First-time Reaction to David Gates and Bread - Vocal Analysis of the song "Make It with You"

[@davekinghorn9567]

Vocalist, you fell in love with David in the first 30 seconds of this song.!

[@michaelpatnaude]

David Gates is now 83 years old, born Tulsa, Oklahoma. He and Bread were a fantastic band. Thank you Bethany.

[@magpie471]

Wow!, It's hard to think of him as 82. Or that I am almost there too. Great music many have missed.

[@iceelf-gs1492]

​Yes, and to think, he's one of the few performers still around who is older than me, but not by much! I can relate...@@magpie471

[@paulaising4u226]

Absolutely, don't make it like that anymore. ❤ we were blessed to be in that era!

[@padfolio]

He's been married to the same woman for 60 years.

[@bobbonj1171]

Sheer criminally travesty that they are NOT in RnR Hall of Fame

[@mikemb123]

You cannot understand how huge these songs were in the 70's and early 80's, everybody had these records, these songs were all over the radio. "The Best of Bread", everbody had that record in thier home.

[@zubrickadvisors6742]

Still do🙂

[@Chewbroccolii]

I have literally never heard of them until now. It's such a beautiful song!

[@mikemb123]

They had tons of beautiful songs!

[@ericlind6581]

I even had some wine and cheese with my Bread.

[@dbeaton1111]

Back in the day, that was my make out record.

[@Sentient_Rationality]

Oh PLEASE do the song "If" by Bread!! It's the most beautiful love song ever done, bar none. Every time I hear it, it literally puts me into a dream state, it reaches into your soul! If you liked this, you'll absolutely love it!!

[@robster7316]

Absolutely agree! One of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@hamricklp]

This PLEASE!

[@jeremynewcastle]

Yes! Indeed!

[@gorespree6400]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2fClpmqndKed7Msi=jOYfOd8mPcZsr127 This is THE version. So smooth.

[@thomasforan5598]

Absolutely. There's a live version from 1975 that I would recommend.

[@kenbody4370]

I’ll Be 65 This Year , And I’m Still Listening To All The Same Music From Back In The Day . And Still Have My Best Of Bread CD .

[@firedoc5]

Always said, if you want to mellow out, listen to Bread. At the time of soft rock, yacht rock, they were at the apex of it all.

[@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 "If", "Everything I Own", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Diary", "Lost Without Your Love", "It Don't Matter To Me", "The Guitar Man", "Sweet Surrender" & "Aubrey". 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".

[@gulontamsitumorang922]

It wld seem that we are in the same 60 - 70s generation bro (or sis). It was a great period for this kind of soft (& sweet) rock with great bands like Bread, Hollies, Dave Clark Five, and of course there was the Beatles👍🤩

[@isbjorneliassen]

I would say that beyond his voice being made for this genre, his voice defined this genre.

[@trajansmethod2050]

david gates and bread, a fantastic songwriter, superb singer and a beautiful, genius lyricist/poet

[@craig9389]

I love the wonder in this beautiful woman's face. She is putting words to the tears I get since hearing this when I was a kis. RESPECT and LOVE to all here.

[@rayberry4261]

David Gates is from Tulsa, OK. He is one of the best ballad writers in the last 70 years.Listen to them all.

[@stephenswanson7908]

I grew up in the seventies and when I first heard his voice I was blown away he has been giving a great gift from God and he has used it well and he has been a blessing to all of us with his wonderful talent , God bless him !!

[@iltb5974]

You would go wild if you listened to their song IF. It is so beautiful and really highlights his range

[@bogeysbaby]

Yes, that's their best and most beautiful song.

[@patricemanhart6186]

I came here to say this. If is a perfect song.

[@marshalljackson9796]

David Gates and Bread is a rabbit hole of songs dedicated to love and loss. This is spectacular stuff.

[@Patrickrivasticksdrums]

"IF" Is the song that will define David's ability as a vocalist in my opinion. Wonderful love song!

[@lespauldude01]

ABSOLUTELY!! That is their opus. It’s such a touching and magical song.

[@sanandaallsgood673]

If this is your first foray into Bread, you REALLY need to listen to more of their library. Not only is David Gates' voice beautiful but their music and lyrics are incredible. The song IF is worth some serious examination. My opinion of course. ;-)

[@hivicar]

Yeah, the BBC intimate London '78 concert with appreciative fans, mostly 20 somethings.

