Ken Boothe - Everything I Own (Official Audio)

[@soufi732]

i am from senegal, my uncle made me discover this song, 5 months ago,now he passed this february 2024 from stroak, this song makes me sad and reminds me of him, i cry so much everytime i listen to this song.may his soul rest in peace.

[@franklinbrown5625]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@SamMaigwa]

Condolences 🙏🏾 ❤

[@joyschannel169]

dance

[@joyschannel169]

dance it for him 1 time

[@joyschannel169]

with someone you 😍 😍

[@AllyPally67]

My Mum and Dad's song. Dad passed in 2018, Mum very recently. Played this at her funeral 😭😭

[@pillaroflight4363]

Sorry for your loss 💝

[@jeraldsteve956]

Am sorry for your lost. Stay strong.❤️🙏

[@mickthompson584]

quality music no better way to go.

[@AllyPally67]

@@jeraldsteve956 thank you 🙏🏽

[@josh-uj1gw]

i felt that. stay strong 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@mellrod1163]

my dad loved this song so much . sadly, he passed away on July 14, 2017. RIP daddy. love always

[@meisterpanzerkunst6410]

This day is a celebration day in France. Think that millions people commemorate for him each year!

[@harvey54100]

You can't beat Reggae. RIP to your dad.

[@carlberg6918]

Sorry Mell for your lose ..............they lyrics say it all R.I.P Fella

[@DJYacs]

Mell Rodney rip

[@iyahmarla6055]

My grandma loved this song. Sorry for your loss ❤️my prayers are with you

[@Sivri_Therapy5882]

David Gates of BREAD wrote this about his father in 1972. Many people think it's about a broken relationship, but it's about the loss of his father. This great version by Ken Boothe reached number 1 in 1974, as did Boy George's version in 1987. I lost my father in 2010 and miss him every day. To everyone who has lost a parent or loved one, this great song is for you. 💜

[@suraya1224]

It's a beautiful song, but no cover version can hold a candle to the original version, by Bread.

[@Sivri_Therapy5882]

@@suraya1224 Yes. Agreed. Personally I think all original songs are the best versions. If it weren't for the originals, then cover versions would never exist. And the version by Bread will always be the best.

[@glorialouiise]

Love you Daddy

[@lennyweb3178]

What a beautiful song. Such good lyrics from the Bread man. Ken sings it so well though.

[@yeahbutseriouslytho]

My Mum & Dad now passed..I would give anything to speak and hold them again..this song will do...maybe they can hear it in the next world?

[@mariannemurphy7497]

Wow beautiful. Memories good ones yes definitely the good old days. I'm 78years and kens music makes me feel younger

[@mariannemurphy7497]

@AndyBenitez Andy I'm playing Ken again.

[@beverlygannon4141]

Agree good days and music

[@alfredstewart9895]

I've just revisited this song after so many years. I cried; my beloved wife passed away in June 2019 and this just seems to be an anthem and prayer to her. I love her.

[@Shepetunka]

😢

[@jasonemre8058]

God bless my my friend

[@declanmcdermott]

Lots of love and best wishes to you from Australia Alfred

[@proudcynophile1901]

I feel you. Widowhood is not easy to handle. I too, lost my spouse back in January. Looking through photo albums and seeing images of our happiness together gives us comfort. One of the most difficult times is when we want to interract with our deceased spouse and they are not there to share conversation or share a smile or a kiss. That hurts so much! So hold onto those memories of the best times! Love never dies!

[@stevengrindle3083]

Crying. My beloved Kate has died and have decided this should be the exit music from the church. May your God be with and comfort you

[@Grogu-485]

Can you imagine my grandmother used take care of Ken Booth when he was a baby while his parents went to work wow Jamaica is indeed a bless country.

[@debbiesenior165]

Beautiful memories of Mum and dad playing this in the front room we never used 😂. Lovely memories ❤

[@stephenwride5695]

Lovely memories take care

[@seanreid5057]

Music doesn't get much better than this. An all time classic.

