This was my mom’s song to me - she passed away today after a short but brutal battle with cancer. She, at the time, was a single mom with me as her son. We’ll always be each other’s first true loves. I love uou, mom.
Hello jrspurs, I'm so sorry for your loss... That was my mom's song to me as well, and hearing the song again, has me crying... Cancer took her years ago, but this is now my song to her. :) :)
jrspurs - My condolences to you for your loss. I, too, lost both my parents a few years back (Mom in March, Dad followed in December). This was one of my teenage 'anthems' for is simple beauty and message of hope. May your mother's soul rest in eternal peace.
My Father told me once that no-one will ever love you like your Mother! (smartest thing he ever said). *She will always be in your heart and memory. Forever Live Mom !*
After my dad died, my mom dedicated this song to us. Today Death took her. Mom, I remember your comfort. God is on our side. I am left to carry on. Memories of you and me against the world. I love you so much. You taught me love is never past tense. (1928 to 2021)
I was born with a birth defect when at the time little could be done for it or drs knew that much about it. Spina Bifida is brutal. But she lived to raise me and did an awesome job. We were overcomer’s. Fighters. I Love you and miss you Mommy. You were and always will be my hero
I sang this at my baby sisters funeral yesterday. She battled cancer and I was right along aside her. She was a brave brave warrior.. I will miss her forever 💙. Love you Sooz✝️🙏🏻
I'm just now seeing this and the simple beauty of Helen Reddy and her words. Losing a sister is so very difficult. I know as one who lost my big sister earlier on. My condolences to you. You will never regret being right there for her. Bless you.
My wife Nancy Weiss passed two years ago December she was my entire world, my only one true family, she was all I had for 26 years, no kids so we only had each other, and our family of pets, with her at my side, it was the Two of us against the World. Thank you Helen Reddy, say hi to Nancy for me,
My parents were married for 47 years and they both passed in 2020 6 months apart this would be their song it's who they were . Just like you and your wife Nancy. I'm sorry for your loss I lost my mom in December 3 weeks before Christmas
This song never fails to bring me to tears. Growing up in the 70s. Mom Dad all my brothers and sisters. The Osmonds, Carpenters. So many great performers.
Such a beautiful song. I wish I had someone to dedicate it to, I guess I was thinking me as an adult and my inner child who was abused and I only had myself as my own advocate. God bless Helen Reddy for sharing this with all of us.
There will never be another Helen Reddy, her talent and class, she was the total package. She paints a portrait when she sings, like a song bird does but even more beautiful.
Thank you shaun for comming over & doing my out side work today cutting bushes blowing my leaves washing down my siding on house l appreciate everythingyou do for me love always
Our memories alone will get us through--too sadly ironic. Love you, Helen Reddy, and I know you are hearing this in the great musical beyond where you live, memories and all, forever.
I just found out that Helen Reddy passed away. I had to hear this beautiful song once again, because it always reminds me of my son and me when he was growing up. Helen, you gave us such beautiful music and your voice was breathtakingly beautiful. That you sweetheart for all the years. May God richly bless you, and I pray your children will get through this difficult time. ❤🙏❤
My mom sang this to my all my life .. we talk yesturday and when the time comes i will play this at her funeral . Bc its always been me and here against world..
I was 12 when this song hit the radio. So picture a 12 year old kid in 1974 who really only wanted to listen to the Beatles, The Eagles, and The Who, Led Zeppelin, etc. And this "schmaltzy" ballad is on the radio... but when she sang that line, "And when one of us is gone, and one of us is left to carry on", that was it... That made me sit up and listen. It is such a beautiful, clever line, it cuts right to your heart. Songs like this are so well written lyrically and melodically, and matched to a singer so perfectly, that they can cut through to anybody - even a 12 year old rock n roll kid.
"...When one of us is gone, and one of us is left to carry on, then remembering will have to do....." I love this song and Helen singing it. That line ALWAYS chokes me up. It could apply to a child, a spouse, a lover, even a beloved pet, anything you want it to, but it is beautiful in thought and song! Helen Reddy has a beautiful voice and I listen to her often.
