WE LOVE THEM!| FIRST TIME HEARING BREAD - Everything I Own REACTION

[@rubbersole79]

I played this on guitar at my mothers funeral, with my niece on vocals. When she broke down and couldn't finish, the entire congregation began to sing.....one after another until the whole gathering was singing this 70's love ballad purely from memory. It will always be one of the favorite moments of my life.

[@alfredgonzalez1564]

That is so beautiful, that the congregation took over, awsum, just awsum. My condolences, rest in peace your mom

[@latrishabledsoe7766]

So beautiful

[@Rickynyc69]

You'll meet her again on a bright sunny day....

[@arthurpaul2831]

That's very touching that the congregation began to sing

[@jamesevans3492]

So True . . .

[@dgraja22]

This song is unusual in that it is about losing a parent ( as David Gates did with his dad). When you realize that, it becomes even more powerful.

[@theborg]

I always thought it was about his mom because he says "you gave my life to me".

[@daseguin]

​​@@theborg He was referring to his dad getting him into music, i.e. his "life". Check this out.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2jGapSaqdGdgZo

[@bobbierobinson6269]

@@theborg father and mother does that.

[@sandimcalisterblood2675]

Growing up, I always thought he was singing about a girl. When I finally learned it was about his dad, I started bawling every time I heard this…..still do.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@bobbierobinson6269 we might have to get you cancelled for that remark Bobbie 😁

[@dianehibbett5192]

David Gates/Bread said he actually wrote for his Father who passed before Bread made it big. Such a beautiful love!

[@bkm2797]

Another tune for Fathers Day, 'Leader of the Band' Dan Fogelberg.

[@kevincook4279]

David Gates - one of the best voices EVER!!! All the Bread band members have passed now, EXCEPT David Gates!

[@Mick1975e]

My dad's birthday today. He would have been 96! He's been gone for years, but this song made me weep tonight. I have this Bread album on vinyl. My sister gave it to me for my 13 th birthday. I've loved them for 50 years

[@jillybean3688]

It doesn't take more than 10 seconds in for me to start crying. This song hits hard. R.i.p. dad. I love and miss you so much! ❤💔

[@goldenstate66]

Don't wait until he's gone, tell him how you feel. Play it for your dad now.

[@winstonmccollum8992]

Bread has been my favorite band for fifty years since I was in college. Three years ago, my wife and I went to the cemetery on a Sunday afternoon to change out the flowers on her parent's graves. When we got back in the car after changing out the flowers, this song came on the radio. We went home, had dinner and went to bed. The next morning, right after I left for work, my wife died suddenly from a massive heart attack. I never got to say goodbye, didn't get to tell her how much I loved her. I always go all to pieces when I hear this song.........while watching this video I cried through most of it.....

[@munchey99508]

💔 That’s absolutely heartbreaking. I’m so sorry for the loss of your wife. I have a feeling that she knew how much you loved her. Praying for you and your family…🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼💔

[@jeffreyfisher6231]

I'd bet they were wonderful people.

[@Anna-h3t2h]

Sending you love ❤❤❤

[@KanoKapre]

Sorry for your loss brother. My condolences.

[@raymonddelange5034]

my sympathy for your loss.....

[@tkcurtis1725]

Could be the most beautiful song ever written!!!!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

This song reminds me of the Lord Jesus Christ. He gave up everything he owned in Heaven to Redeem sinners back to him on the very painful cross. But only if we put ALL OUR TRUST in him and him alone, So please try hearing the Lord talk to you in this song.

[@trevorj3838]

Great But not that good

[@azulablue6988]

​@@trevorj3838 great but not that good? Does that even make sense buddy?

[@markwelham8671]

@@theodoreritola7641 shut up

[@troyveal3187]

Agree 100%

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Bread, The Eagles, Chicago, America..... all fantastic soft rock in the 70's......

[@israelrodriguez4718]

Yep don't forget Ambrosia

[@shelter9236]

Yeah and a few others you can throw in there and would consider Chicago II that way, not so much with Kath (more horns/harder sound). Pure Prairie League and Marshall Tucker band maybe and a bit more on the southern rock side of things. We had it good back then tho didn't we?

