Leader of the Band - A Memorial To My Father

[profwaldo]

A beautiful dedication and wonderful rendition of this song which brought to me a new meaning and better understanding of the words therein. A heartfelt performance that brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful. Thank you both. -waldo :-))

[chirogirl67550]

@profwaldo Hey Wally...(smile) Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a thoughtful comment...It's an emotional song for me and I had a rough time getting through it. Thank you!

Peace and Love,

Yvonne

[TheResonatorGhost]

This is beautiful, in spirit, and in the performance.

Peace,

ron

[chirogirl67550]

@TheResonatorGhost Awww, thank you Ron! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment...gave us the opportunity to hear your song "Shotgun Blues."---very cool!!

Peace to You and Yours,

Yvonne and Bob

[curbshoppin]

man you nailed that song......Bravo.......i loved it

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you sooooo much. It was a hard one to get through without crying...took me years to be able to sing....Appreciate you stopping by...next time birng the chickens...(smile)

Peace,

Yvonne and Bob

[chirogirl67550]

@curbshoppin Some how I missed your comment...and I am so sorry...What a nice comment you left...we appreciate it.  You have a Good One --thank you!!

Peace,

Yvonne and Bob

[curbshoppin]

@chirogirl67550 Not a biggie to me but thanks for thinkig of me.......... I always leave feedback if i think its good stuff......im a bedroom picker and singer ..have had videos on here from time to time ....i really like your videos.......love em really thanks for posting

[johnnyboydmusik]

i stopped by your channel this sunday morning to hear this beautiful song.

very cheeful song indeed...........JB

[johnnyboydmusik]

what a perfect song to sing in memory of your father...i always loved this song,

you all sang and played it well.

god bless.............JB

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you JB, we appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment....Have a Great weekend.

Peace,

Yvonne and Bob

Ava,Illinois

[chirogirl67550]

Whoaa...I guess I totally missed this comment....please accept my apology and thank you so much for taking the time to comment...very kind of you.

Peace,

Yvonne and Bob

Ava,Illinois

[CarlosCanchales]

First, your father rests in peace.

I like this type of songs because they are optimistic and look abreast at the death, with the life that continues.

[chirogirl67550]

I believe, that those that go before us, continue to guide us and that our lives, are a legacy to their truths....Thank you Carlos. Bless you Brother,

Peace,

Yvonne and Bob

Ava,Illinois

Obamaland

[paulekotz]

What a great tribute to your dad. He is living through you as you continue to do such great work. Thanks for inspiring me.

Dr. K

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Dr K---I miss him a lot...he was a Great Friend, in addition to being my father....Happy Anniversary to you and your wife and thanks for stopping by.

Peace,

Yvonne and Bob

[Madmelodist]

This is really heartfelt and soulful. I know what its like to lose parents. Lost my dad August 2007... then my mom June 2008. I know this had to be a hard song to play and not break down. I wrote a song "I Have Seen the Mountains' months later that was dedicated to them. I did this in an effort to help cleanse myself of the loss I felt. Not sure it helped but I had the words & music in me and I feel better having gotten them out.

Thoughts from a "Kindred Spirit"

Sam

[chirogirl67550]

Hello Sam...Sorry to hear that you lost your parents--and so close together in time...that had to be rough. I wish I had song writing abilities like you--I'm sure you made your parents smile when you wrote the song for them. Peace Brother,

Yvonne and Bob

[dave777blaster]

Nice music 5 * for being you

[chirogirl67550]

That's pretty cute dave....leaving serial comments on our videos....very sweet!!! Thank you so much!!

Peace Brother,

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[warrenst1955]

so glad i found you on youtube ...very nice music ,from the heart ...love it !!! elsmarie

[chirogirl67550]

Hey Elsie, I'm glad we found you too...Youtube can be so much fun...so much talent out there...your son being one of them. You are very kind!!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinios

[MrNormsHGW]

Wow! I can't believe I didn't see this before when watching your videos. Very nice job.

