Love this masterpiece. I was 15 in 1975. Just started dating the most beautiful 14 year old girl on the planet. Heard this song as I rode my bicycle back from her house every night. I'm 64 now. She's 63. Married forever. She's still the most beautiful girl on the planet and we still listen to this song together and it takes us back to the summer of '75.❤
I myself was 15 when this song came out. I try to explain to a younger generation and even to some of my colleagues from my own age group just how magnificent the music was from 1975 to 1995 but words are not enough. If you were lucky enough to have experience this song and many many others like it as a young adult then you were truly blessed. Thank you for posting your memory. It brought back some of my own.
Iam 95 years old and still listening to the beauitful music of the 70/80 years and I will be listing to it until they put me in a boxI had all those beautful years listening to the Great Band era 40/50/60 come back great listing years
@@jaymestratton6235 When I was younger, I'd see old people with their grey hair and walking sticks and just think they were a different species to me. It still surprises me that I've become one of that species.
YEAH and when you play and sing it it's an astoundingly simple trick. You got A-major , you fiddle with it and drop it to minor. These guys knew something else.
Do you know any place that's Channel good. I don't want to hear your voice or how about the first the service gig Sunday Govan I don't want to hear your stupid coming for God are you going to say for everybody else stupid who's going to love your brothers and sister I just don't know what do you make in your life nothing garbage to go out to buy me with this you're on you own garbage
This is a great memory of my wife. We eloped because both sides of our family didn't believe that we could stay together. We remained married until she passed away. Today, I will visit her graveside and play this song. I will see her again, very soon. I still love and have missed her every day for over 30 years now.
I use to smooch to this song with my then girlfriend, at the Execative disco. We are married and been together for 49 years, we are still very much in love, Maria xxx
Because of music like this, I just want one more week in the 1970’s. As a teenager then, that was absolutely my happiest time in my life, before pain and regrets took over. This song is so hypnotic and classically played, I used to play it over and over, as it put me in a trance. I miss the 1970’s, and so may we have peace from God my dear friends and learn to love each other like brothers and sisters and enjoy music like this forever.
I can almost smell the intoxicating aroma of her perfume, what the experience did to me, oh man! I’m transported back. 15 what an age to be a guy or gal
I was 13 lying on my towel on my town beach in South Shields UK on a rare warm June day and this song wafted across from someone’s radio and I thought it was the most heavenly sound ever. 45 years later aged 58 I still do
@@musiclover5023 wow a shared moment in time across the decades. I think what made me sit up (literally) was how new and out of step it was. Back then it was all about volume ( Slade, Roxy Music, Suzy Quattro plus any number of glam rock and metal bands) then this layered, harmonious almost ethereal piece came along. Anyway it’s great we can access this beautiful music so easily (keeping me sane in Lockdown - just!) .Thanks for touching base
I was 17 yrs old in 1975 and getting ready to graduate from high school. This song has beautiful memories of carefree days. I am 65 now and preparing to retire and still listening to this song. We had the best music.....
Same here, i was in Knebworth Park in the UK in 1976 when 10cc played there, i was working for Artistes Services on security & i can remember exactly where i was when 10cc started playing this song. Everytime i walk past the same spot it takes me back to the summer of 1976, Happy days!!. And 10cc were much better than the Rolling Stones who played later in the day!
I’m “only” 60…I clearly remember being totally captivated by the atmospheric sound of this song, and even if I couldn’t fully grasp the lyrics, LOL. My being about 13 and rather slow on the uptake hardly negates the fact that this song is iconic…
@@tonyjones1560 here here I'm with you Tony my sweety was a kid in the early 70s and music like 10cc was just beautiful especially I'm not in love a very sensual song indeed ♥️♥️♥️😍😍😊😘
Ich war 15 Jahre alt und sofort tief berührt, als ich 1975 diesen wunderbaren Song von 10cc das erste Mal hörte. Heute, 45 Jahre später, liebe ich dieses zauberhafte Lied immer noch und die Melodie beamt mich leicht und einfach zurück in meine Jugendzeit. Was für eine sphärische Melancholie und magische Klangwelt! Einfach göttlich!
I was there, and I know what you mean. I was going out with my high school sweetheart. I was planning ahead and heading off to college. My high school sweetheart headed out west. Loved that girl and that timeframe. Music like this brings the old memories back. Fast forward, met another girl who became my wife, mother of my children. We've been together 43 years now, have two grownup kids and 4 grandchildren. I wouldn't change a thing, but music from this timeframe, and this song very much included, brings back a lot of fond memories. I wish my grandkids can experience the same similar joys that I got to. Life is so much different now.
Never thought I would miss 1975, but damn I do and would go back if I could. Life was simpler back then and much more innocent. This song is the tip of the iceberg as to why this time was wonderful.
58 years on this planet. This is one of the songs from my youth that stirs up those exquisitely painful memories of a different time. New Zealand was a much better, safer place back then.
I remember this song way back when, I was seeing Darlene off and on for years, and kept telling myself that"I'm not in love" But I truly was, I have been married to Darlene now for 21+ years.
3:48 I use to stay upstairs in my room and across the street was a friends house and the boy I liked would go to his home. I waited a long time for him But my parents sold our home and I never saw him again. Yes this song makes me remember waiting a long time.
@@pattyoconnell1950s When I was six and in first grade, there was a boy in my classroom who was so different from the other kids. I was a little girl, but I felt this little boy's spirit. One day, he was no longer in our classroom. He and his family moved from Chicago to the suburbs in the fall of 1973. I felt that he would have been the only one who I could relate to, and I was right. I never saw him again, but met some of his neighbors in a restaurant who told me that he was still a very kind, quiet, humble person who married a very good woman. I felt that at that point, I would be eaten by savages...and I was.
I was 13 too. My family moved house early that year and my sister and I used to run to my bedroom when we saw out neighbour coming home. We would listen at my bedroom wall to hear what record she bought. She always played them over and over on her Ferguson portable record player and we could hear the music through the wall. She was into hte same songs as my sister and I, motown, rhythm & blues, Northern Soul, Soul etc. Al lthe top songs of the 1970 played in our neighbours bedroom on a weekend.
Just lost my wife and this song is all about her, the love of my life. She waited for me and we stayed together for 42,yrs of marriage. God I miss her terribly and it’s only been 4 months. The song is a killer emotionally. I can picture her right now at prom.
you're right to cling to the beautiful memories of her. She was a gift from God as, so is this fantastic song. Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit has filled a similar void in my life and given me the power to go one. God bless.
Il y a des chansons qui restent éternellement belles...celle ci est un véritable chef-d'œuvre musical !! J'avais 20 ans en 1975 ...que de bons souvenirs et de nostalgie pour cette mémorable époque hippie "Peace and Love"!
Me and my boyfriend graduated in 75. We were both the same age and started dating at 16, married at age 22. Had 2 beautiful girls. My beloved husband passed away in 2004 from a heart attack. I never remarried. He was my one and only true love!!💕 I miss him every single day. I’m 67 now and I’ll see him again one day in heaven 🙏💖💕
I guess she never asked for her picture back that was covering that messy stain on his wall....of course he knew that she knew....I really dint mean that much too him...