[@jahzeel._x5421]

To see how many people my grandad inspired is making me emotional 🥺❤️ I’m so proud of him

[@yeahbutseriouslytho]

Thank you 😊

[@mafu7979]

Thank you

[@eenavid]

wot a granddad ,i hope yur all still singing this ,,brill ,,

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

wow. :-)

[@peterjohnson4904]

listening to this since early days 55 years old now. BIG UP GRANDADDY BOOTHE

[@YourHomieHenry]

My parents split at a young age and my mother took us away from Dad of course. There was a teacher I looked up to as a father figure. Life was hard, I was broken, and he showed me how to piece myself together the best he could. He always comes to mind when I hear this song. I appreciate all your help Mr. Thompson !

[@Viggebob]

so not only germans prefer women in children questions. Fkn rightless barbary

[@kieranmcmullen9692]

Big up man like Mr Thompson

[@alundavies8402]

I hope that all is well now best wishes Alun

[@nomore5668]

@ Not true at all.

@@nomore5668 who the hell are you idiot

[@Nanciente]

What ey tuneeee

[@RodFitzpatrick]

50 years ago and still such a popular iconic riddim ... Such an irae number man !

[@jeffstrickland1136]

The composer of this song wrote it about when his father passed away. My ol' man passed July 4th, 2021...about 8 hours before his 83rd birthday. I would give everything I own to have him back again even just for those 8 hours. My brother took him away in February 2020. I never saw him again. This song, the words, Ken Boothe's voice is where I am today. He taught me to be the man that I am today. He taught me to read even though I am dyslexic when I was 4 years old. He was a true Southern gentleman in the finest sense of the term. He was an "Old bred US Marine". He was my dad.

[@tonyapthorpe9977]

I would give anything I own to have my mum and my first wife back again

[@cricketbat09]

Memorable for so many reasons. Magic.

[@jackywilks7763]

This was my late dad's favourite song. Brings me back to the times of singing along to it on long journeys with him and mum. Listening to it brings him back everytime 😊 ❤

[@adg_87]

Awesome.

[@stephenwride5695]

Take care

[@kpatie2000]

My Dad really loved this song ❣️ May his soul rest in peace

[@Shaymus876]

From this Is England A fantastic 80s reggae tune Thankyou

[@MrMin0taur]

Of course not originally a reggae tune, but I much prefer this version to the Bread original

[@jongroves7677]

Reminds me of my childhood it sounds just as good if not better thanks for the memories Michele

[@anneliamohara2842]

Classic song remember dancing to this in my local youth club on Dublin , great days !☘️☘️

[@justlookattheflowers4239]

The best love song

[@martyking2015]

And he still sounds the same when he sings his music even today. Legend ❤️❤️.

[@peterhobbs7609]

After losing my beautiful daughter to a car accident just a few days after her 20th birthday, nearly 10 years later this song still cuts to the bone as it just says everything that I feel every day of my life

[@l.b.9567]

So sorry for your loss. Be strong.

[@kemarhamilton8813]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Life is never easy when we lose those closet and dearest to our hearts.

[@yrellim]

So sorry to read this-TC.

[@spirittraveller7411]

We are connected with you and your daughter in the Spirit!🌹🌹

[@GA-ys6ud]

Fuck mate, i cried now. God bless ya

[@grantjohnson5944]

My dads best song when I was born, he passed a few weeks ago but listening to this cherished the memories Make the most of the people you love ❤❤

[@stephenwride5695]

Take care

[@janetcousins8287]

Ken is one of Jamaica's true musical treasures If i correctly recall this song made it to number one on the British pop charts at the time it was released sometime in the early 1970's.

[@macmckee926]

Janet Cousins 1974 to be correct

[@TH3_FURY]

That voice is just... No words to discribe my feelings ! Mister Ken Boothe was/is unique and soooo talented artist ! He accompanied me in my life and his songs punctuated the best times, like the worst !

[@misstortitude]

This stood the test of time, beautiful voice

[@guavajellyjam]

Happy 74th Birthday to the greatest of all , the living legend 👑♥️🎂 Sing on , Ken !

