After my brother died I found this album in his room and there was a note in the case that said, "Be strong, because if you aren't Hayley wont be." I love you Clyde Micheal. Thank you for showing me how to be strong.
At last we meet again, dear God Hear the angels sing The funerals are nicer, when we know you're there When the angels sing Sometimes I try so hard To understand the things you do Who am I to question You When it all comes down Hear the angels sing? Stand up strong Feel the pain When the angels sing Love and Death Don't mean a thing 'Til the angels sing The prisoners pray when they're on Death Row Hear the angels sing The junkie cries for love, but its all run out When the angels sing The sins of the world And its cold on the streets When you're all alone And the tears they start to fall When it all comes down Hear the angels sing Stand up strong Feel the pain When the angels sing Love and death Don't mean a thing 'Til the angels sing Little by little Day by day I watch the children play 'Cause life and death Don't mean a thing 'Til the angels sing When the angel of death Comes looking for me Hear the angels sing I hope I was everything I was supposed to be When the angels sing; There's gotta be a heaven 'Cause I've already done My time in hell And a little baby's born When it all comes down; Hear the angels sing Stand up strong Feel the pain When the angels sing Love and death Don't mean a thing 'Till the angels sing Little by little Day by day I watch the children play 'Cause life and death Don't mean a thing 'Til the angels sing
Yah thanks for the lyrics as the lyrics they have posted on a few of Social D videos are not complete. And my hearing isn't gr8 because of all the loud music in my younger days and too big of a stereo in too small of a car. lol
Truly one of the greatest American rock and roll bands in history. Social Distortion's music is just simply honest, and that's what I've always loved about them. No BS, just honest rock and roll. Mike Ness has kept the faith for over 40 years. They helped shape the southern California punk rock scene. They have made album after album of simply great music. Given all they have accomplished and all they have given to the world, they deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Yes, they should be inducted. But it a long, slow process. Lots and lots of red tape. Look how long it took for Linda Ronstadt. And her induction into the rock and roll HOF was _LONG_ overdue. I am not even sold so much on hardcore punk rock, but I. LOVE SD.
Lost my brother 28 years ago. Lost my Dad 3 months ago. My brother loved Social Distortion. My Dad was a HUGE fan of 50's and 60's Rock n Roll and Doo Wop. This band bridges a gap on Country, Rock N Roll and Punk. Best of all 3 worlds.
This was my husband’s favorite Social D song. They were the last concert we got to go to together before covid hit. I lost him back in October, 36 years old and no clue what happened yet. It’s hard to listen to any music without him but I’m listening to this while sitting here looking at the altar the kids and I put together for him. I hope he hears it.
I discovered them at 14 and yes they've helped me through some of the hardest times, losing my best friend to an overdose, she meant the world to me. I wish she had listened to their music too
My brother died a few months ago, and I took home a cherub from his garden. I was walking and listening to my Nano yesterday (yes, I'm old), and I decided to move the cherub to a better spot in our yard. Out of 804 randomly selected songs on that device, this song started playing. And then we had a little conversation. Love this song and this band so much!
I feel like ANY social distortion song could fit any movie ending. It just makes me wanna clink beers with strangers and cheers. We’ll make it fellas!! And if you already did help those that haven’t
i wouldnt say underrated...they were on top in the 80s as a punk band and when his band/friends couldnt watch him fall apart with the booze and that evil powder...he got a second chance. made a career out of what most of us dont ever come close to...you wanna hear underrated, check out the Reigning Sound. NOW! Time Bomb High School or Too Much Guitar to start...
I lost my dad 6 days before Christmas in 2014 to a heroin overdose. I never liked this song before but I can appreciate it now. This was my dad's favorite band. RIP pops-
It's hard to hear these songs when we've been through really hard things but they're just so damn appropriate. Especially if SD was your dads favorite. My dads gone too. I know mines around. I've seen too many signs for it not to be true. I'm sure your dad is with you too. Especially when you play his favorite songs! ❤️
I´m from Brazil, sorry about my english. Thank you Mike, thank you Social Distortion. God knows my fights in life and how much your music helped me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
when my dads best friend died back in 2018 he fell apart and after the funeral my mom played this song and sang "stand up strong, feel the pain let the angels sing " and he gave her a kiss and then shed a tear and we went home. i know it was hard for him but he did it for her and for me. and without this song i feel like i woudve lost my dad to grief and depression
I’ve been to many many concerts, but the camaraderie I felt in the pit at a Social Distortion concert was the best feeling ever so much love and everyone singing the songs arm in arm together. Great time. Thank you, Mike Ness!!!
@ gerry jones Pardon me Sir....you've forgot to mention Queen, Mötley crüe and Avril Lavigne. This is the REAL cool stuff, pure Underground Punk Rock Shit.
