The Most Soothing Voice of the 70s NOTCHED 15 Hits & Disappeared…Where’d He Go?--Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest "soft" rock or mellow hit of all time?

[@Code.Name.V]

Otis Redding - For Your Precious Love Ella Fitzgerald - Misty Nick Drake - Fly Nico - These Days Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To My Lovely

[@catherine6653]

Sailing, Christopher Cross. I ❤ his debut record

[@Lam_3-22-23]

Groovin - The Rascals Heart of the Night - Poco If- Bread

[@RBS_]

@@catherine6653 ....and, we have a WINNAH! ...ha-HAA!!

[@freezer8530]

I'll nominate "(They Long to Be) Close to You" by the Carpenters.

[@Gunpaw1958]

My wife and I went to see David Gates at a small venue in Chattanooga, Tn on our 20th anniversary. I wrote him a note telling him that it was our anniversary and that we had "Make it With You" played at our wedding and asked if he would play it. He not only played it but dedicated it to us. Best anniversary present ever!

[@garyjimenez3690]

You got real lucky

[@ablanccanvas]

Great story/memory. 😌♥️👍🏽

[@Urbanity_Kludge]

Woohoo! Shout out to my home town

[@2olvets443]

Great memory. He must have been on vacation, which active ranchers rarely get to do, especially traveling from west coast to east.

[@peterdean5300]

Great story

[@allenfutrelle9090]

David Gates and Bread along with The Carpenters were the sounds that saved us all from all the turmoil in OUR country.

[@louisefromNY]

I totally agree.

[@jennyjenny4501]

“Everything I Own” brings me to tears every time I hear it. Such a beautiful song!

[@-mattwood]

Same here. And singing along with it... forget it... nearly impossible without getting a lump in my throat. Such a great song.

[@fivestring65ify]

The bridge in Everything I own tears me up.

[@tedbecker4051]

My allergies definitely kick in when this song comes on. 😄 I agree with you. It's a beautiful song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love that song.

[@jacobus57]

Funny how we all seem to get... something... In our eyes when we hear this song.

[@biscuitboy3617]

Bread....it takes me back to the spring and summer of 1974 . They were all over the radio, along with the great Jim Croce.....who is terribly missed, even 50+ years later. The 70's was a wonderful time and many bands and artists had great harmony's.

[@frankflstf]

Especially Steely Dan those guys were great

[@fractalelf7760]

I was born in 65, I loved what I can remember from the 70’s, and even then I knew the music was spectacular….id give anything to go back now.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

YES. Bread 🍞🥖‼️

[@petebailey8223]

Bread was an awesome band I still have their records , I never understood the Beatles.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

@@petebailey8223 The Beatles were a constantly evolving entity. They never stayed the same, this, they were recognized as trend setters

[@TheScrapGranny]

My late husband was a musician. Guitar and vocals. I always called him my Guitar Man. We loved Bread. After my husband passed away, I found several songs he had recorded for me on his recording deck…one of them was Guitar Man. Words cannot convey the emotion I felt (and still feel) whenever I listen to it. I miss him so.❤

[@KevinLarkin-i3m]

Just close your eyes and he will be there…….

[@leilanispeck2655]

I’m so sorry for your husband’s passing. 💐

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

I am genuinely crying for you. I cannot imagine life without my old fella (though he is tone deaf. Nobody's perfect 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😏). I'm so glad you have those memories you can call on. Much love to you. I hope you're coping as well as can be expected ❤

[@williamcooper9843]

that is really heavy. What a soulful relationship you two shared. What a Blessing. Thanks for sharing.

[@marioamorim9019]

Thank you for sharing your awesome story. I'm so sorry for your loss 🧡

[@DanielWorkmanResearch]

"If" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard--marvelous lyrics poignantly sung by David

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One of the best songs ever.

[@Jeff-l6t5l]

He was 19 years old when he wrote "If". I couldn't string together a decent sentence at 19, and he was able to reach into your heart and make you feel.

[@dinacarr2734]

I was a kid learning to play flute. I bought a popular songs sheet music book at the music shop I took lessons at. My favorite song in that book was "If". I played it so much, my mom said "maybe you should go live with Bread because that song you keep playing is driving me nuts." It made me want to play it more...I took her comment literally and thought, should I write them and see if they need a flute player? I think I was around 5th or 6th grade.

