David Gates delivered a beautifully intimate performance of “If” on the BBC’s In Concert series, broadcast on January 15, 1972. Although often associated with Bread, this appearance was part of a solo set in which Gates performed backed by a small British band and a fourteen-piece string section. The arrangement added a warm, orchestral texture to his soft, heartfelt vocals, giving the song an elegant new dimension while still preserving the simplicity that made “If” a classic. This BBC performa