[chirogirl67550]

Oh my God, I missed this comment of yours...thank you so much MrNormsHGW....You are very kind and I really appreciate your comment.

Peace to you Brother,

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava, Illinois

[claudiarute]

VERY NICE. 5*****

[chirogirl67550]

Hey claudiarute, Isto é engraçado, I' escrita de m em sua página do perfil, quando você me escrever. Homem, você tem alguma grande música ir em lá.ESFRIE!!

Yvonne, Bob e Kazandra Ava, Illinois--Obamaland

[GlenAnne99]

Yvonne, this has so much love wrapped around the notes you play and sing :)

Isn't it amazing that music has the power to help our hearts recall those moments of love?

Doesn't much matter if the moment was joyful or heartbreaking, it's all still love and it brings it's own song with it.

You and your father were blessed to have such a wonderful relationship.

Thanks for sharing this. I have my own reasons and memories that make me love this song and you have done a very beautiful version

[LifeLightStation]

my Father died 4 weeks ago at 65 and I miss him too. Thanks for the memorial and love for our fathers.

[chirogirl67550]

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your father. I watched your tribute to your father and it was beautiful. You are a lovely family and I know you miss him. On the wings of an angel you will hear him, when you are ready. Love from our family to yours.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[1straycat99]

awsome on this i love this you sing so great on this is you here deep feel and that twang not realy a twang it like a slight yodal ok but you do it perfect in you singing just 100% perfect

[chirogirl67550]

What can I say Rick...you're one of reasons why I love YouTube so much...it wouldn't be the same without you...Thank you Friend.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[1straycat99]

i wacth 4 times and last time wacthed i writing and was sad for you to and that is so sad but everone go's threw and feel so sorry but still feel for you and so many realy thats just the tufist went threw my self.but infintiy stars on being able to sing it to.my mom my hero and dad and whole family as a whole .and don't for get bob he's a hero to . i have to goof little because tearing and don't want to ok awsome on

[chirogirl67550]

WOW Rick, what great comments...you are a good buddy and we really appreciate all your kind words...What would YouTube be without you...thank you VERY much!!!

Yvonne, Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[chirogirl67550]

What a sweet comment Rick...appreciate it so much. I couldn't even listen to this song for years, way before he died, but glad I was able to sing it to him before he died. The best to you buddy--thank you.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[1straycat99]

hi i only have time to listen to one tonight and i'm comeing back to this. i love yopu singing this its a great one write thier with the croce song. i love deep song and felt the deepness from the start yesterday first.its sad but it just so pretty to. has both loved it. infinity stars to ya on the feel and i love feel

[1straycat99]

awsome love this and sing great love that slur bend twag you have awsome .said prayer for father hes very happy with your being.and inear self.and love and caring for things he nows.you care about people and much more and very happy.much with you ok ..always rick xixoxoxoxoxhugs

[chirogirl67550]

Are you calling me a "hillbilly?" (smile) I'm just teasing...Got Country twang and City slick in me, a little light and a little dark, heck, sometimes we're on opposite spectrums at the same time..lol Thank you Friend--I wish my father had lived long enough to hear us play...something he wanted me to do since I was 5 years old...but was too shy...still am.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[Cameragirl803]

What a pretty tribute! You did great with this song. Always loved it:) 5*****

[chirogirl67550]

Hey Jane, thank you for your kind words on "Leader Of Band"---we really appreciate it. We've been off and on YouTube lately with our schedules, but it's always nice to hear from you....thank you.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[laurianni]

What a beautiful tribute to your Father.I have always loved this song and learned it because of my Father. My Dad died 3 weeks ago. I appreciate your music and your lovely thoughts of your Dad. You are right, his song is in your soul.

