I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, l get reminded of this song❤

When I hear, "Leader Of The Band", I can't help but think of my dad, a wise, honest, and wonderful man,. He's been gone for 44 years, and I still miss him daily as if it were yesterday. My hero for as long as I can remember.

I miss my papa. He passed away last Feb. 28, 2022. Every morning I wake up thinking that you are just outside the room preparing for my breakfast like you always do. Thank you for everything and for all the sacrifices. I wish I was able to say i love you more often when you are still here but I know you are in a happy place now and no more pain. I love you the leader of the band.

This has been my favorite mula pa nung bata ako.. Naririnig ko na to mula pa sa papa ko kahit hindi ko pa noon niintindihan ang lyrics ng kanta. Isang napakahusay na gitarista at leader ng banda. He's the one who taught me how to sing and even play the guitar at the very young age. Sbi nya kasi.. nakikita nya daw ang interest sa akin.. He passed away 2006 due to complications sa liver because of diabetis and that time biglang nagplay ang song na to and finally came to understand its meaning.. kaya pala.. ikaw na ikaw to papa.. 😭 This will always be our favorite song... At hindi ko mapigilang umiyak sa oras na nririnig ko to. I love you papa at miss na miss na kita ❤️❤️

And papa I dont think I said I love you near enough" these words bring tears to my eyes when I think back about my father and everything he did for all of us in the family. I'm sure there are plenty of other Sons that feel the same way

2024 , anyone😅?

At first I dont pay attention in this song... but I listen to it carefully I learned that this song fits my father.. you see my father passed away last january 2021 multi organ failure.. I was with him through his last breath and I am the one who made a decision for him. the doctor says hes gone already cuz Im still fighting for him..then flashbasck I remember all the things he did .. this was made for him and eventhough I want to sing this for him but I cannot without crying.. I miss you Papa and I will always love you..

An only child Alone and wild A cabinet maker's son His hands were meant For different work And his heart was known To none -- He left his home And went his lone And solitary way And he gave to me A gift I know I never Can repay A quiet man of music Denied a simpler fate He tried to be a soldier once But his music wouldn't wait He earned his love Through discipline A thundering, velvet hand His gentle means of sculpting souls Took me years to understand. The leader of the band is tired And his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through My instrument And his song is in my soul -- My life has been a poor attempt To imitate the man I'm just a living legacy To the leader of the band. My brothers' lives were Different For they heard another call One went to Chicago And the other to St. Paul And I'm in Colorado When I'm not in some hotel Living out this life I've chose And come to know so well. I thank you for the music And your stories of the road I thank you for the freedom When it came my time to go -- I thank you for the kindness And the times when you got tough And, pap, I don't think I Said 'I love you' near enough -- The leader of the band is tired And his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through My instrument And his song is in my soul -- My life has been a poor attempt To imitate the man I'm just a living legacy To the leader of the band I am the living legacy To the leader of the band.

Whenever I listen to this song, I can't help my tears from falling because every lyrics will remind me of my father. Although he's still alive and healthy, this song still fit to how kind and amazing father he is. I really love the message behind this song so much.

"My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man, I'm just a living legacy to the leader of the band.”

This one's for my mom. An all-rounder, a mother, a father, our bestfriend, my model of being a servant leader 💙 Everytime I see her struggling, I can't wait to finish my studies to repay all her hardwork💞 Edit: I graduated last June 17, 2023. Companies lined up to employ me. I hope my choice would make my mom proud.

A massive respect to all fathers out there who silently support their children. Growing up it's my father who provided all my needs and I never saw in his face that he is tired. But I know how badly he wanna rest. All I have is respect and love for him. I am beyond grateful that God give me a father like him♥️ In another life, I hope I still meet him as a father.

This song reminds me of my uncles and my grandfather (their dad). They started a band in 1995, they were so young back then. My first uncle played the guitar, my second uncle played the drums, my third uncle sings with my grandfather and my fourth uncle played the piano. Now, my grandfather was already 64 years old and my uncles have their own works now but they still sing and plays instruments, especially guitars and piano. This song made me emotional everytime i heard this because it reminds me of them and my grandfather who was their leader. I saw their picture before and they told me the story and there I knew, It was a great memory and it was a memory that will never be forgotten.

