NEW ° Marmalade - Reflections Of My Life Old Footage Restored Stereo

My son Paul sent me this … apparently I’ve been restored, updated and upgraded!
Late 1969 early ‘70 must be ....
Even after all this time, nearing 50 himself and growing up with the song, he thinks it’s "pretty cool" …
Pretty cool indeed to get that from one of your kids at 74 years of age eh …
Must remind him to dust down that old Strat … god, it was a pure tone stoater ……

[@e.g.flores2819]

As a Vietnam Vet, this song has much meaning to me, and every time i hear it it reminds me when i was in the Central Highlands Jungle thinking about home and not wanting to die over there. I still cry when i hear this song 50 years later. I just turned 78 years old this year in May, and thank You Jesus that you brought me back home.

[@nancymarafioti5856]

Welcome home. ❤ My brother flew USN A4 providing cover and also assisted in Saigon evacuation. Again,welcome home. You made it home . He made it home. This is absolutely a cry- worthy song.

[@gerdgrabow3465]

Ich lese gerade ihre Zeilen und bin komplett gerührt. Gott sei dank dass sie überlebt haben und im Glück alt geworden sind.

[@ellenberreth]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@conned]

I know right, went back to Noibai for clean up...still like yesterday, memories still haunt

[@grahamdobson7428]

As a Afghanistan vetrun me to brother

[@elena2426]

I'm a 63 year young Black woman who grew up with Soft Rock music in the 60's, 70's and 80's. I love this song so much because it transforms me back to a time when life was good and the world was so different. 70's music was the best music in my life! They don't make music like this anymore 😢. These young people will never understand.

[@bobjor3]

I agree! And I'm right behind you, turning 62 in December. I've always been a sucker for melancholy songs, and this one's beautiful. Hard to beat the 60s and 70s stuff!

[@jamesmyers2087]

Music like this, British Invasion, 60s Motown, 60-70s US bands… literal time machines for me.

[@fredericoguilhermegerloffp1432]

Realmente vivi esta época intensamente o mundo era outro. As pessoas eram inocentes , a pureza envolvia as pessoas.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

Because of cell phones​@@Retired_Papa2255

[@ms2668]

Agree. Came across this version which I actually like better than the original....but also sung by Dean Ford. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofblXdmqqt_ocU

[@maryflanagan8660]

With tears streaming down my face, listening to this song…I remember when life was simpler and people were nicer to one another.. Take me back.. please take me back!!!!🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸🥰

[@johnschultz9023]

Mary, I feel the same way, dear. You're not alone.

[@frankythefox]

Your so right in all you say Mary, God bless you .

[@davidheavenor258]

We're with you...

[@gottabighit1]

Dump Biden, the divider, and we will be on the right track …

[@christophermyers3758]

Life when it was simple, less scary, and music before AUTOTUNE! 🤗

[@Unclescoot03]

The 70s music will put you on another planet that no one will understand unless you have a love of the 70s music. You don't need drugs or alcohol to appreciate the best music ever. God....take me back to the 70s and leave me there....I'll be just fine.

[@koldoascunce2706]

Well set my friend I feel the same

[@simon2077]

You can add the 60's to that too. I'm 72 and feel without the 60's and 70's God knows what our world would have been like. To me when they trashed Folk Rock & Motown in favor of Rap music I feel this really killed a lot of radio listeners. Anyone can do rap, it requires virtually zero talent, just a bunch of negativity.. Losing Paul Harvey on the radio was also a major hit for radio. Now days I would suggest ALL school kids be required to have one year of Paul Harvey in their senior year just to get their heads screwed on right.

[@serenitynow288]

That makes 2 of us.

[@mjblue84]

Amen!!!

[@kennethbenson2547]

would not want to relive life over again just keep moving onward

[@probablygraham]

When I was 11 years old my little sister died of leukemia. Marmalade was her favourite band and they came and visited her in hospital, which really made her day. I will always remember that when my mum sent a letter to them thanking them for visiting her they wrote back saying that if they had known she had died they would have sent a huge wreath to her funeral. Thank you once again for making a little girl happy.

[@robertbeckom1962]

Sorry for your loss, but what a great story.

[@blombergk]

Beautiful Graham

[@gerardrivodeauxf.3456]

Good People Is Hard To Find... Marmalade Is Hard To Find In These Days...

[@luisbaynham583]

Ohhh my god, very sad.

[@mmjackk667]

What a moving story. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnandersen6364]

Just when you think the whole world is totally screwed up, I read the comments of so many very good hearted people and you know.....we just ain't done yet! There is hope of a better world. Thank you

[@Zeppolino100]

Another John from the era that feels the precise same way!!!