My dad was a HUGE Social D fan. They were his favorite band and he never missed a show when they played in NJ. He died from cancer 3 years ago. I haven’t been able to listen to this song until now and rather than making me sad, it brought great comfort. Thank you.
My son was a huge social distortion fan ..he was murdered 3 weeks ago,shot in the chest at point blank by a 17 year old punk...my son was 22...the wound is still fresh ...the pain is overwhelming...I been a social distortion fan since the 80s..and I listened to this song on the way to his funeral..
Mike is a musical genius. With the band backing him to the hilt, almost every song he has ever done is a message of learning. Rock and roll will never be the same. " Stand up strong, feel the pain..."
This song was played at my best friends funeral. It caught me off guard when it started playing. I couldnt of thought of a better song for the service. It will always have a special place in my heart.
I vividly remember when Dennis Danell passed. Pulling an all-nighter in the wood shop to get some speakers done. I took a break to check the news and there it was. Damn... More info later said it was a cerebral aneurysm, then a heart condition. Seventeen years later my mom passed away from a cerebral aneurysm. The round-about connection hasn’t really allowed me to listen to this song until now. It just hits too close to the heart. I remember singing this song along with the crowd at a Social Distortion concert down at Bogart’s in Cincy. It was really beautiful and remains one of those memories that I hope I never lose.
Lost my Uncle Ace last night and the first thing I could think of to keep from falling to pieces was When the Angels Sing....Social D has always been there for me.
This song was with me through one of my friends who died of cancer. No matter how many tears I shed, I'll never miss you less Kerry. This song, and all of SocialD's songs are true ballads of human nature; life, and loss. No matter your struggle or pain, know that the love we find in life is worth weathering the worst storms that life throws at us. Live well and hold close those you hold dear. Love and Death don't mean a thing 'til the angels sing.
This song reminds me of coming home after drinking in 1996 , turning on MTV watching the video, and falling asleep on the couch w my dog. All my friends were alive then.
I'm 40 and been jamming to them for such a long time. Mike's sound can always pull me out of an emotional state of mind or quite often put me in one. Either way I'm forever grateful. Thank you. Mike.
Oh my god why am I such a wussy crying to all these peoples responses? It is such a heart wrenching song. Thank you Mike for writing this for us all.❤😢 God bless
Social Distortion is just so wholesome. It is just real and true, it is painful but not in a bad way. They are similar to Johnny Cash in the way they are so real.
wholesome? have you followed Ness's journey from 15 year old drug addled, jail living near casualty to an second chance most people never get? his band quit on him after a show in 84, a classic punk rhythm section. the guy did it the hard way. go checkout Their early stuff...they still sneak a few of those songs in...his ljourney was rather ugly and while i prefer the early stuff...he wrote some real solid tunes, this one being probably as good as any. Cold Feelings, id live to hear a little more raw, but the band was a business by then. i have full respect for him and dennis, who stuck by his side until his unfortunate passing. He may seem wholesome, but this guy wrote Mainliner, Lude Boy, and other songs you hope your kids dont identify with. My best friend from grade school loved Prison Bound and the s/t album...drank himself to death, the same year i lost the girl i was going to marry. I wish he'd lived to her this---its gotta touch anyone whos lost someone they couldnt live without. i didnt function well after that ragic 18 months. I check this tune out when i wanna torture myself, i guess. Lifes been an empty, confusing series of failures. Since then, ive lost friends, my parents and a failed marriage. christ, why am i writing this...
May Mike Ness and Social D rock on for eternity!!!!!!! Long live REAL rocknroll!!!!! Thank you Mike Ness...you have been, still are, and always will be one of the few real rockers that have shared your heart with us since Johnny Cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're going to play this song as the only words at the funeral of our little Nick Jr. (26.05.'20, 6:54 - 13:05) next Thursday. After that, I think, this song will never be the same to us but we'll love this one more than ever! Thank you for the music!
"Who am I to question you when it all comes down?" The line that changed my way of looking at life. Every Social Distortion video comment section is filled with stories if how this band saved their life in some way.... Add me to that list. There is something to that.
Classic. I remember cranking this back in the 90's and I'm still playing it in my car on road trips and such to this day... Never gets old, always rings true, one of the greats.
On September 22nd of this year my mother passed away. I was her caregiver for 16 years until I could no longer help her and I needed to have her be treated by professionals. She was admitted to the hospital on her 90th birthday and she was discharged for a short time before being admitted for the last time. She did wait for me and I was blessed to hold her hand until she passed. I don't want this to be about ME I want this to be about EVERY ONE OF YOU. SxDx saved me from suicide many years ago with this song and also "I was wrong." Please try to love each other as much as you can.
