SO EYE OPENING!! GILBERT O'SULLIVAN - ALONE AGAIN (REACTION)

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  • @patricklowery1031
    @patricklowery1031 2 года назад +310

    This is one of the most beautiful sad songs ever written

    • @laurogarza4953
      @laurogarza4953 2 года назад +17

      The writer expressed in rhyme the true nature of major depression and how trauma can cause a person to be overwhelmed, crushed and unable to see life's potential and become suicidal. I believe that when it was said, "Naturally," that he did not mean that these are natural occurrences but rather that "...he is alone, naturally..." because, being deeply depressed and heartbroken, he believes he is not worthy of love and deserves only loneliness and sorrow....naturally.
      In this song, he felt he was left alone four times, by his fiancé at the altar; by God in his "...hour of need...;" and by the passing of each of his parents.

    • @dwmueller76
      @dwmueller76 2 года назад +15

      Agreed! I’ve always absolutely loved this song! At the end he says “that was almost a tear jerker”! Almost? 😥 Haha! The first few verses perfectly set you up to a sad place we can all relate too. Then the line “ my mother god rest her soul, couldn’t understand - why the only man - she ever loved had been taken- leaving her to start- w/ her heart so badly broken” I mean come on? Just wrecks me every time! So damn good!

    • @deneepowell7377
      @deneepowell7377 2 года назад

      👍💯

    • @daveyhouston
      @daveyhouston 2 года назад +2

      Gets me every time!!

    • @kennethmarshall306
      @kennethmarshall306 2 года назад +3

      That’s what happened to me when my father died!

  • @randybaker6042
    @randybaker6042 2 года назад +178

    This song is genius. The lyrics set to the whimsical melody makes for one of the all-time greats.

  • @robinbowles5731
    @robinbowles5731 2 года назад +109

    This was an enormous hit when I was in high school, Grammy nominations, the whole ball game. It made us cry then, it makes me cry now.

  • @matt75hooper
    @matt75hooper 2 года назад +35

    50 years ago (1972) this song was #1. A song for the ages. It's not sad- it's healing. We will all take our turn dealing with these very sad scenarios. No one leaves this world unscathed.

    • @richr.7698
      @richr.7698 10 месяцев назад +1

      Well stated sir.

  • @graeme02
    @graeme02 2 года назад +108

    I am very glad you guys listened to the lyrics.
    So many songs back in the day were as much about the poetry as they were about the music.

    • @JohnJohnson-mo4bn
      @JohnJohnson-mo4bn Год назад +1

      They listened to the lyrics?? Hmm...Not for Most of the song.

  • @Immortalheart66
    @Immortalheart66 2 года назад +63

    Gilbert is a genius writer.In an interview I believe he said he merely put himself in the position of some one who felt this way.That’s genius.This song gets me every time.Great reaction.Thank you!!!!

    • @andydurazo5337
      @andydurazo5337 2 года назад +4

      Saw that interview. None of those things had happened to him when he wrote it.

    • @hillsane9262
      @hillsane9262 13 дней назад +1

      ​@andydurazo5337 his mother was a bit upset! Lol! Perhaps is just observing and witnessing life.

  • @jimzimmerman2073
    @jimzimmerman2073 6 месяцев назад +6

    One of the most beautiful and saddest songs ever written!

  • @paulnelson5713
    @paulnelson5713 11 месяцев назад +6

    Gilbert was an incredible song writer,never really got the praise he deserved ❤❤

  • @batcivic
    @batcivic 2 года назад +20

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written that slowly rips your heart out of your chest.

  • @mj95b
    @mj95b 2 года назад +34

    This song has always made me cry . I was around 6 when it was released in the U.S. and today at 56 I am still crying.

  • @jjnyc4610
    @jjnyc4610 2 года назад +62

    Now do his song Claire!!! It’s a song about his little God daughter and his babysitting experience you HAVE to know the story behind that one because people had dirty minds and was thinking it was about something bad but it’s a sweet song.

    • @candice4110
      @candice4110 2 года назад +8

      It really is a sweet song. I love Claire ❤

  • @wendyt7958
    @wendyt7958 2 года назад +56

    This is one song that every time I sing it, I still choke up through it. Its so simple, but deep and real

  • @CamoJan
    @CamoJan 2 года назад +46

    Now how about a feel good Gilbert song? "Claire". It's so sweet!

