Bread "If" REACTION Video | best reaction videos to 70s music | first time hearing bread

[@kenbody4370]

I’ll be 65 this year, And am still listening to Bread and all the same music from back in the day. And still own , The Best Of Bread CD .

[@vapatsfan6174]

I am 65 also and I have The Best of Bread album lol

[@jeffcampbell6917]

I'm 70 and I have it!

[@winsomeblandford1076]

I'm 81 and still have Best of Bread album❤

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

"And when my love for life is running dry, you come and pour yourself on me." Great lyrics!

[@ronpalmer9263]

My wife and I were married in 1975 and this song was sung at our wedding.

[@sitnhere]

I lost my wife 15 summers ago, and this song is one we loved to listen to together......so now I'm all in tears......for the umpteenth zillionth time.

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

David Gates and Bread were definitely a big part of the soundtrack of the lives of those of us becoming "grown ups" in the 70's! And I think maybe the word you are looking for to describe the emotions some of their music evokes is "wistful" but also hopeful! I thoroughly enjoy watching your reaction videos and look forward to seeing more!

[@Loko-wl7fo]

"Aubrey" is a Bread MUST!!!

[@danielbrooks4474]

I absolutely agree, but I would also like to add that another MUST is the song, "Diary."

[@Loko-wl7fo]

@@danielbrooks4474 Absolutely agree

[@evillemike2009]

Whatever you do, don't listen to this after someone you thought was the love of your life leaves.

[@jeffburnham6611]

My favorite song by Bread, has to be 'Diary'. You can just feel what the singer is going through. Beautiful ballad.

[@christopheryochum3602]

"Diary" is extremely poignant, especially halfway through when you find out what's really going on. Reactors don't do this one, unfortunately.

[@Isleofskye]

Make It With You is in my all-time Top Ten and I bought my first record in London in 1960 :)

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

Dude, she's banging someone else. He finds out the hardest way possible.

[@kenperkins7921]

You certainly picked a bad time t ocutit.

[@davidvoisin5118]

Whew, Diary is very good, but how can you beat Everything I Own?

[@ovetaford9738]

I graduated high school in 71 and this was my favorite Bread song. I would put the album on my stereo at night and fall asleep to them. I wished to find someone who felt like that about me

[@kevcall]

I hope you did

[@jeffclark7888]

Likewise. 1977.

[@angiejones297]

Class of 71 here too!

[@tommypauly3249]

It's a rabbit hole you will love to go down, seriously 😍🥰❤️😉

[@robertgarcia3031]

Bread was a great musical group. So many hits.

[@hermanbernard4537]

It really is a beautiful song and his voice..omg...gives me chills.

[@hermanbernard4537]

A Master Piece

[@alanthompson7216]

........i love the way you two wonderful ladies just seem to get lost in the music long may you continue

[@wayneguess7946]

I would also recommend, The Diary!

[@sergiodavila5269]

This song gets me misty-eyed every time. Thank y’all for this reaction 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@gammaanteria]

An exquisitely crafted song!

[@256darrell]

I agree. Diary is such an emotional song. One of my favorites.

[@foxman1546]

You were choking up and thinking I don't want this song to end. Great reaction.

[@larryclark4297]

I bought this album when I was in Berlin Germany in 1970-1972 in the Army was $2.50 I still have it

[@Bob-iv1wi]

Navy

[@kennethroe5376]

Always loved this song.. Great reaction

[@LillianParker-qx2tb]

Love your reaction. And shout out to Mom. Loved that Black Dress 😊

[@scottfarley3644]

People don't write these passionate, personal love songs anymore.

[@vapatsfan6174]

I would agree. I hate to say it buy this type of devotion is sadly fading. My husband and I have been together 47 years and we listened to Bread on 8 track as teenagers. We are now 65 and still are this devoted to each other.

[@keithbarkley560]

Try the dairy by bread one of his greats

[@Spuzzmacher]

I played an early Pink Floyd song where Gilmour’s voice is in beautiful mode, and my 15yo niece & 14yo nephew mocked it & couldn’t figure out why he sounded like that. We realized it was bc all they’ve listened to is rap their whole lives, and they haven’t heard a man’s voice actually sing before. They didn’t think men should sing. RIP music.

