The Association "Requiem for the Masses" 1983

[edspsu]

This and Everything That Touches You are their best pieces.

[Culinaireman]

I agree that this is a great song. loved it sinced the first time I heard it...but why, oh why can we not seem to find the origional on U-Tube. It used to be on but has since dissappeared. Can someone please post it again as I would love to have the origional.

[RoseWood1488]

Still brilliant.

[garrett158able]

Along with "The Green Fields of France", this song is the most powerful, moving and effective anti-war song which I have heard and experienced. Both of these songs really make me stop, reflect and think.

[Forkumovah]

Love songs are forever. Music that touches the soul/spirit with the essence of eternity never dies. We were meant to love and be loved. His love--the Love of God which never dies. We were meant to embrace His Beauty/Music. Nothing of this vain and fleeting life can come close to His matchless excellence. Obey Acts 2:38 and live forever. Not religion but relationship. A universe of difference. He moves on this speck called Earth all the day and yet we miss Him. God is love

[wouldntyoulike2know]

I loved this song the first time I heard it. Its so beautiful and emotional. It really shows the talent of the band as vocalists, they all weave their pitch together and its almost like their voices become instruments instead of voices. Hearing them sing this song a little older, gives it something more emotive to me. I think its one of Terry's finest moments.

[Lloydhl]

@wouldntyoulike2know Agreed, this is Terry at his best! :)))

[dragonfire19111]

This was the first protest song of the Vietnam war to hit the radio's in the 60's

[neilyoungwrotemylife]

@dragonfire19111 Actually, I'd give that credit (first to hit the airwaves in a big way) to PP&M's version of "Where have all the flowers gone?"

[genotpicor]

We sang this song at mass the Sunday following the May 4, 1970 Kent State shootings. Those of us who sang it also sang in magrigal in the h.s. school choir, so we tried to emulate the Association as best we could. Some people at the church service weren't very pleased, but the nuns supported our decision.

[ROCKSTARCRANE]

This song still makes me cry....more revelant now than ever

[bonnie804]

One of my all time favorites since the mid-60s.

[QueenBeatlesWings]

amazing that they're still touring after so many years.. it shows how amazing old music is that it lasts longer than any average pop star

[gtr3303]

my brother was in vietnam in the 70/71, although he never saw actual combat, he came back a changed man, I always think of him in this song, thankfully he's still living and doing well, what a spine tingling song for a soldier for that era.

[sfloyd909]

I LOVE THIS.

[doverpro7]

It was Terry Kirkman

[garyvann]

This is truly a fantastic live performance. Last summer they did not play it - but they did not have the lead singer/flugal horn player either. Was that Ted Bluechel or Terry Kirkman?

[spacepatrolman]

@garyvann terry plays horn ted drums murry the k used to play this on worfm in new york

[manga12]

Such a haunting song, from a band that has many lighthearted and mainly uplifting songs like windy, and cherish.

Its a good tribute song to soldiers in war.

[braddbeckmann]

believe it or not..finally got to see them @ CLUB 89 Omaha...awesome shows every nite!!

[Jonabelle23]

WOW! Blast from the past, Ric! I didn't know you played with this band! You look so different with dark-hair and beard! This was the year I came to the United States! Seems like a lifetime ago! (J Brown)

[wp4866]

wow

[Tonithenightowl]

When this was played during the vietnam era everyone would be silent. We knew all too well what it meant and why the leaders of our nation couldn't hear it. It touched all young people of the day.

[manthasagittarius]

@Tonithenightowl Yes! That is just what we did -- stand around silently and just listen.

[Tonithenightowl]

@manthasagittarius Glad to see it had the same effect. War is hell on earth. Kids we knew were over there and some weren't going to come home. The song said it all. Thanks for responding.

[richintalent]

As relevant today as it was in 1968- This song was [playing as I mounted my cousin's medals in a frame. 2 Purple Hearts, Silver Star, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Navy/Marine Corps Medal, USMC Good Conduct,

[gfborquez]

thank you for your service DeynnaLynn, all VietNam vets should be proud of the time and sacrifice they gave for us. We are proud of you and other vets. Thanks again.

[DeynnaLynn]

@gfborquez Thank you for your kind words. Every day that goes by that I  have some memory of serving in Viet Nam. Thank you again.

[makemelol2467]

They will also play in Woodbury, Long Island on July 21.

