The lead singer is Dean Ford, and he was a genius at knowing exactly how much to give -- no more, no less -- vocally so that his voice blended with the instruments in such a perfect way. Even his improvisation or "stylizing" was pefect. Not too much, not too little. Just perfect.
Nizzy, we were spoiled in those days by world class songwriting, performing, everything. The 60s and 70s produced arguably the best music the world would ever know, and all 10 of the songs I would have to have on a deserted island are from that era, of course including this one. Glad you enjoyed it; there is lots more where that comes from!
Marmalade was a Scottish band, they had quite a few hits around then. Rainbow is in a similar vein to Reflections, but other tracks are livelier, maybe more fun. They did a cover of the Beatles Ob la di Ob la da, Cousin Norman, and Radancer. The lead singer, sorry can't recall his name, only passed over a couple of years ago. He was good though. They were a good band, had about ten chart hits, most in the top ten., and a number one. - UK charts. Love to hear them being played.
Marmalade is very underrated. I See the Rain, Wait a Minute Baby, Chains, My Little One, Can You Help Me?, Fight Say the Mighty, She Wrote Me a Letter, Sarah, Middle of the Night etc.
I'm glad you reacted to this beautiful song! I was glad to see that you enjoyed it a lot. I know her when I was little, my father had many cassettes with songs of this style. I'm using the translator, I hope it's understood... Other suggestions from those times: -"Silence is golden"(1967) of Tremeloes -"A whiter shade of pale" (1967) of Procol Harum -"Young girl" of (60´s) of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Enjoy! ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!
I'm so glad you put his real name in there, he so did not strike me as a Dean when I first saw him in this very rendition. As far as I'm concerned he had an excellent set of pipes!😊
That was an impressive analysis. It's interesting that we think back on our past and long for the quiet moments with the people we love. Those are the precious moments that perhaps should encourage us to reach out to people more and glean many more such moments that we can preserve to add value to our lives.
Love this song, being the age of 15 when it first hit the US,it was the only one that made it across the "pond",which was unfortunate because they made great music ❤ Unfortunately,Dean has gone to meet his maker a few years ago 😢 RIP "Dean"
Thoughtful analysis of a classic song from the 60's (bordering on the 70's). You liked the strings, so I would recommend Lovin' things by the same band, or Everlasting love by Love Affair from the same era. Strings for both also arranged by the under-rated Keith Mansfield.
Love your reaction! Be curious to know if you ever heard of whiter Shade of pale by Procol Harum? If you haven’t, I think you would love it . Particularly the live concert. I can’t remember if it was Denmark or Amsterdam or somewhere like that.
Ya, back then most "live" tv shows wouldn't let bands actually play live but "karaoke" the whole thing. The Mike Douglas Show was the worst offender of this. It was embarrassing to watch most of the time. The Ed Sullivan Show did let them play live. And often times, regretted it! Then came actual live shows like The Midnight Special and Don Kirsheners Rock Concerts. And then...the Millie Vanillie fiasco of 1989! AAAK!
Who gives a shit if they were lip-synching, it was still their song and it was damn good- they sang it good live too but on - 60's TV all bands did some lip synching.
The lead singer is Dean Ford, and he was a genius at knowing exactly how much to give -- no more, no less -- vocally so that his voice blended with the instruments in such a perfect way. Even his improvisation or "stylizing" was pefect. Not too much, not too little. Just perfect.
I'm a Vietnam War era veteran, and that song always brings me memories of the 1960s and early 1970s.
fantastic song yet another gem from the sixties a brilliant musical decade the music was incredible back then
I get satisfaction watching people hearing this song for the first time. The way I get every time I hear it.
Nizzy, we were spoiled in those days by world class songwriting, performing, everything. The 60s and 70s produced arguably the best music the world would ever know, and all 10 of the songs I would have to have on a deserted island are from that era, of course including this one. Glad you enjoyed it; there is lots more where that comes from!