[chirogirl67550]

Hello laurianni, I'm so sorry I didn't see this earlier...we've been off of YouTube a bit. I also sorry to hear that your Father died...You have my sympathy, because it is never easy.  I found, that once my heart became quieter, I could hear the angels speak--they will always be with us. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[gerdenshed]

A beautiful and touching tribute. Very nicely done 5*

[chirogirl67550]

Hello gerdenshed...this was a rough one to get through....thank you....you're very sweet.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[charsalutube]

Wow! I have heard this song a hundred times but never heard it until I listened to you. Thoughts of my dad, who was in WWII and thoughts of my friends who I was with in Vietnam who are no longer here. My dad had no thoughts of music. I picked it up on my own. But, I know he would be proud of me to hear the music I play. I love your music.

Charsal

[chirogirl67550]

Hey Charsal....well, you picked up the music pretty dog gone GOOD brother!! I'm so glad, that this song evoked some wonderful memories for you...it does the same thing to me, when I sing it...well, I guess that happens every time I pick up the guitar. You know, it's been said, when you think of past loved ones, they're right there with you. I'm glad we found you...

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[charsalutube]

Sigh, I'm so flattered I'm blushing. I'll have to figure out how to make my voice work on one of Dan's songs for you.

Charsal

[RickyCountryAtHeart]

wonderful video theres something special about this video because i play it all the time over and over i love your alls music you all are great

[chirogirl67550]

Hey RickyCountryAtHeart....YOU'RE the one that is SPECIAL!!! You're a very nice person and we really appreciate your comments!!!---Thank you Friend,

Yvonne, Bob and Kazandra

[nitetrainwayne]

love this song

[chirogirl67550]

Hey nitetrainwayne....thank you!! Where did you go...I went to your channel and all your videos are gone...Man, we just found you...don't want to lose you...

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[MonkeylessJohn]

What a wonderful tribute to your father.

This is a beautiful song that I have always loved.

Just beautiful

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you MonkeylessJohn---I couldn't even listen to the song for years, and it's very hard emotionally to sing it, because I still miss him so much....Thank you for your comment...you are a very nice man.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[MonkeylessJohn]

Yes I know how hard this can be. Some of the songs on here that I sing for my mom, are so hard to get through.

Take care

[chirogirl67550]

Singing for our loved-ones, is a way to keep them close---I think it makes them smile. Peace brother

Yvonne

[amazongift]

Hi my friends, My dad worked 40 year in the coal mine and never got out, I did nearly 15 years but got out through my music, I'm glad I found this song, you did a great job and I can tell when a song comes from the heart. I've put it in my favourites. 5***** your friend Mel

[chirogirl67550]

amazongift...thank you so much for your comment...Glad you got out of the mines...I feel so bad for those just getting into it...Illinois is Coal country. Hey, I just listened to a fantastic collab you did...the angels led you out of that mine....I suspect you are where you are suppose to be...in music. Thanks!!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[romapsychic]

music is love! love keeps us alive forever!

lol jim!

[chirogirl67550]

Yes Jim....I believe you are right....Amen brother.

Have a safe holiday weekend.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[romapsychic]

a great Man! i feel his spirit in this

beautiful song! he live's on in your music! thank you! God Bless Him! Lol jim!

[chirogirl67550]

romanpsychic....thank you friend...We appreciate your comment...yah, Fogelberg left us much too soon.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[1straycat99]

i love your vocie in this stuff man o man and thatv twng and feel you can sure sing sad song but pretty to love 128 that dynamic s i like in a song awsome this is .ok your doing great to bob man ok a hug to man he's a begger great song like fogel berg and today stuff to he dose he was in love ya both love this 1st timer and ya no first timer i love i wish i was 18 again dang it .and awsome did for him most of all that so sweat and no hard to do .but awsome thought he no's and say my girl love

[chirogirl67550]

Hey Rick, thank you...we appreciate your comment...you're the best buddy!!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[gerryotta]

No more to say as: WONDERFUL - 5* are not enough.

