JAMES GRIFFIN (1974) -The Old Grey Whistle Test ("Just Like Yesterday")

[@jckrell]

Jimmy Griffin, part of the group Bread that doesn't get the credit he deserves. Memphis guy. Kingsbury High School (RIP)

[@krillahzilla]

Yep. He is my cousin and he grew up close with my grandfather in Memphis.

[@RocioMartinez-yd7ur]

I love you James Griffin, forever

[@flynntaylor5459]

God I love James ❤️ voice, so so soulful. But when he teams with David.... pure gold. I miss them together, their harmonies like she's the only one, it don't matter to me, diary, make it with you ... dismal day. amazing. True David got more attention and credit. His voice was more appealing by commercial standards. That's a shame. It drove a wedge between them... that and James addiction but the two probably fueled each other ... I'm glad James got the help he needed to get clean before he died. He was very talented 👏 I miss him and in his own way David does too I'm sure. Rip James 🙏 💗

[@johngriffiths5956]

How Jimmy s music and bread made the early 70s so happy a great loss to music God be with you and your family so sad

[@ivoryscabrera2952]

May you rest in.peace james of bread

[@phillipfolis4399]

You to see Jimmy around Hein park were he lived in Memphis. He was always full of life !

[@earlsinks2666]

I worked with Jimmy for over 20+ some odd years . I miss him and our other friend Rick Yancey but there together again in heaven.

[@gustaaf1892]

The only thing wrong with this gem is that it is too short. Very talented singer-song writer is Jimmy Griffin.

[@ralphgriffin3493]

Sweet voice what a great singer and composer Bread was a great group back in the good old days because these days is all crap 😢

[@arcodean2000]

Thanks for your music James. You may not know it how many lives spared because of your contribution to the world.

[@timwebber8630]

Just like yesterday You came upon my mind and take it away And just like at the time The things we did made our hearts skip away Down on my knees I prayed Kind woman don't go astray When it seems at times I've got my mind and heart all straighten away And just when you've become A memory of the past and fade away I see your face and think of all Of all that we had With of the things that you brought me Now was it so bad Makes me wonder Just like yesterday You came upon my mind and take it away

[@hernandofaria2609]

GREAT EX-BREAD JAMES GRIFFIN!, THIS SONG IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BREAD'S SONGS, THAT'S WHAT I THINK!

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

The combination of Gates and Griffin is what made Bread magical.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

RIP Jimmy, Mike and Larry.

[@blakegregory969]

He was so talented and left us too soon.

[@beatlelennon9168]

Amazing voice , amazing songwriter. Record companies must have regreted not giving him enough attention. Griffin is a legend.

[@raymondsullivan5960]

Hope they eat crow!

[@marcialbonifacio4001]

8f Dave was bread then Jim was rhe butter. Really underrated. RIP.

[@montymcdaniel8482]

Does anyone know if this song was ever released as a single, or what album this beautiful song from James is on?

[@rickbruni640]

@@montymcdaniel8482 Baby I'm-a Want You is the fourth album by Bread, released in 1972.

[@jezebeljones659]

@@rickbruni640 I'm-a puke if I have to hear the title track. I mostly avoid David Gates, as I'm a borderline diabetic and can't have too much sugary stufff.

[@williampaterson4333]

I first heard this song in 1972 when I was just fifteen yrs old. I had no "Real" life experience. Now, I'm a man of 62yr of age and I've had many life experiences. Some good, Great, some Wonderful and some not so good and some VERY bad. This song spoke to me when I was only 15yrs old and now at 62, it means SO much more to me. Thank you Jimmy for such a Beautiful Song. Hold on to your memories folks and cherish them cos who knows, one day, they may be all we have left ! May you have love, peace and joy in your hearts, ALWAYS ! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jimnielsen1265]

I'm your same age and through I liked Bread a lot I didn't realize until recently how prolific a songwriter Jimmy Griffin was in his own right s he was completed overshadowed by the prolific songwriting of David Gates.

[@jezebeljones659]

And he was so young when he wrote it! What a talent.

