Cat Stevens - Father & Son (REACTION) with my wife

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  • @rickmeister
    @rickmeister 4 месяца назад +151

    There is a delicate balance between being "stoic" (never showing your feelings) or getting very emotional all the time over small things. You should never feel the need to apologize when you have an emotional reaction to a song like this. Those watching your channel know that you both are good human beings and that you love each other very much. The world needs more people like you two!!

    • @johnfallon3525
      @johnfallon3525 4 месяца назад +5

      I'm not a father. But this song makes me cry... I'm human.

    • @steveullrich7737
      @steveullrich7737 4 месяца назад +3

      @@johnfallon3525 Exactly, his words beautifully express the rejection of what children are taught by thier parents and society.

  • @DarrellFanning-bx7xz
    @DarrellFanning-bx7xz 4 месяца назад +116

    My friend, never ever apologize for having a heart. The world needs more men like you

  • @bridgetmccracken1381
    @bridgetmccracken1381 4 месяца назад +107

    The first verse is the Father's view, the 2nd verse is the Son's view. When this song first came out, I was a young girl and I related to the 2nd verse but now I am older and relate to the Father's view. This song is beautiful and timeless 💞

    • @sandrapeters6064
      @sandrapeters6064 4 месяца назад +9

      I am a 75 year old mother and grandmother and I relate to the child. We can’t live our children’s lives. Yes, we can guide them, but they must eventually be allowed to make their own choices and decisions. Always listen to them or they will stop talking to us.

    • @tessesmom
      @tessesmom 4 месяца назад +2

      Yes even as a young girl I related to the son's verse. I had a very love/hate relationship with my father

    • @bridgetmccracken1381
      @bridgetmccracken1381 4 месяца назад +2

      @@sandrapeters6064 as a 63 year old Mother of 2 Sons, I now understand the Father's view and wisdom he was trying to convey to the Son. When we are young, we want instant EVERYTHING. But we also need to remember that we have parents who have learned from experiences and have wisdom to share

    • @sandrapeters6064
      @sandrapeters6064 4 месяца назад +3

      @@bridgetmccracken1381 I actually did learn from my parent's wisdom. They wanted me to follow my dream whatever it was. They were always there to support and advise me. I always thought Cat Stevens was singing about himself. That he chose to follow his dream to be a singer rather than the life his father chose for him.

    • @RetNemmoc555
      @RetNemmoc555 4 месяца назад +2

      Months after my brother moved out, my mother and I got a call from him. I took the call. He was in Alaska. He was cold, tired and lonely, and was thinking of coming home. "Don't tell mom," he urged. My mother sensed something was wrong and picked up the phone. "Are you okay," she asked. "I'm okay. Everything's good. I'm making money." My mother asked him if he'd like to come home. "No, I'll be just fine, don't worry."
      After we hung up I played this song for her. She wept, and I sat quietly beside her.

  • @GaryNoone-jz3mq
    @GaryNoone-jz3mq 4 месяца назад +31

    Cat Stevens wrote this song, so anyone else you've heard sing it was covering this.

    • @mikeadams2677
      @mikeadams2677 4 месяца назад +2

      True, but like the Bible, no matter who's reciting it the words are still passing on the true message. 😊

    • @mattreynolds612
      @mattreynolds612 Месяц назад +1

      What the hell is she thinking about. Speaking before thinking. This is a Cat Steven's Original. I guarantee it. & its deep like dark water! This is a song for Dads not kids. Just saying.

    • @mananzi9907
      @mananzi9907 27 дней назад +1

      ​@@mattreynolds612relax man. There's loads of well known covers.

    • @mattreynolds612
      @mattreynolds612 25 дней назад +1

      @@mananzi9907 okay 👍✌️

  • @juzbo44
    @juzbo44 4 месяца назад +60

    It’s a Cat original. He wrote it.

    • @richeaton5752
      @richeaton5752 4 месяца назад +6

      On "Tea For The Tillermen", his best.

