Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keeley - If I Had Words . "Good Quality"

"If I Had Words" was a 1978 UK hit song performed by Scott Fitzgerald as a duet with Yvonne Keeley. It reached number 3 in the UK charts and number 24 in the Australian charts in 1978. It sold more than one million copies. It was also a hit in New Zealand, Belgium, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
The tune was taken from the main theme of the Maestoso from Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 in C minor (Symphony with organ) with an added reggae beat. The lyrics and arrangement were by Jonathan Hodge, a prolific writer of TV jingles and movie themes, who also produced the single.
The backing was by the St Thomas More Roman Catholic School Choir in Chelsea, London
Courtesy Wikepedia.

[@judeangione3732]

Watched Babe again last night. That scene really made the movie.

[@lizkager5239]

Might make my kids watch that later. It's one of my absolute favorite movies

[@NathanJones-zb1kj]

Best part about it is that the Babe is infinitely better. This sounds awful.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

@Jude Anigone Oh yeah!

[@crazyfnjoey]

@@NathanJones-zb1kj quick fix, speed up playback by 1.5x. It definitely sounds better a little faster. Little more upbeat.

[@Rick_787]

Brings tears of joy and happiness to my eyes every time I see that scene

[@dayanaraujo6269]

My son had a really bad seizure last night. As he slowly recovered, I sung this song to him. If I had the words I would make it so he wouldn't have to experience these episodes.

[@MPBMPB-66]

I wish we could change these conditions,I am sending you hope and love.🌹

[@mark1968]

Best wishes to your son Dayan.

[@05dturner]

Hi pls check into cannabis oil specifically Rick Simpson oil. You want full spectrum oil made with all the cannabinoids. It has stopped my seizures completely. Look into the documentry Weediatrics it's on Amazon Prime and might be on Netflix. Other parents help their kids as well. XO

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Tu raconte que des conneries. C'est une copies de Camille Saint Saëns!!!!!!!!! Et...Laisse tomber, t'as compris. Bon courage mais ne raconte plus jamais des conneries!

[@helenfearon4377]

Much love to you and your son from Helen in Scotland ❤

[@malS537]

Heard this song as a small boy on the radio in the later part of 70's, without knowing the lyrics nor the title of the song. Later in the 90's while watching a movie on some talking animals, I suddenly remembered the song as the movie had this as a theme song. Still, there was no way I could figure out the lyrics, the singers and the title. Recently, I made efforts to search for the song on KZbin. First, I scrolled Google to find a movies on talking animals. There it was - 'Babe'. And finally found the song. I love the song. It brings me back so many childhood memories. Sob..

[@Stedman421]

Exactly the same here! It wasn’t until I heard Saint Saens organ symphony some 20 years later that I could find this song.

[@stevenmac993]

A rare clip from a 1970's Top of The Pops where they can still show the presenter.

[@andrenikolailindholmthorse8941]

This man should be in a rock band.

[@johncoles-pw4qx]

Despite the fact tbe tune owes a huge debt to Saint Saens it's still a pop classic.

[@A_M_638]

I only recently heard this! Amazing! He was far ahead of his time.

[@raymondcorona5541]

Wooow never thought that this song from the Babe movie from 1996 was original from 1977😮 Love this song a lot ❤is so beautiful!!!

[@marywhite4857]

The actual original is Saint Saen's Organ symphony! Trouble is, the bit were this tune is lasts about two minutes at most.

[@mollycblaeser]

I know it from Babe, too!

[@campbellthomson252]

​@@marywhite4857I do agree. The tinkly ethereal 4-handed piano part followed by the same melody on the organ reduces me to an emotional wreck and I always want it to go on much longer!

[@juanpotgieter8406]

Why do I prefer James Cromwells version though?

[@mollycblaeser]

@@juanpotgieter8406 I love his version! So wholesome.

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

Takes me back to college 1977..

[@chriscoghlan06]

I remember hearing this every morning between 7 & 7:30 on 3MP Australia for weeks. It was (is) so catching. Glad the movie Babe gave it a second life.

