Reflections Of My Life - Dean Ford - Dec 2018

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  • @carlosherreraVan
    @carlosherreraVan Před 4 lety +129

    Dean Ford passed on December 31st, 2018 and may he RIP... this song is as even more relevant today than ever...i guess the older one gets the greater the relevance ... give this comment a 👍🏼 if you are still listening in 2020.

    • @burrburr6816
      @burrburr6816 Před 6 měsíci +14

      2024 now

    • @raymondtse1
      @raymondtse1 Před 5 měsíci +14

      Still listening in 2024. Not only that, but I am recommending it to my friends whenever I can.

    • @josephrichardson8813
      @josephrichardson8813 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Fab song

    • @rawirishone3222
      @rawirishone3222 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Let's just say I myself started out early in life, I'm 60 now I can so relate 😢

    • @johng4250
      @johng4250 Před 2 měsíci +4

      We can’t forget this was written by, essentially, a kid. I still love it in 2024 at 81.

  • @rondavey5892
    @rondavey5892 Před 4 měsíci +58

    Were all still listening in march 2024 priceless and timeless. the man and song goes on.

  • @thecheshirecrafter4522
    @thecheshirecrafter4522 Před 2 lety +306

    Knowing that this performance was recorded only days before he died makes it all the more poignant. Seeing him perform with such control knowing he had Parkinsonism makes it even more astonishing. Such a glorious voice and a gorgeous man.

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw Před 2 lety

      Hello Maggie, How are you doing?

    • @paulbowden1905
      @paulbowden1905 Před rokem +15

      This is one of my 3 picks of songs for my passing.
      RIP Dean, and thank you

    • @leonlenau8608
      @leonlenau8608 Před 11 měsíci +7

      So Sweet

    • @TandVEnterprises
      @TandVEnterprises Před 7 měsíci +7

      Absolutely beautiful

    • @williamluzzi590
      @williamluzzi590 Před 7 měsíci +8

      Dean Ford brings me all the way back to my High School days with this beautiful song, he was one of the most memorable singers to enhance my life. God bless him!

  • @JW52654
    @JW52654 Před 5 lety +688

    I'm 65 yrs old, when i was a boy my father warned me that when i get older that, the years will seem like months and the months would seem like weeks and the weeks would seem like days and the days would seem like hours as we grow older. He was so right. Miss you pop.

    • @suptrto
      @suptrto Před 4 lety +16

      Beautiful, miss my Pop too!!

    • @joegongora2200
      @joegongora2200 Před 4 lety +26

      I'm not too far-off I'm 64 & I see from where you're coming from. I saw something that was written on a Tee-Shirt, it said how do know that you're getting old ? When you you have more Doctors than friends. It certainly seems that way. I do miss my folks & aunts and uncles that are way up in age are dying off. You said you miss your old man and that's because you grew up with him, and perhaps you had a good relationship with him. Me even though my old man isn't around I wouldn't sing for him. I didn't grow-up with my old man because he left before I was born. One day when I met up with him he told me if I couldn't accept him. It was alright because he had other children that accepted him. That was 23 Yrs ago I walked away and didn't see him since. He's no longer around and I was loyal to the people that adopted and took me in. Even though they're no longer around I carry their last name. Family and folks are the ones that stick by you. It's sad but that's the way it is for some people.

    • @JW52654
      @JW52654 Před 4 lety +11

      @@joegongora2200
      Amen brother. thanks for the your heart felt response. My pop was a merchant seaman, so he was gone 3-6 months at a time, but he was a kind and affectionate soul and the times that we did spend together i often reflect upon, it some times makes me feel young again. Oh and by the way, my name is Joseph too.

    • @jimbobcarter8891
      @jimbobcarter8891 Před 4 lety +12

      You dad a very very wise dad, god bless him.

    • @rexmayn3171
      @rexmayn3171 Před 4 lety +14

      My father has been gone 7 years, two months ago mom joined him . I miss you both, thank you so much for all you did for me.

  • @wayne1074
    @wayne1074 Před 4 měsíci +30

    For those of us in our twilight years of life, these lyrics take on a very special meaning. Reflecting on life is something we tend to do in our latter years because time passes so quickly that we have to think back to relive events of our life to fully appreciate them. Dean, you are back home now. You have done well. Now, you can rest in peace. Thank you for all the years you shared your music and helped many of us to reflect on our own lives.

  • @paulloach7289
    @paulloach7289 Před 4 lety +636

    When your a kid you dont understand the lyrics, when your a grown man you understand them perfectly.

