Gilbert O'Sullivan. Claire.

[@khatarootube]

I was 10 years and was so in love with this song. I got the vinyl album for christmas and I am sure I wore it out. It's so funny how a song can just transport you back to a place and time and all the feelings come right to the surface like it was yesterday.

[@chelisito41]

One of the most beautiful songs in the world. Thank you Gilbert.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

55 in 2001, 75 in 2021. God bless Gilbert OSullivan. Such an amazing singer/songwriter and although he released his first single way back in 1967 he's still going strong almost 55 years later!

[@MrNathan791]

i love this song,i first heard this song as an 11 year old back in '72. it sounded good to me then,and it still do. it's so amazing how a good song with a beautiful voice like gilbert's can stand the test of time. it had been years since i heard this song,until i came across it here. thanks for posting it.

[@dmcarden]

Always loved this and Alone Again... just reminiscing ... the 70s.. a great time!

[@RICKMOSTERO]

Gilbert's gentle sad songs capture the good feeling amongst people of that generation, inspiring the values and respect of others that we hold dear. Simply put, the importance in making us think about the things we do before we do them. His music evokes compassion and warmth.

[@333ANGELLOVE]

And that is the important fact. I love this song ever since I was a little girl, still do. It's beautiful.

[@matthewharris1801]

Reminds me of my Grandad. He loved this song, and I loved him. See you again one day ❤️

[@ChrisMum]

This song brings back happy memories of my late teen years when this song was around. Claire and Alone Again, were so brilliant, but Get Down and Nothing Rhymed were fab too! Love it, love him, thank you for posting this one!

[@davidsparks3071]

everytime i hear this song i want to cry because of my poor claire who was only 23 when she did die i still love and miss her now hope to see her again someday when its my turn to go to heaven rip my dear claire,

[@minstrale]

May you find peace in her memory.

[@weegiewarbler]

Condolences, hope you find peace.

[@williamcarey8529]

Beautiful story, I don't know your religious affiliation, but may God comfort you as you live on with your life!!

[@carolmerlino9343]

Omg my heart breaks for you

[@je_suis_un_radis2700]

To give you a little part of my hope, I just met Claire, certainly mine but we have known each other since 41 years and maybe a new life ?! I send you all my good luck and I hope for us finally... Yours is surely in Heaven RIP and Hope... tenderly

[@MaikGuti]

This a beauty song!! Reminds me all the good things in the life when you have a pure hearth.

[@MrNathan791]

i never get tired of listening to this wonderful song.what a classic. thank gilbert for the good times.

[@MrNathan791]

this is such a beautiful song. gilbert is a very talented and sincere artist. this song came out when i was a child and it's still so fresh and new to me. what a classic.

[@max270665]

I was 7 whan the song came out, I am Italian and raised in Italy and yet, I knew I loved it back then! How beautiful to find it again! I smile now as I did back then... Thank you

[@PamelaRP]

God I love this song by Gilbert. It is so beautiful and peaceful to listen to. What a great talent this man is. Thanks for the wonderful post guys.

[@rikset2000]

This may just be his best song. After having to put up with all the junk on radio today, it makes me appreciate the simplicity and vocal ability of a great singer even more. My wife thinks I an old fogie (43?) for listening to this. Meanwhile she listens to the crappy processed vocals of todays "artists". There is something to be said for a song like this to stand the test of time, while today's songs fade into oblivion after their Top 40 status rubs out. Great video, great artist.

[@avpandora]

back in the day, this was just a sweet song about a child he knew. it remains so. in this dark world, there has to be a boogyman lurking around every corner. what a sad little planet we live on. thanks for posting a wonderful video.

[@Mod60s]

LOVE this song! Brings back wonderful childhoood memories of hearing this as we kids skated around in circles at the nearby rink. There may never be beautiful music like this ever again. The tempo is perfect in every way. Lovely.

[@TalesFromTheScript]

And I agree back, Primeralives. I'm 41 in 2 weeks and these songs steeped my childhood. GREAT music. I've got his "VERY BEST of" and "Singer Sowing Machine". Now I want ALL his albums. A VERY underrated songriter!

[@Memale2009]

Ah, quel souvenir! Incroyable. Il me paraît que j'aie vieilli depuis cette époque :)

[@rickw1100]

Summertime, the Beach, the surf, memories baby!! - all things great-and this wonderful music too. These were wonderful times- yet, I believe the best is yet to come. Thank you for posting this beautiful song.

[@unclealister]

Great song. Gilbert is the master of the subtle key change. All of a sudden the harmonica comes in a semitone higher, then casually wanders back into the original key with such ease that you're left wondering if there's been a key change at all. The only other person I can think of who did this sort of thing as well was Frederick Chopin. Gilbert's lyrics are first class too. He's a true musical genius.

