Reminds me of when i was young and my parents played james taylor.....its these things in life that are true gifts.....and this song is definately one of them.....thanks to my parents.....and to Mr James Taylor....
One of the nicest sweetest songs I have heard and will again for a long time. Just want to see him sing it live at a concert will be a real day to remember I am sure. x
1973 was the year, The Bulls Head Meriden, Piggeries bar the place......I first heard this and have to say this was a real moment.....brought every tape/record....early MP3's to you youngsters, of his and wore them out.......superb......his voice may have changed a little but its still superb
WIth or without a nice headphone, this song will put you in a state where helping others is a more of a choice than a need. You feel lighter and good about yourself afterward...
@lawyerwithachainsaw re ''MrDanbloom It is an earphone, so he can hear the sound as it is mixed.'' - THANKS for this, i never knew this. But one more question then, why would the song be MIXED while singing it on stage? Isn't sound mixing for the studio producer? But for a live song, what does this mean, the sound is being mixed. WHICH sound? Is this different from a pure singer singing into a mike without any mixing, like unplugge songs? Thanks if you can
@eymey James Taylor and Carly Simon both wrote this song together and believe me, I was around when it 1st came out and they most certainly made this song the huge hit that it is. If you'll notice through research just about every single song Taylor wrote has been covered by at least a dozen other artists. This song and 'Fire and Rain" remain on "Rolling Stones" top 500 best songs of all time. Many claim Carol King wrote it for her Tapestry album but James & Carly actually did, King covered it.
@TheFiddlah I don't know who flagged such a respectful comment as spam. Any way, I was also under the impression that Carole King wrote it (also see "you've got a friend" on Wikipedia). Also, before he performs it at the famous Beacon Theatre recording, he says himself it was written by Carole King :)
Música pra mandar para os melhores amigos que temos nessa vida! Quanta inspiração! Música divina! Ainda que os amigos verdadeiros estejam distantes... arranjamos uma forma de nos fazermos presentes. Emocionante... dou uma valor colossal para minhas verdadeiras amizades! Abraço apertadíssimo.
I'm listening to James on Youtube My puppy climbed into my lap, closed his eyes, and dozed off. When the song ended, he looked at me like I did something wrong. So, I'm going to play him another one...
Even better than the original. His voice matured into his style. Like Louis Armstrong's trumpet...you know it's him instantly due to tonality and phrasing.
oh sweet baby James...his wonderful music ...no my 30 something kids and their teen kids never would even give this a listen....SOMEONE OUT THERE DOES AND KEEPS POSTING ---THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH--I'M FROM THE WOODSTOCK GENERATION--didn't go crazy--just loved the music then and now
@davec3487 Well, it depends on the understanding of the word 'respect'. I don't imagine any artist that would call 'disrespectful' an ovation. By the way, if you or me pay for a ticket and we feel a deep emotion about a song, how would I dare to call you 'disrespectul' if you stand up and show your happiness? Of course, there are people in the audiences that try to shut up people showing their feelings. That's disrespectul, and unhuman.
Probably the greatest hymn in praise of friendships ever written. You only have to watch the audience reaction to see how powerful it is and how many people identify with it. As for JT, well the hair may have gone (so has mine) but that wonderful voice remains
@granbubba1 Yes mate.... God it is painful, when every little piece of her returned affection meant half the world to you... For me it has been years, I have always served her as the best friend I could be, even going to visit her 500 miles away.
@91joelt im guessing u didnt live during the 70s and this may be one of the first timess u are hearing this..this was my music i was a teen early 70s,this song was my friends song... we hung on the corner, laughed , talked drank etc together, this song was our song,,,, you just call out my name, and you know where ever i am i'll come running,,,, thats true friendship and if they ever call out my name, i'll be there, hope u have friends like that as i do , 4 decades later
my im just love his songs !!!!! i wasnt even born when he sang that songs also i head him first time in my life and now i just cant get over his songs.
J'ai écouté cette chanson des milliers de fois et je ne m'en lasse pas.
James Taylor était , est et restera mon meilleur ami et un grand réconfort lorsque le moral est en baisse.Si seulement un jour pouvait se réaliser ce rêve:"you just call off my name..."
