John Rowles "If I Only Had Time"

[@karenhill3161]

My sister used to sing this to me back in the day, then we used to discuss what we would do when we were little old ladies. I am that little old lady on my own. My sister passed away nearly 40 years ago - if we'd only had time.

[@peterlittle123]

This song will always be your favourite memory of your beautiful Sister ! When we are happy we enjoy the music ! But when we are sad we understand the lyrics ! Take Care my Friend

[@annesimpson6988]

What a coincidence. I was JUST thinking of my sister who passed away nearly 40 years ago. She was 8 years older than me and her daughter recently had her second child and named her after my sister.

[@rtoward7275]

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

[@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

[@zoyaburne5848]

Love his singing

[@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

[@robertjohnstone8108]

Talent is a gift u cherish 😢

[@shirleywilson6047]

I get goose bumps every time I listen to this song just beautiful

[@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

[@Blackcat12853]

⚘️

[@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..

[@edrose3710]

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

[@bullitt3818]

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

[@JEANETTE60]

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

[@nickyAbi473]

They dont make this quality any 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 😨

[@sillmare]

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

[@janarpai6480]

Ich liebe das Lied seit meiner Jugend. Jetzt bin ich 77 und das Lied berührt mich immer noch sehr. Danke John Rowles für das Lied. 🙏🏼❤

[@siomonenglish1565]

I'm a singer haven't heard this song for such a long time and it really made me cry litrally 😢

[@jeanbudgell7015]

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

[@theBESTelvis]

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

[@JimBobSeeker]

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

[@waltercece8752]

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

[@bredamoran7649]

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

[@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

[@robin14ize]

Thank you. dear Lord for your blessings. Amen

[@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 ❤️

[@peterhorsfall9212]

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

[@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.

[@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 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️😊😊.

[@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.

[@theretiringbarber]

One of the greatest songs ever by a fantastic singer .

[@janetralph1958]

THEEEEE GREATEST singer of all time

[@Twinkydrip]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@jallancam5503]

I am coming up 70 soon and a reminder of how much I have lived and how little time is left I am not afraid of dying as my trust and hope is in my Jesus but I tell my two children how much I love them and encourage them to say anything they need to because I dont want them to have any regrets when I am gone. I am thankful to have had plenty of quality time with my dad before he passed but wish I had spent more time talking to mum instead of watching TV. when I visited. Love you mum love you dad..

[@MalcolmNesbitt-e9d]

Beautiful word ! Thanks for highlighting my short comings, sometimes we don’t see the wood for the trees . Thanks again 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jallancam5503]

@@MalcolmNesbitt-e9d Thanks for the response but have I upset you? Highlighting your shortcomings??? Hope I havent done that especially when I have so many myself God bless you

[@MalcolmNesbitt-e9d]

@@jallancam5503 not upset at all , thanks for reminding me whats really important 👍🙏🙏

[@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. 💖

[@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!

[@steficaloparic1784]

This song is the most beautiful song i ever heard.

[@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.

[@1953airman]

At 80 years of age it is nice to go back in time thanks to all that make this happen.

[@WHOHATESTOWORK]

Arohanui Hone❤

[@kevinhorgan2770]

john morrison Bless

[@lycangypsypriest3190]

Good for you sir.god bless you john.

[@paulwalangitan3918]

That's right..You have a Young heart..How are you?

[@sharonann3344]

I'm 62 years old and feel the same way they don't relies how life goes so quick as soon as you leave school years just shoot by

[@judemcmaster574]

A Classic, thank you 🎶🎶❤️

[@RobertShaw-l9m]

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

[@johnjackson1106]

Still a good song with a good singer in 2020.

[@sandraoyns-wilson6098]

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

[@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 🤔

[@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

[@zoyaburne5848]

beautiful song with a lot of meaning to me.

[@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.

[@mariahawkins2992]

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

[@50elderly]

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

[@gillianbaird3458]

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

[@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.

[@jorypuguon3971]

I want to listen to this song forever if I only had time

[@kevinhorgan2770]

Jory Puguon lol

[@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.

[@reynholdandreyanto5887]

So good

[@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 !

[@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

[@travisraul3646]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@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

[@SILVIAGROEGOR]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@doeharris5363]

Fantastic one of the best songs ever recorded. John had a beautiful voice and his music lives on. X. 😊😊😊😊🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@johnashen2406]

Life is really to short,,,, live it to the full everyone

[@jnavonoD]

True that. But it is also the longest thing we'll ever do. Best wishes ❤

[@inekegootjes368]

yes a no a ben 63 jeras old smile bie happy

[@sandraharding2624]

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

[@1310cazza]

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

[@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 ! ! !

