This song is actually about a dying man saying goodbye to loved ones who have shared his life...I`ve loved this song since I was a child..Keep On Rockin'

This song was played at my sons funeral. He loved it while alive. It's still hard to listen to. He was 18. It was an vehicle accident. God bless all.

This song is a little like the story of my husband and I. We were 10 when we met, he proposed when we were 12, I said yes. When I was 14 I got sick by the time my dad took me to the dr walking pneumonia had turned to double pneumonia, my organs were starting to fail, both lungs had collapsed and the dr told my dad if he had waited another 6 hours I would have died. My dad took me home carried me to my room and put me in bed, he told my mom the dr didn’t think I was going to make it, I had to go to the dr 3 times a day for a week, my dad took me to every appointment, one day I heard someone crying outside my bedroom window, it was my future husband, it took me 6 months to recover, we just celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. My Dr, my dad and my husband kept me from dying.

My best friend and I graduated high school in 1974- we identify this song as “symbolic” of our high school years. Thankfully we are still best friends today.

Vietnam was the reality of our lives , young men were dying and we saw them on television. Every street corner in my town had wreaths for the local boys lost. There were a lot of dark songs.

One of the most depressing songs of my childhood. Yet, we all sang it. It was catchy.

This song has a very special place in my heart. This song came right out right after my brother died. He was 15 I was 13. R.I.P Fred.

Brings back a tough memory. My grandmother took poorly on Monday was taken into hospital. Tuesday I spent hours in the hospital with her. Wednesday I returned to work this song came on the radio I walked out and went to the hospital, she passed away shortly after. Thankfully time has passed I accept she’s now at peace. Beautiful song beautiful honest reaction 👏

I hadn't heard this song in 40 years. I loved it as a kid in the 70's.

I remember singing this song as a first grader. I understood it because I saw soldiers injured and dying on national tv in Vietnam. Coming from a Military family I always knew freedom isn't free. I think it caught my attention because my name was in the song.

Songs which causes strong emotions is hitting the mark! This one does exactly that! Another one like this which causes such emotion is Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey", really worth a listen!

This song was written in 1961 by a Belgian songwriter...rewritten and released in 1963 by rod mckuen. A dying man's words to his loved ones....life is very short....my late husband died suddenly one evening while we were watching tv...tell the ones you love how much they mean to you ❤and that you love them everyday....and make amends with those while you can 😘♥️

60s music was about something. Deep, heartfelt and completely different from today's music. Then... we had Vietnam, and the music changed again. We put our lives into meaningful 🎵 🎶

Don’t put off til tomorrow what you can do today. We’re not promised tomorrow. Tell the people you love what you want them to know NOW. It’s a beautiful song!!!!

In The Living Year's by Mike and The Mechanics is another huge huge tear jerker. This song is a great one. Love your reaction.

There were quite a few songs in the 70's about death and dying young. It was a theme of many movies too. They really made you think. A couple of these that come to mind are "Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce, a beautiful beautiful song, but very sad. "Daniel" by Elton John. "One Tin Solider" forgot the name of the group but it was a super big hit in the early 70's from the movie" Billy Jack."

This song came out when I was a kid and although it's sad it always reminds me of my childhood playing in the fields and forests :)

Loved the song as a kid, but now that I'm so much older it really tugs at the heart and brings tears to your eyes.

These lyrics are straight to the point. It hits every single one of us...no matter what color, position, money....Nothing more to say! And thats why we all do hear this already during decades. The creator was just genius.

This song is a hard one for me. In fact this is the first time I've listened to it for years. When my dad was dying of cancer, he asked to see my sister and me, just to say goodbye. He said 'I will be gone soon Michelle, you brightened my life so I will say goodbye now.' Heartbreaking song.

I was roughly about 8 when this song came out, I still remember crying my eyes out every time it came on the radio

"Jackie Blue" by Blue Ozark Mountain Daredevils would be a great follow-up to this one.

