As a DJ who loves the 70's, I have never heard this song before This Is Us. What a shame because from the first 30 seconds, I knew this was a huge hit ... just not one that made it to the top. Labi has a timeless mystical song in Watch Me. I am truly thrilled to hear an old song that is a new song to me, especially one so beautiful. The magic of music is being able to listen to that one song that moves you over and over again. Thank you Labi. I discovered through TV a gem.
Yeah it's higher pitched and cuts through the mix, but very powerful. It's like powerful and soothing at the same time. The sound of a man extremely confident in his softness.
I recognized the song when I heard it on that show, but had to do a search to see where I’d heard it before. Turns out that Greta Van Fleet performed this song in concert a couple years ago! It was really good!
Pamela Miller Heard this at the end of a recent episode of "This US Us" and Shazamed it three times because I couldn't believe my eyes! So few blacks play folk music anymore! "Crossroads" came to mind, but the chord progression also reminds me a lot of "Make It With You" by Bread. I think they sound so similar because that was the sound that was "in" at the time.
Just heard this on ‘true love ‘ tv series at the christening and why have I never heard this before ? It’s magical and instantly calms me - beautiful ❤❤
I was a boy in the 70s, but never heard this song at all until now, and yet it reminds me of the kinds of songs I heard on the radio in the mornings while getting ready for school in those days.
I to heard this on Dr Who, had to immediately search what it was. I'm 66 and have heard plenty of labi Siffre songs, but this completely new to me. It is beautiful and now can't stop playing it. Re release it, I'm sure other people would love it to.
I was recently at a wedding where one of the grooms, a talented musician, sang this to the other one at the reception. I had never heard the song before, but it was one of the most beautiful moments I've ever experienced. What a gem of a tune. I've been replaying it since.
I just Shazamed this song. I loved the sound; heard it on the Netflix show Behind Her Eyes just a few minutes ago. I had never heard of Labi Siffre before. Should have been surprised but not to see Msdreamscaper here.😊😀
The song is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes and I'm not ashamed! I dedicate this to a very special lady that I love and care for very very much❤❤❤
Thank you Greta Van Fleet for introducing me to this awsome talent. I have no idea how this slipped past this 58 yr. old but it took a group of 19 and 20 year olds to shine the light.
Wow, I'm also from the 70's and only heard this song on Netflix. "Beyond Her Eyes" is a fantastically entertaining series. And this song is unbelievable! Can't believe it took nearly 50 years to surface! Originally thought it was sung by YES. I'm so joyed to have discovered it, thx!
The most beautiful song none of us had ever heard until this week. Thank you This Is Us! Digging into this incredible artist's body of work and blown away. 🖤
I don't know Darrel if he were still alive Frank Sinatra would have to disagree with you and say it was Something from the Beatles written by George Harrison.
Watch me when you call my name See me sparkle, see me flame Singing a song, playing a game Oh, I'm so glad you came Watch me when you look my way See me smiling, be my night and day Touch me in your own sweet way Feel me tremble if you take my words away All of the time I love you Make you a rhyme, I love you Say it in mine Watch me when I'm on my own See me falling like the snow Come and be the things you are I am still falling, but not quite so far
Omgoodness, same here! I knew it had to be the band, YES, as well! That singers voice is rare. I searched and couldn't understand why I couldn't find it. But now I know the reason why. Lol
Growing up in the 70's I don't know how I never heard this till I watched the movie Behind her Eyes This should have been a hit I'll enjoy it now his voice is so beautiful ❤
WOW, huge 70 folk music fan. How did I miss this one. I know I would have never taken this out of my music collection. Fantastic song. NBC, congratulation on finding a winning song for a winning show. "This is US!". In a world of so much misunderstanding, about time someone found some good in people like you and me.' If you missed NBC "This is US" your not on planet earth.
Greta Van Fleet brought me here. What a beautiful song. I’m being influence by a young rock and roll band that is turning me on too “new old” music!! Love it!!
