This show was one of the most underrated ever. They tackled issues that others didn't at the time, but still managed to keep a "we love each other even though..." vibe.
@trailblazer3454 What? Anyway, they're not there if they died without Christ. It's not automatic you go there when you die. That's a narrow path and few will find it. Romans 10:9:10 (kjv) Matthew 7:13-14 (kjv)
WOW! When life was so much more simpler. Lani O'Grady was my favorite in eight is enough. I loved all of them, they were all so Great! It's so sad what happened to Lani and Adam they were taken so young. 😢
This is a moving version of this terrific song and Grant Goodeve was a very fine singer . Families back then were really like this in many ways and we need to go back to those days when respect, love, and being good meant something!!!!!
My husband once told me that he used to watch "8 Is Enough" and scoff; he thought the family was unrealistic, especially with them performing together & being that close...until he met MY family! Not quite as large - I'm #6 of 7 kids - but I could relate to the TV Bradfords so much. My poor husband has only 2 sisters, and they're not close at all.
it's 2019 and I StiLL LOVE listening to this beautiful song,, this was a wonderful family show and I wish It would be shown again,, I just loved the 70's... Beautifully done by Grant!
There's a magic in the early morning we've found When the sunrise smiles on everything around It's a portrait of the happiness that we feel and always will Eight is enough to fill our lives with love Oh we're lucky we can share this beautiful stage So many find the world an empty place Anyone who asks to stand alone is always standing still And eight is enough to fill our lives with love Oh love makes all the difference now And one that really shows Just look at everyone of us See how it over flows We spend our days like bright and shiny new dimes If we're ever puzzled by the changing times There's a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen window sill And eight is enough to fill our lives with love More than enough to fill our lives with love
@@lindastulick9688 I agree, but my questions are will this same message hit like it did back then, and who to cast in those roles?? If they brought this theme song back, I'd be happy to sing it.
Isn,t there anyone out there that is moved by this unbelievable tribute to this great family??? Why has this world changed so where love, respect and being good isn,t important anymore ???If anyone can explain this where it makes sense it won,t because it,s a wrong as can be and I can,t be one of the only people left who notices it ?? Why can,t people stop being the way they are now it doesn,t make any sense nor should it be accepted !!!!!
I see that nobody has responded to my comments on this horribly changed world, and agree with my statement of how people and families like this one used to be where goodness and being loving and kind not only meant something but was the way of life for most people and it doesn't seem important now Wow !!!!!
This is my favorite theme song. Eight is Enough is one of my all-time favorite tv shows and the theme song is the icing on the cake with the cherry on top for me. I just love it so much.
I feel the same as you do about this song. This, without a doubt, is my all time favorite song. And the show too. in my opinion, and maybe yours too this show is a classic. I love this song, and I love the show and all the cast.
One thing is for sure Dick Van Patten played the role of Tom Bradford brilliantly. He will be sorted missed by all who knew and loved him. I still can't believe he's really gone now. To me in my mind and in my eyes he will always be Tom Bradford.
if that's true, which I dunno it is, that is one of the best lip syncs I've ever seen. It's not unheard of during the shows of the 70's and 80's for live performances during the show to have a studio quality to them. Lindsay Wagner sang a couple songs in the early Bionic Woman seasons and she sang them live on tape, no studio or pre-records were used
This still is one of my favorite shows,because this was a real family show that would deal,& address real issues.This is what today's tv is lacking when families really cared, helped,& looked out for each other.
I grew up during the 80's,and I really loved this show,because it had family values,and this family showed that love during some some hard times.Every family needs to watch this show to see what family really means.P.S. I love this version of this show.R.I.P. D.V.P.
This reminds me so much of John Denver.. I was so young when this show came out but I remember just how happy it made me watching it.. just lovely ♥️🎶♥️
I remember this episode very well albeit seeing it some 35 odd years ago. He had a massive fight with his father and every one thought he wasn’t going to be there but at the last minute he changes his mind and unexpectedly turns up and sings.
The phrase " there ' s a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen Windows sill' is so magic: for a moment, It makes me believe my greatest Wish can be fulfilled.
