Clifford T Ward..A Day To Myself..

[@apennell3575]

A Musical Poet. Listening now aged 60+ And tears in my eyes. What a genius CTW was . Sadly died way too young.

[@andybricky1927]

Just to show people of taste still love this man's music. We remember.

[@MrAIOK]

The most underrated singer songwriter ever.

[@alankenworthy9722]

If Clifford T Ward had composed only this song, he would still deserve to be recognised as the greatest English songwriter of the 20th century. In this century the spirit of the English people is dormant, stifled by the upsurge of mediocrity and the threat to freedom and tolerance.

[@Leseverly]

This is absolutely typical of a man who had feelings, compassion and sympathay with love and conflict. So right.

[@KEVLIVY]

i new cliff reasonably well i used to take my son and a few bottles of guiness to his house we would sit and talk and although he was very sick he still had such great spirit what a wonderful talented man sadly missed never had the recognition he truly deserved rip cliff

[@jettboy5265]

Hearts at peace under an English heaven ......

[@PadraigPBeag]

I was lucky to meet and have a few words with Clifford twice. I'm over 60 now and my friend James Dalton introduced me to Clifford's music when i was in my late teens. I loved Clifford's music from first hearing it. I had every LP and knew every song, his lyrics were so great. He could tell a story in every song, i feel so lucky to have told him so. The last time i spoke with Clifford was shortly before his death. He was in Dublin with a band who playing his music, he was confined to a wheelchair and unable to speak, so he was at a disadvantage, all he could do was accept praise for his brilliance which i gave in abundance and tried to convey my total respect and admiration for him and his music.

[@stevefreary7449]

This should be played at the Cenotaph every Remberance Day ! Beautiful !!

[@waterfallr57]

my grandfather died in ypres belguim october 1914. this song makes me feel so close to him. nearly 100 years later. thank you ctw.

[@Edith-t4j]

message to you 15 years latter, my uncle was at Ypres, he was a boy of 15 years of age drawn into that dreadful war, he survived it, he died in 1968.

[@LauraFansite]

I was about 3 years behind Clifford at school in Stourport-on-Severn and I remember him performing on stage there as Cliff Ward & the Cruisers! I've been so lucky in my life with no discernible talents I've produced 3 great children, one of whom is a very talented professional singer. How cruel life can be, Clifford had a great gift yet was called away so soon; too soon; too young . . . . . .

[@stevemanleycbg.5232]

I beleave clifford passed after a long battle with ms. So sad a very talented humble man from worcestershire.truly a great loss.

[@angelmarrocco]

He was a very shy man who did not want to appear in concert therefore did not become as famous as he could have been

[@jamessproul7017]

This guy is so fucking brilliant,sorry I swore,love you Clifford,cheers

[@vincebunn1092]

just found this beautiful song, so sad ,so beautiful...now i know why my dad hated the war so much.

[@ivanskavinskiskavar6242]

'44 in Bomber County young men waiting for the night, In the hedgerows birds are singing, Calling in the falling light. And the captain says, 'Tonight there'll be a bomber's moon, We'll be there and back underneath a bombers’ moon. A thousand bombers over the northern sea Heading out, out for Germany.' Chalkey White stands at the dartboard, Curly Thompson writes to his wife, Nobby Clarke and Jumbo Johnson Are playing cards and smoking pipes; And over the hangars rises a bombers’ moon, Full and clear rising, as the engines croon And the planes they taxi out on to runway five And sail off out into the silvery night. Sandy Campbell checks his oil gauge, The Belgian coast is coming soon; Curly Thompson lifts his sextant, Lines up on a bombers’ moon And waves are shining there below the bombers’ moon. The Lancasters flying high below the bombers’ moon Coming in along the Belgian coast A thousand silver-shrouded ghosts. Flak flies up around the city, Jumbo Johnson banks his plane, Goes in low and drops his payload, Turns to join the pack again. And people are dying there below the bomber's moon, The city's a raging hell below the bomber's moon, And the planes head out towards the northern sea: Young men coming home from victory. Over Belgium came the fighters, Flying high against the night; Curly Thompson saw them coming, Closing in before he died. And the young men shot them down below the bomber's moon, Shot them down in flames below the bomber's moon; Young men sending young men to their graves Saw them down into the North Sea waves. '84 in Bomber County Mrs White dusts the picture and she cries: Chalkey White in uniform Looking as he did the day he died. And for God's sake, no more bombers’ moons, No more young men going out to die too soon, Old men sending young men out to die, Young men dying for a politician's lies. For God's sake, no more bombers’ moons, No more young men going out to die too soon, Old men sending young men out to kill. If we don't stop them, then they never will. No more, no more bombers’ moons. No more, no more bombers’ moons. No more, no more bombers’ moons. No more, no more bombers’ moons. MIKE HARDING Bombers' Moon Lyrics