Listen to BREAD...❤️❤️..You will have tears in your eyes for sure...Miss that time..Life was different... Not Like today..Worlds out of Control...Sad man...❤️😁🎸🥁✌️👍🌠🌈
Ah 1975. Just hit my teenage years. The feathered hair, the bell bottoms, hanging out with my friends, all the great music. Really makes me want to go back. Anyone want to come with?
Plenty of people write songs like this even in 2023. But none of them get to be recorded and become global hits because the world doesn't work that way anymore.
"I'm Not In Love" by 10cc, released in 1975, is a classic rock ballad that stands out for its innovative production, lush arrangements, and the unique story behind its creation. The song was written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, and its recording process was nothing short of groundbreaking. The story begins with Stewart's exploration of a new piece of recording equipment, the Ericsson Vocoder, which allowed him to manipulate and blend sounds in innovative ways. During a recording session, Stewart began experimenting with the device, creating a sonic landscape by layering vocal harmonies and other sounds. The band soon realized they had stumbled upon something special and decided to build a song around these experimental recordings. The distinctive vocal sound that permeates "I'm Not In Love" was achieved by recording the voices of Stewart, Gouldman, and other band members singing a multitude of notes. Each singer was asked to sustain a single note for as long as possible, resulting in a vast collection of vocal tones. These recordings were then mixed and manipulated using the Ericsson Vocoder, creating the ethereal and choir-like vocal texture that became a defining element of the song. Lyrically, "I'm Not In Love" is a complex exploration of love and denial. The protagonist of the song insists that they are not in love, yet the repeated refrain of the title suggests a tension between the denial and the underlying emotions. The lyrics capture the ambivalence and vulnerability inherent in matters of the heart, making the song relatable to a wide audience. The recording process of "I'm Not In Love" was painstaking and meticulous. The band utilized a unique technique of creating a sonic mural, layering tracks upon tracks to achieve a rich and immersive sound. The result was a groundbreaking piece of work that defied conventional expectations of what a pop song could be. Upon its release, "I'm Not In Love" became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. Its success was not only due to the captivating production but also the emotional resonance of the song. The innovative use of vocal techniques and production methods in "I'm Not In Love" set it apart as a trailblazer in the world of pop music, influencing subsequent generations of musicians and producers. "I'm Not In Love" remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its artistry, innovation, and ability to capture the complexities of human emotions. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its status as a groundbreaking piece of musical history.
Well said as it was a masterpieces n still Is I wish I can go back to this day I was so young. 49 yrs ago my goodness feels like if it was yesterday when I was just youngster... amazing very beautiful song even though it was sad.
The reason this song is so ‘70’s is because it represents a youthful time for so many of us when protocols were different then. The narrator is clearly in love /lust with a girl he’s calling on the phone but won’t admit it and doesn’t want her to know his true feelings for her. Because it wasn’t cool back then to admit you had a crush and liked someone. Unlike it is today for youth who profess rheir love interests at the drop of a hat. It was more romantic back then even though it’s more romanticized today. People were much more subtle back then. There was a complete different approach to dating and liking someone from afar. Guys were more humble and more chill than they are today. It’s just completely different and hard to explain if you were not there. But this song does a good job of it with its lyrics.
Γειά σας από Ελλάδα! Αυτό το τραγούδι είναι το αγαπημένο μου τραγούδι και δεν θα το ξεχάσω ποτέ. Το 1975 ήμουν 15 χρόνων και τώρα είμαι 63 και ακόμη το ακούω και θα ήθελα να πάω πίσω σε εκείνη την εποχή!!!
Eu tinha 16 anos naquela época...bons tempos aqueles!!... éramos puros e românticos ...posso fechar os olhos e me sentir-me de volta ao passado!! São Paulo/Brasil
Im 61 and love this number,the first time i heard this with christmes 1978 the top 100 of all times on the radio,i was a child who lives in a childrenshome in the netherlands,i stayed with a family of one of the group leaders,my parrents where divorced. This number gave me something very special,a feeling i never had in my life.
Tempos que não esquecemos jamais. Músicas eternas , a sociedade perdeu a sua essência e sensibilidade para compor . Anos dourados , nos levam a viajar em um sonho indescritível , quem viveu sabe do que estou dizendo. Essas músicas deveriam ser tocadas em todas as rádios. Quem sabe despertam novas inspirações.
Какая прекрасная песня. Я говорю вам, когда мы росли в 70-х, у нас было много замечательных артистов и авторов песен, мы просто не понимали, насколько все это здорово. Не знаю но почему то слезы сами накатываются , хотя я мужчина и мне уже 55. Такого рода музыка это просто шедевр .И это 1975 год.
What a unique love song. So rich with dreamy music and vocals. The strong denial of being in love of course means he is in love ...he is just wrestling with coming to grips with that reality. Can totally relate. Ahhh....to be a teenager again.
@Larry DeLeau I always heard that heart beat too! The song is beautiful, music like that is so good for the world but too many people now don't understand that.
Those of us who were teenagers in the 70’s were so fortunate to experience the music, I was 16 when this came out and this song still sounds so fresh to this day, just like Lowdown by Boz Skaggs also💕
I was 15 yrs old love this song I met my husband at 10 yrs old as friends we went to high school together and Senior Prom we fell in love married at age 23 he passed away 5 mths ago Thank you 10CC for a special lyrics song
@63 i still remember hearing this song in 1975 when i was only 15..!! I still love it as much as i ever did!! "The Things We Do For Love" another great song if theirs..!!🎶🎵
A time of real artist with real talent. A time when songs were written with meaning and beauty. A time when artist were multitalented. A time of Love and Good living. I feel sorry for the kids of today.
Concordo plenamente, até hoje eu escuto, foi época com tantas músicas lindas, infelizmente hoje em dia tá difícil as músicas hoje a maior parte é lixo!!
There is a cool story about how, while they were recording, thinking about vocal fills, the studio secretary popped her head in to announce a phone call or something trite, and they realized they found the voice for “Big boys don’t cry”… What a great song, what a great time to have grown up. As I get ready to pull up stakes here on earth, I’m so grateful to have grown up during this era.
The story behind this song is great! The world and music has changed so much since the time of this tune! It takes me back to a better time! Never heard that “pulling up stakes” analogy before! 😅 prob won’t be too long till I gotta check out, too! Stay cool, friend!
Firstly, I love your moniker! Mr Fife happened to be my favorite character on Andy Griffith - he was the best and made me laugh hysterically every episode. 🤣 His antics were over the top; he was hilarious. Secondly, the story about who did the fill for the line "Big boys don't cry" is interesting. I'd never heard that. Thirdly, the 70s were indeed a magnificent time to grow up... I had just entered University and this song was one of my favorites at the time. I played the album so much I'm surprised I didn't wear it completely out. 😅 And lastly, your analogy regarding the length of our lives and "pulling up stakes" soon is somehow comforting to me. It's a beautiful way to visualize a sometimes difficult concept to grapple with. I like your style - we'll simply have to find another place to set up our tents when we're done camping here on earth. Surely the infinite has millions of places for us each and all to find the perfect spot in paradise to rest. Bless you for sharing such a beautiful image. It comforts me in this my sixth+ decade. 🥰💞🏕🌕🪐⭐️ Best wishes, Bhörn
And lucky you. Sounds like you didn't have an alcoholic nut Dad like me. I agree. Beautifully done. Got me through. Dream Weaver. Blinded by the light.
