Don McLean-Empty(Cover by shargram)

[@keithvanschaick9338]

That was brilliant Shargram . Really enjoyed the song and the guitar playing.

[@purrologist]

That Sir was simply brilliant. Never thought this song could be covered so perfectly.

[@shargram]

Thank you Majid for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated my friend.

[@shargram]

Thanks Trevor, much appreciated.I apologise for this very late reply to your comment(1 year to be exact), but I'm doing it now.

[@shargram]

Thanks my friend, much appreciated.I'm sorry it's taken this long(1 year)to reply to your comment, but I'm putting that right now.

[@shargram]

Thank you Patricia, very much appreciated.It's not often I reduce anyone to tears with a song, but this song does have that quality it is so well written.

[@versioncity1]

lovely, you perform it well. I remember this this song from being a little kid, playing it on an old record player we had. Listened to it loads when my mum & dad separated & gave me some sort of comfort; felt like someone else understood the sadness I felt.

[@shargram]

Thank you my friend, very much appreciated.I always loved this beautiful melody from Don McLean.

[@edwardsiu4266]

Beautiful rendition of a great song. Thanks

[@shargram]

Thank you Edward for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated.

[@gymbobmaine]

That is such a powerful song and you did the song justice. Many thanks for sharing. God Bless!

[@shargram]

Thank you Bob for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated.A real heartbreaker of a song from Don McLean, beautifully written.This song will resonate with anyone who has lost in love.So much so that Killing Me Softly was written as a direct result of Lori Lieberman hearing this song live in concert.

[@ordepix]

Great George. I hadn't seen this one yoourvoice and playing is excellent. Love this song!

[@GeorgePossley]

You are always able to capture the mood of a song without the voice or instrument getting in the way. I always enjoy your performances so much!

[@shargram]

Thank you George for a wonderful comment and compliment, very much appreciated as always my friend.

[@walbuzz]

Wonderful performance, can't say much better than that, WoW!

[@JoMoMoss]

Nice one George .... good song, well played, great upload .... thanks! :-)

[@babs4TLove]

Hi George! I think that your Don McLean pieces are some of your best! Really lovely! All the best! Babs

[@shargram]

Thank you, very much apreciated.This has got to be one of the best love songs ever written.

[@shargram]

Thank you, very much appreciated.It's one of my favourite Don McLean songs.As you say, it is such a sad song, but beautifully written.Anyone who has loved and lost can relate to this song.

[@shargram]

Thank you my friend, very much appreciated and a lovely compliment.

[@lorddacayana7992]

One of my favorite song empty chairs

[@shargram]

Thank you Dacayana for a great 👍 comment, very much appreciated my friend.

[@shargram]

Thank you John, very much appreciated.It's my Taylor 414-CE I'm playing on this song.

[@williamruha6702]

Beautifully rendered. Your choice of this song says a great deal about the soul at the core of your character: sensitive, selective, erudite and artistic. Thank you for this wonderful performance. You have added greater luminosity to what little sunshine this world receives through the dark clouds of its daily conflicts, and I applaud you for your fine artistry and willingness to share it with the mass of humanity. The oppressed and wretched of this Earth are in need of such grace, and you have come forth to musically provide it. God bless you, sir.

[@shargram]

That is quite a compliment William, you humble me sir.Thank you for a truly wonderful compliment, I very much appreciate it my friend.

[@williamruha6702]

Shargram, well-deserved. Please keep on making the magic.

[@shargram]

Thank you William for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated my friend.

[@shargram]

Thanks Jams, sorry for the very late reply to this old video, I'm putting that right.

[@actor21]

wow..just wow...nice cover..nice voice

[@shargram]

Thank you Roy for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated.Thanks also for featuring my video on your channel.I have subscribed to your channel, so please sub me back my friend.

[@johncorbey]

Very well done the best cover I’ve heard

[@shargram]

Thank you John for a wonderful comment and compliment, very much appreciated.

[@shargram]

Thank you my friend, vety much appreciated as always.This is a great song, and did you know, this was the song that inspired another great song by Roberta Flack called Kiiling Me Softly?

[@rtm9527]

Awesome cover to a very beautiful song! Kudos!

[@shargram]

Thank you RT M for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated.

[@shargram]

Thanks my friend, very much appreciated.

[@shargram]

Thank you, very much appreciated my friend.

[@chrisforrest4581]

Great Job on the one of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@shargram]

Thank you Chris, very much appreciated.Did you know that this was the song that inspired "Killing Me Softly" to be written?

