Oh, this has me crying. I bought this for my dad when it came out so many years ago. I was always a daddy’s girl but as I got older I lost the closeness to him and it hurt like heck. He had married a narcissist who didn’t like him being so close to his daughter and I couldn’t forgive him for it. He died one morning in December 2022 in Queensland (I’m in Victoria) and we didnt even know where he was thanks to her. Broke my heart. He wanted no funeral so it was like he never existed. She took his ashes, we have nothing. He was the centre of my life until my son was born when I was 30. Oh dad, love you so much. At least our last visit to you was a wonderful day, talking and laughing with your grandson for hours. Such a wonderful dad ❤️
My Dad was diagnosed with cancer just as this song became popular. I couldn’t listen to it! Had to leave the room for years. Luckily for me, I always had a great relationship with my Dad, but I took heed from this song and made sure to keep it that way. He beat it that time, but it got him 22 years later. I had no regrets by then. Thanks, Mike + The Mechanics, for opening my eyes at a young age to what my priorities should be. ❤
This was a one hit wonder in the UK and it won a grammy in 1990 and Burt Bacharach presented the award to Mick Rutherford (from Genesis guitar player) said this song has the best lyrics of any song he has heard in the last 10 years
It was released in December 1988. The tall guy in the video (guitarist) is Mike Rutherford, who was with Genesis. The boy is his real son. Mike, the lead singer, and another band member all lost their fathers early.
Oh my gosh, Cloty, what are you trying to make me cry? 😢 my dad is still here, but he's really getting old.. we had an awful relationship.. he put me through hell when I was little, then I put him through hell when I was grown.. but in turn, he'd put me through hell again! I can't bring myself to tell him how he hurt me cuz he's old now, and I don't want to break his heart. We both had enough of each other breaking our hearts!💔
I'm sure there'll come a time somewhere, some day, when you're both able to show each other all the love you missed out on for each other in your lives. 💗
It is so important to tell your loved ones in the living year, because once they are gone you can't tell them. I love this song. I lost my dad in 1989 and was not there when he passed away and it makes me think of him even more. Love your reactions! 💔
I'm sometimes called a sensual hard guy, by my friends and collegues. But everytime I hear this song on my own I cry and it feels good, refreshening as a human soul should think of. Generations are part of our Lifetime.
This song always reminds me of my dad. What a phenomenal, generational tune that carries on through the years. As always, you guys do a phenomenal job!
along with 'vincent' by don mclean, 'in my life' by the beatles, 'time' by pink floyd, 'the winner takes it all' by abba & 'positively 4th street' by bob dylan, this is one of the greatest songs ever-lyrically speaking!!!
This made me shed tears, because I didn't get to say my emotional goodbyes (to my Beloved Maternal grandparents). They both perished from the deadly Coronavirus pandemic in late January 2021. Grandfather died 21st January 2021 aged 92 and then Grandmother 28th January 2021 aged 94. #I wasn't there that morning, when my....... passed away#
This song was released in 1989 and my wife and I were married and my mom died 10days later and our girl was born the next year and I know she would have loved to see her but I know my parents are looking down from heaven and they see her ❤❤😂😂
I wish us men were more comfortable letting it out. I could see the color in your face change and fighting it back, It's ok to cry. This reminds me of my dad, and I can't hold back.
At the beginning of the video, you mentioned Boston. Are you from there? If you like songs that feature a chorus, I would suggest "Raise me up" by Mr. (Josh) Groban.
Another song that is so underrated and along the same vein is Noiseworks "RIP MIllie" this was written about Jon Stevens (Lead singer) mother death from cancer, it is a beautiful, powerful song from a great NZ band, Jon Stevens voice is probably one of the best rock voices around. ua-cam.com/video/hPEVsB5PPJs/v-deo.htmlsi=v7HL6QYqcgOtA6Sy
I know how much you love lyrics- check out “The spirit of a boy, or the wisdom of a man” by Randy Travis. As with all my suggestions- I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it. Can’t wait to celebrate at 8k!!
