I am the mother of a 16 yr old son that has really messed up and I am pretty much helpless to only love him still with all my heart....I pray it is enough
That song say's so much to me,so always keep that song in your repertiore in you guitar playing and singing ,thinking about mothers,Love it you sang that my hear goes out to you,Love you little man.My God Bless you for that.
Today's my mother's Birthday....I love her so very much, it's just that we always fight about stupid stuff...now she's working far away and I can't see her that often...not even today to wish her a happy b-day! This song has expressed all my feelings for my mother! Thanks for sharing, you did a good job!! Great song, and your voice has so much soul that just penetrates through your heart! **********
Precious! So precious and so touching. I'm a momma too and my daughter is always doing this kind of stuff for me too and it's worth so much more than anything you could buy! You're momma must be so proud of you. Love this! Great job and no never remake it, it's perfect just the way it is love!!!
What a wonderful thing to do for your mom...You know a mom will love their child no matter what the child does. A mother would give their own life to make sure their child gets theres.
eventhough your voice is waaaaaay beter now, don't ever remake this video, I'm sure ur mom luv this video just the way it is ........ look at those cute brackets.... cuuutie XD
can i borrow your song for mothers day? i would really appreciate it if you could show me how you sing it...please get back at me...i would really appreciate it
can i borrow your song for mothers day? i would really appreciate it if you could show me how you sing it...please get back at me...i would really appreciate it
@irma246 just listen to the song is all I can say.. don't really know how to explain how to sing it..and most definitely you can borrow it for mother's day=) be even more great you can make a vid=)
you seem to be yelling at the viewers as a pose to sining. the guitar was great the meaning of the song was good to but work on the sining factor and it will be perfect
hae like tha song, its really cute. i wish i cud sing or il b singing this song to my mum lol haha ya lucky, ya mum will love ya voice, ya gutiar playing and your very cute face, lol btw im the sister ov this account haha lol x
aww i love your song to your mom, bein a mom myself i would be proud to of called you my son! it really leaves a lasting effect of a mom when there child takes there time out of there day to do something as special as this for there mom.
Does anyone know where I can get the lyrics to this song? Like it so much Im going to post it on Facebook, as a gift for all my friends who are mommy's.
I think this is a great song. Another beautiful song dedicated to Mom's for Mother's day is A Mother's Love by Peter Love on YouTube. Awesome. Thanks guys.
I guess you haven't been around that long=) I've taken that challenge a long while ago XD it's Kaiser's Song "Man's Best Friend" aka EatSleepPeePooPlay...lol..you'll get it once you hear the song..
wow.....beautiful lyrics!!!!!i absolutely luv it!i hope you don't mind me using them for mothers day^^u r so talented,your voice is really great too!i know your mom must have been absolutely breathetaken when she heard this :) awesome! awesome!!!!!
What better gift to give your mother, how very special, and what a wonderful son you must be. I know your mother must be very very proud of you. Beautiful Song, Beautifully sung
you are great! I love this song, and have listened to it several times now. Just as I did when I wrote the email to you but you do not seem to have responded so .. But I would like to be friends with you here on Youtube, and as I said, if you are working so you can become something really big one day! hug hug Jessica =)
thats a great song man..im really hopin' to get where you are right now..someday..ive been playing for almost a year now...but i still dont have a grasp on guitar...i really like your songs..keep it up!
wow, this lyrics is so wow. You really expressed your feelings, i can see that your mom is really lucky to have a son like you.. hehehe.. Thank you for this music vid for it made me realize something special to my mother. That song really just wow it's like you captured our hearts..hehehe.. Keep up the goodwork, maybe in the future you'll be a famous songwriter.. ^_^ GUD LUCK, btw ty for sending me a message i kinda feel like an important person(no just kidding), ty for the vid was very nice...
i just wanted to say that this song really touched me... i cried my way through it. that is how you know a real artist! you have a great future ahead of you!!!
