DAVID GATES (1971) - "It Don't Matter To Me" (In Concert at the BBC) 

65 years old, and this still gets to me. My teenage years in the 70s were the best, broken heart and all.❤

I'm 66 years old and I still get the chills down my back listening to this song when I when I was 15 years old I was around 15 16 years old just amazing David Gates and bread what a band what a great band wrote some beautiful songs

Who can write, play and sing like this today? One of the greatest of all time.

No computers at that time. Orchestra served very nicely. Thank you very much

I've had one of their albums for about 45 years now. I am getting old and sure miss being young and innocent.

What’s hard to believe is you’re turning 80 this year David ........where did the time go? God bless you and your family and Bread. You have shared your amazing voice and most beautiful songs ever written. Your music will never cease to bring joy and happiness to the world, not just me. I’m so grateful and thankful for your voice and your amazing talent, you are a gift from the Lord above.❤️💞❤️💞❤️

Us baby boomers grew up in the best decade of music!

One of the most beautiful voices in the world!!

When America had talent.

I still get a lump in my throat when I hear this.

This guy could write and sing the most beautiful songs.

David Gates was one the best singer-songwriters from the 70s. Beautiful melodies Beautiful Voice!

1973 born here with a Mother that always had her little black radio on with a piece of masking tape marking her favorite station. I grew up with Annie Dreamboat Annie, love that song, early Heart, Bread, Dan Fogelberg, The Moody Blues, etc. Sometimes I’ll play 70’s soft rock to calm down. Takes me back to playing on my swing set, blue skies smilin at me, no cares.🐝🦋🌻🌞

Its as simple as this, David Gates with his band Bread wrote some of the most beautiful songs, he also had the perfect voice to sing them. Its a real shame you rarely hear his music on the radio today

Thank you David, from the very bottom of my 70 yr old heart.

Gosh my pre teens and teens this music is timeless nobody will ever have the music we had back then never

I'm still in love with your voice, David Gates. Ever since I was a kid. I noticed you and your wife will be married 60 years this year. Wow. That's amazing. Bless you both.

There was a girl I loved with all my heart. She broke up with me with this song. 50 years later I still think of her.

Beautiful song, love to return to 1971, and be a 16 year old teenager. In love with my cute girlfriend.

We were in a much better place back then for sure

One of the finest writers of love songs from the 1970's.

David Gates an unheralded genius, such a talented singer songwriter. The fact that we are still listening to his beautiful music nearly 50 years on says it all.

Best voice of the 70's soft rock without a doubt 👍👍👍👍

One of the best songs. The insightful lyrics are spot on.

This is what you call talent! Not the crap you hear today!

Damn, David Gates! Your music moves me to a good place...

I think you can capture any woman's heart if you have his voice.

How many people are listening to this today after pressing the ‘play’ button on this RU-vid video?

2021 and this beautiful man’s music is still played and still loved and enjoyed. Thankyou David Gates for your songs ❤️

wow what great years they were , David is 80 yrs old in Dec 2020,, where has time gone

Pure genus he takes things we all feel inside brings it to paper and puts the thoughts to a beautiful harmony very insightful incredible talent

Bread. A great band and a brilliant song. 50 years later , and still good !!

These BBC recordings from the 70's are fantastic!

1971, the year I graduated high school, brought back memories, damn I'm old!

What a great vocal voice. Nobody can sing that tune anymore.

At 67 I still remember!!! Good times in back seat with the honey!!!! 😎😎😎

40+ years and still current. That's a masterpiece

I’ve always loved this song. In this live version, the bass player is shredding!!!

1970: this remains my favorite Gates/Bread song. He wrote and arranged it twice; for the first group LP in 1969, and made it slower, lowered the key and added strings when they needed a second single to follow "Make It with You" in 1970. A master singer, songwriter, arranger and conductor. For Debbie; in my mind that room's still there for you, though I know you'll never return. Be at peace.

underrated but definitely one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

This is how I should feel, but i am more hell hath no fury! I love Bread more and more as I get older, wiser and Right Minded!