[@beverlywilliams7278]

​@@dinacarr2734that's an adorable story! I, too, play the flute and i LOVED playing popular songs on it. The flute is the perfect instrument for melodies. ❤

[@kathystammen8774]

Totally agree ❤

[@thatonedude1003]

My grandmother (aka my best friend) passed away six months ago. Her favorite band was Bread. I now listen to them almost every day…David’s song writing and vocal chops are fantastic. His voice allows me to “hang” with Grandma a little each day…

[@Suejd1001]

😭

[@retrobebop61]

My grandma was my best friend also. She passed away in 1972 at the age of 67. Lupus and leukemia. I know how much it hurts to lose someone you love so much. Guitar Man always brings me back to that horrible time. They were playing it constantly on the radio at that time. My heart goes out to you.

[@thatonedude1003]

@@retrobebop61 Thanks for the kind words. I too am sorry for your loss. The fact that we are hurt means that they were good ladies…

[@cc1k435]

My grandma was an Elvis fan. That's what makes me think of her. ❤

[@awalker8371]

Awww my grandpa was mine it’s hard. But she’s still always with you. But God it’s still like yesterday for and still is hard

[@pinballinc1752]

Guitar Man is one of the best written songs ever. The way the "guitar man" travels through the song is brilliant.

[@davidmitchell1239]

I am a lead guitarist and have played in bands that covered everything from Hendrix to Chris Stapleton and Guitar Man is still one of my favorite songs and I won’t apologize for it.

[@robertc5387]

It’s interesting that the lead guitar on that song was played by Larry Knechtel, who was actually the bass and keyboard player, not the band’s guitarist. Larry said in an interview some years before his passing that he volunteered to give the guitar part a shot when the guitarist was having a problem laying down the track due to nervousness in the studio. Since Larry was primarily a studio musician both before and after Bread, he was totally comfortable when the tape machine was running and sailed through the take. (He was actually one of the legendary musicians of L.A.’s Wrecking Crew, and played on some of the most iconic recordings in history.)

[@mandiferrer]

@@robertc5387 and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" wouldn't be a smash hit if not for Knechtel's iconic piano arrangement 😁 ...and since it became a hit, Bread had included the song to their repertoire during their concerts, with Jimmy Griffin on vocals

[@Georgeweismeyer]

I actually love the drums in guitar man too !!

[@daleroberts6857]

I was at the 25th Anniversary concert tour in Manila and they told the story of "guitar man". I believe they also said Larry received a Grammy for the Bridge Over Troubled Water arrangement. Great concert that my wife and I talk about often. Although Bread toured Asia a lot, that was the first time they had ever been to the Philippines.

[@steveclarke1679]

I'll be 64 at the end of the month, and Bread will always be one of my favorites.

[@bt6195]

Same for me...I am 64. Bread was one of my favorites.

[@anabanana7599]

Happy Belated to both of you. 🎉🎂🥳

[@carmencollor1224]

" If" never fails to make me cry. It is such a blessing to be 66 and seat back and enjoy these magic songs of the 60's & 70's.

[@rogerbobrowski5741]

69 here. I reflect on how fortunate I am to have been born in the 50 ‘s.

[@carmencollor1224]

@@rogerbobrowski5741 I agree. Baby boomers. A great time to be alive.

[@mahkuntizitchy2083]

Same here! Born in 1958, Aubrey was my favourite Bread song! Grew up near Detroit so Motown was full steam ahead too! What a beautiful time to be in my teens, even the nights had a magical feel! Like it was a thousand years ago, so long old friend.

[@Thataintnothing]

Yup born in 57 ,great Music ,Hair and Muscle Cars!!!!

[@SarahBarnes-cr8nr]

His songs used to make me cry. I was a little kid in those days. He really is a phenomenal singer. Beautiful voice.

[@LazyIRanch]

The song, "Diary" always made my heart hurt. At that first lyric, "I found your diary underneath a tree..." I'd yell at the radio, "Put it back! Don't read it!" Sigh, but then the poor dude was going to find out eventually.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's that good!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He and Karen Carpenter have voices like heaven.

[@melanieshaw3210]

​@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980truer words...❤❤ Karen

[@janag9737]

I love David Gates. His music just made you feel at an even deeper level. Bread was amazing. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s with such amazing music was a true blessing.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Late 60s early 70s had so many amazing songs worth listening to.

[@reason2463]

We were soooo lucky to be there for a musical renaissance like no other before or since.

[@MarkOlsen-fs9gv]

I Want to Make It with You and If ruled my summer, along with The Carpenters Close to You and We've Only Just Begun. I was a life guard and the beach was magic before I was drafted that fall and Vietnam intruded into my illusion (or did I find that illusions are the truth).

[@jbos5107]

You are just trying to make me cry. These songs feel like the soundtrack of my life. It's not just Bread but the whole 70s am radio playing in my memory. I just hate getting old.

