BREAD (1978) - BBC-TV Special

[@alanknuteson9427]

It's a travesty that Bread is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Soft rock is still rock. Bread was the first concert I went to back in 1973. Still love their timeless music.

[@Me97202]

They had some excellent real rockers too, like Mother Freedom.

[@joecampbell6649]

Why would they allow a Rap artist in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Not Bread?!?!?! Rap HAS NO PLACE IN A ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME AT ALL!

[@alanknuteson9427]

Could not agree more!

[@dianewolfe3686]

So do I. The Best of My Love gets played a lot here!

[@alan30189]

Yes, but they let rap bands in. I don’t even consider wrap a form of music. It’s a form of noise. They don’t even sing, for crying out loud. They talk. It’s the furthest thing from rock and roll there is.

[@moemcgovern7345]

For those of us who grew up with this type of music. We are just So lucky.

[@euphrates556]

....and blessed.

[@pattyfreeman5819]

you said it!!❤

[@allanfranco4464]

BREAD I GREW UP WITH AND THEY SING FROM THE HEART AND SOUL ALWAYS MADE BREAD THE BEST OF THE BEST AWESOME

[@kirkmitchell-e9d]

word!

[@SamueleCorbo]

I wish I was there

[@ruelvillafranca1724]

One of the most unforgettable live performances of the 1970's ❤❤❤ The decade when such beautiful music with such profoundly meaningful lyrics were written.

[@DavidMScott-cs8pp]

I'm in my early 80s and grew up in 40s and 50s with sweet harmonious music and it was all but killed in the 60s. Then the 70s soft Rock came along with lots of horns, woodwinds and beautiful lyrics. Unfortunately were back to crap again with Hip Hop and the Rap ! really ?

[@pesnet7]

Foi mesmo. Era a uma atmosfera de final de ano maravilhosa com os Bread Special

[@SASJINX-j6w]

I was just a teen that time and it was played most in the transports all the time.

[@paulbuxton1326]

@@SASJINX-j6w Where?

[@JoseRojasRamos-yx9qw]

Fue un tiempo especial año 72* una música muy interesante, fueron parte del repertorio tan Agradable, era un adolescente Una de las especiales, guitar men! Gracias por compartir este tiempo especial SHALOM*

[@lisaerickson6533]

One of the sweetest voices in music history.

[@samael9445]

Yes!!!

[@MichaelOBrien-z8i]

LISA, JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! M.O'B

[@alanshapiro5669]

I found this by accident and so fortunate I did. This was a marvelous display of talent. Bread was a fantastic band and their music is timeless.

[@雷神-y8m]

私は50年位前からファンです、ifなんて最高です

[@deancarlson6839]

"If" we only had music like that in 2023.

[@Roe-Roe59]

Yes agree

[@donald1841]

Well I'm listening to it in 2024. And I'm still a big fan.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

They had radio hit after hit after hit!! Then they were gone. Gates became a rancher & retired. He is in his 80s now & lives with his wife in Washington State. Not sure about the rest as I have always followed Gates, such pure clean talent & kindness.

[@alexanderwes5204]

I'm amazed by the musical talent of these guys. Didn't know they were so good live too. This recording is pure gold!

[@therealrodhull1]

The BBC usually sets up bands quite well when they do a TV show, making sure everything sounds as good as possible.

[@slagletoby]

They had a few session musicians in there , Dean Parks being one of them. He’s so smooth with his notes. You never hear finger dragging on the strings, just simply precision.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

They had a bunch of solid gold hits. There radio play was very strong throughout the 70s & early 80s!

[@fp6486]

I was born in 1980 and I am Mexican, nevertheless, my parents listen American music, and my mother loved Bread even when they did not understand the lyrics, so now until this days I listen to this music and remember my parents and my childhood, happy to be a part of a legion of fans in 2021.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

That’s a really touching story. Thanks!

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

That is a precious memory. It is a gift from God. Thank you for sharing.🥰

[@fp6486]

@@RjBenjamin353 Seems legit

[@rubenperez7310]

@@RjBenjamin353 muy bien aplausos lol

[@gtralive-2024]

Me Mex too,🇺🇸 born, but older, raised on my older cousins black light & posters & playing records of Zeppelin, Doors, Hendrix, Bread, Beatles,Badfinger.....

[@ELLFOSDEBUSTAMANTE]

00:10 make it with you 03:24 sunday rider 06:52 hold tight 10:08 everthing i own 14:10 yours for life 17:18 diary 21:40 lorilee 25:21 goodbye girl 29:22 baby i,m a want you 32:12 guitar man 37:53 long tall sally 40:00 lost without your love 43:00 mother freedom 46:30 if "Everything i own " was written in memory of David Gates father. "Lorilee" wrote David for his daughter. James Griffin died in 2005, age 62. Mike Botts died in 2005 , age 61. Larry Knechtel died in 2009 , age 69.

[@Toni-nv4bk]

Thx for this👍👏👍👏👍👏👍🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎸🎶🎵

[@mariaguadalupemirandagarci7827]

Gracias por el dato. Desconocía que ya solo vive David Gates 😢.

[@tagnut1952]

and David Gates will be 83 in about 6 weeks. Still going strong. What a talent he is. Loved Bread since late '69 when I heard "it don't matter to me" in my buddies '65 Falcon on his 8 track. I remember it like it was yesterday. I just sat there stunned. I said, who is this man? He said, Bread. I said, Bread? Said yeah. I bought the album the next day, and commenced to buy every album as soon as they hit the record store. All 6 of them are great. Come on Hall of Fame. This group deserves it if any do. Rest in peace James, Mike and Larry. And thank you for the music you gave us.

