Yesterday When I Was Young...Glenn Campbell

[wolf175]

That`s my story ... :-)

[ASeasonedWitch]

Good lyrics sung so nicely by Mr. Campbell. Glen had so many great hits.

[stefalex23]

PS I just saw on the sidebar that Charles Aznavour's English version of his own song is, indeed, called "Yesterday, When I Was Young" which isn't the exact translation of the original, "Hier Encore."

[stefalex23]

FYI This wonderful song was written by the great French artist, Charles Aznavour, in the 50s or early 60s......He called it HIER ENCORE [Yesterday Again]. I improved my French by playing all his songs over and over while a student in France. Glen Campbell's English version is awesome, too, and I'm very sad to hear of his condition.

[ShamrockCenturion]

@Watchful38 "Love of family, but what about love of God?" TO WHICH I ASK, "LOVE OF GOD, BUT WHAT ABOUT LOVE OF JESUS?"!

[MrErika57]

old age is a matter of mind. if you does not matter,it doesn't mind.

[muzzlepuncher7]

What a beautiful song ! But a bit painful, too.

[sampakcial]

life is a conversation, yesterday when i was young i like this song ever since, there many song but this song is really really much like...sana revive ni gary valenciano..

[james0130ster]

I guess a lot of us can relate to this song, especially as we grow older, and made even more meaningful when hearing Glen Campbell sing it. Watching him on TV in the late '60's, ("when he was young"), and watching him today as he faces his problems, makes this song really strike at your heart. Hang in there Glen, a whole generation and more are pulling for you and wishing you the best.

[wyspra]

Simply, a wonderful song. Sad, full of emotion......and so true!

[ziggyuno1]

life is time, for the good or the bad, time spent, is time, we are lucky, all of us, we got to spend time,,,

[tammielynn]

Don't live small, make a difference.

[nemesisgenius]

This sounds morbid, but that's the song I want played at my funeral if I live to be 80. I wasted a lot of my youth drinking, smoking, chasing women,and getting mixed up with the wrong crowd and only thinking about me.

[NickofTime29]

@nemesisgenius

Not morbid at all !! Sounds like you had a great life !!

[JerryFranklinLebanon]

I wish I had the vocabulary to express the talent that Glen was blessed with. It would seem that God had a purpose for his talent and he found the place where it could be show cased. He is an estraordinary musician/singer and has remained very popular as he has aged. Like some many of his counterparts he has left a legacy that can never be matched.....one of a kind, thanks Glen for being a part of my musical life......

[6134chuck]

time marches on no matter how we drag our feet or scream slow down...

[LisaSpringfield]

Sweet song.

[shaaronie]

Thank you grandmother for turning me on to Glen Campbell! Love you and miss you much!

[betteharp]

I'm really glad that I don't have to feel these kinds of regrets. Life has been good, life has been fun, but I never felt that I needed these "wild pleasures". This song makes me sad for those who did.

[erevanisirunagjik]

Written by Charles Aznavour and Georges Garvarentz, released in 1961 and originally called 'Hier Encore'!!!

[mikkidk]

no version as good as aznavours

[watchful38]

Glen Campbell, a great version, and a very emotional video to accompany the story of life.

Thanks for posting and composing this! From Canada.

[rainnyeyes]

whenever i hear this song there's a sentimental feeling comes around, i gradually know the reason why, it's because i'm no longer young.

[bluevirgo19]

There's such big lump in my throat

[frank34937]

Beautiful song, beautiful singer, nothing to add more...

[boipinoi]

I agree with everything that dskap201 said about our LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST!!!!!! While we have time on earth we should show GOD how much we love HIM too!!!! My love to everyone who believes and my prayers to the ones who lost their way and do not believe yet!!!! that you will find your way soon!!!!

[boipinoi]

what a great rendition by a great singer Glenn Campbell!!!!!!! I love Glenn Campbell!!!!! Thank you so much for this wonderful song!!! It makes me cry everytime I hear it!!! Beautiful!!!!!

[JerryFranklinLebanon]

An Awesome presentation....history will record Glen as one of the most talented aritists that has ever graced a stage.....One of the best musicians and singers that have ever lived.....Just an outstanding musically talented person.....Such a moving rendition of this song with a message that is heartfelt and makes aperson look back over his/her life....thanks for the post.....

[dskap201]

Beautiful voice with so much feeling.

Yesterday was wasted in so many ways for me, but now my eyes are open to what eternity really is and it is all with Christ.

No more sorrow, tears, pain, suffering, death in heaven.

