Dean Heckel covering "Killing Me Softly" by Fugees

[@caspaabriel4794]

Incredible cover! Bro you got the soul needed for this number. All my respect brutha

[@mauriceortiz8817]

Pure talent! Sitting with my fading 93 year old mommy. You brought her back to life. Thank you! I'm weeping. But like a man! Ok? Argh Thank you

[@miguelangel-ez1bw]

so raw. my god. so full of emotion. i like the cross between the fugees an roberta flack

[@bballphatts]

This is one of the better covers I've heard. It deserves more credit than it's got

[@laserbashop7959]

agree

[@ArteeLarmine]

Totally Nailed It Sir ❤

[@yorgossmak]

After listening to ten different covers this one sounds the most original with musicality cover !!!

[@MikeJohnson-dr2tu]

I spend more time on KZbin than I probably should and come to realize that this is one of the best if not the best cover on KZbin ! I can't say enough about the soulfulness in your voice . Spent a couple of days running through your library , man , we have similar tastes in music . I dig it Mr. Heckel keep it up !

[@palexand66]

72 people don’t like this - god save humanity. Brilliant!

[@alextryan]

dude THANK YOU for doing the only convincing male cover of this on KZbin, so the would-be's among us see it's at least possible!

[@phillipleblanc3275]

I like this dudes covers, what does it comment mean?

[@hazegray9998]

Real nice cover. If I could purchase this on a cd, I would.

[@ashleygillespie9098]

I keep coming back to this cover.... and all of your covers! Dean, you give me shivers!!! Good JOB!

[@auggo37]

Friggin brilliant. Great cover. Original! Fresh. Raw! Fantastic. Unafraid 💪🏼

[@petere1033]

where have i been.....this guy is amazing

[@chrisbates8174]

this, and you, deserve way more views man - you have a killer voice mate

[@filthymaggot6858]

killer as in killing stalkiNG-

[@huellbabineaux576]

@@filthymaggot6858why are people commenting this under fugees covers lmao, am i just being uncultured or smth

[@williamsprague8585]

Dude. All I can say is I'm a fan! You're voice is so organic! Bravo!

[@aymanalshehri4393]

How can a person be this good and underrated. Love your music!

[@lordsofafan372]

Awesome voice. Glad i stumbled across this young guy . Kudos my friend your voice is unique and i love this cover 👌👍👍

[@laxboss55]

Stumbled across one of your covers and so glad I checked out others. G-Dammit these are amazing!

[@bangvu2127]

Amazing cover!

[@mushuyong]

Man! Your voice has hit it off with this song. Love it!

[@claudiazullino3644]

I'm from Brazil....I lov your voice....congrats!

[@worstcasescenario5242]

Friggin awesome man! What a voice

[@chaneyj24]

Just came across this. What a cover! Great sound!

[@christophercorbett6639]

Awsome job Dean Blessing from Ct Shoreline

[@VictorOrtiz-vg7lq]

Absolutely amazing voice!!

[@djburton3609]

Haha wow bud this is unreal. That rasp to your voice is amazing and im jealous i havent been able to find that voice yet.

[@vanofpearls7528]

Always one of my favorites. Words can slay me. Pierce my heart. Add music to that and well, you know the rest. Thank you Robert Flack. Thank you Fugees. Thank you Dean Heckel. And thank you to the composers of words, music and arrangements.

[@coreybunch6989]

Fugees covered perry como

[@timantes6302]

I am a vocalist doing exactly what you do out here in Philly burbs, man you kill it. I don't play the strings well enough to ay out but I have two incredible guitarist by my side. I am so inspired by you. I have worked your version of Valerie in my set people love it I always give you credit. Man I could listen all day! Great work

[@damiendaly983]

Best voice I've heard in ages

[@alextryan]

Side note: This song was written about a reaction to Don McLean singing "Empty Chairs." It's not a love song. So props to Dean for not changing it to "...with her fingers..." etc.

[@ShaggtyDoo]

I hate when folks do that to almost any song.

[@gemini6828]

Yes and it was originally done by Roberta Flack in the '70's and it was in response to her listening to Don McLean playing a song; I had heard it was "American Pie" but could be wrong. Too many youngins who didn't grow up in the 70's/80's think it was written by the Fugees. Sorry, but their version sucked. This guy gets it. Love his rendition.

[@avocado3-in-182]

I hate when singers do that. Singing the lyrics does not change your sexuality 😑😒

[@aililunta581]

'american pie' about the day the music died. i'm heading towards 70yrs old now and still remember the 1st time i heard it on the radio...a visceral reaction. you're right, this guy gets it.

[@gemini6828]

Pamyu Pamyu Ai Hmm didn’t know that. However it was Roberta Flack who made it famous. Her version is iconic.

[@arnemark7190]

Great work

[@mauriceortiz8817]

It only gets better. What the driven hell is wrong with the world; you need to be super famous!

[@davevinton557]

You continue to amaze me brother! Spreading your music here in Iowa

[@ricardorufino7298]

You are amazing, bro! Congrats!!

[@northernfinn2998]

Awesome cover

[@rsharmaosi]

Great vocals 👏

[@JoshCousteau]

how is Dean not super famous by now? his voice is amazing

[@jefferyjones424]

A true inspiration in today's music scene. Keep it up brotha! Great work.

[@joshuawolf4848]

If I was a record producer I'd sign you in a second. You're dangerously talented.

