Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keeley - If I Had Words

Nice love song from 1977 with a litte reggae touch. Good quality, DVD source.

[@jaynepostill1519]

We are playing this at my mums funeral next week . Words i would like to say to her. Rest in peace my lovely mum Sylvia xxxxxxxx

[@MrMB040]

I hope you will stay strong!! Take good care of yourself!! 💕

[@dervlamurphy1236]

Beautiful Jayne, hoping a few people joined in with the song. x

[@darrenwebster7535]

so sorry for your loss x

[@Amn35ia]

Lovely ❤

[@lorie445]

Deepest sympathy. A great song for your dear mother

[@walkerhjk]

It's the tune from Saint Saens Symphony No.3, The "Organ" Symphony. You will find a surprising amount of good tunes come from 'serious' music!

[@catherineneylan2928]

Let's never forget the amazing classical Composer, Saint-Saens' ❤

[@geoslyne1]

Taken from his organ symphony no2

[@sethburkhart1021]

So that’s why I like it! Thanks. I discovered from the closing credits of the movie Babe, that it works very well in a quicker tempo. I’m thinking 1.25x is probably best.

[@andysitton1703]

3rd Symphony actually. Maestoso movement. Best recording here.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imW4Yaxur7-gaJo

[@adamshaw907]

I was secondary school when this went to number 3 or 2 in the uk top charts back in 1977

[@KevJDunn]

@@geoslyne1 No 3 :)

[@floraal-samarraie49]

Such a beautiful song. I listened to it 1978/79 and sang it to my dearest John, my husband who had a brain tumour. I would have made him a morning golden and new ❤️

[@chocoholicanon]

Amazing that only 4 lines of lyrics can fill an entire song, and make it so powerful

[@svenjansen2134]

Also the melody is super strong.

[@stevennieto9898]

I fucking love Babe! 😂

[@VampireHeart9304]

@@stevennieto9898 me too, I'm crying

[@rickylock5609]

Absolutely!!....with such splendid harmonies and such a delightful melody !!...😇🥰.......just love this song.....I left school in this particular year (1978)....and brings back such beautiful memories......god bless and please remember to try and b kind to each other as good karma is so important xx 😇🥰😎❤❤❤

[@gunzel42]

Four lines equal love

[@misssixty4743]

Ahhh. This song will always have a special place in my heart. I was one of the waving schoolgirls. That was such a fun day. We treated it as just a day off school at the time! Scott and Kylie were absolutely delightful. Scott gave me his sunglasses. Memories, fabulous memories.❤

[@brandenburg2388]

In what year was this event held? I guess that it must have been a few decades ago.....

[@russellmiles2861]

You were so like all the school girls of my adolescence and the girl who became my wife God bless you

[@trinkybinky]

Where was it??

[@misssixty4743]

@@trinkybinky St John's, Lambeth. The final cut was brilliant, because it obviously wasn't done in one take, or with much live recorded singing, so to see how it was all put together, and how it turned out was so cool to us. We also did Top Of The Pops at the BBC studio. Thankfully, Tony Blackburn was hosting, and not Jimmy Savile. The pig would have had a field day!

[@trinkybinky]

@@misssixty4743 Yes, I've seen that video on You Tube too! Great to know where it was filmed. I was only about 3 then, but I'm the youngest and had to watch what my older siblings watched.... and all the kids definitely remind me of my eldest sister and family friends. It looks great fun.

[@paulbutler9852]

Classic example of how music can lift your mood. Reminds me of better days

[@phogwood545]

I have enjoyed this song for 30 years and still love it. Here in New Zealand it was #1 on the charts for many weeks back in 1977.

[@TruthofDilly]

Amazing song so beautiful, so glad BABE cement it in history for the young’ uns to appreciate 🙏🏽🌟

[@englishrose47]

Excuse me, it wasn’t Babe who cemented this. It was Camille Saint Seans who wrote it in 1886 as part of his mighty Organ Symphony

[@rapidarespondo]

The voice of Scott is amazing!

