Home Free - American Pie ft. Don McLean (Official Music Video)

"American Pie" by Home Free Ft. Don McLean is out now! 🇺🇸🥧
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[@AustinBrownMusic]

Thank you so much for watching yall!

[@sarahc2401]

❤

[@jds2620]

Thank you for the music. It was an amazing rendition.

[@StorytimeWithLana]

My favorite group sang my favorite song...THANK YOU! This was a great day.

[@VJ_9014]

It's so good!

[@M11969]

I can assure you, it was our pleasure to listen.

[@cbdougla]

Nobody talking about how great Don McLean sounds at 75? Holy smokes!

[@gayleburton4245]

Ah yes.....when real music was made!! Thank you Am Free!!

[@skinlo01]

Fairly certain there is a fair amount of autotune involved here.

[@barbarahiggins5675]

He's a woman beater, I use to live in Maine where he lives and he as in court several times for abusing his wife, so I have nothing good to say about him.

[@saraolson8664]

​@@skinlo01 definitively so. They were good about it, but I can definitely hear it every so often. It's the style of today's music production.

[@corryjookit7818]

@@skinlo01 They mostly auto tune people who could never sing in the first place. They also sing who should only stand and watch.

[@perryplaya6945]

Let’s just appreciate Adam Rupp for a second.. he had to beatbox for more than 6 minutes that’s not easy to do

[@damisa3392]

Truly, Adam Rupp is among the greats!

[@johnranney1708]

But we all knew he was there the entire time. 😉

[@johnmarlin7269]

OMG. OMG. OMG. Don McClean, at his age, belting it out with the best a capella group out there? And it's free on KZbin? God loves us and he wants to be happy. I first heard this song when I was 15 and it electrified me. This rendition brought it all back. Thanks to all, so, so much.!!!

[@longagoandfaraway7868]

Didn't Ben Franklin say beer was the proof God loves us and wants us to be happy?

[@lindag4484]

ditto, ditto, ditto!!! ... in awe

[@OdinX316]

EXACTLY, SUPERB!!!

[@stephenperretti8847]

It is one heck of a song, ain't it.!!!

[@kjrnms2]

i have to say, your reply was worth the price of admission! Wait, is that free too?!

[@TheRobLundquist]

This was a special experience for me. I’ve known this song since I was a kid and have great memories singing this in the car with my fam on road trips. I hope you enjoy our take on this iconic American classic. Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@jds2620]

It was amazing Rob.

[@Mcevoy91]

You did it justice 🙏 thank you

[@jodyburger1979]

Yall did great!

[@paulkopp4587]

This version gave me the chills 😊

[@VJ_9014]

I couldn't get enough of this song when it was originally released way back when. Many many memories later, here I am in the same pickle; can't get enough of this version either! It's awesome!!!

[@bassboneboy]

The fact that they got Don McLean to join them doesn’t even surprise me anymore

[@recoveringsoul755]

He really made it in all the right places. So great it brings tears. It was a little disorienting trying to follow as they kept jumping around to different boxes, and I got an ad in the middle of it, boo. But such a great song.

[@annemayseyfried8907]

@@recoveringsoul755 I actually loved following them to each box,lol This was EPIC!🔥🔥🔥

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@annemayseyfried8907 they're gonna make me spend real money, I just know it

[@DennisKovacich]

I heard Don McLean was the one who asked them to do it with him.

[@DavidRay39]

@@recoveringsoul755 if you're watching on a phone, you can skip the ads by simply moving the red bar all the way to the end, then replaying it.

[@tonymandich9457]

I am 85 years old. This talent does not get recognition in this day and age. Bravo Don Mc Lean and Home Free.

[@jonsalzman9008]

Forgot to add: How clean and crisp is Don’a voice? Still singing like a champ!!!!!

[@bynightfall_4516]

Unfortunately it's fairly autotuned. If you listen carefully you can hear it.

[@naurea81]

I know we always talk about Tim's range, but can we take a moment and talk about Chance's range. Holy Moly!! He shined in this one!!!

[@atomknight8361]

Agreed his verse was my favorite

[@deborahtucker4011]

Chance impressed me SO much. I definitely underappreciated him before now.

[@papaman1037]

Ditto. He has a fabulous country tenor. This particular combo has me remembering my Church-of-Christ 4-part harmonies. Of couse HF is much better. I hope the make it th the pandemic financially. I greatly enjoy their music -- im ill bed bound and severe early onset dementia and the music by HF seems to let my brain think agin, if only for a while. Puting on bose headphones, nois cancelling, just feeling centered... TY HF.