[@johnfortune7775]

Absolutely brilliant; absolutely beautiful. This needs to be played at ALL the big remembrance day services, etc, then perhaps it will get the 62 MILLION views it deserves instead of just 62,000!

[@peted7985]

up to 140,000 now ..

[@peterturley1331]

Absolutely 💜

[@bluesnowbelle7625]

Agreed ❤

[@danielgrais68]

Eu descobri esse cantor inglês aqui no KZbin estou aqui no Brasil ❤ o cara é fenomenal !!!

[@susantreece7176]

One of my favourites. I play this every Remembrance Sunday. So evocative.

[@madcapaw]

Such a sad loss. The storytelling ability of a Shakespeare and the voice of an angel combined to transport you to a magical place where the outside world couldn't hurt you and all you could do was thank God for gifting genius to one who used it so well. Such a pity he left too soon. The magic still lasts today

[@richardkirby6938]

Should be the national anthem for remembrance day

[@peterturley8846]

Richard Kirby indeed x

[@jamessproul7017]

Absolutely Richard

[@tweetypie25]

Couldnt agree more its ideal and it should be released every year at that time to raise funds as well!!!!!

[@peterturley1331]

Absolutely 💜

[@peterturley1331]

@@tweetypie25 Absolutely. 💜

[@steveraine1690]

One of our greatest ever UK songwriters/poets..for sure in the tradition of Browning,Wordsworth & Shelly..

[@peterturley1331]

Indeed. 💜

[@coxy2881]

What a song this is-Clifford T Ward was brilliant.

[@upthegills27]

When I was in the Army a few years ago, I was in Italy on an exercise and we came across a small walled cemetery that contained the graves of about 20 odd British soldiers. They were all under the age of 23, which was around the age of us. It made us think - and they were a long way from home!

[@emmaa1000]

May them rest in peace 🕊️

[@frostyfrost4094]

And still in our thoughts

[@chrisharris4277]

What an awesome incredible voice and mind Clifford T Ward had his music is timeless sad loss I play it every day

[@matty6848]

Yes i bet it made you all pause and think. As soldiers only time separated you. They would of just been like you, young, full of life and adventure and seeking fun and laughter. Unfortunately older men declare war but its youth that have to fight and die.

[@lawmen01]

This should be played every year at the Whitehall Cemetery

[@carlofantom]

Without doubt the greatest songwriter in the English language....ever.

[@debrayianni1705]

Such a truly beautiful, masterful song. Moves me to tears. Such a talent.

[@stevemanleycbg.5232]

The most beautiful heartbreaking meaningful song ever written.

[@johnbyrne4093]

CTW was unique, yet very English. A great talent. His gift was in making the mundane something beautiful, to be treasured. A true poet.

[@MrSnipper805]

These words actually brought tears to my eyes and I am 63 years old

[@rogerroberts5167]

I know the feeling! And I am 69

[@stevedrake2504]

Same here mate, and I'm 65.

[@ianmcnicol6425]

Me too pal. Just had to let them out.

[@JoshuaDillonn]

HOW MUCH ARE YOU PENSIONS COMBINED

[@markrees8166]

Why are these songs not better known and played. Beautiful.