I also searched this song while watching "This is Us". How did I not know about this sweet, sweet song?? I've been playing it all week. Thanks for your beautiful voice Labi! I hope that show revives your career and we can hear more form you!
@@mattryan5706 I had no idea of or interest in his sexuality back then or now but I always loved these early songs of his. I was about 14 then. Music is music.
This song is so pure and so joyful and so beautiful. It’s no wonder to me that Greta van fleet and did a cover of it. They are The only current band I can think of that would be moved by such a song and do it such sweet justice. I love when I hear the crowd singing along to a song that never got the recognition it deserved when it was first released
I had the pleasure of meeting Labi in London around 15 years ago. Labi was a judge in the final of a song contest in which a song I had written was selected. Although my song didn't actually win, Labi did make very favourable comments about it and he give me some very helpful advice. Labi is certainly very knowledgeable in many styles of music and a really nice guy too.
Labi Siffre was big in the UK but was still so underrated by everybody. I bought all of his singles and albums back in the day, and his stuff should all be re-released for everybody to enjoy. Great singer, great songwriter.
That’s how I feel about my wife we were high school sweethearts and are still going strong every word of that hits me hard I just happened soon this it’s gotta be one of the best songs I’ve ever heard
love this song. if you love somebody send them this song the lyrics just scream out love. thanks to the show "this is us." great show watched it 5 times in a row because it is good and because of this song . " watch me."
Just the loveliest song - I am a seventies girl and remember all his songs with great joy - they bring out the best in my heart and make me sing with a smile - bless you Labi.
A recent BBC profile about Labi explained much of his life and music, he gave up music several times, when he wrote "Something inside So Strong" which seems to have been one of those songs that write themselves, he wasn't planning to record it, but when he played it to somebody thinking someone else would take up the song they told him YOU have to record it, Good news is he's writing new songs, he performed one new song and some old songs, and at the end of the show he was asked if he would like to perform again, he thought yeah maybe he would.
This is soooooo beautiful. How did I miss this one! I do not think I’ve heard this old song before, but this song transports me back to my childhood. I am reminded of Jon Denver, Van Morrison, the mystic feel, is just so beautiful to hear, must keep this one close!
Mum played this whilst I was growing up too..I still own the original vinyl album she played.. I will always be grateful for the music she opened my life to . RIP mum 2018v😊
Just heard this song on the downstairs commercial by Munchkins.....took my mind right away to "Sweet Melissa" by the Allman Brothers...and some Bread songs too....definitely 1970's. Can't believe I never heard this song or artist.
caught this guy bout '70-'71 on tv here in nz down under.great talent.has control of his audience.one of the clever singer songwriters of that era ala gilbert o'sullivan.thanks for the post.
WHO FOUND THIS SONG FROM GRETA VAN FLEET. I love finding music through new renditions. I never would’ve found this beautiful song if it wasn’t for Greta
'Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying' was the first album I ever bought (1972). Sad that he has renounced all his singing/songwriting, and said he will never perform again.
Today is the day I discovered this man's work. Amazing
Just found this help me thru stuff
Same❤
ME too after the Holdovers. Very talented.
Same🎉❤
Change your view of Eminem
Never heard this guy until now..im 61 and never surprised by the beauty of real music..
Same!
Now thats a surprise . That you haven't., but maybe you're not from England . I've loved this guy for years , I'm 65 .
As a DJ who loves the 70's, I have never heard this song before This Is Us. What a shame because from the first 30 seconds, I knew this was a huge hit ... just not one that made it to the top. Labi has a timeless mystical song in Watch Me. I am truly thrilled to hear an old song that is a new song to me, especially one so beautiful. The magic of music is being able to listen to that one song that moves you over and over again. Thank you Labi. I discovered through TV a gem.
"In the Dark" series led me here, today. Hooked already. I'll never know HOW I missed such beauty.
Oh aye 🙂
Well said and I 100% agree!
My 19 year old daughter got me to this
I'm here because I'm old. Lol
"This is us" season 1 episode 10 brought me here in 2019!!
Same.
And episode 1
Please look up Great Van Fleet's cover of this song and listen to the voice of lead singer.
