I heard this song, on a local station one Saturday morning, while driving to my Naval Reserve drill weekend. I had just gotten out of five years of active duty, and found it somewhat difficult returning to a normal life. It has stuck with me since, and gave me an insight to my dad; in alot of ways, my dad was very much like the one in this song (albeit still living.) I love you, pop.
i listened this every night before i went to sleep when i was 4-6 years old, i have just found this song again and now i am 13 it brings back good memories :')
my mom used to love this stuff and raised us to this song..... then she died and i still remmeber her by this song. i miss ya mom but love the songs u left me with. its still sad tho to think of you :(
i love this song. i can actually see and feel the hardship of "patches". makes me thank God everytime i hear this song . becuz im blessed that my life is going so great.
When we wake up to the truth of life, inspired music like this will emerge and flourish again, and all the uninspired crap that people call "music" these days will fade away and be forgotten. Search "Truth Contest" in Google and click the 1st result, then open The Present and read what it says to learn the truth of life.
My son loves this song. Because he do, we all love this song now. He was 5 and now he's 13. He even told his teacher and he got the song for him. Now we all listen to it. And we all LOVE it.
my dad loved this song ,god rest his soul. as a single mother with my boys, i call my randy patches cause he watches over his mom, 'and his little brother. he has helped pull this family through LOVE YOU RANDY.
Was born in the south the second oldest of five was one of my favorite saddest songs I ever heard , related to much, left home at age 16 going to the laundry mat , to make things easier for my mom, my thinking was one less mouth to feed!!!
I remember living this life, left home at age 16 going to the laundry mat, thought it would make things easier for my mom, I was the second oldest of five, one less mouth to feed.Doing fine in IL!!!!!!
In my opinion it isn't sad. It's is probably one of the most truthfully happy songs ever made. He was faced with adversity, and because of the good example of his father he overcame it.
I first heard this song after a long day of taking care of my sibs. See I was the oldest of the family and everyone was depending on me. I cried for me then stood back up and did what I had to do. I think at the age of 8 i started putting everything a head of me. I don't regret raising my sibs.I know now the things i went through then help me to become a strong find away woman. this song helped make life a little bit easier when only music could. friends laughed @the songs. I loved patches
here's a little history for ya. my father is blind and attended the Talladega Institute f/t Deaf and Blind. same as Clarence. Dad was the band instructor there. he taught all the instruments to the kids. darn good piano tuner too. anyhoo, Dad taught Clarence music initially. i often wonder if Clarence has ever given credit to Dad anywhere. presently Dad's with my Mom in a very good nursing home in Greenville Alabama.
My Father, a great man lost his dad at 17. He had two sisters and had to step up to help his mum. it holds great sentiment for him this song and it kills me to see him hear it. he has it on an old soul mixtape. I love my father he is a great man and my best mate
seems incredible that this song is already 40 years old......In that year I worked at a
Shell gas station and the price of regular gasoline ranged between 19 cents to 26 cents per gallon......But factory workers in Los Angeles made enough money
in an hour of work to fill their tanks....( 3.00 to 3.50 per hour ) Now you may understand what I mean when I say that 1970 felt like another planet.
it's a brazilian song, by Sergio Brito e Nando Reis, very famous composer in Brazil, please listen in portuguese by Titãs, a pop robk group. watch?v=egAPUSILhDg, i'm sure you'll love it. Marvin agora é só você
@anarosalina do you really think it's originally a brazilian song? the name in portuguese, if you notice, is Marvin (Patches). This song is from 1970, Titãs' is from their 1984 album, if I'm not mistaken.
@swissones Yeah they had tough times, but now we have tali-ban, terrosim, war and fear, and one day someone from our generation will write a track about how tough OUR times are lol
@swissones Our generation is pathetic, I include myself. It's probably wrong to say, but we need a hard time to make us into strong, better people. The Great Depression may have killed many and impoverished millions but it brought families together and strengthened our resolve.
