Gilbert O'Sullivan - Nothing Rhymed (Official Reaction Video)

[@davefk]

"When I'm drinking my Bonaparte Shandy Eating more than enough apple pies Will I glance at my screen And see real human beings Starve to death right in front of my eyes" PURE GENIUS. Thank you for the music you gave to us. Your early work was just so different and fitted the early 70's so well.

[@bonnie43uk]

yes indeed, no matter how many times I hear those lines, it really gets me.

[@dermotlynch2223]

@@bonnie43uk I've no idea how he ever managed to sing it. Even to read it gets to me each time. The reality and the heartlessness of it, set to beautiful music.

[@NeilStarbuck]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@patrickschlosser8208]

Thank you Mr. O'Sullivan for one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@andrewm8831]

Agreed ❤, I,ve made love to hundreds of women in my time, granted most of the time it was inside head and they came in the form of beautiful music like this ,many thanks Mr O ❤❤❤

[@pedroinfante7135]

The chord progression is beautiful.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

It certainly is !

[@davidlloyd14]

Seems even more powerful today. Prescient too. Masterpiece.

[@BoBSmith-jz5dm]

Watching Gilbert O'Sullivan watching Gilbert O'Sullivan, I love the internet :-)

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Gilbert O'Sullivan is fantastic. A good gracious man that writes his own songs with his own love and talent and feeling in this world. The world is beautiful because of great human musicians/voices/writers/singers with love like Gilbert O'Sullivan

[@joanridler125]

Yes-couldn’t have put it better!

[@jax36536]

Absolute magic. The lyrics, the chord progressions, the feeling in that one song. It blew me away as a young teenager when it hit the UK charts. :)

[@CLASSICALJAJ]

I absolutely adore this man . . . Introduced to his music from my dear Mam when I was only three years old in 72, her funeral only six weeks ago. I’m 55 now, to be married (2nd time round) in Cyprus this year. Gilbert’s music is firmly on our playlist. Wow - What a gorgeous gorgeous man

[@stevecarson9013]

Probably the most underrated singer song writer of all time.. Gilbert is unbelievably talented and has to be up there with Lennon and Macca

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Personally, I think Gilbert surpassed the works of McCartney but I totally agree with you. Criminally underrated but dearly loved by people who sees the special magic conveyed with his songs!

[@j.c.s.1608]

En España, tuvo muchísima repercusión y todas sus canciones fueron grandes éxitos a finales de los sesenta, y en la actualidad sigue siendo recordado con mucho cariño y admiración, por la gente que ya tenemos una cierta edad. Grandísimo artista y excepcional cantante y compositor. Un saludo a todos, y en especial a Gilbert O'Sullivan desde Madrid.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Amen to that! I'm a Norwegian 41 year old and obviously wasn't born when Gilbert ruled the world in the 70s but I discovered him in 1995, aged 15, thank to my father who DID experience Gilbertmania! Gilbert was especially big in Norway and Matrimony was actually a charttopper here in 1972!

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

@@j.c.s.1608 I don't understand a word of Spanish but I take it you love Gilbert OSullivan and that's a thumb up by me!

[@j.c.s.1608]

@@thomasmarthinussen8978 Thomas......, Gilbert is a wonderful artist. Un saludo desde Madrid.

[@shirleyfrank6280]

This song takes right back instantly to the 70’s as a kid. Great memories, thank you Gilbert

[@MrSTEVIERIKS]

One of The GREATEST ever Songs, but then you've written so MANY greatest Ever songs, Its mind boggling! I'll be here tomorrow :-D

[@maccafan10]

I've just played your version back to back with this. Definitely one of your best (more serious) vocal and visual impressions, Stevie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-sqIx_aL17gLM

[@ursulaoconnell4537]

Love this song.

[@maccafan10]

One of the most unique songwriting talents ever. With simplistic lyrics that everyone can relate to.

[@michaelanyon5124]

It's just one of the finest songs ever written 'n recorded

[@richardscally694]

Yes.

[@user-rj3gw4km2t]

indeed

[@Cybertruck1000]

Amazing. Absolutely the same class as McCartney at his best. There is not enough recognition of the fantastic music of Gilbert O'Sullivan.