My Warrior. My Superman. My Teddy Bear. My Hero. God bless you, my precious Father. With one last kiss on your cheek, I love you Daddy, for all time. Rest peacefully my love.💕🙏💕

Love you Dad; thank you for all your sacrifices and your love, you are appreciated.

I miss my Papa so much 🥺🥺🥺😭 I hope it's just a dream that when I wake up, he will be with us again.😭😭😭😭 Papa, Marjerie here. We love you very much ❤️♥️

My father's favorite song, I just lost him last 3 months ago. I miss you so much Papa.

To everyone who listen to this beautiful song.. We are the living legacy of the leader of the band ❤️

It's been a year na nung namaalam na sa mundong ito si tatay, at Isa to sa madalas Namin pakinggan sa Gabi pampatulog noon, nung nawala si tatay Saka ko lang na realize at naramdaman Yung deeper meaning Ng kantang ito...I miss you so much Tay.. kahit wala ka na , hinding Hindi mabubura saming magkakapatid Ang pagmamahal at turo mo, were just a living legacy of your love, ikaw at si nay.. Life may end pero Hindi matatapos Ang pagmamahal na ipinaramdam mo smen na ipapasa din Namen sa future kids namen..♥️ a leader of the band indeed ♥️

I recorded my voice singing this song, it was for my papa but he got to listen to it when he's already on his deathbed. He used to make wood furnitures, like a cabinet for example.. that is why this song is the best to dedicate to him. He's been my number one supporter everytime I tried to join singing contests even though I am not that good enough. Papa, wherever you are now, I really miss you! Hope you are proud of me ❤️

I sing this song at least once a week. Even though my father past away when i was 6 yrs old but it was my mom who raised us she's my leader of the band.

In memory of Del Jeffers…thank you for your son who is a brilliant singer songwriter violinist multi instrumentalist and Leader of The Band in so many ways and the love of my life! He is a blessing to me thanks to all he learned from you. Thank you for watching over he..and I.

I ddcated this still song to my father Ginawa niya ang lgat para mapatapos kmi ng pag aaral Papa and i salute..

This was my uncle's favorite song he always used to listen to it and now he's in peace with our dear father

I really love this song.. I dedicate this to my Papa. We really miss him so much🥺 wish i could turn back the time where i can still hold his hands. I love him more than anything on earth. 🥺🥺 can't help my tears from falling😭

A very beautiful song! Happy Heavenly Birthday Dan! God bless you!

Song for my Papa... and he left us last 2019. Been more than 3 years but i still long for him. Even at this age

miss you always my Papa! In every time na hindi ako okay, lagi kong pinapakinggan ang kanta na ito that reminds me gaano ka katapang at katatag. I love you!❤❤️‍🩹

i remember my father, this song is one of his favorite singing while playing guitar. it's been 15 years since he passed away, a heartwarming memory 😞

There's not a single time I shed a tear everytime I sing this song, my papa really was one of the treasures I have in life. Seeing him struggle and gets older and weak aches my heart. My papa will be forever the leader of our band.

I grew up without a father. My father left us while we were young. Despite that, I still love this song.

Me and my grandparents used to listen to this back in the day, I miss those good old days❤️

listening to this again and again i can't help but missing my father up above the sky freely singing his all favorite songs

This song wrecks me every time I listen to it, because it describes what I never had. But I made up my mind when I was 8 or 9 that I when I became a dad, I was going to be there for my kids. For a reason I didn't understand until we were empty-nesters, both times my wife was pregnant, I really, really, really wanted a boy. God gave me the desire of my heart both times, and my sons are now adults. What I didn't realize until my sons were out on their own was the reason I so strongly wanted boys: I wanted to put an end to a line of bad fathering in my lineage. I could raise a girl to be a good person and good mom - but I couldn't raise a girl to be a good father - I had to have sons. And now I have eight grandkids, who have great dads. • Thank you, Jesus, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me sons.

I'm not that old, but i found gold to this kind of music, it's very calming and lyrics have a meaning.