[@quinnelherder]

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

[@johnchappell3042]

What a voice love this song time is running out for me now we never have enough time to do all that we want to do hope you understand what I mean

[@malcvann6811]

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

[@davidlowe7484]

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

[@tarynhulena7546]

My mum grew up with him. She said he was one of the most beautiful people she ever knew. Both vocally and his love for his family. I'd love to know this is truth.

[@rockger2006]

very underrated singer,great voice.

[@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.

[@davao2001]

Great song, one you will never forget!

[@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.

[@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.

[@711honved]

A wonderful memory from my childhood. Still remember the lyrics some 40 years later.

[@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...

[@1stTessa]

This record was played at my sons funeral, age 28 years of age far too young, sadly and with heartfelt regrets I never had chance to tell him just how much I loved him.

[@ronaldgrey5269]

yes lots of us have that feeling I hope over time you can get over that feeling

[@TiborRoussou]

Just because your son is not here with you doesn't mean he isn't with you. I remember my wife's last words to me; ignorant me had no idea that they would be the last words of hers I'd ever hear. When you think of your son, he knows. I too know the horrible haunting feelings of words left unsaid.

[@Diddledumdum1944]

+Tibor Roussou I did exactly the same thing,my husband died 3months ago,he said some things and I said Shhh it's going to be alright,then he died I would have staked my life on it that he would have come through it all.

[@TiborRoussou]

Diddledumdum1944 I'm truly sorry for your loss. It's better to have loved and lost, opposed to not loving at all. My Wendy has been gone more than ten years. I still think of her each and every day. She is no longer suffering and I find peace knowing that ;)

[@sallydevlin7556]

Tessa T I went t my son's funeral in June this year - 2016 - I cry for you and your son and my sone and me. If we only had time - I also didn't have the chance to tell him how much I love him. Xxxxxxx

[@RussellWatson777]

Fabulous song by a fabulous singer .. however 40+ years on, still great as it ever was ~:-)

[@michaellongville1598]

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

[@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.

[@annamartin2854]

Beautiful voice wonderful song very poignant

[@geoffgreen1060]

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

[@philipbowden1619]

Will be the first song played at my mothers funeral (97) and going strong.

[@fab4fan173]

Congratulations on being Knighted Sir John Rowles!! Well earned!!

[@No1ClashFan]

Never a truer word spoken MsELVISLOVER!The man I loved told me to buy this record just before he died of cancer,he said' play it when ever you need me and I'll be there!',23 years later it still reduces me to floods of tears!So many regrets and time wasted,things that should have been said!!Don't do it folks,say those things now to the people that matter!!!xxxxxxxxxx

[@jan-henriksievers2496]

12 years after you wrote this comment, I often remerber your story, and your advice to tell the people, what you want to tell. And I want to thank you for sharing your story, because it helped me. If I could ask you a question: Do you have still the record of the song? And do you still listen to it? Greetings from Germany

[@No1ClashFan]

@@jan-henriksievers2496 I am sorry for not replying sooner.... only tonight saw your question.... yes, I still have the record...only now and again play this song.... 36 yrs now since my love died and this song still breaks my heart.... its hard to listen to.... he was and is the love my of my life forever.

[@jan-henriksievers2496]

Oh wow, thank you for anwering! I'm so sorry to hear, that you are still sad, when you hear this song. The man you've lost must have been a wonderful person, and I think you are lucky, that you have met him, before he died, so you had at least some time with the love of your life. I hope, that you have had nevertheless good times and many happy moments in the last 36 years. You seem to be such a loyal person. 🙂 Greetings from Germany

[@PALAPALA10]

Wonderful singer and performer.

[@MrsJoan934]

We have lost years off time me with my devotion to the children and my husband working unbelievable hard never seem to have time IF WE ONLY HAD TIME ONLY TIME 😥😥😥☹️💔💔

[@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.

[@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.....

[@BahrizalShadow]

One of the most achievements in music in our human life. We all can relate the song to our life experience for good or for bad.

[@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 .

[@stanweglarz311]

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

[@chritinedavies1497]

Love this and yes time does fly as you get older.

[@percyfree9831]

Magical voice,one of best ever ,love & thanks to th stars

[@jeanwhite5827]

love this song

[@Safir91b]

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

[@marilynabraham5528]

Beautiful song,haunting voice!This song sends chills down my spine!

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Marilyn

[@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.

[@kez51able]

Simply Beautiful~~~

[@bejaze69]

Wow!, Real Soul!, Makes me Miss Home Nz,...

[@johnchappell3042]

If we only had more time but we do not to mend our mistakes love this song

[@karenchristie4809]

Such a lovely song n true words time flies before you knows it