Se você se achar fora do contexto, com aquele monte de velhinhas (e velhinhos) curtindo, aí é que não podemos esperar mais nada. Continua muito bom. Ou não?
The other day, in a dream i was told that if ever I'm lost and trouble,...just listen to James taylor. i woke up questioning, "who is James Taylor'? so i googled him. Crazy!!!! when i googled this named, I was directed to this song. scared, but feeling safe knowing that "GOD" is listening and watching over me! by the way im "black"! lol i would neva listen to this type of music.....no way!! but its nice to know GOD is listening.
DONT READ THIS BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. IF YOU DO NOT POST THIS COMMENT ON THREE VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN TWO DAYS. NO, YOUVE ALREADY STARTED READING SO DONT STOP. THIS IS SCARY. PUT THIS ON FIVE VIDEOS IN THE NEXT 143 MIN. WHEN YOUR DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR LOVERS NAME WILL APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN
in my top 10 4 ever
donQfons 1 day ago
fantastic
sandrosax75 1 day ago
Beautiful !!!
e11dsouza 2 days ago
Reminds me of when i was young and my parents played james taylor.....its these things in life that are true gifts.....and this song is definately one of them.....thanks to my parents.....and to Mr James Taylor....
spearce301 6 days ago
2:10 That guy's got a friend.
JusticieroDeLaMuerte 1 week ago 6
@JusticieroDeLaMuerte LOL
TheHawka24 6 days ago
James Taylor reminds me of my father, who is a thousand miles away from me
malon1218 1 week ago
hi :-)
MrRoundNround 1 week ago
One of the nicest sweetest songs I have heard and will again for a long time. Just want to see him sing it live at a concert will be a real day to remember I am sure. x
lizzieloz 1 week ago
forever in my mind
MegaTravelin 1 week ago
I love the words, and his voice.
jbrylsjims 1 week ago
if this was 4000 years ago this song would be played for kings across the world
homzie1000 1 week ago
Impressive!!
worri2001 1 week ago
Wow!!! 41 years later and he nailed it perfect..Your awesome James.. Carol King is a sweetheart btw.. She is still doing mini concerts..
jeffro1234567891 1 week ago
1973 was the year, The Bulls Head Meriden, Piggeries bar the place......I first heard this and have to say this was a real moment.....brought every tape/record....early MP3's to you youngsters, of his and wore them out.......superb......his voice may have changed a little but its still superb
dadddave 1 week ago
Yeah!!! You've Got a friend
RicardoCorralArmas 2 weeks ago
Very nice song I'm very clillaxed
graciegirl1722 2 weeks ago
No fue casualidad, pensaba en ti y al lado alguien veía esto. Nunca es casualidad.
carestra2419 2 weeks ago
WIth or without a nice headphone, this song will put you in a state where helping others is a more of a choice than a need. You feel lighter and good about yourself afterward...
rubymv2g 2 weeks ago
Get a pair of nice headphone... Put it on 720p and be astonished by one of the great's.
greattechreviews 3 weeks ago
a song for eternity
bekindunlimited 3 weeks ago
Hey listening people,lyrics and music ar so...you know,incredible!
luclamel 1 month ago
Hatethyking, man that's funny
steve26472 1 month ago
Honestly, I can't see how you can dislike this song. It makes no sense to me! It is onw of the most beautiful songs ever made!
SecretSpecialAgent 1 month ago
A beautiful heart-felt rendition of this timeless song. Go JT!
BusinessPrints 1 month ago
the wonder years T.T
pauebfe 1 month ago
If you do not copy this message to 10 different videos. That guy at 2:10 will come into your room and rape you.
HateThyKing 1 month ago 2
its cool
kimoballs 1 month ago
20 people dont have any friend :c that´s sad
leoonellzs 1 month ago
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@lawyerwithachainsaw re ''MrDanbloom It is an earphone, so he can hear the sound as it is mixed.'' - THANKS for this, i never knew this. But one more question then, why would the song be MIXED while singing it on stage? Isn't sound mixing for the studio producer? But for a live song, what does this mean, the sound is being mixed. WHICH sound? Is this different from a pure singer singing into a mike without any mixing, like unplugge songs? Thanks if you can
lawyerwithachainsaw 6 days ago
MrDanbloom 1 month ago
ultimate friend-zone track
bkennedy1000 1 month ago
c'est Sublime j'adore !!!
