Played this at my mom's service all I can remember is her and all the cousins singing this classic in the kitchen with a keyboard. Good memories thank you mom for sharing your talents and taste in music.
I first heard this in 1972 at a college party. I didn't know until years later that the original version was by 'Peter, Paul and Mary'. The difference made my jaw drop...
This is a Classic Song! I have so many good memories! Singing with my family and friends..LOL Timeless and amplifies what is happening today with our Young Black Kings and Queens.... If you don't recognize, please listen to the words... Thank you so much .. Earth Wind & Fire... Rest In Peace.. Maurice White We Love And Miss You...
This song was written by a folk singer named Peter seeger. I actually love both version's of the song, the one by pet seeger and the one by EWF . The song was Inspired by the Vietnam War. It's definitely a favorite of mine
This is *falsetto.* Being able to comfortably sing and enunciate in this register is a gift. Nowadays, brothas sound like cartoon characters w/ auto-tune and try to pass it off as falsetto. You either got it or you don't. And it's as simple as that.
I had it once. When I was a teen I used to impress my friends when I sang this song in perfect "falsetto" unison with Mr Bailey when it came on the radio. No kidding. However, we used to call this falsetto high pitched style of singing a " silver tenor". From many years of smoking I can no longer silver tenor/falsetto like this. But once upon a time it was as easy and effortless to sing like this as breathing air. I used to love when this song came on the radio when I was around others so I could show off. Lol
All the flowers have gone with the naturall elements of the Universe and the Soldiers! That is with The Almighty LORD OF HOST, and children with sweet singing voices of harmony and BLESSINGS of True Devotion.💯‼️
I feel you. Unfortunately when the men returned they were spot on, called nasty names and these men didint have a choice to be there they were drafted well 90% but I dont think alot of them knew why we were there but they used the excuse it was to stop communism yet here we are today and our own bleeding liberial politicans are making this country a third world. That
@@mayrnibird9224 shut up !!luther vandross did' house is not a home "over still one of HIS best songs everyone knows it was not an original but it is still better than his version.
@@Manilow-si2bvBetter is subjective. Some covers do get way more attention than originals though, that’s true. It’s still important to acknowledge the author. If you made a great work of art, you’d want your name in the conversation as well.
Listening to this iconic song from way back in the day. My friends and I drinking cheap wine and blowing doobees, singing our butts off. Laughing at the missed words and out of key vocal ranges trying to emulate Phillip Bailey's voice.. Now i'm a old head smiling at the song and reflecting on those days. My friends are now gone and it's just me left with their memories. Indeed the flowers have gone, good times though.
Or cheap wine like Richards wild Irish Rose or mad dog 20/20 or Thunderbird or White Port with lemon kool aid better known as shake and bake or Night Train. Yes I also remember those days. I also find myself listening with a smile and reflecting back at those Great times !!
@@bone_thuggz6969 Quote: _"Or cheap wine like Richards wild Irish Rose or mad dog 20/20 or Thunderbird or White Port with lemon kool aid_ _better known as shake and bake or Night Train"_ I was born in 1953. That was what all the wino's drank. That does bring back memories!
RIP, Maurice. Your music is the,Soundtrack of my Life. My Condolences to the White family,and the Band. The things I've learned through the music, you created , like how to keep my head to the Sky , how to have, imagination , Gratitude , Write a song , Open our Eyes , all for the right Reasons. I could go on but I think you can Relate to what I mean. God Bless you. I will always think of you. And the Band. Amen.
Great comment..Could not have been put better! Music for all the right reasons! I just listened to Reese’s" audiobook. He had the vision, EWF was not accidental anything. All envisioned and bought to life by MW and his amazing team. All God's Plan!
Freddie sings this great song on A Different World. The episode featuring Blair Underwood as soldier and former student Zelmer Collier who was going to the Gulf War in 1991.
What a beautiful and most excellent rendition of this folk song. I used to listen to it over and over as a teen in the early 70s high off of pot in my room. Repented of smoking pot long long ago. Lol
The 70s where my favorite decade I was a child and everyone that I loved was alive.So rest in Peace to all those who made me what I am today 🙏 💔. I love you Much more than you can imagine ❤️ 💙
This song speaks to alot of what's going on today, all these killings, the flowers are going to the graveyards around the world, their killing eachother and just aint got time for thier brother nah, nah... we're living in the last days and times! Lord help us to understand how to treat eachother, restrain the hand of Satan against thier fellow man, call ppl to you, give them a heart of flesh. My God, lead, guide and direct their paths in Jesus name our soon coming King amen, amen and amen!