[@drewconleymusic]

He actually went higher than Tim in this particular part.

[@allankatch2651]

Honestly my favorite part of this song is Chance's segment

[@themidsouthcyclist8880]

Don McLean and Home Free have just won the internet.

[@andie2439]

☝️ 100%

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

🎖🏆🏅🎯

[@rynnziolkowski4642]

And all was right in the world once more

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@rynnziolkowski4642 💯 % for a while. 😎

[@maiden571]

Not even close! Terrible!

[@ConstanceDavis-yo6tv]

This was amazing. I loved it how they supported Don McLean and let him have the spotlight. Well done! Bravo.

[@nancywiebe3693]

So glad Don picked Home Free for this project.

[@DavidSmith-nk2rc]

Hello Nancy. How are you doing?

[@kenhorneland7060]

Great group to play with 😊

[@ImmortalLlama]

The Day the Music Died was 62 years ago today, rest in peace to those legends.

[@JustinDoesASMR25]

I forgotten about that

[@darkiee69]

Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. It could've been Waylon Jennings, but he gave up his place to the Bopper, since he had a bad cold or the flu. Waylon took the bus and lived.

[@joangentile2731]

Yes, rest in peace to those legends!! 😥

[@kathyshannon7476]

@@darkiee69 check your music history. Richie had the cold and won the coin toss which cost him his life.

[@darkiee69]

@@kathyshannon7476 You check your's. Valens won his seat from Tommy Allsup, Buddy's back up guitarist. Waylon GAVE his seat to the big bopper because he was sick.

[@ethansissyshouseofgames5914]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the unsung beatboxing?

[@hyredavidnp]

Most definitely!! So good it fit seamlessly. One of the many things to appreciate about these guys, EVERY part is amazing and they share the spotlight so well.

[@kevinmiller3465]

For real I thought it was legit drums

[@calesr6940]

Adam is really good, first rate beat boxer!

[@slimriddim4145]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@markhilliard4037]

Adam Rupp is a gift to rhythm for all of us who can pretend to keep a beat there is Adam...keeping us all on time...LOL

[@beejayinesay]

I'm 60 years old and tears in my eyes. Thank you Home Free and Don McLean, this is very special.

[@damisa3392]

Just as sweet and smooth like it was yesteryear!

[@bonniee3103]

I'm also 60 years old and have tears in my eyes as well. Hard to believe so many years have passed since the original song came out. It's as relevant today as it was back then.

[@clayton203]

Same

[@angelhelp777]

I am 64 years old and I am having to fight back tears as the joyful memories flood back of driving down the road in my 66 Chevelle with the windows down and the 8-track cranked up listening to this song coming out of the old 6x9 speakers in the back. Don McLean was unbelievable. Thank you so much!

[@taerri10]

right there with you brother -

[@wolfhodgkinson6866]

If you fought then back you are a better man.

[@thomasvaughn5794]

Cryin now

[@thomasvaughn5794]

So sad

[@gregprince2523]

Yep 68 chevy 1/2 ton cap on the back 6x9 speakers and wires ran from the 8track!! good gracious what memories this brings back!

[@thomasmoores8239]

Don McLean holding his own while singing with the best vocal group of all time. How impressive is that?

[@sersastark]

He's a legend, so....lol

[@ardwen0089]

It's not impressive. It's magical.

[@one4320]

Quite incredible!

[@mattrushing5573]

As amazing as Home Free is, they would most likely say that they were holding their own with Don McLean.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

If you knew how many takes and how much ... yeah, he's not a great singer. Never was. He's a great song-writer. That's enough.

[@kudzaingozo-chapata8079]

Adam Chance nailed that Baritone lead. That was great Home Free!!!!!

[@tomcarson8854]

Fewer and fewer people grew up listening to this, but this is part of my soul! I was born in '56 and it's part of the soundtrack of my life. These guys did it absolute justice!

[@iciclecold2991]

28 right now, and I still sing it when it comes on the radio. And I have it on my computer and phone. Dad and Gramma shaped my taste in music. I like almost all genres, but classic songs like this one are my favorites.

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Born in 1956 as well. Loved and still love this epic song.

[@richardcorbin1717]

1956 good year me too!

[@laurenmerillat1018]

I did.. my parent gave me such a large musical experience..