This is one of those songs I can play over and over and over and never get tired of it. It keeps me so engrossed in the music and lyrics, those 6 minutes go by too fast.
The vocals, synthesizer effect, and lyrics are beautiful and melancholy. When this song came out I had just broken up with my first love. 27 years later we found each other again. So this song is profound for me.
There is no synthesizer. They recorded tracks of themselves doing the "ahhhhhhhh" combined them and then added the same track over and over until they had the equivalent of 700 +/- copies of themselves. They let the tracks be just a bit out of sinc while adding them so that it sounds like an enormous choir. There is a documentary about the making of this great song.
@@Brian-uy2tj Yeah that's a great doc! I had always wondered why the background "ahhhhs" were so lush and could go on without a break, like a keyboard. The vocals were on numerous tracks that they would manually slide in and out while mixing the song making "chords" in essence. Beautiful effect.
@@dcool2u2 Thank you, one of the problems that they had that was pointed out was that all four were talented and accomplished song writers. It was in danger of being a case of too many cooks spoil the broth.... scenario, but, they nailed it. It is one of the most beautiful, if melancholy, songs of all time.
@@Brian-uy2tj Yeah I agree! I love this song. I went to this video to reference it because I'm learning it on my keyboard for a solo thing I do. I'm trying to get as close as I can to sounding somewhat like the song with just me lol So I first started with the drum patch that I use off of the keyboard (at a pretty low volume). Then I play the chords with the concert piano sound. But what gives it the fire is I layered it with a "voice/ahhhhs" effect. It mimics the record voices pretty closely. Sounds pretty good. Can't wait to do it on my next gig. I don't hear anybody around where I live really covering it. 😊🎤🎹🎼🎵🎶🎵
Me too! I was in 5th grade 1975. But would never think of skipping in 5th grade. Now high school was a different story. Always loved to mellow out to this song.
I'm going through this right now with my ex girlfriend. With the coronavirus coming back in full swing and difficult finances for others I told her she could move in on one condition. She has to listen to this song first. Oh yeah their is one other thing. Stay the f*** out of my business! I hope I don't regret this.
@@Screenwriting That required many hours of recording and manual editing, sometimes with scissors, all analog , no digital pitch correction. Few are willing to do that much work these days.
@@melvinbrown1347 Not saying there were no effects, nor was the engineering particularly unique, Zappa did this a lot. I’m saying that the effects were all analog and very, very painstakingly manually edited. The melotron-like background vocals were recorded over many hours and mixed over many more. Few would bother to take that kind of time today. Like firing up a steam locomotive.
I will never get over this song. Found it when I was in middle school, listened to it every single day and never got tired of it. Such a masterpiece. xx
I agree,,,it made sense while growing up,,can't imagine radio without this one tune,,,stops me in my tracks yet today,,,,total trance...love forever😯whoever you are...pat
My God we had no idea what was to become of this world... none of us had anything fancy yet everyone seemed happy and genuine. I was 10 when this song came out but it truly feels like it was just yesterday.
So true. It was a simple life and world. This song brings me back to being 18 and in love. Immediate joyful memories. Our world is radically different now.
Funny how a song can snatch you out of your current situation and the world as you know it and put you in a completely different time and situation and remind you of someone that maybe you always loved the most!
Verdade! Eu era adolescente... Meu primeiro amor era platônico! Mesmo assim, nunca o esqueci. Passaram-se 42 anos, ele ficou viúvo e me procurou. Hoje estamos juntos e casados. Toda vez que ouço a música volto ao passado e amo cada vez mais.❤️
I was 10 years old in 1975. It seemed there was always a radio on everywhere you went back then. You learned these amazing songs without even realizing it. This song resonates so deeply in me as if it’s always been there.
I was 11, and didn't know what love was, but knew how moving this song was...and is. There is an amazing documentary from the band on the making...and the girl who whispered "Be quiet, big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry,..." was the producers secretary.
Yes,amazing where the time has gone,I was 13 in 1975 when I first heard this song I was so captivated by how atmospheric it sounded,and still love it today.
This song got an emmy for its technical merit. If you knew what they did with analog methods as compared to today's digital methods, it would blow your mind. It took nearly 4 months (if memory serves) to mix this one song, today, we could do it in a few hours on a computer. And its way cool......
I'm 61 years old (i.e., from the analog/cassette/8-track era). I definitely have a great appreciation for incredible compositions/productions such as "I'm Not in Love" and others from that era (e.g., Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."). Given the technical limitations back in the day, let's just say that the creative people always had to "try a little harder."
The greatest hit of the summer 1975...i worked on a radio station and every hour this song was in the call of the public. The voices were mixed so perfectly like a gang of angels...
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful songs that I have ever heard. It's inconceivable that anyone could or would even attempt to equal it today.
it is one of those songs you automatically remember what life was like back then, the people you use to hang out with, good times and bad. Love this song forever
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Love this masterpiece. I was 15 in 1975. Just started dating the most beautiful 14 year old girl on the planet. Heard this song as I rode my bicycle back from her house every night. I'm 64 now. She's 63. Married forever. She's still the most beautiful girl on the planet and we still listen to this song together and it takes us back to the summer of '75.❤
Beautiful! Lucky you two! 🫶
@@DanaSellsLA thank you so much Dana!
I myself was 15 when this song came out. I try to explain to a younger generation and even to some of my colleagues from my own age group just how magnificent the music was from 1975 to 1995 but words are not enough. If you were lucky enough to have experience this song and many many others like it as a young adult then you were truly blessed. Thank you for posting your memory. It brought back some of my own.
I completely understand, may love and luck stay with you two
👏🥰🥰🥰 cool
I am listening in 2024 I want to go back to 1975 I miss my teen life
I hated being a teen. My life didn't get good until my 30s. 1975 was a great year. I was 32 years old.
Me too ❤
I miss it too.... Wish I could go back.....
Don't we all. Wish it were possible to go back.
Me too. This is an amazing song.
Anyone listening to this masterpiece in 2022? Stay safe and Happy if anyone is reading this. Love y’all ❤
Me! 🎶🍻
Right here
ya
Me too
Yes. 💙
Iam 95 years old and still listening to the beauitful music of the 70/80 years and I will be listing to it until they put me in a boxI had all those beautful years listening to the Great Band era 40/50/60 come back great listing years
Hope you live long ❤
Rock On Pops !! 🎵🎶
Wishing you best man.😊
@@JimDistefano-c4s keep on grooving Jim! 🎵
Winner!
This reminme of growing up with no worries in the world. I'm a 53 year old black guy,I love this song.
It doesn't matter if you're black, white, or Asian. Good things are good. As long as it makes everyone smile.
