John Rowles "If I Only Had Time"

John sings his hit "If I Only Had Time"

[@julielittle1230]

My dad passed away and was listening to this song, it will be played at his funeral, rest in peace dad.

[@gremlinuk1968]

Hi, Am so sorry for your lose,,! From northern Ireland UK, 🤝❤ from a almost 55 year old guy,! I know what it's like to lose some one, ! I have closet family from a few years, 3 , years ago,!

[@ross995]

So sorry Juliette - life is so cruel, he obviously loved you and you him, love is all that matters.

[@sandraharding2624]

So sorry for your loss RIP . What a lovely song to have at your dad's funeral. Condolences Juliette to you and your family

[@emmajulian8716]

I'm so sorry for your loss my dad had this song at his funeral I didn't get the meaning atthe time as I was very young but I do understand know x

[@theseagulls7035]

My mum used to say “time flies by, you’ll be my age before you know it”. My young self would laugh inside. Now here I am at 70. Where did those years go?

[@geraldmontreuil1623]

Same as I.

[@deirdrephillips5548]

Time is going so fast, since the covid 19. Time is precious. Do all the things you want to do. God bless you all and stay safe ♥️♥️

[@krissy1]

I ask myself that regularly!

[@pegasusagus]

@@deirdrephillips5548 its true, i lost much times since covid-19 with mum till she passed away

[@deirdrephillips5548]

@@pegasusagus sorry for your loss. Xx

[@donaldhowson9638]

Heard this song in 1968 n still play it am 72 now😢

[@DelLindenberg]

Great song, great singer. I'm 80 now and I've been listening to this song since is was released.

[@beverleyhorner7428]

I'm 71 still loving it ❤

[@dianalynn8781]

Donald...I'm 76. I've never heard of this person, but he is singing like an angel....God bless you

[@edrose3710]

My daughter lives in New Zealand and she introduced me to John Rowles somgs. Just wonderful.

[@rtoward7275]

Just heard this song and love it. So true. 2024.

[@franchipperfield793]

I always remember my Mum and Dad dancing to this when I was younger. We lost Dad suddenly last year. This song now gives me comfort and reminds me of good times. Rest in peace Dad. Love and miss you loads xx ❤️

[@rollingdominoesman]

My daddy loved this - he passed in 1982 and still i never tire of listening to this beautiful song ! Respect for posting - live long and prosper ! ! !

[@TheMarjisty]

My mother used to listen to his songs all the time. Looking back we disliked most of her music and thought it was old fashion, now I find myself looking up some of her old songs on youtube and listening to it and god forbid favouriting it. Must be getting old!

[@jeanbudgell7015]

I love this song so much, ❤ this man has an amazing voice 👍👏👏👏👏👏🙏🇨🇦

[@user-qj5xl4hy5q]

Yes time flies by so quick so make the most of each day and tell people you love that you love them .

[@bullitt3818]

Most underrated singer of all time. This guy just amazes me

[@waltercece8752]

As usual a singer who has always had class and feeling in all his songs

[@peterhorsfall9212]

A great song that was played at my boyfriend's funeral in 1999 be at peace ✌️

[@dougaldouglas8842]

Wonderful, so wonderful, brings back past life

[@sammyhill69]

He sang at my grandmother-in-law's rest home today in Auckland!! Respect Mr Rowles! what a lovely guy.

[@Will.Flavell]

I bet those old ladies at the retirement home would fancy him

[@andrewmiller4885]

The greatest singer I have ever heard . I said it when I first heard his voice all those decades ago . He is still the best . This wonderfully talented man should have been a huge international mega star . His voice has richness, and power, and a spirit in it that connects you to it and to him. That's something Jones and Humperdinck, good as they are, just simply don't have . The only other singer on this planet that had that mysterious quality too was ELVIS . John Rowles and Elvis were two men who were gifted from above . Your lucky to see that kind of talent once in a lifetime , we got it twice . What different paths their lives took though. Perhaps John was the fortunate one because he is still with us today . No global mega stardom and no riches beyond measure , but he is still alive and well and happy with a good and faithful wife and family . Money is an enormous asset, but it wont buy you what's important in life . You can have the finest house , but it wont buy you a home . You can have the finest bed, but it wont buy you sleep , and you can eat the the finest of foods but it wont buy you an appetite and you can have the most beautiful girl by your side , but it wont buy you love . Yes , I think John was the lucky one . I still listen to this man's amazing voice today. What a talent he was and is . Thank you for this video .