Eric .
manouche2684 1 month ago
I can relate to the audience's trancelike state while singing along with Mr. Taylor...LOL...he can be a reaL obsession for his groupie followers...
MAuraC0362 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
The dude at 2:10 definitely has a friend in me
cooliotbarry 1 month ago
Lol that one woman singing along right at 4:40 cracked me up.
dmbelafan 1 month ago
Of course this song has not been made by him, originally, but I do think (in my humble opinion) that he has made the song popular :) )
eymey 1 month ago
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TheFiddlah 1 month ago
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@eymey James Taylor and Carly Simon both wrote this song together and believe me, I was around when it 1st came out and they most certainly made this song the huge hit that it is. If you'll notice through research just about every single song Taylor wrote has been covered by at least a dozen other artists. This song and 'Fire and Rain" remain on "Rolling Stones" top 500 best songs of all time. Many claim Carol King wrote it for her Tapestry album but James & Carly actually did, King covered it.
TheFiddlah 1 month ago
@TheFiddlah I don't know who flagged such a respectful comment as spam. Any way, I was also under the impression that Carole King wrote it (also see "you've got a friend" on Wikipedia). Also, before he performs it at the famous Beacon Theatre recording, he says himself it was written by Carole King :)
eymey 1 month ago
@eymey which was his wife at one time. No matter who wrote it...they both sing it beautifully!
lbsickning 1 month ago
@lbsickning No doubt about that :)
eymey 1 month ago
que tema tan bello, llega al alma, un genio james.
cigarro33peru 1 month ago
why does he have that thing in his left ear? what is the purpose of that?
MrDanbloom 1 month ago
@MrDanbloom It is an earphone, so he can hear the sound as it is mixed.
lawyerwithachainsaw 1 month ago
Timeless ! Any asshole that doesn't like this song is an "asshole"!
4444ThinLizzy 1 month ago
This song reminds me of my mom.
VerbinStudios 1 month ago
Música pra mandar para os melhores amigos que temos nessa vida! Quanta inspiração! Música divina! Ainda que os amigos verdadeiros estejam distantes... arranjamos uma forma de nos fazermos presentes. Emocionante... dou uma valor colossal para minhas verdadeiras amizades! Abraço apertadíssimo.
rafaelmtube 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
prá mim ,é o melhor eu sou uma fanzona dele e adoro esta musica
esterfernandesdelima 1 month ago
Great song!! :( But make me sad. :(
dothflower 1 month ago
one of the most iconic songs of the last 100 years...dont you agree?
bekindunlimited 1 month ago
@gracemac, that is SOOO cute
familygal70 1 month ago
Now it's 19 dislikes. 19 people don't know good music if it smacked 'em upside their heads
familygal70 1 month ago
Bravo c est super et merci a Manouche ( Eric) de me l'avoir envoyée ! bisous :Marie
The34andalouse 1 month ago
oh yeah,it's good to know that you've got a friend... <3 <3
lisamoraes2010 1 month ago
Muy lindo!!!
yeyitmeri 1 month ago
Nothing soothes a broken heart like the voice of James Taylor.
asdfkie 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for James Taylor
I'm listening to James on Youtube My puppy climbed into my lap, closed his eyes, and dozed off. When the song ended, he looked at me like I did something wrong. So, I'm going to play him another one...
I love James.
garcemac 2 months ago
Come on we need 403 more i like to make those 19 the 1%
retroluminico 2 months ago
Even better than the original. His voice matured into his style. Like Louis Armstrong's trumpet...you know it's him instantly due to tonality and phrasing.
Gypsyjiver 2 months ago
How can anybody don't like the voice of god?