1st time hearing this song on video...what an artist.

Brings back memories of the good part of my young life. Damn ! This guy was extremely good looking. When I was in my young teenage years I knew of the band , loved their music , played a few of their songs on my piano, but never bought their album. I never knew who the lead singer was. Didn't know what he looked like. But, I guess it was for the better, cause I would of been so jealous of his really good looking person. For his music melted the soul.

I think David Gates and Karen Carpenter would have made a really good vocal pairing. It's a shame they never sang together.

I was in a band in High School with his son Rick in 1978. As soft-spoken as he sings. Biggest influence on me as a songwriter. Timeless. Awesome to hear this truly live performance. No playback, real orchestra, no auto-tune. Also lovely to see David not playing to the camera so much. As natural as can be. Gave me chills. I can honestly say they don't make 'em like they used to. Long live David Gates. The world's a beautiful place when we hear his music. What a gift he gives us all.

What a very cool sounds for lovers and friends...

For me, one of the most fantastic groups in the world

I can't get enough of his songs. Too bad today people don't know him.

I listened to Bread during the late 60's & early 70's still love it

Growing up when this kind of music was on the radio, seemed so natural. After hearing the monotonous drivel today, I realize it was a blessing. I totally agree with the comment about Karen Carpenter. Two beautiful voices

That dude could really sing! He sang soft songs, so our crowd overlooked him back in those days. What a great talent.

fantastic voice and a great guy!

Another great tune from the 70's! I was blessed to grow up listening to this music. I'm 61 & I still prefer to listen to 70's music!

We are lucky to be in this generation of best of the best singing/ song writers of this era! Their music is part of our chilhood memories. Thanks to david gates I know how to play guitar because of their music wich I loved the most.! Sad to think we are finite being 😥 wish they stay longer and make more music! But thanks anyway.

As a huge BREAD fan, ( the greatest soft rock group of ALL time ! ), this is my very favorite and takes me right back to high school ! I would play this song over and over and over.

I was always drawn to this song because it was so rare to hear one about a would-be lover with such self-confidence, knowing and believing that time was indeed on his side. Something to aspire to!

Remember this song from way back. . . .there will always be my ears waiting for him, open heart waiting

I love David Gates because he was such a prolific singer and songwriter of my generation

This music is beautiful! Amazing David!

David Gates, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, and America were truly the best of the 70's when it came to storytelling. It was great being a teenager then. Is there anyone who grew up during that time who wouldn't love to go back?

I've listened to David Gates and Bread since the early 1970's. Even today, 2018, still at the top of the list.

I can’t express in words how much I appreciate David Gates and bread with his beautiful voice.......what a talent......writing most beautiful songs and singing them as they Matter to the world, not just to me. Thank you David and God bless you and Bread and keep you all safe. You’re turning 80 this year....hard to believe your songs will always make us feel grateful and thankful.......they will go on and on.❤️💞❤️💞❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

David Gates i can listen to your Music any time in a day over and over and not getting upset, your the Best David forever.

It’s always remarkable when you listen to him perform live how much he sounds like the original recording. The orchestral arrangements are so perfect and beautiful

David Gates. An iconic one of a kind singer and performer/song-writer.

One of the greatest singer/songwriters ever-say no more.

This song goes out to Tracy Lynn from me. It's the same age as you, and it's always been yours from my heart ❤️ to yours.... You know who I am deep down inside. You always have.... You got all the way through. No one else has, or ever will.... ✝️=❤️

Absolutely Heart-wrenching 💗💗💗

David - Wonderful voice & so handsome. Awesome song. 😊

Forget Michael Jackson and all other singers .David Gates is the true king of all music 🙂

My girlfriend back in the late 70's would go home and listen to her Bread album after a fight. I still have a special place in my heart for her. I was an ass and I miss her. Should've never let her go!

