Robby Benson: The Hourglass song (Blue Balloon)

[naza3384]

Brings back memories of teenage luv.been searching this for sometime now.thank you for putting up this song.

[AREALJERSEYGIRL]

THANK YOU for putting this up!!! There's so much out there for the "young-uns" on internet but for older gals like me (46) it is so exciting to find any favorite old movies or songs online. For me as a teen certain music or movies or stars would really GET TO YOU. Emotions seem exaggerated if that makes sense. You'd freak when a certain song came on, cry really hard at certain movies, gaze at a poster on ur wall (wont admit who mine were-LOL) gaze at  posters feeling crazy teenage love!!

[tatia641]

I watched this film on TV more than 30 years ago and it struck me at once. It is one of the most beautiful love stories ever, touching and true. Thanks for putting this wonderful tune up.

[gogohippie185]

I absolutely love this movie and this song amazing work was done with this production

[auntjojo1980]

Cool, I loved the movie Jeremy and Robby Benson @ the time, he is still a doll =))

[JoTheAnomaly]

AWESOME!!! This song is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! iTunes doesn't have it which tells us something we knew for a long time; iTunes has no taste in music.

[troybirch]

wow- did everyone see this movie when they were 13? I remember it so well....

especially the camera movement the first time they were together..... As far as comments regarding his voice- the lack of polish makes more real to me. The film was very real and unique- the voices of Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor should be appreciated the same way....

[PinkCarnationProDux]

Do you know where I can find the sheet music? This song is beautiful!

[zulubeatz817]

can i get an mp3 for this! would highly appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Voyagersguidebook]

@zulubeatz817 Hi, this RBScrapbook writing from my other main channel. Please go to my new Robby website (robbybensonscrapbookdotwebsdo­tcom) and go to the 'rare music' page. I have put all the clips of music that I have acquired on that page, including this one. Enjoy. :D

[CrispinFlora]

The song brings a lot of memories for me---My first love (though she didn't know it at the time, 1973) -- and after all these years I ran into her name in FB and built up courage to send her a message -- (37 years later); -- never too late, confessed that all that I've done and accomplished in life was due to thoughts of her-- she's flattered.

[Voyagersguidebook]

@CrispinFlora Thanks for the comment. That's very sweet. I'm amazed how many stories people have about this movie and music and how many memories it invokes.

[Voyagersguidebook]

@CrispinFlora Sorry, this is Robbynbensonscrapbook replying from my other main channel!

[newginafets2009]

just watched it now. it's so sad and i loved the soundtrack.

[TadnDixie1]

Wow! Thank you for offering. Do you know how I can send a PM to you so my personal email isn't posted here. I don't know how to do that.

[Voyagersguidebook]

@TadnDixie1 I'll send you a PM through youtube and you can respond through there so it's private. :)

[TadnDixie1]

Wow, I can't believe all the comments about his voice. I think he does a good job with it. No he's not going to be on the list of the top 100 vocalists, but I think he's fine just the same. I wish they had this song on itunes or something. I would love to have a download of it.

[Voyagersguidebook]

@TadnDixie1 Hi, this is RB scrapbook-thank you for the comment. Robby's singing improved with age I think. on the RB channel I have clips of him when he's a little older singing. It's a shame they never released this soundtrack except on records. However, I do have the mp3 of this version. Send me a PM with your email and I can give it to you.

[rochymauricio]

@Voyagersguidebook I wouod love to have the MP3 for this song. My email is brandt_roxana@yahoo.com. Thank you so much in advance!!

[Sissiaraujo]

Beautiful...

[jodiekennon]

Ok I'll be first to admit I'm theeee worlds worst singer so i really have no room to criticize but seriously ppl, am I the only one that thinks he isn't very good at singing? I might even go as far as saying he could be tone deaf. He should stick to acting. The lyrics are sweet though...Just my opinion.

[Voyagersguidebook]

@jodiekennon Robby himself admitted that he doesn't think he's a very good singer at all, but you know how it is when they had teen idols back in the day, they made them try singing and acting. He's done a lot of songs, and I think got better as he got older. He wrote and sang a beautiful song called 'Forever' a few years ago.

[connie875]

love this song!!!!!!

[jhillst]

This is a very nice song, but the "Jeremy" song that Glynnis sings toward the end of the movie is absolutely stunning. You should put that one up.

[wrenz2657]

5 star for you,Thanks for posting it reminds me of Jeremy

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Hello, thanks and thanks for the video response. :)

[conniewu]

name of the movie: JEREMEY (1973)

[338albert]

what is the name of the movie, please.