[@dom75100]

Que de souvenirs des années 70 ssssuuuuuppperrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShellTrek]

I have but the best respect for Gilbert... Very Talented... Luv your music!

[@Canadianeh100]

79 years old and still love this song by Mr. O'Sullivan.

[@LorraineAshby]

This beautiful song always pulls on the old heart strings ♥

[@MarceloMontivero]

bello tema de mi juventud

[@LorraineAshby]

Marcelo Montivero Me too - thank you !

[@rolfsteil8989]

Geht mir auch so! Es kribbelt unter der Haut wie vor + 40 Jahren; toll, Danke Gilbert!!

[@johnnieguitar5724]

Lorraine Ashby I agree that the song has a nice melody, and my Mom liked it alot and bought the 45. I only looked at the lyrics today, Lorraine, and was surprised how sad most of them were!! What do you think of the lyrics?

[@LorraineAshby]

Johnnie Guitar Like your Mom I like the song Johnnie - sorry you find the lyrics sad - I wonder why?

[@suenorwood-evans9724]

I’ve always been a Gilbert fan from way back - his clever music and lyrics are very wholesome and catchy (unlike most of todays).

[@aurathomas3133]

This song has many feelings that reaches deep into the heart, simple and unforgettable, and the lyrics are wonderful. I love this song, love to much.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Every single Gilbert OSullivan album is filled with pop gems but my personal favourite has always been his 2nd, Back To Front from 1972. A somewhat smoother more refined effort than his agreeable stellar debut album Himself. Songs like Clair, Who Was It, Can I Go With You and Out Of The Question are some of finest!

[@RedeyeCountry]

Fantastic, I have been a fan of his for many years, since his first hit,

[@radram27]

I emailed this to my mom and dad... I remember listening to this song growing up... my made a profound comment on this song... "great oldies that we can play over and over again"... I catch myself doing exactly that most days... thanks so much for posting the song!

[@skinnyrichard]

Ahhh claire.........brings back so many childhood memories,thanks

[@rextrek]

awsome song..brings back memories from the early 70's..I was 12 in 72 ....reminds me of a beautful summer day.

[@jaine000]

This is just fab. One of my all time favourite songs. I never get tired of listening to this. Gilbert is a brilliant and unique artist. I think he is great.

[@Valcali2024]

Such a great song and wonderful voice, thanks for posting this classic.

[@Mod60s]

I am certain most of us agree that this tune is so rare in its form. Best of childhood memories of innocence. Still recall hearing on the car radio a mom drove us to so many destinations around the town in our old station wagon. Best, super fun days indeed! I get choked up just thinking bout it.

[@scottalicious1]

I take it all back. The song is purely innocent!!! Great!!!

[@73pitxi]

It's really wonderful! O'Sullivan is one of the best songwriters in the last century...

[@melodyworks]

One of the best ballads ever written and by one of the best songwriters of all time. Gilbert O'Sullivan.

[@vivaazar]

Your are just the best. These songs never get old. Touches your heart.XXOO

[@nervo6321]

Has everything...lovely tune...great lyrics...and a beautiful sentiment.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Gilbert OSullivan visited Oslo, Norway now in October 2021 and put on a marvellous show! I've seen him 5 times before and he never fails to put on a great show but honestly, THIS one showcased Gilbert in tip top shape. Great vocals and inspired piano playing!

[@mpmcmullan]

Got four daughters, and this song pretty much says it all. They and this song are wonderful. Lucky enought to have a fabulous son as well -- the eldest of the crew.

[@paulmartin7053]

Beautiful song nice one Gilbert Raymond O'Sullivan 🖐️✌️

[@Arribalapanto]

deliciosa cancion,muy tierna sobre todo por las risas de niña del final de la cancion.mi adorado GILBERTO que alegria encontrarte aqui en la red despues de tantos años

[@lylly48]

oh mon j'était plus heureuse que jamais ... merci beaucoup sueuk pour le magnique video et music bien sûre

[@aracaniri]

thank you for giving back the music of my youth!

[@juan58102]

I was 11. walking in the beach with this song in my mind. Wow what a memories. I love Gilbert. Juan. Arica Chile

[@paula160966]

This also reminds me of my two beautiful young nieces... the line 'if ever a moment so rare, was captured for all to compare, that moment is you and all that you do....'. It brings tears to my eyes.

