FIRST TIME REACTING TO | DON MCLEAN "VINCENT" REACTION

[@gulfcoastlife3901]

Yes, it is about Van Gogh and after 50 years, this song still makes me cry.

[@quinjesuis9187]

Same here 🙏

[@findingmyrootswoolmarketms]

Ditto. Where on the Gulf Coast are you? I’m from Biloxi/Ocean Springs. 🌎

[@deborahcurry1014]

Me as well. Every single time. I'm 62 and I remember when this album came out. I had it on vinyl.

[@loisrogers9042]

Me too😢

[@arnodobler1096]

Goose bumps and tears, yes

[@1957PLATO]

The best line is : this world was not ever meant for one as beautiful as you.

[@eoinj16]

That's not the line 😂

[@KarlGillcrist]

@@eoinj16 Wow picky picky there's not much difference between "never" and "not ever"

[@eoinj16]

​@KarlGillcrist You're incredibly dumb

[@eoinj16]

@KarlGillcrist Yes, there is.

[@jwichman9]

His brother bought most of his paintings but never told him. He did it to keep him afloat. How beautiful is that.

[@peacepeople9895]

You're correct, but his sister in law basically dedicated her life to showing off his genius.

[@jwichman9]

@@peacepeople9895 Thanks for the info!

[@sadfaery]

There's a video on YT somewhere where someone has set this song to images of Van Gogh's paintings. It's a beautiful video.

[@davekahana1584]

One of the best songs ever written. Stunning masterpiece!

[@whovianhistorybuff]

Not unlike the body of work from the man he wrote this song about🖌🎨

[@pattynielsen5506]

Starry, Starry Night is one of Vincent's iconic/recognizable paintings.

[@richardbool4232]

Blazing flowers that Brightly Blaze, A Reference to his Sunflowers another Iconic Painting by Vincent.

[@alnelson2392]

What a wonderful reaction you just nailed it so well done young lady .

[@sixslinger9951]

"This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." that line gets me in the feels every time.

[@bertsplci]

Exactly the same feeling. The line brought tears to my eyes.

[@josephnucci257]

I was a limo driver in the 90's and drove Don M. and his daughter from hotel bel-aire to the L.A. zoo and back. He and his daughter were singing and harmonizing along the way. He stopped and said" I hope we're not bothering you". I said " it sounds like the radio". A very nice gentleman,and he tipped me 50 bucks!

[@dianaspy6733]

Thanks for sharing this story!🌹

[@pamelaolnick4179]

He captures the tortured life of Vincent Van Goth with such passion, his crippling depression and mental illness, Vincent heard voices, I believe that's what Don meant when he said "you tried to set them free" He was speaking of The Voices, he mentions his paintings, sadly Vincent took his own life at age 32, he shot himself, and it took him 3 days to die, it breaks my heart to think of the pain he went through, I love Vincent...💔

[@wadesaleeby2172]

How fortunate for you... 😊

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Vincent sold only one painting in his entire life, but he was so ahead of his time as an artist. His paintings contained so much passion in the way he attacked the canvas with broad strokes. I had the pleasure of seeing an exhibition in Melbourne, Australia a few years ago and it was magic. This song is lyrically perfect. I've always loved it.

[@drdr76]

and the one painting was sold the year he killed himself. Also, his brother helped support him financially and encouraged him to keep painting....think about that, supporting a brother for 9+ years as a painter who has not sold a single painting. That says something about his brother's faith in him.

[@xzonia1]

@@drdr76 I really know nothing about Vincent or his brother, but it's possible his brother recognized Vincent was too mentally disturbed to hold down a normal job, but encouraged him in painting to give him an outlet to express himself and feel productive. He might have hoped Vincent's passion for painting would give him a reason to live. Whatever the reason, what a great brother! ❤

[@John-re2qw]

Vincent selling only one painting is a myth. One of his uncles, Cent (Vincent van Gogh, who Vincent was named after and who employed Vincent and his brother Theo in the art dealership, Goupil and Cie, that he was apartner in) bought some of his early paintings, long before his Post-Impressionist works, to improve his financial situation. The art dealer Julien Tanguy bought more than one painting from an exhibition in Paris in 1887. Too many people only know of the colourful works of his last few years, which are not his entire career. He painted darker, sombre works for more years than the colourful examples that his fame rests upon.