[@knopfmarkler]

It's very important to me even though I was born in 2007, thanks to my dad who showed so much good music!

[@SpiceyNice]

Don McLean killed it. ❤ Again. Home Free= Awesomeness

[@pileofstuff]

I'd hope so. he's been singing this one since the late '70s. Great to hear that he's still go such an excellent voice after all those years.

[@lydialutz]

So it is the 50th anniversary of this song in 2021 and he chose to do a rendition with you guys? Wow, great job Home Free!

[@opaldickens9197]

More and more awesomeness

[@michaelgiaquinto3092]

Seriously 😳 respect ✊ them all

[@markfrick4544]

The best part is that Don actually contacted homefree, not the other way around

[@Pulse589]

Whats your vocal range? Tim: Yes.

[@itjamie9055]

At this point i want to see him go against mitch in pentatonix...

[@vanoscrap6296]

depends on the length of his hair apparently

[@GeekGamer666]

This made me laugh, so true.

[@GeekGamer666]

@@itjamie9055 a better comparison would be Avi Kaplan, formerly of Pentatonix.

[@eyesalooking]

@@GeekGamer666Robertson Avi Kaplan is featured in Home Free - Ring of Fire. Check it out.

[@melisagwinn6450]

Don mclean's voice isn't 75, it's timeless. Love this song, love this rendition! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us 💜

[@vickischreiber8730]

I love Tim's range! He is an awesome bass singer, but in this song his voice is so clear and smooth in the higher, baritone range. Very great! Don McLean also sounds awesome as well!

[@susyqmom]

I agree I thought Tim’s voice was so beautiful sounding. I usually praise Austin’s voice but wow Tim just shined on this song.

[@LilCraftyNook]

He looks awesome, too!

[@ringding1000]

And did you notice the super smooth hand off of the bass line from Tim to Chance and then back to Tim when he finished his lead section? Tim is a near illegally rare talent for sheer vocal range, but Chance is his near equal.

[@trevornatiuk1031]

Chance NAILED his solo, wow! Great job everyone. This was a wonderful cover!

[@deanmarion5477]

Sure he did

[@auldersaige6934]

This is amazing and brings back a very special memory for me every time I hear this song. I apologize if this is boring to others. I was in the U.S. Navy for a long time, and in 2003, I was on a 9 month deployment to the Pacific region. We pulled into Perth-Freemantle, Australia for 4 days. We go to a bar (go figure) in Freemantle with hundreds of U.S. Sailors and Australians, partying hard. The live band began playing "American Pie", and the entire bar, everyone, began singing. Everyone on every floor and every room of the bar. The band stopped singing, kept playing the music and just sat back and watched it unfold. Played the song twice because of the reaction. It was awesome, a piece of home for the Americans, and all of the Australians knew it, singing along with us at the top of their lungs. I will never forget that. Thank you. You guys are awesome! And thank you Mr. McLean. Your creation is timeless, and brings joy to so many people!

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

Thank you for the story. M, 02/08/2021

[@XxTheRealMauixX]

Thank you for both the incredible story and your service

[@musickf]

From one Vet to another, that story is amazing. Thank you for it.

[@cyndid5727]

Thank you for your service! My dad was a Navy man, he was a retired Captain. That had to be an amazing experience..thanks for sharing!

[@gayleburton4245]

Aulder, wonderful story!!! Thanks for sharing!! American Pie always makes you want to sing and dance!!!!

[@markbeghtel8754]

This is now my favorite version of this song. I imagine that Don gets a bit tired of performing it the same way all the time, and this was probably a treat for him.I know it was for me.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

No, he had three songs. So it was a rotation. His concerts lasted exactly 19 minutes. LOLOL

[@diannegrant7178]

He suggested he wanted to bop the song up.

[@trumphatesyou]

He needs to hook up with Weird Al!

[@donnalindberg7192]

All of these artists have extraordinary talent but they share the spotlight so graciously. Amazing!

[@BrettPruett]

When I heard Chris was leaving, years ago, I thought man he is going to be tough to replace. And he really wasn't replaced. Instead by God's blessing he gave us Adam Chance as an amazing addition to an already amazing group of talent. The fact that every member of this group could be successful as solo artist and yet they have chosen to bless us all as a group, is a wonderful surprise in a "me first" society. So much talent in the group that it probably should be criminal. :)

[@thewizishere]

Rejoicrrrdle

[@sallycripe2697]

Absolutely marvelous rendition, and this had to be one of the last things that Mr. McClean did.