Yes I echo your feelings and sentiments! I will be 54 in June
@@jaymestratton6235 When I was younger, I'd see old people with their grey hair and walking sticks and just think they were a different species to me. It still surprises me that I've become one of that species.
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Born in "69"
This Song moved through my life like a river! I am 64 and still moved.
I hear that Dan...The same here...💯💯
Its on my 1970s list back to back with "the things we do for love"
So are many, many others. I feel sorry for people too young to remember this.
Well said well bloody said for real
@@davemilner5504well said well bloody said for real
Yes a true Masterpiece of better times. I'm now 66 and it makes me sad that our country has changed so much.
But this music will last forever.
It's just mind boggling isn't it? I'll be 66 this year myself. Cheers!
52 here, keep the dream alive there is still hope!
66 here, sad and happy at same time. The world changed too much but this song is every thing for me. Peru, 🇵🇪
66 here, sad and happy at same time. The world changed too much but this song is every thing for me. Peru, 🇵🇪
60 here miss the seventies
still in 2025.. Good music just transcends time.. I was 19 with very few cares in the world.. This song surely brought me back to those times..
My God...... Nearly 50 years ago. I remember it like it was yesterday......
I remember, on radio never played full song, it was unbearable
Moi aussi.....
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@@Fat12219 me too time is flying
The 70s and 80s was the best time to be alive and enjoy awesome music! ❤
spot on mate. life is nowhere as good now. [maybe im just old and miserable🙄]
We're not old we're 4ever young and aged like a fine 🍷 wine🍾🍸🍹🥂
@@Sarah-d2e1i I agree 💯%
YES!!
I agree with the '70s but I'd take the mid to late '60s over the '80s. The best classic rock was the mid 60s to mid 70s.
This tune is so haunting, one of the greatest songs of the 70s.
One of the greatest songs ever.
70's and 80's 👍.90's,rest in peace music.
@@markslater3796 At least top 100
YEAH and when you play and sing it it's an astoundingly simple trick.
You got A-major , you fiddle with it and drop it to minor. These guys knew something else.
guardian galaxy brought me here
We don't listen to old music to hear the songs...but to feel the memories.
Some of those memories are the most saddest ! Because we know that they will never happen again ! Take Care Friend 😂 ❤
never heard it put better.❤
Music is the defining moment between living in the current and past loves.
I DONT Know if these artists truly know the effects their great songs have on so many lives. Music from 60-70 really great
You are so right 👍
Yup I am back in 70's in no time my younger days
I could listen to this song a million times and never get sick of it.
I've probably listened to it a million times. Still one of my favorites.
Same here.
me too!!!!!!!!! Hi everyone from Athens Greec!!! LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!
Hello, hope you're somewhere safe from the virus
@@mariakorakaki4116 stay safe from all of those fires. Love from Northern California
One of the only songs that makes you feel like you're literally floating
Do you know any place that's Channel good. I don't want to hear your voice or how about the first the service gig Sunday Govan I don't want to hear your stupid coming for God are you going to say for everybody else stupid who's going to love your brothers and sister I just don't know what do you make in your life nothing garbage to go out to buy me with this you're on you own garbage
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This is a great memory of my wife. We eloped because both sides of our family didn't believe that we could stay together. We remained married until she passed away. Today, I will visit her graveside and play this song. I will see her again, very soon. I still love and have missed her every day for over 30 years now.
le voyage vous sera éternel pour votre bonheur partagé
God bless! So happy you both eloped and had more than 30 years of happiness!
Grabbed onto love..., THAT'S the purpose of life. 👍
I use to smooch to this song with my then girlfriend, at the Execative disco. We are married and been together for 49 years, we are still very much in love, Maria xxx
Love to hear that
You just about beat my marriage of forty years.
We are also still going strong.
Congratulations.
My wife and I are still newlyweds.
10 years and more in love every day.
Because of music like this, I just want one more week in the 1970’s. As a teenager then, that was absolutely my happiest time in my life, before pain and regrets took over. This song is so hypnotic and classically played, I used to play it over and over, as it put me in a trance. I miss the 1970’s, and so may we have peace from God my dear friends and learn to love each other like brothers and sisters and enjoy music like this forever.
Amen 🙏
God bless you, Michael and Margaret. Hold up, endure!! It's fun looking back, but even more exhilarating looking ahead!! Amen?
Thank you Elaine Reid.
Love you
@@michaelnorris6168 Thanks to our God, who has put His Love in our hearts. I Love you, too!!! See you soon.
One more week, how bout one more lifetime! Those were the years that were!
Listening, Christmas Eve 2024. I wish we could go back to the 70s. Reading the comments make me want to cry
I can almost smell the intoxicating aroma of her perfume, what the experience did to me, oh man! I’m transported back. 15 what an age to be a guy or gal
December 28, 2024 and I am with you all the way.
One of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Timeless and unforgettable.
you right, timeless Masterpiece
Virginia Bravo absolutely
Maybe I'm Amazed by paul McCartney or Thank You by Led Zeppelin are the the best unarguably.
Virginia Bravo this the dirtbag anthem
@@b3at2 The lyrics don't seem romantic at all. More like an anthem for friends zone lol
I was 13 lying on my towel on my town beach in South Shields UK on a rare warm June day and this song wafted across from someone’s radio and I thought it was the most heavenly sound ever. 45 years later aged 58 I still do
Me too-from across the pond. Ethereal.
Hi Gerard, it was the same in Birmingham , except I was listening to this song on the school playing fields, lol
@@musiclover5023 wow a shared moment in time across the decades. I think what made me sit up (literally) was how new and out of step it was. Back then it was all about volume ( Slade, Roxy Music, Suzy Quattro plus any number of glam rock and metal bands) then this layered, harmonious almost ethereal piece came along. Anyway it’s great we can access this beautiful music so easily (keeping me sane in Lockdown - just!) .Thanks for touching base
@@paulbradford6475 guess there’s a few of us feel exactly the same way. I used the word ethereal before even reading your comment. So apt!
@Monty Hardin 👍you have to feel for the girl the song was directed at though
I was 17 yrs old in 1975 and getting ready to graduate from high school. This song has beautiful memories of carefree days. I am 65 now and preparing to retire and still listening to this song. We had the best music.....
Smiles, how are you doing?
Platform shoes , , they were the days my friend .
Love this song and Bohemian Rhapsody! Junior senior year in high school, class of '76!
❤
We all want to retire and get the f out of here
It’s December 2024 and I’m here listening!
Me too!
Anche io
Same here ☺️
REAL😊
Me also! This never gets old!
I was 17 in 1975, one of the best songs from that year. I'll be 65 soon, I still remember all the words. The 70's had some of the greatest music.
Same here, i was in Knebworth Park in the UK in 1976 when 10cc played there, i was working for Artistes Services on security & i can remember exactly where i was when 10cc started playing this song. Everytime i walk past the same spot it takes me back to the summer of 1976, Happy days!!. And 10cc were much better than the Rolling Stones who played later in the day!
