Neil Reid "Mother Of Mine"

[andysim232]

Rest in piece mum. 1942-2011 She was a mother to everyone who knew her. She had a heart of pure gold and rasied 4 children. She battled illness for 31 years and is now with my dad (who died 4 years ago)

I know they will look after each other untill my time comes and I see them again,

God Bless you mum and dad.

[Mr9614]

i bought this for my ma when it came out and i still and always will love my ma.and i miss not seing her everyday,ma i love you

[DabAndrew]

@MrArratoon I know ..and it is a million times better than just about ever record released since ...Modern music is not just bad ..it's evil ..

[MrEffortless]

Thanks William, I just lost my mam and played this song and felt better. RIP mam

[chedmadrigal]

nice song it breaks my heart..I miss my mom so much..I love you Mama...

[MrTwisterband]

Yes times have changed but how good could a westlife of boyzone do this-awesome i would bet-but hey-just my oipinion

[TheAkelaone]

This is great and timeless

[malura40]

my mother had the worst stuff happen to her yet shes still here..n i stay for her

[j65d]

this song was a favourite of mine and my mother who past away on the 7th 0f april 2010 god bless you mum xxxxx

[nyanta819]

思春期以来何十年ぶりに聞きました。当時は意味も分からず心に染­みるメロディが印象的で何度も繰り返し聞いたものです。

[yojiszk]

I want to let every one of you know that this song will CD for the first time ever!!!

It is only in Japan ,release in this June ,2CDs titled "NIppon Yogaku Hits 1968-1979".

I am very happy to know it and I hope every one of you to share this wonderful news!

Thank you!

[weepixie1]

i love this song .. it was an oldie when i bought it for my mother when i was 16 ..

[annalisesander]

miss you mam.

[MyMatt63]

Goodnight Mum xxx

[JasAlf5959]

This is one of the most beautiful songs that I have heard in my life time with reference to mother.

Since Mother's Day is around the corner, I've made a music video on Mother of Mine by Neil Reid. It is on my Channel jasalf5959.

This song is so special in its way, a heart warming song, indeed that brought tears to my eyes.

I wish to thank you for uploading them. They are precious.

My best wishes to you and to Neil Reid.

Jasmine

[colin1153]

I remember Neil when he was on Oppurtunity Knocks. Why are (we) people so sceptical of songs of life, if you like it - you like, fair enough it's not everyones cup of tea. So stuff all the the folk (including me sometimes) who can not help being drawn into the emotion of the songs.

[fabiandoulton]

I'm going to be playing this in New Orleans for Mother's Day !!!

Piano and Vocals.

Anyone want the words and chords, please contact me !!!

[philwhitesongwriter]

a golden oldie classic song ...never knock them..all you need is some famous artist to record this and walla a over nite hit..

keep the world rockin..

phil white songwriter uk & executive film producer

[takano90]

忘れられなかった透き通る歌声やっと聞けて感激です。ＣＤあった­らいいのにな。

[2005frankie]

lost my mum 24th november 2009 and my dad 4 dats later on 28th november 2009 played this at the funeral along with dance with my farther love and miss them so much i was ther main carer day and night as it shoul be .they looked after me its the only thing to do ,uncodictional xxx

[DeeDennant]

You must of been a wonderfull daughter.they will be looking down on you with pride....time does heal, l no l lost my mom at 13 years old, thank goodness l had really loveing careing grandparents...!!

[2005frankie]

thnkyou for your kind wordsxx

[MrMartinkirby]

@2005frankie sorry for your lose i can relate somewhat to you i lost my mother 12years ago she was 48 it still hurts like hell keep ya chin up x

[rodamarante]

@MrMartinkirby

Sorry for my bad English; I'm Portuguese. I have my Mother no more. When I feel unhappy, I think she's always with me, although I can't see her and someday, somewhere, we will be toghether.