[chirogirl67550]

WOW gerryotta, thank you for that comment....how sweet!!!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[CathyKay29]

beautifully done ricky loves the way you all sing and played this song so very much great job

[RickyCountryAtHeart]

very good you all are wonderful

[chirogirl67550]

RickyCountryatHeart----Well, aren't you just the sweetest guy and fellow singer....Thank you!!!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[chirogirl67550]

RickyCountryAtHeart....again, thank you so much for your comment...you're the best!!! Keep singing brother and sending them videos.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[THEREDNECKPEPI64]

cool job and dedication!

*****

Pepi

[chirogirl67550]

Hey Pepi.....thank you for your comment. We're glad you stopped by, because it gave us the opportunity to hear some great vocals and energy going on over there in Italy. GOOD STUFF!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[ad1juster]

Nice job playing and singing. I'm a chiropractor by my youtube name ad1juster. You say your dad was a Dr. You have chirogirl is someone a chiropractor? nice job.

[chirogirl67550]

Hey ad1juster--thank you for the comment!!!!...Yes, my father was a Chiropractor and I am a Chiropractor....but our life now, is music. Nice to meet a fellow Chiro...Where did you go to school? We appreciate you stopping by and your kind words.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[ad1juster]

Palmer 1978 graduate Davenport ,Iowa.

[chirogirl67550]

Oh, you're one of those....(smile) I'm kiddin' yah....good for you. Palmer grads are good doctors. I loved chiropractic, when I was in it, but now I don't even remember the names of the insurance companies or the first name of any attorney...(smile) Keep singing Brother--cause you're good at it.

Yvonne

[chirogirl67550]

You know, I didn't realize I did that....I'm such a ding-bat sometimes....I'll see if I can change it....thanks for pointing that out....For some reason, I always get those names mixed- up...DRAT!!1 Oh, great, now there's 100's of people running around, that know I made that mistake...shaking my head. Thanks Roeleke

Yvonne

[Twirretwarre]

Hihi Yvonne, that makes you just human, hihi... and that is quite okay!

Roeleke :-) I love the song! You sing it also very well!

[chirogirl67550]

Roeleke, But this human, doesn't like making mistakes like that....You see, it's changed now...Thank you...I feel like such an idiot. You're the best...thank-you

Yvonne

[Twirretwarre]

Yes a lot of emotions come, Yvonne, every word touches a memory to your Father, and brings an emotion to you! Great that you can sing it for the camera too!

Roeleke

[Twirretwarre]

My father couldn't play an instrument but he loved singing so much. He died while he was singing with my organ music.

[chirogirl67550]

I'm so sorry.....he died singing?--- while you were playing? That is such a sad story...but at the same time, it's glorious, because that means he's right there, every time you sing now and I'll bet you feel it, just like I feel my father, when I play the guitar....thank you for sharing that with me. I knew there was something special about you...

Yvonne

[Twirretwarre]

Hi Yvonne, I had recordered at a special recorder for the organ, and he sang all the time all thoses songs I made with the organ.

I am sure they are watching and advising us, Yvonne...so is my husband.. I will send you a special vid private.

[chirogirl67550]

Bless your heart...you've really suffered some losses haven't you...I hope your spirit has healed...it must have, because I can hear the beauty of it in your songs....

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

I'll be looking for the video.

[Twirretwarre]

This is such a wonderful song, I thought it was Dan Fogelbergs song, he sang this too (he died in december 2007, maybe you know!).

Thank you so much for making this a video reaction to the tribute to my Father.

Roeleke

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Roeleke...we appreciate it..Yes, it is Dan Fogelberg...one of my favorite artists and I did know we lost him too soon. When I saw your lovely tribute to your father, I thought maybe we should introduce the two of them and if your dad liked music, they'd get along good, because my dad loved to play music.

Peace Sister,

Yvonne, Bob and Kazandra

[chirogirl67550]

Roeleke...just a thought, but you are more than welcome to add YOUR video tribute to your father, in response to mine...In fact, I think it would be cool.

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

[Twirretwarre]

I just had put that at Tamara her song, she is a very close friend of mine, Rossisinger. So I cannot now... just did it last evening and she was so happy with it!