[@mikevallen999]

Much wisdom in your comment 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️😊😊.

[@sandraoyns-wilson6098]

One family, so much talent, so sad people will never see them perform live.

[@sillmare]

Here I am again listening to this song and feeling so alone. If only you had time to prepare.

[@lloydragoo480]

No matter our hidden agendas, EVERYONE OF US has THAT WISH in our hearts.

[@billstar56]

very true

[@steficaloparic1784]

This song is the most beautiful song i ever heard.

[@JimBobSeeker]

A heartfelt and masculine performance, no one else but John Rowles could deliver with such delicately controlled power, bravo indeed John!

[@shalimarsgirl]

Hard to believe that anyone could possibly "dislike" this wonderful performance!

[@ingridmaier5864]

There are always stupid people.... 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@chrisroberts4037]

some people just don't have time

[@rayne6455]

They are jealous

[@johnchappell8120]

How true

[@jessehamilton9913]

Just not everyone's taste in music that's all, quite boring if you ask me..

[@aussiefliss]

My mum would listen to all this music and I hated it... now, I love listening to it. Had the chance to meet John Rowles in Australia coming out of a store... managed to get his autograph for my mum... told him how we were sick of hearing LP's being played at top volume on a Sunday morning... what a wonderful man he is... with a gorgeous voice...

[@theBESTelvis]

Great singer , Great song, Songs like this gem will be around forever.

[@judemcmaster574]

A Classic, thank you 🎶🎶❤️

[@Twinkydrip]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@bredamoran7649]

Such a powerful song sung by a powerful singer, what a gift of music for the soul.

[@vincebaseley13]

This great song came out in UK in April 1968. I remember it so well as I got pissed drunk at the Stella Maris seamens club in London with mates on the City of Glasgow a UK cargo ship. This was in the juke box and it played and played as we got more and more pissed. Bravo John & thanks for the memory.

[@Diddledumdum1944]

Nobody can sing this song like John Rowles,he doesn't just open his mouth,he seems to live this song.

[@cameliap1146]

This is Michel Fugain's song ..." Je n'aurais pas le temps" translated in English.

[@feijoaify]

My brother chose this to be played as the last song at his funeral, which was on Tuesday, 8 March 2011. Another kauri has fallen in the forest. RIP RH Morgan. Gone too soon xxxx

[@sandraharding2624]

I hadn't heard this song for ages. John's voice is stunning. I sent it to my partner he loves it

[@robin14ize]

Thank you. dear Lord for your blessings. Amen

[@trishtoohey891]

Time is the essence for us all.Life is too short so remember take time to smile,take time to share,take time to care, and your lifevwill be richer for ever more.

[@Gloryboy4]

I hadn't seen or heard of this song for maybe 20 years or so and I'd forgotton just how beautiful it is or how awesome Johns voice is too.Great stuff.

[@judithjackaman9058]

Im so old i still have yhe record lol

[@colinbuckoke9411]

Appreciate it more as you get older

[@KatinkaPofmuis]

And here I am. Fifteen years later, wondering where you are and where I'll be fifteen years from now.

[@Will.Flavell]

Was this guy famous in America?

[@itsjustme9354]

Time sure flies just look at the comment 15 years ago its scary 😨

[@theretiringbarber]

One of the greatest songs ever by a fantastic singer .

[@janetralph1958]

THEEEEE GREATEST singer of all time

[@JEANETTE60]

brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant I think this song is brilliant

[@mariahawkins2992]

Oh my countryman John Rowles If i only had time you sung this song this song with such emotion and passion love always ❤❤❤

[@August-mc3lh]

Tessa T, god bless your heart, over your sadness and give you strength. I am sorry for your loss as we all know we all have our number but I cant help but feel aroha for you as a child should never pass before the parent. This is a classic song from John Rowles so what a sad song to play but a beautiful tune.

[@WimDuba]

Dit nummer was een hit in 1968. Ik was toen 16 jaren jong en om de één of andere reden hebben de melodie en tekst me toen geboeid. En nu zo'n 43 jaar later boeit het nog steeds en misschien nog wel meer dan in die tijd. I feel, I'am running out of time right now.

[@zoyaburne5848]

Love his singing

[@Jonathandreamer]

Great song and John Rowles sings it from the heart. One of my all time favourites. John looks good too.

[@WilfriedKaufmann-vm4ww]

EINFACH WUNDERSCHÖN

[@natkat47]

He has a great voice & i really love this song it's GREAT!!!! so glad i found a clip of it!.......thanks!!