My dog, Mr Raston was my true soulmate. He literally saved me from the darkness of depression and addiction. He passed away 6 years ago and I still miss him everyday. My gentle giant is always with me. Norah Jones has a great song “man of the hour” which is about her dog…
This has always been mine and my Mom's song. Being 49 and my Mom 71, I can't even imagine life without her. I'm so lucky to have her as my Mom and my best friend.
❤️ she's not lost... she's always with you. My mom is gone too, but she will always be with me. I miss her so very much. 😢❤ I miss my daughter and grandchildren. They're alive, but no longer in my life. I'm told it's all my fault, but I don't believe that. I'm getting old, so maybe it's preparing me for moving on. ❤️
@@DeborahBohne Thank you for your kind words and for being open, my life. Is kinda parallel on that. My daughter left my life to live with her father. ( he has a salt water pool and new wife while I was divorced living in a fine house, but with my folks. Now they are gone( I know I'll see them both afain) but my daughter blew back in my life, ( with my 3 grandchildren that I'll never know) she was there just long enough to get what she wanted from inheritance, while me and my son live an hour away and she has decided now it's in her Best interest not to speak to me, which is ok, been her teenage years w/ o my family so I'm moving on too on that deal. She still says it's ally fault, my mother and I were close, I think my daughter just indoctrinated and selfish. My mom and me have always been loving, giving people. Sounds like ypu are too, just got the bad end of the Deal, then they blame you. You sound well and put together❤❤. It'll all get better as we age more with time too❤
I lost my momma 2/28 & miss her so much. My mom raised me by herself from the age of 5 up. The last 6 years I moved home as her health quickly deteriorated. We listened to this song one last time about a week before she passed. I’ll always cherish this song as I can still hear her sing this to me as a small little girl. Rest in paradise momma. See you again when we are resurrected ❤️🙏
My mom used to sing me this song when I was little, now I’m 40 and just listening to the original now. I love my mom so much, it’s always been her and I against the world.
This song was released in 1974..I was 14 at the time. This song will always remind me of my mom. She would sing this song to herself when it was on the radio. I knew she was thinking of my dad. My dad died in 1971 of cancer. He was 40.
What memories of Helen, and being such a big part of the 70's, which only made that era even more Special. Where did all of that time go.. I feel sad rt now, so many are gone. And, now Helen. TY Helen. May you now sing with the Angels and.. Rest In Peace.
I used to sing this to my first born child and he is 37 now. That was back in the 80's. This still makes me cry. I dedicate it to my 3 children now who are all grown up. I'm alone now and I miss them being small.
This is one of my Favorite songs! Could be because this was mine and my moms song as I was growing up! Still tear up and get chills when I hear this song now!! Will always have a special place in my heart for this song!
❤❤❤ Love this song,reminds me of my struggles in life and how it felt after my.kuds were born,RIP Miss Helen Reddy Thank you for Beautiful music you left behind for All of us God Bless to you and yours
I was enjoying this video so much, remembering my brother in law, who died by suicide, and my father, who died 23 days later, due to his Dementia. Glen Campbell’s joke at the end about suicide was like someone dumped a bucket of ice water on my heart. Rip James, 6/24/20, and Dad, 7/18/20. I love you both so much.
Mommy please please watch over me iam all alone please please pray for me amen I miss you so much mommy all the wonderful wonderful memories I have please pray for me amen I cry a lot I miss you so much mommy help me get back to New Jersey please please amen
Grew up listening to her music. Her voice was very distinctive and beautiful. I loved her as Nora in Pete's Dragon. She will truly be missed by all who knew her and her music.
My mom lived this song and she would play for me. My mom passed away 2 years ago but it feels like just yesterday. It was like me and mom against the world. Gone too soon! Love aways! Coco
My mother and I loved this song. I was so young when we went through her divorce and the loneliness and pain that went with it. Helen Reddy was a dazzler.
My daughter and I danced to this at her wedding, was not a dry eye in house during this...... I raised her from the age of 7, we use to sing this to each other all the time... :'(
Used to sing this to my daughter. Her dad was abusive and to me and not loving to her and we DID feel it was "you and me" against the world. I weep every time I hear it because I remember the sweet loving girl she was and think of the grown woman who bullies and seems to hate me most of the time. I miss my loving little girl. She's gone forever, I'm afraid.