[@jimrobson3453]

And a Jim from that era who feels this way.

[@kathrynletchford5114]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamaraesposito5171]

Yes like I said to my kids all the time with love everything is possible love in compassion for your self and others

[@edwinrodeo]

Goodness will always triumph over evil 🙏🥰

[@wareidav]

Is this not one of the best crafted songs of all time ? An absolutely stunning arrangement and a vocal to die for. Utterly wonderful.

[@Phil-Sands]

Dean Ford (Thomas McAleese) God rest his soul, was a fantastic singer and this in my opinion was his best performance. He lived around the corner from me and was one of my all time singing heroes.

[@tonymak9213]

I'll admit it's a brilliant song, but this version is a lip syncing version of the original , sung by Dean Ford. Almost as bad as the Amen Corner lead singer when on Top of the Pops, performed their hit with his mouth almost shut. I know, stupid me, I believed for years that was how he sang !

[@marcyking461]

There were so many talented bands back in the day. It's impossible to pick a favorite band or a favorite song. But this song ranks high on the charts, no doubt about it.

[@tombarclay7108]

@@tonymak9213 My band opened for them on several occasions. Their vocals and harmonies were perfect live and the band was extremely tight. The only negative I can think of was that their program tended to be a little bit boring. Other than that, they were a very professional sounding band live.

[@kimberlyavila3313]

Este chico que canta es Dean Ford​? Estába muy guapo y su voz impresionante@@Phil-Sands

[@terereynolds698]

We had the best music ever, I was so lucky growing up in the 60’s and 70’s thanks for sharing your music with us

[@lisamh9037]

We were very lucky.

[@dl3366]

Can't stop watching this. Beautiful song!

[@anncain2432]

We certainly did! 💜

[@TheHomeDesigner123]

Ditto😊

[@charityandharmgreene2764]

I have said to anyone who will listen when discussing bands, songs, performers - that all of the best, original music was written late 50’s, but majority 60’s thru the 70’s. Any music after that were (usually) poor copies of the greatest era ever.

[@pollyfoofoo8703]

Some songs you take for granted, then one day you realize its a masterpiece.

[@billgoldstein4215]

Best post up here. It makes me cry when I hear it. I'm a 70 year old man... Masterpiece of all MASTERPIECES!

[@barryh.4220]

Spot on ..... I've loved this song from the moment i first heard it in the sixties, an absolute masterpiece as you rightly say.

[@mlifsi]

especially when grow old now....well said

[@roberttreborable]

I was thinking much the same as I listened to this song again after so many years.

[@rockn997]

I said the same, I was so picky years ago and spoiled. Now songs I thought weren’t that great are fantastic 😂 probably because we have crap now

[@DavesGarden1714]

RIP Dean Ford ,Reflections Of My Life one of the greatest songs ever

[@Mike-yg8ig]

He will live forever in our consciousness because of this incredible vocal perfomance in one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

[@cynthiaweir5697]

The more you listen to the song, the more beautiful it becomes. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@GerardNolan]

Smiles, hi Cynthia 👋

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

They do not make music like this any more.. So many memories. This bass player is killing it!

[@burntrim]

What a song and what a line "The world is a bad place, a terrible place to live but I don't want to die"

[@rosimeirecoqueiroclarochag9719]

Realmente linda

[@johnmurray5732]

How true those words are!

[@raycastillo6446]

A terrible phrase to follow...sab 8 oct 22 bed

[@martysmith5260]

That one line pretty much sums up man's conundrum of living. The things that happen in this world are horrible -- human misery has no limits. Yet, we fear death may be worse. Let's hope not. Dean Ford (the lead singer) is gone - if only he could tell us.

[@paultitterton4906]

My thoughts precisely

[@WhattheRuck]

There are a million stories attributed to this remarkable song. Too many to list. I truly believe this song STILL flies under the radar when it comes to the greatest songs of all time. Yes, I said that. Forget sales, forget weeks on the chart, listen to the lyrics. This song is timeless.

[@joyholt4519]

Absolutely.

[@enlightenedone7141]

Up there with the very best, gonna have it played at my funeral

[@miamitten1123]

Instrumentals are really good. Many instruments and layers

[@jimduffy1967]

Spot on my friend.

[@bamadad53]

I totally agree 💯

[@marion3386]

Oh my lord!! I so loved this song. Wish I was back in home in Scotland 1970s🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[@dmhboag5882]

This certainly takes me back to Dunfermline!!

