Eight is Enough Full Version

[@libra42ful]

I had THE biggest crush on Grant Goodeve...so handsome, those eyes, and that SMILE....and so sweet...

[@teresalynyoung1880]

Rest in Heaven Mr. Dick Van Patten, Ms. Diana Hyland, Ms. Lani O'Grady, and now Adam Rich 🙏 😢

[@candi6284]

Depends on how they lived their lives...

[@trailblazer3454]

No judgement coming from you I see. Disgraceful! 😔

[@candi6284]

@trailblazer3454 What?
Anyway, they're not there if they died without Christ.
It's not automatic you go there when you die. That's a narrow path and few will find it.
Romans 10:9:10 (kjv)
Matthew 7:13-14 (kjv)

[@dannymiller7880]

Rip Adam rich
Cutest child star ever along with Shirley temple

[@eagle92371]

This is by far my favorite version of this beautiful song, Miss the days of quality family shows on tv.

[@scottmiller6495]

Good people who remember and who still believe in the right things which is rare now agree and miss those great days also !!!!!

[@mircoassisi5272]

One of the best theme song of 70's shows!

[@Panwere36]

This show was one of the most underrated ever. They tackled issues that others didn't at the time, but still managed to keep a "we love each other even though..." vibe.

[@anniefischer362]

Still LOVE this 40 years later,,, just beautiful,, I loved this show!

[@scottmiller6495]

This is a moving version of this terrific song and Grant Goodeve was a very fine singer . Families back then were really like this in many ways and we need to go back to those days when respect, love, and being good meant something!!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

I need people to agree with me because it's true!

[@p.f.p.productions6082]

@@scottmiller6495, it is true and I agree with you 100% ❤️

[@scottmiller6495]

@@p.f.p.productions6082 Thank you for that ☺️☺️☺️

[@grapefruitm00n]

It still does

[@scottmiller6495]

@@grapefruitm00n Ok

[@maryanderson4170]

WOW! When life was so much more simpler. Lani O'Grady was my favorite in eight is enough. I loved all of them, they were all so Great! It's so sad what happened to Lani and Adam they were taken so young. 😢

[@mpicewe3023]

I have wept to this song. It is a time we shall never see again

[@hyacinth4368]

When I hear the line "there's a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen windowsill", I tear up!

[@mpicewe3023]

@@hyacinth4368 yes same here

[@MoniqueFromPlymouth]

There's a magic in the early morning we've found
When the sunrise smiles on everything around
It's a portrait of the happiness that we feel and always will
Eight is enough to fill our lives with love
Oh we're lucky we can share this beautiful stage
So many find the world an empty place
Anyone who asks to stand alone is always standing still
And eight is enough to fill our lives with love
Oh love makes all the difference now
And one that really shows
Just look at everyone of us
See how it over flows
We spend our days like bright and shiny new dimes
If we're ever puzzled by the changing times
There's a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen window sill
And eight is enough to fill our lives with love
More than enough to fill our lives with love

[@lindastulick9688]

EXCELLENT... need to bring this show back.

[@BetheasByteReloaded]

@@lindastulick9688 I agree, but my questions are will this same message hit like it did back then, and who to cast in those roles?? If they brought this theme song back, I'd be happy to sing it.

[@renay1958]

Beautiful lyrics with alot of meaning.

[@richardseebaran5604]

I actually sang along with the lyrics you posted. I've been singing it all day..

[@WrenFaithBridger]

My husband once told me that he used to watch "8 Is Enough" and scoff; he thought the family was unrealistic, especially with them performing together & being that close...until he met MY family! Not quite as large - I'm #6 of 7 kids - but I could relate to the TV Bradfords so much. My poor husband has only 2 sisters, and they're not close at all.

[@Yankee01754]

Call this a love song to his family. I LOVED it when I first saw this.

[@anniefischer362]

it's 2019 and I StiLL LOVE listening to this beautiful song,, this was a wonderful family show and I wish It would be shown again,, I just loved the 70's... Beautifully done by Grant!

