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@jamelakajamal3 жыл бұрын
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@MountainVibespodcast3 жыл бұрын
This song was also the inspiration for Killing me softly. Originally by Lori Lieberman. But, made famous by Roberta Flack.
@gregwells65163 жыл бұрын
Rex Sexton great singer
@2869may3 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: This was Tupac's favorite song....
@2869may3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainVibespodcast Great song! I thought Roberta Flack wrote it.
@jameswilhoite81503 жыл бұрын
@@2869may so true. 🌅
@joem14803 жыл бұрын
He put Vincent's paintings into words, that alone is no small feat as Vincent was a master; but he also put Vincent's life, pain, mental illness, his treatment by others, and his tragic death into words. This song is a masterpiece that stands right alongside Vincent's own works and the two compliment each other.
@Critical_Cynic3 жыл бұрын
Very well said. Thank you.
@secretsquirrel55663 жыл бұрын
Beautifully stated.
@royalway123 жыл бұрын
Beautifully put.
@murraywestenskow28963 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%.
@reha10663 жыл бұрын
👍
@allanromeo71783 жыл бұрын
Don's best song. It's like. Shakespeare writing after seeing one of Vincent's paintings.
@l-bird3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@jameswells5543 жыл бұрын
Well stated indeed.
@bassman51233 жыл бұрын
Nice description!
@susanalexander67213 жыл бұрын
Well said. Eloquent.
@steveullrich77373 жыл бұрын
Poetry can paint a picture as real as the real thing.
@Walker_Bulldog3 жыл бұрын
Everyone knows American Pie, but Vincent is Don McLean's best song. This song is as deep as the ocean.
@secondchance66033 жыл бұрын
It's way deeper than that.
@Briellen_Mellott4 ай бұрын
It was a bigger hit in Europe and throughout the British dominion.
@CrazyBros-w3z3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: This was Tupacs all time favorite song. So much so his family played it for him as he laid dying at the hospital.
@jimipurple1232 жыл бұрын
Very very true. Beautiful song to send him off
@laurabarber66972 жыл бұрын
Wow! I never knew that! RIP dear soul!💝🙏💝
@honeybun5448 Жыл бұрын
I believe it was also sung at his funeral.
@MegaSlowburner Жыл бұрын
Oh yes. Tupac was vastly misunderstood and they did not understand. Like Don said perhaps they will listen now. But sadly especially today they will not understand and perhaps they never will.....
@nirmalsuki3 жыл бұрын
"This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you" - Instant tearjerker line, every time....
@dhekelia1333 жыл бұрын
This line brings me to tears too! Pure poetry.
@dawnivison76783 жыл бұрын
This song made me cry when I was little and it still does.
@oldermusiclover3 жыл бұрын
very true
@teresal.taylor24633 жыл бұрын
YES!
@kristimarriner76733 жыл бұрын
Every time😥😥
@anthonyuchello20313 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song. Van Gogh was a tortured soul. This song does justice to his legacy. Thanks for keeping great music alive.
@LeDardeursPalace3 жыл бұрын
With Dutch names, the v is lowercase. Vincent van Gogh.
@hillbillypatriot13 жыл бұрын
Yes he was a tortured soul, it didn’t help any that he ate paint.
@lillyf9733 жыл бұрын
Like Van Gogh, not many ppl are listening to Don McLean either :(
@kimmcconnell38543 жыл бұрын
The Doctor Who episode on Van Gough is beautiful.
@lisaannbarriner96333 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
@pearlirene14913 жыл бұрын
This is one really hard listen. My son loved this song. I played it at his funeral. It described him so well. RIP Cole, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.
@LaStarza61 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Cole. And God bless you Pearl.
@redstep-child3096 Жыл бұрын
❤
@swami1 Жыл бұрын
May God be with you, Pearl.
@toddjoe123 Жыл бұрын
I understand 🙏
@chopkong5 ай бұрын
RIP Cole, and may God heal your soul.
@stevesingkofer88793 жыл бұрын
I don't understand. I don't understand how a young, young man had the insight, the depth, to write such a song. Then to perform it so beautifully and effortlessly. That was magic. Sheer, utter magic.
