Clifford T Ward--Home Thoughts From Abroad avi

[@joansmith9859]

My teacher in Worcester. Wonderful teacher and man. An absolute poet and gentleman. RIP Mr Ward.

[@simonandthelyricalpoets]

What a lovely memory that must be judging by the beauty of his work.

[@barbaradelaney5529]

What a blessing to have known him. I just listened to some of his songs and it took me back.

[@gfrkiss]

You are a very lucky person.

[@teresaharbon3121]

Beautiful song . Wonderful man 💕💕💕

[@carmelbergin1287]

Oh how lucky were u. 🤗I would have given anything to meet him. He is so poetic and gentle .

[@roberttreborable]

RIP Mr Ward I don't know what brought me here, however you produced a beautiful song, a poem set to gentle music.

[@wainmankevin]

Most underated song writer of the 70s.. by far

[@Gordy834]

It's an incredible song. He's from the era when singers captivated you with their voices, no flashing lights and dancers required. Genius.

[@finbarstadt7213]

Criminally underrated. The best singer-songwriter Britain has ever produced.

[@catherinelynch4194]

My dear sister died of MND. The last time she was in my car ,this song came on the radio. She said oh I love this ,turned it up and sang her heart out. Rest in peace my love ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jiggermast]

God rest his soul.

[@jayo646]

I hope this song makes you remember all the good times you had with your sister, play it loud, play it often ❤

[@mariawildman1299]

God rest her soul ❤

[@paulturner9986]

Your comment made me cry. Gid bless you. Beautiful beautiful song.

[@sueirwin9008]

God bless you stay strong x

[@cbyam1300]

Magnificent & serene. From the days before Simon Cowell & his hoard of mediocrity.

[@JoshuaDillonn]

Chris Bingham well, before the 80’s Chris, yes. Lol. Before the madness.

[@davewilliams5357]

before cowell we had mickey most and rak label who was way bigger than cowell will ever be in the pop world

[@andymguire6459]

Well said

[@hollyhoyland6963]

My dad loved this song RIP Daddy miss you so much your little girl

[@heydude7568]

i love my little girl aged 31 today❤ and the way you wrote i know he loved you like i love mine😊

[@jackiemreekie4637]

This song touches every nerve in my being. The words and music makes me cry because its nostalgic. No mobiles or Internet all we had was telephones or letters to correspond. Any 1 of us from this era(which I was. ..) well, we were lucky we lived in the most simplistic of times and we don't hear music like this anymore xxxx bless you Mr Ward xxx

[@davebull2727]

Totally agree Jackie, words that go straight to the stomach!

[@johnnyocal7454]

Another fine singer gone too soon

[@martinjones4747]

So true

[@stephaniedaly5041]

True words. Thinking of you from now on every time I hear this song. X

[@jackiemreekie4637]

@@stephaniedaly5041 that's lovely.. Thankyou xxx

[@jamespasifull]

The sublime Sir Terry Wogan's favourite song, and HE knew a bit about music! Pure class!

[@lensappeal]

Johnnie Walker inducted this beautiful song into his 'jukebox' on this weeks Sunday afternoon 'Sounds of the 70s' show. He made specific mention that Sir Terry loved this song and played it a lot on his morning show. A lovely tribute from one sublime broadcaster to another. Thank Gxd for Johnnie! Oh and by the way, if you haven't found Johnnie's Sunday afternoon show on Radio 2 yet, do yourself a favour and listen in.

[@jamespasifull]

@@lensappeal I've been a Radio2 man for around 30 years, so yes, I know Johnnie Walker's show well! 😃

[@PeterDaltrey]

Those of us who so loved his music....and his yearning vocal delivery -- will never let his songs die. I met Clifford at one of the annual conventions that helped raised funds while he was so ill. I read my appreciation of his work. And then we sat and spoke for awhile. But I never saw him again... Rest in song.......

[@michaelohagan6273]

Genuine lovely song what a genius Clifford t ward was and still is godbless 🙏 you

[@rosyorose1061]

A beautiful soul who created beautiful music...RIP Clifford T Ward......you will always be loved and admired...

[@grahamdonachie6298]

I'm Scottish.....but this lad wrote such grand sweetness of songs that are so English...he and his words are so gentle, but strong in such sentiment....Love his words..so sad, but he lives on...

[@MOGGS1942]

I'm Welsh, and this lad's songs invariably reduces me to tears. So I' m with you all the way graham. It must be our romantic Celtic side.

[@JoshuaDillonn]

Doubt it. Are celts romantic?