Ah 2019, the before times
@@holnrew so true! Life isn’t been the same since
The man's voice is silk. So smooth, clean and uplifting. Incredible.
Yeah it's higher pitched and cuts through the mix, but very powerful. It's like powerful and soothing at the same time. The sound of a man extremely confident in his softness.
Thought it was that 70s band, YES.
Blissful. Almost orgasmic if possible.
Uma canção incrível, que descreve muito bem, a magnitude da série This is Us ❤
Labi Siffre himself brought me here ... because i can´t get enough of his songs ... i must listen to each available piece
Likewise!
Sitting in the same boat.....
I just discovered Labi and OMG …. Obsessed
Yep same here. Labi himself…
See me sparkle when I hear this ✨ 🌟 💫 beautiful song 🎶 ❤
sweet melissa can’t compare to this . unreal song . 🙌. this is definition of hidden gem.
Thank God for music.
In love with this song. Thanks to the amazing show, This is Us!
What the hell. I never heard this before. Is like they were hiding this piece of gem 💎
Behind Her Eyes brought me here in 2021. I heard ten seconds of this song and had to know who it was!!!!
Ookk so it was not just me! I knew i remembered hearing this song. Hahaha thats funny. Yes im on that episode now
Me too! On *this is us* show
I recognized the song when I heard it on that show, but had to do a search to see where I’d heard it before. Turns out that Greta Van Fleet performed this song in concert a couple years ago! It was really good!
Same
Me too
Behind her eyes ❤️
Heard this in the background from 'This Is Us'. I was instantly hooked. Simply beautiful. What a voice 👌
doctor who brought me to this song thank you 🙏🏽
Bread, Allman Brothers, George Harrison and so many others have used this same chord progression. It's a good one
Like I said the opening is so so so like the Allman Bros. "Crossroads"
Pamela Miller Heard this at the end of a recent episode of "This US Us" and Shazamed it three times because I couldn't believe my eyes! So few blacks play folk music anymore! "Crossroads" came to mind, but the chord progression also reminds me a lot of "Make It With You" by Bread. I think they sound so similar because that was the sound that was "in" at the time.
Melissa.
So have Yes in their tune Wonderous Stories, but the Bass line in this version is almost identical to The Allmans. thats my concern
Sounds just like Melissa from Allman Bros
Just heard this on ‘true love ‘ tv series at the christening and why have I never heard this before ? It’s magical and instantly calms me - beautiful ❤❤
Same
Totally agree.
Tonight's Doctor Who brought me here after this was played in the show,WOW such a beautiful song
Doctor Who's a crap. fagg show ;)
Greta Van Fleet's cover brought me here. Ughh this song makes me feel things man.✌
Totally makes you think of the ones in your life that make you feel special.
I was a boy in the 70s, but never heard this song at all until now, and yet it reminds me of the kinds of songs I heard on the radio in the mornings while getting ready for school in those days.
I to heard this on Dr Who, had to immediately search what it was. I'm 66 and have heard plenty of labi Siffre songs, but this completely new to me. It is beautiful and now can't stop playing it. Re release it, I'm sure other people would love it to.
Ive never heard of this guy until the past 24 hours. . . everything is so pure with his voice very shocked I havent heard of him before
This belongs in a movie this song i luv it
2024
I was recently at a wedding where one of the grooms, a talented musician, sang this to the other one at the reception. I had never heard the song before, but it was one of the most beautiful moments I've ever experienced. What a gem of a tune. I've been replaying it since.
This is Us. This song is very beautiful. Thank you. for posting.
I just Shazamed this song. I loved the sound; heard it on the Netflix show Behind Her Eyes just a few minutes ago. I had never heard of Labi Siffre before. Should have been surprised but not to see Msdreamscaper here.😊😀
@@jillopat Watchedf Behind Her Eyes.
This is us. A truly stupid woke show on a woke network 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤡🤡
The song is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes and I'm not ashamed! I dedicate this to a very special lady that I love and care for very very much❤❤❤
Thank you Greta Van Fleet for introducing me to this awsome talent. I have no idea how this slipped past this 58 yr. old but it took a group of 19 and 20 year olds to shine the light.