@s34cea753 жыл бұрын
One of the most moving songs ever
@thevoguegallery3 жыл бұрын
Check out Don McLean Castles in the air! Another tear jerker!
@Steve-zz5ds3 жыл бұрын
Not gonna cry to this song again...oh snap. Yes "Castles" is another great tune!
@colinmckenzie-stewart46373 жыл бұрын
When you understand the subject and the lyrics, it's even deeper and emotional. Talking about all of the paintings hanging on 'nameless walls', that are traded for fortunes nowadays. Yet he died a pauper, without ever selling a painting, supported all of his life by his own brother. Like a lot of people have said, this gives me chills, a lump my throat, and brings tears to my eyes every time... We really had the best storytellers back in the 70's.
@bonnielemenager40303 жыл бұрын
Yes, we really did, Colin McKenzie-Stewart! And we understood every word the artist was trying to convey.
@jonniiinferno90983 жыл бұрын
actually - he sold only one painting... - and i agree we did have the best writers and story tellers back in the 70's
@tomcampbell6384 Жыл бұрын
Indeed!!!!
@irish73tjk3 жыл бұрын
David Crosby (of Crosby, Stills and Nash) called this a perfectly written song, I agree.
@MLeibs3 жыл бұрын
He actually paints the painting with his music. Incredible. So sad Vincent killed himself before he knew how much his art would touch so many. 😔
@davidwolfson70602 жыл бұрын
He didn't kill himself. He was presumably murdered, accidentally, by a boy whose father was a Doctor and they were vacationing for the summer where Vincent was staying and painting outside Paris, Auvers-sue-Oise. There is absolutely no proof that he committed suicide. In the past eighty days before his death, he had painted 75 paintings, one of which, Portrait of Doctor Gachet, sold for $82.5 million in 1990. My point here is that nobody suicidal works so prolifically while suicidal, or even remotely depressed. Yes, there is much speculation and many theories, but the fact remains that, he was found bleeding from a gunshot wound to his stomach in his room, and he claimed that no one was responsible. Many speculate that he was protecting the boy. The gun, as well as all his painting supplies were never recovered from the field that he had been known to have painted in, at the time of he was shot. He walked several kilometers back to town to die in his room, and if I'm not mistaken. His brother Theo took a train from Paris and was with him before he passed. It doesn't add up as a suicide and there are more than one speculation that suggest he was, as I said, protecting the boy who had a pistol, a cowboy souvenir that his father allowed him to purchase at a traveling, Wild West Cowboy show that had previously toured through Paris sometime during that year. Look it up, because the information is well documented. It's just not as common as one would think, sadly perhaps because it doesn't create more "hits" as suicide and all that goes with that scenario.
@MLeibs2 жыл бұрын
@@davidwolfson7060 wow. I’ve never heard this information before. Thank you for these details. Such a terrible circumstance to be killed.
@barefootgroupie45043 жыл бұрын
One day I will make it through this song without crying. Not today. 😢
@OhioCruffler3 жыл бұрын
This is not that day. This song moves me more than any other.
@MatthewBerginGarage3 жыл бұрын
Myself I hope I never make it through this song without crying. I don't think I would like the person I would have to become to be so dispassionate.
@michaellomax23 жыл бұрын
It's a very moving song which brings tears to the eyes.
@miguelmanzano39603 жыл бұрын
Perhaps we never will
@zynjams3 жыл бұрын
nope , never
@BethHutter3 жыл бұрын
This song can still bring me to tears. This whole album is wonderful. He's a great storyteller. Of course American Pie is the song people most think of when they hear his name...but this song is my favorite.
@debrabiderman42753 жыл бұрын
Mine too. This song, Time in a Bottle and Dust in the Wind. 3 songs that bring me to tears with their lyrics.
@sassymessmess91103 жыл бұрын
I did tear up. Never heard him sing this live.
@BethHutter3 жыл бұрын
@@debrabiderman4275 Beautiful by Gordon Lightfoot makes me cry too. And In the Ghetto.
@horsehide30393 жыл бұрын
Beth Hutter yes, mine too. So powerful.
@possumofantikka81603 жыл бұрын
this entire album is actualy realy good. a lot of obscure stufff that shouldnt be obscure imo. esp this one.
