Dean Ford - "Reflections of My Life " feat: Joe Tansin - Produced by Joe Tansin

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Music produced & arranged by Joe Tansin,Directed by Joe Tansin - Director of photography and editor Chris Hume , Dean Ford - Vocals, Joe Tansin - Guitar, Banjo, Keyboard, percussion & backing vocals,
Jon Gold - Organ, Jen Kuhn - Cello, Rick Sailon - Fiddle. Asst. Engineer Jack Tansin.

[@theprotaras1]

11 years ago today I lost my troubled son at just 21 years old, I've often found comfort in this song, and as I sit and write this with eye's full of tears, this version is the most beautiful and moving I have heard. God bless Christopher. Thank you Joe and RIP Dean.

[@andrewsmith3737]

God bless you and your child. He`s waiting for you in Heaven.

[@dalereisdorph2882]

So sorry to hear that. I lost my son Max 7 months ago to suicide. This beautiful song comforts me too. You'll see you're son again one day. 😇

[@bobbyng6436]

I'm sorry.....

[@trotptkabasnbi6655]

Unknown to you we suffer your loss too.Bless your soul

[@hawkeye1836]

@@dalereisdorph2882 Hey Dale, he's not hurting--at all, he's good. We Love ya man !! 💓🌹

[@MegGray1]

Rest in Peace, Dean Ford, and thank you for this endlessly beautiful song. I am 75 and have been listening to this song since I was a teenager. ❤️❤️❤️. How many people are listening to this song in 2023? IMHO the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, were the best.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@norman9984ne5]

this utube premium is brillient

[@felixfelix7447]

I'm here. 66 years old. I wore this single out in 69. Nothing has ever changed... Best wishes to you.. 🙂

[@zamorebarbosa2823]

Belíssima música escuto todos os diassss

[@kmach1000]

61 here... so good memories...❤

[@haroldbrown5308]

As a 77 year old may who lives in a basement I want to thank anyone who had anything to do with the production of this video. You'll never know how this song means to people. My wife is gone, my children are gone and I have two cats left. This video means a great deal to those alone!

[@Birdyblue12]

I hear you

[@lesliehall7683]

So sad

[@didiberger4521]

Ich bin in dieser Zeit aufgewachsen. Ich kenne alle Songs und Bands Es Macht mich traurig . Diese Zeit der Erinnerung wird nur mit uns von Damals sterben sternennen

[@lisanesbitt515]

Your not alone...remember that

[@I.Love.My.Border.Collie]

How are you? Sending a big hug your way. May Jehovah hold and comfort you. Agape Isaiah 41:10--12

[@charliesochko1901]

I keep saying to everyone how people that are 50, 60, 70 years old had the best music.... and the best cars of all time we truly were Blessed

[@CPE1784TKS]

Best comment of all!!!

[@zacharypeller4359]

Yes we were truly blessed !!! The best generation that will ever be ! Loved listening to this again...Rest In Peace

[@xjr1300nut]

Charlie Sochko we were truly gifted with such fantastic performers, this song has meant so much to me through the years and I cannot help but she’d a tear whenever I hear it... peace to all

[@totalis1964]

All I want is to be happy in life, our generations music was everything, the crap we hear these days has no “sole “

[@packingten]

I was born in. 1951,I wore my body out & hurt all over but we saw a lot of great.things&music was great we also saw several bad things. Now as this song says our life flashes before us. Bless this man.

[@terryjackson4540]

My wife wanted this played at her funeral wish granted, shes out of pain now, i miss her so much RIP my love

[@robmcduffie34]

God bless you sir

[@terryjackson4540]

Thank you so much​@@robmcduffie34

[@meiredepaula4295]

Que ela tenha um bom descanso e que Deus envie a todos consolação.

[@terryjackson4540]

Thank you for those kind words​@@meiredepaula4295

[@janetmcneice6246]

Soooo sorry for your loss 💙❤️

[@paulasommer2922]

Our generation truly did have the BEST music EVER!

[@garywetzel8240]

Exactly,looking back the music was lyrical and to the heart of our soul. It does bring tears listening to this ☮️

[@ammobank]

We were seeking.

[@NativeAmerican458]

Sounds like you're a KZbin creeper

[@FranqueadoDF]

Sou brasileiro tenho 39 anos e nasci provavelmente na última geração onde se ouvia músicas de verdade .... cresci ouvindo essas músicas... isso é simplesmente emocionante... geração anos 80 ... foi o final de toda uma era histórica. Que bom que com a tecnologia podemos reviver esses momentos únicos e marcantes de uma bela música.

[@ammobank]

@@NativeAmerican458 You too!

[@cybersal7]

If tears cleanse, I'm just about as clean as I'll ever be. Lord thank you for this. Dean died a couple of years ago and I'm glad he was able to do this version. And that I was able to enjoy (me and all of us) I've always liked this song but it's like 1000 times sweeter now with nearly everybody passed away. Love to everybody who is sad. Turning 78 next month🙏

[@comeggle]

Just turned 72 and I’m right there with you brother… 100% agree!

[@kenburke9272]

I have lived long enough to hear the young Dean sing this and the older Dean sing this and he never lost a single note. Rest in piece Mr Ford

[@zaneturner4478]

Likewise.

[@TheBatugan77]

Yep.

[@craigbreeze9987]

God bless you and him this is something else xxxx

[@roybarwick3452]

Superb!😃

[@elaineprieto3474]

Absolutely beautiful! 💞

[@georgejohnson5178]

I'm 67 years old and the original version is one of my all time favorites. When I found this version in my older years, it brought tears to my eyes. I listen to it all the time. My 90 year old dad wants me to sing it at his funeral. Hope I can get through it. ❤

[@larryjoe7891]

You will, many have this reaction to this production, it is awesome

[@RocketRocket-ce3ke]

In other words, they dont write songs like this any more. What a beautiful, painful time this came from.

[@stevetruth2696]

You will nail it. How can you not? It's your dad.

[@tonialander57]

You will, just a beautiful song.