[@silverfoxdude7]

Takes me back to Falkirk in the 70s

[@BigBoaby-sg1yo]

@@silverfoxdude7it takes me back to barlinie 😮

[@glenndavidson7346]

come home anytime Marion waiting at glasgow airport |>>>>>>>

[@kellygilbert-rios6319]

I hope you get a chance soon to visit ❤

[@wayne1074]

This song along with many songs of the 1960's told stories of a time that many look back with fondness. You had to actually live during those times to understand. Life was much more simple then and people were kinder and more compassionate towards one another. Many of us have a longing to return to the more simple times. As we age, we realize those times are gone and we reminisce to experience the memories again. It's as close as we will ever be to reliving it. We never realized that one day we would want to "go back to our old home" again.

[@StudiosNYC54-tl9pt]

Beautiful comment.

[@felixmadison5736]

I'm a 73 year-old army veteran of the Vietnam War. This song brings back memories and sounds better than anything I'm hearing on the radio these days.

[@sybilbrooks8837]

Thank you for your Service and God Bless You

[@babypearlsatyachannel1361]

I feel what you feel when listening to this song then and now. And I proud of you Sir.

[@vduncan54]

Thank you for your service. My brother went to Vietnam too,and thankfully came home in one piece.

[@felixmadison5736]

@@vduncan54 I came home in one piece, but riddled with shrapnel.

[@luispulido5173]

Thank you for your service

[@jamesbecker578]

Still gets me emotional every time I hear it. Even after 50 years. The 60's were an incredible time.

[@michaelgeorge5153]

Glad I'm not the only one

[@grahamdobson7428]

Great 👍 Post

[@sergiovalencia6098]

Considero y siempre va a ser que está musica no va a pasar de moda, solo para conocedores

[@BradAdams-fu4qx]

Yes Sir.😊😊😊

[@hp714]

Ahhhh, those great songs of the era when you could understand the words, and they had a proper tune. God bless ‘em! X

[@gordonbryce]

Yeah a lot of the 70's bands had a good musical foundation in classics and tuning their instruments correctly!

[@BernhardPloppa]

Forecer Classic❤ Bernd Germany 2024👍

[@gunterweber1972]

Thank you Marmalade for this beautiful Song. R. I. P. Mr. D. Ford ❤🌹

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

The sad part is nobody makes anything close to this brilliant song today. 🎵

[@rob-robi]

I think it's the endless modern distractions, every time someone gets deeper into the thought of creating, a phone rings or beeps, and the 'magic' moment is lost . Back then there were endless hours of quiet without interruptions of almost any kind, for long periods at least.

[@milesmorris5729]

Oh they are out there now , you just have to want to find them bad enough!

[@williampotter2098]

@@rob-robi No. It's just that corporations find pretty people and teach them to dress and dance and to sing (kind of). They then hire someone to write a song (that's like a recent pop tune) and hire someone like Justin Timberlake to produce it. They put the "artist" into a recording booth and record the voice. A computer takes that music and tweaks it to make the singer sound like their had good pitch and could sing in tune. That voice is put together with instrumentals and VOILA !! A STAR IS BORN ...... But there is no soul in the process. Very few of what we call musical artists can even sing on pitch. It has gotten so bad that young people think it is okay for computers to make their stars sound talented.

[@artvallejos1460]

@@milesmorris5729 If they are that good, they'll find you.

[@albertsmith1048]

" The sad part is nobody makes anything close to this brilliant song today ". That's the truth, meanwhile dross continues to make millions of pounds out of the sheeple.

[@goodcitizen]

I’m 63 and 1969 , 70, 71 were some of the best years to be remembered….. this song like many of the hit songs of the era live on like it was just last week. When these songs are played now it takes me back to a time when we had so much fun and had few worries. So glad I lived through the sixties and seventies. Thankfully there were so many bands around the world giving us a great vibe.

[@michaelbucceri9215]

I share your comment 100%

[@andrealangner8309]

Ich sage auch immer, die 60er,70er und 80er waren die beste Zeit ,Ever❤

[@bamadad53]

I’m 69 and I ditto your every word. Life was so much simpler then and todays music can’t touch this kind of timeless song.

[@mementomori8685]

Why do we think the same? I have the same thought. I live in a country in Asia. But I have the same thought. I am glad I am not the only one who has the same feeling. I miss 60's, 70's, and 80's. Those were the days.

[@CarlosGonzalez-lj3zy]

The Best forever timeless Love it , I am 83 years old and enjoy this jewel ❤

[@raymondf1000]

Such a beautiful song. I’m 75 and I listen to 60s and 70s music every day. I never get tired of it.

