Bread - if | REACTION

[@jeffcobb2734]

My man was singing live. Those artists back in the day like David Gates, Karen Carpenter, John Denver, they were just special. No auto tune needed!

[@intotheblue96]

Love Karen and John! Special people.

[@shayleeledevre6401]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@gilbertspader7974]

Don McLean , Jim Croce and Maury , Joan Baez , Joan Collins .

[@clarewhittington9756]

Beautiful song! Bread produced some fantastic music back in the day, I had The Best Of Bread album. David Gates voice...as Jamel said, goose bump central!!

[@warmwomyn]

That my teenage years! No sex, romance, holding hands, sweet kisses but great. A time

[@nightin508]

Absolute gem of a song. Song writers back in the day were off the charts. No lie.

[@Nan-59]

Truth right there!

[@jeffking291]

Agreed ❗️ You just don’t see writing [ or just talent ( in general)] like this any more. (( I was a kid, and not much into slow stuff like this, but still recognized, how powerful songs like this were [ and still are, because they are timeless]. 📻🙂

[@myristicanz]

Agreed.

[@kimfenlon5500]

So true! There will never be artists or writers like those back then.

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Now, in the charts, there's no effin Melody.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

A man, a guitar and a microphone. No gimmicks. No spin. No enhancement. Just one of the most beautiful love songs ever written and performed.

[@billwren5033]

My wife passed away in 2011 from breast cancer. We were married for 18 yrs and she was only 39 when she passed, At her funeral, this was her song to me. she told me this is how I made her feel. As sweet as it was I never cried so hard in my life that day. I swore I would never listen to this song again and here I am listening because I am a follower of yours brother. Thanks for being a good Human and spreading joy,peace, and Love.

[@barbarakoeppe2623]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@adamlorber]

Sorry for you loss. Peace to you.

[@bradrosten8727]

Sorry for your loss

[@Lancehendrix813]

I hope you live out a long and memorable life full of smiles the way she would want for you ❤

[@marujohowes3584]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Perfect song to say “til later”.

[@BigIsk52]

"And when my love for life is running dry, you come and pour yourself on me" One of my favorite lines of all time.

[@kathystammen3060]

Makes me tear up every dam time!!!!!! In my opinion it’s one of thee most beautiful love songs ever written!!!!!!!!

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

Me too, and I'm a grown man! Should I be embarrassed?

[@kathystammen3060]

Griff Shannon no. Shows you’re a deep man. It’s just so pretty.

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

@@kathystammen3060 Awww, thanks. That does make me feel better.:):)

[@kathystammen3060]

Really Smart my number one is Longer by Dan Fogelburg. Also Annie’s song by John Denver 🎈❤️😔.

[@THXx1138]

@@kathystammen3060 You should listen to Simon and Garfunkel's 'For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her - Truly the most beautiful love song! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3m0Y51jiKx1kM0

[@jackvc4509]

This is one of the best love songs of all time. Gives me shivers everytime I listen to it.

[@hellokimmy68]

On a sweet note, he has been married to his high school sweetheart since 1959!

[@lilly5157]

That's wonderful to hear.

[@pmar27]

How great is that!

[@EddieDexterStewart]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@jamesraynard8794]

I loved listening to Bread, Seals and Crofts, England Dan and John Ford Coley

[@garylindsey5174]

Sure would like to see him do "I'll Play for You" by Seals and Crofts

[@garylindsey5174]

@@rachel-in-the-208 I'm cool with that ;) I like em both

[@Copperwise]

England Dan and John Ford Coley is an absolute listen.

[@sfitzpat140]

@@rachel-in-the-208 I suggested Summer Breeze a while back. Hopefully he gets to it soon 😊

[@patrick7639]

Here is a England Dan & John Ford Coly link kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6a4h5qBiZmlpbM.

[@coryola5663]

When my daughter was born in 1983, I sang this to her as a lullaby. It was amazing! Rocking this child in my arms and praying for her life to be happy and full of joy! Thanks, Jamel!