The Kiszkas are amazingly outside of the box, no doubt thanks to their parents' refusal to allow them to be mainstream.
ILOVE YOU FOR THAT. JOSH is amazing what a beautiful band.
Oh my god I can hear the GVF
After seeing an episode of This is Us, I found this song. Just beautiful! !!
Wow, I'm also from the 70's and only heard this song on Netflix. "Beyond Her Eyes" is a fantastically entertaining series. And this song is unbelievable! Can't believe it took nearly 50 years to surface!
Originally thought it was sung by YES.
I'm so joyed to have discovered it, thx!
I'm so glad you commented this because I forgot where I heard this song but now I remember
Heard this on “In the Dark”
Season 1. Great song.
Linda Jones , me too..
The most beautiful song none of us had ever heard until this week. Thank you This Is Us! Digging into this incredible artist's body of work and blown away. 🖤
Please Listen to it must be love , so much better than the madness version
You're cute.
Greta Van Fleet brought me here. These kids are introducing me to music I some how missed years ago.
that's one reason i am happy to have had my kids... so much good music !!!
This song and "Sweet Thing" by Van Morrison might be the two most romantic songs in human history. Just beautiful.
Check out Northern Sky by Nick Drake and Make it With You by Bread my friend :)
I don't know Darrel if he were still alive Frank Sinatra would have to disagree with you and say it was Something from the Beatles written by George Harrison.
Northern Sky is so beautiful that it's almost impossible to remember to breathe while you're listening to it.
@@TheMrQwertyify I just discovered Northern Sky and instantly thought of Labi! So similar and I missed both of these songs in the 70s!
Sweet Thing is incredible. My girlfriend and I play it every time we arrive somewhere new. It is like a call to love for the environment. Beautiful
Watch me when you call my name
See me sparkle, see me flame
Singing a song, playing a game
Oh, I'm so glad you came
Watch me when you look my way
See me smiling, be my night and day
Touch me in your own sweet way
Feel me tremble if you take my words away
All of the time I love you
Make you a rhyme, I love you
Say it in mine
Watch me when I'm on my own
See me falling like the snow
Come and be the things you are
I am still falling, but not quite so far
Ty
Thank you for posting the llyrics.
This song takes me to another place, time, and dimension.
When I first heard this song, I could have sworn it was from the band Yes. Oh well great song that played in the Netflix show Behind Her Eyes.
Omgoodness, same here!
I knew it had to be the band, YES, as well!
That singers voice is rare.
I searched and couldn't understand why I couldn't find it. But now I know the reason why. Lol
I love this movie btw.
Adelle is so alluring to me for a girl which is unusual for me.
And hubby is as hot 🔥 as the flames!
What a treat it is to find this song as my first of Labri!
I like those kind of music it puts me in a spiritual dimension.love it.
"Behind her eyes" bought me here. 😌
Haha
Good show, first i found it from the greta van fleet cover but found it again from that show
@@cizag77 I agree 👍🏿
Growing up in the 70's I don't know how I never heard this till I watched the movie Behind her Eyes This should have been a hit I'll enjoy it now his voice is so beautiful ❤
WOW, huge 70 folk music fan. How did I miss this one. I know I would have never taken this out of my music collection. Fantastic song. NBC, congratulation on finding a winning song for a winning show. "This is US!". In a world of so much misunderstanding, about time someone found some good in people like you and me.'
If you missed NBC "This is US" your not on planet earth.
Lawrence Truitt - Missed it (usual 😒)
Sounds good tho...
Missed it but I heard mixed reviews about it.
they are constantly finding amazing songs for the show!
You probably missed it because you only listened to the stuff the radio wanted you to hear you dork
Heard this on Netflix, "Behind Her Eyes".
Greta Van Fleet brought me here. What a beautiful song. I’m being influence by a young rock and roll band that is turning me on too “new old” music!! Love it!!