[@sundayze]

Don't forget the Association, Jackson Browne, more James Taylor, more Tommy James and the Shondelles, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, and I know I'm forgetting some others. Point is, there is still a treasure trove of music for Amber to experience! 🤓

[@judyseeley5284]

So many songs pulling at your heart strings another is Terry Jacks song seasons in the sun

[@shelter9236]

@@sundayze Yes on The Association, been wanting a reactor to do them and the Buckinghams, Grass Roots and more...man we had so many great groups back then.

[@kennethrandolph2495]

This song is so good. This was written when his Dad died.

[@joeyrobison6629]

My dad passed away on April 22 of this year. With this song, no truer words can apply to how I feel right now. RIP Dad, until we meet again.

[@369284ab]

Sorry for your loss

[@VidiotSavante]

So sorry for your loss.

[@robycip9715]

Joey sorry for your loss, just keep the good kind hearted spirited memories alive.

[@1177kc]

So sorry. It’s so hard giving up parents.

[@alicesmith7020]

Oh Joey. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[@mikedennis1023]

I'm 57 years old and you know how HAPPY it makes me feel to see these real and authentic reactions from the younger generations to a song from a group like Bread??...SO COOL!!!

[@GusMac-kv7zi]

Truly, I absolutely love that young people are finding some of the best music we all know so well and finding joy it.

[@noreenburgess4148]

I know I’m 61 and this is one of my favorite songs and I so love these young kids reactions in all their videos 👍

[@sallyjopatriot]

right? just watched a rapper react to this.. how could anyone go back to rapping after hearing this?

[@gwyntx7620]

Sitting here crying thinking of my parents. Miss them every day

[@CB-gr1uk]

Pure gold.. His voice and Karen Carpenter's voice, it doesn't get any better! We had great music in the 70s. It was a great decade I grew up in. Can you check out, I Got A Name by Jim Croce..

[@colibri1]

Yes, your comment reminds me of what the radio was like in the seventies, when you'd hear Bread followed by the Carpenters, followed by Jim Croce, followed by Roberta Flack, followed by Badfinger, etc, etc, and that's just during soft rock/easy listening sets. On a lot of stations, you'd hear a song like this between a hard rock song and a disco or funk song. It was an outstanding era of great musicianship.

[@DaveBarton1]

I Got A Name... I will second that motion!!!

[@CB-gr1uk]

@@colibri1 Absolutely! We lived for radio back then too, lol! I remember listening to Casey Kasem and his American Top 40 countdown! It started on July 4th 1970 and I never missed a week!

[@daronbaird6060]

With Jim Croce also try Operator and Time in a Bottle. You tried "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" , that's his fun side. The one's here is his serious side.

[@SevenHunnid]

I review weed products on my KZbin channel.. I’m 21 years old.. trying to get out the hood by 30 😕

[@irenem3854]

My dad died young, and our family was never the same, so this song means alot to me.

[@matthewhudson5685]

This song makes you think about someone you lost. No matter who or how or when. It brings the memory of them back. So beautiful.

[@tommymash9020]

Agreed. I never really thought of this as a relationship song. It was makes me think of people in my life that have passed away.

[@marybaillie8907]

I'm so sorry for you. This song always reminds me of the loss of someone special. 😪

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, you'll love their "Make It With You", "Baby I'm-A Want You", and "It Don't Matter To Me" !! David Gates on lead vocals, best soft rock male voice!

[@bengilbert7655]

David Gates' solo effort, 'Goodbye Girl' is great too.

[@CardiacCat]

Oh wow, just hearing that list made me jump back in time to being a teenager again.

[@jimwhite4801]

Those are the best songs to me. All of them are great.

[@daverudbarg]

Yes!

[@musiclistsareus1029]

Don't forget "Aubrey"

[@rigelmoon9030]

If I could go back to the 70's, I'd never come back here, that's for sure.