[@louisluckwell2028]

I just accidentally rediscovered this song. When I was young my mum threw my dad out and his mental health became pretty bad. After that he struggled to hold down a job and slowly he became homeless. Before my dad became homeless, my younger brother, my younger sister and I used to eat dinner at his house once a week. I remember my dad would dance around the room super happy, singing this to song to us. Although we were young we could tell he wasn't happy, that seeing us was bitter sweet. Now I listen to this song and I remember my dad how he used to be, when he was young and healthy, dancing around the living room singing this song to us in earnest.

[@Samson-cb1kx]

Nice story.

[@lindacleveland1289]

Such a lovely memory to hold onto 🙏🙏

[@ingridphillip5367]

Wow, an amazing story this morning I just started to sing this

[@casinoroyle5254]

I know where your coming from Bro

[@louisluckwell2028]

​@@casinoroyle5254 It is what is

[@asifahmedshuvo822]

When I first heard this song I was overwhelmed. I don't know how many times I've heard this song. I didn't know the song was by Bread Band. Some people love a song so much that it makes the original song even more beautiful with their own touches. I still listen to this song today.

[@suemilner9691]

My teenage years was full of abuse .. thank goodness I had this music.I’m in my 60is now .. don’t keep abuse secret .. talk to someone ok x

[@shaun5944]

Well said Sure 😊👍

[@shaun5944]

Sue*

[@BLane-xr1ic]

Timeless ❤

[@corcoroli]

This will always be a great song, sung so well by Ken Boothe , just great !

[@Stephen-xk7cl]

far and away the best version of this song.....Ken Boothe nails it with his wonderful vocals.

[@kianobrooks3802]

We always have these commets from my fellow Jamaican., who love Copy American songs this is a nice but the bread version is the best

[@monember2722]

How many versions of this song? I know of this and Boy George's version. Thanks in advance.

[@susanabaci2800]

This was my fave song in 1974 and I had no idea that David Gates did the original. I have to say now I’ve heard it I prefer the original and played it at my mums funeral 3 years ago because she loved Bread. 💕

[@pauldickinson6943]

probably the best reggae cover of another song of all time, closely followed by tears on my pillow by Johnny Nash.

[@suraya1224]

@@kianobrooks3802 100% agree. I like reggae music, but in this case, the cover versions can't compare to the original version by Bread.

[@hellogoodbye725]

Imagine being able to give up anything to see a lost loved one again if only life worked like that 😌

[@rock280258]

As a little boy of 11 this was a song I loved and the first single I bought. Amazing, tender yet so upbeat. Love it.

[@853charlene]

What a beautiful song. So much love for Ken boothe.

[@davidgraham-pj8ic]

a great rendition of a classic david gates song

[@donaldmorrow3096]

Written by David Gates and originally a #5 smash in the US in 1972 for his band Bread, this version gave the songwriter his first #1 hit in the UK two years later as by Ken Boothe. It was one of my favorite Bread singles, but when Ken got ahold of it, the song got a deeply personal and, yes, soulful performance. Mr. Boothe, one of the most distinctive voices to come out of Jamaica, is now a legend in Reggae music and this is one truly potent reason why.

[@gdb11572]

It isn't David Gates only UK number 1 as a song writer IF reached number 1 a year later

[@donaldmorrow3096]

@@gdb11572 It figures I'd get stumped by a UK hit by US actor Telly Savalas (Kojak). That single barely got released here. Please note the change in my comment. Thanks for the info.

[@lawrencenjawe1935]

@@donaldmorrow3096 Thanks for the info. I was about to write asking for the original version. I still have Boy George's version in mind....

[@Raider577]

David Gates doesn't actually like this version. He said some Reggae guy in London recorded it and it was unrecognizable. He also mentioned the fact that Boy George actually thought Ken Boothe's version was the original version before Boy George covered it.

[@carmenlawrence7927]

Thanks for the history lesson regarding this song. Ken Boothe did indeed give it a soulful sound.

[@OtherWorlds-qs9gc]

I doubt there is a person here tonight on YT without a tear or two in their eye

[@benreilly5951]

Lady Irie thank you for playing music every Sunday for the community. Forever missed.

[@rusirani2731]

I've chosen this for my mum's funeral. Give thanks to fada Ken Boothe for harnessing the inherent beauty of this song.