[@xiemangun6389]

Thank u so much..🙏🙏🙏..

[@danielmcswiggen7219]

My first recollection of their music is "Make it with you. I have loved their music ever since. It's Davids' voice tho, that did it for me. I sang high soprano in the church choir,so anyone who sang high notes in a band had my admiration. Tom Waits never appealed to me, mainly because he can't sing!

[@Wildlonesome77]

It's my humble opinion, they should be in the rock and roll hall of fame. Yes,we do miss them. Unmistakable voice ,beautiful melodies.

[@johnpitihira7455]

Without a doubt.

[@maxdcorgi]

correct, should be a long time ago.

[@semigoatflare7167]

I agree 💯 %😮❤

[@Hammer1126]

Jan Werner is a poor excuse of a human being who and who could not be in the hall; if he liked you were in; but if he had the slightest grudge you were not getting in. That is why Chicago wasn't in. Bread deserves to be in and I hope before David Gates passes away the Band is inducted as he alone is left of this great band.

[@TheDogPa]

RRHoF is all corporate style politics. It has no 'authority' or a clue...js...

[@jrileycain6220]

Playing live, no lip sync. Great songwriting, great musicians, great singing. And a catalogue of wonderful hit songs.

[@davidcottrell1308]

yup...good times.

[@jaya.0069]

The best tunes and times, we just didn't realize it back then!

[@davidcottrell1308]

@@jaya.0069 well...one thing is certain...what's happening these days for sure cements those times and tunes as truly great!!!

[@johngoguen361]

I knew the minute I heard this band, bread has more talent and song writing tunes than most easy listening bands masterpieces came to mind

[@TheDeastman13]

@@jaya.0069 what you mean 'we', white man?

[@ionecuff6323]

At 70+ yrs old, they still make my heart pitter patter when I see them. I have listened and loved their music for decades and it is always still like the first time. So many beautiful songs! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@susanroycroft89]

So true, I'm 73 and that was just timelessly beautiful, apparently He was a Session guitarist, and when you see his skill on the guitar you can see why😊😊😊

[@scottadavis2]

Righteous On!!!!.......

[@scottadavis2]

​@@susanroycroft89😂

[@quiteright623]

What can I say ?? David Gates , Simply One of the best Singer / Songwriters of the 1970's .. Wanna Go Back !!

[@CoolCat11]

Oh me too.... So badly. Except for school - my 70's nightmare!!! 😂

[@gdj6298]

Karen Carpenter rated him as the best male voice around.

[@watchout361]

And Karen the best female!

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Joseph, give me a hug and I’ll take you there.

[@garybrown9719]

One of the greatest songwriters Ever

[@maseratifittipaldi]

This is not fair ! Making me cry on a Saturday morning when I don't have to go to work ! To me, Bread was always one of the more "honest" musicians around.

[@rcobbet]

Absolutely the best and most heart touching songs ever. How many times a day did you hear there hits on the radio back in the 70's. Love the talent of David Gates. He was an incredible writer and he also went on to write several title tracks to alot of smash hit movies. Incredible voice ! You can't deny that when you hear his music it takes you back to a time in our life's when the world was simple and beautiful ! A blessed time to be growing up. They should definitely be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We...all fans of Bread and David Gates should take the time to write request letters to consider BREAD !!

[@lavoyasearcy5693]

Bread is one of the best bands there ever was!!! I loved all their songs as a teenager. They were absolutely one of the all time favorites, and representatives, of that Era and my generation!! I'm 62, and they sound just as good on these videos as they did then. Believe me, the music of my generation was the "Heart" of us!!!

[@tjvanpopta]

When music mattered to the human spirit !

[@rickylong1001]

One of my All time favorite bands. Lessoned to Bread's music all throughout my highschool years and after. Their songs were written from the heart of real life. Legendary Classics!

[@thhomasmarks]

i suppose everyone here is like you and I, and listened to this music when they were very young . Pople generally don't listen to music outside their generation foran interesting reason. Hearing the songs as you are developing, bonds you to that specific sound so profoundly, that it's as if it becomes integrated into your DNA, and cannot help but forever be a part of who you have become.

[@Bellathebear777]

This is live & Great. Studio version Sound quality is Flawless". Definitely one of the Best Albums Ever written. Beautiful"

[@deborahjoycebush1]

My husband and my fav groups❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronmexico1874]

David Gates is now 80 years old! Let that sink in! I was a teenager in the '70s when Bread was in their prime! Where did it all go?

[@thomasnorman445]

There is no it and it didn't go anywhere because there's nowhere for it to go

[@jamesmack3314]

That’s crazy he’s 80..then again so is Ringo...and Clint is 90!

[@mikeluckett602]

To the best place of all ,in are hearts and memories to have forever.M

[@RjBenjamin353]

No! No! Lawd take me now!! Take me now Lawd!!! 👨🏾‍🦱

[@utubeDaveutube]

@@jamesmack3314 May we all be blessed!

[@maxbeast1611]

Wow. I started watching this thinking it was just another pre-recorded tv show from the 70’s. I realized immediately as David Gates started playing his guitar this thing was recorded live, no lip sync etc. and there was some awesomely talented people here. I could watch another 3 or 4 hours of these guys.

[@pmscalisi]

Real musicians are always entertaining to watch, listen and dance with. The interesting thing is these guys were just average pro musicians at that time. See how far the music industry has imploded?

[@bobabooie6389]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tomasjrsotto3873]

The songs of my youth. 70's was the decade of the best musicians.

