BREAD - Guitar Man REACTION - This was diamonds in my ears!

[@annettebatayias4290]

BREAD IS ALWAYS AMAZING! BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES 😀👍

[@johnobrien8135]

Oh and his voice is totally Awesome

[@emdusha5590]

Bread produced some of the most beautiful music at the time.

[@josephbishop3590]

...or any other. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find another talent and voice in one package.

[@clannad99germany70]

Fun fact: this unique guitar solo was played by the same session musician, who was once with the wrecking crew and played bass on the original recording of Light my fire by the Doors, piano intro on Bridge over troubled water and on wedding bell blues by the Fifth Dimension and so much more, the late Larry Knechtel !

[@surlechapeau]

Harri, their "Baby I'm-A Want You" would the next logical one for you!!

[@Silverstreak1985]

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[@Imadrummin]

That is a beautiful song. 👍

[@mickib1592]

I'm partial to Mother Freedom, me. .

[@dsusan17]

Great pick Imadrummin! I love Bread! I think Bread doesn't get the props they deserve. I have the this CD. Love it. They make beautiful music. Great reaction Harri. Congratulations on retirement Greybeard!

[@Imadrummin]

Thank you!! 😀

[@williambergman3840]

Agreed100

[@mandamorris7934]

Agreed Imadrummin! HUGE hugs!!

[@djprideone1]

can never go wrong with BREAD!!!

[@The5thGen]

This song really captures the essence of the 70’s

[@johndalley1288]

Harri, you can never go wrong with bread. They had so many great hits and they were all beautifully done.

[@ericanderson8886]

Their song "Diary" always gets me, brings a tear lol.

[@robjohnson5872]

Truly exceptional voice. This song is like a book end for The Carpenters Superstar.

[@Phoenix85006]

Yes!

[@pauldover1403]

An interesting fact about this song is that the guitar solo is by Larry Knechtel who also played the piano on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel. For much of his career, he was a member of the Wrecking Crew and so he has a long list of session work he did for some of the big names in popular music. Thee guitar wasn't even his first instrument.

[@onsesejoo2605]

And obviously, he was normally the bassist for Bread having replaced Rob Royer.

[@lynby6231]

Knechtel’s guitar solo is inimical and superb, the wah wah pedal has never been used more beautifully or eloquently than on this recording, I was barely a teenager back in the seventies when I first heard this song and I’ve loved it all my life.

[@CB-gr1uk]

My chill band. So calming.

[@jacqueline4514]

This is such a beautiful mellow song. Bread does the song that makes me cry the most; “EVERYTHING I OWN”; one listen and you will know exactly why. Harri, I truly love your reactions ❤️

[@williambergman3840]

Yes it’s a beautiful song

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Ooooo! I love that one too! 🥰

[@johnnieisrotten]

"You find yourself a message and some words to call your own and take 'em home" I'm 63 and there are so many words and messages that I have taken to heart from other songs over the years that have seen me through good times and tough times. These words put a meaning to all the other words I've held close all these years.

[@allendixon7700]

Did you ever hear of

[@allendixon7700]

I did say Dave his last name is loggins Dave's loggins yes indeed the song is called please please I said please come to Boston give it to spend a few ain't never heard it s*** your better. Different time zone you need them you need to get back give it to spend 5 try to say bro

[@glenndespres5317]

I could see you got hooked almost immediately Harri, and that just speaks to how great this song and band was. Loved it.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Breads greatest hits is an excellent album. I bought it in the mid 80s and have consistently listened to it over the years. EVERY song on it is either really good or great. You just can't go wrong with this group.

[@rayjennings3637]

A totally unique sound from one of the best bands of the late '60s and the '70s.

[@PaulHVAC1]

David Gates is probably the most underated singer songwriter in music. He's incredible

[@heyou702pc]

Any song by Bread is a good one ❤

[@carlaharrington5120]

I absolutely loved Bread back in the day but had to keep it under wraps! It would have completely ruined my "street cred" as a hard rock chick. Was also a closet fan of Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow but ONLY in private!! Now I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of my musical tastes and believe me they're ALL OVER THE PLACE!! I have literally gone from Rachmaninoff to Robert Johnson to Patsy Cline to Frank Zappa in the span of a few hours during one of my listening sessions!

[@RetNemmoc555]

Such a spot-on comment, although Bread wasn't as much of a guilty pleasure for me as The Carpenters. Some of my rock friends would actually listen to Bread as a kind of palette cleanser between rock albums. I had very few friends who could handle my penchant for musical variety, though. Like you, I bounce between genres and eras. I laughed when you listed an example of your listening habits - it's refreshing to know there's someone else out there who mixes it up.