Grew up in the 70s. I never discovered his work until now. I did hear the popular song from Bread that he wrote with Jimmy Griffin. But, when Meat Loaf passed is when I decided to look who Bread was. David Gates was and is the Bomb. A good family man didn't party all the time like industry people. The same wife, his childhood sweetheart. I respect that. He has an incredible catalogue as well. He's not the eccentric type and show savvy he's not. But,a genius Singer songwriter he is for sure. He is retired I heard. But, he is still with us do far for a reason.

I have almost 40 years listening to David ever since I was 17, My brother gave me one of the discs. I love this music 🎵♥️.

And he is actually singing, not lip Synching or pitch correction!!!

There's no more musicians like the 70s and 80s. It's a shame .

My favorite Bread song.

Tell me again that Pop Music is better today then it was back in the day .

WOW! Definitely a heartfelt, timeless song and a great performance.

Happy 80th today, David 🎂

Excellent live performance! Yep, still very much in love with David Gates after all these years!

Perfection Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s Bread had a short but amazing career with some amazing hits. David Gates was a great lyricist with a most remarkable voice I love this arrangement. As a folk guitarist back then he was a great inspiration to me.

i listen to david gates since i was 10 lol still do

One of the best musician ever. Love their songs. Watching this 2020 pandemic

I'd forgotten how good he was. One of the best musical artists out there in my opinion with that voice and creativity.

simply a genius. magnificent. some of the best singers I've ever heard. I love his songs. From brazil

It don't matter to me If you really feel that you need sometime to be free Time to go out searching for yourself Hoping to find, time to go to find And it don't matter to me If you take up with someone who's better than me 'Cause your happiness is all I want For you to find peace your piece of mind Lotta people have an ego hang-up 'Cause they want to be the only one How many came before it really doesn't matter Just as long as you're the last Everybody's moving on and try to find out What's been missing in the past It don't matter to me If your searching brings you back together with me 'Cause there'll always be an empty room waiting for you An open heart waiting for you, time is on my side 'Cause it don't matter to me It don't matter to me It don't matter to me It don't matter to me It don't matter to me 'Cause there'll always be, an empty room waiting for you An open heart waiting for you, time is on my side 'Cause it don't matter to me

Beautiful song!! Great voice!!!

NOV. 22. 2017. One of the most underrated singer-songwriters of all time!

Mr. David Gates, please, please consider just one last acoustic tour. I'd give anything to see you perform this song live.

🥀Beautiful Song amazing lyrics, vocals and music ! One of the most beautiful song's I've ever heard from David Gates!🥀✌🥀☝️

David Gates is the master songwriter of beautiful love songs! Beautiful simple but interesting melodies and that voice! One of the great voices ever! No one sounds like him!

One of their best songs!!

Beautiful song Beautiful voice 👍💫🌟☀️💫🌟☀️♥️♥️♥️

That guy was gorgeous

This is by far one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard. David Gates must know that his legacy lives on. He must know that when those of us younger hear his voice, we are touched and inspired. -Tom

Meaningful lyrics and sung with perfection!

Thanks for sharing this video! And thank you David Gates for the great music.

It does matter to me that these songs were the best era of music ever. Endless great bands and timeless beautiful songs.

I believed so much in this song when I was a kid....I tried to use the lyrics to get my parents back together...or, at least talking again. I distinctly remember my mum questioning me, "Do you think I haven't considered all of this before?" I felt a fool and so naive. What she said was true and what David Gates sang was also true.....to an extent. Relationships are more complex than a Bread song yet somehow.....not so beautiful. Gotta hand it to David here. Damn! I LOVE THIS SONG!!

The guitar heroes of yesterday whose vast superiority of writing, & performing skills will not be equaled alone rivaled for the next thousand years and beyond! Shame on you talent mocking buffoons on the radio today are not fit to share the same airwaves of these legends did!