    • @conned
      @conned Před 4 lety +7

      Yea,about the vietnam war.

    • @suerichardson2067
      @suerichardson2067 Před 3 lety +10

      Irrespective of the subject you do understand more as you attain a few years under the belt.

    • @Jamesandcheraylucas
      @Jamesandcheraylucas Před 3 lety +3

      Yepppppp

    • @oilyshoes9969
      @oilyshoes9969 Před 3 lety +5

      @@conned No.....about life

    • @heatherbrandis6240
      @heatherbrandis6240 Před 3 lety +7

      I únderstand them perfectly. I just love thís song. I think I stand alone withiñ my frieñdzone ,💔

  • @benji274
    @benji274 Před 5 lety +348

    Glad someone was able to record him singing it one more time before he left us 26 days later RIP Dean

    • @stanleyturner1119
      @stanleyturner1119 Před rokem +11

      More powerful than the original.

    • @johnoneal1234
      @johnoneal1234 Před rokem +9

      @@stanleyturner1119 Wish I could hear it. Being deaf stinks for a singer...

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@johnoneal1234
      🙏🙏🙏

  • @onehappykamper
    @onehappykamper Před 3 měsíci +20

    I'm 73 years old and this song always gets me. Don't know why. It's just the right melody... The original with the brilliant guitar is one of the very best ever songs

  • @susanpark7339
    @susanpark7339 Před 3 lety +368

    Being 72 years old myself, I wonder how he could write a song with such poignant words at the age he was when he wrote them. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @wingatemose1182
    @wingatemose1182 Před 5 lety +278

    Dean Ford past away Dec 31 ,2018. Born Sept 05 ,1946. He was 72 years old. God can now watch over you Dean. Thank you for sharing that amazing voice with me and the world. RIP with God.

    • @peterkooreman7504
      @peterkooreman7504 Před 2 lety +5

      🙏🙏❤️

    • @bredadalton3290
      @bredadalton3290 Před 2 lety +12

      Dean Ford was marmalade I was lucky to get to know Dean when he was in London he was a great guy stayed in touch right until his death spoke to him in the morning of his passing god bless ya Dean you’re singing with the angels now fly high love and miss you so much until we meet again love you forever

    • @remalm3670
      @remalm3670 Před 2 lety +8

      ... Rest in Peace Dean ... you are always with me thru your music ... Thank you ...

    • @paulvalentine1483
      @paulvalentine1483 Před 2 lety +3

      No gods exist.

    • @remalm3670
      @remalm3670 Před 2 lety +6

      @@paulvalentine1483 ... and God respects your 'Free Will' ... ;-) ...

  • @barbaramoore5070
    @barbaramoore5070 Před 3 lety +162

    Thank you for leaving us with this beautiful song about life and the yearning to go back “home”…rest in peace Dean ♥️

  • @wayne1074
    @wayne1074 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I remember watching and listening to Dean sing this song when he was a young man in his twenties. Now, watching him sing it as an older man is a strange feeling. It almost feels like he had it planned from the beginning to sing this song as the story of his life. Dean, you will be missed by many who remember you as the young man and now as the elder man. You will always be loved. ❤️

  • @spudjohnsonn8122
    @spudjohnsonn8122 Před měsícem +10

    Christ bless you, Dean Ford, you are home now in paradise! You wrote & sang one of the most powerful songs of all time. PEACE.

    • @chrisarcher6972
      @chrisarcher6972 Před 12 dny

      Leave your sky fairy delusion out of it, mate; the song's poignant in its own right.

    • @spudjohnsonn8122
      @spudjohnsonn8122 Před 12 dny +2

      @@chrisarcher6972 Bite me!

  • @pfraioli1
    @pfraioli1 Před rokem +24

    My Dad has Parkinson's, I weep as I hear this man's voice strong as it was 50 years ago! Take me back Dean-You just did!

  • @stuzo666
    @stuzo666 Před 11 měsíci +14

    The world is a bad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live.. but I dont wanna die..beautiful, fills me with tears everytime

    • @spudjohnsonn8122
      @spudjohnsonn8122 Před měsícem

      Right on, the most powerful lyrics of the whole song!

  • @QuicknStraight
    @QuicknStraight Před 11 měsíci +22

    To write such an incredibly perceptive song at the age of just 23 is remarkable. It's a masterpiece.

  • @Sunburst75
    @Sunburst75 Před rokem +60

    Probably one of the best songs ever made. RIP Dean from a fellow Scot.