  • @TheLjff
    @TheLjff 4 месяца назад +44

    Life is lived forwards, but understood backwards.

    • @judywein3282
      @judywein3282 4 месяца назад +5

      Well said.

    • @amadormediero3978
      @amadormediero3978 4 месяца назад +3

      Perfectly said. 👏👏

    • @MerchantOfAlba
      @MerchantOfAlba  4 месяца назад +4

      So true 💚

    • @keetahbrough
      @keetahbrough Месяц назад

      THAT'S LEARNING! naturally, learning. that's the natural act of learning how the world works.

  • @edwardhubschman3610
    @edwardhubschman3610 4 месяца назад +95

    Cat has always been a seeker of what’s right and divine. Andre, I cannot tell you how much your emotional response has hit me. Thank you both for the depth and sincerity of this and all your reactions. You are both gems!

  • @Laniefj
    @Laniefj 4 месяца назад +35

    Never ever apologize for showing raw and real emotions. Never.

  • @chrisdoyle5450
    @chrisdoyle5450 Месяц назад +5

    Thank you so much for your truly emotional reaction. I'm still touched every time I hear this as much as I did when I first heard, some fifty plus years ago. God Bless

  • @jameshuston9589
    @jameshuston9589 Месяц назад +3

    All I feel from them is warmth and beauty and appreciation... They know what truth is. Love to them and theirs, always.

  • @Araconox
    @Araconox Месяц назад +3

    The song hit me hard 50 years ago and the emotions haven't changed. I cry today as I did hearing it for the first time.

  • @ErwinStechapfel
    @ErwinStechapfel 4 месяца назад +58

    There is absolutely no need to apologize for your emotions or the way you react! Lots of love and hugs to you.

  • @poppad331
    @poppad331 4 месяца назад +27

    When he's singing softer it's from the fathers point of view, when he raises his voice it's the son.
    Please don't ever apologise for showing your emotions, it's why we are here....to see a genuine emotional reaction. My father passed suddenly when i was only 13 and he was 42. This song means so much to me and i can't listen without some tears

  • @davidlinnen1768
    @davidlinnen1768 4 месяца назад +50

    I'm a 70 year old English guy...grew up listening to Cat...a genius..so glad his music lives on with you young couple...listen to Oh Very Young...good luck you two...

  • @tdamtoft
    @tdamtoft 17 дней назад +2

    Dear MerchantOfAlba - big, no - HUGE hug to you both. Thankfully my parents totally accepted my black wife and LOVE their mixed race grandchild, but not all are so accepting. And, for 22 years she has been a pure joy and constant worry - exactly how children should be.

  • @robertwatson2823
    @robertwatson2823 4 месяца назад +35

    The reason i enjoy your channel is because both of you have such caring souls, and that is a treasure. There is no need to apologize for that!!

  • @tommygilbreath
    @tommygilbreath 4 месяца назад +12

    This was one of the most beautiful reactions I've ever seen. I cried with you my brother, and I'm not even a father.

  • @ziggymarlowe5654
    @ziggymarlowe5654 4 месяца назад +30

    I recently lost my Mother, she was 93. My biggest regret is that I didn't appreciate her life advice when I was young and only felt she was trying to 'run' my life. I fear I was obstinate at times and caused her heartache. I miss her so much now and would give anything to sit with her and talk over those times. I totally lost it, sobbing while I listening to this old song, which I've heard many times. The song also applies to Mothers and Daughters.

    • @wendyryder2708
      @wendyryder2708 4 месяца назад +9

      SO sorry for your loss! I lost my mum over 17 years ago! I also used to clash with my mum because I felt she did take over, even as an adult! I loved her so much and I miss her a lot! Peace and Blessings to you and yours from Australia!