[@mditt7]

Lori Lieberman wrote this song after going to a Don Mclean concert. Mclean was a disarming poet in his early days. A lot more to him than "American Pie." Take a listen to "Tapestry "and "Homeless Brother" Albums. The man could write and croon. And Mclean's song "Crossroads" on the Pie album is the most moving song about suffering depression I've ever heard. Poetic masterpiece in my opinion. I met Don after a concert in Tweed Heads NSW Australia. It was an anti climax. I was so star struck and he was friendly, but largely detached and disinterested. I wasn't offended. He'd been on the road for something like 50 years. He'd met a million people like me.

[@srvmotoman]

Dayum! This is so good!

[@alantroughton532]

Dude your sound is incredible

[@sethsiple7731]

This man sings every song I love, I can’t get over how good he sounds!!!!

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Nice stuff for sure!

[@action1]

Clear soul 💪

[@josephleebuenviaje9469]

I listen to this everyday and believe or not before i go to sleep 😴 this song is my lullaby 😍😍😍

[@davekouns3039]

I listened to tenn wiskey cover. Hit the like button onthis before i even listened to it. 2 of the best ive heard and i have listened to hundreds of covers.

[@jaui9347]

the very first line had me!

[@Rodrigoinhell]

OMG, this is so good bro

[@JG-ux8es]

Great cover my dude Definitely heading to Open mic night in a bar

[@iceylee2947]

Love it omg

[@tombaah_]

Awesome. Just awesome.

[@mirandamclaughlin6183]

Goosebumps! So much talent

[@lisasaracino9469]

Incredible!

[@lupepaz5500]

Ay qué hermooosooooo! No es la versión que estaba buscando pero la amé 😍❤

[@tatyanapires7937]

Que voz!!! ❤🇧🇷

[@ozmosyd]

Pure class ...

[@mickmarkwick2263]

Wow, that was just Amazing!!!

[@Cleared_To_Land]

Fantastic!

[@sarachristian1437]

DEAN! I LOVED IT!!! KEEP ON STRUMMIN!!!💝😀😊☺

[@jenniferwilliams923]

WOW!!! What a cover!! ❤️❤️

[@catedoge3206]

this is amazing.

[@cheyenneellington1023]

Absolutely Amazing ! ! !

[@MRMATTX2]

This guy has a lot of good stuff here, seriously, very talented.

[@tharellboulware758]

Great job man.

[@mauriceortiz8817]

Best cover

[@hardyhandshake]

Holy shit man you soooo good!!

[@dennisranch733]

Damn this guy is great!

[@laylalouleighettahawk4019]

Wow.. Just wow!!

[@houmanprez8796]

Fuck me sideways this was the best rendition ever , I just love this

[@usmanovz]

It was amazing!

[@joanbear1939]

Omg, love it ❤️❤️.

[@LuizGabrielBufalo]

Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly, with his song I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style And so I came to see him, and listen for a while And there he was, this young boy, a stranger to my eyes (repeat chorus) I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd I felt he found my letters, and read each one out loud I prayed that he would finish, but he just kept right on (rpt chorus) He sang as if he knew me, and all my dark despair He kept on looking right through me as if I wasn't there And then he kept on singing, singing clear and strong

[@GauravGurung1]

Beautifully played. 👍 Cool

[@VonnStrummer]

Great version!

[@ShaggtyDoo]

Greatness dude!

[@tiannamarie9246]

speechless and in love

[@Casamigosgaming]

Awesome, love your voice bossku 🙏

[@barbarautech900]

Come to Australia !!!!

[@lenachurcher7017]

Barbara Utech and stop in NZ when ya finished over there lol

[@mhill2468]

Holy jesus christ, that was nuts. A++++

[@fmi1632]

you got talent man

[@derricklascano8077]

Freakin awesome

[@garymartin8185]

Killing Me Softly With His Song Fugees Lyrics😘 Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style And so I came to see him and listen for a while And there he was this young boy, a stranger to my eyes Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed in the crowd I felt he found my letters and read each one out loud I prayed that he would finish but he just kept right on Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song He sang as if he knew me in all my dark despair And then he looked right through me as if I wasn't there And he just kept on singing, singing clear and strong V2 Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song Woooaaah woowooaah laalaalala wooaaah laalaah wooowolaalaah Wa wa wa wa wa wa wa laaaaahh strumming my pain with his fingers...(continue v2).

[@brianmac9311]

Gary Martin the first word of the fourth from last line is actually “wooooaaah”. Close though!

[@cristianorochamoura3830]

Fantástico!!! (from Brasil)

[@sanriocake2257]

Stunning

[@brandonguzzardo3010]

God damn it brother!!! This shit gave me goosebumps. Love it brother. Keep up the hustle.

[@Save_Everest]

love it 👏🏼

[@glasschin871]

Love this

[@damiendaly983]

My car on way to work is listening to u buddy

[@JMills-ru6mt]

Can u do an official cover for this ???? Amazing

[@omhn10channel55]

Daaaaamn 🔥🔥🔥

[@saul555-Dan]

Lovely voice

[@Sturlek]

Amazing..Really Amazing :-)

[@douglasmccannpiano]

really nice bravo

[@Vidaverdadenova]

Im from Brasil and i dont speak english but i had tô coment,you are very special, your voyce is amazing ,thanks guy i love this song singered by Frank Sinatra but now i prefer whit you.

[@chlee715]

Fire!

[@OH_JON]

Que voz mano.. oloko

[@dianavieira6051]

Amo essa voz amo essa musica lembra de quando eu era feliz

[@rohoskag]

Well done! :)

[@christianhansson5842]

thank you