It’s the mark of the man that upon hearing of Michael’s death, he immediately put plans in place to fly to Australia and do his 14 day quarantine just so he got the chance to say goodbye to his good friend, and then to pen this beautiful song is just the icing on the cake. I’m an old school rocker/punk/metal head, but this was beautiful and truly emotional, and I tip my hat to you Ed, massive respect mate! You did Michael and his whole family very proud!
Yep... i have much respect for Ed Sheeran now. He is the real deal. Wears his heart on his sleeve. I was there. The entire audience was spellbound, & when his voice starting cracking and he broke down there was not a dry eye in the place...(approx 8,000 people). I feel privileged to have been there and to have been a part of something that will be remembered for years to come...and really did honor Michael Gudinski. It was epic. He would have loved it.... sad. Emotional. Uplifting. Entertaining. Heartbreaking... hard to explain the atmosphere because it was such a monumental event! We won't see all those amazing musicians all together on stage performing anywhere else in the world! ❤
I hear you! I was never the biggest fan of Ed in the early days. I'm an old school rocker/punk/metal head also. Working in the music industry in London and seeing the volume of revenue turned over on his tours I've always followed him just to see what the fuss is about. i've grown more and more fond of him purely for his humility and compassion. The intro of showing gratitude to being allowed into Australia (unlike the hollywood contingent) to the pure raw emotion at the end. The guy is an absolute champ/legend/gentleman/. Not to mention his love for Gudinski. Good people attract good people, so his relationship with Gudinski says it all.
Thank you for your interesting comment. Since you work in the music industry in London, you might be aware of The Green Note venue in Camden, up the road from the Jazz Cafe? It only has independent artists/bands playing there. 4th August 2010, is when I first saw Ed play. Was very down to earth then, as are a lot of musicians. It's wonderful to know that he still is, as you're aware. Some, but definitely not all, musicians, as they become more popular become more and more 'up themselves', which I can understand, but that's not Ed.
I was at the memorial... i was sobbing like a child too. It was gut wrenchingly beautiful. I feel privileged to have been there. 8,000 people - in tears and feeling Ed Sheerans genuine heartache over the loss of his friend... it was 2 weeks ago and that emotion was so raw and real i feel it every day....💔💔💔
@@odettepross2435 I was at that concert. It was freaking awesome. Nearly 9000 people tearing up along with Ed when he broke down... It was really special....
I understand what he's going through though! My aunt passed away last Thursday! I wouldn't have even been able to sing at her funeral! I couldn't! I'm still not in the right state of mind to sing at all! Losing someone is hard, and I was by my aunt Lois, like Ed was with him!
3:02 man... the bitter feeling of missing someone. Never seen Ed this choked up, not even with Supermarket Flowers. He probably didnt have time to cope with the loss yet and still carried on the song. What a guy.
I lost my son recently and say this all the time. I wish heaven had a day pass. I love Ed Sheeran so much though. Always have. Getting choked up and still singing, I lost it.
Lyrics I wish that heaven Had visiting hours So I could just show up And bring the news That she's getting older And I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me I got them all from you Can we just talk a while and we'll put all the world to rights The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favorite wine And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you've been away Well, I wish that heaven Had visiting hours So I could just swing by And ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? Cause you always knew what's right Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure He'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" So much has changed since you've been away I wish that heaven Had visiting hours And I would ask them If I could take you home But I know what they'd say That it's for the best So I would live life the way you told me And make it on my own And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again So much has changed since you've been away.
How many grieving souls have felt the need to scream or punch something HARD after being told that their loved ones 'departure' from this world was "for the best". That lyric hits so damn hard 😢🤐
Perhaps the person who has commented is referring to Ed's 3 songs: Afire Love, about the death of his paternal grandfather, Supermarket Flowers, about his maternal grandmother, and now this, about Michael Gudinski. That's my guess.
His family should be so proud, they raised such a beautiful human being. These lyrics are so touching and he had difficulty being able to sing and finish it. Clearly unexpected feelings for him sang in front of public because it intensifies.. Also technically, i thought it was gonna be too high (pitch wise) to keep singing at certain points for him and he pulled them all off beautifully.. Thanks Ed!