[MrMartinkirby]

@2005frankie continued:i say it hurts like hell i mean only on birthdays and christmas just be strong in the knowledge that they are in a far better place free of suffering it hurts me also that my mum never met my daughters xxxxxxx

[colwynite]

Utter crap - doesn't even resemble music!

[thesadako66]

dedicate for my mama

[tamatyan1953]

当時、透き通るような美しい声だと思いましたが、今聞いても本当­に美しい声です。改めて何度も聴いています。日本のコメントが少­なくてさみしい。

[colafizz2000]

everytime i listen to this song i fill up with tears love you mum rest in peace i will always love you xxx

[izsuzsful]

Csodálatos!!!!

[scroggihn]

it is wasbig hit for neil in the70s

[DeeDennant]

l think if this was released again it would sell well.....come on simon cole you have missed a classic here..get it released you to have mother,you to could be singing mother of mine all the way to the bank......

[2005frankie]

GET JOE TO DO IT

[wenbarra]

William is now living in blackpool and no longer sing's...

[DeeDennant]

It says everything about moms, put into a song beutifully....mothers were would we be without you...xxx

[parisboogie]

were is neil now........

[001keith]

Neil pastor's a church in blackpool

[LilMissAttitudeZoe]

Myy Grandma's Funeral Song :'( x

[sharrondcrocker]

I would love this song to be released, either on its own or put on a album, I am sure it will be a hit, one of my all time favourite songs.

[TheREPOMAN2009]

shouldnt really listen to this as it was played by my mum to my nans funeral....it breaks my heart every second but then i realise that my nan would not want me to be..but who lets face it who would'nt be

[williiamr]

Hi MrArratoon, I wouldn't like to argue about that. It might be rereleased and surprise you. William

[makotinnnnosuke]

動画のアップ、ありがとうございます。

僕の永遠のベスト１の歌です。

カラオケにも、数年前までは入っていたのですが、今はないようで­す。

ニール・リードさんは、今は何をしていらっしゃるのでしょうか？

mother of mine is my best one song forever.

[williiamr]

Hi Makotinnnnosuke, I am glad you have enjoyed it. William

[noahandgabrielsmum]

Nice simple song. Brings back so many memories.

God bless my lovely mum. R.I.P

[williiamr]

Hi Noahandgabrielsmum, \I'mglad you have enjoyed it. William

[premmani]

Dear William, THANK YOU, this is one of the most beautiful song that I have heard, 20 years back. I lost my mother 8 years back. As I hear this song tears roll down my eyes thinking about my Mother. I love you for this post.

[williiamr]

Hi Premmani, I'm glad you have enjoyed it. I hope it brings back a lot of happy memories for you. William

[george85able]

beautiful voice, beautiful words. thank you williamr for posting this video. you can hear every word perfectly it really is special

[williiamr]

Hi George85able, Thanks for the lovely comment. I'm glad you have enjoyed it. I hope it brings back lots of happy memories for you. William

[edwardsimmer]

Lot of thanks for one of the sweetest songs on earth. Many thanks to Youtube too.

[williiamr]

Hi Edwardsimmer, Youre very welcome. William

[edwardsimmer]

In loving memory of my sweet mom.

My mom passed away 3 years ago. Now, there is nobody stood right there behind the door waiting happily for my coming back home everyday. . The same familiar words and smiles that I felt boring in the past are now my most wanted wish but it existed no more. Friends, love your sweet mom when she is alive and tell her that you love her so much. Tomorrow may be too late to hug and kiss your mom.  Don't like me ! I have no mom to kiss now. .