[@pjbrenna01]

I would hate anyone to cover any of CTWs songs as nobody can even come close to his perfection. Most poignant song. I always think of my recently deceased mum when I hear this song. Thank you Scalpsie.

[@billscott74]

as a singer and songwriter he has no peers

[@MultiMarooned]

Undoubtedly a good songwriter - but, definitely, a gross overstatement ????

[@abbeyharry1952]

Very Beautiful Martin----Sad but Beautiful My granddad 'gave' his life for his Country Love and Respect To All 5***** Thanks for sharing Peace To All.

[@petaguermonprez8569]

I wish my 9 year granddaughter was in the world when this brilliant film was made. She d be singing all those wonderful songs. Thankyou Chris and Julie.

[@richardkirby6938]

As a young boy I listened to his music and they formed my spirit and great feeling of debt that is owed by us all to those who died so that we can live...free. Clifford T ward was a brilliant song writer, story teller, poet and explainer of the simple truths in life. He told how we should all feel and behave, hope dream and love...and his music now refound will live again in my heart. Last weekend before church parade I played this beautiful, moving songs to my daughters to explain to them what this day meant to me and how he shaped my thoughts. How they could see their granddad and his father who were in the army. And thanks to sapsie, how beautifully video can show the story of an artists vision. My girls came back from that service with a different view and instead of leaving after the laying of wreaths wanted to come inside for the service to hear the vicar describe her grandfathers little book of black crosses he left in his padres last rights brief case. Too many acts of last farewell to write down all the thousands of names. How he returned from that dreadful war a different cold and distant man. And then I remembered my grandfather was also a padre in that terrible conflict...and though I didn't know him as a little boy I now see him in a totally different light. You see it wasn't only those who didn't come back who were lost, some came back but were forgotten in their own living turmoil. And now I read clifford T ward isn't with us any more. How sad, what a loss, but I can tell you he still live on inside the heart of this little boy.

[@scalpsie]

A truly amazing and poignant comment ...I am so pleased that the words and music evoked such tender emotions in you and stirred feelings full of such sincerity and heartfelt gratitude. I t truly is a great song - sadly looked over by many - full of raw sincerity and powerful visions. Again I am delighted ( if that's the appropriate word ) that it means so much to you and your daughters ...beautiful. Many , many thanks for viewing , enjoying and taking time to comment upon. Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@pjbrenna01]

+Richard Kirby Beautiful sentiments. The young people of today should all be made aware of the gift they have given through the ultimate sacrifice,

[@peterturley8846]

Richard Kirby Wonderful and Beautiful narrative dear friend, Clifford would be proud of you. I too was brought up with Cliffords' beautiful emotive music, poetry it seems, and it is a loving and living legacy that he has left behind in his words and music. X

[@cfxcooper]

'It makes me so ashamed to feel alone' - Such an incredible lyric

[@1alexoswald]

and still we have Lions in our midst who take the fight to the enemy, suffer the wounds and take the quiet roads when we cannot recognise their sacrifice. All of my respect goes to the Royal British Legion and to the Erskine Foundation........hope our function this weekend raises thousands for the bravest of the brave and God bless you boys in all you do for us.

[@Ronando44]

I share this annually with friends around November 11 - I think it's such a wonderful way to sit back and think about the humanity of it all.

[@philiphales]

CTW was my favourite having discovered Gaye in '73. Then bought, over the years all his LPs. Biggest regret was never seeing him Live. However, his music is ageless and lives on.

[@pjbrenna01]

My favourite CTW song. Poignant, beautiful and true. I was at Menin Gate YPRES/IEPER last Saturday for Last Post ceremony. Over 1,000 people attended. The majority were children from all over mainland Europe and the U.K. It's uplifting to see the respect shown by kids who cannot imagine the carnage and horror suffered by the fallen. Just as the ceremony was about to begin A Day To Myself came into my head. Thank you Clifford for your gift.

[@CaptainEJS]

A brilliant singer/songwriter. Sadly missed.