@swissones would you rather live free with patches on your clothing and being self sufficient or rely on a governmental body to provide for you and tell you what to do? thats how you justify considering your generation is lucky? i have to disagree...this song depicts the hard times of being free, may have been a hard life but it was what freedom is..being self sufficient and accountable for your own self. your generation will need to keep the world free..take time and find what freedom is
yes,,,,Corncod1..im also from arkansas...i was born in holly grove .country to the bone.haah..ive chopped and picked cotton and im sure you know what i mean..this also a song of wisdom..not many like this these days...by the way..im 48yo
Its a good song. By an odd set of circumstances, I now live in rural Arkansas. I hear real stories from some of the folks around here who grew up in circumstances of terrible poverty and struggle. I really respect the older generation around here because their lives were very much like Mr. Carter's song.
I love this song... I like Clarence Carter's version the best, but Chairman of the Board's version is good too. It's sad, but folks learn from story songs. Artists don't write lyrics like this anymore... keep this music alive! Years ago, Bobby Gentry sang a song called: "Fancy" - then, Reba McIntire did a great remake - similar to "Patches" - about going through hardtimes. Thanks for posting it! Perhaps, it'll make people
awesome i love this song. Brings back some Beautiful memories Great Post And Thanks To My Wonderful friend SpritLadySoul For the share. 100**************** and favorited God Bless ktf Love And Peace from Canada Luv Tustles
No - "Fancy" was about a girl whose mom basically gave her over to a life of prostitution. So the songs have different topics, but both show how affective our parents' actions and final words to us can be. And both songs are really good! I feel like Fancy got some good in her life b/c at least she became wealthy - poor Patches just kept slaving in the fields! : (
This song came out when my father was 19, two weeks after my grandfather died, leaving my dad as head of his family, with 5 younger siblings to take care of.
The first time I heard this song, I was 12, in the car with my dad, and he pulled over to cry.
@boatkicker101 "I heard this song when I was about to start college. My own mother told me that I would never make it but, I showed her by walking across the stage."
So sorry to hear this. Life is so sad for some of us. My dad died in my arms when I was 15 and he was 58. This song was out then and I thought I wouldn't feel like that again until that was when my mum also died in my arms and I had just turned 40, I still felt the same all those years on and yes I hear that song again. Life isn't always sweet for every child in the world. At least your dad had you there with him. All the best anyway for life for you all today.
i cried last night i was sitting outside with my dad and his mate who yesterdays mum was rushed into hospital and uncle died and another relation of his died and i kept thinking one day my dad will die and were really close we go football every weekend together at old trafford and some away games i also play football and if i disapoint him i think next time i play i have to put on a show with work rate and goals he inspires me
When I first heard this song i was 11 years old and did'nt understood it (I'm swedish).
Whan I heard it at the age of 18 I just laid down and cry... From now on I will not complain when dad tells me to clean the house, cut the wood or the grass. There is people - younger then me - thats have to do a lot heavyer assignments for their own living... A very good song!
Man's biggest mystery and question is "What's the meaaning of life.". I've discovered it. It's just being alive. We are all here for a reason, although the reason may not be clearly evident . For me, it was the timing of my retirement from the Air Force and by chance happening to be home when my father suffered a heart attack and taking action saved his life. He in turn was here for my mother to comfort her and deal with her death from pancreatic cancer whereas I couldnt deal with it.
We all were here when my sister suffered a stroke at age 54 and pulled thru it, We were here for her. And the list goes on and on. Don't question the "Whys" of it...just know that your being here is fo be here at somepoint in someones life that needed you most.
this song is so hard to hear at times, like most people wanting to hear it its brings memorys of a dad we lost.R.I.P dad i love u and always will and i am trying not to let u down.
My Dad`s dying, I can see him with a shovel in his hand..He was on the USS Stanly in W W II.. He has untreated PTSD for 60 years. they got hit sometime by a kamikazee plane, I know it was hard, I cry and it hurts so bad by argueing w/ him, me drinking, jails, prison, abuse was my inheritance, Pray for Benny USS Stanly W W II. he fought and still is fighting be grateful we won
i understand u bro my died a long time ago and as oldest i feel these words to the centre of my heart. R.I.P DAD i am trying honest love always your son
I can relate to this song.. I had the 45 when it came out, and hey "thelastchance" until you live it don't knock it, happy if your life is right where you want it.. you are very lucky..