[@jaya.0069]

Just listened to Al Stewarts Year Of The Cat and Daryl hall singing, it truly was the best time for music!

[@rigelmoon9030]

The 70's was the greatest time of my life....got married, shared a baby with my wife and the world, started my 6 year adventure in college (thanx to my wife), and lived in the greatest variety of music. And, the neatest thing about all that music is it's still around and alive.

[@samael9445]

Yes by far!!!!

[@byronreynolds6663]

You got that right! #14 Remember the Titans!

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

And good REAL PEOPLE!! Today we are overwhelmed with fakery!

[@ericburd]

the 50s, 60s, 70s and early 80s were the best of modern music. Bread is an under appreciated band.

[@mdeg...9083]

Bread, American soft rock band... David Gates, Jimmy Griffin, Robb Royer, Mike Botts, Larry Knechtel... Unforgetable ❤️

[@shannonpincombe8485]

The original line up was unbelievable. Their talents just over the top and spilling out all over the place. Shame Jimmy never got the same exposure with his songs as singles. He wrote some bangers and had a beautiful voice.

[@edskins59]

I can't believe this was 44 years ago! And I'm still enjoying it like when they first came out. Beautiful music.

[@cmilne5160]

BBC knows how to do things correctly. This show proves that we still need public radio and public television to ensure that quality material still reaches, and still teaches the masses.

[@donaldbeard6231]

Miss the seventies and Bread takes my back in time.

[@1961Lara]

One of the best soft rock bands ever...I still cry when I hear “ I would give anything I own...”

[@1961Lara]

@Jerry things are fine. And you?

[@1961Lara]

@Jerry Alaska

[@nildataguilas1174]

That's my favorite and I do cry alot when I hear..

[@larrybaysinger7312]

I would give everything I own, give up my heart, my wealth,my home, just to have you back again.

[@Rodolfo-n9u]

But the lady's don't say the same

[@irishchopper9065]

The memories David Gates and Bread produced could never be duplicated. God bless them.

[@paulwiley7533]

I am a long-standing Rock and Metal fan but was introduced at a very young age to David Gates and Bread by my much loved and sorely missed parents. Timeless music of the highest quality . Thanks Mum and Dad - I will always love you

[@Mff48]

Me too! unmistakeable sound of David Gates......mum and dad loved them,lost my loveld dad 8 years ago but still have mum at 84!

[@bazbarrett8103]

Me Too.

[@semigoatflare7167]

@@Mff48You’re so very lucky to still have your mom! I hope not a day goes by without you calling and/or seeing your mom!❤I’m a part of the “baby boomers” era.

[@staci-layne-wilson]

I can relate. Yesterday, I was listening to Judas Priest's 1978 album, Stained Class. Today, it's 1978 Bread!

[@karlricardo4088]

​@@staci-layne-wilson \m/

[@roadrunner123]

This is the music of my time. Later I became a high school teacher, and occasionally I played music in my class while my students worked. They always told me they liked my music and I would ask how they knew this music and always the introduction was their parents!

[@johnpepe180]

This is why we all want to go back in time........

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I agree, 1972, I was 17 yrs old and so in love. So many memories of being a teenager. Love to go back. By 1973, I was in the United States Marine. Shoot I'd go back and even repeat my 4 yrs in the Marine Corps. Loved the 70s. Stay safe and greetings from Charleston West Virginia USA

[@jameshowland7393]

I listened to this music with my first real girlfriend. What a crusher when we broke up. This music hits both sides of the spectrum with me.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@jameshowland7393 yes music can bring back great and sad memories. Been there too.

[@jameshowland7393]

@@usmc-veteran73-77 Oh....very much so. My wife passed away in 2012 and it is VERY difficult to listen to music we both loved.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@jameshowland7393 James so sorry to hear that, so sad.

[@josemontes9082]

One of the most remarkables Bands of 60's and 70's. I love Bread music..

[@SrTetosalazar]

...IT´S REALLY A SHAME THAT WE CAN NOT HAVE THEM ALL BACK AND PLAY IT TOGETHER.......UNDERRATED BAND.....THANKS FOR SHARING.....

[@ecdevera2455]

Wow, thank you for uploading this unparalleled, memorable, and totally riveting concert. David Gates, you're a musical megastar for all ages, with all of your compositions easily winging their beautiful, passionate way to our teenage hearts of yesteryears. You're up there on the pedestal of truly great artists.

[@randapohl]

Lovely romantic Ture.

[@tjvanpopta]

My all time favorite band. These guys have such a collossal catalogue of genius songs. Real class, when music was music. 00:10 make it with you 03:24 sunday rider 06:52 hold tight 10:08 everthing i own 14:10 yours for life 17:18 diary 21:40 lorilee 25:21 goodbye girl 29:22 baby i,m a want you 32:12 guitar man 37:53 long tall sally 40:00 lost without your love 43:00 mother freedom 46:30 if "Everything i own " was written in memory of David Gates father. "Lorilee" wrote David for his daughter. James Griffin died in 2005, age 62. Mike Botts died in 2005 , age 61. Larry Knechtel died in 2009 , age 69.

[@carlosmarques9938]

Valeu pelas informações... 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@HC_GUITAR]

Thank you! I love the band dearly too, unmatched class!!!

[@tjvanpopta]

@@redcloudshaman2509 thanks !

[@Pedro2706]

"Everything i own " was written in memory of David Gates father"-puts a different spin on it knowing that-lovely.