    • @charlesbontempo6934
      @charlesbontempo6934 2 года назад +3

      Or that “Get down” song. Never remember the actual name

    • @John_Chu
      @John_Chu 2 года назад +5

      @@charlesbontempo6934 It's called..."Get Down."

    • @Trish-ql9kz
      @Trish-ql9kz 6 месяцев назад

      @@charlesbontempo6934 😂

  • @louisco6345
    @louisco6345 Год назад +11

    This song touches & reaches all generations ❤

  • @musicaficionado2974
    @musicaficionado2974 2 года назад +22

    He is not alone. He has millions of fans who love him and his music, me for one. I grew up with his music and have almost all of his albums. Interesting fact, I first heard this particular song when I was in the Russian (then Soviet) Army. I did not know much English, but even so the song touched the strings of my very soul. Thank you for your reaction and God Bless!

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 2 года назад +33

    I Raised Myself Since I Was 9 Years Old,, This Song Would Be Released 1 Year Later & I Truly Related To It.

    • @saraheart2804
      @saraheart2804 2 года назад +1

      Hopeful you are doing well.

    • @teachone2261
      @teachone2261 2 года назад +1

      Me too and now it's even more poignant

  • @AllCatsRescue
    @AllCatsRescue 2 года назад +10

    I'm sitting here crying over a song that I haven't heard since I was a kid. It touched me deeply then and even more so now, hearing those beautiful lyrics!

  • @LadyGator1983
    @LadyGator1983 2 года назад +67

    Wow, another song I grew up listening to. As a child, I never listened to the words as much as I did the tune and the vibe. I loved the song, because I knew it was a good song. Honestly, I was reacting to it the way y’all were. It’s a sad song, but it’s the truth. I’ve been divorced twice and a third relationship, all of which were abusive. I am now single! I lost my mother and my father in 2018. I don’t have any children. I have multiple sclerosis and have been on disability since I was 40 years old. Life has changed quite a bit. However, it’s up to me to feel happy or sad. I love this song, but it’s not one I’d listen to every day. I’m so glad that y’all were able to react to it. Luv y’all 💕

  • @martinstubbs7974
    @martinstubbs7974 2 года назад +11

    I'm now 63 years old and this was a hit in the UK when I was at school. Gilbert was a brilliant singer songwriter. I think you would love his song "Nothing Rymed". Great reaction guys, thank you.

  • @Teresia12
    @Teresia12 2 года назад +9

    I loved listening to this late at night in my room when I had gotten my heart broken again. So young and thought I would never hurt worse than that. If only that was as hard as it would ever get. My Soul Mate passed 9 years ago. That trumped every other hurt I had ever had. Still does.

  • @MrJoeyBionic
    @MrJoeyBionic Год назад +5

    A song from my childhood, liked and sung. After 50 years, I understand much more the emotions and meaning of the song. Life happens and there are broken hearts every day.

  • @44messier
    @44messier 2 года назад +13

    Nothing rhymed ( with lyrics ) - Gilbert O' Sullivan . A masterpiece with incredible lyrics. Amazed hardly anyone has reacted to this emotional song . Give it a go

  • @christinewaide5249
    @christinewaide5249 2 года назад +8

    I can never get through this song without crying.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 2 года назад +14

    AN ABSOLUTE MUST HEAR,,
    SMITH "BABY IT'S YOU"..A TRUE TIMELESS CLASSIC.

  • @ChicagoDB
    @ChicagoDB 2 года назад +16

    Gilbert’s song “Claire” is one most are recommending and I would agree.

  • @nujoc3962
    @nujoc3962 5 месяцев назад +2

    Still admiring this amazing song what a great voice and nice melody march 2024 ❤

  • @kaniala6817
    @kaniala6817 2 года назад +8

    You guys..... loved this song since childhood and it has the same affect on me as it did when I was a child.

  • @wrongwaypete
    @wrongwaypete 2 года назад +38

    A truly poignant and moving reaction, but because the song starts out so quickly with the ultimate response of suicide, you understandably didn't have a chance to emotionally respond to these initial lyrics. They make the song even more tragic:
    "In a little while from now
    If I'm not feeling any less sour
    I promise myself to treat myself
    And visit a nearby tower
    And climbing to the top
    Will throw myself off
    In an effort to make clear to whoever
    What it's like when you're shattered..."

    • @patticrichton1135
      @patticrichton1135 2 года назад +4

      YES, I could tell that Shawn and Mel missed those first lines because there was NO reaction from them.

    • @RobertSmith-iw2kb
      @RobertSmith-iw2kb Год назад

      This actually happened to me at 20.

