When this song came out in '75, Rod Stewart said it was the best song of the year & everything else wasn't worth sh*t. That's one hell of a compliment.
I first heard this standing in a bookshop in 1974. That man's voice sent shivers running down me. And the intense thumping bass line was so hypnotic I wanted to cry with joy.
It’s one of those songs that suddenly evokes memories of the time and place… Tinsley Marshalling Yard, December 1974…the next day the single was duly purchased in Sheffield… where else!
And you could just get a simple shot for any social disease you might get, and that would be it. No Herpes or AIDS yet, or none that anyone knew about! People had to look at each other and talk and use their imagination, no staring endless hours at a 3 inch screen!
Always loved this song. Paul Carrack has one of the best voices in rock history. He also sang with Squeeze (Tempted) and Mike and the Mechanics (Silent Running) Just an Incredible voice.
WOW--we too saw this on a commercial. No, we'd never forgotten how great, I mean GREAT, the music of the 70's and 80's was. I wish some contestants from Idol or Voice would do these. Needs to be a wider audience so the younger ones can hear what we listened to. Beautiful song!
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
@@jujubee8638 .......... I was born in 69, and as I have been saying......My childhood was in the 70's and my teen years were in the 80's!! Love those years!!! Such great memories!!
This music will for ever be in my heart.....Love it...It is sad that back in the day that live was so easy and free...What happened??? I'm just thankful for growing up with love and respect for each other and knowing the true meaning of happiness.
@@keithhartsel9559 Be mindful to always download these classics because YT has a habit of blocking and removing our music history. I got hip to hip to it and started saving them on an external hard drive.
Some do as there are a number of talented young people posting covers of songs from 60s/70s. Check out MonaLisa twins and Josh Turner/Reina del cid/Carson Mckee all on youtube.
Early 90's were also good. But then it all went to the sewer crap. Even the 60's music was better than the stuff today! Some damn good music from the 60's.
Why don't they play this great music on our local Classic Rock stations?? I wish I could take over the local radio station for a whole day. I would play all of these old classic bands that were sooooo talented!!
Rod Stewart was right on! This was the best song in 1975 and still is in 2024. Still my number 1 all time favorite song ever and I'm 69 years old!😂❤❤❤❤❤. Bravo Paul Carrack!!❤😊 And this is my favorite live version too
I love Paul Carracks voice, one of the best songs ever written!! The best music ever in the best times ever! ❤😢 NOTHING like the 70s, we had not a care in the world!
I was working on the railway in Sheffield...it was a cold day in December 1974 in a workman’s cabin, drinking tea from my mashcan, the smell of the calor gas stove and the transistor radio playing this song. The memory will be with me always.
I do exactly what u do. This song warp speeds me back to memories of the last few months of 1974. Time of uncertainty, revelation, growth, and learning. A toast to my growing up years and to you, too. lol
I'm 68 years old and been rockin and rollin since. I was in the playpen. And to this day this is my number 1 all time favorite song. And this , along with the original version from the Five A Side album are my two favorite versions.😎👍😘 Bravo Paul Carrack!👍😘💖
Oh Lord, it seems like a lifetime ago...at least 40 years but I can remember it like yesterday...dancing around campus singing this song...we even did a conga line!!
This question has been asked from many people. How long has this been going on? I am glad someone wrote a song about. This is some good music. The good old days. Love love love was so good.
I was 13 in ‘74. This was one of my all-time favorite pop songs. One that was impossible to over-play on the radio. It’s on my I-tunes now along with 500 other favorites
I love the back story for this song. It was written for the slick bass player who was stepping out with their manager’s other group. The fact that the bass is made to lead-in to the song is epic. ✌🏼💜
Back in the early seventies I realized there was someone else in my wife’s life and I could not get this great song out of my head. We divorced but I still wonder how long had it been going on . It doesn’t matter now that I am very happy with someone else !
Haven't heard this song in quite some time! Kept hearing it in a commercial still sounds so good ! Back when groups played the music that was so much better! Wish thoses days were back!