I'm 32 and I've loved this song & Social D since I was 14 or 15 years old, over half my life. This song gets me every time, would love to finally see them live after all these years. Keep on rockin
I love this song, it reminds me of how I have endured a lot of different trials and tribulations over the past years but music, mostly social d has helped me get through it
Being a cancer survivor I can relate to what you are saying. Music was a saving grace while undergoing treatment. It has always been blessing to me and always will be. Here's to us!
All thru my 4 years in the penitentiary This song ran thru my mind, after i was finally found not guilty and released this was the first song i listened to... Thanks Mike!
Been a Social D fan since the late 80s. These guys are the epitomy of Rockabilly. It's just raw music at its finest. They fit in to the punk rock category but they're so much more than that. They're the real deal.
I love how so many comments here are about how this song/Social D helped them through tough times, or are tributes to a loved one who's passed. This is so much more than just music. (and yes, this song helped me through some really dark times as well)
Like Rosanne Cash said for a song in a tribute to her father 'this song is full of love and rythm', and in this case it is not only a tribute to Dennis as we all may feel here, but also to all of us that for years and years already have been living high and low in emotions being strongly helped by this song and social d. This will never get old, this is part of our hearts!
real authentication of music...love ya mike ness! Got me thru the worst of times...to the best of times!!! my uncle introduced me too social distortion as a young one...but he passed on today an let the "angels sing"
@@thomasybarra9435 I was really young when I lost my grandparents, barely remember them other than old photos, and my mom through a million disabilities is still holding on strong. I can't imagine loosing both of them back to back, just have faith in them being in a better place now. I've lost so many friends over the years though, I'm sending good vibes to you, keep holding on and it'll get easier, you won't forget them but it'll get easier to cope with in time.
This is just a proving ground my friend, pick up your cross and walk forward knowing God has felt your pain and is with you today. Our home is somewhere else, stand up strong, feel no pain, life and death don't mean a thing... Great song!
Happy 60th birthday Mike ness I hope you have a wonderful day on your special day and I wish you many more and keep on rockin out mike ness i love you and I love your music once again happy birthday mike ness enjoy your day and many more I love you mike ness ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You know, guys. I have come to know the work of SxDx not so long ago. At first I didn't like the sound and abandoned the music. But after a while I have listened once again. SxDx's music have some flair that forces you to listen it every day. By this time I already knew that band was iconic in the history of punk-rock. I believed that nothing can surprise me now. But then I saw this video. I have been shocked. Not only that, the group has existed for almost 40 years, and is still alive, the group has become one of those who make history. But the most important thing is that music like this really affects people. Reading comments of all those people made me crying. That was a first time when I cried because of music. It is amazing, to how many people this music helped to overcome difficult times in life, how many pleasant memories can this music bring to some. Mike Ness - you're the man, who writes touching, amazing and meaningful music, which is listened by millions of people, including me, every day. It was a great pity for me that band have spent last fall on tour in USA, and I had no opportunity to hear it alive, because I'm from Russia. I hope that one day Mike Ness organizes Russian or European tour and I'll have my chance of a lifetime to witness the performance of this legendary group. Social Distortion's and Mike Ness' music will always be in my heart. Whoever had read this till the end - sorry for my bad English, I had to use autotranslation. I hope, everyone could understand my message.
May our fallen find the peace that the mortal world lacked, and that St. Michael strike down their demons. We have lost so many, so many taken too young. You are loved.
One of the most prolific underatted bands in my opinion. And Mike is a great storyteller and host, I remember he spent over 2 hours at Cadillac club in Fresno chilling on stage after it was over just hanging out with fans and Glenn Danzig walked away that night.
6 years ago my best friend died of a heart attack at the age of 50. we would joke that whoever went first we would play this song at their memorial. Well i did and let me tell you . we never had tats bad ass cars or the social D look. I'm still here at 56 and one of the best songs ever....thanks guys My friend thought you were the best band ever
@@Tom-fg3ri That's weird you ask..yeah retired 61 and my friend died 10 years ago this month that's why I came to this vid. Life is good for me I'm now granpapa as my gran kids call me.Thanks for asking.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I'm happy you kept your promise to him. One of the best bands ever. Check out booze and glory - gone too soon I think you will love it.
It's fucking awesome that people link Social Distortion to their lives and experiences. They truly are magical. They helped me survive my lonely teen years, when I suffered from heavy depression songs like these helped. I'm getting a large SOCIAL DISTORTION tattoo on my back pretty soon. They are true. All of you people are awesome. Peace.
SD has a habit of hitting the emotions of people. This song makes me think of my grandparents (mom's side). I wish so much they were alive. I think they would be proud of what they left behind. Isn't that what life is all about? What you leave behind.. SH
Mike Nails it on every song written. When someone is going through the hell of a breakup listen to Social Distortion. “Hard Times” SOB listen to it over and over and then again it relieves that pain
After my brother died I found this album in his room and there was a note in the case that said, "Be strong, because if you aren't Hayley wont be." I love you Clyde Micheal. Thank you for showing me how to be strong.