[@wyatthunt5023]

Chance’s “I dig those rhythm and blu-☝️ues!” Amazing!

[@KayCeeTX21]

How did I just find this?! I’m weeping and smiling and just blown away at INCREDIBLE Don McLean sounds. Wow. What a wonderful tribute and truly perfect job Home Free did with this song. New Fan for LIFE. We need more of his. Just really needed this. Thank you Don McLean for allowing this incredibly talented group to enhance and pay tribute to your epic talent. ❤️

[@mostguitarswins]

I know what you mean. The home movies and newsreels, running alongside the singers, captured the Zeitgeist of my youth.

[@Permand57]

Gorgeous boys! And they have all the original lyrics .. thank you so much all of you! 😊

[@jaypaul8106]

I feel as though Adam Rupp doesn't get enough credit/recognition for his beat boxing skills, credit where credit's due.

[@acbigal]

So many times in songs you forget hes there because it sounds like a instrument. So talented at what he does and the group would not be the same without him at all.

[@hyredavidnp]

@@acbigal Literally! Wasn’t the group created by him and his brother, who’s no longer with them?

[@unlimitar4469]

I'd argue against that. Tim and Adam are probably two of the most credited people in the group in my opinion, along with Austin as well. I'd say Chance gets the least credit because he isn't usually the lead singer, and the songs where he is the lead aren't as popular as most of their others. However my favourite part of this song was Chances verse, I think he killed it.

[@jeanferrell953]

Adam Rupp is incredible!

[@rosemary702001]

@@hyredavidnp the group was started by Adam and brother Chris who was with the group until about 3 years ago. Chance was a worthy replacement and some of their best songs are since he joined, although, they have some beautiful songs with Chris as baritone. They just keep getting better!

[@charleneclaassen]

Love this song you guys have produced. Couldn't believe it was eight minutes long. Great from start to finish. Mr McLean, my complements to you sir. You sound just as young as ever. This is a treat. Home Free, thank you. The respect you show to the original artists is appreciated. I bet a lot of these artists never expected to be headlining a song with a group of young ones at this stage in their careers. Oh man the originals are so talented, they shame us for being young and lazy with the gifts God gave us. What makes me a lifelong fan of Home Free besides your talent as singers, musicians, comedians and actors, is the humble and respectful vibe you guys send out. All the artists i have ever followed have this trait in common with you. Just realized that.

[@caleidoscopepatchamamalove3082]

😍👍❤

[@recoveringsoul755]

wish they showed Don singing but I guess he didn't want to be on camera. Still sounded the same

[@charleneclaassen]

@@recoveringsoul755 guess we'll see on official video.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@charleneclaassen I'm not sure, even on the behind the scenes they didn't really show Don at all. Maybe he's camera shy

[@fraiserfouster2055]

@@recoveringsoul755 He will be in the actual video. I've seen it. Hes there

[@peppers8489]

Today is the 64th anniversary of the loss of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. I love this version of this iconic song. Don McLean sounds, if anything, even better than he did in 1970!

[@lindaevans6461]

WOW Don is awesome. I'm 68 and I remember this clearly. 😊

[@helgatornkvizt5412]

I LOVE what Chance does in this one. He's a star with a velvet voice ❤

[@amberscoutstarwatcher]

I love when each member gets to show their talent in songs that are perfect for their voices. This definitely is a song that Chance got to shine with that voice!! 🤗🤗

[@helgatornkvizt5412]

When he sings it just sounds like he means every word. Do you get what I mean?

[@helgatornkvizt5412]

@@lillizilli1848 exactly 👌

[@suegarton3700]

I thought the same thing when I heard it for the first time. Chance is my fave on this one. Love each member as each one has a special talent.

[@FrancisToliver01]

Don McLean's voice still brings tears to my eyes for the loss of those legends and those times. Home Free brings their own gorgeous voices to this anthem. Very haunting, very beautiful, very sweet, and very sad. Thank you.

[@Ringohulk777]

I haven't cried in years, but this really made me tear up

[@sueweatherby3729]

Absolutely fabulous! That Don McLean would redo his classic with Home Free is the biggest vote of conficence ever!

[@shadytnu24]

Normally I LOATHE anything besides the studio track for this song. THIS rendition, however, is INCREDIBLE. You guys rocked it and the vocal beats are excellent!