[@andreaandrea6716]

This song came out when I was13, in school in England. It is one of the most potent songs of my life and when I hear it, I cry: I am 13 again and FULL of everything that is that age... all the confusion, loneliness, and longing. I thank you for the miracle that IS music. THIS is one of the best pieces/songs... and part of the warp and weft of who I am. And YOU created it. That is some gift! Thank you.

[@martinwedge7732]

The wistful vocal interpretation of the lyrics, that melancholy voice, the subject matter of the song, the ebbing and flowing of the melody and the wonderful string arrangement enveloping the piano makes this a timeless track. It will still be fabulous in another fifty years. Gilbert is quite self deprecating but his super talent is clear to see x

[@tim59ism]

Yes I absolutely agree.

[@mehdiachouri]

Well said sir. I love this song. I only found out about it today.

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

I just LOVE his phrasing and plays on words.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

“Nothing older than time…” 6 chord sequence tension buildup and resolution is one of the greatest. This was released the year I was born and my parents played this when I was a baby. When I hear it now, again, I feel like I did as a baby/toddler again. Music unlocks memories. That part, meant something in my brain, then and still has the same effect on me. It’s musical perfection

[@aidandalton7404]

A masterpiece. If it was a painting, it would surely hang in the Louvre. Along with a lot more of his songs in my opinion. I can always relate to his songs and lyrics, as if he wrote them for me personally... Its as if he writes my very thoughts down and puts them to music 🎶. I think he's brilliant and I have every studio album he ever recorded. Seen him in concert 10 times now. I'll never forget the first time in 1994 with my dad, I was awestruck... Brilliant... Best wishes Gilbert 👍👏

[@marieskapars4766]

Thank you gilbert we seen you recently n boy was it so emotional had to try n stop tears as you were so good n u made my dream come true, loved the disco ball too. You are still incredible. Thank you best night in ages ever thank you n ur freind too brill our guitar. A dream come true. I couldn't quite believe u were right there in front of me. Ur warm freindly n funny. U wow. Xxx❤❤x

[@andrewm8831]

🤯🤯🤯,We are so privileged and lucky to be living in the 21st century to actually be able to post uour comments on line,it literally blows my mind to to think that i was in infant school when this record came out,

[@JustKeith]

Lyrical genius.

[@peterturley1331]

Indeed. Another lyrical genius, also with his compositions was the late great Clifford T. Ward.

[@valtovey3676]

@@peterturley1331absolutely. Two of the very best!

[@andymcgill354]

Brilliant song and Brilliant Artist who we sadly don't hear enough of.

[@markgreen7378]

He was a Genius, so many classic tracks that you remember every word of.such a unique sound.

[@marieskapars4766]

Il never forget meeting you, EVER. Huge thank you n for all these years of fantastic songs n amazing writing. ❤

[@tboned5641]

Brilliant. No one has the ability to write songs like this. In those days sure, John, Paul, George and a host of others. Gilbert was special.

[@bev9594]

Gilbert's songs always had very meaningful lyrics for me.. Songs to sit back and close your eyes to while listen full plet with headphones x

[@Ardhitopramono]

finally we all get to know what the meaning behind this song. Mr. Ray!

[@benvogelenzang8824]

As soon as you appeared on Dutch television , we all instantly loved you and what you did !!!!

[@angelaphinn9929]

I was seven years old, living in England in 1972, and I loved this song, as well as Gilbert's others. I also loved this image, and was probably one of the few who was sorry when he dropped this image.

[@colingrethetv1]

One of my favourite all time songs.....AWESOME. An amazing talent

[@DCollins195]

Briilantly talented Irishman-great Musical Ambassador for ireland.

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

I love this song. and even more meaningfull these days.

[@Kismet1955]

My father, son of a Dutch farmer, loved this song!! Not any other popsong did at his time. And every year since he past away I play this vinyl single on my pick-up. Love you daddy!!

[@wajobu]

Always loved this song and 'We Will.' Very fond memories of hearing these songs on the radio and then buying the first US release in 1972...and then Clair...Alone Again... What a run of amazing songs.

[@johnriggs4929]

'We Will' nearly had me in tears once. My wife had recently died of cancer and I was putting my 7 yr old son to bed when it came on the radio (16yrs after it was in the charts.) I was choking back the tears and had to go back downstairs quickly, before he saw me. Powerful and unusual lyrics, whuch were so meaningful to me at that time.