[@dannyowens7452]

My Wife and I had this song for Our wedding. So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@billtaylor3382]

'Guitar Man' is a great one also! But I really loved this Band growing up back in those days!

[@rescuelover7891]

This was always my favorite song they did. I always wated a love like that and finally found it. My husband passed 17 months ago and I wish I could have flown away with him.

[@OLD-MAN-GOLF-USA]

One of my favorite lines in any song I've ever heard "And when my love for life is running dry, you come and pour yourself on me"......next do "Diary" please!

[@festidious2644]

Great line; have you also considered Heart's lines from their hit, Crazy On You? I always thought it was pretty neat. I was a willow last night in a dream I bent down over a clear running stream Sang you the song that I heard up above And you kept me alive with your sweet flowing love

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@festidious2644 oh the Diary, I’d forgotten about that one. Absolutely love it. I’ve still got all my original vinyl LP from the 70s. Must play my vinyls, I haven’t for years. Especially Bread

[@festidious2644]

He does have a wonderful voice, doesn't he. Great reaction, girls. Their next hit song which came after Make it With You was It Don't Matter To Me.

[@cman9373]

That song always reminds me of my late wife, it makes me miss her..

[@cnatview]

I was a young teen when Bread came onto the scene. I spent hours in my room listening to Bread and other songs of the time of course but my gosh, when I saw the 45 spinning on the turntable, I was reminded me of the record label..... I studied the picture of that worm for quite some time. lol Great reaction, ladies. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@festidious2644]

Hello, cnatview: I have good memories of those times too. I have that 45 with the caterpillar on the label. After a couple of years, that same Elektra label had a butterfly where the caterpillar had been.

[@cnatview]

@@festidious2644 ....Yes! That's right....I had forgotten all about that too. Thanks for bouncing that memory back to the front of my mind. ✌

[@stevebengel1346]

I remember doing that for Carly Simon's You're So Vain too

[@larrybutler8948]

Sadly I use to sing this to my very beautiful wife, who Flew away non Feb 11th 2020 from a very rare heart condition we didn't know she had. Yes IO cry still when I hear this song. Thanks lovely Ladies for an honest reaction.

[@88smk7]

My moms favorite song. Thank you

[@langdonbiggs1596]

I love their song London Bridges

[@DavidTateVA]

I can't tell you how many hours I spent learning the guitar part for this. What a timeless classic.

[@moonbeam2062]

Your livestreams are great! Looking forward to the next one!

[@sheryljones856]

Loved that song.

[@shadsullivan7817]

I love this song! I love the Helen of Troy reference. Nice job ladies! Thanks!!!!

[@padfolio]

The quivering guitar sound was done by playing an electric guitar through a synthesizer. Gates said it took him about an hour and a half to finish the song. It had an extra verse that he left off the finished product. He said that he immediately knew he had something special.

[@grayaj23]

I'm 58. This song has been one of my favorites since the early 1970s. I was probably 7 or 8 when I first heard this song. Now, he's a cattle rancher in Montana.

[@keymack2477]

Thank you for reacting so well to my favourite song by Bread! If you want to dive deeper into this group, and I would recommend it, I would suggest "Everything I Own"!

[@robertwalker1803]

A number of beautiful hits….You would definitely love “ Guitar Man”.

[@LuckyDawgProductionsModerator]

Such a beautiful song!

[@billpo]

Such a beautiful song…

[@pauldavis6390]

In the UK we had a Group called Ultravox. They had an amazing hits, starting with a song called Vienna. The lead singer Midge Ure later had a hit with a song called "If I was". I am sure you will love both the group and Midge the sound they made will be right down your street.

[@DavidHoff-l4s]

Was glad to find your reactions to Bread. Would like to see you react to Guitar Man by bread. Your reactions to The Bee Gees turned me into a fan of you both. Thank you.

[@davidgalvez5341]

Man does not live by Bread alone, but boy our daily Bread sure does help. 🙂

[@charlier711]

Absolutely stunning and beautiful - lyrics, melody, voice. Well done Mr. Gates.