[@BradAdams-fu4qx]

Me Too.😊😊😊😊

[@dianarockwell6256]

The harmonies in this song are incredible, and so subtle you might not even notice they’re there.

[@GerardNolan]

Smiles, hi Diana 👋

[@jeannebyesb4079]

At 70 years old I searched my mind for a song that would describe how I am feeling at this moment - came up with this. I remember crying to it when it first came out. Thank you Marmalade!!

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Timeless tune. I'm 70 too.

[@paulringwood8065]

im 70 in july love this song. always play it when i come on u tube

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

Another 70 year-old here. Have always loved this song. Always will.

[@sheilaboston7051]

Oh my goodness, we're all 70! This is a song I often come back to - one that's always stayed in my heart, along with Rainbow. Amazing music in the '60s/'70s.

[@denisewilliams1338]

Yeh same here 70 years old now and remember this when I was at school omg ❤️😭

[@raymondgill9796]

The sheer quality of this record blows me away every time I hear it.

[@lilianasamayoa4048]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. I didn't understand one word back then but it still moved me to tears!

[@earlkohler3576]

I'm 69 now. I played as lead guitarist in a band starting at 15 years old. This is the beautiful music we played and people loved it. It will live on forever and never die out.

[@rickfields1618]

Yes I’m 70 and feel so blessed to have grown up with songs such as this one and many others.They stirred your very soul

[@Geoffreytomlinson24]

Great song by a great group. Still sounds good in 2022.

[@stevegooch68]

Awesome..... lyrics fantastic, tone beautifully sung

[@maureendevries1904]

Still relevant

[@blackcountrywench6483]

This was when bands were bands not the clap trap you get nowhere days

[@rumples2698]

Hi Geoff 👍👍

[@garybrockwell2031]

Indeed restoration 👍💪💯🇬🇧🗣️🆘 let's not lose what they gave us👍 well done saving 🙏💕🧐

[@lbl9066]

Reflections of My Life Marmalade The changing Of sunlight To moonlight Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes The greetings Of people In trouble Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes All my sorrow Sad tomorrow Take me back To my old home All my crying (all my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back To my old home I'm changing Arranging I'm changing I'm changing everything Oh, everything around me The world is A bad place, a bad place A terrible place to live Oh, but I don't wanna die All my sorrow Sad tomorrow Take me back To my old home All my crying (all my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back To my old home All my sorrow (all my sorrow) Sad tomorrow Take me back (take me back) To my old home

[@haroldhoward2387]

Certainly one great song. If you know it you're very lucky. Had it on a 45record when it came out. Played it often. Always will be 1 of many favorites. Loved singing it then & love singing it now. 67yrs young!

[@monetlau2081]

Thx

[@lbl9066]

@@haroldhoward238768 year young.. ah the songs of our generation…some beautiful, some wild.

[@billjonas9902]

70 yo here. I tear up each time I hear this song. Memory is funny; some songs I actually recall images of my youth so vividly. I think it is our inner divine trying to balance us in such a tumultuous world. It wasn't so much a simpler time as it was a hopeful time...I think. I long for the hope.

[@tinamariebyass9586]

I was born in 64 must of heard all the 60s in my mothers womb its the best era of music for me ❤

[@veronikalake6934]

I was 14 when this song came out in 69..I LOVED it then as I LOVE it today....I never forgot the words after DECADES and it still brings tears to my eyes..I can still remember my life back then...Rest in peace Dean.

[@Richard-sg8lr]

I was 15 when it came out. Sometimes I wonder how much longer I'll live but I'll enjoy everyday I can. ✌️

[@russellhollandsworth9799]

I had just completed recruitment training at Paris Island, 0331,orders for Vietnam served first battalion first marines, I Corp south Vietnam

[@thomasshepard6030]

@@russellhollandsworth9799I’m glad you made it home comrade

[@reverendmississippi]

Great song ,still sounds brand new in 2023

[@somewhereu2]

One of the greatest songs ever, it just pulls you back.

[@GjaP_242]

'Reflections Of My Life' by Marmalade was constantly on the radio in 1969.

[@GjaP_242]

"I'm changing everything Everything around me" 1:09 Thomas McAleese / William Campbell.

[@davidewing5605]

This is a MASTERPIECE. It was relvent in 1967, just the same as it is in 2022. I pray that all the generations since this song was released, get a chance to here this song. It is so strong and powerful, and true. What I would give to return old home. When you get older, you will all understand this. I was 15 when this came out. I loved it. Now older, I truly love and understand it. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ

[@AlanJan_UK_49]

For me this MASTERPIECE was stored in the same memory cells as Reflections of Charlie Brown by Rupert's People. And Walk Away Renee by The Truth and Soul Coaxing by Raymond Le Fevre. I wonder how many people came across those slightly obscure tracks ?

