damn.. First listen to Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally) |REACTION|

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

O'Sullivan is probably one of the most underrated singer songwriters ever, yes this might be a little depressing but what a great song, not all his music was like this dig a little deeper & I think you'll be pleasently surprised

[@Irish29204]

A little depressing? I've always liked his music, but this IMO is the most depressing pop song ever(but a damn fine tune).

[@debbie4503]

You said much better than I could have.

[@MistyPurp]

Honestly i call this the saddest song of all time. Which is perfect when u want to feel

[@horse3987]

@@MistyPurp why would you want to feel sad

[@aidandalton7404]

He recorded 19 albums. I have them all. Unlimited talent. Music legend.

[@carolcjcallinghamwoods3501]

I love this song he was 22 years old when he wrote it - genius

[@marieskapars4766]

We met him 4 weeks ago n sung with him a total life long dream for filled, n its amazing as sounds the same as on tv even better hes incredible , a lovely guy warm n funny n we chatted ages best night in ages n spent with him , hes wow. N i couldn't hardly stand that night as went weak at the knees n couldn't believe he there right infront of me, i dreamt of seeing him as he sang for many years n not ashamed to say tears ran down my cheeks as we sung this together bless him hes still wow after all these years n told us how in awe he met our neighbours the bee gees n as he sang this they too had mouths wide open in awe of him, n then mo came n shook his hand n sed we lived it m8. Amazing. 👍🌟👍

[@Stacey7742]

I was 12 when this came out in 1972. Fifty years later it still rips my heart out.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Devastating

[@mad4it747]

I’m afraid that this song fills me with tears. The lyrics are a bit too close to the bone. I’m glad that you are discovering Gilbert’s talents, he remains a criminally underrated songwriter. Nothing Rhymed is another intelligently written song with lyrics to get you thinking.

[@patticrichton1135]

For me too, especially at 75 years old, I have loved this song since 1972 and it made me cry then, before all the heartbreaking things in my life happened to me...right now, I am too am alone again, naturally

[@byron5151]

The Album This Song was a cut from, was ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL GOOD! Especially "Nothing Rhymed" and "We Will"

[@alanarakelian5021]

The most upbeat-sounding sad song ever recorded.

[@mikerobo2112]

I dont want to freeze dry your moment,but,in seeking the "formula" ,often an upbeat rhythm with depressing lyrics fits the public consciousness

[@davidlyons3678]

Agree this song fills me with tears every time. The part about he's mother does it every time

[@Young_Jim]

I was maybe 14 years old when this came out, my mother died when I was 9 then my father the year after ( I think of a broken heart) my brother passed away 4 years after so this song has a lot of resonance to me and I cannot help but tear up whenever I hear it. It is a beautifully written and performed song.

[@chrisbee9164]

So sorry that you had these sad losses in such quick succession. I hope the time has helped ease the pain.

[@Young_Jim]

@@chrisbee9164 - thank you, time does heal to an extent but the pain is just numbed. There are countless people in the world that have traumas undealt with, ‘what do we do’ as Gilbert thoughtfully puts it. Best wishes 👍

[@iwhippedcreamcode4642]

Sorry for Your Losses! THEY WILL ALL BE BACK ON EARTH IN YOUTHAND VIGOR! GOD S WORD PROMISES! Matthew 22:31.

[@LARA-yd7xk]

i cried everytime i heard this song cause it reminds me of my lost mother. father and my grandmother.. '' im alone again''! 😥😥

[@marieskapars4766]

Had 9 million veiws of this precious song

[@sharmullins3894]

My father died last year, and my mom is dying. I'm 58 years old, and the idea of becoming an orphan is gut wrenching.

[@DeboraRomano-y9b]

I’m so sorry😢

[@cherylreichardt]

Well written aimed at tugging at your heart and the tears come easily. Even a six year old knew what this was all about. Hits hard to this day.

[@marieskapars4766]

Loved it m8. N he told them wow you are wow.