[@tcat6133]

His voice is liquid gold…such a gorgeous tone. His other songs are just as smooth and angelic. Why their music has stood the test of time…

[@jerryg53125]

The bass player is Larry Knechtel. He was a member of the Wrecking Crew studio players.He played piano on many hits including Bridge over Troubled Water for which he won a Grammy for his piano arrangement.Larry played piano, bass, guitar and other insturments.

[@robster7316]

Superb session player. Dean Parks on guitar too.

[@jerryg53125]

@@robster7316 Dean Parks another great musician.

[@robster7316]

@@jerryg53125 Amen to that!

[@lynhenderson7168]

This is why I love the comments - there's always someone with something special to say. xx

[@batuksri]

I never knew that. Thanks.

[@karlschmitt6359]

I grew up with this band in the 70's! I'm predominantly a hard rock kind of person, but Bread, Ambrosia, Little River Band, Ace, and Player are all soft rock bands I love! David Gates of Bread has a beautiful voice!

[@wendykidd]

Don’t you just fall a little bit in love with him when you hear him sing this? I was so fortunate to grow up in the 60’s and 70’s with that beautiful music. It was fun watching you experience this.

[@somerset8088]

This was the first concert I’ve ever attended when I was in 8th grade. His phrasing and tone live are so beautiful in “If” and “Diary” and “Aubrey”- hope you take a listen ❤

[@juzbo44]

Terrific. And this is LIVE! He had such great phrasing, and he seemingly always sounded like he was singing with a smile.

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

“His voice is like butter.” Perfect description. I remember listening to my older sister’s album “Bread Anthology.” I played both sides repeatedly and loved it.

[@usmapiper88]

I bought their Greatest Hits album on every format released that I know of. I have listened to them for the past 50 years! Thanks for checking them out and appreciating them.

[@prauunprauun91]

Glad you like them too.... David Gates & Bread is one of my super favorite bands. They are one that I would from time to time dig out and listen to. Soft rock, smooth, easy to listen to! They have a bunch of other good songs as well, "if", "Aubrey", "Baby, I'm-a Want You”, "It don't Matter to Me", "Sweet Surrender", "Diary" and many more. You should really check out more of their songs. Oh rats! Now I feel like listening to them again!

[@iceelf-gs1492]

Totally agree...

[@donnam5891]

Great ideas! Amazing songs ❤

[@babiejo59]

One of my favorite bands from the 70’s… I could listen to them all day long❤️ Saw them in Las Vegas many years ago, David Gates has one of the purest voices! Just love this band! One of a kind for sure❤

[@michiganmike67]

A perfect review of the amazing David Gates’s vocal style. We need more Bread examinations to show how incredible this band and leader was in the 70’s.

[@MrDootDali]

David Gates has always been one of my fave male vocalists! It was a thrill watching you discover him and Bread! P.S., that guitar beak was awesome too! I had never heard this live version.

[@SlitherWhisp]

This is my favourite Bread song. David Gates also had a wonderful song called The Goodbye Girl, which was the title/theme song for the movie of the same name.

[@SWLinPHX]

You MUST listen to the crispness and clarity in his angelic an sincere voice in the studio recordings!

[@MattSuguisAsFondAsEverrr]

the local radio still plays their songs all the time even a local band (ben&ben) made a cover of "make it with you", and that helped bring it back to the spotlight today

[@Phantom1963]

Thank you for another analysis of the great artists that are from my childhood. "Aubrey" from this group will definitely demonstrate David Gates and Bread's ability to reach all audience members from this era. David Gates had a brilliant solo career too.

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

These guys were a hit machine in the 70's. All of their many best of/ hits albums are loaded with timeless masterpieces. You will love "IF".

[@stevelucero9047]

Welcome to the ear-worm hole that is Bread... yer gonna LOVE IT. Once discovered most listen to Bread for life. Great music for rainy days... long drives... Must listens: Everything I Own, Diary, Baby I'm-a Want You, If, The Guitar Man, Aubrey

[@josephstude5638]

It's so great you discovered Bread! The guy can sing but they're also killer songwriters, so many good ones to suggest. If you ever get back around to them check out If, Aubrey, Everything I Own, Guitar Man... good stuff thanks for the reaction. 😁

[@jamesfarina5764]

This is great example of 70;s easy listening and as a child of the 70;s I love this sound to this day.