[@ericreese4561]

Tell me about it, it's been in my head FOR 3 DAYS!!!

[@lynnbemercoble4117]

I agree completely.

[@rebeccareich5654]

@@lynnbemercoble4117 thanks i😢umggmm😢do w. W😢😮😮be V eefvwvefb 😅v

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Well this is a studio version. When they record the video they are lip synching to the recording

[@annrubin4166]

@@ericreese4561😊

[@joshuasargent991]

Nobody: Tim: Ok, fine, I'll be a tenor today.

[@deanmarion5477]

He is killing his vocal range.

[@susiedeb]

No one else like him. Phenomenal!

[@deborahtucker4011]

Totally. He's a vocal freak. Him and Austin. Freak meant in a completely good way. Five Octave ranges, that is insane.

[@deanmarion5477]

@@deborahtucker4011: highlight comment, that is for sure.

[@acbigal]

LMAO facts!

[@sandralawler4229]

I love that Home Free shows so much respect for artists who came before them and helped pave the way! You guys are a class act! Absolutely love this song and video! Congrats to all!!!

[@anthonythomas6734]

Hello how are you doing today??❤️

[@ICLEADERSHIP]

Holy crappppp!!! Thats brilliant!! Don Mclean hasn't lost his quality voice ! Thats very impressive !

[@foobarmaximus3506]

You think that's the way he actually sounds? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOOLOLOLOOOOLOOLOLOOLOLOLOLO

[@jeremymenchaca]

@@foobarmaximus3506 yes. Considering he sang this before autotune was big.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

@@jeremymenchaca more like autotune existed at all.

[@bobbrewer5182]

I cannot believe a) that they got Don McLean to sing with them, and b) how good this is! I normally don’t like covers, but this is almost as good as the original.

[@benwaddingham4712]

As good as ☺️ this is one of my all time favourite songs.... And this cover just blew me away!

[@redsfan6472]

@@benwaddingham4712 favorite*

[@EarlJohn61]

@@redsfan6472 depends on where you went to skool! 🤠 Just like if you prefer the color red or you have a preference for the vermillion colour.

[@garethgraham9220]

They didn't. Don requested them

[@foobarmaximus3506]

He asked them. Duh. There's a whole doc about this. Watch and learn.

[@elynpalmer6953]

In Lubbock today the Buddy Holly museum is remembering his death. So cool you released this song on the anniversary of the day the music died.

[@MixMaster48]

Were they singing this will be the day that we die?

[@countrygamer9910]

Omg I grew up in Lubbock

[@Krullespam]

@@MixMaster48 3 February 1959, the day the music died en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Music_Died.

[@MixMaster48]

@@Krullespam I know when Buddy Holly, and Richie Valens died mate, Waylon Jennings was also supposed to be on that plane but he gave his seat up to Buddy Holly's bass player

[@marshaflores2923]

Don’s voice is amazing. It’s has these inflections and nuances that the younger Don didn’t have. And my Home boys took it to the river and back. Now a lot of kids will be able to connect to Don through Home Free. Bless you all.

[@TheBigburcie]

Many older singers lose their full voice power but Don sounds great. Still smooth and the range is still there. He never did vocal gymnastics so he probably didn't strain it too much, but 40+ years performing is going to leave a mark somewhat on the vocal cords.

[@MsLynn251]

This was absolutely fabulous!! Seeing Don McLean singing as well as he did way back in the day and all of the talented guys in Home Free singing with him was just the BEST!!! Absolute BEST!!! Love it!!!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

No no no. He can barely sing. Are you kidding?

[@OsrsDillon]

These guy's are insane, how are they not more famous!

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

I'm 60 something and remembering crushing in my 63 Pontiac listening to this song on my 8 track. Good job guys

[@jeandawsonwilson3991]

Me in my '61 Corvair with the music as loud as it would go !!

[@michelleevenson1643]

Me too except I was in a ‘69 Chevy pickup! Fantastic day is finally here! Love to you ALL!

[@BillB23]

'66 Valiant

[@singmysong1167]

My pea-green '67 Mustang, that one had some horse power!

[@recoveringsoul755]

69 chevelle

[@debramorter75]

I can't believe it. Every time I think they've hit their "high", Home Free comes in with another "out of the park" hit. Simply incredible.

