This song reduces me to a ball of tears every time I hear it. I lived through the three assassinations in the '60s, and still consider the death of Bobby as the day hope died.
This song has been around 55 years. And yes I'm old enough to remember when it came out. I'm 67 years old & this song still makes my eyes fill with tears.
Same here at 67. I was in 2nd grade when they announced this had happened. I often wonder how different the world would be today if this had not happened.
I remember when this was released, after RFK's assassination. I had volunteered to work for Bobby's campaign, and the first time when I heard this played, I just broke down and sobbed. At the time, who would have thought that a traditional rocker like Dion could make a song like this?
I shook Bobby’s hand after watching him speak at a university when he was running to be president. This song brings back such memories. The Baby Boomers have lived through these tragedies when we were so young. We were so traumatized by this.
All were my heroes. I'm of that generation, by the time Bobby Kennedy was shot, it was like he was our last hope, his death cut deep, like someone said the best presisdent we never had.
Sarah, I was born in 1961 and while Abraham was obviously long gone, his actions still ring true and I didn't get much of John but he also left his legacy. But I was old enough to watch Martin and Bobby, and I still cry from the memories when these men were killed. We do need men like them again but unfortunately, the integrity of these men are not present to today's politics and what a breath of fresh air they would be. That is a great song, thanks for playing it!
I loved this song ever since I was 6 and it came out. I was just a toddler when JFK was killed but remember RFKs funeral on tv. I always thought the Kennedy brothers would have changed the world had they lived.
Oh my, I wasn't prepared for this one. I lived through the various stages of the civil rights mivements, and i always thought the prejudices and surpressions were tragic! It seems that contemporary music lacks the vital message content that was central during the 1960s and forward. Thank you Sarah, this was a landmark reaction and your emotion was genuine and touching ❤💖😇🥰
I was so surprised when I found out it was Dion singing this beautiful song..hIs pop-idol days were over--he showed the music industry he was more than capable of putting out seriuos music. 4:54..If only today's politicians had an iota of the moral dignity and bravery these men had, the world would not be as messed up.
And if I remember right they were all shot by democrats, of Abraham Lincoln, for freeing the slaves, and other good things he did, that democrats then hated. Shot Martin for speaking against about segregation instead tried to unite the country once again since years then, and last but not least shot john Kennedy for being a president who cared for his country/ people. And now democrats are alot worse.
Written by rock performer Dick Holler in response to the 1968 assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy. I think I first heard Marvin Gaye's version. A truly moving tribute.
Bought the 45 single in 1968 at age 12. It's a hard listen losing Martin and Bobby and the Kent State 4 being killed two years later back then. thank you
RIP Four beautiful souls were assassinated and mentioned in this beautiful song by the great singer Dion. I lived to remember three of the four. Dion also has some other big hits that you might want to react to which are light hearted. The Wanderer, A Teenager In Love, Runaround Sue, Dream Lover and many more.
My girlfriend and I went to the railroad tracks to say goodbye to Bobby. When the funeral train came through, there was complete silence. On ly the singing of the birds.
Beautiful song, beautiful reaction. Thank you. The early-stage dystopia we're experiencing now is the result of evil bad people killing these four great men.
Abraham, Martin, John and (his brother) Robert. I remember as a child and in my youth when three of those losses took place and it was so sad and scary.
THIS SONG WAS WRITTEN & RELEASED AFTER THE MURDER OF ROBERT F, KENNEDY IN JUNE OF '68. 1ST TIME I HEARD IT, I WAS IN TEARS. ---STILL AM. -----MJL, 77 /O
They all died tragically, but their main message was this, do the best you can when the situation presents itself. It may or may not like by some. If you do that, their deaths are not in vain. I am almost 65.
Some people are quite ignorant. I heard this song decades ago. People need to move away from their shallow enclosure, there's a whole different world out there
How much better the world could have been if they lived instead. Nov 22/63, Apr 4/68; and June6/68; Days that will live in INFAMY. Heartbreak Heartbreak Heartbreak even now.
And to think we have now have a political party that think this song and the men described are WOKE. The GOP are not fit to clean these great men's shoes.
The world has received millions of Abraham, Martins and Johns...and even Elijahs and Moses...but some woman decided (or was told) to abort him. Yeah, I said it!!!
One of my fav sweetie been more involved with politics lately so haven't done a lot of songs but will be sharing this for ya it's such a banner for today they could add Pres. Trump praying thou he doesn't join these 3
Actually it was four mentioned in the song. Bobbie Kennedy was assassinated as well. RFK Jr is now looking for running in the presidential election who is the son of Bobbie/Robert. The one and only sane Democrat left who I fear for him as well because he is exposing the very ones who assassinated his father, and uncle, which are mentioned here.
Bobby Kennedy, walking up over the hill with Abraham, Martin and John. ... Bobby's son, RFK Junior is running for President. The Democrat Party has shut him out. Like they did Tulsi Gabbard Last time. So RFK Jr. is running as an Independent. He is a tough and intelligent Man. And the Democrats would rather have "Joe" What are they? Nutz ?!!