I used this album to help me recover from heroin addiction
@@bryanmacshawson1086 good stuff Bryan. I too am a recovered Oxycontin addict. Clean for 10 years now.
✊🤟
RIP TO YOUR BRO 🕊
This is so precious!
One of the most powerful Social D songs ever!
Today was my fathers funeral. And now I'm crying during this song. Many people in the comment section lost someone they love. All my love to you!
All the best to you mate
@@josephduffy6455 Thanks mate!
Im so sorry for your loss!
What was his name if you don’t mind me asking?
@@sanjoaquinvalleytransparency1 Kind of you to ask. His name was Jaap and that is a typical Dutch name
RIP Chuck Biscuits. A Great Drummer.
RIP???
At last we meet again, dear God
Hear the angels sing
The funerals are nicer, when we know you're there
When the angels sing
Sometimes I try so hard
To understand the things you do
Who am I to question You
When it all comes down
Hear the angels sing?
Stand up strong
Feel the pain
When the angels sing
Love and Death
Don't mean a thing
'Til the angels sing
The prisoners pray when they're on Death Row
Hear the angels sing
The junkie cries for love, but its all run out
When the angels sing
The sins of the world
And its cold on the streets
When you're all alone
And the tears they start to fall
When it all comes down
Hear the angels sing
Stand up strong
Feel the pain
When the angels sing
Love and death
Don't mean a thing
'Til the angels sing
Little by little
Day by day
I watch the children play
'Cause life and death
Don't mean a thing
'Til the angels sing
When the angel of death
Comes looking for me
Hear the angels sing
I hope I was everything
I was supposed to be
When the angels sing;
There's gotta be a heaven
'Cause I've already done
My time in hell
And a little baby's born
When it all comes down;
Hear the angels sing
Stand up strong
Feel the pain
When the angels sing
Love and death
Don't mean a thing
'Till the angels sing
Little by little
Day by day
I watch the children play
'Cause life and death
Don't mean a thing
'Til the angels sing
Thanks for the lyrics
Yah thanks for the lyrics as the lyrics they have posted on a few of Social D videos are not complete. And my hearing isn't gr8 because of all the loud music in my younger days and too big of a stereo in too small of a car. lol
yes we can hear the song lol
Truly one of the greatest American rock and roll bands in history. Social Distortion's music is just simply honest, and that's what I've always loved about them. No BS, just honest rock and roll. Mike Ness has kept the faith for over 40 years. They helped shape the southern California punk rock scene. They have made album after album of simply great music. Given all they have accomplished and all they have given to the world, they deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Yes, they should be inducted. But it a long, slow process. Lots and lots of red tape. Look how long it took for Linda Ronstadt. And her induction into the rock and roll HOF was _LONG_ overdue. I am not even sold so much on hardcore punk rock, but I. LOVE SD.
Lost my brother 28 years ago. Lost my Dad 3 months ago. My brother loved Social Distortion. My Dad was a HUGE fan of 50's and 60's Rock n Roll and Doo Wop. This band bridges a gap on Country, Rock N Roll and Punk. Best of all 3 worlds.
Yes. Good way to put it. God bless
This was my husband’s favorite Social D song. They were the last concert we got to go to together before covid hit. I lost him back in October, 36 years old and no clue what happened yet. It’s hard to listen to any music without him but I’m listening to this while sitting here looking at the altar the kids and I put together for him. I hope he hears it.
He will. Sorry for your loss.
He is definetly hearing it, along with the Angels.
Sry for your loss 36 to young
he's hearing you !! I strongly believe it , and he Will looking up for both of you . saludos desde Uruguay
he's hearing you !! I strongly believe it , and he Will looking up for both of you . saludos desde Uruguay
Chuck Biscuits - my favorite Social D drummer
27 years old. Only got into Social D a little over a year ago. I don't care who or when you found them, Social Distortion will change your life.
42 yearls Old and it did , a few years ago when i was in a dark and selfdestructive place. thanx God for Mr Ness
I discovered them at 14 and yes they've helped me through some of the hardest times, losing my best friend to an overdose, she meant the world to me. I wish she had listened to their music too
ABSOLUTELY TRUE... HELPED ME GET THROUGH ROUGH TIMES..
Dude I know right. This song and pleasure seeker. Both to me in my own opinion are the best tow songs on the album.
Yes they will. Awesome band.
My brother died a few months ago, and I took home a cherub from his garden. I was walking and listening to my Nano yesterday (yes, I'm old), and I decided to move the cherub to a better spot in our yard. Out of 804 randomly selected songs on that device, this song started playing. And then we had a little conversation. Love this song and this band so much!