[@traderman786]

My Dad introduced me to The legendary Ken Boothe once at the Norman Manley intl airport. Just another one of his incredible friends . I used to listen to the words of this song playing on the radio while he drove me around Kingston, I would always think to myself that this will be incredibly difficult to listen to whenever he left me. My father Passed away 10 years ago and this song is now brings me to tears.

[@davidmporush4060]

feel u

[@rb-hc8rl]

This is a great version of a wonderful song written by David Gates about his father.

[@Hypohair]

Brings my youth back into my old age x Love this

[@markb5478]

You can say that again 👍

[@THEONEDROP26]

I lost mum,dad,2 brothers listening to these tunes make me remember the good times we shared💔🙏🏽

[@lostinmusic5431]

Bought the single in 1974 when I was 13 years old. One of my favourite Reggae tunes.

[@chriscannock867]

Same here... '74 was a great year

[@joannepurchase6167]

I've put this on the playlist for my dad who sadly passed last year. We are having a memorial Day in two weeks and the DJ has it covered. 💜💚❤️

[@parnellmcvenea3536]

Joanne just read your comment 4 your pops godbless him he is with the angels now and are lord hope this message brings you a bit peace 😇💕

[@georger868]

God bless you

[@violettheorgangrinder]

Good riddance

[@TimmsMJ]

This took me back, way back to my teenage years on the dancefloor. Reggae was an amazing musical era. I very much regret it falling out of favour. It touches the soul and lifts the spirits...even sad ones.

[@spirittraveller7411]

Agree. *Aurbrey's Dance Hall 70's 1-Mile -Beach Negril🇯🇲

[@mabellynch9412]

Just watching rude boy and heard this had to come and find it... Blast from the past, going to send to my son see if he can play it

[@allanfada9830]

Real music ...beautiful. All the Trojan label stuff and some of the 80's Ska/2Tone stuff ....pure heaven :)

[@tisdena]

right on !

[@AndrewPalme]

Let me tell you England used to buss real tune ,they couldn't resist the power of soundsytem respect Lloyd Coxsone

[@Simply-Kay17]

This song randomly popped in my head, and i had to come and take a troll down memory lane😊

[@captainmorgan4947]

Love this song so much! I play it over and over! Bless up Mr. Boothe!

[@johnbarry1965]

Nana Jones, just to have you back again XXXXXX

[@stevenaylor8642]

Everyone must love this

[@bhj1124]

It reminds me of my boyhood days in Kingston, Jamaica. This is one of my favorite Ken Boothe songs. After so many years. it still sound good.

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

The music alone is outstanding, then Ken sings . . . . .WOW!😮👍♥️

[@frsdave]

Propa classic. !!

[@aliciagordon3205]

This song was playing in my dreams this morning. I woke up and couldn't understand why. It hadn't been in my mind for a while. And then I realized today, June 20, 2021, was Father's Day. Happy Father's Day, Daddy. It's been 29 years since you're gone. I treasure the 24 wonderful years we had together. While you were with me, "you sheltered me from harm" and now your memories "keep me warm." Signed, your loving daughter.

[@spirittraveller7411]

This just popped-up in my Spirit then I realized it's to heal my broken-heart from the recent passing of my dad.🌹

[@spirittraveller7411]

🙏🌹

[@dubz6362]

Very special black diamond 💎. Lik wood

[@johnallison6474]

This is soul music

[@iamDONBEAT]

Big song

[@peterjslevin4834]

This is a classic reggae song that's got some real soul to it.

[@baddriddimworkshop]

i have heard this song a million times, i must have at least two versions on vinyl, but today, right here, hte tune made me cry....