[@crobles123able]

What a setlist...and all under an hour! 🎶💯

[@sophirichmanfletcher4657]

So nostalgic... A couple of these brought me to tears, and I don't really know why, but these were the songs of my childhood. 💔💕

[@johnconnor48]

On Radio 2

[@mybrookee1]

That's why, like a lot of us, the music of that era really affected us! A longing so to speak for what we remember

[@zumbawitharachelchel5078]

Brought me to tears too. My life partner of 22 yrs passed away on Feb 15 and he would play this song on his guitar and sang Bread songs 🎵 😢

[@loribadgero1035]

It was Avery different time in the world. That’s for sure. ❤❤

[@michaelcervoni2427]

Same… our childhood are nothing like today! We had it all money or not! Wholesome.

[@deb5200]

Bread was a band you could always count on sounding just as great on stage as their recording. True talent, live playing, no lip syncing, no pitch controller. Just great live, enjoyable music.

[@tjvanpopta]

My thoughts exactly. No big show, no effects , no flashing lights. Melodies and harmonies that lodge in the mind and soul forever !

[@jimymac]

This is a treasure there's really not to many bread clips out there, Gates was like Fogerty in a short amount of time he wrote some of the most classic songs of all time

[@joselopetegui]

They are GREAT , SUPERB !!! All of them, are super musicians, real musicians, not machines !!! and David, one of my idols 🎶❤ Thanks for all the music, that make me live.

[@RobsonVasconcellosdeOliveiraDr]

One of the best bands of the 1970s. I was born in the 1960s and grew up listening to Bread. Bread will never die. forever.

[@paulotavares4342]

Bom de mais

[@WalkaWALKAWAYWalka]

yep

[@carlosestrada7563]

I was born in 1960 and grew up listening the best muisic . in my days child 60s in my teen 70s and in my 20s the 80s ..and after No good muisic. Sorry for the new generation ..?

[@CoolCat11]

Oh my goodness.... I watched David Gates walk onto stage 40 something years after this. I was fully expecting old, not the best notes - age does that. Instead however, out came vocals that sounded just like the original record. 😳 And I started to sob... the ugly, heave cry. And I continued most of the way through the concert!!! The person I was with tried to suddenly "not know me" 😂 But at the end, I felt vindicated to see the audience come out with Kleenex abounding, tears streaming, much snivelling etc. I'm a songwriter - we have, ummm, emotions (on steroids)! Thank you so very much for sharing this! 🙏 Okay, now I'll shut up!!!

[@bobsquires4521]

Years back, a worker bee told me he'd just seen Bread at an 'intimate theater' in Manch. NH, adding; '..his voice was so beautiful - the hair was standing up on the back of my neck the whole time!' So depressed I'd missed that show, but caught one that mid-summer in Wilkesbarre PA - just extraordinary. A soft-spoken man from Tulsa became the voice of the '70's - all the power!! Love is always 17! : )

[@CoolCat11]

@@bobsquires4521 The love continues .... I am always back at that memory, the feelings well up to my throat! So glad to hear that I am not the only one! But also the standard of songwriting ... Just incredible and they continue. Thank you again for sharing.

[@dantierney5563]

Great to hear that his voice held up over all that time. I tear up all the time listening to music; I like to think it just means we have a lot of heart.

[@aliceoverstreet2188]

A song writer has to not only know the technicalities of music, but be attuned to his/her emotions, and able to convey them, through the notes and melodies, of what they write.

[@joeyricci3796]

@@aliceoverstreet2188 - Most songs written usually from a piece of the writer's heart and soul, from their own experiences, or from a family member, or a friend's experiences.... They put a very big personal part of themselves into each musical note, vocal, and overall musical arrangement. Musicians and songwriter's are extremely specially gifted people....

[@josephinerodriguez3470]

This is music, brings back memories of days gone by.

[@mackay4740]

Some of my best beach memories involve this band. So nice to hear this music and for it to out you straight back in the moment.

[@rolotomassi4333]

Back when things weren’t crazy.

[@mackay4740]

@@rolotomassi4333 Totally.

[@rlewis8821]

@@rolotomassi4333 We were crazy, but in good ways...

[@antoniomorales8102]

Este grupo es uno de mis preferidos,,,tienen unas canciones muy padres,,sería muy difícil no tenerlos en mi legado de canciones,,para mí q amo este tipo de melodías escucharlas me da una felicidad inmensa

[@anilpinto1178]

Wow. Was blown away by the rock n roll sound. Have always played their ballads my whole life. BREAD for me was a band that played love songs. Didn’t know they played such good rock n roll.

[@thomaswelsh5735]

Excellent comment. I was a 'fan' of Bread..being that I liked what the radio played of there's..which was predominantly the soft ballad hits. This rock( ier) stuff they played was just about as catchy! Wonder if the 'Best of Bread' contains some of these tunes?

[@thomaswelsh5735]

'Theirs' 😂.

[@alanknuteson9427]

Yes, Bread can rock - Truckin', Down On My Knees, Fancy Dancer, Mother Freedom, Been Too Long On The Road, Call On Me, just some of their more rockin' tunes.

[@Buzz65]

Born in 65, listening to this video takes me right back to my early teens. They have so many good songs. The memories that it brings back are priceless

[@samael9445]

In a complicated world that we live in today, Breads, music has..always lifted my spirit & takes me back to a time...when things weren't so complicated...when music 🎶 was music..

[@mariakatagiri3736]

I am from Portugal 🇵🇹 and always loved great music like this unforgettable song !!! Sometimes I wish I could go back to those days and just stay there !!! I am 68 now !!!! Have a great life all of you nice people !!! I always read the comments and you meet a lot of nice people here !!!!