[@katherinemcdaniel8446]

Aw Amber, I wish I could take you back to that time. It was a beautiful time. This was one of the first "grown up" bands I listened to, and they changed me forever. I would give everything to carry the world back to that gentle time.

[@SotonCueMan]

I know he wrote this about his father, but I played this at my mum’s funeral. Such powerful lyrics, and one of my parent’s favourite bands. Miss you mum…..

[@davidschmidbauer3930]

I will never hear this song and not think of my mother

[@sunnystormy4973]

_my mom passed away when i was 15_ _years old and my dad 10 years ago_

[@jameshowland7393]

So appropriate. God bless your Mother.

[@MMACazual]

And? Music is able to be interpreted and shaped to fit your life. It was my mums favourite song and I will always relate it to her just like you :) it don't matter what the songs about, it's about how it connects with ya

[@h1dministries922]

A really beautiful 70s soft rock song you should check out: “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” by England Dan and John Ford Coley

[@hototowhistler]

Oh yes : )

[@glenjohnson9302]

Another great song.

[@glenjohnson9302]

The song "Nights are Forever" is another great one they did.

[@caretaker158]

Definitely. Another vote here for "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight"... yep, yep, YEP!!!!!!

[@sharilynbratton6476]

And also Love is the Answer!

[@paulwalker9421]

This song was for his father who passed but he wrote it so people could put it to any loss even romance .Thank you. Love Bread, here are more songs :"Baby I'ma Want You'""', Guitar Man", Diary"," Make It With You" and There are more! Thanks again

[@davidbenson2580]

I came here to say the same thing, David wrote this for his late father. Also, even though I am from England, I lived in Tulsa from 1969 till 1973 (Work, Byron Jackson) met David one time, his folks livid one street behind some friends I was visiting. Of course, I had no idea who he was at the time.

[@susanhow22]

I am 64 years old so I was a teenager in the 70's. Listening to your reactions of Bread is just great and brings back so many memories. My taste in music ran from Led Zeppelin to Boston to Pink Floyd to Bread. It still does. We had such great music back then and love when you react to these classic artists and songs.

[@Teresia12]

Same here. I'm soon to be 67. We did have the best music. I wish more young people would explore it. This song means more to me since my husband died. ✌️❤🦋🌻

[@franksfiddle9031]

He wrote it about his dad and I have never known how you write such a fantastic song about something so emotive ... and manage to actually sing it.

[@stephenpaparo9166]

How could he not cry

[@coxscorner]

Another band similar to Bread - 70s classic soft rock is 10CC; check out "I'm Not in Love".

[@marietheresahughes2911]

Yes I would love this one too⁉️

[@Diva369]

I'M NOT IN LOVE!!! 🤩🎶 Their other big hit was THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE 💕👫

[@zq9m3xh8]

Lost my dad way back in the 70s when I was 11, and this song really hits home. One Saturday morning, he asked me to take a ride with him to the store, but I was too busy watching cartoons. He said to me, "One day I won't be around to take you places anymore." He died that night. Lesson learned. My mom is now gone as well, so this hits me doubly so today. 💕❤

[@suzanneprock7286]

That's so sad, so very sorry!

[@patrickmurchison9145]

That is so heart-wrenching. As hard as my father's death was,to take, I sense yours was harder. I lost my father in 1976, when I was 14 and I wish I had tried harder to know him better!!! It was at a time when he was trying to spend more time with me. Despite all that, my life's favorite decade was still the 70s!!! After my father died, I was afraid my mother would soon follow but I got to enjoy her close presence until she died last month!!!

[@johnfields5252]

I'm so glad that I grew up in the 70s. Best music.

[@sherrihimes7357]

Yes for sure ❤

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I’m glad I grew up in the 60’s also.👍

[@judester9482]

Me too

[@davidchapman2213]

Bread is one of my favorite bands of all time. I am a child of the 70's. It was so much more laid back than today. The songs of Bread and other soft rock/easy listening bands reflect that feeling. Pure, simplicity and uncomplicated. No cell phones, internet, computers, MTV, reality TV. Of course, I was much younger then. I think both of you would have loved the era.

