In our journey through life. We'll have many friends. But in reality we'll only have 1 or 2 that are real. The one's that make a positive impact in your life. We usually realize that when they are gone.
The love of my life, I met her when she was just 14 and I was 17, we stayed in touch throughout the years but drifted apart because of life. I found her once again after 43 and sent her this song, the song that made me cry every time I thought of her. We are living our fairy tale now.
Wow. I'm happy for you. And maybe a little bit envious too and possibly getting pissed off thinking about it all. My woman got COPD 10 years ago and had to go on oxygen and died 3 years and 10 days ago. Merryfuckin Christmas to me. Make sure you thank Eric Clapton for making things great for you. He hasn't done that for me but he was the reason I took up guitar. They're all arranged in stands in my living room mocking me as I speak. Alone with my guitars
@@evanmorrow1234 I feel your anger at your loss-Because I lost my world August 2018 after 38 years of marriage and a total of 44 years in love. This song helped drive me back to her after some time away for college (6 years) and we got engaged and then married. She was ripped away from me at a time when we had just retired early-It hurts -it sucks and Merry Fkin Christmas indeed as far as I feel myself. Hang in there as best you can. I walk around these days envious-jealous of all in their 60s-70s and beyond as spouses. To be the survivor-blows.
@@davidharvey2526 Thank you. I apologize to everyone for sounding like a dick. I mean everyone dies right? It's just that my brother also died. On Christmas Eve, years before Tania did but anymore the holiday season has morphed into something I've come to dread. It starts with the first signs of Christmas and culminates on Christmas eve and Christmas Day as I sit alone in my apartment, thankful for nothing except that Christmas is mercifully a full year off in the future somewhere.
Why is it so many songs in the 70s makes us feel good? Because we were free, free thinkers, free to be what we wanted to be, free to do what we want, free to love all. No judging, no racisism, no criticism! Hello all my old friends! ❤💖
the rock n roll of the 60's - 70's was a social movement and just incredible music that grew up in a grass roots kind of way, so incredibly much talent singing about peace, love, social change - some say "Baby Boomers" messed up the world, probably - but we also had a vision of what needed to change, and thankfully the music was not about ugly hatred and violence...
Reminds of being in high school and meeting my very first girlfriend named Micki, I remember hearing this song on the radio while dating her, she's gone now but this amazing song reminds me of her so much...great memories
Those woman's voices floor me every time. Has a unique femininity pulsing their vibrato in and out of sync but in perfect harmony makes a single hypnotic vocal. Eric's couldn't be more vulnerable and those buttery bends smoother than a lap steel. This and promises are sonic alchemy.
I think the one voice is Yvonne Ellerman. She was a back up singer for Clapton and also had some roles in theater (Mary Magdelyn in Jesus Christ Superstar)
@@RgTripleC I learned a few months ago that Jesse Ed Davis was John Lennon's all-time favorite guitarist. I don't think anyone can get a bigger endorsement than that! Lennon saw Davis when he played with Taj Mahal in "The Rolling Stones" Rock and Roll Circus in 1969, and the two really hit it off.
i was 15 when i first heard this cheerful inspiring song, and i knew even then that when i was an older woman i'd reflect on those good old days. sure glad i was right ;-)
.....I don't know you now but I would like a chance to call you my friend. You seem like a real sweet gal to me and pretty too. How far away from Seattle do you live??
I was honored to see EC in the late 80's, but the best thing about that tour was that his backup guitarist was another great guitarist, Mark Knopfler! Truly a great show.👍✌️
I finally got to see Eric Clapton,,with my husband, im 58,,last year in Pittsburgh, I sat there ,watching and thinking of myself in the 70s,where I was at ,when E.C songs came on,and wish that my 2 older boy cousins were alive ,so I could take them with me ,alot of family ,friends are gone now,,When I get to Heaven one day,,I will say "Hello Friend "
I'm no longer allowed to have best friends because the two I had, the exact two people in this world I couldn't lose are both gone! Marc always greeted me with 'Hey old friend!" at the start of his texts to me. I'll see them again some time and sing this song to them. I miss you, Marc and Andy!
