Don McLean is underappreciated

[@JayDeal]

Vincent was a song that kept me together when I was a teenager. I knew the world wasn't meant for me even at a young age. Finding a song like Vincent and realizing perhaps I wasn't insane, well ... that's just priceless when you're young.

[@davidcurtis7547]

This world never meant for one as beautiful as you

[@georgiethumbs2438]

McLean has probably one of the greatest voices ever.

[@MrShwaang]

Don McLean has some of the most thoughtful lyrics and absolutely beautiful guitar bits. His voice is soft but powerful and he’s made some incredibly meaningful music. I wish more people would take time to explore his discography instead of calling him the American pie guy. One of my absolute favorites great video

[@Pheonix19765]

For real, he has many other songs that are just as good as American Pie if you ask me

[@Pheonix19765]

Listen to “Words and Music” from Chain Lighting. It’s really upbeat and is one of my favorites

[@MrShwaang]

@@Pheonix19765 I own just about all his albums on vinyl and that record and song are a really great choice! Personally I really like homeless brother crossroads fools paradise honestly I could go on there’s so many gems in his discography

[@Pheonix19765]

@@MrShwaang I’ve listened to some of those songs! That’s awesome!! Wish those got more radio play.

[@MrShwaang]

@@Pheonix19765 always nice to find someone else who appreciates this criminally under appreciated artist :)

[@gerlan1234to]

Don McLean was an integral part of the sound track of my teenage years, still reminds me of my first love and when I hear his songs I often wonder where she is now. Don is one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time, thanks for the songs. Now I understand what you tried to say to me...

[@debraandreason6865]

I’m here on January 20, 2022, listening to and watching clips about Don McLean. I appreciate Don McLean, his voice, his lyrics, his music. 💙

[@tunesmith7437]

I am just a year younger than Don and I grew up in Mount Vernon NY. New Rochelle's HS (NY) rival in football. I did attend one year of high school in New Rochelle (Blessed Sacrament HS) I went to a lot of football games at Mount Vernon's Memorial Field against New Rochelle. The early 1960's. Just on the heels of the real day the music died. It was an exciting time and Don has chronicled it for us Boomers. Don is a poet.

[@drbobperkins]

"a Voice that could cut through steel" - Brian Wilson. McClean is truly underappreciated. He is incredibly deep and thoughtful...and an incredible guitar player. "Castles in the Air" is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard....

[@hayao7710]

Can't agree more. Castles in the Air is my favorite song. Them bashing one of the best musical artists of all time makes me mad.

[@fnl62fnl62]

Right on.

[@brooktu4249]

American Pie was the first album I ever bought. I was 10 years old and it changed everything for me. I'd never heard such sweet and thoughtful songs like those before. 50 years later and I've been a musician ever since.

[@darkangelmichael6148]

THE TROUBADOR. This man shed light on life's simple truths for all the world to see. Like many stars that flicker brightly, he had his zenith...his heyday. And yet he's still out there, telling it the way that so few artists can. Proud to say that we are fans, and thankful to be in his presence at a recent show.

[@dharleyfan1]

Vincent was called "The Most Beautiful Song, EVER WRITTEN" by one of the greatest guitar players, and one of the greatest record producers OF ALL TIME. And I absolutely agree, with Mr. Chet Atkins.

[@davidcurtis7547]

It is the one song I can't get through because I start to cry . Chocks me up every fucking time

[@moongazer2049]

It really doesn’t matter who’s got Grammys and who’s in the Rock Hall of Fame , what matters is how the music makes people feel , Don McLeans music I play when I’m happy or sad and he gives me hope , he’s so unique as a Singer and guitarist and songwriter that people will be listening hundreds of years from now

[@parkerbarnes7726]

Could not agree more about "Vincent", one of the best ballads ever written. A perfect blend of melancholy and reverent poetry. A very fitting tribute to one of the great artists the world ever saw. Great video, man. Keep it up.

[@roysarkin2315]

No one like him , his songs have moved me over the years and still do at the age of 69 . American pie was never one of my favorites. The song tapestry really sums up what has happened to the earth in 2020 . So true. My absolute all time favorite.

[@estebang5741]

After stumbling upon the Brian Wilson genius one, I saw every single one of your videos (Not a great achievement considering you have so little) and yours has become one of my favorite KZbin Channels. Continue doing this. It is awesome.

[@JeffreyStillwell]

Wow thank you so very much! I'm glad you enjoyed them, hopefully I'll have more content soon.