[@bp6329]

couldn't agree more

[@KitsuneLin]

I listen to this and I feel a little bit less lonely and desperate. I miss my grandma, she’s not with us for one year now. I miss my childhood, I miss not being anxious and scared of the world. This song feels like a breeze from my beautiful past.

[@sidpheasant7585]

But the strength of this music (first developed by the composer Saint-Saens) is not confined to the past, as you feel it now. There is a good reason for that - the power of the Holy Spirit which Jesus promised would not leave us. They specifically tell us not to be scared, but to have faith (even as we do note the evil on the world).

[@sethburkhart1021]

@@sidpheasant7585so true Brother! There is always beauty and hope with Christ. He’s not a solution or a way to salvation, he’s the missing piece from every lost soul. I’m grateful he came into my life.

[@robmca9265]

MELODY lifted from Saint SAEN'S classical composition

[@paddyeejit1954]

No chorus, just the verse repeated 100 times. Perfect!

[@jcorkable]

(edited) dying to know what the original said…

[@jomoar2003]

no matter how many times i hear this song it always puts me to tears

[@svenjansen2134]

It is that good!

[@RighteousBrother]

Yes me too

[@tokodeetje2554]

just had that !

[@ninagore13]

same here!

[@stevea.b.9282]

me too. absolutely kills me! same with Brotherhood of Man's Oh Boy.

[@SilphBoss]

I want this played at my funeral

[@yahyahsnani7544]

Oh the memories

[@SilphBoss]

​@@yahyahsnani7544 wow I wrote that comment 9 years ago... I heard this song when I was a kid from the movie Babe

[@yahyahsnani7544]

@@SilphBoss I've never seen that movie but what a song I went to boarding school and this song is a piece written for the organ its called Saint Sayens Symphony No3 🙃

[@dezza718]

You won't be able to hear it

[@smitferdi5660]

I want them to play the video day before mine !

[@iamjuniorbarnes2609]

I actually shedded tears listening to this. 😭😭

[@sidpheasant7585]

Camille Saint-Saens put his all into that music, as He admitted. But the transcending power that effects us here comes from the Holy Spirit. It will never fade.

[@alanoneill3065]

Sitting outside my favourite bar in Glasgow this lovely evening, watching the world pass by, this song entered my head

[@frankhill6358]

Camille Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 The recuring tune is in the main piece as tiny riffs?. On its own it lasts about 60 seconds. Just beautiful. One of my grand daughters Layla, is 6 years old. She sang it with me when I was in hospital. The words are so wonderful, means a lot for me. Frank

[@clt242fg]

This is indeed from the Saint-Saens symphony, and is (not tiny riffs) but the main theme of the finale. Amazingly - you may not believe this - it sounds EVEN BETTER in the Saint-Saens ;}

[@letroisiemeoeil]

Mon AMI, bingo! Je m'apprêter à envoyer un commentaire mais je voulais voir les autres.C'exact ce que tu a écrits.Le group n'a abseulement aucun mérite car cette musique a deja 150 ans ! Mais ils sont des pauvres naïfs!

[@englishrose47]

I can actually hear Danse Macabre in parts of this. Saint Saens was a master of repetitive themes

[@carnalea2424]

Saint-Saens Organ symphony no.3. A fantastic piece of music.

[@maskutchitamagotchiworld1911]

The 1970s is such a heartwarming decade. Today the good old vinyl has made a tremendous comeback.

[@svenjansen2134]

I miss the 70s... Gone forever...

[@liberobeissnagel1009]

In fact, it was. Jeff Wayne's musical of war of the worlds, with "Forever autumn" by Justin Hayward. Kenny Loggins with Stevie Nicks (Whenever...), Peter Sue & Marc with "Transcontinental railroad", The carpenters... We shouldn't forget, that in die late 70-ties there still was other music than bullshit from Abba, Glam rock and that awful stuff.