[@kenw.1112]

I was thinking this also ! SUCH A MASTERPIECE THAT WILL LAST FOREVER!

[@AlanJan_UK_49]

I only got part of your reply about P,G & E. Not in the full thread either on my PC.

[@4114dancer]

1969/70 ~ Wikipedia

[@mariewalker4010]

@@4114dancer thought it was 1969 I was 17 loved the group

[@IanTindale-bc4ve]

That is one of those songs that is just composed and performed in such a manner that it brings a tear to the eyes and a lump in the throat. Perfect

[@HishamElfiki]

One of the most beautiful songs Reflections of my life Absolutely Beautiful Cheers

[@Duntruckin]

I’m 73, and remember Marmalade well, saw them live. Take me back, just loved that time.

[@bobbygoodman2875]

One of the iconic songs of the time and in my life. When I hear it, I'm 18 all over again. Music is a time machine and this haunting/soulful ballad takes me there.

[@Starrman69]

"Reflections of My Life" The changing of sunlight to moonlight Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes The greetings of people in trouble Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Oh, my crying (oh, my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back to my own home I'm changing, arranging I'm changing I'm changing everything Everything around me The world is A bad place A bad place A terrible place to live Oh, but I don't want to die Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Oh, my crying (oh, my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back to my own home Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Writer/s: Thomas McAleese, William Campbell Jnr Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

[@JoneseyBonesey]

When a song saved a life…

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

Thank you for the lyrics, it really helps.😊

[@deanalindquist3255]

❤ Tears streaming down my face enjoying songs of my youth, and understanding the lyrics as we gracefully in griw older 😢

[@user-wh3bt4ew7h]

The best line in the song is "The world is a bad, a bad place, a terrible place to live". That was written over 50 years ago and things are worse now.

[@gary-rr7jp]

These kids are too young to know how cruel the world can be, but like they sing, I still don't want to leave it yet.

[@ruthhultmandesmidt272]

This song has always been special to me for every bad, sad, rough times in my life that always lifted me up when I wanted to give up. But this song, it’s something about it that keeps telling me everything will be alright and I’ll always bounce back to life over and over again. This is my “happy place” song. I’m 61 years old now older and wiser unemployed living paycheck to paycheck and tomorrow I’m having surgery on my elbow. Listening to this today tells me I will survive this, again ❤

[@VanBoy]

Hope your surgery went well.

[@robertpiekosz7470]

Good luck with your life brother. Glad you're staying positive 🙂

[@antoniojss]

Hello Ruth, how was the surgery?

[@lyndaproper1313]

That's 'cause we've all gone through this some way or another, and you look around and see we're all together some way or another. xxxx

[@ruthhultmandesmidt272]

@@antoniojssthank you for asking, yes the surgery went very smoothly and well. I just wish that they didn’t have to put a small plate in to hold it in place. And also I’m employed!!!!

[@cessman7554]

Im 64 and this song takes me back to a simpler better world..

[@BradAdams-fu4qx]

Fur sure,😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@billjenkins2503]

One of the best songs that combines haunting lyrics with haunting sweet music

[@franksargent71]

All this song does is make me want to go back. I love it.

[@antmanv05]

What a great song. They don't make music like this anymore. Music that really moves you.

[@Groovin_Artists]

I'm a VNam Vet and musician, this song is forever in my heart, Thanx Marmalade for giving the world a timeless Masterpiece !!

[@1Jagular]

Thank You for your Service!!! I love this song too.....God Bless you & yours...

[@sybilbrooks8837]

Thank You for your Service and God Bless you

[@linnvaveon8984]

🪖 Dear 'Thank You for your service' posers: Thank a Veteran by being an American that's worth fighting for. Which includes NEVER Voting for ANY Leftist scum.

[@bstephens8371]

Thank you for your service. I love this song, too.

[@Silversmoke1000]

Thank you.

[@sharbymj]

A beautiful song that tugs at your heart. Such a turbulent time to be growing up in. Friends being shipped off to Vietnam, Civil Rights still being fought for. I'm 69 now and this song still makes me cry.

[@jimratliff2753]

I am 70 and I remember these songs so very well. They've been very special to me for all these years. What wonderful memories. I wish our minds could remember all the great times.

[@evangelinadimarzable]

When I die, I want this song to be played at my funeral.

[@eleanorbilbie540]

Me too .

[@geoffmower8729]

Me three.