[@loadedorygun]

IKR and are you some kind of major art fan, like you spend your weekends observing paintings on a wall? I bet not. But Van Gogh is so OBVIOUS and it’s almost flabbergasting no one got it while he was alive.

[@John-re2qw]

@@loadedorygun People did get it when he was alive, fellow artists and some art critics. Yes I am great of fan art.

[@RobertDavisAdman]

The lyrics basically run through paintings of Van Gogh.

[@kimking6036]

Don McClean has such a pure heart. The record industry tried to force him to go in the direction they wanted. But he stood strong. Thank God he did. His song American pie had it's 50th anniversary. He asked Home Free to do the song with him. It turned out beautifully. Don's voice is still beautiful

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

This song has been bringing tears to my eyes since I first heard it over fifty years ago.

[@merylschoenbaum319]

One artist paints a musical masterpiece about a master artist using each word as a poetic brushstroke. Hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable.

[@ramjetrth]

Well said. That's A beautiful metaphor.

[@overit4648]

Yes, well said

[@TheJoyfulEye]

yes. perfect description

[@robobrien7656]

Perfect thoughts and sentiments for a glorious song ..... Well said.

[@farfromperfek]

After seeing Don, Lori Leiberman penned the lyrics (along with Norman Gilman) to "Killing Me Softly" Lori had a minor hit with it but was made famous by Roberta Flack.

[@markcastrovinci6074]

And then another hit in the 90s by Lauren Hill and the Fugees

[@jessicaross7288]

The best thing there is to know about Lori Lieberman is that she wrote and sang "Great American Melting Pot" for Schoolhouse Rock

[@markmei8186]

I bought the album many years ago for American Pie and as a result discovered Buddy Holly. But the song I kept coming back to was Vincent. I have never heard pain so eloquently described.

[@c.s.m.k5737]

"pain so eloquently described",....very poetic and true!

[@normadesmond6017]

bought the album as well. and still have it...

[@babayegajaeger7082]

Also the Big Bopper, and Richie Valens.

[@russ4862]

Beautiful reaction, Britt. Probably the most perceptive one I have seen from a reactor. It makes such a difference when the reactor knows what she is hearing. Keep up the fabulous work. Here's to your next one. 🙏😊💜

[@kelloneill74]

Agreed. I’ve become a sucker for reaction videos but watching an intelligent response far outweighs those who just bop their heads and say “That was crazy…!”.

[@daleb1279]

Don is a legend in music. His most famous song is American Pie, no not anything to do with the movies of the same name. HIs songs are very poetic. For the 50th anniversary of American Pie he asked Home Free to do a collaboration on it, which is one of their best, Don still has a great voice all these years later, he sang a verse, each of the Home Free guys sang a verse, and poor Adam Rupp nearly passed out from the vocal percussion because the song is something like 8 minutes long, and still was an iconic radio song. American Pie is about the deaths of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens in the plane crash. This song is about Vincent Van Gogh.

[@seanellio]

It starts with the deaths of Buddy, Richie, and the Big Bopper. But it makes its way up through Altamont. (My opinion. I know people who were sad when they thought it was just a "fun" song)

[@lengould9262]

I'm still convinced that the song American Pie, was a political polemic against US imperialism and the political assasination culture of the time, lightly concealed as a lament for some musicians. In an interview, he refused to comment either way, apparently still concerned with backlash. When asked what the song means, his reply was "it means ill never go hungry again".

[@lmoein]

He raised the roof in a small Dorset town, when he sang this as his encore, even more so than American Pie. This was a couple of years pre-Covid, and the last big name we saw. Voice was still perfect in every way.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

and later today at 1pm Home Free & Don have made a new collaboration of this masterpiece

[@patsaylor8973]

Don was on Mike Douglas's show back in the day. He told how he read the bio on Van Gogh, he finished while on a plane to Europe. He was so touched he wrote this song while he finished his trip.

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

Yes it is about Vincent Van Gogh ! Starry Starry night the painting he mentions in the song has an estimated value of 100 million $ !! Sadly Van Gogh never enjoyed the success of his amazing gift ! He committed suicide which is also what this song is about

[@GregPappasJr]

THIS is what I want when I watch reaction videos! Your deep understanding and connection to this majestic and beautiful masterpiece left me so fulfilled! That moment when Vincent takes his life left you shook. Thank you.

