Marc Cohn - The Things We've Handed Down (Special)

[@benerval7]

This was a song that kept me going while I was waiting for my son to be born. I was stationed in Korea at the time and my family was in Colorado. Sadly, I lost him after he turned 20 years old from an illness. I never got to see him have a son of his own. This is a bitter-sweet song now.... the memories of thinking "what will be" mixed with the grief brought on by "what could have been".

[@Beauseant1]

My soul melts when I hear this song. One day I will dance with my son on his wedding day to this song. I sang it to him in the womb. Thanks Marc for such a wonderful song!!

[@davidmutina9424]

You must be a wonderful mother

[@johnporter5528]

Beautiful song I have loved it for decades

[@nkemndukwe2455]

May God grant your heart desires 💖🙏🙏🙏

[@anthonyf-d5m]

Beautiful words and music 🎵🎶

[@amyness1762]

thanks mom and dad for great genes and a great upbringing . thank you everyone who helped, yes the things we all handed down, to heal our generational abuse.

[@killervaark]

A life in three albums. The first, love for another; the second, the joy of a first born; the third, the disintegration of a relationship. The most under-rated songwriter of a generation!

[@MrNotfiman]

Great song. If you have kids this is THE song for them. Truly Brilliant.

[@74mancity]

my mom and dad used this song to a video with me as a baby, and now iam crying everytime i here it

[@greenday15625]

this song means so much to me. it was written 2 years before my mom became unexpectedly pregnant with me. when it came out my great uncle who i was named for was dying and my dad told him that he didn't know what yet- but he was going to do something for him. then he heard this song and thought of all that my great-uncle should be "handing down" but because he had no children he wouldn't. and then, almost 3 years later- i was named for my great uncle and all he handed down.

[@michaelroth1369]

A sad reminder of what's been lost along the way. My son is gone and I can't describe how this song makes me miss him and once being part of a family.

[@barryetherton4889]

I am sorry for your heartache.

[@purplezeppelinsband4012]

Yep I get that -- I lost my wife when my kids were teenagers Here is what I put on FBV...Be careful with this video from the Maestro songwriter Marc Cohn Verse 2 "Will you be a sad reminder of whats been lost along the way" That hit the spot.. Great song There is a strange pleasure in lyrics that echo my feelings so exactly. Enjoy if you can ....

[@merrybluegirl8930]

I'm so sorry. 🌷

[@paulsummerton1028]

I had the pleasure of being present when this was recorded.

[@barryetherton4889]

Lucky man.

[@cheryldurham3527]

Special day for SURE.

[@kywomanlml]

I'm sure thankful God spared Mark's life a few years ago. He has much more music to write, record and perform... I hope.

[@theworldaccording2]

We had True Companion played at our wedding in '93 and has remianed a favourite, then we fell in love with this one after we fell pregnant with our first child. Sadly, we lost Joshua at 21 weeks...we were privileged to hold him for a short time after he was delivered, and we played this song at his funeral. A beautiful song with amazing words - and yes, 16 years later I still tear up as I sing it often or listen to it...thanks Marc...

[@johnthorne4093]

Loved your touching comment. I hope your pain has eased. God bless.

[@wendymclean49]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@MarkMediaPhoto]

Listen to the words carefully....... priceless.

[@eugeneplaud2131]

We are all so fortunate to live in the presence of such a gifted poet alive in our own times!

[@stevemackie7973]

This is the world we leave behind folks, take care with it. Thanks for putting it so superbly Marc.

[@garryspradlin]

Saw Marc decades ago at Sundance Square in Ft. Worth, TX

[@bradcourtney6615]

One of the most thoughtful songs I have ever heard. Describes my son and daughter perfectly.

[@antje8188]

Incredibly beautiful and deep

[@PinHead9707]

Beautiful song and photos. I found this song while in hospital in the -90's as my newborn granddaughter was starting to open her ears and eyes. When my second grandchild was still in his mother's womb 3 1/2 years ago I sang this song to them all on Christmas eve and it worked! Thank you for the song

[@ttmk627]

I can’t believe I never heard this song before… came looking for it after reading that Jlo asked him to sing this for Ben in their wedding… it 2022 and I’m in love with it🥰

[@cadredeux1047]

This is one of those songs that has a different meaning then when I first heard it.

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

My eldest son grew up with me singing Silver Thunderbird to him as a baby. We now sing it together in the pub. Thanks Mark for being part of our family (-:

[@joshstorms3953]

Love your songs Marc, If one great concert combo was Elton John and Billy Joel, I would love to see Marc Cohn and Bruce Hornsby together in concert. WOW would that be great!

[@butfulmuzik]

This man is one of the finest singers/song wrirters /musicians to create music that combines the best elements of heart, mind and soul. Not a day goes by I don't play his songs because they raise my spirits and touch my heart in the nicest of ways. Let's face it-- the guy had me with "Walking In Memphis," and it opened the door to his incredible music. Thank you from the heart, Marc, for all your beautiful musical gifts.

[@stephenvosberg3889]

His music touches me, deeply. He can bring tears to my eyes, and usually does. I love this man's music!

