Gilbert O'Sullivan - Nothing Rhymed (Official Reaction Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • Official reaction video of Nothing Rhymed by Gilbert O'Sullivan to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its release.
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Комментарии • 416

  • @davefk
    @davefk 8 месяцев назад +22

    "When I'm drinking my Bonaparte Shandy
    Eating more than enough apple pies
    Will I glance at my screen
    And see real human beings
    Starve to death right in front of my eyes"
    PURE GENIUS. Thank you for the music you gave to us. Your early work was just so different and fitted the early 70's so well.

    • @bonnie43uk
      @bonnie43uk 10 дней назад

      yes indeed, no matter how many times I hear those lines, it really gets me.

  • @NeilStarbuck
    @NeilStarbuck 6 месяцев назад +9

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written

  • @patrickschlosser8208
    @patrickschlosser8208 3 года назад +63

    Thank you Mr. O'Sullivan for one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

    • @andrewm8831
      @andrewm8831 Год назад +2

      Agreed ❤, I,ve made love to hundreds of women in my time, granted most of the time it was inside head and they came in the form of beautiful music like this ,many thanks Mr O ❤❤❤

  • @CaribSurfKing1
    @CaribSurfKing1 2 месяца назад +2

    “Nothing older than time…” 6 chord sequence tension buildup and resolution is one of the greatest. This was released the year I was born and my parents played this when I was a baby. When I hear it now, again, I feel like I did as a baby/toddler again. Music unlocks memories. That part, meant something in my brain, then and still has the same effect on me. It’s musical perfection

  • @pedroinfante7135
    @pedroinfante7135 Год назад +13

    The chord progression is beautiful.

  • @CLASSICALJAJ
    @CLASSICALJAJ 9 месяцев назад +7

    I absolutely adore this man . . . Introduced to his music from my dear Mam when I was only three years old in 72, her funeral only six weeks ago. I’m 55 now, to be married (2nd time round) in Cyprus this year. Gilbert’s music is firmly on our playlist. Wow - What a gorgeous gorgeous man

  • @Mr.Rocklight
    @Mr.Rocklight 3 года назад +76

    Gilbert O'Sullivan is fantastic. A good gracious man that writes his own songs with his own love and talent and feeling in this world. The world is beautiful because of great human musicians/voices/writers/singers with love like Gilbert O'Sullivan

    • @joanridler125
      @joanridler125 2 года назад +2

      Yes-couldn’t have put it better!

  • @jax36536
    @jax36536 5 месяцев назад +3

    Absolute magic. The lyrics, the chord progressions, the feeling in that one song. It blew me away as a young teenager when it hit the UK charts. :)

  • @davidlloyd14
    @davidlloyd14 4 года назад +92

    Seems even more powerful today. Prescient too. Masterpiece.

  • @shirleyfrank6280
    @shirleyfrank6280 3 года назад +41

    This song takes right back instantly to the 70’s as a kid. Great memories, thank you Gilbert

  • @Cybertruck1000
    @Cybertruck1000 6 месяцев назад +10

    Amazing. Absolutely the same class as McCartney at his best. There is not enough recognition of the fantastic music of Gilbert O'Sullivan.

  • @andreaandrea6716
    @andreaandrea6716 3 года назад +12

    This song came out when I was13, in school in England. It is one of the most potent songs of my life and when I hear it, I cry: I am 13 again and FULL of everything that is that age... all the confusion, loneliness, and longing.
    I thank you for the miracle that IS music. THIS is one of the best pieces/songs... and part of the warp and weft of who I am. And YOU created it. That is some gift! Thank you.

  • @maccafan10
    @maccafan10 4 года назад +45

    One of the most unique songwriting talents ever. With simplistic lyrics that everyone can relate to.

  • @MrSTEVIERIKS
    @MrSTEVIERIKS 4 года назад +55

    One of The GREATEST ever Songs, but then you've written so MANY greatest Ever songs, Its mind boggling! I'll be here tomorrow :-D

    • @maccafan10
      @maccafan10 4 года назад +1

      I've just played your version back to back with this. Definitely one of your best (more serious) vocal and visual impressions, Stevie. ruclips.net/video/YnIwYI3XHJQ/видео.html

    • @ursulaoconnell4537
      @ursulaoconnell4537 4 года назад +2

      Love this song.

