It was much better to be in your 20's during the 70's, than to be in your 70's in the 20's. I'm just real glad to have been there for the greatest music ever created.
@@SnarkyLady Sad but true. People continue to make our planet a terrible place for many others. I was far more scared at 17.5 years old(1971) with Vietnam lingering in my future. Now my life is nearly perfect out in the country away from all the madness. Have a Splendid day.
@@AliasMark69 I agree. I'm in rural PA, I grew up on a farm. Songs like this are a contrast to the innocence of our youth. The world will be ok. We've made it this far!! Have a great summer.
You're 62 and don't know why you cry? When this came out, you and I were the same age. It made me cry back then but since I was a very little kid I found comfort and a kind of shelter in music. Thanks to my horrendous biological father, life was tough and horrible but music was everywhere, and I felt it. The beauty,, life, love and even the sadness of a song, made me feel better even while making me cry. By 13 I had a wonderful stepdad who made our world better and he brought his music collection with him. Music in one way or another, has saved my life. Peace, love and music to you Craig.
Sometimes all you need is one hit to cement your place in music history. Everything about this song is flawless. Go find the video with the lead singer covering it again in his old age and it will hit you completely differently.
I think any soldier in Vietnam would have adopted that meaning but the song came from a group out of Scotland and living in London at that time. Most opinion is that the lyrics point to someone reflecting on the meaning of their life. “Take me back to my own home” might be about going back to one’s childhood. However, Dean Ford was only 24 and. Junior Campbell was only 22 when they wrote the song and it seems that age was pretty young to be reflecting on things like sunlight changing to moonlight. The song is almost prophetic though when you look at Ford’s later years as he struggled with alcoholism, a musical career in decline and Parkinson’s. Sunlight did change to moonlight.
There is something about this song that I just can't put my finger on, but it strikes a nerve with people. I remember this from either the late 60s or early 70s. Thank you for this one. More memories to make me feel old, but also thankful to the Lord.
It’s so wild how I hear a song like this and remember it from so long ago. But it still means so much. I still remember all the words. I remember the music. I remember the feelings. Music is everything
WOW.....what a fantastic break down of these lyrics! They've always meant a lot to me because the meaning seemed relevant to my whole life, but then I am still here fighting the good fight. It could just be me, but I sense this song might be even more relatable nowadays than when it was first released. Just sayin. 🤔 Still I want to tell you how much I appreciate all your analysis of these songs. Extremely insightful!
Haven't heard this song in ages. It's such a great and beautiful song. They are amazing. Sad to say the lyrics is so fitting to a lot of people these days.... we're changing, changing everything... better days ahead. 💙
Nice hidden gem from that amazing era, they really had a great tune here, both the lyrics and the music are top notch, I was so lucky to be growing up in that era, we had so many great songs coming from everywhere, so much that some of them, like this one, fell through the cracks of time and are only be discovered by new listeners and rediscovered by old timers like me in 2024. Good music will always pass the test of time and make new fans. For another somewhat forgotten but great tune from those days, try the psychedelic classic, I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night, by the Electric Prunes. That song is a banger, definitely of that time but still has an effects a half century later, that tune gave us chills and was trippy music for sure, in a very good way. Major hit for them and worth a listen, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎻🎶
As said in comments before, I too grew up during the Vietnam War era. I had 2 brothers in Vietnam and this was the Armed Forces special song because of the meaning. I'm now 70 and this song still has such a special place in my heart. Reflections! ❤🤍💙
Culturally the Viet Nam was going down, a subtle protest song. Think of being 19 years old from Smallrown, USA and listen to those shattering lyrics again.
As a former Marine Nam vet I cry every time I hear this song we played this song over and over on a eight tape it was a total shit show over there and I was one of the lucky ones to make it home ! God bless all of our Nam vets and welcome home !
