Don McLean - Vincent (Live in Austin)

[@sharylmcdonald7003]

This song is very special to my son and I. When my son was a baby he had horrible colic every night at dinner time. One night as he was screaming away "Vincent" came on the radio and he instantly stopped crying and he listened with a very serene look on his face. So the next day I went out and bought the cassette and every night when the screaming started I would play the song and he would calmed down and listen. I then just had it on repeat so the screaming didn't start at all. When he was in high school he painted me a beautiful painting of Starry Night and had learned to play "Vincent" on the guitar and that was my present for my birthday that year. To this day it is still the present I cherish most. And it always makes me tear up.

[@johnplacivita4416]

The last night I visited my sister before she passed we listened to this song ❤

[@sharylmcdonald7003]

@@johnplacivita4416 Sorry for your loss. Recently lost my younger brother tragically and I don't think I will ever get over it.

[@lucbergeron5949]

Lovely story

[@dolphinliam888]

What a spiritual happening ❤ this world is full of magic if you open your heart ❤️ 😊

[@palkyaw8756]

Thank you master❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanh3342]

He wrote this from his heart, one of his most beautiful songs. A true classic.

[@roberteinglett2720]

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[@AndyArnold-uz5yo]

This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there are some pain I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people,

[@susanh3342]

@@AndyArnold-uz5yo I'm so sorry, she had beautiful taste in music.

[@AndyArnold-uz5yo]

@@susanh3342 yeah she dose and Don McLean is such a lovely musician, i wish was here to see how beautiful our daughter has become. i do appreciate your kind words

[@susanh3342]

@@AndyArnold-uz5yo I'm sure she knows how beautiful her daughter is. ❤️ And she is probably an angel on your shoulder.

[@TheAlphaFox]

"But I could have told you, Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you" that line always gets me. ❤

[@StanleypeterDickinson]

St Vincent. Was Van Gogh's puesuit of burnout preaching and living the gospel of outrageous scandalous amazing grace. Was he canvasing within tent, Mr Painter Man Ra Ra Kaputin in new booties n puttees?

[@richardmoore2124]

@@StanleypeterDickinson What language are you trying to speak? You must be on some good shit!

[@StanleypeterDickinson]

@richardmoore2124 1983 I quit the psycho logical dependency of substances that add nothing to my eternal destiny. Though I do indulge in clever quips Milton Jones Jeremy Vine Jim Gaffigan Laugh In. Jim Carrey is a hoot. Donald Trump and his impersonaters know how to blow the Shofar. It isn't something demons relish. Embellishment Michael Flattery. Tony Slattery. Charge your batteries. Stir up the gift within you Ricky Gervais. . .

[@christineb.5286]

Me too. I get chills listening to this piece of music, in addition to tears from pure empathy for Vincent.

[@t.rayhenry1186]

This masterpiece written in 1971 will forever remain iconic in the annals of music. It touches my heart and soul.

[@electroofbliss]

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song💖💖

[@robertminor3967]

We're here.

[@andreapezzati3469]

I'm one....

[@nightingaleofsorrow9349]

Indeed! Especially those who have been thru great sorrow and those of us who struggle with bipolar disorder. 💕🎼💕

[@ObiSantalouis]

Vincent is the name of my good friend in high schl and also 3:31 in college ....i remember our happy days....praying for their health .....hoping they are still alive and singing..as i do now 2024...at 61yo.....really Love this great song also... Loving from the Philippines

[@christineb.5286]

Love and empathy for Vincent and sincere gratefulness to Don McLean for writing and recording it for all to hear - and feel.

[@RJRonios]

The melody of this song makes its own rules. It's not bound by a straight time signature and tempo. It's deep, flowing, soft, and haunting. He sings it effortlessly. No one writes like this. This is truly a masterpiece. A musical story as opposed to my modern definition of a 'song'. Brilliant Mr. McLean. Just brilliant.

[@jeffclark7888]

Precisely.