Tabitha The Witch This one along with Meet On The Ledge and A Change Is Gonna Come.
Ugh Greta van washed up
Very beautiful song! ;)
This song moves me immensely
I was around in the 70's how did I miss this guy in the states . This is a great song and I'm sure I'll find others
SLYSPYHIWAY90 probably didn't get any airtime here bc it blatantly rips off Thunderclap Newman and Allman Bros songs
I also searched this song while watching "This is Us". How did I not know about this sweet, sweet song?? I've been playing it all week. Thanks for your beautiful voice Labi! I hope that show revives your career and we can hear more form you!
I don't think he wants his career revived lol, he's 72. he's far retired by now.
Plus he’s a poet and does a few spoken word gigs
Hey....I just saw Roger Daltrey perform Tommy this summer and Cher is going on tour at 71!!!
@@LadyGR80 So much for Cher's retirement tours way back years ago.
Lmao me too
After hearing this on "This is us", I had to find it and have not stopped listening since. Lovely song.
Man, why wasn’t he a huge star!? He should have been right up there with so many of Motown’s greatest! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of him!! ❤❤
Because he was open about being a homosexual in the 1970's. People didn't want to play his music.
@@mattryan5706 I had no idea of or interest in his sexuality back then or now but I always loved these early songs of his. I was about 14 then. Music is music.
Heard this on This Is Us. So beautiful and timeless ❤
This song is so pure and so joyful and so beautiful. It’s no wonder to me that Greta van fleet and did a cover of it. They are The only current band I can think of that would be moved by such a song and do it such sweet justice. I love when I hear the crowd singing along to a song that never got the recognition it deserved when it was first released
Shazamed this while the show This is Us was on! Love it!
Debbie Posa I find myself shazaming a lot while watching This is Us. Lots of good music
every single week!!!
Debbie Posa. What does shazamming mean? Thanks. Sally Lou
shazam is an app that recognizes songs ..... now there's a new show on TV called 'Beat Shazam' ;-)
Crying, laughing, loving, lying brought me here when someone suggested "watch me"....love this too x
This is Us brought me here. So happy to find a song like this! ♥
Always brought tears to my eyes since I heard it the first time on the radio in 1972.
I had the pleasure of meeting Labi in London around 15 years ago. Labi was a judge in the final of a song contest in which a song I had written was selected. Although my song didn't actually win, Labi did make very favourable comments about it and he give me some very helpful advice. Labi is certainly very knowledgeable in many styles of music and a really nice guy too.
Labi Siffre was big in the UK but was still so underrated by everybody. I bought all of his singles and albums back in the day, and his stuff should all be re-released for everybody to enjoy. Great singer, great songwriter.
Sometimes the simplest love songs are so beautiful
This is us ❤️❤️❤️❤️I pray every beautiful people out there ❤️🥰 god makes you happy
My late mother in law tuned me into Labi Siffre in the early 80's, and I must have spinned this one 1000 times.
Bonita música! Ouvi pela 1ª vez hj no seriado POR TRÁS DOS SEUS OLHOS na Netflix. Que música suave!
That’s how I feel about my wife we were high school sweethearts and are still going strong every word of that hits me hard I just happened soon this it’s gotta be one of the best songs I’ve ever heard
Lovely ❤
Whenever I hear a good song as part of a soundtrack, I go right to identify song on my phone. Great way to find hidden gems. Off to Spotify now.
Have loved this beautiful song since the seventies. Thank you.
BEAUTIFUL!!! AND GVF honoring your beautiful talent
My baby is due tomorrow and this will be the first song she hears :-)
love this song. if you love somebody send them this song the lyrics just scream out love. thanks to the show "this is us." great show watched it 5 times in a row because it is good and because of this song . " watch me."
Heard this on ‘True Love’ UK tv series and loved it. Heard of Labri but never listened to his music. Fantastic!😊
I heard 10 seconds of this song and new I was going to love it. What a gem!
I'm currently watching season 1 of This is Us on Hulu and this song came on one of the episodes at the end scene. I'm glad I found it! Beautiful song.