[@longboardmed]

This was a go to song for slow dances, back in the day. Awesome reaction. I wish I could listen to them for the first time again.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Bread "Aubrey",, "If",, "Diary",, "Everything I Own",, "Guitar Man",, "Been Too Long On The Road",, Etc..Etc..Etc.

[@luisgoncalosilverio8473]

watching David Gates' presentation, with the song Make It with You, I have the same reactions as the presenter in the video. Wonderful music!

[@normieschannel377]

Dave was one of my faves in the 70s. There were several soft and smooth bands. I started listening to Bread a couple years back for a nostalgic reliving, listened for weeks, then I went to Phoenix and the guy on the plane next to me was the drummer for Bread.

[@Snarkapotamus]

"If", "Diary" and "Aubrey" are equal or better. And how does someone in the music industry NOT know who this guy is!? He was a MAJOR player in the music industry..

[@ciarraibuzz]

It is strange that any person claiming to be in music doesn't know Gates and his hugely successful band.

[@josephgavron1099]

I loved their music so much I named my daughter Aubrey

[@thomasromano9321]

Underrated?? Hardly. The band Bread and David Gates were hugely popular.

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@thomasromano9321 _ I never said he was underrated...merely that anyone in the music industry who doesn't know who he is doesn't have much of a back library...

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@guyintenn - I understand it all too well. I also understand human nature and the tendency to ignore anything you don't like. And that whole like about "meet the needs of today's artist" is just kind of funny. My contemporaries are far from Al Jolsen, Bing Crosby or Django Reinhardt but I sure as hell know who they are and their work!

[@barbprescott303]

When this was published in 1965, David Gates had been married (at 19) for 6 years. Today, at 84, he’s STILL married to the one he wanted to make it with! Other great Bread songs include If, Everything I Own, Diary, and Ima Want You.

[@pingdis]

It was wonderful watching you react to the great David Gates sound.

[@jokosumaryatno6625]

One of my all time favourite band, if and everything i own.

[@craigslue]

Such a great band that has slipped through the cracks of time. Should be in the HOF. These guys were huge in a short time they were together. Many great songs in a short time. Just beautiful music. This is coming from a lifelong head banger. So soothing and relaxing I can listen to them all day. Put on some Bread with your lady and you are in Heavan.

[@williammouri1096]

Member for member, musical capabilities as a gauge, Bread were one of the most talented bands ever. Very underappreciated. David Gates is quite a legend. Thanks for this. Back then the time spent developing your artistry was a serious task.

[@thegorn68]

"If" and "Everything I Own" should be your next Bread reactions. David's voice is awesome and his song writing on point.

[@rageyb]

EIO is the most amazing love song I fill up everytime I hear it thinking about my mam x

[@p5gBand]

Oh my gosh. I grew up loving Bread (early 70s). How did you find your way here? I loved your reactions. Thank you so much. The style of harmonies that many bands in that era seemed to go for were wonderful.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

I can't believe you never heard this MASTER PIECE song and David Gates voice! He was my biggest influence to all my LOVE SONGS that I wrote and still do! He was the LOVE SONG MASTER!

[@fschiavi]

Your reactions are delightful. I started watching reaction videos for the enjoyment of watching people discover the music that I grew up listening to through the last sixty-six years and you are one of my favorites. This is a never ending journey. Enjoy it. I am.

[@CarmenGomez-gu3di]

Bread are masters of going straight to the heart.

[@magpie471]

My favorite song by them is 'Aubrey'...It seems like they were never given the credit they deserved. It's good that you did this 'reaction' video. Thanks

[@taraaubrey4312]

Check my name - it was one of my mom’s favorites too 😊 it’s a beautiful song

[@josephgavron1099]

I named my daughter Aubrey. Love the lyrics which really personified my daughter as she grew.

[@thomasromano9321]

Never given the credit? Hardly. This song was all over the radio, just like so many of his other songs.

[@richardhoward6564]

My favorite by them too

[@oybay]

I feel the same way and I remember when it was released. Flawless voice.

[@steveyaworsky6170]

We were so blessed back in the 60s & 70s when I was growing up. We had so many artists like Bread, The Carpenters, Linda Ronstadt, Jim Croce, etc. that were just right for the time. I was more the rocker back in the day, and didn't fully appreciate these artists at the time. That has clearly changed over the years, and I so appreciate them all now. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@francegilbert6364]

Jim Crochie! Another great!! James Taylor! Boy we’re we blessed to grow up with these guys!!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯💯💯Anne Murray, Carole King❤

[@judithmcfarland943]

Bread has some of the "break up" music. Guaranteed to make your CRY, Cry, cry. I grew up with Bread. Beautiful music. Thank you for this!