[@MrSunfacer]

My dad's favourite band. Played this at his funeral. He passed the love of this band to me and I passed it on to my daughter. 3 generations who love this band.

[@merlball8520]

"Everything I Own" brings me to tears every time. It's complicated. Parents, sentiment, memories, questions... Isn't that life though? Nice reaction to an absolutely fantastic song. Thank you.

[@ziauddinkhan5699]

No matter how bad or hard life gets, I'll always be grateful that I was born in the 60s and grew up in the 70s. It's the music that lifted up a whole generation. Unparalleled, unequalled and never to be repeated.

[@debbiepochy6751]

Absolutely. I was born in 1958 and I am so grateful to have grown up in the 60's and 70's. Not only for this beautiful music, but for all the sweet memories of life itself back then. I also believe it can never be repeated and feel so fortunate to have been there!! 😊

[@mr.skinsspirit]

Was born in 1955 and 15 in 1970 so 60' 70's was my time, Heard many of these songs for the first time on "the big 79 WAKY " radio station in Louisville Ky. What a time for music.

[@Alexia24601]

I was born in 1957 and I agree!!

[@jamesevans3492]

Absolutely Correct Ziauddin Khan . . . I Was Born, aka Hatched On A Rainy Sunday Morning, April 1st, 1962 In San Francisco CA, So I Fully, And Completely Understand Being Able To Actually Grow Up With The Beatles Music Playing Around Me As I Grew Up, And Into The 1970s With David Gates And Bread's Beautiful Songs . . .

[@laurafoote214]

@@debbiepochy6751 ......me too, 1958

[@parodymandotcom]

As a huge teenage Bread fan in the 70,s with all of their albums, and based on how much you liked this song, I recommend "If", "Lost Without Your Love", and "The Guitar Man". And if you want to hear some deeper cuts sung by other band members, "Just Like Yesterday" and "Nobody Like You".

[@bigb6046]

"If" =Masterpiece!

[@patrickborin9814]

The Guitar Man would be a great 4th song.

[@daseguin]

Diary is one of the greatest of all time.

[@gfakruddinahmad8316]

Add "Sweet Surrender", "Bay I'm a want you" "Make it with You", "It Don't matter to me"

[@messiassilvadossantos6224]

Masterpiece tank you

[@blackmore56]

Yep, grew up in the 70's, I was 14 when this came out.....14 year old boy, suddenly falling in love and then hearing Bread. A very special time indeed. Love you both.

[@annagonzales8178]

A lot of us 80’s kids were raised on 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music. After my mom passed this song makes me cry everytime I sing it! Folk musicians and soulful songs of the time are so optimistic!

[@sheilameyers152]

“I’d give up anything I own” so sweet! This was a song he wrote after his father’s death! Wonderful song…. Tears!

[@turnerator21]

I loved this song the first time I heard it. Then, I read somewhere that it was written as a tribute to his father who had passed away - such a different meaning - loved it even more...

[@deonneparrish9850]

I heard the same thing. It adds depth to the emotion of the song when he sings it.

[@Mr54nomore]

"The Best of Bread" is one of the greatest albums ever produced. It's one of those albums you can't put down. Glad to see you are finally getting around to this great group of the 70's. Awesome!

[@purplehayes5253]

I've listened to that album hundreds of times... 1976 HS graduate...

[@michaeltipton5500]

I had that cassette. I think I wore it out.

[@chiknpatty]

@@purplehayes5253 1974 here! Love them!

[@teesiemom]

Agree, totally!👍❤

[@SafeGuardYourSoul]

AGREE. I had it way back whew!!!

[@DocRock71]

Their song "Diary" is one of the sweetest, yet heartbreaking songs I've ever heard. It wrecks me every time, in the best way possible. "Baby I'ma Want You", Make It With You", "It Don't Matter To Me". If you wanna hear a harder rock sound by them, Mother Freedom and Down On My Knees are 2 great Bread songs off this album.