  • @donaldcarpenter5328
    @donaldcarpenter5328 Год назад +7

    I just LOVE his phrasing and plays on words.

  • @aidandalton7404
    @aidandalton7404 4 года назад +20

    A masterpiece. If it was a painting, it would surely hang in the Louvre. Along with a lot more of his songs in my opinion.
    I can always relate to his songs and lyrics, as if he wrote them for me personally... Its as if he writes my very thoughts down and puts them to music 🎶. I think he's brilliant and I have every studio album he ever recorded. Seen him in concert 10 times now. I'll never forget the first time in 1994 with my dad, I was awestruck... Brilliant... Best wishes Gilbert 👍👏

  • @andymcgill354
    @andymcgill354 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant song and Brilliant Artist who we sadly don't hear enough of.

  • @michaelanyon5124
    @michaelanyon5124 4 года назад +76

    It's just one of the finest songs ever written 'n recorded

  • @martinwedge7732
    @martinwedge7732 4 года назад +76

    The wistful vocal interpretation of the lyrics, that melancholy voice, the subject matter of the song, the ebbing and flowing of the melody and the wonderful string arrangement enveloping the piano makes this a timeless track. It will still be fabulous in another fifty years. Gilbert is quite self deprecating but his super talent is clear to see x

    • @tim59ism
      @tim59ism 3 года назад +1

      Yes I absolutely agree.

    • @mehdiachouri
      @mehdiachouri 2 года назад

      Well said sir. I love this song. I only found out about it today.

  • @markgreen7378
    @markgreen7378 3 года назад +20

    He was a Genius, so many classic tracks that you remember every word of.such a unique sound.

  • @budgiespat7883
    @budgiespat7883 2 года назад +2

    Such a wonderful view back together with Gilbert O'Sullivan on his legeendary NOTHING RHYMED song - congratulations after half a century ... lovely to listen to your comments, Mr O'Sullivan!

  • @sue7621
    @sue7621 3 года назад +8

    A true master- Timeless classic-love Gilbert always! ❤️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👏😘🥰🤗

  • @andrewm8831
    @andrewm8831 Год назад +2

    🤯🤯🤯,We are so privileged and lucky to be living in the 21st century to actually be able to post uour comments on line,it literally blows my mind to to think that i was in infant school when this record came out,

  • @stevecarson9013
    @stevecarson9013 4 года назад +116

    Probably the most underrated singer song writer of all time.. Gilbert is unbelievably talented and has to be up there with Lennon and Macca

    • @thomasmarthinussen8978
      @thomasmarthinussen8978 3 года назад +11

      Personally, I think Gilbert surpassed the works of McCartney but I totally agree with you. Criminally underrated but dearly loved by people who sees the special magic conveyed with his songs!

    • @j.c.s.1608
      @j.c.s.1608 3 года назад +2

      En España, tuvo muchísima repercusión y todas sus canciones fueron grandes éxitos a finales de los sesenta, y en la actualidad sigue siendo recordado con mucho cariño y admiración, por la gente que ya tenemos una cierta edad. Grandísimo artista y excepcional cantante y compositor. Un saludo a todos, y en especial a Gilbert O'Sullivan desde Madrid.

    • @thomasmarthinussen8978
      @thomasmarthinussen8978 3 года назад +2

      Amen to that! I'm a Norwegian 41 year old and obviously wasn't born when Gilbert ruled the world in the 70s but I discovered him in 1995, aged 15, thank to my father who DID experience Gilbertmania! Gilbert was especially big in Norway and Matrimony was actually a charttopper here in 1972!

    • @thomasmarthinussen8978
      @thomasmarthinussen8978 3 года назад +1

      @@j.c.s.1608 I don't understand a word of Spanish but I take it you love Gilbert OSullivan and that's a thumb up by me!

    • @j.c.s.1608
      @j.c.s.1608 3 года назад +1

      @@thomasmarthinussen8978 Thomas......, Gilbert is a wonderful artist. Un saludo desde Madrid.

