I agree, I was 15 yrs old in 1970. It was great being a teenager and young adult in the 70s. I grew up real fast. Joined the United States Marine Corps 1973 - 1977. So a lot of my 70s memories were in the USMC.
Wow. It's now 2020. That's 45 YEARS after this song first came out and it STILL gives me the same goosebumps. Thre will never be music like this again. I grew up in a very special time time. I knew it then. I miss it now.
No. Music like this is made. But the audience doesn't care. The fact is that you, and everyone else, decided that convenience was more important than empathy for the life's work of people you don't know, or care about.
My best friend and I had the pleasure of going to see Ambrosia as they reformed after all the years, at a small casino in Wisconsin. Joe had moved to Wisconsin, and this small casino was a great place to reunite. They were getting ready to put together what would become the "Classic Hits Live " tour with Gary Wright, Al Stewart, and others. When we got wind of it, no question, we went. It was just Ambrosia on a very small stage and a very small group of fans. Later, we were invited to the green room, and I was asked if I was the one that asked to hear "Drink Of Water"... I was. What followed was some enjoyable years .... going to Joes studio he was building, donating some of our studio mics to the cause, invited to backstage passes to meet people like Edger Winter, Rick Springfield, Cross, Gary Wright, Al Stewart, Bruce Hornsby and others. For the record, every one of them were very, very .. nice and respectable people. At their first apperance at the Taste Of Minnesota, we were driving the band back to the holel after the 4th of July fireworks, and they all agreed, that they couldn't believe the following of fans in Minnesota. As a footnote, the fans lined up to get albums signed, and with smiles and handshakes, Ambrosia spent a good couple hours extra doing it. They are truly an exceptional group of talented musicians. Also, the added members were the same way...special to say the least. Both my close friend and I were never able to cross paths onstage during their hayday, as we also had gigs to do in our band, and just never met up because of it. What an honor it was to sit, talk, share a meal, and help out. The memories are pure gold.
@@edmundmcgrath213 one of the best was traveling to the studio Joe was building. We were donating some of our studio mics to the cause. For lunch Joe wanted to take us to a Mexican place he liked. Once there, Joe had to order, because we didn't read or speak Spanish. The food was incredable. After the day was done at the studio, we went ti Joes home and met his wife before going into his music room. This was his personal space with recording gear and so on. In his guitar collection, he had a Hoffner "Beatle bass", and since my buddy had one too .... the conversation between them is a memory all it's own.
@@edmundmcgrath213 the best was when we went to the studio Joe was building. We were donating some of our studio mics for the cause. For lunch Joe wanted to go to a Mexican place he liked. He had to order for us, because we didn't speak or read Spanish. The food was nothing short of incredable. That is a great memory.
This shows how diverse & talented Ambrosia are. And also explains why Alan Parsons who worked on the last 2 Beatles albums & had just mixed Pink Floyd's DSOTM, chose to work with Ambrosia on their debut & follow up album. He had carte blanche in the industry and worked with Ambrosia before they had released an album. That would normally qualify for Name Dropping however in this case it makes a strong statement about Ambrosia and remains true to this day. Thank You For All The Great Music!
Wow!!!!! Now, this is real music. Not like the so called music we have today with artists wannabes. A true classic, and they sound like....... Yesterday. Like Ambrosia sounded in the 70's. Thank you for posting.
I ran out and bought the single version of "Holding On..." it was on the radio at the time in '75. It didn't seem like music--it was beyond music: more like a message right into my heart about life.
This song just hits all the right triggers with me, takes me right back to 1978, high school, teen angst, no clue about how simple life was and not even remotely equipt to deal with it than at any other time in my life. At 52, it is nice to get that escapism once in a while. Simply phenomenal talent, one of the first jam bands that paved the way for a lot of other folks.
I love this song so much! I can hear it over and over again and never get sick of it. This is by far the best live version I have heard. Thank you for posting!