[@4021971]

Daniel looked like he was going to cry. It's is an emotional song for sure.

[@MrRondonmon]

The funny thing is I was thinking Daniel looked like he could pass for a Grandchild of Gilberts, 🤣👌

[@gabrieleflannery6504]

A beautiful and heartbreaking song. Life happens while you are making plans, in the end everyone is alone in one sense or another. This song endures because part of the nature of life is tragedy. The older you get the more this song will resonate.

[@darrelirvine5560]

Nailed it my friend, couldn't have put it better, couldn't have put it better. 👃👌👏💯🇬🇧

[@MarkMcLT]

At the age of 75, O'Sullivan is still actively touring. Surely one of the longest careers of any artist in the last 50 years.

[@MJMazzarone]

Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney are the only two I think of

[@Lin-dh7uz]

Went to see him last year, he was amazing and transported me straight back to the early 70’s .. he’s a genius ..

[@Lightmane]

Haven't heard this song in forever. Never saw this video either. Glad you reacted to it. My dad died in 2004 at the age of 88 and my mom died 3 years later at the age of 87. No one knows what it's like to lose your parents until you lose them. It still makes no sense to me that my parents aren't around and that I can't call them and talk to them. It's a very bizarre reality that I can't quite explain.

[@firebird7479]

A friend of mine just passed two weeks ago at the age of 59. His son is an only child. While he's an adult, almost 22, I've kind of taken it upon myself to make sure the kid is OK. Being an only child he's going through this alone. When my dad passed in 2020 at 83, we knew it was coming, the signs were there so we weren't taken by surprise, but it was my brother's death 9 days later that really hit us hard. Still makes me want to punch things when I think of him.

[@Lightmane]

@@firebird7479 that's so sad. Is his mom around? Hope so.

[@firebird7479]

@@Lightmane Yes, but she's a mess. A friend of mine went to the viewing and she was so doped up that she didn't recall he visited her husband in the hospital. The next day at the funeral, she didn't recall him showing up at the viewing the night before. The kid is turning out to be stronger than we all thought.

[@cousinit666]

The best reaction ive heard, what a great song.

[@carlacook5181]

I love this and other songs by him

[@carlacook5181]

Daniel, I loved your reaction, I could see how it affected you, your feelings are seen in your face.

[@keithpowers494]

This is the powerful affect on the human heart by well crafted music and prose. Certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Guard your heart for all you do flows from it.

[@CorvusSynths]

Man, seeing you on the edge of tears listening to this makes me almost cry too. Damn dude, this song is really powerful!

[@a-dub]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. It's a moving testimony to how life always challenges us and we really can't rely on anyone else but ourselves. Watching your reaction showed me how moving the lyrics are. As many times as I've heard it, I still cry thinking about my family and my life.

[@Damiano54]

I was a senior in high school when it came out. Many people were taken with it; I think it was a Number One hit. "Out Of The Question" is very good also.

[@byron5151]

Damiano54, It WAS indeed a #1, and stayed at #1 the longest time in 1972 to be considered by some charts the #1 Song of 1972, Even top 10 of the entire DECADE [70's]. On ALL charts [e.g Billboard it was #2 of the entire year 1972 tieing with number of weeks at #1 with First Time - Reberta Flack. I always thought Billboard got those two songs "reversed" as the #1 Song of 1972. I think the entire Album is good, including the Song YOU mentioned!

[@debzg3106]

I have cried every single time I've heard this since it first came out when I was 10. It never fails to break my heart!

[@annedunne4526]

I was 16 when this came out and like others of my generation I know every word of every song he wrote at this time. We just loved him.

[@AraMarama-jw4df]

This song is timeless.