[@allisonday893]

Oh my pure nostalgia. Mum listening to this bopping round the kitchen. I was probably about 6🥰

[@JORIS1234HOTMAIL]

I was 5 or 6 (°72) and loved it. What a love song ❤

[@ritatapsfield1]

Just watched Babe. So good

[@bernardwhite2187]

Ha! Exactly what made me come here too!!

[@Marina-uo8en]

Oh my I knew this was familiar gosh!!!

[@littlejoe9381]

My first memory of hearing this song was on the movie Babe. It was a more upbeat, happy version. Evidently they picked the right song for the movie, it had me crying and laughing at the same time. So many movies in more recent decades have used music from the earlier decades. I’m glad because it brings back good memories and unites the past with the present. And many of the younger generations think it’s new music. 😄

[@jeremyschep3589]

Farmer Hogget singing and dancing to it is the best movie scene from my childhood, period

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Ça c'est pas résonable...

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Par contre, j'adore infiniment les h Chats!!!

[@littlejoe9381]

@@letroisiemeoeil : I don’t speak French, but it looks like you said you adore cats. I hope I got that correct. 🙂

[@letroisiemeoeil]

@@littlejoe9381 je me répète: J'ADORE LES CHATS!

[@jillacrochetstheworld]

I still sing this to my eldest son❤

[@johnnyshinnichi1785]

I loved this song. It's strange that it never seemed to get played on the radio in later years

[@markwilliamwestonwilson1503]

It’s a great record from a great time,

[@ryanjsimpson]

beautiful. Bass player is super.

[@mollycblaeser]

This song gives me so much serotonin whenever I watch 'Babe' 😋

[@eileendunn4362]

This is one of my all time fav songs ,makes me cry every time!!

[@willtat123]

Heard this song on UK Boom radio today, beautiful.

[@A_M_638]

written in 1886!

[@bluesilverblue]

Today I have this song. I remember this from my childhood but never knew the name of the band or singer. For whatever reason I needed to know this song and today, thanks to Fresh Radio FM, I was finally able to track down this beautiful song. I will be playing this forever .

[@mbohlsen]

I had the same problem but it was watching the movie Babe with my kids, seeing the mice singing that jarred my memory. Great song.

[@satanicboxer562]

I remember this song from many years ago.Must admit I thought it was a black singer.pleasantly surprised.Lovely song and beautifully performed.That man has a totally unique voice and the lady is a superb singer.most people don’t realise how much courage it takes to sing live in closed conditions like that.Bygone times thankfully I was alive (though young)to see them.And may I add the schoolgirl’s singing in the background are adorable.

[@rickylock5609]

Such wonderful memories as I left school in 78 the year that this was released.....liked it then.....and absolutely love it now !!!......god bless u all....xx😇🥰😎❤❤❤....and please remember to try and b kind to each other as good karma is so important.............................

[@natalie77711]

I believe father God sent me here to this uplifting happy beautiful song. Stay strong brothers and sisters. Maranatha dear lord Jesus Christ. Believe in the gospel and you too shall be saved ❤ he's coming back soon 🙏🏼

[@lynmatthews8252]

He’s not coming for me! I ask him consistently to help the starving beaten and abused children and animals! Let’s hope he comes for them. He’s a cruel unfair god. He’s all yours. 😢😢😢

[@englishrose47]

If I had words to praise this wonderful music by Camille Saint Saens - Organ Symphony

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

I remember this from the 70s?! Great melody. What a genius Saint Saens was!

[@ginnielacy170]

This is a beautiful song ❤

[@mvermeulen26]

Yvonne Keeley from The Netherlands 🤩

[@A_M_638]

I never knew this comes from a classical musical piece written in 1886!

[@alanm1894]

I was living in The Hague when this song was released, it was brilliant then, it is brilliant now

[@robindutt7169]

I haven't thought about this song since I first heard it. Wonderful and makes me cry every time. Ah...What you can do with that slice of Saint-Saens. If anyone does not know this, please listen to his organ symphony. A new meaning for sublime...

