First time hearing reaction BREAD - Aubrey - Such a deeply sad and beautiful song

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First time hearing reaction BREAD - Aubrey
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[@munkongwoo751]

Aubrey is a song about a love that never began… Aubrey was someone we were smitten with but we never got the courage to approach her and made the first move… And we missed that forever. “If I can’t have the one I want, I’ll do without the best…” I guess we all have our Aubreys in life… I have to say I have mine too…😢

[@ralphgriffin3493]

They should be in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame long time ago!!!

[@buck546]

Well said my friend and I to have my Aubrey, she slipped away from me fifty years ago almost to the day. I spent only a few days with her she lived in a different state and was visiting but I will never forget her.

[@munkongwoo751]

@@buck546 I feel you, bro…😢

[@shinew7185]

So very well put.. and I don’t think this “reactor” quite understands the lyrics.

[@humblewisdom8976]

Hey you are spot on, I had one just like that. I was in my early teens and had to go to my dads company picnic. I thought what a bore but had to go. In the middle of the festivities I met this beautiful girl and we just hit it off. We did all the games together and just had a great time. But the night flew by and before I knew it, it was time to go. I never even asked her name but her smile and how she looked at me I still remember now forty years later. I think I'll call her Aubrey.

[@danalyntuthill1538]

I haven't come across one reactor who hasn't been blown away by Bread. This was back in the day when people really knew how to write songs. David Gates was brillant. He just tells a story about love and moves us. Was one of my favorite groups in the '70s.

[@ivanvarykino8202]

Totally agree. And I will add that this song alone was enough to motivate me to buy my first acoustic guitar at 17. I was able to figure out intricate artists like Neil Young, and a multitude of others. Finally at 59 (with the help of youtube 😉) I can play this masterpeice. And it was worth the wait all these years. It is brilliant in it's simplicity. Yet complex in all of the unique chord voicings . Absolutely love it Soft rock star - phewey. Gates was/is a top tier artist/composer of the late 20th century! Cheers!

[@ChuckHackney]

Neither have I, or throw another soft rock GOAT, Karen Carpenter. So validating to hear this respect after all these years

[@ChuckHackney]

​@@ivanvarykino8202Awesome. The joy and inspiration good music like this can engender....

[@ChuckHackney]

"But where was June? No, it never came around. If it did, it didn't make a sound." What beautiful and sweet lyrics set to such a heart rendering melody.

[@ChuckHackney]

Those strings. Simply majestic.

[@ibvickie41]

Rip Aubrey Wyatt u will never be forgotten

[@83pan]

One of the best bands Bread. I love all their songs

[@williamjackson6705]

The magic of David Gates. His songs always touch the heart .Can't help but tear up a little when you hear it. It's been 50 years and it gets me.

[@patrickdecambra2219]

William I agree. He has some great songs. Watch out for the scammers in the comments sections. Peace

[@ANNEAVES]

He's amazing. Ive loved him forever. To put in perspective how old this song is David is now 82. Unreal

[@ChuckHackney]

Can't say it any better than you have here. Song after song Bread, and specifically David's voice, delivers auditory diamonds. Soothing, melodious, and beautiful, gentle pop music from the 70's.

[@steveandme63]

Im 60 yrs old and I have cried every single time I've heard this simple but extraordinary song. Even before I understood the heartbreak of unrequited love, I could hear the emotion in his voice.

[@stevetillcock7361]

David Gates and Bread are pure genius. Romantic as hell and timeless.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

"and I'd go a thousand times around the world just to be, closer to her, than to me". Brilliant, beautiful lyrics.

[@timoteo950]

Listening to this can conjure up past pain that puts a lump in my throat today. Reflecting.

[@winsomeblandford1076]

This is my fave Bread song. ❤

[@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525]

I’ve been listening to Aubrey for nearly 50 years and it still makes my eyes and heart well up with tears EVERY TIME. A perfect love song. Make sure to listen to Grover Washington’s version, simply sublime.

[@dannycasson1551]

Thank you Harri for your wonderful reaction to this incredible song. I lost my mom yesterday and I knew what listening to this song would do to me. Your handling of it is such an extra blessing to me. 🙏

[@marybaillie8907]

I'm sorry for you loss. I hope you have wonderful memories to help out through the pain. 🤗🇨🇦

[@dannycasson1551]

@@marybaillie8907 thank you so much. that's really kind of you. 🙏🥲

[@admseraph]

I have understood the feeling and lyrics in this song perfectly for over 40 years, because it echoes the ache in my soul, the memory of the one I let slip away...

