Reflections of my Life...1970 53 years ago....To listen to the song now in 2023....Very reflective of my life, the people I knew that are now gone, the places I have traveled, so many memories...I am so thankful for what RU-vid has available for us. I spend so much time here listening to memories...so many reflections...for a fleeting moment I am back with all those memories....Rest In Peace Dean Ford...You are sadly missed...
I'm with ya Cyndi! I was 13 in "70" and love this song even more now. It is timeless, and transports me back to a simpler and innocent time in my life.
I can't believe that someone so at the time it was written would have such an impact on people. Especially for myself I will be 70 in a few months thank you Mr Ford RIP
I was in my late teens when the song came out . My high school sweetheart had passed away. I joined the military and end up in Vietnam. This song haunted my heart for years to come. I later married and the song still haunted me. Last week I buried my wife And the song continues to haunt me. This song should be a pledge to all the persons friends family loves that we've lost in our lives to keep their memories alive within us.
I'm sorry for your losses, two times😓😢 Their spirits will always be with you. Thank you sir, for serving our Country. May God bless you & bring brighter days to you.🙏❤️🌞😇
I was 14 years old when this song came out. I didn't really have much of a life to reflect on then but now at 62... well I'm reflecting back to 14 again. This song is timeless
I'm also 62...soon to be 63 next week, and this timeless classic brings back a world of memories; along with other Great songs like "The Way We Were", "To Sir With Love", "A Whiter Shade Of Pale", "Never My Love", "Crystal Blue Persuasion" and many others. Great times, great memories; they just don't make music like that anymore. I'm so glad I grew up during that special era.
@@haydnharvey3800 there is one gimmick on the studio recording at the 3rd bar you will hear the guitar solo is recorded backwards for 3 bars The Beatles did this this on Revolver I'm only sleeping George took 2 days to play and record the solo in reverse. No tape gimmick there. Marmalade just did a reverse edit hence a gimmick. 😜 Still an awesome tune by real musicians.
Still a Timeless song I remember hearing the song on the radio when I was about thirteen went out and bought it on a 45 record I eventually bought the album this song is one of them songs that stand the test of time still remarkable it's a shame that young people today we're really never know what true music is
...same age. Are these guys great or what? The heavier bands from the 60s took most of my attention, but there is no denying talent when it's staring you in the face.
Don't know how such a sad song can be so uplifting. But after listening and enjoying it for 50 years, it still is. RIP Mr. Ford. You made this sad, bad terrible world much better!
He does his own backup vocal like I never heard in my life. When he repeats "all my crying" and every other beautiful sound it makes the song solid. I keep coming back to hear this song every time RU-vid recommends a new version.
MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE from Master Musicians, one of the greatest songs of all time, very beautiful piece of music, I remember the day this song came out over 50 years, top of the line solid gold standard of excellence
Honestly, in my humble opinion, one of the best songs ever. Such a perfect blend of instrumentals, lead vocals, harmonies, lyrics and emotion. This live performance is stunning.
It should be a wake up call, it really can make all around you become irrelevant and put you right. That is the beauty of that era, musically, the lyrics were sincere and truly honest, and that aint no PREAChING, !!!
I had never in my life,born when it was made had ever heard it but it is becoming my eulogy. People should value today because you can't rewind and may miss a family you never knew.
I was 16 when this song came out, my last yr as a child. The following year, I join the USMC. Now almost 65, I Hunger for the 70's Music That I grew into adulthood with.
Dean Ford of Scottish band Marmalade dies aged 72by Paul Cashmere on January 2, 2019in NewsDean Ford, the singer and songwriter for Scotland’s Marmalade, has died aged 72.Dean’s daughter Tracey McAleese-Gorman confirmed the news of her father’s passing on Facebook saying “I am so sad to share that my dear Dad passed away last night. He was an amazing man, a gentle soul, extremely talented musician and a great Father and Pop Pop to his only grandchild Connor”.Dean Ford was a member of Marmalade from 1966 to 1974. He co-wrote Marmalade’s biggest international hit ‘Reflections of My Life’ under his real name Thomas McAleese with Junior Campbell. It sold 2 million copies around the world. In 1998 BMI recognised the song’s success with a Special Citation of Achievement Award.