[@cnatview]

@Coryola56.... That's a beautiful story and a beautiful thing to do.

[@j.jcevering5117]

Love this

[@yarsivad000.5]

And she did not become a pole dancer.

[@memremacm]

☺️

[@rightyouareken7587]

That made me tear up. God bless

[@tswrench]

"Just one man, his guitar, and a damn stool." Bread is so talented and smooth that they give the impression that writing hit songs is easy. It isn't. This song is truly one in a million, and they did it time after time again and again...

[@debrathompson9183]

The band America is awesome too. Tin Man, Horse with no name, Ventura Highway, etc, etc.

[@xladydriver]

I've always wondered if the 1st mention of Purple Rain was in Ventura Hwy 🤔

[@melvinwomack3717]

Indeed

[@sassymessmess9110]

Love all those songs. My favorite is "Sister Golden Hair" and "Ventura Highway".

[@ajconstantine3593]

Jamel would dig the beat/syncopation & melody of “Woman Tonight” more than those I’d wager. ✌️

[@tiffanyc2407]

America did the The Last Unicorn Soundtrack. The songs were so beautiful. That movie was on a whole other level for cartoons and the soundtrack was exceptional.

[@blossom_n_gin]

I am so FLIPPIN' happy you're reacting to Bread... Gates, one of the most underrated songwriters of my time... thank you!!!! 😘

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

Underrated? He's an absolute legend!

[@blossom_n_gin]

@@woofolliesmydog8628 he is a incredible but is not well known for is songwriting. He is underrated because he is such a phenomenal talent.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

@@woofolliesmydog8628 no he's almost lost and forgotten. I'm 52, I was listening to Bread in the 90's, should have heard some of the comments I got from younger friends at the time, and I was only 21. All negative.

[@ebelionavarro4354]

Yes he was... Gates was always a good song writer he deserves more than just what People are saying about him. He was awsome and great ..

[@LA-fz5qw]

Ahh The softest of the soft rock songs......

[@Rawbtube]

"Diary" by Bread is one of the most heartbreaking yet loving songs ever written. Please check it out.

[@barbaraselletti6520]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for playing this one, Jamel. This was my wedding song almost 44 years ago. I'm crying tears of joy...

[@charlesburris6314]

"Diary", "Baby I'm A Want You", "Sweet Surrender"... I had Bread's 8track. Great group, unforgettable memories.

[@THXx1138]

"Sweet Surrender "is really such a moving tune - "Diary", so heart wrenching - and "Baby I'm A Want you' - a true jewel ballad. Did you know the bassist for Bread, Larry Knechtel played the piano intro to "Bridge Over Troubled Water" ? Yep, that's him! Astounding talent, these souls.

[@devodavis6747]

If Jamal does Diary, I'll be forced to fetch the Kleenex.

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

Devo Davis TOTALLY! 🥺🤧 Songs like “Diary” are why I wear waterproof mascara. You never know when they’ll come on a store’s Muzak system and then you blubber all over and look like Jan Hooks’ SNL version of Tammy Faye Baker. 🤣

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

@@devodavis6747 oh, man! Diary will finish me off!

[@charlesburris6314]

@@devodavis6747 I cried like a baby, and angrily objected to the song's protagonist, the first time I heard "Diary", but I was a teen then. Time, and painful experience, has changed my mind.

[@shelter9236]

We had beautiful lyrics back then, thought-provoking and spiritual soul reaching. Not so much now...and the talent level was so much more back then. Now you can see why we don't ever want our music to go away and want to share it with everyone now. Thank you for doing that.

[@0zoneTherapyW0rks]

David Gate's voice is like warm honey. I mean, what else COULD you be with a voice like that?? Now you're really tapping into some deep 70's gold. Thank you!! Stirring up some great coming-of-age memories...