I feel like ANY social distortion song could fit any movie ending. It just makes me wanna clink beers with strangers and cheers. We’ll make it fellas!! And if you already did help those that haven’t
that´s right! cheers
Let's go!!!💪
Cheers bro
I don’t tear up for much, But my heart goes out to so many of you in the comments. This song is so deep. Always a favorite
Right?
Genuinely one of the greatest songs of the 90s
Never has a band felt more relatable. Underrated but, GREATLY appreciated.
i wouldnt say underrated...they were on top in the 80s as a punk band and when his band/friends couldnt watch him fall apart with the booze and that evil powder...he got a second chance. made a career out of what most of us dont ever come close to...you wanna hear underrated, check out the Reigning Sound. NOW! Time Bomb High School or Too Much Guitar to start...
I lost my dad 6 days before Christmas in 2014 to a heroin overdose. I never liked this song before but I can appreciate it now. This was my dad's favorite band. RIP pops-
Your dad had good taste. Lost my mom that Christmas morning to a fentanyl od
It's hard to hear these songs when we've been through really hard things but they're just so damn appropriate. Especially if SD was your dads favorite. My dads gone too. I know mines around. I've seen too many signs for it not to be true. I'm sure your dad is with you too. Especially when you play his favorite songs! ❤️
My dads loss wasn't drugs but suddenly and right before I gave birth to his first grandchild. Love to all of you! 🙏❤️
May your dad rest in peace, I'm sorry for it
Shit man, I lost my grandpa on Halloween of 2014, hope you're doing well dude.
I´m from Brazil, sorry about my english. Thank you Mike, thank you Social Distortion. God knows my fights in life and how much your music helped me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Brazilians are awesome !!!
lost my mother to cancer and this song makes me feel better because i know she is in heaven.
Cancer is an awful thing, may her soul rest in peace, I'm sorry for your loss
I'm so, so very sorry.
I'm growing my hair out to donate. With your permission, I'd like to donate in her memory.
Hugs and healing posi sent yo you.
I lost my two boys 16 months apart and they are at peace and miss the Dad
Morris Kallappa I'm with ya brotha, I'm 51 and lost my mom to cancer at age 16, she was 45. Years later ifound this song. MUCHLOVE
I lost my sister to cancer this April 22,2020. Hardest thing I have been through. Sorry you had to experience this pain.
when my dads best friend died back in 2018 he fell apart and after the funeral my mom played this song and sang "stand up strong, feel the pain let the angels sing " and he gave her a kiss and then shed a tear and we went home. i know it was hard for him but he did it for her and for me. and without this song i feel like i woudve lost my dad to grief and depression
Miss you every day grandpa. San Diego won't be the same without you. Much amor, you will never be forgotten
I hope they play this at my funeral. Sums up my life perfectly.
Yeah..me too!
This album is f’n GREEEEEEAAAAAT! my favorite out of them all, even Prison Bound. HELL OF A BAND!!
I’ve been to many many concerts, but the camaraderie I felt in the pit at a Social Distortion concert was the best feeling ever so much love and everyone singing the songs arm in arm together. Great time. Thank you, Mike Ness!!!
Mike Ness is one of the best song writers of all time
Virginia St. Michel verdade kkk ele é muito foda
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Garbage 🇨🇦✌🏻🇨🇦
THIS IS PURE ROCK AND ROLL! ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER!!!
Yaaaaahhh!
@ gerry jones
Pardon me Sir....you've forgot to mention Queen, Mötley crüe and Avril Lavigne. This is the REAL cool stuff, pure Underground Punk Rock Shit.
It's not one of the best bands ever it's the greatest rock and roll band of any era
@@deadscenegitz5281 Queen isn't Punk. You could say Avril is a little punk though, pop punk maybe. Don't know about the last one.
The Best!!!🎸🎸🎸😎👍🤘👍🤘👍🤘
One of the most under rated bands in history!!! Love them, I met Mike Ness in Lauderdale, on the tour bus got to hang out! ❤️ Them!!!
Came here just to listen to the song but the user comments about missed loved ones blew me away. Peace to all.
Music helps the soul...ua-cam.com/video/Qj9RYaiRRcE/v-deo.html
@@JustinHaglerMusic every time I listen to this song I go to the comment section. Brings me joy and sadness
Bra
This helped me So much!
cool the comments are on, i think thers a reason for that...pretty cool. the last great SD song.
My dad was a HUGE Social D fan. They were his favorite band and he never missed a show when they played in NJ. He died from cancer 3 years ago. I haven’t been able to listen to this song until now and rather than making me sad, it brought great comfort. Thank you.
It's amazing how a great sound unites people. Great tune. Great video. Great band🤘🔥🤘
My son was a huge social distortion fan ..he was murdered 3 weeks ago,shot in the chest at point blank by a 17 year old punk...my son was 22...the wound is still fresh ...the pain is overwhelming...I been a social distortion fan since the 80s..and I listened to this song on the way to his funeral..