[@chrisforrest4581]

I had heard that great story but didnt know that it was "Empty Chairs" that was the exact song. very very cool

[@shargram]

Chris Forrest Yes Chris, I have attached the words from Wikipedia below for you- According to Lori Lieberman, the artist who performed the original recording in 1972, the song was born of a poem she wrote after experiencing a strong reaction to the song Empty Chairs, written, composed, and recorded by Don McLean.[3] She then related this information to Gimbel, who took her feelings and put them into words. Then, Gimbel passed the words on to Fox, who set them to music.[4] Don McLean said he didn’t know the song described him and, when asked about it, said “I’m absolutely amazed. I’ve heard both Lori’s and Roberta’s version and I must say I’m very humbled about the whole thing. You can’t help but feel that way about a song written and performed as well as this one is.” Ain't it amazing how one great song can inspire another great song.

[@chrisforrest4581]

Thanks Shargram: It would be great if you did a lesson of this song i need help with the right hand picking

[@shargram]

Chris Forrest Chris, I've sent you a PM re. how to play Empty Chairs, look out for it.

[@gymbobmaine]

awesome!

[@shargram]

Thanks Keith, very much appreciated.It's such an emotional song from Don McLean.Did you know that this is the song that inspired "Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack?

[@baldheadedpriest]

nicely played

[@shargram]

Thanks Babs, much appreciated.I somehow missed all my comments on this song and never replied, so I'm putting that right.

[@Charliemed1000]

How can I get the tabs the way is doing it? it's perfect. Nice voice too.

[@shargram]

Thank you Charliemed1000 for a great 👍 comment, very much appreciated.I have tabbed all my videos, but I xharge a small fee of £3:50 Sterling per tab.If you'd like to purchase my tab, just get back to me.I accept payment by Paypal.

[@Charliemed1000]

@@shargram Yes please I like to purchase the tab and if it's possible with notes too, I will pay with Paypal. Thank you.

[@shargram]

@@Charliemed1000 I have a Paypal account where you can pay me.My Paypal account name is- [e-mail] Once you have paid me, Paypal will send me a confirmation e-mail of your payment.Then I will send my tab.

[@Dereckburgess9999]

brilliant ...well done Sir

[@shargram]

Thank you 9fritz, very much appreciated.One of the best love songs ever written.

[@vfxzgz]

well done ，very good cover ！

[@shargram]

Thank you vfxzgz for a great comment, very much appreciated.

[@kevinvella4585]

this is so beautiful, like others I cried too. its better than mclains version. I'm having trouble with the picking pattern for this, do you post any instruction for it?

[@shargram]

Thank you Kevin, both for your comment and your very king compliment.

[@vicakostik310]

Very nice played sir...

[@shargram]

Thank you Vic for a great 👍 comment, very much appreciated.

[@vicakostik310]

You're welcome sir...some more, hehehe.

[@shargram]

@@vicakostik310 thanks again Vic.

[@carlhopkinson]

Nice singing voice!!!

[@shargram]

Thank you Carl for a great comment, very much appreciated.

[@698charm]

wow

[@gymbobmaine]

This is just as good if not beter thenn the original version, and I wish I could pick as good as you.

[@BillClarke]

Wow.....this is fantastic.....sounds very close to the origianl......Thank you for reminding me of the song.....I could have used your guitar playing in my video.....yours is so much better......Fantastic.....Bill

[@shargram]

Thank you for a wonderful comment Bill, very much appreciated.I'm a big fan of Don McLean and I've covered several of his great songs Bill.If I'd known you were going to record this I would have sent you my guitar part no problem.

[@dereckburgess5690]

shargram that's sublime mate

[@shargram]

Thank you Dereck for a wonderful comment, very much appreciated my friend.

[@francisalanwormald6328]

JUST ANOTHER COVER OF A FINE COMPOSITION? BUT A FINE COVER BY THE ARTIST WITH GOOD DICTION....ENJOYED.

[@shargram]

Thank you Francis for a great comment, very much appreciated.Did you know that this song inspired Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack?Lori Lieberman went to see Don McLean in concert and was so moved by this song, that she called her lover and lyracist/manager Norman Gimbel to share her inspiration, and Killing Me Softly was born.Quite a story.

[@francisalanwormald6328]

@@shargram I JUST LEARNED THAT NEAT STORY. (AT 83) I WAS MESMERIZED BY DON'S PIE" ALBUM AT AGE 34! WITH MY DAUGHTER ON CAR RADIO APPROACHING A MALL. WE SAT ENTRANCED! (she 13).. WE BOTH SAID= "A CLASSIC"!!! WAS IT EVER. THE WHOLE ALBUM WAS A TREASURE. Be Well

[@shargram]

@@francisalanwormald6328 American Pie is a classic album Francis, this particular song almost made me cry when I first heard it, but the whole album is magnificent.You should listen to Don's first album Tapestry, it is brilliant also with songs like And I Love You So, Circus Song, Magdalene Lane, General Store for starters, all brilliant songs.Take care and stay safe Francis.