[@soniadenison1690]

One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded ❤

[@chrisoakley5830]

Breads Greatest Hits is one of my favorite albums.

[@pattytyndall1021]

Mine too!

[@dsusan17]

One of my favorite songs by Bread.Great request Craig. I enjoyed watching you Harri close your eyes and get carried away by the music. I enjoyed your analysis and reaction Harri. Yes beautifully sad. Unrequited love is so sad.

[@craigaust3306]

Thanks!

[@scm021374]

Absolutely loved this song. So underrated. Don't remember it getting a lot of play back in the day.

[@patrickdecambra2219]

You're absolutely right they didn't play it much but we still remembered it from the few times we heard it on the radio. At least that's how it was for me. I listened to a lot of bread I didn't even know this was them when I was young I was kind of stupid LOL. This is a great song.

[@ivanvarykino8202]

I agree and maybe it's what makes this song even more special. Never heard it much on the radio when it was recorded. But i have always had the very first verse etched into memory for some reason. It is really a special song and I think part if this also has to do with the unique chord changes that do not occur or repeat in any other balad i have ever heard. Gates was so underrated and unique. He deserves a 2nd hurrah from all his fans. And it seems he does have many.

[@ericniner1828]

For me it's about a late-term, still-birthed daughter. It's the grieving father's lament. This was my life's story. I named my deceased daughter Aubrey because of this song.

[@mamaflush9945]

Thank you Harri for playing this song. I love Bread because my grandfather loved this band, and my grandfather would play this song on the Anniversary of my grandmothers passing. (Aubrey was my grandmothers name) I asked him one time why he played this particular song on their anniversary, and he said because it reminded him of the love that he and my grandmother shared. And he said no one could ever hold a candle to her, I suppose there are people that may find their "one true love" and may not be able to love anyone else. Such a sad but beautiful memory, but one I treasure none the less. Lovely reaction thanks for sharing these beautiful old tunes they are truly old friends to many of us.💖🎶🤗

[@NathanVeenstra]

I am pretty certain I have found that one true love. We’ve been together for over 30, years now and I can’t imagine life without her. We were separated this Christmas after I donated a kidney to our daughter and she had to stay with our daughter in the hospital when I had been allowed to go home and we missed each other so much we both started crying the moment we saw each other on FaceTime on Christmas Day.

[@debramoore7513]

I grew up with the group BREAD and I love David Gates’ vocals, so silky smooth. My favorite Bread song is *IF* .. David is married to his wife of 60+ years!! Thank you for the reaction! 👍

[@jeffmorton9220]

"Where was June?" Back then, it was common for high school students to marry after graduation, the guys finding jobs, and the girls becoming homemakers and starting their families.

[@proudmoon3]

Between the instrumentation and David Gates' tender, mournful voice, you can't help but feel emotional with this song! If you've never checked out Gates' solo song "Goodbye Girl," you should treat yourself!

[@reallymysterious4520]

This group and America have 2 of my favorite voices from the 70s and all time for me

[@dianahohimer1107]

Have you heard Diary yet. I think you'd like it too

[@chrisoakley5830]

Yes, it's very similar to this song and just as beautiful.

[@ChuckHackney]

This is the very definition of beautiful, haunting music.

[@Keedeeg]

I always thought that line should have been, "If I can't have the one I want, I'll do without the rest"....instead of Best but it's it's song and it's still PERFECTION!

[@stevefoulston]

David Gates wrote this song after watching the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn. The song itself had nothing to do with the movie, but moodiness of the film had set him up to write it. Peace out.

[@tomcollens4621]

Did not know that, but if I could write a song, that’d be it. Such a lady!

[@missblondie2393]

Beautiful voice that touches us deep inside Great choice Craig and reaction Harri Bread is indeed a special group that stands the test of time

[@janabraam7963]

Bread is so amazing. I get so excited to see someone react to them. All of Bread is "The Best of Bread."

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Gorgeous ❤❤

[@williammuntzer7374]

My favorite Bread song. Thanks!

[@cynergy4]

One of my faves by them. I once met a young girl named Aubrey, and she told me that she was named after this song. Cool name!

[@daphneduryea9136]

I named my daughter Aubrey after this song.

[@donnalucy8172]

Songs I grew up with. Bread was the best. They have many good song. Wish we still had that kind of music.

[@karensheline6958]

Their music taught us to appreciate each other and to respect love.

[@saramonson990]

Grew up listening to Bread, love them, thanks for being so beautiful yourself!!!

[@donaldn1193]

Still married (1959) to his high school sweetheart. Retired and walked away. Huge radio presence during his time. Ran parallel to the Carpenters. Music was awesome during those years.