[@cathygianfalacarriere7174]

@@jezebeljones659 I agree with you and Jim. James Griffin was very talented. A phenomenal Vocalist, Musician and Songwriter. The record company made mistakes by not distributing more of his songs. I'm will keep his music alive by performing it in my shows.

[@CatHut-b8r]

I hung on every word you said......because I felt the same way about James Griffin & this song he wrote....in 1972, only I was 16.....sure wish I could go back & know what I know now.....🤷‍♀️

[@savinsavin8387]

Such a wonderful talented... RIP...

[@dsnflwr8471]

A beautiful voice...simple and true

[@gregpineda8660]

The legendary,talented and gifted singer---songwriter named James Arthur Griffin.And his internationally famous band Bread was not the same when he left the band but reunited again with them when they recorded their last studio album called Lost Without Your Love in 1977.We still missed you terribly and may you Rest In Peace,Jimmy!!!

[@orlandormjunior]

Great singer! We miss you!

[@ethelsayson5717]

You make me cry James....missing you.

[@sarahgreenhalgh6880]

In my opinion the most talented and underrated of the group in the UK. Another great talent lost far too young. Beautiful...

[@segifford1]

My favorite Bread song, so plaintive, full of feeling, and heartbreak. James Griffin's voice fits this song perfectly. God bless him. He wrote one of the most beautiful songs when he wrote "Just Like Yesterday".

[@cariecheung5479]

Rip James! your songs will always be in our heart

[@Palmlily]

Miss you much James Griffin, thank you for the beautiful music you left us and for the next generations to come❤️Rest in Eternal Peace!

[@garyd8664]

After so many years... still the saddest song I've ever heard. It can't listen to it without crying. I remember being 18 and being hopelessly in love with an an unattainable girl, leaving my hometown in the dead of winter and driving aimlessly around upstate New York trying to work it out, making bad life-altering decisions, arriving at conclusions I somehow suppressed over the years while I got on with my life. Well, I remember all that when I hear this song, and I'm right back there again. It could be maudlin, and yet in the hands of Jimmy it's not. It's just beautiful. Unparalleled.

[@31Alden]

It certainly is unparalleled, Gary. And not the least bit maudlin. I love this pared down version that highlights James Griffin’s pure, angelic voice: James and the piano. That’s all it takes to bring grown men and women to their knees every time we listen to this. I cannot think of a more poignant song to remember the special people in our lives who became part of our life’s tapestry whether they were aware of it or not.

[@juniorjunior4087]

Felt the same way in the late 80s. Unattainable indeed. I still wonder where she is right now? It was madness becoz there were no gadgets, fb. The feeling just went away as time passed on.

[@waynecook9660]

RIP Jimmy. Loved our friendship back in Memphis . You, Bobby Blair and me listening to the fights .

[@gregsgot]

In my humble opinion, of all the many great songs recorded by Bread, THIS is the best song they ever recorded..hauntingly beautiful.... RIP James Griffin

[@andrewoliver192]

Its such a pity that this version of the classic Bread song was never released because in my opinion this is the definitive version of it. The combination of Jame,s voice, lyrics and piano playing makes my cry everytime as you can feel the emotion inside of him come to the forefront. He is without doubt very sadly missed in this world and I agree with other comments he did have the far better voice as one of the founder members of Bread, God bless you Mr Griffin for leaving us with your wonderful talent and voice in this world.

[@Veronlea]

Just like yesterday, every time I watch this clip, James comes upon my mind and takes it away. Sigh.

[@thomasnmarthinussen1175]

Magnificent. Originally found on Breads superb 1972 album Baby Im A Want You. One of Griffins finest songs.

[@Shaliaj7]

What a beautiful voice and talent of James Griffin (R.I.P.) listening to him bring tears of knowing he's not with us anymore, but he will remain alive in the hearts of millions around the world, because Bread and James Griffin's talent shape many of our dreams, hopes, we really turned into better human beings listening and identifying ourselves with their music, God bless all of them, we love you Bread.

[@sarahgreenhalgh6880]

Simply the best...RIP Jimmy

[@robmoir7524]

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR NICE MESSAGE JENNY ZAROFF

[@qtpysusie54]

Such pure soul.