  • @jamesscott2373
    @jamesscott2373 Před 4 lety +73

    I'm 68 years old and in my last year here. This song brings back so many great memories. I' glad that I had the privilege of enjoying the best ever era of music. You were one of the greatest Dean. Thank you so much!

  • @karareynolds772
    @karareynolds772 Před 5 lety +414

    A truly beautiful timeless song. Sing with the angels Dean.

    • @MB-ys1uw
      @MB-ys1uw Před 5 lety +9

      One of the most poignant beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard, it takes me to another world.

    • @MB-ys1uw
      @MB-ys1uw Před 5 lety +6

      Thankyou

    • @ninamarybuba7440
      @ninamarybuba7440 Před 4 lety +8

      Dean Ford (Thomas McAleese) was gifted with a beautiful voice. Angels are singing with him now. He will be missed.

    • @margarettaylor-faison1124
      @margarettaylor-faison1124 Před 3 lety +1

      How beautiful that is

    • @paididoy
      @paididoy Před 3 lety +1

      @incogneto , you're bs!

  • @dannelson4209
    @dannelson4209 Před 5 lety +103

    Wow, Dean Ford is still very good even in his older age. We all are getting old, his performance and the message of his song brought a tear to my eye. ''A young man in the old Mans body sings , take me back'' Absolute perfection.

    • @heatherbrandis6240
      @heatherbrandis6240 Před 3 lety +6

      Totally agree 😢😥🤔

    • @stellarocquie7957
      @stellarocquie7957 Před 2 lety +8

      He was singing so strongly and steadily AS HE WAS DYING OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE. Miraculously and magnificently, he was able to breathe and sing through this horrifying condition that LITERALLY robs its victims of their ability to speak and breathe. We should all be this graceful at the end.

    • @johnoconnor7841
      @johnoconnor7841 Před rokem +2

      Well spoken

  • @DavesGarden1714
    @DavesGarden1714 Před 10 měsíci +13

    RIP Dean Ford your music is your legacy

  • @peterbruscato2084
    @peterbruscato2084 Před 5 lety +232

    This one of my favorite songs of all times 50 years later and it still touches me RIP Dean

  • @bazbuncher6948
    @bazbuncher6948 Před 5 lety +458

    one of the BEST songs ever written.

    • @stephenlovering7932
      @stephenlovering7932 Před 5 lety +6

      very much Baz, the best ever

    • @MsTony1957
      @MsTony1957 Před 5 lety +9

      Brings back a lot of memories... .

    • @ronhathaway9399
      @ronhathaway9399 Před 5 lety +2

      Baz Buncher amen

    • @bredadalton1379
      @bredadalton1379 Před 4 lety +7

      He was amazing guy. 2 week before he passed away RIP Dean Ford. God bless

    • @bredadalton1379
      @bredadalton1379 Před 4 lety +3

      I listen to his music every day and I can't believe that he is no longer with us. Towards the end I noticed that he wasn't looking after himself probably. He looked very unkempt and that is so sad. X

  • @nickpaterson8834
    @nickpaterson8834 Před 5 lety +229

    R.I.P. Mr Ford.One of the most underrated lead singers in music history.And reflections of my life such a incredible piece of work.

  • @timothymoore1441
    @timothymoore1441 Před 5 lety +323

    As I listened to this song I am saying to myself where did the time go

    • @stephenlovering7932
      @stephenlovering7932 Před 5 lety +5

      I agree Tim, He will be missed

    • @robertchan5805
      @robertchan5805 Před 5 lety +8

      The last 10 years, in the last week of December: looking back to the past, while playing this (original version) song.
      It's sad to read that Dean Ford is past away on January 1st of this year!
      RIP...

    • @kevinyarbrough796
      @kevinyarbrough796 Před 5 lety +21

      Time goes into the tomb of time, never to be relived, except in our minds. I’m 63. Time flies! Live life and enjoy every day, Remember you can’t ever recreate that day, memories are sweet! Don’t be afraid to take chances.

    • @stephenlovering7932
      @stephenlovering7932 Před 5 lety +14

      I am 65 I remember this song so well, it’s the best song ever,Dean has a great voice

    • @trevorjones487
      @trevorjones487 Před 5 lety +9

      @@stephenlovering7932 I get accused of living in the past, why not, wen thers talent like this ! Stephen, I agree, !

  • @suegorecki9868
    @suegorecki9868 Před 5 lety +279

    God, I wish I could have seen him sing this in person.......so sad he is gone. I love this song so much!