Beautiful song…🥰🎶 The songs of the golden years had a meaning, and the music was professional, very often the musicians had attended music school, and there were also natural talents. Today's music is mostly gibberish, strumming and cursing, there is little feeling in what is now called "music". That is also the reason why more and more young people are also listening to the golden years (60-70-80). 😉👍
I remember during covid, people were saying that they wanted it as their funeral song. People were reflecting on their life in what they feared were their final moments. It was sad to see people go.
My favourite Marmalade song totally timeless... Wonderful. And you watched the video where lead singer looks like a bit a of twit (IMHO), but the other version in colour he looks FINE AS F!! Amazing how a different film a few months/years apart makes a difference...
Artist: The Marmalade Label: Decca Country: UK Catalogue: F 12982 Date: 14 Nov 1969 Format: 7" Chart Position: 3 Words and Music by William Campbell and Thomas McAleese. Musical backing Keith Mansfield Orchestra. First Marmalade release on Decca after switching from CBS
Haven't heard this is ages. Great song from 1969. It's amazing how music progressed from the mid- to the late-60s (looking at you, Beatles). Great reaction, young man!
A great reaction to an awesome song only one thing i do not think this song was about him more about the world he was seeing growing up i could be wrong. you ave such a happy face thank you
This will set a new level for you to hear..... If you ask me who is the most talented Guitarist I have ever heard or seen Live.... 1977 Guitar Magazine - Greatest Guitar Album.... Al Di Meola - "Elegant Gypsy Suite"
Number One in the UK at the time. Junior Campbell,the guy with thick beard was treated like shit by the rest of the band so he left then released a blue eyed soul banger called Hallelujah Freedom as a fuck you to the band.
Classic Rock typical line-up... Drummer maybe two maybe with Bongos/Congas, Lead Guitar, maybe two/three, Rhythm Guitarist, Bass Guitarist, Keyboards/Hammond B3 Organ/Grand/Fender Electric/Vox electric, Throw in a Harmonica, Flute and some Horns/Strings Great vocalist/Harmonies with intelligent lyrics.... Something we just don't see much of these days...Too Bad.
Their live version was just as impressive when I heard them play in Gourock Scotland in 1970. They were a fabulous band who really paid their musical dues touring the dance halls throughout the UK.
My favorite song of ALL-TIME.....it's become a type of Vietnam War theme song as it was 1970/1971 time
It was much better to be in your 20's during the 70's, than to be in your 70's in the 20's. I'm just real glad to have been there for the greatest music ever created.
🥂❤️
And.... I would not trade it to be in my 20's today, not a chance.
@@AliasMark69 the world is a scary place to be right now.
@@SnarkyLady Sad but true. People continue to make our planet a terrible place for many others. I was far more scared at 17.5 years old(1971) with Vietnam lingering in my future. Now my life is nearly perfect out in the country away from all the madness. Have a Splendid day.
@@AliasMark69 I agree. I'm in rural PA, I grew up on a farm. Songs like this are a contrast to the innocence of our youth. The world will be ok. We've made it this far!! Have a great summer.
I don't know why this damn song makes me tear up ? I'm 62 I've heard it a million times ! But once again it got me !
Always
Does the same for me and i'm 64
Me too.
You're 62 and don't know why you cry? When this came out, you and I were the same age. It made me cry back then but since I was a very little kid I found comfort and a kind of shelter in music. Thanks to my horrendous biological father, life was tough and horrible but music was everywhere, and I felt it. The beauty,, life, love and even the sadness of a song, made me feel better even while making me cry. By 13 I had a wonderful stepdad who made our world better and he brought his music collection with him. Music in one way or another, has saved my life.
Peace, love and music to you Craig.
@@vernonbolinger9488
Me too
Sometimes all you need is one hit to cement your place in music history. Everything about this song is flawless. Go find the video with the lead singer covering it again in his old age and it will hit you completely differently.
I just can't help but picture those young Vietnam soldiers.
Thank you.
This was the number one requested song on Armed Forces Radio during the VietNam War. It’s evident why. Thanks for listening to it; love it.❤️🙏🏽
Your comment just hurt my heart BAD!!
