Our beautiful daughter once dedicated this to me and her dad, she as since passed away, and now its us that dedicate this beautiful words and song singers to her RIP our Sweetheart
I always though that this song was about a lost love. Knowing that David wrote this about his Dad brought me to tears. How many of us have lost their Dads and still think of them everyday?
My wife & l were listening and enjoying when a Chicago DJ explained. We liked it before, but had a new love & respect for this beautiful song after and since.
Mi papá hoy se fue hace un año. Sufrió un accidente de transito. La noche antes de accidentarse el se durmió escuchando esta canción. Ni pude abrazarlo o decirle que le queria.
Good bless you and your beautiful Father who I'm sure is around you 🙌🙏🏻💜⚘🌈🌈🌈 I lost my Father last August 22nd 2020 his numbers are 2222 I see them so often.. you should try this connection..I miss him so so much.. he was also, everything this song describes .. much love 🙌🙏🏻💜💜💜💜💜⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
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I'm 66 years old and never knew this song about his father - no wonder it touched me whenever I heard it - it touches me more even more because I had a great father
I've just lost my mother and I keep repeating this song whilst tears stream down my face. It resonates with the love and pain I feel within. Thankyou, I am sending it up to my mother. God bless you and your father.
What an innocent time this was. No cell phones, no tv ( in my country at least) and no computers. Our neighbours popping in every evening for a cup of coffee while we listen to the radio and the women sometimes knitting together. You did not have to make an appointment first to visit family and friends, you were always welcome. What a beautiful song, one of my all time favourites
I am a major rock n roller. Alice Cooper was my first concert at 13 in 1973. But nothing can touch the songs of Bread. Not Alice Cooper, not Alice in Chains. Rock n Roll is one thing. Songs this sweet and honest are something completely different. It really moves me seeing him older and that in his singing this song, I can still hear the purity in his voice from when he sang it in 1972. The story about his dad and this song makes this so much more real, special, and cherished.
I totally agree with everything that you said. This song just tears my heart on a number of levels, but especially about my parents. When I first saw this and learned the real meaning of it, it hits home even more. A song and a voice as beautiful now as they were back then. Thank you David
In addition to the sentimental nature of your comment, with which most people will agree, it's a good time to point out the excellent observation that great music is great music, genre wars be damned. ; ]
When I first heard and learned to play this song, it was always about my Mom, who we lost when I was 13. This whole song feels like a warning, a plea... love now. It may end soon. Love to all....
@@annettesjoy What a kind soul you are! Losing your Mom leaves a hole in your heart, doesn’t matter when. May every blessing you ever sent out return to you 100 fold!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗
I always thought this was a sweet love song. But until I heard David Gates talk about what was behind this song, it never got to me. I thought about what it will be like one day when my Dad is gone. Then I remembered my big brother whom I lost in 2014 at just 54 years, and it hit me. I would give anything, everything to see my brother, David Webb. The song will never be the same. Thank you David Gates for touching me with your song and it's true meaning. Brother, I miss you terribly.
Diane Stewart, thank you for your kind words. My brother was always someone I looked up to. He was my BIG bro, a guy I always tried to follow. He was only 54. Lesson learned...truly appreciate the time we have with those we love. Thanks again Diane, and David Gates.
joewebb75 joe. God hold your brother in his arms. I see you still miss him deeply and would give everything you own for just another hour. God bless Joe.
I have always loved Bread and David Gates, and now that I know the true sentiment behind the lyrics of this song, it means even more to me. I have always thought there are not enough songs dedicated to dads because they are truly important to a child, and have an enormous effect on shaping them to become adults. You are an inspiration and have a voice like an angel.
He had the same voice 20 years after the hit! Amazing!! Love all of David's music. Had the 'Best of Bread' LP back in the day. Check out all his music.
I feel David Gates and Bread are undermentioned when it comes to great American music. They came before my time and yet I'm still appreciating their songs in 2017.
My precious father passed away recently. A friend sent this to me. I always thought it was a beautiful song, but now that I know why it was written it has a whole new meaning to me. I sobbed when I listened to this. I asked my son to add it to the picture video he made as a tribute to my father for his viewing. We laid his body to rest yesterday. He was so special. He’ll forever be my hero. 💔
Tanya R Sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace, and may you find comfort in your memories of happier days with him. My beloved father passed away suddenly in 1972 when I was in my late 20s. After 47+ years it is my precious memories of him which bring this great grandmother comfort.