[@Eric-ot7en]

I don't want to die🤔

[@jamesfindlay7186]

MY DAD DIED AT THE START OF COVID MY MUM DIED DURING COVID IT WAS PLAYED AT BOTH FUNERALS I COULDNT TELL YOU HOW MANY FOLK ASKED WHAT THE SONG WAS AND WHO SANG IT

[@maozedung7270]

Hahaha, you won t hear it !

[@Silversmoke1000]

I will always associate this beautiful song to my late brother and all who served with him in Vietnam. I play this song frequently.

[@iamamiwhoamiGOODS]

Sem depressão, por favor!

[@oscarmorilloacosta7751]

Como quisiera volver

[@anncain2432]

Bless your heart, I know he's watching and listening with you! 💜

[@sandrasantos7407]

So do I. My brother died in '67 though but I still think of him when I hear this song.

[@LL-qi9mb]

Great song, superb vocals and harmonies! Brings back so many memories to this 70 year old. I know the 70s had issues, but my gosh it was a great time to be alive and young. People were in the main, kind and courteous and the world seemed so simple. The music was wonderful, I really miss those days like no other. I wish my children could have the same life, but the world is now cruel, violent and divisive. Reading the comments here it is nice to feel there are still people who have the values of those days and appreciate those days. Thanks for sharing.

[@dalebecause2467]

I love this song so much. It takes me back to a time, the 1970s, when the world was just a much better place. It makes me sad for young people today who will never have the chance to understand what the world was like when people related to each other on a very personal basis. There were no computers, smart phones, or cell phones whatsoever. There were 3-4, maybe 5 channels on the TV. What a great time to have been alive. Such a beautiful song...very haunting lyrics and music behind them...

[@Steve-yo4ld]

This is one of those songs that always brings me back too my young and innocent years!💕 How the years have flown!💔

[@lo.sweets]

Hang on I'm approaching 65 and I'm doing it very gracefully thank you

[@Steve-yo4ld]

@@lo.sweets Those were the days!💓

[@btexpress944]

Yes, time flies, but the magic of that music has not changed a bit.

[@Mike-yg8ig]

Indeed brother.

[@rosimeirecoqueiroclarochag9719]

Pura nostalgia

[@manuelhernandez-tp2cx]

Tengo 72 años y para mi esta es una verdadera joya musical de todos los tiempos no me canso de escucharla y quisiera que me tocaran en mis ultimos momentos y en mi funeral ...Quien la escucha en este 2023 ...Un saludo y bendiciones a todo el mundo desde San Francisco del Rincon ,Gto.Mex.

[@soniacea3885]

Yo tengo 63 y al escuchar tan hermosa voces y esta linda cancion ,me recuerda mi juventud tan sufrida ,pero con mi radio pequeña en el año 1977 o antes ,muy joven ,tocaban este exito en las radios acä en Chile .los secucho una y otra vez ,para sentir paz en mi corazon.

[@armandogonzalez-pb8kw]

​Sonia, te saludo afectuosamente desde el estado de Sonora, en el norte de México, yo también disfruté de ésta canción cuando recién salió, tengo 66, deseo estés bien de salud en union de tu familia, ésta es una joya de canción, tanto por su hermosa letra como también por su música, saludos.

[@mariapalacios9176]

Hay canciones que fueron creadas para quedarse en alma y la memoria de quienes las vivieron. Tengo 65 y gracias a la tecnología me puedo transportar a esos momentos vividos a la par de la época de esta música. Saludos desde mi Guadalajara hermosa

[@auroraportela4783]

​@@soniacea3885 😢😂❤

[@andrealangner8309]

🥰💖😇🙏

[@Couchmaster888]

Proud work Junior, proud! Thank you for giving it to us. RIP Dean, we'll be there soon enough.

[@DontEatTheAnimals]

1969 ? I was 13 I guess, and here we are in 2024 and I recognised the song from the first 2 seconds. Sticks with you what you loved.

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

This song was played at my younger brother's funeral. It still makes me cry. RIP Bubby!

[@daryljackiedunnegan5287]

...a song I never tire of hearing. In fact, when I hear those intro chords it brightens my mood... Incredible musicianship from the entire band that stands the test o' time..!!

