Marmalade - Reflections of my Life - live - 1970.wmv

HD - Part of live UK tv showcase - including intro by Dean Ford - 1970broadcast

[@scottblakey1603]

I went to Vietnam in 1971, 9th Marine Devision, and this song made me cry every time. Reflection.

[@michaelyoung2589]

Thanks for your service brother

[@BradAdams-fu4qx]

Back when men were men.thankyou sir for serving.we are almost the same age.a great time to be alive.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@kenfragnicholl-sh6so]

Salute bro

[@momof7sons]

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@shortmeister4321]

Thank you and much love to you.

[@JuanMorenoSr]

Love this song, Vietnam vet 1970-71. Haunting lyrics.

[@shortmeister4321]

Thank you, your service is very much appreciated. I lost several friends and community brothers, so glad you made it home.

[@FAN-vz8mn]

My husband is also a Vietnam Vet. Thank you for your service.

[@terryjackson4540]

My wife wanted this played at her funeral. I forfilled her wish last Saturday RIP my darling

[@charlottehart9670]

I want it played at my funeral also.

[@70sgirl1961]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😢

[@terryjackson4540]

@@70sgirl1961 thank you

[@TheFen2009]

@@terryjackson4540 just wanted to check in to see how you are doing

[@terryjackson4540]

Doing OK thank you good days and bad days but getting lots of family support thanks again

[@Starrman69]

Reflections of my Life...1970 53 years ago....To listen to the song now in 2023....Very reflective of my life, the people I knew that are now gone, the places I have traveled, so many memories...I am so thankful for what KZbin has available for us. I spend so much time here listening to memories...so many reflections...for a fleeting moment I am back with all those memories....Rest In Peace Dean Ford...You are sadly missed...

[@trubrit5036]

Exactly! I am glad I am not the only one who comes to KZbin to take me back to a time, when I was young and healthy.

[@asiane]

I feel you .... 😢

[@valeriewalker9438]

It takes me back to good times. The best times.

[@Nightmare-gg8vr]

I’m doing the same,can’t believe how much time has gone ,,,,,and when you look in the Mirror you know how much time has gone by……,!

[@samdeakins6975]

These songs take me back, but I realize I'm the only one there.

[@georgelyon8811]

A hauntingly beautiful song. Timeless

[@RustyBuzzard-pv2ce]

This, people... is what pure talent is, what we had back in the day... which lives on.

[@spudjohnsonn8122]

After “79” the music took a major dive off a cliff!

[@leeyoung9469]

I feel privileged to have been around to hear this wonderful piece of musical poetry.

[@AndyBenitez-d5v]

Hi Lee💐💐

[@wolstenholme100]

It's hard to pinpoint why this song still gives goosebumps.

[@danshepski24]

Awesome song! Just so touching!

[@cyndiroberts5922]

I was 12 in 1970 and still I am loving this song in 2023! Timeless songs never die.

[@berniemcfadden7760]

I'm with ya Cyndi! I was 13 in "70" and love this song even more now. It is timeless, and transports me back to a simpler and innocent time in my life.

[@bellbottomblues131]

I was 12 too! Love this song!!

[@dalvaoliveira9776]

A mesma idade q Eu morava no interior de São Paulo num colégio de Freitas linda demais essa música ❤

[@kelvinlewis4065]

It is TIMELESS ..great song , ,,,they were good live also

[@dalethelander3781]

I turned 12 in October of 1970.

[@daviddupont632]

I can't believe that someone so at the time it was written would have such an impact on people. Especially for myself I will be 70 in a few months thank you Mr Ford RIP

[@kathyoverton9365]

I will also in 6 months. Happy birthday early.

[@waltermonier8264]

This song take me to my most beautiful memories of my life with my parents and siblings too many years ago.

[@LizBurton-c2i]

When I was 14 I was in a psychiatric unit ..this song meant so much to all of us and somehow gave us comfort

[@ArchieFatcackie]

One of the most underrated bands. A marvellous song wonderfully performed.

[@ArchieFatcackie]

@@chuckharrel8272 Eh?

[@Bruce-1956]

Underrated is one of the most overrated words on KZbin. They were never underrated.