[@comeconcon569]

"Life can be short or long, love can be right or wrong", as this song goes.

[@Aleksandr-x3c]

Song internal atmosphere - atmospheric rock - these are the best samples ☀️

[@robinaltena6046]

Goodness! I've never heard anything but the studio version of this song when played occasionally on the radio. The live version is incredible. Gorgeous tone and exceptional enunciation! Thank you so much for bringing this back to me--I'll be humming/singing it all day long! So beautiful a message, too! Great song!

[@sharoninglima1217]

David Gates and Bread…such a gorgeous voice and love Bread. It’s such a cool mesmerizing sound. Takes you away. ❤❤

[@deborahscalise3215]

Bread and David Gates were a great band. David Gates had a gorgeous voice. You need to listen to him sing their song "If". He goes into his falsetto seamlessly and it is wonderful.

[@gearjamor]

If you want to have a good cry...listen to Bread's "Diary"!

[@josephgavron1099]

The lyrics speak life, human relationships, and deep emotions

[@thomasromano9321]

Or my favorite Gates song, "Aubrey."

[@goldenblueeye5472]

I was about 8 when that song came out, and even I teared up everytime I heard it lol!!

[@brainards11]

These are some of the best songs ever! They never get old and yet they are perfect in every way!!! Amazing!

[@michaelsmith2488]

Beautifully effortless silky smooth romantic vocals, really great singer

[@glennmorgan937]

He's also very smart 11 top 10 hits and then he left the business Spanish music lives on forever

[@devonseamoor]

Thank you, Bethany. It's always fresh how you react, and never tiresome. That makes me smile as much as I smiled during this song. Such a velvety lightness, I can imagine how girls swoon in the audience, and a reception of a cheering stampede. At times, David Gates' voice reminds me of John Denver's voice, also smooth with great strength of expression.

[@Gman-qm6bv]

1970's music was the best, I am thankful to be in my late teens and 20's that decade. David Gates who is from Tulsa Oklahoma and Bread were ultra great!

[@jetclntn]

Makes me cry, when I was ten years old this was my favorite song

[@stevestruthers6180]

I've always liked "Make it with You". I remember hearing it for the first time when I was just seven years old - it is such a peaceful, soothing piece of music, the kind that leaves you feeling that all is well with the world. 'Ethereal' as a descriptor for the song absolutely nails it. And the lyrics, "Dreams are for those who sleep, life is for us to keep" had a profound impact on me.

[@kevinmusic8871]

I recently lost my Dad , and he always had there songs playing in the car when i was a child. I Instantly felt happy hearing the opening line if this song just there. They have such a unique sound . Great vid and analysis 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ferndog-u2g]

I'm pushing (more like embracing) 70 y/o. The 60,'s 70's and early 80's were the best music era. Glad you're giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy it as we've done it way back then.

[@glenrosarian2352]

Thanks for doing one from Bread. David Gates is from right here in Tulsa. That's why I love their music so much-- they played so much of it on the radio here back in the day. You're right, his voice is very intact and smooth, I always thought like silk. You should also try 'If' and 'Diary', and you MUST listen to 'Aubrey'!! Oh-- and 'Guitar Man' too.

[@jerryhinds6009]

Love your input and reaction. This group and this singer is amazing , with emotional songs and gorgeous voice. Lyrics are so sic!! Hope you react to more songs from Bread 👍💙🙏

[@neilfleming2787]

I'd only ever heard studio recordings of this before...love this live recording

[@actfray]

I saw Bread in concert in August 1977. They played at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. I'm so glad I got to see them before they disbanded. Their songs will never go out of style. James Griffin was a great singer/songwriter, too.

[@petedz9772]

I learn a lot here. Not only is Beth is a pro she's also very genuine and likeable. Her personality and enthusiasm help me learn more than some other "reactionists". In my pre-pubescent life (and even later) hearing David Gates always soothed me. He was at the forefront of "soft rock." Somewhat like Glen Campbell but with less recognition, and sadly so. A great musician. And he's still with us!

[@danielp2954]

This brings back the feelings of the 70s for me. Great soft rock band.