[@josephbishop3590]

Carla, Deborah... imagine a hard-boiled rocker dude trying to keep Bread on the down low. David Gates is so tragically overlooked as a singer/songwriter and brilliant composer. While their music did reach the charts several times, they quietly faded into the background. I suppose it could be that the subject matter was also receding. Heartfelt lyrics, stellar melodies and sublime vocals. As tastes change so rapidly, the quality will never fade and we can always sit for a visit with this simply incredible catalog. My tastes have actually grown and expanded, and while I lean now more towards METAL, I still love a visit with this period...brings back such beautiful memories.

[@rosmeeker1964]

There was a level of uncool about coming out as a Bread fan.

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Music is where you find it.

[@wendyryder2708]

HiCarla! I’ve ALWAYS loved the group Bread! I was NEVER cool! Lol! If you like rock, how about Jimmy Barnes or AC DC? Great Aussie rockers! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.

[@marybaillie8907]

Lost Without Your Love It Don't Matter To me Everything I Own Diary Baby I'm a Want You Such beautiful songs. Great storytellers. This one about a successful guitarist who amasses extreme notoriety but still hasn't found his own happiness. Love it. Glad you loved it Harri. Thanks to Imadrummin and Harri for a beautiful memory. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Imadrummin]

Thank you very much Mary!!! Your Bread suggestions are beautiful songs too. 👍

[@marybaillie8907]

@@Imadrummin Thank you. 😊 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@tvgator1]

They never missed. Their problem was, they were too perfect...

[@tombrearton3435]

*Aubrey* *If* *Look What You've Done* *Make It With You* *Mother Freedom* *Sweet Surrender* *The Last Time* *Truckin*

[@marybaillie8907]

@@tombrearton3435 So many beautiful songs. 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@arthurdrake3274]

I listen to this song every morning. 💯❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@janabraam7963]

I would always just close my eyes & float away with their music. Bread is just amazing to chill to.

[@dmCurator]

Ironically or not, the guitar work is iconic. 🎸

[@catherinecepuder3520]

Bread were really in a class of their own and all their hits are a soundtrack to the 70's, in particular Guitar Man. Harri you have given this song the honour it deserves!

[@debbiemickelson5448]

Bread always made some great songs love them all

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up listening to the soft rock music of Bread in the 70's & had their albums. Love David Gates voice. He has one of the most soothing & mellow voices. They had so many hits such as "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Everything I Own", "Lost Without Your Love", "Look What You've Done", "It Don't Matter To Me", "Sweet Surrender", "Let Your Love Go", "Aubrey" etc. In 1978, Gates enjoyed success as a solo artist with the hit singles "Goodbye Girl" (from the movie The Goodbye Girl) & "Took The Last Train"."

[@williambergman3840]

Their songs are all beautiful 😻

[@CesarBugarin]

SOBRETODO ESTA CANCION ES MUY BUENA "Look What You've Done"

[@johnthegreek5836]

Bread was a great group and David Gates had such a beautiful voice

[@kellyhilton2330]

Yeah Harri, great song and band.I could listen to this all day, thanks and play more!!!✌️😁❤️

[@Stacy55ish]

Bread is indeed a magical band.

[@sherylhenley1931]

David Gates and Bread were so incredible. So glad you like them. So many great songs! Try "If" and "Everything I Own"- Lovely songs.

[@jeffh643]

Greatest soft rock group ❤

[@greybeard2280]

Special thanks to my dear friend Ima! One of my favorite songs of all time. I had to get my guitar out and play along, whilst tears were streaming. Much love to you my brother, and too you Harri my very good friend!

[@Imadrummin]

You are our Guitar Man brother. We love you man. 🎸🎸🎸

[@pncombies]

@@Imadrummin Class acts, both of you!

[@Imadrummin]

@@pncombies You too pncombies. 👍

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Wow, what a great tribute guys! To Ima, and the legendary Silverfox who inspired it! The guvnor sure loved it!!

[@Imadrummin]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Thank you Sir Cosmo. 👍👍✌️🥁🎸

[@wpawson]

I haven't heard this in decades and it still is fresh in my mind. That's what a great song is all about, Wow!

[@kazutams]

Hey Harri, I love to see people reacting to the music I grew up with. I wish we could get back to that, where they played their own music and were great at it. Very skilled with the instruments.

[@mariaportengen2959]

Perfect music, Perfect voice. I love it, goosebumps All over. 💕💕💕🎶🎶

[@michaelvaristo5238]

Aubrey! Mystic poetic.

[@dannycasson1551]

Brings tears to my eyes also. I grew up playing guitar and listening this song. What musician doesn’t dream of being in his place?! For that matter, you don’t even have to be a musician! What great song…

[@despinakollas]

Harri I also requested that you hear this. So happy you did. It’s something unimaginable. Thank you! ♥️

[@kentharris3878]

This is just one of the many great songs offered by 'Bread' in the 70's. "If," "Diary," "Baby Imma Want You," "It Don't Matter To Me," Everything I Own" and "Lost Without Your Love" just to get you started. These guy were the kings of the love song and we loved us a love song back the day. These songs were the sound track of our love lives and we couldn't get enough. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for including us on your journey of discovery.