[@budgiespat7883]

Such a wonderful view back together with Gilbert O'Sullivan on his legeendary NOTHING RHYMED song - congratulations after half a century ... lovely to listen to your comments, Mr O'Sullivan!

[@hurrahforjohn]

You are one of three artists i put in a league of there own , Gilbert O ' Sullivan Kate Bush and Clifford T Ward RIP X . All your own work .

[@valtovey3676]

They’re my absolute favourites too

[@speedtimothy]

'Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost' ...powerful lyric

[@johnblackett6279]

A lovely man a wonderful singer songwriter 🙏🏻

[@19HurdyGurdyMan46]

Actually Gilbert, when this came out I loved the image, and I was at the time heavily into The Beatles, Donovan, Pink Floyd etc., your image then was just so brilliant and as you say totally different from everyone else. Oh, and I heard it in Wales, so your wrong there, I'm sure loads of others loved your image then in Britain. Brilliant song.

[@peterturley1331]

Beautifully emotive and deeply profound lyrics. The composition/production is breathtaking. Genuinely nice and decent guy. Truly Memorable and Tear Enducing. Thanks Gilbert for your wonderful music and your super talented self.💜

[@sue7621]

A true master- Timeless classic-love Gilbert always! ❤️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👏😘🥰🤗

[@canyoudigit6321]

Amazing time travel footage of Gilbert looking back at himself fifty years ago unflinchingly, can't help but respect him and his music.

[@karendillon9787]

Beautiful artist love to see Gilbert reflecting on his career

[@simonhodgetts6530]

That was wonderful! Gilbert seems very humble - this song is without doubt his masterpiece!

[@clivesurman-wells5298]

Ray, if you’re reading this, my wife and I saw you at the Tyne Theatre as my birthday treat on 8 Oct and you were great! I cried in the theatre when you played Claire and was pretty emotional at this too. You’ve still got it. Thank you Clive

[@lindakilbride6755]

This song touched me in so very many ways. The most complex, enjoyable, yet painful song I've ever known. I'll be ever grateful, Mr. O'Sullivan.

[@cpepservices1]

I remember seeing Gilbert on New Zealand television in 1971 performing this song which was obviously recorded in Britain. I was so taken with how uniquely he dressed, looked and sounded that instantly I know I wanted to hear more of his music. His musical legacy is all the more wonderful given his was a relatively brief flowering. A lot of people I knew thought "Oo-Wakka-Do-Wakka-Day" was the most irritating song of its day (1972?) But I simply loved it, playjng it repeatedly on my turntable, never tiring of its infectiousness. I'd guess for at least a few months back then I imagined I was Gilbert O'Sullivan and identified strongly with his 1920s boyish look. When he dropped that image, I was left feeling confused and I steadily lost interest in his music - but I tuned in again after he hit it big in the USA in 1972 with "Alone Again, Naturally", "Clare" and "Get Down". An amazingly original songwriter and performer.

[@josebenito15]

I've always been fascinated by this song. Here in Spain it never was a Hit, neither FM stuff but since the first time I heard it and got the impression it really was a very special song. After more than 50 years I still think the same. Thanks so much, Gilbert 🌟

[@geraldblack30]

Heard Gilbert's big hit song "Alone Again, Naturally" the other day, for the first time in awhile. Always loved the song, but never knew much about the artist. Thanks to Google and KZbin, I was able to get reacquainted with some of his great tunes, and am especially blown away by this one. The lyrics flow so wonderfully and really feel inspirational! Someone commented that Gilbert's songs make you feel happy and sad at the same time - and that's true. But mostly happy!

[@marthaduran6010]

The most underrated talented songwriter and singer!!! Here in the USA anyway!

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Gilbert O'Sullivan is great. Thanks for still making me feel great about life and your beautiful music

[@billdemudd6697]

Remember the sepia tinted album of older bros,sis,and old chap/dear,thought you were from 20's new york Always listen to your stuff as a way of getting back to the heart of it all Lovely

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Gilbert has so many songs to be proud of but Nothing Rhymed is probibly his best masterpiece. What a proper little bar in the east end near Tower Bridge.