Michael Coakley Thanks for the History, I left home to the military, this song always had a special place for me I left my baby girl and a wife, I was never the same and and Everything changed, I Lost it All!
Beautiful beautiful song...I was 14 when I heard this...how true...reflections of my life...if this song doesnt bring TEARS to you, I'll be shocked...i have 50yrs of reflecting...ALOT OF TEARS!!
Let me guess... the 270 dislikes are from kids under 25 who grew up with Spears, Nsync, TLC and Keisha and the likes of them... kinda feel pity for em.
One of the most beautiful haunting melodic songs of the early 70's. With one of the most beautiful guitar solos. Always brings me to a peaceful place in Spirit. R.I.P. Dean.
guitar solo was recorded and played backwards on the track, brilliant! also the guitarist plays a right handed guitar upside down without restringing! I'm left handed guitarist and i can't contemplate how hard it is to learn that way. watch him in this video.
A Beautiful Song written by one SO young, Mr Dean Ford. This song is SO full of emotion and memories from One of Glasgow's own. Thank you Sir. R.I.P Dean 01/01/2019
I had 2 open heart surgerie.. I wanted to die... But I heard this song while I was coming out of a very very long coma.. it made me realize how wonderful and interning life really is... ♥️♥️
Finally, after all these many, many years, we get to hear a live version, sans all the weepy strings and stuff. Just the band playing their song. I always liked it. And it's a really good song when the band gets to perform it on stage :)
@Robert Terrell I totally agree....this live performance is an amazing gem!! The entire show is awesome from start to finish. They are at peek sound....sometimes doesn't happen live!! Such a beautiful, lovely, hauting song!! Thanks for finding this treasure for so many to enjoy! Blessings, joy and peace, ❤✌❤
Yo tenía 14 años en 1970 cuando escuché por primera vez está canción, y hoy que tengo 65 años la sigo escuchando con el mismo gusto de siempre, una canción para el mundo.....
Raul says: "I was 14 years old in 1970 when I heard this song for the firs time, and now that I'm 65, I still listen with the same pleasure; a song for the world." I am nearly the same age, and I couldn't agree more. The song is timeless, epic, and hasn't lost any of the glory of the original time. If this were the only thing The Marmalade or Dean Ford ever did, it would be enough all by itself, but they did so much more. All good wishes, always.
la música hecha con el corazón nunca pasará de moda, esta canción es de las clasicas de la estación de Radio Universal Stereo cuantas generaciones la habremos escuchado
There is also tonnes of talent today. Not everything is the garbage you hear on the radio. As there was tonnes of crap in 1970. Get off your high horse.
The guitar solo on the single was done by backmasking, i.e. recording it one way and then playing the tape backwards. If the guitarist could imagine how THAT would sound before performing it, playing a Strat upside down must have been a piece of cake. Those weird lefties can do amazing things at times. 😀
@@MP-ve4cj That’s what I mean , watch the video closely when he is playing a regular chord progression he strums up instead of down. I have to watch it again it’s been a while since I viewed it. He’s a terrific guitarist.
Essa música foi lançada no ano em que nasci ! Já ouvi um trilhão de vzs e continuo achando ela maravilhosa ! Pra ser lembrada por 50 anos tem que ser mesmo maravilhosa !!
Some things are created never to die again !!! This song is one of those things... It marked the lives of an entire generation... Although Ford has already died, his voice, feeling and talent are still alive!!! An honor to have been contemporary with this creation!!! It was an honor to have known this song, sing it and play it!!! Thank you Dean Ford for your brilliant vision... "The world is a bad place to live", oh but I don't want to die!!! really great words!!!
Never realized how talented they all were . I have listened to them for years and enjoy listening to them but I have not seen this 1970’s clip before. Wonderful!