Yo tambien cumplire 65 años. Y me sigue gustando esta melodia. Hermosa😍♥️
I’m “only” 60…I clearly remember being totally captivated by the atmospheric sound of this song, and even if I couldn’t fully grasp the lyrics, LOL. My being about 13 and rather slow on the uptake hardly negates the fact that this song is iconic…
@@tonyjones1560 here here I'm with you Tony my sweety was a kid in the early 70s and music like 10cc was just beautiful especially I'm not in love a very sensual song indeed ♥️♥️♥️😍😍😊😘
@@ceciliatorres5544 Es mágica hasta la fecha muy buen tema
This song puts me in a zone I can't explain. I guess you'd have to grow up in the 70s to understand
It’s mesmerizing ♥️
Yesss!!! I totally get that...
Ich war 15 Jahre alt und sofort tief berührt, als ich 1975 diesen wunderbaren Song von 10cc das erste Mal hörte.
Heute, 45 Jahre später, liebe ich dieses zauberhafte Lied immer noch und die Melodie beamt mich leicht und einfach zurück in meine Jugendzeit. Was für eine sphärische Melancholie und magische Klangwelt! Einfach göttlich!
I was born in 2004 and somehow this song really appeals to me. I don't know what I just really like this song.
I was there, and I know what you mean. I was going out with my high school sweetheart. I was planning ahead and heading off to college. My high school sweetheart headed out west. Loved that girl and that timeframe. Music like this brings the old memories back. Fast forward, met another girl who became my wife, mother of my children. We've been together 43 years now, have two grownup kids and 4 grandchildren. I wouldn't change a thing, but music from this timeframe, and this song very much included, brings back a lot of fond memories. I wish my grandkids can experience the same similar joys that I got to. Life is so much different now.
Never thought I would miss 1975, but damn I do and would go back if I could. Life was simpler back then and much more innocent. This song is the tip of the iceberg as to why this time was wonderful.
You said a mouthful there ! ☮️
If I were back in 1975, I’d have a huge afro and platform shoes.
Only 6 yrs old when this came out. I do remember it, still....
Absolutely so true ❤
Yep!!
58 years on this planet. This is one of the songs from my youth that stirs up those exquisitely painful memories of a different time.
New Zealand was a much better, safer place back then.
This song never gets old. Hauntingly beautiful.
You can say that again.
C est vrai
Frfr...The music back in day meant something, made sense and was very respectful... I always loved this song.❤❤❤❤
It’s ageless like us, the listeners, I feel as young now as I did 1975, but i’m 67 now.😂🙏☮
You nailed it!!😺😁
I remember this song way back when, I was seeing Darlene off and on for years, and kept telling myself that"I'm not in love" But I truly was, I have been married to Darlene now for 21+ years.
Congratulations, man. You're living the dream.
When you were off is when I was on, dude. Hiya Darleeeeene!!
Congratulations ❤️🌹
Seems I ignore that feeling
Memories of an old girlfriend at Jacksonville NC, Camp LeJeune, when I was in the United States Marine Corps.
I lost the woman who I will ever love. Never take for granted what you have, folks. Trust me.
Mate no how you feel same boat just keep going it's hard day's 😢😢😢❤❤😂❤
Here I am... Feeling the same.
And yet another soul feeling the same loss and hurt as you. Stay strong if you can
3:48 I use to stay upstairs in my room and across the street was a friends house and the boy I liked would go to his home. I waited a long time for him
But my parents sold our home and I never saw him again.
Yes this song makes me remember waiting a long time.
@@pattyoconnell1950s When I was six and in first grade, there was a boy in my classroom who was so different from the other kids. I was a little girl, but I felt this little boy's spirit. One day, he was no longer in our classroom. He and his family moved from Chicago to the suburbs in the fall of 1973. I felt that he would have been the only one who I could relate to, and I was right. I never saw him again, but met some of his neighbors in a restaurant who told me that he was still a very kind, quiet, humble person who married a very good woman. I felt that at that point, I would be eaten by savages...and I was.
Still one of my favorite songs
I was 13 when this came out and it's still one of my favourite songs. It's got an ethereal quality like a dream
I was 13 too. My family moved house early that year and my sister and I used to run to my bedroom when we saw out neighbour coming home. We would listen at my bedroom wall to hear what record she bought. She always played them over and over on her Ferguson portable record player and we could hear the music through the wall. She was into hte same songs as my sister and I, motown, rhythm & blues, Northern Soul, Soul etc. Al lthe top songs of the 1970 played in our neighbours bedroom on a weekend.
It is not just a song... is a masterpiece...
Just lost my wife and this song is all about her, the love of my life.
She waited for me and we stayed together for 42,yrs of marriage.
God I miss her terribly and it’s only been 4 months. The song is a killer emotionally. I can picture her right now at prom.
this is why I do this my friend .....to being back all those special memories of the heart and mind
you're right to cling to the beautiful memories of her. She was a gift from God as, so is this fantastic song. Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit has filled a similar void in my life and given me the power to go one. God bless.
You are a very lucky man to have had her to share your journey! I'm sorry for your loss! Time slips away when you're not looking
Thats the power of the greatest songs ever, soothes us all in times of need.
Hang in there my friend. Have faith, keep the faith. She’s waiting for you in paradise
Il y a des chansons qui restent éternellement belles...celle ci est un véritable chef-d'œuvre musical !! J'avais 20 ans en 1975 ...que de bons souvenirs et de nostalgie pour cette mémorable époque hippie "Peace and Love"!
Es una lastima que a finales de mi vida encuentre esta belleza
Me and my boyfriend graduated in 75. We were both the same age and started dating at 16, married at age 22. Had 2 beautiful girls. My beloved husband passed away in 2004 from a heart attack. I never remarried. He was my one and only true love!!💕 I miss him every single day. I’m 67 now and I’ll see him again one day in heaven 🙏💖💕
Sorry for your loss. I’m happy you have the cherished memories of your Hubby .
@@garysondrini4911 Thank you Gary for your sweet reply!💕
You will see him again in Heaven. Keep the Faith. God is all Merciful and Blessing. God Bless.
😢
That was beautiful 💜
47 years later he is still happily married to the lady he wrote this song for.
No shit?!! That's awesome.
Awesome, absolutely awesome. These paradoxical lyrics said it all.
I guess she never asked for her picture back that was covering that messy stain on his wall....of course he knew that she knew....I really dint mean that much too him...
@@jerryconner4270 awww! 🤓😄
WOW!!!
I hope my children understand why I always have tears every time I listen to a masterpiece like this...
Only those among us, lucky enough to have known love, will understand what the song is about...
Jeez you said it 💞
Listen to BREAD...❤️❤️..You will have tears in your eyes for sure...Miss that time..Life was different... Not Like today..Worlds out of
Control...Sad man...❤️😁🎸🥁✌️👍🌠🌈
Amen!
Me too😢
Ah 1975. Just hit my teenage years. The feathered hair, the bell bottoms, hanging out with my friends, all the great music. Really makes me want to go back. Anyone want to come with?
I was 10 in 1975 and I’ve loved this song all my life
Such a happier better time
8 going on 9 then remember hearing as I had 6 older sisters listening to it and majority ruled 🤣🤣
Was 11 in ‘75…remember this great song like it was yesterday…way ahead of its time..