[@Razzradio]

Im 67 also.. perfect illustration of life.❤️

[@groverfan1389]

A beautiful voice, right to the end. If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, then you don't have a soul. RIP Dean Ford and thank you!

[@tanyasimpson3358]

I totally understand I can't hear this song without tearing

[@michaelteale6386]

Wonderful music. Heals the soul

[@edelesiolangame4595]

Very good, big song.

[@davidanderson30]

Bringing tears to my eyes 👀 😢

[@rellrellandleemansell2312]

oh it does

[@wayne1074]

Mr. Dean Ford came full circle when he made this rerecording of his classic song. His amazing vocals withstood the ravage of time that many are unable to duplicate. This song offers each one of us to reflect back on our own lives. As a 66 year old, I can remember when I was a young man thinking that life was forever. Now, I realize more clearly that life is only a fleeting moment and each one of us are temporary in this world. We only have a certain number of days to leave something positive in this world before our time is up. Thank you Mr. Dean Ford for your contributions to music and the love you shared with us to appreciate the little time we have. We are all going home when our time is up. Enjoy the stay while you still can. God Bless and Rest in Eternal Peace Mr. Dean Ford. ❤️

[@junewhitney4110]

Beautifully summarised thank you x

[@angie4smqueen147]

Yes, Yes, Wayne, I agree with all you say - every sentence.

[@josephtruscello3050]

Beautifully stated Wayne

[@scotteranger4524]

I couldn't agree more. I am going to be 62 in April. I likely don't have much longer on this earth. It took a chronic illness to illuminate the truth about my life. My failures. The opportunities I had to have a wife and family. All gone now. It took this illness to make me see my shortcomings as a human being. Life can be beautiful, but also harsh. Thanks again.

[@gailmcfadyen5426]

What a beautiful song. I’ve liked it for a long time, but it took this rendition for me to love it. I’m also 66, so is this the age of reflection, life review? I really could listen to this song non stop. I can imagine it means many different things to many different people. Love to everyone 😂

[@Silverace933]

I’m 75 years old and have always loved this song. It brings me back to times when I was young and also makes me tear. Thanks Joe for arranging this beautiful rendition of Reflections and R.I.P. Dean.

[@leoniea138]

Back then , all the guys could play guitar and they loved this song.

[@tonyhernandez9988]

We had a great life brother, see you on the otherside 🎶✌️🦋

[@sylviatarnowskilizewski4870]

YES

[@ruibengalita5512]

I’m also 75…and I think…I listen this great song…everyday…, love it..! Thanks Dean Ford…RIP😢

[@bazbuncher6948]

Probably one of the finest songs Ever written.

[@johnbraithwaite7945]

I agree, I am 75 and life is very hard just waiting for this life to end.

[@MrLeatherman23]

Ever written.... ever sung

[@jakeroberts7435]

Its one of the best, for some reason in '69 it didn't mean as much to me. I can't let it go now, strange how that works.

[@stellarocquie7957]

@@jakeroberts7435 Pretty logical, actually. There's really no escape. We're all going. . .

[@ceciliaanabelcantoralroque9299]

Take me back to my old heart 💗

[@streetheat1]

I loved this song back in 69. I find this newer version even more moving and poignant as I reflect back on my own life in these closing years. Rest in peace Dean.

[@davidwinkworth6750]

just found this ,so sad so true brilliant

[@stanogrady893]

As I fight cancer for the third time this song really hits home. I’ve had a very good life, the ride was typical,highs and lows but was better than most. Just blessed.

[@waynebazemore3148]

This is his best version of this song. He sang it in the moonlight of his life. It's what the song relates to. Thank you for this version.

[@nomopms1]

I'm 63, and I remember hearing this song on the radio way back during Viet Nam era. Some songs grab you, and you never forget them. This is one of those songs. How do we go from young to old so quickly? Thank you for such a beautiful song!

[@thedbcooperforum]

Right there with ya, I have always remembered this song for decades, it forces so many memories to flood into your brain. I remember my mom crying when the war updates came on over the weekends while we were camping crying thinking we would get drafted and go to war.

[@lee-annebarrett366]

How do we from young to old. ? I look at myself and wonder where the last 40 years have gone. One word of advice dont waste your youth, you will suddenly come face to face with your aged self and wonder How you got here. Make you life worthwhile, love you family and friends, dont hold silly grudges, be forgiving and kind.

[@petertownend7777]

@@lee-annebarrett366 so true 🌹

[@jakeroberts7435]

Third time l listened to this song today, I'm just reflecting. I remember it from the 60s, just didn't mean as much.

[@jlappin6277]

Your words are so true

[@garydergut4741]

I'm 71 and this is the best music ever. They don't make music anymore .

[@BradAdams-fu4qx]

Not Real stuff like this.😊😊😊😊😊

[@Boudicea99]

I lost my husband, Ray Thomas of the Moody Blues quite suddenly on 4 Jan. 2018. This song I find soothing, I play it alot. Music reaches into our heart and soul and helps to get thru life. Thank you Dean Ford.

[@leahcunha7500]

Sorry for you lost!!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I'm sorry for your loss. Moody Blues was always a favorite band of mine.

[@jeffbrockman8071]

Boudicea99 Very sorry for your loss....cherish your memories...god bless you!

[@MizRuthie]

❤❤

[@01144151]

I am a Moody Blues fan and was devastated when Ray died. I pay tribute to him when I perform at Seniors' Homes and Long Term Care Facilities by singing For My Lady. A truly beautiful song which my wife loves when I sing it. Sorry for your (and our) loss, Boudicea99. I am now working on Reflections too. This version is a truly beautiful rendition by Don as he readied himself for his final bow. Keeping our memories alive forever.

[@ricardoabreu69]

2 years ago I lost my father, in 8 hours I'm gonna buried my Mom, and here i am listening this amazing song. This song brings me peace. ❤️

[@dsimms561]

May you live on in grace. Praying for you to find peace.

[@susanaangelica877]

😢🙏🙌🎶🎵🎵😇 están en mejor vida! No lo dudes 😊🙏

[@violet9853]

So sorry. Both my parents have passed. I don't think you ever quit missing them.