[@carmencollor1224]

Getting old is inevitable - not nice, but beats the alternative - what is really terrible is the mediocrity of the times we live in. Furthermore, where did the music go????😢

[@steveelder5306]

just listen to the music and dream kiddo

[@Thataintnothing]

Yup born in 57 and grew up on this Music

[@williamcooper9843]

Just embrace the memories of that era you were around to experience. The best music and automobiles . It was the last era of the American Experience.

[@qt4189]

Yes…love the BeeGees too!

[@freedabeagles2327]

Everything I Own. I have heard David Gates wrote it about his father. Always loved the song. After losing my own Dad, and other family members, the song beautifully breaks my heart everytime i hear it.

[@OldBiscuit54]

On his album when they were called "The Remington's" ......yup.... Lots of good songs on the "Remington's" album....bluer than blue....blue frontier.....love you with my eyes closed......long time ago

[@redspice55]

I just read that on Wikipedia, it is about his father. Such a beautiful song. I still have the 45 single of it.

[@happymoogmanjohnson2292]

I had the great pleasure to sit down with a very retired David Gates in 2016, and ask him questions about some of his songs, and about his arranging. He was very gently and kind. Those moments meant a lot to me, just as his songs and voice do. He's in his 80s now, and he enjoys his privacy.

[@teresastephens8422]

Love, love, love this band. I'm 61 and proud to say this has always been one of my all time favorite bands.

[@chevyone5512]

Im 61 miss the 70s hearing bread on the radio with cassy casim eagles america doobies best of times and i miss them these kids today don't have a clue how nice it was back then the goodby girl is my favorite but there all great

[@kraigpeterson3667]

I never cared for them until really listening to their record that my Dad had. David has such an easy to listen to voice. It is crazy how getting older can change your outlook on musicians. Rock on Brother! Hope you have a great day!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Well said!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

As we get older, we regret some of our opinions we used to have, especially about music.

[@mariskacandice890]

I can’t remember exactly when it was but the moment I heard Bread I fell in love with the music and David’s voice!

[@lalizarde]

I was suuuuper late to the Neil Diamond party. Nothing could be more uncool as a young teen. But somehow I got the bug about 5 years ago.

[@mariskacandice890]

@@lalizarde been a fan of Neil since 1972 when I was 3 years old!

[@californiahiker9616]

Being a young adult woman in the early 70’s I really loved that group! I still listen to them occasionally. Most of their songs are just so soothing! Thank you professor for highlighting them!

[@biezerplayz3270]

I stepped off the plane from Vietnam War in June 1970 hopped a taxi to SeaTac Airport to fly to Florida. the last song I heard was Make it with you. I step out of the cab and turned around facing a protest and the next words I heard was Baby Killer and other things along with spit. I sat in SEATAC Airport 2 hours and decided I wasn't ready to face my Florida Family so I flew to Santa Fe to an old girlfriend to detox my mind with her and family listening to Bread for a couple of weeks before I could face my family. Here I am healthy, wealthy and wise 54 years latter still dropping a tear over Want to make it with you. Praise God for his mercy and grace on my life.

[@GregKessey]

God made me in 68. Obviously missed Vietnam but I didn't miss the Helmand province in Afghanistan. Universal truth. War is hell but music marks all time. Takes the sting away a little bit.

[@areaman714]

Thank you, hero.

[@anabanana7599]

Thank you for your service. People forget that a lot of people went not because they wanted to, but because men sitting in high places said they had to go. Disgusting treatment of the service men when they came back and that hasn't changed. Vets living on the streets and dying because the VA is broken . So again , I say thank you for everything . 💙

[@moldlives]

Welcome home brother 🍻

[@jameslong1644]

Sorry to hear that brother but happy you made it through I was born in 67 and didn't have to deal with the BS during my service..

[@warrenwatters1800]

I'm 65 and have enjoyed David Gates and BREAD from the beginning and will forever. His songwriting, delivery and guitar playing is pure eargasmic delight. My favorite album is "Anthology of Bread". So glad his life is playing out as he wished it to...Best Wishes David, and Thank you for your music...such a warm and happy part of my life...and still is.

[@juliagriego7693]

I was in college in Cali and in the student hall a big sign saying, BREAD…playing her Friday night. I’d never heard of them! So I did some research and fell in love with them! I close my eyes and there I am…young, alive with possibility…those were the days🎉Thanks Professor 💜

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What did they play at the show?

[@juliagriego7693]

Can’t remember but they became a part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@huckleberry582]

I was riding my motorcycle over to a friend’s house when I was 19 and was listening to “If”, by Bread. Something just struck me and it dawned on me that this song was the earliest recollection I had of music. I could hear the song in my mind and my mom was listening to it while working around the house. I mentioned that to her one day and she said she use to listen to them while doing her house work. We were stationed in Germany at the time and I was about 3. To this day it is one of the most comforting songs in my play list.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What year was this?