keep playing and i love how u care so much for dogs. I have been able to make a succeful living off music perhaps u have heard of me Jackson faucett, of course u have well anyway good luck
talk to me I teach kids music you are so much of an inspiration your passion and care for animals is so important you are like me .Age has no barriers when you care for animals and music
woooow! :-O mr. kaiser, thats your really best song! okay, the other songs had also lot of emotion in your voice but this is really much more emotional. i like it. ^^ lovely greetings to your mum! ♥
ps. i don't mind that you don't answer this comment
Man I love your voice! Youve got a good heart and that is the main thing you need to be a good composer/ artist. I enjoyed every word you sang!! keep it up
oooh boy, i think you just got mothers all over the world wishing you were their son. LOL somehow im getting this funny picture of my brothers getting kicked out of the house LOL. youre an amazing songwriter, keep this up and soon youre going to get famous. : D
I am a single Mom of two boys who have now left the nest & one of them also plays the guitar..Thi song made me proud to be a Mom..I may just have to adopt you as one of my own LOL!
I am the mother of a 16 yr old son that has really messed up and I am pretty much helpless to only love him still with all my heart....I pray it is enough
hollytmorgan 3 months ago
Keep it up you are terrific and a great son I'm sure
!
luvmy8kids2004 4 months ago
great job :) had me in tears i love my mum
cinabaillie 5 months ago
you are good and handsome :-P
rizgel01 8 months ago
What a great gift to your mother...she must be so proud of you! God Bless!
Shellyz2u 9 months ago
That song say's so much to me,so always keep that song in your repertiore in you guitar playing and singing ,thinking about mothers,Love it you sang that my hear goes out to you,Love you little man.My God Bless you for that.
ldbluesman1 9 months ago
can i borrow your song? would love to dedicate this to my mom!
ChiqsRN 9 months ago
Wow what a voice ♥
jahovarenay1 9 months ago
Today's my mother's Birthday....I love her so very much, it's just that we always fight about stupid stuff...now she's working far away and I can't see her that often...not even today to wish her a happy b-day! This song has expressed all my feelings for my mother! Thanks for sharing, you did a good job!! Great song, and your voice has so much soul that just penetrates through your heart! **********
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fkkk,,,,,,,, ur the best dudeeeee............i bet ur mom fell on her knees with her eyes filled wid tears ..CHEERS BUDDY!!!!!
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Your videos chear me up ")
bomchickawahwahmom 1 year ago
^^ nice one ... xD
FinalfantasyFRANtic 1 year ago
this song is made me cry really!
monah644 1 year ago
Precious! So precious and so touching. I'm a momma too and my daughter is always doing this kind of stuff for me too and it's worth so much more than anything you could buy! You're momma must be so proud of you. Love this! Great job and no never remake it, it's perfect just the way it is love!!!
klaritydawn 1 year ago
You are a sweetheart of a son and made me miss my son today..Damn you (Just kidding.) Myster JC... God is blessing you.
poetscope 1 year ago
This was very beautiful JC. And A mother's love always goes on even After they pass away which I know from experience. I'm sure your mom loved this.
singingbabe26 1 year ago
i love it!!!
justLeau 1 year ago
ahhh.....sweet song,,, very touching song....i remember my mother
HiDaN6th 1 year ago
i nid a lyrics idol..........i love ur song...hmmmmm.... ithink i can use this in my assignments.....can i have?
HiDaN6th 1 year ago
Great video!
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I dig it. Check out the song I made for my mom too.. "Heart-Shaped Rocks" on youtube(dot)com/bstmstr
BSTMSTR 1 year ago
Very sweet song. I love that it's very direct in what the words are saying. I as a mom loved this song very awesome!!
6474sonia 1 year ago
Thank you Mom. I may not be the most perfect son in the world.
I try to be sometimes sometimes I'm a crying dove but you know I Love you.
Thanks to you I get Strenght to go on. When I have those alone times and when i need inspiration or Ideas I turn to you. Love you mom
latinogott 1 year ago
What a wonderful thing to do for your mom...You know a mom will love their child no matter what the child does. A mother would give their own life to make sure their child gets theres.
bettyboop42127 1 year ago
nice song!!!
hellyeakitty 1 year ago
eventhough your voice is waaaaaay beter now, don't ever remake this video, I'm sure ur mom luv this video just the way it is ........ look at those cute brackets.... cuuutie XD
eoublue 1 year ago 2
@eoublue gotta dig them traintrack teeth=#
=)
jcvanluyn 1 year ago
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eoublue 1 year ago
is there any ways i can download this ??
donthatedemilovato 1 year ago
I wish this was live :P
yo man youve got a sick voice
if you get a better mic you would be mint
good job dude :)
FletchJK 1 year ago
I am a mom.... and this song made me cry! :')
Thank you sweatheart!