[Voyagersguidebook]

This movie is called 'Jeremy.'

[338albert]

Thank you so much for telling me. Happy New Year!

[Voyagersguidebook]

You're welcome! Thanks and I wish you a good year ahead too. I am RobbyBensonscrapbook, but this is my other big fan YT channel. :)

[famousprincesses]

thanx RBscrapbook

[benyeli]

Oh Jeremy, what a sad story, still makes me cry every time i hear the song (already 35 years!) i wish someone can explain the lyrics from the beginning...

[Vickitini]

Eu acreditava ser a única a ter uma história com esta música ...

[maggie051286]

my favourite song！

[moshimoshikenji]

It was almost 30 years ago when I first saw this move as a teenager, and this movie makes me cry to this day. I have both VHS and DVD. I imagine that teenagers nowadays probably would find this film not that interesting due to lack of sex-related-materials, but I could be wrong. I hope I'm wrong. it's a sweet and beautiful story, and marvelously honest acting job from both Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor with such emotions that kills me every time I watch this.

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

I think it's a very honest portrayal of young love, the only thing that would really date it are the clothing and hair styles, lol. Thank you for your comment and translation. :)Sorry for the late response, I haven't logged into this account for a while.

[cococahoo]

@moshimoshikenji I was 13 when my aunt showed me this movie and that was 3 years ago. till now, it's been one of my favorites, and this song, in particular, holds a lot of meaning to me :)

[moshimoshikenji]

@cococahoo I am SO happy to hear you as a young person like this film!!! (I'm guessing your are 16 or 17?)  I was a teenager 15 or 16 when I saw this movie (30+ years ago), and Jeremy and Susan's story of their love affair never left my heart for some crazy reason. As a film maker/photographer, it is not a well-made film; however, emotional portrayal of two young lovers in this film is something we all understand and feel. Strange, writing this I feel something back of my eyes.....

[Dylan1191698]

@moshimoshikenji

I can't speak for all teenagers but I'm 18 and I loved this movie. Everything from the use of 16mm film to the acting which made this movie feel so real.

[MegaLimette]

esse foi o meu melhor filme.

eu tinha 13 anos, eu era louca por essa musica.

Ela me traz tanta lembrancas, que ate me faz chorar. E o Robby Benson... lindo de morrer.

[hammydoo]

This film/song, probably doesn't make much sense to young people nowadays. But back in the 70's growing up, with such innocence all around...it made more sence than most things!

[byoru44]

This movie is the movie which I watched at the age of a high school student.

I still cry when I remember Sheen of the movie.

It was the movie which it was very wonderful, and was unforgettable.

My memory ... of important youth

Thank you.

[springtime32]

i love this song its sooo beautiful

[springtime32]

i saw the movie to this. THE MOVIE IS SOOOOOOOOOO SAD!!!!

[woyoho]

CORRECT Lyrics:

I have a blue balloon, a happy tune

DREAMS enough to last me, all through the afternoon.

I have the New York time, and 14 dimes and

EXPLANATIONS FOR the most profound nursery rhymes.

Before the rivers run dry.

Before the last SAD good-bye

Let us be kind to one another.

[mortiisdelamorte]

i just finish watching this movie 5 min ago

[woyoho]

Worse versions of wrong lyris has been circulating all over the net, please help straight them out or we're all ruining the poetry and beauty of the song.

张信哲 (some singer?!) covered the song without even knowing he was singing the wrong words.

[Haddasa]

lol i just finished the movie..and liked the song so I knew youtube would have it:-)

[eclau98]

Try play this song from the songbook full of dust and found that I still miss my puppy loveone, recall my good old days and all the good old memories before leave my home town - Hong Kong.

[yusnap007]

I have got the same feelings as yours.

What can we do?

Can we go back ?

Gobi YU

[nao7896]

学生時代ＴＶで観て、感動！

レコードも偶然見つけ、購入。

歌詞をカタカナで書きだし

レコードに合わせて歌っていました。

まだ実家の棚にレコードあります☆

懐かしい！

[moshimoshikenji]

こんちはnao7896さん。

ぼくも、そうだった。涙, 涙, 涙。当時、レコードも買った。１０年ほど前、ビデオテ−プを買っ­た。最近、DVDも買った。いま、こうやって、Youtubeで­聞いているだけで、涙がとまらない（最近ちょっと落ち込んでいる­もんで...)。とても美しい悲しい初恋の映画。でも今の若い人­たちには、うけないだろうなあ

[gildohenrique]

Lindo!

[omaron1999]

SUBLIME !!!!!!