[@24343974]

NO MORE TO BE SAID. SO SAD THAT SO MANY YOUNG MEN DIED. THE WAR TO END ALL WARS, AND THIS SONG TELLS IT ALL. GREAT SONG. SADLY MISSED.

[@ianpalmer4840]

Time and time again i return to his music, a wonderful talent, so sadly missed, but what a legacy.

[@lonelybeachmusic5859]

Great songwriter. Great human being

[@lescollins4755]

what a song by a great great singer songwriter so so good have not stopped playing his music after 40 odd years rip clifford sadley mtssed your children can be very proud of you

[@barriesmith9477]

Never got the recognition he so deserved,such words and music.

[@johnhindley9095]

This song always makes my cry. Its very moving :'( I just love it.

[@timmyhamilton56]

Such a talented songwriter, I especially love this track. So very sad his life was so short,a big loss .

[@Janicedean]

CTW was one of the most under rated English singer songrwriters. Such beautiful music....

[@wadokaratepromotionsociety1450]

What a beutiful song.....I wonder what those who gave their lives would truly think of us now and whether the sacrifice they made was worth it? Masterly songwriter and poet. I have just rediscovered Clifford T Ward...Bless his memory

[@marianhale9389]

How true are your thoughts especially, in the GB of 2021 their sacrifices were in vain God bless all those killed in two useless world wars.

[@avidlistner3541]

@@marianhale9389: WW2 was essential. The evil of the Nazi's had to be crushed. Fascism still has to be resisted today. It's tragic that young soldiers are used as pawns and sacrificed to the god of war still.

[@lescollins4755]

my grandfarther died at the somme 26 years old he is on the war mammoriel in the park great yarmouth i can remember my late mother lifting me up to touch his name when i was about 5 now when i pass the mamoriel i allways go and touch his name there are so many names on there

[@descartesdonkey4291]

Is he a tit? I like touchings tits too.

[@MOGGS1942]

@@descartesdonkey4291 It's clear to see who the " tit " is.

[@paulbrennan6716]

Remember. Always remember the sacrifice

[@FatimaAhmed-nc4ww]

My favourite song writer. I can never forget his beautiful songs. He was one of those earth Angels too good for this earth. I hope he is with the Angels now.

[@peterturley8846]

CTW- a poet, singer/songwriter of such beauty and emotional imagery. His words speak to and from the heart, embrace the soul, and give peace to the spirit. X.

[@24343974]

What a GREAT man, who had a way with words. Well need i say more. RIP CTW.

[@davidharlow2613]

A wonderful musical composition.very profound in the message conveyed to politicians and warmongers who today send husbands, brothers and sons to war.

[@ivanskavinskiskavar6242]

'44 in Bomber County young men waiting for the night, In the hedgerows birds are singing, Calling in the falling light. And the captain says, 'Tonight there'll be a bomber's moon, We'll be there and back underneath a bombers’ moon. A thousand bombers over the northern sea Heading out, out for Germany.' Chalkey White stands at the dartboard, Curly Thompson writes to his wife, Nobby Clarke and Jumbo Johnson Are playing cards and smoking pipes; And over the hangars rises a bombers’ moon, Full and clear rising, as the engines croon And the planes they taxi out on to runway five And sail off out into the silvery night. Sandy Campbell checks his oil gauge, The Belgian coast is coming soon; Curly Thompson lifts his sextant, Lines up on a bombers’ moon And waves are shining there below the bombers’ moon. The Lancasters flying high below the bombers’ moon Coming in along the Belgian coast A thousand silver-shrouded ghosts. Flak flies up around the city, Jumbo Johnson banks his plane, Goes in low and drops his payload, Turns to join the pack again. And people are dying there below the bomber's moon, The city's a raging hell below the bomber's moon, And the planes head out towards the northern sea: Young men coming home from victory. Over Belgium came the fighters, Flying high against the night; Curly Thompson saw them coming, Closing in before he died. And the young men shot them down below the bomber's moon, Shot them down in flames below the bomber's moon; Young men sending young men to their graves Saw them down into the North Sea waves. '84 in Bomber County Mrs White dusts the picture and she cries: Chalkey White in uniform Looking as he did the day he died. And for God's sake, no more bombers’ moons, No more young men going out to die too soon, Old men sending young men out to die, Young men dying for a politician's lies. For God's sake, no more bombers’ moons, No more young men going out to die too soon, Old men sending young men out to kill. If we don't stop them, then they never will. No more, no more bombers’ moons. No more, no more bombers’ moons. No more, no more bombers’ moons. No more, no more bombers’ moons. MIKE HARDING Bombers' Moon Lyrics