[@thedumbdog1964]

Vietnam

[@sheilamitchell2215]

@@liberobeissnagel1009 away with you! Disco glam rock ABBA etc how many millions of records did they sell and most are still credible musicians who still command respect. They brought us all to happier places better times and in comparison to the absolute dross that masquerades for music now....well there is no comparison. The 70s had a vast range of musical genres and something for everybody. I wouldnt have missed the 70s for the world and would go back there in a heartbeat. This song is just musical perfection and the two artists are absolutely amazing. Sheer class talent and musicianship!

[@RighteousBrother]

terrorism, civil unrest, pointless wars, a crook in the White House.........that's the seventies.......although it could be now too!

[@PavlosGiorkas]

Just discovered this song from Babe the pig.. Magnificent song.. ❤

[@chriscoghlan692]

This brings back so many memories to my final year in secondary school. Seemed to be on the radio forever in Melbourne, Australia. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lewis_Treff97]

Ever since I heard this song recreated in the movie Babe and now hearing the original, it makes me feel sad for some reason. Its a good song

[@englishrose47]

It’s not the original. The original was written by Camille Saint Seans as the final movement of his Organ Symphony in 1886. There are many vids on YT.

[@MattMinecraft4]

Little did these people know that eighteen years later, this song and tune would be adopted as the tune for the one of the best movies ever, "Babe". And by then, everyone would have forgotten the composer who wrote the tune in the first place in 1886.

[@toddthedrysocket]

While I agree that "Babe" is one of the finest movies ever, it is not true that Saint-Saëns is forgotten by "everyone" - his name is familiar to the public which listens to classical music on the radio - a minority avocation, admittedly. I assume that is Jonathan Hodge in the hat, counting off the beat in in the beginning, who paired these words with the composer's tune. In the movie, the tune affirms life, despite its temporary and ultimately tragic nature.

[@46619TAB]

The film BABE is an *absolute masterpiece* on it's own, and one of favorite films of all time, but I think it would have failed had it not been for the adaptation of one little bit from Saint-Saëns' Symphony No 3 in C minor, Op 78. When my husband and I could legally marry in 2015, this was played as the 'last dance' at our celebration. Saint-Saëns may be forgotten by many but not all!!

[@project6productions924]

For a piano recital I got to play a beautiful arrangement of this on a real working pipe organ

[@stevennieto9898]

Babe is a such a great film.

[@jacquimoran6312]

Saint Saens

[@theunderdog9353]

Just finished rewatching "Babe". I feel 5 years old again 😍

[@thedumbdog1964]

Dawg I’m shedding tears

[@eddbass1]

Fell in love with the bass line aged 9, 40 years later still playing bass, love playing along to it too, fantastic groove and feel.

[@RighteousBrother]

And your surname is bass, what a coincidence!

[@eddbass1]

@@RighteousBrother just an email moniker...not my surname.

[@jetaimemadame8883]

Am 49 too..

[@Retro.Studio]

Is it Alan Jones (ex Shadows) on bass?

[@Retro.Studio]

Confirm it is Alan Jones on Bass guitar…that bass line is stunning cool

[@mdepenno]

Don't listen to this song!! I'll never will go out of youre head again😅😂

[@keithjones7390]

That's why l avoid Spice Girls songs at all cost! 😅

[@mdepenno]

@@keithjones7390 😆🤣

[@Loomyer]

Yvonne Keeley currently works as radio presenter with the Dutch regional broadcaster Radio Rijnmond.

[@bobosims1848]

The loveliest thing that one could wish for: to be able to sing the most beautiful day for someone, and make that day last forever!

[@masterton6526]

Amen!!

[@gillianbergh7002]

My husband said he was singing this song the night he met me, when driving home after giving me a lift.

[@paddyeejit1954]

gillian bergh lovely

[@shayeanderson5765]

Farmer Hogget brought me here. That'll do pig. That'll do.

[@smackedinthejaw]

LOL same. I remember that classic movie from my earlier years

[@Jehhgz]

Shaye Anderson 😂

[@tinikiacheeseboro]

😂👌🏾🐷

[@guyhungarian3169]

Same 🐷😅

[@SavvLimes]

Same

[@jacquimoran6312]

Easter 1991. Heard this at the Holy Saturday mass at St. Mary's. Goosebumps! Then Easter 10 years later....OMG.