I get waves of billions of goosebumps and tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song. Growing up down south in the 60's I met salt of the earth people like this. Someone needs to make a movie about Patches.
This tune is not about the division of labor or other such societal concepts....It is about an individual trying to teach his son to be a man AND about a boy who \loves and respects his father sooooooo much......it is about two people....not about two social groups........
Oh thank God! I was mistaken and had confused Clarence Carter with Clarence REID...LOL. Ok I feel a lot better. Loved this song as a kid and always wondered if I'd ever hear it again. It feels good to hear it again.....Peace
awesome song but weird picture thumbs up if you agree
mustangcobra30 1 month ago
when did it hit?
LifeOverPrinciple 1 month ago
Listened to this years ago! Loved it! Reminds me of my dad.
1957sugar 2 months ago
I cant get enough:::: Can any body tell me where I can upload "The Girl From Soweto"
israel7ism 4 months ago
This is real soul-blues music C-C patches in 1970 in south that when it happen then?
JTBLACKMAN43 4 months ago
Fuc&&*& awesome!!!! Had this as a45 in the 70's still catchy and amazing and just great
lucykitty33 5 months ago
tell me who came to find this song because of the angry beavers episode "utter nonsense"?
kojiro95 5 months ago
I heard this song, on a local station one Saturday morning, while driving to my Naval Reserve drill weekend. I had just gotten out of five years of active duty, and found it somewhat difficult returning to a normal life. It has stuck with me since, and gave me an insight to my dad; in alot of ways, my dad was very much like the one in this song (albeit still living.) I love you, pop.
Amobb481 6 months ago 2
@Amobb481 What a terrific tale-you and your dad's connection.....Makes one have faith! thanks for this....
HSfranciscans 4 months ago
this song gives me tingles
martin11334 6 months ago
more people should know this song :')
martin11334 6 months ago
i listened this every night before i went to sleep when i was 4-6 years old, i have just found this song again and now i am 13 it brings back good memories :')
martin11334 6 months ago
Never heard of this song until Michael Jackson mentioned it in his book. Nice song.
bigbigmjfan 6 months ago
Saw Clarence Carter at the Flamingo hotel and casino in North Kansas City for free. Great show!
kinkycommie 6 months ago
my mom used to love this stuff and raised us to this song..... then she died and i still remmeber her by this song. i miss ya mom but love the songs u left me with. its still sad tho to think of you :(
bennyfrosted 7 months ago
people need to think just a little
USALouisiana 7 months ago
i love this song. i can actually see and feel the hardship of "patches". makes me thank God everytime i hear this song . becuz im blessed that my life is going so great.
shadow1shouldfear 7 months ago
When we wake up to the truth of life, inspired music like this will emerge and flourish again, and all the uninspired crap that people call "music" these days will fade away and be forgotten. Search "Truth Contest" in Google and click the 1st result, then open The Present and read what it says to learn the truth of life.
vividDC 7 months ago
My son loves this song. Because he do, we all love this song now. He was 5 and now he's 13. He even told his teacher and he got the song for him. Now we all listen to it. And we all LOVE it.
33konfussion 8 months ago
Marvin sucks
Jubasarte100 8 months ago
I like the Pat Boone version.
8woldy8 8 months ago
MARVIN - NANDO REIS
lookazBatatinha 8 months ago
PATCHES!
VardMadProductions 8 months ago
Years ago my mom was a disk jockey and I used to go with her to work and I first heard this song there. I love this song.
tlbh1966 8 months ago
"Patches, I'm depending on you, Son. I tried to do my best, if you don't like it, KISS MY ASS!!!!
terrryc 9 months ago
Never heard this version. Like it better than the other one.
