A world without love - Peter and Gordon

[@kennbix]

I really feel sorry for those that weren't there in the 50's & 60's to experience all this great music...I am 65 and wouldn't trade it for the world...

[@jonabelle231]

Gordon Waller was my brother in-law! He died of a Massive Heart Attack on July 17, 2009. Today is his 4th Year Death Anniversary. Please see a little prayer for him! Thank you! RIP, Gordon! We'll see in heaven soon! ♥♥♥

[@bonniecharnock2485]

Pure unadulterated talent. No computerized enhancement. Just beautiful voices, lyrics. So simple!

[@barbaracollins8698]

Beautiful song. .I much rather listening to songs like this than songs of today.

[@SorrelOR]

Me too Barbara. Paul McCartney wrote this at 16.

[@barbaracollins8698]

A very beautiful song. .Thank you. Xx

[@eliocastrillo7282]

Hola

[@brianmorgan4523]

Barbara Collins There are no songs like that today, all they play is RAP CRAP.

[@ruthiekumar8770]

Those were days that produce quality music, but I do like some music that is popular now.

[@winterweib]

I am as old as this song. When I was a teenager, I prefered this kind of music. Boy, I was a lonesome girl. Good taste does not bring friends to you ^^ But I tell you: I am still happy I spent my youth listening to these songs

[@thijsiphone]

Im 28 now i listen to this kind of music for years and i love it! its music for all ages cheers from the netherlands

[@MrYorickJenkins]

thijsiphone Yes it is cheering music; they were more optimistic times than ours are

[@catnipnbone]

Yorick Jenkins I look back and remember how much hope I had for our world. I don't feel that way now. I believe that optimism comes when one is young and has their whole life ahead of them...it's easy to believe you can change the world.

[@Livelovelifeeleni]

Wooo same as a youth icw always loved oldiE's ❤✌

[@seizethedayandlive]

***** ha! ha! best comment here!

[@jmrodas9]

This song has the characteristic sound of the Beatles. But Peter and Gordon performed it very well and made it a hit. And although 53 years have passed since it was released it is still good to hear.

[@syourke3]

Imagine that Paul McCartney wrote this song and then gave it to Peter and Gordon without publicly taking credit for it. That is truly amazing! Most song-writers would be glad if they could create even one such excellent pop song in their lives - and McCartney has created litterally hundreds of them - truly, he is one of the greatest song writers who ever lived - his gift for melody is phenomenal and as Lennon observed, he also writes very good lyrics. My mother actually met him on an airplane once coming back from the Caribean and she got his autograph - she says he was very gracious and polite to everyone, a real gentleman.

[@janescribner8258]

Didn't Paul write "Woman", too? I also love the Mary Hopkins song "Goodbye" ... another McCartney song.

[@1933goudey]

I was born in 1956 and the songs from the 50's and 60's are the best. I was fortunate enough to grow up listening to songs like this. The garbage nowadays doesn't come close to the simple, pure, fantastic sounds, of the 50's and 60's.

[@phxdivine]

I agree with you, I'm 56 and I witnessed the revolutionary music of the 60's, (and all the changes that came with it) especially The Beatles. Listening to The Beatles and this kind of music motivated me to learn English. To this day, I still think the 60's was the greatest decade in music history.

[@glennaugustyn5209]

Man I`ll take the British Invasion of the 60`s every day and twice on Sunday. Music that will last forever and ever......... Love it Glenn Augustyn

[@chipgaasche4933]

Twice on Sunday? Remember "Sunday For Tea"?

[@scipar01]

For me Peter & Gordon were also one of the best duo groups of the sixties! Their songs bring you backwards to the memories!

[@exodusexodus7608]

Thank you Peter and Gordon.........and McCartney!

[@rsgleason]

I thank Jesus that I got to grow up during the 60's and 70's (truly the best of times). Great music, awesome cars, neat motorcycles, mini skirts, halter tops, 8 track players, along with lots of other wonderful memories !!!