[@bkm2797]

I loved this group, so happy we have their lovely songs to remember them by. Thanks Harri

[@patrickdecambra2219]

Thanks for bringing these old songs out for a little air. It's good to introduce young people to the old music.

[@LadyGator1983]

Absolutely one of my many favorites ever!!!!

[@jerickson725]

It's so hard to choose a favorite Bread song, but this one is way up there with "Diary" that I feel is also an underrated one. What can I say, they kind of all tie for #1 in my mind, lol!

[@marybaillie8907]

From Bread's 1972 album Guitar Man. Beautiful vocals by David Gates, accompanied by acoustic guitar, amazing strings, orchestral bells and orchestral chimes. David wrote the song after watching Audrey Hepburn in " Breakfast at Tiffany's". Such an emotional ballad, and yes Harri I have cried through this song just because it's so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Craig. So beautiful. Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@bkm2797]

Guitar Man is my favorite of theirs!

[@craigaust3306]

You’re welcome!

[@marygriffiths2950]

Cheers from the U.S.A.!!!!

[@reallymysterious4520]

What I like better about your reactions vs other channels is that you dive more into the lyrics and emotions

[@patrickdecambra2219]

I like that he interrupts as little as he can but when he does it matters.

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@patrickdecambra2219 Yes it does

[@nicholasletts281]

I have a granddaughter named Audrey...I cannot hear this song without getting choked up

[@marybaillie8907]

My Mom was an Audrey, one of the sweetest, kindest Ladies I've ever known. 😊

[@queenslanddiva]

This is my favourite Bread song. I love it

[@marygriffiths2950]

Haven't heard this song for years. Thank you for doing your reaction of it.

[@lesliemurphy7808]

Love you my friend. Perfect reaction every time.

[@Imadrummin]

So many great songs by Bread just like this one.

[@danielvolk237]

Great pick as usual Craig. I am one of Bread's biggest fan's. David Gates is such a fantastic singer and songwriter. loved James Griffin too , He also was a super talented singer songwriter himself but always toiled in the shad- ow of David Gates. RIP. Very Good reaction Harri. 👍🙃🇺🇸🇨🇦🤴🇬🇧

[@diane-]

I do love this song. Thanks for sharing Craig.

[@wonderfullife7555]

Thank you Craig, for requesting Aubrey. I've been waiting for this one. 😊

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up listening to the soft rock music of Bread in the 70's & had their albums. Love David Gates voice. He has one of the most soothing & mellow voices. They had so many hits such as "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Everything I Own", "Lost Without Your Love", "Look What You've Done", "It Don't Matter To Me", "Sweet Surrender", "Let Your Love Go" etc. In 1978, Gates enjoyed success as a solo artist with the hit singles "Goodbye Girl" (from the movie The Goodbye Girl) & "Took The Last Train"."

[@donaldn1193]

Harri, check out the song “ Stones “ by Neil Diamond.

[@Enfield-1853]

Thanks, my favorite Bread song.

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

Aubrey is classic David Gates. Don't write James Griffin off. He writes in a different style, but amazing as well. Look What You've Done was one of his.

[@Dave3Dguy]

Great reaction to a great song. Regarding your confusion with the verse "If I can't have the one I want, I'll do without the best." Basically it's a tragic outcome of a broken heart. Saying you will never love again because it hurts too much when it doesn't work out. And he's left thinking about the one that got away, the one he never really had. The heart wants what the heart wants. It's not logical as you point out, but it is often true.

[@Cynthia...]

This is such a beautiful song Craig. I love Bread they have so many great songs.

[@bkm2797]

Who?

[@Cynthia...]

@@bkm2797 I got my food mixed up. Lol. I do like both bands though.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@Cynthia... I can relate Cynthia. Right there with you. 😊💕

[@Cynthia...]

@@marybaillie8907 yes, it does happen when you get a little bit older. Even though it said Bread right on the front of the video. 😂✌️

[@bkm2797]

Lol, totally understand especially because I've made a mistake or three here on Harri's channel, so I wasn't sure if it was me or you. Cheers

[@ronhunt9396]

Remember it well. I also enjoy how you get into the music

[@marel5932]

Great pick Craig. Bread had some of the best love songs but also some great rock too like Mother Freedom. Thanks Harri.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤❤❤❤

[@tommypauly3249]

My favorite song by Bread!😉

[@overd002]

Great reaction Harry! He wrote the song about Aubrey Hepburn. She starred in so many movies, but I believe it was her role in Breakfast at Tiffany's that inspired him to write this song. If you've never seen it, you should watch it sometime. It's one of my favorite movies.