[@ArchieFatcackie]

@@Bruce-1956 Not by their fans but others.

[@Bruce-1956]

@@ArchieFatcackie you mean like the Beatles were underrated by people who didn't like them ?

[@ArchieFatcackie]

@@Bruce-1956 Spot on guvner

[@cathyopthof8136]

One of most beautiful songs ever written! Dean Ford was a genius And an 😇 angel!

[@grking7731]

I was in my late teens when the song came out . My high school sweetheart had passed away. I joined the military and end up in Vietnam. This song haunted my heart for years to come. I later married and the song still haunted me. Last week I buried my wife And the song continues to haunt me. This song should be a pledge to all the persons friends family loves that we've lost in our lives to keep their memories alive within us.

[@michaelamanek8908]

So sorry for your loss.

[@KRIC]

Thanks for your service and so sorry for your loss......

[@lonidelahuerta3439]

I'm sorry for your losses, two times😓😢 Their spirits will always be with you. Thank you sir, for serving our Country. May God bless you & bring brighter days to you.🙏❤️🌞😇

[@p0lo9]

Well said friend.

[@yousee66]

So sorry brother...This song also reminds me of the losses and memories in my 55 years of life...Thank you for your service. ❤🇺🇸🙏

[@randyw.9916]

I was 14 years old when this song came out. I didn't really have much of a life to reflect on then but now at 62... well I'm reflecting back to 14 again. This song is timeless

[@rowenamcmahon175]

absolutely agree x

[@ladylydia762]

Dean I'm sad. Now you. Our love for you and your talents are appreciated. Live on in eternity.

[@miraflowers155]

Just exactly my age, I was fourteen when I heard this son, remember my boyfriend and I dancing it so slowly!

[@oscarguerra2677]

I'm also 62...soon to be 63 next week, and this timeless classic brings back a world of memories; along with other Great songs like "The Way We Were", "To Sir With Love", "A Whiter Shade Of Pale", "Never My Love", "Crystal Blue Persuasion" and many others. Great times, great memories; they just don't make music like that anymore. I'm so glad I grew up during that special era.

[@dianehooper3589]

I was 17 and this music is so nostalgic for me.

[@brianduncan2793]

Been listening to this song almost my whole life , I'm 71 now and it seems more relevant than ever, ..funny i have thought that at every age :)

[@frankmorton1626]

Dean Ford puts his heart and soul into each word. I can listen to this song every day and never get tired of it RIP.🙏

[@stevenhanson6057]

These artist are unreal.

[@pattiecomo21]

One of my favorite songs all time I was 7 years old in 1970 ,I loved this song back then and still listen to it today at 59 yrs old ,

[@johnnybs7]

Holy cow what a performance. Pitch perfect, not a note wrong anywhere. Incredible musicianship. What an under-rated band and what a song!

[@haydnharvey3800]

Absolutely brilliant. No gimmicks, special effects or autotune, just pure talent and musicianship . Yes and pitch perfect too.

[@tfp827]

@@haydnharvey3800 there is one gimmick on the studio recording at the 3rd bar you will hear the guitar solo is recorded backwards for 3 bars The Beatles did this this on Revolver I'm only sleeping George took 2 days to play and record the solo in reverse. No tape gimmick there. Marmalade just did a reverse edit hence a gimmick. 😜 Still an awesome tune by real musicians.

[@kevinshaw1387]

Yes,n when Iniitially saw 'LIVE' I thought might sound a bit strange without all that orchestration, but my god bands in those days knew their craft.

[@vincebalosky771]

Still a Timeless song I remember hearing the song on the radio when I was about thirteen went out and bought it on a 45 record I eventually bought the album this song is one of them songs that stand the test of time still remarkable it's a shame that young people today we're really never know what true music is

[@Monkmaster1969]

@@tfp827 Right!

[@adamsahoy]

Absolute genius. I am 67 years old and this song still leaves me speechless.

[@paulolisboa6298]

The same, here.

[@juliusschwencke142]

...same age. Are these guys great or what? The heavier bands from the 60s took most of my attention, but there is no denying talent when it's staring you in the face.