7beers 9 months ago
I grew up on these songs. I never hear it on the radio anymore. I'm glad i found it.
darthbyers1873 9 months ago
awsome song it makes me want to push harder in every thing i do
timwest27 10 months ago
sucks to be patches.i had a dog once named patches,i put him down.
jebbbig 10 months ago
my dad loved this song ,god rest his soul. as a single mother with my boys, i call my randy patches cause he watches over his mom, 'and his little brother. he has helped pull this family through LOVE YOU RANDY.
MsFrancis49 10 months ago
WOW...I haven't heard this song in years....I used to have on a 45 record.
TheFrogger15 10 months ago
Great song.
DoctorGaga87 11 months ago
Was born in the south the second oldest of five was one of my favorite saddest songs I ever heard , related to much, left home at age 16 going to the laundry mat , to make things easier for my mom, my thinking was one less mouth to feed!!!
plove43 11 months ago
I remember living this life, left home at age 16 going to the laundry mat, thought it would make things easier for my mom, I was the second oldest of five, one less mouth to feed.Doing fine in IL!!!!!!
plove43 11 months ago
'At the age of 13 I thought I was carrying the weight of the whole world on my shoulders'
Ah Jaysus. The don't right them like this anymore I'll tell you that.
Whoever the three are who gave this song thumbs down need to sort their fucking lives out
Shagrat65 1 year ago
I do agree, the kids of this generation, most only can relate to want, they have no idea of need!!!
plove43 11 months ago
I'm 24 and discovered this song about 3 years ago. Easily in my top 5 favorites. Powerful song...
Cadillac472500 1 year ago
always loved this song; thanks. RIP General Johnson!
lasinlo 1 year ago
Marianas Trench forevah :D
jesslivinglife 1 year ago
This was real music! Real soul.
Jedaiah5 1 year ago
!!!!!!
lucykitty33 1 year ago
Awesome version-brings back great memories!!
lucykitty33 1 year ago
HaAWESOMENESSS!!! Flasback to my cellar in the 70's and a
lucykitty33 1 year ago
The first time I heard this music, reading it's lyrics, bust out in tears. Damn beautiful song !
Melhor q a Marvin... essa é mais tocante
minerex 1 year ago
The Grammy on Pawn Stars was for Ronald Dunbar the guy who wrote this song, not for the one singing it.
emoney350 1 year ago
Is that Nick Fury?
chazdad 1 year ago
@chazdad sure looks like him doesn't it?
sns0805 1 year ago
Marvin na versão dos Titãs!
BrazilWorld 1 year ago
and this dude's grammy is in a pawn shop in nevada. its in las vegas if u want to buy it.
zygas25 1 year ago
I love this song so much. It takes me back to my childhood in the south.
bowtata 1 year ago
I love this song so much.
bowtata 1 year ago
this is just a sad ass fuckin song
Chillyman010 1 year ago 2
@Chillyman010 Couldn't have said it any better.
whiteboy1815 1 year ago
@Chillyman010
In my opinion it isn't sad. It's is probably one of the most truthfully happy songs ever made. He was faced with adversity, and because of the good example of his father he overcame it.
LolCaramelz 1 year ago
GREAT SONG FROM MY YOUTH
silverchevy56 1 year ago
so much feeling in this tune.... i need to listen to strokin to level out!
frandabulous 1 year ago
This video has the highest quality audio out of all the others ive seen on youtube.
Benjemoon 1 year ago
llove it :)
MrBuckwilliam 1 year ago
I first heard this song after a long day of taking care of my sibs. See I was the oldest of the family and everyone was depending on me. I cried for me then stood back up and did what I had to do. I think at the age of 8 i started putting everything a head of me. I don't regret raising my sibs.I know now the things i went through then help me to become a strong find away woman. this song helped make life a little bit easier when only music could. friends laughed @the songs. I loved patches
alaskandream1 1 year ago
Excellent - thanks
budling29 1 year ago
the black earl version is better
Bennymac99 1 year ago
....wait you mean I have to make TIME??
nowaxtheory 1 year ago
I LOVE this song!!! I heard it for the first time as a kid and I've been listening since.
reddevul1982 1 year ago
let me ask you something, What time do you like to make love?