    • @MerchantOfAlba
      @MerchantOfAlba  4 месяца назад +7

      Big hug from both of us 💚

  • @davidahart2113
    @davidahart2113 4 месяца назад +28

    No apologies needed. Thank you both for your sincere reaction. I'm crying right along with you.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 4 месяца назад +36

    This song is a conversation between father & son,, both state their feelings.

    • @hongfang2348
      @hongfang2348 4 месяца назад +10

      Cat moves to a higher pitch when he speaks from the son's perspective

  • @jacobparr53
    @jacobparr53 Месяц назад +3

    Mr. Sir the way you reacted to this song is the whole point of reaction videos. REAL EMOTION. Thank you

  • @frankbrozowski8808
    @frankbrozowski8808 4 месяца назад +15

    I have been listening to this song for decades and it always touches me deeply. My father died when I was 10.

    • @WhizzingFish12
      @WhizzingFish12 Месяц назад

      Same here. Lost my dad when I was 5, and I miss him every day. I can't wait to meet him again in heaven. Now I'm the father of 2 sons and love them with a fierceness I can't explain. I cannot in any way understand the "ewww, children" mindset. It's a sign of how broken our culture is.

  • @richardsteiner1729
    @richardsteiner1729 4 месяца назад +21

    Without a doubt, these two are my favorite reviewers of music on the internet. They really show the power of music and well written lyrics.😢. I love their emotional reactions and how honest they are. They are people I would love to be friends with.

    • @MerchantOfAlba
      @MerchantOfAlba  4 месяца назад +8

      You have us as friends already! Thank you and much love 💚

  • @stevenrobertson8329
    @stevenrobertson8329 Месяц назад +2

    I love watching these two experiencing the songs of my youth, my generation were so lucky.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 4 месяца назад +30

    Cat Stevens "Miles From Nowhere" ❤

    • @jamesferris4573
      @jamesferris4573 4 месяца назад +1

      I agree that Miles From Nowhere is a great song, and they should react to it next.

  • @minesquad4081
    @minesquad4081 2 месяца назад +2

    He's actually singing both parts, the father and the son. Listen closely to the words to see which one is talking in the song.

  • @tekay44
    @tekay44 2 месяца назад +1

    his best song by far, still love it after all these years.

  • @noahcasa7917
    @noahcasa7917 3 месяца назад +4

    I feel ur pain, my father passed away 2 weeks ago and thank God I could make peace with him, stand by him, wash him myself and bury him.
    Circle of life like your wife says, appreciate the loved ones around you.
    Cat Stevens now known as Yusuf Islam has stopped singing at a young age when he found the truth, Islam. He returned singing now at old age and he is still great.
    At his time he was as big as the Beatles, he wrote all his music himself, one of the greatest.

  • @jap33jpd
    @jap33jpd 19 дней назад +2

    Music is therapeutic. It heals the soul.

  • @randolph795
    @randolph795 3 месяца назад +4

    As a father of 3 boys and one who lost his father when I was young I couldn’t have put it better. Well said.

  • @WooBino.
    @WooBino. 4 месяца назад +3

    Harry Chapins Cats In A Cradle is another Father and Son song.

  • @Brisgma22
    @Brisgma22 3 дня назад

    This is the second reaction you have done that has left me in tears. You should never apologize for your honest emotions. Cat Stevens has a way of touching your soul with his songs. Love your reactions. ❤

  • @jefferyshute6641
    @jefferyshute6641 4 месяца назад +16

    Andrei, Dominika, thank you. So much of Cat's music was written from the heart. Thanks so much for your heartfelt reaction.
    Andrei, no need to apologize for your emotions. What kind of human would we be, if we didn't have deep feelings. I'm 68 years old, now. I would give anything to have just one more conversation with my father. I miss him a lot.

  • @ConstanceBirkhahn
    @ConstanceBirkhahn Месяц назад +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed your moving reaction to this classic song by Cat Stevens. This song was released when I was about 20 years old, and it’s wonderful to hear it again. Both of you are delightful.