[@davidclarke1880]

this takes me back to happy days I play it at least once a week

[@cjfussell04]

what an incredible song, this mans songs should be up there with the best, his words are fantastic ,what a word smith, i was around when this come out and like most people thought it was nothing but an uncle talking to his niece ,how people can think otherwise is beyond me

[@shopdasmaquinas]

Esta musica é linda demais. Isso que é cantor, não essas porcarias de rebolation. Que saudades!!!!!! Parabéns a quem postou

[@Garbo630]

I heard this song the other day after so so many years and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. So nostalgic and longing for those times again.

[@DANGITPEPE]

The older I become,the more blessed I feel to have been a teen in the period between 1969 to 1973.Week after week,month after month this kind of music kept coming.They fell all around us like snow coming out of the night.It was so easy to fall in love then wasn't it? Clair,my first crush.Calling you just to hear your voice.Too frightened to speak.I can still see the sparkle in your eyes.You had a Blue star on your paper,I put the Gold one next to it .We were together then.

[@rozyvee]

Your young...you wonder how love might...so you hear this song and you dream of how love like this might be...throws me back, to my Childhood.

[@LeconsdAnalyse]

I remember this song fondly. You are a very talented musician Gilbert! Your work stood out fresh, and original. And i`ll tell you another thing too, you are not forgotten ☺

[@klaus0]

Que beleza de música, rememora a minha infância, principalmente no final com aquele som de criança rindo, é uma música sensacional, o solo de gaita no meio é muito bonito, um dos maiores sucessos de 1972, que tocou bastante aqui no Brasil, valeu!

[@clairejoolz78]

My dad used to sing this to me. I'm 41 & he's 71 and an utter legend ❤

[@wesleyrocks1738]

Brilliant............this guy was a genius at song writing...........Billy Joel? Didn't get enough of him1

[@Mod60s]

This song will always bring back the best memories ever for me & my family! I am still humming it TODAY!

[@celsoribeiro6332]

muito mais do quê hoje o vento não levou música maravilhoso inesquecível canção linda maravilhoso adorei

[@rockyvaldez58]

TRUE & UNCONDITIONAL LOVE comes from within a child's true and genuine heart. When someone falls in love at a very young and tender age, like my Love, it will endure forever. I am a witness to the most enduring love of a lifetime. She has never let go for more than thirty years. It is as strong as ever. Honey, you are all I know of LOVE. You will always be my Claire.

[@Oldlionel]

I agree.....great music....I grew up with it. Long Live KZbin!!!

[@laurachiquis23]

gracias por esta tierna canción

[@flanderspoppy1969]

This song brings back so many beautiful memories of the summer in Folkestone when I was 18. I simply love it!

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

This song is 49 years old yet seems fresh as a daisy! Great song from a great artist.

[@claireceroni3282]

That's why today, ....my name is Claire 💞

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

@@claireceroni3282 And its such a beautiful name! Are you a Gilbert OSullivan fan too?

[@claireceroni3282]

I appreciate this Beautiful song of him.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

@@claireceroni3282 And Gilbert OSullivan is still going strong! He came to my hometown, Oslo in Norway in September this year and put on a marvellous show. His 2018 studio album even reached the UK Top 20!

[@1745Fontenoy]

This is a great song. The tune is just wonderful.

[@bsivoljr]

Such a lovely tune! Makes me want to cry it's so beautiful

[@lilygreen777]

This is one of the few songs still rings in my ears after all these years (1972), what a delightful song and tune. My manager's 6 years old daughter's name was Claire, and I couldn't help singing "Claire, the moment I see you I swear.." when I saw her.

[@TalesFromTheScript]

I couldn't agree more. In fact you sound just like ME! "Nostalgia"?? No, telling it just like it is - those WERE better days, in many many ways, music being just one. And FANTASTIC music it was too! No wonder I wallow in so-called "nostalgia"! :-)

[@CSavageSr]

How can ANYONE dislike this sweet, sweet song?

[@MemoBar100]

This is the song that more clear describes the love that children can make an adult may feel for them. It remembers me the day my little daughter was born and I held her for the first time.

[@rossielful]

SI MI PADRE ME HUBIESE ESCRITO O COMPUESTO UN TEMA ASI COMO ESTE,, LO HUBIESE ADORADO POR EL RESTO DE MIS DIAS JAJAJAJA...ES REALMENTE HERMOSO...TRANSMITE MUCHO SENTIMENTALMENTE, ES UNA SENSACIÓN DE ALEGRÍA Y TRISTEZA A LA VEZ, ES NOSTÁLGICO NO?...Y SE SIENTE UN CLIMA COMO DE OTOÑO....DEBE SER UNA MUJER FELIZ HOY DIA CLAIR.