In my younger days, I always thought of my mom when I heard this song playing. I lost her many years ago but I made sure in my adult life that I told her how much I loved her.
This song means so much to me. I'm crying now remembering my Mother. She passed at 57 and when I first heard this, I knew exactly what Gates meant. I love you Mom.
My dad used to play this song and tell me about my grandfather...and now I listen to it and think of him. I wish I could get at leastc1 hour with him...😢
When I was in grade school I only understood the romantic side of this song, playing it while aching for some forgotten girl. Listened to it constantly, to pick the scab as it were. When older I saw the real meaning of the song, and when my dad passed I played it for my mom a couple days after the funeral. We were both crying. It's a beautiful song. She's now close to joining her husband in heaven. I'll play it again for myself when the time comes.
My dad died December the 1993, my firstborn was almost a year old. My dad was legally going adopt my son to keep him in the family and give him his family name. Unfortunately months before this would happen he passed suddenly. This is the one song I could think of, still has meaning to that time, and that sorrow we were all feeling. I still miss my dad. It's been 28 years.
I was a rock and roller like most of my friends in those days, but Bread has always been one of my favorites and I've been a loyal listener ever since I first heard them in 1970. I've performed this song live along with a friend of mine at a local country fair. Just us two and my guitar on the stage. The response we got was amazing. I was very surprised at how many people stopped what they were doing and sang the chorus along with us. There were many people at the venue that got a very deep, soulful look in their eyes, which told me that this song hit home for them for one reason or another. It's such a simple yet powerful song. Such a lovely tune. Thank you, David for your talent, your time, and your treasure of music.
Davud Gates was one of the seventies best songwriters. Bread were the best soft rock group of the early 70's. Whatca combination David Gates and James Griffin (rip) were. David's solo songs were great too.
David Gates is not only a high talented musicians, but a highly human being, God bless you David Gates, that He honor you as you honor you dad, you're a fine example of the best, thank you because your music inspired my life.
One of, if not the very most touching songs, I've ever heard. I listened to it for years until I found out one day that it was about his father. Compleatly changed its meaning for me. KB
I loved this song in the 70s, it became real for me in 97 when my dad died. I was an only child/daddy's girl....and this song touches my heart every day....miss you daddy....the kids miss you. And your 2 great grandbabies would love you
Debra Stirnaman Daddy’s girl here too. We laid him to rest yesterday. I had this added to his tribute video. Sending love from one daddy’s girl to another. 💗❤️
Why can't we have this great music continue its so sad the shit that's out there,this song bring tears to all of our eyes from what I read of all your comments at least we got to experience it.
Because the music industry especially Pop music, has taken over most of the production from true artists. It is rare that music (shit) today can evoke any kind of emotion such as a great song like this that speaks to your heart and transcends the mind. The industry mostly promotes the same familiar beats, groves and progressions and re-packages them over and over to what sounds familiar. Most young people that listen to the shit today, only care and have been conditioned to enjoy the beat. Ask any listener today what a song is about and they can't tell you. The industry is using familiar beats and patterns to stimulate the brain to release dopamine. The shit today has nothing to do with heart. I know music being a musician. This erosion of heartfelt music and conditioning today's listener is something that started years ago. The industry rarely looks for an individual artist that has written a hit such as this. They have their own writers and producers that told to produce a certain thing that sounds familiar over and over and sells. What a shame. Young musicians with a dream to make it music, I really feel bad for.
I honestly didn't think of this song romantically. The first line "you sheltered me from harm" first thing I had in mind was family and as the song continued, I remembered my grandma who had passed away. She took care of me when my parents were busy, I wish I was old enough to take care of her when she got older and sick. I miss all the people I've lost when I was just a kid. I wish I could still talk to them now that I'm older. 🤍
This song has always been a childs heart song to a deceased parent to me. I have always known that this song was meant for parents, abd the relationships that we, as children, take for granted. My mother passed in 1981, when I was only 19 tears old, and this was the song that has stayed in my mind and heart thinking of her. This song, and Never Go Home Anymore by the Shangri Las, are forever my memorial to her. And this has become my best version for his explanation of why David Yates wrote it.