[@KevinRCarr]

Love this song. I was in 8th grade, and because I'd heard this on the radio I bought the album that it came from. Listened to it until I wore it out. Never bought it again, but it's remained a song I turn up when it comes on the radio (or on KZbin) for half a century. I don't know much about Gilbert O'Sullivan. but I did learn through a short documentary video about him, that he's probably one of the most prolific songwriters of all time, with literally hundreds and hundrieds of songs stored away as paper files. An amazing crafter of words and music and emotional sculptures.

[@lox_501]

This is a live version of the studio recorded song but it comes very close to it. I was 10 yrs old when it came out in the early 70s. I loved it then as i still do today.

[@sharonm6262]

This was sooo popular. The combination of the cheerful tune with the self-pitying lyrics just...worked. It was his first "hit" at least in the US. For me, it was with some relief that his hits just kept coming after that; I chose to believe they all had the same narrator, who recovered and went on to have an interesting life.

[@headrushindi]

Like many of the incredible ballads from the 70's This song was a real stunner. Even the macho guys when I was a teen silently admitted it was genuinely great , and truly a piece of poetry in song.

[@georgewodicka4839]

Well, I was only 11 when this came out, not old enough yet to become depressed about the lyrics. But wow, this was on the radio EVERY hour. Kinda glad I wasn't older.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

It was torture

[@firebird7479]

I was 7 and had no idea what the song was about except he was alone. I also thought the lyric "But as if to knock me down Reality came around" was "But as if to knock me down MY ALLERGIES came around." 🤣

[@kevintheindianbluepeacock2359]

Hi George, been a while you ok? I remember we mentioned Gilbert O'Sullivan in a previous reaction chat ... then boom he appears in a Daniel reaction! Pity that it was this song, in that it was noticeable at the end that D didn't say are there any other songs of his worth checking out ... so looks like he's been put off him for life !

[@Gaeill]

Irish Catholic lament. Hits all the sad points with a "well what did you expect" sort of fatalism, I guess we viewed it as a likely form of outcome for the times (war). Meaty song to tackle. Thank you.

[@jaemyrick5277]

I truly saw you tearing up, while reacting to Alone Again ( Naturally). I remember hearing this song at age 14 in the 70's. This song was so SAD. That line "She's 65 years old my Mother GOD rest her soul."Always made me cry. OMG hearing it now at age 57, this is a pressing song jeeze, Daniel. Enough said. Enjoy the day. 😊

[@peterfoakes7569]

Mate, that song gets me everytime, love it, first time seeing your channel, nice video

[@ericanderson8886]

Great song. Love this one and another one of his that got played on the radio a lot called "Clair".

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Masterpiece.

[@johnfoster5295]

I've always loved this song. I remember hearing it when I was a little kid, too young to understand the lyrics. But it is a beautiful and sad song. His song Clair is another great song, and it is happier.

[@GeoffCB]

I saw a program on TV a few years ago where a mother and her grown daughter were getting a music award valued, probably to sell. The mother mentioned Gilbert O'Sullivan was her daughter Clair's Godfather. Imagine having a song written about you...

[@SWLinPHX]

There is a video with the actual subject Clair and she discusses her Uncle Raymond (his real name) and the controversy over an adult grown male discussing his love for another man’s young child.

[@VEETEEARR]

Thank you Dan for listening to Alone Again, Naturally, I love Gilbert O'Sullivan. This song helped me after a break up a few years ago when I needed something sad to listen to and some of his other songs like Get Down and Matrimony helped me to bounce back again.

[@merylschoenbaum319]

Daniel, thank you for reacting to this heartbreaking song that many of us can relate to in some ways. Not only did the song itself bring tears to my eyes, but the quote you shared from the video’s comments section did as well: “Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” 💞

[@MrStarofTruth]

every time i hear that song i tear up.

[@davidlindberg6125]

One of the best lyricists of his generation. "Matrimony" and another quirky piece called "Wakka Doo Wakka Day" are all very clever ones.

[@darcysalas3042]

My husband Loves that song Daniel. You pick a good one again.He like it because of his voice and the message in the song because so many people have this problem but so many people don't know what will happen in the future. His Parents are passed and so are mind. have been married now for twenty years.