[@rosesulla2616]

Meeee toooo!

[@larciabella]

I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!TIMELESS!

[@GreenChilliD]

I’m 50 and this brings me back to the 70’s riding in the back of my folks station wagon.

[@petegarza2025]

I was only 11 when this beautiful song was released in 1970 and now it is the year 2022 and I am now 63 and it still brings tears to my eyes...😭😭😭...

[@kalihiwarhomes2177]

...The world is A bad place A bad place A terrible place to live Oh but I don't want to die ... This CLASSIC makes me CRY.

[@Supernd01]

One of the greatest lines ever put to music

[@roncatton7101]

Words so true to todays evil world

[@neilmorrison3288]

This group comes from my home city Glasgow

[@TheBatugan77]

Don't know how such a sad song can be so uplifting. But after listening and enjoying it for 50 years, it still is. RIP Mr. Ford. You made this sad, bad terrible world much better!

[@carloslenin5513]

Amén...asi sea...qdep....RIP.

[@lugalugosa7472]

Well said.

[@philiptucci2458]

Very true, Dean Ford was a great singer, may he rest in peace eternally safe in Heaven

[@debbyhenderson9076]

I have turned other people onto this song since 2020. It truly is timeless. I feel like crying every time. I'm 62. That's a long time to love a song.

[@governorjay]

Well said...

[@kimberlyspada2629]

Honestly, in my humble opinion, one of the best songs ever. Such a perfect blend of instrumentals, lead vocals, harmonies, lyrics and emotion. This live performance is stunning.

[@brianisaac1575]

I absolutely agree.

[@TheBatugan77]

Me too.

[@josephlininger2677]

It should be a wake up call, it really can make all around you become irrelevant and put you right. That is the beauty of that era, musically, the lyrics were sincere and truly honest, and that aint no PREAChING, !!!

[@bill7949]

I’m with you

[@josephlininger2677]

I had never in my life,born when it was made had ever heard it but it is becoming my eulogy. People should value today because you can't rewind and may miss a family you never knew.

[@nancyherb7454]

Oh man i was 16 in high school boy how things have changed i wanna go back❤

[@michaelfriel2310]

Growing up in 1970's with this song, today brings sadness, regret and sorrow, how miss those days.

[@Unclescoot03]

The 70s music will put you on another planet that no one will understand unless you have a love of the 70s music. You don't need drugs or alcohol to appreciate the best music ever. God....take me back to the 70s and leave me there....I'll be just fine.

[@FAN-vz8mn]

The 70's had the BEST MUSIC EVER!!!

[@margaretmarcou6917]

Yep

[@cliffmoher1096]

One of the saddest songs ever recorded, but so beautifully rendered. An eternal classic.

[@patriciaalvarez3354]

Es maravillosa insuperable, la escucho desde que era niña ....

[@didiberger4521]

Da stimme ich zu. Es hat sich meine Jugend begleitet Karin. LG alle die in dieser Zeit groß geworden sind....

[@danielduran7829]

It is one of the most haunting songs ever recorded. I have always enjoyed it. I always feel like crying when I hear it.

[@shellymedley6795]

When we actually have great writers and artists, not the junk now…

[@Mrfrenchdeux]

Listen to “Closer to Home” Beach Boys, then this.

[@bammboozell6506]

Let me guess... the 270 dislikes are from kids under 25 who grew up with Spears, Nsync, TLC and Keisha and the likes of them... kinda feel pity for em.

[@annascott2676]

They don't know what good music is

[@paulthomson4960]

Where did this type of music go to ?

[@garyboothman7599]

I think they will get it i was punk .now glen miller fan

[@roncatton7101]

Me too! Glad I lived through that Era when music and lyrics was actually that and not the excruciating noise of today..

[@roncatton7101]

​@@garyboothman7599 Proof that many to grow out of bad habits..😂

[@user-us4dj9tv7j]

He does his own backup vocal like I never heard in my life. When he repeats "all my crying" and every other beautiful sound it makes the song solid. I keep coming back to hear this song every time KZbin recommends a new version.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

Have you heard the version he did not long before he passed away? That one brought tears to my eyes.