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This song reduces me to a ball of tears every time I hear it. I lived through the three assassinations in the '60s, and still consider the death of Bobby as the day hope died.
I agree. Bobby was the last hope.
I got to see Bobby campaigning in Brooklyn.
This song has been around 55 years. And yes I'm old enough to remember when it came out. I'm 67 years old & this song still makes my eyes fill with tears.
I'm 61 and remember it well, it always made me cry too. I'd forgotten it until this beautiful reminder by Sarah.
Same here. I was 8 when it came out (I"m 63 now). always brings tears to my eyes. 1968 was a horrific year.
Same here at 67. I was in 2nd grade when they announced this had happened. I often wonder how different the world would be today if this had not happened.
I remember when this was released, after RFK's assassination. I had volunteered to work for Bobby's campaign, and the first time when I heard this played, I just broke down and sobbed. At the time, who would have thought that a traditional rocker like Dion could make a song like this?
I shook Bobby’s hand after watching him speak at a university when he was running to be president. This song brings back such memories. The Baby Boomers have lived through these tragedies when we were so young. We were so traumatized by this.
He did not write it. He performed it incredibly well. It still hits me every time I hear it.
This song is no joke. When he gets to BOBBY ( robert kennedy) i always get a tear.
Sarah, we need more people like you too.
Thank you 😊
Yes yes yes!✌🏼❤️🎶
This sweet song made me sob as a child and still does, now that I’m a grandfather.
Many people may not Realize that Lincoln was Older than you think, he died at 54 Years old, much older than the others!
@@jimnfl7134 Yes he was but, he was still too young to die.
Im6 68 and this song still makes me sob..
Powerful. I cry everytime.
Makes u cry to loose such beautiful human beings 😢
70 years old heard this song when I was very young it brings me tears and rips my heart out constantly I love it
All were my heroes. I'm of that generation, by the time Bobby Kennedy was shot, it was like he was our last hope, his death cut deep, like someone said the best presisdent we never had.
This is one of the best things that I have seen on this platform they were good men they were about peace for all cultures bless God’s name
They really were 🥹
I was in high school when this song came out, and I’m past seventy now. And it made me cry to hear it again.
Your response is gems of tears.
The world NEEDS
Sarah, I was born in 1961 and while Abraham was obviously long gone, his actions still ring true and I didn't get much of John but he also left his legacy. But I was old enough to watch Martin and Bobby, and I still cry from the memories when these men were killed. We do need men like them again but unfortunately, the integrity of these men are not present to today's politics and what a breath of fresh air they would be. That is a great song, thanks for playing it!
I loved this song ever since I was 6 and it came out. I was just a toddler when JFK was killed but remember RFKs funeral on tv. I always thought the Kennedy brothers would have changed the world had they lived.
I was born in 1948 and remember all but Abraham
Oh my, I wasn't prepared for this one. I lived through the various stages of the civil rights mivements, and i always thought the prejudices and surpressions were tragic! It seems that contemporary music lacks the vital message content that was central during the 1960s and forward.
Thank you Sarah, this was a landmark reaction and your emotion was genuine and touching ❤💖😇🥰
Freedom is never free. Abraham, Martin, John and Bobby paid the ultimate price to find some good for you and me.
@@moose354 Amen to that
Young lady this was a blessing for me remembering these three men thank you
It's my pleasure 🙏
Remembering these four good men…..
I was so surprised when I found out it was Dion singing this beautiful song..hIs pop-idol days were over--he showed the music industry he was more than capable of putting out seriuos music. 4:54..If only today's politicians had an iota of the moral dignity and bravery these men had, the world would not be as messed up.
Amen I agree 💯 and yes they were men who cared about us all. I cry for all of us.
Saddest and most telling song of the Age. Always brings tears.
A real great song Abraham Lincoln John Kennedy Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy they were all was assassinated
Sadly 😥
And if I remember right they were all shot by democrats, of Abraham Lincoln, for freeing the slaves, and other good things he did, that democrats then hated. Shot Martin for speaking against about segregation instead tried to unite the country once again since years then, and last but not least shot john Kennedy for being a president who cared for his country/ people. And now democrats are alot worse.
This is what the afterlife is all about. You live a life of good and you will live forever in the hearts and minds of others.
Written by rock performer Dick Holler in response to the 1968 assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy. I think I first heard Marvin Gaye's version. A truly moving tribute.
I played this 45 hundreds of times. I wish people would just stop Hating each other and realize we are more alike than different
I cry every time I hear this
Bought the 45 single in 1968 at age 12. It's a hard listen losing Martin and Bobby and the Kent State 4 being killed two years later back then. thank you
Many People don't realize that Lincoln was older than you think, when he died he was 54 years old!
RIP Four beautiful souls were assassinated and mentioned in this beautiful song by the great singer Dion. I lived to remember three of the four. Dion also has some other big hits that you might want to react to which are light hearted. The Wanderer, A Teenager In Love, Runaround Sue, Dream Lover and many more.
Such a beautiful song about great men. Your reaction and talk was beautiful.