@rheah71803 жыл бұрын
This isn’t just a song. It’s poetry put to music and it will always stay with you.
@angiemccray44989 ай бұрын
I'm 67, so have listened to this song, literally hundreds of times. Even now, it never fails to make me cry.
@bashirijones70083 жыл бұрын
"Vincent" is a song for the poets who are not heard; for the artists tortured with gifts that no one sees; the lover's divided by injustice and the actions of the unfeeling; for peace makers in a world fully of war; for those who sit quietly aching in their loneliness; and for the dreamers who cling desperately to the vanishing dream of something better, something wonderful. Been waiting awhile my brother Jamel for you to get to this lovely heart wrenching song...a song that always brings a tear to my eye. Don McLean's Vincent is a love letter and a letter of apology to a man he never knew but felt: "Then when no hope was left inside/on that starry starry night/you took your life as lovers often do/but I could have told you Vincent/this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." Van Gogh was tortured and just wanted to give something healing and beautiful to world, a vision, and to be seen and loved, flaws and all....but alas it was not meant to be. This is "great music", for it transcends the normal and touches the sky...the starry starry sky!🌉❤ Think you would also appreciate Nat King Cole's "Nature Boy".🙏✌
@mar10rod383 жыл бұрын
Beautifully and poetically said.
@SC-gp7kt3 жыл бұрын
Well, Van Gogh DID give something healing and beautiful to the world, and he IS accepted and loved. It just didnt happen during his lifetime. Actually, he gave us more than he intended...........this song, and Roberta Flack's song about Don singing this song.
@SignalCorps13 жыл бұрын
Whew, that got to me
@jackndew23 жыл бұрын
@@SC-gp7kt Well actually, Lori Lieberman co wrote 'Killing me softly' after seeing Don perform 'Empty Chairs' at a small venue. There's several videos here on YT on Lori talking about how the song came to be. Robert Flack recorded a more popular cover version after hearing the original while traveling. Very interesting story.
@SC-gp7kt3 жыл бұрын
@@jackndew2 I wasnt aware of that so thanks for clarifying! In any case, VVG has given us more than even he could have imagined.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
'Portraits hung in empty halls, frameless heads on nameless walls.' Is my favorite part of this masterpiece, hinting at the insignificance of people decorating their homes with Vincent's work without knowing him. Don's gift of word perfectly compliments Vincent's gift of painting. As a Dutch lover of art, this hits everytime.
@welshwitch21263 жыл бұрын
I’ve lost a few friends to suicide in my 66 years. They never knew what beautiful souls they were and how much people would miss their presence in this world. One in particular will haunt me forever. He was the last person I ever thought would take his own life. Thanks for playing this J.
@deekang62443 ай бұрын
My son died by suicide. We played this at his Celebration of Life. Now every time I hear it, I cry. I think of my son as well as Vincent, one of my favorite artists. RIP to your friends.
@raymcnulty52523 жыл бұрын
Don McLean and Vincent Van Gogh, true artists and masters of their craft.
@johnnieangel993 жыл бұрын
I loved this as a kid. When I saw the Doctor Who Episode "Vincent and the Doctor" I truly realized so much more about the song.
@angelamorrow89733 жыл бұрын
I have the Starry Night with the Tardis as a T-shirt, mask and mousepad. I love Doctor Who and while Tennant was my favorite that episode made me cry.
@bashirijones70083 жыл бұрын
That Doctor Who episode was so aching and beautiful. Perhaps one of the best Doctor Who episodes ever for its heart and soul.
@traciasmith15423 жыл бұрын
i cry everytime I watch it
@johnnieangel993 жыл бұрын
@@angelamorrow8973 Love it..
@johnnieangel993 жыл бұрын
@@bashirijones7008 Totally agree.
@peterlevenswaard45313 жыл бұрын
He only sold one painting in his living life. Greetings from the Netherlands
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
Ik wil niet bijdehand zijn, Vincent werkte in een kunsthandel en heeft honderden schilderijen verkocht op die manier. Hij heeft van zijn eigen werk slechts 1 exemplaar verkocht.
@jeanettesmith7653 жыл бұрын
Wow. I had no idea.
