Billy Vera - At This Moment at The Wiltern Theater 1988

[@cleophusfowler]

No other song calls up such a strong emotion as this one. The love of my life told me she didn't love me anymore. It was the most gut wrenching hurt I've ever experienced. I could barely function. It was horrible. At that time I would have gladly given up 20 years of my life if she would stay. Well we split and divorced. Finally I moved on but never forgot her. I never stopped loving her. We were apart 14 years and one day she contacted me. She never forgot me either. We started dating and eventually got married again. We've been married now for 21 years. Life is good!

[@justicefreedom2648]

That's eternal love, very rare!

[@gridmiller]

Hear you

[@jaynraval]

Good for you, but why did she end it? I have to know.

[@leonriffe9463]

What a remarkable love story , true love never dies , I left and divorced my childhood love , we were so wrong , in the fact that we supported each other’s alcoholism , I’m sober and I still love her , but …. Ya. , u guessed it

[@susanjason8276]

What a story, it gives me hope.

[@donnahodges5596]

This man deserved so much more recognition for his talent than he received

[@billhunt4539]

Could never understand why this guy wasn't a mega-star...

[@jadezee6316]

cause one song dont make you a mega star people do that and not enough agree with you

[@prathameshbhambure]

Listen to his records. Brilliant voice, excellent writing & a beautiful melody understanding - he had all that in him. Just because you never knew those songs, it doesn't mean that he was a one song number. ​@@jadezee6316

[@richluvsellie1]

Still awesome. ...Billy is the only person who could sing this song.

[@jmak722]

Just heard Michael Buble sing this song...not even close. Billy would put a master class on singing. The notes he hits and can maintain..

[@madams6198]

All them karaoke people think they owned it though!

[@adamdrummer1991]

Tom Jones gives it a fair crack mind

[@DEW-N-ASHES]

Davina michelle !

[@bpabustan]

​@@jmak722Buble's version is horrible compared to Vera's!

[@marycathrinelynch]

Billy Vera is the only man that can sing the beautiful song. Brings back both the good and bad memories, still makes me cry

[@bpabustan]

I have heard covers of this song. They were all horrible! Billy Vera LIVED this song! It's his own breakup!

[@IslamicOrigins]

Possibly the greatest love song ever written. Lyrically, melodically and in delivery. It is just perfection.

[@breakdown3838]

every time i hear this song i cry . i have never gotten over her i would love her just as much today as i did 30 yrs ago. she has gone from this world so it will remain as it is right now. There has never been another and at 70 yrs old there will never be another like her

[@someonetotalkwith4523]

I'm so sorry. I'm afraid I know exactly how you feel.

[@susanamend7269]

That is so sweet . Hopefully she was worthy of that kind of love. Alot of times they aren't. Hopefully you found someone else to love who didnt ever know she was 2nd in your heart . But you certainly sound like you deserved love 💓
I'm thinking the George Jones song He stopped loving her today might be a perfect fit for you

[@catherinehermansen4376]

💖💖💖

[@michaelynedwards1043]

Yes. W/ me it’s my dear gram, never had a romantic love like yours. I send my love.

[@MegaJoelski]

breakdown 383 I’m 47...madly in love with my wife; yet your post is the most beautiful (and saddest ) words I’ve ever read- The words that come to mind: “it’s better to have (truly) loved and lost, than to have never to loved at all.” God bless!

[@mikebottiaux5850]

This song was made for Billy’s incredible voice.

[@qthemusicdj]

Damn. 35 years later and is still hits me right where it counts.

[@rameytaylor5477]

The older I get the truer this song is. It was 1979, the world was great. Until she said those words too me. I've had some fun since then but the pain has never left.

[@skyline472]

June 2024 still here billy been here since 88 f.t 😢❤

[@path2957]

My favorite song of all time. I love Billy Vera.

[@jojoz]

Billy sang this song for every broken heart in the world...beautiful song, and yes, it still makes me break down..