You are a lovely son!
kvikkurin 1 year ago 4
@kvikkurin happy Mother's Day!
jcvanluyn 1 year ago
what a nice song dear. love it. :)
herleneo7 1 year ago
you have a nice voice. :)
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can i borrow your song for mothers day? i would really appreciate it if you could show me how you sing it...please get back at me...i would really appreciate it
irma246 1 year ago
can i borrow your song for mothers day? i would really appreciate it if you could show me how you sing it...please get back at me...i would really appreciate it
irma246 1 year ago
@irma246 just listen to the song is all I can say.. don't really know how to explain how to sing it..and most definitely you can borrow it for mother's day=) be even more great you can make a vid=)
jcvanluyn 1 year ago
This is good. Very cute.
Irelandroe 1 year ago 2
you sound wierd
bannana11162 1 year ago
great! nice job! ur cute!
apolonia18 2 years ago 2
wow i love it great job man
voicemaker18 2 years ago
Omg! you're Awesome !! =)
& You kinda look like AJ PEREZ !! XD
Best wishes
princessmj 2 years ago
veryy good!
2014ehroyals 2 years ago
Sweet :)
RawringRay 2 years ago
Beautiful song!!!
anglaychlo 2 years ago 2
awesome kid, and cute !
donnamarienoble 2 years ago
Precious
Blessings,
Cinnamonslices
cinnamonslices 2 years ago
i miss my mom...i liked the song
MsBellaswan01 2 years ago 7
is there a professional recording of this? i would love to have it for my mother son dance at my wedding
lak1015 2 years ago 3
thank you so much=) i wish...
jcvanluyn 2 years ago
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you suck at singing! but the lyrics are great X)<3
x0beenaxleex0 2 years ago
he sings good - he wrote and sang a song for his mom. he did just fine.
MuckDogBrad711 2 years ago 7
WOW GREATTTTTTTTT JOB
pumpkinfish23 2 years ago 2
the song is so sweet!!!
he's got great voice :)!!!
SuperGreekLover 2 years ago 2
aw this is so sweet :)
awesome too. You're great at the guitar and nice voice.
i bet your mom's proud :D
mgshortyx14 2 years ago 2
oh you are so amazing and so sweet!!!!!!!!! =D
cuppycakegirl15 2 years ago
ur freaking kute ; )
lovevideos221 2 years ago
you're really good.:) great talent you have there.:) keep it up.
alexandrea1986 2 years ago
I am a mom, Thank you for that beautiful song. Your Mommy must be so proud of you. You are a wonderful song writer and guitarist. Beautiful.
kelli0687 2 years ago
It's still beautiful. You can sense the emotion and feeling behind his lyrics.
...However, he DID scare me, because I was doing something else, and almost dropped the glass on my foot when he started shouting.
Still beautiful, though.
SanMirInuKag 2 years ago
dude you're so gorgeous
Insayanka 2 years ago
Not as great as the other videos but stil pretty good and the lyrics r amazing and so is the guitar but the singing is a little off
cjsalyer234 2 years ago
You're songs have such beautiful lyrics. =)
The singing sounds a little shaky in this one, but otherwise, it was gorgeous. ^_^
Also, you should probably invest in a better microphone to better capture your music. =)
golddemona 2 years ago
awhh !
it gave me chill's!
it's great :)
keep it up!