  • @clarkanyan8508
    @clarkanyan8508 4 месяца назад +6

    Your reviews are always very honest and heart felt

  • @onamissionize
    @onamissionize 9 дней назад

    I loved Cat Stevens the moment I heard him in the 70's, still love his music as much today. Thank you guys so much for doing this song.

  • @alicericcardi3199
    @alicericcardi3199 4 месяца назад +17

    Such a deep and powerful song. Cat Stevens, Yusuf, was not afraid of revealing truths that crack the heart open. He PUNCTURES our defenses, like a pin to an inflated balloon, so that our psychic walls crumble. He is a kind of prophet. ❤. Thank you Andrei for sharing your humanity with all of us. It’s an honor to know you both and be your friend.

  • @cherrypickerguitars
    @cherrypickerguitars 4 месяца назад +16

    You’re sooo brave! Such an honest reaction! I was weeping with you! I’ve listened to this song 500 times, and I still weep.
    Love you guys!
    Peace

  • @clivegrant4225
    @clivegrant4225 4 месяца назад +3

    Not forgetting of course, it’s also a brilliant tune!

    • @leonardshevlin7260
      @leonardshevlin7260 4 месяца назад +1

      😢😢😢The tune, the dynamic performance and impassioned vocal.
      It could be about his favorite football team and still be worth listening to.

  • @bjb123ch
    @bjb123ch 4 месяца назад +3

    You are both so wonderful x

  • @iancitizen6489
    @iancitizen6489 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you both of showing your venerability. I love your sweet relationship.

  • @eternallearner4753
    @eternallearner4753 4 месяца назад +37

    ❤ No need to apologise for your humanity, never ❤

  • @sergiomattos109
    @sergiomattos109 Месяц назад +1

    She is cold but the man is emotional and poetic. I salute you.

  • @biddygow
    @biddygow 4 месяца назад +3

    Awe Andre this broke my heart. I don’t know what happened to your dad but you’re still hurting from it. Mind yourself and you’ve a good woman there beside you. You can see the love you two have. Beautiful heartbreaking reaction xx

  • @Stacy55ish
    @Stacy55ish 4 месяца назад +4

    You both know by now what a genius and great storyteller Cat Stevens is.

  • @tessesmom
    @tessesmom 4 месяца назад +12

    My favorite cat stevens song ❤

  • @timothyjohnart
    @timothyjohnart 4 месяца назад +3

    What gentle souls you are...sending love and blessings from Australia.

  • @EessaTube
    @EessaTube 4 месяца назад +3

    I worked with Yusuf in the 1980s. This is definitely one of my favourite songs. Interesting story. We co-wrote a song called 'Children of Lebanon', on which I sang lead vocals and he sang backing vocals. It was due to be released on a charity album, with songs by various artists, as part of the campaign to get hostages in Lebanon released. However, a few days before the release date, the hostages were released and the album wasn't. I still have the master tape somewhere.

  • @Wrongald
    @Wrongald 4 месяца назад +4

    I'm strange. At 77 years of age I still relate to the son in this story... I still dream of a better world, even if it seems further away then it used to...

  • @matthewashman1406
    @matthewashman1406 3 месяца назад +2

    Very true and beautiful reaction

  • @owl-gd6ce
    @owl-gd6ce 4 месяца назад +2

    My heart goes out to you both ..so much love and appreciation..blessings to you both

  • @rlj15
    @rlj15 4 месяца назад +1

    Es verdad, cat stevens, es muy profundo en sus letras,y da un mensaje en sus letras,es de mi epoca,a ya porl los 70 ,lo solia escuchar.

  • @rward393
    @rward393 2 месяца назад +1

    I’ve just lost my first born son a month ago, I’m in bits listening to this, I share your tears

  • @mrbumble2986
    @mrbumble2986 2 месяца назад +3

    Cat Stevens sings this song brilliantly, you'll notice how he sings in two different keys one for the father's voice and a slightly higher key for the son's, a true conversation between generations in song, absolutely magical and sung with such passion. Another beautiful reaction from you both, loving your work on here because you aren't afraid to let us know how you're feeling. You are clearly very caring good people and are much appreciated in a world that is often cold and heartless.

