Don McLean - 'If We Try' / 'Empty Chairs'

[@jeffthebracketman]

No stage show... No dancers... No backing tracks... No lip-syncing... No choreography... No special effects... No audio trickery... No Auto-Tune... Just a man... and his guitar... Priceless!!!

[@ulyssesparado2743]

that's a true legend!

[@peterlaws1653]

yep

[@noquarter7000]

Absolutely true 💯

[@antoniocarlosrodriguescamp1497]

And what a voice!

[@jameskeogh948]

We were there.

[@arnelmariano2188]

Don McLean is a rare combination of a poet and a trobadour. One of the best folk guitarist of his era.

[@KJ-nd6jl]

And unfortunately except for a number of us , he went unnoticed.He is a genius as singer /songwriter who’s definitely made an impression on my life

[@fmme4794]

Not his era one of the best folk guitarist ever

[@jerelfritts8880]

He sure is, I could listen to his music all day. He has a way of touching a person's heartstrings and bringing the person peace of mind

[@rogerjane1350]

Fully agreed!! It captured my soul for more than half a century already!! 😅

[@CeaSeMusic1]

@@fmme4794 what wasn't his era sorry?, thanks

[@randilevson9547]

Empty Chairs is a beautiful, heartbreaking love song. I cannot listen to Don's song Crossroads without sobbing uncontrollably. Same for this song. I can only listen to "Vincent" when I am feeling particularly strong. Otherwise, the words just destroy me. Don captures Vincent Van Gogh's pain so eloquently that we feel it, too. The sensitivity and expressiveness that Don conveys in his songs are rare gifts, and we are very fortunate that he has shared them with us for many, many years. Thank you, Don.

[@Noruego]

I’m obsessed with your comment cause I feel so understood

[@jefferymcknight1166]

You so perfectly captured the essence of of the beautiful perfection that Don McClain represents to the world.

[@javascript6948]

This is why Lori Lieberman wrote Killing Me Softly” about Don

[@randilevson9547]

​@@jefferymcknight1166 Thank you. I have always felt a deep connection to Don's lyrics. His soft, soothing voice adds so much depth to his songs.

[@randilevson9547]

​@@Noruego Thank you. I like to think I understand. It helps to know that we are not alone in our feelings.

[@cheryllforzuelodurante6268]

I learned this song when the love of my life courted me. He usually sang this song while he was brushing my hair w/ his fingers. Yes, we did try to be in a relationship status. Now, we are married w/ a happy little girl as a fruit of our if-we-try relationship. Thank God, we deserve each other. ❤❤❤ I was his last love & he was my first 🥰

[@4amazinggrace]

He's the "smooth voice" and lyrical genius of my generation. So thrilled to see he's still going strong!

[@AbbyNormal777]

And he never seems to age. Have you heard his duet with Ed Sheeran who's a newer artist sing a duet of Vincent. Sheeran who's popular with the younger generation can't compare with the amazing Don McLean.

[@juliograto8197]

I 've seen Don Mclean live more than other artist and I 've seen a lot of artists but for me there is no one greater. To walk on stage with just an acoustic guitar, banjo and his voice and entertain tens of thousands of people is truly magnificent, a great singer, a great musician and great composer.................he really has everything. As my time comes to an end I look bacck with admiration of this man.

[@ReDeV7]

@Julio Grato, I very much agree but don't forget Neil Diamond.

[@ianman15]

Janis Ian is like that. Just her and a guitar and a list of songs that hit you right in the heart.

[@gordongardiner4242]

You sir are absolutely correct the voice is a musical instrument and as you say just a guitar and banjo. Saw him UK about 1975 again with guitar and banjo. Exceptional talent!

[@michaelfischer5800]

and a great man....

[@rogerjane1350]

You’re so blessed - there’s only a slim chance that I can watch him live even in his old age now 😂

[@lunaracial]

He is the only artist who sing the same different songs every times. And every time, I love them all, no matter how many times he sings the same old song. It just never gets old.