[@irenedownie6559]

I played “The Best of Bread” to death back in the early 70’s. So many great songs on there and they still sound good today. ❤️

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I stole my older brothers vinyl copy of that album!!! One of my favorites along with all my John Denver albums.

[@tedkopp8842]

Me too. Still have my copy in my vinyl stack buried in a closet. Need to remedy that.

[@stoxmama]

I wore this out!

[@suzyq6406]

My older sister bought that album, and I was hooked. I still listen to it!🎼

[@carollandrum9223]

Me too! 8 track in my car.

[@stillstanding8286]

That song came out in 1971 and I was a junior in high school. I vividly remember slow dancing to this song with a girl who was my classmate and first real crush. Well, life got in the way and we went off in different directions after graduation to find out what the world had in store for both of us. We lost touch somewhere along the way and I heard thru mutual friends a few years ago that she had died of cancer. I cried then like I’m crying now. Only difference is that this time I’m smiling as well as I remember that night long ago when this song played and everything was perfect. Thanks for keeping the tunes going. Take care.

[@cnatview]

So sorry about the loss of your high school crush, Still Standing.....You'll always have that night and this song. Peace.

[@deborahcornell171]

@Still Standing Lovely comment. Shows you're a man with a heart.💙

[@jazzyparntz6451]

❤️

[@mercyngrace]

😢😭

[@theplanetruth]

Love me some Bread. Bought lots of their 45s back in the day. This song still gives me chills.

[@Nan-59]

✌🏻

[@SouthernArtist77]

My young friend is here and I got chills. She said we had better music, she’s right.

[@deannacrownover3]

This is an album that every one of us had, even the guys even if the guys wouldn't admit it! It was called The Best of Bread! I still have it on LP!

[@FashnMista]

Absolutely beautiful. A 70’s classic that has stood the test of time.

[@elisebarthalow6075]

David Gates has the most incredible voice. He went to school in Lawton Oklahoma with Leon Russell and they were very dear friends.

[@debs3957]

I was just thinking he's kind of the male equivalent of Karen Carpenter.

[@kempmt1]

This is new to me, especially since I'm from Lawton , Oklahoma.

[@cherokeescreechowl9840]

@@kempmt1 He actually went to school in Tulsa with Leon Russell at Rogers High School.

[@sassymessmess9110]

Really, I did not know that!

[@writerfox]

Lived in Meeker, OK for most of my life and was today years old when I found out David Gates was an Okie.

[@92mrsrdb]

My husband and I played this song at our wedding. He passed away 2 years ago. I am crying.....

[@redarrow3722]

Peace be with you

[@elisebarthalow6075]

Jaque I am sorry for your loss.

[@pinehawk9600]

❤😔❤

[@rosiered3403]

So sorry sweetie. Hugs.

[@jazzyparntz6451]

❤️❤️❤️

[@phantomcollector1976]

EASILY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF ALL TIME

[@stephenhelmes8106]

Since my girlfriend and I have pretty much devoted our lives to music, we decided to frame some of our all time favorite lyrics and decorate our living room with them. The lyrics to "If" are right across from our front door, the first lyrics you see when you walk in. Simply beautiful.

[@tinapitts6222]

Love that idea……it’s very personal

[@leighsaldivar4439]

That’s probably the coolest idea I’ve ever heard

[@tommyb123]

Bread and The Hollies were a huge part of my life growing up.

[@lindak5954]

This was sung at my wedding. One of my all-time favorite songs.

[@itsmommy100]

Me too!

[@wWSwiftyWw]

This was played at pretty much every wedding I went to as a kid growing up in the 70's.

[@dianesparrow1592]

My mom is 91 yo, this is her favorite song. I think it is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@sassymessmess9110]

I've actually never heard this sung live before. Absolutely beautiful.

[@jrusso4753]

Jamel...isn't it miraculous when an artist can condense all that emotion in 2 minutes time?? That's great song writing, my brother. Your reaction says it all! Peace out.

