Ken Boothe - Everything I Own (Official Audio)

Official audio for Ken Boothe's chart-topping version of Bread's pop hit, 'Everything I Own' .
The song was written by David Gates in memory of his father who passed away in 1963 before the singer-songwriter's success with Bread.
Gates later recollected that the song's title originated from a time when he had very few possessions, but sent his mother an orchid for her birthday, an act that so moved her that his father told him that he could have had "anything she owned" in return of the gift.
Boothe's version made number 1 in the UK charts on 26 October 1974, staying at the position for three weeks, ultimately spending a total of 12 weeks in the national Top 50.
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EVERYTHING I OWN LYRICS
written by David Gates
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Is all the years I had with you
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
Just hold you once again
#KenBoothe #TrojanRecords #LoversRock

[@AllyPally67]

My Mum and Dad's song. Dad passed in 2018, Mum very recently. Played this at her funeral 😭😭

[@pillaroflight4363]

Sorry for your loss 💝

[@jeraldsteve956]

Am sorry for your lost. Stay strong.❤️🙏

[@mickthompson584]

quality music no better way to go.

[@AllyPally67]

@@jeraldsteve956 thank you 🙏🏽

[@josh-uj1gw]

i felt that. stay strong 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@soufi732]

i am from senegal, my uncle made me discover this song, 5 months ago,now he passed this february 2024 from stroak, this song makes me sad and reminds me of him, i cry so much everytime i listen to this song.may his soul rest in peace.

[@franklinbrown5625]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@SamMaigwa]

Condolences 🙏🏾 ❤

[@joyschannel169]

dance

[@joyschannel169]

dance it for him 1 time

[@joyschannel169]

with someone you 😍 😍

[@janicejames1953]

2024 Anyone

[@mick3765]

Here with you at 62

[@raywillcox8622]

All I say I love this song 🎵

[@jonnykelly7186]

till this day this song will never get old miss you mum r i p 😢

[@HosteinGayle]

😅C3673😢​@@raywillcox8622

[@malutusia]

Me 😁❤️

[@dusivri5882]

David Gates of BREAD wrote this about his father in 1972. Many people think it's about a broken relationship, but it's about the loss of his father. This great version by Ken Boothe reached number 1 in 1974, as did Boy George's version in 1987. I lost my father in 2010 and miss him every day. To everyone who has lost a parent or loved one, this great song is for you. 💜

[@suraya1224]

It's a beautiful song, but no cover version can hold a candle to the original version, by Bread.

[@dusivri5882]

@@suraya1224 Yes. Agreed. Personally I think all original songs are the best versions. If it weren't for the originals, then cover versions would never exist. And the version by Bread will always be the best.

[@glorialouiise]

Love you Daddy

[@lennyweb3178]

What a beautiful song. Such good lyrics from the Bread man. Ken sings it so well though.

[@yeahbutseriouslytho]

My Mum & Dad now passed..I would give anything to speak and hold them again..this song will do...maybe they can hear it in the next world?

[@mellrod1163]

my dad loved this song so much . sadly, he passed away on July 14, 2017. RIP daddy. love always

[@meisterpanzerkunst6410]

This day is a celebration day in France. Think that millions people commemorate for him each year!

[@harvey54100]

You can't beat Reggae. RIP to your dad.

[@carlberg6918]

Sorry Mell for your lose ..............they lyrics say it all R.I.P Fella

[@DJYacs]

Mell Rodney rip

[@iyahmarla6055]

My grandma loved this song. Sorry for your loss ❤️my prayers are with you

[@jackywilks7763]

This was my late dad's favourite song. Brings me back to the times of singing along to it on long journeys with him and mum. Listening to it brings him back everytime 😊 ❤

[@adg_87]

Awesome.

[@alfredstewart9895]

I've just revisited this song after so many years. I cried; my beloved wife passed away in June 2019 and this just seems to be an anthem and prayer to her. I love her.