I feel the same way too. But, I believe Grant, and the entire cast would get thunderous applause, lots of tears, and love from all of us. This is a song that brings a tear to my eyes as well. A beautiful tribute to a great show. ❤️
HAMMIE BEST SHOW OF THE EIGHTIES. TODAY IT WOULD REMIND ME OF A FAMILY I MET @ CHURCH. I WATCHED THE SHOW EACH WHEN IT WAS ON. I COULDN'T STOP WATCHING. I AGREE, I WISH THEY WOULD BRING THE SHOW BACK.
a beautiful song -- the golden age of television -- RIP Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Diana Hyland -- hard to believe in 2018 many of the cast members that are alive are 70 or approaching 70 -- adam rich is the youngest -- but the rest - wow --
I agree with Sue..This a very touching tribute to the family, love the poignant words..Great Ode to the family :) Is it corny..certainly but I still like it!!
Thanks for posting this I come from a big family as well maybe that’s why I love this show the Brady bunch and the waltons because it reminded me of my own family this was a big big part of my childhood hope some day we can get back to a time for many of us that was peaceful and love grant Goodeve has a beautiful voice let’s hope he used it in some sort of singing groups etc thanks grant for such a beautiful song
Fast forward to 12/30/2023. We just watched the episode “Who’s on First” for the first time and the episode ends with David’s performance. As many know, the song was adopted as the opening song in seasons 3-5. This truly was a great family show and new shows like this are what this generation is missing out on.
He also said "more than enough..." at the end of the shorter version they sometimes ran. I believe that version started with just the "Oh we spend our days..." verse. I always hated when they played the shortened one b/c I loved the longer theme.
What a beautiful song.grant goodeve has a nice voice.he is handsome too.love this show.miss watching it on TV.wish eight is enough was on tvland.thanks for posting.nice cast.rip Diana hyland dick van patten and lani o Grady.
Thank you for posting this. I've been looking for it for a while. I never missed an episode of this when I was growing up. I remember watching this one and being interested that there was more to the song. But that was about it. Today, looking back at the reaction of the family, it actually gave me chills. It takes me right back to our 70's decorated living room.
I surely would like to know the story behind who said "that's our main title music next year", and whether they did it before or after this episode was written and aired... but that person is probably in their 80s now, if they're still alive.
IIRC, the family decided to hold a talent show as a fund raiser to help an orphanage pay its bills, and everybody happily pitched in, in a variety of ways, but eldest son David was aloof the entire time so they thought he would flake, but he showed up at the last minute and dropped this number on them. They went from feeling like the family was beginning to fall apart to this sentimental overload!
Before the word "unplugged" was even widely used. I wonder if MTV copyrighted the phrase, or if it's "MTV Unplugged", due to "unplugged" alone being too common to copyright.
It actually predates the song being used as the show open theme. This was, I think, the season 2 finale, and the song appeared as the show main title theme in the beginning of season 3.
Rip Adam rich
Cutest child star ever along with Shirley temple
This is by far my favorite version of this beautiful song, Miss the days of quality family shows on tv.
Good people who remember and who still believe in the right things which is rare now agree and miss those great days also !!!!!
This show was one of the most underrated ever. They tackled issues that others didn't at the time, but still managed to keep a "we love each other even though..." vibe.
Rest in Heaven Mr. Dick Van Patten, Ms. Diana Hyland, Ms. Lani O'Grady, and now Adam Rich 🙏 😢
Depends on how they lived their lives...
No judgement coming from you I see. Disgraceful! 😔
@trailblazer3454 What?
Anyway, they're not there if they died without Christ.
It's not automatic you go there when you die. That's a narrow path and few will find it.
Romans 10:9:10 (kjv)
Matthew 7:13-14 (kjv)
I had THE biggest crush on Grant Goodeve...so handsome, those eyes, and that SMILE....and so sweet...
One of the best theme song of 70's shows!
WOW! When life was so much more simpler. Lani O'Grady was my favorite in eight is enough. I loved all of them, they were all so Great! It's so sad what happened to Lani and Adam they were taken so young. 😢
This is a moving version of this terrific song and Grant Goodeve was a very fine singer . Families back then were really like this in many ways and we need to go back to those days when respect, love, and being good meant something!!!!!
I need people to agree with me because it's true!