GiVeEmHellKid10000 1 year ago
great song for blacks and whites
snowbeard54 1 year ago 11
What a fantastic song!
thrustiswaspinator 1 year ago
here's a little history for ya. my father is blind and attended the Talladega Institute f/t Deaf and Blind. same as Clarence. Dad was the band instructor there. he taught all the instruments to the kids. darn good piano tuner too. anyhoo, Dad taught Clarence music initially. i often wonder if Clarence has ever given credit to Dad anywhere. presently Dad's with my Mom in a very good nursing home in Greenville Alabama.
mwalkingwolfm 1 year ago 4
diz go 2 eugene riley this waz his
MegaJoshu 1 year ago
best
BrOnXbOmBeR93 1 year ago
My Father, a great man lost his dad at 17. He had two sisters and had to step up to help his mum. it holds great sentiment for him this song and it kills me to see him hear it. he has it on an old soul mixtape. I love my father he is a great man and my best mate
helmeyu 1 year ago
I lost my father when I was 11 and I first heard this song in high school. I'm a father now and I still tear up every time I hear this song.
AlanTheTerrible 1 year ago
I remember hearing this in 1970 in my dad's car, a 1961 Plymouth Fury in Inglewood, California....
Those days seem like in a different planet....
Sierra Cuban, Miami, Florida.....
sierracuban 1 year ago
they sound like nice memories my friend
kevintheshedend1976 1 year ago
@kevintheshedend1976 Thank you......I was 17 then, now I am almost 57......It
seems incredible that this song is already 40 years old......In that year I worked at a
Shell gas station and the price of regular gasoline ranged between 19 cents to 26 cents per gallon......But factory workers in Los Angeles made enough money
in an hour of work to fill their tanks....( 3.00 to 3.50 per hour ) Now you may understand what I mean when I say that 1970 felt like another planet.
sierracuban 1 year ago
Still gives me chills every time. What a classic.
rolvlh 1 year ago 2
it's a brazilian song, by Sergio Brito e Nando Reis, very famous composer in Brazil, please listen in portuguese by Titãs, a pop robk group. watch?v=egAPUSILhDg, i'm sure you'll love it. Marvin agora é só você
E não vai adiantar
chorar vai me fazer sofrer...
anarosalina 1 year ago
@anarosalina do you really think it's originally a brazilian song? the name in portuguese, if you notice, is Marvin (Patches). This song is from 1970, Titãs' is from their 1984 album, if I'm not mistaken.
It's a beautiful version, but it's a version.
vacuum 1 year ago
I remember my mom playing this song for me every time we got into the car when I was ten. LOVED THIS SONG
smashher 1 year ago
This is the best song ever
irishdevil15 1 year ago
Marvin, agora é só você
E não vai adiantar
Chorar vai me fazer sofrer.
pedrosilveiraad 1 year ago
I first heard this song on a record when I was 6, Im 21 now, and I STILL love this song!
I cant imagine how hard times were back then. We should consider our generation lucky. . .
swissones 1 year ago 27
@swissones same here ! i remenber this song from when i was a baby and im 20 now. my mom played it everyday.
Blueprint2Beehive 1 year ago
@swissones these kids are way to busy on xbox live buddy
vancouverbc69 1 year ago
@swissones Yeah they had tough times, but now we have tali-ban, terrosim, war and fear, and one day someone from our generation will write a track about how tough OUR times are lol
EffLabels 1 year ago
@swissones Our generation is pathetic, I include myself. It's probably wrong to say, but we need a hard time to make us into strong, better people. The Great Depression may have killed many and impoverished millions but it brought families together and strengthened our resolve.