[@Cathy7167]

I was madly in love that 16/17 to a married man and I had never first time my parents ever ever said I love you or we love you is it after they picked me up from the nuthouse we’re trying to commit suicide and then one time I want to do my moms newspaper out with her before we got the kids off to school and we couldn’t really talk so I turned on the radio and this song came on or I don’t know oh I know is I said mom I want you to listen to this song because I had just gotten out of the hospital from trying to commit suicide I said mama I want you to listen to the song and she listened and she said that’s the most pathetic thing I have ever heard. That shaped my relationships for decades but this song maybe it’s pathetic but I always wanted somebody to feel that way about me whether it be my parents my lovers my siblings all I’ve ever wanted in life somebody to love me

[@skyking2324]

@@Cathy7167 Far from pathetic. It is a great love song to me. How old are you now ?

[@user-kg6dy3gt3u]

This is a heart wrenching song ,especially if you have had that experience.
It's been years but I still cry when I hear it.

[@l.russellbrown9732]

Undoubtably one of the greatest songs ever written

[@larryatchley3744]

spent an hour and a half trying to remember these lyrics to this song just so i could find the artist and hear it again! YES persistence pays off! love it love it love it. thanks Billy

[@LIF1395]

Me too

[@DylanGirl1963]

"If you stay, I'd subtract twenty years from my life..." Most haunting lyric I've ever heard.

[@rrth556]

I agree amigo. It chokes me up every time

[@mikemaguire6576]

Heavy.

[@poeshotel4359]

DylanGirl1963 I think this thought almost every day.....but they don’t come back. The lost can never be found again. We who are left just have to live on....

[@pawneebrask3507]

DylanGirl1963 yea, he would be like 10 depending age he woulda sing it or whatever...☆✯✫✰

[@DylanGirl1963]

@@pawneebrask3507 Actually, I believe he was in his early 40s.

[@joypurchase7728]

Wow, that is one song that tells a story that we all can relate to ,at some point in our lives .No one sings it as great as Billy Vera.Such an underrated talent not given the recognition he deserves.Rock it Billy👍❤❤👍

[@prathameshbhambure]

Billy Vera, you're one of the greatest ever. Thank you for your terrific music.

[@michellepriore5610]

WOW, no one can sing this amazing song like Billy, it's his!!! Billy has not gotten the recognition he truly deserves. Thank you Billy for one of the most relatable love songs ever!! What a strong powerful voice. Billy has it all ❤

[@doloresmorton]

I absolutely love this song

[@DerekADempsey]

In his biography Harlem to Hollywood he tells the story of how the conductor started this off too slow.
Billy made the split decision to ask for a restart or go with it.
He went with it, resulting in this amazing performance which he considered one of his best performances of the song.
Listen to that a cappella vocal. The crowd knew they were part of a special performance.
What a singer.
What a legend.
What a gentleman.

[@just1mansopinion]

Those are the decisions that separate the professional musician from the wannabees! Thanks for sharing the story. Priceless performance of his classic! Cheers\=/\=/

[@Mark-kx2be]

It takes a rare and tested talent to understand "I got this", and go with the flow. Sometimes the most extraordinary performances come out of these situations. Thanks for sharing that story from a humble but talented person and performer.

[@DippyHippie]

Amazing performance!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@yvonnebaur4485]

As if the lyrics weren't enough to put a knife in your gut, the incredible vocals twist that knife.
Bravo!

[@harryplaza98]

Absolutely a masterpiece. Billy Vera at his best. Love this song.

[@tinirop]

A song for the broken hearted.

[@wr1599]

True

[@tarashelton493]

This is one of the greatest songs ever, and nobody else could ever sing it like him!

[@jacquieedwards8218]

This one is for my sister-in-law. Marion Wbite-Edwards. She had lived in Columbus, Ohio. She went back to visit and this was the rage. She played it for me here in N.J., I have loved it ever since. Jesus is Love

[@gordonbelle1375]

How is he not one of the biggest stars of all time with that voice?