[@monica11760]

Man oh man.......this song STILL gets to me all these years later.

[@chloeelliott4545]

I'm pushing 60 years old and this is the first song I remember as being a "keeper" in my life. Thank you for being respectful and appreciative of an incredible musician. Love your reactions!

[@ricktassone6529]

This is such a beautiful song 🎧🎶 sounds so nice live too

[@yvonnerodrigue140]

All of Bread's songs are amazing!! 😁👍

[@laureladams6937]

This song was "their song" for friends of ours. I know it meant more to them, and all who loved them as he died of cancer. Tomorrow and today. Tears this morning.

[@oakhillfound847]

Memory floods like a river after a storm. My late mother had to learn this song when asked to sing at a wedding. Up until that moment, Bread was not on my radar... they were from that point on.

[@SickGirlRocks]

Oh this song ❤️. I love Bread but I can’t listen all the time. They have such sad songs. This takes me back to my childhood for sure.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

sad indeed, however needed to balance every thing out. in 1 word.///// dismal. thank you thank you all. i'll be here all week.

[@hearsthewater]

I had this song played at my wedding. When I was a kid in the 70's I helped my father, who was a wedding photographer, so I grew up associating this with wedding songs. My late husband was 14 years older than me so this song was from his generation so it worked for both of us. I haven't heard it in a while, thanks for the great memories.

[@greglegakis4177]

60 year's old and I still get misty when I hear that one. Used to listen to the their greatest hits when I was feeling forelorn or melancholy.

[@PixelatedH2O]

I'm a few years too young to remember this music when it was initially released. This is the type of music I grew up listening to though. I'm thankful to my mom for introducing it to me.

[@Wellch]

Adam Porter me too.

[@bethshadid2087]

Brings me back to my young self listening to this beauty daydreaming of wanting a guy to sing something like that to me 🤗

[@valerievanwinkle6453]

IKR!! A guy with an acoustic guitar singing this, and Time in a Bottle, and Annie's Song.... that's all

[@ltrainor4078]

I have never made it through this one without tearing up a bit. So amazingly beautiful.

[@sonyablade1534]

This is one of my most favorite songs of all time.

[@jillwklausen]

So glad you're enjoying more of Bread. What an iconic group from my childhood.

[@johnjenkins5854]

I had forgotten how lovely this song is. And simply fly a-way. Goosebumps here too.

[@officialjasonpalmer]

You should check out The Hollies “The Air That I Breathe”. If you like these Bread songs you’ll like that one too.

[@tedkopp8842]

Agreed

[@sassymessmess9110]

YES!

[@edgarcarrera9771]

He did it months ago.....

[@officialjasonpalmer]

@@edgarcarrera9771 Thanks. I'll have to look for it

[@tedkopp8842]

@@edgarcarrera9771 He's done Long Cool Woman, and He Ain't Heavy.

[@coltl7249]

My favorite band of all time, you need to do “Make it With You” ... It’s my favorite song ever.

[@LA-fz5qw]

Also I have whiplash Joe Walsh to Bread 🤣🤣🤣

[@garylindsey5174]

Ain't that the truth Broke my moral compas lol

[@carlaharrington5120]

Thank you from both sides of my face!

[@maryclarafjare]

😂😂

[@russcalabrese7561]

That would do it!

[@CrowTRobot-ni7zu]

This is definitely one of my favourite Bread songs, along with “Make It With You.”

[@kimmorris6801]

It’s like butter! It was a special time in the world! It defines purity. “If” lots of music to conquer, keep on listening!

[@adriennepender673]

This was the first dance at SOOO many weddings back in the day. Thanks for "throwback ness" of a different kind.

[@agresticumbra]

Was in grade school when this was released, and even though I didn’t have FM radio, I still heard it everywhere.

[@beeseewill2407]

Bread ,simple name."If" simple title.Song so meaningful.The voice ,absolutely awesome.