@peterlevenswaard45313 жыл бұрын
@@TFFgeek Weet ik.Maar ik wilde het kort houden .Daarom ook niks gemeld over z'n afgesneden oor.
@darkiee693 жыл бұрын
@@jeanettesmith765 It was the painting "The Red Vineyard at Arles! But his estate paid for one of his sisters stay in a mental institution after his death.
@jameswilhoite81503 жыл бұрын
Ya his brother bought it 😇
@haroldmachroli70383 жыл бұрын
This is one damned phenomenal song. Voice, instrument, music, damn hits you right in the heart. Van Gogh was a very troubled man, and he captured it perfectly in this song.
@erlstone3 жыл бұрын
Dons "diction"..his pure syntax and his complete clarity with every word, no matter what he sings is really impressive... perfect note and perfect words
@pkshere03 жыл бұрын
Hasn't even started and I'm already tearing up...ah memories
@jhenry94863 жыл бұрын
It took me back also.....
@scarletjohnston7413 жыл бұрын
Me too 🥺
@MatthewBerginGarage3 жыл бұрын
Impossible for me to listen without crying. Such emotion and feeling. Beautiful song.
@wynstansmom8293 жыл бұрын
“Close friends are truly life's treasures. Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. With gentle honesty, they are there to guide and support us, to share our laughter and our tears. Their presence reminds us that we are never really alone.” ― Vincent van Gogh
@mcjs86403 жыл бұрын
Some people don't have friends, let alone close friends.
@crudburgerwithfries36143 жыл бұрын
@@mcjs8640 Friends come in many forms, they dont have to always be other people. Thoughts can be friends, as can times and experiences. Animals, weather, places - the list is as long as you let it be. To be your own best friend is a type of nirvana rarely achieved but well worth striving for. Everything and everyone is beautiful if you allow your eyes to see beauty and your heart to feel love and compassion. Believe me, ive bounced between lows and highs in my life so far and by trusting myself in times of need, I am starting to be my own friend. Hope these words help :-)
@danacasey85433 жыл бұрын
@@crudburgerwithfries3614 My dog is my best friend. You have to be a dog person to understand the connection and unconditional love they give you.
@crudburgerwithfries36143 жыл бұрын
@@danacasey8543 I wouldn't necessarily call myself a dog person, (would that be a werewolf?! Hehe :-) ), but I understand what you mean. I think its more a case of, as the wisdom on the teeshirts say, just being a good human. Once you allow yourself to love and be loved, and try to love yourself, everything becomes much easier to handle and moves from endurance to enjoyment. Spread the smiles, the help and the understanding - you never know but by doing so you could completely change someones life for the better. Ultimately hate hurts yourself more than it does the people you direct your hate towards. Have a great day everyone, breathe deeply and focus on everything you have, not the things you want or have lost.
@russelljackman14133 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@josbruls3 жыл бұрын
"This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you" - must be one of the most haunting lines in pop lyrics. I can see that Jamel is really impressed by this supreme performance by Don, just him and his guitar silencing everyone. Great artist, he was still touring in 2019.
@jawtek823 жыл бұрын
This is not just a song. It's a masterpiece.
@brendagrothier9673 жыл бұрын
I love growing up in the 70s with a lot of great singer/story tellers. Don McLean, James Taylor, Carol King... Yes we had a lot of heavy metal but great solo artist too.
@rockinredneck573 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce too.
@mothermayhem32553 жыл бұрын
The Doctor Who Episode "Vincent and the Doctor" in this episode, you can see, how he suffered for his sanity.
@greglhoticom3 жыл бұрын
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@kimbunchalastnames53573 жыл бұрын
the scene in which the doctor takes him to the museum, and bill nighy plays that wonderful curator that praises his work -- it almost felt like, 'finally -- he knows how valued he has been and will always be, as long as there are people to see and be amazed at his work.' :`)
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
Props for Tony Curran portraying a very heartfelt Vincent.
@kimbunchalastnames53573 жыл бұрын
@@TFFgeek absolutely.
@tomyoung90493 жыл бұрын
was gonna comment about this, that is such a powerful episode. Such a genius but that poor man couldn't deal with the darkness of his own life. While seeing such incredible beauty he put on canvas for us all forever.
