us as Reflections Of My Life? This song, words, tempo, the true sadness, and memories that stur our souls is what this song is all about. How did Dean and his band mate pull this off? It is perfect in every way. Still, now from 1967, or when it was released in your area, this beautiful song stands the test of time. I loved it back than, when I was a teenager living in the San Francisco Bay area, as I love it now. It's like wine 🍷 that gets better with time. The older you get, the more Reflecting of your life you do. Just a natural thing in your life, that happens as you grow older. How blessed we are to here this beautiful song. It's as relevant song now in 2020, as it was in 1967. We can all take a lesson from this song. This asks a question. If you had a time machine would you, if you could, knowing all that you know now, go back in time to to your old home 🏡 and start all over in the life that you lead? I am not writing about financial gain, but affairs of the heart ♥ Would you push that button 🤔 that could change your life. For more about this, go to this song Dean Ford Reflections Of My Life there is another version of this song, much like this one. Dean Ford last re-recording of this song 🎵 posted by The Fridge, (that spelling might be off), go there and see under the comments of me and him commenting back and forth. He was the sound engineer whom recorded that version of this song. I was honored that he and I commented to each other. You may learn somethings about Dean there. To to close I go back to the the original statement. Will it ever happen again? A song that touches most everyone who hears it. Sure there are alot of wonderful songs out there, also there is alot of songs that are not worth the, (plastic or vinyl), there made of. Simply it is one of the best rock songs ever made. I hope we all make 🙏 past this virus and can live a normal life again. Peace and good health to you all. We all have part of ourselves to give our children and younger generation. When you think of music, tell the younger ones about this hidden gem 💎. This song has been pushed back and
R.I.P., Mr. McAleese. Go sing with the angels now...
All those Loveley Nights, with Sarah all them Empty Bottles left by me and my cousin Norman RIP Dean
Sad!
Amen.. I hope to meet him up there one day. :'(
That was the most soulful song that ever moved me & rocked me to the core of my heart ❤️ the only song. Everybody has their favorite it’s not just favorite it had a profound effect on me growing up bringing back a flood of wonderful memories I wouldn’t trade that time for anything
Listening and playing May 2024! Thanks a lot Dean...
one of the BEST songs ever written.
very much Baz, the best ever
Brings back a lot of memories... .
Baz Buncher amen
He was amazing guy. 2 week before he passed away RIP Dean Ford. God bless
I listen to his music every day and I can't believe that he is no longer with us. Towards the end I noticed that he wasn't looking after himself probably. He looked very unkempt and that is so sad. X
Sounds as good as his first recording. Rest peacefully Mr. Ford. Thank you for this most wonderful song.
Hello Deborah, How are you doing?
Always Love This Song RIP DEAN FORD a Lot Of Peoples Didn’t Understand This Song When There Was Young as There Got Older There Understand The Song
I remember the days of Marmalade life was just beginning for me and now it is like time just flew------ now we are thinking more of how to slow our lives down. I've always loved this song. I think when we are young we think we know all about life really we don't know anything until we get to the last part of our lives, then you start to thinking... R.I.P. Mr. Dean Ford you done good...
He sang so great all the way up until the end! Now he is singing for the Angels.
A timeless masterpiece....my God this song is beautiful
It's in deep of my heart forever..."Dean* thank y for your songs..I'm remenber till the lastday of my life😊
Reflections of my Life was my all time favorite song. The entire band did such a great job with Junior and Grahams perfect harmonies and playing, Alan's drumming, and Patrick;s rhythm. Deans vocals couldn't be matched with anyone's cover song. When I first heard the song I thought Dean was black with his high range. I always wanted to meet Dean as he was so nice and had the voice I wished I had. See you in the resurrection Dean. This song gave us memories of a lifetime.
What a wonderful song you have left us. Carry on singing in a better fairer honest place 🤗
...nice Linda.. his is a voice that'll be welcome to hear again in the new world!
Amen!! Praise Jesus!
Linda, I’m with you there, we’ll see a lot of beautiful people in the resurrection will we not?
I can listen to this over an over! Beautiful
I listen to this song every nite
I've been listening over and over all evening, various versions. Excellence never gets tiring.