Same here, Terry. - Once in a while a commercial will play some great music. - I usually have to hit the mute or change the channel. - I love this one.... takes me back to (yes) the good ole days!
I'm 31 n seen the commercial n thought to myself "Damn that sounds like a good song" so I had to look it up, definitely a good song!!! Added to playlist✅
I lived in Las Vegas in the 70's. This song was played over and over on the radio and at the discos. Pleasant memories. Another big song during that time was Baker Street.
The 70s was my era. I am a 67 year old mixed man but I really like this song. My former pastor( God Rest His Soul), worked at Motown and co wrote Someday We'll Be Together by the Supremes with Johnny Bristol.
Music like this is a time machine. It takes me to a simpler time full of possibilities. Loving this. And another thing. I don't think I love this any less than I did back then.
Remember this song well,. Always liked it. I think I was already out of school. Im 63 now. Boy I feel old. Use to love to dance to these songs. But dont dance anymore. Im a christian. My life is quite changed from those days. Became a christian at 22.
Hate to tell you this, but being Christian has NOTHING to do with not dancing. Unless you're a fundamentalist Baptist or Jehovah's Witness, dancing is certainly permitted.
@@mmmmocha7 I'm not mistaken. However, it all has to do with the 'type' of dance. 'Proper dance' is allowed. If it is seen as sexual or erotic in any way, then it is frowned upon. This comes from The Watchtower. We had JW's as neighbors back in the 90's. They never let their daughters attend school dances. Maybe things have eased a bit over the years. Hope so.
As soon as I saw the Amazon ad I knew a lot of people would like the tune and would want to know all about it. That song came out when I was in the ninth grade. Have loved it ever since. Amazon hit a home run with that ad.
The first 8 track I popped into the factory installed AM/FM/8 track player in my very first brand spankin' new car ... my beloved '78 Thunderbird - ordered in August and delivered on 9/21/77. I'm 70, the car is almost 42 and we're both doing just fine, thank you! The 'Bird has 263,xxx miles .... :-) Life is so good!
John Johnson I’m so happy to read that comment. I’m 50, and this music was that of my very happy childhood. I’m just cooking dinner and listening to all my soft rock. 70s jams. Makes me relax inside hearing these old songs.
I was a teen living life in the 70's. Not much drama -no internet- no cell phones or even a pager. Vietnam ended so there was no war. This was a peaceful free living time with excellent rock and roll and soft cool sounds like this... great time to be a kid
Now that I think of it Sue, You are right, there was a lull in the action. I was in my late twenties by then, but i do recall it was peaceful. at ease, a good time . So SUE, Why the hell did you go screwing around and invite Disco to join you. Now the 70s will always be remembered as the era of 5 gay guys singing, The Village People, and the INfamous DISCO DUCK, Thanks Sue, You know I have family still stuck there, probably your fault too.
When this song came out in '75, Rod Stewart said it was the best song of the year & everything else wasn't worth sh*t. That's one hell of a compliment.
Rod Stewart owes me❤🦊
Never liked Rod Stewart.
@windowgirl7300 He won't sleep at night now, and he beside Penny 😂
Always loved Rod. I guess we have the same taste in music.
❤
I first heard this standing in a bookshop in 1974. That man's voice sent shivers running down me. And the intense thumping bass line was so hypnotic I wanted to cry with joy.
Its one of them songs..................
5micky2 I know what you mean!!! that voice!!!!
How long
Great Baseline and Master Vocals!!
It’s one of those songs that suddenly evokes memories of the time and place… Tinsley Marshalling Yard, December 1974…the next day the single was duly purchased in Sheffield… where else!
70s music will never be duplicated or be within a fraction of how good those days were.
I feel bad for the kids of today that time was just so wonderful happy Goodtimes
@@kimberlymorrison8936 it wasn't all rainbows. And much of today's music is inspired by the 70's. I love it all.
Never!!! Kids today don't have a clue! This crap being called " music" is just annoying noise! Bring back the seventies!!!!
