My father was a drunk who beat my mother and took off when i was 15 and he died alone, pneumonia was the official reason but really the booze did him in. He sort me out and came into the sports bar i was working at and tried to say sorry, i was 21-22 and so angry at him and basically threatened to knock his head off. That was the last time i saw my dad. I'm 37 and iv'e been married for 11 years now and have 2 kid's of my own, i can understand some of the pressures he faced by having to provide for a family. I'm sorry dad i can't forgive you for what you did, but i'm also sorry i didn't give you chance to talk to me and even though you were not the best i should have been the better man and let you have your say. Thank you stranger for reading my written thought.
Lost my brother to suicide in 2014. I can remember way back in 1981, he had a beautiful Ford car and we were driving back home to Cape Breton from Edmonton, and this song came on and he was singing it to his friend in the front seat, pointing to me in the backseat. Brings tears to my eyes now to hear this song.
What a band and a great singer. This song still brings a tear to my eye and I remember my brother who was born with spina bifida. He was given six weeks to live so mum and dad brought him home to be with his family. His family and his determination kept him alive for 12 years. He could not feed himself, walk or talk. No control over bodily functions but still managed a smile for those that cared for him. For 12 years he either laid on his bed or someone cradled him. He loved to go for a drive in the car when he was placed on a bed in the back of the family station wagon, he always new he would get an icecream at the end of the journey. He was not heavy or a burden on his family he was my brother, and I will never forget him.
This world has drifted so far away from genuine brotherly love and compassion. We need songs like these now more than ever. This song still grabs my heart and causes me to tear up.
I was homeless and found an apartment. For four months I slept on the streets and nearly died. One day I heard this song along the way and broke down crying. A man gave me two-hundred dollars cash. He walked away and this song chronicles that whole experience. It is one of the greatest tales of caring about someone regardless of color, class or anything.
Allan Clarke , an incredible voice. This song is an absolute classic by the Hollies. The words and everything in this song , bring back memories of a kinder, caring more community orientated world. Simply beautiful.
My 2 brothers and i drove far away to a ranch in Rosarito, Mexico, up in the mountains, we were in our 20's i already had two children that i took with me. The restrooms were outside in a hole with a little roof...water needed to be carried from a well down the hill. It was to help my brother Rodolfo to clean from using morphine. My older brother Benjamin carried him to the restroom on his back at anytime Rodolfo needed to go..he was weak and was not able to walk...i asked my brother Benjamin, isn't he too heavy for you (Benjamin was also tiny) he responded to me, no, I'll do it, he is my brother. God i cry everytime i hear this song. My mom was already gone. And it was a successful trip Rodolfo is now 67 , Benjamin is 70 and me 64. Lord is great, ❤
This song has matured and kept going forever and ever and it means so much to so many people even now in 2023. Thank you so much for the song and all the people that needed it at the time throughout the years.
I am dying of terminal cancer but my brothers are everything to me this song makes me wish they know how much they mean to me. Love you bros.
My father was a drunk who beat my mother and took off when i was 15 and he died alone, pneumonia was the official reason but really the booze did him in. He sort me out and came into the sports bar i was working at and tried to say sorry, i was 21-22 and so angry at him and basically threatened to knock his head off. That was the last time i saw my dad. I'm 37 and iv'e been married for 11 years now and have 2 kid's of my own, i can understand some of the pressures he faced by having to provide for a family. I'm sorry dad i can't forgive you for what you did, but i'm also sorry i didn't give you chance to talk to me and even though you were not the best i should have been the better man and let you have your say. Thank you stranger for reading my written thought.
Lost my brother to suicide in 2014. I can remember way back in 1981, he had a beautiful Ford car and we were driving back home to Cape Breton from Edmonton, and this song came on and he was singing it to his friend in the front seat, pointing to me in the backseat. Brings tears to my eyes now to hear this song.
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What a band and a great singer. This song still brings a tear to my eye and I remember my brother who was born with spina bifida. He was given six weeks to live so mum and dad brought him home to be with his family. His family and his determination kept him alive for 12 years. He could not feed himself, walk or talk. No control over bodily functions but still managed a smile for those that cared for him. For 12 years he either laid on his bed or someone cradled him. He loved to go for a drive in the car when he was placed on a bed in the back of the family station wagon, he always new he would get an icecream at the end of the journey. He was not heavy or a burden on his family he was my brother, and I will never forget him.
randal ranfren took me here.
This world has drifted so far away from genuine brotherly love and compassion. We need songs like these now more than ever. This song still grabs my heart and causes me to tear up.
I was homeless and found an apartment. For four months I slept on the streets and nearly died. One day I heard this song along the way and broke down crying. A man gave me two-hundred dollars cash. He walked away and this song chronicles that whole experience. It is one of the greatest tales of caring about someone regardless of color, class or anything.
I pray that everyone reading this has a blessed life 🙏❤
Allan Clarke , an incredible voice. This song is an absolute classic by the Hollies. The words and everything in this song , bring back memories of a kinder, caring more community orientated world. Simply beautiful.
My 2 brothers and i drove far away to a ranch in Rosarito, Mexico, up in the mountains, we were in our 20's i already had two children that i took with me. The restrooms were outside in a hole with a little roof...water needed to be carried from a well down the hill. It was to help my brother Rodolfo to clean from using morphine. My older brother Benjamin carried him to the restroom on his back at anytime Rodolfo needed to go..he was weak and was not able to walk...i asked my brother Benjamin, isn't he too heavy for you (Benjamin was also tiny) he responded to me, no, I'll do it, he is my brother. God i cry everytime i hear this song. My mom was already gone. And it was a successful trip Rodolfo is now 67 , Benjamin is 70 and me 64. Lord is great, ❤
I'm still listening to this masterpiece in 2020 who's with me??
They played this song at my uncles celebration of life. He was the best man I've ever known. I miss you turkey and I love you so so much. 😢
One of my favourable songs, lyrics are so meaningful, thank you!
This song has matured and kept going forever and ever and it means so much to so many people even now in 2023. Thank you so much for the song and all the people that needed it at the time throughout the years.
My friend of 45 yrs. died and I dedicated this song to him.
The harmonizing is amazing. No autotune to tip that. Nothing beats the 70s-80s music. Totally original.