[@50elderly]

One of the favorites from my childhood. I love John, and I love this song.

[@georgiebickerstaff2791]

The entire world has lost a year 2020, make every minute count when you can, don't ever say "if i only had time" "make time to do the special things in life stay safe everyone x

[@helenobrien4596]

You are so right 🌻🌻🌻

[@sharonann3344]

Words so true time flys by

[@geoffreyfisher6571]

Never heard a truer saying George, yes you have to make time. Geoff.

[@ThePipster2]

I have so many fond memories of the amazing John Rowles singing this moving song. He was so admired in our home. Thank you so much for posting this timeless video.

[@carmenanderson1098]

John will be gone like the rest of us but his voice and this song will endure for eternity. I want it sung at my funeral because no matter what age we are, young or old, we never have time. Thanks to Jack Fishman for creating this song. His lyrics will stand the test of times.

[@janetralph1958]

Me too...🌝

[@ddempsey9642]

@@janetralph1958 🤔

[@neilwilliamson667]

He should have been an international star .I remember him in the early 60's performing under the name of Ja Ar A very underrated vocalist.

[@Johnathonsmum]

Me too. Saw him at the city of Sydney RSL club in 1970. Wonderful singer and great man

[@carolyncouchman9006]

@@Johnathonsmum I saw him in 1970 at the Auckland town hall. Great voice. 💖

[@Averil_Dodd]

I grew up listening to John..he has a very calming voice..💖✨🎇❄️🕺from New Zealand.x🎀

[@kez51able]

Simply Beautiful~~~

[@lynnfahey6450]

They certainly do. I would love the years back with my lovely mum and my dad 😢. Miss them so much. Life is never the same again 💔 😪 😔 😢😢😢

[@davidboniface2879]

Never understood why this guy didn't become a major international superstar.

[@kimcullen1887]

David Boniface cause he went to Hawaii on performance contracts and stayed there

[@johnchappell8120]

So true

[@Will.Flavell]

Yeah I know how did Lorde become one but not John Rowles?

[@coopermorehead]

Different decades and totally different styles.

[@FATBAZ01]

Great song, great singer. Songs of my youth are all wrapped up in sounds like this.... Luvvit...

[@davidlowe7484]

This is a beautiful song - another my mother loved; she had great taste. Fantastic vocals!

[@catherinebrodie3067]

It's absolutely beautiful ,just love it. ♥️❤♥️❤

[@rockger2006]

very underrated singer,great voice.

[@quinnelherder]

How many of us can apply this to our lives.....

[@davao2001]

Great song, one you will never forget!

[@travisraul3646]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@daviesgil8]

Takes me way back.......many many years.....Still love this song....Must try it one day if i can get a karaoke version......Great performance!!John.....

[@malcvann6811]

still the best version and i still listen to it now....sings it with soul and emotion

[@sillmare]

I still turn to this song after all these years. I miss him so much and if I only had time I would have said much more to him.

[@gillianbaird3458]

Love ❤️ this song and John sings if beautiful ❤❤❤

[@Brian1961ful]

My brother used to play this record a lot as I grew up. I had the privelege hearing John live in New Plymouth in 1986 and to meet him after the show was a highlight too.

[@zoyaburne5848]

beautiful song with a lot of meaning to me.

[@nopjs9865]

Lovely meaningful song..thank Mr.John Rowles such a splendid voice. Ty ty

[@SILVIAGROEGOR]

I always make time to listen to great songs ❤❤❤

[@1310cazza]

one of my fave LP's in the old days. Still love the song!!!

[@lennaneli]

This song always takes me back to 1968.. listening to it ..while studying for my " A" levels...know that I was not prepared for the exams..as I had some turbulent teenage years.. . Love, love this song...takes us back in time....

[@bryanglover7257]

Loved this song when I first heard it thought it was really good then and I'd be about 14 y old. It's so true about time and how quickly it goes by. Enjoy your time while you're here. I'm almost 65 now and I still love this song and it is still as powerful as it was then .

[@evybastiaens5666]

What a powerful voice. Masterpiece. Thanks. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ruthrich]

Bought his album in the 60's just to hear this song. It has been one one my most favorite song and I was so happy to find a video clip.

[@MrHoop503]

This song really touched my heart after all we are all only human with a short life. Don't waste our time, spend best quality time with all love ones!

[@johnjackson1106]

Still a good song with a good singer in 2020.