DutchblogNL 2 months ago
Thumbs up if you think the guy from the audience that sings the last line of the song needs to immediately shut the fuck up...
heladodefrutilla 2 months ago
Magic.
Thank you, James Taylor...thank you Carole King!
habsrus 2 months ago
How can one NOT like this song?
He's amazing!
Sounds the same as he did forty years ago (yes, I am ancient).
BillHeIsRisen 2 months ago
Muito Bom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Toda vez que vejo esse video me lembo dos melhores anos da minha vida.Tempo Bons que nao voltam mais;
elder1234561 2 months ago
This video brings tears to my eyes. Probably my #1favorite song of all times, this super high-quality video is beautiful to watch. JT, I adore you!
NanWarsaw 2 months ago
I LOVE THIS SONG....and James Taylor is the only one that can sing it just right...!!!
MAuraC0362 2 months ago
James' songs are magical, amazing performer and musician.
TheSmokeyGTI 2 months ago
how could you dislike this? i don't understand that
Rozelin66 2 months ago
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(James Taylor would love to hear this woman's sweet voice)
MrBlueSkyMrNight 2 months ago
Just close your eyes...and I'll be there...one of the sweetest lyrics...no matter what seasons it is, I'll come running :')
NancyinRedHeels 2 months ago 7
Mike where are you ? I need a friend ( 1971 )~~~
pattyspeace 2 months ago
17 People are Alone......
jasontinmar 2 months ago
i love rockin this song and fire and rain through my 2 12's in my car
scootbmx01 2 months ago
SWAG
1Grudman 2 months ago
Your a legend Mr Taylor. total class
bruffbhoy 2 months ago 2
This song will remain forever...
corixlifeafter6 3 months ago 37
Thank you Carole King for writing this absolute masterpiece!
rosiesapig 3 months ago
we all get older......but we are still ourselves ...the young person still inside us
prescott3711 3 months ago
QUE BELLO MI AMOOOOR!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥ VENEZUELA
mujermalvada1 3 months ago
This song reminds me a long time since I've lived.
jvs34 3 months ago
common people, i heard there is a story behind this song...tell me.. :)
sdoron79 3 months ago
James Taylor and Bryan Adams two of my favourite song writers:)
ScottyShowman 3 months ago
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16 people have no life and no friends
tacesq81 3 months ago
Wow this song is a masterpiece
stratovanzo 3 months ago
megusti
lasociedadloka 3 months ago
14 people has no friends
TheMetal412 3 months ago
@TheMetal412 ha ha thats a good one
onemooners 3 months ago
Great song, great live performance.... just sit back chill out and enjoy
walesaust 3 months ago
Great James.
kaperton1 3 months ago
Dedicating this to beautiful Robin Gibb who has been so undeservedly unwell,keep fighting Mr Gibb.Lelx
ttocsqwetrty 3 months ago
This song is amazing, as is he.
keplerdrea 3 months ago
he is goregous oh yes he isss!!! LOVE JAMES !!!!
jaiwhi 3 months ago
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oh sweet baby James...his wonderful music ...no my 30 something kids and their teen kids never would even give this a listen....SOMEONE OUT THERE DOES AND KEEPS POSTING ---THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH--I'M FROM THE WOODSTOCK GENERATION--didn't go crazy--just loved the music then and now
constancelena 3 months ago
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constancelena 3 months ago
wow..... i followed your career, and you still sound the same from the day you recorded the classic song.
Justin3Devera 3 months ago
wow....he hasnt lost his touch. What a legend!!!
robl1970 3 months ago
How can the public response be so COLD when an epic song like this starts? Can't get it.
67jorge 3 months ago
@67jorge Respect for the artist and the audience.
davec3487 3 months ago
@davec3487 Well, it depends on the understanding of the word 'respect'. I don't imagine any artist that would call 'disrespectful' an ovation. By the way, if you or me pay for a ticket and we feel a deep emotion about a song, how would I dare to call you 'disrespectul' if you stand up and show your happiness? Of course, there are people in the audiences that try to shut up people showing their feelings. That's disrespectul, and unhuman.