[@stevehoogenakker9619]

So nice to let us listen to the song first.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

This artist takes me right back to living in Germany in 1972. First time I heard of his music. I was 5. Such a big fan!

[@jvmonte6638]

Great reaction Daniel. Your face alone during the song said it all. Peace and love from Toronto ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@boracho9520]

Just an amazing song all the way around.

[@jimsteele3423]

Thank you Daniel hope you had a Good Easter

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Hi, Daniel! Just found your reactions on YT...and after listening to several songs I subscribed....I love that you have a lot of appreciation and respect for songs and singers decades before you were born! And you don't say "like" twice every sentence!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Excellent reaction, Daniel .. Great song, despite the depressing lyrics .. I always stop and pay attention, and actively listen whenever it comes on the radio .. Please check out his "Get Down" for a nice change of pace .. It's a fun song and very catchy indeed ! .. Cheers, Wayne

[@Stafford-d8u]

According to the artist himself, this is not an autobiographical song. God, he can write a bittersweet song

[@orangeandslinky]

I heard this song in 1971. I was walking down the stairs and I stopped and just sat down. I can never move when this song is playing to this day. I am 71 right now. This is the saddest song I ever heard. Like other English singers , He does not ever use vibrato in his voice. That changes everything vocally that totally makes a difference.

[@reactionswitherin5504]

This one escalated so quickly before the first verse is over. I’ve heard this song several times but the seriousness of it always takes my breath away each time I hear it. A clip of this chorus was in Stuart Little 2 and I thought it was catchy so I was quite shocked when I looked up the song and kid me learned how intense this song actually is.

[@Gregory......]

This is a very Sad song, but it's a Great song. I always thought this song had a Strong John Lennon sound. It does have away of taking you back in time, all of those memories come flooding back to the forefront. Great song Daniel 👌

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

It was like a Beatle song so it opens yo up to it, then it plants that depth charge deep in your psyche and in an hour the radio would play it again.

[@brianthomas4248]

Thank you for breaking this song down, I've always liked it but never thought of it's true meaning.

[@laurencebrooks7699]

There's a reason this song is still popular after 50 years; powerful music and lyrics.

[@sylvialopez5928]

I just love him so much this song hits home thank you for listening to this tune

[@nationaltrails9585]

Had two other songs on the radio, Clair (1972, who is she?) and Get Down (1973, again, who is the song about?). It kind of brings to mind another song by Singer Peggy Lee, Is That All There Is (1969).

[@debbiedonnellan6571]

Clair was written about his neice.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

That Peggy Lee song.

[@bodaciouscowboy]

@@debbiedonnellan6571 It's actually about his manager/producer's daughter, who he sometimes babysat.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Great reaction as usual , Daniel. Timing is incredible, as Easter gives us hope following the sadness and grief of Good Friday. One of the toughest, saddest songs ever. Remember it well from my childhood.

[@menacingdebt9778]

It’s about a man who is broken and suicidal, his fiancé left at the alter his dad passed and then his mom after

[@AndyDrudy]

The last verse of this song is one of the greatest moments in pop music.

[@director3333]

Just "stumbled" upon you. First listen. Subscribed now. I had as much of a reaction to the song as I did to listening to and watching you. Incredible. The "damn" in your title says it all. What a sensitive and spot on reaction to this great song! Really am impressed. Keep it up, sir. Take care.

[@RicoBurghFan]

One of the most depressing pop songs ever but surprising catchy and really well done. I remember this song Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks about a dying man that had this weird poppy arrangement and just was discordant. At least this has musical integrity and the vocals are appropriate. Nice song.

[@embott1]

What about “At 17”?! Wow. That was depressing. Or “Ode to Billy Joe”? Sigh. Good stuff.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

This song kinda pushed me over the edge.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Jacks song hit number 1 I believe as well. Around the time Billy Don't Be A Hero was charting.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@MoMoMyPup10 that song OMG

[@chuckhutton5087]

Jeez, these songs people are recalling made me realize the 70’s may have been great for hard rock, prog rock and metal. But pop music in that decade really sucked. Don’t even get me started about disco. That was a different load of crap altogether.