[@mybrookee1]

I was 10 years old when my eldest brother now deceased 😢 introduced me to Bread, Santana, Peter Frampton and all the music of that era. Always brings tears to my eyes.

[@curtiseverett1671]

probably because he loved you

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

I'm so sorry. Death sucks.

[@mybrookee1]

@@curtiseverett1671 yes, he did as I love him. He's alive in the music and in my heart ❤️

[@mybrookee1]

@@GuantanamoBayBarbie2 thank you, I know we'll all get there one day. The loss is immeasurable and leaves so much love behind, but I honestly hope they take it with them as well . Stay blessed ❤️

[@johnpitihira7455]

Your Brother introduced you to some cool music.

[@patriciaburke2401]

It was so great to see the lead singer give accolades to the other band members… amazingly talented group!

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how is the weather?

[@MrMultitool]

I loved Bread I bought all of there albums and tried to learn all of there songs on guitar. They were really in a class of their own. Pure talent. We were very Blessed to have groups like them to listen to back in the 70's.

[@king-qo8fi]

❤

[@allanfranco4464]

I AGREE THANKS SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU SAID THATS THE TRUTH I HAVE ALOT OF THEIR ALBUMS AND ITS NOT FOR SALE ,WE ALL WERE BLESSED TO HAVE GROUPS LIKE THIS THAT MADE US HAPPY AND CRY WITH EMOTION AND FEELING OF LIFES MOMENTS WE WHERE GOING THREW LOVE HEART BREAK THANKS AGAIN TAKE CARE

[@garybrown9719]

One of the greatest songwriters Ever I don't get how anyone could give this a thumbs down

[@zesvo]

Libtards

[@markberryhill2715]

They were drunk or psychotic, or it could have been an accident.

[@meltorment949]

because their stupid closed minds

[@dinodimitri7171]

envy / jealous

[@bjbell52]

@@markberryhill2715 Everything I Own - was not written by accident, or David Gates being hi on psychotics. It was written to this father about his regret that his dad died just before David's career took off. So, tell us why you're trying to mock (without an once of success) a love song to his father!

[@robertowensiii1567]

"Everything I Own" has always been one of my all time favorite songs by Bread!

[@PoolCarol]

David Gates and Bread is the bomb from my youth. The song writing is excellent as well as their voices. I think they should continue to play so those of us who love them so much can enjoy.

[@paintaneight99]

Everything about this is high quality. Well crafted songs, fantastic musicians, great live playing!

[@Leo-bz9pu]

David Gates was one of the best singers of all time. His voice was real like most of the 70's singers and didn't need technical enhancements like today's singers.

[@butchjamiro1155]

I was 17 yo (1973) and when I first heard the Bread's songs I immediately was amazed by their tune and voice when they were complete (with James Griffin) that I immediately bought their LPs Everything I own and the 2nd album The Guitar Man and started to play their songs thru my guitar and until now at 66 I still listen to their songs and play guitar and sings to their songs. They're great.

[@pjjj8117]

I’ll be 66 this month and I didn’t realize he sang all these songs that I had listen to back then. I only knew a couple of them that I used to cry to but now it’s nice to know all the other songs I heard were from him also. Boy have times changed.

[@christinahagerman280]

Beautiful music written and sung by David Gates and of course, backed by Bread, who are fabulous musicians. Some of the special songs of my life. What a treat to watch this concert.

[@debbiebrockway7560]

LOVE Bread!! Saw them live back in 1972 I was expecting my first baby a Son who is now 48! Boy those were the Good ole days! Music of today does not even come close! I think David is the sole survivor of the band. Their music Lives on in our Hearts forever! ❤️🙏🏻🎼🎸🌺

[@tjvanpopta]

My thoughts exactly. The more i listen to todays music the more i realize how great music of the past was.

[@gabrielat1]

I just absolutely love Bread & David Gates. I grew up surrounded by these classics. Their music is such a gem, truly timeless! ❤ 🇧🇷

[@tjvanpopta]

So true. When music mattered to the human spirit.

[@loydtruss]

Guys just turned 74 today and Bread was a huge part of my wife and I's music back in the '70s ---as we older we find ourselves reliving those great times back in the day---not only with the music but all the great movies back then as well.

[@ginogina4589]

Happy birthday and many more my friend.

[@Skycop51]

I am 70.hbd..

[@arlenejoan6209]

Their lyrics touched everyone on a personal level. If people would close their eyes and absorb. There are so many memories.

[@arlenejoan6209]

Nothing compares to the emotional “Lost Without Your Love .” 2 minutes and 55 seconds of tears.

[@blsinsc1]

Bread is one of my favorite bands ! I absolutely LOVED this show. It's amazing that what they did on stage sounds exactly as it does on their studio recordings - simply awesome! So many groups have to "jazz up" their songs in concert that really ruins the experience. Thankfully BREAD does it right!!

[@ciaran6171]

'Nobody else could ever know the part of me that can't let go.' The full meaning of this line didn't hit me until my own father died last month. People are sympathetic, and they try to cheer you up and tell you to remember the good times. Or they tell you about how its natural to die and normal to grieve. It's all true of course, but they didn't know my father like I knew him, that is, as his son. Nobody will ever know that, and there's no way I could ever fully explain how much I love him to anyone. I guess with all deaths there is this utterly private aspect 'that can't let go'. I do not know of any song that better captures this human sorrow. Thank you, David Gates.

[@carmenberumen9526]

Ciertas las palabras que expresan tu sentir, Hasta que no perdí a mi viejito pude comprender muchas Gracias BREAD Gracias BILL GATES EXCELENTES

[@glissando8865]

Marvelous poetry in those Bread soft rock songs, your comment is very thoughtful...I can tell from your comment that your father meant a great deal to you...well written and expressed...