[@calfencer]

I saw Van Gogh's, Starry Night Over the Rhône at the Musée d'Orsay, in Paris France March 2023. 🤗 Now in can die... Well, I wanna see the one in New York City too. 😕.

[@dbradx]

Fun fact - this song was Tupac's all-time favourite, and it was playing in his hospital room when he passed. Great song choice, and great reaction!

[@mrspaulb3889]

I just posted that same thing ! It revealed a side of Pac that I just didn’t expect at all. ❤

[@awzthemusicalreviews]

There was a documentary on Pac that basically started my journey down the folk music rabbit hole. It included 'Vincent', but also 'All That You Have Is Your Soul', which RAPIDLY became my favorite Tracy Chapman song. Pac was a fucking master student of poetic songwriting.

[@chixdigget00]

People forget that Tupac went to a prestigious preforming arts high school. He was not the hardcore gangsta everyone thinks he was. He was a poet, and loved art of any kind. He was a intellectual. He loved any legitimate artistry!!!

[@arnoldcox9128]

We need to start appreciating our artists while they're still alive

[@iamhudsdent2759]

Maybe so. But consider that the artist endures that which he must for mastery of soul. We all go through these struggles, often in silent desperation. It has been called grist for the mill. We live, and die, and live again, until it is finished, grinding out our eternal perfection. Kriya gets to the heart of it and smoothes the process.

[@martinstubbs7974]

Absolute poetry!! I was 14 when this song was released in 1972. I loved it on first hearing and the now 64 year old loves it just as much. So beautiful! Great reaction Britt!! Thank you!! Sending warmest wishes from the UK.

[@roballen5718]

i can't hear this without crying. i'm 67 and an artist. as a teenager, i felt such a strong connection with Van Gogh, because i suffered abuse and had so much pain. i ended up in mental hospital, where my doctor told me that he didn't believe that there was anything wrong with me and that i was just an emotional blackmailer. much mental illness, in men, was just seen as bad behaviour. even a serious breakdown, was seen as just a tantrum. so , back in the 70s, things hadn't really advanced much, since Van Gogh's time. i knew that if i was to get better, i had to be my own doctor, my own therapist. so, hearing this song, is still very hard, for me. i'm still very glad you reacted it, though. i regard it a great privilege to hear it. it's as great a work of art as one of Van Gogh's painting, IMO.

[@thomasmayk]

I agree emphatically with your last sentence.

[@diegoshepherd3464]

beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. thank you

[@quinjesuis9187]

I loved this song before I knew who Vincent Van Gogh was, then I looked up Van Gogh in my world book encyclopedias and I fell in love with his art work, his art work is so full of passionate colors for a world that didn't have much beauty in it and he just wanted to bring joy into people's lives with his paintings, and he a passion for painting, he had to do it and do it the way he felt most passionate about, true artist in any field that are ahead of their time or that are needed for their times are always overlooked and pushed to the side especially if they have a message that goes against the times in which they live, I too cry everytime I hear this song, Don is a legend, with words painting a picture, and it seems like his music deals with death and things coming to an end, not totally sure about that because I have not listened to all his songs 🙏

[@miaschu8175]

He cared about people. Van Gogh went to the UK and documented the conditions of the industrial working classes in his art. Beauty and suffering: why I love his art so much.

[@rlew49ers]

One of Van Gogh most recognized painting is "Starry Night". I was fortunate to see Don Mclean at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA back in 1971 singing this song and American Pie. The Troubadour was a hot spot for performers and just about everyone performed there: The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, Gordan Lightfoot, James Taylor, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Carly Simon and so many more. It truly was a golden age of music.

[@piratecat5113]

You would absolutely love "Suzanne" by Leonard Cohen, another poetic masterpiece that came before this song. Cohen is the author of "halleluia" the most covered song on this planet.

[@weldonbailey1005]

Beautiful beautiful song. Excellent reaction. Ty. Hugs. Mark

[@hookstomper7322]

My favorite song of all time. Don McLean is a true genius.

[@sherryheim5504]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written in my opinion. Thank you foryour reaction.

[@debbiethomasson2709]

I saw a version of this that showed Van Gogh's paintings one after the other. Each painting describes a different verse of the song. Beautiful and eye opening.

[@jakesmith5278]

One of the greatest songs ever written. What an artist.