That’s heartbreaking … I sing it to my little girl every once in awhile , she’s 2 1/2 , a wonderful Labrador , and she looks me in the eyes and gives me a big sloppy smooch … that’s joy
RIP Helen. And when one of us is gone, And one of us is left to carry on, Then remembering will have to do, Our memories alone will get us through Think about the days of me and you, Of you and me against the world
This song always reminds me of my twin brother, he and I were so close, we did everything together as kids and as we grew older our bond never faltered. I miss him every day, he was robbed and murdered by a sick twisted murderer. I think of him everyday and how life would be so much better with him still with me. I love Helen, she had this beautiful, soft voice, she never strained to hit the notes, she and Karen Carpenter were of the same mold, love you Helen, rest well dear heart.
One of my favorite memories is my mom and I singing this song together. It was always so special to us. I am 52 now and she passed away just 2 days befor i turned 50. And once again i played this song and tried to sing it in her honor. I can't listen to it and not cry anymore.....maybe some day. But the memories of this song when i was growing up are so special....I love you Mom
This was my mom’s song to me - she passed away today after a short but brutal battle with cancer. She, at the time, was a single mom with me as her son. We’ll always be each other’s first true loves. I love uou, mom.
Hello jrspurs, I'm so sorry for your loss... That was my mom's song to me as well, and hearing the song again, has me crying... Cancer took her years ago, but this is now my song to her. :) :)
You are a sweetheart the way you cherish your mom so sad and sorry for your loss may god bless you💝💝
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💔 Rip Helen, we lost her
jrspurs - My condolences to you for your loss. I, too, lost both my parents a few years back (Mom in March, Dad followed in December). This was one of my teenage 'anthems' for is simple beauty and message of hope.
May your mother's soul rest in eternal peace.
My Father told me once that no-one will ever love you like your Mother! (smartest thing he ever said). *She will always be in your heart and memory. Forever Live Mom !*
A time when we had REAL MUSIC
After my dad died, my mom dedicated this song to us. Today Death took her. Mom, I remember your comfort. God is on our side. I am left to carry on. Memories of you and me against the world. I love you so much. You taught me love is never past tense. (1928 to 2021)
How many times my Mommy sang this to me, I miss you sooo much!
Why can't music be this pure and good again. Seems like the 60's, 70's, and 80's were some kind of golden age that we'll never see again!
In so many ways!!!!
I was born with a birth defect when at the time little could be done for it or drs knew that much about it. Spina Bifida is brutal. But she lived to raise me and did an awesome job. We were overcomer’s. Fighters. I Love you and miss you Mommy. You were and always will be my hero
The most underrated female singer of all time!
For us now old folks. We remember Helen was all over the radio and hit chars in the 70s. Miss those days. ❤☮️🎼✌️
I sang this at my baby sisters funeral yesterday. She battled cancer and I was right along aside her. She was a brave brave warrior..
I will miss her forever 💙. Love you Sooz✝️🙏🏻
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Truly sorry for your loss.
I'm just now seeing this and the simple beauty of Helen Reddy and her words. Losing a sister is so very difficult. I know as one who lost my big sister earlier on. My condolences to you. You will never regret being right there for her. Bless you.
Sorry for your loss may God heal your heart😢
This song will stand forever. Countless people will feel this way every day. Helen sang this like no one else could.
My wife Nancy Weiss passed two years ago December she was my entire world, my only one true family, she was all I had for 26 years, no kids so we only had each other, and our family of pets, with her at my side, it was the Two of us against the World. Thank you Helen Reddy, say hi to Nancy for me,
James I understand what your going through..miss my husband and daughter..2 years tomorrow..miss them so much.
My parents were married for 47 years and they both passed in 2020 6 months apart this would be their song it's who they were . Just like you and your wife Nancy. I'm sorry for your loss I lost my mom in December 3 weeks before Christmas
God bless
So sorry for your loss
This song never fails to bring me to tears. Growing up in the 70s. Mom Dad all my brothers and sisters. The Osmonds, Carpenters. So many great performers.
Such a beautiful song. I wish I had someone to dedicate it to, I guess I was thinking me as an adult and my inner child who was abused and I only had myself as my own advocate. God bless Helen Reddy for sharing this with all of us.
Stunning song. Brings back so many memories. She will be so missed.