ashleymartinxo 2 years ago
im sorry dude but this isnt ur best work
you seem to be yelling at the viewers as a pose to sining. the guitar was great the meaning of the song was good to but work on the sining factor and it will be perfect
rainbow1099 2 years ago
you are very good on your guitar
angelhale1 2 years ago 2
try again next year
walterche123 2 years ago
hmm ur yelling
6mali 2 years ago
i luv your hat (& your singing)
makayla9401 2 years ago
That was awesome man
i thought the singing was fine and honestly if somebody else would have sang that song it would have taken away the meaning from it :)
orthner79 2 years ago
this is beautiful :)
djkrunk428 2 years ago
nicee...! lol but there's no lyrics..... =( hahaha but that's ok maybee next timeee!!!! xD
tansx1 2 years ago
i like this song 25% out of 100%
i love the lyrics but if it was some one else signing
well thennn sryyy for the bad commts but you inspiree alott of pplee.
cuduliciouz 2 years ago
nice. :]
gabbie32095 2 years ago
man you have a bad voice
socaboy2009 2 years ago
You fail. The point of the song is the lyrics, not the singing.
AwesomenessFTW12 2 years ago
You`re great JC and i wish you lots of succes and inspiration.
HermanHanauer 2 years ago
ur such a touching boy.
aqueous1234567890 2 years ago
aw
thats so sweet
even though most people do it,its still nice to have a song dedicated to you from your son
nattyboe1126 2 years ago
hae like tha song, its really cute. i wish i cud sing or il b singing this song to my mum lol haha ya lucky, ya mum will love ya voice, ya gutiar playing and your very cute face, lol btw im the sister ov this account haha lol x
downriver007 2 years ago
ur voice pisses me off but the guitar playing is good
retreto1998 2 years ago
aww i love your song to your mom, bein a mom myself i would be proud to of called you my son! it really leaves a lasting effect of a mom when there child takes there time out of there day to do something as special as this for there mom.
jjac31456287 2 years ago
Does anyone know where I can get the lyrics to this song? Like it so much Im going to post it on Facebook, as a gift for all my friends who are mommy's.
Ducote1126 2 years ago
awe
Twix916 2 years ago
I think this is a great song. Another beautiful song dedicated to Mom's for Mother's day is A Mother's Love by Peter Love on YouTube. Awesome. Thanks guys.
merrymemary 2 years ago
This is a really great song. You did a good job.(:
hanajima88 2 years ago
i like that song...
klapcom 2 years ago
That was sweet.
mina8596 2 years ago
lol the dog. that is such an awesome dog. you should make a song about him/her next time. great song btw.
erkandpent 2 years ago
I guess you haven't been around that long=) I've taken that challenge a long while ago XD it's Kaiser's Song "Man's Best Friend" aka EatSleepPeePooPlay...lol..you'll get it once you hear the song..
jcvanluyn 2 years ago
this is a nice song bro five stars =)
fallingstar666 2 years ago
Hey JC..I saw this one in the related videos today!
This is awesome!!
You've made your Mother proud..I'm sure! =)
83smileyface 2 years ago
I love the lyrics
Zazichan 2 years ago
wtf ahah
lydiae1404 2 years ago
wow.....beautiful lyrics!!!!!i absolutely luv it!i hope you don't mind me using them for mothers day^^u r so talented,your voice is really great too!i know your mom must have been absolutely breathetaken when she heard this :) awesome! awesome!!!!!
WonderHeeart25 2 years ago
for your mother..of course i don't mind=) wish her a happy mother's day from all of us..
jcvanluyn 2 years ago
kk,thanx^^now could you make a fathers day song :) lolz^^jk jk but seriously,maybe you should make one of those too :)
WonderHeeart25 2 years ago
awesome job!! =)
hasifleckerl 2 years ago
This song has power!
Great voice :)
piezelchen 2 years ago
Another vid of this? You have improved so much! =D keep it up JC!
SubwayVandal 2 years ago
this vid was a year back...hopefully I'll make a better version when the day comes around again=) but, thank you..
jcvanluyn 2 years ago
it's only a two days now. =D
I just want you to know, it's people like you who make me want to get up off my a*** and write a song =D keep inspiring people mr. JC!
SubwayVandal 2 years ago
and it's people like you who inspire me to keep on writing =)...i thank you, JC
jcvanluyn 2 years ago
great song man... peace
AngryIraqi 2 years ago
Beautiful JC.
Beautiful! What chords are you using for this song?
Keep having faith!