[@Shepetunka]

😢

[@jasonemre8058]

God bless my my friend

[@declanmcdermott]

Lots of love and best wishes to you from Australia Alfred

[@proudcynophile1901]

I feel you. Widowhood is not easy to handle. I too, lost my spouse back in January. Looking through photo albums and seeing images of our happiness together gives us comfort. One of the most difficult times is when we want to interract with our deceased spouse and they are not there to share conversation or share a smile or a kiss. That hurts so much! So hold onto those memories of the best times! Love never dies!

[@stevengrindle3083]

Crying. My beloved Kate has died and have decided this should be the exit music from the church. May your God be with and comfort you

[@jahzeel._x5421]

To see how many people my grandad inspired is making me emotional 🥺❤️ I’m so proud of him

[@yeahbutseriouslytho]

Thank you 😊

[@mafu7979]

Thank you

[@eenavid]

wot a granddad ,i hope yur all still singing this ,,brill ,,

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

wow. :-)

[@peterjohnson4904]

listening to this since early days 55 years old now. BIG UP GRANDADDY BOOTHE

[@stevenaylor8642]

Everyone must love this

[@YourHomieHenry]

My parents split at a young age and my mother took us away from Dad of course. There was a teacher I looked up to as a father figure. Life was hard, I was broken, and he showed me how to piece myself together the best he could. He always comes to mind when I hear this song. I appreciate all your help Mr. Thompson !

[@Viggebob]

so not only germans prefer women in children questions. Fkn rightless barbary

[@kieranmcmullen9692]

Big up man like Mr Thompson

[@alundavies8402]

I hope that all is well now best wishes Alun

[@nomore5668]

@thomas Prior Not true at all.

[@adamdodda3275]

@thomas Prior dont blaspheme thomas, jesus will punish your gullible ass

[@louisluckwell2028]

I just accidentally rediscovered this song. When I was young my mum threw my dad out and his mental health became pretty bad. After that he struggled to hold down a job and slowly he became homeless. Before my dad became homeless, my younger brother, my younger sister and I used to eat dinner at his house once a week. I remember my dad would dance around the room super happy, singing this to song to us. Although we were young we could tell he wasn't happy, that seeing us was bitter sweet. Now I listen to this song and I remember my dad how he used to be, when he was young and healthy, dancing around the living room singing this song to us in earnest.

[@Samson-cb1kx]

Nice story.

[@lindacleveland1289]

Such a lovely memory to hold onto 🙏🙏

[@ingridphillip5367]

Wow, an amazing story this morning I just started to sing this

[@casinoroyle5254]

I know where your coming from Bro

[@louisluckwell2028]

​@@casinoroyle5254 It is what is

[@seanreid5057]

Music doesn't get much better than this. An all time classic.

[@mariannemurphy7497]

Wow beautiful. Memories good ones yes definitely the good old days. I'm 78years and kens music makes me feel younger

[@mariannemurphy7497]

@AndyBenitez Andy I'm playing Ken again.

[@beverlygannon4141]

Agree good days and music

[@kpatie2000]

My Dad really loved this song ❣️ May his soul rest in peace

[@hellogoodbye725]

Imagine being able to give up anything to see a lost loved one again if only life worked like that 😌

[@maureenbarnes9789]

LOVE THIS SONG ❤ YES I AM HERE MAY 13 2024 LISTEN TO THIS AS A CHILD

[@catherinethomas1276]

Me as well ❤

[@philevans6862]

white guy 52 litening to this nov 2020...remember the original with my parents in 1970s still chills me to this day.....long live trojan

[@peterhobbs7609]

After losing my beautiful daughter to a car accident just a few days after her 20th birthday, nearly 10 years later this song still cuts to the bone as it just says everything that I feel every day of my life

[@l.b.9567]

So sorry for your loss. Be strong.

[@kemarhamilton8813]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Life is never easy when we lose those closet and dearest to our hearts.

[@yrellim]

So sorry to read this-TC.

[@spirittraveller7411]

We are connected with you and your daughter in the Spirit!🌹🌹

[@GA-ys6ud]

Fuck mate, i cried now. God bless ya

[@martyking2015]

And he still sounds the same when he sings his music even today. Legend ❤️❤️.