[@mauidaddio449]

Bethany, I don't always understand your explanation of what you hear, but am amazed at your knowledge and discerning ear. Your expressions as you listen to the song is charming. That song took me back to my high school years. David Gates had my favorite line in a song ever - "...if a man could be in two places at one time, I'd be with you." You are amazing.

[@glennmorgan937]

And you get all that himself singer-songwriter and producer and also the group goes very good themselves all of them

[@rickjensen2717]

Pure class - beautiful guitar solo by Dean Parks as well 👏

[@tollbridgeahead1034]

Bread songs immediately take me back to high school. Bread was life for me back then.

[@alexandroalvesferreira5119]

Amada de meu pai, não entendo seu idioma, mas nada é preciso para entender você, a não ser por seu olhar...que frui a bem aventurada canção que alcança nosso coração e consciência ....sentimos através da canção e de seus gestos e sentimentos que juntos tocamos a divindade suprema...o absoluto eterno que habita em nós....minhas reverências .....

[@whip57]

And this is a live version that sounds flawless...Bread was iconic in the 70's 🎶💖

[@FridayNightSing4022]

Some of us were fortunate to grow up listening to Bread, & I still enjoy listening, Great Song & Band

[@carlosmenechini5588]

No violão eu aprendi muito com essa banda maravilhosa!

[@LP-jp6fd]

This song always brings me back to waiting for a flight at Honolulu International Airport back in the 70s. It was one of my earliest memories of seeing my parents in bellbottom jeans, lol.

[@RelUnrelated]

This is such a wonderful tune, and David's voice is always so smooth. I remember hearing songs from Bread all throughout the 1970s on the radio. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!

[@fisch69]

This was a great song at a special time in our lives. Another great Artist was Jesse Colin Young, Ridge Top!

[@mausermike9188]

Takes me back to warm summer days as a kid swimming with friends and not a care in the world!

[@elainealmeida3277]

I was 9 years old when I first heard Bread, at a birthday party....and now I'm 63...and the song is still one of may favorites...It don't matter to me is the song... His voice is amazing...

[@arlenem6659]

I loved Bread growing up, and have a few of their lp's. As said, If is one of the most beautiful songs written. And 11:30 David sings it so beautifully. "If" is also a short song. Dairy is a heartache sog, with a twist. Nice reaction

[@Lisa_Penya]

I've seen you analyze Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, and now David Gates, some of my faves! Having no musical training background, I'm thoroughly enjoying the nuts-and-bolts dissection of the mechanics of these voices that move so many of us. We didn't know why they were set apart from others technically-- we just FELT IT! Awesome job, and fascinating! Thank you❤

[@iceelf-gs1492]

This song brings back so many memories. And just hearing the first verse and first few notes you know you're in for something special. Another great song and vocalist/group from the 70's. And Bethany, you described his voice perfectly - like butter. Guess you could say Bread with Butter! (pun intended) Thank you for bringing us another great one!

[@ineedajag]

One of my favorite bands.

[@챗지피티22]

I like the way you express your feeling on your face. It's so lovely. I subscribe your lovely channel from today.

[@alexandroalvesferreira5119]

Beloved of the eternal, I don't understand your language, but nothing is needed to understand you, except through your eyes...that enjoy the blessed song that reaches our heart and conscience...we feel it through the song and its gestures and feelings that together we touch the supreme divinity... the eternal absolute that dwells in us...

[@DaveB806]

If this is your first time listening to Bread, you have a huge rabbit hole to go down. Nothing embodies the laidback soft side of the 70’s better then they do. Love your reaction ❤

[@BreadSlocum]

Those were the days. Oh my....

[@johndef5075]

8th grade slow dancing......those were the days❤

[@glennmorgan937]

Never let her go as a very beautiful song

[@ALong-fo5so]

Bread is famous for their ballads but they can rock out too. Try Mother Freedom and Let Your a Love Go. Bread had some notable musicians. Larry Knechtel was an amazing multi instrumentalist who arranged and played the piano on Bridge Over Trouble Waters. Bread also had James Griffin as the other guitarist/vocalist/songwriter. Have a listen to one pf his contributions Look What You Done. BTW he co wrote the Academy winning song For All We Know in 1971.

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Listen to more David Gates and Bread. So rewarding and melancholy journey thru the 70s soft rock. One of my face artist/songwriters of that decade!!