[@stevenmoscrop5786]

Love The Chemistry between the two singers

[@Missterymiss1]

Those smooth notes and incredible highs he hits. Just wow.. what a talented voice 🥰🥰🥰

[@Missterymiss1]

Just beautiful beautiful beautiful So overlooked

[@puggilove]

This was my favourite childhood song, I thought it was a black gospel choir until I saw it on YT and was amazed and delighted☺️🌿makes me realise how much time has passed✨

[@user-ks9hs7xl6r]

I still Love this song and the original French Composer died in 1921.❤😂😂❤

[@zakattak1990]

I think this is the most 70s thing I've ever seen.

[@Retro_Rich]

More so if they bounced on stage on matching Space Hoppers.

[@englishrose47]

Except it was written in 1886 by Camille Saint Saens

[@DH-nr5om]

I like Scott Fitgerald's voice! Beautiful.

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Oui, et apart ça?

[@grahamboyce670]

Amazing

[@randolfduff239]

What on earth happened to Scott Fitzgerald, he must have the most amazing voice ever

[@williamfreeman8334]

It's live

[@poikapi062]

He's still around. He occasionally makes posts on his Facebook page and has shown up at some Eurovision celebratory events.

[@martykey1574]

My mum bought this in 77 when I was 10 still love it

[@charles5596]

Handsome and great song

[@kategov]

This reminds me of my childhood and my mother she loved the song been looking for it for a while.

[@mightyquinnproductions8672]

I was at school myself when this song came out loved it and at the time I remember watching totps thinking those teachers are good singers !!

[@thomasmuller8687]

Wie liebe ich dieses Lied !!!!!!!!

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Ich liebe aber original.

[@mikemoloney7196]

Beautiful written song by Song by Scott Fitzgerald and Yvonne Keeley

[@PeopleOfArarat]

and Camille Saint-Saëns.

[@englishrose47]

They may have written the words but Camille Saint Saens wrote the music in 1886. Final movement of Symphony No 3 (Organ).

[@sidpheasant7585]

and the Holy Spirit

[@madogapmeurigfawr3287]

Loved and still love this - classic.

[@MsGoldy69]

still so nice after all these years.. wow

[@IanMadBrit]

Think I was about 13 when this came out, and I loved it until my parents started liking it and it became naff (and the law at the time stated that if your parents liked your music, you were doing music wrong! *LMFAO* )... a few years later, I rediscovered it and found that it was perfect for mix-tapes (and later CDs) to listen to in the car, the shower, or the bedroom ... Now it's part of the playlist I use to wake my kids up on school days. It's a nice way to start the day :D

[@pierrebuffiere5923]

If you like this, you should listen to the final movement of Saint Saens Organ Symphony. It is where this came from.

[@englishrose47]

Sadly so many people on here are completely aware of what they owe to Camille Saint Saens

[@purpleplump6650]

The original piece is beautiful but has sadly been abused ❤

[@annmarieray3922]

My mum's song.. She loves this.. This guy Scott's voice is fantastic.. Love this so much

[@fluorosco]

Its absolute magic I love it

[@rextravers8054]

Beautiful song!!!!1

[@JohnCashin]

I can remember it. I was in secondary school at the time. I couldn't catch all of the words, just the 'if I had words to make a day for you' bit and some other parts, the rest, well, I made it up as I sang it lol.

[@JhonMayall]

A hit in January 1978 i think.

[@Lahse72]

Just heard this song watching Babe!! What a wonderful movie 🤩

[@scottrandall8269]

its just nice to hear a song from my youth that makes your thoughts rush back in time to the best of times....

[@clayman648]

This is just so beautiful it's like watching a glimpse of a moment in time that's so innocent that I never got to live in or see what life was like back then. but seeing this makes me think of how great it must have been back then.. least that's what I think of why i'm emotional seeing it?