  • @colingrethetv1
    @colingrethetv1 4 года назад +14

    One of my favourite all time songs.....AWESOME. An amazing talent

  • @JustKeith
    @JustKeith 4 года назад +23

    Lyrical genius.

    • @peterturley1331
      @peterturley1331 3 года назад +4

      Indeed. Another lyrical genius, also with his compositions was the late great Clifford T. Ward.

    • @valtovey3676
      @valtovey3676 2 месяца назад

      @@peterturley1331absolutely. Two of the very best!

  • @bev9594
    @bev9594 4 года назад +33

    Gilbert's songs always had very meaningful lyrics for me.. Songs to sit back and close your eyes to while listen full plet with headphones x

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 Год назад +2

    That was wonderful! Gilbert seems very humble - this song is without doubt his masterpiece!

  • @MariTeabag-lf1ly
    @MariTeabag-lf1ly Год назад +1

    What a brilliant wordsmith you are Mr. O’Sullivan. The music and the emphasis on certain words is lovely and your diction very clear. I always admired your work. Thank You x

  • @Mr.Rocklight
    @Mr.Rocklight 3 года назад +3

    Gilbert O'Sullivan is great. Thanks for still making me feel great about life and your beautiful music

  • @chriskwakernaat2328
    @chriskwakernaat2328 3 года назад +18

    I love this song. and even more meaningfull these days.

  • @tboned5641
    @tboned5641 3 года назад +3

    Brilliant. No one has the ability to write songs like this. In those days sure, John, Paul, George and a host of others. Gilbert was special.

  • @wajobu
    @wajobu 4 года назад +28

    Always loved this song and 'We Will.' Very fond memories of hearing these songs on the radio and then buying the first US release in 1972...and then Clair...Alone Again... What a run of amazing songs.

    • @johnriggs4929
      @johnriggs4929 3 года назад +5

      'We Will' nearly had me in tears once. My wife had recently died of cancer and I was putting my 7 yr old son to bed when it came on the radio (16yrs after it was in the charts.) I was choking back the tears and had to go back downstairs quickly, before he saw me. Powerful and unusual lyrics, whuch were so meaningful to me at that time.

  • @peterturley1331
    @peterturley1331 3 года назад +15

    Beautifully emotive and deeply profound lyrics. The composition/production is breathtaking. Genuinely nice and decent guy. Truly Memorable and Tear Enducing. Thanks Gilbert for your wonderful music and your super talented self.💜

  • @speedtimothy
    @speedtimothy 3 года назад +7

    'Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost' ...powerful lyric

  • @josebenito15
    @josebenito15 Год назад +1

    I've always been fascinated by this song. Here in Spain it never was a Hit, neither FM stuff but since the first time I heard it and got the impression it really was a very special song. After more than 50 years I still think the same. Thanks so much, Gilbert 🌟

  • @Ardhitopramono
    @Ardhitopramono 3 года назад +23

    finally we all get to know what the meaning behind this song. Mr. Ray!

  • @steveoshow4832
    @steveoshow4832 3 года назад +9

    The song has always been a masterpiece and the music video just oozes with class way ahead of its time.
    😎👌

  • @angelaphinn9929
    @angelaphinn9929 7 месяцев назад +1

    I was seven years old, living in England in 1972, and I loved this song, as well as Gilbert's others. I also loved this image, and was probably one of the few who was sorry when he dropped this image.

  • @clivesurman-wells5298
    @clivesurman-wells5298 2 года назад +1

    Ray, if you’re reading this, my wife and I saw you at the Tyne Theatre as my birthday treat on 8 Oct and you were great! I cried in the theatre when you played Claire and was pretty emotional at this too. You’ve still got it. Thank you Clive

  • @criguit
    @criguit 3 года назад +1

    What can I say, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

  • @JannetjeW
    @JannetjeW 16 часов назад

    I am from The Netherlands and I was 12 or 13, with the hit it was, it could be both,but I always cried when I hear that song,now I am 65 nearly 66 and stil crying when I hear it!