[@josh-uj1gw]

Ken Boothe is one of the greats 🔥🔥🔥

[@moniquegibbes2793]

Love love love this song. My Grandfather in Jamaica use to play it a lot when I was a child ❤

[@shaundixon3645]

I’m bad ass biker 60 , leathers studs , riding Triumph America , recently asked what is my favourite song , It’s this

[@kimberleybrown4362]

This was my dads song growing up will always bring back memorises for me miss my dad

[@maureenbarnes9789]

LOVE THIS SONG ❤ YES I AM HERE MAY 13 2024 LISTEN TO THIS AS A CHILD

[@catherinethomas1276]

Me as well ❤

[@HHbh-l5s]

This song made me think about my wife the time i was in jail.. it came on a tv show.. and after i came out and played it for her.. it became our song the song we got married 2

[@stephenwride5695]

Love it

[@geniemarie7977]

My mother loved this ❤

[@deborahwright759]

❤50 YRS OLD WAS ONLY 4 WOW NICE TO HEAR AGAIN ❤❤

[@HillStreetReds]

Teach Dem interview with Ken Boothe brought me here!!!

[@DavidLopez-nq1qn]

Top music 👍 original

[@bobdabotcha4835]

The simpleless songs have the greatest meaning......we all relate to this song .....thanks

[@amandajanemclaughlin4133]

This is one of my late mum Maureen favourite song s she allwayss used to sing this s song

[@leesmith3603]

My mum's funarel song she sadly passed on the 18th of December 2020 rest in peace mother love and miss you with all my heart xxx

[@juliefrancis8825]

Sorry mate I really am

[@JohnSmith-ng2ek]

You're an idiot. 2020?

[@BlizzardMoonDragon]

@@JohnSmith-ng2ek Fuck off dude, easy mistake to make, especially when grieving.

[@AdrianDoyleBirmingham]

Peace

[@deniseokanlawon6023]

RIP for your mum

[@stevenbennett2951]

A classic from my youth a white man in Birmingham in 1977, remember it well. Brilliant time.

[@juanitahunee]

I dedicate this to my Beautiful Mum. Mrs P Williams. Thank You Mama.x

[@Theboxingobserver]

Absolutely stunning. One of the greats x

[@janetbrooks1016]

My mum loved this song, as I do, now my children and grandchildren, sadly mum passed away ❤️

[@cometcourt]

I would give EVERYTHING to see you grandpa. But i am sure you are in heaven, so we will meet. I love you i loveeee you

[@Finejamacainmusic]

At my grandads funeral there was the option to sing a song and I sung this and everyone loved it beacsue they'd never heard it before

[@stephaniewarne6206]

Everything 🙏🏼🧿

[@marylendon9792]

Love this song we played it at my sister's funeral her son picked it for her the words mean so much love ❤️ it ❤️

[@patriciabrown3114]

I remember days in Kingston Jamaica when there was this barbershop and bar and they used to sore the back of this song as a child I knew this song by heart good memories

[@tinasparks2422]

My daughter lost her father in October and this is for her as I love her very much and know how much she is hurting 😭😭

[@fombillioncivilization2784]

This song, taken from Jimmy Cliff's 1974 album HOUSE OF EXILE, reminds of my late Father, a great fan of Jimmy Cliff. He and my Mother introduced me to Jimmy Cliff in the mid 70's.

[@kensyskye8965]

My mother loved this song!!! It was the only song we played at her funeral.....💗💗💗💗💗 So thanks!!!

[@alberrydixon4326]

Thanks to Ken Boothe and the crue that put this lovely song together oh it's beautiful.

[@zuleikaboadella8095]

My older brother passed over not long ago This song found me.. I knewed it growing up at home .. God bless us all.. Have hope, love in our lives.. Full stop.. nuff said

[@lindadouglas4045]

Lots of love to you.x

[@yeahbutseriouslytho]

The best version

[@terrencereed1559]

My dad loved to this song to my mum all the time I come in from school my dads past away on the 3rd love u rip dad I'll see u on the other side

[@johnswift-simpkin7483]

Jesus as given me a new life I would give Anything of my own just to talk to him once again

[@Raresouldisease]

My Dad, Tony Bates, missed hugely x

[@tomoneill2645]

Love you dad. Rest Easy David Groves

[@davidarmson3575]

Takes me back in time Grait rega. Love it. Kenboof

[@philevans6862]

white guy 52 litening to this nov 2020...remember the original with my parents in 1970s still chills me to this day.....long live trojan

[@annieward2715]

Proper music ❤