David Gates explained the special meaning of this song when he played in Perth, Australia about 10 years ago and although I'd been a great Bread fan since the seventies, it really blew me away and touched me that it was written with his father in mind. David is without doubt one of the greatest singer song writers ever!
Man what a special song!! The fact that it's a song paying homage to death comes clearly to me. I cannot help but think of my mother and my older brother and cry when I hear this😢....Thank you Mr. Gates for writing such a magical song
Always think about my mum dad and Jesus and god when I hear this song… my mum big country fan… this is beautiful live… thank you for sharing ❤my dad is ten years passed and I know where he is , he’s in my other home waiting…. I hope it’s a long wait so he can see how far I’ve come…. God bless.
I think this the best song ever written because anybody can relate to that as someone they lost or someone they broke up with and really want them back in their life
I believe this to be the best lyric written by anybody, anywhere, anytime. The emotion in the bit which starts "Is there someone you know.........." is just unbelievable. This is my favourite song, ever.
My Mom just left this earth into God's heavenly kingdom 5 nights ago as I type, and this is one song that is very appropriate at this very second. Rest in Peace Carmellena Jane Esposito🙏🕇❤ August 17, 1938 -- January 14, 2020 I will FOREVER love and miss you, Mom😭❤
Sorry for your loss of your Mom. I'm sure you loved her, and she loved you. Mom's are special. My mom would say to me " I just want you to be happy." Easier said than done sometimes. God bless you and give you comfort when you most need it.
I've thought of my Daddy everytime I've heard this song, but felt bad because it seemed to be a romantic love song. Grateful to know that the feelings I have for this song are right on point. He died 20 days after my 50th birhday, at 95. I miss him every day.
I just lost my mom on April 3rd her name was April she was the most amazing wonderful person in the world I just randomly heard this and it hit me hard turns out my mom n dad used too love bread 🙏
I understand you, Sandra.... I lost my father 1 month ago and I felt the same.... this song always been special to me, and now that I know its real meaning it really hits me..
I heard this song on the radio today and I listened to the words for the first time. No truer words could be spoken about someone you love and miss with all your heart and soul. I lost my wife to breast cancer a few years ago and I believe these lyrics are how my heart feels.
This song really tugs at the heartstrings, it is so beautiful, I lost my day 26 years ago, it still hurts...this past jan, I lost my mom, she was 92, I play this song a lot in there honor, I love and miss them both so much,,, God Bless you Mom and Dad, and God Bless you David Gates...
DAVID IS SO AWESOME I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HIS VOICE,HIS MUSIC,HE HAS MORE TALENT IN HIS LITTLE TOE NAIL THAN MOST OF THE SO CALLED SINGERS AND MUSICIANS OF TODAY!!!!!!!
I saw them in Australia in a farewell/reunion type concert tour in maybe the late 90’s perhaps or later, but they sounded brilliant, so professional and just quality musicianship, and one stage between songs David Gates asked the audience “how it sounded out there?” Cause it sounds pretty good from where we are” Been to see many concerts over the years, some of the greatest artist from around the world, and have to say this particular concert in Melbourne, Australia that night is one that stays with me. Thank-you Bread🙏
Such a beautiful song for his beloved dad! Love your voice and song writing David Gates, I have loved your band since a youngster and truly you and your group have always been my favorite! Your songs always heavily resonated with me! Love you, and best always to you and your family! Many blessings! 💙
I lost my father 8 years ago he was a hard working man a great provider the mostly great mentor he raised five children with a help of my mother and never knew that that's all meant that the David Gates said about his father and I listen to it and tears came to my eyes My father and I been many years together even though he had five children I was the last to marry we had a lot of wonderful times walking the woods fishing working together building things sometimes I get mad at him when I was a kid he was tough but he was a good guy he showed me the right direction to go in life I hope that he's in a wonderful place now with the song it'll be in a different meaning to me as well thank you David Gates
Love this song,always,when my mom passed,I thought of this song,and my father will be soon,my mom and dad and I love this song,and always will,thank you so much for a beautiful,beautiful song bread
When I listen to this song it reminds me of my grandpa and I love him more than my dad because my dad never raised or took care of me. Only my grandpa… He is my everything. He will always have a special place in my heart.
We're same. I love grandpa more than my dad. Everytime I listen to bread, beatles and bee gees song, I suddenly cry. I missed him, I loved him but now he is gone. This song is something that let's my heart heal but at the same time crying. It feels like home.