[@clairealderwood1928]

That song always brings tears to my eyes. What an incredible expression of love in those lyrics and his beautiful voice.

[@jainthorne4136]

There are two "story" songs I've love for you to watch. The first is Diary by Bread. The second is Same Old Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg. Both tell wonderful stories of longing and regret.

[@scm021374]

Love that 1 big time. Can't wait for you to dive into Dan Fogelberg.

[@2xkiller]

My wife says "It took you long enough!" LOL Bread is one of the bands I recommended for her a few months back. As she puts it, this man has a panty-melting voice. lmfao

[@genaa8883]

"Diary" and "Guitar Man", both Bread. LOVE it!

[@helgar791]

My favorite by him. Just so beautiful and bittersweet. I don't think anyone can write like this anymore.

[@mariesimpson4182]

Take a listen to Aubrey, by Bread. Fabulous song!

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

"And Aubrey was her name..."

[@janetsmith1763]

Back then I was 19 and just lost my huband to cancer! And this remind me of him!

[@cnatview]

So sorry you experienced such sadness, @Janet Smith. Nice that this song reminds you of him. It's such a beautiful song. Peace.

[@jazzyparntz6451]

❤️

[@atomsapple1]

My parents wedding song. Used to think it was so sappy as a kid, but it really is a beautiful song. Music and lyrics. Short and sweet. I enjoy all your reactions!

[@dallaswoody5458]

# 4 on the top 100 billboard in 1971. I was 12 what's a beautiful song. It makes me cry every time

[@franciscomoliner1296]

Please, do "Diary" and "Guitar Man" next!!!

[@AlanB83162]

Mother Freedom

[@tbsmith918]

Yes... Diary

[@jamnjimmy4502]

Great song. My favorite song by bread is titled “Diary”. Please do us all a favor and review this song. I would not steer you wrong❤️😎

[@horaciobuelna7429]

One of my favourites voices, very sweet as silk. amazingly clear. Bread is one of my favourites Groups, the great Bee Gees too.. Greetings from Mexico.

[@davidscroggins7728]

Hey brother always good to see you and staying well. The song is Simply. Beautiful! And it will stand the test of time unlike so much music of today

[@ChuckMock3826]

This was recorded in a time when your voice had to be nearly pitch perfect because there were very few electronic gadgets to change it in the studio.

[@Nan-1017]

Jemel, you are perfect for this job! Your reactions are priceless. I love when you look into the camera, you do that at just the right time:)

[@deniloubert5348]

Yes - I have to admit when you talk into the camera J - I talk back! Like I was back in East Palo Alto at the local theatre. You know what I mean.

[@BobaFutt]

I agree. I like his reactions and comments more than others on KZbin...

[@lawrencepsteele]

Bread released this song in 1971. I don't know when I first "heard" the song, it spoke to me. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song.

[@romansoleil3]

70's music, what else is there to say, being born in 1960 I got to be spoiled with all this great music that will last forever... BREAD, the voice and the writing brings me chills every time, especially being my first high school love's (Carole) favorite band... I like the song ''Aubrey'' from Bread, the violin in the song mixed with his voice is like bread and butter...

[@deantait8326]

Oh, oh, everyone saying this takes them back to their childhood. To me it's goes to my second long term breakup in my mid 20s...26 in 1975.

[@kimbeauxs]

😢

[@keithhutchins8803]

This song is about his dad not a break up

[@robinbeers6689]

This was back when there were LOVE songs. That is a lost art it seems. Poetry set to music.

[@pattytyndall1021]

I LOVE, LOVE David Gates and Bread! Thank you for playing and reacting to this beautiful song.❤️

[@ksinclair-garcia2092]

This song reminds me so much of my dad. He used to play the record it all time and dance with me. It took years after he died before I could listen to this song and not fall apart, now I still get teary-eyed but I remember our dances in the living room and I smile.