[@davidewing5605]

This song does stand the test of time. You can try to bury this by the addition of years, since it was released, but being a MASTERPIECE, you can't. The words and music, and the strong message it has should be seen by all generations. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ

[@rosimeirecoqueiroclarochag9719]

Maravilhosa 😍

[@jimmymiller77]

Where did these days go ??? Just listen to the "Crap" they give us today. Now I now what Hell is like !! NO Auto Tune, NO Strobe lights and special effects. Just PURE Talent. O'h, what I wouldn't give to go back to those times. Air was clean and Sex was dirty !! >

[@debbiebrown8473]

I’ve picked this song for my funeral song. Just says it all❤

[@GerardNolan]

Smiles, hi Debbie 👋

[@stephenturner6075]

Reflections Of My Life is an absolutely brilliant song and the video is class. 10/10 for both. Well done Marmalade. 👍

[@FABIO_MARTINSS]

This guitar solo is a song within a song. Beautiful

[@ladylydia762]

Yes it is. Such beauty

[@hayseaglets9966]

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 - lhe then picked up from bar 8 through to bar 16 as normal, so in fact, only 4 bars are actually “reversed”.

[@gaetano1954]

Exactly!

[@gaetano1954]

@@hayseaglets9966 Wow! Interesting!

[@tommysfather]

@@hayseaglets9966 Thank you for this very involved and very interesting explanation of this guitar solo. Didn't realize that something so involved was required on producing this sound. Thanks again Hays!

[@dealcs7]

I was 10yrs old when this song would play on the radio in the kitchen. I thank God above for putting me on the planet when He did. I grew up in the very best of times… In 2024, these young people are beyond clueless and have been sincerely robbed. My heart longs for those simpler days…

[@sandragaalhayman4430]

One of the best songs ever !! Love JPY and All Star Band .. RIP Ronnie

[@chrisanderson2591]

This song touches deeply and never gets old.

[@terrykevincharles7042]

Simply beautiful ❤️ this song is my forever song and it will remain so. The lyrics say it all along with the beautiful harmonies ❤️

[@antenordorvalino8844]

Ono

[@NickRatto]

Sweet memories n dreams of our youth Stingray bikes n fishing in the creek listening to these great pieces of our own Time

[@richardsmith9609]

I loved this song when I was 15 years old in 1968. I am now 68 years old and I still love it. The meaning for me has not changed over all these years.

[@flyguy5941]

Amen. 🙏🏽

[@suzismith9681]

Me too. Just one of many many great songs over the years, that had a message.

[@billgoldstein4215]

I too am 68. I feel exactly what you feel #Richard

[@gardengnome3249]

Ditto.

[@godbluffvdgg]

It's great to have lived during those times...If you're an American; How'd you get out of the draft?

[@CrystalJ7]

Ahhhhh.....sweeps me straight back to my childhood....happy days!!! Wonderful music.

[@mariachester950]

Radio on, in kichen wth mum....just getting ready for school....this comes on ....Good memories...

[@kennethbaker3545]

I left my youth and my soul in this song many years ago, and now fifty years later it still has the strength to take me back to my own world.... Love You Guys.... Ken Baker

[@seniorsurveyor]

A beautiful song. And as a bassist myself, I have always admired Graham Knight on this cut. Beautiful.

[@kayakdog121]

Man, that song didn't move me near as much way back then as it does now. I'm almost speechless. There was so much good music I think it was just taken for granted. Now they are all rediscovered precious gems.

[@mjcarpinobookkeeper]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. I’m 69 and this song brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@conniemcculloch279]

I want this song played at my funeral....beautiful & meaningful ❤

[@CraigGillette]

Hello how are you doing today

[@hogcaller]

Man, I remember this one. This is some of the best music ever recorded. It's a shame those days are gone.👏👏👏

[@ediewall6360]

Better ones ahead

[@oldandletdown7464]

Those days are live on KZbin and in your heart

[@davidewing5605]

You are so right. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ

[@eightapeach2861]

And, sadly, gone forever

[@benedettosalerno5324]

This song is one of those that bring you back to a special time and place a long time ago. I love it

[@marcyking461]

Talk about a trip back into time. Lucky me to stumble on this fabulous walk down memory lane. Thanks for posting! You made my day.

[@fob1xxl]

So young back then ! I was just 24. Now at 77, this is all I do ! Loved every moment of my life. Wish I could do it all again.

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

That’s very beautiful! Enjoy your beautiful life and so will I! God loves all of us so much! I will praise him until he comes back for us❤️✝️🙏

[@wilmanew5386]

Best song ever and awesome group. Timeless classic. 🎶🎵💗

[@lawdogwales5921]

Yeah, this is the best song ever!

[@user-sw9ou6zx8k]

At 84, 25 years of U.S. Navy life, 22 years as a technical consultant, a wonderful family of wife and 4 children. This is my song for my funeral, probably in a few years. Had these guys play, thru an English friend, for over 5,000 folks on Navy aircraft carrier in Southampton and this song was called for repeatedly.