[@rosmeeker1964]

I did love this song back then. But when my own father died I connected with Carly's Simon's 'Embrace me you child.' "And I never figured out where God and Daddy went."

[@michelekoop244]

My first concert I ever went to as a young teenager. We were in the front row, and he touched my hand. I didn’t wash it for days!

[@aarongoldstein7614]

This song packs a wallop & I see it got you. In this you’re not alone.

[@sherrykamke4156]

Great analysis of a tough song to get through. I always wanted to be sure I heard it right. Yep, I did. The song is well crafted and yes it will make you cry.

[@SWLinPHX]

I was four when the song peaked on the charts and I was very affected by it. Even a very young child can understand the clear lyrics and the idea of death. Even at such a young age I always thought about the line about his mother dying and he crying all day and how scary it was to think of your parent dying when you are a child. Flash forward just 22 years and there I was, crying all day at the loss of my mom who I was extremely close to. She was too young to go - and I was too young to deal with something like that. I was simply not prepared and I thought about this song.

[@shayohannigan1842]

Nothing Rhymed is one of the best lyrical masterpieces by this artist imo. I am sure Gilbert himself would concur with me.

[@georgeprime2249]

Absolutely. But it’s hardly played.

[@sparkle8400]

🎶 The melodic beauty of this song saves us from the abyss the lyrics throw us into...a masterpiece 🎶

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Daniel, for once i am seeing this beautiful songs lyrics being given the time and thought they deserve. This song made me cry 50 years ago as much as it did today in 2022… and that’s pure genius and songwriting craft right there. Of course I will now subscribe to your channel and catch up with your other stuff now. A reactive channel with soul and soul and genuine appreciation, what’s not to like ? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dashonward]

This song got to me when I was a kid.. I listened to it at the beach today enjoying the scenery, then saw your "Reaction" at home on my Mac. It got to you at the start.. "That was fast" 🙂 , you grinned, bugged, froze, closed your eyes, hung your head, etc... Awesome song, Gilbert, Dan, imagine hearing it 1st time at @ 9-10 years old! Good job & choice, Daniel.

[@firebird7479]

Great song from that era. His song "Claire" is also nice. I'd also recommend Albert Hammond's "It Never Rains in California", Climax's "Precious and Few" and Terry Jacks' "Seasons in the Sun". Still waiting for you to delve into Suzi Quatro.

[@bigb6046]

Love "Precious and Few"

[@timebandito4278]

Lol. I've been waiting for him to listen to "Birdhouse In Your Soul." I'm pretty sure that's never happening

[@juneseghni]

Claire, the moment I saw you I swear....

[@snpok524]

O'sullivan is up there with all the great songwriters.

[@sassysuzy4u]

Well done, you are the first reactor to this song that I have watched that actually caught the bit about the tower at the beginning! This was a great reaction, I really appreciate that you take the time to go through the lyrics and try and understand it after listening.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Michael Martin Murphey "Wildfire"...A Beautiful Must Hear Classic.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

That’s another one. There were so many.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Wildfire is an all-time classic!!! Every note is tremendous. YT has a great longer version that is so beautifully done by MMM that it brings tears each time, taken from a live performance on a country-western show. He stills plays it well today.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@chuckhutton5087 it’s a good song but the afterglow is dark blue.

[@chuckhutton5087]

@@Hartlor_Tayley what does that mean?

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@chuckhutton5087 oh sorry I’m mean it’s sad and tragic etc. it left me feeling haunted. I am recalling from youth so I don’t know how I’d feel now. Good song and performance as I recall.