[@dantallman5345]

This one always sends a chill down my spine.

[@josephhall1241]

Thanks again Harri, another wonderful evening enjoying this with you. Great

[@stevegauthier9838]

Certainly got one of the most spectacular song outros ever. Impeccable song and unusual topic as this band that is best known for love ballads. Kudos to Larry Knechtel for the wah wah guitar work, just gorgeous

[@andrewwells3367]

I had forgotten how mind-expanding that outro was.

[@mrheem44]

for a beautiful song nothing beats their 'Aubrey'

[@hoopsmccann9228]

I agree with everything you said Harri.

[@John_Locke_108]

I was in High School in the 90's when I discovered Bread. I listened to Pearl Jam and Soundgarden in the morning and at night I relaxed with Bread and Jim Croce.

[@cdfdesantis699]

OK, sir, you've STARTED somethin' now! Time for the most beautiful Bread song competition! In 3rd place, "Everything I Own", 2nd place, "Diary", & the winner IS - "Aubrey"! Well, those are MY choices, anyway. I'm sure your viewers will probably have other contenders. Maybe you can check them all out, sir, & let us know how YOU rank them. "Guitar Man", along with "Superstar" by The Carpenters, always remind me of a guy I used to know. Thanks for reminding me once again, sir!

[@josephbishop3590]

... number 3...IF ... number 2...DIARY ... number 1...DOWN ON MY KNEES

[@cdfdesantis699]

@@josephbishop3590 Hi! If other folks suggest different songs, maybe we can get Mr. Harri to react to ALL the Bread songs! That would be great! Thanks for your comment.

[@heartlight7762]

I knew you'd love this when I saw this on the playlist. So glad you appreciate this great song by a great band!

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

How can you be so soft rock but yet Rock ???? Love Bread.... Peace & love

[@josephtingley654]

My favorite Bread song is: If. Probably one of the greatest love songs I've ever heard.

[@ShibaMomma143]

It's my favorite "slice" of Bread!

[@caroleann_2142]

I requested this song, I don't remember if it was with you Harri, but excellent choice, thank you! David Gates Voice is Stellar.💯🥳 A day in the life of ..Musicians🎸🎹🎶🎵🎶

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

This came out when I was a teenager and I always loved this song! Oh, and another of my favorites of theirs was a song called "If".

[@debramoore7513]

“Diamonds in my ears” that’s a perfect description of David Gates & Bread! Bread reminds me of my Jr High & High School days! 🤗 Thanks Harri 🌷🌷

[@l-bird]

It's so true how music can touch every emotion. Cathartic on many levels. Guitar Man truly is one of the most beautiful songs ever written!

[@johnandrews3151]

My second favorite song by Bread right after their song called If.

[@oneeyecat8668]

Love Bread! Grew up with their music back in the 70s. So many great songs. A favorite: "Diary". Thank you for all your reactions!

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Bread was such an awesome band. They wrote some of the best Love songs ever I think. Diary, If, It don't matter to me, Everything I Own to name a select few. They had some good rock as well such as Mother Freedom or Let Your Love Go. Cheers.

[@pncombies]

Imadrummin...Sitting here with my girl loving your great selection. She hadn't heard it in years. Probably my favorite Bread tune. Thanks for sharing, brother!

[@Imadrummin]

That is awesome to hear brother!!! Appreciate ya! 👍👍👍

[@damonhines8187]

Always loved the band, first heard this sitting in my bedroom in north Toronto in the 70s. Love the wah-wah to this day, gotta buy one even tho' I seldom play. Perhaps the purchase will help me reach critical mass and re-ignite the creative spark.

[@ChinaDoll305]

Those violins get me everytime! I can't explain It this song is magical

[@tmznt]

This song is ear candy! Baby I’m A-Want you is another one.

[@RCullis47]

This song will forever be the 8th grade school bus ride to East Junior High School. Looking around that bus, I can still see the cute girls that rode on my bus. One of whom had a portable 8 track tape player and this album on tape. It would play most school day mornings for a couple of months. I can see the smiling faces. Some I am still in touch with. Some have fallen off the face of the Earth and sadly some have passed away but they will be forever 13 and 14 years old in my mind when this song plays.

[@patrickborin9814]

Bread are great story tellers coupled with David Gates's amazing voice.

[@annehackett2383]

Fantastic group, all of their songs were fabulous ❤️

[@davidhubbert9445]

Hello harri we can clearly see you are captured by the beauty of the bread sound. a fine compliment by your good self best wishes my friend.