[@adrienneclarke3953]

Same

[@flyinloe]

It's not just his music and not just his voice but his phrasing, All together a gift to the world.

[@jewelbennett5446]

🤗 hope your well

[@jacqueslebeau6696]

I think he was absolutely one of the best. A great writer and performer

[@ATrinidad21]

Interesting fact Roberta Flacks "Killing Me Softly" is actually describing Don Mclean playin "Empty Chairs". Don Mclean is the man strumming her pain with his fingers and singing her life with his words. Another interesting fact is that "Vincent" was one of Tupac Shakur's favorite songs and his then girlfriend played the song on a continuous loop at his bed side after his fatal shooting to insure that it would be the last thing he ever heard.

[@ssppeellll]

I had heard something quite different about "Killing Me Softly" when it was a fairly new song--but I never bought what I heard then. It didn't make sense. Reading this got me interested though. Here's an excerpt from Wikipedia: "According to Lori Lieberman, who performed the original recording in 1971, the song was born of a poem she wrote after experiencing a strong reaction to the Don McLean song 'Empty Chairs.' She then related this information to Gimbel, who took her feelings and put them into words. Then Gimbel passed the words to Fox, who set them to music." That's a simplified version of the story, but fills in a little more detail anyway. Thanks for piquing my interest, Tony.

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

ssppeellll Lori Lieberman was 19 and had been persuaded to go and see McLean live, she’d just gone through a break-up and felt quite captivated by Empty Chairs’ lyrics, being in a vulnerable state at that time and wrote a poem about what she felt about experiencing McLean’s performance and then released it as a single, Roberta Flack heard it on a plane ride and wanted to cover it. The rest is history.

[@williamjordan5554]

Flack got the song from another writer who had see McLean.

[@ericdumez9705]

The original is not from Roberta Flack... it's from Lori Lieberman... she was the one who sat that evening in 'the troubadour'... Flack heard a recording and made it her own... she's actually a thief....

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

Although Bob Dylan and others rose to prominence the lyrics of Don McClean spoke and continue to resonate with me. I hope there are others that feel the same as I. Thank you for your remembrance of Don.

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

American Pie album also gave us "Empty Chairs" (a BEAUTIFUL SONG (makes me cry)), "Everybody Loves Me, Baby (What's the Matter With You?)", "Sister Fatima", "Babylon" and more. It's a beautiful album and I listened to it often. I love the lyric from the song, "Sister Fatima" and I use it all the time: "For $5.00 the flower is free". Another lyric I use is, "Everybody loves me, baby. What's the matter with you?" One of my favorite songs of Don McClean, although not on this particular album, is, "And I Love You So". When my youngest sister had her firstborn out of wedlock, our mom watched him for her a lot while she (my sister) went to work and mom would sing this song to this little boy. I tear up when I think about how much she did indeed love that little babt and how he loved her. "And I love you so. The people ask me how. Kow I've lived till now. I tell them, "I don't know"... Excuse me. I have to cry now. 😥

[@fishinmyheart]

I was working in a Barnes and Nobles in West Palm Beach, Florida and Don McLean came to my register. I had the honor of being able to tell him how much I loved "Vincent". As an artist I feel he capture the ideas in music.

[@mattkaustickomments]

One of my best nights in college was when my class of 20 students went on a field trip to visit students in our same major at other Universities. We wound up in a bar at the U of Illinois, and American Pie came over the sound system. We were joined on the floor with everyone else in the bar, and it was like an arms around shoulders sing along then fast dancing when it kicked in! It was so fun and a great experience. At the time we thought it was impromptu, but it turns out it was an old tradition and the bar played the song at closing time every night. Wish I could remember the name of the bar. Good times!!!

[@ramonsanchez5411]

Underappreciated, yes. Yet, our hearts and minds are full of his messages. His music is real art of abstract messages which is belonging to special, if not, less people on earth. At any rate, he's a legend of music.

[@jonathanbaldomero7120]

Don mclean and jim croce. Two of the geniuses if 70s music. Best solo artists

[@meadowsanddawn7464]

Don Maclean is what we call an Artist, not the common use of the word but the true one, a true artist is self-motivated, thus genuine in what he delivers and therefore selective in the audience he reaches, in other words he appeals to a nearly elite-like gategory of people, this is why he is underappreciated, but it really doesn't matter, and it's even better this way, because he is not what the majority likes, he is special and this is the price of his brilliance.