[@julianwaite4994]

I don't think they hit anything but a "out of the park" performance

[@jonsalzman9008]

I thought I was blown away by watching the documentary about “ the day the music died” and Don’s story of his life. Then this version came up with Home Free! Never heard them before. The music never dies. This was a very emotional moment for me. This story. This song. 🇺🇸 ❤️❗️

[@dennisjj6529]

Absolutely fantastic. Don, although your song will live forever, that rendition with Home Free, will make that song go forward for generations and generations. Please don't explain the words. Oh, yes, it was very hard to dance to, but we made it work ...lol...

[@DavidSmith-nk2rc]

Hello Dennis. How are you doing?

[@Dan-Black]

Don McLean's voice has just gotten sweeter and smoother over the years.

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

I thought so too

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

Like Butta !!

[@Aletta87]

Fine wine is this man's voice

[@dedejordan8078]

The rendition of this iconic song by Don McLean was awesome! I lived the 50's, 60's and 70's and this song over the years has always had an inner meaning to me. Don McLean wrote a powerful song with this one and to hear him perform American Pie along with the great harmony of Home Free was amazing! So glad they did the song in it's entirety. Thank you for bringing an amazing song back to the forefront where it belongs!!!

[@glennstamm5282]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Inner meaning? Like where? In your anus? lol

[@kathiehayes865]

At 75 years young, this song brings a lot of memories. Thanks Don McLean and this fantastic vocal group Home Free.

[@mostguitarswins]

Had to have another listen. This is so moving; thanks to Home Free for collaborating with Don McLean to create this work of art 👏👏👏👏

[@rayefrederick9457]

When you get to hear Chance, Austin, Rob and Tim just belt out in one song is nuts!! The harmonies are incredible! Don sounded wonderful! Adam is just in a league of his own with his beatboxing! Everything about this was OUTSTANDING!

[@anthonythomas6734]

Hello how are you doing 😍😍

[@melanezoe]

I’ve been around a long time, crying through Kennedy, Kennedy, and King. And I’ve seen the music die many times, from Patsy Cline and Buddy Holly early on, then Elvis, up to Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Prince, David Bowie, and so many more. So grateful for recordings. Love this glorious rendition. Thanks Don. Thanks Home Free.

[@aprilk467]

Don't forget Rickie Nelson...

[@tomwilliams5137]

And John Lennon

[@rogeliodacquigananinag5846]

@@aprilk467 nahhh!

[@sherryjohnston1084]

And Tom Petty.

[@landonbordeaux4819]

I just now realize David Bowie died that’s such a sad thing

[@kobedragon6069]

it's great to see you again Mr. McLean! You look and sound amazing!

[@trutrek913]

I have never heard a better alternative way of singing this song until now. Awesome mad skills to the boys of Home Free and Don Mclean for making a great song even more special.

[@MsAmberKat]

Gotta say, props to Adam Rupp, this is a long song to do beats for. Absolutely amazing version of this song!! Everybody sounds so good!

[@countrygamer9910]

Actually in my 5 years of practicing beatboxing, I actually found a technique on the Internet that some beatboxers do. It’s really hard for me to pull off because I’m still trying to do it, but you have to breathe in through your nose while beatboxing. I can promise you it’s really hard to get down

[@MegaKat]

@@countrygamer9910 circular breathing. We also use it when playing an instrument. A dude and I that made all state band every year would always crack the director up on the first day "ok, everyone give me key of C, first note, hold it as long as you can." Me and my friend would still be going after a couple minutes until the director realized what we were doing and would laugh and declare "circular breathing is cheating!"

[@alexanderdonnelly424]

The Australian aborigines have used this technique for ever, you cannot play a didgeridoo otherwise!!!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Who is Adam Rupp?

[@nathanwahl9224]

@@foobarmaximus3506 Really?

[@BSGNative]

Instead of Christmas Eve, today is Home Free Eve!! And with just as much anticipation as Christmas Eve. 😀😀🥰🥰

[@delaneydee3010]

This is just a breathtakingly beautiful version ya’ll! Creative, dynamic, pure & full of emotion. All I can say is THANK YOU! ❤

[@randybenjamin5685]

Future Musicologists will need to create the label , "Music From the Pandemic." This recording was created with them NOT in one studio together. Sharing audio Files is NOT like gathering in a studio together. Amazing Tech. Amazing results. Thank you, men of Home Free, thank you Don McLean.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

I was ten years old when this song came out... my sister told me it was about when the plane crash killed three great men of music. Later, as I grew older, and loved the song, and listened to it often, I still wondered about some of the meaning. FINALLY at age 58 now, this version has FINALLY made me understand the entire message of the song..... THANK YOU. Mr. McLean, I know you will NEVER see this comment, but thank you, this was and is one of the *GREATEST* songs ever written. Home Free, thank YOU for finally having it make sense to me.