[@valnauffts9965]

Whew ,talk about sad ,this is too sad . The upbeat tempo lures you in ,then bang ,it gets you in the heart . Oh my Great reaction Daniel you were caught as well . Thank you I think

[@teresasilva14]

Very touching reaction .💕

[@mjwaldrep]

This song gets me every time. OMG...

[@debbie4503]

When reality came around And without so much as a mere touch Cut me into little pieces If you've never felt those cuts you will never understand this song.

[@filip8105]

Not true.

[@chrisbee9164]

Daniel, your video came up on a search for this song title. It would be fair to say I know the song back to front. So I was very interested to watch your reaction. One thing that is clear is that you have an amazing appreciation of music, and empathy with a song's lyrics. watching you as you listened to the last verse, I felt like I wanted to give you a hug. From my own experience, sadly I know the pain of how he describes the loss of his parents. losing my own father broke my mother's heart, and in turn when she passed away, it broke mine. This song makes me cry everytime I listen to it, but the pain is exquisite and reminds me how much I loved my parents, and how they could never be replaced. Never stop this channel you are doing amazing work.

[@macman1469]

Good reaction. Always authentic.

[@timringgenberg2844]

I was 13? when this came out and I had lost my mother just a few years before. Alone again hit home for me. Not so much first tho verses but the last one was tough. My father was left with three kids and starting over. Years later my father -in-law passed away and this song reminded me of my mother-in-law having to start over at almost the same age. Just a beautiful song while yet being depressing at the same time. What a great song writer Gilbert is.

[@nemo227]

Everybody loses someone, sooner or later, and someone will lose each of us. It's with this understanding that I often call my friends and past acquaintances/co-workers. Just keeping in contact has a value. Life is really pretty short.

[@StatsJedi]

I was 12 when this came out, and it meshed so well with my self-pity and depression. Strangely enjoyable song, but it could bring on sadness as much as it could relieve it.

[@adamsankin7618]

I just saw this reaction, sorry so late on my reaction to yours…. I thought this as one of you best!!! You are being so objectionable in your wording, and your reaction is very comprehensive. Great job sir 🫡

[@chrisp1630]

You are great Daniel, love listening to you

[@genecase9464]

Alone Again is on those rare songs that will be analyzed and dissected over and over again for many many years even though the meaning of it it seems to be very straight-forward. Genius.

[@bradsullivan2495]

He had a more fun offering in "Get Down," which is well worth a reaction.

[@ritathomas5167]

"That was fast". Best reaction ever to this song!

[@djfingersflores]

Amazing song and amazing reaction .. Thanks for putting in all the time to look deeply into this brilliant song that in my opinion is so underrated. Peace Dicon

[@barbsmith5465]

Subscribed..... Thankyou. Love this song. Such a terribly sad song.

[@jimpowers9553]

The song is brilliant in every way

[@pauls7056]

Your analysis was first class, Daniel. Liked and subscribed.

[@ruffmeow9893]

No matter what young man Dicon, you are a better person for listening.

[@charlesbull6188]

One of the greatest British lyricists of all time

[@jamesH108]

Great reaction Daniel. Thank you

[@pandora_z]

Every time I hear this song it cuts like a knife.

[@carolelatulippe2058]

Hello Daniel...I have to say that I enjoy your "dissections" of all these old songs .When this one came out, I was 22 years old and going through a very difficult period. I would play this over and over, not that it was good for me to do so. I am now 71 and terminally ill. When something like this happens you realize how trivial some of your problems were. Do not get me wrong, many people had severe trauma in their lives. I am just saying that when you are planning and waiting for your own demise....it puts things in perspective. Keep on doing what you do as you do it so well for someone so very young. You have a good soul....Carole, a French Canadian from Ottawa Canada....💝💝👍👍👍💯

[@kykweer1]

His first hit, "Nothing Rhymed", with it's juxtapositioning deserves a listen.

[@loisdubois1229]

He's NOT talking about suicide He's talking about have a heart that's shattered... that reference means he wants the person who did this to understand HOW MUCH IT HURTS.