    • @repentobeyjesus9187
      @repentobeyjesus9187 Před 5 lety +2

      Me too, Sue. :'(

    • @ralphmears8139
      @ralphmears8139 Před 5 lety +6

      I was so lucky to have seen him performing this song 50 years ago, it still makes me cry when I hear it.

    • @suegorecki9868
      @suegorecki9868 Před 5 lety +2

      @@repentobeyjesus9187 Watching again tonight...just so beautiful!

    • @davedoe5314
      @davedoe5314 Před 4 lety +2

      Brilliant song ,and a brilliant voice ,R.I.P

    • @caroleramsay7159
      @caroleramsay7159 Před 2 lety +2

      Saw The Marmalade at the local dance hall in 1972! Had a massive crush on Dean Ford (Tommy McAleese)

  • @reoldies3783
    @reoldies3783 Před 10 měsíci +19

    This is such a powerful song to this day.
    Thank you Dean for this beautiful performance.
    At Peace Forever 🕊️ ❤️

  • @peterturley8846
    @peterturley8846 Před 5 lety +115

    One of THE finest and best songs ever penned - forever Dean, forever Marmalade, forever sixties xxx

    • @willcambeul6172
      @willcambeul6172 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes, Peter. What a singer Wee Dean was. First saw him in 1963, or thereabouts, in a school hall in Drumchapel - it was Dean Ford and the Gaylords at that point. One of the top bands in Scotland at the time. Worth trying to find Dean and Ian McMillan's acoustic version of 'In Dreams' (it's at a wedding reception). Or The Glasgow Road, with Joe Tansin - and other tracks, from his later years. They're on youtube.

    • @s.s40
      @s.s40 Před rokem +1

      ありがとございます、、❤

  • @Music-TV-Film-Blogger
    @Music-TV-Film-Blogger Před 5 lety +159

    R.I.P., Mr. McAleese. Go sing with the angels now...

    • @ne007ne
      @ne007ne Před 5 lety +4

      All those Loveley Nights, with Sarah all them Empty Bottles left by me and my cousin Norman RIP Dean

    • @manoelbrandao9304
      @manoelbrandao9304 Před 5 lety +1

      Sad!

    • @repentobeyjesus9187
      @repentobeyjesus9187 Před 5 lety +3

      Amen.. I hope to meet him up there one day. :'(

  • @tammycrookshanks4112
    @tammycrookshanks4112 Před měsícem +2

    Love love Dean Ford and Reflections of my Life! Im 62 and this song always takes me back home! RIP Dean♥️🙏

  • @shaykatz5648
    @shaykatz5648 Před rokem +7

    I'll be 77 in a frw months & this song has more meaning to me NOW than it would have in my younger years. I so love this song & thank you so very much for it. RIP DEAN

  • @rhondadross
    @rhondadross Před 5 lety +135

    I can listen to this over an over! Beautiful

    • @davidraponi6542
      @davidraponi6542 Před 5 lety +2

      I listen to this song every nite

    • @raymocopo7340
      @raymocopo7340 Před 5 lety +4

      I've been listening over and over all evening, various versions. Excellence never gets tiring.

    • @KRCARNER1
      @KRCARNER1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@davidraponi6542 I to listen to this song all the time. I like to end my evening with one of three versions. Beautiful way to end the day. Makes me thankful every day.

    • @AChorister
      @AChorister Před 4 lety

      @jp
      Condolences. Losing a parent is SO hard, particularly a loving mother who loved unconditionally. ❤️

  • @Dcvillnz
    @Dcvillnz Před 5 lety +20

    Fly high my friend ! Thank you for the beautiful music !!! You’ll surely be missed. !!!!! 😞🙏😇
    Godbless you Brother

  • @jennyraquel2509
    @jennyraquel2509 Před rokem +19

    What a beautiful song, your legacy is eternal.❤❤

  • @stellarocquie7957
    @stellarocquie7957 Před 2 lety +10

    Amazing AND heartwrenching to discover that Dean recorded this only weeks before we lost him forever. Rest in Musical Paradise, Sir.

  • @dorothyscarth2930
    @dorothyscarth2930 Před 5 lety +94

    I'm in tears watching this video! Dean still has such a beautiful voice all these years on and the song is more poignant than ever. Lovey to see Dean in the studio recording it. Briliant cd altogether too xx

    • @colindant3410
      @colindant3410 Před 5 lety +12

      I daresay that we of a certain age are going to have to bear this for the foreseeable future. I'm teary-eyed. I was 15 when this song was released in the UK. Wonderful song.