[@leeallen3202]

His voice is like sweet butter!! 😋

[@theresakaplanamuso6342]

Thanks for Millie with the Chili, my dear aunt with a heart of gold who lived upstairs. She was my very favorite aunt.

[@stevenweinberg9819]

Awesome, Billy should be getting more acclaim in the music world

[@cindyshrout2452]

This song has been a favorite of mine for years!!! So much heart ❤️

[@veredcohen9079]

A fine wine song🍷🥰

[@lelandbarker3994]

Class-act! Breaking up sucks, especially when someone you love tells you they don’t love you anymore. This song does a good job expressing those feelings.

[@ricknelson4721]

It hurts like hell, but life goes on and I was lucky to find someone better, and we just celebrated our 34th anniversary.

[@Mike-or8wg]

Some times it would better if they told you.

[@rosemeccia9411]

Such a great song. My life song. Cried in the 80ies crying now.

[@maryandreoff2695]

I still love this song. He sings with such passion. I have a little bit of a crush

[@jenniferwebb677]

Luv ❤❤❤ holds true to this very day . Always love this song

[@gep27]

I don't allow myself to attach this song to anyone in my past. Too gut wrenching. Love it.

[@brandongarcia9344]

Same! It's too good. But I absolutely relate to the lyrics and feelings

[@charitygrant4542]

Love this response to the song. Too true, John B

[@tsm7964]

I LOVE this song!

[@LEObondTraveller]

I had never heard of you or this song in Australia until I just saw you on Professor of Rock RUclips. Thanks for the emotions.

[@annika_panicka]

What a voice! Great song, too. Is this the performance that wowed Ol' Blue Eyes? The video that his mistress showed him? (per the Prof of Rock interview)

[@dianeclavadetscher8682]

I have loved this song for most of my adult life and seriously never knew who was the singer. This is a song sung with so much emotion and heart I could listen to it every day. I have heard other singers attempt it, but no one comes close to Billy. It is a CLASSIC.

[@redhare]

Gorgeous song by one of the greatest singers of our time. That performance is nothing short of spectacular.

[@donnajean9805]

I never get tired of watching this video !

[@bobdavis3357]

This guy's still kicking it at 79

[@karendiamond2751]

a beautiful tender love story and I love you Mr Vera for your gift

[@Spiritista17]

This song is a time capsule in my heart, each time I hear it it brings me back to a time in my life I cried my heart and soul out. Love, love this song.

[@apr8189]

Family Ties brought me here

[@wendycorona456]

I can't decide which version I like better, this one or the one with the horns. But I know, I DO LOVE this song!!

[@2guysandatruck148]

I'm a singer/songwriter who also plays great love/breakup songs from the past. I recently remembered this gorgeous work by Billy Vera and the Beaters and am going to add it to my repertoire. Hopefully I can do this masterpiece justice! Thanks for the memories, Billy!

[@karlaarmfield9312]

Wow this song never leaves you once you hear. Such an under appreciated voice.

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

I don’t know how old I was but I remember my Father playing this song on his family room stereo and I loved it from the first time I heard it. Definitely in my top three all time favorite’s

[@deewalsh3029]

Smooth like brandy beside the fireplace. Mmm great song. Cheers.

[@14Whitey14]

One of the greatest songs ever written/performed ❤

[@paulinebernhard6042]

Imagine someone loving you like that! Great song, amazing delivery. I love you!

[@jbing27]

This song really tears me up. And believe it or not, it was because the love of my life left me 33 years ago and married the love of her life.

[@sunnywong6115]

Story of my life,after 30 years,it just still touched my life if things could turn around, I just love her

[@lydiaharris4364]

I LOVE YOU BILLY VERA!!!!! This song means so much me.MAY GOD BLESS YOU😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Aerometale]

As a Slayer's hardcore fan i must say that this a beautiful and glorius musical masterpiece.