You are so Wright. Music like this is never forgotten and never will be.
I agree
No matter what race you were music was amazing from this Era!!! Music heels and and brings people together 💙
I totally agree Sis! My actual fav genre of music. Soft rock/pop, adult contemporary. 💙💙💙🙌🏽
Des Audain 💙💙💙
So true so true, great era for music.
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It's so hard to find people like me that love this kind of music
70s at its finest. Long hair, no bills to pay no worries just music.
And you could just get a simple shot for any social disease you might get, and that would be it. No Herpes or AIDS yet, or none that anyone knew about! People had to look at each other and talk and use their imagination, no staring endless hours at a 3 inch screen!
Just
Ever notice how BASS oriented the 70's music was ? Love it.
How long has it been since I heard this song. Too long, way too long.
This song doesn't age. Still as good today as it's always been.
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Once in a few years a masterpiece like this comes around in music.
Awesome, I'm 64 but this song was so popular when I was a younger man. Help me through the Army days Still sounds good.
Thanks for your service Bob...
Its amazing how a commercial introduced this song to my generation. I'm only in my 30s and this has been on repeat.
Always loved this song. Paul Carrack has one of the best voices in rock history. He also sang with Squeeze (Tempted) and Mike and the Mechanics (Silent Running) Just an Incredible voice.
@aceopinions - My favorite by Paul Carrack (M&tM) is The Living Years.
@@60s70sVintageRock Yes, a great song also. Thanks for mentioning.
Yeah,this guy really is smooth,not overdone,but strong.
Yes he does great song😅❤
WOW--we too saw this on a commercial. No, we'd never forgotten how great, I mean GREAT, the music of the 70's and 80's was. I wish some contestants from Idol or Voice would do these. Needs to be a wider audience so the younger ones can hear what we listened to.
Beautiful song!
Absolutely!! 👍👍
i agree!!
Prime commercial made me find this. Never heard of Ace. Great song!
Some of the best music came out on the 70s
Great harmonies with a crisp, tight arrangement. Steady drumming and bass line holds it together.
+Evan Thompson ...This is a CLASSIC! Paul Carrack is still AWESOME!
Nicky Depaola Absolutely. Ageless.
Wow . Old wonderful song! Still listening 2024! Anyone?
Still loving it!
It doesn't matter about your race, your background, your age,your religion... Great people love great music! Just enjoy....
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Too right Jane....music is a leveller and can be a force to join humans together.
@@Sidneyyoungblood75 😀😀😀
That's so true!
I just heard this commercial and had to look up this song, I remember this beautiful music.
Me too
Me too
Me also.
Me 3
Commercials don't lead you to buy their product. They lead you to look up on TH-cam the song they just played. Also, me too.
Transport me back to this era
If only!
I am with ya on that..
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
The 70's music was all great. I wish everyone young and old would just listen to our music then maybe they'll get why the 70's were the best ever.
70s and 80s. Though the 80s was my era and my time, the 70s music was arguably the best.
70's and the 80's sure had the best music EVER!!!!
Right?! So glad 2b born in the 60s ..😉
@@jujubee8638 .......... I was born in 69, and as I have been saying......My childhood was in the 70's and my teen years were in the 80's!! Love those years!!! Such great memories!!
I don't know if I'd go that far, it's not those days that I miss it's being younger
@@jujubee8638 Same here(64)
@@prs149 64 for me as well, The last year you qualified as a baby boomer, (46-64) I like some 50s, but 60s, 70s, and 80s are a definite.
Played and sang this song for 45 years and it still works in 2020
The 70's and 80's music will never be replicated . That was greatest music ever!!
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2020 and I still remember rolling on the 10 freeway with my daddy playing this
Happy 69th Birthday Paul Melvyn Carrack 22 April 1951.. Your voice is truly timeless..
Have not heard this song since I was a young one. I heard it on the Amazon commercial and it is one Beautiful song. This is when music was MUSIC.