[@PatrickOSullivanAUS]

I certainly do not under-appreciate Don McLean. Beautiful music.

[@fnl62fnl62]

..and here...and so my musicians friends and my thousands of relatives and friends with their delicate taste of music.

[@jobiy1999]

Those guys bashing Don McLean over a podcast pissed me off. If it's not your music then just don't go, but don't belittle someone else's experience.

[@jamesmurphy5585]

Bunch of fuck-wits for not even knowing how many great songs Don Mclean has written and recorded

[@johnsradios484]

jman We are still talking and listening to Don McLean , O&A are no more.

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

It's the same story with DONOVAN who was bashed as a Dylan wannabe. In fact,he made great records and has less flops then Dylan

[@bournville511]

@@johnsradios484 I'm still listening to OandA

[@elstonngunn4193]

@@anfrankogezamartincic1161 by doing that your bashing Dylan, they were both great young songwriters donavan had a better voice and Dylan had better lyrics it’s a matter of preference

[@ssppeellll]

I saw McLean in concert once, many years ago. (He may have been the warm-up act for someone else--I don't remember.) It was just him and his guitar and the microphone for nearly an hour. Maybe a bit of banjo and harmonica too. No one else on stage. One voice, one instrument--special effects devices, theatrics, or other gimmicks. And I never got the feeling people were tired of listening to him. I certainly wasn't. How many musicians in bands could keep the audience's attention and interest for an hour without other musicians or singers to back them up?

[@deankeith830]

Probably more than you think and they are my favourite gigs saw Dean Friedman 2 months ago superb

[@jamescarter3196]

I've seen a shitload of people who can do that. Maybe the comparison doesn't need to be made just to say Don is good.

[@finclancy2852]

So you saw Don, long long time ago.....

[@AmandaKaymusic]

Sister Fatima and The Grave are songs that resonate with me. I had the privilege of working for Don (crew) when he toured Australia last. He sang a song he had written while on tour in Cairns 20 years earlier celebrating the birth of his granddaughter. Thanks for the informative clip Jeffery. It brought me some new knowledge about a prolific writer and talented guitarist and singer who I admire very much.

[@silverhopeful]

Great post. I was such a Don McClean fan since his first albumn. Saw him twice in LA at the Troubador, and a few years ago at a local club. He was quite aware that most people did not know he wrote Vincent, and several other hits. They all knew American Pie, and that was it. He knew and felt he was underappreciated. Having said that, he was not an angel in his personal life. Like most great artists.

[@musik102]

You can like, or not like, Don's music, but either way he is without doubt an amazing talent.

[@tjejojyj]

Thank you. I wish this was longer.

[@RobbyLakeMusic]

thank you so much for doing that documentary and posting it. and I for one feel the same way about mr. McLean. what a blessing

[@sicboi]

Thank you for this video and for making it so that new Don McLean fans can learn more about this legend. During a particularly reflective period in my life, listening to Vincent after the passing of a dear friend brought me to my knees in tears.

[@stuartgerger7828]

Thank you Jeffrey VERY much. I've always appreciated Don McLean, but your taking the time to create and articulate your own passion helped articulate my own interest. So, this clip became both a nostalgic and insightful experience. Sincerely appreciated. This type of thing is KZbin at its very very very best!

[@groovinhooves]

A gem hidden in plain sight - for any and all with ears not biased by what they see or expect from a 'star.'

[@comiclover99]

I want you to know that your videos are inspiring. These short musical documentaries are helping me understand that I can make whatever music I want. Ive always been trying to make music that is "complex" or "avant garde" but it is mostly not fun to listen to. Your videos on Mclean and Wilson have shown me how music can be fun to write and fun to listen to. So thank you.

[@stoxmama]

I have appreciated his music since it first showed up on the radio.

[@RobertLSmith-qs1lt]

I have been a fan of Don McLean's music for 45 years, and I think I appreciate the extraordinary *range* of both his singing and songwriting talents. This video does an outstanding job of going beyond the obvious hits and providing an overview of the many things that Don is.

[@TroySkillen]

"Castles In The Air" is easily my favorite McLean song. The beauty of that track touches me in the heart every single time I listen to it. My mother used to play his records when I was growing up and his music always appealed to me because it was haunting and melancholic but also left you feeling uplifted and carried, rather than depressed. His voice is one of the most unique and captivating to ever be recorded in my opinion and I never, ever expected to find a video on this topic online but am thrilled that I did and subbed out of appreciation. I hope this video encourages people to at least discover one or two McLean tracks other than "American Pie" that they love.