[@mickflynn9130]

No autotune no gimmicks just great songwriting and performance live. Great post thanks.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Tour🎺🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵🎉✨✨ album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks 💞💞

[@StevieMuso]

Met Don after a Sydney concert back in the early eighties. I spoke to him for about 20 minutes while he signed autographs. He was, in real life, just as he is in his songs, a truly nice, humble and caring person. Who else could have penned such wonderful songs, which touch everyone's heart so profoundly? His song 'Empty Chairs' hit a real spot for me after a relationship ended. He sort of captured the feelings I was experiencing. He goes to those places that really hurt and sooths your pain.

[@randilevson9547]

You echoed my thoughts exactly. The unbearable pain of lost love is something that Don understands completely. He takes our collective pain and turns it into poetry. I think one of Don's many gifts is his empathy, which can make us feel less alone as we experience grief. 'Empty Chairs' just destroys me. So do 'Vincent' and 'Crossroads.' You were so lucky to get to speak to Don for as long as you did.

[@jpestillana5605]

His voice is not only for the 20th century. It will be for aeons of centuries. His voice will live forever, even when he's gone.

[@4amazinggrace]

Just man and his guitar. Pure poetry to music. Lifetime fan.

[@donmclean8793]

Hello 👋 grace How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.

[@daves.6619]

His music is addictive. I call up one song and end up listening to an entire album (or more). Best performer out of the U.S. for the entire 70s!

[@girlandherguitar]

Don McLean was, and is, a huge influence on me after singing his songs over & over when I was just 8 years old in 1972. Today, I'm a jazz singer & an artist and his songs evoke emotions, stories, pictures, paintings and life! Thank you Don!

[@augustbelgado4904]

Don McLean is a superb singer and songwriter. His music is poetry in motion...I'm almost seventy and still longing his songs.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Tour🎺🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵🎉✨✨ album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks 💞💞

[@juliehamilton2996]

Damn, what an entertainer! Simple and eloquent. Right on the mark.

[@Blontified]

Empty chairs gets me every time.

[@RichardHughes15]

Me too. It’s about as good as it gets for sad ballads. I remember the first time I heard that song I thought he was reading my mind.

[@AcousticoV]

me too.. and I love to play it

[@REBOS31701]

Most under rated singer of all time!

[@davidst.hubbins226]

A beautiful person I once knew introduced me to these two songs; most importantly If We Try. A message. Wasn't more than 15 or 20 seconds into it just now and my eyes started welling up. If you're out there, somewhere, Hey, 'Gate Hopper', know you are missed. I hope you are well and truly happy. Thanks for everything.

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

Don Mclean was one of a kind - a giant of creative energy and an amazing poet and songwriter. Not to mention he had a great voice and was a superb guitar player. Basically he was the whole package. He really did not need a backup band. Notice how he fills up the auditorium just by himself.

[@moongazer2049]

Talented beyond belief , so unique, a true artist

[@waynedowling6593]

I think he may have been the greatest song write if all time, or at least in the running....

[@MIKELIN8]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. You see, there was this girl...

[@crisguia]

I love his live performances. His studio recordings are wonderful, but they can't beat hearing and watching him perform live, then and now. And even though I normally don't like it when singers change the way they sing their muchloved songs at concerts, I don't mind it so much when Don does it like in this video. His songs are so beautiful that no matter how he sings them they stay beautiful. And his guitar playing is truly excellent.

[@jeffreybright8119]

When .. Talent was all you needed ... the world of music has certainly changed .. this song /songs...will still be played in decade`s to come ...

[@justinjonesexperiencejje8444]

True beauty wow melody rhythm picking the texture his voice the poetry wow I'm just in awe right now everything about this performance is so crisp and flawless

[@karenblum3289]

I saw Don McLean at the National Theater in Tel Aviv in 1979. Unforgettable.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Tour🎺🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵🎉✨✨ album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks 💞💞

[@FocusReborn44]

One of the most beautiful melodies of all time.

[@BeareTube]

David Crosby (Crosby, Stills and Nash) said that Don McLean had the voice of the century.