Absolutely
Beautiful song back then and still hauntingly beautiful! Very nice harmonies on the hook.
This music will for ever be in my heart.....Love it...It is sad that back in the day that live was so easy and free...What happened??? I'm just thankful for growing up with love and respect for each other and knowing the true meaning of happiness.
Still my number 1 all time favorite song and I'm 69 years old. Bravo PAUL CARRACK!!!❤😊
These young people of today don't have a clue what good music is. What happened to us as a society?! God I miss good music, family and my youth.
I love the fact that I can listen to music like this anytime I want on TH-cam.the best
Amen
@@keithhartsel9559 Be mindful to always download these classics because YT has a habit of blocking and removing our music history. I got hip to hip to it and started saving them on an external hard drive.
@@YhwhKhaiMostHigh Absolutely. I've been doing that for years! Dozens of great videos and channels have disappeared over the last decade.
Some do as there are a number of talented young people posting covers of songs from 60s/70s. Check out MonaLisa twins and Josh Turner/Reina del cid/Carson Mckee all on youtube.
What happened to music? The crap nowadays sucks the big one!! Give me the 70’s and 80’s any day!!
thanks jorja
You can say that again
Early 90's were also good. But then it all went to the sewer crap. Even the 60's music was better than the stuff today! Some damn good music from the 60's.
Then you might want to check out The Pretty Reckless
Nothing like the 70's...
There was real talent back then I don't know what it is today
I grew up in this song in the 70's. This Cat is smooth and got a soul groove to it
Why don't they play this great music on our local Classic Rock stations?? I wish I could take over the local radio station for a whole day. I would play all of these old classic bands that were sooooo talented!!
j has Today’s youth couldn’t handle this great music. They would rather stay mired in the nonsensical noise they call music.
@Rusty Yes it is. Maybe you don't think so, but soft rock is still... rock.
lol.. I can remember my mom and I dancing to this and having a blast.. I was 9 years old.. I miss her a lot
God, growing up in the 70's was so damn sweet! The best rock, jazz, funk, soul & blues ever!
Miss the 70's!! Great music and i was young and beautiful!
The classic hit that just keeps getting sweeter ,and sweeter !!🙌🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🐼
This song never gets old.
Rod Stewart was right on! This was the best song in 1975 and still is in 2024. Still my number 1 all time favorite song ever and I'm 69 years old!😂❤❤❤❤❤. Bravo Paul Carrack!!❤😊 And this is my favorite live version too
Why is this song so good... takes me back to highschool parties...
Loved this song even though there are painful memories attached to this song.
I feel your pain.
I love Paul Carracks voice, one of the best songs ever written!! The best music ever in the best times ever! ❤😢 NOTHING like the 70s, we had not a care in the world!
guitar solo is a masterpiece. fantastic
I was working on the railway in Sheffield...it was a cold day in December 1974 in a workman’s cabin, drinking tea from my mashcan, the smell of the calor gas stove and the transistor radio playing this song. The memory will be with me always.
Thanks for sharing. It's great when you associate a song with a particular memory.
I do exactly what u do. This song warp speeds me back to memories of the last few months of 1974. Time of uncertainty, revelation, growth, and learning. A toast to my growing up years and to you, too. lol
I miss this music
Still listening in 2022 to this, my all time favorite song forever. And I'm 68 years old.
I'm 68 as well. We had great tunes growing up.
Stay young brother
Damn I love the 70s. So glad I grew up with this music. Thank god for TH-cam.
here for Quarantine 2020 . Catching up on my favorite tunes class of 1970
Same here... Class of '70, too. Stay well!
Class of 82.
Class of 75
Me too class of 1973!!
Me too--class of '63--so it's been goin on & on & on!
I NEVER GROW TIRED OF THIS SONGGGGGG!!!!!!
my band covered it for a while, the youngsters just did not recognize it, but the old schoolers loved it !