As a kid this song an I’d rather have you on the same album used to bring me to tears my parents n friends would always say THAT MAN BEEN HERE BEFORE lol such a special an everlasting song
Always loved EWF. Saw them in concert back when Maurice was still around. Won front row seats in a Radio Contest. Fantastic rendition of a classic song.
The girl that sings back ground here with EWF is Jessica Cleaves which was a lead singer with Friends of Distinction and toward the end of her career with the Parliament Funkadelics. R.I.P Maurice and Jessica.
@@fostermac7170 Don Myrick - saxophonist - Phoenix horns. Louis Satterfield - trombone - Phoenix horns. Beloyd Taylor - singer-songwriter toured with the group 1981/ 1982. Maurice White was bringing them in from everywhere.
A long time passing...... where have all the real flowers gone...... my x lady friend told me a couple of weeks ago.. that she would throw that beer can in her hand at my head... and this is what I had to say to her...... when will they evvv. Ever learn... that same nite ... we broke up officially.... kudos un2 me..... it's not worth going back to jail and loosing everything u work for..😉👍🙏
Reminds me of when I was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1977. Back then, I spent all of my $ on records, stereo equipment, my car and my Mother.
Played this at my mom's service all I can remember is her and all the cousins singing this classic in the kitchen with a keyboard. Good memories thank you mom for sharing your talents and taste in music.
Beautiful
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
My Deepest Condolences 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂❤️❤️🖤🖤❤️💜
🙏🏿
Beautiful...😢❤
Most under-appreciated EWF song in my view. One of the few bands that went on to OWN the 70's.
Very underrated
I first heard this in 1972 at a college party. I didn't know until years later that the original version was by 'Peter, Paul and Mary'. The difference made my jaw drop...
@@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529 , the original song is a Folk song, by Pete Seeger. This is a beautiful version too!
@@arnoldbedak5738 - There are no ratings
1972 this was a tear jerker for me 😢 still playing it 2023 ❤
Clive Davis(then the president of Columbia CBS Records)signed the group to the Columbia Records Label in 1972
Wow
I'm still listening in April 2024
@@anitammims9384 July 2024
Still relevant still a tearjerker
This is a Classic Song! I have so many good memories! Singing with my family and friends..LOL Timeless and amplifies what is happening today with our Young Black Kings and Queens....
If you don't recognize, please listen to the words...
Thank you so much ..
Earth Wind & Fire...
Rest In Peace..
Maurice White
We Love And Miss You...
Globally, look at the recent facist salute in Italy. Very sad, but people never learn. The same with the situation in Palestine. In America as well.
Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest R&B group EVER! ‘Love Always’ Proverbs 3:5
Preach!!!
My father's favorite scriptures Prov 3:5&6... Psalm 83:18...
This song was written by a folk singer named Peter seeger. I actually love both version's of the song, the one by pet seeger and the one by EWF . The song was Inspired by the Vietnam War. It's definitely a favorite of mine
Pete the Commie, Hippie Freak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Making the right wing paranoid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best EWF ever, back from the times where the sidewalk was their stage and the street light was their spot light
Yesssss❤
Totally earthy. Awesome sound. I got to see them live. Concerts were so cheap back then, why miss one. 😊
The kids were singing Soul Music in the sidewalks of Philly way before 1972 but I remember hearing this one in the streets as well
I sang this Song in Junior High with Band behind... It took a Lot of Heart but the GOD in US is Powerful
2024. Listening. 63yrs old from Donegal . Ireland.
Ireland, Wow!
69. In East Coast USA ❤
They ain't doin' it like this no more! Wasn't the 70's just "golden"?
Best!!!❤
I love this version, the vocals, the arrangement, the 6/8 time signature, brilliant!
This is *falsetto.* Being able to comfortably sing and enunciate in this register is a gift. Nowadays, brothas sound like cartoon characters w/ auto-tune and try to pass it off as falsetto. You either got it or you don't. And it's as simple as that.