[@kafkakitty8630]

Terry C did Neil say anything tho!

[@girliboi]

not sure about singing voice, but writer's "voice" i'll get on board with.

[@mrb4886]

@@girliboi He most likely meant that.Good call.

[@joeymcmillan4708]

Empty Chairs is as beautiful a song anyone could hope to hear in their lifetime.

[@jeffthebracketman]

@ Joey McMillan Try Vincent...

[@ReDeV7]

Effortless talent, a man, an acoustic guitar, no pomp or ceremony, just brilliance! Take note plastic boybands of today!

[@upendasana7857]

Just rediscovering Don Mcclean having looked up American pie and Vincent and now discovering all these other wonderful songs.Yes what an underrated musician or under recognised.He is a man singing with such beauty and fragility that is rare.

[@anthony2009accord]

Look up Winterwood. It's amazing

[@AbbyNormal777]

I think that his song Vincent written about the artist Vincent Van Gogh who was never appreciated by fellow artists and ended up taking his own life and now his painting Starry Starry Night is one of the most famous painting in the world. I wonder if Don McLean felt like van Gogh in some way.

[@MissAnnarinns]

so nice to see someone playing beautiful guitar AND beautifully singing AT THE SAME TIME! talent.

[@spiritoftungchung]

Approved!

[@zetaro05]

you know youre f*** when its 3 in the morning and you start binge watching jim croce paul williams gilbert sullivan don mclean music videos and you gotta wake up for work at 5am.

[@jfq7223]

Touche!

[@LeslieGMN]

You may be f'd, but you are NOT alone! Greetings from a similar soul.

[@jettakaren]

It's 4am. *sigh*

[@shesaidtru]

Not true... the desire of the company of genius is not as common as some think...xxxMelody

[@joyganer1392]

3:00-4:30 am now

[@kdacoustic2a]

music in his voice, i started listening to him when i was 17, i used to take the cds from my dad and listen to them in private because i was embarassed of what other people my age would think, that was 11 years ago, other music and artists come and go in my life, Don Mclean will never leave me, i requested crossroads for my fathers funeral mass 7years ago, emotional stuff

[@talstory]

yes crossroads is so moving

[@jmallen1962]

A national treasure. Don McLean

[@neuropiano]

I love this performance to no end. Don McLean, you are such an inspiration. The simple sweetness of a man and his guitar, and a story to tell. Thank you so much.

[@Leg1968]

I had a nasty hangover today. My head hurts like hell. I drive my car listening Don Mclean, and the pain gone. Its an amazing singer an songwriter. Is just excelent.

[@dan7dees]

Such amazingingly beautiful music, and quality sound from just "this one guy" and his guitar. His lyrics are like finest poetry.

[@ReDeV7]

Whats with the thumbs down? A troubadour of the finest ever, delivering beautiful poetry though song. Would be musicians everywhere, lap up this rare talent and celebrate its genius.

[@bobbybongo5918]

They're Bieber fans lol

[@princesspancake8446]

+Bobby Bongo yeh, well you keep the biebs down there, we don't want him back in Canada!

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Hear Hear ReDeV7 !!!

[@michaelcarlos8686]

The likes for your comment outnumber the dislikes for the video so that should make everything ok again in the world

[@sorin-vasilegherghinciu7533]

ReDe V7 We live în this world that has not " just one colour " ... I mean exactier this : the music might be angelic and still some people not to like it ! Why ?! Simply : those people do not have the same vibration as the music does !!!

[@xipetlaloc]

As best I know, it never got any better than this. Pure talent. Beautiful tenor voice, right in tune, along with that wonderful guitar accompaniment and man, could he play that banjo.

[@sharionsutherland8950]

What a beautiful man and inspired singer. I've loved him since I was 17. I finally got to see in concert at the Hanford cinema Hanford, Ca.❤

[@shilo39]

Headphones on Eyes closed and Don just carries you away. Great Songs lovely Voice with a story to tell.

[@curleyteeth]

Fantastic singer and songwriter.What more does one need in life.Its here to watch and listen.Jim.Liverpool.