  • @skygod1975
    @skygod1975 2 года назад +1

    Rediscovered this masters work. My father was a fan and there were songs I listened to as a boy . I'm now 47 and his lyrics in his song truly resonate. Gilbert was that a tear of emotion towards the end of this video? Well deserved you should be so proud of a you have achieved!

  • @Kismet1955
    @Kismet1955 Год назад +2

    My father, son of a Dutch farmer, loved this song!! Not any other popsong did at his time. And every year since he past away I play this vinyl single on my pick-up. Love you daddy!!

  • @DCollins195
    @DCollins195 Год назад +2

    Briilantly talented Irishman-great Musical Ambassador for ireland.

  • @19HurdyGurdyMan46
    @19HurdyGurdyMan46 3 года назад +11

    Actually Gilbert, when this came out I loved the image, and I was at the time heavily into The Beatles, Donovan, Pink Floyd etc., your image then was just so brilliant and as you say totally different from everyone else. Oh, and I heard it in Wales, so your wrong there, I'm sure loads of others loved your image then in Britain. Brilliant song.

  • @benvogelenzang8824
    @benvogelenzang8824 Месяц назад

    As soon as you appeared on Dutch television , we all instantly loved you and what you did !!!!

  • @CliffMcAulay
    @CliffMcAulay 3 года назад +9

    Such a wonderful narrative style in all of 'Gilberts' lyrics. The wonderful melodies seem like an immortal bonus. Thank you.

  • @hurrahforjohn
    @hurrahforjohn 5 месяцев назад +2

    You are one of three artists i put in a league of there own , Gilbert O ' Sullivan Kate Bush and Clifford T Ward RIP X . All your own work .

    • @valtovey3676
      @valtovey3676 2 месяца назад +2

      They’re my absolute favourites too

  • @ArthurGoodlad
    @ArthurGoodlad 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing your reactions. There was, and there still is, something truly magical going on here. It's heartening to know that you still feel it too. For me, it only gets deeper as I get older.

  • @lindakilbride6755
    @lindakilbride6755 Год назад +1

    This song touched me in so very many ways. The most complex, enjoyable, yet painful song I've ever known. I'll be ever grateful, Mr. O'Sullivan.

  • @grahambrown9591
    @grahambrown9591 3 года назад +2

    superb song goosebumps!

  • @canyoudigit6321
    @canyoudigit6321 Год назад +1

    Amazing time travel footage of Gilbert looking back at himself fifty years ago unflinchingly, can't help but respect him and his music.

  • @estudiosfolkloreiberoamericano
    @estudiosfolkloreiberoamericano 4 года назад +11

    Thanks Mr. Gilbert. You're an inspiration for a few young boys and girls.
    You'll be in our hearts forever.

  • @marthaduran6010
    @marthaduran6010 2 года назад +1

    The most underrated talented songwriter and singer!!! Here in the USA anyway!

  • @jaccoheijnen4617
    @jaccoheijnen4617 3 года назад +1

    Masterpiece.

  • @vaccavo
    @vaccavo 2 года назад

    Thank you for all those songs that kept me company. You, Carole King, Carpenters, Carly Simon, Bread, James Taylor... A lot of love to you from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

  • @cpepservices1
    @cpepservices1 3 года назад +3

    I remember seeing Gilbert on New Zealand television in 1971 performing this song which was obviously recorded in Britain. I was so taken with how uniquely he dressed, looked and sounded that instantly I know I wanted to hear more of his music. His musical legacy is all the more wonderful given his was a relatively brief flowering. A lot of people I knew thought "Oo-Wakka-Do-Wakka-Day" was the most irritating song of its day (1972?) But I simply loved it, playjng it repeatedly on my turntable, never tiring of its infectiousness. I'd guess for at least a few months back then I imagined I was Gilbert O'Sullivan and identified strongly with his 1920s boyish look. When he dropped that image, I was left feeling confused and I steadily lost interest in his music - but I tuned in again after he hit it big in the USA in 1972 with "Alone Again, Naturally", "Clare" and "Get Down". An amazingly original songwriter and performer.

  • @pikXpixelart
    @pikXpixelart 4 года назад +6

    Happy to see Gilbert reminiscence over the music video after so many years. Great song and good analysis.