I had it once. When I was a teen I used to impress my friends when I sang this song in perfect "falsetto" unison with Mr Bailey when it came on the radio. No kidding. However, we used to call this falsetto high pitched style of singing a " silver tenor". From many years of smoking I can no longer silver tenor/falsetto like this. But once upon a time it was as easy and effortless to sing like this as breathing air. I used to love when this song came on the radio when I was around others so I could show off. Lol
@@darrenduncan5589 I know what u mean. Age takes it's toll too. (Unless you are a professional and have a constant supply of vocal coaches, lol.)
@@darrenduncan5589
Me too
Still got most of it left at 60.
If you warm up the pipes and get some air behind it I bet you might surprise yourself again
Philip's voice was/is prime!❤😊
Maurice White...Now I know what you're talking about, living in the last days in time=2 Timothy 3:1-5. Will always love Maurice ❤ Amen
All the flowers have gone with the naturall elements of the Universe and the Soldiers! That is with The Almighty LORD OF HOST, and children with sweet singing voices of harmony and BLESSINGS of True Devotion.💯‼️
This is a song that makes sense since too many youngsters died for nothing over in Vietnam
Is worse then vietnam war
I feel you. Unfortunately when the men returned they were spot on, called nasty names and these men didint have a choice to be there they were drafted well 90% but I dont think alot of them knew why we were there but they used the excuse it was to stop communism yet here we are today and our own bleeding liberial politicans are making this country a third world. That
Sad and true..
Facts
IMO this song was the defining moment of Philip’s greatest.And he took them to another stratosphere🔥🔥🔥🥰🥰
Never thought this'd be a EW&F song, but wonders never cease.
I miss my mom and I'm lost
Wowww..the pipes on Phil aint no joke...they spun this song around and turned it upside down to greatness...thank you EWF
One of EW&F best songs, it's a classic, plus it has that kindred spirit vibe to it
pete seeger's song. vietnam protest song. covered in magic by ew&f
@@mayrnibird9224 shut up !!luther vandross did' house is not a home "over still one of HIS best songs everyone knows it was not an original but it is still better than his version.
@@Manilow-si2bvBetter is subjective. Some covers do get way more attention than originals though, that’s true. It’s still important to acknowledge the author. If you made a great work of art, you’d want your name in the conversation as well.
Listening to this iconic song from way back in the day. My friends and I drinking cheap wine and blowing doobees, singing our butts off. Laughing at the missed words and out of key vocal ranges trying to emulate Phillip Bailey's voice.. Now i'm a old head smiling at the song and reflecting on those days. My friends are now gone and it's just me left with their memories. Indeed the flowers have gone, good times though.
You don't mean 'cheap wine' like 'Boone's Farm', do you?
Or cheap wine like Richards wild Irish Rose or mad dog 20/20 or Thunderbird or White Port with lemon kool aid
better known as shake and bake or Night Train.
Yes I also remember those days. I also find myself listening with a smile and reflecting back at those
Great times !!
Couldn't have said it better!❤
My brother...your comment brought many s memory back.... Phillip hard to emulate....we did the same God Bless
@@bone_thuggz6969 Quote: _"Or cheap wine like Richards wild Irish Rose or mad dog 20/20 or Thunderbird or White Port with lemon kool aid_
_better known as shake and bake or Night Train"_
I was born in 1953. That was what all the wino's drank. That does bring back memories!
RIP, Maurice. Your music is the,Soundtrack of my Life. My Condolences to the White family,and the Band. The things I've learned through the music, you created , like how to keep my head to the Sky , how to have, imagination , Gratitude , Write a song , Open our Eyes , all for the right Reasons. I could go on but I think you can Relate to what I mean. God Bless you. I will always think of you. And the Band. Amen.
..... Would You Mind!!! ; )
Great comment..Could not have been put better! Music for all the right reasons! I just listened to Reese’s" audiobook. He had the vision, EWF was not accidental anything. All envisioned and bought to life by MW and his amazing team. All God's Plan!
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It's All About Love
This song touches my soul along with "Open our Eyes". Thank you Maurice White and Philip Bailey.
This song is so soul inspirational and heartfelt...I love you Earth Wind and Fire 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
This song also goes out to my brother Mike Robb a phenomenal guy💖💖💖💖
Hey TRUTH BE TOLD . THEY GOT US THROUGH LIFE.