[williiamr]

Hi Edwardsimmer, Condolences on the los of your Mother. Thanks for the lovely message. I hope it will be an inspiration to others. William

[welshheart]

ohhhhhhh take care sweetheartxxxx

[LoveJoop16]

ahh god bless you all i lost my father, but when i get upset and cry, people ask if iam ok my reply is always the same i like crying as its my way of remembering him and thinking of him how else could i do it xxx

[williiamr]

Hi LoveJoop, Thank you for the nice message. I hope the song helps you. William

[4comandancia]

i'm missing my mom right now(today is mothers day) she went to heaven when i was just 9 yrs. old....(am a mother of 4 now)

[williiamr]

Hi 4comandancia, Sorry to hear about your Mother. I hope the song helps you to remember all the happy times. William

[dmcallister1506]

One of Motherwell's finest.

[williiamr]

Hi Dmcallister, Yes he was wasn't he? William

[daliat1]

Thank you for this touching song. This song "torn" me in pieces all time!

My mother died when I was 19 !!!

Dalia, Israel

[goldpot007]

sorry to hear about your mother x

[daliat1]

Thank you for your courtesy

[williiamr]

Hi Dalia, Condolences on the loss of your Mother. I hope this song brings back a lot of happy memories for you. William

[BLUEDIAMOND086]

I luv  this song but my mam hates it as her mam died when she was 12 and it brings to many memories to the surface everytime she hears it.

[williiamr]

Hi Bluediamond, I'm glad you like it. Sorry about your Mum not liking it but it is understandable. William

[rockonsimon0146]

I remember this song when I was just a wee toot ! Brings back a lot of memories.

[williiamr]

Hi Rockonsimon, I'm glad it brings back a lot of memories for you. I hope they are all happy ones. William

[niceguy41mtk]

This was sung and at my motehrs funeral. Nver heard it before then . it was great to find it here. It 's beauttiful....

[williiamr]

Hi Niceguy41mtk, Yes this song is very popular at funerals. I hope it brings back a lot of happy memories for you. William

[lightofmysoul]

my first 8 years of life was the most wonderful years of my life spent with my mother before my parents divorced and remarried and I then lived with my father and step mother. This song, I sang many times in tears wondering where she was and why I was separated from her. Bitter sweet memories.

[williiamr]

Hi Light, You just have to keep remembering the good memories. Have you tried to trace your Mother? Good luck. William

[BillieandDavidFan]

I'm struggling to keep the tears back yet again......... my mum used to sing this apparently to my gran (Still alive just) when she was really young about 8ish. =[ =] Because my gran helped her through the bad times and I dunno anbout any1 else but I think that's so darn sweet. =]

xxx Jane Cooper xxx

[williiamr]

Hi Jane, Yes it is a very popular song. It's a pity he didn't carry on singing when his voice broke. William

[andrabryden2010]

Brilliant wee song , reminds me of when i was 8,,, and ma wife says a looked like Neil Read,,, [cheeky -astard] am 45 nooo

[williiamr]

Hi Andrabrtden, It is a very popular track. I would say that was a compliment your wife gave you. William

[academical]

I think you may have put your foot in it there, Andra. Going by the age in William's profile, the initial "R", and the fact that he keeps posting Neil Reid clips, I'd take a wild guess you've insulted the boy to his faither.

[andrabryden2010]

Never meant to offend anyone , this was a great wee song by a great wee singer of his day,,, still love the song,, and still brings a tear to my eye, Shame his voice broke so young, if he was still singing i would still like to hear him, keep posting your songs William its good to hear all the old one's

[williiamr]

Hi Andrabryden, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope it brings back lots of happy memories for you. I'll try to post more old tracks. William

[williiamr]

Hi Academical, I don't think anyone has insulted anyone....least of all me. LOL William

[ravishankar78]

Awesome. Used to sing this at scool.

[williiamr]

Hi Ravishankar, I'll bet you got some applause. Glad you're enjoying them. William

[ravishankar78]

I thank you for posting it here. Wonderful!

[sammy210173]

my mum alway sang this to us as a child still makes me cry loves you mum.

[williiamr]

Hi Sammy, That's so beautiful. I hope the track brings back a lot of happy memories for you. William

[sammy210173]

it does helps to 4 get bout the bad stuff thx 4 reply.

