Every now and then a song is perfect for an artist/singer. This is one of those times.
@jmak7222 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@just1mansopinion2 жыл бұрын
Well.... he wrote the song, so........ Also, he tells the story of dating a woman that had told him how she had just crushed a guy she was dating before him. He wrote the first two verses, thinking how it must have made that guy feel. He couldn't come up with the finish of the song, until she crushed him the same way. Devastated he completed this masterpiece. Cheers\=/\=/
@artturek48222 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated songs and singers in our lifetime. This live version rips at your heart. Billy's range in his voice and the emotion within the song brings up every pain and every heartbreak of every break up you've ever had.
@lauracuneo9317 ай бұрын
How can you not love this song, from the vocals to saxophone...great song!
@lisalaporte531915 күн бұрын
And it’s a waltz! ❤
@joneal83605 ай бұрын
This was what we used to call the Alex P Keaton song. Turned out we still slow dance at home to it. Billy was the only one to sing this song.
@danvjmatt13 жыл бұрын
One of the all time heartbreak classics. Still can't keep a dry eye when I listen to this song.
@sherrybrown4272 жыл бұрын
So true
@lindahardee84579 ай бұрын
same here. heard it today driving.... almost had to pull over.
@sleepysandi772810 жыл бұрын
I COULD LISTEN TO THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. TRULY HITS IN THE YOUR HEART. THE 76 PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIKE IT....DO NOT KNOW GOOD MUSIC
@colleencain314910 жыл бұрын
I agree, Sandy B.! They don't know GREAT music! Thank u, colleen
@mikebrown75196 жыл бұрын
Sandi Brunssen Im with you Sandy so could I.
@janethamlett98484 жыл бұрын
perfect
@laurarose41594 жыл бұрын
SO TRUE!!!
@donnajean98053 жыл бұрын
I do listen to this over & over again !
@dansmusic45793 жыл бұрын
What a performance! What a song! Billy Vera had them under his full control! Great voice. Great song, super saxophones, excellent timing -- had us all on our tip toes until and beyond the end!
@gigigiseleworld Жыл бұрын
He truly is... ❤️
@dansmusic4579 Жыл бұрын
@@gigigiseleworld Please see my new post on the Billy Vera video. And... take a look at this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2jWeZeOhKqfZ6s That should bring a tear to your eyes!
@jak303419 жыл бұрын
one of the most underrated singers ever
@amymoreland11213 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I absolutely love him!
@justinwray96363 жыл бұрын
Truth.
@MsQuinett2 жыл бұрын
F
@deansagliano93932 жыл бұрын
What a great singer and such an awesome chill guy
@pickledweed694209 жыл бұрын
One of the best love songs ever written.
@josiep.33587 жыл бұрын
yes that's RIGHT
@thelaostling96526 жыл бұрын
It's an alltime tear jerker. I still play it...at 90 years old.
@ataloa14 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this song. He sings it perfectly.
@gigigiseleworld Жыл бұрын
Yes he does "🎶
@user-bq6pi2kp9v Жыл бұрын
❤ I truly love this song!!! It brings tears my eyes every time!!! It was a good friend of mine favorite song!!! God rest her soul!!!
@annettehargan52838 жыл бұрын
I would "Thumbs Up" this a million times if I could :D
@marybyrd52169 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best songs ever written...and no one can come close to touching it and singing it any better than Billy Vera....not even close!! keep it up my man!
@CuntFaceMo5 жыл бұрын
Mary Byrd ted gives it a good crack
@mikewoodson69305 жыл бұрын
When you love someone more than life itself and they stop loving you. A part of you never stops loving them.
@scottcarter33924 жыл бұрын
Very well said.
@nicknaulty130511 жыл бұрын
I AM 54 NOW... This song was the song back in my hey day1
@kennypooh5613 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt...this video HAS TO BE one of the most fantastic renditions and performances of ALL TIME of this song!!! Not only are the lyrics so VERY deep and so meaningful & tear-jerking....but the way Billy Vera WERKS the crowd and makes them beg.....LITERALLY BEG HIM.....to bring it home and give THEM closure for whatever pain of a long gone relationship in their past is simply STUNNING!!! This will FOREVER BE one the absolute BEST "one hit wonders" of the music video industry! DA~HAMN!
@gigigiseleworld Жыл бұрын
🎶🔥🎸🔥🎶
@allieknicely11005 жыл бұрын
I am 14 years old and family ties is my favorite show. 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘 Alex(Michael)❤Ellen(Tracy)
@kathleenreynolds5380 Жыл бұрын
The talent this guy has is amazing.