Your expressions are priceless. Luv, luv, luv this song. Used to play in mom's car back in the day (70's). It was adapted from the song "Le Moribond" by Jacques Brel. Check it sometime and Thank you for reacting to this! 💙🤙

This song was one my grandmother could never stand to hear. It came out about the time my uncle died. He was 11 days short of being 21 years old and his daughter was 11 days old. This song described him perfectly, the animosity between him and his dad, the fact that he was the "black sheep" of the family, but the part about "Goodbye Michelle, my little one" just broke my grandma's heart. Still brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it.

I loved this when it came out in 1974 and having since lost two wives, both to illness, the first aged just 32 (together 17 years); and the second nearly 4 years ago, aged 67 (together 24 years), this song certainly is so very poignant in my life. Yet, with both of them, I have great children and other friends and relations who have been there for me when I needed them most - missing both still hurts like hell though Great reaction guys. There's a line in one particular song I'm gonna want on either the order of service, or my gravestone (or maybe both) when the time comes (hoping I've got many years left yet btw) - and that is from the beautiful: Life Is A Long Song by Jethro Tull. The line? - Life's a long song, but the tune ends too soon for us all Maybe try a reaction to it, please (studio single version)

Wow! Haven't heard for so long. It still strikes me.

We grew up with some of the most meaningful music ever created sooo much love and peaceful music you can't get this stuff today ❤❤❤

This song has the most beautiful lyrics from all the times, sad though, yet we all sang it. It brings old good memories.

Love this song, it is in the genera of 'tragic teen' songs. Still lovely

Beautiful and sad song. "Feelings" by Morris Albert is another beautiful song from the same era. 🖐️🇨🇵

This came out when I was 11 or 12 years old, all the kids singing it in the playground at school in the UK, we didn't really understand the lyrics back then, but we all loved it and reminds me so much of that mid-70s time. Was a big hit in the UK.

Terry Jacks has right voice for this song. Wow.

My senior year of high school, loved this song.

So glad younger generations get to hear REALLY MUSIC ( You can understand the lyrics)

It's good that a bit after the songs play you often go back and restart it from the beginning. For those familiar with a song they like to hear that with your initial analysis. For those new to a song it allows them a much better opportunity to look into what the song is or is about.

You have to remember this was Viet Nam time .

Amazing reaccion. This is one of my favorites songs. As a child I used to listen to this song in Mexico and although I did not understand it I loved it now that I am in North America and I understand the lyrics I love it more

I love this song!! Terry Jacks had an awesome voice. I heard him say once that he had a big fear of singing in front of people. He sang in the 60's with The Poppy Family. But he was really faced with that fear even more with the success of "Seasons In The Sun." I'd love to see a reaction to "Which Way You Goin' Billy" by The Poppy Family.

This was Number 1 in 1974 here in the UK. Then in 1999, Westlife (Boy Band) took it to Number 1.

The original version of this song - called “Le Moribond” (translated “The Dying Man”) and sung in French - was based on the tale of an old man dying of heartache due to his wife cheating on him with his best friend.

I love this song as child listen to it all the time

An alcoholics ode to his family as he realizes his coming death. The many unlisten to messages given by his father. The joy he had with his siblings when he was but a child. And a sad goodbye to his younger sister who stood by him and always gave him a lift and a smile. A confession of a life that has gone awry due to self-infliction. Sad and and beautiful.