[@lovesallanimals9948]

70s and 80s where the best, so wish I could go back!!!

[@annfischer3947]

One of BEST family shows ever, and the song is one of the BEST tv theme songs I've ever heard,,,,, please bring this show back,,,,, good memories!

[@scottmiller6495]

Agreed 100% People need to admit this because it was true Period !!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

Isn,t there anyone out there that is moved by this unbelievable tribute to this great family??? Why has this world changed so where love, respect and being good isn,t important anymore ???If anyone can explain this where it makes sense it won,t because it,s a wrong as can be and I can,t be one of the only people left who notices it ?? Why can,t people stop being the way they are now it doesn,t make any sense nor should it be accepted !!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

I see that nobody has responded to my comments on this horribly changed world, and agree with my statement of how people and families like this one used to be where goodness and being loving and kind not only meant something but was the way of life for most people and it doesn't seem important now Wow !!!!!

[@johnjankovic]

Its changed because we turned our backs towards God, and because of that, we turned our backs towards all that is good in life.

[@scottmiller6495]

@@johnjankovic Very well put and I totally agree, Thank You!

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

It was a great decision to decide to change the theme song and use this, and let Grant sing the TV theme version too.

[@JMFabiano]

So he gets to star in it, write the theme tune, sing the theme tune...

[@jnadle1]

@@JMFabiano Actually, Lee Holdridge and Molly-Ann Leikin wrote it.

[@mpicewe3023]

Made the show extra unforgettable changing theme to Grant.

[@bonniebeck4068]

The original was the best

[@danlivni2097]

One of my favorite TV shows

[@traceymallard]

Grant Goodeve always had such a beautiful voice!!

[@jodygirrl]

tracey mallard and was quite a looker back in the day :)

[@franknberry333]

He still looks good

[@DIESEL0759]

You can tell they subbed in the studio version of the track for this; Grant Goodeve is not singing this live.

[@Defensewhiz]

if that's true, which I dunno it is, that is one of the best lip syncs I've ever seen. It's not unheard of during the shows of the 70's and 80's for live performances during the show to have a studio quality to them. Lindsay Wagner sang a couple songs in the early Bionic Woman seasons and she sang them live on tape, no studio or pre-records were used

[@mpicewe3023]

@@DIESEL0759 wrong again moron

[@susanlifton1701]

This is my favorite theme song. Eight is Enough is one of my all-time favorite tv shows and the theme song is the icing on the cake with the cherry on top for me. I just love it so much.

[@douggriffith6651]

I feel the same as you do about this song. This, without a doubt, is my all time favorite song. And the show too. in my opinion, and maybe yours too this show is a classic. I love this song, and I love the show and all the cast.

[@susanlifton1701]

To me personally the show and the theme song is awesome!!!! They don't make shows like this anymore. I wish they did.

[@douggriffith6651]

I wish too. And I totally agree with you

[@khaydenable]

i agree eight is enough was awesome next to the brady bunch which ran bout the same time everything bout the show was excellent love the theme so much

[@susanlifton1701]

One thing is for sure Dick Van Patten played the role of Tom Bradford brilliantly. He will be sorted missed by all who knew and loved him. I still can't believe he's really gone now. To me in my mind and in my eyes he will always be Tom Bradford.

[@rickmeade9693]

this song is a classic family song its love and so potent its atear to the eye and a heart filledlove

[@sall4090roughcuts]

a beautiful song -- the golden age of television -- RIP Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Diana Hyland -- hard to believe in 2018 many of the cast members that are alive are 70 or approaching 70 -- adam rich is the youngest -- but the rest - wow --

[@davidblack5029]

This still is one of my favorite shows,because this was a real family show that would deal,& address real issues.This is what today's tv is lacking when families really cared, helped,& looked out for each other.