Seek the Lord today while you are yet here with the time to believe and hope in Him!

Thanks Glenn for this most beautiful rendition!

[matiasmike2]

I love Glenn Campbell. one of my favorites performers. This is the first time I hear him sing this one yhough. I enjoyed it very much.

[TheCanadianairforce]

We can all look back at our lives while listening to this beautiful song and Glen does it so well. Glen, know that we remember and will always appreciate the exceptional talent you have, Age and illness may take it from you, but you shared it with us and we will treasure it and you.

[lilsis2bb]

@TheCanadianairforce Well said, my friend...well said.  Thank you.

[madmo88]

Just heard about Glenn's alzheimers diagnosis today. Thought of this song.Wish him well but that's not the way it works with alzheimers.

[miguelgomezify]

Yo soy el hombre de edad que le duele haber perdido tercera parte de mi vida y no haber disfrutado de tantas cosas hermosas como la musica y muchas cosas mas por hundirme en el ETILICO

[match9441]

we really don't completely understand till our song is near over and then we have but a cloudy memory.

[anipayne]

I love this song..

[frima1231]

QUE RECUERDOS MARAVILLOSOS ME TRAE ESTA CANCION

[snootbox]

Beautiful and so true! It's hard for the young to appreciate the truth in this song!

[MrGermanyjon]

A wonderful song, although I've always heard it by Roy Clark, a resident here in Tulsa, Oklahoma for many years.........so poignant..........

[joel622]

Aznavour ;c'est de la très bonne musique ,et du texte très très haut placé .

[lunaracial]

So long ago since I the first time I heard this song.

And just as long the time it took me before I realize how true this song is.

[alvaldez1157]

There was a version of this sng that was a big hit when I was groing up in the 60's. It was not this version from glen Cambell des anyone know who sang this song during teh 60's?

[jbelk46]

@alvaldez1157 Roy Clark

[boushaelgamill]

@alvaldez1157 charles aznavour for sure

[Deakar59]

I love this song and Glenn Campbell is good but Charles Aznavour did it best (and I think the original).

We all grow old and when we get there lets pray that yesterday is full of fond and happy memories

[patsy309]

I guess in the end this becomes everybody's song .So beautifully written-Thank you so much for sharing -Jose

[pamplemouseful]

Remembering Diane J Thrush Holmes 1951-2006 Be with God , May God bless you for everything you did for me , and many others. As long as God will allow me to remember you. I shall never forget you. Rest in peace. I always loved you D J T F

[pissak1]

To memories my friend

on long days that never end

To all the good that's been

to all the beauty we have seen

To the happiness and more

to the youthful days of yore........asim pasic

[drosenthal96]

yesterday when i was young I couldn't appreciate this song

[1JOHNNYDB]

Beautiful but why not use one with Charles Aznavour

[CaptRhett1]

Yesterday... is a cancelled check. Tomorrow is a promissary note,,,, Only TODAY is legal tender, so spend it as though it were your very last !!!

[CaptRhett1]

...Was it only yesterday ??? Yes, I suppose it was.. Remember the old man in "Knickerbocker Holiday", "When I was a young man, I courted the girls, and I played a waiting game. If a lass turned me down, with a toss of her curls, I'd just let this old world take a couple of whirls, while I plied her with tears... instead of pearls, and as time went along, she came my way.. As time went along, she came.,,,, But it's a long, long time... from May 'til December..........

[mjfoghat]

Glenn Campbell and Roy Clark were two of the greatest guitarists of their era, both versions of this song are equally poignant.

[dpsahoo]

Gr8 cover along with Roy Clark. I am in my late 20s and I can already feel the pain of a few things in my short life so far. But I will make something of the rest of my life. I feel sad for the elder people here. I guess everybody makes mistakes.

[traylorvh]

This is such a beautiful version sung by Glenn WOW, having been a fan of his from the beginning you certainly put an amazing video to his song. Made me cry also.

Great job!

[Bassistdan1]

What an amazing song - I like Glenn's version the best - even better than Roy's.

[crineiplos]

Nice video.

[crineiplos]

I like it but I think that Charles Aznavour sing better this song.

[elishiva7]

this is better

[MOVIETVCAM]

In my opinion, the message of this song can be appreciated most when you are on the sunset of your life, that all you have to do is reminisce the past especially during the time when your life is at its peak.

[maukersting]

What sobering lyrics for all of us.