  • @seanok3498
    @seanok3498 4 месяца назад +15

    We've just received the gift of Renewal through this song, the opportunity to reflect, cry and then drive forward again. Higher powers at work through this channel. Many thanks ❤

  • @GaryCain-qf5vi
    @GaryCain-qf5vi 4 месяца назад +2

    My friend Jon and I would listen to his album "Tea for the Tillerman" it had this song and we loved it thanks for the memories, Jon's gone 3 years now and I have friends like you to listen to music with thanks again, don't forget to jump on the Peace train. Peace ✌️ and ❤ Love 😊 Gary

  • @paulvalletta01
    @paulvalletta01 4 месяца назад +9

    When Cat Stevens was producing songs in the late 60's early 70's, I for one was in love the music, then later on I came to realize that I was not alone, the whole world loved Cat's music, everyone you conversed with about music, all liked his music, a lasting legacy which the world is grateful. and really blessed for his contribution to people's lives' who heard his messages of peace and love.

  • @andybricks576
    @andybricks576 Месяц назад

    Cat Steven's is a top artist, he wrote this song as well as many fantastic Albums as well. We must not judge someone by our first impression of someone, especially of someone we don't know anything about except, he is a gifted writer, singer, artist & all round great guy! Cat has a message in each of his songs where he delivers his positive vibes to all who want to listen, Amen. ✌🌿 Thanks for your reaction, you two are very in touch with your feelings & it's good you are there to support each other, never apologise for expressing your emotions, that's what makes you a decent human being, All the best 🌻

  • @tireshredderjoe8894
    @tireshredderjoe8894 4 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for your beautiful review. It’s ok to be emotional as most of us are empathetic and we all have emotions that can be brought out by this music. Thanks for being great reviewers!

  • @Anonymousones1
    @Anonymousones1 3 месяца назад +1

    God bless both of you ❤if u lost your father he is with you everyday in spirit

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 4 месяца назад +2

    I have every album this man made.

  • @2Cambourne
    @2Cambourne 4 месяца назад +8

    This great song "Father & Son" by singer/songwriter and Folk Rock Legend Cat Stevens. Done (53) years ago is from his great album "Tea for the Tillerman (1971)." It was featured in the hit Movie "Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017)." A Father who does not want to let go of his son. Thinking he is not yet ready to face the trials and tribulations that comes with being independent and facing a cruel hard world. And a Son who wants to leave home to make his own way in the world regardless of the warnings from his Father. Genius and hauntingly beautiful. Priceless. I was 17 years old when this came out in 1971. Today I am a 70-year-old senior citizen watching this lovely couple reacting to the music of my youth. Brilliant!

  • @JohnLedger-g4i
    @JohnLedger-g4i 4 месяца назад +4

    Beautiful review from both of you.this song obviously touched you both deeply.

  • @kenhewitt7357
    @kenhewitt7357 4 месяца назад +4

    Great reaction guys, made me teary too 👍

  • @3DJango
    @3DJango 4 месяца назад +2

    A beautiful song. Some touch the heart brother.

  • @genelanger
    @genelanger 4 месяца назад +1

    music is very powerful.You two are caring people thats a good trait.

  • @DefaultModeNetwork
    @DefaultModeNetwork 2 месяца назад +1

    "It's Hard" - of course, it's father and son relations. Both always need to understand all of the words come from love. Maybe not always the best said, but always meant for the best. Mothers add so much to this conversation, even without saying much - and they help to make the conversation stay in lane of caring and love. Bless you both and bless Yusef, a master.