It was a favourite of Soldiers in Vietnam
One of Scotland's finest bands 🏴🏴🏴
RIP Dean Ford.
Well done to this guy for letting the whole record play without interruptions unlike every other reactor.
Please listen to this song again with the aged Dean Ford.....it takes on a special new meaning (he is the same singer/writer just older)
That version has actually become my favorite. I can relate. It hits home now that I’m older.
Is that the 2018 version? It is great.
Viet Nam war tune-- I still get misty eyed.
This was a Vietnam War song. "Take me back to my own home" is a Vietnam Vet wanting to make it home alive.
I think any soldier in Vietnam would have adopted that meaning but the song came from a group out of Scotland and living in London at that time. Most opinion is that the lyrics point to someone reflecting on the meaning of their life. “Take me back to my own home” might be about going back to one’s childhood. However, Dean Ford was only 24 and. Junior Campbell was only 22 when they wrote the song and it seems that age was pretty young to be reflecting on things like sunlight changing to moonlight. The song is almost prophetic though when you look at Ford’s later years as he struggled with alcoholism, a musical career in decline and Parkinson’s. Sunlight did change to moonlight.
There is something about this song that I just can't put my finger on, but it strikes a nerve with people. I remember this from either the late 60s or early 70s. Thank you for this one. More memories to make me feel old, but also thankful to the Lord.
1970/1971 it's my favorite song
junior campbell played a custom made left handed fender and he and hendrix were considered the best left handed guitarists of that era.
Dean Ford had a beautiful voice. This was their only US hit. They were big in Europe & such. They were from Scotland.
This song first came out in 1969 the year the first man Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
The lead Guitarist is playing a Fender Stratocaster Up-Side Down like Jimi Hendrix being "Left" handed.... Cool
Excellent tune. Kudos to the requester. This was a Radio hit and I got the cassette back in the day.
It’s so wild how I hear a song like this and remember it from so long ago. But it still means so much. I still remember all the words. I remember the music. I remember the feelings. Music is everything
Chills. ❤
And tears
WOW.....what a fantastic break down of these lyrics! They've always meant a lot to me because the meaning seemed relevant to my whole life, but then I am still here fighting the good fight. It could just be me, but I sense this song might be even more relatable nowadays than when it was first released. Just sayin. 🤔
Still I want to tell you how much I appreciate all your analysis of these songs. Extremely insightful!
Another great Scottish band you should try another one of their songs called ( Rainbow )
Wow I remember this song ❤
Haven't heard this song in ages. It's such a great and beautiful song. They are amazing. Sad to say the lyrics is so fitting to a lot of people these days.... we're changing, changing everything... better days ahead. 💙
He's a soldier in Vietnam, I think this song was out in 1970
The whole Album is great music .
Nice hidden gem from that amazing era, they really had a great tune here, both the lyrics and the music are top notch, I was so lucky to be growing up in that era, we had so many great songs coming from everywhere, so much that some of them, like this one, fell through the cracks of time and are only be discovered by new listeners and rediscovered by old timers like me in 2024. Good music will always pass the test of time and make new fans.
For another somewhat forgotten but great tune from those days, try the psychedelic classic, I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night, by the Electric Prunes. That song is a banger, definitely of that time but still has an effects a half century later, that tune gave us chills and was trippy music for sure, in a very good way. Major hit for them and worth a listen, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎻🎶
So glad you are exploring these great songs. Hope you love them like we did back in the day.
I forgot about this song. Thanks for reminding me of it. S staple in my youth. Great tune and harmonies
This guy gives a very good reaction to this song and yes it's a masterpiece amazing song by marmalade ❤
I love your comments on the song you mailed it. Keep up the good work.
As said in comments before, I too grew up during the Vietnam War era. I had 2 brothers in Vietnam and this was the Armed Forces special song because of the meaning. I'm now 70 and this song still has such a special place in my heart. Reflections! ❤🤍💙
Culturally the Viet Nam was going down, a subtle protest song. Think of being 19 years old from Smallrown, USA and listen to those shattering lyrics again.