[@seanhood5140]

l love this tune because I was so happy as a child when this was in the charts, I feel happy when I listen to it now.

[@kubalenyaundi2493]

I'm really sad it makes me cry Published on Jul 12 2009

[@paddyeejit1954]

sean hood me too

[@paulharrison1469]

There is something mysterious and fabulous when human beings get together and make music as beautiful as this song.

[@jacquidicks2466]

I agree. So powerful to watch.

[@ConsistentCed]

Membership in the human family is a trip...

[@englishrose47]

We have Camille Saint Saens - Symphony No 3 (Organ) to thank for this

[@leomeloni7347]

Deze plaat gaat op mijn begrafenis gedraaid worden. Omdat bij leven elke keer als ik dit hoor het niet droog hou. ❤

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

Groovy...even today. Thank you for the great feeling of Saint-Saens' fantastic Grande Organ Symphony,No. 3. "That'll do, Pig!"

[@melsinclair1234]

Still love this song!! It's a devotion song to express that a person will make your day happy, and always will, moonshine mean moonlight, its also spiritual inits way!! As if Jesus is touching you! To say that all will be good and he's there for you😢

[@robertsmith9868]

I'm lucky and old enough to remember the original being released when it was a big hit. Yvonne Keeley is just perfect- no one has done it better, thanks to Saint-Saens too lovely melody.

[@englishrose47]

The original was released by Camille Saint Saens about 1886 (Symphony no 3 (Organ).

[@FinnspurreP]

Listening and seeing this video always makes a brighter day!

[@michajung6587]

To był piękny prezent na Pożegnanie. Lepiej się chyba nie da. Ja też zażycze sobie właśnie to...

[@Gerardus1970]

I was six when this song came out. Loved it then even though I couldn't understand English. Still gives me warm fuzzies.

[@helloxuxu]

Have recently discovered Saint-Saens, and the organ symphony reminded me of a song I had heard and loved in my childhood. Have just rediscovered it here for the first time...... bought a tear to the eye

[@garytaylor8295]

I play this song when I am a little depressed. Makes me happy to hear it.

[@rickylock5609]

Lovely lovely song from 78 when I left school.....funny really as I remember thinking at the time how yucky this song seemed !!!!😀..... and here we r 42 years later with a huge appreciation of this wonderful song ....guess we r still trying to find ourselves at that very tender age......of well God bless and please remember to b kind to each other as good karma so important and try to do something special for someone .......it really does soothe the soul....have a nice and peaceful xmas everyone xx😇🥰❤❤❤

[@loumccoll2308]

Came across this song, again, purely by chance. 1977/1978..a year full of punk, yesssss... But then this wee song sneaks in...

[@prayerbaby]

I sang this to my babies when I would rock them in my arms ❤❤❤

[@sennafaber3420]

This brings me way back to my childhood ❤️

[@wilmakruit6031]

Golden oldie …, heerlijk , werd bij mn ouders gedraaid vroeger. Ik ben nu bijna 51. Brings back memories

[@MsLincos]

Same here.

[@user-pz9bk9tl9w]

This reminded me of growing up with mum and dad together ❤😢. I still love it. 💘 it makes me Smile 😊

[@ianm6204]

It was the song we played as we left our Wedding Reception in 1990.

[@annamamo3645]

If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing you a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Give you a night deep in moon shine If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing you a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Give you a night deep in moon shine If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing you a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Give you a night deep in moon shine If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing you a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Give you a night deep in moon shine (deep in moon shine) If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing you a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Give you a night deep in moon shine If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing you a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Give you a night deep in moon shine

[@phytur]

OOh zalig dit brengt me helemaal terug naar die sfeervolle relaxte jaren 70. Toen kon je nog gewoon op straat spelen , had je echte stilte , was de wereld een super place to be

[@anschelstraete3951]

Goedemorgen een leuke zondag allemaal gewenst. 🌞🙏🕯. An. Gaat zwemmen straks zalig. . Energie. 💕.