@@scottmiller6495, it is true and I agree with you 100% ❤️
@@p.f.p.productions6082 Thank you for that ☺️☺️☺️
It still does
@@grapefruitm00n Ok
Still LOVE this 40 years later,,, just beautiful,, I loved this show!
It was a great decision to decide to change the theme song and use this, and let Grant sing the TV theme version too.
So he gets to star in it, write the theme tune, sing the theme tune...
@@JMFabiano Actually, Lee Holdridge and Molly-Ann Leikin wrote it.
Made the show extra unforgettable changing theme to Grant.
The original was the best
My husband once told me that he used to watch "8 Is Enough" and scoff; he thought the family was unrealistic, especially with them performing together & being that close...until he met MY family! Not quite as large - I'm #6 of 7 kids - but I could relate to the TV Bradfords so much. My poor husband has only 2 sisters, and they're not close at all.
it's 2019 and I StiLL LOVE listening to this beautiful song,, this was a wonderful family show and I wish It would be shown again,, I just loved the 70's... Beautifully done by Grant!
70s and 80s where the best, so wish I could go back!!!
There's a magic in the early morning we've found
When the sunrise smiles on everything around
It's a portrait of the happiness that we feel and always will
Eight is enough to fill our lives with love
Oh we're lucky we can share this beautiful stage
So many find the world an empty place
Anyone who asks to stand alone is always standing still
And eight is enough to fill our lives with love
Oh love makes all the difference now
And one that really shows
Just look at everyone of us
See how it over flows
We spend our days like bright and shiny new dimes
If we're ever puzzled by the changing times
There's a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen window sill
And eight is enough to fill our lives with love
More than enough to fill our lives with love
EXCELLENT... need to bring this show back.
@@lindastulick9688 I agree, but my questions are will this same message hit like it did back then, and who to cast in those roles?? If they brought this theme song back, I'd be happy to sing it.
Beautiful lyrics with alot of meaning.
I actually sang along with the lyrics you posted. I've been singing it all day..
One of BEST family shows ever, and the song is one of the BEST tv theme songs I've ever heard,,,,, please bring this show back,,,,, good memories!
Agreed 100% People need to admit this because it was true Period !!!!!
Call this a love song to his family. I LOVED it when I first saw this.
Isn,t there anyone out there that is moved by this unbelievable tribute to this great family??? Why has this world changed so where love, respect and being good isn,t important anymore ???If anyone can explain this where it makes sense it won,t because it,s a wrong as can be and I can,t be one of the only people left who notices it ?? Why can,t people stop being the way they are now it doesn,t make any sense nor should it be accepted !!!!!
I see that nobody has responded to my comments on this horribly changed world, and agree with my statement of how people and families like this one used to be where goodness and being loving and kind not only meant something but was the way of life for most people and it doesn't seem important now Wow !!!!!
Its changed because we turned our backs towards God, and because of that, we turned our backs towards all that is good in life.
@@johnjankovic Very well put and I totally agree, Thank You!
These wholesome tv shows are gone 😢.
One of my favorite TV shows
I have wept to this song. It is a time we shall never see again
When I hear the line "there's a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen windowsill", I tear up!
@@hyacinth4368 yes same here
This is my favorite theme song. Eight is Enough is one of my all-time favorite tv shows and the theme song is the icing on the cake with the cherry on top for me. I just love it so much.
I feel the same as you do about this song. This, without a doubt, is my all time favorite song. And the show too. in my opinion, and maybe yours too this show is a classic. I love this song, and I love the show and all the cast.
To me personally the show and the theme song is awesome!!!! They don't make shows like this anymore. I wish they did.
I wish too. And I totally agree with you
i agree eight is enough was awesome next to the brady bunch which ran bout the same time everything bout the show was excellent love the theme so much
One thing is for sure Dick Van Patten played the role of Tom Bradford brilliantly. He will be sorted missed by all who knew and loved him. I still can't believe he's really gone now. To me in my mind and in my eyes he will always be Tom Bradford.
I tuned in to watch this show every Tuesday night at 7:00pm. Loved it!