[@belgand5555]

This reminds me so much of John Denver.. I was so young when this show came out but I remember just how happy it made me watching it.. just lovely ♥️🎶♥️

[@davidblack6726]

I grew up during the 80's,and I really loved this show,because it had family values,and this family showed that love during some some hard times.Every family needs to watch this show to see what family really means.P.S. I love this version of this show.R.I.P. D.V.P.

[@neilv6754]

I sing this every day

[@reneebraxton1032]

I always treasured this gem of a show. Diana Hyland was superb on the show. The entire cast shined.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

I listen to this every morning!!

[@luatala8008]

I remember this episode very well albeit seeing it some 35 odd years ago. He had a massive fight with his father and every one thought he wasn’t going to be there but at the last minute he changes his mind and unexpectedly turns up and sings.

[@ormichelletapscott1317]

This songs makes cry

[@scottmiller6495]

I know I,d like to have been in that audience I would have jumped up on the stage and hugged everyone of them they were precious and loving !!!!!

[@douggriffith6651]

I feel the same way too. But, I believe Grant, and the entire cast would get thunderous applause, lots of tears, and love from all of us. This is a song that brings a tear to my eyes as well. A beautiful tribute to a great show. ❤️

[@anniefischer362]

Just beautiful,,,, the song AND the tv show!

[@Zini561]

I tuned in to watch this show every Tuesday night at 7:00pm. Loved it!

[@bugsbunnie1935]

HAMMIE BEST SHOW OF THE EIGHTIES. TODAY IT WOULD REMIND ME OF A FAMILY I MET @ CHURCH. I WATCHED THE SHOW EACH WHEN IT WAS ON. I COULDN'T STOP WATCHING. I AGREE, I WISH THEY WOULD BRING THE SHOW BACK.

[@rickmeade9693]

what a song its heart filled and a song to allways remmber

[@allcar67]

Thank you. I used to love this show. I wish it was on TV Land, Hub, or one of the other similar channels.

[@DIESEL0759]

I could be wrong, but I do believe it's on DVD now.

[@mariposa0621]

@@DIESEL0759 You are correct!

[@go-goakins1489]

Grant has a good folk singing style. Not bad

[@peterketterer4687]

Thanks for posting this I come from a big family as well maybe that’s why I love this show the Brady bunch and the waltons because it reminded me of my own family this was a big big part of my childhood hope some day we can get back to a time for many of us that was peaceful and love grant Goodeve has a beautiful voice let’s hope he used it in some sort of singing groups etc thanks grant for such a beautiful song

[@peterketterer4687]

Thanks Annie diamond

[@thomasfinnell9681]

I just got home from work and I needed to hear this now. Tissue please!

[@stellavega77]

The phrase " there ' s a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen Windows sill' is so magic: for a moment, It makes me believe my greatest Wish can be fulfilled.

[@lonnygaddy1929]

I agree with Sue..This a very touching tribute to the family, love the poignant words..Great Ode to the family :) Is it corny..certainly but I still like it!!

[@scottmiller6495]

It,s sensational and makes you cry !!!!!

[@gaipontiff2]

I just recently found out that Grant Goodeve sang this song, had no idea when I was watching the show as a child. Beautiful song.

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

Thanks for the wonderful version of the television song.

[@kimkochel6754]

Never missed an episode. Loved it from beginning to end. Had a major crush on David, still do.

[@wgs1960]

Beautiful song

[@sylviamagana1024]

I loved. David. Good actor. And cute

[@reneebraxton1032]

The episode that aired after Diana Hyland passed broke my heart. Tommy and mom had a very special relationship within the show.

[@steveverba5884]

I remember seeing this episode when it aired. Such a great show.

[@lauriealvaro5816]

I used to watch eight is enough when I was 12 years old and I loved it

[@JustAnotherShopaholic]

Same, though we were probably not 12 at the same I discovered this gem on MeTV

[@peterj.giannini7276]

I remember watching this show when I was growing up. Brings back great memories of a time when there were shows worth watching on television.