[@stobbinsboy]

i have to say that his voice is almost hypnotic and his control of it is speaks volumes...

[@gregorik6483]

Your videomaking talents are so subtle and powerful, and your tastes are exquisite. Please keep on keepin' on.

[@felipegonzalez1723]

these videos are greatly appreciated, you could even say they are necessary, you rock

[@afonso5436]

trully an undrepreciated gem .

[@waynesanchez6504]

HELL YEAH! It's about damn time I find somebody who agrees with me on that. This man deserves FAR MORE prsise, attention, recognition, than he has ever received, will ever receive. When Don dies, they'll mention briefly, thst the "American Pie" singer has died, before shoving on to the weather forecast or sports run down. It's just how it's done. THANK YOU for making this remembrance for us, who DO remember!

[@kellio48]

I knew very well who and what Don McLean was way back in the early 70's when I was a huge fan. I was also learning to play guitar at that time and bought the sheet music to every Don McLean song I could lay my hands on. I was able to emulate many if not all of his songs which didn't require complicated finger style guitar playing and I performed many of them on stage a few years after when my own singing/playing career began. I think it would have been in the 80's I saw him perform live in concert in Mackay, Northern Queensland. Australia and even to this day, I drop whatever I'm doing when one of his classics like American Pie, Vincent, Empty Chairs or Mountains O' Mourne is playing near me. His playing style, his voice and ability to be able to write the kind of lyrics he wrote, and deliver them with such deep feeling and emotion, made him not only a wonderful singer/songwriter, but also a great poet. Truly gifted people like Don McLean who could woo an audience into complete silence with only his voice and guitar are a rarity these days when most artist rely on electronic computer generated backing in order to be able to do the same.

[@elstonngunn4193]

Tapestry is underrated as hell

[@dcsng3]

This is one of the best videos of all KZbin, been watching it over and over since 2017

[@tonystillwell8178]

Without even having seen this video I totally agree with the opinion expressed in the title. Now I’ll watch it. Keep up the good work Jeffrey!

[@coopwannabee8675]

Always loved Don McLean's songs - ALL of them. Thanks for this video, Jeff.

[@tylery85]

I can't listen to Vincent without crying. Such an earnest song. Love you Don.

[@starlight8260]

Wow, who would've thought...such a treasure trove of inspiring music this man has produced. Thanks for the video!

[@KJ-nd6jl]

Don McLean has for most of my life been my favorite singer. I’ve only seen him in concert once which was actually only a couple of years ago but have listened to him from the first time I heard American Pie when it came out when I was 13. I bought the album then and then bought tapestry because I wanted to listen to more of this very talented singer/songwriter. Don McLean is definitely underrated as is a very talented singer/songwriter of this era a man named Mike Rosenberg who goes by the stage name Passenger.(who has now my favorite but Don McLean is a very close second)

[@sheilahartney9777]

Thank you so much for this.

[@cloudygrosso1106]

Castles in the Air is one my favourite songs. Selfishly, I like that my hidden gems remain hidden, so they are less likely to get butchered in years to come.

[@gym_bob]

Very nice documentary! I am a fan and have seen him in concert a few times. The only other person that I know of whose voice could span 3 octaves was Roy Orbison. You can see it in the cover Don does of Roy's song "Crying"

[@dylanthomas2923]

I recently saw him Glasgow, he performed 5 songs from American pie, and performed new songs from botanical gardens, even did a few songs from tapestry, he really is one of the greatest singer, songwriters, I believe that eventually the Grammy hall of fame, shall include the entire american pie album into the hall of fame because not just one song but every song on that album is fantastically written, from the sad, heartfelt the grave, to the heartbreaking classic tribute song to Vincent, then on to empty chair a breakup song that makes you feel for don like you wouldn't believe. he might not have had the same success with the american pie album but there are classic gems onward's you just have to know where to find them.

[@tuckasamms]

Orphans of wealth. A song that is of this moment in 2022..Who else but Don McLean could have seen the state we're in today and forecast it 50 years ago. Always loved his music. Beautiful.

[@Mike-schmike]

As someone who's tried to sit down and learn "Castles in the Air" numerous times on guitar, don was also a phenomenal finger picking guitarist.

[@Cplats]

i didnt know hes from my home town...now i like him even more

[@jamesj9998]

Love his music. So few people appreciate great lyrics.