[@jeng24-p4y]

This is “Our Song”. Together 46 years!

[@sonsofthunder915]

David Gates is brilliant.

[@robert-ef8qv]

Absolutely perfectly said.👍🙏❤️

[@johnlooney2319]

Don't know about brilliant, cheesy yes.

[@g3synth205]

@@johnlooney2319 "cheesy" - sounds like someone's uncomfortable embracing the feelings a song like this would bring them. Easier to just push those feelings away.

[@goofball3236]

gees i was only 5 years old when this came out damn im old lol hello everyone

[@Em_2582]

Everything I Owned by Bread is my favorite 💜

[@paulmoschini5945]

If is a beautiful song. I would also recommend 'Everything I Own ' which was an ode to his father after his father's death. Very touching.

[@brianpowell6058]

You must listen to "Diary" and "Sweet Surrender" and "Guitar Man."

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

"If" can live on its own as a love poem. The music gives it an emotional construction to flow into it and with it.

[@lesparker6752]

"Everything I Own" by Bread will definitely give you some strong feelings to react to.

[@robertworrell6287]

I'm having a wonderful time this evening listening to you two. Olivia Newton John does this song on the Dean Martin TV show 1972.Dean was very true gentleman. She was to young for him to chase after.

[@jerickson725]

Two of my favorites are Diary and Aubrey. I hope they get on the list!

[@ron88303]

I met my wife back in late 1969. This was our wedding song in 1974. Today is our 54th Valentine's Day together.

[@generationgapreacts]

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your wife!

[@wallnut6666]

You guys really should react to Eva Cassidy - "Over The Rainbow". Make sure to watch the live black and white video

[@bryanforis1839]

Good music great in concert

[@wayneguess7946]

Eternal Love!

[@williammcallister9293]

My wife and I had this song played at our wedding 46 yrs. ago.

[@steveh7108]

Next it has to be Everything I own". It's another love song but not your typical love song because it's written about his father after he passed away. I guarantee you will like it or my money back🤔😊

[@zulkanainbaharuddin2185]

You are right abt the 2nd phrase of the song, Helen of Troy. But the 1st phrase was abt the Mona Lisa painting, the third was time travel. He writes his songs so poetic. Where you can hear that the ending word of a phrase have the same sound of the next ending word phrase. A good technic in song writing & singing.😊😊😊

[@Tangent099]

Bobbie Gentry - Ode to Billie Joe (1967) Here is a song with many layers that will stick with you through time.

[@festidious2644]

She was Booby Gentry before she got her breast reduction surgery (not really).

[@reggiefokes6677]

Great group. ❤

[@roybiggs7239]

Thank you for this reaction.

[@waynehauser3611]

You have opened the door to Bread now lol ! So many songs to listen to . David Gates is an amazing song writer and singer with a golden voice ! He is the male Karen Carpenter in my opinion ! Loving your reactions. Cheers from down under !

[@docholliday5439]

In 1963 Beverly and her family moved in across the street from me. We were both 4 yrs old. In just a short time we were inseparable. In 1983 we were married. I sang this song to her at our wedding. Two years later we had twin girls Katie and Kerry. In 1987 I again sang this song to her at her funeral. She was killed by a DRUNK DRIVER on her way home the grocery store. My life has never been the same...

[@scottdrapo8321]

@docholliday5439 .... ...some people can flash back in one instant from a song ... Sending U Hugs...I can't begin to imagine....

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Oh I haven’t listened to this song in years. I’ve just re- arranged all my 70s Vinyl LP. Loved this song and the whole album 💞

[@drumdog5]

Great reaction! Another favorite band with similar vibes to Bread is Ambrosia. Try, You're the Only Woman, Biggest Part of Me, or How Much I Feel. Great stuff!

[@stanleygresswell8315]

Telly Savalis had a bit with this one as well 👍

[@evelynhoard2845]

No sadness, just a very emotional song.

[@texadan314]

I love that it doesn't follow the common format of verse, chorus, verse, chorus. It is just one long line throughout.

[@moonbeam2062]

Next one needs to be "Diary" by Bread.