[@edonefleites9420]

I was just a young boy , when i herd this beautiful song on the radio back in the 1960's , will always love this song ! Now i'm 62 and still listen to this song and will be happy knowing i lived when music was young and great ! 1955

[@debbie299]

Unfortunately, ALL the greats are leaving us!! There will never be any music to begin to match the music of the 60's & 70's. Thank goodness we still have their recordings!!! RIP Gordon...

[@FIRSTWORLDSTATUSBY]

A masterpiece!!!!! - song that will live on FOREVER !!! :)

[@charlesaguilar1708]

one of my favorite Peter & Gordon songs! A true classic written by the Beatles!

[@jasonsutton7426]

not a 60s child but an 80s,but absolutely love Peter and Gordon,world without love is a great sing a long song,love it,

[@moonfaze]

This song was my very first 45RPM music purchase at 7(!) yrs. old, and I played it non-stop for many, many, many days! Thanks so much for the music, and the innocent memories, Peter, Gordon, and Paul. Godspeed, Mr. Waller

[@rogerandsally]

Beautiful song. They were so good together. Them , The Righteous Brothers, and Simon and Garfunkel were my 3 favorite duos. rip Gordon and bless your family

[@jmrodas9]

It is indeed amazing that 53 years later it is still a great song. This is a tribute to Lennon-McCartney the composers of this song and the lyrics are simple bun nice and not far fetched.

[@kennbix]

he is the same age as me. I had joint the military and remember this song likr it was yesterday. I was in boot camp when I first heard and wondering where I was going after this. I saw them on PBS a couple of years ago they are still pretty good. They sound better at 64 than most of these groups sound at 20 today.

[@josephjordania2001]

One of the key factors of Paul's standard of musicianship and songwriting is that (apart from being a true musical genius) he has always been extremely critical to his own compositions. This song is the perfect example - it became #1 hit, was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 best songs that that shaped rock and roll, and still, Paul thought the song was not worthy of recording by his own band (the Beatles)... Not to be surprised that Paul had (and still has) a recurring nightmare - that he is on a stage, with the Beatles, or Wings, or with his recent band, and the audience starts leaving, and even "Hey Jude" can not stop the audience from leaving... Can you believe Paul is having such nightmares?!

[@harrylivesey9043]

so much good music we had in the 60s..we were so lucky

[@jackdaw6182]

One of my favourite songs of all-time. Love this song

[@jmrodas9]

A very simple song but so meaningful and very well performed by Peter and Gordon. Nice to hear after all these years.

[@donr1954]

I agree phxdivine. I am also 56 and I have replaced all my 60's lps with cds. The music from the early 60,s to the very early 70's was and still is the best.

[@kurtistrent4772]

PAUL fucking genius MCCARTNEY. I won't ever get enough of you and your songs.

[@Scottybeammeup2]

What does planting seeds have to do with anything. Go back to school and learn how to talk and be respectful of others. gutter speech is for the ignorant!

[@crapple009]

I was born the following year, right smack dab in the middle of the whole she-bang known as the 60's and love this like you wouldn't believe. Not typical of a 70's child- didn't matter to me as I knew then as I do now that this is the real deal!

[@MrSmokeydog]

It's strange but this song is simply etched into my mind. I was only 4 years old back when the song was released but for an unknown reason peter & gordon just struck a chord and the lyrics just entered my fragile mind and made me believe in The message that I DONT CARE WHAT THEY SAY I WONT STAY IN A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE. well reality in life has taught me that hatred & persecution is a part of this planet earth and i cant zoom off to another perfect world oh well.?

[@judigrierson8939]

I think we r living in a "World without Love" now.....

[@MrYorickJenkins]

A more cynical world, without doubt

[@karengreen2575]

+judi Grierson I agree. It is so unfortunate.

[@filomenariccardi9830]

judi Grierson so true now more than ever we are living in a world without love, sad to say

[@russellbaker9306]

judi Grierson I'm not but I voweled to find it whatever.....