[@anamariamonterrubiofranco4086]

Que maravilla de canción y la interpretación woooooww fabulosa

[@The-CoffeeMan]

This has to be the best recorded performance of this song available. Just the way he sings, “If you staaaaaaaaaay” really shows the emotion of the song. No other performance has him drag out the word stay like that but it really adds to it when he does.

[@zinasands7779]

I love this song, it is so beautiful, I cry whenever I hear it!!! Sing it Billy!!!!

[@lorrainelarkin2141]

This song rips my heart apart. And dredge up memories. Regret hurts far worse than rejection. If only.

[@dr.terridaniel4653]

I knew Billy back in the day. I was in awe of him then, and am in awe of him now. This is one of the best heartbreak songs every written and ever performed.

[@1mic3]

The first time I heard this was about a month after my wife left me for someone else, it still kills me to hear now,but a great song none the less.

[@briansewart5885]

A similar experience but with Nirvanas "where did you sleep last night" I love that song but cant listen to it all the way 20 years later

[@quiteright623]

Beautiful Billy !! One of the best Vocals ever put on record ...

[@pawneebrask3507]

The man!! Song before it’s time. I have no idea how he has been overlook ❤Love this song!! 🎉

[@user-dd8hc9ku4k]

Of all his performances of this song, this is The One!!! Love it!!!

[@doglover8596]

I have this on a vinyl 45. One of the best songs ever.

[@romelsales4989]

you never felt being love and 💔 hearted so amazing song only him can sing this passionate and ❤ fully felted song ever thanks for sharin

[@danielmarin6811]

Kiss the ground that you walk on Baby....That is love in the first degree.. Billy..San Diego California Loves You!

[@citygirl5705]

I'm here because I just saw this guy on an episode of "Beverly Hills 90210" where he played a bookie who Brandon got in trouble with. He was really good. I wish they hadn't replaced him with another actor later in the series.

[@teedtad2534]

Love his story and his vocal skills! Wonderful Billy Vera! 💐❤️💐❤️💐 Wish a pro out there would do a Piano Tutorial exactly like this song! !!!

[@dmoney668]

My Father passed recently in this is a song he always used to talk about and I remember watching the episode with my fam, thank you so much. One of if not the best songs of all time it still gives me chills and tremendous memory of my Dad. Thank you

[@archied5469]

all the way frae Scotland that wiz great ,reminds me of hard times but also reminds me of good times after ,hard times are there to remind you to enjoy the good times when they come ,thanks Billy Vera

[@brendaseale9599]

The song chocks me up and reminded of Michael and Tracy love 💘 💕 scene thoughts and prayers are with you Michael and the family and friends ❤♥ you are a wonderful person and actor same with Tracy all the best

[@jefferyrichardson1348]

I've already commented on one the versions of this great song on RUclips, hear goes again, this song can make a grown man drop to knees an cry like a baby.
Simply perfect.........
Thanks Bill,an band......

[@maryevenegas2173]

Just heard this song for the very first time (unbelievable as it seems!) and I completely fell in love with it even before he finished singing it!!!! The Lyrics and the emotion he sang this song with just broke My Heart!!! It hit home because today I thought I had lost the Love of My Life to someone else, Thank God that was NOT the case, but if I had, this is exactly how I would be feeling! Just added it to my "liked" collection !!!

[@coerfjoe1]

AT one listening during "Family Ties" in the late 80s I had to get that song. Years earlier in '72, Dion and the Belmonts did a reunion concert live at Madison Square Garden that is equally coveted for its timeliness too and lo and behold the backup band during that fantastic show was Billy Vera and the Beaters. This modest man has his place in rock n roll history. He epitomizes the longing and drive of ambition behind even a single song. Thank God that song brought him to recognition he so modestly deserved. Its brutal honesty touches all like 'white soul' music should.