Nice thought but reality with me was when my wife died her family left me and when I reached out to my and her old friends to let them know? They cared less and never even replied or called back. Sometimes old friends leave and never return-sad.
I've never come across a artist like Eric Clapton as long as I've been listening to music,This man been in many bands and sang all kinds of music and blues he's what made me love the blues
You got that right sister !! I've been trying to learn guitar for the past 30 years and Eric Clapton is the impetus everytime that makes me keep pickin the guitar up again and again.... I always hear something new and then I just gotta try it... What a class act that guy is.....
A couple weeks ago I went on my first trail run since injuring my foot. This song popped into my head and carried me through the entire run. What a great soundtrack for getting back to something I love to do.
Lyrics: As I am strolling down the garden path, I saw a flower glowing in the dark. It looked so pretty and it was unique; I had to bend down just to have a peek. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. I saw you walking underneath the stars; I couldn't stop 'cause I was in a car. I'm sure the distance wouldn't be too far If I got out and walked to where you are. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. An old man passed me on the street today; I thought I knew him but I couldn't say. I stopped to think if I could place his frame. When he tipped his hat I knew his name. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Hello old friend, It's really good to see you once again. Ctto
“One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, "I love you", "I'm sorry", "I appreciate you", "I'm proud of you"...whatever you're feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it...cause a smile today for someone else...and give plenty of hugs.” ― Steve Maraboli . . . . Amen, Will
+Scott Burton Really???? I never saw it as such. It received lots of airplay down in San Diego. In fact I saw him play live shortly after this was released. It was AMAZING!
JOOSBUX thanks was just gonna google if it was Yvonne Elliman's voice as well. Who needs goggle when one can find all the answers in you tube comments?? 🙂
A word can remind you of a song. A song can remind you of a time. I enjoy this song because of the time, a time in my life when things were really coming together well, and that was wonderful. Today things continue to be wonderful and Eric is still performing this great song.
The many faces, times, & changes of a man who loves his craft, is respected by many, & who continues to evolve musically. 1976 a year of many changes in the world & this song that came out at that time applies today and is a timeless classic. He has survived some his comtemporaries, I am happy to have seen him twice. He to me is like an older brother or an "old Friend". Peace 2 ya
It is Thanksgiving day. I played this song several times in a row to get me in a good mood. Everyone in my family has passed away except my sister and holidays aren't the same anymore. They've taken on a somber feeling, devoid of anything except an emptiness similar to the feeling I had when I lived in Alaska and my snow machine broke down on me 50 miles away from my cabin......
It's funny that this music sounds much, much more contemporary now (40 years after it was written) than the music from 1936 did in 1976. I guess this song and music from the 70's was better and it will last a lot longer.
It's sounds more contemporary because it's elecrified just like music is today. Music in the 30's was acoustic. Great music will last no matter what year it was recorded. The best music imho is from the 1920's.
My best friend and I would drift in and out through the years. He'd go to another company, then I'd go to another, and then we'd both be tied up working together getting shit done. We traveled the world together, Singapore too often and Germany not often enough!!! 😞 I miss you Marcus!!! A lot, man!
@@Sal_The_Third Thank you! I don't listen to this often unless I'm drunk or something and miss him badly at the same time! The years have passed since he checked, but he was a rock, who always started his texts to me with "Hello, old friend" Even if we'd just texted a minute before! We had a lot of fun in our time together! P.S. sorry for the late reply!
Layoff putting it on 80s disco crap. It was corporate marketing and video that killed the radio star. Dance or disco music will always be a part of music. It's when corporate music america exploits a genre and force radio stations to play it. This music of the 70s still exists. It's called alt country or alternative folk rock. (smiley face).
Heard this at the beach bar yesterday. Forgot this classic. I think of Ted. A long lost friend who died of an aneurysm in November of 1994. He was 26. Lost many more friends and family since. I miss them all.