[@tonyguglielmucci4094]

It takes me back to childhood and one of the all time great songs. The older I get the more it moves me to tears.

[@lugalugosa7472]

I know! I was 5 when this song came out and later I understood that it was mainly struck me...

[@philiptucci2458]

MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE from Master Musicians, one of the greatest songs of all time, very beautiful piece of music, I remember the day this song came out over 50 years, top of the line solid gold standard of excellence

[@TheBatugan77]

@@dr.OgataSerizawa Yes I have. Still can't watch without welling up. Wonderful, and Mr. Ford was still a magnificent singer.

[@michaelverdesca3123]

One of the most beautiful haunting melodic songs of the early 70's. With one of the most beautiful guitar solos. Always brings me to a peaceful place in Spirit. R.I.P. Dean.

[@gezvic]

guitar solo was recorded and played backwards on the track, brilliant! also the guitarist plays a right handed guitar upside down without restringing! I'm left handed guitarist and i can't contemplate how hard it is to learn that way. watch him in this video.

[@ginjazz2836]

@@gezvic a la Albert King

[@TheBatugan77]

Eric Gales plays a right handed (strat i believe) lefty. Quite well I might add.

[@michaelpatrick45]

Dean Ford of Scottish band Marmalade dies aged 72by Paul Cashmere on January 2, 2019in NewsDean Ford, the singer and songwriter for Scotland’s Marmalade, has died aged 72.Dean’s daughter Tracey McAleese-Gorman confirmed the news of her father’s passing on Facebook saying “I am so sad to share that my dear Dad passed away last night. He was an amazing man, a gentle soul, extremely talented musician and a great Father and Pop Pop to his only grandchild Connor”.Dean Ford was a member of Marmalade from 1966 to 1974. He co-wrote Marmalade’s biggest international hit ‘Reflections of My Life’ under his real name Thomas McAleese with Junior Campbell. It sold 2 million copies around the world. In 1998 BMI recognised the song’s success with a Special Citation of Achievement Award.

[@Jxsurfer90]

Michael Coakley Thanks for the History, I left home to the military, this song always had a special place for me I left my baby girl and a wife, I was never the same and and Everything changed, I Lost it All!

[@douglasslater5192]

So sad to hear this news. RIP. I loved Reflections of my life.

[@waynebrown1609]

Such a beautiful and sad song , i was very sad to hear of Dean's passing.

[@williammclauchlan2610]

Quite simply one of the most beautiful songs ever written...RIP Dean Ford❤️

[@kentnabers5556]

Totally agree!!

[@jvillemannc]

I was 16 when this song came out, my last yr as a child. The following year, I join the USMC. Now almost 65, I Hunger for the 70's Music That I grew into adulthood with.

[@stephenskelton3861]

I miss the 70's music too.

[@kathyoverton6270]

Bobfm plays music from a certain year twice a day and this morning they played music from the 70s.

[@veronikalake6934]

Beautiful beautiful song...I was 14 when I heard this...how true...reflections of my life...if this song doesnt bring TEARS to you, I'll be shocked...i have 50yrs of reflecting...ALOT OF TEARS!!

[@robertterrell3065]

Finally, after all these many, many years, we get to hear a live version, sans all the weepy strings and stuff. Just the band playing their song. I always liked it. And it's a really good song when the band gets to perform it on stage :)

[@AmazingGrace-pd7zc]

@Robert Terrell I totally agree....this live performance is an amazing gem!! The entire show is awesome from start to finish. They are at peek sound....sometimes doesn't happen live!! Such a beautiful, lovely, hauting song!! Thanks for finding this treasure for so many to enjoy! Blessings, joy and peace, ❤✌❤

[@james-pierre7634]

Agree, the original is always the best.

[@ronm132]

The strings and orchestration on the original detracted from the original beauty of the song.

[@alvarojr.339]

What a beautiful song!! Dean Ford was the composer and lead singer of the band. He was so great!! R.I.P. Dean...

[@dannyboy366]

Junior Campbell was co-writer. R.I.P. Dean.

[@victoriapenagliavelasco1018]

EN ESPAÑOL.