As a former Marine Nam vet I cry every time I hear this song we played this song over and over on a eight tape it was a total shit show over there and I was one of the lucky ones to make it home ! God bless all of our Nam vets and welcome home !
Beautiful song…🥰🎶
The songs of the golden years had a meaning, and the music was professional, very often the musicians had attended music school, and there were also natural talents. Today's music is mostly gibberish, strumming and cursing, there is little feeling in what is now called "music". That is also the reason why more and more young people are also listening to the golden years (60-70-80). 😉👍
I remember during covid, people were saying that they wanted it as their funeral song. People were reflecting on their life in what they feared were their final moments. It was sad to see people go.
Great reaction Great song
My favourite Marmalade song totally timeless... Wonderful. And you watched the video where lead singer looks like a bit a of twit (IMHO), but the other version in colour he looks FINE AS F!! Amazing how a different film a few months/years apart makes a difference...
This is the studio version, the other is live
Artist: The Marmalade
Label: Decca
Country: UK
Catalogue: F 12982
Date: 14 Nov 1969
Format: 7"
Chart Position: 3
Words and Music by William Campbell and Thomas McAleese. Musical backing Keith Mansfield Orchestra. First Marmalade release on Decca after switching from CBS
One of another great bands to come out of Scotland.
Good analysis of a great song which somehow reminds me of a cross between the Beatles' 'In My Life' & 'Something' - though with lots extra to offer.
Ahhh my pre-teen years
Heard it all the time on Armed Forces Radio when I was stationed in Thailand in the early 70s. I'm 72 and It's part of the sound track of my life.
Another brilliant outro recap JM! A very poignant song made more powerful by time and years under the belt.
Haven't heard this is ages. Great song from 1969. It's amazing how music progressed from the mid- to the late-60s (looking at you, Beatles).
Great reaction, young man!
Love this song so much
You nailed it all in your reaction and commentary. Good job.
Just love this song!
A great reaction to an awesome song only one thing i do not think this song was about him more about the world he was seeing growing up i could be wrong. you ave such a happy face thank you
You are very good and right on.
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You had the best video/audio I’ve seen yet, thank you. Yes, that was a psychedelic trick very popular back then. Brings me to tears still🥲
This will set a new level for you to hear..... If you ask me who is the most talented Guitarist I have ever heard or seen Live.... 1977 Guitar Magazine - Greatest Guitar Album.... Al Di Meola - "Elegant Gypsy Suite"
Number One in the UK at the time.
Junior Campbell,the guy with thick beard was treated like shit by the rest of the band so he left then released a blue eyed soul banger called Hallelujah Freedom as a fuck you to the band.
Just how was he treated like shit?
So glad you reacted to this Classic
check out the costers shopping for clothes
Beatle vibes
You will be amazed❤😢😮😂❤
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Que maravilha
Reminds me of the Beatles.
Of course it does.
Check out Garry Moore - still got the blues
Jm. If you get a chance, check this video out with war scenes in nam. So much more dramatic
Classic Rock typical line-up... Drummer maybe two maybe with Bongos/Congas, Lead Guitar, maybe two/three, Rhythm Guitarist, Bass Guitarist, Keyboards/Hammond B3 Organ/Grand/Fender Electric/Vox electric, Throw in a Harmonica, Flute and some Horns/Strings Great vocalist/Harmonies with intelligent lyrics.... Something we just don't see much of these days...Too Bad.
Their live version was just as impressive when I heard them play in Gourock Scotland in 1970. They were a fabulous band who really paid their musical dues touring the dance halls throughout the UK.
Siempre fue el mismo vocalista ? Se miran diferentes el del gorrito con el del Saco rojo
more brit brilliance
Bonjour JMBOY que pensez vous de... Art of noise ? ruclips.net/video/fI_vsmzzdZ8/видео.html
Sorry, love, but these are not the actual videos.
Sound real. Visual fake. Another american grifter.
Singers sang musicians played this is the result,