[@steps36]

You have a beautiful understanding of great lyrics and melodies...its great to see a younger generation appreciate good music the way u do....i wish you continued success in the future

[@fayesouthall6604]

This song always makes me cry. Poetry in song form.

[@bjm9071]

Don is 77 years old and still touring. I saw him in concert last year. Other underrated songs of his that you should check out are Empty Chairs and And I Love You So.

[@pamelaschweizer1832]

Agreed, also Winter Wood

[@amandajanepsychidae2791]

Babylon is an impactful Don Mclean performance also. I prefer it live with the audience participating.

[@miaschu8175]

I can hear someone else singing And I Love You So in my head - definitely not the understated style of Don McLean. But, I'm not surprised to find out that it's his: it has his characteristic mix of beauty and sadness. McLean turned poignancy into a fine art.

[@barbmirell6789]

@@miaschu8175 Perry Como also had a hit with it.

[@lightspeedlearn]

This song touched me deep as a preschooler in the 70's. I didn't know how, I didn't know why. I think I have always been an old soul!

[@neildonley9626]

His "American Pie" is an American musical history lesson. After listening, you will have to research all the references in the song. It has to be on everyone's list of Greatest Songs of All Time.

[@glennallen239]

Yes please react to Don Mclean's song American Pie. It is a Music History lesson with all the references!

[@do0ranfrump260]

Don Mclean has a lot of empathy for others and it comes out in his music. The story goes thst the woman who wrote the song, "Killing Me Softly" was actually singing about being at a Don Mclean performance.

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

The episode of "Vincent and the Doctor" that was part of the Doctor Who sci-fi series should be watched by everyone who loves art or who has listened to and appreciated this beautiful song by Don McLean! Incredible, subtle in its drama, and so poignant. Stellar acting through the whole thing!

[@lesliedavis2185]

That episode makes me cry as well

[@miaschu8175]

Vincent and the Doctor was extremely well done. I'd recommend it, even to people who aren't interested in Dr Who.

[@elizabethbertucci9313]

I was thinking the exact same. One of the best episodes ever

[@Starbeam1979]

The only episode of Doctor Who that I've seen.

[@hgoodin1013]

I literally ugly cry when they enter the museum.

[@Shazzadut1]

I saw a video of Don McLean being interviewed and he was talking about his other huge hit American Pie. The reporter said that even to this day he makes about $400,000 a month in residual payments for that song. He also confirmed that the song Killing Me Softly was written about him.

[@firedoc5]

Beautiful, beautiful song. You can never look at Vincent's art the same way after listening to it. It is said that it was Tupac's favorite song. One of the greatest portrayals of Van Gough was actually in an episode of Dr. Who. Kirk Douglas also played him in a great movie.

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

Willem Dafoe did a wonderful job in the 2018 'At Eternity's Gate' about his final years in Arles. Deep.

[@daviddempsey8721]

The Dr. Who episode was the most poignant for me - I’ve watched since it started. It reminded me of Don’s song and vice versa.

[@miaschu8175]

Vincent and the Doctor was one of the best episodes and, I agree, a wonderful portrayal of Van Gogh. It was written by Richard Curtis (of Blackadder fame, oh and the odd rom-com box office hit).

[@Bradleymc612]

Best portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh is doctor who and Vincent. I used to work opposite the building where Van Gogh worked. In isleworth London England.

[@tomhansen4576]

Vincent is a lyrical masterpiece and Don Mclean is a brilliant song writer. His recent A cappella remake and collab with Home Free on his iconic #1 hit, America Pie is as good as his original 50 years later. His voice at 75 is as good as when he was 25. It is a complete joy to watch the video, and the harmonies are just unmatchable.

[@LadyGnomeofthewoods]

Thank you for your lovely reaction😊

[@ArtistPhotographer-j7i]

This is a piece of art for our ears. It makes me cry every time .

[@SingleTax]

"Killingly Me Softly." The woman who wrote that song was inspired by a live performance by Don McLean.

[@iangudgin6536]

You completely understand this stunning song.

[@salvatorepucci6825]

Quando con una chitarra e una bella voce,la musica diventa magia.

[@jamiewilliamson641]

I tear up every single time I hear this song. Exquisite is execution and flawless in depth.

[@johnclarke-vs9qe]

Just imagine beingable to perform this masterpiece to this level, but to compose it as well? Amazing!