I’m so glad I grew up in the 60’s & 70’s because music had hit its zenith in songwriting & band diversity. There will never be another era like the 70’s.😎🔥
Holding On To Yesterday - Lyrics "Well, I keep holdin' on to yesterday I keep holdin' enough to say that I'm wrong I keep thinking that I'm lonely But it's only missing you inside Days when we were once together Seems we'd never come alive So I keep holdin' on to yesterday I keep holdin' on enough to say that it's wrong Lord I don't know when I see you I can't reach you anymore Well if I'd only known I'd need you Then I'd keep you like before Well I keep holdin' on to yesterday (yesterday) I keep holdin' on enough to say That I'm wrong wrong wrong to keep holdin' on to yesterday My yesterdays have all gone by..."
I found this video while doing some prep for their upcoming 2019 show in Ohio. I was 15 when their first album came out. Can't wait to see them. One of the great American bands.
Really tremendous band and sound. The studio version of this is also amazing -- unique guitar solo, bass, keyboards and superb vocals. Ambrosia never really got their due.
God my first concert .I was 12, Ambrosia,Rory gallagher and Dave mason,awesome days.concerts use to last till 1 or 2 am was probably $6.00 ,now a days it's 100. And your on your way home at 10:00
Back in 1964, I met an my old crush that I haven't seen since Junior High and Lord, was he a hunk! We talked about old times and I wanted so bad to date him but he didn't ask since he was going with someone else. I heard this song and it just reminded me of him. Going back to yesterday where I should have asked him out regardless but too chicken to do so.
The sound is Increadible to be Live!!! It's also Accurate to the song for a live performance. Just proves how great Ambrosia is. I was dating a lovely girl and we listened to their romantic songs.
THANK YOU AMBROSIA AND FIREFALL FOR A GREAT EVENING OF SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC EVER WRITTEN, PENNS PEAK (JIM THORPE, PA.) SORRY FOR THE SMALL CROWD, I FELT SO BAD ONLY 200 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE MOSTLY DUE TO THE UPCOMING HURRICANE. I HOPE BOTH OF YOU CAN PLAY IN ATLANTIC CITY NJ SOON AT THE CASINOS. ME AND MY GF LOVE YOU GUYS SOOOOO MUCH, WE LIVE FOR 70'S MUSIC !! AND YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST. THANXXX AGAIN FOR A GREAT GREAT SHOW, IT EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS !!!! KEN LAMBERT
AMBROSIA......WHAT A GREAT BAND...SO VERY VERY VERY TRUE...LONG TIME AGO FOUND MY BEST FRIEND WITH MY GIRL....YOUR HEART FALLS TO THE FLOOR.AND I KEPT HOLDING ON...TILL I MET MY WIFE DEBBIE.HER BEAUTIFUL BLOND HAIR....TRULY A KNOCK OUT.....WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED 30 YRS TILL THIS DAY SHE STILL SAYS IT WAS HER LOSS AND MY GAIN...I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER MY HANDSOME HUSBAND...
I'm sure as hell holding on to yesterday.. Times we're better. People had style and class and got along. Not the freak show we're witnessing in 2023...
Beautiful voices in perfect harmony... LOVE this song. Great, great performance here. The words have always kinda creeped me out though, so sad... I've put this song on my dead son's FB as a tribute... he died Aug. 24, 2019 due to a drug overdose at age 38.
@DodgeFan439 I am only 25 yrs old. My mom used to have an old record. she died years ago and One thing I remember was this song. Finally I found it!!!! I agree, this is music, WOW!!!
Oh my Lord, I now have a new favorite song. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe gentlemen and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your gift with us. Have been a fan from the beginning but this video leaves me speechless. Used to cover several of your songs until I had a stroke years ago. Plan to see you in September '17 in St. Peters, MO. Can't wait. Safe travels and God bless,
I just heard the original of this CLASSIC this morning at 5 am on my bedside radio and man, it STILL ROCKS !! There's a lot there and (speaking now) as a drummer, this guy killed it. Every fill was PERFECT, almost may I say "Ringo like." Thank you for it. 10.2.17
I remember seeing the original video for this song back in the mid 70s. It was a family affair of sorts with the band singing in a living room setting with people sitting around. Great song and great band indeed. Great memories like my first kiss and my first joint in a dimly lit room with the stench of Patchouli everywhere and this song playing in the background. Magical days indeed.