  • @miaschu8175
    @miaschu8175 2 года назад +3

    My favourite Gilbert O'Sullivan song is "Claire". I loved it when I was a little girl and named my daughter after it. Take a listen - it's beautiful.

  • @user-wd1ip3up4p
    @user-wd1ip3up4p Месяц назад +1

    Hola chicos me encantó su reacción a esta hermosa canción. Fue muy genuina. Saludos desde México

  • @lilpoohbear653
    @lilpoohbear653 2 года назад +14

    heavy and honest lyrics...but it is how you feel when you are truly grieving. However, I do know God has never left me tho. Been through too much and I am still here by any miracles and God's mercy:) I love his honesty tho ...this is true song writing

  • @s.c.6367
    @s.c.6367 Год назад +2

    Great song I still play..Sad thing about losing everyone around you. you get used to it. you get closer to God.🙏🏻 Alone, not lonely 😃🎸🎵Song has a lot of meanings to a lot of people

  • @Gort-Marvin0Martian
    @Gort-Marvin0Martian 2 года назад +8

    You guys are soooo cool. Every time I see you've reacted something I head right over. As we say in Texas, Y'all be safe.

  • @donnavalenzuela1142
    @donnavalenzuela1142 2 года назад +6

    Still gets me to this day brilliant song🎤🙏👍🏼😞❤️

  • @michaeltaylor8835
    @michaeltaylor8835 2 года назад +11

    G o S was such a poet

  • @carmeloruiz6021
    @carmeloruiz6021 2 года назад +2

    This song was released when i was so young. I remembered the first time i heard it and i liked the melody and his voice unknowing what it was about. Then when i grew older and heard it again i was in shock about the lyrics and said to myself this is real life. How much time passed since i realized the greatness of this song. And still one of my favorite ever. It still reminds me the first time i heard it and exactly where i was. Good memories, after all.

  • @dominiquesilva2070
    @dominiquesilva2070 2 года назад +6

    Man this song is so amazing and hits home…

  • @ashleyfletcher5044
    @ashleyfletcher5044 2 года назад +15

    🙌🙌🙌 great reaction as always… love y’all.

  • @denniskelly2177
    @denniskelly2177 2 года назад +9

    Most everyone goes through at least parts of this song. It is a beautiful song.

  • @russelbarnes7235
    @russelbarnes7235 2 года назад +9

    Straight up sad, sad song. Great reaction to a great song. Also try Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks. I believe you'll love that also. Love you two. Peace

  • @jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering
    @jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering 2 года назад +2

    How lovely is this song ? Beautifully written , played and sung … nuff said 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @reichensperger1847
    @reichensperger1847 Месяц назад +1

    5:10: Strong honest emotion -- a beautiful thing.

  • @lutdesimpelaere2947
    @lutdesimpelaere2947 2 года назад +4

    LOVE Gilbert . This is such a great song. More please

  • @dougrogers956
    @dougrogers956 Год назад +1

    This is a very honest song that I think every human can relate too.

  • @rosyv9436
    @rosyv9436 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful BEAUTIFUL
    SONG 🎵 🎵🎵🎵🎵
    Even though It’s a very sad song also. But is definitely
    BEAUTIFUL 👍👍👍👍👍👍
    💙💙💙💙💚💚💚💚💜💜💜

  • @BeHappy-cp4fv
    @BeHappy-cp4fv 2 года назад +9

    That was such a beautiful review. There is another beautiful heart touching song I hope Mel and Shawn will review. It's called, Everything I Own, by the group called, Bread. It is such a beautiful warm-hearted song.

    • @ChicagoDB
      @ChicagoDB 2 года назад +2

      Hard to go wrong with anything by David Gates and Bread. “If” and “Aubrey” will always be favorites.

  • @donnavickers6058
    @donnavickers6058 2 года назад +3

    One of my 1st BF's favs. Reminds me of him. Thanx for the memory!

  • @deegomez2089
    @deegomez2089 2 года назад +2

    I have always loved this song so much 🎶🎵

  • @ferrero8
    @ferrero8 10 месяцев назад +1

    My gosh!! the wedding part that didn't happened that day is really shattering

  • @edinsyracuse1669
    @edinsyracuse1669 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hauntingly beautiful song.