[@dgarve]

David Gates is as much of a genius as Brian Wilson. He wrote and sung some of the most beautiful songs of the '70s. In addition to the great hits you mentioned, let's not forget "Sweet Surrender" and "Guitar Man". Those songs are stellar, especially with the guitar outro on the latter. I have great memories of hearing those unique tunes in the '70s and now my kids joke around whenever Bread comes on the radio, because whenever the kids as babies wouldn't fall asleep, we'd jump in the car and drive around to the soothing sounds of Bread--and it always did the trick! Thanks! - Dave

[@cylelle376]

I just want to second this. Sweet Surrender is my absolute favourite Bread song, with Guitar Man a close second. I love the way the vocals and guitar interweave with each other on the latter - what a true masterpiece of a recording!

[@johnholliday5874]

Sweet Surrender? I only know John Denver's

[@molarguy]

1964 "Popsicles and Icicles" written by Mr Gates.

[@debbiereitmulder2151]

David Gates voice is like the most soothing voice ever!! Not ashamed to say it...but I loved Bread!! One of the best soft rock bands ever....

[@craigjohnson4302]

One of my, bursting with talent, favorite singer songwriters of all time. His music always pulls me back to the less complicated times of the 1970s.

[@otwtofitness4354]

Even at a young age of 4, I fell in love with his soothing voice. 'If' is the song I dedicate to my wife.

[@Lam_3-22-23]

I'm right there with you. I refused to listen to Bread, then marriage happened. My wife's favorite band- Bread. Now, I'm the one that turns the radio up when "If" or "Mother Freedom" comes on.. Thanks, as always, Prof.

[@Dave-lq2le]

Feel ya, bro!!😂

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Shows there’s a good side to marriage after all.

[@Lam_3-22-23]

​@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 31 yrs worth of good and counting

[@cmc5394oparva]

One of my favorite Wonder Years episodes showed Winnie give Kevin a Bread album. Teenage Kevin: "I love it!" Adult Kevin: "I hated it." 😂 But he did clarify that he loved getting a gift from her, regardless of what it was.

[@Jonathanstockwell]

Good job explaining an interesting story, but it would be torture to listen to him, at least to me.

[@mariagaribaldi5961]

Awesome band,I listen to Bread all the time! RIP Mike Botts Jimmy Griffin,and Larry Knechtal.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Indeed.

[@pollypurree1834]

Mike Botts had a fabulous jazz voice

[@JB-if7bu]

Guitar Man has always been one of my all time favorite songs.

[@dsk4265]

It Don't Matter To Me. One of my favorite songs from many years ago. This post brought back a lot of memories.

[@blazemordly9746]

Bread toured back in 1996-97 as well, we saw them at Six Flags over Texas that summer, absolutely magical. David & Jimmy's voices still soared effortlessly harmonizing all of their old classics. Larry's slide on Guitar man was out of this world & the Dallas string section that accompanied that night gave the whole performance a studio quality shine that made you realize this was something special. David came to Tahlequah, Okla back in the early 2000's on a tour of his own, played 2 nights, the second being an addition he made the day before due to some local flooding we had as I recall. He was/is like that I think... a songwriter that wanted nothing less than to share his music & make this world a better place one song at a time. Thanks David, for all the music & magic along the way.

[@ProfessorofRock]

WoW! Would've given my left arm to see that!

[@lilacgirl9332]

@@ProfessorofRock I saw him in the very small room at Foxwoods in '04 and then the larger stage in '06. Close friends of mine who call themselves Breadheads, came and it was a wonderful night but bittersweet because Mike and Jimmy had passed.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I hope they are still touring so I can get to see them someday!

[@lilacgirl9332]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Sadly Jimmy, Mike, and Larry have passed only Robb and David are left and David retired a while back. He just turned 83 on December 11th.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@lilacgirl9332 RIP to all of them. I hope he is living a comfortable life in retirement.

[@chrino21]

Jeeez. What a beautiful, well-written and constructed celebration of a time, a band, an artist, and a person. So glad you’re here, Professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks!

[@Jagangela]

"Everything I Own" still stirs my soul.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's such a beautiful composition.

[@Jagangela]

@@ProfessorofRock yes it is, just like your videos.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

A classic.

[@tomblevins4133]

I was driving down the road about a month after my Dad had passed away, when the DJ introduced a song written and performed by David Gates. He said the song was written by DG aboout has dad after had had passed away. He began to play "Everything I Own." I drove down the road, crying so hard that I could nearly see to drive. But there was also a healing in that song, just knowing that someone else not only understood the way I felt, but they felt the same way I did.