First time hearing this cut. I approve! ❤
Freddie sings this great song on A Different World. The episode featuring Blair Underwood as soldier and former student Zelmer Collier who was going to the Gulf War in 1991.
Maurice's music will live on forever! R.I.P. my brother...
Last days and times ,ahead of it's time !
Killing each other and ain't got time for your brother.....flowers were never made for the graveyard.😢😢😢
AMEN
Maurice White!!!😍❤️
One of the best group s of all time 🤗🤗 thank you Earth Wind N Fire for the great music 🤗👍👍
I hear you too Jessica Cleaves!!
RIP🌸💜🌸
Yes indeed!!! She didn't get enough props!!!
Their best era
Back in 1972 this song made me cry.
In 2021 this song still touches my soul and makes me cry, Timeless jem!
This an I’d rather have u on the same album used to make me cry that chit was deep
What a beautiful and most excellent rendition of this folk song. I used to listen to it over and over as a teen in the early 70s high off of pot in my room. Repented of smoking pot long long ago. Lol
You got that right Maurice left us with this message through the Grace of God may we take heed and understand what He's telling us. Amen Tony B
RIP to the children and teacher who lost their lives in Uvalde today.😭😭😭
I grew up in the 70s great times gone are the days.
I agree. Your comment makes me cry for that time.
The 70s where my favorite decade I was a child and everyone that I loved was alive.So rest in Peace to all those who made me what I am today 🙏 💔. I love you Much more than you can imagine ❤️ 💙
This is so very beautiful and I agree!
❤🧡💜💙💚💛
Never knew they covered this tune. A timeless song.
This song speaks to alot of what's going on today, all these killings, the flowers are going to the graveyards around the world, their killing eachother and just aint got time for thier brother nah, nah... we're living in the last days and times!
Lord help us to understand how to treat eachother, restrain the hand of Satan against thier fellow man, call ppl to you, give them a heart of flesh. My God, lead, guide and direct their paths in Jesus name our soon coming King amen, amen and amen!
My favorite song by this wonderful group EWNF thank you Maurice White for the great music, R.I.P.
this music gets to the heart of your soul
I remember when EW&F hit the scene!!!!! My parents even loved them!!!!
Ronald Carry RIPOWER thank you for always playing this song for me❤ always Love you❤
TRULY A TIMELESS CLASSIC.. ✌🏾❤️
GIVE PEOPLE THERE FLOWERS BEFORE THEY DIE . 2021 WE MADE IT . 🙄🤔
Wow!!! The memories of days gone bye, it still brings tears to my eyes.
As a kid this song an I’d rather have you on the same album used to bring me to tears my parents n friends would always say THAT MAN BEEN HERE BEFORE lol such a special an everlasting song
This song is for the act of senseless War and the fallen soldiers.
If anybody has this Album Earth Wind and Fire Last Days and Time. You have this classic.
Always loved EWF. Saw them in concert back when Maurice was still around. Won front row seats in a Radio Contest. Fantastic rendition of a classic song.
🤓👊 THE FLOWERS LEFT, When GOD GAVE US FREE WILL 👍💯🙏🤓
Beautiful choice! A excellent song!
Music just ain’t the same today...So sad 😞
One of my favorite songs
This is a serious cut. It was serious in the 70’s and it is still serious in the year 2023 mercy!
GIVE YOUR LOVED ONES THERE FLOWERS WHILE THEY'RE LIVING....✌🏾❤
BACK IN THE DAY IT IS STILL A LOVING MOMENT SONG
Hanging out in the back yard , BBQ and Music !!!!!
One if my favorite EW&F songs.
Prayers and hugs to you and your family ❤🌹
The girl that sings back ground here with EWF is Jessica Cleaves which was a lead singer with Friends of Distinction and toward the end of her career with the Parliament Funkadelics. R.I.P Maurice and Jessica.
This is Philip Bailey singing lead, sorry to disappoint you.
@@abrahamsmith9344 Yes Philip Bailey is singing LEAD,but Jessica Cleaves is in the background and was in the group at this time.
Where have all the good times gone.Oh so many nostalgic memories of a more wonderful time.👍🎹🌎🌹💝🎤🎧🎺🎷🎼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Written by the Legendary Pete Seeger and first recorded by the Kingston Trio.