Greta Van Fleet covered this song live. I'd never heard it before, nor heard of Labi Siffre.
Check his 'I got the' song and you'll realize you've heard his song before at least partly :)
When I first heard it I thought it WAS Greta Van Fleet. Wow!
73 Yards such a lovely song
Another melodious song of Labi Siffre. ' My song' was the first and i discovered it as a background song to a TV program about human loss.
The munchkin kids brand commercial brought me here, so beautiful!
Pearl Posse Vlogs me too! But now also remember it from This Is Us. I love it!!
I love that commercial! And of course This is Us has this song on several episodes !
such a delight! I can never be bored listening to Sifre! His voice is pure magic, and his lyrics cut to the core - in the simplest way!
Just the loveliest song - I am a seventies girl and remember all his songs with great joy - they bring out the best in my heart and make me sing with a smile - bless you Labi.
Greta Van Fleet brought me here. They do a decent cover but this is beautiful.
Same here
same here.
Their cover is crap. This original version is better.
@@no1nestandsalone387 you idiot
Im in love with this song me and the children gone sing this for Christmas im teach them this song
Where has this song been all my life?! Heard it on the this is us soundtrack and can’t stop playing it. I love Greta Van Fleet’s version too!
"Touch me in your own sweet way, feel me tremble, you take my words away"💕
I found about this artist three weeks ago. He is amazing.
A recent BBC profile about Labi explained much of his life and music, he gave up music several times, when he wrote "Something inside So Strong" which seems to have been one of those songs that write themselves, he wasn't planning to record it, but when he played it to somebody thinking someone else would take up the song they told him YOU have to record it, Good news is he's writing new songs, he performed one new song and some old songs, and at the end of the show he was asked if he would like to perform again, he thought yeah maybe he would.
Such a talented man. Gifted.
I think this is ine of the most beautiful sings ever written. ❤️
Aside from the greatness of this song I must say that I freaking love the shirt Labi has in this video
This is soooooo beautiful. How did I miss this one! I do not think I’ve heard this old song before, but this song transports me back to my childhood. I am reminded of Jon Denver, Van Morrison, the mystic feel, is just so beautiful to hear, must keep this one close!
Dang dude! Heck yeah!! I feel the same. I'm 1972!
In the Dark, brought me here! Nice.
I love this guys music , he's a musician of great talent and integrity
I didn't know this was such an old song. Boy, I couldn't love it any more than I do. It's so beautiful.
This is sounds like something I’d only hear in a dream
Found this song here today. such an amazing artist. the song is so beautiful, brings tears to my eyes.
Im here from "In the dark." Incredible show!
Glad it brought me to this absolute brilliant song.
I want to thank my parents for playing this while I was growing up (especially my mother.) 😊 because of you two I have such a fantastic taste in music
Mum played this whilst I was growing up too..I still own the original vinyl album she played.. I will always be grateful for the music she opened my life to . RIP mum 2018v😊
Just heard this song on the downstairs commercial by Munchkins.....took my mind right away to "Sweet Melissa" by the Allman Brothers...and some Bread songs too....definitely 1970's. Can't believe I never heard this song or artist.
Love this.heard by chance on the radio and thought I haven't heard this since I was a young kid in the early 70s.
Oh wow...totally forgot about him... takes me back decades... back to schooldays
caught this guy bout '70-'71 on tv here in nz down under.great talent.has control of his audience.one of the clever singer songwriters of that era ala gilbert o'sullivan.thanks for the post.
This is so ahead of its time
WHO FOUND THIS SONG FROM GRETA VAN FLEET. I love finding music through new renditions. I never would’ve found this beautiful song if it wasn’t for Greta
We’ve ALL GOT TO GET BACK TO THIS RIGHT HERE.
My god, stunning performance!
'Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying' was the first album I ever bought (1972). Sad that he has renounced all his singing/songwriting, and said he will never perform again.
Omg why did he renounce?
@@thenitenitecaraloo7101 comment is 13 yrs old.
@@maccagrabme He got into poetry and black rights