Vincent - Don McLean (cover)

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Hello friends! Happy holidays! Here's another update of one I covered years ago (one of the first covers I did on my channel, I think!). It's snowed here in Ireland for the first time in a while, so though this may not be a festive song it's been on my mind anyhow. Stay safe and warm out there!
- Sammy
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[@derienzoffice]

I am Gobsmacked.

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Very soulful music ! You are very talented in both playing guitar and singing.

[@THINJIMI]

A beautiful song…thanks for the reminder. The most touching song Don ever wrote…

[@dannymeyer3256]

Great job this is a very favorite song of mine.👍❤️

[@MikhailKulkov]

Dear Sammy, your covers are so beautiful, I think it is worth to release an album of them. Alone again, Love of my life and others, and else this one just great and very melodical.

[@sirwinston2368]

I'm 61 year old guitar hack who has played guitar for 45+ years. I have always wanted to attempt this song. You did a mighty fine job Sammy. Very well played. Signed, the old guy.

[@craighammes2891]

As an 80 year old guitar amateur who's tried to play for 65 years , I never had the nerve to try this song. Never even knew what the song was about until I visited the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam back jn 1973. So all I can do is say this young lady is great !!

[@davidharkin8554]

Nice 😊

[@foofoorabbitt1196]

Oh man.. I did not expect to be in tears, audibly sobbing, listening to you play a song i have heard a hundred times before by a countless number of singers both famous and obscure, novice and expert alike. Thank you for this. If you can bring someone who is running around extremely busy caught in the last minute rush of this holiday season to stop and listen to with nothing more than an acoustic guiitar and a voice to a song about a tortured and inspired genius that was Van Gogh and writen so eloquently by Don Mclean, then that's a rare gift you possess. That's a super power. Merry Christmas .

[@hushguppy]

Beautifully written

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

What a beautiful performance of a beautiful song. I visited the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam about 8 years ago when I retired. I stood in front of a self portrait of Vincent and could not get this song out of my head. This young woman sings it with such sensitivity. Well done- Bravo.

[@nirmalsuki]

Don McLean would be so proud. Well delivered. You did justice to the feeling the song should be sung with.

[@timloer5419]

Oh my! What a captivating performance! You have the perfect tender voice for such a beautiful lyric! So, so well done!

[@Korgoon]

He is still alive mate and still can be proud if he watch this performance :)

[@sadweeb35]

words cannot describe how happy i got when i saw that sammy covered this song😊💞

[@_pearl_]

yes!! same here!

[@hannahlily11]

likewise!

[@Define856]

@sadweeb35 You can be my good friend.

[@serasmile6026]

One of my favorite songs. Thank you for the hauntingly beautiful Cover. Sammy, you’re truly a treasure.

[@trnngthngs]

I am 52 years of age and I have heard this song a hundred times or more and I have never heard this song until today. I thank you for this.

[@jeff4invest]

You heard it a hundred times before.

[@bethc4984]

Some people don’t get it

[@Bincone]

@@jeff4invest go read a book, bro. you clearly need it 💀

[@chris5947]

Bless you

[@stargazer1359]

I was 7 years old when this song first played on the radio. Loved it then...still love it now. And even more hearing Sammy's take on this beloved classic. ❤🎼❤

[@whiteviolin4558]

Indeed quite a lovely song, however sammy's pronouns are he/they

[@stargazer1359]

@@whiteviolin4558 Thank you, Shall correct.

[@whiteviolin4558]

@@stargazer1359 just wanted to let you know that your respectful response made my day 😊

[@stargazer1359]

@@whiteviolin4558 🕊🕊🕊

[@robert-brownlee]

I guess I was about 4 years old when this song came out. But I remember it well as my parents played it throughout the 70s along with American Pie, of course. Sammy's cover, so well done, brings back a lot of good memories.

[@tomlederle1960]

I spend a lot of time just surfin' the 'tube, probably way more than I should. And every once in a while, you stumble upon something here that is absolutely stunning. I've loved that tune since McLean wrote it. I've listened to what, maybe 15 or 20 covers. I have never seen anyone else perform it in such a wonderfully evocative way. The playing, the facial expressions, the little improvs, all add to the beauty of it. Words fail me. I will admit I think I got something in my eye about halfway thru. Thanks for this superb interpretation, Sammy. Bravo!

[@marsmercury3603]

i don’t think you realize how much i love this song and how comforting is it to hear it sung by you!! my heart is filled with joy. thank you sammy

[@brilliantcosmicspeck7956]

Wow, Sammy !! This song was written to be emotionally poignant. Nothing is lost in your cover. In fact, your voice and care for this song allow it to touch our hearts. Thanks for these moments, Sammy.