[@tessflores785]

My favorite Bread song , sung by my favorite Bread member. RIP, Jimmy

[@maryholliday5639]

Yes love James Griffin What a nice voice and a good looking gentleman , glad he was with bread . God bless his family 🙏

[@jimmyjames1961]

I like this version even more than the album version. It's much cleaner and his voice carries the beauty of the song.

[@neilsar1]

Totally agree!

[@OurSavior-xr3yc]

Ditto

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

His voice - just loved his voice.

[@junaoanan8772]

I love this song together with " Games of Magic" also sung by James. Both from Baby Im I Want You album. I remember we had that record when I was still in 5th grade. Memories.

[@Palmlily]

Thank you for the amazing music when i was growing up, Rest in Peace 🌺

[@stephenlopez8279]

James Griffin was a talented writer and guitarist. He played the solo on Mother Freedom, which think is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

[@flynntaylor5459]

I never knew Jimmy played piano as well as guitar 🎸 what an underrated talented man. Peoples interest commercially in david overshadowed his diverse contributions. I love Jimmy's vocals and style

[@Allbbrz]

Oh James, James... you wrote a masterpiece in that song. My ever favorite.

[@crispindelossantos5359]

ONE OF THE BEST SONG OF JAMES GRIFFIN, HE MAKE SOLO ON THIS SONG TO SHOW THAT HE CAN BE ONE OF THE BEST VOCALIST OF BREAD EVER.

[@standulaney3209]

Takes me back. James was very under-rated. His phrasing and soul was wonderful!

[@nerivik]

One of the most beautiful and underrated songs of Bread...James Griffin voice is simply amazing!!

[@ronsharer2986]

Bread were one of my favorite bands and I always loved James Griffins songs. All those albums was money well spent.

[@1000Passwords]

Remembering Jimmy on his birthday, August 10th.

[@lilliandeguzman4484]

Breathtaking ! so beautiful ,I love James Griffin song's..

[@mdanderson1114]

I love James Griffin's songs. I think he was the heart and soul of Bread.

[@globalboy65]

Agee with you, Matthew.

[@mdanderson1114]

globalboy65 Thanks for your input.

[@luisdiaz3887]

I respect your opinion. But this subject it’s hard to agree on. Let’s put it this way : two alpha guys can’t be together in the same band.

[@coffeeonthedeck6258]

@@luisdiaz3887 Yes, and David was THE alpha guy in this group -- there is simply nothing like his smooooooth voice and magnificent songwriting. (Nothing against James)

[@davidmalynn428]

Part of my childhood listening to this, so good,. Bread mostly associated with David Gates but all were so talented. Fond memories and love listening to it now. Have the vinyl tucked away in the loft.

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

Love, love, LOVE this song! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@spurs19571]

I visited his grave in Memphis TN 2011 all the way from Belgium

[@qtpysusie54]

What a beautiful reason to come. Loved this guy when I was little in the 60's and forever.

[@krillahzilla]

He was my grandpa’s cousin, grew up with him. Guess that makes him mine too. Awesome of you!

[@bastiaanvandeperre1068]

Toch nog volk uit België, goed om weten

[@spurs19571]

@@bastiaanvandeperre1068 wij zijn wereldburgers he

[@tomgurecki1204]

I always liked Jimmy's songs more than David Gates' songs. And today I come across this video. Thank you.

[@clairemcintosh8071]

My dad loved Bread in the 70s, I grew up listenign, still love them, beautiful melodies and lyrics.. Had a super crush on Jimmy Griffin RIP at the tender age of 6,which stayed with me that all American boy look with an angel's singing voice ❤

[@batphink2655]

It seems the record execs favoured David over James in Bread when in reality they had similar voices and we're both exceptional singer and writers. RIP James🙏

[@heck2150]

Jimmy's music, lyrics and voice were a huge part of my emotional base. Miss you.

[@JonahJojoTheMan]

Bread was the first band I enjoyed in life. And it's sad to think that James Griffin is gone. He was always my favorite in the band. He had a wonderful voice. For me the most beautiful songs of Bread were always those sung by him. But the record company preferred to always highlight the songs sung by Gates. In the end, it shuddered the band's own relationships and its trajectory. However, there is the memory and longing for his work and voice. I will never forget beautiful songs like Dream Lady, Just Like Yesterday, Games of Magic and Our Lady Of Sorrow, among others, that made my youth. R.I.P. James.