[@johnbattles1002]

Sorry to put in my two cents. This song is, indeed, called "Aubrey." However, the young, beautiful actress who played in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "My Fair Lady" was named "Audrey" with a "d," not a "b." But you are correct that Gates got his inspiration from seeing her, according to Wikipedia. It's just a spelling difference that he used in the title.

[@overd002]

@@johnbattles1002 Thank you for catching that.

[@johnthegreek5836]

I definitely love Bread’s music, David Gates was a great singer songwriter

[@lilamuzik3385]

Such a gorgeous song...

[@jeffreywolff329]

you have to Diary by bread it is sad as well

[@debbiemickelson5448]

Loved it, very nice, kind of sad in a way

[@gdmyers47]

I've listened to the song many times, and I think he's talking about someone that he's simply loved from afar, has not actually met.

[@ChuckHackney]

This song, for whatever reason, reminds me of Daisy Jane by America. Both soft, sweet love songs with incredible vocals and melodies. The sin qua non of 70s soft rock. The decade of extraordinary voices and melodies.

[@roniboyd613]

And still on of my fave bands❤

[@saritatambayong4002]

Some song you have to listened with eyes closed. This is one of them

[@khoohockleong7585]

Even if someone comes along and good enough for him, he will still leave that one alone and pine for somebody else, because Aubrey he is indirectly referring to Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany. In a natal chart, Venus signifies something that you pine for. It might me a fantasy that never materialises, but in your mind it is still the best. Venus signifies the chasing of your highest dreAms, but which is still basically elusive.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Hi Harri ... Yeah, the singer (David Gates) is just saying the way he FEELS right NOW, so when he says if he can't have the girl he wants, he'll live without the best, he's NOT saying that nothing will change his mind ... he's just saying that's not how he feels about it at that moment. I've felt like this for about 10-15 girls. You forget about it somewhat when someone else comes along ... or so I assume, because I still can't stop thinking about a small handful of girls that left an indelible mark on my soul (after we split up for whatever reason) ☹. However, my lingering but fond memories of them and the joy they brought me far outweigh the pain I felt when we separated, and ever since 😊. I am an advocate of the phrase, "it's better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all" !!!

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

Bread was formed like many great bands with 4 studio musicians. David Gates and James Griffin are both superbly talented singer/composers, but James is more upbeat most of the time. sadly they eventually fell apart due to 'artistic differences'. I guess the fact that most of their hits were written by David contributed to that.

[@lynne5322]

Bread & The Carpenters were a bit like the Rodgers & Hart / Rogers & Hammerstein of the 70s. Thank you for your sensitive reactions.

[@jakeblack212]

great great great song

[@ivanvarykino8202]

Thank you for presenting an insightful and personal review of this song. There are many reaction channels that add very little to the meaning of a song for me. I very much appreciate your review and share your feelings about the emotional power of the strings, the acoustic guitar and the understated vocal. It's a masterpiece that appears simple on the surface.

[@beerbottlebaby]

And Aubrey was her name A not so very ordinary girl or name But who's to blame? For a love that wouldn't bloom For the hearts that never played in tune Like a lovely melody that everyone can sing Take away the words that rhyme, it doesn't mean a thing And Aubrey was her name We tripped the light and danced together to the moon But where was June? No, it never came around If it did, it never made a sound Maybe I was absent or was listening to fast Catching all the words, but then the meaning going past But God, I miss the girl And I'd go a 1000 times around the world Just to be closer to her than to me And Aubrey was her name I never knew her, but I loved her just the same I loved her name Wish that I had found the way And the reasons that would make her stay I have learned to lead a life apart from all the rest If I can't have the one I want, I'll do without the best But how I miss the girl And I'd go a million times around the world just to say She had been mine for a day

[@ChuckHackney]

Besides David's gifted vocal, the strings in this song give it such a haunting, otherwordly feel.

[@jakeblack212]

The guy is hurting and can't see life without this girl. but he will move on in time

[@juliewolfe168]

It is haunting and bittersweet and lonely.

[@elysehfm8797]

Have a good weekend all!

[@bkm2797]

You too!

[@elysehfm8797]

@@bkm2797, thanks!

[@marybaillie8907]

You too. How kind of you. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

[@elysehfm8797]

@@marybaillie8907 awwww! 💜💜💜

[@clairwalshe8624]

Every reactor loves bread. It is David Gates, he was someone special. It's about a female pilot.