[@pawsitagain]

I beg anyone to watch this and have a dry eye at the end !..just stunning ! what a talent CTW was !

[@dreamerinalowprofile1952]

This should be played every year on Remembrance Sunday. It is that fitting and appropriate. Thanks for posting.

[@24343974]

A sad song, by a GREAT songwriter. to few knew about his work. He is gone, but his songs will live on.

[@transfixture]

Within one hour, on a lucky find, I've bumped into your page and been introduced to somebody, unheard of in normal social circles, but truly a master, able to reduce grown men to weeping little boys. I can only say thanks for what I truly belive will become an devoted affection to this man work.

[@malahammer]

The intro gets me every time....and for almost all my life.

[@peterstclair4657]

Probably the greatest singer songwriter of all time.

[@davey.59dave]

Thanks for all the music and memory's cliff listen to you most days and nights . Just beautiful

[@ilovemydog6847]

100 years since the Battle of the Somme and this song is just a perfect way to commemorate the lives that were lost in such a tragic way.

[@LetsSeeLife]

Still beautiful and meaningful in 2023.

[@scalpsie]

Thank you kindly.Each and every one departed deserve to be remembered each and every day. Such a waste.

[@pawsitagain]

should have a campaign that this song is played on every radio station every year on the 11th November !

[@petaguermonprez8569]

In memory of my lovely Dad Richard Gale. In my heart always ,from your Petakins .x

[@salomrob7636]

Quel chanteur que j'adore depuis 40 ans JE suis français et que du bonheur d'écouter ce très grand chanteur qui nous manque énormément une voix si belle douce avec des mélodies fabuleuses

[@ireneyoung8696]

Beautiful song,as all of his songs are.

[@ireneyoung8696]

A beautiful totally English song.

[@stephensutton4666]

I could cry when I listen to Clifford t ward he was a very gentle man and his music reminds me of better days

[@markrees8166]

Why is this ignored , so so beautiful and meaningful

[@NALAMOO]

A very very special artist. Poet, singer and songwriter. Why was he taken so young? RIP.

[@davemun23]

where foreign fields abound you will find my grandfather, and the spirit of my father. thankyou so much and god bless

[@jonmellors1288]

One of the few songs that can actually bring a tear to my eyes. Lest we forget!!

[@eddyfinkful]

A Day To Myself Clifford T. Ward It's all so different now From just a few weeks ago When April was about to smile on England And I had to go. So here I am again Far from where the blackbird sings And lanes I love to walk along Lost in my thoughts And what of you my love Though you're so far away Yet so close to me in all I do and see. And so on my day off I could have chosen monuments Historic chateau, palaces Or finding ways of improving my French Instead I wandered out alone Here where woods and fields abound And in a quiet corner found the resting place Of English soldiers killed in war. And what of them my love Who died so far…

[@LKDJC]

My Dad and me think of Clifford T Ward as a inspiration, although he did have see some trying times he always sung with great ease and comfort..... He valued every thought and feeling, and it showed in what he wrote and thought xxxxxxx

[@davemun23]

another evening of drinking a tad too much and coming back to listen to what i enjoy or what means most to me. each to their own,but i know im in very good company.

[@beery52]

god bless them 11 11 11 from australia

[@Ed30675]

Words I write could never do justice to this masterpiece... Why it receives little air play I can never understand as from my perspective it has to be one of the finest songs ever to have been written... As for Clifford T. Ward, taken from us way too soon... He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten...