A true American jewel! Full of SOUL!!! The musicians of today need to wake up, take note and put this kind of soul back into music!!! It would do nothing but good for this country! This is "feel good music" unlike most of the useless noise that's perpetuating and filling the minds of society today... Kinda ironic song title, don't you think?
I'm like some of you who had forgotten this song until I heard it again today. Thank you Sirius! This great song never gets airplay unlike You're The Only Woman, Biggest Part Of Me. Not a shock considering how bad FM radio is today.
Definitely 1 of the best, most musically sophisticated rock/pop/prog bands ever to come out of LA. You guys smoke !! And 'bout the most unheralded along with Love.
Thank you for your appreciation of the years of REAL music! My daughter, now 27, was raised to appreciate her music but to have an even better appreciation of the 60's thru 80's gold. Enjoy along with us and thank you for your comments!
Give me a thumbs up if you were lucky enough to grow up in the 70’s! When music like this took you to another galaxy 🎼✌️
👍🏻 The only music I'll to listen to is from the 70's.
The nostalgia... best days of my life! Born in 1961. High school grad 1979.👌
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1958 born...1976 high school graduation.
@@user-hm4yc7dx9l- Same!
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I’m 73 now. I was 25 when that song came out in ‘75. Sweet music never to made like this again. 🇺🇸
Songs like this will never be written again. What a great time to grow up the 70s
+Kelly Delay Never Say Never....Please?
it was a magical time brimming with possibilities.
I agree, I was 15 yrs old in 1970. It was great being a teenager and young adult in the 70s. I grew up real fast. Joined the United States Marine Corps 1973 - 1977. So a lot of my 70s memories were in the USMC.
70’s were such a fun time to grow up. Ambrosia was one of many great bands at that time. It’s a shame you can’t go back....
I was in high school when this song hit thr radio. What great times
So lucky the 70's were "my time". They'll never again be a time like that for me.
Wow. It's now 2020. That's 45 YEARS after this song first came out and it STILL gives me the same goosebumps.
Thre will never be music like this again.
I grew up in a very special time time. I knew it then. I miss it now.
Me tooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
@@djmegamase7590 😘🤗
Well said my friend. I too miss those days.
What a stunning version of this song! Where has all the talent in the music business gone? These guys are awesome.
THEY WENT TO GEORGIA & NASHVILLE ...
@@brachashighhopeshomestead226 David Pack did, the others are still together, and play out.
Pure talent. They don’t make music like this anymore. I’ll keep holding onto yesterday ❤️
No. Music like this is made. But the audience doesn't care. The fact is that you, and everyone else, decided that convenience was more important than empathy for the life's work of people you don't know, or care about.
A great example of how great musicians remain so. You can't fake music like this. Timeless and terrific. The band sounds great and is great!
I agree. Man I'd go back to 70s and stay. Loved being a teenager and young adult; 15 yrs old to 25 yrs old.✌🇺🇸🎸🎹
Howard, you are right on, the musicianship is there and part of their soul.
My best friend and I had the pleasure of going to see Ambrosia as they reformed after all the years, at a small casino in Wisconsin. Joe had moved to Wisconsin, and this small casino was a great place to reunite. They were getting ready to put together what would become the "Classic Hits Live " tour with Gary Wright, Al Stewart, and others. When we got wind of it, no question, we went. It was just Ambrosia on a very small stage and a very small group of fans. Later, we were invited to the green room, and I was asked if I was the one that asked to hear "Drink Of Water"... I was. What followed was some enjoyable years .... going to Joes studio he was building, donating some of our studio mics to the cause, invited to backstage passes to meet people like Edger Winter, Rick Springfield, Cross, Gary Wright, Al Stewart, Bruce Hornsby and others. For the record, every one of them were very, very .. nice and respectable people. At their first apperance at the Taste Of Minnesota, we were driving the band back to the holel after the 4th of July fireworks, and they all agreed, that they couldn't believe the following of fans in Minnesota. As a footnote, the fans lined up to get albums signed, and with smiles and handshakes, Ambrosia spent a good couple hours extra doing it. They are truly an exceptional group of talented musicians. Also, the added members were the same way...special to say the least. Both my close friend and I were never able to cross paths onstage during their hayday, as we also had gigs to do in our band, and just never met up because of it. What an honor it was to sit, talk, share a meal, and help out. The memories are pure gold.