[@cullenak4723]

In irish traditional music this would be called a slow air, no time signature, just flowing and beautiful

[@MrAllan9]

Your words in the comments are as wise as the lyrics in the song, enjoy the bond ❤

[@ScottGrammer]

Years ago, before arthritis stopped me playing, I learned to play this song. I quickly discovered that there is no way to "keep time" with it. It's just a matter of feeling. And when one tries to set it to a strict time signature or tempo (to "quantize" the music), it loses its beauty.

[@arnoldamaral3814]

Hello my friend, Are you British? I had my DNA test & to my amazement I'm 20% British. Welsh & Scottish 🍷🙏.From my mother's side. Take care ,🇫🇷🤗 Arnaud Bourbon Amaral

[@nedgetchell2004]

Seeing him sing this live, as opposed to the recorded version, you can see and feel the words even more... So touching. Beautiful. Always tear up when I hear this one.

[@onnietalone3181]

his vouce brings one back to the seventies, so much water in the morning atmaspheire, would walk and see the fedgins on the grass learning to explore out of their nest, we used to pick up the birds who hit the windows trying to migrate, , was a beautiful habatat, , so true he has one of the most soothing sound, a true poet! bounus his abitlitry to sing like a no other, his own sound, beautiful, so glad you can see how much we all care and remember you>3 a class act

[@Bcr26420]

Absolutely stunning... you nailed it

[@jeanniemarie3850]

Me too! 😔

[@mikeappignani4383]

ME TOO ALWAYS CRY.

[@victorulanday2342]

nb

[@118haifa]

Music straight from heaven. Still brings me to tears in 2024.

[@maryseman7019]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@pascalobispo.online]

@maryseman7019 Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

[@deanlopez9280]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written by anyone. Always brings tears to my eyes.

[@athenaguan3809]

His voice never aging It’s a miracle

[@roytallericoGunner]

Don McLean...his voice ages like fine wine. Simply beautiful .

[@andythiel9777]

what a beautiful and accurate comment

[@richardplume3212]

Your round slim

[@glenistergrotj3022]

Definitely. His voice has gotten deeper, but still amazing.

[@francomacri8456]

I was a child when I first heard this magnificent song.....

[@Mavick-io2pd]

Nathaniel Roberto' has a cover of this beautiful song please watch him and subscribe too please ❤🙏

[@itamcerlean]

I have fallen in love with Don McLean for the second time in life. I was 13 the first time and I'm 63 now.

[@zenna50]

all the same❤, now 2 years more😊

[@janettahope3206]

Heartbreaking😮

[@2468whodoweappreciate]

This song makes me cry

[@nicollettedizon5518]

Thats true 😔😔

[@23chickentacos]

I've never been brought to tears by a song, aside from this.

[@stuarttacey]

You're not the only one

[@ornella2274]

Yes

[@vlastadofek9251]

I allways cry.love you Mr Don..l wish you can come to denver.

[@engelprinzessin09]

Since I was a child this is one of the most beautiful ballads I have ever heard. Thank you Don McLean for this wonderful song. I am a big fan of you and Vincent van Gogh.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

hello dear,how are you doing?

[@ShawnBalint6]

Gets me every time.

[@denisseparejo9489]

Maravillosa canción y su voz hermosisima!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

HE HOOKED ME WITH "PIE"...I WAS 32....THAT WHOLE ALBUM WAS GENIUS. AT 83 I STILL A HUGE FAN OF LYRICS, MELODIES & RENDITIONS!!! I WISH HIM ONLY WELL....Y'ALL AS WELL

[@reuellicayan1500]

I miss the world in his melody 😭

[@francisalanwormald6328]

@@reuellicayan1500 REUEL, NOW 85 I STILL A HUGE FAN......."TIS SOOO LOVELY......Be Well

[@rickandrew6397]

70 now 19 or 20 when I saw him perform this, a masterpiece 👌👏✌️

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

I'll never forget , in the fall of '79, seeing a poster advertising his concert in my home province the following January. He put on a fantastic solo show; I saw him ( with 2 accompanists ) again 2 or 3 years later; some of my best musical memories.