    • @dorothyscarth2930
      @dorothyscarth2930 Před 5 lety +3

      @@colindant3410 I was 13yrs old and fell in love with it too xx

    • @colindant3410
      @colindant3410 Před 5 lety +5

      @@dorothyscarth2930 You probably remember The Honeycombs. I cheered myself up watching a video of them miming to their hit song 'Have I the right'. Of course, Honey Lantree recently passed away as well. I recently discovered another song of theirs called 'This too shall pass away'. Take care.

    • @dorothyscarth2930
      @dorothyscarth2930 Před 5 lety

      @@colindant3410 I have it on my playlist! x

    • @marcdubord8740
      @marcdubord8740 Před 5 lety +1

      Got that right! Same feelings here! TY Dean!

  • @l.s.macedo8137
    @l.s.macedo8137 Před 5 lety +40

    "Reflections of My Life" was a star in the sky of my youth. Rest in Peace Dean!!!!!

  • @70sladyalways25
    @70sladyalways25 Před rokem +15

    This is a treasure! I keep coming back to listen to this man. RIP, Dean. You left us with a beautiful song. ❤

  • @mackeydirk8643
    @mackeydirk8643 Před 3 lety +27

    A timeless masterpiece....my God this song is beautiful

  • @lindahalls4737
    @lindahalls4737 Před 5 lety +108

    Reflections of my Life was my all time favorite song. The entire band did such a great job with Junior and Grahams perfect harmonies and playing, Alan's drumming, and Patrick;s rhythm. Deans vocals couldn't be matched with anyone's cover song. When I first heard the song I thought Dean was black with his high range. I always wanted to meet Dean as he was so nice and had the voice I wished I had. See you in the resurrection Dean. This song gave us memories of a lifetime.

    • @johnmackenzie8573
      @johnmackenzie8573 Před 5 lety +7

      What a wonderful song you have left us. Carry on singing in a better fairer honest place 🤗

    • @tempebill8183
      @tempebill8183 Před 5 lety +5

      ...nice Linda.. his is a voice that'll be welcome to hear again in the new world!

    • @repentobeyjesus9187
      @repentobeyjesus9187 Před 5 lety +3

      Amen!! Praise Jesus!

    • @isobellickes8543
      @isobellickes8543 Před rokem +1

      Linda, I’m with you there, we’ll see a lot of beautiful people in the resurrection will we not?

  • @deborahstaats922
    @deborahstaats922 Před 4 lety +24

    Sounds as good as his first recording. Rest peacefully Mr. Ford. Thank you for this most wonderful song.

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw Před 2 lety

      Hello Deborah, How are you doing?

  • @antonnym214
    @antonnym214 Před 3 lety +26

    Wow. If this was recorded in December, 2018, then this was Dean's last month on this Earth; but his gift never died. I feel supremely honored to have heard him sing this.

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 Před 3 lety +2

      I'm right with you.
      This is heartbreaking and beautiful.

  • @davidewing5605
    @davidewing5605 Před 3 lety +4

    To all. Well it ever happen again? A song, a MASTERPIECE of a song 🎵 ✨ ❤ that touches us as Reflections Of My Life? This song, words, tempo, the true sadness, and memories that stur our souls is what this song is all about. How did Dean and his band mate pull this off? It is perfect in every way. Still, now from 1967, or when it was released in your area, this beautiful song stands the test of time. I loved it back than, when I was a teenager living in the San Francisco Bay area, as I love it now. It's like wine 🍷 that gets better with time. The older you get, the more Reflecting of your life you do. Just a natural thing in your life, that happens as you grow older. How blessed we are to here this beautiful song. It's as relevant song now in 2020, as it was in 1967. We can all take a lesson from this song. This asks a question. If you had a time machine would you, if you could, knowing all that you know now, go back in time to to your old home 🏡 and start all over in the life that you lead? I am not writing about financial gain, but affairs of the heart ♥ Would you push that button 🤔 that could change your life. For more about this, go to this song Dean Ford Reflections Of My Life there is another version of this song, much like this one. Dean Ford last re-recording of this song 🎵 posted by The Fridge, (that spelling might be off), go there and see under the comments of me and him commenting back and forth. He was the sound engineer whom recorded that version of this song. I was honored that he and I commented to each other. You may learn somethings about Dean there. To to close I go back to the the original statement. Will it ever happen again? A song that touches most everyone who hears it. Sure there are alot of wonderful songs out there, also there is alot of songs that are not worth the, (plastic or vinyl), there made of. Simply it is one of the best rock songs ever made. I hope we all make 🙏 past this virus and can live a normal life again. Peace and good health to you all. We all have part of ourselves to give our children and younger generation. When you think of music, tell the younger ones about this hidden gem 💎. This song has been pushed back and

  • @douglascouch9048
    @douglascouch9048 Před 5 lety +22

    I never get tired of listening to this a great man I hope hes back home

  • @djohn81dj
    @djohn81dj Před 5 lety +90

    R.I.P. Sir. Thank you for the music.