[@punkydoodle4774]

Yes, Diary. If you do Diary pay close attention to the lyrics.

[@davidlongo7391]

OMG yes, Diary is so sweet and sad but a Great song.

[@argielita]

Also ''let your love go''.

[@sativaqueen1027]

Down on my knees! I forgot all about that song! Love it!

[@davidogg5269]

Bread could rock it, with "Mother Freedom" and "Fancy Dancer".

[@charlieteljeur]

I watch a LOT of reaction videos (from a lot of people) and I'm a little late to the party with you two but I believe I've found a champion. What makes you guys win me over is your sincere interest in the music and your deep discussions about the songs and the people behind the songs. I don't get the feeling that you're acting for actions. I see that you really feel for what you're talking about. Basically your depth is what wins, rather HAS WON, me over.

[@DonCummins-kf3eo]

Me as well!! ❤❤😊😊

[@martinabbiss5321]

Thanks!

[@jameszwahlen4299]

Bread was hugely popular in the 70s. Their music was always playing on the radio.

[@kemarieblack3730]

I remember being really upset when I found out that my son had "stolen" my Best of Bread CD. Then I realized how proud I was that I passed on this band to the next generation. They have so many amazing songs. You have so many to go thru but would love you to start with "Diary".

[@sonnyjames8922]

This man's voice is therapy for the soul. The song came out in 1972 and is 50 years old now, it still connects with people. It made my day hearing it again!

[@patriciarossman8653]

Honey, I would have been your friend in the '70s. HS class of '75. We still had innocence back then. Bread was my favorite 'group' as we used to call them.

[@ajsnskool]

I feel so fortunate to have grown up with 70s music. The fact that so much of it is still played today tells you. just how good it was and how it touches so many generations.

[@beths999]

About his father who passed away. He was very close to him. This is a song for you two and the love you have for your late fathers! Bread was one of my favorite groups back in the 70s. I was in high school.

[@GTLyons]

I can't listen without crying... anyone who looses someone special can relate... the older I get the more real this song truly is...thank you both for this one ...thumbs up, yep and Amen.

[@debbiepochy6751]

Same here, always need the tissues. ❤

[@djjourneys5669]

You are not cryin alone…

[@Fenncer24]

Same here cry each time I hear this.

[@nancysoukup6545]

When I hear this song it reminds me of my mom who passed away over 30 years ago.

[@melaniewirick6213]

Definitely do “Diary”. It’s one of those songs you think you know, then the twist comes. You won’t regret it! 😊

[@meladonna]

First song that ever made me cry.

[@jameshowland7393]

That song is a heartbreaker......

[@GregBanish-dg7ju]

Melaniewirick6213 yes I call " Diary" a story song .....as similar in that way to Harry Chapin's " Taxi"

[@pmccachren]

I was blessed to grow up in the 60's and 70's. I'm 66 now and enjoy watching younger fans enjoying the music I grew up with.

[@gerrysalazar3940]

Said it before and I'll say it again... Best decades ever - 70's and 80's...🥰

[@raeann63]

bread had a reputation in the '70s that at times they were a bit sappy but this song is lovely.

[@heyou702pc]

I grew up listening to soft rock like Bread and Seals & Croft (Summer Breeze). These were 8th grade garage party slow dance, making out songs in 1973. Great reaction.

[@buzztp5119]

Since you are from Tulsa you need to see the movie The Outsiders. Written by a woman from Tulsa, about teens in the 1960's and filmed in Tulsa. It is a classic.

[@wynnyoder5605]

Born in 51. 70's one of the best parts of my life.

[@stephenhickman304]

I grew up in the late 60s / early 70s and I love their music as much today as I did then. The band were superb too.

[@LisaMarieD]

I absolutely love this song but I haven't been able to get through it without getting emotional since I lost my dad. It's so full of emotion and wow, what a beautiful melody!!!