[@debbiesenior165]

Beautiful memories of Mum and dad playing this in the front room we never used 😂. Lovely memories ❤

[@johnswift-simpkin7483]

Jesus as given me a new life I would give Anything of my own just to talk to him once again

[@Jamacianfinemusic]

At my grandads funeral there was the option to sing a song and I sung this and everyone loved it beacsue they'd never heard it before

[@Nanciente]

What ey tuneeee

[@janetcousins8287]

Ken is one of Jamaica's true musical treasures If i correctly recall this song made it to number one on the British pop charts at the time it was released sometime in the early 1970's.

[@macmckee926]

Janet Cousins 1974 to be correct

[@RodFitzpatrick]

50 years ago and still such a popular iconic riddim ... Such an irae number man !

[@lorenzo_firinu]

You sheltered me from harm Kept me warm, kept me warm You gave my life to me Set me free, set me free The finest years I ever knew Is all the years I had with you And I would give anything I own I'd give up my life, my heart, my own And I would give anything I own Just to have you back again Is there someone you know That won't let you go And taking it all for granted? You may lose them one day Someone takes them away And you don't hear the words they say And I would give anything I own I'd give up my life, my heart, my own I would give anything I own Just to have you back again Just to talk to you words again If there's someone you know That won't let you go And taking it all for granted? You may lose them one day Someone takes them away And you don't hear the words they say And I would give anything I own I'd give up my life, my heart, my own And I would give anything I own Just to have you back again Just to talk to you words again Just hold you once again

[@janocastillo6144]

Lorenzo Firinu Thanks you so much!

[@TheThieddo]

Une chanson éternelle ! Ken Boothe est passé à Strasbourg, dans une salle où il y avait à peine 30 personnes... À la Laiterie, ce grand crooner a chanté comme s'il était face à 10000 personnes ! Toute son âme y était, et dans ce petit groupe, il a réussi à arracher des larmes de pure émotion à quelques uns, magique !

[@Passifloratripartira]

Gracias!

[@maelpernet6690]

Thank you so much

[@karencross4683]

Tears !!!!! too my brother nando sis dawn mom evelyn dad David my nephew kalfani and David you are alway in my mind and soul...how much I missed you all .rest loving soul this song always touch my heart thanks!!!!

[@guavajellyjam]

Happy 74th Birthday to the greatest of all , the living legend 👑♥️🎂 Sing on , Ken !

[@misstortitude]

This stood the test of time, beautiful voice

[@rusirani2731]

I've chosen this for my mum's funeral. Give thanks to fada Ken Boothe for harnessing the inherent beauty of this song.

[@mariemurphy2452]

R.I.P my beautiful little Brother. Justin Murphy. 😇

[@stevemorgan4494]

+Marie Murphy Sorry.

[@elizabethashton2076]

I lost mum,dad,2 brothers listening to these tunes make me remember the good times we shared💔🙏🏽

[@janetbrooks1016]

My mum loved this song, as I do, now my children and grandchildren, sadly mum passed away ❤️

[@leesmith3603]

My mum's funarel song she sadly passed on the 18th of December 2020 rest in peace mother love and miss you with all my heart xxx

[@juliefrancis8825]

Sorry mate I really am

[@JohnSmith-ng2ek]

You're an idiot. 2020?

[@BlizzardMoonDragon]

@@JohnSmith-ng2ek Fuck off dude, easy mistake to make, especially when grieving.

[@AdrianDoyleBirmingham]

Peace

[@deniseokanlawon6023]

RIP for your mum

[@joannepurchase6167]

I've put this on the playlist for my dad who sadly passed last year. We are having a memorial Day in two weeks and the DJ has it covered. 💜💚❤️

[@parnellmcvenea3536]

Joanne just read your comment 4 your pops godbless him he is with the angels now and are lord hope this message brings you a bit peace 😇💕

[@georger868]

God bless you

[@violettheorgangrinder]

Good riddance

[@josh-uj1gw]

Ken Boothe is one of the greats 🔥🔥🔥

[@marylendon9792]

Love this song we played it at my sister's funeral her son picked it for her the words mean so much love ❤️ it ❤️

[@lostinmusic5431]

Bought the single in 1974 when I was 13 years old. One of my favourite Reggae tunes.