[@tomhamilton5261]

Totally agree-a wonderful writer and a joy to listen to. One of this island’s best musicians.

[@halfwayloyal]

Don't you just love the line from "Cricket", England were all out, for nil.

[@bondie45]

Just How good was Clifford ? I just love his songs. He was very underrated. R.I.P. I Miss you Clifford. I really Do...................

[@MOGGS1942]

He was too good for this crappy world.

[@sallycummins5022]

When did he die rip

[@suzi22]

So much respect here - what a songwriter and so mourned. Such a sad loss, Sz xx

[@nickjh1968]

Sadly missed. A huge and vastly underrated talent. For a live performance this is breathtaking. RIP.

[@TonyWeaving]

There was a lad at my boardingschool in Cheltenham whom was into Clifford T Ward and he got me listening to his music.

[@lynneforsyth8231]

Utterly beautiful right from his heart, loved him...such a quiet personna...so very gifted xx

[@georgiahiggins739]

Only a beautiful soul can sing and write songs like this, and he wrote many, thank you Clif for keeping me company on these cold winter nights, you are a treasure and i wish i had the pleasure of meeting you RIP

[@rogerroberts5167]

Beautiful song from the 1970s. I think it still sounds fresh and original. I would love one of today's singers to give it an airing

[@Dinobaburas.]

I'm a fully grown adult male, this song brings me to tears.

[@marie-ctunnicliff513]

Me too! Have always loved this song since the 70s. CTW was such a genius.

[@truckingscouser]

Ditto. 😢

[@seawallbird5724]

Yes Dino I think it probably is the same for those of us who remember him... RIP Clifford T... ❤

[@jetblack.7186]

This is a beautiful song. Don’t listen if you’ve just broken up with someone.

[@christineloughlin1613]

Beautiful lyrics Brilliant

[@shanekeogh4740]

My Dad’s favourite song sung by a lovely English man so beautiful sweet and gentle

[@daveduff9152]

In these troubled times it great to listen to the magical music Clifford T Ward used to produce. Listening to these sounds is quite uplifting in these dark days. It takes me back to when life was so much simpler and carefree ( or was I just imagining it ). Anyway, thanks Clifford T for such amazing songs .

[@newingtonrock4562]

No, you're not just imagining it

[@roflized]

No, you're not imagining it.

[@truth.952]

Still thoroughly uplifting in even more troubling times...

[@spacebound7247]

It's so simple but really beautiful and if you look into that man's eye's he is singing about someone he love's. Beautiful song ❤❤

[@colinratford416]

Such a genuine gentleman was Clifford

[@176cadbury]

We miss you, we really do.

[@jondavies7774]

176cadbury ii

[@micklink2657]

Will never stop missing you Clifford T Ward.

[@fightmebroelfoidontbite7478]

this song was on at my gran's funeral it makes me cry

[@ditty4]

Probably the best song of all time

[@BernardColdwell]

Loved this song the first time I heard it back in 1973, still love it today in 2022... A great inspiration, I like the words they used. Indeed

[@patrickclark2717]

A beautiful song. R.I.P Clifford, you are sadly missed.

[@vikingjanch]

Takes me right back to my University days, listening to this song with my friend, he bought me Brownings Collected Poems, inscribed "Home Thoughts from Abroad is such a beautiful poem." Days long ago lost and forever gone.

[@iangleadell480]

He's a lovely lovely lovely poet name dropper. Absolutely brilliant song x

[@pauloaugusto5261]

Clifford was a very successful singer in Brazil in the ealry 70´s with Gaye, Home thoughts from abroad, the bes is yet to come and Ocean of love... Believe it or not, but Gaye is a song which is still played today in Brazil and it makes me remember my good old time of my youth. RIP Clifford and thanks for this eternal gift... your lovely and deep songs.

[@kazbaz2011]

The 70s was definitely the decade of the storyteller. This song is so beautiful and moving 💕

[@TheVillatillidie]

Beautiful song. Some great comments here.

[@davidfromstow]

Still brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye...

[@lescollins4755]

c t w was a brilliant singer songwriter died so young use to play this song over and over still know it word for word after all these years r i p clifford

[@jimheaton3584]

simply the best

[@melclarke7511]

les collins T

[@Golfgtiguy]

I remember seeing him on BBC N Ireland talking about his illness and song writing. So long ago now but seems like more recent .How time goes by .RIP Clifford.