[@Ernie1978]

This has got to be the most beautiful reaction video you've made so far. I love "Vincent" by Don McLean. One of the loveliest and most pain ful songs ever made.

[@sirhoopalot1]

Was at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam and can remember all of his paintings through the lyrics of this song.

[@snivelinj7612]

Don McLean was a great song writer, bordering on poetic genius. "American Pie" and "Vincent" are classics and are still marveled all these years later.

[@MaryHand-px2ed]

DON McLEANS VOICE SOOTHES MY SOUL .I CANT DESCRIBE IT ANY BETTER THAN THAT.

[@sbalsamo410]

People theorize Vincent had a medical condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia. It’s a very painful condition affecting the facial nerves referred to as the “***cide Disease”. I have it too. This song means a lot to me. Your response was lovely. 💜

[@lynnlobliner3933]

A love song, not written to a lover, or would-be lover, but to a artist.

[@KimNevelzer]

Your reactions are so insightful, heartfelt and compassionate. You are a beautiful lady, inside and out and I enjoy your reactions to all these songs of different genres and time periods. Many blessings to you. Keep up your amazing reactions. ❤

[@JennLynnTarot]

Best reaction ever to Vincent 💓💓💓

[@juanharris13]

This World was never meant for One as Beautiful as you.

[@susannabutkus4064]

Don McLean has a voice like butter. I like ‘Everybody Loves Me, Baby’😝

[@briang6815]

I've loved this song since I was a kid. My other 2 favorites are Castles in the Air and American Pie from him. Even 2pac was influenced from Don McLean. I heard it in a documentary once that I own on VHS.

[@conniekungfu206]

This song about Vincent Van Gogh makes me cry it's so beautiful. A poet paying respect to an artist. He's making Vin̈cent human.

[@janroberts8238]

Amazingly, you are the only reactor who knew who Vincent was.

[@bradsense7431]

Nope

[@robobrien7656]

This song is still an extraordinary place beyond beauty. I thank God that I'm still allowed to sneak in every now and again .

[@j.lahtinen7525]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. Such beautiful poetry in the lyrics, and such meaning.

[@opticalraven1935]

I love Vincent. He was one hell of an artist and he was such a gentle soul and misunderstood by everyone. He was a beautiful soul and the world wasn't ready for him. RIP, Vincent. I wish I could tell him how much he means to so many people, including me. Vincent, wherever you are, you struck a cord deep in my soul and other people's soul. You inspired me to paint.

[@tonydelapa1911]

This is quite simply one of the prettiest songs ever. I was fortunate to see him perform it live on Michigan State Univ’s campus sometime in spring 1979. You did a beautiful job describing the song, song writing, and his performance. Thank you, Britt.

[@jwhiteuk]

Such a beautiful song. A tribute to a genius.

[@kareng4658]

This is such a beautiful song. So sad, yet sweet. Thanks for such an insightful reaction.

[@KarlGillcrist]

Don was magical with this.....great reaction 👍👍👍👍

[@kelloneill74]

I was nervous going into this reaction as I was worried that the full impact wouldn’t be felt as hard without knowing who it was about. I’m so happy you got it straight away. My favourite part was you describing Don’s voice as “a gondola ride”. That was as eloquent as Don himself. Wonderful song - extremely satisfying reaction. Great stuff 😊

[@ronaldolson6210]

The lyrics are just as poetic as beautiful as the picture itself

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I've heard this song a million times in my life , Not once have I not cried ! Don has another beautiful song called "Castles in the air " ... Almost all his songs are somewhat emotional ! He wrote American pie for Buddy Holly, Richie V. and the big Bopper !

[@johnbrookes3261]

What a great song and artist . He wrote another song about the death of the late great Buddy Holly . He Died in a plane crash along with the Big Boppa and Riccie Valens . They were travelling to the next gig together , The Song is called AMERICAN PIE . Thanks John

[@LoriTalbot-du2qt]

I believe he wrote this song when he was seventeen. It wasn't published then of course. It always makes me cry!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

this song makes me cry! ♥

[@jennyz356]

This song always makes me cry, such a great song! Love your reaction to it Britt, the best reaction to this song I've seen since you actually get it and see how beautiful it is.