[@FreethinkingSecularist]

I discovered that song 25 years ago when that song was already 25 years old. Glad to see the music hasn't died, as Don McLean so adamantly protested in American Pie the same year. I love the feeling you give this song. Makes me wonder if you are thinking of someone more personal to you than Vincent van Gogh when you spill your heart to us with his lyrics. Thanks Sammy!

[@stewartmackey6648]

You open an old mans heart when you cover a song like this with such sensitivity . Thank You .

[@robertolsen2287]

Same here! 😊

[@user-zk5iu1hz1p]

So much emotion invoked. your ability to convey so much pain in your singing, also while keeping your voice hardly above a whisper is just phenomenal. Thanks Sammy for this beautiful cover and making a sad night meaningful..

[@alanyoung6847]

Dear Sammy, I am not sure how you do it, but you do somehow manage to distill the essence of these songs we have heard so many times. You make me hear them anew, and that is a very beautiful and powerful thing. Thanks for what you do, it is truly magical!

[@marie-josepentakis8925]

Just beautiful ! Thank you 😊

[@Smegness]

Sammy that was fecking wonderful - you have the ability to inhabit your covers so thoroughly that they sound like they belong to you. Kudos x

[@BXtremP]

Beautiful cover. This song has always struck me about how tender and lovely it is regarding one vulnerable, tourmented suffering and brillant painter, as much as people paint to tribute Vincent Van Gogh, I always thought this song was the best kind tribute, and I really hope there's some place, elsewhere, where he has heard it and cries of happiness. Brillant tribute Sammy.

[@christianrolf8826]

Wunderbar - ich habe den Song bestimnt 20 Jahre nicht mehr gehört, und dann wird er so wunderschön vorgetragen...😢

[@rjwusher]

Sammy is a gift that keeps giving.

[@FREDERICBELMAS]

Bonjour Sammy, vous êtes solaire ! Au delà, du fait que vous chantiez si bien et que vous ayez une voix magnifique, il se dégage une belle sérénité et une grande paix de vos vidéos. Merci !

[@FernLovebond]

I'm so glad you covered this! First time I heard the tune, elementary school: we did a section on art, learned a basic outline of Van Gogh's life, watched a video of some of his more famous paintings set to the original of this song. I cried, and was teased for months about it. But I still have a really special love for this song. You cover it so beautifully, Sammy. Lovely work.

[@tethmarino9476]

This is the most soulful version I have ever heard. I'm so emotional right now listening to this. 😢

[@eichhammer]

Don McLean would have tears of joy and emotion listening to how much feeling you Put in That

[@marianna8062]

Dioooos, Sammy, wow simplemente no tengo palabras... siempre logras tocar mi alma, tuz voz me llena de tantos sentimientos, eres espectacular. Recuerdo haber escuchado tu cover de hace algunos años y me encanta ver el progreso que has tenido, pero algo que definitivamente has logrado desde siempre, es transmitirnos toda la pasión y amor que se puede encontrar en la música. Gracias por esto, Sammy 😭😭😭💕

[@nicholasrichardson2330]

Sammy is new to me and her take on this Don McLean classic brought tears to my eyes. It amazes me that this song, from the 1970’s, was noticed and covered so well by someone so young. I truly hope that, somehow, this cover is brought to Don McLean’s attention. Were I he, I would be flattered and comforted to have one of my songs covered, so well, by someone that was likely born 30 years after its initial release. Bravo, Sammy!!

[@pebblefattree6404]

yeah, their voice is amazing, as well as their guitar skills!

[@mossrun]

Mesmerizing rendition.You express the tragedy of the lyrics so well. Lovely lovely voice. Thank You.

[@Ribo138]

Bravo Sammy. Saw the title an automatically grabbed my open back headphones to hear the emphasis in your beautiful voice and talent.

[@RunearkAlexandria]

My name came from this song, I havent heard this played more beautifully. Thank you

[@possiblypoet]

I haven’t even listened and already know it’s beautiful Edit: it was more beautiful 😢

[@RavenGuitar]

Wow. Just wow.❤

[@bangtanhygge]

No puedo decir cuánto me haz hecho sentir en estos minutos. Amo con todo el corazón esa canción y el hecho que la hayas cantado es algo maravilloso para mí, tu voz trasmite todo, me hace llorar, te amo sammy, nunca dejes de cantar por favor 🥺💞

[@nskso4579]

это потрясающе!!! я включила ваше видео в колонках, и эта песня играла так громко, что я погрузилась в неё полностью.. насколько тёплый голос!! спасибо большое за ваше творчество. буду включать по вечерам в трудные дни ваши песни и находить в них уют и спокойствие ♡ :)

[@jonathanjoyhill6500]

I have liked this song for many years but I recently discovered the story surrounding this song and when I listened it again, I had tears in my eyes. My heart was beating harder when I listened to your cover Sammy, thank you for sharing this with us :) .