@johnnyz50955 жыл бұрын
Geez when this song and family ties came out ... i didnt even have 20 yrs to subtract from my life... now at 42 would love to subtract 20 yrs... geez life moves fast.
@lorrainegeisinger32309 жыл бұрын
This may be my favorite song of all time.
@gingerbakerbarrett49414 жыл бұрын
Mine too. Makes me cry
@rondadempsey56594 жыл бұрын
@@gingerbakerbarrett4941 -It's my favorite song of all of my 76 years (well, i'll be 76 on June 15th of this year.
@AudranER2 жыл бұрын
@@rondadempsey5659 Happy belated birthday 🥳 I wish you health and many more birthdays!
@paulaifield11 жыл бұрын
Classic song! The singer's voice, the musical arrangement, and the lyrics (tell a story). Will always love this song. All three elements make the song special and wonderful!!
@teeillz8 жыл бұрын
I'll NEVER forget watching/hearing this for the first time on Family Ties and my major crush on Alex. P. Keaton!!!!!!!!
@tbranch2277 жыл бұрын
lol awesome
@sandiwarner66757 жыл бұрын
teeillz I have been in love w this song ever since
@VV-GovernmentalNot-for-ProfitA6 жыл бұрын
I am the exact same way! I thought Micheal J Fox sang this and was searching itunes to download it...finally found it though.
@bobfoster83616 жыл бұрын
And I had a crush on Tracy Pollen. LOL
@patriciamcclain58386 жыл бұрын
teeillz makes me want to cry an stuff til this day that dam Alex Keaton
@MsAncar5269 жыл бұрын
ONE JUST AWESOME SONG, GET GOOSE BUMPS EVERY TIME WE HEAR IT.. AND WE'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR 38YRS...
@charlenelamorie79703 жыл бұрын
Never ever get tired of listening to this man's voice and this song.
@debkobeachkoene77104 жыл бұрын
This has such a place in my heart forever....divorcing someone I still loved and this played the morning after the divorce and we were still together but I knew I had to leave.....on to a better life...but still carrying a undying love.
@rhondacorbett75023 жыл бұрын
I know I went through the same situation. He died 2 years ago and my husband took me to see him one last time. He was in a coma never knew I was there. God bless anyone who knows how much it hurts.
@gigigiseleworld Жыл бұрын
Billy is on Instagram...🔥🎶🔥🎸🎶🔥
@Kevin-kf5dn Жыл бұрын
@@rhondacorbett7502 Yes, I lost the love of my life just over 4 years ago when she took her own life as a result of the mental illness she had.😥
@rhondacorbett7502 Жыл бұрын
@@Kevin-kf5dn Sorry Kevin, I hope time will help the pain. We'll never forget our lost love. Blessings
@MichaelFan1227 ай бұрын
@@rhondacorbett7502Rhonda i know its crazy and the post is over 3 years old. But believe me he know that you there
@2roumian8 жыл бұрын
My 88 yr old mother's favorite song! Thank you Billy!!!
@caroldaly86153 жыл бұрын
oh my How could there be any "thumbs down" this has to be a mistake! I just burned tonight's supper & I am just getting my breath back, but my heart is still racing! WOW!!!!! Country House memories!
@lisaguglielmi97749 жыл бұрын
I just heard this on the radio for the first time in many many years. I knew every word!! You never forget a classic.
@skybaby31513 жыл бұрын
Just saw Billy perform this live last week....he's still got it...this song never gets old.
@020route9 жыл бұрын
i have a friend who's an audiologist and intends to open up a store to check hearing and sell hearing aids...he could jump start his business if these 94 people who don't like this song,could come down and have their hearing checked.
@superloose56329 жыл бұрын
Head bangers are like that, then eventually they grow up. Cheers mate.
@fh3467 жыл бұрын
James Buckley LOL-LOL
@Fixxer3157 жыл бұрын
I'm was an 80's headbanger, but even back then I could appreciate this song.
@libipretty81056 жыл бұрын
hahahaha Excellent, James! lol lol When I started reading I was like "what is he talking about?" hahahaha
@starflyr575 жыл бұрын
brilliant..u won the internet
@michaelbrown88010 жыл бұрын
I first heard this song, like so many others, on family ties; wow I just love it!!!
@larryaltman1872 Жыл бұрын
My friend, Jerry Peterson (RIP) playing that beautiful sax solo.