[gokuu1957]

当時、（30年以上前）映画を見て、音楽が気に入り直ぐにレコー­ド店を探し回りました。見つけたときは天にも昇った思いでした。­

[18wong18wong]

tks time goes fast 36 years already

[jchk00]

any one has the MP3 file??? much obliged! been searching for a life-time but cannot find it .....

many thanks!

[bonea66]

ja mam mp3

[affyo]

i thought i would never hear this song again! thank you for posting this!!!!!!! aWESOME!warmly.

[IvanCLee]

Me too...I thought I will neevr hear this again. This song is so sad, the music, the words, the strings, oh..heart-wrenching. It resonates so much in my heart it makes me want to cry. I was out of love around that time I saw the film. I cried while I was watching it.

[Dvamber]

the same for me. I am 50 now, but due to this movie I fell in love with Glynnis 'o Connor. Oh my God, I whish this movie became available on DVD.

[woolydando]

It is available in DVD, please buy it on Amazon

[Acheng1961]

Thanks a lot, I love this song so much.

I always listened to this song when I was young.

[Superdordor]

I bought the LP 28 years ago in a record store called "The place to find the hard to find record" in West Hollywood. I probably owned the only copy left in the world. I still pay it to this day and it's in great condition. A lot of the tracks have Robby Benson playing cello. My version of "blue Ballon" is longer and does not have the instrumental bridge in it. The album has an instrumental version of "Blue Ballon". The music is by Lee Holdridge and Lyrics by Joseph Brooks

[ppaaii1111]

Thanks a lot my mom ask me to find this song for her for a month.

Finally it's here. Thank you thank you

[dodoboy1212]

bravo

[mariel229]

One of my favorite love song......

zum dahin schmelzen.........

thanks so much for this song.....

[luvlaughing90]

I really want this song Robby Benson is so hot and seems really sweet too!

[guillf713]

This is a very lovely version of the song. The album version was more popular and played though. Thanks for posting this amazing song!!

[babakmo]

reminds me of the good days in tehran ...

[rachelmybell]

My favorite song and movie ever. I love the poster--"A movie that has nothing going for it...except the people who love it." or something like that. Makes me sad that more people don't know how great this is.

[lms615]

G...this is really a heart-wrenching song. OMG - you so know that I want this song for me ipod...ROFLOL!

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

OMG! You will so get it! I've been sharing it...umm..should I be saying that...doh! People just love it! Poor Jeremy, lol.

[sandshells]

I am so desperate for a copy of this song, how can I get it? My brother died in January and this was his favorite movie as a kid.

[531956245]

can you please tell me where i can download this song?

[showreelemile]

I was in his film class in South Carolina.

He is the most unspoiled actor in Hollywood like Burt Renolds once said.

:)

He showed me how to hold a microphone boom..lol

Very kind person.Was great time for me.

[Voyagersguidebook]

Oh how awesome. I met him in person in NYC for his booksigning last year, he was a sweetheart. I bet he was a great teacher, I've heard nothing but good things about him. Thanks for sharing!

[Voyagersguidebook]

Whoops! I'm Robbybensonscrapbook! I just replied under my other username here. Thanks again!

[showreelemile]

Hi!

Cool that you met him!

He was a very good teacher...and a sweetheart.

His movie "modern love" was shot in Columbia and I think I'm gonna watch it again..I got it somewhere on VHS..lol..makes me homesick when i see it.

Your channel is awsome!

Emile

[madiam4u]

I saw this movie a long long time ago. I really really want to see it again. Can someone please tell me where I can download it from?

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Not really sure on that, you can try AOL/Video sometimes they put up movies or watch-moviesdotnet. It's officially out on DVD now you can buy it cheaper off Ebay or Amazon.

[brodchamsu76]

I only heard of this song from a frat brod (brod naps) when I was 17 in college. And i still sing it during the last 30 years on guitar. well, nostalgic! its not only about the movie, which I have not seen. its also about people who were touched by the movie and the song and who rubbed them on to others. yeah. twas tear-jerking also to reminisce those guys and gals who loved this song so much. Thanks so much. I finally hear this.

[mikemager123]

I too very much like the song and am interested that you play the song on guitar - I am not very good on guitar and need tab to play - would you have the tab for the song?

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Hi, I'm sorry for the late response, haven't logged in a while! I don't play instruments, so I wouldn't have that. Maybe the guy in the Hourglass video response I posted above has the tabs?

[Jorysgirl14]

DCD

So don't just throw your love about

GAm

It's not too late to find out

CD

Before the sand has all run out

Am

of the hour-glass.