[@Angie65100]

Wie großartig & wundervoll Deine Interpretation 🙏. Ich bin so dankbar, nachts um 3:04 Uhr. Manchmal führt Schlaflosigkeit zu schönsten Geschenken 🎁, so wie heute. Danke für diese Bereicherung - so wunderschön und pur. Happy new year ❣

[@laras.g.3048]

I'm so glad that you covered this song!! I think I started listening to this style of music after watching some of your other covers, and I love it. So being able to hear your version is awesome!!! :)))

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Thank you Sammy Copley. First time I heard this I was 18 and it brought me tears. God Bless you Sammy and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@mazztftg5323]

What a gift, its not to often I get tears in my eyes listening to a song.

[@archbishopjohnjohnston1184]

Such a beautiful voice, I could listen to you sing all day long. Have a gentle Angel voice that can sooth the soul. You play that guitar beautifuly.

[@davescott6980]

Wonderful!!!!💜💜💜💜💜thank you!!!

[@luisrod9612]

This song fits you like a glove. I loved your first cover, but this one... the fingerpicking, your subtle ways adressing the melody, it's pure magic. Thank you for revisiting this one, Sammy. Peace and love.

[@homonnaizsolt]

just couldn't stop listening to it, it instantly went into my favourites. Beautiful, heartfelt performance.

[@beastscooter]

OMG! That was the most amazing and beautiful rendition of that song ever. What a talent. Can’t wait to hear more.

[@Blossom1948]

Absolutely wonderful...I saw Don live in B'ham in the 70's with my sister ..he would love this one 👍👌👏👏👏

[@richardhershenson]

Phenomenal. Thank you so much. It brought tears to my eyes, especially to see someone young of your generation with your heart and soul filled touching beautiful voice discovering Don's songs. I've been a fan since American Pie came out with this in 1972 and sung and played his songs on my guitar since then. I saw him about 5 times in New York City in the 1970s. I really loved listening to you singing and playing this song tonight. Funny how you discover someone who so many people already know.

[@umangi]

Your covers are just therapy❤🍃 Sending you love!!

[@bretmaples]

I can not describe the happiness my heart is filled with to see this classic covered. Thank you for keeping it alive.

[@hogcaller]

This is one of the best covers I've heard ! Awesome job Sammy you have a special sound, please keep it up !!

[@tomgaylord1601]

Such emotion! Brought a genuine tear to my eye. Thank you for sharing.

[@jackmedcalf6254]

Simply wonderful!!!

[@davidrosen3970]

just brilliant...the articulation, the fluidity of your voice is incredible.

[@leszeksuchozebrski7303]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and one of the best performances of it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@MeOweEdacatto]

This makes me so calm and so happy you have no idea this is the best cover of any song everr

[@elleandtoni]

Omg I loved this song when I was a teenager and then completely forgot about it! So good.

[@kerrynight3271]

I want to hear you sing it.

[@stevederebey]

Oh my, that was simply beautiful! The feeling and emotion that flow from your voice and your guitar are amazing. I loved this! Thank you so much!

[@zwirn00]

You are a great artist, Sammy! Thank you!

[@jackobaby333]

Love all of the beautiful nuances in your voice as well as your guitar playing! Wow!!

[@tui2ii]

I am loving your covers recently!! You are making me emotional.

[@robert-brownlee]

Wow, in a single day we get a beautiful cover from Sammy Copley and a major scientific breakthrough in clean energy with fusion! Not sure which I am more excited about! Just kidding, it's Sammy's cover of Vincent of course. Thank you Sammy!

[@thelatenightbar]

That was Beautiful ! An excellent cover of a classic song. Beautifully played, and a beautiful voice. Thanks for sharing.

[@55dennie]

Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you sooo much!! 😊❤️

[@samueljulius2312]

Utterly mesmerizing. I had the privilege of seeing some of Vincent's works at the art centre in Chicago. I didn't understand the depth of the beauty until I saw a play a few months back detailing his letters to his brother Theo. This song has haunted me since, and your cover is truly special. My favorite alongside Alone Again, naturally

[@michaelbowden403]

Beautiful! Thank you!!!

[@fabster3333]

One of the BEST Vincent covers I've ever heard if not the best. Thank you

[@musicbyfabien6263]

Very beautiful and inspired ! Thank you

[@nowemmarkez1767]

I love this song since when i was a child.. nice cover and so cool..