[wolfgirl2434]

I sang this for my chorus and everyone cried and cheered and whistled... may my mom rest in peace... *has tears*... RIP mom... =(

[williiamr]

Hi Wolfgirl, I'm glad you made a lot of people happy. I hope this record brings back lots of happy memories for you. William

[welshgazza1992]

This was played at my nan's funeral... and it has me in tears EVERY time I hear it.

RIP Nan... I miss you more everyday.

[williiamr]

Hi Welshgazza, Yes it seems to be popular for funerals. Especially mothers funerals. I hope it brings back lots of fond memories for you. William

[kezameza]

anyone know where i can download this from or buy it on cd, its my nans funeral next week and my mum wants it playing,

[williiamr]

Hi Kezameza, If you give me your email address in a private message I will send you the file. It is in mp3 format. Alternatively you can get the LP with Mother Of Mine on it in eBay. You can't buy any of Neil Reid on CD. Hope this helps. Regards, William

[tootsybrammer]

As a seven year old I remember buying this single for my mothers birthday & on the B side was If I could write a song..Happy days & good memories. thanks williamr!

[williiamr]

Hi Tootsybrammer, A lot of people seem to have bought this for their Mothers. If you check out the other tracks of Neil Reid |I have put on you'll find "If I Could Write A Song". I'm glad it brings back good memories for you. William

[goldpot007]

A really touching song was played at my nan's funeral god bless her xx

[williiamr]

Hi Goldpot, Yes it is rather touching. It is a favourite of a lot of people. I hope it brings back fond memories for you. William

[varietylover]

5 stars...always remember the family watching Neil appearing on Opportunity Knocks, and this record was belting out of everyone's window when it was released, both on the wireless, and the turntables. Still cry when l hear it to this day, and agree with neohtel, about it sounding Sicilian.

[williiamr]

Hi Varietylover, Yes I remember my mother watching it as well. I used to be in stitches laughing at her. When the clapometer was shown when the audience was clapping she used to clap like mad as well. William

[lilamyx]

does anyone know where i can download this song desperatly looking for it for my nannas funeral next week it was one of her facourite songs and we can only get starlite singers version

please help

amy x

[williiamr]

Hi Lilamy, If yougive me your email address in a private message I will send you a copy as an attachment. Regards, William

[medrecs]

Lovely,it's great to hear the old songs.

Neil where are you now? You must still be able to sing, why did you give up when your voice broke?

[williiamr]

Hi Medrecs, Neil lives in Blackpool now. He is an independant financial advisor. Hope this helps. William

[mobyboy]

how old was he?

[williiamr]

Hi Mobyboy, He was born in 1959 so he'll be 49 this year.He won Opportunity Knocks in 1971 which would have made him 12. His voice broke two years after winning Opportunity Knocks and he never sang again. William

[GanttChart]

hi william you wouldnt happen to have a copy of this on mp3 would you? my parents have sent me looking for a copy for my nanas funeral on sunday. hope you can help. cheers andy

[williiamr]

Hi Andy, I've sent you a private message.Hope it works. William

[scatlond]

Nice wee nostalgia trip.whats neil doing now?

Thanks william

[williiamr]

Hi Scatlond, Glad you enjoyed it. As far as I know he stays in Blackpool and is a financial advisor. William

[joannamichelle72]

who wrote this amazing tune??

[williiamr]

Hi Joannamichelle, The only information I have is what it says on the record label and the record sleeve. On both of them it says "Mother Of Mine" was written by someone called Parkinson. I don't know the christian name. If anyone else knows, any information would be greatly appreciated. Sorry I can't be more help. William

[joannamichelle72]

Hi William, thankyou very much for getting back to me on this... I love this tune and of course the voice of this young child was amazing! I'm a singer myself and would like to sing it.

Thankyou once again for posting this song.

joanna

[Ayrshiree]

Wow! Who could ever forget this song if you lived in Scotland then.