[@alvarojr.339]

@@victoriapenagliavelasco1018 Que bonita canción! Dean Ford fué lo compositor y cantante principal de la banda. Él era genial! Saludos desde Brasil

[@jimmymiller77]

LOOK... No Autotune, No Smoke and Flashing Lights.. . Just Pure Talent. These guys are timeless. >

[@elizabethgallant9366]

This song hits right to the heart and stays there

[@kimlong-sf9ke]

I've got a lump in my throat right now. So many thoughts and memories.

[@fraross6212]

Beautiful. Live and without the orchestra too. 👌 Perfect

[@brianisaac1575]

Yes, it does.

[@annaoakley644]

Marmalade had the tightest three part harmony of about any group out there at the time especially during live performances like this one.

[@DexTaylorDJ]

My dad passed away in July and the last few months he’d be playing this song on KZbin most days, he didn’t know he was dying but listening to the lyrics of this song it was like someone or something was making him listen to words as I’d never heard him mention this song before? Gives me goosebumps when I think about it, such a great song 🙌🏼

[@michaelamanek8908]

I’m sorry about your Dad. Blessings.

[@DexTaylorDJ]

Thank you mate 😊

[@stuzo666]

Its beautiful, sorry for your loss I'm the same, God bless

[@DexTaylorDJ]

@@stuzo666 thank you so much, hope you’re alright?

[@stuzo666]

Yeah, I'm ok, it's so emotional watching this, I love this song to a point I avoid it, I'm crazy

[@williampaterson4333]

A Beautiful Song written by one SO young, Mr Dean Ford. This song is SO full of emotion and memories from One of Glasgow's own. Thank you Sir. R.I.P Dean 01/01/2019

[@belarminomunoz8620]

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[@Patricia-rz1bx]

I had 2 open heart surgerie.. I wanted to die... But I heard this song while I was coming out of a very very long coma.. it made me realize how wonderful and interning life really is... ♥️♥️

[@gordonhume4891]

Dean Ford (Thomas McAleese) was from Coatbridge , buddy.

[@waluyawaluya9285]

@@Patricia-rz1bx may you be blessed with health & happiness.

[@MrDonsullivan]

There’s also a version done in 2014 on KZbin. He still had his pipes.

[@carminelombardi9575]

Wow they are great live ... real vocals can't be disguised performing live ... they are great!

[@desertrat6114]

All these years later this song still moves me. RIP Dean Ford, your words and haunting melody live on.

[@boomerguy9935]

My first thought is that these guys are too young to have a past to reflect on. Then I remember the dark times of conflict within the country, Vietnam and my own inner turmoil of the time. I was 20 in 1970 and had no idea what to do or where to go. Yeah....this song is exactly what I felt at the time. What a wonderfully sad and sweet song. 😢

[@frankserpico6373]

Great post!

[@danielcombs3207]

That guitarist is great and he’s a lefty playing a Strat upside down. Great song and vocals are perfect.

[@MP-ve4cj]

Not only that, but it's still strung conventionally!

[@zanti4132]

The guitar solo on the single was done by backmasking, i.e. recording it one way and then playing the tape backwards. If the guitarist could imagine how THAT would sound before performing it, playing a Strat upside down must have been a piece of cake. Those weird lefties can do amazing things at times. 😀

[@danielcombs3207]

@@MP-ve4cj That’s what I mean , watch the video closely when he is playing a regular chord progression he strums up instead of down. I have to watch it again it’s been a while since I viewed it. He’s a terrific guitarist.

[@donnarupert4926]

@@zanti4132 Junior Campbell is an awesome 😎 guitar 🎸 player!!!!🙋🏽‍♀️💕

[@bobcaygeon4533]

@@MP-ve4cj That just blows me away. You literally have to reconfigure each chord, strum upwards and bend notes down. That takes talent.

[@michaelsawbridge8991]

I'm 65 and I love this song. Just heard that Dean Ford has died. Another great gone. God bless you Dean!

[@johneldridge8678]

That was absolutely EPIC!!!