[DeynnaLynn]

As a Viet Nam Veteran this song is expresses the thankfulness and gratitude to us who served there. Our War was and is not like any other. We carry the war and what we experienced in our hearts on a daily basis. Though America did not welcome us home, inside "We are still young and still Soldiers".

[searching56]

one of my favorites

[petie32]

IMHO the Association predated and was the model for Toto. Music, not offensive crap.

[cheto56]

I don´t know another note up to 10¡¡¡¡

[jad50]

The great Terry R. Kirkman!

[Davethreshold]

I've never even SEEN them play before until I looked them up on YT tonight. I grew up as a fan, and this is such a beautiful song, and I try to remember to play it every Memorial Day. If one hasn't heard it, I would recommend their self titled album, known as the Stonehenge album. You'll know it when you see it on the net. They had it all.

This Memorial Day, I'll send a link to this to everybody I can think of.

[rocmaven]

I can't wait. the Association are coming to New York City for the first time in 10 years on Friday July 23, 2010 at BB Kings.

[suffolkrocknroller]

The Association (Jim Yester, Larry ramos, Russ Giguere) will make their first New York City appearance in over 10 years on July 23, 2010. The concert will be presented at BB Kings in times square NY NY.

[jad50]

@suffolkrocknroller  Thanks for the info. If only the great Terry Kirkman would be there it would make the trip even more worth while to see them.

[DancingSpiderman]

Nice fluegelhorn playing , Terry Kirkman !!

[ROCKSTARCRANE]

What a wonderful tribute to our fighting men & women.

[mbmaccin555555]

We sang this in choir and I did the trumpet solo!

[GarAndTeed]

THANKS for posting; just as incredible in '83 as in the 60's! (Terry Kirkman's the MAN)!

[fritzkr9]

Great live performance!!! I can see why they were the best in the studio when live they were the best. Thanks for the post.

[weberly2]

AWESOOOOOOME!

[jad50]

Wow! Terry Kirkman - God Bless you! Long live the memories of the original Association.

[lindaveee]

The Association 2010 tour; Jan 31 Largo Cultural Center Largo FL; Feb 12 Rams Head Annapolis MD; Feb 13 Birchmere Alexandria VA; Feb 14 Valentines Day at Palace Theatre (with Jay And The Americans) Greensburg PA; Mar 5 Palm Beach Community College Palm Mar 6 Fl Atlantic University Boca Rotan FL; Mar 27 Gateway Event Center McDonough GA; Apr 16 Weill Center for Performing Arts Sheboygan WI; Apr 17 McComb Bruchs Performing Arts Center Wautona WI.

[LumberjackFingers]

I saw these guys several times in the

in the 60's and they were great, but the best experience was we got to open for them in Madison, Wisconsin in the 69.

[Yoetah]

I can die happy!

[EhBlahEh]

I sang an choral arrangement of this song some years ago, and I remembered snippets of the lyrics. I'd never heard the original piece before, so this is really quite wonderful. Thank you for putting this up here.

[Jallan74]

perfect harmony

[cbibuld]

The subject matter is still germaine. Remember the network response to the Smothers Brothers production.

[666UFO666]

Wow They sound Awesome Just Perfect

[acecheeto]

ALL FELL BEFORE THE BULL!!! outstanding!

[Gizathecat2]

One of my favorites. thank you!

[windmaster12]

I have to say that this is perhaps one of the greatest masterpieces of the entire Rock Genre--Really Brilliant in Composition, Arrangement, Theme and Execution--- Amazing that they could do this live so well -- To The Association --- You should all be proud of such an accomplishment!! And for the stand this song took!!!

[crazyhorse99999]

You are so right but I will be darned if they would ever play it on the radio today. Many of the great old songs are lost to any airplay at all today. Thank

[crueg8]

Goosebumps.

[Unklebillybob]

Ahhhhhhhhhh,

[magos369]

Still sends shivers down my spine after all this time.

[spacepatrolman]

Murry the k used to play this on FM.

[BobbyColePopMusic]

Yes I will put them all up. Combination of problems with Converter Program and lack of time.

[petie32]

I cannot hear this piece (requium for the masses) without out and out crying. I was in Vietnam in 68 and knew this covered me and a lot of my peers. Shivers hell, tears.

[60smom54]

Hi Bobby...are you going to post the rest of the videos from this show?

[aikigirl61]

THANKS for this post of the Terry Kirkman classic!! The Association hit all the right notes.

[Highland804]

They were ahead of their time. Gorgeous harmonies!