  • @Auron-Must-Die
    @Auron-Must-Die 2 года назад +3

    Such a good reaction,thanks guys

  • @michaeldeblasio8201
    @michaeldeblasio8201 2 года назад +8

    You guys need to check out the video of "The Living Years" by Mike and the Mechanics. A very meaningful song that I believe you will like.

  • @hichambarrak2902
    @hichambarrak2902 2 года назад +5

    The real title of the song is "Alone Again Naturally". Huge hit in the 70's. Another song you should check out: Claire. It's about his little daughter. I'm surprised guys that so far, you haven't heard of the new genius singer Angelina Jordan. She's been blowing minds since she was 7 and today she's 15, 16 next January. Check her covers among the 150 + she's done. And if you are in anyway jazz fans, she's the one for you.

    • @jimpierce3138
      @jimpierce3138 2 года назад +1

      Clair was his manager (Gordon Mills) daughter. He used to baby sit her.

  • @stevenwasserman9729
    @stevenwasserman9729 2 года назад +2

    It's crushing but beautiful

  • @ajruther67
    @ajruther67 2 года назад +6

    This song always came to mind after a breakup. My last break up was 2017. I have been single since. Not sure I can date again or if I even want to. I think my heart is broken beyond repair. I wrote a poem about it.

  • @dalebrennan7615
    @dalebrennan7615 2 года назад +2

    Great song by a great irish man he was super

  • @romamazza5881
    @romamazza5881 Год назад +1

    This song always made
    Me cry!

  • @Dinosgurl626
    @Dinosgurl626 2 года назад +1

    I loved Gilbert O’Sullivan

  • @modernearlmusic
    @modernearlmusic 5 месяцев назад +1

    About the most real reaction ever. Thanks!

  • @stevedyer3144
    @stevedyer3144 2 года назад +1

    I cry every time, I grew up on this

  • @daveyuke8
    @daveyuke8 Год назад

    Love Gilbert love this beautiful song and love you guys. Thanks for this

  • @michaeltaylor8835
    @michaeltaylor8835 2 года назад +7

    Listen to his song Claire

  • @forwardpeace
    @forwardpeace Год назад

    Music gives voice to every experience and every emotion. Here to the tragic view of life--with a light, lilting melody, no less.

  • @leighplant3593
    @leighplant3593 4 месяца назад +1

    Your a beautiful couple guys,we all love yous

  • @canyoudigit6321
    @canyoudigit6321 Год назад +2

    Simple poignant lyrics that bring a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye of all people who have lost a loved one, absolutely nails this emotion.

  • @MercyAndGrace333
    @MercyAndGrace333 Год назад

    One of my favorite songs we used to sing in 6 grade music class in 1973.

  • @beeseewill2407
    @beeseewill2407 2 года назад +2

    Upbeat music to a very sad story.
    Love you guys.You brighten my day.

  • @stacypollock9289
    @stacypollock9289 2 года назад +2

    I'm never "alone". Sad so many feel this way.
    May the peace that surpasses all understanding, be with you.

  • @thomascerulli8013
    @thomascerulli8013 2 года назад

    How could you not shed a teer listening to this. Ty 🥲

  • @jeffreyramsey4538
    @jeffreyramsey4538 Год назад +3

    One of the most gifted songwriters of his or any other era,A POWERFULL LYRICIST, LISTEN TO ANOTHER CLASSIC BY HIM CLAIR, THIS SON OF IRELAND IS A MUSICAL MASTERCLASS

  • @Toni-pl4zz
    @Toni-pl4zz 2 года назад +2

    I swear this has to be one of the saddest songs I've ever heard, but every word spoken is so true. It used to come on the radio frequently and was quite the hit!

  • @loriwishman1866
    @loriwishman1866 2 года назад +1

    I admire you more as I watch more reactions. You are good caring people. Lost my dad when I was 23...that was 33 years ago. My mom passed 12/10 this year. They were soulmates. They're together again.

  • @scottyek
    @scottyek 2 года назад

    I promise myself to treat myself
    And visit a nearby tower
    And climbing to the top
    Will throw myself off
    at 62 years old i'm still speechless at these four lines.