@appraiserdmitchell2 жыл бұрын
Truly a soul torn in part. Happened to me at 24 years . Taught me it was a total wait of time to morn , did so for 2 years , if another needs to leave. Place the same importance on the relationship as they do . No Bitter words just wish you well. and take responsibility for your own Happiness and make it Better the next Time. And I certainly have . Great heart Song, needed to be put into Words . Thank you Billy Vera for you Talent.
@mario4rory15 жыл бұрын
aww i love this song..it always reminds me of Family ties Alex and Ellen breaking up..great song!!!!
@Bonita993366 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song!❤
@JoniWagner3 ай бұрын
Billy KILLIN' it on his best song... I LOVE it. ❤❤❤
@just1mansopinion2 жыл бұрын
This song and the Scorpion's "Still Loving You" are two of the most emotionally moving, broken heart songs of all time! Still loving you baby, wooo! Cheers\=/\=/
@danniedee116 жыл бұрын
Billy, you've been great for a long, long time! Thank you for years of good listening and memories.
@bluesatbirth10 жыл бұрын
So sad to see negative comments--this guy sings with conviction and emotion. Plus you can understand every word he sings--unlike the mumble mouthed screamers of today. The current music ( ? ) cannot even come close--hip-hop-rap--pop--it's just pure BS !
@calibaby34427 жыл бұрын
bluesatbirth yes I completely agree!!! I can't stand this music today it sucks ! it's nasty & means nothing all the songs these days are about drugs half naked or fully naked women its sad this world is lost!!!
@jeffreyberry57675 жыл бұрын
You so right about that . If they not using the n or b words . And others words like that . It not good to them
@sharigreen92525 жыл бұрын
Yes! We need REAL music to make a comeback. Not the crap that passes for it today.
@tyhonse10 жыл бұрын
He doesn't sing like he talks...AMAZING VOICE!!!
@vanman24314 жыл бұрын
lost my wife in 1997... still cry every time I play this song.
@reshondaparker82862 ай бұрын
Prayers to you. I'm so sorry for your loss and I pray you get reminders that she is around because she truly is. May God bless you
@angiebates5397 жыл бұрын
Seeing someone stand on stage and poor their guts out all over the place like that takes a lot. So beautiful....
@crivas2817 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite songs. I love Billy Vera's voice.
@lorettagallegos25582 ай бұрын
BITTERSWEET MEMORIES OF "BACK IN THE DAY". HAPPINESS AND THEN COMES HEARTBREAK. WHAT A LIFE. IF I COULD ONLY BRING BACK THE LOVES OF MY LIFE FOR JUST ONE MORE DAY, I WOULD TELL THEM HOW MUCH I LOVED THEM.
@Toppo209916 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to when I was about 6-7 years old. Man I loved being a kid in the 80's but I wish I could've been a teenager/young adult, must've been great!
@Free-bt6gn2 жыл бұрын
It was! Class of 84 baby!!!
@TheHenderson3112 жыл бұрын
First time i heard this song was on an episode of Family Ties" when Alex ( Michael J Fox ) Dances with Ellen ( Tracy Pollard whos his real wife now ) , then kisses her ........ since then i was obsessed to find the song that "wow that is the most romantic song i've ever heard"... when i heard it again .... it was just as romantic and heartfelt as the first time i hear it. Thank You Billy Vera & The Beaters ....
@vergaraluquemilenapatricia79545 ай бұрын
SO LUCKY PEOPLE WHO WERE THERE👍👍👍❗ SO LUCKY ME I COULD LIVE IN THE 80S AND KNOW THIS AMAZING SINGER AND LOVELY SONG❤❤❤‼️
@danvjmatt15 жыл бұрын
Bensonhurst-KVP Don't think that I've ever had a had a dry eye when I listen to this song. And I don't think that I ever will. Billy Vera is pure class .... and this song is a true heartbreak classic.
@JohnWrenn19577 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of seeing Billy and the Beaters live a couple of times in the 80's. Once was at the Roxy, right up close. I still play the music, it's great.
@paulastewart47497 жыл бұрын
John Wrenn ...I saw Billy Vera and the Beaters at the Roxy also. A performance I will always remember! So happy we both got to experience him LIVE!
@mikewoodson69305 жыл бұрын
John Wrenn saw him in TX, after the song was #1 and had fallen down the charts. What a great performance it was. I remember people weren’t paying attention, much like this and when Billy sang, the entire crowd sthu.