[@janus9371]

Would you care to enlighten those of us who have yet to realize what it's really about?

[@LadyDragonsblood]

@@janus9371 There isn't enough time and it would be like ten pages to explain. Besides, it is just what it means to me. It could mean something totally different to someone else. That is part of the beauty of the music, the lyrics, and the interpretation of them.

[@janus9371]

@@LadyDragonsblood Fair enough. Thank you for the unexpectedly quick reply XD

[@LadyDragonsblood]

@@janus9371 LOL---- I kinda live on YT.... it is my television!

[@corryjookit7818]

@@janus9371 I've begun a post dealing with the meaning of it all, and the background is part of it all too. I don't know if it's on this part, but I can assure you I'll finish it soon. I think about the age of Don McLean when he began to write this, also, he didn't write it all in one go. It seems to me there were so many things going on in his world at this time some of which may have had an effect on him. Remember he delivered newspapers every day, and would have read all the big stories as they happened,I consider this my jumping off point, so to speak, and I go from there. Hope this helps, but keep looking as I'll finish it quite soon. I'm sure there'll be plenty people who'll try to shoot my theory down, but hey when I'm finished I won't care what they say. It's going to be my essay, mine. Speak soon.

[@jodyburger1979]

I'm really enjoying Chances voice on your recent stuff. Man it sounds smooth. Austin and Rob are always solid rocks. Tim has changed it up a little showing off his upper register more. I love all your stuff man. What a great tribute to Don Mclean!

[@anthonythomas6734]

Hello how are you doing today 💕❤️

[@carolyngregory9092]

Everyone is fabulous. Tim is exceptional, his range is unbelievable. I just love Home Free!!!!

[@susanrose4680]

I have NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR THIS!!!!! What a delightful surprise to discover that, not only is Don McLean still around, he continues to show off an impressive set of pipes!

[@DavidSmith-nk2rc]

Hello Susan. How are you doing?

[@melanieaguirre7225]

WOW I am a 70’s girl and that brings back so many memories and now Home Free singing it with Don McLean - I have no words. Thank you for this. I Love it......

[@promotecommotion175]

This will never get old. I bet this goes on playlists around the world. What a way to show respect.

[@jw_wolfe2381]

The fact that they do this all acapella with minimal editing makes it all that much better. Best acapella group I know. Pentatonix got nothing on em.

[@wanted-33]

I'm speechless. I grew up with Don McLean's American Pie, and Don's still got it.

[@JSFurst]

I'm a musical purist.. I typically HATE covers and remakes. This one gives me CHILLS! AMAZING!! And Don is sounding awesome too!

[@richardkline1832]

Since Don is in it, not a cover, more a modern rendition.

[@marlyssand214]

There are no words to describe the talent of each of these men, and of their collective work ... blown away.

[@anthonythomas6734]

Hello how are you doing??😍

[@cindybootier2983]

What a nice tribute on the 62nd Anniversary of the day the music died. Rip Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens, J.P Richardson and Roger Peterson February 3rd 1959 ❤'

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

Shout out to family friend J. ‘s uncle J.P. Richardson...

[@sheilasmith3025]

Love all the music . They died on my 4th birthday xx

[@CaptEoNinja83]

That was beautiful! I love that Rob, Austin, Tim, and Chance all got to take a solo and extra kudos to Adam for his beat boxing!

[@martilittle5518]

I'm 75 and have to say, this was so very awesome! Thank you for doing such a great rendition of one of the best songs ever recorded! I loved it! Don McLean has always been a favorite of mine and more recently, I've discovered Home Free....love you all!

[@shellsangels3811]

I love how Don is featured prominently.

[@cjperl]

Whenever I think Home Free has reached their pinnacle in music, they just go and blow right through it. This is by far my new favorite song from you all - absolutely incredible. I never thought you'd make one I enjoyed more than dive bar saints

[@rickrodgers7805]

THAT was absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!!! This is the very best version of this song I have ever heard. Kudos to the guys for bringing Don into it to sing. That made this spectacular. Home Free you rock!!!!