[@flinx649]

I still can't listen to that song anymore.

[@timothyphelps4394]

I have loved Bread’s music since the beginning. I am 62 years old now and last year, on my birthday, my wife got me the complete set of Bread’s catalog on cd. I have worn those puppies out, reliving that authentic sound and all the special memories that go with them! Thanks for the segment!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Always love the smooth and intricate sounds that they were known for. Felt easing but also emotionally captivating, really defined the idea of music touching the soul. 70s and 60s were truly the decades for that sound!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks RC32! Always love seeing your comments!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock Cheers man!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cheers!@@RC32Smiths01

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The lush sound of soft rock and soul from this era is truly magical.

[@ricknbacker5626]

imho 'Everything I Own' is one of the most finely crafted songs every recorded. With its subtly different structured 2nd verse. Its heart wrenching middle 8 right thru the final chorus. With its full 3-part harmony (with an additional closing line. Perfection. I played my 1st paying gig on 20 December 1974. I was15 years old. The first song we played, kicking off my nearly 49-year career in the music biz??? Mother Freedom. Thank you POR for this thoughtful tribute to David Gates. An American treasure. RNB

[@barrysmith8920]

My sister loved Gates and always played his records. I really appreciate his songs. Thank you Professor! 🙏🏼

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Barry!

[@bjdefilippo447]

It was my brother's 8 track that introduced me to Bread. It was a surprise, given the rest of his collection was a bit harder, but I loved it!

[@captainamerica9028]

David was the best musician to ever come out of Oklahoma.

[@marinahansen5964]

Everything I own he wrote for his dad, who passed away while David was on tour. It is really beautiful and you can tell it really comes from the heart ❤️

[@donnaweiss4757]

My Dad bought their albums. David Gates had such a beautiful voice. I still enjoy listening to Bread.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@Dave-fm6qd]

I have been a “Breadhead” for nearly 50 years. To this day, I play many of the albums back-to-back. All tracks. To me there are no tracks I skip. Thank you David Gates! And thank you Professor of Rock for shining a light on a great artist and band.

[@chip2u]

Thanks, Professor! I always loved the lyrics of 'Diary' as I think we all have had the pain of loving someone who doesn't have the same feelings for you. That heart breaking realization that she loves someone else always gets me.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Such a painful listen! Breaks my heart!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a feeling of helplessness.

[@debdo1960]

A very under rated band. I have their CD which has been played endlessly. I never tire of all their music 😊 Goodbye Girl movie and song were the best!

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

As a young man during that period I thought Led Zeppelin would woo females into my car but it was the purchase of the Bread 8 track that did it. Thank you David Gates for the great music and memories.

[@FrankFloyd-rh1bd]

Listening to David Gates and Bread or David Gates (solo) never gets old to this day and I do it frequently. Thank you very much for this update on him. My wife and I have been married for 47 years and to hear that he's been married for 64 makes me feel like a rookie! Congratulations on that Mr. & Mrs. Gates and thanks for all of your great music.

[@Kurtdog63]

As a musician, there were voices thru out my musical history that just simply rose above. Karen Carpenter, Allyson Krauss, Christopher Cross... and DAVID GATES.

[@otmargreb6110]

Agreed!

[@jaxcrax9644]

Disagreed!

[@robstrck8]

I agree with every one ☺️

[@donwilliams3078]

Alison Krauss and Union Station were great together.

[@ronhoffman2405]

I've been playing and singing Bread tunes since the seventies and the crowd reaction is always stunned and happy and enthusiastic applause.

[@neophyte679]

Nostalgia, Nostalgia, Nostalgia and Heaps of Reminiscence. THANK YOU !!!!

[@starstuff5958]

I loved BREAD, I was a young mom, two kids......my husband was in the Navy on a carrier for years and I was so missing him. BREAD held me together those years and I will never ever forget their music. No one better since. They just slide into a time period that was chaotic on this planet with this beautiful music. My husband died recently after 60+ years of marriage. I still listen to Bread to bring back beloved memories. Thanks for this, stumbled on it as I'm having my morning coffee...without him. I want to make it with you...THANKS for this, I needed it on another sad morning.

[@iancnnr]

Beautiful

[@curtflory7147]

May God shower you with His peace and grace. So sorry for your loss.

[@briarpalek9254]

Absolutely one of the best groups that has ever existed.

[@SpeakerBuilder]

Without doubt one of the best singer/songwriters of our time.