[@pocopico7409]

What a fantastic voice. I can’t think of anyone that compares to this. Such quality, all the way through every song. His phrasing is amazing, and he sings so naturally….as if he is speaking what he’s singing to someone. What a gift.

[@Patrick-857]

Karen Carpenter. But yes, he's also amazing. I forgot about this band and now that I'm older I have new appreciation for just how good many of these artists were, long before I was born, long before the world became fake.

[@pocopico7409]

@@Patrick-857: Haha, yes, I agree with you on Karen. I don’t know why, but Karen had a voice that I didn’t fully appreciate when she was alive. I liked her voice and Carpenters music, but I guess I just took them for granted because music was SO great back then. SO much amazing talent! Listening to her now (and watching KZbin videos of their performances), it becomes quite apparent how exceptional her voice was, and how great the Carpenters really were. That happens to me pretty often now that I’m older. Being able to watch all the old videos on KZbin of all our favorites back then makes it clear just how lucky we were to have a grown up during such a prolific musical period.

[@Patrick-857]

@Poco Pico Yeah. At work I'm forced to listen to top 40 type radio, all day. I never liked what was on the charts when I was in my teens and early 20s (I was born in 1989) but in the last 6 years it's gotten absolutely horrible. Ever since Ticktock arrived, the composition and production is all about getting that 10 second viral moment in a song, and the rest of the song is an afterthought. I know a fair bit about music production, and my ears are pretty tuned into the modern techniques now, so I can hear the original vocal performance behind all the editing, pitch correction and artificially generated harmonies now. It's clear to me almost none of these artists are good singers at all. There are exceptions, but they get the same production as the rest and don't stand out to me. I hear some absolutely cringy stuff in some of these songs. Bad lyrics, bad production, lazy compositions with no substance to them, and yet it's somehow popular. Maybe I'm getting old. I crave the sound of humans making music without a digital gloss over it. I don't even care if it's a good singer or not. Nobody accused Bob Dylan of being a good singer. Kurt Cobain was good in his own unique way but was certainly not a classically good singer, just raw emotion and talent, completely unrefined. Those songs off Nevermind were rough as hell, but Butch Vig did an incredible job of making it sound great. But it was on tape. Real performances that weren't really edited. Just well mixed with good sound quality. I really like that, and I really like these incredible singers too. To me, it's not about being best performer in the world, it's about it being real, and making me feel something. This stuff on the charts is almost devoid of anything human, and what human element is left is in the lyrics, which are formulaic, forced and calculated, and often trying to push something I find repulsive. The Carpenters were considered too squeaky clean and kind of uncool in their time, but now they are a breath of fresh air, because they represent something pure, innocent and wholesome. It's not trying to force anything on you. The music reflects the society, and modern pop is the soundtrack of a society collapsing under the weight of its own hubris, decadence and hypocrisy. This music we both love from the 60s and 70s was innocent, hopeful and full of joy by comparison. People seemed happier then, and their hearts were more open.

[@pocopico7409]

@@Patrick-857: “The music reflects the society, and modern pop is the soundtrack of a society collapsing under the weight of its own hubris, decadence and hypocrisy.” I think you hit the nail on the head with that statement. “Music reflects society” is a great way of putting it. The world was a much different place when we grew up, compared to what it is now. We see evidence of complete societal decay all around us now. It seemed to really start with the ushering in of social media and the ushering out of God. The world (and country) we grew up in had pride and totally different values than today’s world.

[@saxyjones]

David Gates is such a wonderful song writer. The emotion in his songs are second to non. He stands along with Lennon And McCartney has true brilliant tune smiths. Bread are such a wonderful band.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Yah, Brian. I was such a blow to me that both Mike Botts and James Griffin passed from cancer in 2005. 🙏🏽💛

[@daphicus]

I was 16 years old when this originally aired. WOW, time flys by. Still enjoy listening to Bread 😉

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Daphne, you’re more beautiful now then in ‘79. Just being honest.

[@donaldaltman4764]

Road Party in my 68 G.T.O Great memories.

[@rubenperez7310]

I was 11

[@josevanderlei9342]

Legal ótimo demais parabéns jóia muito bom mesmo bacana valeu show sucesso 😁😁😃😀💯😁👍👍😁🤩

[@massagetherapyforinjuriesf8197]

We. Are the best generation

[@daisydukes8252]

“Make it with you”- possibly the most beautiful song ever partly because of the vocals. Absolutely timeless and breathtaking.

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

It’s hard to believe David is the only member left. I loved this group growing up and still love them today. ♥️

[@moonstarfireshine]

There are two still living … Royer and Gates ❤️

[@danwalker4008]

Actually, one of the original Bread members. Rob Royer, from Bass Lake, CA who went to Sierra High School, in Auberry CA., as far as I know is still alive. He left the band, I think after the second album was released. He has been in one or two country bands sense then. He and James Griffin (went by the name of Author James) co-wrote the Carpenter's hit song "For All We Know", from the movie, "Lover's And Other Stanger's" and received an Oscar that year, 1970, for best original song!!!

[@fwdthinker]

Not really. I read their biography a few months ago. Gates was one of the cleanest, squarest guys you could meet. He didn't drink or do drugs, prioritized family above all, and handled Bread dealings as BUSINESS. He wasn't one of those guys just out there playing and get played. He read and negotiated contracts; so he knew how much he was earning. That's why he was always the one in the group with the deepest pockets. Also believed in getting in exercise and working hard. So anyone who doesn't believe in clean living needs to check this guy. Still with his original wife and his kids grew up to be successful doctors and lawyers. Oh...did I mention he and JoRita are still living very comfortably? NIIIIIICE!