[@careucabe]

Don Mclean writer, musician, singer...wonderful memories!! Gracias Don desde Colombia

[@fnl62fnl62]

Glen Campbell and Don McLean two underated superb talents. Whenever i played their songs in my nightly performances i always cherish the moments when after my gigs one or two from the audience approach to give thanks for i've made their night... beautiful night.

[@abeardneglected]

Man, I love these. Thanks for making them.

[@thomassteele5748]

Mum and I were rocking out to Don McLeans Buddy Holly songs last night on the drive home. I said to Mum, Don McLean must really love Buddy Holly I am 22 years old and have always loved Don McLean, as my Father is a 70 year old bearded folk music lover. I grew up listening to the Seekers, Peter, Paul and Mary, Simon and Garfunkel, Melanie Skafa, Bob Dylan Harry Belafonte and Don McLean. I have been going to folk music festivals since I was very young, the live music there was mostly from the Britain, especially Ireland. I think the folk music scene is slowly disappearing as the now elderly youngsters from the 60's are dying.

[@davidmilner5981]

I'm on a roll watching your videos. They're informative, well made, and easy to watch. If I'd make a suggestion on a video topic that might be up your alley, it would be about folk singer Phil Ochs. But thanks again, really good stuff!

[@519djw6]

*I'm really happy that Don McClean's music has undergone a "Renaissance," now that we've just passed the half-century mark of "American Pie." He's all over You-Tube now, and is still making new music.*

[@imlafonz8047]

His self titled album is his best album

[@graceweber2822]

My favorite is "If we try" along with "Vincent."

[@harmono8766]

'I was about 7 when 'American Pie' came out is the first song where I tried to learn the lyrics, because the chorus was so long i was fun to sing and remember the lyrics. This could use some normalization in the mix, I find myself turning it up and down.

[@spacevspitch4028]

Wow, that was fantastic. I def need to check more of his stuff out. Obviously we all know American Pie but years ago I also heard Vincent and I knew there was more to this guy that needed some attention. The depth of the lyrics, his voice, and even the subtle sophistication of his self-accompanying guitar work. But alas, I still never got around to it! I think it's time.

[@bathsheba56]

I'm here 'cause I agree. He's brilliant. I'm happy that he was smart on the rights to his songs, too.

[@charliebadger]

So glad you love Don as much as I. Thanks for this video :)

[@Joelster-og4pf]

For me, it’s very heartwarming to see someone mention Don McLean. I’m more than a casual fan. I know his deep cuts… Crossrods, Falling Through Time, Winter Has Me Lost In It’s Grip, Love Hurts… I’m saddened that only people would really know him as the “American Pie” guy…. He’s been around for 50 years, and only people care about that song and Vincent, And I Love You So and maybe nothing else…. I’m someone who got into his album American Pie two-ish years ago. I really enjoyed all the stuff on it… I then checked out the self titled 1972 album afterwards, still enjoyed it… I’m glad he’s recognised, but I just think having him as a “one-hit wonder” just doesn’t make sense at all…

[@MotherTShow]

You're absolutely right, very much underappreciated ! Every winter cold snap, I'm singing, 'Winter Has Me In It's Grip' and another one no one seems to know, 'On The Amazon"..

[@flimsybrendan]

I've been waiting for material like this on KZbin forever! Really, thank you, I hope I get to see much more in the future! Also check out Judee Sill, possibly her album Heart Food. Another sort of post-folk revival singer/songwriter kind of deal. But SO much more at the same time. To me, she's probably the most underrated artist I've ever listened to, and this video essay reminded me of her quite a bit.

[@gorjanapetrovic5383]

Nice video.I m glad to be able to see it.Thank you!

[@bartleygilkeson482]

I thought he was underappreciated too, & wish he'd hit the big scene earlier. Extremely talented writer & singer.

[@vlastadofek9251]

I am so glad l discover Don.its like founding huge diamond.thank you.for all this great songs.!!!

[@ericdumez9705]

Thanks Jeffry for this beautiful video.

[@rustyreid]

This is great Jeffrey. I feel the same way about "Vincent." At least Don got a good measure of fame and fortune. There was another singer-songwriter of the same era who was even better (IMHO), who pioneered solo, home recording, had a couple of minor hits but never really gained traction and faded away disenchanted with the music business. Have you heard of Emitt Rhodes? Check that guy out. Incredible. Would love to know your take on Emitt.