@@davidraponi6542 I to listen to this song all the time. I like to end my evening with one of three versions. Beautiful way to end the day. Makes me thankful every day.
@jp
Condolences. Losing a parent is SO hard, particularly a loving mother who loved unconditionally. ❤️
Absolutely love this. Listened to it so many times . Superb song back then. Superb song forever. R.I.P.Dean.
I never get tired of listening to this a great man I hope hes back home
As I listened to this song I am saying to myself where did the time go
I agree Tim, He will be missed
The last 10 years, in the last week of December: looking back to the past, while playing this (original version) song.
It's sad to read that Dean Ford is past away on January 1st of this year!
RIP...
Time goes into the tomb of time, never to be relived, except in our minds. I’m 63. Time flies! Live life and enjoy every day, Remember you can’t ever recreate that day, memories are sweet! Don’t be afraid to take chances.
I am 65 I remember this song so well, it’s the best song ever,Dean has a great voice
@@stephenlovering7932 I get accused of living in the past, why not, wen thers talent like this ! Stephen, I agree, !
A song that obviously gets better with time because it means more with the passing of it. You can't intentionally write a song like this everyday!!! They come from some special place reserved for rare moments and I'm glad I was around for this one.
What a great song by a true legend forever miss.
i am 66 years old. i never look back. i look forward to reaching 90
I was fortunate enough to catch The Marmalade 'live' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1971. Dean Ford had beautiful melodic voice. RIP Dean Ford.😢😢😢
this song will be forever playing for you MR FORD rest in eternal peace
Same here!!!
At the end of his life, despite the obvious weakness in his voice - or perhaps because of it - his voice was even more beautiful than at the start of his life. RIP Dean - a beautiful voice from a beautiful soul.
I'm 72 and no I will never leave such a mark on the world. RIP Dean😢
I'm in tears watching this video! Dean still has such a beautiful voice all these years on and the song is more poignant than ever. Lovey to see Dean in the studio recording it. Briliant cd altogether too xx
I daresay that we of a certain age are going to have to bear this for the foreseeable future. I'm teary-eyed. I was 15 when this song was released in the UK. Wonderful song.
@@colindant3410 I was 13yrs old and fell in love with it too xx
@@dorothyscarth2930 You probably remember The Honeycombs. I cheered myself up watching a video of them miming to their hit song 'Have I the right'. Of course, Honey Lantree recently passed away as well. I recently discovered another song of theirs called 'This too shall pass away'. Take care.
@@colindant3410 I have it on my playlist! x
Got that right! Same feelings here! TY Dean!
Thanks for the ride and Rest In Peace Sir... Time to sing with the angels... ♥️🙏😇👼
Hello Diane, How are you doing?
A very sad passing at 72. A marvellous musician!!!!
This is such a sad recording seeing that Dean Ford/Thomas McAleese died at the end of Dec. ‘18. In the original recording of the song way back when he had such a powerful voice, yet in this recording he sounds so very, very tired. RIP Dean. Reflecting on your life, I’d say you had a good one, the world only wishes you’d stayed with us longer. Reflections of my Life is one of the pivotal songs of my youth. Thank you for giving it to the world.
Thanks for the great music Dean R.I.P brother you will be sadly missed . (you said it i don't want to die) safe journey and fly free of this mad world .
R.I.P. Sir. Thank you for the music.
What a voice at 72 I remember older siblings being a fan of Marmalade late 60-70’s and as a kid would hear their music in the background boy great day’s indeed 🌍✌🏼
Bring back many memories Dean thank you
so sorry to hear of deans passing,still a fantastic voice after all these years,rip dean you were a wonderful modest guy
Takes me right back to my youth, thank you Dean.
Loved that fella's voice. Wonderful singer in one of my favourite bands. Maybe the best to come out of Scotland? One of my faves, for sure
Thank you Dean. You will live in our memory as does this song, until we too have gone....
So sad to hear of his passing. This guy had an amazing voice to match his writing skills. Check you tube of him singing this song live from 1970 and 1971 he was spot on.
Damn onions..................RIP Thomas.