Adamclason 2 years ago
I think u have a great voice. Don't listen to some ppl about the way you sing. There not that many guys who can sing.keep up the good work!!!!!
lil2shygirl 2 years ago
dude that was great. good job. i know she loves it
MYDELUXEPACKAGE 2 years ago
sweeeet.
mzpandagherlie 2 years ago
good song but your voice sucks
TheMaxDot 2 years ago
geesh.. be more nicer..
DanielAvilaAGT 2 years ago
Such insults are not appropriate here. Save them for politicians if you must throw them around.
usaruss 2 years ago
B-E-A UTIFUL
I am very sorry for you, but God has a plan for eveyone,and he calls them when their mission has finished.
God bless you and your golden heart for singing this and being so strong...
I bet you your mom is smileing and so proud of haveing such a wonderful son
BLESS YOU 4 EVER
weekreyes 2 years ago
what chords were you playing
sun000moon 2 years ago
wow ! the song is nice . sori for what happend to your mother . but God has a better plan for you . =)
kzc 2 years ago
Great Job! any mother would be proud of a son like you! No matter where she is.
Haleybays2727 2 years ago
Y'know, you're really tallented. Keep going!
A friend of mine lost his mother and... This song reminds me of how much I want to help him. Thank you.
bnicecjcoles (On my sisters account)
lovedbeing 2 years ago
Aww I lost my mother too. This made me so sad. Good song.
OrgasmoDivine 2 years ago
Sorry 4 you
I hope you are ot lying
weekreyes 2 years ago
What better gift to give your mother, how very special, and what a wonderful son you must be. I know your mother must be very very proud of you. Beautiful Song, Beautifully sung
autumnrose53 2 years ago
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u suck
PinkPriney 2 years ago
okayyyy...i'm cryin..I have one of those Thank God.Cant stand the thought of being without her.
rayeeraye 2 years ago
ok lang yun... she's happy na im sure.. great job jc.. more songs ha..wait ko..hehehe..tc
switnilz 2 years ago
i cried when i heard this song..touching song..miz my mother tuloy.. nice jc,..keep it up!
switnilz 3 years ago
i'm sorry to hear that....
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
I liked the part about mom at the end of the song.
hpribot 3 years ago
great song once again :D your lyrics are pretty good :D..lol i take you u were talking about your mom when you showed her the video...
<3AETF4L<3
AETF4L 3 years ago
umm... i hate ur song but good voice
selmathe2 3 years ago
you are great! I love this song, and have listened to it several times now. Just as I did when I wrote the email to you but you do not seem to have responded so .. But I would like to be friends with you here on Youtube, and as I said, if you are working so you can become something really big one day! hug hug Jessica =)
DarlingGoHome 3 years ago
thank you jessica=) thank you for stopping by, again! email me sometime=) tc, JC
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
can i get a copy of this song anywhere its just the kind of song i need right now to give to my mum
vix4180 3 years ago
thats a great song man..im really hopin' to get where you are right now..someday..ive been playing for almost a year now...but i still dont have a grasp on guitar...i really like your songs..keep it up!
peace
nate
Natedog000 3 years ago
wow, this lyrics is so wow. You really expressed your feelings, i can see that your mom is really lucky to have a son like you.. hehehe.. Thank you for this music vid for it made me realize something special to my mother. That song really just wow it's like you captured our hearts..hehehe.. Keep up the goodwork, maybe in the future you'll be a famous songwriter.. ^_^ GUD LUCK, btw ty for sending me a message i kinda feel like an important person(no just kidding), ty for the vid was very nice...
zachstar19 3 years ago
I love this song!
Would I be able to do a cover of this song?
Makes me wish I got to know my mum before she died. :S
Thank-you for this song, you write from your heart
jaimi1995music 3 years ago
don't mind at all..especially if you played it for your mom=) hopefully it will bring a smile. Qual22 has also done a great cover=)
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
cheers. keep the superb music coming! =D
jaimi1995music 3 years ago
so beautiful this is amazing I keep saying the same things over and over but wow just brilliant
Merijonna 3 years ago
you're brill!