[@mylittlewhatnow]

Thanks for turning me on to him- you are hands down my favorite channel :)

[@Jimbo459]

Thank you for making this video. Completely agree that gems such as 'Vincent' and 'Empty chairs' are so little known, and yet have had a far greater impact on me than American pie. Really great video, subbed - keep up the good work.

[@f2walsh]

Was fortunate to see Don in Lubbock back in 1992. Was fantastic! I love Castles In the Air and And I love you so among others. Great video! Thanks

[@durkbrown4048]

Aftermath is hauntingly beautiful. I know the guy who was his bass player for years. Vincent my all time favorite song and the version with chet atkins is awesome. Also Garth Brooks and don singing empty chairs so good.

[@eddiet2]

Wonderful Baby and Empty Chairs, besides the other great ones, tell of this man's quest to give his heart to those of us willing to examine it through his music. He gave us his best. Underappreciated? Perhaps. But certainly not by those of us who have hearts and ears and a souls!

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

One of my favorites then and now.

[@glennkringle3005]

I'm a big Don mcclean fan

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

True legend, those assholes don't have the sensibility to appreciate "Vincent" one of the greatest songs ever written. He is everything but a one hit wonder. I believe he has 20+ records.

[@bobaldo2339]

A very fine singer & writer, his "Vincent" and his "American Pie" were popular music masterpieces.

[@JohnnyCardinale]

The song "America Pie" could be removed from the album "American Pie" and the album would still be an utter masterpiece.

[@goldsteven6746]

Thanks Jeffrey Stillwell I agree Don was not recognized for the talented person he was. Vincent is a work of genious.

[@amitabhabhattacharya8337]

Beautiful doc

[@caio5210]

nice video... don mclean really is unfairly underrated

[@delmustang7121]

dude the quality of this videos are great ! dude great channel ! make more video !

[@ericdumez9705]

It's 2022... I'm a gitarist (not the one who dears to bring misplaced covers). Since 1976 I discovered the music of Don McLean... learning to play the guitar. I have severaly people I admire, Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Pete Seeger etc... but Don is very high rated in my list... Whitout any doubt I say, as a gitarist, that Don is THE BEST PERFORMER AND SINGER-SONGWRITER I ever known !!! Especially the latest year I'm gettin' much more involved in his guitar playing (also thnx to Jerry's guitar bar) and music. Dropped D-tuning.. !! Three flights up... Till tomorrow...Circus song... it's awesome ! Also the technicity of his guitar playing you may not underestimate. Then the other aspect... poetry... hard truth and hilarious songs... you'll never find his equal... "Vincent" is a beautiful song... "Three fligts up" is one of my favorites "should walls and doors and plaster ceilings... separate us of each other's feelings..." THATS POETRY & HARD TRUTH !!! "On the amazon" (Clifford Grey-Greatrex Newman-Vivian Ellis) is HILARIOUS ! "Empty chairs"... the song he played at The Troubadour... was the base of "killing me softly", written by Lori Lieberman. Also "Tapestry" was the song that represented to the starting of GREENPEACE... and MANY OTHERS SONGS.... I saw Don's performance twice... first in "Arenberg" in Antwerp, Belgium, then in Turnhout, also Belgium (that's where I'm from). It annoyed me very much that people only were waiting for "Vincent". Rather dan Bob Dylan I would give the price to Don McLean for poetry and guitar playin'. To the other guys who trie to break down Don's music: GET A LIFE ! THE ONLY THING YOU BRING US IS A HEARTACHE, HEARING PROBLEMS AND TURNING OFF THE RADIO... I was born in 1960, I'm proud of what our generation meant for making REAL MUSIC.

[@leonch305]

Seriously, this is amazing, really ace! Really great documentary!

[@lluhu]

"Vincent" is invaluable gift

[@internetdinosaur8810]

Hell, you even missed one of his best songs: No Reason For Your Dreams. Truly underappreciated

[@Meofcourse2319]

The album that it comes from, Tapestry, is great, especially Circus Song and Three Flights Up

[@salvaqor]

Thank you for this video, nearly started crying at Vincent never heard it before ❤

[@jacobhoxie2175]

Dude i love your videos. I'd like to consider myself an ametur music historian and these literally embody all of my opinions. Thanks alot

[@WiwaxiaSC]

this channel is about to blow up

[@robertmurray8954]

I hate it when this guy is described as a one hit wonder. People are quick to label others without taking the facts into account. Thanks for this great video and kudos Don McLean.

[@Norocmorth]

Castles in the Air is my favorite of his.