[@dobleclanger]

I was a child when it came out, but now I find it incredibly moving. Not sure it was so much appreciated in the heady days of disco and punk. (I could be wrong.) Actually, those days did have a naive charm but it was so normal as to not be noticed. Plus ,in Australia there were also alot of heavy drinking and smoking, sport watching yobbos about...😬

[@robmca9265]

@@dobleclanger I certainly loved it back then and still do and only today did I realise that it was lifted from yet another classical piece, just like Whiter Shade of Pale and the Beach Boys Lady Linda.

[@matchless22553]

Great song,when I was having a fall out with someone, this song came into my mind from above and I went straight to that person and reconciled with that person.

[@martincollins3861]

Absolutely beautiful song, reminds me, of my youth

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Mon ami, j'ai déjà signalé que c'est une copies de la symphonie dés orgue de Camille Saint Saëns!!! T'ES sourd?

[@riley1049]

Yvonne Keeley is now 71, Scott Fitzgerald just turned 76 last month, and all the choir singers are in their early to mid-50s by now.

[@tracyray9518]

Love this song!

[@roytbone5791]

I was 16 in 1978, I'm now 62. The choir singers will be in their mid 60s

[@estate0007]

And the dog of the cameraman is dead already long time ago 😢

[@paulsimpson2060]

Brill live version, no lip sync, thanks for posting.

[@chewieschannel2814]

Totally Agree.One of the very few examples of a Record being sung completely live on TOTPs Nowadays Artistes are unable to speak properly let alone sing especially live !!

[@chewieschannel2814]

Sung completely live, as they did every time they performed it on TOTP Brilliant is an understatement.

[@sbhj6705]

Great song from great time

[@geoffjoffy]

This was a hit when I was aged 16. I feel 16 again!! LOL.

[@natnoonoo9290]

I have such a Crush on Scott Fitzgerald 💕, still do lol. That sexy look, the Husky Unique Voice, Those shwinging hips and that Smile still leaves me with Goosebumps and yes he is 70 years young. 👍🏼 😉❤️

[@missrockstarglamazon6846]

He’s voice was amazing what. Vocals ❤️❤️

[@MsLincos]

Agree Champ!

[@richardleigh9161]

Great song I love it

[@maureengardiner6527]

Love Love this song it is such a happy song

[@patrickmcardle8827]

What a tune

[@mikthe2004]

They are singing this live, and it sounds really good. This song popped into my head yesterday, and it's daggy, only has one verse - repeated over and over - like "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics - but I still like it. 1978 was my last year of High School!! Oh, to be that young again!!

[@babyblue6743]

I was 12 when this was in the charts, 2nd year at high school, and just getting into music, I found this song fascinating. To be that young, ye, when every small thing was a big adventure, a fascination. Sometimes I think how have I gotten here to this age, and a lot of the magic has dissipated, but I still hang on to threads of it.

[@Yvonne_ozlife]

Year 12 or year 10? I was in year 9 in '78. I haven't heard this in years and love that yt allows me to find stuff that I had completely forgotten about.

[@babyblue6743]

@@Yvonne_ozlife I was in year 7 when the song was out, just a bit too young to join in with everything, but I liked the song.

[@mikthe2004]

@@Yvonne_ozlife Year 12 in 1978 Yvonne, and yes it's great to find old songs on youtube and even better that other old songs pop up as well. I love old pop and rock songs, and luckily I have one son who likes them as well. My other son is into more modern music, although he says he likes the old stuff as well.

[@Yvonne_ozlife]

@@mikthe2004 I'm also a fan of old rock and pop and like u I love the fact that by watching one video it leads to another old song I had forgotten. I have a daughter plus 2 sons as well with the youngest son much more into the old stuff but my eldest son appreciates it too. My eldest actually use to impress his primary school teacher by being able to name the old music bands/singers he played for the class. My daughter the youngest out of the 3, she's a lost cause to the modern.

[@matchless22553]

Great song, when I was having a fall out with someone this song came into my mind from above and straight away I went and reconciled with that person, pity theres no more verses, all are repetitive! 👍🏻

[@sidpheasant7585]

It repeats, but you got from it what you needed to ... thanks be to the Holy Spirit.