[@minervagarza95]

The shortest song ever, with actual meaningful lyrics. He must have to need a 2min 40-sec song to complete the album.

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

I'd love you to do Peter Gabriels Solsbury Hill. Every time I hear it, I get a tear in the eye. " Son he said, grab your things, I've come to take you home"....I spent my childhood waiting for someone to say those words to me. They never did.

[@evieshore3270]

Woof Olliesmydog big hugs to you .

[@puddysue]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written... and performed. Pure talent.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

I've always loved this very special song since it came out when I was a kid, about 8 or 9 years old. This song formed me in many ways, deeply. It's a part of my very being. Jamel, you might also like some Dan Fogelberg if you haven't already reacted to him. Thank you for so much happiness from your great videos!

[@stewartcooke217]

Brother you just started a flood of emotions. My dad sang this song and he lefts us a few years now. 🙏☮️

[@Kevin-py7hb]

It’s David Gates... enough said!!!!!

[@TyAnn1958]

My aunt played this on the organ as I walked down the isle at my wedding in 1978. It was perfect!

[@becksullivan4796]

I saw Bread at Blossom Music center, outdoors at night. Last song, with with pinpoints of light shining all around. Such a wonderful love song. It was a good night in the 70’s.

[@kingbyouchoob2488]

they just dont make music like they did in the 70s-80s anymore. those were the best of times.

[@angelaackerman8934]

I still have their greatest hits vinyl record.

[@tedkopp8842]

Me too.

[@tarzanisno1]

🧡! INCREDIBLY ROMANTIC. David Gates, and Bread, are among my all-time favorite singers/performers. This was released the year after I graduated and I could never tire of it. This song is one of David's best!!!

[@davidschecter5247]

Thanks for featuring David Gates. What a brilliant songwriter/performer, and he was a studio musician and great arranger before he hit big with Bread.

[@58Grov]

Karen Carpenter and David Gates. To of the most pure voices ever heard.

[@MessalineApghar]

Imagine if they had ever done a duet

[@JoeKentMagic]

And John Denver, too ...

[@58Grov]

@@MessalineApghar Wow! That would be insane! Oh for what is gone.

[@bobbonj1171]

Bread had it all: songwriting, singing, playing different instruments, harmony, etc! Cannot go wrong with any of their songs...grave travesty they ain’t in RnRHOF

[@paulf4802]

When people could sing and perform without auto-tune, and lip-syncing, the world was a better place, but Jamel keeps bringing those days back home to us!

[@hermanmassad3932]

David Gates was such a talented individual. He wrote, arranged and performed so many beautiful hit songs with Bread and as a solo artist. Those songs were a very important part of my youth. They brings back such warm memories of a much simpler times.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

I play this on guitar , can't sing it Chokes me up too much.

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

I feel ya man. Totally.

[@GreenJeepAdventures]

Singing and crying is my weakness. Doesn't matter what song it is either. It could be Symphony of Destruction, and as soon as the first word comes out...tears.

[@j.jcevering5117]

I feel you

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

I'd add America to that list.

[@lreadlResurrected]

Same here.

[@Vanswan1]

Simply beautiful, I grew up listening to bread, my dad will play it all the time .. :)

[@WestShoreMan]

I had my first slow dance to this song in 7th grade in the dark at a party. What a trip.

[@elleboucher]

That voice, those lyrics...the lyrics are just about Love. Beautifully, romantically written.

[@ChuckMock3826]

I need to look through your catalog and see if you have done the song, “Diary“, also by David Gates and Bread.

[@THXx1138]

That song hurts so much.

[@vickieray]

I don’t believe he has but he needs to, soon ♥️♥️

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

@@THXx1138 Yes I say get some serious kleenex cuz that song's gonna make ya cry every time if you have any heart at all.

[@lorihilton3146]

Yes! Another great song!

[@lorihilton3146]

Loved the band, loved their songs. I've listened to their albums so many times and I never cease to fall in love all over again