[@Ken-vk8pb]

You should check out David Gates big solo hit from 1978 titled - " Goodbye Girl" it's just as good as this song with the same great vocals. You should react to David Gates - " Goodbye Girl " as I know that if you and your wife Amber love David's voice on " Everything I Own" you will also love David's voice and the music on " Goodbye Girl" also. " Lost Without Your Love " by Bread is also great from 1977.

[@brettstevens8216]

There was so much put into the craft of songwriting in those years and bands and solo artists had to have skill in order to be signed. That’s what you’re hearing.

[@lissalives1]

My older sister loved “Bread.” She died at age 31. I’m now twice her age. I miss my sister. 💔

[@Rickynyc69]

You'll meet her again on a bright sunny day....

[@josephgavron1099]

Easy song to reminisce. God bless

[@josephgavron1099]

I think David Gates retired as a rancher in Oklahoma

[@Getloose360]

May she rest in peace. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@susanlab572]

As someone who grew up in the 70s (I graduated 1980), the music was the best thing about that decade. Be glad you can appreciate it now without having to experience the turmoil the world was in then...

[@anneje71]

This was my husband's and my favorite bands. Then when he was killed in 1971 the song took on a whole new meaning for me and I would cry every time I heard it. I was only 21 at the time and pregnant. I survived that tragedy but the song still tugs at my heart even after 50 years. Love your reaction. Glad it touched you too.

[@debbiepochy6751]

So sorry for your loss, especially at such a young age. 💔

[@paulmargett9360]

So glad you've got back to Bread. Please try "Lost Without your Love" or "Make it with You" or "Guitar Man" all amazing classics by them. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@marietheresahughes2911]

Yes definitely love all of them ❤

[@Dee-JayW]

Didn’t they also sing Chevy Van?

[@Diva369]

@Debj Watson that was Sammy Johns. But what a song to react to!! Especially *Amber* with her Hippy heart 💐😍✌️

[@elenavonpavel-pitts3442]

I watched how you(the male) looked so lovingly at the female('wife) and THIS is what man loves and protects his woman. God be with you both.

[@johnmorell5571]

Good evening I'm an Old School Hippie dude from the 70's and I love watching you guys. I just discovered you and noticed the Bengals jerseys. I live in Dayton Ohio and I grew up in a small town outside of Dayton. Since you are finding Bread to be one of your favorite bands, I suggest you watch the KZbin video of them live on the B.B.C. you're going to be really surprised at the information about the band. Enjoy the music and love the reactions. You wanted to sit down and talk with someone who lived in the 70's here I am. Enjoy your journey to the best music in the world.

[@shaunevans3447]

If you loved this song and it's obvious you did, you should react to Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again (Naturally)" from 1972. It has very similar sentiments and was a super smash hit of the 70s decade. It charted #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard Adult Contemporary. There is also a beautiful cover of the song by Canadian Pianist and vocalist superstar Diana Krall (with Michael Buble harmonizing).

[@allisonreed7682]

"Make It With You," "It Don't Matter to Me," and "Guitar Man" are every bit as good as the songs you've heard so far.

[@BillGraper]

One of MANY amazing Bread songs!!! Here are other ESSENTIAL songs from them: The Guitar Man Diary Lost Without Your Love

[@MrRdh567]

Diary : love it.

[@brucemccarthy6237]

I appreciate songs where the instruments do not overpower the vocals and the lyric is so true to life.

[@forrhs8430]

Amber, you ARE an honorary 70s woman!! It was an amazing time to be alive with all the musical groups and bands..just amazing!

[@snorelacks7069]

On of my all-time favorites. Makes me think of my parents.

[@pluckinmageetar]

"America" has a litany of heart tuggin' tunes as well. I think you've done "Horse with no Name"...but revisit their "heart songs".....same effect. Nice guys!!!! Thanks!

[@frankholland3025]

Sister golden hair is my favorite of theirs

[@aarongoldstein7614]

“I Need You” is a fantastic America ballad full of harmonies.

[@Diva369]

*Ventura Highway* by America 😃. The HARMONIES ❤️ 💯

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

So glad to hear you guys like Bread. Back in the 80-90's they were largely made fun of. Y'all love Mother Freedom.