  • @craigreid7178
    @craigreid7178 4 месяца назад +2

    I love how deeply you guys feel the music. THAT"S what music is about - it reaches you on a feeling level that almost nothing else can touch.

  • @jimmiller3204
    @jimmiller3204 4 месяца назад +2

    I understand your pain. I was 18 when my Father passed. He was 48. I'm now in my 60's and have my own Grandchildren.

  • @galahad692000
    @galahad692000 8 дней назад

    Throughout my life, as the years go by, this song hits me a little differently every time.
    Don't apologize for feeling. That emotional response says more than any words can.

  • @mekay3869
    @mekay3869 4 месяца назад +3

    I very much appreciate your pure
    reactions and that even though you are 'here' for your audience, you continually care for one another when a song draws forth deep emotions

  • @Brandi6666
    @Brandi6666 4 месяца назад +2

    Never ever leave things unsaid😊

  • @SondraMays
    @SondraMays 4 месяца назад +6

    BIG HUGS TO YOU BOTH ❤.

  • @michaelshafer5192
    @michaelshafer5192 4 месяца назад +5

    I never had a loving or supportive father, but this song makes me understand and wish that I had simply misunderstood him and that there was a hope and a need for reconciliation. For that reason the song still hits me hard and I cry still as a 72 year old man/father.

  • @anitaaviles7203
    @anitaaviles7203 4 месяца назад +2

    Looking back on my life, I see how fortunate I was during my junior high school years to have Cat Stevens, Carly Simon, CSNY and Elton John (to name a few) to give me songs to think about and help me through those rough years.

  • @mikemosta8538
    @mikemosta8538 4 месяца назад +1

    people misinterpret this song they think it's just the father singing but you can hear the change in his voice from father to son

  • @user-tb9dx9mg2njsb
    @user-tb9dx9mg2njsb 4 месяца назад +3

    It is a circle of life ❤️I really love you guys and your reactions!❤️✌🏻

  • @glenn20081965
    @glenn20081965 4 месяца назад +1

    We all have regrets and as we get older we see things from a different perspective. Much love Andrei ❤❤

  • @daseguin
    @daseguin 4 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful reaction, you two.
    I cried along with you.
    Vulnerability is freedom.

  • @billtaylor3382
    @billtaylor3382 4 месяца назад +3

    Another Beautiful song from Cat!

  • @judithdemers369
    @judithdemers369 Месяц назад

    It is so refreshing to see more mature reactions . My husband and I are living in Canada born in the late 40’s and early 50’s. Your reactions are so real. We sit a watch your reactions and laugh and cry with you. Never apologize for crying , it’s normal or should be. My Baba was born in the Ukraine , I can identify with the turmoil in that part of the world. All my Mom’s relatives are gone due to wars. So when you play peace anthems I wish the world could just smarten up and be at peace. Be nicer to on another. It’s not hard to smile at a stranger and say have a good day.
    Well that’s enough. Have a fantastic day from Canada. 🇨🇦

    • @MerchantOfAlba
      @MerchantOfAlba  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much for your beautiful words 💚 Much love to you and your husband 😍

  • @edwardrutledge2765
    @edwardrutledge2765 4 месяца назад +1

    Fifty years ago I attended a Cat Stevens concert at NYC Carnegie Hall; it was wonderful.

  • @thomasheath7712
    @thomasheath7712 2 месяца назад

    A great reaction to a great Cat Stevens song. He has a way of setting a mood and eliciting your emotions. One of his earlier works that he wrote became a hit for the group The Tremeloes in 1967 called "Here Comes My Baby". It's a change of pace from "Father & Son". The lyrics are about unrequited love but The Tremeloes perform the song in a very upbeat manner. Worth checking out a Cat Stevens song before he became famous as a performer in his own right (he was only 19 years old in 1967).