Roeleke

[KatarinaKohari]

Your father was amazing (I just read your description). What a great and beautiful song for a tribute!

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Katarina...that was nice---you're the best.

Yvonne and Bob

[FanvanMel]

a beautiful tribute for your father, Yvonne!

[chirogirl67550]

Thank your Fanvanmel....we appreciate the comments from "The John Dear Mowing Club", a band located in Netherlands--loved your song,"Last Time I saw Townes Sing."

Yvonne and Bob

[loulou12348]

Wow Really Touching

I Love Your Voices

And Would Love To Hear Alot

More Of Yous

Love This Song !!x!!

Love Lauren xx....xx

[manitowaning]

Just a lovely tribute to your father, Yvonne. Is there any other way to remember someone thru song? I think not. C.

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Chuck....

[Josedgar55]

Nice words, voice & feeling everything good,..great job Bob

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Jose...I'll let Bob know about your comments....You're very sweet.

Yvonne and Bob

Ava,Illinois

[bigjimjer]

Carol and I, both remember our Father's as leaders.  My Dad supported John and I in our music, WWII put a stop to Dad's musical ambitions. He continued on through us. Your video brings back a lot of good memories, thank you, Yvonne.

[chirogirl67550]

You and your brother, John Jeremiah, picked up the baton from your father and ran with it...He must have been so proud.

Jim, with you being the best sax player in southern Illinois and your brother John, a 70's musical Icon, with 7 albums and a nationwide hit, "Lake Shore Drive," ---a cohort of Janis Joplin and Minnie Ripperton, continue to entertain and lift audiences with your band "Southern Thunder."

Thank you,

Yvonne

[CWmarbles]

hey young lady

a great great great job

your dad is lucky to have a daughter like you

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you CW. Your comments mean a lot to us.

Yvonne and Bob

[loddar39]

five stars to you, Yvonne & Bob, that makes even a grown man cry.

I feel with you, my father was an oak-tree now he`s only a dry leaf and dies slowly and life brought me to far away to see him often.

My way of mourning is to keep my loved ones in my mind and never forget them and tell my children how they once were...

[chirogirl67550]

I'm so sorry Bernie. They will always be with us---they won't let you forget them....they watch over us, guide us and come to us in our time of need. When our hearts are quiet, we can hear the angels speak. Bless you

Yvonne

[mswings63]

Yvonne and Bob you done a beautiful song. The emotion was so pure. I know every time this videois viewed Waldo is smiling with pride.

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Denise..the song is emotionally hard to get through. We appreciate your comments and your help. 

Yvonne

[hank2953]

real nice!

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Hank..we appreciate it.

Yvonne

[volleyballjones]

My heart aches for your loss of your Father. I know how you feel. My Dad passed away 10 years ago, and I really miss him. My Dad was a B-24 bomber pilot in WWII. Now that he has gone, I have been studying his war letters to home and his war era stuff, and I have become a frappen B-24 expert in the process. Anyway, isn't it great to have a Dad you can be so proud of.

Great performance of this song! *****

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Steve. That is really neat, that you have all those letters left behind from your father---My father left me songs he had written. Pilots are a special breed, are they not---bold and free-spirited--their own man. My father flew an Ercoup..me too once. By the way, when I get a few extra hours, I'm sending your "Doctor My Eyes," to all the news agencies. To date, it is the best video I have seen--top notched, professional. You are a talented gem!

[23L]

Great tune, you Two!!!

so heartfelt I almost teared up!

Thanks sooooo much!

Your friend/ fan,

Larry

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Larry...I had a hard time getting through the song...always do. We appreciate your comments....made the day a little easier.

Yvonne

[hrhtlg]

What a beautiful tribute - you must have loved him dearly. It's clear to me that he's still with you. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[chirogirl67550]

Man, I love you Youtubers---this has been a rough day for me and your comments have been up-lifting. Thank you hrhtlg for your kind words...you don't know how much they mean to me.