[@alanoneill3065]

The video for this song is wonderful!

[@paulmilner769]

Great song a simple one the same verse over and over but still great

[@rutger1963]

Blijft mooi

[@michaelturner4457]

The tune is Saint-Saëns - Symphony #3;

[@robmca9265]

The organ finale, as far as this ignorant classical music fan knows.

[@gijzje]

@@robmca9265 totally correct...

[@shellyandtimbell9574]

Lovely.💓

[@jonatasribeiro2009]

Obrigado por você existir Yvonne. Ter o privilégio de ouvir sua linda voz e ver sua simpatia.❤❤❤❤

[@silkewolfle493]

Great Song! Thank you!

[@johncoles-pw4qx]

Ps wonderful vocals.

[@TheNavalAviator]

Without the reverb & in better quality, you can really hear how well they both sing.

[@simonwilliams6595]

St Thomas Moore school choir in Chelsea. Shame coz the school is now closed. I so wanted to go here when this song came out. Ended up at Manning.

[@Luigiii]

St Thomas More is still not closed down. you can visit the website here www.stmlc.co.uk/

[@T4TUT]

This version has the BBC TOTP Orchestra playing the backing instruments. Surprised the Saint-Saens audiophiles didn't notice that little gem.

[@chloeevans1147]

Only lovethis song cause of babe! The words make me cry 😂😂 sad I know

[@MarcelNL]

One of my all-time favourites, but that choir in the back really makes me giggle! :D

[@michellesiggs6500]

So good. That is all.

[@dennypoliquit2936]

Loved Farmer Hoggett's version. hehe

[@riley1049]

Especially the part where he dances around the living room while the other animals stare at him through the window.

[@teariedearie]

R.I.P Jonathan Hodge, the writer of this song, who died today aged 78.

[@lordprotector3367]

Wasn't that Camille Saint-Saens?

[@chasfleming]

Actually from Symphony No 3 by Saint Seans but awesome never the less.

[@jlinkels]

Actually many pop songs inspired, derived or copied from classical pieces are popular or successful. It shows the great art of those composers. And I equally admire the ability of modern artists to arrange it into a modern, sometimes vocal piece.

[@salvelegio1425]

Yes Yes I know......its a little bit cheesy.....but what a chees. I love it.

[@iana3892]

And he was happy, even in his dreams…

[@fredwarta6701]

Jeugd sentiment ❤

[@emmanuelakpoforo1208]

Saw Babe this morning and all id say is that will do Pig

[@matthewgregory2106]

That will do pig 🐖

[@eldamahj3977]

memorable, sweet and not a trace of narcissism.

[@micheinnz]

When I was little I genuinely thought the high part was sung by a woman. It was a huge surprise to me to see this video and discover the truth!

[@missrockstarglamazon6846]

Love this song play it over and over best vibe ever and you can actually understand what they are saying ! Plus it’s not full of demonic energy like today with these pop Rapping pop stars

[@sidpheasant7585]

The very opposite of demonic energy!

[@as5902]

I wish I could sing it

[@experienceaeiou]

watching this on 1.5x speed for serious nostalgia

[@Marina-uo8en]

I am intrigued

[@Marina-uo8en]

Ah right the film babe? Deep in my memory

[@bledfrogs]

all these years I thought it was golden and blue

[@robertboyle2573]

I thought it was Golden Avenue.

[@caroll6554]

I thought it was golden and true

[@turij8326]

Ditto ;)

[@patrickclaessens9418]

So? What is it?

[@matchless22553]

Great song/tune wish it had more words and although its possibly not taken from the scriptures God used it to speak to me in a situation

[@TheSimon175]

If I had words, give you a night deep in moonshine. 😂

[@theimaginarynumber]

Yay!

[@stevenhughes6282]

If I had words I would write less repetitive lyrics.

[@henrywilloughby8333]

Still got the 45

[@joanne4758]

Kia Ora - Babe appeared on the TV this pm - had to hunt the song out. Now I can't get the tune out of my head. Cheers.