[@francisalanwormald6328]

@@lincolnmaceachern2410 LINCOLN, I DO HOPE YOUR "LOCAL PROVINCE" IS A MORE TRANQUIL PLACE THAN MOST ON THIS MAD, MAD, MAD PLANET. Be Well

[@thomashoyt2392]

His voice mellowed out as he aged like fine wine. Beautiful.

[@CarlosDoria-f4n]

What beautiful song by sir don Mc lean. a great voice

[@oldzoot]

Truly one of the best songs EVER. Mr. McLean penned an all time classic. 😎

[@ghiberti]

Don Mclean paints us a picture of nostalgia, yearning, pain and love through his music and from there we reflect our own lives. ❤😢

[@cleohass1131]

Well said.

[@ronniegimena4972]

If you are happy you enjoy the music, but if you are sad you understand the lyrics👍

[@palkyaw8756]

Felling

[@anamariabernardo9315]

I viewed the life of Vincent and i could understand the lyrics more deeply especially now that i have become a religious.

[@elisabeteabreu1378]

You should visit Auvers-sur-Oise, where is the Auberge where Vincent lived and shot himself, the cemetery where he and his brother are buried. It is a magic beautiful place!

[@katewebb5230]

I enjoyed the music and I fully understand the lyrics at 63, life has show me more than I thought I would ever feel.

[@christineb.5286]

So true.

[@josephflores4936]

poor vincent, this world was never ment for one as beautiful as you😢

[@janeelliot4732]

Doesn’t get any better than this - every word, every articulation is poetry. It’s beautiful🥲🥲🥲❤️

[@pascalobispo.online]

@janeelliot4732. Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

[@SEMCMINN]

I loved my ex-wife...she left me after 23 years and Vincent Van Gogh was so special to her. this song always makes me cry. so deep

[@p1dru2art]

❤❤❤

[@palkyaw8756]

Yes good player no lossing me

[@joeschmo7957]

For the longest time, I felt like there was no woman worth crying over. Nowadays, I cry over all of them. They are likely laughing, with another, you know.

[@hughoneal3802]

Having a monster hit such as American Pie presents something of a dichotomy for a singer who has so much more to give. The majority of his fans probably have never listened to this song or his other beautiful songs written from the heart

[@shkelqesiamadhe6915]

What an artist! So underrated, but so immense in his art and craft.

[@christinagavin4517]

It is just called 'love'. But I wish he would watch the movie, which shows he did not kill himself, & was protecting arch villian egoitist maniac Gugauin.

[@russidordi1482]

He is expressing a phenonmenom of our time which clearly, is a unique event in our lives. We enjoyed the colour of Van Gogh's life, and now we are able to listen to Don Mclean say what we couldn't possibly put into words and music and for this, I for one, am truly grateful. A wonderful song, impeccably sung, thank you Don Mc Lean.

[@shikakabubu]

im 33 just discovered this song. its broadening my mind

[@donnelljuis4945]

Beautiful song... 2023

[@patriciadeacon1938]

How simply sung but is simply beautiful. The story and song both bring tears! ❤

[@pascalobispo.online]

@patriciadeacon1938. Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

[@anita5848]

What a beautiful performance of your beautiful song. Thanks so much, Don

[@Mavick-io2pd]

Please listen to Nathaniel Roberto's cover of this beautiful song and please subscribe too ❤🙏

[@almonturner4727]

He really sings this perfectly.

[@muleface1066]

Now we understand how he was the inspiration for the song "Killing Me Softly."

[@richardmoore2124]

You got that right! The music from the 70's was the best ever!

[@conniexenakis8917]

Was he ?

[@conniexenakis8917]

I thought killing me softly was the relationship Roberta flack hadwith

[@conniexenakis8917]

G

[@conniexenakis8917]

Ok just read the history. Sorry people.