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Oh, God be with you, always ❤

[@sandlot40]

May God bless you and yours. ❤️

[@nicolespiteri6273]

Dean Ford was a brilliant song writer. May he rest in peace. It is sobering to see both versions of Dean Ford. One very young and the other so much older. It happens to all of us. And in between the young and the old years is where we also change physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. We are gone so fast from this world and we don't get a do over so make sure you enjoy every single moment. It dawns on me right now of my own changes... As much as I loved the original version I have changed enough to appreciate this version too. Take care everybody. 🇨🇦 Luv from Canada

[@vernonjones2391]

I AM 67 YRS. IF I NEW THEN WHAT I. KNOW NOW!!!!. V.S.JONES. ST.LOUIS MO. 9.1.2020.

[@alevanek9388]

Love from Buenos Aires, Argentina🌷

[@ariovaldoalmeida6441]

Terse, intelligent and sensitive comments. Nice words, Nicole! I believe you were able to summarize all the other comments. I agree with your analysis! Thank you!

[@susanmoreland2671]

So lovely put

[@mikmcd2075]

wise....

[@matrox]

RIP Dean Ford. He died 9 months ago. He's home now.

[@phillyg8002]

matrox : 😔

[@s.s40]

安らかにおやすみ下さい。 ありがとうございました。

[@johnoconnor7841]

He still lives in my heart. Always will. R.i.p. amd thankyou Dean

[@johnoconnor7841]

@@susand7202 your very welcome. Sue?

[@elisabetecarreiro326]

😪💔🙏

[@marion3386]

I’m 69 year old woman from Scotland and I loved this song ❤it brings me to tears that were did all the years go. 😞

[@moirabaker458]

Ditto

[@AnthonyvanderWesthuysen]

This song was popular when I was drafted. Amazingly, it brought tears to the eyes of even the most battle-hardened guys. RIP to those guys who didn't make it home and RIP to Dean Ford who brought us this amazing song.

[@malindadupont4674]

Thank You for your service 🙏 GOD BLESS You

[@jax4538]

Peace brother

[@robmcduffie34]

Im so glad you made it home. God bless you for your service!

[@sukie584]

RIP Dean Ford. Thank you for one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs of our time. This is a magnificent version.

[@teandsyrup._.6852]

sukie584 Part of my past. Better days. Rip.

[@davethecurrymonster]

@@teandsyrup._.6852 So sad to hear dean passed away. This is my song a tribute to my dad who I miss very much. R.i.p dean you will be sadly missed 😞😞😞❌

[@cesarnascimento]

😭😭

[@danamillet2226]

😢😢😢

[@bazzwoods02]

Ahhh what memories.RIP my friend.

[@texasgirl6450]

The lyrics, the memories.. the 70's. I had a beautiful life. I am blessed to know how good life can be. But wise enough to know. Life will never be like that again.

[@Glyder1959]

My God, the times we had! If only we could go back…even for just a day.

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

1964-1972 the best years to be a young person..a teen. The music, the music! the times, everything was fabulous.

[@janetmcneice6246]

That's soooo true, nothing will ever match up to those years😢am soooo happy that I have those wonderful memories of those decades 😁👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@BradAdams-fu4qx]

You nailed it TEXASGIRL,you're a Gem..😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@texasgirl6450]

@@BradAdams-fu4qx 💕🫧💕

[@peterbonora2885]

One of the most touching songs ever recorded. This version is simply incredible… if this doesn’t move you, nothing will. I’m grateful that I lived through the musical era when songs like this were composed.

[@roybarwick3452]

Totaly agree but he is not singing in heaven,sadly he is dead!

[@AnthonyCZeccaSr]

Grateful indeed

[@ferdinandheld5432]

I agree! I get a little shook up every time I hear it!

[@craigbreeze9987]

I've got to agree beautifully arranged and seriously emotive....bless everyone and dean Ford superb

[@gordongott127]

Absolutely 💯

[@elizabethrodriguez7843]

To have listened to him in my teens and now at 70 it really hits my mind, soul and heart. This song has really impacted my life. RIP Dean Ford.

[@vskingkong]

So glad Dean was able to leave us with this gift before he passed, condolences to his family and friends and to all of us who enjoyed his wonderful work.

[@maxwellfan55]

A gift indeed.

[@hemmay]

vskingkong Lovely tribute. Well said....

[@danielhanney3326]

My thoughts too..well said!!!!.. its a gift!!

[@suerichardson2067]

Agreed vskingkong. A wonderful haunting song...this was about the soldiers of the Vietnam war in the 60's. But what silly insensitive person put the thumbs down??

[@jttansin]

store.cdbaby.com/cd/deanford13

[@artdeco18]

The cello is a brilliant addition to the arrangement.

[@Yenko1992]

Banjo too!

[@paulocezarpratesmartins6128]

@@Yenko1992 099909999999909999

[@joegandolfo6581]

Your so right!

[@francisconoelgarciapop5229]

Me parece excelente acotación a la magistral interpretación del señor Dean Ford!!!!

[@nicolespiteri6273]

Absolutely!!! 👍

[@dmailerdude]

I keep coming back to this version, so beautiful, yet sad as I near 75. Missed opportunities, bad decisions, regrets.

[@johnandersen6364]

Just maybe, as I too think, all the bad decisions and regrets were for a purpose. You have made it to 75! I'm sure there is something in that time line that is good and great.

[@Birdyblue12]

I get that too

[@donwarnick1089]

We all need an endless Groundhog Day to make the right decisions. We’re all human nobodies life will ever be perfect.

[@thomasshepard6030]

But just keep on fighting life is precious

[@jazzhastings3137]

Don't Regret Anything, Its Just Life

[@bplarson6876]

The original was wonderful but this version is absolutely stunning in it's beauty and poignancy. The cello ties it together beautifully. Thank you to all who helped produce this magnificent piece.

[@Birdyblue12]

Omg this is beautiful, makes me cry

[@peterwiles7953]

Better than the original in my opinion

[@karenpayne2583]

I was 13 but at 67 this rips into my soul.