Yvonne

[prboyd]

Yvonne. You can hear the emotion in that. You made me cry. Beautiful. Well done Mrs.

[chirogirl67550]

I have a hard time getting through the song...couldn't listen to it for years--would turn it off, because it choked me up so bad--that's why I had to sing it to him on the phone, because he always told me, "Doctors don't cry.". Thank you

Yvonne

[prboyd]

Just think now Yvonne. You now have a video record, capturing your sincere emotions at the time. That is the beauty of playing music! It truly captures your emotions when you are at your best (musically). Be proud and look back at this with fondness :)

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Phil...I hadn't thought it about like that--I'm not about remembering the day I have lost someone I love....but without my permission, a yearning and a feeling of loss overcomes me, around the date of my father's death, way before I remember why. Thank you for brushing the clouds away.

Yvonne

[BanjoBoog]

Very nice Yvonne. A lot of my Scots tunes are for my dad.

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you BanjoBoog...it's our way of talking to them, isn't it?

[MNmale1972]

great tribute....to what sounds like was a great man. Thanks fro sharing!

Mark

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Mark....your comments are appreciated...

Yvonne

[bree1952]

Very nice touching tribute to your dad I'm sure he would be proud. Great job on this Fogelberg tune...one of his best.Music is truly a wonderful gift and a great healer not to mention an important connector that keeps us all tuned in to one another.Brotherhood,Sisterhood­,unity and peace.

[chirogirl67550]

I couldn't have said it better....brotherhood, sisterhood, unity and peace---right on!

Yvonne

[sloanwatson]

This is really really something. Nice job!! You guys have a great deal going there!

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Sloan...Mr. Blues man...your words are appreciated.

Yvonne

[m0cchiUSA]

My father passed away 9 years ago. I did an internet search on him the other day and the only thing that came up was his obituary. That seems wrong to me. He was a great man. I'm glad to see you doing this for your father. It seems that he was a great man too. I think I might need to get out the old accordion.  Thanks for sharing this.

[chirogirl67550]

I am sorry for your loss...maybe he's not on the internet, but he's in your heart and he knows it. So this song can be for both of our dads. If he was a musician, I'll be he'd like playing music with my dad.....a heavenly gig.

Peace brother.

Yvonne and Bob

[Rising1Elaine]

Just awesome! I'm glad you can share your loving memories of your dad that way! 5*****! :-) Elaine

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Elaine....

Yvonne

[MeLady2]

I came across ya's page...Great sangin and playing.. Add me too

Sharon!

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you Sharon...we appreciate your comments.

Yvonne

[chirogirl67550]

You're making me cry....you're words are so kind and it shows, even more than I knew before, that we're all in this together. We all have lost and will lose the one's we love....but when a heart is quite, you can hear the angels speak. Thank you...

Yvonne

[JuanTumeni]

What a fitting tribute to a wonderful man. Beautifully done, Yvonne. The lyrics are so apt to the sentiment you express. I loved it --- 5*s!

[chirogirl67550]

We come from poor people and one week before he died, Bob and I visited him....he made us "Water Biscuits," a stable of the Depression-era country people. He told me, "This is the best visit ever." Thank you Juan...mi padra es me corizon.

Yvonne

[Aparition42]

It's perfect.  I think I'll give Dad a call tonight.

[chirogirl67550]

Bless you.....you do that.

Yvonne

[deboeahshasha]

ive tears in my eyes your dad will be crying two for im sure hes up there hearing this and i bet you hes so proud of you this is so sad but such an honnor for your daddy you are a angel he will love this good night and god bless love wee deborah xoxox

[chirogirl67550]

Thank you deboeah. I couldn't even listen to this song for years---too sing it, is difficult. Even when I was young, I always knew, that our time with our parents was short...that's why I always tell you to listen to your father. They make us mad sometimes, but your parents love you, like you'll never be loved again. Thank you wee lass.

Yvonne