67jorge 3 months ago
Just Brilliant!!
seanbon69 3 months ago
A special song for a special young lady. Always here Sara
access14 3 months ago
lol this is in holland (rotterdam - North Sea Jazz Festival 2009)
bsothefirst 3 months ago
great music love every words
guitarno111 3 months ago
porra! o cara envelhece, mas a voz continua igual.... e a música linda!
mauta55 3 months ago
great song, great singer, great guitar player. need anything else?
georgechurch 4 months ago
i sang this when in high-school.. and still sing it sometimes on the way home from work with a friend..
Mr. Taylor.. Thank you for your music.
avvmendoza 4 months ago
Its beautiful...
Thx for sending it to me Jan
ILetTheSunShine 4 months ago
I have always love his music! Now that I'm older I understand the tones of his voice..and understand what I have always loved about his music!
diximon1 4 months ago
12 dislikes? = 12 people has no friends.
1783wilson 4 months ago 44
@1783wilson
forever alone perhaps? :P
legion4rio 4 months ago
@1783wilson haha has no friends. :) :P He is awesome. check out his long hair videos. He's super - cool!
Archaition 2 months ago
@1783wilson looks like 20 people are now friendless
stevenvelders0 1 month ago
Love this song!
Twilightfan23552 4 months ago
Only JT! He's the man who can sing anything...
Morgana888 4 months ago
I love this song it is me
lthompson3872 4 months ago
This song is a great as it was the first time I heard it<3
sunset40ify 4 months ago
outsatanding
joezjoezjoez1 4 months ago
Probably the greatest hymn in praise of friendships ever written. You only have to watch the audience reaction to see how powerful it is and how many people identify with it. As for JT, well the hair may have gone (so has mine) but that wonderful voice remains
mogger2003 4 months ago
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mogger2003 4 months ago
you just call of my name ~ so great song
toyama3307 4 months ago
Brings back memories of the 70's and how good those years were
KLO6LXN 4 months ago
I felt just like the man at 2:10
tomasf10 4 months ago
@tomasf10 a bit gay...?! o_O
progressione88 4 months ago
@progressione88 Gay for enjoying the music?
Imprezive241 4 months ago
@Imprezive241 i enjoy music in a different way...
progressione88 4 months ago
@progressione88 No, pretty sure he isn't
childofthe70s2 4 months ago
@childofthe70s2 did he refuse your sexual avances?! oh, i'm sorry...!
progressione88 4 months ago
@progressione88 lol
childofthe70s2 4 months ago
@childofthe70s2 =D
progressione88 4 months ago
@progressione88 you can go rot in hell you piece of shit. learn to appreciate real music
imanor420 4 months ago
@imanor420 the man at 2:10 is a bit gay not the song...fuck u stupid piece of gay shit!
progressione88 4 months ago
he is one of the legendary singers in classic tunes.. classic songs will never die.. forever ..
HelloAkoBudoy 4 months ago
Ser James: You've Got a Friends , one is Me''
BENZ007RD 4 months ago 3
guy at 2:10 is havin way to much fun haha
CurtisWohlfeld334418 4 months ago
Ever loved someone with all you are, and she only wants to be a friend?
granbubba1 4 months ago
@granbubba1 Yes mate.... God it is painful, when every little piece of her returned affection meant half the world to you... For me it has been years, I have always served her as the best friend I could be, even going to visit her 500 miles away.
Airomist 4 months ago
ricordi di gioventu', grande james
jamesdiabolik1 4 months ago
I"m a straight guy. Six foot four inches tall. About two hundred twenty pounds. But I'm crying now listening to this beautiful song.
91joelt 4 months ago
@91joelt im guessing u didnt live during the 70s and this may be one of the first timess u are hearing this..this was my music i was a teen early 70s,this song was my friends song... we hung on the corner, laughed , talked drank etc together, this song was our song,,,, you just call out my name, and you know where ever i am i'll come running,,,, thats true friendship and if they ever call out my name, i'll be there, hope u have friends like that as i do , 4 decades later
alwayssme 4 months ago
geniuuuuus!!!!
supermathewx 4 months ago
mi papa me dedico esta cancion siempre que la escucho lloro :(
eduardacruzp 4 months ago
I'll come running, to see you again
vdujovne 4 months ago
This song can make tough guy crying. Mr Taylor you're amazing
MrAeroFighter 4 months ago
3:22 did he miss some strings?
sxr951 5 months ago
It is a fantastic song and I believe every word he sings. :) There is nothing as a important as a friend.
mrsamsgram71 5 months ago
that video gave me chills !!!