They sound even better now!
share a meal...Hahahahahha!
@@edmundmcgrath213 one of the best was traveling to the studio Joe was building. We were donating some of our studio mics to the cause. For lunch Joe wanted to take us to a Mexican place he liked. Once there, Joe had to order, because we didn't read or speak Spanish. The food was incredable. After the day was done at the studio, we went ti Joes home and met his wife before going into his music room. This was his personal space with recording gear and so on. In his guitar collection, he had a Hoffner "Beatle bass", and since my buddy had one too .... the conversation between them is a memory all it's own.
@@edmundmcgrath213 the best was when we went to the studio Joe was building. We were donating some of our studio mics for the cause. For lunch Joe wanted to go to a Mexican place he liked. He had to order for us, because we didn't speak or read Spanish. The food was nothing short of incredable. That is a great memory.
Whoa!!! This is a band that has aged like fine wine. I loved them in the '80s but wow. Thank you, guys.
This shows how diverse & talented Ambrosia are. And also explains why Alan Parsons who worked on the last 2 Beatles albums & had just mixed Pink Floyd's DSOTM, chose to work with Ambrosia on their debut & follow up album. He had carte blanche in the industry and worked with Ambrosia before they had released an album. That would normally qualify for Name Dropping however in this case it makes a strong statement about Ambrosia and remains true to this day. Thank You For All The Great Music!
I really miss the 70's. Still have this album. Love this version.
Wow!!!!! Now, this is real music. Not like the so called music we have today with artists wannabes. A true classic, and they sound like....... Yesterday.
Like Ambrosia sounded in the 70's. Thank you for posting.
Diggin this version more and more!!...Beautifully done!!..
OK I am seriously freaking out...THIS IS GREAT!!!!!!!!
OMG they sound better than ever!
Memories! Wow. I like this version even better than the original.
I love the original but if they played this at a concert tomorrow, I wouldn't be disappointed. The feel and groove is still there.
I ran out and bought the single version of "Holding On..." it was on the radio at the time in '75. It didn't seem like music--it was beyond music: more like a message right into my heart about life.
This song just hits all the right triggers with me, takes me right back to 1978, high school, teen angst, no clue about how simple life was and not even remotely equipt to deal with it than at any other time in my life.
At 52, it is nice to get that escapism once in a while.
Simply phenomenal talent, one of the first jam bands that paved the way for a lot of other folks.
Send me back to the 70s. I'd even repeat my 4 yrs in the United States Marine Corps (73-77). Great job and great song.
That, ladies & gentlemen, is called TALENT.
I love this song so much! I can hear it over and over again and never get sick of it. This is by far the best live version I have heard. Thank you for posting!
Yall sound fabulous but I miss David Pack. The first time I heard this I fell in love with David's voice and the band.
Rockerchic 88
David Pack: one of the smoooothest WORLD-CLASS vocalists ever born on this planet. I too miss that voice!
Great version of a great song. 66 years old and never tire hearing this.
Still one of the great musician's bands! Artistry....pure artistry! Thanks!
Yep I'm watching this in December of 2023! Ambrosia classic! Simply awesome!!
I’m so glad I grew up in the 60’s & 70’s because music had hit its zenith in songwriting & band diversity. There will never be another era like the 70’s.😎🔥
I have always loved this song, but this version just blows it out of the water for me. Didn't know it existed. Thanks!!!
These guys are fantastic! What a group of talent...they sound as good today as they almost 40 years ago...amazing!
I was there back in the day but The world needs Ambrosia now - fabulous!
The 70's were a magical time for music and these guys contributed big time!
My First concert was Ambrosia with Fleetwood Mac 1975 Kansas City , Mo. Awesome show, I was 13 I'm 51 now. Great song.