  • @OlaviKnaapilaMane
    @OlaviKnaapilaMane 4 года назад +4

    Thank You Gilbert 👍😸🌹🎶 Back To Front Album Three Time. My Favorite 😆🎶🙏

  • @journeyman4619
    @journeyman4619 4 года назад +14

    Fantastic song, great restoration, let's hope you'll continue with some more of those old films :-)

  • @ianrobert6239
    @ianrobert6239 11 месяцев назад +1

    The beauty of the song makes me teary. Gilbert is a genius.👍

  • @kenlyneham4105
    @kenlyneham4105 2 года назад

    Gilbert O'Sullivan's songs are great because when listened to again, you're instantly transported back to when they were first heard.
    In a way, they act like a time machine for the most happy times.
    Probably the best concert I've been to was when G.O. came to Sydney Australia. I took my wife who is from Peru and didn't grow up with Gilbert's music, but it didn't matter, she loved it as well.

  • @gailal
    @gailal 3 года назад +2

    Utterly brilliant words

  • @Williamadlam1
    @Williamadlam1 5 месяцев назад

    hello Gilbert I love you're music and your songs in 1970s brilliant keep it up gilbert

  • @johnhayesuk
    @johnhayesuk 2 года назад

    Gilbert that was such a incredible song I played and played and played it over and over again I’m 68 now but I remember when it came out, so spontaneous so inspirational I love that look, you are a genius….. born out of season

  • @catherinem7748
    @catherinem7748 2 года назад

    I loved you way back when, your songs made me happy made me cry and answered all my emotions at that time. Now aged 66 I still return to your music. Lyrically you are a genius and I loved the melodies.
    It must give you great pleasure to go back and watch what you have achieved.Thankyou.

  • @fredsorre6605
    @fredsorre6605 4 месяца назад +1

    Gilbert O'Sullivan is such a unique artist and singer that we have never seen anything like his music ever.

  • @DirkThys
    @DirkThys 3 года назад +3

    They also loved you in Belgium ! My elder sister was a big fan of your records and attended a concert. I was too young then to appreciate it, but now your music brings back fond memories of my childhood.

  • @maureensharkey1578
    @maureensharkey1578 2 года назад

    My favourite song. The emotion and passion comes across in an honest way. Love it

  • @DurhamGooner
    @DurhamGooner 6 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous song, superb vocal performance too.

  • @johnblackett6279
    @johnblackett6279 Месяц назад

    A lovely man a wonderful singer songwriter 🙏🏻

  • @cristiansoave5752
    @cristiansoave5752 3 года назад +1

    Genio. Saludos desde Argentina.

  • @Mff48
    @Mff48 2 года назад

    Hes a lovely man,one of our most talented songwriters,i think he certainly was very different at the time and thats why we remember him,hes unique.i love his melodies and lyrics.From the uploaded videos on youtube seems much respected by a younger generation of artists! He evokes many happy memories from my childhood in the 70s!!!

  • @johnbarber4737
    @johnbarber4737 Год назад

    Great singer and song writer...The songs will leave forever..

  • @geraldblack30
    @geraldblack30 3 года назад +1

    Heard Gilbert's big hit song "Alone Again, Naturally" the other day, for the first time in awhile. Always loved the song, but never knew much about the artist. Thanks to Google and RUclips, I was able to get reacquainted with some of his great tunes, and am especially blown away by this one. The lyrics flow so wonderfully and really feel inspirational! Someone commented that Gilbert's songs make you feel happy and sad at the same time - and that's true. But mostly happy!

  • @billdemudd6697
    @billdemudd6697 3 года назад +4

    Remember the sepia tinted album of older bros,sis,and old chap/dear,thought you were from 20's new york
    Always listen to your stuff as a way of getting back to the heart of it all
    Lovely

  • @sally.entertainer5034
    @sally.entertainer5034 7 месяцев назад

    so beautiful!! ❤ what a melody 💗 wonderful

  • @energylightfrequency765
    @energylightfrequency765 5 месяцев назад

    Stunning, Gilbert, what a talent you are. 💚

  • @gardenroom65
    @gardenroom65 3 года назад +1

    Ahhhhhhhh, sooooo lovely xxx

  • @adrianwaters3265
    @adrianwaters3265 Год назад

    Outstanding timeless song thankyou gilbert

  • @Witchykaren.
    @Witchykaren. 3 года назад +1

    Loved that song then and still do. he feels like an old mate whos always there for me. love to all xx

  • @martinmcdonald4207
    @martinmcdonald4207 3 года назад +5

    Gilbert has so many songs to be proud of but Nothing Rhymed is probibly his best masterpiece. What a proper little bar in the east end near Tower Bridge.