I'm 68 years old and been rockin and rollin since. I was in the playpen. And to this day this is my number 1 all time favorite song. And this , along with the original version from the Five A Side album are my two favorite versions.😎👍😘 Bravo Paul Carrack!👍😘💖
I'm 68 and was living in a room n house
Heart broken
Still took her back
Best song ever written and this is the best version. There's nobody like Paul Carrack.
I was born in 73 but remember my parents album rack. I used to love starring at the covers, from Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp, Hall & Oats, Cat Stevens.
Who's here after hearing the Amazon commercial? I was a teenager when this came out & wish today's music was this good😎
This was my very favorite song of the 70's. I went through two 45's. I still listen to it repeatedly on my phone. 🥰❤️
Oh Lord, it seems like a lifetime ago...at least 40 years but I can remember it like yesterday...dancing around campus singing this song...we even did a conga line!!
The Amazon commercial brought me here too. Great song! 👏🌸
Great vocals, great riff, great era..
In my 70s still love this. Really still 16 in my mind.
You look good. That's what really matters. ;0)
Insight Video Thanks have good genes.
Mary Lawson
That's absolutely bloody marvelous Mary. GOOD on you girl!😁
Dale Watkins Thanks. Thought old people were always old. NOPE
This question has been asked from many people. How long has this been going on? I am glad someone wrote a song about. This is some good music. The good old days. Love love love was so good.
This songs about the bassist playing in another band, not about love lol
@@superiorlandscapingandlawn5110 that doesn't matter, most people associate with couples breaking up.
I'm so glad I was a witness to attest that the 70's era of music 🎶 was as good as it gets today's genre is clueless
I was 13 in ‘74. This was one of my all-time favorite pop songs. One that was impossible to over-play on the radio. It’s on my I-tunes now along with 500 other favorites
I love the back story for this song. It was written for the slick bass player who was stepping out with their manager’s other group. The fact that the bass is made to lead-in to the song is epic. ✌🏼💜
Glad to hear someone tell it straight.
Truth
The 70's and 80's era in my opinion was the best time for producing good music.
Back in the early seventies I realized there was someone else in my wife’s life and I could not get this great song out of my head. We divorced but I still wonder how long had it been going on . It doesn’t matter now that I am very happy with someone else !
Haven't heard this song in quite some time! Kept hearing it in a commercial still sounds so good ! Back when groups played the music that was so much better! Wish thoses days were back!
Same here, Terry. - Once in a while a commercial will play some great music. - I usually have to hit the mute or change the channel. - I love this one.... takes me back to (yes) the good ole days!
That commercial brought me here too...love this tune!
Yea, its amazing how a commercial introduced this song to my generation. I'm only in my 30s and this has been on repeat.
Such a great 70's song by Ace. Music meant more back then than it does now. Very sad.
“ACE How long has this been going on takes me back to my youth “
I haven't heard this song in long time
I'm 31 n seen the commercial n thought to myself "Damn that sounds like a good song" so I had to look it up, definitely a good song!!! Added to playlist✅
That's weird, me too!..On a side note, I've been 31 a couple times now, the first being in 1985 and the second in 2016!, now that's weird!!
50s 60s70s music is the best glad I was around
Thanks, Amazon 🕺🏾💃🏾
Amazon add got me looking for this song. How have I not listened to them before?I'm listening to the Five-A-Side album now.
For everything there is a season..we had younger ears, hearts, bodies..sweet memories.
I used to listen to this song when I was a kid in the 70's
Me too! Brings back so many memories,
I really miss the 70's the world felt so different the music made you feel good
There's nothing like listening to good music through quality earbuds. It's the only way to listen to music.
Most definitely 70’s rock brings back so many memories good memories love it ❤️
Great song after all these years
Great rif! Love this era! I’m 52.
I was born in 67. Great music when I was growing up. I love it.
I lived in Las Vegas in the 70's. This song was played over and over on the radio and at the discos. Pleasant memories. Another big song during that time was Baker Street.
Love this song old school song beautiful 🤩🤩
one of my very favs, memories.................wish we could press and button and return..... favorite songs almost send us there...Thank You.
