Empty Chairs, James Macdonald covers Don McLean part 2

[@jerryglazener8129]

I simply can’t believe that this performance has had only 25k views! I’m a 78 yr old Texan who was living & working in oil patch in the UK and N. Sea, when Don Mc was in his prime….and he just never got out of it….He’s still a very classic, humble human being who’s in love with music and a gift of poetry…a rare combination for any generation. My question is this to the young people today …”What will you be singing 50 years from today?? I simply would not want to be even a year younger than I am and believe I was blessed to grow up in the greatest generation of music ever…50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s! I still sing and play…. and remember where I was and who I was with when all these great songs were delivered by the artists! And, James Macdonald….you, sir, are a gifted and talented singer & player…I pray health & prosperity over you and that somehow, Don McClean will get to hear this cover you performed…he will love it, I assure you! God Bless!

[@jimnoakes9394]

Well said.!!!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

AT 83 stumbled on this marvelous rendition of Don's lovely composition. Strong memories of my early thirties...unforgettable....

[@cublau]

As good as it gets. Can’t count how often I‘ve already listened to it.

[@ianmclennon3602]

If anyone else had to cover this song, it's divine providence that it should be someone of your talent. A sensitive homage to the original as well as to your own abilities. Rare!

[@jerryglazener8129]

You are dead on correct! I’m 78 and was living in London when Don Mc was in his prime….and he just never got out of it….He’s still a very classic, humble human being who’s in love with music and a gift of poetry…a rare combination for any generation. My question is this to the young people today …”What will you be singing 50 years from today?? I simply would not want to be even a year younger than I am and believe I was blessed to grow up in the greatest generation of music ever…50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s! I still sing and play…. and remember where I was and who I was with when all these great songs were delivered by the artists! And, James Macdonald….you, sir, are a gifted and talented singer & player…I pray health & prosperity over you and that somehow, Don McClean will get to hear this cover you performed…he will love it, I assure you! God Bless!

[@p.j.4738]

@@jerryglazener8129 I always thought that music and poetry were one in the same...and by the way your words, well written!

[@davidg22100]

Never thought anyone could capture this song like Don. You did it though! Thank you.

[@preacher1965]

Beautiful

[@jakedugang648]

WOW just WOW...

[@Alwongayem]

PERFECT!

[@davidtinson6394]

Wow what a voice fantastic

[@angelo-adrianramos9948]

Awesome cover. Listening to this with my eyes closed. Love it.

[@artealey]

Tremendous cover! Your voice is perfect for this song and your playing is right on the money.

[@oneman49instruments]

Great acoustic

[@inmyroom3485]

truly beautiful this, and all your videos really ❤

[@albertimparato2974]

BRAVO

[@antonybelmont196]

Fair play only a few can get that timing right artist powerful song if u can sing empty chairs well speaks volumes

[@jonathanisaacs5148]

Great cover!

[@vanceparba1819]

Hmmmm... Like it, like you... Wonderful,🤗🤗🤗

[@stanhesketh]

Most excellent. No more to be said....

[@henryalianel9912]

Hard to find covers where feeling overshadows great technique...that's you brother... great sound and great cover honoring the master's creation. Thanks.

[@maryannmaryann910]

Bravo!! Very nice rendition..thanks for posting! :)

[@paulwhite9173]

Excellent

[@jjoltra]

Improving the original. Good work. 👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo

[@rolandopineda4738]

Wow your voice sounds like don mclean. Beautiful cover james! Tnx!

[@patriotveteranmusic5346]

James - That is absolutely FABULOUS !!! Better than Don McLean ! Thank you.

[@robobrien7656]

Wonderful version of an exquisite masterpiece .

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

Your playing - A+ Your singing - off the chart.

[@johnrichardson5684]

Yesssss..Don Maclean or not Yesssss

[@gregnewberry4813]

Amazing cover! From a guitar player and a Don McLean fan!

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Wow! You have a hit on your hands here son......shop this around

[@leophilipbunag3707]

I've seen your renditions or 3 Don Mclean songs, James. They're all excellently done. They make me long to come back to my guitars. That will be my major daily activity as soon as i retire fm work. Thanks for your posts.

[@Baci302]

Well that's about the best rendition I've ever heard of the beautiful song. James, you have an incredible voice. Thanks for sharing.

[@philipatkins6963]

Best cover I've ever heard of this beautiful song.

[@aidankearney493]

Just class.