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
very good!!
arayaphan1 3 years ago
i just wanted to say that this song really touched me... i cried my way through it. that is how you know a real artist! you have a great future ahead of you!!!
sole666kiss 3 years ago
are you a mother? if you are..even better=)
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
lol, yes! i have a 7 month old son! how could ya tell? your mother is a very lucky woman!
sole666kiss 3 years ago
Good luck cuz u ain´t gonna need it
DagurBrynjar 3 years ago
Happy xmas annmac
annmac50 3 years ago
youre very good :)
Hildeex 3 years ago
=O do you wear.. braces?
dheejhaay 3 years ago
too long now=)
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
You are very talented.
youhoo7 3 years ago 2
you have talent!
RichiBrusa 3 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to your mum-she must be so proud of you.5***** and thanks for sharing. Keep Smiling.
abbeyharry1952 3 years ago
I am sure your Mother loved your song!
rcccrk 3 years ago
keep playing and i love how u care so much for dogs. I have been able to make a succeful living off music perhaps u have heard of me Jackson faucett, of course u have well anyway good luck
bigboi9595 3 years ago
GOOD LUCK
hanging1v 3 years ago
talk to me I teach kids music you are so much of an inspiration your passion and care for animals is so important you are like me .Age has no barriers when you care for animals and music
annmac50 3 years ago
I only hope my boys love me this much! ;)
lisap302 3 years ago
Your mom is surely proud to have you as a son. God bless JC Van Luyn!
Greetings from the Philippines!
chrisRamos1979 3 years ago
wonderful ...made your mothers day for sure :)
xxpiggystardustxx 3 years ago 2
nice hat...... it was cool..
ethanjkelly 3 years ago
I hope that if I were a mother, i would hear something like that xP
fakdeusernejm 3 years ago 2
amazingg
flamehead36 3 years ago
i want a hug luv annmac
annmac50 3 years ago
Beautiful..!!
Lol, but where's Kaiser? X)
LittleUFreak 3 years ago
@_@...dude, is awsome:)...keep singing, boy...
zuzutokiohotel 3 years ago
its a really great song. :D i love the beginning.
typikallyme 3 years ago
awwh this is sweet.
nice job..let your voice come out..
let it flow..:)
kanjoz 3 years ago
woooow! :-O mr. kaiser, thats your really best song! okay, the other songs had also lot of emotion in your voice but this is really much more emotional. i like it. ^^ lovely greetings to your mum! ♥
ps. i don't mind that you don't answer this comment
WhiteSayuri 3 years ago
this is awsome dude great work...continue that way and you'll be famous someday
soulowner4 3 years ago
nice voice
ihrynutza 3 years ago
excellent talent...
your Moms gota love it.
Thanks for the message, haven't been on You-Tube in a while
handlebarhammer 3 years ago
Man I love your voice! Youve got a good heart and that is the main thing you need to be a good composer/ artist. I enjoyed every word you sang!! keep it up
timacoythemachine 3 years ago
oooh boy, i think you just got mothers all over the world wishing you were their son. LOL somehow im getting this funny picture of my brothers getting kicked out of the house LOL. youre an amazing songwriter, keep this up and soon youre going to get famous. : D
sunshinemouakiki 3 years ago
I absolutely agree with you. <3
BlackHawk92w 3 years ago
it's great. :)
alexsalva04 3 years ago
u wrote that??? wow thats amazing. ur a great singer too. love the lyrics
calisurferxoxo 3 years ago
You should totally record in a padded cell....this doesn't do you justice, you have an incredible ability!!!
powers4862 3 years ago
Lol, Mother's Day was totally a while ago and I finally read my inbox.
Now, I don't know if you wrote that e-mail to me personally, but I guess I'll give you credit for it anyways.
Great voice and amazing lyrics. :)
Amen for your verses. :D
mushhroom 3 years ago
I am a single Mom of two boys who have now left the nest & one of them also plays the guitar..Thi song made me proud to be a Mom..I may just have to adopt you as one of my own LOL!
rsr65 3 years ago
consider me "adopted" XD
jcvanluyn 3 years ago
pretty
you have delightful voice
SunnyisinCalifornia 3 years ago
you are a deep guy hope you are for real I have son i I taught music all my life please sing what you feel and from your heart take care annmac
annmac50 3 years ago