My mum is ALWAYS with me...day and night and night and day.

Miss you so much mum! :(

[williiamr]

Hi Ayrshiree, I think it will be a long time before anyone forgets this track. I'm glad it's bringing back happy memories for you. William

[casamamorton]

Thanks for this song that you've posted. I like this very much

[williiamr]

Hi Casamamorton, I'm glad you like it. Have you checked all the other Neil Reid tracks? William

[sullivan9312]

R.I.P NAN I LOVE YOU LOADSX

[williiamr]

Hi Sullivan, Aww that's lovely. William

[bumbledump]

brings back fond memories it was my mams favorite, i wanted to play it at her funeral 5 years ago but never found it, thanks for the memories and am sure mam is listening now.

[williiamr]

Hi Bumbledump, I'm glad it is bringing back lots of happy memories for you. I'm sure she is and enjoying it. William

[KATLABENTRE]

this is a tune i have been lookin for for ages thanks x

[williiamr]

Hi Katlabentre, I'm glad you have found it. I hope you're enjoying it and it brings back happy memories for you. Have you checked all my other Neil Reid tracks? William.

[tatey41165]

i just had to see if this song was on youtube & i cant belive it is it brings heaps of happy childhood memories , watching niel on op knox with my mum , who has saddly passed away , thanx for posting this lovly song.

[williiamr]

Hi Tatey, I'm glad you found it. I hope you enjoy it. Have you checked out all the other Neil Reid tracks that I have on? William.

[Tomorer]

Love it!! I gotta say I did think dis was a woman for ages. I found it in an antique record store. Now Im thinkin dat record was worn out. Its definitely a boy. Still one ov da best songs Ive ever heard tho. Even if sum ov dat romance is now lost to me. Haha.

[williiamr]

Hi Tomorer, I think everyone likes this version of the song. It's a great pity his singing career only lasted about three months. I'll be putting more of his tracks on. William

[keira2effie]

i bought my mom this when i was a little girl sadley she passed away recently hearing this again brings back some very special memories thank you x

[williiamr]

Hi Keira2effie, I'm glad this song helps to bring back memories for you. I think he is the only one who can sing this song. William

[primrose505]

joyce stan and donna love this song x x x x x

[williiamr]

Hi Primrose, I'm very glad you are all enjoying it. I hope it brings back lots of happy memories for you. Watch this space for more Neil Reid. William

[stargatemanics]

Cool one of my favourite records never thought I'd hear it on my computer. Thanks for posting

[williiamr]

Hi Stargatemanics, I'm glad you are enjoying it. Watch out for more of Neil Reid. William

[stargatemanics]

I will do thank you

[alwallace70]

many thx william for posting this - still have the 7" vinyl that was given to me as a child, and still gives me goose-bumps when i listen to it :-) still a pleasure to listen to, still a tear-jerker!! A

[williiamr]

Hi Alwallace, You're very welcome. I hope it brings back many happy memories for you. Have you checked outthe other Neil Reid posts? William

[alwallace70]

i have thx William - tho this still the favourite!! A

[neohtel]

the tune sounds distinctly Sicilian. It always makes me think of 'The Godfather'.

[williiamr]

Hi Neohtel, Never having seen " The Godfather " I can't really make a comment on that. I hope you enjoy it anyway. Wiliam

[kfs025]

i remember of this first time round,i liked it then and like it now.

[williiamr]

Hi Kfs025, I'm glad you like it. I hope it brings back a lot of happy memories for you. William

[paulinepaulpaul]

Hi

Any chance of anyone posting the follow up to Mother Of Mine namely Thats What I Want To Be,

Regards

Paulinepaulpaul.