[@AEMoreira81]

Family Ties is what brought this song to #1. The next day, it was requested a lot. Then Warner Bros. bought the distribution rights from Alfa and it hit #1, years after its original 1981 release.

[@kevinwong6588]

@@AEMoreira81 Rhino licensed the release, not Warner Bros. and also reissued "I Can Take Of Myself" as a single as well in 1987. The song was originally written in 1978-1979.

[@joylea6323]

says what true love is about and the soul and feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeling OUTSTANDIING, not overproduced just sincere wonderful sincere singing

[@Mill835]

So, so True, no one can sing this song but him, he has the everything for the word

[@paulhitchcock5071]

Just amazing welcome to stardom Billy. Wendy 1983 1987 love you with all my heart

[@creative3013]

Good friend and Auntie of Tayler’s. I have loved this song FOREVER! Got me through some tuff times. Thank you Mr. Verá!

[@matsonme1]

I have seen Billy Vera and the Beaters so many times. This song & performance never gets old. ❤️🎵

[@matsonme1]

Billy Vera you are one class act!

[@eugenioamatowww]

GRANDE, ti chiedo scusa se ti ho conosciuto SOLO ieri sera....girando in rete. Questo brano è pazzesco e tu hai un timbro formidabile. Wowowowowowo

[@KevinSmith-ev4ks]

Say what? I listen to this all the time, especially after reflecting on the past. This has to be one of the best instances of pure soul and heart ever. Play, repeat and then do it again 1000 times because you’ll learn something new every time. Killer!

[@freddystuckey2314]

This is the story of my life !!!

[@catherinehermansen4376]

You have 1.8 million views on somebody else's channel. This is one of my all time favorites.

[@TheCrazybaldguy]

Have listened to many live versions of this song but between his perfect vocals and that hauntingly beautiful guitar solo I'd have to say this is the best of the best!

[@QyXR2]

I remember watching this epsidoe with Michael J. fox when this song was on.

[@mariapatriots]

Love this song 🎵 is beautiful have tears 😭 every time I listen.❤️🥰🌹

[@ELPIRATATUQUE]

I'm bout to be 60yrs and I've always got kicked in the head with this song always pondered how it gets in your soul, Just watched a lot of 1st time hearing it from different RUclipsrs and it hit me, That song captured and emotion in a Musical, Vocal and Sound wave so perfect, even now generations later still provokes emotional responses.

[@BBQDad463]

So many years later, this song still does it.

[@anamariamonterrubiofranco4086]

Que hermoso canta y la canción ni se diga me encanta

[@x0539p]

The heart ache of losing a deep love knowing someone else is loving them and it’s not you. This is raw and brings tears to my eyes.

[@MGB-learning]

I remember I was managing a Wherehouse record store here in California when tons of people came in asking for this cassette, LP or CD. I never heard of the song until then. Beautiful and emotional song.

[@cathychrosniak3742]

I remembered this song teenager . Haven't heard it for along time now it came back to my ears couple weeks ago wouldn't u know depressing time of my life. I'm crying buckets. I love him for singing this song.

[@lorrainelarkin2141]

Still love and always will. It says it all.

[@PalmSpringsDiva1]

1/12/2021 What an elevating & fabulous few minutes after months of nightmares...one of the all time most beautiful songs, singing, phrasing and entertaining moments that never goes old, LOVE it everytime I see/hear it, BV, just beautiful!!! VB

[@katiesmith1421]

I don't understand why he was never a much bigger star than some of the no talent wonders out there.

[@upthedown1]

Love this song. I remember ....

[@Kevinbobevin1]

Billy Vera is like my alter ego voice...this song kills me each time, then makes me feel like I got through a hard time with a great ending......

[@ojaibill2]

Absolutely beautiful, heartwrenching song, so true to one of the most painful experiences humans often endure! Vera is brilliant ❤