This is the best gift I’ve gotten from Amazon
Dudddee 😂😂😂
I hadddd to hear the full song because of that damned commercial!!! It was driving me crazy!!
@@iamshe1542 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 me too I said that's it I'm going to find that song today!!! Beautiful song I love it🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of the best songs ever! From Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
Right On Amazon!! U brought back memories!
Still listening to the same music since 1972!
Man the 70'$ were a great time
The 70s was my era. I am a 67 year old mixed man but I really like this song. My former pastor( God Rest His Soul), worked at Motown and co wrote Someday We'll Be Together by the Supremes with Johnny Bristol.
Yes beautiful music in the 70's 💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯
@@williamspencer9323 Wow love that song too❤️❤️❤️
Yep, pre-AIDS, pre-cellphones, pre-tats.
Music like this is a time machine. It takes me to a simpler time full of possibilities. Loving this. And another thing. I don't think I love this any less than I did back then.
ohhh lord, beautiful song of all time for ever!!!
Remember this song well,. Always liked it. I think I was already out of school. Im 63 now. Boy I feel old. Use to love to dance to these songs. But dont dance anymore. Im a christian. My life is quite changed from those days. Became a christian at 22.
Hate to tell you this, but being Christian has NOTHING to do with not dancing. Unless you're a fundamentalist Baptist or Jehovah's Witness, dancing is certainly permitted.
I am 67 and still love to dance. I am also an associate minister in the church that I attend.
@@60s70sVintageRock being a witness has nothing to do with dancing either, many love music and dancing so you're mistaken
Ahhhh you gotta dance.
Dance in secret if you have too lol
But dance.
@@mmmmocha7 I'm not mistaken. However, it all has to do with the 'type' of dance. 'Proper dance' is allowed. If it is seen as sexual or erotic in any way, then it is frowned upon. This comes from The Watchtower. We had JW's as neighbors back in the 90's. They never let their daughters attend school dances. Maybe things have eased a bit over the years. Hope so.
Ah man, the 70's, no beating, just think of the 'music' today! i experienced the best, thanks to groups like Ace!
As soon as I saw the Amazon ad I knew a lot of people would like the tune and would want to know all about it. That song came out when I was in the ninth grade. Have loved it ever since. Amazon hit a home run with that ad.
Fantastic song
😉
Beautiful music
It can't be said enough, the 70's was the best rock music in history.
Yes, I totally Agree, there will "Never" be, another 70's........!
The first 8 track I popped into the factory installed AM/FM/8 track player in my very first brand spankin' new car ... my beloved '78 Thunderbird - ordered in August and delivered on 9/21/77. I'm 70, the car is almost 42 and we're both doing just fine, thank you! The 'Bird has 263,xxx miles .... :-) Life is so good!
John Johnson I’m so happy to read that comment. I’m 50, and this music was that of my very happy childhood. I’m just cooking dinner and listening to all my soft rock. 70s jams. Makes me relax inside hearing these old songs.
enjoyed your comment/story, I love listening to people and their stories of the past. Thanks!
keep on rockin john johson
Hell I'm almost 60 years old. :Life goes on my friend,.
70's had great music and musicians that played many different instruments.
I was a teen living life in the 70's. Not much drama -no internet- no cell phones or even a pager. Vietnam ended so there was no war. This was a peaceful free living time with excellent rock and roll and soft cool sounds like this... great time to be a kid
At least you didn't get drafted ...
Sue Raymo Amen to that!
Now that I think of it Sue, You are right, there was a lull in the action. I was in my late twenties by then, but i do recall it was peaceful. at ease, a good time . So SUE, Why the hell did you go screwing around and invite Disco to join you. Now the 70s will always be remembered as the era of 5 gay guys singing, The Village People, and the INfamous DISCO DUCK, Thanks Sue, You know I have family still stuck there, probably your fault too.
One of my favs from my youth!
Rod Stewart said this was the best song ever written. Totally right on!