Ozepyon09 1 year ago 2
@swissones would you rather live free with patches on your clothing and being self sufficient or rely on a governmental body to provide for you and tell you what to do? thats how you justify considering your generation is lucky? i have to disagree...this song depicts the hard times of being free, may have been a hard life but it was what freedom is..being self sufficient and accountable for your own self. your generation will need to keep the world free..take time and find what freedom is
nw5052001 1 year ago
Fuck nick fury, Big Up Clarence...R.I.P
retoryx 1 year ago
Horrible! Lol, j/p!
katsarewild 1 year ago
I also love this song, old school, old school all the way,
Mr. Carter got a "voice"! Thank you for sharing..
elombard39 1 year ago
LOL. I wonder what Nick Fury would do to the poor, poor soldier that ever dared to call him "Patches"?
baronhausenpheffer 2 years ago
This is the song of my life
PaulieRomanov 2 years ago
Love this song 5*S
jazzylinn 2 years ago
Man, I love this song, thanks for uploading!
But hey, what's up with the totally unrelated (at
least I think) picture? Eye patch yes, but uh...
monkeylad44 2 years ago 2
clerance carter was very good in his day if you like him he had some good old blues id rather go blind is 1 of my favrotes of his
MrMichaelshort 2 years ago
isnt he called patches because his clothes are covered in patches cuz he's poor, not cuz he has an eye patch?
brycen27 2 years ago
yes,,,,Corncod1..im also from arkansas...i was born in holly grove .country to the bone.haah..ive chopped and picked cotton and im sure you know what i mean..this also a song of wisdom..not many like this these days...by the way..im 48yo
sportstrax2002 2 years ago
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franchboy 2 years ago
Thanks, forgot how much I love my father.
rmkeddie 2 years ago
Yuhh... I had to do this stuff in Core..
Stupid Mr. BlinkwolT
MooC0w0 2 years ago
Its a good song. By an odd set of circumstances, I now live in rural Arkansas. I hear real stories from some of the folks around here who grew up in circumstances of terrible poverty and struggle. I really respect the older generation around here because their lives were very much like Mr. Carter's song.
CornCod1 2 years ago 3
@CornCod1 take the effort you just spent ,to help another...etc.
GOD BLESS!
rmkeddie 2 years ago
ohmgg!!! i had to listen to this in my english class lik 10 times!!!!!!!!!!!
tori546 2 years ago 2
me too. then we had to write about what it was about.
2ndbasemen15 2 years ago
great song!! reminds me of my mom when she was alive, she used to listen to this......catchy tho!
bennyfrosted 2 years ago 2
this song is a little catchy and kinda funny
bdscavenger 2 years ago 2
I love this song... I like Clarence Carter's version the best, but Chairman of the Board's version is good too. It's sad, but folks learn from story songs. Artists don't write lyrics like this anymore... keep this music alive! Years ago, Bobby Gentry sang a song called: "Fancy" - then, Reba McIntire did a great remake - similar to "Patches" - about going through hardtimes. Thanks for posting it! Perhaps, it'll make people
think and appreciate those who had to
struggle before us.
LADYSEASTAR 2 years ago
awesome i love this song. Brings back some Beautiful memories Great Post And Thanks To My Wonderful friend SpritLadySoul For the share. 100**************** and favorited God Bless ktf Love And Peace from Canada Luv Tustles
tustles 2 years ago
i love this song reminds me when i was little, still listern to it every month. You old music, it touches your sole.
nancygirl83 2 years ago
this song is so sad. It always bring tears to my eyes. Didnt reba remake it to a song called fancy?
1simaddict1 2 years ago
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dodge1997 2 years ago
No - "Fancy" was about a girl whose mom basically gave her over to a life of prostitution. So the songs have different topics, but both show how affective our parents' actions and final words to us can be. And both songs are really good! I feel like Fancy got some good in her life b/c at least she became wealthy - poor Patches just kept slaving in the fields! : (
cbiswhite 2 years ago
well i know that. I was asking was there a connection between the two because they sound so similar.
1simaddict1 2 years ago
@1simaddict1 hope not
chuckroast01 1 year ago
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TraderJack641 2 years ago
this song takes me way back i loved it always had me in tears
all the songs from this era had a wee story to tell and were a pleasure to listen to not like the bull they churn out now
groupygirl1 2 years ago
this song used to make my daddy cry!