[@marisavilellasurur4444]

Música maravilhosa ❤❤❤❤

[@russellairsupply]

Clifford T Ward singing one of his best songs - confirming what an outstanding live performer he was. Hugely enjoyable - wish we could have seen more of his live work!

[@Chipbarm1009]

My mum's favourite song, brings me to tears every time I hear it

[@stephenmckelvey398]

Decided to listen by chance, it brought a tear to my eye.

[@fredjcarss7788]

Bought the LP’s then 8 track, cassette and cd. Now downloaded the albums on my phone. Love his music as it makes me smile. Great composer and singer.

[@kevinbeck6785]

what a brilliant singer songwriter lots of good old days listening to clifford his lyrics are pure class

[@robyuille]

Just discovered this.BBC showed the songwriter programme on Friday. Wonderful!

[@ireneyoung8696]

Sadly gone but never forgotten.a fine singer ,songwriter and poet.Rest,in peace Clifford.

[@Tony-r2x8q]

What an utterly beautiful song. Xx

[@susantreece7176]

Revisiting the brilliant Mr Ward. Used to listen to this song on a local radio station programme late at night and this song was the DJ’s sign off song at midnight.

[@KathleenHudd]

I have always loved this song and this singer. So beautiful and heartfelt.

[@cyeber2004]

Home thoughts from abroad is such a beautiful poem..❤️

[@susantreece7176]

Love this. Used to be the last song of the night a local radio DJ would play. Miss you CTW x

[@kevinbeck6785]

one the greatest singer songwriters we ever had in the uk

[@paulmunt6258]

Lovely song sung by a beautiful soul. Still fondly remembered by many of us

[@helentaylor5106]

This is so beautifully written and sung.

[@dfoley1409]

Helen Taylor I heard this song 32 years ago and I kept replaying when I was younger in the car after leaving my girlfriend

[@Stanverr]

Absolutely top drawer. What a beautiful song - ignore the wonky haircuts and 70s styles and listen to the melody and the lyrics. Compare this to some of the alleged music we have today - not all of it mind you, still some very good songs being produced - but think of rap and blokes wlaking around the stage chanting tuneless (and often offensive words) whilst jabbing their forefingers and little fingers up and down at the stage ... perhaps I am a dinosaur but I know which one will stand the test of time (as in the song is 40 years old)

[@kevinbeck6785]

great comment and didnt mind the wonky haircut he was a one off just brilliant

[@danganbeg7225]

He had the coolest hair in the business.

[@nervo6321]

My favourite love song ever...this live version breaks me up...

[@edwarddawson7653]

What can you say, beautiful beyond words

[@mrob1960]

And are you laughing now, Cos I’m not, I miss you, I really do So much emotion in one song, this is magnificent.

[@signer50]

this takes me back to a time when life was so good and happy..

[@alantaylor5208]

"does the cistern still leak or have you found a man to mend it, oh and by the way how's your broken heart is that mended too" best words in the English language since shakespeare beautiful and chilling at the same tme

[@kenmannagh7788]

I don't think there are words in the English language to express how wonderful Clifford is and his songs straight from the heart . Rave on Mr.Ward .

[@davidcole9971]

I have quite a few of Clifford's albums and agree with the comments below, his lack of success was shameful really. However he's still with us on KZbin and whenever I slip an album on to hear this brilliant artist.

[@paulgibbett848]

2020 and the first time ive heard this fantastic song fom a lovely man,r.i.p. cliffòrd.

[@shelleysmith2116]

Beautiful man and stunning piece of music. Such an injustice how poorly he became. My parents took my older sisters to see him before I was born and he was so gentle. He picked one of my sisters up and his performance was effortlessly superb. So underrated for his exceptional talent for Song lyrics and gracious deliverance.....a true gem. ❤

[@zephyrbear]

One of my favourite songs… ever!

[@berniedee4156]

what a star cliff was. so glad i've rediscovered his music.

[@martinwarman7133]

went to school where cliff taught ace man and singer under achieved brilliant mind and song writer R.I.P

[@mikedeman5351]

Did he teach you about capital letters and punctuation? That would your best memorial to him, since he was an English teacher.

[@MOGGS1942]

@@mikedeman5351 Who cares. This is not an English exam. Go and hassle someone your own size.

[@yellowbelly06]

@@mikedeman5351 I bet you’re a wow at parties.

[@peterturley2960]

I miss you and your wonderful poetic music Clifford- i really do! Xx.

[@Buckblacket]

If Robert Browning could have heard this he'd of wished he'd written it himself.