[@fisica7923]

❤

[@moirabaker458]

It becomes more meaningful with age...poignant

[@bonzogoTrump]

Im 65 and still love this song. I miss the days of my youth. They went by way to fast.

[@frederickmagill9454]

Yes feel exactly as you do, miss the 60s

[@davidorchin2405]

Frederick Magill . I was born in 1955, this song epitomised the late 60’s - beautiful music. The Mamas and the Papas,. Simon & Garfunkel, Christie et al

[@jomon723]

Me too....How fast everything comes and go's

[@tmliu8432]

He 2

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

@@jomon723 yes you don't realize it till you watch this video, so sad to see the yrs gone by 2/22/20

[@letliveluci9606]

My dad showed me this song, when I was at the darkest moments in my life. I'm so thankful I'm still alive. This song really touches my soul. I love you dad.

[@prryblu]

I Hear You,Sadly Dean Just Passed.

[@eunice367]

@@prryblu 😥😥

[@totalis1964]

Jessica Anderson it sounds like it helped him at some stage in his life too, for him to pass it 9Now too you shows the deepest.love

[@sallyewing3185]

Bless you -Sofieann Berry

[@letliveluci9606]

@@totalis1964 that means so much to me. Thank you for your kind words. I can't express how much love my dad has for me or me for him. He told me exactly what you said. "During my deepest moment of sorrow, I would play this song along with Landslide" I used to be so depressed and hate the world for being a cruel place. When he said "The world is a bad place, a bad place, a terrible place to be but I don't wanna die" it made me feel an emotion I never felt before.

[@elainederbyshire9635]

RIP Dean Ford ....what a beautiful rendition ❤

[@Starrman69]

What a Treasure!! Reflections of Dean Ford. Rest In Peace Sir! Thank You for all of your music!!

[@timothyryan4077]

Mr. Ford, you will truly be missed,!

[@allencoles7661]

I'm 60 now and this song still gives me the chills. RIP Dean

[@mikedecker6392]

I’m a 63 year old man, this song came out when I was in High School and has soo much more meaning now than before... I can see my own mortality and all I want to do is give back and Love as much as I can... Wished I would have known this when I was a teenager.... I got it now though and try to pass it on to my 2 young adult children that Family is everything and I mean everything!!!! God bless us all and I hope we all enjoy the rest of our Journey

[@lotharh870]

Im 63 too. This song is wonderful.

[@renyas1755]

You said everything I was thinking. x

[@henridavis6236]

Mike Decker when I heard this song again,,,all I could do cry cry,,I’m 63,,a retired marine and former cop..this song made me look back to my final years in high school in the 70’s...real music,,no vulgar,,pure music,,you can understand the lyrics,,oh how I wish I could go back,,,just for one week,,,one week,,,

[@henridavis6236]

Mike Decker ,,me as well,,my dad bought me a small Panasonic radio,,that and books were my only friends,,this song brings back so many memories,,now I’m 63 as well,,bought tears to my eyes,the few friend I finally got,,most are gone,,I too have reflections of my life,,the sunlight into moonlight signals the upcoming end of all things,,but it was a good ride,,retired Marine and retired police officer,,can’t cry anymore,,,enjoying the few I got left as I reflect,,

[@mikedecker6392]

Henri Davis I hear you Henry.... Everything is different now... Wish I could go back too, if only for 1 week, it would be wonderful, knowing what we know now !!!

[@Luna-de_azule]

Made me cry.. I am that age of reflecting...older grayer and still I have joy...

[@jttansin]

store.cdbaby.com/cd/deanford13

[@michaelboyle3327]

I'm 73. This version has aged perfectly. Thank you.

[@arniepotts6159]

Over 700thumbs down, can’t be listening to this beautiful music. Makes me sad to think some people don’t appreciate such a lovely track, What on earth do they want?

[@iowabettyg]

too much negativity in the world; more DOWNERS than uppers.

[@Andy-ib6xd]

I know the inevitable awaits us all. But my heart breaks when a God given talent is taken from us!! The song itself was like a prophesy fulfilled. The world has become a bad place in many ways but most of us don't want to die to escape it . We must do as Dean did and endure to the end and try to make it the best place we can. Just do our part to make it a better place!!!

[@tonyhernandez9988]

We've got to get ourselves back to the garden ✌️🦋🎶

[@colinwynne5008]

This world has become an evil place run by evil people.Dean and Joe have captured it all and ends, changing, arranging, changing, which is what we all do to survive . I wish you all well, take care.

[@mrol3273]

Humanity today is a total discard of life's enjoyment. I'm not particularly in a hurry but what I understand in what's waiting for me I'm all in

[@maybethgaikens7143]

Very well said. And yes rest in peace Dean Ford

[@blubal42]

If you just endure what kind of life is that? Get busy living!

[@barbarapowell137]

I am seventy eight years old and this song still moves me as much as it did so long ago

[@selftrue670]

Maybe even more.

[@barbarapowell137]

@@selftrue670 yes even more

[@ronlogan4743]

Sitting here st 70 yrs. old listening to this song with tears running down my cheeks. What a great song. It puts us in touch with our own mortality.

[@davidallison1732]

I'm 76 and Likewise!

[@stuzo666]

Absolutely, its fantastic

[@williamlee6973]

I absolutely love this new version of this song, it spiritually moves me..

[@barkerroberto]

I am 68 yrs old......and remember this lovely tune from so very many years ago. Although I liked it then, it held no intrinsic value to me.......now it does. This video, to me, is so very profound, to see Dean singing it......with the man he once was. It makes looking at "the sunset"........a little more meaningful.

[@leeemerson2235]

+Robert “barkerroberto” Barker Oh, yes, so right.

[@davinastanton3865]

Yes I understand where you are coming from saying this. Much love to you. X.💖

[@djangorheinhardt]

+Robert “barkerroberto” Barker Yes i know where you are coming from.I am 70 now and the days of yore are just a memory, a memory of when we were invincible and we thought we could have the world.Now having lost 6 friends one after another through infirmity and age related illness , all i can wish for now is that my friends round me would stop dying.Dean Ford should have been a lot bigger than he was/is.He has a lovely voice with an awesome range but i think Dean gave in to the sins of the flesh years ago which hindered his career .But still a lovely singer.