  • @kevdonew1412
    @kevdonew1412 Před 5 lety +47

    this song will be forever playing for you MR FORD rest in eternal peace

  • @ellywinterquist7665
    @ellywinterquist7665 Před 5 lety +18

    I remember the days of Marmalade life was just beginning for me and now it is like time just flew------ now we are thinking more of how to slow our lives down. I've always loved this song. I think when we are young we think we know all about life really we don't know anything until we get to the last part of our lives, then you start to thinking... R.I.P. Mr. Dean Ford you done good...

  • @BugzKiller
    @BugzKiller Před 5 lety +16

    He sang so great all the way up until the end! Now he is singing for the Angels.

  • @airamad2
    @airamad2 Před 2 lety +13

    Beautiful and timeless! Junior Campbell did an extraordinary job creating this beautiful song and Dean's Ford interpretation made it timeless, it takes me back to my 16s. Thank you Dean Ford for singing this everlasting song so beautifully. R.I.P. my friend

    • @andrewhudson8966
      @andrewhudson8966 Před rokem +1

      Dean wrote Reflections with Junior Campbell under Dean’s real name,Thomas McAleese.

    • @heatherbrandis6240
      @heatherbrandis6240 Před rokem

      I don't wanna live without you.

  • @effiemcfarland6735
    @effiemcfarland6735 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Always Love This Song RIP DEAN FORD a Lot Of Peoples Didn’t Understand This Song When There Was Young as There Got Older There Understand The Song

  • @kevinjohn725
    @kevinjohn725 Před rokem +6

    Thank god for utube so we can see and hear a brilliant singer and songwriter.

  • @pammorris8097
    @pammorris8097 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m 68 years old. I’ve loved this song from the very first time I heard it! I think it’s my very favorite song ever. RIP Mr. Ford. ‘’Reflections of my life” is dear to my heart!❤

  • @pbailey232
    @pbailey232 Před 4 lety +11

    A song that obviously gets better with time because it means more with the passing of it. You can't intentionally write a song like this everyday!!! They come from some special place reserved for rare moments and I'm glad I was around for this one.

  • @michaelpatrick45
    @michaelpatrick45 Před 5 lety +187

    Dean Ford of Scottish band Marmalade dies aged 72by Paul Cashmere on January 2, 2019in NewsDean Ford, the singer and songwriter for Scotland’s Marmalade, has died aged 72.Dean’s daughter Tracey McAleese-Gorman confirmed the news of her father’s passing on Facebook saying “I am so sad to share that my dear Dad passed away last night. He was an amazing man, a gentle soul, extremely talented musician and a great Father and Pop Pop to his only grandchild Connor”.Dean Ford was a member of Marmalade from 1966 to 1974. He co-wrote Marmalade’s biggest international hit ‘Reflections of My Life’ under his real name Thomas McAleese with Junior Campbell. It sold 2 million copies around the world. In 1998 BMI recognised the song’s success with a Special Citation of Achievement Award.

    • @noeffenway7616
      @noeffenway7616 Před 5 lety +5

      Died December 31, 2018.

    • @grahamjones7328
      @grahamjones7328 Před 5 lety +17

      So sad for your loss. Beautiful song. Meant so much to so many people for all sorts of reasons. Not many songs or singers can reach to those places in our minds like this song did. Don’t mind admitting to a tear in my eye when I learned of his passing.

    • @claza28
      @claza28 Před 5 lety +6

      R.I.P dear Dean. Thank you !!!!

    • @laersioantonio6065
      @laersioantonio6065 Před 5 lety +2

      Eu adoro o Dean. Para mim ele canta demaisssss.Eu gravei todas as musicas, desde que ele estava na Banda .

    • @laersioantonio6065
      @laersioantonio6065 Před 5 lety +2

      O tempo passou mas o Dean continua com a voz linda.