[@paulprice-gl7qj]

God bess u❤

[@Mary-uw6tx]

I sang this song at my son’s wedding, for him and his wife. ❤

[@glassontherocks]

I had just gone active service when album came out. I always thought the songs were sad and lonely. They still give me that distant empty feeling.

[@talltulip]

Not sure which Bread song(s) you've already reacted to, but please be sure that "Everything I Own" is included. I always thought it was a romantic love song, but recently I found out that it was written as a tribute and expression of love and gratitude to his father. However, I am not sure if his dad lived to hear it.

[@kroft6799]

Everything I Own is their best song by far to me, maybe because while it's still soft rock, it's got a little bit of a bite to it.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

Please don't think I have gone off the deep end, but I get a little different feeling with this song. It is lovely, and there are definite romantic passages, but I always have the feeling of this as a memorial; kind of like spending every last moment with a loved one, until the end (or until "one by one the stars would all go out"). Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song. If you are looking for more Bread, "Everything I Own" is one of my favorites. David wrote it as a tribute to his father.

[@davef.6803]

'Lost Without Your Love', 'Aubrey' and 'Look What You've Done' are other great songs of theirs.

[@xiurong888]

This was our wedding song in 1977

[@francesthompson593]

What can you say the Music of Bread is beautiful and David Gates takes it to another level!

[@kauaikid1]

If mom wants to hear a sad love song, I would love to see your reaction to "Diary".

[@johntiggleman4686]

It's funny...when it came out, I really hated it...but over the years I came to enjoy it What happens when you get older. If you want to hear them rock out, listen to "Mother Freedom" and "Let Your Love Go."

[@bostonvair]

While Bread is most-well-known for their ballads, Bread could rock out. I have the album "The Best of Bread" on vinyl and the first side is full of these beautiful ballads, side 2 has some more rockers. You should listen to "Mother Freedom" for their other sound. Also, the ballad "Everything I Own" was a song to his father who had passed away before writing the song. One of the sadder Bread Ballads is the song "Diary."

[@margaretnicol3423]

The best version of 'If' was done by Telly Savalas (Kojak) - if you could keep a straight face while listening! 🤣

[@southernenigma3427]

I can understand why so many people requested this song. However, if you're really listening to the words, the best song they ever sang was called Aubrey.

[@festidious2644]

Love it! Had the album.

[@thegorn68]

David's songwriting should be mandatory study at music schools.

[@kensommers1646]

Bread was awesome , along with Barry Manilow , my favorites from the 70's. I would enjoy a Barry Manilow reaction, there is an awesome live performance of "Trying to get the Feeling again" on you tube.

[@slappyslappenheimer8046]

You should also give Ambrosia a listen. David Pack has an awesome voice, even now.

[@HS-ol4zl]

When I was young, this song was "cheesy" to me... how I love it nowadays!

[@justinl.3317]

He is still married to his high school sweetheart!! They married in 1959!

[@GrumpyOldGuy534]

Most of their tunes were slow, ballad, love songs. They did a few up tempo songs, a couple you should listen to. "Mother Freedom" and "Down on my Knees". Both great tunes

[@stephenhanft1226]

I totally understand why the comments section was flooded with requests for "If" to be the next Bread song for you to react to. I think it's their most beautiful song and David Gates singing is incredible. Please react to David Gates most successful solo hit "Goodbye Girl". You will love it.

[@larryclark4297]

He must listen to Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven this is a very classic song been around for over 50 year's

[@endoamuse]

So interesting (lady in red)~ you say this song isn't sad, and yet your facial expressions and hand motions tell a very different story 😉 This being said, as a song writer myself, I know it is possible to both inspire and uplift the spirit while invoking "tears" at the same time. David Gates of Bread is a romantic musical genius! THANK YOU both for this wonderful reaction video! ❤️ ~Robb V

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

Suggest you react to "Aubrey" another Bread song. It's so mellow!

[@festidious2644]

Love it! Had the album.

[@samhain1894]

You should listen to Dan Fogelberg, you’ll love him.

[@douglasstrayer-ng5ql]

Freedom by Bread ! Love is Alive, and Dream Weaver by Gary Wright