[@davinastanton3865]

djangorheinhardt yes unfortunately I think what you say it so true. I am 61 this year. I will never be that old. Lol. X.💖

[@dougstrickland6545]

+Robert “barkerroberto” Barker very well said

[@nunyabusiness5070]

It's funny, as a youth music is about the beat, the tempo, the movement, while the words are just so so. But as we age, as life and the world around us affects us, the words become pertinent. This song, these words will break the strongest of men. Take me back….to my old home, and this song surely does, takes me back to the days of my youth with tears in my eyes, on the reflections of my life. Thank you Joe, RIP Dean ❤️

[@mtashillco]

The tambourine, too!

[@Thomas-uw1gq]

It's funny how time slips away, just a Nam Vet, Tom

[@didiberger4521]

Mir geht's ebenso. Eine schöne und unvergessene jugend die wir nie vergessen werden Karin

[@jazzhastings3137]

THE BEST COMMENT i HAVE HEARD

[@colinwynne5008]

I'm reading that the reason maybe the fact that the broadcasting frequency was shifted from 432hz to 440hz. There is a KZbin video explaining this.

[@stevefuji1548]

As much as I love the original version, this is absolutely beautiful.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello Steve how are you doing. I'm Maria from California. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@roybarwick3452]

Totaly Agree!

[@jorgevillarroela.8229]

Esto está disponible en algún cd?

[@roybarwick3452]

Totaly Agree!!!

[@heidismith8829]

The most beautiful song ever

[@benbenung]

One of my favorite song for life. Thanks Mr. Ford. RIP.

[@gregdenis5191]

The man had it then & the man still has it now ... God given talent. Nicely done .

[@davidgow4900]

Well done Joe Tansin and Dean Ford. Absolutely beautiful arrangement--the cello set the mood.

[@stroom75]

Never heard such an amazing spirtual remake. shivers down my soine

[@timothyburchfield2220]

This song meant a lot to me in Vietnam. This version brings back so many memories good and bad but that's life. "The world is a bad place, a bad place A terrible place to live. Oh, but I don't wanna die" That about sums up Vietnam. RIP Dean and thank you.

[@comeggle]

Welcome home brother. May God always be with you.

[@timothyburchfield2220]

And to you!@@comeggle

[@jennyschmitt2405]

Thank u for ur service my dad served in that war what a sad era I have his service uniform y Air Force

[@timothyburchfield2220]

@jennyschmitt2405 Thank you and your father.

[@lesliehall7683]

It's even worse now

[@margaretmccarroll8114]

Loved Marmalade and this song in my teens ,Dean Ford one of the most underrated singer/song writer of all times .RIP Dean

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Margaret, How are you doing?

[@terryjackson4540]

A genius

[@calmingdragon2862]

Who in the world could ever give this a thumbs down. That's just so sad.

[@fredjones1238]

THEY ARE NOT MUSIC LOVERS FOR SURE

[@2zxodcfm]

In our current world. Be surprised at nothing. We are in the worst of times. To fix this we need to come together to fight like never before in my lifetime. Or watch our world continue their slide into hell on a one way ticket.

[@geraldine3177]

Must be in dead inside this is a masterpiece

[@2zxodcfm]

@Alfred Noalkes Isn't this world gone to completely to hell when the only Toronto area radio station in my recent memory to play this marvelous tune is a seniors station. Yesterday.

[@donsmanbcc]

They have no soul.

[@opfmfgdg]

I made a video for my sister Emma when she found out she had cancer and only a few short months to live, the pictures and video's and this song as the background, brought tears to my eyes. I lost my sister (1) year ago, and to this day - I find comfort relaying this song. RIP Emma & Dean

[@janeokeeffe5297]

It’s a beautiful song,so sorry for your loss ❤

[@colinwynne5008]

Sorry for your loss, I don't think that you could have chosen a much more fitting song, I hope that you find solace,

[@jaya.0069]

Cancer's a bitch, I lost my sister also almost 4 years ago to cancer.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

🙏🙏🙏 🇬🇧 !

[@aguynamedave1]

Words can’t express the depth of sadness I feel every time I listen to this song. The original version helped me get through Vietnam. At that time I was feeling betrayed by our government and unanswered prayers were also not helping. Music became my crutch, and still is. The sadness became more profound when I heard that Dean Ford had passed away. Soon after reading about his death I realized I had employed him under his birth name (Thomas McAleese) as a driver for a limousine service I owned in Hollywood back in the early 80’s. He was an alcoholic and drank the booze from the bar in the limo and I simply fired him. I had no idea that this man and his music played such a huge part in helping me when I was emotionally crippled and feel like I missed a chance at paying him back and helping him in some way. The lyrics remain relevant today, R.I.P. Dean Ford.

[@jazzhastings3137]

You Really Need To Get A Life, If You Were A Real "Vet" You Would Have Already Assimilated Death, Your Story Can Be Picked Of Google, You Really Are A Piece Of Shit, I Really Did Serve In 45 Commando And Saw A Few Comrades Die In The Falklands, Like I Said At The Beginning, "Get A Life You Sad Little Man"

[@syzygyize]

I think you should rest easy, aguynamedave1, because Mr. Ford eventually overcame his addiction and enjoyed his life according to what I've read. And you did give him a helping hand by hiring him at a time when he just wasn't ready for it. This is the only song that brings the tears to me, even now at 68. I hadn't heard it for decades until today and, yup, it still brought the tears. Just a beautiful composition. Man we were so lucky to have music like this growing up. And new generations will have it on youtube. Peace to all. Rest in Peace Mr. Ford (McAleese).

[@jjwatcher]

In my 83 year and this song resonates with me.

[@Carolinacrossbeak]

Bless you my friend.

[@jjwatcher]

@@Carolinacrossbeak Thank you.