MrSteelwill 2 years ago
well, it's either this story or the other popular song of the day "poppa was a rolling stone"! gimme the damn gloves and put my ass to work!
kingscott58 2 years ago
This song came out when my father was 19, two weeks after my grandfather died, leaving my dad as head of his family, with 5 younger siblings to take care of.
The first time I heard this song, I was 12, in the car with my dad, and he pulled over to cry.
I wish I had known you grand-dad. Rest in Peace.
boatkicker101 2 years ago 65
Now that's a good little story, sorry ya didn't get to know him. Peace
monkeylad44 2 years ago 2
@boatkicker101 "I heard this song when I was about to start college. My own mother told me that I would never make it but, I showed her by walking across the stage."
winnslaw 1 year ago
@boatkicker101 Aww :( It's amazing how music can touch our souls.
IceReverie 1 year ago
@boatkicker101 Beautiful Memory Boatkicker. :)
jffyrdly 1 year ago
@boatkicker101
Cool comment bro
LolCaramelz 1 year ago
@boatkicker101 WOW
PoboyNCoke 1 year ago
@boatkicker101 A moving account.
cozener1 1 year ago
@boatkicker101
So sorry to hear this. Life is so sad for some of us. My dad died in my arms when I was 15 and he was 58. This song was out then and I thought I wouldn't feel like that again until that was when my mum also died in my arms and I had just turned 40, I still felt the same all those years on and yes I hear that song again. Life isn't always sweet for every child in the world. At least your dad had you there with him. All the best anyway for life for you all today.
B1uebott1e1 10 months ago
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B1uebott1e1 10 months ago
such a sad song, perfect lyrics.
anUHkins 2 years ago
Beautiful song that tugs at your heart.
Tnlrop 2 years ago
hmm thats not bad.. but ill have to say BB King & George Jones did this as well & both songs are well goood!
MEGATRON9090 2 years ago
Makes me respect my Dad more.
RIP dad
propainaz 2 years ago
i cried last night i was sitting outside with my dad and his mate who yesterdays mum was rushed into hospital and uncle died and another relation of his died and i kept thinking one day my dad will die and were really close we go football every weekend together at old trafford and some away games i also play football and if i disapoint him i think next time i play i have to put on a show with work rate and goals he inspires me
thefifaguy 2 years ago 2
I grew up listening to this song. Made me appreciate what I had.
MuskiePat 2 years ago
crazy i never knew this many people like this song,wow
mnlkthms 2 years ago 3
I LOVE THIS SONG! People keep asking "how do you know this song"?! I'm not that old....but as far as music is concerned....I'm an old soul!
JoyNBaltimore1 2 years ago
When I first heard this song i was 11 years old and did'nt understood it (I'm swedish).
Whan I heard it at the age of 18 I just laid down and cry... From now on I will not complain when dad tells me to clean the house, cut the wood or the grass. There is people - younger then me - thats have to do a lot heavyer assignments for their own living... A very good song!
hajoh96 2 years ago 3
That's what I like to hear! Thanks for sharing.
I'm sure your dad is proud. :)
monkeylad44 2 years ago
i heard this song one night on the radio, i was on my fourth year of incarceration, doing ten, this song helped me do that shit like a g
cha712308 2 years ago 2
Man's biggest mystery and question is "What's the meaaning of life.". I've discovered it. It's just being alive. We are all here for a reason, although the reason may not be clearly evident . For me, it was the timing of my retirement from the Air Force and by chance happening to be home when my father suffered a heart attack and taking action saved his life. He in turn was here for my mother to comfort her and deal with her death from pancreatic cancer whereas I couldnt deal with it.
dodge1997 2 years ago
We all were here when my sister suffered a stroke at age 54 and pulled thru it, We were here for her. And the list goes on and on. Don't question the "Whys" of it...just know that your being here is fo be here at somepoint in someones life that needed you most.
dodge1997 2 years ago
this song is so hard to hear at times, like most people wanting to hear it its brings memorys of a dad we lost.R.I.P dad i love u and always will and i am trying not to let u down.