It's 2022 it's still a great song!❤️

I sung this chorus at my husband's funeral this year. Thank you for this post. God bless 🙏

Naging favorite song ko ito dahil madalas tugtogin at kantahin ng aking Ama. Ngayong araw ay namaalam na siya. 😞😭 Mahal kita, Ama! 🤍

I've heard this song from my eldest brother when I was just elementary. He liked to sing this song with guitar accompaniment and I liked hearing it. Sadly, my eldest brother died last June 7, 2022 during my 50th birthday. Every time I play or sing this song I remember him. Since then this song became one of my favorite song to sing.

My father is in hospice. His last days on earth with us. Joined the navy during Korea, but music was his life. He toured with Lee Greenwood in their band, The Apollos. Made a living and put a roof over our heads as a musician. Never became famous, but was larger than life to us. The last verse of this song sums up my goodbye to him perfectly. Eddie Lovato, Papa, you’ve earned your rest. Appa and Grandma are waiting for you. I love you and miss you and you will live on every time I pick up a guitar and when my sons and their sons pick one up too. Thank you for telling me how proud you are of the good job I did with my boys. I am proud of the job you did with me. Your loving son- Daniel.

🔥Don't let this masterpiece die 🔥

i become to loved this song around 90's because of regine velaquez she sang this song for his father Mang Jerry and after i heard i also this song dedicate to my father too..love it❤❤❤for all the father's around the world i think this song d-d-k-ted 4u

This is one of my father's favorite song and it fits him..I can't personally tell him this but I love him

I miss you, Uncle Jong. Thank you for taking care of me. I will forever be grateful. Gone in my sight but forever in my heart. Until we meet again. I love you. 💕

My father used this song outside while he played his guitar. He died just 2 months ago, I was at our house when my father got hospitalized because of his heart. My aunt woke me up saying "Your father's being revived" I knew this is bad news. When we went there, I saw my father getting revived by doctors but it was too late. I hope that this song makes me remind him.

Naiiyak ako kapag pinapakinggan ko to . Favorite song to ng papa ko , kaso wala na siya 7 years without him😭 i miss him

I'm surprised how this song made me so emotional even though my father's still alive. You really do connect to the singers emotions in this one

When my Mama got sick, She always wanted to listen this song. When the moment she died of her sickness,,,,, Listening this song gotta find myself if I made mistakes for her or I'm just regretting. This song leaves me hope, that ever in my life, even once,,, I wanna meet someone who's likely my Mother. I learned everything because of my Mother. After years I guess, I can live happily even she's not around,,,, I think she'll reminds me how she's good and kind. I love this song ❤️❤️❤️

This song is my favorite coz... This literally tells my story about me and my guitar (Originally my grandpa's guitar) bringing my grandfather's legacy with me

When I heard about this ,song,my tear fell down instantly,❤this song for my Father who recently pass away

This is the song that my father sings to me when I was a child and hearing this again makes me cry this is nostalgic

hindi ko alam kung bakit gusto ko ang song,,, gusto ko ma memorise gusto ko sya kantahin sa wesing,😊👍👍💕

My former band director passed this week..and we dedicated this song to him..he was so respected and loved..he was 92..So many great memories of fun times with Mr.Trantham..😢

Una ko ito napakinggan sa aking isang kaibigan. Mas matanda sakin. Madalas kami uminom, mahilig sya kumanta sa videoke. Madalas ito yung kantahin nya. Napaka paborito nya. Kaya Lss ako. Hanggang sa naging paborito ko narin. Ngayon yung taong naging dahilan kung bakit nahilig ako sa awit na ito. Naglakbay na paitaas. Mamimiss kita ng sobra Rest in paradise Kap ❤️

As i listened to this song..... Can't help to remember my dad... I miss you dearly papa..... It's been so hard without you 😢😢😢😢

I love my father so much, and this song's remind me of him even though he is still alive. I am grateful and thankful to God that even if my life isn't though perfect but still he give me a father that isn't perfect too yet I will recognize him that he is the "the leader of the band" .

This song gives me goosebumps every single time!