[@kalinakimble5660]

Sometimes it certainly feels that way Judi

[@cuznred]

I love Peter and Gordons songs and of course their lyrics and guitares

[@joyceransley]

love Peter and Gordon brings my young days back

[@janebowlin2257]

Great blast from the past...

[@Simone77307]

Jane Asher's brother on the right - Peter Asher ... Jane Asher was one of Paul McCartney's girlfriends - when they were very young .. :) xxxx

[@jennifursun3303]

SIMONE R. DAZZLER he is now a movie or music producer

[@scottburton2218]

Saw Peter Asher yesterday at The Fest For Beatles Fans in Rye Brook,NY-He performed this song which is a bonafide classic.

[@DougHinVA]

excellent harmonies and whoever wrote their hits was damm good at it

[@slorptalbott9759]

I'm nine and this is one of my favorite songs

[@villaflordumlao4078]

harbour

[@TheCliffandPhilShow]

When you've got a song written by Macca you can't miss! Love it!:)

[@adamlanggam]

TheCliffPhilShow john lennon wrote this song

[@TheCliffandPhilShow]

raymond paul montalban No Paul did.Read your history.:)

[@adamlanggam]

TheCliffPhilShow yah ur right ,sorry bout that ,i overheard peter asher story,it was john dont really like the song at first bec.of the first lines of the song' pls lock me away'

[@TheCliffandPhilShow]

Yeah,John laughed at that! All the best to you!:)

[@verticalhorizon4633]

+TheCliffPhilShow Bullshit. A lot of his songs were not hits.

[@duffbaker9554]

So honored to have met Peter at last, almost two Springs ago, but truth be known, Gordon Waller was always my favourite of the two. RIP Sir.

[@emilianotenorio7352]

The best version

[@codifex]

When I was a teenager and I bought a British Invasion CD. This was one of the songs on it. I was always a Beatles fan and this CD just expanded and filled out my collection and experience. Great stuff!

[@estiemiclat7107]

I love this songs , it never fade away

[@DataDiggerDon]

You are so right. 😄

[@jjred86]

I'm 23. I'd have to say this is one of my favorite songs of all time. It touches my heart like with it's beautiful harmony, perfect color, great melody. Just perfect. I was so lucky to be able to see them live in Santa Monica last summer.

[@JanetWilham]

sweet memories, sweet time--thank you.

[@jmrodas9]

Always liked this song which I used to hear frequently over fifty years ago. The idea of asking someone to lock oneself till love comes is very good and proof of Lennon-McCartneys genius. And the voices of this duet are very good and they play their guitars well too.

[@gotohoward]

I recently watched a McCartney interview with Howard Stern, and he intimated that he wrote a few song for Peter and Gordon while staying at the Asher house with his then girlfriend. What I don't understand is how he considered this song a throwaway song based on having no intention of doing it with the Beatles. I think this song is precisely a Beatles song considering their sound at the time.

[@deborahives6318]

I just love this , and never tire of listening to it....👍👍👍 💜

[@SadGirl-jd6lj]

this were the good days this music heals my soul thank you for sharind

[@septemberamyx6831]

WHEW! What a clean, fresh breath of air it was to hear this again! Such precious memories of being a teen-ager again. WONDERFUL DUO!

[@Yarnitbunny]

sigh.. harmonies like that cant be found anymore...

[@sjoeld57]

Another beautiful piece of music from my childhood..... I was so lucky to grow up during those times.... thank you for posting this.

[@MatrixRZ5]

Great beautiful song.

[@brucemccreary38]

I was just a kid about 10 years old when this song and others by Peter and Gordon came out and I was instantly hooked on the romantic era of the British Invasion. Wonderful music then and now as I listen and hey, if you like pick up a nice guitar and play and sing these songs for yourselves. Enjoy!!!

[@TOBYH]

Such great harmony, very nice song!

[@joeterreri6238]

I truly miss the olden more simple days of the 60's!

[@joeterreri6238]

my wife is a huge fan of Herman's hermits the original group!