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my died a long time ago and as oldest i feel these words to the centre of my heart. R.I.P DAD i am trying honest love always your son
TheGrezz 2 years ago
My Dad`s dying, I can see him with a shovel in his hand..He was on the USS Stanly in W W II.. He has untreated PTSD for 60 years. they got hit sometime by a kamikazee plane, I know it was hard, I cry and it hurts so bad by argueing w/ him, me drinking, jails, prison, abuse was my inheritance, Pray for Benny USS Stanly W W II. he fought and still is fighting be grateful we won
Lubovnik60 2 years ago 2
i understand u bro my died a long time ago and as oldest i feel these words to the centre of my heart. R.I.P DAD i am trying honest love always your son
TheGrezz 2 years ago
This song breaks my heart
kariebeez 2 years ago
same
thefifaguy 2 years ago
I can relate to this song.. I had the 45 when it came out, and hey "thelastchance" until you live it don't knock it, happy if your life is right where you want it.. you are very lucky..
lisadyn 2 years ago
that was actually my brother i grew up listing with this song and in fact i love the song, he just hates it so sory
thelastchance100 2 years ago
Oh my sorry about that.. just brings back some tough memories for me, sorry I got defensive.. take care
lisadyn 2 years ago
I Love Dis song
dejay834 2 years ago 2
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skullymaster1234 2 years ago
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thelastchance100 2 years ago
last chance you owned that SOB :)
thefifaguy 2 years ago
This touches my Heart....Wiping the Tears from my eyes.
Wage Peace
catlady4justice 2 years ago 2
Classic
carysiona 2 years ago
man o man this is sad... when ever u think life couldnt get any worse.. this song is a big wake up call
blueseed11 2 years ago 3
this song brings tears to my eyes
Bwozn29 2 years ago 3
Good comment, as much as i hate to admit it.......it pulled a tear outa my eye too.lol
benstolen59 2 years ago
I was'nt asking. I was helping out someone else out. I know that it's Nick Fury from marvel comics.
littlebuggies 2 years ago
I had a chance to meet Clarence Carter, truly a great person!!
chippergirl2009 2 years ago 2
I get waves of billions of goosebumps and tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song. Growing up down south in the 60's I met salt of the earth people like this. Someone needs to make a movie about Patches.
EmpressOfWyoming58 2 years ago 4
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scar504 2 years ago 2
i no me to
nicholas563 2 years ago
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scar504 2 years ago
...everyday before i went to school , i fed the chickens and killed some too"...
joeysn7hvn 2 years ago
chopped wood too
mogghee 2 years ago
Whats up with the picture?
Love the song though.
purplehaze3000 2 years ago
Kind of looks like Nick Fury!
littlebuggies 2 years ago
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Patches... eye patch.... GET IT?
wurwolf1 2 years ago
Patches... eye patch... GET IT?
wurwolf1 2 years ago
This tune is not about the division of labor or other such societal concepts....It is about an individual trying to teach his son to be a man AND about a boy who \loves and respects his father sooooooo much......it is about two people....not about two social groups........
joflo82 2 years ago
Great violin-work. This sad song & the success of Dusty Rhodes helped me handle the 1980s.
pbrick6301 2 years ago 2
Is this Fez Whatley?
wurwolf1 1 year ago
Clarence Carter
coldhardjet11 1 year ago
Patches is a great old song
katymagnets 2 years ago 2
Oh thank God! I was mistaken and had confused Clarence Carter with Clarence REID...LOL. Ok I feel a lot better. Loved this song as a kid and always wondered if I'd ever hear it again. It feels good to hear it again.....Peace
DeeJayRoyalT 2 years ago
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THIS IS MY JOINT!
missloonette 2 years ago
great song thanks
Bo618 2 years ago 4
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He's Black Earl, a genuine lazy bum...
TimSPC 2 years ago