[@billydaug61]

I feel like when Dean first recorded this song he was seeing the world through someone else’s eyes but now he’s seeing the world through his own eyes.

[@stewartmac1]

A very interesting observation.

[@stellarocquie7957]

Sure, when you're 24, ALL you have for the MOST part is somebody else's perspective ( eyes ).

[@denniswarren3211]

Same eyes but a completely different point of view. I have experienced many of my favorite songs in this same way as I have attained a more mature view.

[@StevenMcClintock]

I come here often to hear this and see Dean again....thank you Joe Tansin for getting this done and leaving it for us to enjoy and reminisce to. Appreciated. Steven

[@ronettemacgillivray8573]

Yes Steven it is very nic. How life can treat u things u done I your life that u regret life goes on. Positive people vwe all need in life and good friends

[@billlowe3727]

Soon to be 80 years old. This is a song from my era. So much more meaningful now. Will be played at my celebration of life. Thank you Ďean Ford. See you soon.

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Oh my God , this just sent my heart into a spin .This version is to beautiful . RIP Dean Ford you mighty Scot!!

[@prryblu]

So Beautiful Yet So Very Very Sad!

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

@@prryblu I tear up everytime I watch this video, sad to see time gone by, and nothing we can do about it.😢

[@SuperAnimelover100]

@@jeffreyhusack2400 I feel the same way. It hits you hard.

[@hodo-pl3ki]

I a 51 year old male stumbled upon this video yesterday and lost it while watching it. Caught me so off guard, I remember hearing this song n the 70's but forgot about it , but hearing the vocals and seeing the videos side by side blew me away. Life is precious and fast and then reading that Dean Ford recently passed.....wow RIP Dean Ford aka Thomas McAleese...

[@susanjordan5949]

💔💔💔

[@joesmelser2784]

Big Boys are not suppose to cry !! With that being said some one must be pealing onions in here. 😟

[@jttansin]

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[@jttansin]

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[@norms3913]

You can save this video under favorites

[@kevinjohn725]

That is the most beautiful version I have ever heard,just beautiful R.I.P Love to his daughter and family x

[@KRCARNER1]

It's an absolute masterpiece!

[@dantonio77]

The best version of this song, far away !!

[@bythebrook9973]

Indeed

[@alanainsworth1804]

What a fabulous song what a voice just brilliant what else can you say.

[@jp-a1a729]

It absolutely is! I’ve always loved that song, but this recording gave me goosebumps right down to my soul.

[@cs4849]

I heard the original of this driving to work right after I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and it was a gut punch because as tough as the world is, I have kids and did NOT want to die. I looked it up when I got home and found this version, which is even more poignant. I listened to it over and over through surgery recovery and chemo and it brought me peace.

[@elm100]

A BC survivor, hope you are the same xxx

[@2msvalkyrie529]

🙏🙏🙏 🇬🇧 !

[@ladyanfield5682]

Much love to you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Airedale721]

My wife is a BC survivor and I hope and pray that you will be too.🙏❤️🙏

[@elm100]

@@Airedale721 I realise that this wasn't directed at me ... I am a BC surviror too but I just want to say what a great husband!

[@waltconrad4798]

Has to be one of the greatest songs I have ever heard still listening in 2020

[@neababyblu]

I listen to this so often.....and every time it makes me cry. It takes to all the corners of my life, the dusty ones the dark ones the sunshine. Ones we leave behind and then regret. It takes me to quiet sunsets and peaceful walks on the beach. But most of all it takes me back to life that seems went by in one beat of my heart.

[@timtrussell9195]

So we'll expressed Gail. Thank You. Tim , age 73.

[@jaya.0069]

@@timtrussell9195 I agree with you. Jay, age 75

[@garydergut4741]

Close your eyes when your young next thing you know we are old. Life has slipped by us with out us even knowing. When I die if there is such a thing as reincarnation I hope I'm a million butterflies and go a million different ways .

[@FQofNambour]

I'm crying now. Same as ever time I hear this music.

[@archieweinburg]

Yes this song came out when I was only 13 years old and it meant the world to me then and as time slips away it brings a whole new meaning to life in general makes you think of the past and what life really matters thank you God for your son's obedience on the cross for the world it.really.does matter for with out Jesus Christ we would never see haven and our loved ones that matter so much to us thank you God,!

[@geoseward]

This was a very popular song with the troops in Vietnam and many of the lyrics seemed to sum up the war. Take me back to my old home, or take me back to the world. I am changing or should I say I have changed not for the better. The world is a bad place a bad place a terrible place to live, but I don't want to die. I was gone in 69 after spending three tours with the 1st Air Cav and the 101st Airborne. I don't think I ever really made it back home. Seems like yesterday

[@SuperBenblake]

+George Seward George thank you for writing about how the troops in Vietnam loved this song and how the war was a very bad experience. I was not born yet then, but when we learned about the Vietnam War in high school I cried for two hours. I had to leave the classroom. It was too much. Then in 2012 I went to the War Memorial in Washington DC and it hit me deep in the gut and in the heart to see all those names printed up there, all the veterans coming back, soldiers from more recent wars. My heart is with soldiers. God bless you. It's very sad and this is a very sad very impressive song. I might cover it. In fact I will.

[@alansimon1354]

great post George!

[@DJL-ms5xl]

Thank you for your service George .

[@krm]

A very moving comment you made .....!

[@geoseward]

Southeast Asia is truly, truly a beautiful place. I am glad to see that you were able to see it thru the lens of your work.

[@eightapeach2861]

Omg. I cried like a baby through this. I was 12 years old in 1967. This video was so touching and beautiful. Wonderful and painful memories from years gone by came running to the surface. The body only, grows old; not the soul or spirit. Thanks for posting this.

[@prahitaningtyas]

I'm 39 years old, this song used to be played by my dad when I was little. My dad is still alive, he is 69 now. But listening to this song now all by myself brings me tears as I remember dancing with my dad and my little feet were on his. We were smiling and laughing and so happy. I want those days back.

[@trotptkabasnbi6655]

Astrid puts tears in my eyes

[@stephensgate1]

Astrid Prahitaningtyas very beautiful memories you have of you and your father. All the best to you!!

