The Marmalade - Refections Of My Life (1969) DayOne Reacts

[@2GunRock]

My uncle told me this song was a big hit with the soldiers in Vietnam.I get the feeling that young people today don't understand how all-encompassing the Vietnam War was, and the degree to which it influenced the music.

[@bobbyarnold5555]

so did my Uncle James - Sgt US Army in Vietnam 1970-71

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Great Song ❤ l brought the record all those years ago❤

[@Graham_Street]

Everyday as a kid in the 60s the newspaper had how many dead and wounded at the top of the page, I remember it well.

[@williamboylan4516]

"The changing of sunlight to moonlight"...The lead singer here looks back on his life...all the sorrows, and as you said Angela, he mourns his loss of innocence longing for a simpler, the safer, the more shielded life he knew as a child.

[@howardbrown911]

To soldiers in Vietnam this song has and had a special meaning that I don't think many others could understand. Feeling the loss of friends there and the loss of the life and loves of those so far away was sometimes heartrending. Such a great song, but boy it could almost break you.

[@johndalley1288]

A song from my high school days that puts me back there remembering all the good times, and the mot so good times also

[@bkm2797]

Yes, I was about 14 and full of woe going through my teens.

[@blwestern]

This song describes growing up in the 60's. It started out innocent, then Kennedy was killed. The country was morning, and the out of nowhere a little band out of Liverpool England, brought life and hope. Then flower power and by the time of this song, the 60's felt tired. This is what this song says to me. I fent safe as a child during this time, and I want to go back.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

This song fell out of my life for decades. It is nice to have it back

[@ws3764]

Really nice band from Scotland. Wonderful song by these boys.

[@robertjones6971]

The lead singer of the marmalade, Dean Ford, remade this song, and slowed it down a bit. He passed away shortly after. Awesome song. You should check out the remake. ❤❤❤❤❤ Love your channel 😍

[@scottchapin2323]

That is a GREAT version of the song.

[@caryriggs6000]

100 percent agree​@@scottchapin2323

[@soupsyz-themusicaladventur1649]

Take me back. This song does that. It takes me to a time and place in my life, a magical time and a tragic time, a decisive time for a lot of people, a choice between love and war was forced upon us. It seems like peace and love did not win out, but we have to believe that things will get better. This is a milestone song, for sure.

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Timeless. Masterpiece.

[@AFmedic]

Let this 74 yr old Vietnam Vet set things straight. NO!!!! This song is NOT about Vietnam. It's about the progression of life in general and thinking back upon and longing to go back to the simpler times of one's life. This song does hold a lot of meaning to us Vietnam Vets because of how accurate the lyrics depicted how we thought and felt. One moment you're a "carefree" high schooler thinking life is soooo hard (having to study, do chores, parents telling you what to do, etc.) and next you are in Nam trying to stay alive and realizing that being a kid was A LOT easier and carefree and wanting to go back to those times. As I said, it's not just about Vietnam, but life in general.... It is even more appropriate for someone my age. I see how screwed up things are now and long to be back in the 50's & 60's. (It was far from perfect but a LOT better than the way things are now).

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

Yes, sir! So well said! Thank you.

[@davids2096]

A very nostalgic song! I wonder if we'll ever pass this way again!

[@thomastimlin1724]

No that's' Seals And Crofts idea lol

[@williamboylan4516]

I first heard this song when I was 14, and it has had a sobering effect on me ever since. Given all the tragedies Earth and life on Earth has afforded us, heartache, disease, poverty, earthquake, violent storms, murder and the list goes on...surely there was a better situation we have come from....hence the lead singer here, Dean Ford, sings "Take me back to my old home."

[@chrisjamieson3452]

It works perfectly in the Vietnam Veteran video on KZbin. The "singer" is in a state of melancholia and seeking to escape it.

[@joetallon4968]

Awesome song!

[@williamboylan4516]

Angela, I'm surprised that you weren't moved by the music (the dramatic sounding of the horns and the soothing strings in appropriate parts of the song)...I think it is wonderful that this song finally came to your attention...but I really thought it would make you emotional, especially to hear the anguish in his voice near the end of the song...that desperation to be in a better place.

[@robertjones6971]

Excellent music. This band is awesome! Love your channel 😍😍🤩

[@michaelv9929]

Love it…this song is so beautiful and sad ❤🙏🏻

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

This Scottish band were very popular in the UK in the late 60's and early seventies. They did some really catchy and melodic songs . Also a great cover of The Beatles 'Oh Bla Di, Oh Bla Da'

[@pamagnolia]

Gosh!! I haven’t heard this nice song in forever. Thank you Angela! 😅

[@georgeralph8031]

Contains the famous reverse lead guitar break. The guitar solo in "Reflections of My Life", often referred to as "reverse" guitar solo, was a sixteen bar (measure) sequence featured in the recording by Junior Campbell, the band's lead guitarist. The song is in the key of G major and the solo was recorded thus: The first 4 bars were recorded as normal, with Campbell playing a long “G” note, tied over from the last beat of bar 3, through bar 4, with slight feedback sustaining the long note. The eight track tape was then turned over, and Campbell played against the reverse sound of the track, including his initial first four bars ensuring that he played another long “G” near the same point which could be cross-faded against the original - the tape was then turned over to normal setup, and he selected just 4 bars from the reverse recording which are bars 4-7 inclusive - this was cross-faded with the original at bar 4 - he then picked up from bar 8 through to bar 16 as normal, so in fact, only 4 bars are actually “reversed”. The solo was played on his left-handed Gibson Stereo ES355 using a Sound City stack.