[@chriscannock867]

Same here... '74 was a great year

[@juanitahunee]

I dedicate this to my Beautiful Mum. Mrs P Williams. Thank You Mama.x

[@TH3_FURY]

That voice is just... No words to discribe my feelings ! Mister Ken Boothe was/is unique and soooo talented artist ! He accompanied me in my life and his songs punctuated the best times, like the worst !

[@yeahbutseriouslytho]

The best version

[@Hypohair]

Brings my youth back into my old age x Love this

[@markb5478]

You can say that again 👍

[@suemilner9691]

My teenage years was full of abuse .. thank goodness I had this music.I’m in my 60is now .. don’t keep abuse secret .. talk to someone ok x

[@shaun5944]

Well said Sure 😊👍

[@shaun5944]

Sue*

[@4thChairman]

At least that's over now. You can look towards and live out your golden years on this Earth in peace and harmony ❤

[@Stephen-xk7cl]

far and away the best version of this song.....Ken Boothe nails it with his wonderful vocals.

[@kianobrooks3802]

We always have these commets from my fellow Jamaican., who love Copy American songs this is a nice but the bread version is the best

[@monember2722]

How many versions of this song? I know of this and Boy George's version. Thanks in advance.

[@susanabaci2800]

This was my fave song in 1974 and I had no idea that David Gates did the original. I have to say now I’ve heard it I prefer the original and played it at my mums funeral 3 years ago because she loved Bread. 💕

[@pauldickinson6943]

probably the best reggae cover of another song of all time, closely followed by tears on my pillow by Johnny Nash.

[@suraya1224]

@@kianobrooks3802 100% agree. I like reggae music, but in this case, the cover versions can't compare to the original version by Bread.

[@allanfada9830]

Real music ...beautiful. All the Trojan label stuff and some of the 80's Ska/2Tone stuff ....pure heaven :)

[@tisdena]

right on !

[@youthinkthatsgood]

Let me tell you England used to buss real tune ,they couldn't resist the power of soundsytem respect Lloyd Coxsone

[@corcoroli]

This will always be a great song, sung so well by Ken Boothe , just great !

[@rock280258]

As a little boy of 11 this was a song I loved and the first single I bought. Amazing, tender yet so upbeat. Love it.

[@justlookattheflowers4239]

The best love song

[@alunbennett6541]

no matter what yove been through reggea will sooth your soul

[@donaldmorrow3096]

Written by David Gates and originally a #5 smash in the US in 1972 for his band Bread, this version gave the songwriter his first #1 hit in the UK two years later as by Ken Boothe. It was one of my favorite Bread singles, but when Ken got ahold of it, the song got a deeply personal and, yes, soulful performance. Mr. Boothe, one of the most distinctive voices to come out of Jamaica, is now a legend in Reggae music and this is one truly potent reason why.

[@gdb11572]

It isn't David Gates only UK number 1 as a song writer IF reached number 1 a year later

[@donaldmorrow3096]

@@gdb11572 It figures I'd get stumped by a UK hit by US actor Telly Savalas (Kojak). That single barely got released here. Please note the change in my comment. Thanks for the info.

[@lawrencenjawe1935]

@@donaldmorrow3096 Thanks for the info. I was about to write asking for the original version. I still have Boy George's version in mind....

[@Raider577]

David Gates doesn't actually like this version. He said some Reggae guy in London recorded it and it was unrecognizable. He also mentioned the fact that Boy George actually thought Ken Boothe's version was the original version before Boy George covered it.

[@carmenlawrence7927]

Thanks for the history lesson regarding this song. Ken Boothe did indeed give it a soulful sound.