***** They sounded great as well did Fleetwood Mac.
That must have been an awesome show I would of loved to have been there ❤️
Funny my first concert was Ambrosia,Rory gallagher and Dave mason, good times I was 12
Mine was with Beach Boys in Hartford in 1975
Holding On To Yesterday - Lyrics
"Well, I keep holdin' on to yesterday
I keep holdin' enough to say that I'm wrong
I keep thinking that I'm lonely
But it's only missing you inside
Days when we were once together
Seems we'd never come alive
So I keep holdin' on to yesterday
I keep holdin' on enough to say that it's wrong
Lord I don't know when I see you
I can't reach you anymore
Well if I'd only known I'd need you
Then I'd keep you like before
Well I keep holdin' on to yesterday (yesterday)
I keep holdin' on enough to say
That I'm wrong wrong wrong to keep holdin' on to yesterday
My yesterdays have all gone by..."
One of the absolute best songs from the 70's...unique style, tasteful lyrics, incredible top notch musicians and arrangement! I love this song!
Timeless classic!
Love this song, takes me back to the great days of the 70’s and 80’s. Life was wonderful then.
I found this video while doing some prep for their upcoming 2019 show in Ohio. I was 15 when their first album came out. Can't wait to see them. One of the great American bands.
Our yesterdays have NOT gone by! Thanks for the excellence!
Rick Cowling doing a fantastic job on vocals and lead guitar. Go Rick!
Really tremendous band and sound. The studio version of this is also amazing -- unique guitar solo, bass, keyboards and superb vocals. Ambrosia never really got their due.
Great version - that's some serious jamming!
You guys amaze me. Fuc$ ing fantastic. Wow. Still rocking, holding on !!!!!!
Love you guys from the 1970s. Still rocking and I'm 60.
Now this is music.
You guys are great. I've loved your music since the 70s and always will. It's timeless.
Masterpiece!!!
This song is so 70s. Love to return and stay. ✌♥️🇺🇸
By master players. This is what it sounds like and looks like when making music is what you were born for and die to do
When he comes out of the harmonica intro into the keyboards at 2:08, it's like pure magic. The 70s were the best!
Absolutely
God my first concert .I was 12, Ambrosia,Rory gallagher and Dave mason,awesome days.concerts use to last till 1 or 2 am was probably $6.00 ,now a days it's 100. And your on your way home at 10:00
I found out the hard way that Ambrosia was more than the big 2 hits. Super Wow. impressed.
They should re-release this one. It's great. What a band, always loved them.
Back in 1964, I met an my old crush that I haven't seen since Junior High and Lord, was he a hunk! We talked about old times and I wanted so bad to date him but he didn't ask since he was going with someone else. I heard this song and it just reminded me of him. Going back to yesterday where I should have asked him out regardless but too chicken to do so.
I first had this on one of those old K-Tel Albums...
LOL!!! I remember those well!
Guy's you still got it! Nice version, I'll love this song forever! Thank you for all the memories from it!
Wow! I am blown away by this live version! Nicely performed and recorded. Killer drum and bass sound. Thank you!
OMG...WOW! I'm speechless!! This amazing version literally blew my bobby socks OFF! :-o
WOW spent 2 days now listening to different renditions of this lol i cant get enough, thanks guys
The sound is Increadible to be Live!!! It's also Accurate to the song for a live performance. Just proves how great Ambrosia is. I was dating a lovely girl and we listened to their romantic songs.
THANK YOU AMBROSIA AND FIREFALL FOR A GREAT EVENING OF SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC EVER WRITTEN, PENNS PEAK (JIM THORPE, PA.) SORRY FOR THE SMALL CROWD, I FELT SO BAD ONLY 200 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE MOSTLY DUE TO THE UPCOMING HURRICANE. I HOPE BOTH OF YOU CAN PLAY IN ATLANTIC CITY NJ SOON AT THE CASINOS. ME AND MY GF LOVE YOU GUYS SOOOOO MUCH, WE LIVE FOR 70'S MUSIC !! AND YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST. THANXXX AGAIN FOR A GREAT GREAT SHOW, IT EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS !!!! KEN LAMBERT
So far ahead of it's time. To think I heard Mama Frog on FM radio in Buffalo to turn me onto Ambrosia. Now, THAT'S Holding onto Yesterday!
I loved this song!!! always made me cry!