@drboris013 жыл бұрын
This song is the pure poetry of the pain and loneliness of the fine line between genius and insanity. My heart breaks every time I hear it.
@laurabarber66972 жыл бұрын
Does it break or overflow? 😘💝🙏
@vickyshan63023 жыл бұрын
Around 20 years ago I visited the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and played Vincent in front of the painting. It was a wonderful moment for me.
@walterhull4683 жыл бұрын
Don read the life story of Vincent and was moved to write this song! If you think you were moved by this piece take the time to read about Vincent Van Gogh it will ring you to tears!
@gizmo59253 жыл бұрын
You also need to see van Gogh's art. You live in a cosmopolitan city. There ought to be a museum with at least a few of them. You can visit when its safe to go to museums again. In the meantime, there's always the internet.
@shariwelch87603 жыл бұрын
“What am I in the eyes of most people - a nonentity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person - somebody who has no position in society and will never have; in short, the lowest of the low. All right, then - even if that were absolutely true, then I should one day like to show by my work what such an eccentric, such a nobody, has in his heart." - Vincent Van Gogh
@susanoneill3703 жыл бұрын
Still get chills every time I listen. Don really captured the gift of VanGogh, in spite of the artist's troubles and pain. There have been so many great movies and interpretations of Vincent's life since this song was written and performed. Amazing how much McLean taught us early on. Just beautiful.
@dcbsmt3 жыл бұрын
This song always makes me cry. Van Gogh struggling with depression at a time when nothing much could be done to help him.
@xoxxobob613 жыл бұрын
And it took nearly another Hundred Years even before Doctors were able to understand how to treat Depression.
@kaylagauthier54983 жыл бұрын
Yes, that and schizophrenia
@dehro3 жыл бұрын
This is such a moving song. Knowing the struggles of the painter makes it so much more powerful
@carolannea78613 жыл бұрын
Listen to a non-live version. This song is hauntingly beautiful.
@AmandaZuke3 жыл бұрын
There are videos for this song that take you through van Gogh’s paintings and let you see the images mentioned. You’ll recognize Starry Night, Jamel!
@jaytee26423 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this version was not as good as the studio version, IMHO. But Jamel takes a shot in the dark when he chooses a recording to react to. You're a Good Human, Jamel. ❤🤗
@eviekelpie13 жыл бұрын
This song is full of vivid colours. One of the best songwriters. Van Gogh, one of my favourite painters. A tortured soul whom didn't become famous for his works until after his death
@angelaswanson10773 жыл бұрын
Back when music was so good and storytelling through music was such an awesome talent.
@NotKateHepburn3 жыл бұрын
One of my most favorite songs. Vincent van Gogh is my favorite artist. I named my son Vincent after him.
@trismaccarran99503 жыл бұрын
I will def check his out, I'm a sub. Thnx..
@NotKateHepburn3 жыл бұрын
@@elysehfm8797, I haven't yet. I'll go watch.
@juttapopp18693 жыл бұрын
I could have told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.... never fails to make me cry.
@bethkelley5753 жыл бұрын
I always liked this song. It is making a comeback. People are singing this for talent contests, figure staking competitions, etc. The lyrics are just beautiful.
@greenphoenix6873 жыл бұрын
Pure poetry from a master wordsmith with a beautiful voice. His story telling always brings tears to my eyes. Starry Starry Night is also my favourite painting by Vincent Van Gogh. .
@MaddyN9993 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. It amazes me how he was able to describe his artwork and his illness so perfectly. Such a beautiful, sad song.
@vickieray3 жыл бұрын
One of the truly most beautiful songs ever written ♥️🎶♥️
@lisaannbarriner96333 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that you did this song. It’s so underrated. It’s easily one of the most beautiful songs that is a tribute to someone. I’ve read van Gogh’s biography, and this song does him justice. If anyone wants to read it, the title is LUST FOR LIFE. Unfortunately, I cannot recall the author’s name
@bruceanderson41123 жыл бұрын
Girl from my high school who was some what over weight and plain looking was bullied. She performed this song at a talent show. Her voice was flawless She poured all that emotion into that performance. It was something to hear and watch. I think of her when l hear this song
@objectiveobserver42783 ай бұрын
Did you tell her what a great job she did? I hope so.