[@phoenixmediaforge]

My favorite reaction couple! I was 30 years old in 1986. By that time I was already a prolific producer and songs like this taught me how it's done. I listened to this song while I was in school, and after I went on the road touring. It was an amazing time to be alive. I'm sure you guys would have loved it. Let me put it this way: It's totally worth being old today to have been young back then!

[@timothyburnside3229]

One of the best bands from a decade of greats. Fourteen top 10 in 7 years all beautiful love ballads and still brings a smile to my face 54 years later! Hall of fame should be ashamed, Three Dog night, America, Styx and yes Bread should have been inducted 30 plus years ago!

[@Songbird-59]

as a kid I always thought this song was about a partner that you lost to someone else, but it's actually about a parent losing them and wishing they were still here with you. Diary is another beautiful Bread song

[@damonhines8187]

So well said, Amber, "The world tries to take the 'soft' out of you," you're right, don't ever let it, we need your warmth, gentleness and joy, and of course your family needs it most of all!! Blessings on you all.

[@davidwuyts1175]

There is a wonderful song by bread called “Guitar man” which showcases tHe lovely voice but also some good guitar work in the band. Really worth playing, and a moving song again in the lyrics.

[@martynlester9869]

Good call. The guy who played the gorgeous, almost iconic lead guitar in The Guitar Man was Larry Knechtel, who was better known as a keyboards man. He won a Grammy for his awesome piano playing on Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water. For the same person to have been responsible for two of the outstanding studio contributions of the 1970s, on completely unrelated instruments, is quite astonishing. So yeah, this pair should definitely do a reaction to The Guitar Man. It was released 50 years ago, but it still takes my breath away.

[@TheOriginalRick]

@@martynlester9869 Not to mention that Larry played bass guitar on Light My Fire by the Doors.

[@martynlester9869]

@@TheOriginalRick Good shout, Rick. I'm pretty sure that it was bass that Larry was supposed to be playing on Guitar Man, but the regular Bread guitarist was struggling to nail the lead lines, so he played the acoustic parts, Larry stepped over to the electric guitar and singer/songwriter David Gates subbed on bass. A strange story, but music's a strange business.

[@davidgross990]

Besides the music being incredible, the '70's were a great time, I turned 13 in 1970 and had them for my teenage years, I would go back in a heartbeat.

[@hfortenberry]

I'm crying like a baby. This song brings back such memories. I love Bread so much. I WISH I could go back to the 70's.

[@sarahdixon1943]

"The world tries to take the soft out of you" ... WOW. That's a pretty profound and spot on realization. Damn. I never thought of it that way!!! 🤔 Thanks for the putting that into words, it really is true.

[@CassieLopez]

I was a teenager in the 70's, and Bread was a HUGE part of my life. Song after song after song, just pure gold. I love watching the expressions on your face, Amber, totally mirroring the feelings I felt back then.

[@sherrihimes7357]

Me too ❤

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up listening to the soft rock music of Bread in the 70's & had their albums. Love David Gates voice. He has one of the most soothing & mellow voices. They had so many hits such as "If", "Make It with You", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Everything I Own", "Diary" "The Guitar Man", "Sweet Surrender" & "Aubrey". In 1978, Gates enjoyed success as a solo artist with the hit singles "Goodbye Girl" (from the movie The Goodbye Girl) & "Took The Last Train".

[@Barbie8051]

Graduated High School in 1971... I have heard this amazing song dozens of times... I still get goose-bumps... and Tingles ... This is the 50th + I have listened to it. Listening to this again... Still ... Goosebumps..!! Here I am ... June 2024... Still a wonderful song... So sad.. but lovely..

[@channonskinner50]

I lost my mother this year. And this song hits so differently.

[@martinl8574]

The variety and quality of music produced in the 70s, ALL GENRES, is unmatched in history!!!

[@reneemallicone6839]

Such a Beautiful song. Vocals are outstanding. Shame they don't make songs like these anymore.