[@rgjcalvinjohnson3705]

wait....where's the voice synthesizer, the half naked dancers, the light show with smoke and mirrors???? oh, that's right, real talent doesn't require it.

[@jeffthebracketman]

@ rgjcalvin Johnson You forgot the Auto-tune and the Beat Detective LOL

[@AcousticoV]

yup

[@annw8909]

Lol.

[@ncmathsadist]

An elegant statement with simple guitar and voice. Brilliant. Especially 'Empty Chairs'.

[@timward3116]

I remember watching this very program on a black and white TV in Cork City back in 1975. I set up my little Panasonic tape recorder in front of the TV and recorded it. Those were simpler times. The whole concert was great. He was (and probably still is) a poet with an amazingly clear voice and a wide range.

[@8lineslenovo704]

i from thailand i ilove now i am olod ann my eyes no6 ok. yes emty chqe

[@robinh.rogowski9660]

Such beautiful, beautiful songs.....voice of an angel.....

[@docdoc]

One of a kind. My favourite artist. Unparalleled lyrics abd he does it again and again

[@god-son-love]

Definitely a great figure in the history of music. So simple, so powerful.

[@timwillbanks5717]

all I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@itzjoeymac]

Never thought you'd leave. Until you went.

[@woofersagainstviolence5349]

The worlds best guitar playing poet. Empty clothes that drape on empty chairs. I just love that this guy is so unpretentious with his prodigious talent that I have been gifted to listen to since the 70s. The tapestry album, his first; is still timeless magic. Every crisp leaf that falls, all the flowers that grow; on this colourful tapestry .somehow they know.. That if man is allowed to destroy all we need, he will soon have to pay with his life for his greed.. AN AINT THAT PROVEN RIGHT.. U r a ledge Don..

[@itzjoeymac]

Troubadour.

[@thelastaustralian7583]

When I see you on the street, I lose my concentration. Just the thought that we might meet creates anticipation. Won't you look my way once before you go And my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well I've been thinkin' about you day and night... And I don't know if it'll work out right... But somehow I think that it just might... if we try. Faces come and faces go in circular rotation. But something yearns within to grow beyond infatuation. Won't you look my way once before you go And my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well you've got me standin' deaf and blind... Cause I see love as just a state of mind... And who knows what it is that we might find... if we try. You're walking a different direction from most people I've met. You're givin' me signs of affection I don't usually get. I don't want you to pledge your future the future's not yours to give. Just stand there a little longer and let Me watch while you live. 'Cause when I see you on the street, I lose my concentration. And just the thought that we might meet creates anticipation. Won't you look my way once before you go And my eyes will say what you ought to Know. Well I've been thinking about you day and night... And I don't know if it will work out right... But somehow I think that it just might... if we try. Somehow I think that it just might if we try. Yes somehow I think that it just might if we try. Source: Musixmatch

[@bonniecriscione-brown1225]

Just a beautiful voice, lyrics and melodies. Glad I discovered this. Thanks for posting.

[@ParisDylan550]

Most beautiful human to ever exist.

[@jason75]

Your beautiful

[@nelsonaraja24]

I like you

[@katiering4108]

Agreed! His poetry is so wonderful

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Announcer mentioned that don will"kill you softly with his songs" and the song of that title was actually written in a response to the writer hearing Don's amazing song "empty chairs"......just learned that the other day

[@thelevisullivan]

Lori Lieberman

[@maungmaungmyothwin9334]

what a voice and great singer ! thank you so much Don.

[@mharxman6095]

I’m not born on his era, but I can tell that I really fall in love with his songs! ❤️

[@edwardsotingcomarlang17]

Was junior high ..im singin this song ..what a very nice way to remember those beautiful days....

[@johnrushton169]

Helped me through my mid life crisis 30 years ago

[@TheSpiralnotebook]

Once upon a time .....there was room on the top 40 for music as reflective as this.

[@pisswig]

How can someone not like this?

[@dontknocktherock1263]

Talent personified. You can keep today's pretenders; this guy rules.

