What brought me here was my very first love, Paul, who was the first to ever introduce me to Rod McQuen's works, back in 1970. It was such a special time in my life and I don't mind saying that it was also so very pure and innocent. Paul used to paint in the park, while I sat next to him writing my poems.. and I attributed my writing back then to R.M. Paul passed away this Jan and for some reason I was moved to search out Rod M after all these years again. And, so glad that I did. RIP Rod. And.. RIP Paul~ ❣️❣️
I have had a long lasting appreciation for Rod MCKuen --Not a great singer but , He was a magician with words , his lyrics are haunting , especialy for those who know about LOVE
I have always loved Rod Mckuen and own all of his poetry that were available in the UK. He helped enormously through all the lonely times. God bless you dear Rod.
i won a solo synchro-swim comp, at age 11, to a very disonant Rod McKuen tume, instrumental, in 1969: such a YEAR ♡♡♡ i had his books of poetry too: i was too young for a lot of it, but osmosis, is an essentially great thing♡♡♡ ty so much ! ♡♡**
Was given a book of his. In 69 in the Hospital Then a few years later, a Cousin had the trilogy. "The Sea", I tracked it down. and purchased it. Was hooked. Just kicked back, and relaxed. helps with stress! We became internet friends. in the new millennium. He even called me. great man, so smart. RIP. My Friend. 😍
O my God... you are walking down this path. How can I help..." to kiss away the rain?" X))) ) "Love has been good to me." Love from Charles... in LA. upon this date and time.
ONLY ONE ROD MCKUEN. BUT I DO HAVE A FRIEND IN CALIFORNIA THAT COMES IN CLOSE SECOND. IF I COULD I WOULD GET MY BEST FRIENDS WORK OUT THERE FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO SEE AND HEAR.
"We used to go a courtin' along October Hill"...speaks of an older, gentler time. Love Frank Sinatra's version of this song, too. If you read his Wikipedia article, you'll see that this song is very much an autobiography.
My God, he’s a song writer. This is his song. Stop comparing him to Sinatra. Sinatra was the greatest interpreter of popular music ever. McKuen wrote some great songs. Sinatra interpreted them. The end.
*This song is immortal. It should be listened many times every single day!*
What brought me here was my very first love, Paul, who was the first to ever introduce me to Rod McQuen's works, back in 1970. It was such a special time in my life and I don't mind saying that it was also so very pure and innocent. Paul used to paint in the park, while I sat next to him writing my poems.. and I attributed my writing back then to R.M. Paul passed away this Jan and for some reason I was moved to search out Rod M after all these years again. And, so glad that I did.
RIP Rod. And.. RIP Paul~ ❣️❣️
" A cat,named Snoopy ".....his best
@@dwightdodd3734 sloopy and not his best just one of his most popular
I once had the pleasure of interviewing this man in the eighties. He was one of the nicest, kindest, warmest human beings I have ever met.
Yes, he was! I say the same thing about him!
It would have been a pleasure
He was a man of insite into the human soul
I have had a long lasting appreciation for Rod MCKuen --Not a great singer but , He was a magician with words , his lyrics are haunting , especialy for those who know about LOVE
After all these years......still touches the heart.
Thanks for the songs and the great poems, Mr. Mckuen. You will always be appreciated and remembered!
I have always loved Rod Mckuen and own all of his poetry that were available in the UK. He helped enormously through all the lonely times. God bless you dear Rod.
I still love everything he does !!!
A much maligned man who touched my heart. RIP Sir.
Sounds good to reminisce WITH YOU ROD
Wonderful....this break s my heart...l knew what it was to love..and lost many people I've cherished....
Oh the years...and tears...
Anthony C Yes, my father had a saying, "We get too soon old.....and too late smart". oh to find this love in our senior years!
Thank you sir!
Rod will be with us forever
That’s what I call getting old with grace.
Great .... what a talented man. RIP Rod...miss you.
he often held my life together for me for decades with his poetry. I still have his books. He is or was an amazing talent.
Rod Mckuen has been my inspiration for over forty years...and remains to be as I live my life today.
I just love everthing he does !!!
Me too.
Class with a capital C
Respect, I love this. Thank you :)
Wonderful, magical song!!!!
Greatest modern poet
i won a solo synchro-swim comp, at age 11, to a very disonant Rod McKuen tume, instrumental, in 1969: such a YEAR ♡♡♡ i had his books of poetry too: i was too young for a lot of it, but osmosis, is an essentially great thing♡♡♡ ty so much ! ♡♡**
Was given a book of his. In 69 in the Hospital
Then a few years later, a Cousin had the trilogy. "The Sea", I tracked it down. and purchased it. Was hooked. Just kicked back, and relaxed. helps with stress! We became internet friends. in the new millennium. He even called me. great man, so smart. RIP. My Friend. 😍
O my God... you are walking down this path. How can I help..." to kiss away the rain?" X))) ) "Love has been good to me." Love from Charles... in LA. upon this date and time.
So thankful for this Mighty Man and this wonderful song!!!
Been there. Meet and greet. Thank you so much Rod. Hope your at peace now.
Reminds me of falling in love ❤. Ty.
How to write a song. Thank you for posting Anthony and Sloopy xxx
ONLY ONE ROD MCKUEN. BUT I DO HAVE A FRIEND IN CALIFORNIA THAT COMES IN CLOSE SECOND. IF I COULD I WOULD GET MY BEST FRIENDS WORK OUT THERE FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO SEE AND HEAR.
For starters Put it on UA-cam!
So glad I've found u here and it's your 2009 performance!
This has touched me , just wonderful, he inspired me to do the beautiful beautiful song.
I have do it as a tribute to the great man
Oz Malo
Wow! Just Wow!
Jean...roses are red rest in peace Rod.
awesome
Rest in Peace ROD
My favorite one is " a cat named snoopy "
"We used to go a courtin' along October Hill"...speaks of an older, gentler time. Love Frank Sinatra's version of this song, too. If you read his Wikipedia article, you'll see that this song is very much an autobiography.
I love you❤️
I was there - seems like yesterday.
Ah... ♥
Love’s been good to me, too!m
THANK YOU. ..... GOD BLESS.....
..... GOD BLESS Oz'Ni...
SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL！
DISAGREE FOR LYRICS.....
THANKS！
..... YOU'RE LUCKY TO HAVE ROVER..... URAGIRANAI ANATA NO KOTO, THAT'S THING ONLY I AGREE, AND SOUNDS.
БРАВО !
Soulman
Rod was the King of Poets.
Was that Marvin Hamlisch playing the piano?
Good thing his girls were from different areas from Frank...or else....
Thank you sir
Horrible! Sorry to say that you Will.never catch up with Mr Sinatra.
How many songs did Frank WRITE?
My God, he’s a song writer. This is his song. Stop comparing him to Sinatra. Sinatra was the greatest interpreter of popular music ever. McKuen wrote some great songs. Sinatra interpreted them. The end.