[BusterBroonie]

anyone tell me when this was recorded? thanks (love it)

[fardayeroshan]

@BusterBroonie first time: 1969 by Roy Clark and after that Andy Williams (The God Father Movie Singer) in same year (1969) and after them many many famous singers like Elton John,Elvis,Glen Campbell AND I THINK THE BEST VERSION IS GLEN CAMPBELL!

[Chickiemom]

I love this ....But i think Charles Aznavour should get some credit... for writing the lyrics!

[65Seasons]

Very nice video... thanks.

[gallophil]

the original french version "HIER ENCORE" is far better...much more soulful....Do you know what means "soulful" , ignorants???

[gallophil]

of course it's a cover...The genius who wrote this masterpiece is the unique,incredible CHARLES AZNAVOUR!! Come and listen to him on you tube, ignorants!! french and original version "Hier encore" is far better....

[gallophil]

of course it's a cover...The genius who wrote this masterpiece is the unique,incredible CHARLES AZNAVOUR!! Come and listen to him on you tube, ignorants!!

[babak1029]

since the day one we are being born, we all are going to be wasted no matter what we do, this is just the game of nature and it goes on and on. Past is passed, future hasn't arrived yet ( no guaranty) so this is ur life right now at this moment while you reading this. just enjoy every moment of being alive, doing the best of you can and the most important part is (help others as much as you can and DO NOT hurt nobody) and this stays with you for ever.

[doofus0123]

wow that was amazing! great visuals, great display of lyrics, great warning to all the young who fall into all of those traps. sorta put a lump in my throat and some water in my eyes to think how it might be if this were the sentiment at the end of my days.

[MrTytoalba]

My late in-laws had this on a cassette tape in their villa in Spain and every time i hear it it reminds me of lovely long holidays spent with my lovely wife Linda. Even more poingnant now as she died at the young age of 50.

[oiledor23]

i really love the song tnx

[C4VA1]

Brill, check, Roy Clark, the man who wrote this, masterpiece,

[doofus0123]

@C4VA1 Yes, and it seems to me that Roy Clark recently (well, in the last 10 years or so) sang it at someone's funeral but I can't remember whose, maybe a few of them?

[21536987]

no way roy wrote this frenchman charles AZnavor

[lupmar1]

Love this song

[echosierra64]

been a long time since i last heard this song.so melancholic.after all these years, i still love this song.and more so now. the lost chances...the lost days...if only we can get it back...

[MJSCountry]

Glen campell is one the foremost singers ever ...... take a listen to his Gordon Lightfoot version of The Last time I saw her face....One of the best songs ever written and performed superbly by GHlen Campell....

[MJSCountry]

I heard this when I was 16 im now ** I always understood the meaning of this song and filled my life with as many things as I could and did what I coudl for others....and still I made mistakes also along the way:-) But so far life has been generally good.

[pissak]

so lovely both the lyrics and melody.

[pissak]

so lovely both the lyrics and melody

[GoldenOldiesOn45RPM]

You dont seem to know how to spell his name. His name is GLEN

[sancho3124]

There is a bitter truth to this song. Now, I find myself sorting through the pictures and wishing I could go back in time. Very sad, yet beautiful ballad. Roy Clark sings it too but I like Glenns version better. This is a keeper. Thanks for posting.

[dskap201]

Wow! 

[adlsp]

Sums it all up like something I heard as a teenager: "Youth is a blunder, old age a regret." Unfortunately it is the experience of the majority of every human who has lived on earth.

[joanekins123]

I have listened to this beautiful song by many other artists and Glen Campbell's rendition is by far the best one.I plan to have this played at my funeral.

[ericedy]

Beautifully done....great song and great video. Orignally a big hit by Roy Clark of Hee Haw...

[rainnyeyes]

it's sentimental not only for the melody but also the truth in lyrics which we never concerned when were young.

[glamorgangirl]

wow love this video, brilliant video,( faved ) thanks for the share my friend, ann=)))

[annikastarr]

WELL SUNG !!! From cousin Kenny.

[whpw]

a profound one for certain...and a warning

[indiemuzochick]

I remember listening to this song as a child and loving it then but feeling I would never grow old and now I am getting older and contemplating my own mortality. Wow how true those words were and what an awesome song and sung so well by G C.

[MrSaspag]

Love this song, I think I like Glen's version a little better than Roy Clark'! I just wished they'd still played this song on the radio, how many hidden messages do you see in this song? I'm overwhelmed! lol. Now this is music. Thanks for posting and God Bless the author and composer.