'I miss my old home'
At 72 I now understand the lyrics of this stunning sung by Dean and love it another songs lyrics I can understand at my time of life is yesterday when I was young by Roy Clark great songs
Very sad that Dean's daughter has announced that Dean Ford has passed away................another great singer lost
Can't get enough of this... PURE GOLD!
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Wow. If this was recorded in December, 2018, then this was Dean's last month on this Earth; but his gift never died. I feel supremely honored to have heard him sing this.
I'm right with you.
This is heartbreaking and beautiful.
This takes me back to a dear brother in law's 21st birthday, sadly he passed away at 65. I am 70 now and have awee drink on a Saturday and enjoy listening to some good music to take my mind off Nicola Sturgeon !!!!
My heart breaks in thousand pieces when I see Dean. Just a noble man, hard working and with an amazing voice. Rest in peace.
Milhões de vozes surgirão mas igual a sua será insubstituível 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏. Fica em paz 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My all time favorite song! Thank you Dean.....rest in peace Sir.
DEAN FORD STILL HAS THE GIFT HERE. This version sounds more life-weary. As vocalist and songwriter DEAN FORD looks so different in all the various video settings of this song. He looks so very young in the video where he is wearing a hat. I have heard this song described as HIPPIE BLUES. Whatever it is, it is a very moving song. A GREAT VIDEO
This song makes me very sad . I tear up . Maybe its how amazing it sounds . I wasn't even born yet until 76 . But this song is really up there .
God Bless Dean a Great Musician! Will never be another like you a one' off you will be sadly missed by me and others! Rest In Peace Dean Thanks for The Music and Memories! Love Nige xx
Many years ago my boyfriend gave me this Record so I can remember him . He said it was a Beautiful song.. I was going home to California. And he was going to college to Morelia Mex. I treasured the Record his picture with it till now. Dean Ford God peace you🎚
that "oooh but I don't wanna die" hits different now that Dean is gone. He was such a beautiful soul. I've never had the opportunity to meet him, but I get the impression he was a very lovely chap. His legacy will live forever through songs like "reflections of my life" and "rainbow" just to name a few. But that's not the only thing he'll be remembered for. He'll be remembered for who he was. A good person. Fly high Thomas.
Rest in peace Mr Ford, you and marmalade touched so many hearts with this song.
Beautiful and timeless! Junior Campbell did an extraordinary job creating this beautiful song and Dean's Ford interpretation made it timeless, it takes me back to my 16s. Thank you Dean Ford for singing this everlasting song so beautifully. R.I.P. my friend
Dean wrote Reflections with Junior Campbell under Dean’s real name,Thomas McAleese.
I don't wanna live without you.
Wow. So beautiful. May he Rest In Peace.
Pipe Band:
Almost missed recognising him among the spectators, had to rewind to confirm.
Was privileged - though I didn't think that way at the time - to see and hear him sing at the Troc, my local dance hall in Hamilton. Wish I could rewind to that era as easily.
What a chanter!
Bless Dean. He so Loved singing this sweet song even at 73.
Dean Ford still has a beautiful voice. Lovely to hear this new version he has on his new CD. Go Dean Ford !!
Amazing performance it’s always been one of my favourite records since it’s 1969 release RIP DEAN
One of my lifelong favorites since hearing on radio circa '69. I only wish I'd followed members of Marmalade closely all these years. I've lost out. Dean's sweet tenor brings me to my knees. I guess he had some hard times. Music can rescue our souls so I can only hope Dean eeked out some happiness. He gave and continues to give to mine. ❤
This tears me apart. The nostalgia.
What a wonderful song and what a terrific performance almost 50 years after the original version. RIP Dean.
What a gift as Dean closed in on the closing of his circle of life. A rare opportunity and he took it with this poignant song that meant so much to so many, and now to many new listeners.
A memory of my childhood 1969 when my sister was taken in a car accident this song gives me sadness and happiness truly a great song
Dean and the boys have had me since I was 12.64 now beautiful tune.The world today is a bad place but I don't want to die.So very true.RIP and thanks Marmalade for this song.
R.i.p dean. A sad lose beautiful memories love this song reminds me of my dad who passed 20 years back thoughts and prayers are with your family 😞😞😞😞😞
Dean- thanks for all the entertainment you gave us over the years!! 🌟🦁🌟💚