I should've known that it was Mr Seeger who wrote this song. What a legendary dude. Who else could write such a wonderful song but him?
Peter P& Mary did the 1st awakening of this. But Earth Wind,& Fire just took this 2 a different level!
My favorite group
This song has always touched my heart. That first slow drag,that first love.now as I'm aged all the loved ones passed...TRUE DEVOTION
This is my favorite song
RIP Maurice
Phillip Bailey can sing.....
Old ugly white boy here, always love EWF this song pulls my heart to red like all of ours
You are not ugly, you are a BEAUTIFUL soul.❤🎉🌾👍🏻💯
Music is for all ethnicities.
In memory of Rudy Zacarias 1957-1986. You turned me onto this version of this song and I will always remember that!
True Message...Earth, Wind &🔥Continue R.I.P Mr Maurice White👼..May your music lives forever🎤🎶🎵🎶🎵🎼...
❤❤❤folks don't know nuthin about this side of Earth Wind & Fire❤❤❤❤
Legendary 😮💨🔥
I dig it. Play on Earth Wind & Fire. Rip all the past members of the group and most of all thanks Maurice White.
Summer madness
Thanks be to God that so many of us stand as witnesses to the greatness and timelessness of this great gift that Mr. White has given to us.
Just Maurice, Roland Bautista and Jessica Cleaves have passed.
I think.
@@fostermac7170 Don Myrick - saxophonist - Phoenix horns. Louis Satterfield - trombone - Phoenix horns. Beloyd Taylor - singer-songwriter toured with the group 1981/ 1982. Maurice White was bringing them in from everywhere.
@@tonywhite2567 Yep. Forgot about them.
Great remake version of the Peter, Paul and Mary classic. Peace.
I remember this song at my senior prom in 1980. Great memories
Great
Earth, Wind & Fire...
Where have all the flowers gone in 2021 EWF for life
This is what's happening right now today... every day‼️ This song needs to be blasted all over the world, especially in the DMV‼️💔💙😢
Literally Where Have ALL The Children Gone Going WHERE ?...MISSING.........
These were the golden ages
just the best group..
They are absorbed into the universe with all the great ancient..such a spiritual upliftment..my era..RIP Maurice☝✊
8 track tape lol...just beautiful!!
Saaaaaaaang PB!!! ❤❤❤
So much peace in my life then
R.I.P Mighty Music Warrior!!!
I love this song
The greatest group ever . Earth wind and fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
Bland.....................
❤ & Peace ✌ 🙏
This was a Vietnam protest song EWF did it over this is the first song I ever heard by Earth, wind and fire I was hooked❤❤❤
Here's where EWF crossed the musical Rubicon, found their sound, & became Pop music legends.
This was a single release. It failed to make the charts, which I think really sucks. This should have at least been a top 20 R&B hit.
This great song 👍👍 still holds up 🤗🤗 luv ,luv this Gem
We loss another one... R.I.P. Maurice
They don't have a clue.that we are God's
I remember being a kid this album used to make me cry lololol my parents used to trip off that chit😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ewf are a timeless group of beautiful and mind opening music
Bland, eh?
The Elements are wonderful always will be EWF❤❤❤❤
maurice is still with us
🎵🎶🎼🌹🌈⚡SO BEAUTIFUL ,SO TRUTHFUL ,NOW !
The video of them live on stage brought me here
I love this joint
A long time passing...... where have all the real flowers gone...... my x lady friend told me a couple of weeks ago.. that she would throw that beer can in her hand at my head... and this is what I had to say to her...... when will they evvv. Ever learn... that same nite ... we broke up officially.... kudos un2 me..... it's not worth going back to jail and loosing everything u work for..😉👍🙏
THIS IS MY OLD TIME JAM!!!!❤
Reminds me of when I was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1977. Back then, I spent all of my $ on records, stereo equipment, my car and my Mother.
Simply beautiful ❤
To WHUR . The late Melvin Lindsey gave Me life.
2023 LET'S LOVE AND RESPECT ONE ANOTHER,AND GIVE THE ONE'S YOU LOVE AND CARE FOR THERE FLOWER'S WHILE THERE ABLE TO ENJOY THEM.✌🏽❤2023