@luisalonsoecheverria3 жыл бұрын
"And I Love You So" is another beautiful song by Don McLean!!
@muriel22673 жыл бұрын
This song never fails to bring a lump to my throat 🥺
@gregorymacdonald87323 жыл бұрын
The way the audience was completely spellbound is the hallmark of a true artist.
@Kickstart5003 жыл бұрын
Today they’d all be updating Instagram and Twitter during the show
@violetverde25003 жыл бұрын
I've loved this song since it came out, it always make me a little teary-eyed. Made me cry tonight. Our dog is named Vincent van Growl and he was just diagnosed with cancer a few days ago. So now this song is even more special to me. Thanks for doing this reaction video.
@leighloutreedore89263 жыл бұрын
So sorry hearing about your beloved pet!
@KalaBearer3 жыл бұрын
The song Killing me Softly With His Song , was written about this performer. He was a prolific song writer and a poet.
@patriciameyer74013 жыл бұрын
Still is.
@stonecrazy3 жыл бұрын
I was nammed after Vincent Van Gogh. And my parents owned that record. But when I was a kid, I didn't know the tragic story of the life of Van Gogh, and I wasn't speaking english and didn't understand the words of this song. So, for years, I tought this song was written for me :)
@alzo78912 жыл бұрын
I'm a grown man and I have heard this song many times and it ALWAYS brings a tear to the eye. Having the prettiest melody ever doesn't hurt, either.
@puddysue3 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful line that always makes me cry... "This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you."
@pilargonzalez84423 жыл бұрын
I always choke up when listening to this song.. it's so gorgeous, and so on point describing Vincent. The songs perfectly captured the respect and sadness of Vincent's life, he was tormented, yet such a gifted artist, and he never sold 1 painting while alive. Happy that you got to hear it!! Greetings from Amsterdam, Netherlands.
@alfresco84423 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song...helped by the fact that it came out when I was studying at Art College myself. If you don't know much about the life of Van Gogh, then Kirk Douglas gave one of his best performances as the tortured soul in the 1956 movie Lust For Life.
@garymcghee22493 жыл бұрын
The lines and music to 'and when no hope was left in sight on that starry, starry night, you took your life as lovers often do, but I could've told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you,' is one of the most heart-rending things I've ever heard.
@bernardcoombs17783 жыл бұрын
I'll never understand how any singer can get all the way through such a heart-wrenching story.
@Cheryworld3 жыл бұрын
There is a youtube version of this song, put together with a slide show of his painting, one fo the best things on youtube.absolutely beautiful
@jrusso47533 жыл бұрын
This song is pure brilliance. Poetry, imagery, lyrical, beautiful. I'm old enough to recall when this was released. As a musician myself I was humbled by the genius of Don's songwriting. If you know the true history of Van Gogh this is heart wrenching and honest and loving. Thank you, Jamel. Peace and love to you and all.
@baskervillebee60973 жыл бұрын
Vincent gave so much and had such a wretched life. What a beautiful, beautiful tribute. There's a Dr Who episode where he takes Vincent to a modern gallery of his work to see the respect and appreciation that finally came to his paintings. Don't know the actor, but he was worthy of the pathos.
@fermanulibarri73103 жыл бұрын
Brings me to tears every time I hear this song. Viewing Van Gogh's art brings me to tears. Check out the movies of his life.....extraordinary human being!!! Thank you Jamel and thank you so much Don McLean for such a beautiful song!!!
@Greenockianx3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous song that made a deep connection in my heart over 50 years ago when I was just a kid. Superb songwriting.
@shellymoreton98143 жыл бұрын
Me too, and I was way too young to understand what the song was about, I just remember I was mesmerized & moved by it.
@wordreet3 жыл бұрын
Poetry in his lyrics, his musicianship, and singing ability. I can't listen to this without the tears coming through. Probably from the time in my life that Don released it too. This is a truly epic song!!
@sandraguthrie2763 жыл бұрын
I can see everyone of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings in these words. It’s always been one of my favorites. I’ve studied Van Gogh throughout my studies. I think he would appreciate this song. ✨🪐🌕💕
@marcuseaston46403 жыл бұрын
as a 61 year old who grew up, literally, listening to so much of the music that you have chosen to react to, i now can live vicariously through you...i will never have the opportunity to hear again for the first time any of these epic songs but you bring me close...thank you...you rock, my brother... keep on keeping on!!!!!!