[@blue4cor]

I have heard this song since i was a young boy. I'm 50 years old now still like it. And if YT wasn't born i wouldn'nt have known that this 2 guys called P&G were the one who sang it. i'm gonna check on their most recent clip.This means Beatles was not the the only big talent in their time.

[@brucepowell9252]

A loveless world is a damned lonely place, and I don't care for it myself, yet my loves are all gone now. RIP, Gordon, you were a musical genius.

[@elamite66]

I concur Bruce and many of my loves are now gone too especially my Kathleen but my kids, grand kids and great grand kids are here

[@brucepowell9252]

+elamite66 Thank God you still have them.

[@michaelbernard9800]

Gordon Waller had a once in a lifetime voice! Only one that I would put next to him is Jimmy Griffin, of Bread.

[@kalinakimble5660]

you kinda get used 2 it after a while, sorta...i don't like it either.

[@dinocarlucci692]

Hardly bruce

[@jmrodas9]

Nice song and because the composers were Lennon and McCartney it has a definite British flavor, These two ex Beatles really knew how to compose meaningful songs.

[@stevenharrison488]

I can even remember the B side of this song my oldest sister brought the music of the 60,s in to our house thank you Paulette for shaping my taste and talent.

[@genarogerardoleal]

QUE HERMOSA CANCIÓN, ES MI FAVORITA DE LOS 60´S

[@PacificCircle1]

This song struck a chord with my 9 year old shy friendless world.

[@ivemeister]

Paul wrote this when he was 16. John laughed at the "Please lock me away.." part. The rest is history.

[@tywilliamnash5078]

Nice song. It takes me back to my childhood. They look so clean cut and nerdy, but they're two talented guys, so I'm down with 'em!

[@GDdeKock]

Brilliant, Brilliant song.

[@markward189]

God the Harmony Rocks my world. Thanks Peter and Gordon. (And Paul and John of course)

[@cmsdude2222]

RIP Gordon! This is one of my favorites of all time and it makes me so sad to know you're gone.

[@hemmay]

Saw them at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia,London in 1964 when I was 11.My Dad worked there and used to get me in free.I was unaware that there was a Top of the pops stage there that year.I think it was the year the tv show started.What a shock to see Peter and Gordon singing this.I couldn't wait to get back to school to tell everyone!

[@hd74man]

RE: Gordon Waller Swingin' London...those were heady days. Your songs and harmonies contributed to the soundtrack of my life. It was a good run, bro. The music will live on forever. Thank you for gracing us with your talent.

[@dkfish3]

I loved Peter and Gordon..great song! I loved the 60's..wish I could go back to the 60's..

[@brianjohnson5352]

Thanks for the Post ritared236. I thought it important to note that World Without Love was not written by Lennon and McCartney; only Paul McCartney wrote this. Most of the songs credited to Lennon/McCartney were written by one or the other, rarely both.

[@TransAmLuvr]

talk about a blast from the past! Thanks for posting this! 52 years young....:)

[@nancyhicksgribble9799]

it such a paul song...❤

[@nancyhicksgribble9799]

*its

[@nancyhicksgribble9799]

+JohnQRandom aww thank you!

[@tommyboat64]

wonder if Paul thinks of his sister (if she is still around)....

[@charlesaguilar8301]

So what? It's a great song,so go with it and enjoy it!!

[@emozamudio3340]

hola hermosa

[@seanthomasbickerton8040]

I was poopin' yellow when this song came out, but in the mid-80's I used to listen to a wonderful oldies station in Allentown, Pennsylvania that played this and many other classics from the 60's. Now, I live in Chicago, and the "oldies" station here plays Men At Work, Cindi Lauper, Marylin Manson, and other "delights" from the 80's. No wonder I have trouble holding my food down while listening to it at work....

[@pollyannapositive9192]

I don't mind listening to this kind of music all day long

[@hyzercreek]

Paul was dating Peter Asher's sister for a couple years and was living with the Asher family. He wrote a few songs for Peter. John had nothing to do with this song, Paul wrote it.