[@valdirgianfratti3654]

Some things are created never to die again !!! This song is one of those things... It marked the lives of an entire generation... Although Ford has already died, his voice, feeling and talent are still alive!!! An honor to have been contemporary with this creation!!! It was an honor to have known this song, sing it and play it!!! Thank you Dean Ford for your brilliant vision... "The world is a bad place to live", oh but I don't want to die!!! really great words!!!

[@LB-pg3no]

Awesome song, awesome voice Dean.....your so great!!!!!

[@tracybroschak4467]

I absolutely love his voice. I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this song. It was part of my younger days.

[@andrewyates2057]

No auto tuning here just pure vocal talent RIP Dean Ford thanks for the memories

[@alisterfolson]

Live. No pre-recorded vocals...love how they just bring it. RIP singer

[@raulespinoza941]

Yo tenía 14 años en 1970 cuando escuché por primera vez está canción, y hoy que tengo 65 años la sigo escuchando con el mismo gusto de siempre, una canción para el mundo.....

[@antonnym214]

Raul says: "I was 14 years old in 1970 when I heard this song for the firs time, and now that I'm 65, I still listen with the same pleasure; a song for the world." I am nearly the same age, and I couldn't agree more. The song is timeless, epic, and hasn't lost any of the glory of the original time. If this were the only thing The Marmalade or Dean Ford ever did, it would be enough all by itself, but they did so much more. All good wishes, always.

[@tonialander57]

@@antonnym214 I do too never tire of hearing.

[@mariadelcarmenquintans5943]

Igual que yo

[@YOSOYJESUS1977]

la música hecha con el corazón nunca pasará de moda, esta canción es de las clasicas de la estación de Radio Universal Stereo cuantas generaciones la habremos escuchado

[@enriquezepeda3175]

Yo tenía 13 años, y me sigue gustando.

[@nestledixon3344]

Dean Ford - Wikipedia Dean Ford (born Thomas McAleese; 5 September 1945 - 31 December 2018) was a Scottish singer and songwriter best known for his tenure as lead vocalist and frontman of the beat pop group Marmalade from 1966 to 1974. Ford (credited as McAleese) co-wrote the group's worldwide hit "Reflections of My Life" with fellow band member Junior Campbell. "Reflections of My Life" has sold more than two million units globally, and in 1998 the writers were awarded a Special Citation of Achievement by BMI for attaining radio broadcast performances in excess of one million in the U.S. alone. Death Ford died in Los Angeles on 31 December 2018, at the age of 73 from complications relating to Parkinson's disease. His death was announced by his daughter, Tracey McAleese-Gorman, who described him as 'a gentle soul and great father'. His daughter died less than two years later in November 2020 in London. RIP Dean Ford. Thank you for all you gave to this world with your beautiful voice.

[@alex.westwater9364]

Dean Ford....real name Thomas Mcaleese, from Bellshill...Superb...🎸⭐🌟👍🎸

[@mikegike7273]

Dang.....This is the first (actual live) version I have heard. One of MY Top 10 songs of the '70's...Thanks fer posting.

[@ronnieburns4554]

This is the song I want played, when I'm laid to rest! This song, always brings tears to my eyes, thinking about the Friends and Family members who have move on!

[@amrak5028]

New Year's Day 2023, Still reflecting and living my life. Rock Music has kept me young. I am still 17, with all the knowledge of the world, all the courage to concur, and none of the responsibilities of adulthood. carry on My Wayward Son. RIP Dean

[@anakina1]

Such a potent song, and a great version posted here. Thanks!

[@rosenstoke]

I am a 51 years metal-fan. Listens mostly to all melodic metal from the 90's, till new stuff. Pop-music now a days has no soul like it had in the 60's and 70's.

[@robertsaul234]

Whatta song. Never get tired of it.

[@billhill4929]

It’s always been one of my favorites and I’m 72

[@ethelbooth84]

Am 65 now and still love it and think about when I was a teenager, oh how we had such good music back then.

[@IDigAPony]

I have read so many interviews with famous songwriters who have cited this song as one they wish they had written. This is such an easy song to screw up live and this incredible band from Scotland (YEAH!!) just nails it! Bless all of them and thank you for sharing your incredible talent.

[@tperki2322]

Wow, excellent vocals. Love it. And the guitarist on the left is playing a right handed strung guitar. All is down strums are done in reverse, strumming up. Very interesting.