@timothycook29173 жыл бұрын
His voice is impeccable
@LarchmontLady3 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert once in the 90s. His voice was still impeccable.
@susanalexander67213 жыл бұрын
Have watched several live versions of this beautiful song. Always a bit different, always perfect.
@snorelacks70693 жыл бұрын
IMO...one of the top 10 most beautiful songs ever written.
@cheryljohnson7333 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. The lyrics and music are so beautiful.
@debbiegillette47343 жыл бұрын
"The Starry, Starry Night" is one of Vincent Van Gogh's most famous paintings; check out his work. It's beautiful and his story is so sad. He saw things of another dimension. We could only be so lucky.
@Cheryl_Haydon3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful...love this song. The lyrics are so deep... Edit - You made a good point about closing your eyes, Jamel. This is one of those songs I close my eyes for to take in the lyrics. You can miss little things in the lyrics by actually watching the video.
@iainweller4523 жыл бұрын
A beautiful song about a beautiful artist and a beautiful reaction
@donburgio9363 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with this song nearly 50 years ago when it was released and I still believe to this day that this is one of the best songs of the past 50-75 years. Pure harmony and storytelling in one single presentation. Goosebumps then, goosebumps now, goosebumps whenever I hear it again in the future. Thank you, Mr. McLean, and thank you Jamel_AKA_Jamal for giving me the opportunity to hear this beautiful presentation one more time.
@brianking92863 жыл бұрын
A beautiful, soulful, haunting song about my favorite artist. "The world was never meant for one as beautiful as you". Amen Don.
@blackbird89003 жыл бұрын
One of my earliest childhood memories is this album on the record player. I can still see the album cover with the American flag painted thumb. This was my favourite song, remember sitting on my Dad’s knee listening. Seeing Van Gogh’s paintings in galleries around the world, each time is a deeply moving experience.
@jameswells5543 жыл бұрын
I can't help but tear up when I hear this song.
@ScottyM19593 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. This song was about Vincent Van Gough and the chorus is actually the title or name of one of his famous paintings starry night.
@InsubordinationFreak3 жыл бұрын
Envious that you got to hear that for the first time with open ears. It never gets less beautiful, only more. Lyrically, so rich and remarkable and the words just sound so full and vivid, but he makes it seem so simple when he sings. Truly one of the best songs of all time. There are some great clips of youtube of this song and many Van Gogh's paintings that match the lyrics and then you see the depth of one artist comprehending another.
@deirdremacnamara98853 жыл бұрын
Great song. Thanks Jamel. Love Don Mc Lean. 👍🎶
@_Slicedbread3 жыл бұрын
The song, killing me softly, was inspired at a don mclean concert, by Lori Lieberman.
@l-bird3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I didn't know that. Killing me Softly is also a beautiful song.
@_Slicedbread3 жыл бұрын
@@l-bird it's actually a great story. She was at a don mclean concert, and he played, Empty Chairs. She got a napkin and jotted down a poem. That turned into Killing Me Softly. Then Roberta Flack did her thing, and Lori said it was Roberta. None of us would know the song without Roberta Flacks version... But like 40 years later, Lori Lieberman went to see Don Mclean, and before he played Empty Chairs, he, unknowingly to her, stopped everything and pointed out Lori, and told about killing me softly. He just recognized her, out of the crowd. She didn't know he even knew who she was. Amazing.
@l-bird3 жыл бұрын
@@_Slicedbread The story just keeps getting better on so many levels. Now, Killing me Softly will have a new profound meaning to me whenever I hear the song. Of course, nobody could do the song justice like Roberta Flack. I hope Jamel reacts to it. And, how impressive for for Don Mclean to give a shout-out to Lori. That makes me feel good that he recognized her that way, so I can only imagine how honored she must have felt. I guess the song came full circle. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated.
@_Slicedbread3 жыл бұрын
@@l-bird Im happy when people can appreciate my "useless" info. For a lack of better words. So thanks for responding.