[@Skycop51]

Love them.

[@Skycop51]

Playing in a better place called heaven.

[@robbchastain3036]

When a soft rock band reaches for the acoustic guitars, you know it's time to really get down with the softness. And I grin and say thanks for posting this fantastic performance. And David's comments between songs were picture perfect. And Bread was one of my favorites back in the days of Top-40 radio and all those hits. But it was easy to find favorites on the radio back then. And Bread was perfect at playing soft rock.

[@jamesmack3314]

But they could rock it ala Freedom

[@TheDonzim]

Born to be a star! Talented ,humble ,professional and genuine. One of the best singer songwriters . Great music stands the test of time.

[@dalepaullindsey3558]

Great concert. The great David Gates and Bread. Miss them.

[@betacall9634]

David Gates. One of the best singer songwriters ever. Up there with Harry Nilsson, Billy Joel and Jeff Lynne from that decade and era. Every player on stage could play multiple instruments (guitar, piano, bass, drums) and sing. Boy have times changed.

[@acoustically9201]

The best live music TV show for a decade or two in UK was Later with Jools Holland. It's now been unwatchable for 5 or more yrs. No one today comes close to the all-round skills package on show here.

[@elisabetearaujo9576]

Good music will always be eternal!!! Thank you so much! 😍😍😍

[@teacher55oliveros]

Thanks for this upload, it is so clear that is almost incredible to see them in such detail both image and sound. I can tell that today in 2021 at almost 66, is the first time that I can really see them since 1970 when I first heard of them here in Bogotà, not knowing English but completely mesmerized by their feeling and the voice of David Gates. The only one missing is James Griffith, but that is ok. Thanks again. It was because of Bread and some other acts of the time like The Carpenters and America, Simon and Garfunkel, etc., that I learned English and that has been the wiser decision that I have taken in my life.

[@jamesmack3314]

Cool story!

[@oig40203]

That's a great story!

[@jameshowland7393]

Awesome music that still plays strong today

[@leianngardner491]

Great story, love it!

[@markberryhill2715]

Your English is good, and I liked every one on your music mix. They all have a song on mine.

[@acme.videos]

This is a Great concert and excellent video quality! Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts and Dean Parks are amazing and David Gates was a hit making machine!

[@triciafellman1415]

Beautiful Performance A super talented group of musicians shared that stage

[@TheBohemianAngels]

I feel sorry for the new generation and the music, or rather junk they are being fed. So sad makes me want to cry.

[@tjvanpopta]

My thoughts exactly. Kids now have no idea what real music even was or is.

[@TangleF50]

It's all about CULTURE ! ! ! Back then (and happy was my generation), it was less quantity and more quality of people/population. Now is more quantity and less quality.

[@jamesmack3314]

It’s crap mostly...big contributor to the dumming down of America

[@frankmanno1584]

Absolutely brother. They have no idea.

[@djpete2009]

But they have KZbin.

[@SpeakerBuilder]

There were a lot of really great song writers in the 70's, and David Gates is among the very best, proof in the timeless beauty of his songs.

[@compujoe]

Recorded 10 days before my dad died in hospital after a long time suffering. Each day when I've been visiting him, I found a little peace for me with their LP on my turntable. Thank you, Bread, for accompanying me young lad during these hard times! 💔

[@terrysteward]

Amazingly melodic songs,fantastic lyrics,,all fantastic musicians and as a guitar player myself,I think Dean Parks is incredible and so underrated

[@JK-mp8li]

Absolutely amazing and superbly talented group; takes me back to the early 70s. They don't get the accolades they deserve. What talent, in singing, instrument playing, and in writing. One can tell the talent of a singer or group by their concerts. Do they sound like they do in the recording studio? Well, Bread does. What phenomenal musicians.

[@stevencowdell5201]

Stumbled on this . Forgot how good they are . One of the greats from the past when music was a pleasure to listen to.

[@leovanorden4243]

This music is eternal and enjoyed both in the here and now and in the future.

[@KenGKendall]

Great Concert, I loved this band when a kid in the 1970's, so much talent.

[@FranHn1982]

The music of this guys is like a portal to a beautiful, peaceful and clean dimension, i really love Bread&David and what an amazing record, thank so much for share this treasure 🙏💗

[@rubenperez7310]

I was 11 yrs old in '78 in El Salvador and listenend to American music thanks to several uncles that still love good music...moved to the US in 1980 and still love 60s 70s 80s 90s music,.. regars

[@crcanassr]

Yes!! in El Salvador, as in all Latin America, rock was played on the radios and young people danced to it. I remember going to parties in El Salvador as a teen (early 1960's) and dancing to rock music. The Turtles, Ritchy Valens, The Association, The Beatles, Garry Puckett and The Union Gap, Roy Orbison, etc., etc. Latin and Rock music were blended, and Latin Singers such as Enrique Guzman were played along with Rock musicians. Heck, even some of my friends who later on became leftist guerrillas rocked to the music.

[@kathleenanderson9803]

I love Bread/David Gates. Seems like such a gentle soul. I would have loved to have met him in person. You can tell that he puts his heart and soul into the songs he sings.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how is the weather?

[@austinteutsch]

If there ever was a band like this? I know they are real because I lived during their existence from 69 to 78. Pure talent.

[@SuperMcabral]

Me too!