[@kensyskye8965]

My mother loved this song!!! It was the only song we played at her funeral.....💗💗💗💗💗 So thanks!!!

[@853charlene]

What a beautiful song. So much love for Ken boothe.

[@spngled8654]

reggae in all it's forms is a musical genre deeply embedded into contemporary british culture

[@jimmurdoch2044]

Inna de yard

[@jeffstrickland1136]

The composer of this song wrote it about when his father passed away. My ol' man passed July 4th, 2021...about 8 hours before his 83rd birthday. I would give everything I own to have him back again even just for those 8 hours. My brother took him away in February 2020. I never saw him again. This song, the words, Ken Boothe's voice is where I am today. He taught me to be the man that I am today. He taught me to read even though I am dyslexic when I was 4 years old. He was a true Southern gentleman in the finest sense of the term. He was an "Old bred US Marine". He was my dad.

[@sereinthesunshine]

BEST NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ANTHEM EVER!

[@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170]

First class example of quality reggae music ! A Great voice in my opinion! Ever up. ☝️❤✌😁

[@TimmsMJ]

This took me back, way back to my teenage years on the dancefloor. Reggae was an amazing musical era. I very much regret it falling out of favour. It touches the soul and lifts the spirits...even sad ones.

[@spirittraveller7411]

Agree. *Aurbrey's Dance Hall 70's 1-Mile -Beach Negril🇯🇲

[@peterjslevin4834]

This is a classic reggae song that's got some real soul to it.

[@traderman786]

My Dad introduced me to The legendary Ken Boothe once at the Norman Manley intl airport. Just another one of his incredible friends . I used to listen to the words of this song playing on the radio while he drove me around Kingston, I would always think to myself that this will be incredibly difficult to listen to whenever he left me. My father Passed away 10 years ago and this song is now brings me to tears.

[@davidmporush4060]

feel u

[@markorollo.]

number 1 in the UK the day i was born.

[@frsdave]

Propa classic. !!

[@snakeemonkee]

COVID-19 spreading out in this world i am now rocking down in my own rooms and money gradually decreasing day by day. life is hard too here in Tokyo. when I heard this peaceful tune everytime makes me feel chillax and imazine that when the world covered by positive vibes. Bigup brother and sister who is still listening this song in 2020. stay positive and stay home. peace yo!

[@jakeduder]

Be well, life is more important than money. Be the light that shines through the dark ✊✊

[@MrNathanBF]

Good one mate

[@richardichard4237]

THERE IS NO KILLER VIRUS. COVID 19 IS A HOAX, A SCAM, A LIE....WE ARE HAVING OUR FREEDOMS TAKEN FROM US BY A SMALL GROUP OF BILLIONAIRE PSYCHOPATHS

[@Wallyworld30]

@Theodore Kaczynski When Richard catches the Virus he will either grow up or die.

[@soraiya2065]

@@richardichard4237 Most people are too scared to see the truth, the virus does exist, but the price we are paying is ultimately going to be our perceived freedom and rights and yes, they are billionaire psychopaths. I wouldn´t worry too much though. Listen to some good tunes and forget about the world. It will keep on spinning regardless ;)

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

The music alone is outstanding, then Ken sings . . . . .WOW!😮👍♥️

[@Shaymus876]

From this Is England A fantastic 80s reggae tune Thankyou

[@aliciagordon3205]

This song was playing in my dreams this morning. I woke up and couldn't understand why. It hadn't been in my mind for a while. And then I realized today, June 20, 2021, was Father's Day. Happy Father's Day, Daddy. It's been 29 years since you're gone. I treasure the 24 wonderful years we had together. While you were with me, "you sheltered me from harm" and now your memories "keep me warm." Signed, your loving daughter.

[@spirittraveller7411]

This just popped-up in my Spirit then I realized it's to heal my broken-heart from the recent passing of my dad.🌹

[@spirittraveller7411]

🙏🌹

[@Ziggylyle]

I lost my partner of 50 years on the 26th of December. I would give everything I own to have him back. I loved him so much, he loved me so much😭😭😭😭

[@HillStreetReds]

Teach Dem interview with Ken Boothe brought me here!!!