[@Danny-pp2dn]

The part where he says I'll do it at the best I believe comes from there's always somebody prettier there's always somebody smarter there's always somebody thinner and better body and all that stuff. But there's only one that touches your heart. I think that's what he means. I could be wrong

[@brucehauge1391]

Harri, check out David Gates solo song titled "Find me". He does a live version that he did in a pub in Austrailia.

[@Brandi6666]

I think most young men had an aubrey at one time😢

[@gaijin5]

☮️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎵🎶...😏

[@bandfan053157]

All your reactions are great but if you really want to give Bread their due also play some of the harder stuff like Tecolote and see how good of musicians they really were...

[@TerryKrysinski]

Most people asociate Bread with David Gate's beautiful ballad hits. But the band was actually a great electric pop band with many great songs. Dive in,Harri! Lots of gems,bro..T

[@lesdavis2318]

Without the rest

[@daphneduryea9136]

Yeah, I think the only reason he wrote 'best' was cz it rhymes with 'rest' in the line before.

[@gaijin5]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ANNEAVES]

Guitar Man is awesome.

[@donw804]

Great song and reaction, Harri. Now... if you want to try a slightly different slice of Bread (see what I did there?). listen to Dismal Day.

[@DoctorChange106]

great song

[@riccottrell7179]

I think he's saying she's the best & with giving up on 2nd, he's resigning to the fact he'd rather not settle. I've been there, recovered early in life, but past 50 :& now at 65, after watching a soul mate of 33+ years turn into the issue most of her side of the family either had, or sought therapy. I knew early she'd be too head strong to seek help. I let her chose when the inevitable end came, washing my hands of it. I started early as a Freshman dating a Sr & it only got better from there. Aside from getting my entire life upended 3 months shy of 17, given only 32 day's notice to be on a plane headed to a base outside Madrid Spain. I had a career set, which would've come with the equivalent retirement of Civil service & been fully vested at 47, which wouldn't have interfered with my music aspirations, but I didn't have time to react. Was in a perfect relationship, but not knowing when or where I'd return & being her first. I didn't think it'd be fair to ask her to wait, which wasn't taken the way I intended, but not surprising since men & women often think much differently~! Spain was the best thing for me, few schools would've had the English courses I needed to graduate & her most relate to music. Music theory, Strings, Chorus, Drama, Speech, Composition, Humanities, Electronics, 2 correspondence courses in electronics repair, which slowed me to spend the 2nd quarter as parts scrounger for the base electronics repair shop, when customers forfeited their items, rather than Pat the bench charge. It's served me well since knowing how to test parts. With a 100% import tax on electronics & parts, I was valuable to them. Getting the male lead in West Side story got me a job as lead singe & shared lead & rhythm guitar with the only Spanish guy in the band. All 10 years my Sr, but within a month I was learning as the new Top 40 & writing 3 & 4 part harmonies. I wish tha been Stateside, but it's where I met my wife of 35 years & getting the best 30 years with her, I felt I got the better of the deal. Not what I wanted, but when a substance is in control, not a big surprise, I'm far from the only one. I could've done without the embezzlement, but working with nothing but County female attorneys, I should've watched closer. But after fighting what Dr's said before & after was a losing battle with 240 square mm's of Stage 3 Melanoma, she'd been by my side through it's entirety & my ultimate unexpected becoming disabled, I am still luckier than most. The hardest experience of all was losing one of my 2 son's suddenly at 36. I'd have given decades of my own life in exchange, if given the chance, but we're not afforded such things. I'm still blessed as a father & wouldn't change either son, regardless. Life's often not about real choices, just deciding whether or not you'd settle & much like the song & after trying the dating seen in my early 50's. Makes alcoholism seen tame~ Lol! Love your channel, soon as I finish rehabbing my home, which with multiple disabilities ain't breaking any speed records, but if I do the job it's done to suit me & the right way.

[@heydayma10513]

Thank you.

[@jimmayors2315]

James Blunt wrote a similar themed song to this.

[@ls1959]

Aubrey has one of the most beautiful melodies of any song I have ever heard. But over time I have come to be more critical of the lyrics. It's more a fantasy imagining a love of someone who never existed. I think the song could have been more effective if it represented real life more than a fantasy. It's really not clear when you listen to the song.

[@brantfrench1006]

I believe it was about his daughter who passed away the day she was born

[@theresagloriani7095]

Dedicated to The One Who Got Away 💔

[@ricksaunders8074]

Not everyone can say this David Gates 4 children 3 Lawyers 1 Cardiologist

[@johncheney950]

No one sings it like David Gates.

[@Brandi6666]

Harri, have you listened to Diary by Bread. Thatll get ya😢 no spoiler alert