"One Tin Soldier" by Coven 🤙

I was 9yrs old when this came out--and to this day it still brings forth tears everytime---beautiful song from an amazing talent---a very harmonious voice that soars with the lyrics.---might I suggest to you another song--from a different decade--Fare Thee Well Love by the Rankin Family--BTW great heartfelt reaction--Kudos to you both

I ALWAYS THOUGHT THIS SONG HAD SUCH A DEEP STORY. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING TO THE AUDIENCE. BLESS MY COUCIN ALSO IN 1972 HE CAME A LONG WAY TO VISIT THE FAMILY, HE WAS 21YRS. OLD HE PLAY THE GUITAR AND HIS VOICE WAS ALMOST DUPLICATE TO HIM. AND I FOUND OUT LATER HE WAS SINGING THIS SONG ABOUT SOMEONE CLOSE. I HOPE HE OK TODAY. DONNY COOK I MISS AND LOVE YOU.💞❣❣❣

Remember this song when it came out on the radio stations. AM radio stations. One of the prettiest songs ever. Brings back so, many great memories, being young and dumb, LOL. Thank you for the great flash back in time. These classic beauty's, will live on in our hearts forever.

i am now in hospice care i have very little time left. It is hard to see the sadness in my husbands eyes. I have had a wonderful life without my husband i wouldn't have hung on this long. I never say goodbye it is see you later. love to you both and God bless you. Mel and Shawn you have brought comfort and love to me and i want to tell you how much you have meant to me. Take care see you later. Awesome reaction.

The first 45 record I ever bought!

Terry was playing golf with his friend when his friend told him he only had a few months left to live. This is the song that came from that friendship.

This is the up lifting version Kingston trio version is darker. I grew up with the that one and what really got me later in life is when they say "the only stars we could reach were just starfish on the beach" it basically said if you spend to much time chasing your dreams you will miss what you do have.

Terry Jacks was in a band called The Poppy Family which had a top ten hit in 1970 with Which Way You Goin' Billy

This one of the most saddest songs ever written

Music is so powerful. If you don’t react to songs like this you’re made of stone. Doesn’t matter what genre or year it was made !

You are the loveliest people out there with the best taste in music. Your reactions are the one I enjoy the most because they are very genuine. This is indeed a letter from a dying man, full of sadness and joy.

This is the first song I fell in love with. I was six years old playing the forty five over and over on my toy plastic record player. I remember that despite my age I somehow understood what this song was about. Just simply a wonderfully beautiful piece of music that never fails to leave a lump in my throat.

I grew up loving this song in the 79s and didn’t even know the name or the lyrics and as I’m driving home tonight it came in the radio I was so excited to hear it that as soon as it was done okaying I googled it and saw this music break down channel. I’ll never listen to it the same anymore. Great memories

tears. Life is so bitter sweet. And You two are wonderful.

Henry Gross "Shannon"..A Beautiful Classic

Another song I loved growing up in the 70’s and one that I played over and over. Definitely a tear jerker but also a really great tune musically. Another tearjerker worth checking out is I’ll put you together again by Hot Chocolate…Its a real thought provoking tune especially during these days where so many people are struggling with their Mental Health and I think it would be a really good one for you to react to.

I have heard this song all my life... Even at a few funerals. Its hard for me to listen too.

You’ve been on a sad song binge, which his good, because I think they are so pure and from the soul. Give a listen to the song, “I Will Follow You Into The Dark”, by Deathcab For Cutie. It’s a definite tear jerker 😥

I love your reactions, this song would make me cry as a kid.

Loved your reaction, you got this beautifully ! very emotional

SEASONS IN THE SUN is all about Life and saying goodbye .....WOW listening to this at 65 yrs young brings me back to 1974. Now looking back I say "THANK YOU' for all the Memories.

I cry like a baby every time I hear it. Reminds me of my sister who God took back way too soon.

Today's songs are about getting into someone's pants. Yesterday's songs were about getting into someone's heart.

Great review. This song never get easier to hear.

Such a great song. The people he's saying goodbye to represent the "seasons"/periods in his life they held the most influence/impact. Very deep and melancholy. You should try Conway Twitty's "That's My Job", and Randy Travis' "Three Wooden Crosses".

When Mel said "This song is hurtful, but it's so much beauty in this song." That sums this song up perfectly.

Still gives me chills. Definitely hits different after losing my hubby, mom, dad, and best friend.