[williiamr]

Hi Paulinepaulpaul, I have ordered a copy of Neil Reid's album " Smile " on the internet which has that track on it. Once I get it I'll put it on as soon as I can. Watch this space. William

[bustysue]

Thanks for the reply William

[bustysue]

What ever happen to him? That was the first record I brought as a kid. Still makes me cry when I hear it

[williiamr]

Hi Bustysue, As far as I know he now stays in Blackpool. He runs his own financial advice business I think. William

[blacklabel595]

is there anyway to download this song on to a cd

[williiamr]

Hi Blacklabel, You can download this song from utorrent which is what I did. You can also download it from YouTube by using Ashampoo Clip Finder. Or you can buy the record on eBay. Hope this helps. William

[alancastrian]

Download - you tube downloader. this will download the video and then extract the music for you.

[mdl63cars]

Thank you Thank you Thank you....at 44 i still cry at this song knowing i never uttered these words to my mother before i lost her...Mike

[williiamr]

Hi Mike, I hope the song brings back happy memories of your mother. william

[closedcircle1]

This song was popular at the same time my mother died. I was just 10 years old.

[williiamr]

Hi Closedcircle, I'll bet it was one of her favourites as well. William

[bunny270467]

i used to sing this to my mum when i was younger

[williiamr]

Hi Bunny, Aww that's sweeet. I'll bet she enjoyed it. William

[squeaksjr]

It takes me back to those days in 1972 when i was entering my teens.happy days indeed.the one gal every bloke loves1

[williiamr]

Hi Squeaksjr, Those will be very happy memories for you then. I was was well past my teens then. William

[waspranger]

Thanks for posting this williamr....

I was born in 1963 so would have been around about 8ish when Neil was on(won) Opportunity Knocks....

My mum loved this song and the lyrics are so apt....unfortunately she passed away just short of 3 years ago.....i know everybodys mum is special to them but she really was a special person and so giving.

My sister and me had this at my mums funeral...

I now listen to it with happy and sad memories.

His vocal is perfect for the song.

Thanks.

[williiamr]

Hi Waspranger, I'm glad it has so many special memories for you. William

[WildWestHero]

went to school in Scotland with him, last i heard he was in Blackpool selling coat hangers at the market.

[williiamr]

Hi Wildwest, Well I found out on the internet that he is living in Blackpool and running his own financial advice business. William

[sandybeachdonkey]

in memory of my mum, jillian

[williiamr]

Hi Sandy, That's a lovely thought. I'm sure your Mother would be pleased. William

[shaunyboy1968]

Poor Neil, he had such an angelic voice, then woke up one morning to find his voice had broken!

[williiamr]

Hi Shaunyboy, Yes it was rather sad. As far as I know his singing career only lasted about three months. William

[shynyanga]

love the song,was my mums favourite.thanks

[williiamr]

Hi Shynyanga, You are very welcome. I'm glad you like it. William

[macgregor1062]

sadly i lost my mother on the 14th but at special times for me i sung this song to my mum so as you will understand i am crying for my mum now so from me thank you for putting this track on youtube (mum rest in peace i love and mis you more than word can say) thank you william

[williiamr]

Hi Macgregor, I'm very glad you have enjoyed it. I hope it has brought back happy memories for you. William

[macgregor1062]

more than you would ever know

[macgregor1062]

ps my step dad was also called bill (william)

[sandybeachdonkey]

the same here, my mother died in may 1990 on my birthday, this reminds me of my mother too,

[xxbrunettechickxx]

Yeah it kinda makes me cry to...seeing as it was my nan's fav song.

[fumiko0530]

いい歌ですね・・

[williiamr]

Hi Fumiko, Could you translate that please? William

[fumiko0530]

Hi William.

『Mother Of Mine』←good song！！

Thank you

[xxbrunettechickxx]

This was my nan's fav song. It was played at her funeral.

[williiamr]

Hi Brunette, I'm happy you have enjoyed it. It is a beautiful song. William

[welshgazza1992]

That's exactly the same here. Sad song, and i should stop listening to it. Makes me cry.

[gerrardcrew]

I could listen to this song for hours 2 has it reminds me of my mate who died and he loved it so much...