[@anthonyvarley2634]

Such a brilliant song.😊

[@boblewis1227]

Fantastic version of this song! Spot on and no lip syncing! Great job

[@ronm132]

Possibly the best version.

[@fastguned]

Great band. The guitar solo is spot on except where it is recorded backwards on the studio version but he still makes that part sound almost as good. Kudos.

[@SuperBenblake]

15 dislikes is 15 heartless and stupid people! They do a remarkable job capturing the spirit of this song in concert and Junior Campbell nails the guitar solo! Very hard to do as on the record half the solo is backwards tapes. Dean Ford is an astonishingly good vocalist his real name is Thomas MacAleese and Junior is William Campbell. They wrote this song for a lot of reasons most of them centered around Vietnam and the start of the tragic war in Northern Ireland. War is not a necessary evil it's a plague that has swept over the earth since the beginning of mankind. We may never learn to end the vicious cycle, but we have songs like "Reflections Of My Life" from people who care like The Marmalade!

[@randyw.9916]

+Benjamin Blake Mitchner My favorite line in this song is "the world is a sad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live but I don't wanna die. I was about 13 at the time and immediately thought about Vietnam when I heard that line. I didn't know at the time if I would end up there or not. As far as those 15 dislikes I guess they're entitled to their opinion and we're entitled to tell them they're stupid and heartless.

[@SuperBenblake]

***** Yes that's right an opinion is just an opinion and they can have it. When I first heard this song I thought of Vietnam too and what was going on in Kosovo when I first heard it back in 1999.

[@MichaelCrutcher]

+Benjamin Blake Mitchner Campbell had a distinct unique style of guitar playing, whereby he played left-handed, with the strings upside down, right hand strung - tuned to "open E".

[@SuperBenblake]

Michael Crutcher Just added you to my friends, mate! Campbell got his sound that way- wow! I never got into weird alternate tunings and you make me think I should have. I wish that I had stuck with more melodic playing that later years where it all became about playing so fast that it was incongruous sounding. Marmalade is special, but no Dean Ford means not real it means diluted Marmalade! I don't mind those songs, but with Dean and Campbell gone and Sandy Newman I was disappointed by their material.

[@walkergillette3918]

+Benjamin Blake Mitchner I know Ben, bugs me too, like why would anyone vote dislike? shouldn't bother us, but I would like to blow their heads off

[@MylesBrooklyn]

This song reminds me of being so little that the world was still filled with magic, Just listening to it now brings back so many emotions!

[@lostintime8651]

Lyrics The changing of sunlight to moonlight Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes The greetings of people in trouble Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Oh, my crying (Oh, my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back to my own home I'm changing, arranging I'm changing I'm changing everything Everything around me The world is A bad place A bad place A terrible place to live Oh, but I don't want to die Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Oh, my crying (Oh, my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back to my own home Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home

[@e.g.flores2819]

Thank you for the lyrics

[@099norma]

Thank you . Take me back to my own home

[@rosemaryphang8672]

So much sorrow this year 2020.

[@patrickking9181]

Like in my life by the Beatles. .simple powerful word construction by such young men...poetic

[@margaretmcinulty3529]

@@patrickking9181 my all time favourite beatles song.

[@andreww2439]

Brilliant live rendering of a fabulous song.

[@johndanek2481]

This one really hits home 😢

[@davidarredondo7776]

Wow! So many memories of my youth. 68 yrs old and still rocking and tears flowing. Weslaco, Texas.

[@AlanJan_UK_49]

I can't understand how people can listen to music and it not move them to tears. I choose music that does just that & have quite a catalogue !

[@fareedaramdial7000]

This song sums up the whole sixties ...most beautiful melody and then a lot of us would love to go back and live again in the 60s

[@scottjohnson9159]

Agree

[@governorjay]

R.I. P. Dean Ford

[@juanmanuelsolanopena9628]

Exitasos buenos artistas me complace escucharlos una época grandiosa.

[@selmaaparecidadesouza328]

Essa música foi lançada no ano em que nasci ! Já ouvi um trilhão de vzs e continuo achando ela maravilhosa ! Pra ser lembrada por 50 anos tem que ser mesmo maravilhosa !!