[@ceciliarueda4871]

Bread great group, My fav of theirs "If" Aubrey" "Make with You" "Switt Clouds and Rain-" "Loreley " "Everytjing My own"

[@denisemay6807]

You’d probably like all their stuff. Old faves.

[@debramoore7513]

Fun Fact: In 1968, veteran songwriter James Griffin hired David Gates as an arranger on the recommendation of a mutual friend, Robb Royer. Along with Royer, they formed a band, signed with Electra and named themselves Bread after getting stuck in traffic behind a Wonder Bread Truck! 🍞🥖 🥰

[@davidbentley145]

Music makes real life more palatable...music is a reminder not to take life too seriously...a great tool to balance out the highs n lows...yupper

[@johnobrien8135]

Brother you.hit.the.nail on the head. I grew.up in this era. I feel the.same.way.every time I hear it .Thank you for playing it again. .a musician and it sends chills down my backbone. Thanks again Harry.

[@elleryeggen9678]

The music of the 70's. The soundtrack of my California childhood. The best of times!!

[@allendixon7700]

I think maybe you should play Dave Dave Loggins his name is Dave D a v e hello we also had a great song I mean you get a damn singer and a song and good

[@cog4life]

Never has been a group like Bread. My very first album, and I would still say the best. I’m transported every time I hear one of their songs.

[@kmach1000]

My favorite of them and one of my favorite songs ever! What a great singer is David Gates!

[@uncatila]

Your so right. I always liked this song. Thanks

[@chetwalker9193]

And to think the guitar soloist was the grammy-award winning pianist for Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water... Larry (RIP), you're my idol.

[@wenyddarling9548]

Still feeling it after all these years. Sublime.

[@martina5434]

Oh my friend i am 66 and all these songs are mine . Every tone every word . I am so lucky to was born in 58

[@loyd7773]

This is my favorite song of all time.

[@michaellockhart554]

David Gates has one of the smoothest voices in music, from Tulsa OK, in highschool David was in a band with a classmate, one Russell Bridges, better known as Leon Russell

[@riprex2072]

It's this kind of music that fills my head with beautiful memories as child of the 70s

[@bkm2797]

One of my very favorites of Bread, so sad we lost them. Thank you for another beautiful memory.

[@ALong-fo5so]

I was grew up in my teens on a diet of Bread. Bread songs are great for anyone starting to learn to play the guitar. Nice easy tempo to strum to or finger pick. Next on the list to react to is If. Guaranteed you will love it. Or one of their more up tempo ones like Mother Freedom, Fancy Dancer.

[@josephbishop3590]

... thanks brother... Hadn't seen or heard anyone mention MOTHER FREEDOM

[@roncowan5218]

Bread was great,they knew how to make tracks that just sound so good,were special

[@alphawave5603]

Summer Nights in the 70s listening to Bread through my dad’s imported Grundig sound system & amazing headphones. Their songs bring me back to those soft lovely days as a kid.

[@SwirlingDervish536]

The best Bread song. It is. also,goosebumps.

[@simon2077]

God only knows how many times I listened to this during my youth playing on the radio. Radio was so big back then.

[@biggmaqq]

I loved the strings at the end.

[@askillthatpays]

LOVE and APPRECIATE the passion. keep them coming

[@jamesdrynan]

Nice to see your joyful appreciation. As a musician, I played many Bread songs as a solo performer. Gates' wrote the song for " The Goodbye Girl " movie which became his best-selling song of his solo career

[@johnobrien8135]

Harry you got a Great ear for Music Brother.

[@Hawken54]

Larry Knechtel did the electric guitar with the waa waa sound. He also played the piano for Simon & Garfunkel on the song, Bridge Over Troubled Waters.

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Good suggest , good reaction , I guess that makes it a good time . Thank you

[@tinalinge2782]

Mother Freedom is another great rocking Bread song. This song always makes me think of Elvis. But then it's about so many. Great reaction Harri!!!

[@carolisakallas3054]

Harri, you're my favorite person to hang with, Hugs!

[@darrendixon3191]

Dude, your reaction is right on. I really enjoy reactions on a daily basis. Thank you.

[@mrburns1203]

David Gates and Bread were amazing. What a voice and Interpreter!

[@firehouse6226]

Takes me back to the Park City pool laying on my towel and listening to the amazing music playing over the PA speakers in the early 70's.

[@iraidaacevedo3723]

I’ve always loved this song♥️ Thank you Imadrummin for this amazing selection💙and Harri for such great reaction💙

[@debbiechang5781]

I had forgotten how many beautiful songs Bread did back in the day. Thanks Imadrummin for reminding us of this gorgeous music. Thanks for your enthusiasm Harri 🌺✌️

[@Imadrummin]

Thank you Debbie!! 👍