New Year's Day 2023, Still reflecting and living my life. Rock Music has kept me young. I am still 17, with all the knowledge of the world, all the courage to concur, and none of the responsibilities of adulthood. carry on My Wayward Son. RIP Dean
This is the song I want played, when I'm laid to rest! This song, always brings tears to my eyes, thinking about the Friends and Family members who have move on!
My dad passed away in July and the last few months he’d be playing this song on RU-vid most days, he didn’t know he was dying but listening to the lyrics of this song it was like someone or something was making him listen to words as I’d never heard him mention this song before? Gives me goosebumps when I think about it, such a great song 🙌🏼
I am a 51 years metal-fan. Listens mostly to all melodic metal from the 90's, till new stuff. Pop-music now a days has no soul like it had in the 60's and 70's.
I have read so many interviews with famous songwriters who have cited this song as one they wish they had written. This is such an easy song to screw up live and this incredible band from Scotland (YEAH!!) just nails it! Bless all of them and thank you for sharing your incredible talent.
Great band. The guitar solo is spot on except where it is recorded backwards on the studio version but he still makes that part sound almost as good. Kudos.
Lyrics The changing of sunlight to moonlight Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes The greetings of people in trouble Reflections of my life Oh, how they fill my eyes Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Oh, my crying (Oh, my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back to my own home I'm changing, arranging I'm changing I'm changing everything Everything around me The world is A bad place A bad place A terrible place to live Oh, but I don't want to die Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home Oh, my crying (Oh, my crying) Feel I'm dying, dying Take me back to my own home Oh, my sorrows Sad tomorrows Take me back to my own home
Came across this gem of a song while searching for a rap song called marmalade for my young son. I was -1 when this was recorded and it resonates and haunts me with nostalgia for the 1970’s a time that I barely recall. Beautiful song, I hope others continue to discover it in decades to come.
Reflexiones de mi vida, una hermosa canción que nos transportaba al pasado , muy representativa de esa época ahora que tengo 70 años la recuerdo con mucha nostalgia,que tiempos tan hermosos jóvenes.
This song has one of the best vocal performances ever in my opinion. Brilliant.😊 Cant help but let it go with Dean towards the end at the top of my voice...but always tear up...Damn...
Great live rendition with exquisite vocals. Have to say, I prefer this version of the song pared down without the strings and horns -- simpler and cooler. If you like this, check out the 2015 version with Dean Ford/Joe Tansin. Dean Ford's voice is amazing and it's a beautiful arrangement.
I heard the latest version about a year ago, and it truly is just as good as the original. I love them both. Dean really put his heart and soul into his singing. Simply amazing.
I was about 9 when this came out. I have a hard time to this day listening to it. It was 1969 and I remember they day my best friend lost his older brother in Vietnam. His brother was always so nice to us. That day innocence was taken away from us. There was nothing I could do or say but feel his pain. This song was big and I'll never forget that sad day in that vacant lot where we would hide..
I was 13 when i first heard this song. I am now 67 and i love it as much as when i was 13. Powerful lyrics, they fit perfectly with the music. It's one of those songs that you never forget how wonderful it is. The vocals are so good. One of my all time favorite songs. Loved the guitar solo.
Dean Ford - Wikipedia Dean Ford (born Thomas McAleese; 5 September 1945 - 31 December 2018) was a Scottish singer and songwriter best known for his tenure as lead vocalist and frontman of the beat pop group Marmalade from 1966 to 1974. Ford (credited as McAleese) co-wrote the group's worldwide hit "Reflections of My Life" with fellow band member Junior Campbell. "Reflections of My Life" has sold more than two million units globally, and in 1998 the writers were awarded a Special Citation of Achievement by BMI for attaining radio broadcast performances in excess of one million in the U.S. alone. Death Ford died in Los Angeles on 31 December 2018, at the age of 73 from complications relating to Parkinson's disease. His death was announced by his daughter, Tracey McAleese-Gorman, who described him as 'a gentle soul and great father'. His daughter died less than two years later in November 2020 in London. RIP Dean Ford. Thank you for all you gave to this world with your beautiful voice.