Amen 🙏
Sorry to here she passed I lost my son and this is my song to him
I don’t know how she sang this without crying. I’m at home now crying singing this thinking about my mom 😢💕
Me too
There will never be another Helen Reddy, her talent and class, she was the total package. She paints a portrait when she sings, like a song bird does but even more beautiful.
Totally agree.
Thank you shaun for comming over & doing my out side work today cutting bushes blowing my leaves washing down my siding on house l appreciate everythingyou do for me love always
Our memories alone will get us through--too sadly ironic. Love you, Helen Reddy, and I know you are hearing this in the great musical beyond where you live, memories and all, forever.
I just found out that Helen Reddy passed away. I had to hear this beautiful song once again, because it always reminds me of my son and me when he was growing up.
Helen, you gave us such beautiful music and your voice was breathtakingly beautiful. That you sweetheart for all the years. May God richly bless you, and I pray your children will get through this difficult time. ❤🙏❤
This song will make a grown man cry. I should know, I'm one. I think of my daughters when I hear this song.
This song makes me miss my mom!!!
Taped & Sung this w my son when he was about 6. I will never forget that moment.
RIP Ms. Reddy You were invincible.
My mom sang this to my all my life .. we talk yesturday and when the time comes i will play this at her funeral . Bc its always been me and here against world..
I was 12 when this song hit the radio. So picture a 12 year old kid in 1974 who really only wanted to listen to the Beatles, The Eagles, and The Who, Led Zeppelin, etc. And this "schmaltzy" ballad is on the radio... but when she sang that line, "And when one of us is gone, and one of us is left to carry on", that was it... That made me sit up and listen. It is such a beautiful, clever line, it cuts right to your heart.
Songs like this are so well written lyrically and melodically, and matched to a singer so perfectly, that they can cut through to anybody - even a 12 year old rock n roll kid.
Well said.
R.I.P Helen Reddy x
This song was my mothers theme song. We both loved Helen and this song was for us. Thank you and I think about her the time
No once else sounds like she does. Truly one of kind.
True. A very distinct voice.
A truly unique and talented woman. Her voice is so soothing and beautiful.
you are so right
an awesome singer with great range and control.
Amen 🙏
One not once
"...When one of us is gone, and one of us is left to carry on, then remembering will have to do....."
I love this song and Helen singing it. That line ALWAYS chokes me up. It could apply to a child, a spouse, a lover, even a beloved pet, anything you want it to, but it is beautiful in thought and song! Helen Reddy has a beautiful voice and I listen to her often.
My fiance passed away last week. The song has taken on a whole new meaning. Memories will have to do.
Heaven gained another singer today to join the chorus of angels. Prayers...
This song is for my cat. We have each other, till one of us is gone.
My dog, Mr Raston was my true soulmate. He literally saved me from the darkness of depression and addiction. He passed away 6 years ago and I still miss him everyday. My gentle giant is always with me. Norah Jones has a great song “man of the hour” which is about her dog…
She had a very distinctive voice which is a sign of greatness in a singer.
I grew up listening to these songs...brings back beautiful childhood memories...
I was born on my mother's birthday. This is our song. I miss her. She was wonderful.
This has always been mine and my Mom's song. Being 49 and my Mom 71, I can't even imagine life without her. I'm so lucky to have her as my Mom and my best friend.
Andrea Roberts Blessings to you both!!
@@featherstone8093 - Thank you so much. Blessings to you and yours as well.
Andrea Roberts Thank you so very much...at 64.... I'm alone....so very kind of you...honestly....Blessings!
Meeeee tooooo! (48 and 80 - it's our theme song)
Me too🥰
Rest in peace dear...your beautiful voice and your songs remain in our hearts forever
I lost my mommy in February 2024. I'm an only child. It was me and her against the v World. L miss her Soo moch😤😤😤😤
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❤️ she's not lost... she's always with you.