[@tmee1512]

Where American Pie was an epic anthem, Vincent is a subtle, sublime masterpiece.

[@GGMMOLLY01]

Don McLean and Harry Chapin, had the magic that could draw you into their lyrics, to live the words. Mesmerizing you might say. The world needs more talent like this.

[@tommihail2178]

Agree just like Phil Ochs or Gordon Lightfoot❤️

[@merklingassoc]

For me there are some incredible songs, that when even sung by their aging artists, I just don't care if it's as perfect as the original. This is one of those songs and artists. This always brings me to tears. Don thank you for writing such a beautiful and heartfelt song. I'm glad your still here to sing it for us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stuarttacey]

This is a masterpiece. There is nothing else to be said. Pure class!

[@anatiggs8584]

Enjoyed your concert in Corpus Christie. You still have a unique way to express your feelings. Made me cry

[@bamapoppy]

My wife and I were blessed to see Don in concert in a 1930’s theatre years ago and have a meet-and-greet afterwards. To see and hear him, to get to shake his hand and thank him for blessing us with his talent truly was an unforgettable evening. Timeless. The ages have not weathered his music one bit and it never will.

[@leopoldoalvarez7746]

Age doesn't fade the shyness of your greatness, Don, because the brightness of your stars remain ablaze in the heart of the world, playing your songs till the end of time.

[@ratta2006]

Quite possibly the best song ever written.. and delivery can only be by the writer..Don, thanks for the beautiful life...and taking us on the journey and emotions as beautiful as you.

[@smithrajbhattacharjee4223]

The older he grows .... The more relaxing the voice... I mean I am speechless... It's beyond any description 🙏🙏🙏😢😭😭

[@steviejohn9502]

seeing him next April

[@ebrahimmohamed1273]

2024 Still listening

[@palkyaw8756]

Yes I am Yan boy hear I am❤

[@becky7884]

Me too and I am 77.

[@emileventer]

Halala

[@채영튜브-r3y]

Me too. Here is Korea. I am 45

[@Gilloringsend]

Someone will be in 2042

[@caroleyre9144]

Beautiful... this song played over and over in my head when I was 7 years old, and I had to leave all my family in Scotland to move to England...then went through some very difficult traumas in England...this song pulled me through...and kept me strong...thanks Don...you are an inspiration to so many ...beautiful Vincent Van Gogh is my favourite painter too.

[@petercronin4048]

I hope you are doing well now

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!

[@rockfan3299]

Imagine the pain if you'd left England to live in Krankie land, it would take more than a song, a few gallons of whiskey to drown your sorrows!

[@tipakongphan3250]

Scotland is​ bueatyful​ country.. 🏰

[@stevenhume7923]

Probably THE most beautiful song, and this is the best version I have heard. Just wonderful.

[@aliciabacongan1760]

OMG, I miss the songs of Don Mclean. This is one of my favorite from the '70s and also his American Pie! Teary eyed here napapa throwback lang!

[@ash6415]

This song is perfect.

[@inspirasiplaylists9910]

HIs older voice gives even more depth to the song! love this

[@mikeappignani4383]

GOD WHY DON'T WE HAVE PERFORMERS LIKE THIS MAN 😔😪😢

[@davidbeau6715]

“For they could not love you, still your love was true” that’s the story of my life

[@simonvesperini]

The songwriting, the phrasing, the sincere emotions… thank you Sir

[@joeschmo7957]

I remember visiting the Chicago Institute of Art back in college and seeing some of his brilliant paintings. Now I understand.

[@barbarastewart8066]

Being sooo familiar with insanity this song penetrated deep into my soul. Knowing the pain of the sufferer especially when we are so misunderstood and ignored. Our love is so pure, it's frightening to the human soul. I live on to listen. Thank you Mr. Van Gough. Blessings to all, love more, give less materialism. Peace, Grace and Mercy.