I'm so sorry for your loss...I can't imagine the pain a parent must feel burying their child.
That is awful. Sorry to hear.
Many hearts are with you, bless you, from Vietnam.
What city was this in? Im so sorry. Shouldn't be this way...
@@emilianosintarias7337Ho chi min city? I lived there for 2 years.
Mike is a musical genius. With the band backing him to the hilt, almost every song he has ever done is a message of learning. Rock and roll will never be the same. " Stand up strong, feel the pain..."
This song gets me every time. Prayers to the lost ones. Prayers to the ones still surviving.
This song is for my Brother In Law Michael Barberi Rest In Peace Good Man. February 7,1964 - January 24 2014. Miss ya
russ burchfield May Michael rest in peace, I'm sorry for your loss
R.I.P. My good friend Tamer. The Angels are singing for you right now in heaven.
This song was played at my best friends funeral. It caught me off guard when it started playing. I couldnt of thought of a better song for the service. It will always have a special place in my heart.
I vividly remember when Dennis Danell passed. Pulling an all-nighter in the wood shop to get some speakers done. I took a break to check the news and there it was. Damn... More info later said it was a cerebral aneurysm, then a heart condition. Seventeen years later my mom passed away from a cerebral aneurysm. The round-about connection hasn’t really allowed me to listen to this song until now. It just hits too close to the heart. I remember singing this song along with the crowd at a Social Distortion concert down at Bogart’s in Cincy. It was really beautiful and remains one of those memories that I hope I never lose.
Sending this one up to you, Mom. Miss and love you!
I drank for 20 years to these guys ❤
Lost my Uncle Ace last night and the first thing I could think of to keep from falling to pieces was When the Angels Sing....Social D has always been there for me.
This song was with me through one of my friends who died of cancer. No matter how many tears I shed, I'll never miss you less Kerry. This song, and all of SocialD's songs are true ballads of human nature; life, and loss. No matter your struggle or pain, know that the love we find in life is worth weathering the worst storms that life throws at us. Live well and hold close those you hold dear. Love and Death don't mean a thing 'til the angels sing.
This song got me through some of the darkest times of my life. It was there when my baby girl was born too.....Thank you fellas I love you.
man, mike and social d have helped me through some rough shit in past.
+Colton Dillard me too life is full of shit
Me too. Helped me so much that i've thrived. I love this music because of that.
And he's Still rocking...Bad ass,but great guy from all accounts..and he's been there,ya know
Robert Joseh Maccready
Same here, my go to's are far behind, i was wrong, when the angels sing, and reach for the sky
It strikes home, from pain to blooming warmth and acceptance!
I'm a late comer to this band. They were being played at the tattoo shop when I was last there, asked who it was, absolutely hooked since
This song reminds me of coming home after drinking in 1996 , turning on MTV watching the video, and falling asleep on the couch w my dog. All my friends were alive then.
I'm 40 and been jamming to them for such a long time. Mike's sound can always pull me out of an emotional state of mind or quite often put me in one. Either way I'm forever grateful. Thank you. Mike.
Even after all these years, we still know which songs to always come back to.
Oh my god why am I such a wussy crying to all these peoples responses? It is such a heart wrenching song. Thank you Mike for writing this for us all.❤😢 God bless
This is for you Dad. Happy Birthday. R.I.P.
Social Distortion is just so wholesome. It is just real and true, it is painful but not in a bad way. They are similar to Johnny Cash in the way they are so real.
Yes!! Agree
Well put
wholesome? have you followed Ness's journey from 15 year old drug addled, jail living near casualty to an second chance most people never get? his band quit on him after a show in 84, a classic punk rhythm section. the guy did it the hard way. go checkout Their early stuff...they still sneak a few of those songs in...his ljourney was rather ugly and while i prefer the early stuff...he wrote some real solid tunes, this one being probably as good as any. Cold Feelings, id live to hear a little more raw, but the band was a business by then. i have full respect for him and dennis, who stuck by his side until his unfortunate passing. He may seem wholesome, but this guy wrote Mainliner, Lude Boy, and other songs you hope your kids dont identify with. My best friend from grade school loved Prison Bound and the s/t album...drank himself to death, the same year i lost the girl i was going to marry. I wish he'd lived to her this---its gotta touch anyone whos lost someone they couldnt live without. i didnt function well after that ragic 18 months. I check this tune out when i wanna torture myself, i guess. Lifes been an empty, confusing series of failures. Since then, ive lost friends, my parents and a failed marriage. christ, why am i writing this...
This song has given me the strength to go on. Ive lost fam and friends in tragic ways and i honor them with this song.
May Mike Ness and Social D rock on for eternity!!!!!!! Long live REAL rocknroll!!!!! Thank you Mike Ness...you have been, still are, and always will be one of the few real rockers that have shared your heart with us since Johnny Cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're going to play this song as the only words at the funeral of our little Nick Jr. (26.05.'20, 6:54 - 13:05) next Thursday. After that, I think, this song will never be the same to us but we'll love this one more than ever! Thank you for the music!