Marmalade was a Scottish band, they had quite a few hits around then. Rainbow is in a similar vein to Reflections, but other tracks are livelier, maybe more fun. They did a cover of the Beatles Ob la di Ob la da, Cousin Norman, and Radancer.
The lead singer, sorry can't recall his name, only passed over a couple of years ago. He was good though. They were a good band, had about ten chart hits, most in the top ten., and a number one. - UK charts. Love to hear them being played.
I was 9 years old when I first heard this song. I know this may sound stupid, but it made me feel old. Still love it now that I am old.
Marmalade is very underrated. I See the Rain, Wait a Minute Baby, Chains, My Little One, Can You Help Me?, Fight Say the Mighty, She Wrote Me a Letter, Sarah, Middle of the Night etc.
Great tune, great band..
"Crisp & Soothing" 👍🏽
It’s very interesting to hear perspective on this song from someone who was not alive during the Vietnam war.
A good wee Scottish band.
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Timeless song for all people who seek sense of their own struggles in life
I'm glad you reacted to this beautiful song! I was glad to see that you enjoyed it a lot. I know her when I was little, my father had many cassettes with songs of this style.
I'm using the translator, I hope it's understood...
Other suggestions from those times:
-"Silence is golden"(1967) of Tremeloes
-"A whiter shade of pale" (1967) of Procol Harum
-"Young girl" of (60´s) of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Enjoy!
¡Saludos, desde Argentina!
I love this song. So much fun playing/singing it.
The lead singer is known as Dean Ford but his name is Tommy McAleese.
That WAS his name. Sadly he died. RIP.
I'm so glad you put his real name in there, he so did not strike me as a Dean when I first saw him in this very rendition. As far as I'm concerned he had an excellent set of pipes!😊
That was an impressive analysis. It's interesting that we think back on our past and long for the quiet moments with the people we love. Those are the precious moments that perhaps should encourage us to reach out to people more and glean many more such moments that we can preserve to add value to our lives.
Thank you..glad you enjoyed it
Love this song, being the age of 15 when it first hit the US,it was the only one that made it across the "pond",which was unfortunate because they made great music ❤ Unfortunately,Dean has gone to meet his maker a few years ago 😢 RIP "Dean"
the best ever
This is a recording from the Novello awards in Britain.
Todays musicians can't make music with deep soul meanings
Beautiful song!
Thoughtful analysis of a classic song from the 60's (bordering on the 70's). You liked the strings, so I would recommend Lovin' things by the same band, or Everlasting love by Love Affair from the same era. Strings for both also arranged by the under-rated Keith Mansfield.
Love your reaction! Be curious to know if you ever heard of whiter Shade of pale by Procol Harum?
If you haven’t, I think you would love it . Particularly the live concert. I can’t remember if it was Denmark or Amsterdam or somewhere like that.
Lead singer is Dean Ford. Love this song.
This might be a live performance, but we are hearing the studio recording.
Ya, back then most "live" tv shows wouldn't let bands actually play live but "karaoke" the whole thing. The Mike Douglas Show was the worst offender of this. It was embarrassing to watch most of the time. The Ed Sullivan Show did let them play live. And often times, regretted it! Then came actual live shows like The Midnight Special and Don Kirsheners Rock Concerts. And then...the Millie Vanillie fiasco of 1989! AAAK!
Played this at my sister's funeral.
Great review my man
Much appreciated
Who gives a shit if they were lip-synching, it was still their song and it was damn good- they sang it good live too but on - 60's TV all bands did some lip synching.
Black soul/blues and Scottish soul/blues ain't so far apart, eh? !
Amazing
Thanks
The young men were from Scotland, but the song stuck hard on Vietnam war. Lead singer Dean Ford died in 2018.
❤😢
Love the song but they were actually lip synking to the record here as many bands did for TV performances back in the day.
One of the best songs ever from my childhood, and you absolutely spoilt it with your interuptions 👎🏼
Thanks for tuning and sorry for the fact that I paused it alot..I will do better with subsequent reactions 🙏
Just listened to dean sing this just before he passed away so sad