[@user-sw9ou6zx8k]

Whops! Just turned 85 and still cook'in.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Its hard to imagine this is my generation. Crazylah. Life has changed so much since I was a teenager in the 1970s. We were privileged to live through a time when the music was fresh and interesting. Life was full of promise....blah de blah. 😂 Life has only just begun 😅 blessed before, blessed now. Thanks 4 sharing this

[@gerardoavilavazquez3653]

Congratulations, Mr. Campbell, for giving us this song as a gift !!! I love this song from the very beginning and when my wife listened to this, she made it one of her favourites. Still listening in March 2023 !!!

[@otravez1965]

I am a 77 year old crazy Black Guy i can't stop it but every time i hear this and most 70s music i can't stop my Tears it hurt's how everything has changed there's no Life as we knew it then i try to educate my Grand Son he's learning to be a Drummer some of his friends. introduce him to some of the music i play for him and he pay's attention so maybe it's not all lost I wont give up on him i'm going to make sure he succeeds i'm Here for you Keenan Grand pa.

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

At 70 and this song lyrics touched every piece of my life. From my business to all the loves in my life.

[@johnlott143]

I was back from my first tour in Vietnam and was in the hospital at Ft. Bragg and the term”I don’t want to die “ was bone chilling to me , today after 50 years it still chills me.

[@kathleenmaloney6448]

Thank you for your services to our great country. That line gives me chills too and is very inspiring.

[@allanavery9367]

A great under rated classic hit and so it does remind you of your time in Viet Nam. As a Canadian, I say to you V. N. vets, you were a courageous group and your sacrifice and commitment to your country will always be recognized !!

[@lyndaproper1313]

I still can't imagine all you went through. God! The courage it took to be you ........And you were so young ....

[@scottthompson6753]

Thank you for your service. WELCOME HOME!!!!!

[@MrCaptainBlack1]

One weird dude.

[@lynneinnz56]

It does take me back - to my teens! This was the first record I ever bought. Quality never ages!

[@Patricia-ic4ee]

Still love this beautiful song after all these years ❤❤❤

[@GerardNolan]

Smiles, hi Patricia 👋

[@lorellmarie3931]

I just happened upon this beautiful song while perusing KZbin. I hadn't heard it in so many years, and I actually remembered most of the words! I so enjoyed singing along! Thank you for sharing your talent with us, bringing us so much wonderful and meaningful music.

[@GerardNolan]

Smiles, hi lorell👋

[@MrHolzheim]

RIP Dean Ford. Thanks for the great music through my teens,

[@ianmorton2193]

I knew Marmalade when they were Dean Ford and the Gaylords and played at Whitecraigs Tennis Club in Glasgow. We all knew they were something special.

[@larshansson9442]

The most beautiful popsong there still is.

[@mattleinhauser9166]

That's because this was real music. Our generation was the best my brothers and sisters ❤❤

[@Finnvalleyfm]

This song is timeless up there with the best of all time

[@williamkennedy5492]

It sounded great when i was an 18 year old and now as i approach 72 it still sound great, thank you for the memory. I have lived life, a life i never ever could imagine . Old age is a wonderful gift full of memories and we are a product of those memories.

[@williamtayloe3624]

In Febuary of 1971 I was a G.I. on R&R from Danang, Vietnam in Bangkok for a whole week. I stayed at a hotel and there I met Marmalade who were staying at my hotel. We spoke briefly in the hotel courtyard and they invited me to a concert that evening. The hall was packed with young Thais. A first band played were from the Philippines, they had the Rolling Stones down pat. They were perfect at imitating every Stones song, spot on. At the end of the performace, the Thai audience clapped in unison. No spontaneous happy-clappy like here in the U.S. Marmalade played. I don't remember much else. They were from New Zealand, and were nice fellows.

[@davidsoule1252]

Thank you! 7 easy months for me off the coast off the coast of S. Vietnam for me and 8 not so easy months off the coast of N. Vietnam for me on guided missile destroyers. I was also impressed with bar bands in Olongapo City, Philippines. They were awesome and sounded like the real deal.

[@guyjiminjapan9824]

We're so lucky to have this footage! I'm sure I speak for many when I say "Thank you" Mr Campbell, for the wonderful music that you and your friends gave us all, for always.

[@alancaunce3199]

Just A Sheer Monumental Masterpiece From These Great Artists. So poignant Great Vocals With Unbelievable Harmonies.I Remember This Like It Was Only Yesterday. Thank You For This Majestic Classic.