  • @highpath4776
    @highpath4776 2 года назад

    Released in Feb 1972, the follow up was " Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day". Also released in Feb, Meet Me On The Corner (Lindisfarne), Eddie Holman
    (Hey There) Lonely Girl, Marvin Gaye
    , Mercy Mercy Me , Engelbert Humperdinck
    Too Beautiful To Last, Paul Simon
    - Mother And Child Reunion, Four Tops
    - Bernadette, Lieutenant Pigeon
    - Mouldy Old Dough, Chelsea Football Club- Blue Is the Colour , Johnny Nash
    - Stir It Up, Ray Stevens
    - Turn Your Radio On, The New Seekers
    - Beg, Steal Or Borrow, Daniel Boone
    - Beautiful Sunday, Quincy Jones
    - Ironside. Plus around 210 other singles, mostly old covers / reggae tunes that didnt chart and a load of other less good or well known singles. Interesting month

  • @GinMae
    @GinMae 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, kids - this song almost always makes me cry - but in a good way - so beautiful!

  • @timothyparsons8327
    @timothyparsons8327 2 года назад +3

    Best played through without breaks…then go back and explore the song paying particular attention to its strong qualities I.e. the music, and the lyrics

  • @jerrycoolbaugh4962
    @jerrycoolbaugh4962 Год назад

    an uplifting melody ...with devastating lyrics

  • @nicolehill4812
    @nicolehill4812 Год назад +2

    This really is a beautiful song. I can empathize with every word .I just lost the only since love I ever had in my life. My husband died Aug. 5th 2022. I am truly alone.

  • @christinalikoski4937
    @christinalikoski4937 2 года назад +1

    Love this song and still a tear will drop when I listen to this🤫
    But HEY we all meet again and never alone 😎
    Australia 💕 Christina

  • @sherrypolo8932
    @sherrypolo8932 Год назад +1

    You both are so cute, much Love, xo

  • @Iflyanythin
    @Iflyanythin 2 года назад

    Seeing this singer from my childhood tomorrow

  • @markuswilliam5746
    @markuswilliam5746 2 года назад

    Heard a bunch of these and agree with your comments …. alone again naturally … during these times many of us feel this way ..

  • @777petew
    @777petew 8 месяцев назад

    It is a sad song, but it reflects the awful things that enter every life. He's providing an expression in song and poetry to acknowledge the pain people are going through every day.

  • @susanelkins3068
    @susanelkins3068 2 года назад +1

    Tissues - NEED tissues , Right? ! I cry like a baby every time I hear this. My parents died 4 months apart in 2012. Hurts!

  • @myrddhix8183
    @myrddhix8183 2 года назад +5

    In the UK I always remember hearing this at Christmas

  • @kennethfarrand-collins6405
    @kennethfarrand-collins6405 Год назад

    A light class song but with a very heavy meaning. With some excellent guitar playing. Good reaction you two, Greetings From Down Under. Listen to his song "Clair", that will put a smile on you both, the laugh at the end is magic.

  • @nathanieldavis5231
    @nathanieldavis5231 7 месяцев назад

    50 years later and moving another generation to tears , genius !

  • @tommtommkin
    @tommtommkin 2 года назад +1

    This song makes me cry every time. Every single time. There's a few that can touch me as deep as this one can.

  • @davidlyons3678
    @davidlyons3678 10 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this from the day it was released. Still brings a tear to my eyes.

  • @stuartsims5594
    @stuartsims5594 Год назад +1

    This song could reduce the toughest man to tears. I heard it and I couldn't stop crying.

  • @jonbaker3728
    @jonbaker3728 2 года назад +1

    It's so bright and cheerful and the lyrics are just a gut punch of pain.

  • @ernestortiz908
    @ernestortiz908 Год назад

    we are never alone we have the Love of God his grace, mercy and hope in Christ.

  • @Colin623
    @Colin623 Год назад

    It's life's experiences in all our lives, but the tune is beautiful in it's own right! Have you listened to 'Nothing Rhymed' ? absolutely stunning lyrics !

  • @johnwaga3702
    @johnwaga3702 2 года назад +3

    Such a sad, sad song.

  • @BNL1530
    @BNL1530 2 года назад +4

    Great song name for the Ravens after that lost last night 😔

  • @manuelmachucabarrera9396
    @manuelmachucabarrera9396 2 года назад

    Bendita niñez y juventud años 70 y 80...

  • @ronrr9875
    @ronrr9875 2 года назад +5

    Always thought this was a beautiful song but had a hard time getting past the lyrics to enjoy it. Peace ✌

  • @timliston9450
    @timliston9450 Год назад

    This song still hits home. We have all asked. God why even today.

  • @stewartmatthews1551
    @stewartmatthews1551 2 года назад +6

    That was really good

  • @craigblack7076
    @craigblack7076 2 года назад +1

    "Alone Again (Naturally" #1 (6 weeks) late summer '72