[@richardkoning8901]

Boeie!!!

[@eldamahj3977]

I sing this to my daughter because it expresses the love I have for her, and it always makes her smile to hear me singing it.

[@lauranicholls9421]

I love this decade. Only a child though. Was lovely seeing people get on together. And I love reggae ❤️💛💚❤️

[@angge4261]

I was born in 68, and searched this song because it came to my mind in the last week. I just adore the melody and voices. I knew I loved the lyrics but I'd never really listened to them. But now I see it anew. Love it even more. That's how quality works. It just gets better.

[@paultreadaway102]

A Reggae groove a cool Duet,got this on a 70s comp should be up there in the list of greatest duets aswell.Yvonne is Dutch so she made it look easy with her part in the song u wouldn't think so

[@MaxWindshear]

I love the bass line. It really holds the whole song up. Also love the harmony at 2:30

[@garypritchett8136]

Such a great feel good song, reminds me of when I was a youngster without a care in the world.

[@peekakuchu6878]

This was a fave party songs for the aunties and uncles, drinking with a can and Swaying as they belted this out lol

[@samsong24]

I just heard this for the first time. It gives me chills.

[@xirisx1988]

I only have one word (iykyk): Babe. This song gives me still goosebumps.

[@tonykarayiane7815]

If I had words is such a beautiful song. I find it very uplifting. It would be great if they did this in school assemblies nowadays.

[@fairycherub1]

Love this so much , filled with hope and love .

[@Brodda-Syd]

Beautifully melodic and ageless song-of-the-heart. A bit puzzling that they sang the song to a Reggae Rhythm and African Bongo drums with a Calypso Bass-Line which is a strange combination in itself. But I don't think it sounded at all "cheesy" as I have heard many of a "false" Reggae track in my time. Then the song builds with the Introduction of strings in the 2nd movement accompanied by trumpets and violins in the 3rd then at the top of the song in the 4th movement comes the organ strengthening a heart warming emotion. The Choir beautifully blended in and Scott really lets go and puts the effort in closing out the song on the higher octave bringing the song to a whole new level! Simply Beautiful!

[@visionblurry1232]

this song is awesome

[@addoanthony3417]

This song 🎵 👌 took me back in 1977 in Amsterdam with such a fantastic and nostalgic memory.

[@darrenwebster7535]

just heard this song for the 1st time , im a 50yr old bloke n it's made my hairs on me back stand up , can't get it out of my head , for some reason it make me look back n remember those we've lost , feel quite emotional x

[@sidpheasant7585]

As I'm explaining to people, the original classical music is touched by the Holy Spirit, but so is this. The song is a sign, and no matter how simple, no matter how much reggae is poured in, it is just divine and special...

[@aaronyoung2566]

The movie "Babe" brought me here!!

[@chevyvictor]

i was 8years old when this come out. was a great song in New Zealand back then :]

[@chevyvictor]

@Wade Hellier chur bro

[@softlystroll]

Church or no church - the energy in this room combined with the beautiful chords make this an unforgettable experience.

[@joshuaedwards4536]

Oh my goodness, I've not heard this since I was about 9/10 years old, for some reason I always associated it as being a reggae song, thanks so much, this bring back many happy memories

[@starchaser77]

Quite an extraordinary record really - the same words and the same tune all the way through, and yet - it works. And yes, Scott Fitzgerald had (has?) an incredible voice. Shame he hasn't had more success over the years.

[@puggilove]

This was my fave vinyl single as a child, used to play it on a little record player and had a special dance routine! It's nice to hear it again, still a lovely song :)

[@chrismay5349]

A human full warm hearted song. Full of the meaning and richness of life and spiritual energy.😊

[@alanoneill3065]

An admission ...there are times when I can't watch this ...I get too emotional

[@hernebaylad]

Great bloke, I used 2 live round the corner from him. Had plenty good times down our local pub, Scot if u read this m8 hope ur ok and if ur ever down this way again pop down the pub an get back in the old saddle again! have a few shalamals with us. take care. d

[@joodrops]

I LOVE this song, I used to sing it to my babies when they were in my tummy.... Makes me weepy everytime....