[@tomntammybrown3817]

Bread was the best soft rock group of all time. Love their music. Could literally listen to them all day and never once get tired of them.

[@JerryMoss-x5c]

So glad I caught this presentation. Gates music is my favorite. His words has meant so much to my personal life. I listen to his music often. Great musician and song writer.

[@kimberley1449]

Im hearing this in January 2024, and I am very happy that David is still here and his music will always make me smile!! Thank you David!!

[@wattheheck6010]

David Gates and Bread had a way of opening up my sarcastic mind to the gentleness of my 1970's heart. I treasure their music. Great post.

[@charitylboisseau7526]

Bread is one of my favorite bands of all time! Everything I Own still makes me melt! Ahhhhh.....thanks for the good memories.

[@thecollective1584]

I grew up in the 70's. I still remember listening to these guys, not only on the radio, but on my mother's vinyl.while I am a hard rock/metal musician, and to the dissapointment of my guys, I still listen to them if they happen to come on

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's awesome!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too. Their music provides comfort.

[@pcr1497]

Your mother's 'vinyl' ? Hahahaha man relying on your older relatives for their records for many things, shame you missed the golden ages then from 1964-1973 and no young grasshopper relaying on older relatives for their music isn't the same experience and fabricated memories from infant ages won't work. You GenXers crack me up. Love it Thank you for proving my point more than once

[@rayberry4261]

You know, David wrote "Everything I Own" about his father, after his death. It is hard to listen to the song without crying. Aubrey might be the prettiest melody I have every heard. What a great ballad writer.

[@Crystal_Blue_Persuasion]

I have loved Bread since their beginning and I was one of those fans that was devastated by their breakup. Thank you for reminding your followers of the magic of David Gates' music and this marvelous band.

[@tracisawyer7681]

Whenever I hear a Bread song or Karen Carpenter I go back to the early 70s a transistor radio and the my last years of an innocent childhood.❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool!

[@inisipisTV]

In case you didn’t know, former Bread members Jimmy Griffin and Rob Royer co-composed along with Fred karlin the song “For all we know" for the movie "Lovers and Other Strangers" where it won best Song in the Academy Awards. The song is originally sung by Larry Merridith in the movie. Richard Carpenter fell in love with song when he watched the movie, so he got the rights for the song for him and his sister to make their own cover. It became a big hit.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They both made some of the best music of their time. R.I.P. Karen.

[@donwilliams3078]

@@inisipisTV That was sung at our wedding in Roland, Iowa by my friend Phil Hodges, with his great baritone vocals.

[@arlenesklorenko602]

Always loved listening to Bread and David Gates. Thanks for the memories! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carlosanvito]

Knowing the deep relationship you had with your father, all I could think about was the song, Everything I Own, that David wrote about losing his own father in which he confessed that he would give everything to have his father back again. What a song, what a songwriter!

[@conniewoodruff4706]

I’ve always loved bread back in the 70’S. And still listening 2024

[@Bill-Rocker]

Nailed it ! Dave is the King of mellow. He made Cat Stevens sound like Captain Beefheart. The guitar is what sold me though. If not for the guitar I'd have never listened. Everything was there, the vocals and lyrics but I'm a music guy. As a kid it was one of the few what we called sissy music bands that were not sissy music musicians. There is a half dozen or so songs that still really bring a great feeling over me. The power, no politics, no demands, no hate, real solid talent, just emotions set to music.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The guitar work is simply stellar.

[@davidmarlajurek5038]

“Everything I Own” makes me weep uncontrollably every time I hear it. Thank you for sharing this Professor!!!! Bread has such beautiful songs, soul-stirring lyrics.

[@tedbecker4051]

What a voice! I've been a big Bread and David Gates fan since my early childhood. Everything I Own is one of my all-time favorite songs. I was surprised to find out it was about his father. Always thought it was about a woman. Either way, it's a powerful, emotional song. It ties Lost Without Your Love for my #1 Bread song.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Such a beautiful song. About his father...

[@ronfeyerhem805]

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[@tedbecker4051]

@@ProfessorofRock - Great episode, Professor. Love the happy ending. It would be awesome if you could get an interview with David Gates.

[@sirwinston2368]

I just made the same reply. It's a touching tribute.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What a neat little tribute song.

[@juliewychor]

I was fortunate enough to see Bread in concert in the fall of 1978 when a classmate who had tickets asked me to go with him. I always loved their music, so I was thrilled to get to see and hear them play live. A great memory!

[@Highlander-s5p]

Hard for me to listen to them without crying , his songs grab my heart every time

[@joeterp5615]

I love when you talk about your Dad. You are so open and the love you had for him is so evident. God bless you my friend.