My mom is gone too, but she will always be with me. I miss her so very much. 😢❤
I miss my daughter and grandchildren. They're alive, but no longer in my life. I'm told it's all my fault, but I don't believe that. I'm getting old, so maybe it's preparing me for moving on. ❤️
@@DeborahBohne Thank you for your kind words and for being open, my life. Is kinda parallel on that. My daughter left my life to live with her father. ( he has a salt water pool and new wife while I was divorced living in a fine house, but with my folks. Now they are gone( I know I'll see them both afain) but my daughter blew back in my life, ( with my 3 grandchildren that I'll never know) she was there just long enough to get what she wanted from inheritance, while me and my son live an hour away and she has decided now it's in her Best interest not to speak to me, which is ok, been her teenage years w/ o my family so I'm moving on too on that deal. She still says it's ally fault, my mother and I were close, I think my daughter just indoctrinated and selfish. My mom and me have always been loving, giving people. Sounds like ypu are too, just got the bad end of the Deal, then they blame you. You sound well and put together❤❤. It'll all get better as we age more with time too❤
❤ loss is hard but she is always with you and it will always be you and her against the world…that will never change.❤
R.I.P. Helen. You'll be missed.
Playing that song reminds me of my mother and me. So many memories.
I lost my momma 2/28 & miss her so much. My mom raised me by herself from the age of 5 up. The last 6 years I moved home as her health quickly deteriorated. We listened to this song one last time about a week before she passed. I’ll always cherish this song as I can still hear her sing this to me as a small little girl. Rest in paradise momma. See you again when we are resurrected ❤️🙏
Sweet!
My mom used to sing me this song when I was little, now I’m 40 and just listening to the original now. I love my mom so much, it’s always been her and I against the world.
This song was released in 1974..I was 14 at the time. This song will always remind me of my mom. She would sing this song to herself when it was on the radio. I knew she was thinking of my dad.
My dad died in 1971 of cancer. He was 40.
What memories of Helen, and being such a big part of the 70's, which only made that era even more Special.
Where did all of that time go.. I feel sad rt now, so many are gone. And, now Helen.
TY Helen. May you now sing with the Angels and.. Rest In Peace.
I used to sing this to my first born child and he is 37 now. That was back in the 80's. This still makes me cry. I dedicate it to my 3 children now who are all grown up. I'm alone now and I miss them being small.
R.I.P Helen Reddy, such a beautiful, elegant voice. Another 2020 loss.
Now I dedicate this song to my disabled son we are all we have
RIP Helen always loved your songs😪
Gone but never forgotten, Helen Reddy💕💕
HONOR THIS TALENTED SINGER INTO KENNEDY CENTER.
This was my song with my son when he was growing up.We both loved music. As he got older at times I would hear him upstairs in his room playing it.
Didn't expect to have to carry on without you, Helen. RIP - thanks for the memories
Listened and listened to this song over and over again....
Rip... 78 and a star go be with Glen xxxx sad sad day
This song played as I sat in a hospital at 16 my mom passed I felt like I had no one. 1983
So sorry about losing your Mom.
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This is one of my Favorite songs! Could be because this was mine and my moms song as I was growing up! Still tear up and get chills when I hear this song now!! Will always have a special place in my heart for this song!
Jennifer Gossmann , me too and I just lost my mom this week.
Me too, my folks got divorced in the early 70's and it hit home.
RIP Helen Reddy........You will be sorely missed .......sleep well.
One of my all time favorite artists. Rest in Peace Helen Reddy!
❤❤❤ Love this song,reminds me of my struggles in life and how it felt after my.kuds were born,RIP Miss Helen Reddy Thank you for Beautiful music you left behind for All of us God Bless to you and yours
Farewell, Helen! You will never be forgotten! 😢
I just found Helen now, wow I was in such a dark place and her sweet voice brought me back into the sun light 😊
I was enjoying this video so much, remembering my brother in law, who died by suicide, and my father, who died 23 days later, due to his Dementia. Glen Campbell’s joke at the end about suicide was like someone dumped a bucket of ice water on my heart. Rip James, 6/24/20, and Dad, 7/18/20. I love you both so much.
Wish they would just cut this video right after the song. Campbell's comment is awful.
She got down for her crown...I love this song...Rest Well...Helen...Job Well Done.
A really beautiful song so well sung.
How I feel it now
Beautiful song
Mommy please please watch over me iam all alone please please pray for me amen I miss you so much mommy all the wonderful wonderful memories I have please pray for me amen I cry a lot I miss you so much mommy help me get back to New Jersey please please amen
I just loved her. The music was as beautiful as she was, voice, smile, attitude. Such a loss. RIP❤🙏
We will miss you lady!!! You were great and touched so many people!!