[cherrylane1985]

I enjoyed this song very much. Thank you for posting this song. I remember I heard it long time ago, and really loved the melody and the lyrics, I didn't know Glen Campbell was the singer. He sang it beautifully.

[dmtakacs]

I stumbled across this old song yesterday while channel hopping on the car radio... Not only does Glen Campbell do such an excellent rendition of this song, but the lyrics are so well written, and even more beautiful!

I heard this song growing up, but never really took the time to listen until now.

If you can't appreciate a song like this one... well, at least try.

[596559655965]

Glenn why the horn solo you old guitar player?

[phuongnam85]

Lol, love this song sang by Glen Campbell. Awesome voice!

Thanks sirpaopao for sharing it.

[bituinnory]

hey! Glenn beautiful rendetion of this song...all of us, realized wasted times in our youth life...but, am growing old gracefully, though. thanks for posting this song,

[makubexjo]

meaningful song to me

[The4614angel]

Wished my father and i were listening to this music...but his now in heaven... probably he will love this... good for reflection!

[jtalbro]

i loved Glen's version, thanks so much

[tedferrer]

Very well done...the wordings and the background fotos.  Congratulations.

[leela1970]

this song makes me feel sad...

[mistymorn26]

me, too....

[monkeycrud]

Live biblically. :) Get fucked!

[achahei]

monkeycrud,

By the filthiness of your mouth, you've unwittingly revealed that you are a product of poor upbringing, that your parents had no parenting skills, that you mix up with bad company, that you've had a rotten childhood, et al. If you persist with your low behavior, you might even be mistaken for someone born out of wedlock.

You've scored an own goal, Mac.

[monkeycrud]

I hope you are joking. If not, you'd do well to remember "judge not, lest ye be judged". You have absolutely no idea who I am, where I come from, or what my mental or ethical capacities are. If I continued to live in a coven as secure as yours, I too could be a small minding assumptive prick. You know nothing. You follow unrelently because it is your best guess, not because you know truth or love.

I hope you are joking. Born out of wedlock!

[achahei]

moneycrud, If you plant a lemon tree, you get lemons, not strawberries.

I can infer that you're quite a morally confused dude. You quoted Holy Scriptures, you mentioned truth & love; yet you also used words like f__k and prick. Worst of all, you wanted to sodomise me just for expressing my views.

In my country, by and large,we still uphold good old-fashioned timeless values. Your vulgar words are still taboo here. That's why we've not gone to the dogs like some once great countries.

[mbt777]

Apparently, he knows more than you. And I happen to be a "small minded assumative prick too" I guess because I don't just assume...I KNOW you're a contradiction. BTW hotshot...it doesn't take a rocket scientist to SUGGEST that you indeed are a product of poor upbringing simply for the fact you use to opposing words! It isn't a guess...it is a fact that YOU YOURSELF MADE about yourself simply by the words you typed here. If you don't like being called a little brat...don't act like one!

[monkeycrud]

I haven't heard such childish drivel for some time. And then only by brainwashed 'righteous' people like you. If you're going to lambast me at least take the time to write a little more intelligibly, then you might receive a more considerative response. Until then you'll have to suffice with the succint message I've just sent to your inbox. Good day.

[monkeycrud]

Boring! I don't have time for someone with so little objectivity.

[achahei]

monkeycrud,

I'll accept that as a backhanded compliment. Sorry, I can't compromise on my core values.

[mbt777]

You are monkeycrud...got that right.

[achahei]

Young people would do well to heed this object lesson from a mis-spent youth.

To live a meaningful, purposeful, fulfilling, and abundant life, live biblically.

[achahei]

Great diction and presentation. This is the best rendition I've heard.

[bishopaz]

i agree 100%

[Mitsu8998]

Thanks ever so much. I loved every second of it. ;)

[rinkrude1]

Made this old man cry! I guess we all know the pain of wasted days and nights... and wasted lives. This says it so eloquently. I heard this as a kid, but never really listened.

[mayachaya]

@rinkrude1 and rosesredvioletsblue

It is one of the wonderful (few though they are) of aging! I myself listen more carefully, and with much more appreciation than when I was young!

[Hatewhenthathappens]

@rinkrude1 Made this 'ol gal cry as well. Where does the time go? You think you'll be young forever, but alas you're fooled. The older you get the faster time goes. I heard that so often when I was young and didn't really listen. Now, especially since I have children ( in their teens and 20's) time races by at a dizzingly pace and .. to be honest. scares the hell out of me. All I can hope is that I leave a lasting impression on my kids :-)

[watchful38]

@Hatewhenthathappens Love of family, but what about love of God? The two should go together! The love of God grows within us more slowly, but "we have our neighbour always at our side." (St. Agustine) Or, also, "If you make people your path, you will arrive at heaven." "The command to love God is the first to be commanded, but the love of neighbour is the first to be practiced." And, I might add, does your love of family lead to a love for ALL humanity? A retired Catholic priest. Thanks.