[@kimwawa]

I remembered this song from my childhood in Java, Indonesia. I used to remember how the song goes. So yesterday i realized that i know the title of this song. I found it at youtube. It's wonderful to find the song that brings me back to my memory when my family was together.

[@jeffstevens4262]

I'd forgotten all about this song over the last forty or so years but I heard it again today by chance and it brought everything back to me. What a beautiful tune sung so wonderfully. I don't know if John is still around but if he is, I just want to thank him and say God bless.

[@alisonwatson8374]

If I’d only had time to tell my dad and mum how much I did love them

[@majapeppel7539]

Exactly that 💕

[@lynette53]

I'm sure they know how much you loved them 💕

[@joshstanton267]

Agreed.

[@kennyjones9376]

Very poignant words..

[@gremlinuk1968]

Bless you,,! From northern Ireland UK

[@michelinetiburzio8655]

He still has this beautiful voice , assisted to his concert in Auckland 2015, with TCB Band Elvis Presley former musiciens . Amazing concert, Bravo John Rowles !

[@kez51able]

I saw John in concert many years ago & it was love at first sight,Beauiful man with a beautiful voice

[@sammyhill69]

A great man John. Still comes along and sings at rest homes. Had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of years ago :)

[@janetralph1958]

What a fantastic voice!!!... truly wonderful

[@annetteelliott1494]

.......just had to listen to it again......it's so beautiful.

[@andrewjobes5927]

Annette Elliott of

[@hellscool]

this was played at my Uncle's funeral some weeks ago...superb...x

[@geoffgreen1060]

Today I listen to this beautiful song john hasn't lost his tough what a great performance Geoff South Australia

[@Jonathandreamer]

That must have been an unbelievely moving and beautiful moment for you and your family.

[@waynewayne4007]

Don't let time pass us by, appreciate it whilst we can and for all those whose time ran out, God bless their souls

[@Safir91b]

KZbin gives us musical memories in abundance. May you never disappear.

[@maureenstaniforth4493]

Hope you are all loving this one again

[@stanweglarz311]

The Lyrics if you listen close, apply to all of us. Great Voice, great song.

[@sherilyn1977]

"If I Only Had Time". It's the story of our lives but it doesn't have to be. You have to make time. Beg, borrow or steal time but don't let it slip by and forget those who mean a lot to you because one day it will be to late.

[@michaellongville1598]

Great strong voice and the lyrics if I only had time I'm 63 music 🎶 make s me feel young

[@squappie]

This song goes back to a time when singers could really sing

[@janemoore2074]

A whole century isn't enough to satisfy me 😂❤❤❤❤💋💋🔥🎧🎤🌷

[@dunbogan1]

never get sick of his singing. been to so many of his shows and havent seen anyone better. He is a complete performer. i think he was a big act in las vegas for some years.

[@encarnacionguerreroporrero9964]

si solo tuviera tiempo. pero tanbién tengo recuerdos que me dan mucha alegria y nostalgia que bonita canción gracias por subirla desde ESPAÑA CON CARIÑO

[@louiserepsold2217]

Brings back memories from 1967!

[@allanarmstrong4333]

Time is very precious. My father used to say time goes quicker when you get older. I used to think oh yeah. Well he was so right .time goes like the wind, goes a hurrying bye. And the hours just fly.RIP my Dad love you forever.

[@ianmacdonald8903]

Why didn't John translate more Michel Fugain songs?

[@sharonann3344]

Allan Armstrong your father is right it goes by so fast when you are at school it seems forever but after that it just flys bye

[@47rintin1]

Make your life worth living, make changes, go to places, move to another town, see other people and you will experience some thing else than time flies by. I'm 67 and I have another opinion than most people appear to have on this subject. Change your attitude to live, even when you passed 70.

[@fmgizmo]

Your dad is right i am 74 now does not seam 2 minuets since i was 14

[@susanparsons4285]

Allan Armstrong Yes you don’t know what’s around the corner. My husband had a stroke he can’t walk. Now I have cancer.

[@tieeantie1767]

one of my Dad's favourite song!❤ I'm still singing this song ☺☺☺

[@peterastley9155]

Heard this forgotten classic for the first time in almost 50 yrs,wow its grown on me,just love it,it's going to be one of my funeral songs now,

[@kathrinposzeluk5386]

Saw John on the Gold Coast last night and it was an evening to remember, thank you for a life time of music x

[@ianlivingston5802]

Whenever I listen to this song I think about all Family members long gone. And wish I had time back to let them know how i felt. Instead of having my head up my own backside. Miss them.