Grant Goodeve always had such a beautiful voice!!
tracey mallard and was quite a looker back in the day :)
He still looks good
You can tell they subbed in the studio version of the track for this; Grant Goodeve is not singing this live.
if that's true, which I dunno it is, that is one of the best lip syncs I've ever seen. It's not unheard of during the shows of the 70's and 80's for live performances during the show to have a studio quality to them. Lindsay Wagner sang a couple songs in the early Bionic Woman seasons and she sang them live on tape, no studio or pre-records were used
@@DIESEL0759 wrong again moron
I sing this every day
This still is one of my favorite shows,because this was a real family show that would deal,& address real issues.This is what today's tv is lacking when families really cared, helped,& looked out for each other.
I listen to this every morning!!
I grew up during the 80's,and I really loved this show,because it had family values,and this family showed that love during some some hard times.Every family needs to watch this show to see what family really means.P.S. I love this version of this show.R.I.P. D.V.P.
I loved. David. Good actor. And cute
This reminds me so much of John Denver.. I was so young when this show came out but I remember just how happy it made me watching it.. just lovely ♥️🎶♥️
this song is a classic family song its love and so potent its atear to the eye and a heart filledlove
Grant has a good folk singing style. Not bad
I just got home from work and I needed to hear this now. Tissue please!
I remember this episode very well albeit seeing it some 35 odd years ago. He had a massive fight with his father and every one thought he wasn’t going to be there but at the last minute he changes his mind and unexpectedly turns up and sings.
Thank you. I used to love this show. I wish it was on TV Land, Hub, or one of the other similar channels.
I could be wrong, but I do believe it's on DVD now.
@@DIESEL0759 You are correct!
I always treasured this gem of a show. Diana Hyland was superb on the show. The entire cast shined.
Just beautiful,,,, the song AND the tv show!
The phrase " there ' s a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen Windows sill' is so magic: for a moment, It makes me believe my greatest Wish can be fulfilled.
This songs makes cry
I know I,d like to have been in that audience I would have jumped up on the stage and hugged everyone of them they were precious and loving !!!!!
I feel the same way too. But, I believe Grant, and the entire cast would get thunderous applause, lots of tears, and love from all of us. This is a song that brings a tear to my eyes as well. A beautiful tribute to a great show. ❤️
HAMMIE BEST SHOW OF THE EIGHTIES. TODAY IT WOULD REMIND ME OF A FAMILY I MET @ CHURCH. I WATCHED THE SHOW EACH WHEN IT WAS ON. I COULDN'T STOP WATCHING. I AGREE, I WISH THEY WOULD BRING THE SHOW BACK.
I used to watch eight is enough when I was 12 years old and I loved it
Same, though we were probably not 12 at the same I discovered this gem on MeTV
Thanks for the wonderful version of the television song.
a beautiful song -- the golden age of television -- RIP Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Diana Hyland -- hard to believe in 2018 many of the cast members that are alive are 70 or approaching 70 -- adam rich is the youngest -- but the rest - wow --
what a song its heart filled and a song to allways remmber
I agree with Sue..This a very touching tribute to the family, love the poignant words..Great Ode to the family :) Is it corny..certainly but I still like it!!
It,s sensational and makes you cry !!!!!
Beautiful song
Thanks for posting this I come from a big family as well maybe that’s why I love this show the Brady bunch and the waltons because it reminded me of my own family this was a big big part of my childhood hope some day we can get back to a time for many of us that was peaceful and love grant Goodeve has a beautiful voice let’s hope he used it in some sort of singing groups etc thanks grant for such a beautiful song
Thanks Annie diamond
Never missed an episode. Loved it from beginning to end. Had a major crush on David, still do.
I just recently found out that Grant Goodeve sang this song, had no idea when I was watching the show as a child. Beautiful song.
never heard this beautiful full version before
Superb! Highly loopable
I remember seeing this episode when it aired. Such a great show.
I. Love. This. Song. It. Is. Beautiful
The episode that aired after Diana Hyland passed broke my heart. Tommy and mom had a very special relationship within the show.
Always puts a smile on my face when this comes into my feed
A beautiful song. I love to hear everyday ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I want my childhood back!!!!!
HR 95 Me too!!!!
Me too I never had one, nothing but people dying and sad feelings and guilt and shame my whole life!!!!!
I remember watching this show when I was growing up. Brings back great memories of a time when there were shows worth watching on television.
Great voice
I loved this show so much as a kid. I'm looking for full episodes.
Loved this show as a kid,still love it...