"Who am I to question you when it all comes down?"
The line that changed my way of looking at life.
Every Social Distortion video comment section is filled with stories if how this band saved their life in some way....
Add me to that list.
There is something to that.
Eugene, my brother was a rock star to me
1963-2011
Rest in His Palace
Freeman Diaz I'm sorry for your loss, my blessings to you and your family, may Eugene rest in peace
Bia Santos thanks. He introduced me to Ramones Dead Kennedy's and so many more.
Classic. I remember cranking this back in the 90's and I'm still playing it in my car on road trips and such to this day... Never gets old, always rings true, one of the greats.
This song still inspires and gives me chills especially when the pics of those we have lost are shown including Elvis and MLK
I will never forget the first time I heard that song. It was a blessing. I just love that band. Mike Ness....... YOU ARE A GOD TO ME. ♥️
On September 22nd of this year my mother passed away. I was her caregiver for 16 years until I could no longer help her and I needed to have her be treated by professionals. She was admitted to the hospital on her 90th birthday and she was discharged for a short time before being admitted for the last time. She did wait for me and I was blessed to hold her hand until she passed. I don't want this to be about ME I want this to be about EVERY ONE OF YOU. SxDx saved me from suicide many years ago with this song and also "I was wrong." Please try to love each other as much as you can.
1000 % Andrew !
I'm 32 and I've loved this song & Social D since I was 14 or 15 years old, over half my life. This song gets me every time, would love to finally see them live after all these years. Keep on rockin
Would love to know you
Social D sounds this great and even better live. Saw 'em on this tour, Chuck Biscuits was bombastic.
My mother just passed and me and my sister listened to this together. Stand up strong, feel the pain.
Sending Love and Strength Your way
This song is so fantastic. I will listen to it until the angels sing.
One of my favorites!!! Love the cars and the whole thang!! Mike ness is a frickin icon!!!
Those 50s mercury's are some of the sexiest cars ever made
I love this song, it reminds me of how I have endured a lot of different trials and tribulations over the past years but music, mostly social d has helped me get through it
helped me a lot over the years as well, makes me very emotional at times, but it does help take care lots of love
Well said Rob. I stand in that same line...Many do. Great band with a pure message of truth.
Being a cancer survivor I can relate to what you are saying. Music was a saving grace while undergoing treatment. It has always been blessing to me and always will be. Here's to us!
Such a great song" relates to all my loved ones whom we've lost" R.I.P
Has been... and always will be one of the greatest bands ever!!!!
I remember the first time I've heard this song. Was the most raw form of expression of anguish in a song. That feeling remains. Seens so sincere.
Those guys truly safed my life. Goose bumps everytime I hear this song!
All thru my 4 years in the penitentiary This song ran thru my mind, after i was finally found not guilty and released this was the first song i listened to... Thanks Mike!
Been a Social D fan since the late 80s. These guys are the epitomy of Rockabilly. It's just raw music at its finest. They fit in to the punk rock category but they're so much more than that. They're the real deal.
I love how so many comments here are about how this song/Social D helped them through tough times, or are tributes to a loved one who's passed. This is so much more than just music. (and yes, this song helped me through some really dark times as well)
Brad, I listened. I’m still here brother. Thank you pal. Not sure if there’s a heaven, but I know there are Angels. You included
@@sspo17 I'm no angel. But stand up strong brother!
Like Rosanne Cash said for a song in a tribute to her father 'this song is full of love and rythm', and in this case it is not only a tribute to Dennis as we all may feel here, but also to all of us that for years and years already have been living high and low in emotions being strongly helped by this song and social d. This will never get old, this is part of our hearts!
Mike Ness. Lyrical Genius 💯🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼
Social D has the cleanest, purest sound aroud. I really enjoy stripped down rock thats closer to the 50s than today.
Everyone has lost someone and all our stories and struggles matter.
real authentication of music...love ya mike ness! Got me thru the worst of times...to the best of times!!! my uncle introduced me too social distortion as a young one...but he passed on today an let the "angels sing"
Mike Ness saved my ex con old ass life, just by singing my story, i love this man.
Crackerhead White , as mike tell those who tell him this verry same thing, “me too brother....me too”
My guy.
😂😂😂
Lost my grandma March 28 and my mom may 27 of this year I miss them both with all my heart
How ya holding up buddy?
@@xsoxfatalx9721 I'm doing ok just hurts it was back to back
@@thomasybarra9435 I was really young when I lost my grandparents, barely remember them other than old photos, and my mom through a million disabilities is still holding on strong. I can't imagine loosing both of them back to back, just have faith in them being in a better place now. I've lost so many friends over the years though, I'm sending good vibes to you, keep holding on and it'll get easier, you won't forget them but it'll get easier to cope with in time.