[@donnamcneal6453]

Have you found Ben Howard yet?

[@Lelldoren71]

I remember listening to this song a lot when my wife was pregnant with my daughter. She's almost 19 now and left for college. Just a great and poignant song.

[@neilbailey3732]

lyrically beyond compare, must have been an angel whispering in his ear, or his heart speaking louder then any sound in the universe.

[@delunonies5937]

Wow Neil, not only touched by this song, but also with your comment,. Thanks for my tear👍👍

[@johnthorne4093]

What a picture you painted with those few words. Thanks

[@pimba686]

One of the most beautiful songs addressed to a would be son

[@SuperSmithdude]

i memorized this song after my daughter was born.

[@emckean31]

Hello, I love that good music and the artists that create that music can have the kind of power I just read. Not only I'm I a fan of Marc Cohn but My wife and I too lost a boy after passing just before birth. We were fortunate to have the opportunity in holding little Maxwell before he was gone forever. Thank you for sharing your story. We are all connected in this world by more than we can see!

[@davegibson1432]

Marc opened for Bonnie Raitt last week in Sarasota. Still going strong in 2022.

[@nomadicdigginggolf6447]

My lady friend put me on to this at a time of loss. Thank you can only amount to a blip on the support you have given me. .. lets continue our journey with respect and acknowledging of life.. thanks again

[@sboltontube]

So many blessings I received from my parents. I hope I was half the parent to my kids that mine were to me!

[@Jake92574]

+sboltontube A beautiful thing to say.

[@denisejorvig2782]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@reverendjamesmarques8092]

Tears, as I think of my daughters.

[@donnastadnyk3896]

A beautiful song which can inspire your heart and soul and touch your inner self sweetly . 💞God Bless You

[@Holly.lu.YAH1]

This song is written for my life. My Mother and my Father are finally found! And so AM I! I could have never made it this far without our parents using ALL of us! It is time like no other! Blessings, Love, PEACE for ALL! The beginning from the end has just begun! Love all of you! Holly

[@kdkeydude1]

I am so happy that you're once again found ! Awakening from the dream is a wonderful thing, is it not ? Love makes the world go round, so give it out freely ! Peace, prosperity, and total abundance is on the way for All ! God bless All ! He is the Beginning and the End, and we are certainly nowhere near the end ! Alleluia !!

[@CloAndCloey]

So beautiful - I always love listening to this -and Especially send it to my friends with new grandbabies - to share with new parents too - but not sure new parents really get it like grands do..... Thank YOU Marc Cohn. You are forever classic - And Relevent. More traveling shows ahead? You're fab in person.

[@waynebarry4541]

Marc has literally changed everything I love him m.. And his soul

[@TheDazza2]

Ive loved all of Marcs work since I first heard walking in memphis..so many of his songs are a part of my life and loves

[@logandarkhorse6414]

Beautiful song....

[@sp0ttedp0ny330]

timeless timeless song sung by one of the GREATEST voices of all time!! for the life of me i will NEVER understand why Marc Cohn was not a bigger star!!! guess there must be a ton of ppl out there with no REAL taste in MUSIC!!!! thankyou Mr. Cohn for sharing not only your talent, but your HEART!!

[@JL8n]

Heard this on Father's Day in Grass Valley, CA 2014...Perfect ending to a perfect day. Thank you for such a great song!

[@logandarkhorse6414]

Superb Marc. Each song touches my heart.

[@sarahbegin1363]

Beautiful! One of my new favourites...

[@AliasPaine]

My favorite Marc Cohn song! =) x

[@soppybat]

I only heard this song today and I am overwhelmed by its beauty....thank you! I must listen to more of this guy......I am blown away by this one track already.

[@videosyncrisy]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Absolutely wonderful.

[@dazzahoward7104]

Beautiful music. Love this one........from Australia. Like Shawn Mullins we have missed some great music......

[@chasejackson42]

I like the album version better, but yes - amazing song. I struggled with fertility for 3 years and this song made me cry hystercially before I ever got pregnant. Later, after I was able to conceive, every time I hear it it just wells up all that emotion again. Reminds me of how grateful I am to have had my children.

[@paacer]

So,so beautiful, what a voice and that guitar accompaniment is just perfect

[@Greg7341]

Beautiful!

[@montanagirlification]

We are expecting our 3rd child in the spring. I will be singing this song on stage until then. What beautiful words! Bless! ~

[@messanaziabu3497]

this son is so soothing.. I can listen to it endlessly.

[@chrismills3724]

Love this song, will do it for Father/ Daughter at her Wedding in May..

[@bobhendren1483]

One of my favorite singer/songwriters and I jsut founf out he is coming to Portland in January.