[@micheledash7269]

Know this since 1972. Singing every word with you

[@firefighter09100]

Okay, who else wants then to do more classic? Would love to hear them do uptown girl!

[@acbigal]

Well now that you mention it, I could listen to that back and forth to work for 2 weeks lmao.

[@gecko1596]

Id love to hear a Bee Gees Cover. :) .

[@jennakeith5711]

Yesss! For the Longest Time too!

[@spideydew20]

HOME-FREAKING-RUN!!! This was sooooo good, and so much fun!! Chance was rockin' that first solo (great to hear him get the "chance" to shine), Tim was laying down an absolutely sick bass line, Adam was his usual mind-blowing percussion self, Rob and Austin were their typical awesome, the old-timey video clips were a fantastic touch....and THE MAN, Don McLean!! I can't get over how INCREDIBLE this is!!

[@trentfox6436]

Still sounding amazing Don

[@bushkies]

anyone gonna talk about my man tim's absolutely INSANE vocal range?

[@billlogsdon9337]

Did you catch how Chance seamlessly picked up that awesome bass line, while Tim was singing the solo.

[@ilao.3200]

Yeah, 5:27 onward 😁

[@KBAFourthtime]

Well, before joining Home Free, Chance had been in Streetcorner Symphony as its bass singer.

[@amazinggrace5692]

Scott Hoying does that in PTX for Avi and now for Matt. You’re right it is seamless.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

He's pretty awesome...I favor him in the group for some reason !!

[@lsrose]

I’m old enough to remember when this song was first released. So I can say that Adam Rupp’s beatboxing here is phenomenal!

[@cyndid5727]

Thought I was the only "oldie but goodie" lol!!! This was just great! What memories...glad I can still remember them!!ha!!

[@efraingonzalez731]

They recorded this with Don McLean, and it was the first time he ever recorded with another artist in a studio recording. This was a virtual recording for the video. They won three Telly Awards for it. Amazing stuff indeed.

[@mamalona3129]

Also born in 1956, Don McLean sang "Vincent" - also a classic. Loved it in high school, still love it!! Thank you for a great version, Home Free also rocks.

[@corryjookit7818]

I've been to see him in a concert in a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. You could have heard a pin drop when he began to sing Vincent. The best I've ever heard . For the most part people only joined in the American Pie choruses . One part of Vincent, you'll all know that. People just sat and listened to the beauty of his voice and the words of every song.. Outstanding. Try to see him if you get the chance.

[@klcpca]

How awesome that they have Don McLean singing also!! I love how Home Free takes a classic, makes it their own yet keeps all of the "classic-ness" of the song. Each and everyone of them delivered perfection and what can you say about Adam Rupp... Damn guys!!!! Another fantastic one..... and today of all days....

[@orlisadephillips9936]

My favorite version. Amazing when artists like Don McLean & The Oak Ridge Boys perform with HF, it’s a testament to their marvelous artistry.

[@christiangibbs8534]

"The players tried to take the field, but the marching band refused to yield." I want to see this happen in real life.

[@722DL]

I was hesitant when I 1st heard of the boys going to redo this iconic song , but WOW , not only did they do it justice, they done way better, brought a tear to my eye.

[@anthonythomas6734]

Hello how are you doing

[@RandomAxeOfKindness]

I'm older than ARPANET, and this is easily one of the best things I've seen on KZbin. Flawless conception, arrangement, and execution. Just beautiful.

[@suzannemoses2523]

This was my introduction to Home Free, and it still gives me chills and brings me to tears.

[@timtom9450]

I'm 65 years old. This has always been my favorite song from Mr. McLean. So many good memories were had with this song playing. Thank you very much Mr. McLean. 🙂

[@pamprier4710]

I came of age in the 70s. So, having loved this song for many years, I was dubious about this new version. But after hearing Don again - and then hearing all of your voices blend - I found myself with a huge smile on my face! Great job, yall!! 😁

[@LindaJ3433]

Chance in great voice! Loved this.

[@anthonythomas6734]

Hello how are you doing today??

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello Pretty 💝

[@lesleyelalami2562]

This was mine and my son's anthem. We always sang it together when it came on the radio. He died 1999, God bless him. After he died I saw Don McLean in concert in Newcastle UK, music great. Thank you for the music. xxx

[@richardkline1832]

I sent this to about 30 people and one of them sent it to 20 more. That's just today. This is an incredible rendition, of one of the most important American songs ever written.