[@bartdrennon1764]

His guitar work is wonderful also.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Great reaction! I really love how you are always so positive about the songs and you react too. I'm also impressed by your wide range of knowledge on so many things, like Vincent van Gogh.

[@terrymcginnis1016]

Always a pleasure to run across a song reactor who actually understands what the song is about. Good for YOU Britt!!

[@cindywest5529]

Don... I honestly love your soothing voice. Thank you💔

[@mgonzales56]

Don McLean is an amazing artist. I bought several of his albums when they came out in the 70's, and they are full of beautiful, thought provoking songs that he wrote. His huge hit was "American Pie", an epic 7 minute song. I'm sure you have heard it, but if you haven't, you owe it to yourself to give it a listen. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Great reaction Britt. You never disappoint.

[@bmbirdsong]

I love watching you discover songs that meant so much to me growing up. I remember first hearing this song, and feeling it's sadness, but at the time, I was too young to know who Vincent was. As I got older, the song faded into background music to me. I still loved it, but I still didn't know what it meant. And then one day, I was listening, and it dawned on me who Vincent was. Suddenly it had whole new and deeper meaning to me.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

R.I.P. Vincent..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us...Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏♥️

[@kimmycook2698]

i cry every time, Don is a storyteller beyond par.

[@Beekindalways-oj2cl]

Video/Performance in 1972. Released if I remember in 1970 or 1971. They simply don’t write songs like this anymore. Thanks Britt!🎷🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@maureencollins5177]

Don McLean magnum opus is "American Pie". I would recommend that as well as "Empty Chairs". The song "Killing Me Softly With His Song" was written by Lori Lieberman after she heard Don sing "Empty Chairs" at a club.

[@hlawrencepowell]

There are two songs I would describe as beautiful: 'Vincent' by Don MacLean, and 'You are so Beautiful' as sung by Joe Cocker. A great reaction Britt.

[@drewpall2598]

@Lawrence Powell... I know it hard to narrow it down to just two songs when there are so many beautiful songs out there I would add this 1972 song. "Time In A Bottle" Jim/James Croce If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day till eternity passes away Just to spend them with you If I could make days last forever If words could make wishes come true I'd save every day like a treasure and then Again, I would spend them with you But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do, once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go through time with If I had a box just for wishes And dreams that had never come true The box would be empty, except for the memory of how They were answered by you But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do, once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go through the time with

[@hlawrencepowell]

@@drewpall2598 you're right. A beautiful song. I remember when it came out and we were all blown away by it. Jim had an astounding body of work for such a short life. He's right up there with the very best for his song writing. His song 'Operator' would have to be right up there as the best song about longing for lost love.

[@kayroz5]

This song both soothes and breaks my heart.

[@markmurphy558]

Van Gogh painted over 700 works in the last 2 years of his life, but only sold one, to his brother, who supported him.

[@anna9072]

This is such a beautiful song. There’s a video out that illustrates the songs with Vincent’s paintings, and it’s very beautiful.

[@matthewhawkins517]

The lyrics of this are brilliant. When he isn’t speaking directly about Van Gogh, he is describing his paintings. It is absolutely brilliant.

[@megdelaney3677]

Such a beautiful, sad song

[@s.c.6367]

Bye-bye miss American pie is probably his most famous by far I believe that is about the plane crash where a lot of musicians died. I believe Buddy Holly, the big bopper and some other names I can’t remember but that is his most famous. You’ll like it

[@fayesouthall6604]

Rickie Valance

[@dsusan17]

This is one of the most beautiful song ever written.

[@markcastrovinci6074]

Vincent might have been only a moderate hit for Don McLean. I bought this album for the song American Pie and only learned of the other songs like Vincent through that full album. You did a wonderful job reacting to this song. I appreciate that. Now you must react to "AMERICAN PIE". Which was a huge, groundbreaking hit for Don McLean. It is a very involved story. So much has been made of the lyrics and what they mean though much of it is self-evident though not completely. Don was once asked what the meaning of "AMERICAN PIE" is and he said "It means I never have to work again."

[@lianabaddley8217]

There is a video that shows all the paintings he describes as he sings the song. It is beautiful.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Since you love Don's voice, you should listen to "Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack. It's about listening to Don sing in a small club before he was "discovered." It's a fantastic song.

[@miaschu8175]

I never knew that! It makes me appreciate the song even more. Thank you.