I suspect that when he rehearsed the song, he had no issues, but, as you say, the emotion caught up with him. The fact that having momentarily broken down, he was able to power through to the end, and clearly in tears as he left the stage. It must have been so hard to finish it, and so well too.
I met Michael Gudinski on several occasions, weirdly, my dad also worked with him 40+ years ago (small world). His passing really hit me hard, and then a few days later, my FIL passed. This song, is perfect. It made me cry when I watched the service, and it makes me cry everytime I think about it, because no one knows how to convey emotion into song the way Ed does. He captures it so beautifully and perfectly. Thank you Ed, you make the world better. RIP MG ❤️
I’ve recently lost multiple people in my life and this song makes me feel so heard. I hope that Ed will take the time he needs to cope with this and not over work himself. He is a father now and his daughter needs him more than ever. I’ll be praying for him
Ed is the one artist that has multiple songs that make me cry or tear up every time I listen to them. I always feel the emotion he pours into his music and it’s truly a beautiful, god given talent he has.
This is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my humble opinion. How many of us would have loved to say the same thing. This young man has written words that will help countless people.
I heard this song for the first time tonight it ripped my heart out 😪 I lost my older brother, my first hero, in April, its still so raw and I miss him so much Thank you Ed ❤
This song makes me sad every time I hear it. Makes me miss my nanna even more, almost 6 years since she passed. The line “everyone I love will know who you are” really hits hard, I’ve got so many stories I tell my partner about her and I never get sick of telling them. Nothing but wonderful memories🥰
I heard Ed's songs in 2014 for the first time and I was hooked for life. "Kiss me" by Ed was my wedding song same 2014. Visiting Hours is a masterpiece. It's heartrending but soothing at the same time. He just put in words the intense grief that comes with loss and now many people have a way to express their grief. Indeed, if heaven had visiting hours!
⚘❤Oh Ed😢...❤⚘BEAUTIFUL PERSON❤What a tribute with your BEAUTIFUL STORY/ SONG " Visiting Hours " to your dear friend Michael G.💔To pull that off in front of a crowd, & get through it WOW !! To arrive in Australia ,Cherry & baby Lyra too,& quarrantine to say goodbye ,Great Love & Respect & Beautiful tribute.You've done yourself,your family, & Michaels family so Proud.😊Thanks Martin,I know you've followed Ed for years👌love from Australia💚🍃🐨🌿💚xx
My mom passed away due to cancer two years ago this Thursday and this song just hits me every time. So hard to watch him hurt like I do and yet so reassuring that he is such an amazing artist that he puts his own pain into beautiful songs.
Hats off to you Ed Sheeran.. Always write good songs.. This one is so good and I really felt the emotions through out the whole song. Still in tears and I'll never get tired of watching this over and over again.
Thank you for sharing a song written out of love for a man who touched so many lives before leaving much too early. You write from your heart and it is beautiful to witness.
If I ever have to choose who is the best singer and musicians I would choose Ed without a thought on mind. He's musically gifted, singing is definitely in his Forte.
I heard this song the day of my friends 1 year memorial, he passed in Covid and We didn't get a chance chance say goodbye...this song hit so close to home. I truly hope he releases it on an album or something as I think it'll help alot of people.
So in love. I don't know what it is about this man, but I just get lost in whatever he does. Extremely emotional performance, couldn't hold back the tears. Much love.
What an amazing song writer and human being. An incredible combination. We are so lucky to have this storyteller be able to touch us in such a heartbreakingly beautiful way. Well done Ed Sheeran. So sorry for your loss.
This song is very beautiful and touching. He is an amazing artist. Please listen to this after, Visiting Hours. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uk_GazkVR68.html
So very sorry for your loss..beautiful song dedicated to his memory ....the song is so beautiful and your sincerity only ♥ makes the song more heartfelt.
My great grandmother died months before I was born, and I’m 27 now, I sang this to mother, and she cried as If I died in her arms, my cousin died a year ago, and my cousin which is his little brother is having a baby shower .. and I plan to sing this because the same cousin would love to see his little brother prosper the way he is.. it just connects to everyone and everything, thank you Ed for giving everyone this song