    • @VintageLynx
      @VintageLynx 3 года назад

      I am wondering if this wonderful pub is still around. Magic right here.

  • @CLASSICALJAJ
    @CLASSICALJAJ 3 года назад +2

    Love you just as much as I did 50 years ago xx

  • @BeautifulDreams24
    @BeautifulDreams24 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @mrtmrgrrrsnz
    @mrtmrgrrrsnz 2 года назад

    ¡Felicidades! ¡Fantástico! ¡Gracias!

  • @moggiesmusic
    @moggiesmusic 2 года назад

    Thanks for giving so many people the pleasure of hearing your wonderful songs over the years, Gilbert. You're still writing brilliant songs but this one really is special. I don't know why but my favourite line is And this pleasure I get from say winning a bet is to lose.

  • @lyndamcardle4123
    @lyndamcardle4123 3 года назад +3

    Gilbert's finest ever song ...period. Still so relevant and even so perspicacious today.

  • @kathypellette2509
    @kathypellette2509 9 месяцев назад

    I love hearing all this from the man himself. He has such a unique voice and suchincredible talent also for writing songs. i love to hear about the story behind the music.

  • @MyJerseybean
    @MyJerseybean 4 года назад +5

    Hello Gilbert , It's a great song and I love the Key Changes , it's just the Tops , Timeless, Peter from Jersey.

  • @johndixon3987
    @johndixon3987 3 года назад +1

    Remember boxing day 1970 early evening went out with my new yellow harvard minor little radio in my pocket .went to my freinds homes ...nobody coming out to play . So returned home . This song was playing on radio . I've loved it ever since . Gilbert is a genius and a good bloke.

  • @adriansnoodijk5353
    @adriansnoodijk5353 3 года назад +5

    Still makes me sad...realizing this is 50 years ago. But also...sweet memory.

  • @shadrana1
    @shadrana1 Год назад +1

    I thought that version of 'Nothing Rhymed'in this video was the best version of that number.Thanks for that Gilbert.

  • @marieblease4358
    @marieblease4358 7 месяцев назад

    You are amazing and have well passed the test of time! I could listen to you all day long, you made a massive influence on peoples lives besides the amazing memories from your wonderful songs,I salute you ❤️

  • @daviddring2365
    @daviddring2365 9 месяцев назад

    This song is in my all time top 20..... such a magnificent lyricist and musician!

  • @chatham43
    @chatham43 3 года назад +3

    ...I always loved this image....and its perfectly suited to this great song....

  • @paulstewart6212
    @paulstewart6212 3 года назад +1

    One of the best songs ever written, and it’s yours, I loved your look too,,, the first few notes,,, instantly recognisable, great stuff

  • @neileyre6019
    @neileyre6019 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Gilbert for all of your wonderful memorable songs, they are the sound of my childhood....wonderful wonderful memories. God bless you and may you carry on making your music for many many more years.

    • @gilbertosullivan6570
      @gilbertosullivan6570 3 года назад

      You have such a profound impact on my carrier that even the biggest thank you text would fall short to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support and the love shown stay safe ❤️❤️❤️

  • @stephen500
    @stephen500 4 года назад +7

    I wouldn't worry what people thought about how you looked. I think it's a great look. I wonder, in fact, if you should have changed it when you did. Lovely song.

  • @jonbishop1385
    @jonbishop1385 Год назад

    Ray (Gilbert) You're an absolute Gent ! Always loved your music , As You moved to the UK as a kid, I moved my family ( Wife and 4 little boys)to Ireland and have been here 32 years, My eldest was 8 and the youngest 8 months when we moved, We had Our only Irish baby Girl here , all of our kids grew up listening to your music