[@mandiferrer]

hey bud... try to search for Jimmy's shows with Terry Sylvester & John Ford Coley here on youtube... Hear Jimmy sing those songs made famous by David Gates, and witness how great they would've sounded if only Jimmy was the one tasked to sing them on the recordings

[@davidrutenbar7470]

Also, She Knows. RIP, James!

[@coffeeonthedeck6258]

@@mandiferrer "how great they (the songs) >WOULD HAVE

[@aguest911]

Thanks for your acknowledgement...he was my cousin....his voice was unequaled 💕💕💕💕

[@fesolon3203]

I love his songs and his voice .... awsome 😍

[@FeliciaFledi]

I just learned we went to the same High School in Memphis, TN. I was at Kingsbury about 30 years after him, but still a very cool connection to some wonderful musical history in Memphis. ♡

[@hagnisoliveiradafonseca2061]

I never saw him but always loved him, história sons and você. Dilytfull

[@rolandsaymore131]

I will turn 50 this year and my teenage year were al metal bands from Motley Crue to Cannibal Corpse. But listening to bread took me back in time when my unkle use to listen to clasic rock and BREAD is my all time favorite band. Thank you BREAD.

[@peterjordan2738]

Gosh, if I only knew back then how talented James was....

[@gabrielat1]

Beautifully performed! Sounds even better than the record version. What a great talent James had ❤

[@hzilla5550]

I always thought that a song and singer had to be really good to make a solo act playing one instrument sound better than the entire band version. This confirms my assertion. This solo performance is just tremendous.

[@dorismoses6845]

Just beautiful😍

[@cathygianfalacarriere7174]

James Griffin was a phenomenal Vocalist, Musician and Songwriter! I've loved his soulful, beautiful voice since first hearing him in the early 70's. He captured my heart. Saw him in Concert in 1972 with Bread, and it was amazing! Spent many hours listening to Bread albums. Very sad about his death. Glad to see all that he went on to do with his music. I'm enjoying seeing more of his performances on You Tube.

[@maricelstrauss1971]

I love this song, love James Griffin's voice, such a talented artist

[@rman52]

Another one I missed. What a great voice. Gates might have had that magical sweet sounding upper range, but Griffin beats him on soul and phrasing.

[@josdijkhuyzen7634]

All I know he was a loyal&grateful to his adoring fans! A humble gracious genius guy!Our BREAD!

[@michaelbernard9800]

It's amazing to me that Jimmy's voice was so refined that he could sing with or without music, with or without electronics and he would still sound refined and like a studio recording. I wish I had paid more attention in the 70's when I was a David Gates fan. Jimmy's work has gone unnoticed to a great extent and so many people would be shocked to hear his later work.

[@aguest911]

He would practice as a child in his room and his sister could hear his

[@aguest911]

He would practice in his room as a kid , he was very shy, and his sister , Carol Ann, could hear him and recognized his talent...she then made a plan to get him discovered...

[@dannilaser16]

Very true. Seems like he was overshadowed by David Gates, but in reality he was just as talented if not better( to make a point ). Great memories over the years.

[@Cutiequeen123-q4f]

awe miss u james ur our song hero rip james griffin the one of our hero died and i not gonna forgive u thank u for our blessings.

[@craiganderson4713]

One of my very favorite and very underappreciated James Griffin and Bread songs, what a voice !

[@Annie0415]

Beautiful voice!

[@osudorr]

I listen to a lot of different music, but I always come back to Jimmy Griffin's amazing voice. I know that I will listen to Look What You've Done and Just Like Yesterday until the day I die. I also shed tears every time I hear this, knowing that this amazing talent can no longer give us beautiful new music, but what he left us is a treasure!

[@maricelstrauss1971]

Pat Dorr wow!!! I felt the same way, those are two of my most favorite songs, Just like yesterday and Look what you've done. I have those on my mp3, on my phone and on my tablet

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

He gives wonderful music in another world since he left earth. That is the only change.