[@paulblatchfordplymouth]

Astrid Prahitaningtyas I’m the same age as your Dad 69, brings back wonderful memories of the swinging 60’s! I’m guessing same as your Dad does.😀

[@timheathfield8700]

Astrid best wishes to you from UK love this song I understand how you feel take care Tim x

[@timheathfield8700]

@@stephensgate1 lovely words as usual best wishes Tim.

[@calgal2hulagal1]

Rest in eternal peace, Dean~no words, only tears now ♫♥♫

[@sxitezza]

❤

[@joesmelser2784]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@repentobeyjesus9187]

Yes, Love Dean and this beautiful song.

[@jttansin]

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[@joanbeal4626]

Oh no, I didn't know he passed. What a loss. I will continue to listen to this hauntingly beautiful song till I die. I'm 74

[@MRusso99]

This version of this song touches my heart deeply. Life is a journey and at 63 I am nearer the end instead of the beginning. My husband passed 12 months ago. I already told my son that when my time here on earth is done that I want this exact song played at my memorial service.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Mary, How are you doing?

[@melodymacken9788]

RIP. Mr Ford. Unforgettable.

[@pjmines9423]

I was 23 when I first heard this song.thought I understood it then ...now 73 I truly do.Wish I could cry..

[@DC-lt2ih]

You can!

[@Mr5083]

Im 59 years old , I remember this song when it first played on the radio , its Dec 2 2018 I wanna cry

[@DC-lt2ih]

I choked back some tears to. I'm 59 also, remember my older sister playing this over and over.

[@fernesquegolan7407]

Cry! I cry every time I hear this song -- and that's no lie.

[@joesmelser2784]

I'm 73 YO It's OK. Go ahead & weap

[@richardmoran2320]

Rest In Peace Dean Ford. As I grow ever closer to 60...this song grows more meaningful and its impact crashes through my soul straight to my heart with each passing day. Thank you for the memories.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello how are you doing. I'm Maria from California. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@shelley_quilts]

Here I am again ... Dean I can't get enough of this song!!! Thank you so much for the original version that takes me back to my youth ... & for this newer version that is full a melancholy like sound & still the words & the tone of your voice ... still take me back to my youth! I just love this!!!

[@bobclavile5653]

I am 75, and cry'in! Love that sound and the words. Ret. Navy 1964-95. You all remember where we were when he first sang this. It never went away.

[@terryrimes3656]

When the song came out (what seems like a hundred years ago) I never really heard what it says. I loved listening to it, because it was beautiful. (And still is. ) Up until about 5-6 years ago it was rare to be able to hear it on the radio. After I got to the computer age I listened to it quite alot. I am just short of 65 and just missed Vietnam. However, I did time in the Army so, I feel a huge connection to anything Vietnam. Sounds crazy I know. It is tough for me to watch a movie about the Vietnam war or listen to music from then. This song just tears me up to no end. I try not to cry but, can't help it. Even reading the comments on here had me crying as well. My wife and I drove from central florida to see The Wall in DC on a whim of mine about 1984. She had to hold me up. I just sobbed like a baby. Everytime I hear this song I cry my eyes out. I think it is a combination of getting older but, mainly I cry for all the est. 59,000 we lost in VietNam and not to mention all the ones that came back and what they had to deal with. This version is so powerful it is hard to explain but, I believe you guys know what I mean. Thank you Dean Ford. Thanks to all of you for letting me ramble on. I needed to do this for a long time. God bless ya'll and all our vets and God bless the USA.

[@shirleysaywood-slayter4389]

God bless you too Terry. 🙏❤

[@ariovaldoalmeida6441]

Music can transport us to the past and relive moments, happy or not, something that no machine has yet achieved! I understand the strong emotions it can bring you, Terry. Here in Brazil, we never associated this song with Vietnam, because this war did not affect us. We like music because it reminds us of the happy times of adolescence in the 70s. Yes, and the internet is wonderful for bringing us different versions of the same poetry! Stay in peace!

[@MsDemigoddess84]

Bless you Terry, ✌🏽

[@stellarocquie7957]

I guess at this age, we try to get our lives in order, make sense of things. . .it's just a matter of time now. . .

[@paulbowden1905]

@@stellarocquie7957 . . . You’ve got a point Stella, I seem to spend a lot of time thinking what 2 songs I will have played at my funeral . . . Being a teenager at the time of the original Marmalade song, it always featured as a potential but then along comes this version which has overtaken the original and now I have 150 to pick from rather than 149!!!

[@Doral4720]

Wow! I had tears running down my face. I was 16 in 1969 and now at 64 this song has me once again reflecting on my life. Just beautiful Thank you!

[@trotptkabasnbi6655]

Same with me Walter , same with me. It must be truly great to stick with us all these years

[@paulaiuto3933]

Walter Balan ...so true so true just one of the very best songs ever by anyone

[@davethecurrymonster]

Paul Aiuto sometimes in life things happen and you think omg and this is one of them. A masterpiece wish I could give it 100 million likes 😀😀

[@hellolater4181]

Walter Balan We're the same age. I'm w tears.... chills....

[@gloriasalsman1017]

Walter Balan same here I turned 16 in November, I really liked the music back then, the music had feeling to it, and if you had a special someone, all you had to do was call the radio station, and request a song and they would play it, our music is in the past all the great band have retired or only play once in a while, to me I would listen to the words, because songs that we grew up with had more meaning to them, it's great that we can still listen to them

[@randymiller2632]

I played the original for my daughter "23" and she liked it. Said it sounded a little like The Beatles. Then I played her this version with the headphones and she cried through the whole song. My wife told her to stop l;listening if it made her cry. She isn't a music lover like my daughter & myself. Hauntingly beautiful version of this great song of the times back in the day. I can't watch the tribute without crying myself as I lived through those tragic times.

[@sunshine53andsong]

Oh yes Randy. Headphones are a must for this beautiful version. You can't help but feel the emotion that Dean has put into this.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Same here , Randy . Underneath we are all human . In the End.