@l-bird3 жыл бұрын
@@_Slicedbread Haha. Maybe useless, but it definitely was a feel-good story if nothing else. Take care.
@BertNielson3 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to this song. It helped me feel what it's like to live as an outsider. I've always struggled to connect and understand others. It was so encouraging to know others felt this way. I got to see Van Gogh's works when I was in college. Including his Starry Night and self portrait. It was so moving.
@jonrudd47333 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs written. Don McLean was a great writer. Doesn't get the laurels he deserves. That song always bring a tear to my eyes... Excellent choice...
@robertpiekosz74703 жыл бұрын
Roberta Flack wrote "Killing Me Softly" after watching Don perform live. She was infatuated
@mourlyvold76553 жыл бұрын
It actually was Lori Lieberman who wrote (and first released) it. But Roberta Flack did the wonderful version that became so big...
@debbieomi3 жыл бұрын
@@mourlyvold7655 Thank you for that reminder. I have a video saved to a playlist of Lori Lieberman singing that song. It's been some time since I've listened, heck might not even be there anymore. Have to go check.
@mourlyvold76553 жыл бұрын
@@debbieomi 👍
@stephenowens87633 жыл бұрын
She didn’t write it and it was his song Empty Chairs that inspired Killing Me Softly.
@rodpenz36163 жыл бұрын
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971.
@_Slicedbread3 жыл бұрын
On Tupac's death bed, he got them to play this on repeat.
@sarahdixon19433 жыл бұрын
Seriously?? Wow. Something I never ever would have imagined of Tupac. I love his music as well. They are just so far apart in their styles. Beautiful music is just that. Beautiful.
@_Slicedbread3 жыл бұрын
@@sarahdixon1943 when I read that, I had to do research. Turns out it's fact.
@shariwelch87603 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about Tupac, the more I appreciate him.
@angelagygi3 жыл бұрын
Wow! really?
@mourlyvold76553 жыл бұрын
@@sarahdixon1943 Poets, both of 'm...
@mikewrasman51033 жыл бұрын
Vincent always brings a tear to my eye. Don McLean did a great job on this song!
@sugarandchaos3 жыл бұрын
A truely outstanding song, regularly reduces me to tears. Never heard it live before. Needless to say my mascara is half way down my face. Just beautiful.
@why1itsme3 жыл бұрын
Doctor Who did an episode "Vincent and the Doctor." It is a brilliant episode showing Vincent's pain and joys. Amazing story.
@scottyboy33743 жыл бұрын
Heard this song a million times, first time I listened. Thank you.
@RadCenter3 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song hundreds of times, and it still makes me cry...
@325diane3 жыл бұрын
I will never forget the first time I heard Don McLean perform this song even several decades later. I was watching some music awards show being televised (have no recollection of which one) and he walked out with his guitar and stood in front of a huge curtain at the side (not center) of the stage. As he started to sing the cameras began panning the audience, lots of very recognizable faces sitting there. A few seconds into the song you could see the expression on people's faces change. You could plainly see this was not what they were expecting. So quiet. They were hanging on every word he sang, as was I. He had them in the palm of his hand in a way I have seldom, if ever, seen again. This song for me is a work of art and Don McLean is very much an artist, not simply a performer.
@danithompson16933 жыл бұрын
You nailed it--he is painting with music. The lyrics paint unbelievable pictures in your mind and the acoustic guitar soothes the edges just enough to make the tortured lyrics bearable to listen to.
@Karin-uj8oz3 жыл бұрын
Chills and tears every time I hear this song.
@johncurran60313 жыл бұрын
I have loved this song for decades. I truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this tribute to art and the artist upon hearing it for the first time. Your empathy with the voice and the lyrics was evident.
@dtrix10kc3 жыл бұрын
Glorious song that brings back memories of my youth. This is an absolute masterpiece and Don McLean is a genius.
@ABNHW3 жыл бұрын
listen to this song on an evening at dusk, sitting on a beach. You know those evenings where chilly breezes tug at your clothes.......
@mariaportengen29593 жыл бұрын
A beautiful song. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🖐️
@stratplayr69973 жыл бұрын
"... Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." - most powerful line of the whole song, just kills me every time I hear it.