[@VintageLynx]

I am wondering if this wonderful pub is still around. Magic right here.

[@JannetjeW]

I am from The Netherlands and I was 12 or 13, with the hit it was, it could be both,but I always cried when I hear that song,now I am 65 nearly 66 and stil crying when I hear it!

[@steveoshow4832]

The song has always been a masterpiece and the music video just oozes with class way ahead of its time. 😎👌

[@shadrana1]

I thought that version of 'Nothing Rhymed'in this video was the best version of that number.Thanks for that Gilbert.

[@kenlyneham4105]

Gilbert O'Sullivan's songs are great because when listened to again, you're instantly transported back to when they were first heard. In a way, they act like a time machine for the most happy times. Probably the best concert I've been to was when G.O. came to Sydney Australia. I took my wife who is from Peru and didn't grow up with Gilbert's music, but it didn't matter, she loved it as well.

[@criguit]

What can I say, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

[@CliffMcAulay]

Such a wonderful narrative style in all of 'Gilberts' lyrics. The wonderful melodies seem like an immortal bonus. Thank you.

[@johnriggs4929]

To me, that image worked perfectly with the song. And he don't look bad for 74, does he? A really talanted musician and by all acounts a really nice bloke.

[@andyhinds542]

In 1970 I was only a toddler and lived in Wapping near where this film was made. I have lived in a few places as I grew up and I went back to another nearby pub called the Town of Ramsgate way back in 1991 and saw Suzie Quatro in there talking with a friend. We didn't hassle her in any way but she gave us a friendly smile as she walked past on a trip to the toilet.

[@adriansnoodijk5353]

Still makes me sad...realizing this is 50 years ago. But also...sweet memory.

[@currahee55]

Hi Gilbert. My uncle Jimmy first introduced me to your music after he got married to a girl from Waterford and I've been a fan since! Was a pleasure to meet and greet you a few years ago in the Olympia theater and afterwards I actually met members of your family in a local bar! Amazing night!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@skygod1975]

Rediscovered this masters work. My father was a fan and there were songs I listened to as a boy . I'm now 47 and his lyrics in his song truly resonate. Gilbert was that a tear of emotion towards the end of this video? Well deserved you should be so proud of a you have achieved!

[@estudiosfolkloreiberoamericano]

Thanks Mr. Gilbert. You're an inspiration for a few young boys and girls. You'll be in our hearts forever.

[@johndixon3987]

Remember boxing day 1970 early evening went out with my new yellow harvard minor little radio in my pocket .went to my freinds homes ...nobody coming out to play . So returned home . This song was playing on radio . I've loved it ever since . Gilbert is a genius and a good bloke.

[@chapter9syndrome]

It’s funny that Gilbert mentions people in Holland loved his image. I am from Holland (born in ‘88, so not even close to the release of Nothing Rhymed) and when I went to Dublin in 2014 I saw kids dressed in the same style and immediately thought of Gilbert.

[@juangourdetvargas1926]

Hola. Tengo los sencillos (Vinilos chicos 45") con las canciones Alone Again y Clair. Todavía tienen el olor de los '70...Gilbert O'Sullivan tiene 74 años y yo tengo 75 recién cumplidos (23.Nov.1945). Aquella época es incomparable. Saludos desde Chile. (Estoy en cuarentena).

[@Alan.92n]

Didn't appreciate "Nothing Rhymed" when first released, as much as I should've had. Now one of my favourite songs! Great to see Gilbert's comments, 50 years on! Lyrically a masterpiece, and still sounds great today! The look will always be memorable!

[@fredsorre6605]

Gilbert O'Sullivan is such a unique artist and singer that we have never seen anything like his music ever.

[@journeyman4619]

Fantastic song, great restoration, let's hope you'll continue with some more of those old films :-)

[@CLASSICALJAJ]

Love you just as much as I did 50 years ago xx

[@765ketyjo]

The Waterford mans young insights are just incredible. Poignant, lyrical but whimsical. Along with Alone again his finest. For some even better. His first hit. Some of those lines in the song are so show stoppingly brilliant. When I was 17 on hearing it for the first time, little did I know that I would come to regard it as a work of genius at the age of 70 as I am now.