[@bwc3821]

Man, this guy was a great novelist AND a great song writer!! XD

[@kamahlmarleygallagher5018]

I’m 50 and remember it was one of first favourites and yes I’m still listening ❤️

[@RedenTapang-sv5ps]

This song is beautiful. I got inspired of this song from ‘Babe’ and this song continues to inspire me more! Glad this song is still around the world.

[@stilgars]

Me too. That movie still brings tears to my eves after 20 years.

[@stilgars]

and the original song is great, I really love that version

[@EmmanuelRR]

A great movie.

[@stevennieto9898]

@@EmmanuelRR It really is.

[@fionaorman9851]

37 years later, always a classic

[@WalesRadio]

fiona orman Try 130 years later....

[@kix2038]

@@WalesRadio yep Organ Symphony 3 by Saint-Saens, but this is very cheerful and happy that they brought it to masses!

[@emptycoffin]

43 years later...

[@Mauser.K98.Guy.243]

@@emptycoffin 44

[@englishrose47]

Certainly a classic - written by Camille Saens in 1886. Bit older than 37 years.

[@michaeldewerd4709]

A song from my youth, that was a big hit in the Netherlands. Yvonne Keeley is a Dutch singer whose real name is Yvonne Paay. Later she worked for a radio station. However we should forget that the melody is from the third symphony by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns.

[@alanburge4798]

Real simple nice classic old tune.........

[@hman2912]

One of the nicest melodies ever, especially the "all time" part.

[@gertjankuiper8222]

Thanks to Camille Saint-Saëns.

[@yaquimike]

@@gertjankuiper8222 Indeed. :)

[@artiefishell9748]

Einfach schön. Mehr braucht es nicht. Den Titel liebe ich, seit ich ihn kenne, und das ist schon sehr lange. Einer der wenigen Songs, der es garantiert schafft (bei mir), schlechte Laune, Depris, Traurigkeit... wenigstens für einige Zeit wegzublasen.

[@halfwayloyal]

In English, son

[@campinatorxbox1610]

Never knew that babe was covering a song.

[@danfaber9187]

This song is a part of Saint Saens, a world famous organist and pianist. Het lioved is France and is international recognized as an amazing composer and organist.The full piece of Saint Saens can be heard when you go to Jonathan Scott, a famous Organ player.\

[@jerrygsxr]

This is one of those songs that make your hair on your neck stand-up!

[@williamwalton583]

Beautiful music

[@joannaclimaco]

I love this song and Scott is up above the sky :) xx

[@makeajazznoisehere]

Splendid - this song reminds me of my final year at Infant school (77-78). Never seen this film/video before, thanks for posting it.

[@paulclements3412]

Wonderful music and such happy memories for me - they made real music in those days!

[@bowelrupture]

The tune was taken from the main theme of the maestoso section of Saint-Saëns' Symphony No.3 in C minor (Symphony with organ) with an added reggae beat.

[@thissunchild]

My school days just came flooding back to me

[@GH-hq3pv]

上次聽此曲是1976年, 至今已超越半世紀。 ''光陰似箭。🌈

[@xrptinypapa-boterhoekxrp4351]

This music reminds me back to my childhood.

[@quenzmo]

I always thought Scott's vocal stylings were hilarious when I was a kid, but now I can hear that he sounds a lot like one of The Stylistics. I still like the song.

[@bandonoregon]

Lisen to Saint-Saens, 3. Symphony, Presto: The powerful original will push you out of your slippers...

[@liberobeissnagel1009]

Einer der schönsten Songs aus den 70-ern. Ein Reggae im Tonfall einer Hymne, auch witzig eigentlich.

[@liberobeissnagel1009]

PS: Das Rauschen am Schluss ist auch klasse!