[@fitnesswithdavidau]

Very beautiful, yet sad. Brings back many fond memories of friends and girlfriends past.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

50 years later and Gilbert OSullivan has just released his 20th studio album, Driven and its a fine album! Gilbert still has his melodic and lyrical expertise intact!

[@giovanniciccone9660]

This song reminds me on my bestfriend/ father that past away this summer god bless you kerr you touched my heart like no other. Miss you love you

[@vom1966]

What a beautiful song. It reminds me of Earth Cultures song called 'Follow the truth'. Simply beautiful

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Clair and the accompanying album Back To Front(1972) was Gilbert OSullivans crowning moment as THE biggest UK Pop star of the era. Both the single and the album reached number 1 on the charts and found the fascinating singer/songwriter refining his image and musical style, dropping the pudding basin haircut, suit too small and cloth clap, growing out his hair and introducing an endless stream of G sweaters in all the different colours of the spectrum! An amazing artist and he's still going strong in 2022!

[@gilkich]

Absolutely another great classic from my generation.

[@DavesNotHere56]

Summer of 1972, I was working on my Uncle's Dairy Farm for 2 weeks. We always listended to their local rock station while preparing to milk the cows, and Gilbert O'Sullivan was played a lot those days. Brings back a lot of memories as I had my first girl friend that summer. All of 2 weeks...lol.

[@breacharce]

The melody,symphony & the voice....superb...

[@doomfour]

me mum got me into this in the 70s im 43 absulute genius thanx 4 post

[@littlepinkangel1000]

my late grandad use to sing this to me as my name is claire and when i hear it i shed a tear i miss u so much alan collinge xxxxxxxx

[@raquelitho7]

really very very very beautiful song.....i`m from mexico...but i love music in english....

[@camilamog]

WE must belong to the "same" generation because I seem to feel the same sentiment about this song, or any of his popular songs for that matter. The song that stuck with me the most is "Alone Again, Naturally"... it brings me back in time, sort of. And it feels good!

[@borecleaner1]

This tune melts the years away and brings me back to Late '72. I was going with a girl named Sue. Nothing became of it but as I listen to this great song, I wonder what ever became of her...I hope she is doing well

[@lowfuellevel]

wow, that takes me back to my own childhood, great memories....

[@stephenhiller3776]

I absolutely love that song

[@melissalester1]

Brings back some great memories. I love this song.

[@Durnickbooks]

You get to a stage in life when you can start to be honest with yourself. Ex (well ish) biker and rocker, I can look again at the music that I liked, but could not admit to at the time. Gilbert is up there amongst my old favourites and is one of those singer/songwriters, that are unique, in that they are recognisable from the first few bars.

[@celamarpa]

together with "Alone again naturally" the two best songs of Gilbert, love the lyrics and the harmony of it... the world was different then...

[@clarabel30]

My dad named me after this song, so thanks cause hadn't heard it in years

[@mtchair4me]

Great song. Imaginative cute Thanks.

[@3primarypoints]

@ShellTrek - I total agree...This was one of the first songs I loved coming out of the massive radio that was in the living room....wanted to keep hearing it over and over again. Songs like this change with every generation. As so does every generational perspective....with the push of some elses point of view given from a book, a film or recollection of a time WE remember. Songs like these keep my thoughts suspended in time.

[@MrNathan791]

i love this song. gilbert is one of a kind. pure classic.

[@candradecosta]

Gilbert O'Sullivan, de um tempo que não era preciso ser galã, precisava sim ser bom compositor e cantor, e o Gilbert O'Sullivan era, saudades daquele tempo.

[@shalommag8153]

זמרים של פעם שמעוררים געגועים לימים יפים מפעם זמר ניפלא גילברט או סליבן והמוסיקה ברקע שמלווה איפוה זה היום הייתה באמת מוסיקה נפלאה פעם שלום מגן

[@mijand]

what a beautiful song,innocent and musically brilliant

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Clair was the ultimate crowning of Gilbert OSullivan as THE most popular and arguably finest pop artist of his day. Sure, Alone Again Naturally had topped the US charts in the summer of 1972 but it stalled at number 3 in Britain. Clair reached the number one spot and equally important, his second album Back To Front, released the same month also reached number one on the album charts in Britain. Gilbert OSullivan would soar through 1973 and 1974 as a massively successful artist, both commercially and artistically, composing music of Beatles quality!

[@zackyko]

this music makes me so alive!!!my mom's name "claire"...bless you gilbert!

[@Navi404]

That's a beautiful song and a great version of it. I first heard this lovely song (an instrumental version) in the 1970s, and for the next 35 years or so, I searched high and low for it on an LP or Cassette Tape or CD, without success. Finally, I got it in May 2007 on a CD by Acker Bilk.