  • @eturfrey
    @eturfrey Před 5 lety +39

    Takes me right back to my youth, thank you Dean.

  • @ashburn47
    @ashburn47 Před 5 lety +51

    I was fortunate enough to catch The Marmalade 'live' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1971. Dean Ford had beautiful melodic voice. RIP Dean Ford.😢😢😢

  • @dianewood4799
    @dianewood4799 Před 5 lety +49

    Thanks for the ride and Rest In Peace Sir... Time to sing with the angels... ♥️🙏😇👼

  • @stevenbrower-pr1nd
    @stevenbrower-pr1nd Před 4 měsíci +4

    Words can't express my respect and admiration for this man and his music talent. He left way too early. May God Bless 👍

  • @antoniocupira4032
    @antoniocupira4032 Před 3 lety +29

    Milhões de vozes surgirão mas igual a sua será insubstituível 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏. Fica em paz 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @chittys
    @chittys Před 5 lety +34

    so sorry to hear of deans passing,still a fantastic voice after all these years,rip dean you were a wonderful modest guy

  • @keithbrueton
    @keithbrueton Před 5 lety +16

    Thanks for the great music Dean R.I.P brother you will be sadly missed . (you said it i don't want to die) safe journey and fly free of this mad world .

  • @columbia1930
    @columbia1930 Před 5 lety +38

    Rest in peace, Dean---

  • @helenaalbert4817
    @helenaalbert4817 Před rokem +7

    Can't get enough of this... PURE GOLD!

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      @pwi9161 Před rokem

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  • @stevecook8941
    @stevecook8941 Před 5 lety +60

    Very sad that Dean's daughter has announced that Dean Ford has passed away................another great singer lost

  • @luvmyflowers123
    @luvmyflowers123 Před 5 lety +8

    Many years ago my boyfriend gave me this Record so I can remember him . He said it was a Beautiful song.. I was going home to California. And he was going to college to Morelia Mex. I treasured the Record his picture with it till now. Dean Ford God peace you🎚

  • @davethecurrymonster
    @davethecurrymonster Před 5 lety +44

    R.i.p dean. A sad lose beautiful memories love this song reminds me of my dad who passed 20 years back thoughts and prayers are with your family 😞😞😞😞😞

  • @Laura-du7mc
    @Laura-du7mc Před 3 měsíci +2

    Absolutely love this. Listened to it so many times . Superb song back then. Superb song forever. R.I.P.Dean.

  • @MarioMangayVillanueva
    @MarioMangayVillanueva Před 5 lety +30

    I am so sad to hear him passing away. The song Reflections Of My Life is one of my best favorite songs ever hearing it for the first time 6 months ago. The song touched my soul because I am able to relate to it. Rest in peace in your real old home.

  • @temeculajoe
    @temeculajoe Před 5 lety +3

    Wow I remember this song during Vietnam.

  • @brucehauge1391
    @brucehauge1391 Před 5 lety +22

    So sad to hear of his passing. This guy had an amazing voice to match his writing skills. Check you tube of him singing this song live from 1970 and 1971 he was spot on.

  • @billysmith5721
    @billysmith5721 Před 5 lety +2

    i am 66 years old. i never look back. i look forward to reaching 90

  • @jeffaustin226
    @jeffaustin226 Před 14 dny

    This song was a very bright star in this early teen’s universe. I’m 69 and love it more now than ever 😢

  • @k.h.5520
    @k.h.5520 Před 5 lety +27

    RIP Dean...Thanks for the music .
    Gone but not forgotten
    .God Bless.x

    • @ellyndreamsdeanfordbunting9054
      @ellyndreamsdeanfordbunting9054 Před 5 lety

      Thankyou for the many years of your beautiful music which I will appreciate so so so much more. You will be missed those lucky people in Music Heaven

  • @maryhyland
    @maryhyland Před 5 lety +25

    Wow. So beautiful. May he Rest In Peace.

  • @PinitNopkaew
    @PinitNopkaew Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's in deep of my heart forever..."Dean* thank y for your songs..I'm remenber till the lastday of my life😊

  • @jamespolston4208
    @jamespolston4208 Před rokem +2

    Bring back many memories Dean thank you

  • @stephenbrown7946
    @stephenbrown7946 Před 5 lety +23

    Dean- thanks for all the entertainment you gave us over the years!! 🌟🦁🌟💚

  • @wilmanew4830
    @wilmanew4830 Před 5 lety +26

    Dean Ford still has a beautiful voice. Lovely to hear this new version he has on his new CD. Go Dean Ford !!