[@cathygianfalacarriere7174]

Yes, very sad that James Griffin is gone. I love to hear him sing Look What You've Done, Just Like Yesterday, Fancy Dancer, Truckin' and others. Wish I could have met him. His voice captured my heart when I first heard him sing in the early 70's. Spent many hours listening to Bread albums. James' voice always stood out to me. Saw Bread in Concert in 1972 and it was amazing! I love seeing James Griffin on You Tube and all that he went on to do with his music. I will keep his music alive by performing it in my shows.

[@teresacatherine6866]

Beautiful.

[@robmoir7524]

JUST LIKE YESTERDAY YOU COME UPON MY MIND AND TAKE IT AWAY WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS SONG IN THE 1970 S NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED I COULD NOT KEEP FROM CRYING

[@sherri6332000]

Nothing compares to the music he left behind. I have loved him since I was a young teenager. I used to have all of Breads albums. Now I have some of their CDs and a few Jimmy Griffin ones either as a solo artist or with other bands or artists. He did one with Terry Sylvester of the Hollies that I really love. He is missed so very much

[@patrickharty1405]

magnificent

[@chriswaight2762]

Bread, the masters of ballads

[@martimorris3226]

James Griffin was very striking, beautiful hair...

[@crisazeem]

What a great song and singer. There are no more songs and singers like him. I miss his voice.

[@dannilaser16]

He had it all, including good looks.

[@danieledgardocabrera9246]

Yes forever Bread. Daniel from Argentine

[@ruthmusic8122]

Love,love,love this song.James had such a fantastic voice!

[@alfredoreinaldoalberto9269]

Jiimy sang it wit all his feelings. Unforgettable.

[@dannilaser16]

James gives me chills! What a talented guy he is. Always been a fan.

[@norobbery]

Get up Jimmy!!!! Man what a beautiful song! We won't forget you!

[@teresabradley6933]

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[@elcabron8048]

i feel like floating when im listening this song. forever love from philippines

[@melodymills232]

I loved them all. Their music is the memory of my life in the 70's. I will always cherish their beautiful music that still makes me cry.

[@frankmichaelchiara]

This IS my favorite Griffin ballad. HE does it justice here ..... live! Raw and expressive! There is something about the solemn gospel overtones in this melancholic piece that just moves me .... simply sad and beautiful!

[@DM-hk4cw]

James Griffin's voice is like coming home after being away for years. So welcoming.

[@sarahgreenhalgh6880]

Now was it so bad? Just like yesterday you come up on my mind and take it away....I don't want to forget you...

[@GuadalupeMartinez-xl3nw]

So beautiful!!! James Griffin

[@welmaguima1233]

Great Voice... Jimmy Griffin!! Rest in peace! ❤

[@beachylady74]

Just love his keyboard skills.

[@cecilepalay6416]

I love you james

[@priscillawilson2634]

You can certainly hear why he and Gates melded so nicely.

[@debraivy9943]

Just like yesterday You come upon my mind and take it away... And just like at the time The things we did made our hearts skip away Down on my knees I pray Kind woman don't go astray When it seems at times I've got my mind and heart all straight away... Just when you've become A memory of the past and fade away I see your face and think of all Of all that we had With of the things that you brought me Now was it so bad? ... Makes me wonder... Just like yesterday You come upon my mind and take it away.

[@judywalker7124]

Gorgeous song!

[@maricelstrauss1971]

Immortal song, simply beautiful

[@mustangpassurchevy]

Rest in peace brother. Now you're singing with the angels

[@jimhughes1191]

I never tire of that voice!

[@sarahgreenhalgh991]

My favourite ever song .....love it love it love it....

[@sandrajeffares1023]

Very emotional and profound song and lyrics sad yesterday is gone November 2019 Sandra greater than David by leaps and bounds no doubt in my mind

[@philipguerrero8041]

Just like yesterday miss you Jimmy 😢

[@mandiferrer]

it is public knowledge that Larry Knechtel, the keyboardist of Bread, was the one who arranged and performed the iconic piano part on the recording of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water".... and since the song exploded big time, Bread had added it to their repertoire whenever they had a show, with of course, James Griffin on vocals... only Jimmy boy can give it justice... sorry David.