I miss my papa, While listening this song!!!! We love you pa! Take care alwaysssss :*

When I miss my papa i always play this song❤ thankyou❤

leader of the band...salamat sa naka huna huna or Sa composer sa maong kanta...more idea and good health mga musiciro

I did not pay attention on the lyrics of the song but when I listened to it, it reminds me so well of my father. He died last January 21, 2021. We missed him sooo much. He was 74 when he pssed away. He did not suffer so much when he died, he went on a cardiac arrest then everything's changed.

my dad helped me even though I did my family wrong. he helped me unconditionally. i was so sad he passed away.

This song reminds me of my grandfather, we play this song back then, we enjoyed it. He told me a lot of stories and memories while listening to the music. I miss him a lot.

This is truly a beautifully written song. One of my favorites. Thank you for sharing. 👍

❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙 a living legacy missed deeply 😔

Listening to this song right now. Papa thank you for everything. You can rest now papa. I love you ❤️

Its good to hear this! Cause I love the country songs but This is my favorite

Ive been replaying this song. It wasnt so appealing before Now, my father is suffering from dementia. l just want to travel back in time. 🥺🤧

Subrang mis na mis ko tatay ko,, halos magkasunod lng sila ng mother ko,, ang masakit lng hnde ko man lng nkita khet sa huling sandali dahil kasag-sagan ng pandemic

we miss you papa.. till we meet again our leader of the band♥️♥️ we thank you for everything dad.. we love you

but his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul...

Thank you…🫵… 🕊️”Forever, and EVER”🕊️ ♾️🕊️AMEN/AMAN🕊️♾️

A very hearth touching. Pure of souls .tears fall. While listening

This is a 80's song i love this

Ang ganda ng gift ni Lord sa iyo Melxa , galing ng boses

Like this, this era full of meaningful songs, my teenage year

But his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul.

Hi dad. Its been 3 years since you passed. A lot has happened. Today's March 23, 2024 and I'm still listening to this song. It took me years to fully realize the meaning of this song which came to heart. I dont think I said I love you near enough papa but just so you know, I love you so much. You're the main reason why I love listening to old songs. I'll come visit you again on this video next year. Hopefully I'm still here. I love you so dad and I miss you.

My dad always plays this song every time we go on a trip i will always love this song

favorite ito ni papa .. namimiss nya ang father nya .. before ito pumanaw ay nakasama nya pa hanggang sa huling hininga .. so , every time na kumakanta sya nito , pinipigilan nya talaga umiyak .. 💖

heard this song long time ago and always bring tears to my eyes everytime i look the lyrics. 'papa i dont think i said i love you near enough' these words so magical for me

I love you papa James, you are the most sweetest and lovable grandfatherr. I am your living Legacy Pa.

I miss my tatay😢😢😢. Whenever I hear the song it remind me.of him. I love you tatay miss na miss na kita

Mgagandang music gaya nito Hindi. Tinatapos commercial agad

This song has always spoke to me about my daddy and will the only song played at his funeral as his life is closing in on him.

I love this song 💓 and Dan Fogelberg

My uncle Unad just passed away and i couldnt handle my emotion deep inside me. I have a lot of stories i should have shared to him. Treasure all memries and spend time to ur families when u got time. Time is short and wont take back. I miss you uncle.

this is my father's favorite song. he's in heaven now. i miss you everyday, papa🥹

This song reminds me of my grandpa this is the song the he really like we will miss you grandpa :(

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Simple As That💙💖💙

I lost my dad last May 2022, a few days before his Birthday. He passed away due to Chronic Kidney Disease and later multiple failure of respi organs. It hurts how I could vividly remember how he fought for his last breath while he's on my arms at the hospital. How hes been asking for help and I could do nothing and later made the hardest decision that I've never imagined I would do.

Waaaahhhh 😭 Bigla na lang talaga tumulo ang luha ko sobrang miss na kita papa 😭😭😭

Beautiful song !

Someday, when I see this comment it'll remind me how great my father was and if I had a child of my own, I'd tell him/her how I love my father when he was still alive and that he used to listen to this song. 💛 🥺

Thank you for my Parents...❤❤❤thank you so much and I love you..

I miss you tatay 😭😭

My friend sing this song in 1984 every night at our terrace. He loves this song Leader of the band by Dan Fogelberg

this was my grandfather's favorite song, we had so much in common but sadly i didnt met him. I love you papa.

love this song

tune is very good