[@sylviamagana1024]

I. Love. This. Song. It. Is. Beautiful

[@dannymiller7880]

Great voice

[@MrGjaspen]

Superb! Highly loopable

[@richrome9897]

Adam Rich was the Man

[@ddallen733]

I'm from a family of 10 and this song and the show reminds me of my childhood, good memories .

[@serman3430]

Loved this show as a kid,still love it...

[@RobinPlaysOfficial1]

Fast forward to 12/30/2023. We just watched the episode “Who’s on First”
for the first time and the episode ends with David’s performance. As many know, the song was adopted as the opening song in seasons 3-5.
This truly was a great family show and new shows like this are what this generation is missing out on.

[@butteheadbuttrack4728]

These wholesome tv shows are gone 😢.

[@audreyann1975]

I loved this show so much as a kid. I'm looking for full episodes.

[@TJ-kk5zf]

never heard this beautiful full version before

[@HR-rl4ke]

I want my childhood back!!!!!

[@DAVEJJR]

HR 95 Me too!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

Me too I never had one, nothing but people dying and sad feelings and guilt and shame my whole life!!!!!

[@yvonnebotello3335]

The song I loved. We were 8 children. It so true song. Reminds me of my brothers and sisters

[@jessieengland4038]

A beautiful song. I love to hear everyday ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@baylinkdashyt]

I surely would like to know the story behind who said "that's our main title music next year", and whether they did it before or after this episode was written and aired... but that person is probably in their 80s now, if they're still alive.

[@shelbypatterson4655]

Always puts a smile on my face when this comes into my feed

[@booth2710]

Even as a kid I always found the theme tune to this show far too 'syrupy'- but I think this acoustic version has a lot of appeal.

[@soniamaggiore9790]

I love this Song

[@blizzytiger]

He also said "more than enough..." at the end of the shorter version they sometimes ran. I believe that version started with just the "Oh we spend our days..." verse. I always hated when they played the shortened one b/c I loved the longer theme.

[@debbiehyland5821]

What a beautiful song.grant goodeve has a nice voice.he is handsome too.love this show.miss watching it on TV.wish eight is enough was on tvland.thanks for posting.nice cast.rip Diana hyland dick van patten and lani o Grady.

[@moddie6783]

This theme song and the Baretta theme song by Sammy Davis Jr are my two top favorite TV theme songs from the the 70's.

[@blue4uable]

One of the best shows ever.

[@leannelayton9431]

Mary was my favorite! the big sister & friend i wish i had. was heartbroken when i learned of her passing

[@juliemcarthur3004]

Beautiful

[@markwilson2230]

Great song great message

[@pronzac]

Beautiful family, with these notes I'll always keep it in my heart

[@tvman323]

This is like just the ten of us but with more loving

[@davidnorman4786]

Thank you for posting this. I've been looking for it for a while.
I never missed an episode of this when I was growing up. I remember watching this one and being interested that there was more to the song. But that was about it.
Today, looking back at the reaction of the family, it actually gave me chills. It takes me right back to our 70's decorated living room.

[@brianengel5052]

Grant Goodeve can sing which turned into a theme song that next season.

[@MaskedGreenmagician]

Our cool pastor mike ascher and his cool wife Rennea Ascher they have 11 children and all are serving Jesus Christ Lord Saviour 24/7

[@Bobsworld76]

Wow. Their carbon footprint is really heavy

[@rickmeade9693]

grant goodeve a good voice for this beutifull loving sng

[@chickypooh73]

I remember this episode, it also had magic in it

[@MoniqueFromPlymouth]

I always wonder had Mark Hamill decided to stay on the show as David if he could have sung this song...

[@hikewithmike4673]

beautiful song!