I have always LOVED this song.

this song came out to me, when I was about 16. My friend died after a long bout of cancers(this was 1977) and I played it often. Beautiful and sad song...but extremely profound.

This was one of my mom's favorite songs cuase it made her happy even though it's about loss. It shows the positive side which it all the memories and experiences that were shared. She was diabetic and beat lung cancer but the chemo compromised her immune system and gang green took her when she was recovering from surgery. I made a special hard rock/psychedelic version just for her and played it at the funeral. Made me smile see you two get the same joy out of the song I do.

The way their facial expressions change when Terry Jacks first mentions dying is why this song still resonates almost 50 years later. It sounds happy until the reality of death is introduced. After that, the sobering reality of saying your final goodbye to your loved ones is juxtaposed against an upbeat melody and beautiful chorus.

You might like Alone Again Naturally by Gilbert O'Sullivan

I remember hearing this when I was a little kid! I was way to young to understand the lyrics 😊 so I just felt the joy of the music 🎵

This song emots me a lot, my dad died when i was 10years in 1972, then this song appeared it always brings tears to my eyes, but i really love it.

Oh my sweet children, I had to chuckle when you said "that sounds like a good time"...knowing you were about to get your hearts broken.

AWESOME SONG........MAY GOD BLESS YOU

this song always brings tears from me, I lost my wife of nine years when she was 34 of an opiate overdose, so I had the line "But the stars we could reach were just starfish on the beach" put on her headstone

This song has a lot of meaning for me. I firsthand this song in 2012. It's the song she wanted played at her funeral. She was the epitome of the black sheep of our family...😂...my middle name is Michelle. We took care of each other. She passed in 2013. I have with me...she was cremated. She requested that no flowers be brought...if they couldn't bring them when she was alive she didn't want them when she was dead. I miss her...RIP Stoney

feeling every word from the song to the bone.im 58 n every time crying when i hear it.sad n true story.just subscribed n i see Shawn and Mel that they r good n sensitive persons.All in the face.Stay good.

I love this song!! For to many reasons!

Chills. I remember it growing up. Made me cry

Good analysis of the meaning of the song, as well as understanding the juxtapositions of joy & sadness that the song embodies.

You two are so sweet, emotional, and passionate in your reactions. I also love that you take the song back to the beginning in nearly every song after your initial reaction. Thank you

My momma use to sing this to us kids when we where little i remember it made me sad. I didn't even understand at the time now as i am older i love it. Still sad but classic. For some reason this song always reminds me of Elton Johns "Daniel". Great song.

Seasons in the sun was my first 45 record. On the other side is the song put the bone in. It was my only 45 for months. I have lessoned to this song 100s of times. I love it.

One of my Fav but so sad. Makes me cry.

I was 10 years old when this song hit the charts. We would sing it all the time, without really understanding what it was about. It's a really sad song. But still very catchy.

I always hear this song A true. Story 😞🙏☮️💟

One of my favorite childhood songs ❤️❤️. I love the vintage music you react to, thank you!

The song was written in the early 60s by the Belgian songwriter, Jacques Brel, and was called "Le Moribond". Rod McKuen translated it into English, Terry Jacks changed the English words as it was felt Brel's Chanson style Song was too macabre for American audiences: A dying man saying goodbye to those important to him including his wife and best friend, who had had an affair.

Wow i can feel your emotions yee are doing. a grreat job .just love yee both keep doing what yee are doing god bless from england👍💕😀😁

These are the songs that get you right in the heart

I love the way you played it back much love always

I watch reaction videos of this song for 1:50. Thank you for the very real reaction. This song was my introduction to death, with both the sadness and the celebration.🙏 This is on my personal list of a few dozen "5-star" songs.

You Won't Soon Forget This Classic Song/Story,, THE BUOYS "TIMOTHY"..A Must Hear..TRUTH!!

A No. 1 hit in UK 1974

The setting for this song he was in the service and about to die on the battlefield