Me too!!!
@@joesepheibl3932yes...these are hard to pin down tho.
I was 9 in 75 same
They don't write songs like this anymore. Absolutely gorgeous.
Nice to here. Im vom Germany. My Englisch not. Sorry
It's all your fault, leftist.
Truly Truly
Plenty of people write songs like this even in 2023. But none of them get to be recorded and become global hits because the world doesn't work that way anymore.
it´s hard to not be in love to 10 cc songs
Listening from the lovely state of Missouri 2024. 72 year old, but still loving The Eagles. Lots of memories
I was 15 in 1975. 10CC was the best band. I have all their albums. I’m almost 63. Still listen to this song.
I heard this song back in the 70s also. It brings back alot of memories. Rocking Robin.
E MESMO UM.SUCESSO FABULOSO DE OUTRAS EPOCAS SOU DO BRASIL E VIVI ESTA MUSICA MARAVILHOSA TINHA O COMPACTO DELA 1975 QUE SAUDADES DE MINHA INFANCIA
@KarenMckay my CC was PO MM 1st Class McKay back in 21FEB80 :)
A beautiful and haunting piece of music.
Beautiful and haunting are the most accurate ways to describe this musical masterpiece... thank you, David Michael. Cheers.
@@agenteightt6 Check out Kelsey Lu's version 2019. A fantastic nod to this.
@@saulgoodman2815 Thank you... beautiful cover.
"haunting" lmao
YEEEEEESSSSS!!!!
Nearly 50 years old and still amazing!
Timeless classic!
Quelle musique, beau slow
So i was 10 years then i can remember as it was yesterday absolute a masterpiece
Big Boys dont cry
Never tire of hearing this classic hit from the 70's. I was only a toddler at the time it was out.
I was a freshman in COLLEGE WHEN THIS CAME OUT. What an awesome son even today. It never gets old.
This song brings back so many teenage memories never to be forgotten.
I was 16 when it came out, waiting to start my first proper job. Hope your teenage memories are all good ones .
Same here, those were the simple days. This song and music from the 70's always puts me back there, growing up in northern California.
Junior High 😁
Carefree times back then.
Yes! First teenage love!
2023 Still listening to this awesome song. The greats last forever! ❤️💥✌️
Smiles,hi Cindy 🤗
To my wife ❤Joanna 12 3 20 ❤ RIP 🙏 😢😢😢
@@Fat12219 so sorry to hear this, prayers go out to you
The 70s music is incomparable!
80 nice to
So true
Listening in 2024 (was 15 in 75). What good memories from one of the best times in my life. ❤
Yes.
Me the same I wish I could turn back time fuck what do you do ❤😢😢😢
"I'm Not In Love" by 10cc, released in 1975, is a classic rock ballad that stands out for its innovative production, lush arrangements, and the unique story behind its creation. The song was written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, and its recording process was nothing short of groundbreaking.
The story begins with Stewart's exploration of a new piece of recording equipment, the Ericsson Vocoder, which allowed him to manipulate and blend sounds in innovative ways. During a recording session, Stewart began experimenting with the device, creating a sonic landscape by layering vocal harmonies and other sounds. The band soon realized they had stumbled upon something special and decided to build a song around these experimental recordings.
The distinctive vocal sound that permeates "I'm Not In Love" was achieved by recording the voices of Stewart, Gouldman, and other band members singing a multitude of notes. Each singer was asked to sustain a single note for as long as possible, resulting in a vast collection of vocal tones. These recordings were then mixed and manipulated using the Ericsson Vocoder, creating the ethereal and choir-like vocal texture that became a defining element of the song.
Lyrically, "I'm Not In Love" is a complex exploration of love and denial. The protagonist of the song insists that they are not in love, yet the repeated refrain of the title suggests a tension between the denial and the underlying emotions. The lyrics capture the ambivalence and vulnerability inherent in matters of the heart, making the song relatable to a wide audience.
The recording process of "I'm Not In Love" was painstaking and meticulous. The band utilized a unique technique of creating a sonic mural, layering tracks upon tracks to achieve a rich and immersive sound. The result was a groundbreaking piece of work that defied conventional expectations of what a pop song could be.
Upon its release, "I'm Not In Love" became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. Its success was not only due to the captivating production but also the emotional resonance of the song. The innovative use of vocal techniques and production methods in "I'm Not In Love" set it apart as a trailblazer in the world of pop music, influencing subsequent generations of musicians and producers.
"I'm Not In Love" remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its artistry, innovation, and ability to capture the complexities of human emotions. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its status as a groundbreaking piece of musical history.
Well written knowledgeable comment. Appreciate the info/insight into this Musical Masterpiece! 🎶✨👌🏼
Thank you for the thorough description.
The sound was groundbreaking and is still very unique today.
Lovely
Well spoken, you captured the essence of this song very well.
Just Wow for your comment
thank you very much.
For me this is very near of art of noise realizations too
Well said as it was a masterpieces n still Is I wish I can go back to this day I was so young. 49 yrs ago my goodness feels like if it was yesterday when I was just youngster... amazing very beautiful song even though it was sad.
I am 78...still love it! One of the wonderful ones, everlasting.
Big boys don't cry 😢- bullshit.
This song will never get old, classic.
You got that girl
Well said well bloody said for real
Still listening to all these great songs in December 2024.
Masterpiece still listening 2024
I don't think any song has ever hit me in the feels quite like this one. A timeless masterpiece.
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I agree
I know exactly what you mean, something I can't put my finger on, it takes me some where but I am not sure.
1975 graduating high school. What a smooth soulful song
Exactly what I believe as well 🫠
One of the few songs that invokes a sense of timelessness.
Yep, it transcends the eras. Fashion is temporary; class is permanent.
The reason this song is so ‘70’s is because it represents a youthful time for so many of us when protocols were different then. The narrator is clearly in love /lust with a girl he’s calling on the phone but won’t admit it and doesn’t want her to know his true feelings for her. Because it wasn’t cool back then to admit you had a crush and liked someone. Unlike it is today for youth who profess rheir love interests at the drop of a hat. It was more romantic back then even though it’s more romanticized today. People were much more subtle back then. There was a complete different approach to dating and liking someone from afar. Guys were more humble and more chill than they are today. It’s just completely different and hard to explain if you were not there. But this song does a good job of it with its lyrics.
One of best ballads of all time TIMELESS
This song with ( love hurts by Nazareth)
Well said well bloody said for real
Γειά σας από Ελλάδα! Αυτό το τραγούδι είναι το αγαπημένο μου τραγούδι και δεν θα το ξεχάσω ποτέ. Το 1975 ήμουν 15 χρόνων και τώρα είμαι 63 και ακόμη το ακούω και θα ήθελα να πάω πίσω σε εκείνη την εποχή!!!
Em 1975 eu nasci. 🥰
Sou do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Estou com 48 anos e amo essa música.
I was 18 in 1975. Everything in this song is light years away. It always makes me travel beyond the universe. Thanx, 10cc - ✌️✌️
Me too! 18 in '75! I go right back to then when I hear this dong!