[@eliza7511]

okay, wow. thanks.

[@MrSteveclassic]

This is very likely my favourite Don McLean song; one of those great songs that doesn't reveal the title until the closing moments. This is a very poignant version, beautifully rendered.

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Brilliant......

[@patriotveteranmusic5346]

Best cover of this song ever ! Great job. Perfect voice for this great classic. Better than the original !!!

[@eddiet2]

Listened five times in a row, and I still can't believe what I heard! It's as though James channeled Don! Amazing! Should anyone brag about their rendition, see James and he'll straighten that out!

[@TheJewellian]

great version

[@marinafeatherby7042]

Fantastic ! Very nice version.!

[@amba540]

wow

[@williamruha6702]

James, you have rendered a simply exquisite cover of this rare much-underappreciated classic Don McLean song. Thank you for the pleasure of your exceptional artistry.

[@Vince1961]

James, amazing - your capture of Don's style of moving around within the chord changes is dead-on. Great vocal too.

[@MonkeylessJohn]

That was so absolutely beautiful. Your vocal triplets were so perfect and added to the heartfelt feeling you displayed for the song. I was truly moved by your performance ❤❤

[@barbarapollock7616]

Just discovered this very gifted and talented musician who did what i should have done..be patient and practice practice practice... what a great voice and what a superb delivery

[@adobongpusitunlimited9095]

you touched my heart with this cover...

[@keithbunting8675]

Just come across this absolutely brilliant! Such a sad lament. Remember singing this around the South of France in the early seventies with a friend who I've long since lost contact with. Thank you for taking me back!

[@rtm9527]

Great cover! Thanks for sharing!

[@Vivadijk]

Indeed a great performance ❤

[@soundproof714]

goosebumps dude!! awesome!!!

[@paulworsley2757]

such a beautiful song, and you did it justice.

[@patsullivan9324]

Great job!!!!

[@vicakostik310]

Nice one, slow playing...

[@bodoorgeest]

Breathtaking, you made me cry..

[@jjpetrich]

Absolutely beautifully played and sung. I would love the tabs for your version, or better yet a video tutorial :-) Thanks so much for sharing your talents!

[@napman99]

Wow!

[@bsomers7587]

Absolutely beautiful my friend 😊😊😊😊

[@timmylawlor6821]

that was great lovely singer

[@weerivera7149]

Beautiful voice! 👍🏼

[@johnandjanedoe7752]

Thank you for the best cover version of all!

[@dharleyfan1]

Beautifully played and beautifully sung, Bravo.

[@georgepavlov3350]

You stopped me in my tracks ...Yes sir your doing what I’ve always wanted to do

[@MrMusicguyma]

very nice.

[@JimintheGym]

Amazed. Great stuff.

[@cheongsoon]

Great Cover, Love it!

[@Shoojd]

Absolutely wonderful cover. Well done!

[@STBonaccorsi]

You have been blessed with a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. Now ... go win American Idol ... slam dunk.

[@vinnyfanning6365]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@genegambardella6393]

Beautiful job!!!

[@edelitovillanueva8079]

you're awesome

[@Northyorkspaul]

Dam that's good.

[@marioc.6436]

fantatstic.💫💫💫💫💫💫

[@Charliemed1000]

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

[@enzorocha2977]

Can I request "Crossroads"? Because, you know, this was galactically fantastic!

[@HairpieceThieffeels]

Do you have the tabs? I LOVE YOUR COVERS

[@Dwinabeana]

I normally hate covers but this is as good as Don's. I think the voicing is nearly as good as Don's and the instrumental is quite a bit deeper and more complex.

[@billythekid94musicmore36]

can u please teach me this lol

[@MrNankari]

As good as the original. Bravo!!!

[@relayer705]

👍👍👍👏❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andikasofyan]

❤

[@eddiet2]

I learned to play this song a little while back exactly like Don plays it. To learn this beautiful song, note-for-note with two video tutorials, tabs and play-thru included for only $6.00, go here: www.jerrysguitarbar.com/guitar-video-lessons/individual-songs/don-mclean-empty-chairs/ . When I listen to James' rendition, I can start my day off on the right foot. Just a beautiful cover!

[@SZ1MUSIC]

is this better than the original :3 :Ss

[@kevincoates789]

What a poignant version of this great song.

[@drewphillips400]

Very well performed but to me Jack Jones version is the tops.

[@paulwilson1110]

Beautiful