[@Carls300zx]

Every time I hear this it brings back memories about my past. No one can understand how I feel and care about how lonely someone can feel being alone. 😥

[@loseyourwings]

My man actually cared about his fellow man rest in piece if only more people were like you the world would be such a better place

[@denniskane1870]

Merry Christmas.....you are correct

[@mangopog9814]

His voice matured with age, the lyrics means more now than then, 1969 just married fast forward 50 years at 70 this song now has a deeper meaning, probably the best out of our past.

[@garyvogel6873]

beautiful music, especially to this old man who just turned 70

[@waltconrad4798]

64 in 2024 still listening ❤...

[@mereditharbon9918]

Back again. Cannot stop playing this song. THE MEANING....

[@karenwolff2664]

Here as well .. God Bless You

[@davinastanton3865]

Meredith Arbon Keep playing it darling. It means all different things to a lot of people, me included. X❤

[@budkuenstler8081]

What a magnificent version of an amazing song. Like Mr. Ford, this song means so much to those of us who see the sun setting in our lives now, as compared to when we were in our primes.

[@Sparky62764]

I hear you I listen to this song all the time, just a beautiful song

[@daveoneill8235]

Listening to this today brings a whole new meaning to the song. Stay safe everyone hopefully we will beat this horrendous epidemic. 💔💔💔💔x

[@jerrykunishige8481]

I was flying helicopters in Vietnam, when I first heard this song. This version is much better.

[@rhondashinn1371]

Thank you Mr. Kunishige for your service

[@rhondashinn1371]

Thank you Mr.Kunishige for your service

[@jerrykunishige8481]

@@rhondashinn1371 I was 21, loved flying, and the Country was beautiful, except for the bomb craters. Went back in 2014, and couldnt stay away. Traveled back about 10 times, married a wonderful Vietnamese woman, and now living in Hawaii. "Take me back to my own home".

[@derekwoodman2837]

Jerry Kunishige You were a very brave guy to be in a situation such as Vietnam

[@kutzbill]

I was riding in the Hueys, Thanks for that sound, still is a very sweet sound every time I hear it. It meant we made it one more time and we were heading back to base.

[@capzap9841]

That was beautiful. Just simply beautiful.

[@cwbrooks5329]

RIP Dean Ford. So glad we have this performance to remember him by. Well done, Joe Tansin.

[@jttansin]

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[@joesmelser2784]

Tragonball Conner : you have so much to be proud of your Pop Pop was great musician !!

[@ianhudgell5150]

Makes me cry..such a beautiful song and love the two Dean's past and present

[@jttansin]

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[@sooner282000]

and like the original song, I cried listening to this!!! beautiful!!!

[@AndySalinger33]

As did I, Joel. My mind is now blown.

[@waynemusarra1355]

+joel maldonado & Paul Trullinger; always brings a tear(s) to my eye every time i listen to this song

[@davinastanton3865]

+Wayne Musarra ,Paul and Joel, I always cry when I listen to this. So beautiful. With love to us all. Take care. X💖

[@davinastanton3865]

+Paul Trullinger Beautiful. With tears in my eyes. Take care ,With love. X💝

[@hmb82559]

+Davina Stanton You peeps passing them tears now coz I gottem now. lol

[@michaelblaine7176]

This really makes you miss the years gone by..................

[@crumpsall86]

This brought a lump to my throat, I'm 58 now and starting to reflect on my own life, "sunlight to moonlight". Wow! Thanks for posting joe

[@roldanrobles8563]

Loved the imagery in this version: the changing of sunlight (young Dean) to moonlight (older Dean) Is very touching and the melancholy tones from the cello drives the meaning of the song straight to the heart.😢 RIP MR Ford, you've finally made it to your old home.😢😢😢

[@jttansin]

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[@ctc1674]

Yeah, you said it!!! ....WOW....

[@ronaldmaynard9746]

You thoughts are spot on.

[@davethecurrymonster]

52 years old strong as an ox nothing bugs me so y am I sat here in tears omg what a performance I'm truly truly gobsmacked ty 😢😢😢😢💜

[@selftrue670]

Yup. There's physical strength. Then there's the strength one gets from the beautiful things in life. This song is one of those things. I'm so glad it still means so much to some folks.

[@scotttyger4856]

I hear ya! Same here. 58, discovered this a year or so ago, and listen to it most every day, this version, this video. And it has the same effect on me every time, just like you. I'm sitting here as I type this, having trouble seeing the screen. Best regards, Dave.

[@davethecurrymonster]

@@scotttyger4856 av a listen to procol Harum live in Denmark 2006 whiter shade of pale it's amazing sounds better than the original god only nows how a song can pull twist your heart this way like you I listen to this song everyday 2 or 3 times in a row. Stay safe buddy!!!

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Davecurrymonster Nothing beats the original bro

[@davethecurrymonster]

@@frederickmuhlbauer9477 maybe buddy I wasn't around then. It's just the Way this as been put together it tears me apart reminds me of my father who I sadly loat way to young I've been in a horrendous place and I'm starting to rebuild my life again depression is a very lonley place and when I listen to this song original or this it gives me the strength to want to fight n carry on 💔💔💔

[@billlackey5158]

June 22nd 1972 I got 52 years in Tucson Arizona now and I love it here I kind of grew up here too

[@williampaterson4333]

Dean Ford, One of US, a "Born and Bred" Glasgow Boy. What a Beautiful Song to be written for such a young man. Full of Wisdom, pain and Beauty too. R.I.P. Dean Ford 01/01/2019 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@davidmaclean5103]

To leave this earth and leave something as beautiful as this is an amazing thing. Remembered for ever. Thank you Dean

[@jttansin]

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[@bdamia]

Absolutely love this version...his voice is as good or better than it was 45 years earlier...RIP Dean Ford...

[@Deer548]

HOW can anybody dislike this. It’s so so beautiful!!

[@phillecompte3438]

Some people have terribly damaged hearts and just can't go there .

[@kevino4846]

His voice at his older age was just remarkable. Not many can carry it for that long. Gary Brooker from Procol Harum was another.