Oh, this has me crying. I bought this for my dad when it came out so many years ago. I was always a daddy’s girl but as I got older I lost the closeness to him and it hurt like heck. He had married a narcissist who didn’t like him being so close to his daughter and I couldn’t forgive him for it. He died one morning in December 2022 in Queensland (I’m in Victoria) and we didnt even know where he was thanks to her. Broke my heart. He wanted no funeral so it was like he never existed. She took his ashes, we have nothing. He was the centre of my life until my son was born when I was 30. Oh dad, love you so much. At least our last visit to you was a wonderful day, talking and laughing with your grandson for hours. Such a wonderful dad ❤️
Hold On To Those Memories. No One Can Ever Take Them From You🧡
My Dad was diagnosed with cancer just as this song became popular. I couldn’t listen to it! Had to leave the room for years. Luckily for me, I always had a great relationship with my Dad, but I took heed from this song and made sure to keep it that way. He beat it that time, but it got him 22 years later. I had no regrets by then. Thanks, Mike + The Mechanics, for opening my eyes at a young age to what my priorities should be. ❤
This was a one hit wonder in the UK and it won a grammy in 1990 and Burt Bacharach presented the award to Mick Rutherford (from Genesis guitar player) said this song has the best lyrics of any song he has heard in the last 10 years
A truly great song beautifully sung by Paul Carrack.
Masterpiece! 😍
It was released in December 1988.
The tall guy in the video (guitarist) is Mike Rutherford, who was with Genesis. The boy is his real son. Mike, the lead singer, and another band member all lost their fathers early.
Love this song.❤️
A hard hitting song as tomorrow isn't promised.....
Oh my gosh, Cloty, what are you trying to make me cry? 😢 my dad is still here, but he's really getting old.. we had an awful relationship.. he put me through hell when I was little, then I put him through hell when I was grown.. but in turn, he'd put me through hell again! I can't bring myself to tell him how he hurt me cuz he's old now, and I don't want to break his heart. We both had enough of each other breaking our hearts!💔
I'm sure there'll come a time somewhere, some day, when you're both able to show each other all the love you missed out on for each other in your lives. 💗
The fellow in the vid with his son is Genesis' Mike Rutherford.
It is so important to tell your loved ones in the living year, because once they are gone you can't tell them. I love this song. I lost my dad in 1989 and was not there when he passed away and it makes me think of him even more. Love your reactions! 💔
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I'm sometimes called a sensual hard guy, by my friends and collegues. But everytime I hear this song on my own I cry and it feels good, refreshening as a human soul should think of. Generations are part of our Lifetime.
My dad died when I was 6years old and now I'm 68yearsold and this song still brings back memories ❤❤
This song always reminds me of my dad. What a phenomenal, generational tune that carries on through the years. As always, you guys do a phenomenal job!
along with 'vincent' by don mclean, 'in my life' by the beatles, 'time' by pink floyd, 'the winner takes it all' by abba & 'positively 4th street' by bob dylan, this is one of the greatest songs ever-lyrically speaking!!!
@@normankennith7919I think that nails it
@@kevobeney5308 thanx!
Paul Carrack is one of the best male vocal singers I know . This song brings back memories. Good times.❤
Thanks, guys.. so emotional and beautiful! appreciate your reaction! (it's okay to cry.. the lyrics!)
Always makes me tear up just Beautiful
Such a nice tune, but these lyrics are the best written of any I have heard. Ideas so well stated. Perfection.
Song was released in 1988
But reached #1 in America in 1989
This made me shed tears, because I didn't get to say my emotional goodbyes (to my Beloved Maternal grandparents). They both perished from the deadly Coronavirus pandemic in late January 2021. Grandfather died 21st January 2021 aged 92 and then Grandmother 28th January 2021 aged 94. #I wasn't there that morning, when my....... passed away#
Yous guys are so old skool that I like it
YES 1980s!! Like 85
This song was released in 1989 and my wife and I were married and my mom died 10days later and our girl was born the next year and I know she would have loved to see her but I know my parents are looking down from heaven and they see her ❤❤😂😂
I wish us men were more comfortable letting it out. I could see the color in your face change and fighting it back, It's ok to cry. This reminds me of my dad, and I can't hold back.
Colour
1988 😊
1986😊
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At the beginning of the video, you mentioned Boston. Are you from there?
If you like songs that feature a chorus, I would suggest "Raise me up" by Mr. (Josh) Groban.
Another song that is so underrated and along the same vein is Noiseworks "RIP MIllie" this was written about Jon Stevens (Lead singer) mother death from cancer, it is a beautiful, powerful song from a great NZ band, Jon Stevens voice is probably one of the best rock voices around. ua-cam.com/video/hPEVsB5PPJs/v-deo.htmlsi=v7HL6QYqcgOtA6Sy
Wake-up call!
1988 it was released
I know how much you love lyrics- check out “The spirit of a boy, or the wisdom of a man” by Randy Travis. As with all my suggestions- I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it. Can’t wait to celebrate at 8k!!
Late 80s.
1988.
1989
1989.
no tears?
honesty yuo not feleed non
Came out in 1987