Thanks Pa 🙂
My girlfriend and I went to the railroad tracks to say goodbye to Bobby. When the funeral train came through, there was complete silence. On ly the singing of the birds.
Also Lincoln was tragically a great loss 4/15 1865 Heartbreak
Beautiful song, beautiful reaction. Thank you. The early-stage dystopia we're experiencing now is the result of evil bad people killing these four great men.
Good ole USA. Where the greats ‘die’ young & the corrupt of old age. 😢
We have a direct descendant from 2 of those men running for President.
And this boomer will be voting for him.
A song that warms the soul....
Abraham, Martin, John and (his brother) Robert. I remember as a child and in my youth when three of those losses took place and it was so sad and scary.
It appears with all that’s going on in this world, their memory is being buried. I’ve heard this song for years, now it really makes me sad
Wow this song is so sad, loved it then and love it today.
Starlight by oktaf kanis please be next 🖤
This is a cool song anyway 🔥
Yess this should be!
This is what i want too 🙌🏻
@@manicmonday-3833 yaasss 🔥
THIS SONG WAS WRITTEN & RELEASED AFTER THE MURDER OF ROBERT F, KENNEDY IN JUNE OF '68. 1ST TIME I HEARD IT, I WAS IN TEARS. ---STILL AM. -----MJL, 77 /O
I've always wondered...there's more of us than them why can't we change things???
It’s called apathy. So much taken for granted. So much to lose. The question is, will we wake up in time?
I have loved this song for so long. My favorite cover is by Moms Mabley. If you havent it please look it up. The emotion she puts in it is fantastic.
CHILLS! ❤
Beautiful song 😢
Sarah, we need you to react Starlight by Oktaf Kanis, thank you 🙌🏻❤
This is my fav song anyway 🙌🏻
Yes we need this 🔥
Added, thank you 😊
@@SarahDengler yesss my pleasure ❤
@@bluerythmrecords-2705 ❤
I love this song. Kudos to @Strider Raven.
If you notice, they say John twice, one for Sr & one for Jr.
FROM HEAVEN - JOHN 3:3
❤💯🙂
They all died tragically, but their main message was this, do the best you can when the situation presents itself. It may or may not like by some. If you do that, their deaths are not in vain. I am almost 65.
Great Song, but wasn't there the same song with Children answering questions!
Some people are quite ignorant. I heard this song decades ago. People need to move away from their shallow enclosure, there's a whole different world out there
How much better the world could have been if they lived instead. Nov 22/63, Apr 4/68; and June6/68; Days that will live in INFAMY. Heartbreak Heartbreak Heartbreak even now.
😗😙😊studio version is the best version of this song, thanks 😊😎
And to think we have now have a political party that think this song and the men described are WOKE. The GOP are not fit to clean these great men's shoes.
True, but neither party is these days.
Written &produced by GOD. It couldn't have been sung any better than Dion & the powerful meaning behind it. The forces of evil are out there 🙏🙏
If you want to hear an emotion filled version of this song? Listen to Moms Mabley's cover of this. It's amazing
That’s my favorite version!
@@hevydavy not mine, to me this is the best version-and it's not even close really.
@@jessieball6195 Agree.This original version is the best.
The world has received millions of Abraham, Martins and Johns...and even Elijahs and Moses...but some woman decided (or was told) to abort him.
Yeah, I said it!!!
Robert Kennedy Jr has the spirit of his father and uncle. I am so thankful to hear him speak of hope and unity.
JESUS DIED IN HIS THIRTIES AND DEFEATED DEATH WHEN HE ROSE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY. GLORY TO GOD.
One of my fav sweetie been more involved with politics lately so haven't done a lot of songs but will be sharing this for ya it's such a banner for today they could add Pres. Trump praying thou he doesn't join these 3
thank you!
Actually it was four mentioned in the song. Bobbie Kennedy was assassinated as well. RFK Jr is now looking for running in the presidential election who is the son of Bobbie/Robert. The one and only sane Democrat left who I fear for him as well because he is exposing the very ones who assassinated his father, and uncle, which are mentioned here.
Something tells me he’s safe.
Bobby Kennedy, walking up over the hill with Abraham, Martin and John. ... Bobby's son, RFK Junior is running for President. The Democrat Party has shut him out. Like they did Tulsi Gabbard Last time. So RFK Jr. is running as an Independent. He is a tough and intelligent Man. And the Democrats would rather have "Joe" What are they? Nutz ?!!
From the standpoint of a ‘baby boomer’ I’ve become so disillusioned by the rank corruption from both parties. I’m voting for RFK Jr in November.
Anyone who would think that Trump would make a great president are NUTS!!!
I would place Biden beside those three, I DEFINITELY wouldn't with either Robert Kennedy or Trump!
Makes the outcasting of young Bobby today so infuriating.
I wonder if anyone will write a song like this about Donald Trump?
They tried to put Donald Trump on this list!!
YOU NEED TO DO MORE RESEARCH ON LINCOLN HE WASNT SO GOOD SORRY.
We have a choice to make in 2024, for this same America.