[@siriusblack8493]

This is my favorite Don Mclean song EVER. And it really shows why the song "Killing Me Softly" was written by him.

[@ryansimpson9441]

Sirius Black it was written about him not by him

[@dirkghillebaert9986]

Libi libenstein did, Roberta flack Stole it and got the fame and never mentiond libi, sad

[@itzjoeymac]

Just brought a tear to my eye.

[@Marklewisdes]

I saw him live..at least 8 times..throughout my life..once or twice in Montreal when I was teenager..in 72 or '73..once when I moved to Toronto in "81..the VERY SAME night I went to the Ontario Place forum just to see him play and hear the music...three yrs later.i got married..we went 4 more times to see him play The Forum..at Ontario Place.

[@ronnieneo]

Love this so much!

[@southwoodside]

FAO Anyone who's interested. The subtitles in Irish Gaelic at 4.17 say : His father's people, the McLeans, come from Mull in the Hebrides; his mother's people from Abruzzi in Italy.

[@fizzybubblech2128]

Thanks!

[@StevieMuso]

Can't agree more. I met him outback of the Sydney Entertainment Centre after a concert and he was such a nice, quietly spoken, humble guy. We spoke for about 20 minutes and he was so nice. His lyrics and beautiful music touch your heart. That's why after seeing him perform, Roberta Flack wrote "Killing me softly with his song". I shed many a tear over 'Empty Chairs' after a relationship ended, I even learned how to play it on the guitar. He, James Taylor and John Denver are my big three.

[@grahamburbage7686]

What an extraordinary beautiful song

[@charleymariano9088]

I love this song, I grew up with this song!!! One of best song by McLean!!

[@tbMatty]

His lyrics are so articulate and meaningful. And his guitar playing is superb.

[@imeldapetschulat5291]

One of the greatest artist of all time!

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...

[@lesjohn2]

Empty chairs is the most beautiful song about his mother his REAL mother our little Mary(quite contrary) and although I've been listening to it for 40 years I never tire of it. The guitar is a Martin 000-28 made in 1929. The 000-28VS is a modern recreation of this stunning and valuable vintage instrument. He still has it but doesnt play it now.

[@francenjensen608]

Saw him in concert back in the 1970s -wew, what a talent.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Tour🎺🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵🎉✨✨ album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks 💞💞

[@Celestino51]

What a GREAT ARTIST... I think he is a modern day Mozart...

[@erlingoskarkristjansson8609]

Empty Chairs Lyrics (below). Every word is perfectly chosen in this beautiful poem. It's so rare and I hate to say that they don't make lyrics like this anymore. Well done Don McLean. I feel the trembling tingle of a sleepless night Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright Beams of blue come flickering through my window pane Like gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Moonlight used to bathe the contours of your face While chestnut hair fell all around the pillow case And the fragrance of your flowers rest beneath my head A sympathy bouquet left with the love that's dead And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Never thought the words you said were true Never thought you said just what you meant Never knew how much I needed you Never thought you'd leave, until you went Morning comes and morning goes with no regret And evening brings the memories I can't forget Empty rooms that echo as I climb the stairs And empty clothes that drape and fall on empty chairs And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would

[@Danny__Noble]

People totally make lyrics like this still. You’re just living under a rock lol

[@Danny__Noble]

You must think the only music that’s being released is Cardi B etc 😂

[@moonoggin]

Maybe the loveliest song you ever penned and sang .. the 1st one. So glad to hear it here in 2020. I grew up to a lot of your music in my youngest days.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Tour🎺🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵🎉✨✨ album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks 💞💞

[@hahaha9076]

The purpose of life, "recognise your gift, and give." How many can say they ever did? Most of us are fooled by the narrative of getting what we can from life. Don must have been truly happy.