AMBROSIA......WHAT A GREAT BAND...SO VERY VERY VERY TRUE...LONG TIME AGO FOUND MY BEST FRIEND WITH MY GIRL....YOUR HEART FALLS TO THE FLOOR.AND I KEPT HOLDING ON...TILL I MET MY WIFE DEBBIE.HER BEAUTIFUL BLOND HAIR....TRULY A KNOCK OUT.....WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED 30 YRS TILL THIS DAY SHE STILL SAYS IT WAS HER LOSS AND MY GAIN...I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER MY HANDSOME HUSBAND...
What a great story! happy for you both!!!
I'm sure as hell holding on to yesterday.. Times we're better. People had style and class and got along. Not the freak show we're witnessing in 2023...
That`s cool you saw the beginnings of a classic song!
Fantastic!! God, how I love this song! What great memories!
Simply amazing !!
Consumate Pros....Incredible,and playing it just as hard as back in the day...
I'll never grow tired of this!!! Will be rocking it at my funeral!!!
This song is incredible! Sounds just as good as the original recording. Thanks for writing it.
Beautiful voices in perfect harmony... LOVE this song. Great, great performance here. The words have always kinda creeped me out though, so sad... I've put this song on my dead son's FB as a tribute... he died Aug. 24, 2019 due to a drug overdose at age 38.
@DodgeFan439 I am only 25 yrs old. My mom used to have an old record. she died years ago and One thing I remember was this song. Finally I found it!!!! I agree, this is music, WOW!!!
Oh my Lord, I now have a new favorite song. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe gentlemen and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your gift with us. Have been a fan from the beginning but this video leaves me speechless.
Used to cover several of your songs until I had a stroke years ago. Plan to see you in September '17 in St. Peters, MO. Can't wait.
Safe travels and God bless,
I just heard the original of this CLASSIC this morning at 5 am on my bedside radio and man, it STILL ROCKS !! There's a lot there and (speaking now) as a drummer, this guy killed it. Every fill was PERFECT, almost may I say "Ringo like." Thank you for it. 10.2.17
This song has special meaning to me - lost a love in 76.
Excellent version of a fantastic and moving song. Thank you Ambrosia!
I remember seeing the original video for this song back in the mid 70s. It was a family affair of sorts with the band singing in a living room setting with people sitting around.
Great song and great band indeed. Great memories like my first kiss and my first joint in a dimly lit room with the stench of Patchouli everywhere and this song playing in the background. Magical days indeed.
A true American jewel! Full of SOUL!!! The musicians of today need to wake up, take note and put this kind of soul back into music!!! It would do nothing but good for this country! This is "feel good music" unlike most of the useless noise that's perpetuating and filling the minds of society today... Kinda ironic song title, don't you think?
I love the way you did this song! Best song ever!
my favorite all time song! thank you !
STILL SOUNDING PRETTY DAMN GOOD !
Here is one of the Greatest singers and bands in the world!!
Bring back the 70's!
Ambrosia was so great on this debut album. All cuts were winners.
Great Sound...Great Song....Thanks Ambrosia
Fabulous live version of one of my favorite songs.
Also, Victor Davis Hanson on drums.
Love this version of a timeless classic.
i remember hearing this song for the first time, coming out of a nova, hanging out with older high school kids at a park on weekends
Ambrosia is the purest of ambrosia.
I'm like some of you who had forgotten this song until I heard it again today. Thank you Sirius! This great song never gets airplay unlike You're The Only Woman, Biggest Part Of Me. Not a shock considering how bad FM radio is today.
Definitely 1 of the best, most musically sophisticated rock/pop/prog bands ever to come out of LA. You guys smoke !! And 'bout the most unheralded along with Love.
Wow, what fun! Love it!
Many of my memories came from relationships during this period! I remember them all!
I play this over and over and over! Love it!
That was absolutely superb. Thanks for posting.
Great to hear real music! Sounds even better after all these years...
milkman
Freaking AWESOME!
Hola a todos y un abrasó desde costa Rica .las nuevas generaciones también amamos los 70s❤
Wow!! What a jam!! Great groove on the drums!!
Thank you for your appreciation of the years of REAL music! My daughter, now 27, was raised to appreciate her music but to have an even better appreciation of the 60's thru 80's gold. Enjoy along with us and thank you for your comments!
What a crew! Awesome!
Beloved band and song and discography. What else can be said !