They are both in a better place sorry for the late reply was getting stuff done for my mom's funeral
I'm so sorry brother
This is just a proving ground my friend, pick up your cross and walk forward knowing God has felt your pain and is with you today. Our home is somewhere else, stand up strong, feel no pain, life and death don't mean a thing... Great song!
RIP Dennis Danell my teenage self loved your teenage self...
An amazing song by one of the most influential bands I have ever listened to. Have so many I could say R.I.P to, but this song does it for me.
Pure rock ...pure entertainment...don't have the words for this music..
Happy 60th birthday Mike ness I hope you have a wonderful day on your special day and I wish you many more and keep on rockin out mike ness i love you and I love your music once again happy birthday mike ness enjoy your day and many more I love you mike ness ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You know, guys. I have come to know the work of SxDx not so long ago. At first I didn't like the sound and abandoned the music. But after a while I have listened once again. SxDx's music have some flair that forces you to listen it every day. By this time I already knew that band was iconic in the history of punk-rock. I believed that nothing can surprise me now. But then I saw this video. I have been shocked. Not only that, the group has existed for almost 40 years, and is still alive, the group has become one of those who make history. But the most important thing is that music like this really affects people. Reading comments of all those people made me crying. That was a first time when I cried because of music. It is amazing, to how many people this music helped to overcome difficult times in life, how many pleasant memories can this music bring to some. Mike Ness - you're the man, who writes touching, amazing and meaningful music, which is listened by millions of people, including me, every day. It was a great pity for me that band have spent last fall on tour in USA, and I had no opportunity to hear it alive, because I'm from Russia. I hope that one day Mike Ness organizes Russian or European tour and I'll have my chance of a lifetime to witness the performance of this legendary group. Social Distortion's and Mike Ness' music will always be in my heart. Whoever had read this till the end - sorry for my bad English, I had to use autotranslation. I hope, everyone could understand my message.
amen to that brother
We understand you, bro.
From America With Love
May our fallen find the peace that the mortal world lacked, and that St. Michael strike down their demons. We have lost so many, so many taken too young. You are loved.
hey Nana, it's been almost 10 years since you've left our lives but I still miss and remember you all the same. We love you so much.
One of the most prolific underatted bands in my opinion. And Mike is a great storyteller and host, I remember he spent over 2 hours at Cadillac club in Fresno chilling on stage after it was over just hanging out with fans and Glenn Danzig walked away that night.
Social d is more than a band, it's a lifestyle
Would be AMAZING if we ever got his in 4K. The music video along with I Was Wrong take the best Social D direction/cinematography award for me.
6 years ago my best friend died of a heart attack at the age of 50. we would joke that whoever went first we would play this song at their memorial. Well i did and let me tell you . we never had tats bad ass cars or the social D look. I'm still here at 56 and one of the best songs ever....thanks guys My friend thought you were the best band ever
austin p May your friend rest in peace, I'm sorry for your loss
aaaaaand did you make to 60? let me know!
Hope you're enjoying your 60s wherever you are.
@@Tom-fg3ri That's weird you ask..yeah retired 61 and my friend died 10 years ago this month that's why I came to this vid. Life is good for me I'm now granpapa as my gran kids call me.Thanks for asking.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I'm happy you kept your promise to him. One of the best bands ever. Check out booze and glory - gone too soon I think you will love it.
Sorry for the loss of your son truly I am god bless God speed to him rip xx
UA-cam, you recommend this awesome ass band and song? My hats off to you. Even though I probably have a thousand views on this song alone
It's fucking awesome that people link Social Distortion to their lives and experiences. They truly are magical.
They helped me survive my lonely teen years, when I suffered from heavy depression songs like these helped. I'm getting a large SOCIAL DISTORTION tattoo on my back pretty soon.
They are true. All of you people are awesome. Peace.
Sensacional música que nunca será momento e sim eterna!
Midnight, and Mike Ness is singing my drunken, damaged heart to sleep... thank you sir for the peace and serenity you've given to me.
SD has a habit of hitting the emotions of people. This song makes me think of my grandparents (mom's side). I wish so much they were alive. I think they would be proud of what they left behind. Isn't that what life is all about? What you leave behind.. SH
What an awesome testament on how far music like that of SocD touches us individually.
saw them many years ago open for Neil Young in LA . ....bad ass
Mike Nails it on every song written. When someone is going through the hell of a breakup listen to Social Distortion. “Hard Times” SOB listen to it over and over and then again it relieves that pain
Ya I can imagine it’s the pain of listening to this crap that makes you not think of the other pain in your life maybe🇨🇦✌🏻🇨🇦
WLWHWT is such a dark album, but that's what makes it great, Mike and the boys really dug deep in this project.