[@cidermonkey5616]

Wonderful track and superb words. Agree this should be played at remembrance days services. Those who gave all and paid the ultimate price would be suitably impressed. 203K views and counting....

[@Revelnoc]

Clifford T Ward songs will live forever ..Timeless

[@scalpsie]

Sincere gratitude for watching and being touched by this song.Thank you for kind words and thoughts.Peace and contentment in all you do.

[@beery52]

they have just dug up 2000 men and boys from a mass grave in a field at frommels in france australians and english this song is a dedication to them may they be remembered.

[@stuartrogers621]

True music Brings a tear to the eye, a lump in the throat and an ache in the heart! The music of Clifford t ward had all of these in spades! You are missed Great Man, rest in Peace.

[@peterturley1331]

Well said. Absolutely. 💜😪💔

[@waterfallr57]

Thanks again scalpsie. I visit this song every October to honour my grandad, Died Oct 1914, Ypres Belgium. Will visit soon to mark his 100th anniversary. R.I.P

[@scalpsie]

My gratitude to you for taking time to view and enjoy.Peace in all you do.

[@spotthirteen]

Scalpsie you are without doubt the kind of human the world needs more of, Love. Peace N Bananas xx

[@Derwentcub]

Beautiful and so respectful, profound and beautiful.. Hope you are keeping well Scalpsie.. Long time, no speak.. (Tony from Matlock)

[@davidling9302]

I know how Peter Mace feels......how can you not listen to his music and not feel his passion.

[@hedgewitch8982]

Thank you Scalpsie, for such stunning pictures to accompany this wonderful song. Clifford T Ward was truly a genius!

[@61shapnevduke]

Clifford - I never forgot you; you gave me and my friend Steve Tuck a lift in your Scimitar (at least I'm sure it was a Scimitar - quite a car back then!) back to Mawley Oak when we were hitching a lift home to Cleobury from a days fruit-picking at Great Witley. (I was about 14/15 years old, so might have been 1974/75?) I will never forget your kindness, and I remain honoured that our paths crossed for those few brief minutes. Thank you for the legacy of your beautiful songs which have stayed with me since that sunny day when you stopped for a couple of teenagers hitching a lift all those years ago.

[@SuperCanuck777]

I live 10 miles from stourport on severn where he grew up. the 1st world war memorial which I believe in some way inspired this song in on the back lanes on the outskirt of S.O.S. Clifford must have seen this memorial many times growing up being as it is about half a mile from his parents house back then..

[@philsheath]

The greats will live forever..Clifford is one of those..not enough see this…

[@scalpsie]

Peace and inner contentment prayed for. Always.

[@tonysilver7937]

beautiful song pure poetry i often feel this song should be heard on 11/11 at the cenotaph

[@barrysmith1880]

I have all his albums but this is my favourite CTW song ever

[@pontypete7357]

What beautiful soft inteligent songs this man made ! (Best is yet to come) how can you beat that! such a short but ritch life giving us a very special memorable gift!

[@mochanbach]

I have always loved c t w work very sad we lose our best so young

[@martinwedge7732]

This song could reduce me to tears. And it sometimes has xx

[@stephencummings5047]

The scholar has spoken. No other English poet has/had what he had and never shall.

[@markrees8166]

This is so beautiful and poignant. Clifford was a poet and songwr6. So upsetting he's inexplicably neglected

[@scalpsie]

Should never ever be forgotten....always poignant and mindful in gratitude for what we have today due to the past endeavours of others.Peace my friend.

[@erichall913]

Brilliant video of a brilliant song, by a much under rated singer songwriter. Thanks for this little gem.

[@donbraim6593]

spent 50 pence on a c.t.ward l.p from a library sale what a bargain loved his music someone wrote they wished they had found his music earlier you should listen to everything he's done I envy you what pleasure you be got to come.i had a chance to meet him when working in the Midlands work got in the way if only .