[@dalgaboyu]

Fantastic - absolutely. BRAVO.

[@haneena4560]

Thank you for covering such a gem❤ I love how that you always cover the beautiful oldies, please keep doing it❤

[@LaZaritasjourney]

BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO. BRAVO!!!! You played and sang it with the emotion of the words that was mean to be played and sing. 🎶 You made it come alive!!!! Tears 😭 BEAUTIFULLY performed!!!! BRAVO!!!! Thank you!!!! INSPIRING!!!!

[@erlemartincarvalho1733]

Excellent..thks for bringing a smile to me. Lovely song and soothing vocals.

[@ruy7000gti]

..thank you Sammy for tears in my old tired eyes ..god bless you

[@Teeum5]

One of my all time favorite songs… sung with so much emotion. This felt so warm like being embrassed by your voice and the beautiful melody. Stay safe and all the best for 2023.

[@brittsavage007]

I first heard this song when I was your age. So fantastic to hear it living on with your beautiful interpretation.

[@Cool7Songs]

Holy smoke! This cover is amazing Sammy! Thank you!

[@OceaneFuentes]

I hadn't listen to your covers for months, i used to work and rest with those. To discover new ones is just super heartwarming. Keep going please.

[@wkkokenpokaikan]

This made me cry. No words that do good to your performance. Thank you

[@cyrusjosephd.quirino3694]

One of my favorite songs, your rendition Mam is so sincere. Love your singing and genre🤗👏♥️

[@emmagracestokes8565]

Immediately tears. This is a gorgeous rendition of the song

[@davidthomas3725]

This song is the greatest tribute to a very talented tortured soul. It always brings tears to my eyes. No exceptions here! Outstanding!

[@tiaolsen4500]

this is one of the songs i connect with the loss of my sibling and hearing your stunning voice singing these lyrics has brightened my morning so immensely

[@sammycopley1]

❤❤❤

[@bigg835]

Breath of fresh air in this angry world! Thank You!

[@pjkaiser27]

This is just perfect. The whole song has a wonderful intimacy and tenderness to it, but the hushed dynamics on the last verse pulled me in and brought tears to my eyes. One of the best covers of anything I've ever heard. Thank you.

[@barrybr1]

Bloody hell, that's beautiful. Back in the 70s/80s I listened to American Pie, as a shy and reclusive teenager, over and over. Thank you for your incredibly touching version.

[@jeffturner2959]

absolutely beautiful, tears in my eyes, but good ones. your voice is like a soft gentle breeze and the humanity you bring out in your music touches the depth of the soul...bravo

[@saneliseo2a777]

Superbe interprétation merci pour ce moment 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HappyTooth5]

mellow voice !! so nice to meet the song again. thank you

[@clumsyslime3369]

I don't know how but every song you cover is on my favorites list.

[@marcoesteves33]

Fantástico! Capaz de transmitir todos os sentimentos que a música tem com uma voz maravilhosa! Old Soul! 😍😍😍

[@gkitteringham]

wow, fantastic. Great to hear someone so young perform that classic song that I remember so well from my teenage years. Well done. I look forward to hearing more of your work.

[@krismcreynolds984]

Your guitar playing has gotten so good! Lovely guitar too!

[@ellispipermusic]

i've been listening to this song so much over these last few weeks - you covered it at a really good time for me :')

[@length_wise]

You are amazing. I didn't even know this song, but I listened to a couple of other convers and so I discovered this. Your voice is so beautiful and you sing so soulfully, it's very touching and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent and heart with us.

[@joshmore7175]

One of my favourite singers in the world, singing one ofy favourite songs of all time? It truly must be Christmas

[@navigatingwithnana]

Beautiful! 🥰 I was 14 when this incredible Don McLean song was released. When I was 15, I visited the Museum of Modern Art in NYC and saw "Starry Night" in person. My parents had taken me there before when I was a child, but at this new moment, I was looking at art with sensitive eyes and a passionate heart. I never looked back. Thank you Don!

[@miriamfein3843]

I loved it relaxed me so much thank you so much Sammy and bless you

[@bravestarr8857]

Wow! Wasn't expecting that. Gorgeously delicate cover of one of my all time favourite songs. Very well done and all the best.

[@a2zme]

Absolutely brilliant cover .. heard this tune a million times by a million different singers but you really got me .. well done.

[@Lefinno]

You're amazing, your music always brings me so much emotion and joy

[@terrilandry1313]

We’ll done!! You definitely have talent!! I love your voice, it’s not overpowering, just soft and beautiful!!❤❤❤