[@bromixsr]

I'd always heard that Gates revealed the song was written in memory of his father, but just thought it was a really nice song. After the death of my own dad, I hold a new appreciation and understanding of the recording. Bread was indeed one of a kind.

[@anitastrother1324]

My husband and I loved Bread when we were dating, engaged and married in 1975. It thrills my heart that people in your generation are finding our music. Love you guys and your reactions!

[@SWLinPHX]

I love you Amber for loving Bread and feeling their songs as deeply as I do. I was a child and their sound was so comforting. Amber, you would have LOVED the 1970s. The 1970s were the soundtrack of my childhood and the 1980s were junior high, high school & college. I feel lucky and blessed to have grown up at the perfect time. I wish you could experience it all too.

[@jimmayors2315]

This song represents just how important Fathers are to their sons! David wrote this about/for his dad!

[@Cynthia...]

What an absolutely beautiful song. ☮️

[@linrn53]

I loved Bread as a teenager. At that time, I didn't know how this song would affect me later in my life. By losing a husband at a young age, plus my father when I was in my 30's, now here I am in my 60's and tear up when I hear this song. David Gates is now 81 years old, and I wonder if he realizes when he wrote this song about losing his father that it would have such a powerful impact in 2022 by so many that hear it for the first time or the 100th time. Here is recommendations for more Bread: Guitar Man, Mother Freedom, Sweet Surrender, Bady I'm-A Want You

[@clairwalshe8624]

Gates voice is beautiful always...and his expression and annunciation perfection. The whole band is perfect harmony.

[@jamespeddycord4705]

At a high school dance in 1975 a girl worked her magic on me, dancing to this song . After 46 years together, she was called home. This is the first time I've heard this song since she passed. 😢 💔 . But im happy you enjoyed it. Check out their song " IF" .

[@maryshelton3730]

Me too! If is my favorite…nasty divorce!

[@timothystrain8155]

I've been a fan of Bread since back in the day. I was in Jr. High school when this song first came out. It really hit me when I found out he was singing about his father who had passed away. I have been a fan of 70s "easy listening" since then. Bread, America, The Carpenters, Judy Collins, Carly Simon, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band...all of them just really touched your heart with their music.

[@gcofield4498]

This song really pulls your inner gentle feelings out .we dont have that much anymore in music.The 70's were awesome but we didn't know how much till we are looking back on it.Thanks for great reaction. Let's try and make a better world. 🌞

[@keymack2477]

We would have loved having you with us in the 70's, Amber, but selfishly I am glad we have our memories and music from that time and we get to experience those great tunes for the first time via you and Jordan! "The Guitar Man" and "Baby I'm A Want You" are two more excellent songs by Bread!

[@karennixt2879]

This band is one of my favorites and every time I hear one of their songs, it takes me back. I'm 63 but when I hear the songs, I'm a teen again.

[@lisadeakins7225]

David's voice and lyrics taught me to feel what was in my heart at a young age when no one around me, parents included did. He gave me guidelines in love and tenderness. I'm so grateful for Bread!

[@lizoneal2518]

I was a teenager in the 70s and I loved this song. I love watching Ambers reaction. This song touches the heart and you can see it in her face. Love watching you guys introduce music young ppl today never hear.

[@vene_unsweetened]

Oh my goodness. I went to a memorial recently and my friend (the widow) played this song at the end of the service in honor of her high school sweetheart and late husband of 50 years. I was a weepy mess, y’all. Such a beautiful song that captures the purity of true love.

[@andrabrandon7375]

This song reminds me of my late husband, Robert. I lost him in 1987 to cancer. We'd been married only 11 months. He had already been diagnosed & gone through treatment - then it returned. The lyrics of this song say exactly what I would...I would give everything I own to have him back again.

[@Truthagainsttheworld8430]

Amber, you would have loved it....I grew up with this as music as my life's backdrop. I was blessed.l

[@Jude_196]

What a SWEET TRIBUTE.....makes me cry, every time.....I hope my husband knows....

[@pammorris8097]

As a baby boomer … I was blessed with the best music ever! So many fabulous bands like BREAD and singers that are wonderful!