MrCuevasSaulo 5 months ago
You can say that again , ... that again
picojohnson 5 months ago
HERMOSO UNICO MITICO ME ENCANTA!!!
tubeyoujim 5 months ago
9 people disliked this because they can't sing like James Taylor
percaine 5 months ago
all friendship takes is an open heart and mind, and some consideration
peace 2011
Combinia 5 months ago
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Combinia 5 months ago
Anyone else got the feeling this songs about god?
KamikazeScarecrows 5 months ago
His body may be grown old, but the passion and the spirit in his music is everlasting. Timeless..
MRaintenough 5 months ago
This is well good watch it /watch?v=hCZWbh0fq0k&feature=feedu
MrDezDon 5 months ago
im 25 and realize this kind of music will never be topped..JT youve got a friend always here buddy
Mulletman0513 5 months ago
I feel like he just sang that song right to me.... wow. powerful dude.
CellocasterPaul 5 months ago
my im just love his songs !!!!! i wasnt even born when he sang that songs also i head him first time in my life and now i just cant get over his songs.
KHALID3800 5 months ago
James Taylor é demais, tremendo cantor e violonista é impressionante como ele está cantando igual como cantava em 1985.
tomcruisebrazil 5 months ago
J'ai écouté cette chanson des milliers de fois et je ne m'en lasse pas.
James Taylor était , est et restera mon meilleur ami et un grand réconfort lorsque le moral est en baisse.Si seulement un jour pouvait se réaliser ce rêve:"you just call off my name..."
mpcaz31 5 months ago
Se você se achar fora do contexto, com aquele monte de velhinhas (e velhinhos) curtindo, aí é que não podemos esperar mais nada. Continua muito bom. Ou não?
w1111ams55 5 months ago
James Taylor and Carole King are in my mind. I have saudade. I danced a lot. Thank you JT and CK.
cacaze25 5 months ago
The other day, in a dream i was told that if ever I'm lost and trouble,...just listen to James taylor. i woke up questioning, "who is James Taylor'? so i googled him. Crazy!!!! when i googled this named, I was directed to this song. scared, but feeling safe knowing that "GOD" is listening and watching over me! by the way im "black"! lol i would neva listen to this type of music.....no way!! but its nice to know GOD is listening.
iclazarre 5 months ago
This is one of those songs that could be a love song from the Divine.
MeredithWaters 5 months ago
sa lahat ng batch m8 ko sa SVNHS 07 love u ol powh hehe
cesar112490 5 months ago
He still sounds great. He's aged like wine
somuchforthecityeh 5 months ago 16
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that awful boldhead in 2:09 makes me puke
Pirtula 5 months ago
9 people aint got friends
mynameisvain 5 months ago
Vrai chanson sur ce qu'est l' AMITIÉ
loulou2715 5 months ago
Ground shaking!
Leorocha77 5 months ago
1:03 Hilary Clinton. I swear.
BabyEater9000 5 months ago 6
Awesome!!!!!
Bumblogger238 5 months ago
Doesn't McFly do a cover of this song?
beckys757 5 months ago
Amazing video... I love seeing the joy and peace in the faces of all the audience members. Wish I had been there!!!
BeautyMarked02 5 months ago
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DONT READ THIS BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. IF YOU DO NOT POST THIS COMMENT ON THREE VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN TWO DAYS. NO, YOUVE ALREADY STARTED READING SO DONT STOP. THIS IS SCARY. PUT THIS ON FIVE VIDEOS IN THE NEXT 143 MIN. WHEN YOUR DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR LOVERS NAME WILL APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN
stringbender63 6 months ago in playlist facebook playlist
i wonder why Mr. Taylor's hair fade away..
DMespina 6 months ago