[@richardcook2041]

I'm 72 makes me cry for all the loss of my life

[@mikemiller3069]

The melody and harmonies are so beautiful in this song, even though the message is a little depressing. I've still loved the song since '69.

[@steveshovlar994]

The song has nothing to do with Vietnam. It’s about all the changes over time in someone’s life. It was adopted by soldiers in Vietnam as they thought of home.

[@KevinRCarr]

The song, as is the case with all songs and poems, is about what it is about to you, when you listen to it.

[@WolvenHeart1]

Music speaks to us in many ways, so do lyrics.

[@billybarnes4474]

People in the Vietnam war adopted this song cuz it made it and think of home

[@howardbrown911]

So true!!!! Sadly!

[@djmull63]

A Band from Glasgow, Scotland with Great Song!

[@jonnno243]

My favourite song by The Marmalade. For a more upbeat happier song ,Lovin Things. They even do a good Hey Joe. And a nice romantic ballad, Baby Make It Soon.

[@christopherhuot2826]

This song always chokes me up 😅

[@michaelw3809]

You would understand this song better if you could imagine it was the height of the Vietnam war and dozens of our young soldiers were dying everyday. This song was very much influenced by the war.......... Take me back to my own home.....

[@vicprovost2561]

Wow,been a very long time since I heard this. Totally of its time but still a cool vibe and listen 55 years later, nice to hear it again! For a psychedelic classic from that era, do I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night from the Electric Prunes, it is a tripy jolt of energy, another song from then I still love. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹

[@gazoontight]

This is actually a sad song. Lovely Angela.

[@johnthegreek5836]

I love this song, haven’t heard it in years

[@davejarvis7522]

Wonderful

[@stevetaylor2233]

OMG!!!!! You never heard this until now????????? 😱😱😱😱

[@geoffmower8729]

I don't want to sound morbid but this song is on my funeral list to be put as backing music for photos from through out my life.

[@patrickvecchio8138]

Depending on the heartache in your life,this is the saddest song ever.🥲

[@starman2337]

The world is a terrible place to live, but I don't want to die.

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

All I can say is this song hits a hell of a lot harder in middle or old age than in youth.😬

[@jonbrooks5246]

I’ve still got the 45.

[@markos_vault]

I heard it back in the day for me it was an okay song. Much better than what's out today.

[@04crinkles]

This song is actually about the Vietnam war and being a soldier ..

[@brucedowney9164]

Totally not.. it’s about life in general,and it’s a British band

[@williamboylan4516]

I think many soldiers did adopt this song as an anthem after hearing it , but I doubt very seriously that it was written with the War in mind. The Marmalade was a Scottish band I believe, and wrote this about life in general being unkind and the world being, even physically, a dangerous and terrible place to live....love being the thing that we want to find and live for.

[@roydownes2458]

there was great sadness and despair in the 60s, too...

[@thomastimlin1724]

One hit wonder, in 1970 in the USA. they reminded me of a combination Beatles and BeeGees. Yes, "the world is a bad place, a terrible place to live..." so what are we supposed to do, move to Mars? of course some people are already on Mars without ever leaving Earth...

[@ws3764]

I like your vibe Angela

[@marioslider6337]

Beautiful song, sad theme though. Always loved it!

[@KurniawanRamadhan-z9o]

i like your content, react the old song

[@BruceStanton-pb7wt]

2 hours ago. EST. I'm right on you Angel ah

[@billybarnes4474]

But it isn't about the Vietnam war they just adapted it

[@terryhorsley1012]

Vietnam.

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

You should try their other songs ( Radancer / Ob La Di / Cousin Norman / Rainbow )

[@ronaldtucker1262]

Some people on KZbin sale items to make ends meet. You might consider toothpaste. You have beautiful white teeth.

[@sharonpeterson5415]

Well, since I faced many perils as a child, my adult life has been easier. But I am sad for stupid mistakes I made on my journey.

[@robertmiller2633]

Angela, try out HEY SOUL SISTER by TRAIN

[@bsharp6856]

Robert Jones is right. Same song, same singer, redone not too long before his death. A different perspective when sung by an older man. Truly worth listening to and seeing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep-ck3SsjLhniLc

[@terrigabriel582]

✅️ out Vlogging with Greg reaction 😊

[@samdroid559]

no clue

[@ronniesandoval8254]

I remember that song Back Then it sucked

[@bobleek6975]

No they are from Scotland, theyate not British. This is about the Vietnam War. Listen to the words. I was 15 when this song came out and I am and was a music junky. My album collection is arond 500 album's. I stopped collecting album's in mid 80s because the music industry changed. Now forget about it so few good artists its all about them making $ computerized music and voice auto tune. I don't think music will ever be like it was back then. Artists did it for the love of music not $$'s.

[@jamespasifull3424]

I think you'll find that Scotland, although a country in it's own right, is also in 'Great Britain'! This isn't really the place for raging nationalism, is it?!?! 🤔 Btw, this song is so much NOT about Vietnam!! A scottish band would have no reason to write a song about someone else's political problems. It just happened to strike a chord with those who were caught up in 'Vietnam' back then, & the lyrics seemed to fit.

[@steveshovlar994]

This song has nothing to do with Vietnam.

[@ernestosalazar3281]

please listen to billy squire, learn how to live.