[@allanfranco4464]

I KNOW I DID AND STILL LOVE THIS MUSIC

[@marcymoran6481]

Boy, did this take me back! I was 19 when this program aired. I already had the Best of Bread album, which I still have today. This was a real treat for me at 63 in 2022. Thank you.

[@wendysmobilehomesweethome423]

Right there with you Marcy!! I am also 63, and that album was played so many times it should have worn out! Just listening to this takes me right back to high school, and the memories of a teenage girl. I can't believe you still have that album, that's so cool! ❤️

[@marcymoran6481]

@@wendysmobilehomesweethome423 -yep. It’s come unglued around the jacket edges, but I still have it!

[@70sladyalways25]

63 myself! We had some great artists and I miss those days 😊

[@marcymoran6481]

@@70sladyalways25 - I’m still going to concerts. Saw the Stones October 2021 in Tampa by myself walking with a cane, but I did it and enjoyed it more than ever!(6th time). I still check out what shows are around-The Guess Who tickets are on sale right now. One of the best albums ever, The Best of! Keep rockin’!

[@wendysmobilehomesweethome423]

@@marcymoran6481 That's so cool Marcy, I love it!! You just keep on going to those concerts, I think it's really important to remember things from the past that bring you joy and good memories. If i lived closer to you, I'd go with you!! 👍

[@richiemfresh]

Thank you for sharing,,,,bread music will live on for ever,,,just so beautiful ,,,,,bless...

[@reginaltkoralewski2944]

Słuchałem ich już w latach 70- tych - niesamowici tak słodcy.( chociaż nie rozumiałem wtedy słów bo mieszkałem za żelazną kurtyną w środkowej Europie)touwiodly mnie głosy i muzyka później zrozumiałem słowa - słucham ich płyt i ciągle mi przypominają mlodosc- Rengi from Poland!🤠👍🌹🎸👋👋👋👋🥰

[@marbledog2656]

Came 2021, the first thing i am enjoying with full hearted interest! I love bread.

[@michaelmeeks8301]

I graduated high school 1976 this was always playing on the radio

[@breng5767]

I, too, graduated in 1976 Michael Meeks. It brought so, so many memories flooding back. Happy You Tube is around to be able to listen to all of my favorites from the 60's and 70's.

[@ElizabethG.-di5sm]

Amazing songwriter, singer, musician…

[@goldrusher7554]

"If" makes me cry every time. So many memories.

[@klybermacedoambrosio1383]

Me too!

[@thirsty6215]

the emotions that Bread conjures up in their music is as powerful as any prescribed drug that Big Pharma produces. I mean this in a good way. Some folks take anti-depressants, pain killers etc...just play Bread and listen in a quiet room to the lyrics and melodies! that's all the medicine you need.

[@1189paris]

Absolutely outstanding show. Possibly one of the best television concerts from the 1970's. Just David Gates with his bandmates from "Bread" performing wonderful music.

[@tunemeister99]

A great songwriter, David writes the most melodic love ballads ever produced. His singing voice captivates many easy listeners in all walks of life. A gifted talent who plays many instruments, he is a musician singer songwriter deluxe!!! Bravo Bread!!!

[@thomascastro2900]

David Gates is an icon. I remember my childhood singing together with my aunt the song IF in early 70's. I was born in 1963. I am old now and still listening to his great songs. Sometimes I sing it with my guitar.

[@jorgealvaradohernandez5329]

You are very young

[@howardrobinson4938]

Hey Thomas. I share your birth year and played guitar. When I was maybe 12, I would play "If". But by myself. I could play all the chords and sing to it but knew I sounded pretty lousy. You have to get up there so high with your voice! But boy, did I ever love to practice it. Lucky you to have had an Aunt to do music with!

[@howardrobinson4938]

@@jorgealvaradohernandez5329 Thanks Jorge. From another commenter on this post.

[@hacle9080]

Me too

[@samalcis]

Amazing just how versatile this group was, ballads, to country, to dance, ...

[@emillion4470]

Captivating voice - no histrionics or pretention. Expertly crafted pop songs with stellar and timeless arrangements . Bread knows its DNA and delivers consistently great music

[@king-qo8fi]

A M E N !!! 🎵

[@cindydavis3676]

Thank you, it was fantastic listening to your concert! Love you guys!!!! You have always been my favorite band…still to this day! Best to you always David!

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@tomcoryell]

Dean Parks, LarryKnechtel, swapping chores on bass, guitar and keys and kicking ass on all of them. Mike Botts owning the beat. What a phenomenal band!

[@joeyricci3796]

tomfoolery - Dean Parks' late wife sang back up vocals on this concert, too. What's concert this would've been to be at! Killer band, for sure. James Griffin was missing from this concert

[@richardkirkham788]

What amazing musicians they were ! Just wonderful 🎶🎵😃

[@lynby6231]

Knetchell joining took them up several levels

[@tonymarles8553]

Amazing musicians, thanks for solving the backup vocals query ! Did miss James Griffin though.

[@alicechristman5397]

I loved this band ❤❤ The voice of David gates so smooth and beautiful

[@geoffreyrose1620]

I loved the 70s and didn't want it to end .

[@dianewolfe3686]

We were very lucky to live through an era that had beautiful, meaningful music! As a teenager, I was very overweight! But music helped me to get through some tough times! I lost a lot of weight and graduated looking just like the other girls! This type of music gave me purpose!

[@dianewolfe3686]

I'm doing fine. Thank you

[@dianewolfe3686]

I listen to Bread all the time. Spotify and you tube oldies are played everyday. Music has got me through the last couple of years when I've really needed it. On March 10,2020 my 15 year old Grandson committed suicide. I heard the shot and found him. So music has been my rock