[Shepardswatch]

@rinkrude1 I can relate t o your comment seems so long ago could of done so many other things

[Nicronon]

Very nice. But my favorite is Roy Clark's version.

[Harry43boy]

Texten säger presis som man "känner" sig!

[mijahan]

Glenn as great as ever but Charles Aznavour's original version is so much better. Sorry.

[tranvanquangcl]

Thanks for this song! A beautiful video clip

[bh5606]

..a voice full of milk and honey..

[nmckay00]

This song gently caresses your soul.  Thank you for providing the lyrics.

[freeqwerqwer]

Glenn's diction is very clear and his voice is in pitch and projected well. The backup arrangement was too pop style. I wish it were more country or more simple without all the orchestra playing.

[Junaleg]

For most, this song is Roy Clark, however I have to say Glen did a beautiful rendering that is more emotionally moving.

[Pishtucha]

I just love Crosby's version...

[rosesredvioletsblue]

Oh, I haven't heard this song in a long, long time. Beautiful lyrics sung by Glenn Campbell. So much truth in the lyrics. We grow older each day and life goes by so quickly! Thank you, for sharing this video. sirpaopao, thank you for posting this video. It's excellent.

[kappakoko]

glen is the best

[Meyelowfet]

nice video transition, tnx...

[21536987]

FITS ME TO A T( NORM)

[lastikmom]

tnx for uploading this video, my favorites...

[abes62]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful song. This is one of my favorite song. Thanks.......

[menotyoudude]

Glenn is super talented.What a great recording

[marlyharris]

I had no idea that Glenn Campbell was such a fine singer. This is one of my favorite songs and he does it so beautifully. I first heard this song sung by the great Aznavour and, of course, he is the finest interpreter of his own music, but Campbell can be proud of this rendition.

[varga49]

I heard different version of this song, and I could say the best version was sung by Miss Nora Aunor The Superstar of the Philippines. I dont get tired of hearing it.

[trailkilla]

The absolutely hands-down best version is done by Roy Clark! I love it and don't get tired of it either.I'm planning on going to rodeo school here in Colorado so I hope to have it on my iPod so when I get a little worried I can listen to this song and get pumped up.I'm 45 and am just now being able to getting around to doing thins I wanted to do yesterday when I was young.We are promised no certain number of years so pursue your dreams while you have a chance.

[sifranic]

Tolle version, super passende Diashow!

[britmanuk]

I prefer Glens verson out of all of them

[britmanuk]

ohh yes please post some more of his songs form this period.. especially if you ahve them from the Bloodline album- thanks

[marcopolo932]

i really like glen campbell's singing,, very clear voice

[yellowbird1402]

Best version of this beautiful song I've heard and seems to be the way this song was meant to be sung -- with true feeling ...and what a great voice!

[rainnyeyes]

i thought this could be the best version of the song, and i love this clip so much.

[eutuve]

If I may, the best version is the original one, written and sung by Aznavour in French

Besides the French version, the English ones are the best ( strangely because the Italian and the Spanish should be more close to the French one )

But the English text is as fluent as the French one.

I like this version and I like Roy Clark's but I really love Shirley Bassey's

[ww8216]

i've just checked out the Aznavour's version and happy to have your recommendation, thanks.

[eutuve]

You are welcome-

It is easy to understand why,

Aznavour is the composer,

Hier encore, j'avais veint ans

goes well with " yesterday, when I was young " although is not the same thing..

In Italian they translated it in " Ieri si,un anno fa "

wich means " yesterday, yes , a year ago "

With such a text , you are making a big change in the meaning of the poem that is that song

Take care

[weibulllu]

Wow, what a nice version sang by Glen Campbell, I didn't know he had sing this song before. Only knows "Rhinestone Cowboy", "By the time I get to Phoenix"

Haha...good job. 5 stars ^_^

[gepento]

Lovely voice!

[dulingsabingate]

I never thought this version do actually exist...what's next?  I guess more surprises...

[eutuve]

Aznavour's is the THE best

I love the passion that Shirley Bassey puts in her English version ( one video was recorded in Germany and is very good , not the video quality, though )