Like Simon and Garfunkel's 'Bookends', we listened to these songs in their day, and they resonated something within us. But we were young, and really had no clue. Now 60, it may make us want to cry. But that's OK - life is a process, and every stage has its moments.
40 years on, this song is still great. Maybe better. Tom had many greats!
@jondoe8889 Thanks for your pertinant comment - one certainly understands what the song says with more insight as we get older. The most amazing observance, I feel, is that the song itself was written by such a young person...
@eiwocj Thanks for that comment - make all my own videos - an interesting and enjoyable 'hobby' - it's always pleasing to know when someone's enjoyed one!
This is such a good song. I remember it from 1970, loved it then and still do. I'm all too rapidly approaching my own old age and this song truly resonates. Iceaxe56, you are quite right. Tom is dealing with his own age with great gusto, still touring regularly and making great music. Look for his latest album: "What I Know". Some really great songs on it and Tom still has "it".
@sjbaldwin11 What's so surprising is that a young man in his early twenties (maybe late teens, even) was so perceptive. Always loved sad songs and already in my mid-30s in 1970 (singing and writing songs myself, then) this was one that really hit home. One of the very few songs written by others that I actually committed to tape for myself! Thanks for your mention of the new album - I'll look out for it...
Incredibe song and so true! The elderly, in our youth-worshipping culture are damn near invisible. Used to see them in the mall where I worked every day like ghosts wandering before the crowds got there. It does seem that the most advanced culture in the world can do better.
@powwowdoc You're so right. So much in the news at present about the mis-treatment of the elderly in care homes etc - so sad - and my own time is now limited!!
@iceaxe56 You could look at it that way! But remember it was written with great perception by a young guy in his very early twenties - he clearly understood what was to come!
From the album Tom Rush[1970].I'd forgotten about this song.I heard it in 1970-i was 26 years old then and had my life to look forward to.Now i'm 67 years old and have had a stroke.The video is great also.I'll watch it again.Thanks for posting it.
@tippimail1 Sorry to hear about your stroke - yes, this is one of my all-time favourite songs (actually sang it myself back in the seventies!) - glad you liked the video - thanks for that! At our age we can understand the song so much better that back then...
Like Simon and Garfunkel's 'Bookends', we listened to these songs in their day, and they resonated something within us. But we were young, and really had no clue. Now 60, it may make us want to cry. But that's OK - life is a process, and every stage has its moments.
40 years on, this song is still great. Maybe better. Tom had many greats!
jondoe8889 3 weeks ago
@jondoe8889 Thanks for your pertinant comment - one certainly understands what the song says with more insight as we get older. The most amazing observance, I feel, is that the song itself was written by such a young person...
ThomShelford 3 weeks ago
Whoever made this video, was incredibly touching. Thanks.
eiwocj 2 months ago
@eiwocj Thanks for that comment - make all my own videos - an interesting and enjoyable 'hobby' - it's always pleasing to know when someone's enjoyed one!
ThomShelford 2 months ago
@eiwocj Thanks for that comment - make all my own videos - an interesting and enjoyable ‘hobby' - it's always pleasing when someone's enjoyed one!
ThomShelford 2 months ago
This is such a good song. I remember it from 1970, loved it then and still do. I'm all too rapidly approaching my own old age and this song truly resonates. Iceaxe56, you are quite right. Tom is dealing with his own age with great gusto, still touring regularly and making great music. Look for his latest album: "What I Know". Some really great songs on it and Tom still has "it".
sjbaldwin11 3 months ago
@sjbaldwin11 What's so surprising is that a young man in his early twenties (maybe late teens, even) was so perceptive. Always loved sad songs and already in my mid-30s in 1970 (singing and writing songs myself, then) this was one that really hit home. One of the very few songs written by others that I actually committed to tape for myself! Thanks for your mention of the new album - I'll look out for it...
ThomShelford 3 months ago
Incredibe song and so true! The elderly, in our youth-worshipping culture are damn near invisible. Used to see them in the mall where I worked every day like ghosts wandering before the crowds got there. It does seem that the most advanced culture in the world can do better.
powwowdoc 3 months ago
@powwowdoc You're so right. So much in the news at present about the mis-treatment of the elderly in care homes etc - so sad - and my own time is now limited!!
ThomShelford 3 months ago
pretty damn depressing
iceaxe56 4 months ago
@iceaxe56 You could look at it that way! But remember it was written with great perception by a young guy in his very early twenties - he clearly understood what was to come!
ThomShelford 4 months ago
@ThomShelford thats what was depressing
iceaxe56 4 months ago
From the album Tom Rush[1970].I'd forgotten about this song.I heard it in 1970-i was 26 years old then and had my life to look forward to.Now i'm 67 years old and have had a stroke.The video is great also.I'll watch it again.Thanks for posting it.
tippimail1 4 months ago
@tippimail1 Sorry to hear about your stroke - yes, this is one of my all-time favourite songs (actually sang it myself back in the seventies!) - glad you liked the video - thanks for that! At our age we can understand the song so much better that back then...
ThomShelford 4 months ago