Me too. I was off to college that year. This song was all over the radio for months.
guardian galaxy brought me here
Eu tinha 16 anos naquela época...bons tempos aqueles!!... éramos puros e românticos ...posso fechar os olhos e me sentir-me de volta ao passado!! São Paulo/Brasil
@@fatimarn1¡De acuerdo! Parece que estaba así por todo el mundo durante los 70s. ❤️
Im 61 and love this number,the first time i heard this with christmes 1978 the top 100 of all times on the radio,i was a child who lives in a childrenshome in the netherlands,i stayed with a family of one of the group leaders,my parrents where divorced.
This number gave me something very special,a feeling i never had in my life.
I love this song from when I was 20. 70s, 80s music was so good
I was 20 yrs old also in 1975!
Me too
Tempos que não esquecemos jamais. Músicas eternas , a sociedade perdeu a sua essência e sensibilidade para compor . Anos dourados , nos levam a viajar em um sonho indescritível , quem viveu sabe do que estou dizendo. Essas músicas deveriam ser tocadas em todas as rádios. Quem sabe despertam novas inspirações.
🖒👀
Disse tudo.
Que bonito lo que dices y cuanta razón
Disse tudo, Maurício!
Sim!!!
Какая прекрасная песня. Я говорю вам, когда мы росли в 70-х, у нас было много замечательных артистов и авторов песен, мы просто не понимали, насколько все это здорово. Не знаю но почему то слезы сами накатываются , хотя я мужчина и мне уже 55. Такого рода музыка это просто шедевр .И это 1975 год.
Are you a Russki?
Мы раньше не слышали таких исполнителей. только помню передачу по Маяку "На всех широтах" и что-то в новогоднюю ночь...
1975 was a great year with great music.
10cc - Dreadlock Holiday Кровавые туристы 78-й, самая забойная😉
@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim are yuo married?
I’m 67 and I’m blown away by this masterpiece. How hauntingly beautiful. It’s even better in 2024!❤❤❤
What a unique love song. So rich with dreamy music and vocals. The strong denial of being in love of course means he is in love ...he is just wrestling with coming to grips with that reality. Can totally relate. Ahhh....to be a teenager again.
Me think thou doest protest too much.
Definitely reminds one of different times
once in love, always in love. Once a marine, always a marine.
@@misssoftyhole yeap
@@lisamichelle9425 of course
If you listen very carefully..you hear a heartbeat throughout the song...nice touch..💓
Oh yeah. Nice catch.
Yes, It feels like my heartbeat💟
It wouldn't be a love song without a heart beat , timeless classic.
The kick drum was made with a Moog Synthesizer.
@Larry DeLeau I always heard that heart beat too! The song is beautiful, music like that is so good for the world but too many people now don't understand that.
Those of us who were teenagers in the 70’s were so fortunate to experience the music, I was 16 when this came out and this song still sounds so fresh to this day, just like Lowdown by Boz Skaggs also💕
I was born in the '80s, and I still did to enjoy it today. Some music is just timeless.
Me to was 16. I love 10cc.
Just listened to Boz
@@margaretbrady9158 Me too
70's music ❤❤❤
Superbe souvenir de jeunesse.......
2023…this is still such an emotional song….his voice, the instruments, such passion in every note 🎼🎹🎸
2024
This will never get old
Lot of emotion. Instant recall to summer of 1975 .
😢😢😢 because 😢
I was 15 yrs old love this song I met my husband at 10 yrs old as friends we went to high school together and Senior Prom we fell in love married at age 23 he passed away 5 mths ago Thank you 10CC for a special lyrics song
Mine just left this beautifully earth onro his next phase one year ago ❤❤
@63 i still remember hearing this song in 1975 when i was only 15..!! I still love it as much as i ever did!! "The Things We Do For Love" another great song if theirs..!!🎶🎵
I'm so sorry love and comfort.
Perfection. Here's how to compose, write, sing, play...and innovate. NOTHING before sounded like this
I'm 72. This song is still amazing to me. Brings back such good memories. I wish the world was still like that, at least, in many respects.
A time of real artist with real talent. A time when songs were written with meaning and beauty. A time when artist were multitalented. A time of Love and Good living. I feel sorry for the kids of today.
Also a time with no autotune.
Spot on.
Your right …best music, best times … The youth will never know how much better life was back then ..
Concordo plenamente, até hoje eu escuto, foi época com tantas músicas lindas, infelizmente hoje em dia tá difícil as músicas hoje a maior parte é lixo!!
Yes, it's allright
Такие песни не имеют срока давности.Просто чудо!
There is a cool story about how, while they were recording, thinking about vocal fills, the studio secretary popped her head in to announce a phone call or something trite, and they realized they found the voice for “Big boys don’t cry”…
What a great song, what a great time to have grown up. As I get ready to pull up stakes here on earth, I’m so grateful to have grown up during this era.
Kathy Redfern! 😃
I heard about this too, amazing little side story 💖
The story behind this song is great! The world and music has changed so much since the time of this tune! It takes me back to a better time! Never heard that “pulling up stakes” analogy before! 😅 prob won’t be too long till I gotta check out, too! Stay cool, friend!
Firstly, I love your moniker! Mr Fife happened to be my favorite character on Andy Griffith - he was the best and made me laugh hysterically every episode. 🤣 His antics were over the top; he was hilarious. Secondly, the story about who did the fill for the line "Big boys don't cry" is interesting. I'd never heard that. Thirdly, the 70s were indeed a magnificent time to grow up... I had just entered University and this song was one of my favorites at the time. I played the album so much I'm surprised I didn't wear it completely out. 😅 And lastly, your analogy regarding the length of our lives and "pulling up stakes" soon is somehow comforting to me. It's a beautiful way to visualize a sometimes difficult concept to grapple with. I like your style - we'll simply have to find another place to set up our tents when we're done camping here on earth. Surely the infinite has millions of places for us each and all to find the perfect spot in paradise to rest. Bless you for sharing such a beautiful image. It comforts me in this my sixth+ decade. 🥰💞🏕🌕🪐⭐️
Best wishes,
Bhörn
And lucky you. Sounds like you didn't have an alcoholic nut Dad like me. I agree. Beautifully done. Got me through. Dream Weaver. Blinded by the light.
This is one of those songs I can play over and over and over and never get tired of it. It keeps me so engrossed in the music and lyrics, those 6 minutes go by too fast.
Music has the power to transport you back to a happier time. They don't write songs like this anymore.
❤ So beautiful, when you were in Love in the 70 'th. ❤
no they don't and even if they tried it could NEVER be the same... SO many memories.. inside me forever
I am 62 this year - 2024 - born in 1962.
Loved this tune ❤
ME TOO
Я тоже с 1962 года рождения
So do I, I'm 62 too.
Me too. Its timeless So many memories stay safe every one ❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Me also! Lol. As of April.
The vocals, synthesizer effect, and lyrics are beautiful and melancholy. When this song came out I had just broken up with my first love. 27 years later we found each other again. So this song is profound for me.
Wow ! That is awesome !