[@gmajorspresents]

What a beautiful beautiful comment Barbara . ❤️

[@MargaretGotses]

I can relate to that but there is goodness in every thing in our lives. All has been forgiven❤😮❤

[@patriciajrs46]

It's so much more special to see him sing it live!! Thank you for the upload. This is very special.

[@constantincojocaru-je6ny]

Superb cântecul , este una din melodiile mele de suflet ... mulțumesc din suflet 🙏🙏☺️👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@soundoff61]

I've been reading a big thick bio of Van Gogh. This song since childhood has made me cry. I went to the Van Gogh emersive exhibit and sat crying. It felt odd but good to be in his work projected on walls and floor.

[@dubbelhelix]

A timeless, classic, poetic song and melody sung to perfection. It brings me to tears !

[@buttebears6108]

It speaks of a consciousness trying to awaken the sleeping zombies among us

[@evakarlova6326]

Jedna z nejhezcich pisni,skvely prednes i text pisne

[@EDP1]

the older the voice ,the anest and warmer it becomes.

[@pamelajordan2890]

I just got back from a museum in Sacramento. It was about Vincent Van Gogh. It was a three dimensional beautiful experience. My children and grandchildren took me , on the way I played this song to them ❤️♥️. This man is a beautiful poet beyond compare.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hi dear,how are you?

[@joshroyon9250]

What a beautiful piece of music. The kind that never goes out of style. Truly one of the greatest musician this world has known. Thank you very much for your music Ronie. You are such a blessing.

[@KjneMar37k]

Azt hiszem még sohasem sírtam ennyit egy dalt hallgatva! Fantasztikus! Köszönöm!💝💗

[@doloresschultz6804]

He wrote and recorded this when he was young: i highly recommend it. The sophistication of his younger self is awesome

[@dekaOsiris]

I met this man when he performed in Australia and I got the opportunity to meet him, give him a hug and sign my Don McLean DVD. I was sooo nervous but he was just so nice and accomdating. I will always remember that interaction with this legend. Talk about star struck!!

[@joenathan4414]

Thx for sharing this. So glad he was kind to you

[@voight-kampff3611]

You are blessed.

[@aliciabacongan1760]

The sound of the '70s. I love his Vincent and American Pie songs!

[@helenaleahy9396]

Never tired of this beautiful song ❤

[@javagirl]

This is sheer perfection! Much more expressive, with a richer tone (and vibrato!), and a slower tempo than previous performances - just the way it should be. I strongly recommend seeing the Van Gogh Immersion Experience if you can, and learn about Vincent's life. There are so many stories of folks with troubled minds who are also geniuses. There will never be another Van Gogh.

[@robertparker9896]

I saw the Van Gogh Immersion Experience just outside Tucson and heartily agree it's a must-go for Vincent aficionados! Chances are it's playing somewhere near you; there are a number of them around the country.

[@PatrickTengmusic]

This is one of the rare songs where both the lyrics and tune are so powerful ❤ salute 🫡

[@oriolesandravens]

I've been mesmerized and crying to this since I was a kid in 1972

[@KennyEvansUK]

One of the most astonishing things about this performance is how the conductor is trying to anticipate Don's tempo, which is in constant flux, not a single bar is equal in measure, everything ebbs and flows but the conductor manages to keep abreast of these changes and enables the strings and other instruments to blend in seamlessly without interrupting the magical flow that Don is dictating and what makes this a truly astounding rendition of the song.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Thank you for that analysis. I mean this sincerely. ❤️ Its so beautifully done…..and being his composition, it sounds wonderful no matter how he chooses to sing it. Praying we have him for many more years. I just lost Gordon Lightfoot, my #1 for 50 years. Now realizing Don had a similar way of telling stories with his music/lyrics.