Fast forward to 12/30/2023. We just watched the episode “Who’s on First”
for the first time and the episode ends with David’s performance. As many know, the song was adopted as the opening song in seasons 3-5.
This truly was a great family show and new shows like this are what this generation is missing out on.
Great song great message
I'm from a family of 10 and this song and the show reminds me of my childhood, good memories .
One of the best shows ever.
Beautiful
He also said "more than enough..." at the end of the shorter version they sometimes ran. I believe that version started with just the "Oh we spend our days..." verse. I always hated when they played the shortened one b/c I loved the longer theme.
What a beautiful song.grant goodeve has a nice voice.he is handsome too.love this show.miss watching it on TV.wish eight is enough was on tvland.thanks for posting.nice cast.rip Diana hyland dick van patten and lani o Grady.
The song I loved. We were 8 children. It so true song. Reminds me of my brothers and sisters
Thank you for posting this. I've been looking for it for a while.
I never missed an episode of this when I was growing up. I remember watching this one and being interested that there was more to the song. But that was about it.
Today, looking back at the reaction of the family, it actually gave me chills. It takes me right back to our 70's decorated living room.
This theme song and the Baretta theme song by Sammy Davis Jr are my two top favorite TV theme songs from the the 70's.
This is like just the ten of us but with more loving
Thank you so much for posting this, :-)
Even as a kid I always found the theme tune to this show far too 'syrupy'- but I think this acoustic version has a lot of appeal.
Adam Rich was the Man
To play along on your six or 12 string acoustic guitar, tune all strings down a semitone just above the flats.
Beautiful family, with these notes I'll always keep it in my heart
I remember this episode, it also had magic in it
Perché mi commuove sempre questa ,forse perché in famiglia eravamo in 7...meravigliosa
Our cool pastor mike ascher and his cool wife Rennea Ascher they have 11 children and all are serving Jesus Christ Lord Saviour 24/7
Wow. Their carbon footprint is really heavy
I love this Song
Mary was my favorite! the big sister & friend i wish i had. was heartbroken when i learned of her passing
I watched this show all the time when it was on miss this show
beautiful song!
From 1957 to 1971, the family that I was a member of we had eight. Grandfather, grandmother, mother, sister, me, sister, brother, sister. 8-5-2021
Meravigliosa canzone. ❤😂❤
Very beautiful
Why r there no full episodes of eight is enough???
Une série que j'ai regardée dans les années 80. Je remercie TF1 de l'avoir rediffusée car aux États-Unis elle s'était arrêtée en 1981.
Sempre meravigliosa e commovente...❤❤❤😂😂😂
Grant Goodeve can sing which turned into a theme song that next season.
Sempre amore e sentimento. ❤
David (Grant Goodeve) was my favorite male character on Eight Is Enough, Susan (Susan Richardson) was my favorite female character.
Have Mark Hamill top that!
* The Joker enters... *
Just wonderful 👍 good 💚💚💚💚
Un extrait émouvant de cette série captivante.
I surely would like to know the story behind who said "that's our main title music next year", and whether they did it before or after this episode was written and aired... but that person is probably in their 80s now, if they're still alive.
IIRC, the family decided to hold a talent show as a fund raiser to help an orphanage pay its bills, and everybody happily pitched in, in a variety of ways, but eldest son David was aloof the entire time so they thought he would flake, but he showed up at the last minute and dropped this number on them. They went from feeling like the family was beginning to fall apart to this sentimental overload!
Engineer in his youth
Heavy: Engineer is credit to singing.
this show is available on dvd all seasons
purchased all the seasons. it was a bit pricey. but i am glad i did. brought back my memories growing up. i was nine when the series premiered.
I always wonder had Mark Hamill decided to stay on the show as David if he could have sung this song...
this is the unplugged version of the eight is enough theme song, still good but a unplugged version.
Before the word "unplugged" was even widely used. I wonder if MTV copyrighted the phrase, or if it's "MTV Unplugged", due to "unplugged" alone being too common to copyright.
It actually predates the song being used as the show open theme. This was, I think, the season 2 finale, and the song appeared as the show main title theme in the beginning of season 3.
Meravigliosa canzone...e per me struggenta. Penso sempre quando ascolto questa canzone a tutti i miei cari che ora non ho più.