There is no synthesizer. They recorded tracks of themselves doing the "ahhhhhhhh" combined them and then added the same track over and over until they had the equivalent of 700 +/- copies of themselves. They let the tracks be just a bit out of sinc while adding them so that it sounds like an enormous choir. There is a documentary about the making of this great song.
@@Brian-uy2tj Yeah that's a great doc! I had always wondered why the background "ahhhhs" were so lush and could go on without a break, like a keyboard. The vocals were on numerous tracks that they would manually slide in and out while mixing the song making "chords" in essence.
Beautiful effect.
@@dcool2u2 Thank you, one of the problems that they had that was pointed out was that all four were talented and accomplished song writers. It was in danger of being a case of too many cooks spoil the broth.... scenario, but, they nailed it. It is one of the most beautiful, if melancholy, songs of all time.
@@Brian-uy2tj Yeah I agree! I love this song.
I went to this video to reference it because I'm learning it on my keyboard for a solo thing I do.
I'm trying to get as close as I can to sounding somewhat like the song with just me lol
So I first started with the drum patch that I use off of the keyboard (at a pretty low volume).
Then I play the chords with the concert piano sound.
But what gives it the fire is I layered it with a "voice/ahhhhs" effect. It mimics the record voices pretty closely. Sounds pretty good.
Can't wait to do it on my next gig. I don't hear anybody around where I live really covering it.
😊🎤🎹🎼🎵🎶🎵
They don't make 'em like this anymore. Beautiful music. Soooo grateful to have been born in 1970, such a great time to grow up.
Love the ethereal sound. A strange love song of denial!A most memorable song of an era in rock!
Paul George this IS not a love song.0”
The Herald He really isn't in love. The picture covers up the stain, he said.
Me too! I was in 5th grade 1975. But would never think of skipping in 5th grade. Now high school was a different story. Always loved to mellow out to this song.
Definitely a song of denial
I'm going through this right now with my ex girlfriend. With the coronavirus coming back in full swing and difficult finances for others I told her she could move in on one condition. She has to listen to this song first. Oh yeah their is one other thing. Stay the f*** out of my business! I hope I don't regret this.
Not just beautiful and thoughtful, this recording is actually a masterpiece of sound engineering that can never happen again.
Yes the recording is top notch.
why not?
@@Screenwriting That required many hours of recording and manual editing, sometimes with scissors, all analog , no digital pitch correction. Few are willing to do that much work these days.
@@bobconnor1210that's not true , I have heard plenty of low fi bands ,and punk rock bands and post often recorded with no effects
@@melvinbrown1347 Not saying there were no effects, nor was the engineering particularly unique, Zappa did this a lot. I’m saying that the effects were all analog and very, very painstakingly manually edited. The melotron-like background vocals were recorded over many hours and mixed over many more. Few would bother to take that kind of time today. Like firing up a steam locomotive.
This song makes me want to go back to the 70s and 80s and live out the rest of my life there forever. Best time ever to be alive.
One of the best songs of the 70's
I will never get over this song. Found it when I was in middle school, listened to it every single day and never got tired of it. Such a masterpiece. xx
I agree,,,it made sense while growing up,,can't imagine radio without this one tune,,,stops me in my tracks yet today,,,,total trance...love forever😯whoever you are...pat
Aquí también. Lo mejor de lo mejor. 10cc
Totally agree with you, such a masterpiece. 10cc also had other masterpieces, a great band from the great music era of the 1970s.
Juliza tu as tout à fait raison! Merco.
Sister of tones!
My God we had no idea what was to become of this world... none of us had anything fancy yet everyone seemed happy and genuine. I was 10 when this song came out but it truly feels like it was just yesterday.
❤ yep
So true.
It was a simple life and world.
This song brings me back to being 18 and in love. Immediate joyful memories.
Our world is radically different now.
Sadly the world has decayed since then.
"I keep your picture on the wall
It hides a nasty stain just lyin there"
A classic line. Total poetry.
100 years in the future this song will still jam. Timeless classic !!!
Funny how a song can snatch you out of your current situation and the world as you know it and put you in a completely different time and situation and remind you of someone that maybe you always loved the most!
exactly
The magic of 🎵
Verdade! Eu era adolescente... Meu primeiro amor era platônico! Mesmo assim, nunca o esqueci. Passaram-se 42 anos, ele ficou viúvo e me procurou. Hoje estamos juntos e casados. Toda vez que ouço a música volto ao passado e amo cada vez mais.❤️
Exactly! Wish I knew then what I know now…. 😞
I'm stuck in the 70's & 80's. A simpler time for me. Calming music
I was 10 years old in 1975. It seemed there was always a radio on everywhere you went back then. You learned these amazing songs without even realizing it. This song resonates so deeply in me as if it’s always been there.
Amen
I too was 10 years old
I was 15 years old and yah this was music was music. Not junk of today.
Me too.
I was 11, and didn't know what love was, but knew how moving this song was...and is. There is an amazing documentary from the band on the making...and the girl who whispered "Be quiet, big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry, big boys don't cry,..." was the producers secretary.
1975 was the happiest time of my life and this song made it happen.
2024 anyone?
Can you imagine this song is almost 50 years old❤❤
hope you going well buddy, God Bless
Yes,amazing where the time has gone,I was 13 in 1975 when I first heard this song I was so captivated by how atmospheric it sounded,and still love it today.
Yep I was 7 when this came out...I know every word...
I'm an old soul
Dios mío, que historia más bella.
Ese tipo de amores ya casi no existe😢
Music from heaven.
This song got an emmy for its technical merit. If you knew what they did with analog methods as compared to today's digital methods, it would blow your mind. It took nearly 4 months (if memory serves) to mix this one song, today, we could do it in a few hours on a computer. And its way cool......
I was sure that song was made in 90s and that it's Sting performing it... 😂
I'm 61 years old (i.e., from the analog/cassette/8-track era). I definitely have a great appreciation for incredible compositions/productions such as "I'm Not in Love" and others from that era (e.g., Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."). Given the technical limitations back in the day, let's just say that the creative people always had to "try a little harder."
There is no music today as beautiful as this
I can"t imagine. Nothing like today. All digatil.
This vocalist (Eric Stewart) and Sting sound completely different. He sounds more like Paul McCartney.
The greatest hit of the summer 1975...i worked on a radio station and every hour this song was in the call of the public. The voices were mixed so perfectly like a gang of angels...
Takes me back to that summer and I like it❤
Seems to be about gay love
@@patriciadarienzo600 Thanks for the information. Good day !
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful songs that I have ever heard. It's inconceivable that anyone could or would even attempt to equal it today.
it is one of those songs you automatically remember what life was like back then, the people you use to hang out with, good times and bad. Love this song forever
BEAUTIFUL SONG 😘😁😘
I PROPOSED TO A LOVE HOWEVER REJECTED. THIS SONG WAS AND STILL IS GOING THRU MY HEAD. IT LET ME COPE WITH THE BREAKUP. I AM 70
try listening
slave to love by bryan
we've got tonight kenny rogers
i wonder chris isaak
Who's with me on the magic train back in time to see and hear the most beautiful music of all time ❤❤❤❤
The song came out in 75 now I’m 75 and still listening
Same here, born 1949..still listening.