[@javascript6948]

Im 63 years old , i am A singer/songwriter myself i have loved David Gates since im a kid he was one of the songwriters i loved and i modeled my songwriting skills from. I wish i could have seen him or met him never got a chance . I love ballads they are what comes most naturally to me and i feel that most people like the ballads of most of any group . Davids voice is high and clear his pitch is perfect . He is talented on so many levels yet seems to be a humble man . I didnt realize till maybe 15 years ago that “Everything i own “ was written when he lost his father. He was so brilliant that the song could be about a girl or losing his Dad . So as a child i thought it was about a girl. After losing my Dad i understand his words so clearly now

[@MikeB-1965]

David was a great songwriter and performer. He wrote so many timeless hits still played daily today. If he would tour I would definitely go. Love their songs!

[@stevenscoggins170]

A few days after Covid took my girlfriend in 2021, I was driving around town running errands, and Everything I Own came on the radio. I broke down emotionally and had to pull over to the side of the road. Not many songs have had that effect on me, but that song that I used to dismiss as kind of sappy when I was a kid shook me to my core in my late 50s on that day. Over two years later, I can't hear it without thinking about her.

[@andyleotell]

My girl was taken via suicide… that song does the same to me…. You are not alone in your suffering…

[@ReeceS6419]

I have to say that Bread is my all-time favorite group! I grew up in the 60s and 70s and the music was great! When I listen to the old music, I feel young and in love again! ❤️

[@peterd.9978]

Epitome of "Easy Listening" music. Such great songs that stands the test of time.

[@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398]

Wow, "Easy Listening" is another name that genre went by. Well they could really #MakeElevatorsGreatAgain

[@oriolesandravens]

Dude! Professor! Your bread puns will never get stale. They will never go crusty. And the "millions of bread lovers all around the world" is another great pun. In case you didn't know (or your viewers) Every Thing I Own was written for the death of his father. I still cry every time I listen to it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! Good ones!

[@richardpetersen9757]

I guess David made enough dough from Bread that he can loaf now. 😊

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Egg-xactly! 😂

[@thetannaree]

I loved and still love Bread. David Gates’ Goodbye Girl from the movie of the same name is iconic and brings me back to my middle school years ❤

[@kathernkelley5943]

Wow thanks so much for that flash back, that was awesome. We had If song at our wedding in 1979. That was my favorite. Still married almost 45 years. You really can't beat the music of the 70s❤❤❤

[@anonimous2451]

Geez as a Pre-teen and teen I listened to these songs and truly LOVED em. Always wondered what happened to the band. Thanks for the walk thru the era.

[@Jagangela]

Nothing like an episode of the "Professor of Rock" to make the work day move along smoothly.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Glad to hear it!

[@maureenmorley9555]

Oh my goodness, David Gates had the most amazing voice and his songs were so beautiful!!! Karen Carpenter I always thought had the most beautiful voice going. So both of these were my favorites! My favorite song has always been Everything I Own! Thanks for doing this I loved this!!!

[@caryheuchert]

Interestingly, "For All We Know", recorded by the Carpenters, was written by Robb Royer and James Griffin of Bread.

[@CapTexamerica]

I stole all of my dad's vinyl except his Bread albums. 79 years old now and he STILL has those. They haven't seen a needle since the early '80s but won't let them go.

[@markantes9629]

Thank you, Professor, for highlighting one of rock's greatest all-around musicians. A singer-songwriter who always delivered in an era of arguably some of the best singer-songwriters of our time. David set the bar, Bread was on another level. Give credit to the other 3 bandmates as well because they were what made that smooth rich sound. David Gates and Bread inspired me to start playing guitar, start a band at 13, and try to write music. Gates and Taylor were my go-to for inspiration.

[@paulbainjr]

I paused this video to go listen to Baby I’m-a Want You. I’ve heard it before many times, but this time I gave it my full attention. It’s truly amazing 😊❤

[@darlenelogue2773]

I was born in 1968, and Bread has been and is one of my 3 favorite bands. The theme song to the movie The Goodbye Girl, and The Guitar Man are my favorite songs of Bread.

[@thetitleisours1]

I have his greatest hits album. Not every greatest hits has every song as good, but the BREAD one is one of the best

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What’s your favorite song by them?

[@thetitleisours1]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Tough question. Maybe between The Guitar Man and Baby I'm-A Want You. How about you? :)

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@thetitleisours1 Everything I Own. ♥️

[@thetitleisours1]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Nice! :)

[@Dave-lq2le]

I'm with you! Took me a while to appreciate David Gates and Bread. They did open me up to other mellow stuff, like Ambrosia. David Pack has another voice like that. Thanks, Professor!!😎👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Well said! What's your favorite track by him?