[@descartesdonkey4291]

no he wouldn't .He knew about metre and poetry

[@elsaalcala5486]

Buckblacket With other hair

[@Nina5144]

He certainly would!

[@stonethecrows25]

@@descartesdonkey4291 LOL!

[@gerardjames9971]

The greatest love song of all time sung by a man with an astounding voice. RIP Clifford T Ward

[@michaelwalsh3856]

l have lived in Spain 13 years,l wish l lived in Worceshire, nothing like England and the beautiful songs of Clifford T.Ward.

[@MPDownes]

I really do love the Robinson-Stone interpreters keeping Clifford's beautiful music alive. Hope to see them live sometime in Ireland where he had/has many lifelong admirers. Ride on Clifford.

[@fretplec5326]

One of the best and deepest songs written.

[@jonathanjones3749]

love this song makes me laugh/cry and think about life and how much I love it. RIP Clifford.t.ward

[@TheLifeEvents]

OMG, So many thoughts. I miss you, I really do.

[@juneowens1913]

Always play Clifford on my Ipod when on holiday , this song and Home thoughts from Abroad make me go to another place in my head ❤

[@TonyWeaving]

Mr Clifford was a lovely man. Gentle and Peacefule. I love his song Gaye.

[@Rachel-wp1yz]

Remembering Terry Wogan.. I miss that man.. And my beautiful dad... Miss him even more. Love you dad xx

[@davidosborne8562]

No gimmicks just a beautiful song...

[@colinwilkes8957]

As per previous comments just in awe of the beauty and talent of this guy what a tragedy he died we need poetry and beauty like his rip Clifford

[@valerietaylor9636]

I,d forgotten how good he was, and how much I loved his gentle music and inspired lyrics, God Bless him for leaving a legacy of beauty.😔

[@rockerbox1973]

Heaven certainly gained an angel with a heart and voice of gold.....

[@roverade1]

To re-visit Clifford's Home thoughts is like finding an old friend after many years

[@davidhicks8869]

Heard this today on the radio and thought how sad that he passed away so young. A truly great songwriter and poet, he left us with a wonderful catalogue of beautiful songs for us to enjoy.RIP

[@Neilzill]

couldn't agree more Mr Hicks

[@HalStargazer]

fantastic song. he should have been a massive star. died far too young

[@NoelCunningham-o1p]

A genuine and true singer, and a gentleman. Wonderful songs

[@stevennazar2102]

Beautiful song, always brings a tear, reminds me of my first love who I sadly lost.😢😢

[@derekpugh6819]

This guy was just a genius and a legend. Took too soon. My cousin introduced me to his music years ago. Sadly she passed away. Still listen to his lovely Ballard's and songs. 👍:-)

[@paulgreer57]

2021 still listening

[@maggiewilliams2317]

Thank you for wonderful memories of my time with my American friend working for Travelex and staying in Birmingham I miss you 😘

[@Good_Condition]

GOOD TO HEAR THIS SONG ON BBC RADIO 2 16TH AUGUST - ANNEKA RICE BREAKFAST SHOW! STILL SOUNDS GREAT - WELL DONE CLIFFORD T WARD - STILL MY FAVOURITE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

[@charlesbull6188]

Just beautiful what has happened to all the great British song writers

[@stevejohnman68]

Eveytime i listen to this im still convinced its still the greatest english song ever written.

[@paulponting1051]

I knew this man when he moved to Lyonshall in Herefordshire, lovely man & so sad

[@halcyon289]

....."And by the way, how's your broken heart ?".......can it get any more moving than that line ?

[@danplews]

​@@hamburgerdan101 It shouldn't be either. It completes the pivot from the mundane and quotidien pleasantries that precede it to the subtext and the feeling of the song, a pivot which is emphasised by the harmonic departure in the line before and the truncated bar lengths. It's blunt and plain, and that's also moving.

[@peter13111000]

@@danplews I don’t know about all that. All I do know is that it brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it. Every time.

[@rene7620]

Damn this song and The Best Is Yet To Come are so underrated

[@ianpalmer4840]

Wonderful talented musician. Never tire of playing his beautiful songs .

[@33bluearmy]

Top song, very underrated musician.

[@dawnmolloy3794]

Always loved this song and gaye so looked him up because I was old enough to remember him and was heartbroken to hear of his passing 💔 i listen to his songs every day and they bring me back to my teenage years rip clfford t ward the voice of an angel 💜💚❤

[@thomasdorman5062]

Ah what a lovely guy, so sad. Would love to hear him today. Ahead of his time I’ll say no more......🙏