Grew up listening to her music. Her voice was very distinctive and beautiful. I loved her as Nora in Pete's Dragon. She will truly be missed by all who knew her and her music.
My mom lived this song and she would play for me. My mom passed away 2 years ago but it feels like just yesterday. It was like me and mom against the world. Gone too soon! Love aways! Coco
So sorry for your loss of your dear Mom may she rest in peace Amen.
when one of us is gone, remembering will have to do.
RIP Helen our memories will see us through.
I grew up on your music, Helen Reddy. Thank you for all of the songs. RIP
My father is rarely sentimental about anything. This song touched his heart.
I haven't hear this song in a very very long time. Its a shame that no one makes songs like this anymore
She's one of my fave artists, May she rest in Peace.🙏🙏🙏🌹🌷
What an incredible voice. So pure and natural. God Bless you Helen.
bozomonster you’re dumb clown face
bozomonster dumb clown face
~ Much love to icon Helen Reddy and her wonderful family ~ Such a voice will be cherished forever ~ Cheers, DAVEDJ ~
Thank you for the music Helen. I grew up listening to your music. Rest In Power beautiful.
This song makes me cry, RIP Helen Reddy, your voice was sensational
Thank you for the music. May you RIP knowing you inspired others with your strength.
RIP Helen. ❤️🙏❤️
This song has been my anthem for a long time about my dog and I.
She’s going to be missed.... RIP
Fly high sweet angel... RIP Helen.... and Mac Davis. The world has lost two shining lights, but their music WILL live on!
I love ❤️ your voice and your soul Helen ❤️
We will miss you so much, Ms Helen Reddy...
Absolutely exquisite, velvety voice!
Rest in Peace dear lady
My mother and I loved this song. I was so young when we went through her divorce and the loneliness and pain that went with it. Helen Reddy was a dazzler.
Yet another beautiful song by the wonderful Paul Williams. I grew up listening to brilliant music by him and Helen Reddy. A bygone era of good songs.
Rest in Peace, Helen Reddy. Thanks for the many memories and wonderful songs and music. Gone way too soon.
RIP Helen Ready. Such a GREAT song.
This is a beautiful love song. Thank you Helen. I always loved this song as a child growing up. They are very beautiful sentiments. 🙏💪🙏
Thank you for empowering us with your voice. Journey well.💫❤️🕯❤️💫
💕RIP💕 This song my Mother and me would play, after my Father🎶 passed away😘... You will always stay in my 💖heart💖 right next to
M❤M🎶💖🎶THANK YOU!
Rest, Helen!
Holding back my tears as i listen on ... thank you, Helen Reddy forbyour incredible vocals 🥺
May you RIP
My daughter and I danced to this at her wedding, was not a dry eye in house during this...... I raised her from the age of 7, we use to sing this to each other all the time... :'(
Used to sing this to my daughter. Her dad was abusive and to me and not loving to her and we DID feel it was "you and me" against the world. I weep every time I hear it because I remember the sweet loving girl she was and think of the grown woman who bullies and seems to hate me most of the time. I miss my loving little girl. She's gone forever, I'm afraid.
That’s heartbreaking … I sing it to my little girl every once in awhile , she’s 2 1/2 , a wonderful Labrador , and she looks me in the eyes and gives me a big sloppy smooch … that’s joy
RIP Helen.
And when one of us is gone,
And one of us is left to carry on,
Then remembering will have to do,
Our memories alone will get us through
Think about the days of me and you,
Of you and me against the world
Tell me again mommy, I love you Mommy, I love you too baby
This song always reminds me of my twin brother, he and I were so close, we did everything together as kids and as we grew older our bond never faltered. I miss him every day, he was robbed and murdered by a sick twisted murderer. I think of him everyday and how life would be so much better with him still with me. I love Helen, she had this beautiful, soft voice, she never strained to hit the notes, she and Karen Carpenter were of the same mold, love you Helen, rest well dear heart.
Beautiful....takes me back to my teens
One of my favorite memories is my mom and I singing this song together. It was always so special to us. I am 52 now and she passed away just 2 days befor i turned 50. And once again i played this song and tried to sing it in her honor. I can't listen to it and not cry anymore.....maybe some day. But the memories of this song when i was growing up are so special....I love you Mom