  • @johncroasdale1992
    @johncroasdale1992 Před 5 lety +18

    Brilliant vocal performance

  • @Bruce-1956
    @Bruce-1956 Před 5 lety +3

    Damn onions..................RIP Thomas.
    'I miss my old home'

  • @jlepre752
    @jlepre752 Před 5 lety +48

    RIP...Loved his vocals on this one

  • @sunshine53andsong
    @sunshine53andsong Před 5 lety +90

    Dean has and always has had one of the most soulful voices and this latest version of the song he wrote with Junior has the passion that makes it even more poignant today. The video is superb. Well done to everyone involved.

    • @lianneoneill8352
      @lianneoneill8352 Před 5 lety +3

      So so sad loved this man since I was 12 years old and still loving him now my heart goes out to his family RIP Tom McAleese

    • @MPDownes
      @MPDownes Před 2 lety +1

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  • @celsohenrique5901
    @celsohenrique5901 Před 3 lety +20

    Essa música foi feita para a voz do Dean Ford. Mil vezes obrigado Dean.

  • @judiprince7727
    @judiprince7727 Před 5 lety +20

    Takes me back to when I was 19 years old and learning to play this on my guitar magic time and a beautiful song thanks Dean

  • @debbiestockwell2541
    @debbiestockwell2541 Před 5 lety +34

    This brings tears to my eyes.. I feel so many things. My heart and mind run with many emotions.
    Thank you. ❤️ Merry Christmas

    • @timheathfield97
      @timheathfield97 Před 5 lety +2

      Debbie so sad I think he knew which is why he did this best wishes but sad ones x

    • @marcdubord8740
      @marcdubord8740 Před 5 lety +1

      Same here! I know what you mean!

  • @dreamartistry1387
    @dreamartistry1387 Před 5 lety +6

    My all time favorite song! Thank you Dean.....rest in peace Sir.

  • @alistairplenderleith7164
    @alistairplenderleith7164 Před 5 lety +2

    This takes me back to a dear brother in law's 21st birthday, sadly he passed away at 65. I am 70 now and have awee drink on a Saturday and enjoy listening to some good music to take my mind off Nicola Sturgeon !!!!

  • @oraliamasswadi662
    @oraliamasswadi662 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love this video. I fell his love for this song and wanted to go home and wanted to live Rest In Peace 🕊️.

  • @arthurmclean2722
    @arthurmclean2722 Před 5 lety +11

    Thanks for the great music,RIP Dean you were the best

  • @franke981
    @franke981 Před rokem +3

    What a wonderful song and what a terrific performance almost 50 years after the original version. RIP Dean.

  • @michaelsolomons1456
    @michaelsolomons1456 Před rokem +2

    At 72 I now understand the lyrics of this stunning sung by Dean and love it another songs lyrics I can understand at my time of life is yesterday when I was young by Roy Clark great songs

  • @jeffauvil8129
    @jeffauvil8129 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love this song from my early years.Thank You

  • @cockneyful
    @cockneyful Před 11 měsíci +3

    Amazing performance it’s always been one of my favourite records since it’s 1969 release RIP DEAN

  • @boldcautionproductions9203

    What a gift as Dean closed in on the closing of his circle of life. A rare opportunity and he took it with this poignant song that meant so much to so many, and now to many new listeners.

  • @IdahoRanchGirl
    @IdahoRanchGirl Před 10 měsíci +2

    This tears me apart. The nostalgia.

  • @posgrado
    @posgrado Před 3 měsíci +1

    Listening and playing May 2024! Thanks a lot Dean...

  • @nigellewis6279
    @nigellewis6279 Před 5 lety +13

    God Bless Dean a Great Musician! Will never be another like you a one' off you will be sadly missed by me and others! Rest In Peace Dean Thanks for The Music and Memories! Love Nige xx

  • @luismateus5448
    @luismateus5448 Před 2 lety +20

    *Eterno,*
    *Que Deus o tenha ao seu lado!*
    🌷🇧🇷

  • @6stringwood
    @6stringwood Před 19 dny +1

    Dean you may be silenced, but your beautiful music will live on. RIP 🎸🎶🙏

  • @Scunthorpesfinest
    @Scunthorpesfinest Před 10 měsíci +2

    At the end of his life, despite the obvious weakness in his voice - or perhaps because of it - his voice was even more beautiful than at the start of his life. RIP Dean - a beautiful voice from a beautiful soul.