@donagoya16 жыл бұрын
it is beutiful to have a man feel this way about a woman and to put into words for the world to hear, one of the greatest love songs in my personal list
@s.rosesmith-hayes87405 жыл бұрын
An underrated performance and song. One of my all time favorites.
@bryanao16 жыл бұрын
30+ years and I still cry everytime I hear this song like when I was a pre-teen listening to A.M. radio. This is the greatest love/heart-break song of all time!!! Thanx for posting.
@danniedee19 жыл бұрын
I first heard Billy Vera in Denver - the mid-70's - Billy got the feeling of times exactly. Thanks, Billy
@priscillaraines89825 жыл бұрын
Wondered who sang the theme from "king of queens" and come to find out it was Billy Vera. IAM so in love with his voice.
@miloramz12 жыл бұрын
A very powerful song that I'll never get tired of listening to.
@SNUGSBUTTERCUP12 жыл бұрын
Back in the day, a person’s “life” was his richest and only commodity.To give twenty years from one's life tells us how much he loved a special lady; how much he was willing to bargain his own life to keep her.This song was written from raw emotions with true love in mind; when love and one's life really meant something. All the kidding around about “getting lucky” was just a ploy. I think all this guy ever wanted was “just a lasting TRUE love.” (And he can call me any time he wants to!) ;)
@bluenote824jones77 жыл бұрын
billy ,one of the hardest working guy in the business.he had more than one hit.starting out with storybook children way back when.he does a little of every thing even acting.he also produces and is an expert on 1950,music.and more.
@paulastewart47497 жыл бұрын
Great voice Billy Vera, awesome lyrics, and an amazing performance! your band is out of this world. you rock!
@TerriP195713 жыл бұрын
That voice and that sax!! OMG!!
@derricwayne8249 Жыл бұрын
A great song. The lyrics touch all who have been in love, only to see the other person walk away. The pain of doing anything to prevent the loss of that love. This song touches on all those basics and more.
@frankfasano55328 жыл бұрын
Was so fortunate to see Billy (the first time) playing at The Strand, in Redondo Beach, CA when I was working in LA in the '80's. Afterward, purchased several copies of the album for friends, who, in turn purchased more copies for their friends.
@MM-yb2fy6 жыл бұрын
Old comment but you mentioning the Strand in Redondo brought back memories.
@rozzie10114 жыл бұрын
This brings me back, I had this record. And I listened to this song over & over again... Even though I didn't even date until I graduated High School in 92...
@davidclarke73308 жыл бұрын
great live recording. a REAL vocal
@theoldgypsypaddler33926 жыл бұрын
How many times have I wept to this song...
@SnowWhite-hr4ho3 жыл бұрын
Me too I wish there were guys like this
@barbaraarcher3222 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this song. It makes me feel so good ☺️😊. I think about my Eddie. A guy that I was in love with 😂😜.
@lovetheoldies9 жыл бұрын
how much better is this song when he does it live
@SnowWhite-hr4ho3 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful song ever. I would totally marry the guy who sang this song to me.
@teedtad25342 жыл бұрын
We remember when this song first went on sale 1987 with in the first week we were NOT able to buy it because it was sold out!! Billy Vera has very long range for a Tenor voice! He is an expert knowing how to carry it with out slipping off key! Great job Billy! He is MUCH older now.. his band is excellent with him! 🦜💐🦜💐🦜
@danielshaw8049 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, of the South Louisiana bar bands. I get tears in my eyes.
@trampass6414 жыл бұрын
I have searched for days for a better version and cant. Billy's original is pure gold
@HunnyBee1516 жыл бұрын
luv this song so much! i can really feel the pain in his heart. this song always reminds me of that episode on Family Ties when Alex Keaton and his girlfriend broke up. so sad
@ski421113 жыл бұрын
God!!!! What a powerful song!
@flogonurse5359 Жыл бұрын
Goosebumps always with this song & Billy’s voice 👌✅💜
@debig83902 жыл бұрын
Ellen and Alex's song always. I still break down when I hear this masterpiece. So powerful a love. She doesn't deserve you. XoXo.. What girl wouldn't want this song sung to them ?? I know I would. So much emotion of a broken heart. XoXo. If you'd stay I'd subtract 20 years from my life. Now if ever their was a commitment.
@joanpudvan660210 жыл бұрын
AH, CALIF. IN THE EIGHTIES...WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME AND WHAT A WONDERFUL SINGER. MY FAVORITE VERSION OF THIS GREAT LOVE SONG.