[@asifahmedshuvo822]

When I first heard this song I was overwhelmed. I don't know how many times I've heard this song. I didn't know the song was by Bread Band. Some people love a song so much that it makes the original song even more beautiful with their own touches. I still listen to this song today.

[@geniemarie7977]

My mother loved this ❤

[@moniquegibbes2793]

Love love love this song. My Grandfather in Jamaica use to play it a lot when I was a child ❤

[@benreilly5951]

Lady Irie thank you for playing music every Sunday for the community. Forever missed.

[@tinasparks2422]

My daughter lost her father in October and this is for her as I love her very much and know how much she is hurting 😭😭

[@dexterhids12]

Ken boothe living legend in the music now...

[@captainmorgan4947]

Love this song so much! I play it over and over! Bless up Mr. Boothe!

[@WattsWatt]

JuST❤BeaUT!ful 💯🔥🔥 🇬🇧✌🏻

[@bobdabotcha4835]

The simpleless songs have the greatest meaning......we all relate to this song .....thanks

[@nathanharvey6770]

Seeing him at skamouth last week will never leave me... legend.

[@31standard]

I dont feel so alone when i listen to this song

[@soulboy5700]

One of my all time great reggae songs 🙏🏾

[@debbie7860]

Mine tooooo

[@kerriannsgallimore1117]

I love this song

[@deanturner5053]

i remember my elder brother collecting all trojan records and he played this all the time. Great tune

[@wentdave]

Saw him sing this Saturday night at Skamouth. how honoured am I absolutely amazing.

[@jucyalves6485]

Here in Maranhão -Brazil,we love reggae! I really love this song😍😍😍😍😍

[@wokedream9837]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@radcliffemurphy5273]

Brazil Big up

[@grantjohnson5944]

My dads best song when I was born, he passed a few weeks ago but listening to this cherished the memories Make the most of the people you love ❤❤

[@gigibee8881]

First reggae 45 I ever bought with my pocket money.. brings back brilliant memories ❤

[@shaunbirch793]

A tune from my youth still bangs it today at 67

[@leoalbert9772]

Absolutly great hit !!!

[@Ladycutie17]

🔥🔥 who's listening 2020. I heard it in a clash recently and had to come back and draw fi diss

[@AtZero138]

Here on the west coast, Westminster CA.. Stay Rude Stay Roots and keep your Boots Stomping.. One of the best Songs ever..

[@thomaaandanje8764]

Originally done by the group called BREAD

[@Lydrk-Krom]

2021

[@suraya1224]

@@thomaaandanje8764 Imo, no cover version of this song could ever measure up to the original.

[@anneliamohara2842]

Classic song remember dancing to this in my local youth club on Dublin , great days !☘️☘️

[@CelesteWrightw]

My uncle still sounds awesome. Big up.

[@tomsilberberg1978]

This song is beautiful and got me right in my feels.

[@SilverScreens-qs9gc]

I doubt there is a person here tonight on YT without a tear or two in their eye

[@zuleikaboadella8095]

My older brother passed over not long ago This song found me.. I knewed it growing up at home .. God bless us all.. Have hope, love in our lives.. Full stop.. nuff said

[@BAllbrook]

Ken Boothe is the best!

[@markrhedae5399]

Nuff respect to the Trojan crew. Still spin this on vinyl!! One love from España.

[@shaundixon3645]

I’m bad ass biker 60 , leathers studs , riding Triumph America , recently asked what is my favourite song , It’s this

[@Simply-Kay17]

This song randomly popped in my head, and i had to come and take a troll down memory lane😊

[@tomoneill2645]

Love you dad. Rest Easy David Groves

[@carmenlawrence7927]

Always love this song 🎵❤....Ken Boothe is a beast at enunciating Love 💘it

[@sheilahwalters8101]

Amongst One of Jamaica 🇯🇲 beautiful voices …SHAAAAATS!!

[@kissingcandy1]

i love this song so much. xxxx