[@danielrvenables]

"Don't know much about you Don't know who you are We've been doing fine without you But, we could only go so far Don't know why you chose us Were you watching from above Is there someone there that knows us Said we'd give you all our love Will you laugh just like your mother Will you sigh like your old man Will some things skip a generation Like I've heard they often can Are you a poet or a dancer A devil or a clown Or a strange new combination of The things we've handed down I wonder who you'll look like Will your hair fall down and curl Will you be a mama's boy Or daddy's little girl Will you be a sad reminder Of what's been lost along the way Maybe you can help me find her In the things you do and say And these things that we have given you They are not so easily found But you can thank us later For the things we've handed down You may not always be so grateful For the way that you were made Some feature of your father's That you'd gladly sell or trade And one day you may look at us And say that you were cursed But over time that line has been Extremely well rehearsed By our fathers, and their fathers In some old and distant town From places no one here remembers Come the things we've handed down" (c) Marc Cohn

[@vigil12348]

Поздравления, г-н Велев, за прекрасния клип и чудесния музикален вкус.

[@lovephillies1]

Congratulations, Mr. Velev, for the wonderful video and the wonderful musical taste.

[@cheryldurham3527]

Love this...wow..first time I heard it.

[@rpashoukos]

I've always loved this song..

[@CarlBank250]

Chopping onions doesn't make me cry faster.

[@morsecode6860]

Brilliance

[@emilyfv1]

Simple elegance. Thank you Marc.

[@taiqimasa]

I live in Japan. I can't listen his music in my country...(he is not famous) thank you Up Load.

[@brendacoy6031]

Wow first time I'v heard this song or singer.Great!

[@jerryausten3931]

What a truly beautiful version of this song. Absolutely love it.

[@janedawson335]

Thank you for this, your most beautiful work 💕

[@LubomirVelev]

Hey Daniel, great to hear these wonderful wonderful words from you about your personal story with your son and to know the fact that you and Marc were ols high school buddies! Well, I'm exactly your age and then it makes us 3! This song is one of my Marc's favorites and I hope that my video has captured great moments in still photos. Peace and friendship! Cheers!

[@bigbloke7691]

Such a lovely song

[@hansgehrig8332]

DREAMLIKE....!

[@DJWRailroad]

Great tastes there Lubomir, great tastes ...

[@clandebouyekid]

I miss my da when I listen tot this song!

[@lvsiii]

@danielsmiller Beautiful song. Equally beautiful words here, Daniel M..

[@areck02]

Thank you for the upload from Germany. I nearly vorgot him after all the years. Glad to remenber.

[@meliharm]

love his voice ,very talented man !

[@frankfripp9913]

Genio!!!, no quiero recordar todo lo que me recuerda

[@devondaddy]

truly incredible!!!

[@stoops44]

got no kids sorry but still like the tune Mr Cohn. So I play it with my dog Stella.x

[@mafubetsolo7190]

This song is wow Marc has a beautiful voice

[@markedwardschwalm6985]

in memory

[@davidbarrett6192]

Never mind Daniel. I did some research on the title of the album (I'm 49 and still call them this) and discovered the meaning. Sorry, my bad!

[@berndueberschaer7766]

Fantastic...I wish he would invent new songs ...but unfortunately nothing new from him in the last couple of years.

[@treeswings]

If someone has the Marc Cohn song Lost You in the Canyon, could you please post uit. My money is so tight right now I can't afford to buy it, but I'd sure like to hear it. Thanks

[@NathanOReganMusic]

Heard this when I was about 14 for the first time and it spurred me into taking songwriting seriously, just because of how beautifully written it is. Never do covers on KZbin, but I made an exception this week, been one of my favourites for years. Obviously nowhere as good as the man himself, but I gave it a go. Let me know what ye think! If ye'd be so kind ;) Obviously can't post a link, but it's easy to find on my channel (: Nx

[@LubomirVelev]

Daniel, this time I'd like to thank you for your valuable information. I'll try and get this new CD from Marc as soon as possible. Thanks for your comment on my video. Please, type my ID: lvelev and watch my other great videos that I made since May 6th 2010 - all 23 of them. Stay tunned. Take care and give my regards to Marc when you have a chance to meet him again! Best Regards, Lubo! (my nick name)

[@kratosisgod12]

Anyone else hear a similarity in the epicness of this man and Eric clapton?

[@delunonies5937]

Both not to be compared...

[@treeswings]

@SelfRevolution37 I'm an regular guy gettin' up in my years. I've fought in wars, raised kids, held my mud and always treated others with respect. Being called a fuckin' idiot just doesn't set right with me hoss. If you can't find a better way to tell folks something, maybe you should consider not saying anything at all.

[@Litegrahn]

I'm trying to find the original psalm in Swedish, is it "Den blomstertid nu kommer"?

[@davidbarrett6192]

Not meaning to be rude, but did you say you've got songs sung by Marc Cohn initially released in 1970? If so, Marc was only 11 in 1970, and I've never heard of him recording at that early age. Just curious, maybe a little clarification?

[@marypurviance7317]

We need to talk Marc about my father's death and your rumored embezzlement charges,

[@ThePartyelf]

I like the album version better, but yes - amazing song. I struggled with fertility for 3 years and this song made me cry hystercially before I ever got pregnant. Later, after I was able to conceive, every time I hear it it just wells up all that emotion again. Reminds me of how grateful I am to have had my children.

[@janebarragar7168]

Beautiful!