  • @cindyweir9645
    @cindyweir9645 Месяц назад

    I bought this album back in the 70s.
    This is a masterpiece album. His voice is just so amazing. And perfect guitar playing.♥️🎶

  • @targetedfitnesswithrosemarie
    @targetedfitnesswithrosemarie 4 месяца назад +6

    This is a conversation between the Father and son. The first verse is the Father, and the second verse sung in a higher tone is the son...and back and forth it goes throughout the song. Such a beautiful song and loved your emotional reaction. Love the both of you!

  • @G02372
    @G02372 3 месяца назад +2

    You have a good heart still. That’s an achievement. ❤

  • @Tampahop
    @Tampahop 4 месяца назад +1

    Don’t feel bad, Andre. I’m right there with you. When this first came out, I was 16 or 17. I thought it was a nice tune, but it didn’t mean much to me. Now, it hit me like a ton of bricks, and so did your reaction. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.

  • @JBHogan
    @JBHogan 4 месяца назад +12

    Again - beautiful song, beautiful reaction.

  • @simon2077
    @simon2077 4 месяца назад +3

    Cat was such a great folk artist. No shame in tears, the torch keeps passing from one generation to another. Us older ones die off, the younger ones learn from trial and error, the wise ones learn from their fathers and grand fathers. His guitar and lyrics have so much meaning.

  • @davestewart2359
    @davestewart2359 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for your honest emotions and reaction.. it's not a sin to cry.

  • @WhizzingFish12
    @WhizzingFish12 Месяц назад

    Cat Stevens wrote and performed this song on his greatest, and one of THE greatest albums ever made, "Tea for the Tillerman." In 2 years of truly incredible artistic production, Stevens created Teaser and the Firecat, Tea..., and Mona Bon Jakon. Besides writing the majestic lyrics and singing these songs, Stevens played the majority of the instruments you hear. Just a bogglingly talented artist.

  • @victormanteca7395
    @victormanteca7395 Месяц назад +1

    "Think of everything you've got, for you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not". Oh, that verse.

  • @stevewalsh4850
    @stevewalsh4850 4 месяца назад +1

    That’s what music does, its beauty, if it doesn’t move your soul then I feel sorry for those individuals who are not moved

  • @tonyeast1212
    @tonyeast1212 4 месяца назад +5

    Beautiful Souls**

  • @brandonhall5615
    @brandonhall5615 3 месяца назад +1

    I've heard this song many times. It still gets me in the lower throat region and I never fail to shed a few tears. When a song hits, it hits. No shame.

  • @problemchimp4231
    @problemchimp4231 4 месяца назад +1

    Said it before...this is the best, most real & honest reaction channel on YT. Thank you both.

    • @MerchantOfAlba
      @MerchantOfAlba  4 месяца назад

      Appreciate that, thank you ☺️💚

  • @michaelbambrick7568
    @michaelbambrick7568 4 месяца назад +1

    i admire you guys. You are both so damned genuine in your reactions.

  • @johnharkness7114
    @johnharkness7114 4 месяца назад +1

    I memorized every word of his first albums, and sang them pretty incessantly wherever I was when I was a kid and they first came out

  • @hlawrencepowell
    @hlawrencepowell 4 месяца назад

    I used to sing the father's part. My friend James would sing the son's part. It shaped my life, for sure. This is the best, most honest reaction by anyone. Your understanding and empathy are exceptional. You two are people who in real life must have a very real and positive impact on all those around you. Andrei I believe has a lot to contribute to the world.

    • @MerchantOfAlba
      @MerchantOfAlba  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for your beautiful and kind words. Much love from both of us 💚

  • @richmayes8451
    @richmayes8451 4 месяца назад

    Some songs, like this one, can elicit an emotional response. Sometimes, you don't know why, and other times, you know exactly why.
    I lost my dad at the age of 18 years old, and although we had a perfect and close relationship, just listening to something like this can make me feel his loss even more.
    If you have heard this song before, but not by Cat Stevens, where you lived in the UK for some time, it was covered by Boyzone in 1995 and was played on the UK radio quite frequently.