[@theoajithfernando8996]

He seems to sing this with a lot of feeling Those who know of Vincent Van Gough will appreciate and enjoy this song with feeling of lot of sadness Thank you Don you are the best 😰👍

[@DavidMaha-q5r]

25 years ago. What an awesome concert that would have been. One of my all time fave songs and artists

[@Kuspecibasi]

this gets me everytime. he sings it like he feels it in such a way that he almost takes us to Vincent by ascending time and space. incredible song.

[@margaretkarcher1459]

Perfect 50 years ago. Perfect when I heard it live tonight in Morgantown. So happy for Don McLean to be my first post-COVID concert and my son's first ever concert. One of the most beautiful songs I think I've ever heard.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hi dear,how are you?

[@Richard.Holmquist]

@Margaret Karcher: How old was your son. His reaction, questions?

[@renatasugliano15]

The Greatest Tribute ever written to a Great Artist and Master in a Most Beatiful, Lovely,Meaningful Song, Timeless and Unforgettable 🌷 I 'll forever love It! Great Don McLean! 💕🌺💕

[@bobloblaw8099]

After all these years... his voice and phrasing are magnificent...

[@maikolmaikol64]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written van gouh bless your heart ❤

[@Nancie-b2i]

He’s as handsome as he ever was. Music still pristine. Lyrics are beautiful.❤

[@MartinB-zt5ry]

Some times words are no where near enough to express feelings. This song is hauntingly beautiful

[@ChuckMil]

"They would not listen, they're not listening still; perhaps they never will." Prophetic words.

[@josevalentimdacostaneto5191]

Old as wine, but is good wine! Magnificent song! This is a masterpiece!

[@yvettekaufman8741]

Effing beautiful Sir. Better than the first. You really feel that song. I bow to the 👑…

[@markmunger9978]

His best song. American Pie got all the accolades but this one hits every note and every nerve. Well done, Mr. MacLean.

[@nitiparamatapon9690]

Back in 1990's I sang this song to a girl I loved in Romania. She cried. Unfortunately, we didn't end up living together.....

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Love you Don and your beautiful voice with your beautiful lyrics and love ❤ Thank you my friend ❤.

[@williamadams9110]

The finest solo performer I ever witnessed. He had the audience in his hands to the chorus of Babylon.

[@waynekirk8920]

Vincent is by far the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I listen to it each night while in bed. Three away the sleeping pills

[@bluesky6028]

Big fan of both Vincent Van Gogh & Don MacLean. Both geniuses in their own field. This is sooooooo....... Beautiful !

[@davidrose1838]

Starry Starry Night is the greatest song ever written! Thank you Don for sharing your genius with us!

[@traeyoung1390]

Dats not the title

[@druidswillow1052]

Thanks Don for writing and singing one of the most beautiful & melancholic songs of all time Love & Respect Jim, Surrey, England X

[@geri0756]

Wunderschön. Schöne Hommage an Vincent van Gogh.

[@paulandlesson]

How awesome is the sound of the vocal mic. Shout out to the sound engineers etc, who capture this magic.

[@jeremyreid9582]

This what musical talent should sound - guitar score, lyrics and vocals ! 🌷👌🏼

[@freewater_dave]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written … and performed.

[@NilaHarmon]

2024 here in my bed listening to his music , so nostalgic, lost love.

[@zack2chat812]

I'm doing the same. I'm missing the simple days of these songs. How we all miss those days.

[@mathiassoarespaulorobertoa1802]

Good, vera good!

[@warringtonuk8699]

When they ask a question of ‘classic’ songs - he has 2 - RESPECT MISTER MCLEAN 🙏

[@McDowell1923]

Live in moseley - he played at the Moseley Folk festival - I cried - one of the greatest moments in my life - thankyou

[@richardmoore2124]

FLAWLESS! ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS! I'm proud to share the same birthday with Don, October 2nd, only 17 years apart! Gotta love us Libras!

[@magaliwolff3836]

Beautiful voice Don Maclean 👏👏👏 loving Vincent ❤️❤️❤️Beautiful music 🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️my favorite painter 👩‍🎨❤️❤️❤️