@execatty4 жыл бұрын
52..alex and lauren..1985.forever young at heart thank you billy..best days ever
@gimppyful12 жыл бұрын
this song speaks to my soul i had a girl but she got scared and did not want to work on it i was going threw a hard time. but every time i hear it the memories come flooding back.
@Quadrider5014 жыл бұрын
that was Awesome! I love singin this song. Various karaoke versions let you stretch out. Billy is the Man!!!
@CARS6315 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the time and effort in posting this song. It's one of my favourite songs ever. So passionate and sweet. Melts my heart.
@marciagoosby74523 жыл бұрын
Very underrated singer I didn't even know his name glad this popped up, enjoyed it!
@lyric52013 жыл бұрын
WOW...REMINDS ME OF FAMILY TIES....HOW MANY OF OF REMEMBER THAT....THANKS FOR THE POST...
@bleesedsingergirl14 жыл бұрын
This song has been one of the ultimate love songs of all times since I saw it on family ties. To tell someone I would give 20 years of my life just to hold them again. WOW!!!!! Bring back true love.....
@msamsonrn13 жыл бұрын
On this Memorial Day, darling Lee, you've been gone 29 years. I miss you so much, I love you and miss you every single day 💔
@TheHenderson3111 жыл бұрын
First heard this song on an Episode of Family Ties -- when Alex dances with Ellen for the first time, they kiss and he realizes he loves her. Since then I was tracking down this song , when I finally found it I have listened to it at least a hundred times. Still hits ya right in the heart. One of my favorite songs
@billyvee12 жыл бұрын
25 years ago today, this song reached #1 on the national charts!
@MissCee37016 жыл бұрын
I finally found it! Thanks to someone posting it in relation to "Family Ties". I have been trying to find this for over 10 years - at least! I never knew the title of the song till now, tried searching for "what would you do" etc, but so glad I found it! It brings back memories, and I am just spell struck when I hear this song!
@jerryferko83094 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest songs of the eighties , the horn section is just so right .
@craigleslie16627 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy. I took my mother to Manhattan Beach where you gave a concert. She is in heaven listening now.
@fh3467 жыл бұрын
Craig Leslie You're from Wisconsin if you're who I Think You are. God-Bless.
@indez2312 жыл бұрын
Natural voices....now becoming a memory
@carolboyd55316 жыл бұрын
Billy Vera should have been a huge star. The pipes on that guy! I was lucky enough to chase them around from the Blue Lagoon to At My Place to the usual Hollywood haunts to the Palomino. They were amazing to see and one never tired of it. Their horn section was, essentially, the Tower of Power horn section. And that freakin' Hirsch, man, he chased me home to Santa Monica from the Palomino one night. Good times, the best. Better than we got now. So blessed to be able to revisit this on KZbin and I hope all the dudes are prospering. xoxo
@mikebrown75196 жыл бұрын
Carol Boyd Cool, ive always liked him too
@sandynyc19 жыл бұрын
Now this is how a man or woman in love sounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheHop12 жыл бұрын
Very awesome tune Billy, Paul Gayton told me some very nice stuff about your talent. He' was very proud of you! Peace be with you!
@kellykellymizfit12 жыл бұрын
This is the most beautiful song ever.
@rickcook23447 жыл бұрын
Got his album as a tavern giveaway in Arlington,Washington in 1978. Been a fan ever since.
@vickywalker33928 жыл бұрын
Years ago I saw him do this on a tv show if memory serves. It was 10 times more soulful and he almost cried while performing it. This version was great but I would love to hear that other version again sometime.
@mividacotidiana14 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful, you can`t write and sing like this without going through the pain of losing someone. Hats off to you Billy V. you put into words what we all have felt at one time or another.
@cynthiathomas655511 жыл бұрын
This damn song been stuck in my head for two weeks. Walking in Walgreens and heard it playing. Hate that! Already know the words from when it came out! Drives me nuts! Lol!
@bobsdoowopshop10 жыл бұрын
Bill it bein 46 years sien I saw you @ THE CLUB, on Tremont in the Bronx, we talk abount my Friend Jackie Wilson, with my Dad Earle Warren I still Like the Music back then !!
@stevenreed30904 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever! Thanks
@guachoko15 жыл бұрын
Bravo!. Great sax and melody! I barely knew English at the time, but this song was one my favorite tunes in the 1980s.