[@nelsonramosmartins779]

eu també, fiz uma versão, da minha vida

[@shifty9043]

Beautiful song, still to this day. Amazing live version 💛💛

[@renesilva7380]

Toda una época de buenas bandas, lo mejor que nos pudo haber pasado en la vida, a mis 66 años, y sigo escuchándolos como si fuera la primera vez...

[@paulsmith8212]

Never realized how talented they all were . I have listened to them for years and enjoy listening to them but I have not seen this 1970’s clip before. Wonderful!

[@White_Vader]

A timeless song, music of all times. Rip Dean Ford... 🙏

[@misunderestimator5283]

Came across this gem of a song while searching for a rap song called marmalade for my young son. I was -1 when this was recorded and it resonates and haunts me with nostalgia for the 1970’s a time that I barely recall. Beautiful song, I hope others continue to discover it in decades to come.

[@Broonzied]

Superb! So much great music in the seventies.

[@saranunez242]

Maravillosa música de ayer y de hoy , me siento privilegiada de ser parte de esta generación indudable que tuvimos la mejor música , hermosa , pura del alma tal vez por eso también las personas eran mejores . Manteniamos la ilusión y la sinceridad , que palabra más significativa en estos tiempos de consumismo y poder !! Gracias por tanto talento !!!

[@alevine1951]

"The world is a bad place, a terrible place to live, but I don't wanna die..." This is true.

[@GeneCannon-qf6hu]

Beautiful song. I am 77 and I love to listen to it. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@cherylgrec9701]

Tear jerker, just so beautiful.

[@laurenval2370]

What a beautiful wonderful song I haven't heard in years!

[@geoffjoffy]

It's amazing how anyone could write a song like this. I wouldn't know where to start.

[@jeffaustin226]

This song was a very bright star in this young teen’s universe. I’m 69 now and love it even more 😢

[@garthvance739]

What a difference from the music produced today. So glad I grew up when music meant something.

[@alanboston4208]

This is the best version I have heard of this song. The guitar solo from Junior Campbell is absolutely gorgeous.

[@thetruthwillsetufree]

Amazing talent...

[@The22on]

Kids, this is called talent.

[@rw8733]

Look and learn! Fantastic. 😢

[@gunnerglory]

There is also tonnes of talent today. Not everything is the garbage you hear on the radio. As there was tonnes of crap in 1970. Get off your high horse.

[@joseph95239]

@@gunnerglory there is talent.....but few.....

[@bloodeverywhere9809]

I like the Freddy Fender version he sung just before he died

[@fastguned]

@@gunnerglory There will never be talent like it used to be. Todays artists are autotune or no talent country .

[@tinawalton7703]

Great live rendition with exquisite vocals. Have to say, I prefer this version of the song pared down without the strings and horns -- simpler and cooler. If you like this, check out the 2015 version with Dean Ford/Joe Tansin. Dean Ford's voice is amazing and it's a beautiful arrangement.

[@brianforster3769]

Beautiful song. Anyway its done. Dean,s voice z incredible. Love n peace Brix

[@davinastanton3865]

Brian Forster Always gives me goosebumps. Such a magical time. I miss those days.

[@davethecurrymonster]

Agree 100 % stunningly beautiful, another song worth a listen to procol Harum live in Denmark 2006 stunning performance better than the original 😀 😀 😀

[@TheBatugan77]

Agree, Tina.

[@mgonzales56]

I heard the latest version about a year ago, and it truly is just as good as the original. I love them both. Dean really put his heart and soul into his singing. Simply amazing.

[@donmoore7785]

RIP Mr. Ford. You lived a good life and brought countless people fine memories.

[@anteliomonteiroabellan1214]

I remember this song like it was today! My youthful days that I have only pleasant memories left.

[@Lester-te3vb]

Vietnam Vet 70-71. This song is timeless. Remember listening. To it a lot at DaNang AB.

[@rickdaystar477]

Yes! AFVN Army top 40 station for Vietnam. 70-71 RVN Cam Rahn Bay..👍😎