[Jorysgirl14]

GD I have a blue balloon, a happy tune EmD Dreams enough to last me all through the afternoon GD I have a New York Times, fourteen dimes EmDE And explanations for the most profound nursery rhymes. CD Before the rivers run dry, GAm Before the last sad goodbye CAm Let us be kind to one another Fm We can try.

[onerlesschild]

im soory but this is just sad

[katerbug72]

i loved that movie 'jeremy' haha i'm such a nerd.

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

LOL, We're all nerds! Great movie. :)

[katerbug72]

I got to meet Robby once, back in '91. I was at Disney World and was at a cast party for Beauty and the Beast and got to meet him and his wife and child. Very nice people.

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

That's wonderful, they are very sweet. Did you happen to get pictures at this event? I would love to put them up on my 'Beauty and the Beast' Page of my Robby Benson Website. Thanks for the comment. :)

[katerbug72]

Unfortunately no. I didn't own a camera when I was 17. :( I do remember that he had a very soft hand though. lol

[monkeysonia]

i listen to dis song coz my english teacher le my class to listen.

great song!

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Wow, I wish our teachers would have played it for us! Thanks for the comment!

[norizaliah]

beautiful song, beautiful movie. robby benson was a real heart throb of the 70's and rightly so!

[mmelor]

I've been listening to this music since I'm 7 years old. I'm already forty years old but still the music still sounds great i still enjoy listening to it. Great!

[jamesbluntfan]

Hi! I'm looking for the song of Glynnis O'Connor Jeremy. Do you know how could I get the song or the DVD? I am a fan of this film, as you are. Thank you

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

I know the song you are referring to. They only sell that on the small 45 records. You can try and find it on EBAY or some other auction site, it's very rare. The DVD is available on Amazon or any other DVD place online. It should be available in stores to. :)

[meilanymdrn]

same here...i'm 2 yrs older than u are...have seen the movie when i was young and have memorize the song since then...it is still my favorite song..but none of my friends knows this song...nice to hear i'm not the only one

[brodchamsu76]

hi meilany,

thats heart-warming to read. the song and its lyrics and maybe the movie are so simple yet provoking to recall certain moments in our lives. its like seeing fresh milk poured into stainless bucket.

i always visit this site and hear the song...

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Hi, haven't logged in for a while to check comments, but I have the MP3 of this song if anyone wants to have it. Just send me a message through youtube with your email and I'll get it to you soon.

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

That's nice, it really is such a soothing song, I love the orchestra parts too.

[morninggirls]

thanks ginger for the mp3 song..god bless u..

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

You're very welcome, enjoy it:) Thank you.

[zeynepgn]

Listening to this song again almost made me cry.I was 13 when I watched the film,and it was wonderful.Does anybody perhaps know whether I can find it on DVD?

[Voyagersguidebook]

Hi! Thanks for your comment:) It is a very touching song. This movie is officially available on DVD, you can try amazon, ebay or other places you buy DVDs I suppose.

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

sorry, I replied below under my other account! I keep forgetting to swtich logins...I got my copy off of Amazon:)

[drkid008]

can u make this song to MP3 pls, cos I know this song never release as CD format,tks

[morninggirls]

i never got a chance to watch this film..but the song..i loved it very much now that its been 3 decades since i heard this song thank God i found it here...at last...thanks for posting it..couldnt find this song anywhere else..

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

If you get a chance to see the movie, please do, it's just so sweet and now its available on DVD. I'm glad you enjoy the song. :)

[joshuadavid66]

hi!

I have to admit that I did not know about this film, the song or Robby Benson. I came across this clip by coincidence last night. I suffered from my periodic bout of depression. The song did not help me to get over it but still had a comforting effect. Does anyone know if there is a chance to get this song on CD?

Anyway, my gratitude for posting this song!

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Hi, I have the mp3 of this song that you can burn to a disc if you would like me to send it to you. Please send me a message with your email address and I'll get it to you as soon as I can. This song and the music from the film are still only available on the old LPs that can bought off of ebay.

[thlayli417]

Both the film (Jeremy) and the song resonate with my own teenage years. The girl I loved and lost in the similar circumstances still owns a piece of my heart after some 40 years and a lifetime apart...

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

I had a lower res version of the song posted on my original channel. So many people left comments how much this song and film touched their hearts and how they really empathized with Jeremy and his situations. He was such a real character. Thanks for the comment.

[elcrispino]

Robby! We didn't want you to ever grow up.

[ohjoannabanana]

I love this song. Thanks for posting it.

[RobbyBensonScrapbook]

Your welcome, it's such a sweet song.:)