[@regissuchma5764]

I watched this show all the time when it was on miss this show

[@brunogreco8572]

Perché mi commuove sempre questa ,forse perché in famiglia eravamo in 7...meravigliosa

[@Dactyrouxy]

Une série que j'ai regardée dans les années 80. Je remercie TF1 de l'avoir rediffusée car aux États-Unis elle s'était arrêtée en 1981.

[@margaretbuckley2624]

Very beautiful

[@robertpusateri6378]

Have Mark Hamill top that!

[@brianoneill7186]

* The Joker enters... *

[@timothyball7502]

From 1957 to 1971, the family that I was a member of we had eight. Grandfather, grandmother, mother, sister, me, sister, brother, sister. 8-5-2021

[@nancyc3730]

Thank you so much for posting this, :-)

[@Dactyrouxy]

Un extrait émouvant de cette série captivante.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

To play along on your six or 12 string acoustic guitar, tune all strings down a semitone just above the flats.

[@ninja51ify]

this is the unplugged version of the eight is enough theme song, still good but a unplugged version.

[@DIESEL0759]

Before the word "unplugged" was even widely used. I wonder if MTV copyrighted the phrase, or if it's "MTV Unplugged", due to "unplugged" alone being too common to copyright.

[@baylinkdashyt]

It actually predates the song being used as the show open theme. This was, I think, the season 2 finale, and the song appeared as the show main title theme in the beginning of season 3.

[@texasbeast239]

IIRC, the family decided to hold a talent show as a fund raiser to help an orphanage pay its bills, and everybody happily pitched in, in a variety of ways, but eldest son David was aloof the entire time so they thought he would flake, but he showed up at the last minute and dropped this number on them. They went from feeling like the family was beginning to fall apart to this sentimental overload!

[@karmalevel]

this show is available on dvd all seasons

[@timothyflanigan1777]

purchased all the seasons. it was a bit pricey. but i am glad i did. brought back my memories growing up. i was nine when the series premiered.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

I was much happier in the 70s and 80s and its not because we have covid now. The world just SUCKS!!

[@brunogreco8572]

Meravigliosa canzone...e per me struggenta. Penso sempre quando ascolto questa canzone a tutti i miei cari che ora non ho più.

[@paulamcclean3374]

Why r there no full episodes of eight is enough???

[@brunogreco8572]

Meravigliosa canzone. ❤😂❤

[@video198712]

David (Grant Goodeve) was my favorite male character on Eight Is Enough, Susan (Susan Richardson) was my favorite female character.

[@pacmanindy]

The show’s biggest moment

[@EyesofLauraMars]

I have watched all season intros on UA-cam & have been wondering which one contains the ending lyrics... "Eight is Enough... *MORE THAN ENOUGH* to fill our lives with love" in the Eight Is Enough opening theme. I know I've heard those precise words/lyrics at the end of one of the opening theme versions on a tv rerun a while back, but am baffled as to which one it was. Anyone able to shed some light on this ongoing mystery?

[@feinstei]

I believe that in the network run of the show, the song concluded with the repeated last "More than enough to fill our lives with love". The version with the repeated last phrase was probably deleted from the syndicated version of the show so-as to make more room for commercials. I believe that all of the "theme song" videos here on UA-cam are taken from recordings of the Pax TV network syndication and thus are missing that last phrase....

[@DIESEL0759]

So the presumption is that the cut verse will be in the DVD?

[@ElJefeNLA]

"More than an enough" is the shortened version of the opening credits. The shortened version starts off with "Oh we spend our days like bright and shining new dimes." Instead of "There is a magic in, the early morning we've found."

[@baylinkdashyt]

Elsewhere on UA-cam there is an 11 minute long clip that includes all seven Network themes with video - season 2 was reshot because of Diana Hyland's death, and season 5 reshot because of somebody having a baby - and I just watched it five minutes ago and more than enough does not appear in any of the network aired versions of the theme. At least not any of the ones edited into that clip, and it seems pretty comprehensive to me.
I don't know if the show is ever released on DVD to any degree of death, but it's possible they may have redone the show opens for that.