[@X976V3T]

Gosh - this so good

[@FenWolf68]

Best version of 'Empty Chairs' i've ever seen (the segue from the first song was flawless), thank you for uploading ;-j

[@annarodriguez9868]

Empty Chairs was new at the time I was feeling my marriage was failing after only 3 years. It made me stop and think about leaving and put a little more effort into making it work. We had a wonderful life until my husband got cancer and lost him after 36 years together. There's a chair, but it's not empty because it holds so many memories of our life together.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...you can drop your email address or WhatsApp contact below for more details about my upcoming concert /Tour🎺🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵🎉✨✨ album 🎶🎊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹thanks 💞💞

[@Yrksman]

Superb! I saw 6 concerts on the 75 UK tour including four nights in a row, Sheffield, Manchester, Croydon and the RAH. A superb performer I learned a lot from . A different set every night except for Bronco Bill's Lament as the opener and American Pie/ Vincent as the finishers prior to the numerous encores. In Manchester he played a long set of banjo songs and tunes but only Babylon the next night in Croydon. Every show was mesmerising.

[@barnhillbob]

I saw Don McLean in 1975 too and it was a wonderful concert

[@kenchin3904]

Amen. My favorite Singer/Songwriter.

[@petiedewaele6491]

Blijft mooi. Na decennia nog steeds

[@MrNishraj]

the only constant in life.....Don Mclean songs are timeless gems,

[@starinthesky1520]

Amazing touching songs, I'm glad he still performing and looks great. He always has a glass of orange juice!! I guess he never had a alcohol drink or.... ! not like those late and today's singers, they all die early from something.....

[@jaydeecee]

I sang "If we try" onstage when i was a high school freshman way back 1973 as it was then a hit. It was a last minute choice and luckily a girl classmate played the guitar as i didnt know how then. I guess i nailed it as i got a big applause. Ill never forget it.

[@donmclean8257]

Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years..💞💞🙏💓...

[@mariaboss9333]

Nothing compares to Music artist and their songs in this era

[@mildredmartinez8843]

He just needs a guirar. The rest is his inspiration and talent. Someone I loved very much ibtroduced me to this exceptional artist. When he was born the muses were watching over him. He is timeless. In a few chosen words he can make us experience a lifetime of emotions. You've got it all, Don.

[@nclslwl]

a very nice version!!!! IF WE TRY!

[@Marcrisse]

Best singer today!!! There is no one !!

[@davidjoseph5790]

What a very handsome song...he is truely right..hmmm maybe they can understand very sad man with very bad experience with a very meaningful songs...were old to know people

[@evettan4135]

I miss you!

[@harleyfraser1865]

Although I have only listened to his "American Pie" album I can without a doubt say that this is some of the most beautiful music I have heard that was created in the last 300 years.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Just the "Don McLean" album some listens. It is my fav.

[@SteveSingerFowkes]

you need to listen to the live ' Solo' album...one of the greatest live albums ever!

[@bruceemra428]

I sponsored Don at my high school in 1979 or so. His Homeless Brother sung with Pete Seeger is a masterpiece.

[@susammarks8502]

He. Is. Magical. A beautiful. Artist

[@marienenalabrador6703]

I just love his voice and his kind of music❤❤❤

[@marasilva1011]

Empty Chairs Don McLean I feel the trembling tingle of a sleepless night Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright Beams of blue come flickering through my window pane Like gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Moonlight used to bathe the contours of your face While chestnut hair fell all around the pillow case And the fragrance of your flowers rest beneath my head A sympathy bouquet left with the love that's dead And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Never thought the words you said were true Never thought you said just what you meant Never knew how much I needed you Never thought you'd leave, until you went Morning comes and morning goes with no regret And evening brings the memories I can't forget Empty rooms that echo as I climb the stairs And empty clothes that drape and fall on empty chairs And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Compositores: DON MCLEAN © Universal Music Publishing Group Apenas para uso não comercial. Dados de: LyricFind

[@FenWolf68]

Thank you posting lyrics ;-j

[@nathanyounkin6869]

One of the best poets ever

[@howie14w]

I saw Don in 1981 with Arlo Guthrie at Wolf Trap in VA. Great show!

[@vicvic964]

wow reminiscing the 70's era wow this song amazed me don your the men