[@pikXpixelart]

Happy to see Gilbert reminiscence over the music video after so many years. Great song and good analysis.

[@OlaviKnaapilaMane]

Thank You Gilbert 👍😸🌹🎶 Back To Front Album Three Time. My Favorite 😆🎶🙏

[@michaelbarry8277]

This is my favourite song ever. Thank you so much Raymond for this song and all your other wonderful songs. Thankfully I got to see you again in the the Cork Opera house in September. You had such an influence on my childhood and teenage years. As a fellow Waterford man we so are delighted to see you are going to perform here this December. I just hope you know how proud we all are of you.

[@MariTeabag-lf1ly]

What a brilliant wordsmith you are Mr. O’Sullivan. The music and the emphasis on certain words is lovely and your diction very clear. I always admired your work. Thank You x

[@djpaul146]

What a great song and melody Gilbert hasn't made a bad song I love everyone he's ever made. My late mother's favourite was Claire

[@nuboyhere]

Your mom and I had something in common. "Clair" is my favorite too. I'm 73.

[@AlDunbar]

@@nuboyhere ditto on all counts - same age and favorite song. As an aside, when I heard "Clair" shortly after my niece, Claire, was born, some thirty-plus years ago, I cried.

[@nuboyhere]

@@AlDunbar It's what happens when art touches the very core of yourself. It brings in a moment of happiness, but it also makes you cry, Al.

[@AlDunbar]

@@nuboyhere agreed. Somehow Gilbert manages to touch people with his special combination of lyrics and music.

[@ianrobert6239]

The beauty of the song makes me teary. Gilbert is a genius.👍

[@jaccoheijnen4617]

Masterpiece.

[@angelaconnor3754]

My mum loved you did you ever go to Brookvale australia. 1970.s my mum came home after shopping .Ive seen him shouting made her day xxx thank you Xxxx

[@gardenroom65]

Ahhhhhhhh, sooooo lovely xxx

[@vaccavo]

Thank you for all those songs that kept me company. You, Carole King, Carpenters, Carly Simon, Bread, James Taylor... A lot of love to you from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

[@jwsuicides8095]

I was too young at the time to hear this properly. Revisiting it through this video...what absolute talent. The lyrics, chords, performance, vulnerability, musicianship. A new favourite for me. Complete respect.

[@grahambrown9591]

superb song goosebumps!

[@williamchin6098]

Thoughtful lyrics that rose way above the ordinary...and that image...the cutoff sleeves...the haircut. To me (non Irish, non- UK), that is a derelict, wandered into a pub, sat down, and belt out a genius composition. Great angle!!!

[@MyJerseybean]

Hello Gilbert , It's a great song and I love the Key Changes , it's just the Tops , Timeless, Peter from Jersey.

[@DirkThys]

They also loved you in Belgium ! My elder sister was a big fan of your records and attended a concert. I was too young then to appreciate it, but now your music brings back fond memories of my childhood.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Gilbert's finest ever song ...period. Still so relevant and even so perspicacious today.

[@Nigelzenig]

what i love about this song is how it plays consciously and maybe unconsciously too on consonance and dissonance-- in many lines the words rhyme and the meanings clash: win lose, apple pies and starving children. "Bonaparte Shandy" -- that's great! I also love how it links moral awareness with childhood.

[@jwr1970]

Yeah, Dutch guy here. I was born in the summer of 70, and somehow this song is very special to me, brings me back to my innocent first two years. 🙏🙏

[@pavarotti744]

A timeless wonder.

[@Witchykaren.]

Loved that song then and still do. he feels like an old mate whos always there for me. love to all xx

[@stephen500]

I wouldn't worry what people thought about how you looked. I think it's a great look. I wonder, in fact, if you should have changed it when you did. Lovely song.

[@MatthewMaindonald]

Isn't great if you see your self again years later,it put always an smile on my face,and wonder where have the year's gone.ifonly we could turn the clock back if only for one day.❤😊

[@kathypellette2509]

I love hearing all this from the man himself. He has such a unique voice and suchincredible talent also for writing songs. i love to hear about the story behind the music.

[@australiaisnotrealjustaska4379]

Come on you know you've got it in you one more classic hits

[@peioelizaldesola8782]

Que gran canción!! No me canso de oírla.❤