[@Dave-lq2le]

​​@ProfessorofRock Guitar Man and Lost Without Your Love. If is pretty good too!!

[@Polyphemus47]

Ambrosia! Yes!

[@Dave-lq2le]

@@Polyphemus47 Indeed!!👍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

David Pack is underrated!

[@dannysmuzic1807]

As I read all these comments with tears in my eyes, I realize that people who love Bread are the people I love.. the 70s were Soo good. Soo bold to be honest and pure and simple.. Gosh

[@wendybaier9368]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!! Beautifully done!!! How can you not listen to this music and be happy. So Grateful I was alive and young when music was AMAZING 💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@donnalawrence4666]

Aubrey and Sweet Surrender were my favorites but Bread didn’t have a bad song. Loved the group and David Gates.

[@jeffreycompton9320]

Aubrey is definitely one of the finest Bread songs. Beautifully written.

[@melfarm9109]

Aubrey is one of my favorite names, and I wonder if it's partly because of this song hahaha

[@katemaloney4296]

I love David Gates' voice and songwriting. Now, Professor, you have to do a "Where'd He Go?" segment on David Pack of Ambrosia.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Will do! I've interviewed him!

[@sdanjohn]

I second this!

[@Mary-el3pi]

I think David Pack does some of the Time Life videos for those huge CD sets!

[@RepriseFan]

I third this, love David Pack!

[@sdanjohn]

David Pack is pretty active on Facebook.

[@idahopotato5837]

Bread was some of that great singers and songwriters of the 70's that may never be replaced. Nothing shocking just smooth. No anger. Thanks for the info Professor.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Well said!

[@lynncannon7484]

Have always loved the gifted song writing and smooth, mellow voice of David Gates. Loved his concert at the Scerra theatre in Orem, Utah in 2003 where I first heard his tender love song " Find Me" for the first time.

[@danieldoherty5034]

I grew up in the 70s, and in so many ways I consider it the decade of schlock: fashion, movies, politics, etc. But over time I have come to appreciate what a brilliant decade it was for music. Who would have guessed! On my playlist of favorites, probably about 70% of the songs are from the 70s. Eagles, Elton John, Carpenters, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby Stills, America, ABBA, Steely Dan, Queen, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Don MacLean, CCR, Chicago, Cat Stevens, Boz Scaggs, Billy Joel, Bee Gees, The Who, the Stones, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Carly Simon, Jim Croce, the post-Beatles Beatles, and on and on ..... But crap! I forgot about Bread. Thanks for the reminder.

[@nancycurtis488]

And…………..John Denver…….my friend, from 14 on.

[@danieldoherty5034]

@@nancycurtis488 Agreed!

[@thomasventiquattroii7249]

Excellent list of seventies favorite groups and artists! Some of the "on and on" favorites might include Lobo, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Harry Nilsson, Barry Manilow and Gilbert O'Sullivan. And although it was his only major hit, how about "Please Come to Boston" by Dave Loggins?

[@danieldoherty5034]

@@thomasventiquattroii7249 Great additions. It's an embarrassment of riches, no?

[@liamphillips7315]

Yeah, it's truly stunning. The retrospect is relentless...but it was easy to hold any part of it in contempt in the moment because there was such a constant flow of incredibly well-written, well-performed music. But slowly the spigot turned off, tapering into the rare occurrence amidst the tidal wave of mediocrity we're still drowning in today. Hell, at this point we practically live underwater 🤘

[@Janet076]

Will always love David Gates and Bread. Jimmy Griffin was an excellent singer matching David’s voice in their songs and duos . The Goodbye Girl is a favorite. Thank you for highlighting them. 💓💋🎶

[@alansomebody6886]

I am glad you did this deep dive on him. I was just a wee lad during that time and I HATED soft rock, but I did have to admire David Gate's voice. I did not think of it as "soothing" but I did think of it as "pure". His was the voice of a beautiful soul who could make you see past the darkness around you. Thank you for reminding me of that!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Same. After hearing these musicians’ personal backstories, I couldn’t help but respect the art they made.

[@rjhall5712]

Could not have said it any better... totally agree !

[@lisaharrod8386]

I always considered David Gates a poet...for me, "Guitar Man" was a just a gorgeous, timeless ballad. Love this band, and enjoyed this mini doc very much! Kudos, Professor.❤

[@bobchambers1455]

"IF" in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And it's quite short...

[@vonsuthoff]

*"IF" a picture paints a thousand words, then why can't I paint you. That is one of the best lines I've ever heard. Tip of the hat to David Gates.*