[@victormorton3223]

Thanks! I was 13, in a public swimming pool, when I spotted a.girl that I had a major crush on. She was at the concession stand, looking so beautiful and sweet, and I thought I had no chance of meeting and getting to know her. When this song played over the speakers, I thought I would die. I have never gotten over how a simple song can so perfectly express an emotion in a way that words can't. Good or bad, this is what I try to do, to this day. "Beatle's Wart Crying Blue" and 5 other new songs.

[@mcfrdmn]

Lovely song and fantastic musical performance !

[@MrALI5022]

This is original song, Peter and Gordon , Bravo Guy

[@stationofdreams8242]

How wonderful they look they look together in this, And sound so fine with perfect pronunciation of the lyrics.

[@patrickryan1515]

Live and well sung - British Invasion brought some good stuff to these shores.

[@jmrodas9]

Boy they were really good looking as youths! And they sang and played their guitars well together. This duo really had talent.

[@dabreu]

Joena, two reasons to love youtube: the chance to listen our old time favorites. And to get to know, even only through a message, some people close to our old time favorites! I am so sorry to know about Gordon's heart attack. Anyway, I am including him in my prayers, of course! I live in Brazil. And still remember when I bought "IN touch with Peter and Gordon". I would take this record with me to my friend's houses. "Twas in the willow garden..."

[@jenniesanchez4680]

My first 'crush' song ... we were on a field trip to Santa Cruz, I got to sit next to him. I walked the boardwalk with him. When we arrived back at school, it was over. But, what a day, just holding hands was enough for 11 year old.

[@TheGuitarra605]

ya me imaginaba por que tan buena la cancion por que fue escrita Por Paul Mccartney SIMPLEMENTE UN GENIO

[@jimboy302]

Great song.

[@spiritsoldier340]

I have just come across this classic, i was still at school when this was first released in the 1960s brings back some wonderful memories innocent times when life was just about beginning, all these years on this song still has a quality that spans time.

[@Boldrini77]

Sempre amei essa música e essa apresentação do Peter and Gordon! Obrigada.

[@GeorgiaPat]

My sister and I harmonized endlessly with this song. Hearing of Gordon's death has brought back a lot of very fond memories.

[@dragonflyer8803]

I'm 24 years old but i love this kind of music.. yay...

[@rickhatch1]

I'm 53 and remember these songs vividly from my childhood--hearing them on the radio night and day! We also used to go to the stock-car races with my Dad, and they always played these songs before, between, after the races. I knew all the words as a kid!

[@failte10]

Can't believe I found this!I was one of the screaming Brownies in the audience all those years ago.Crackerjack had some fantastic bands and singers appear on it although it was supposed to be a teatime kiddies show-"It's Friday,it's five to five and it's..............."

[@jennifursun3303]

lucky you

[@hauntboy]

I would almost certainly have been watching this at the time it was first aired on TV. Can just about recall it too. R.I.P. Gordon.

[@robertmartin9344]

This song was my signature tune...Brilliant

[@strafrag1]

One of my favs as a teen. ♥

[@accfan73]

As a family we were heading to Wiesbaden, Germany in August 1964. One of my most favorite songs back in day and still is today. Air Force Brat ...

[@StatManful]

+John Rodriguez I was born in September, 1964.

[@accfan73]

+Scott Davidsen - I was 12 years old then. Great songs back in the year that you were born - 1964

[@Patttticakes]

+John Rodriguez, I was 12 then, too! This music of the day shaped my life to come. Really miss it!

[@jeanfelderman1134]

This was the best music of all time. You can understand what they say and the songs tell a story that a teenager could relate to in te 60s!

[@sallietaylor8503]

I was in love every time I heard this song.

[@rogerandsally]

My favorite Peter and Gordon song. Thanks - Roger in Burnet, Tx.

[@555shortstop]

@kennbix You said it I am 62 and the sixties were the greatest times to be alive for the music and much more..Please take me back to happier times when people were nicer

[@lgcrooks]

Ah yes! I was in the RCAF and stationed at Clinton, Ontario at the time. What splendid memories this brings back. We were so young, weren't we?!