A huge statement has been reinforced numerous times over the last half dozen years when notorious artists have collaborated with Home Free in singing legacy hits and in several cases have reached out to Home Free. Home Free has shown extraordinary respect to these artists to the point there is mutual respect and admiration that is very visible both ways. Home Free is a very humble group of guys who know how to pay their respects as they showcase these well-respected and well-known artists. Just wow, and we are the benefactors of this wonderful trust as they deliberately give each other and us a chance to enjoy once again a freshness to the decades that gone on before us with a wonderful tribute. Home Free is showing the industry a strong core value of High Regard, Strong Consideration, Attentiveness, High Opinion, and Due Regard for those who have set the stage for the music we enjoy today. Thank You Home Free, for your leadership by action that we all admire and appreciate doing things the right way!!!!! ❣
This is so gorgeous. It's nearly unbelievable that Don invited Home Free to back him on the re-recording of his (arguably) two most iconic songs. In an article on the website Everything Nash, Tim was quoted as saying this was perhaps the best song ever written. What an honor for them. They also backed him on the title track to his new album, American Boys. There is an audio-only video on Don's channel. It's a bop.
This is such a beautiful collaboration. Home Free and Don McLean were meant to sing together! Beautiful reaction, thank you! Don said he wrote the lyrics after reading a book about Van Gogh in 1971.
Notice the portrait at the end the center one has Don and Home Free amongst the ones hanging on the wall they are looking at. The warmth that Home Free brings to the song backing up Don is simply so pleasing to the ear!! ❣
I loved that whole album when I was a teenager, and would listen to the whole thing over and over. Don McLean and Home Free have done a beautiful job with this, and Don's voice has held up so beautifully well. I love watching your reactions, and I really love that you listen to the whole song before reacting. I think any song should be taken as a whole before breaking it into pieces. Thank you!
They are truly in tune with each other perfectly and that is why we adore Home Free Lieben. I would not have missed seeing them for the world last year in England….
I agree with you Lieben-Toten…it’s brilliant by Don and the boys. Don sounds great for 78! I loved the video too with all the paintings behind them and then them being a part of the paintings at the end. Wonderful reaction LT! 🥰😄
Such a wonderful collab with Don McLean ... brings back a beautiful song that I had almost forgotten ! Their voices gave me chills ... so full of better times memories !
This is done so beautifully! Rob's voice was perfect for this song. I'm glad you reacted to it. And yes, I do know what you are saying about having memories attached to it. This was one of my husband's favorite songs. 🥰🥰
This entire video and song was absolutely magical! It was fantastic when Don McLean wrote and performed this song all those years ago, but now Home Free added their magic which created such a moving piece of work.
I've always loved this song and Home Free has made me love it even more. Bonus, we get to hear Adam's sweet voice. Don still sounds wonderful. And, Rob!!! Thanks for the Home Free reactions
I have always loved Don's storytelling voice and also loved his lyrics .. and this song -- THIS SONG is just really something. Home Free, in my opinion, can always acclimate quite comfortably to the musical situation/collaboration they find themselves in. Seems simple enough, but as a vocalist, I will say that that is SO difficult to do. Thanks for reacting to this masterpiece.
Loved your reaction and comments. This was truly a masterpiece in it's own right. Did you notice at the end, after they had merged into the painting that was their background, that image became the center picture on the wall they were admiring?
When they recorded American Pie,Rob mentioned to Don McLean that Vincent was one of all time favorite songs. Don McLean said,well,let's do it. And that is how it happened.
Loved your reaction. Yes it's like magic. 'Starry Starry Night' another Don McLean masterpiece could only be enhanced by a collaboration with Home Free's harmonies. I've always loved the original and was a little apprehensive about the collaboration but silly me should have known better because when has Home Free or Don McLean ever disappointed us. Truly a match made in heaven. The video is awesome too. At the end did you notice that the painting of 'Starry Starry Night' had Don and Home Free in it?
Great reaction! LOVE THIS! Hauntingly beautiful lyrics about the troubled life of Van Gogh. Don also knows how to paint a picture with his lyrics. #HomeFree collaborations are the best and always ensure the featured artist(s) takes the spotlight. Just WOW! As they never disappoint please keep the Home Free coming!!
Don McLean is a master lyricist - "American Pie" covered so much American history and "Vincent" is so poetic. Home Free is the perfect band to collaborate with him - they're always respectful of other artists and stay true to the artist's vision of the music.
They had been teasing for a couple of weeks. When I have listened to Home Free with the legends I have appreciated both the original and the update- both lovely. I was in my mid twenties when Don began his career and have always enjoyed his songs. I grew up listening to classical music and many of the folk styles that were done in the 60s. I love story songs
Love this collaboration! "Vincent" is such a great song by Don McLean! He originally did it in 1972. What a great remake with Home Free! Rob's voice is perfect for this song. Such a beautiful tribute to the sad life of the painter Vincent Van Gogh. He suffered from depression & committed suicide. He never saw any success during his life. But now his paintings are worth millions of dollars.
I’ve loved this song since high school early 1970’s. HF with Don gives it a fuller feel with the ebb and flow of the harmonies. Both versions are just lovely. I do have to say that this version has melted me to tears several times. Rob’s voice is so perfect for this- he really captures the emotion, and we got to hear Angelic Rob again.
I do not know if you have Paramount+ where you are, but there is an AWESOME documentary on McLean's American Pie in which HF speak about the song...its a great documentary if your a McLean fan. GREAT Reaction. Thanks for your work!
This always gets me in the feels, too! Rob, Don, and Austin’s harmonies were so gorgeous. Rob really stood out in this one! There seemed to be a special “quietness” in this and I found it so calming. They didn’t publicize this beforehand, although I think Patreon members had some hints of the collaboration but not which song. Thanks, L-T!
Great reaction, as always! Loved this back in the 70s and this new version still brings the feels. So rich with the addition of the layered harmonies. Don does sound amazing, no indication of his age in his vocals. And we get to hear a bit of Adam with his soft tenor backing silky Rob and Austin. Yes, Rob is a perfect complement to Don, very similar voice, and Austin has that natural 'cry' in his tone which suits this subject. Everyone is dressed so casually, Chance with his stocking cap. As if they were friends just hanging out, began singing and someone recorded the gathering. (No apparent hair, makeup or wardrobe assistance except the theme seemed to be 'wear something brown' LOL.) If you watch again, look for the subtle animation in the Van Gogh paintings when in the background. Such as the moving water.
I have always loved this song and this collaboration is so beautiful!🔥🔥 Using Rob for some solo pats was just perfect, his voice worked so well with Don’s and then a little from Austin too! The harmonies from the group were just perfectly added to the song, making the entire thing just amazing! And I really love the end of the video where they all just fade into the painting and then it fades out and the group is looking at the painting in a museum! Such a great arrangement of the song and video production! Thanks for your reaction!!❤❤
Rob has the voice of an angel and his voice is perfect for this song. The tears flow whenever I hear this version and I've listened to it many many times. Home Free is so great in everything they do but this was simply phenomenal. There's a story told about them regarding this song. When they collaborated with Don on American Pie, Rob told Don that this is one of his absolutely favorite songs and Don said "Then let's do it". Thanks to Rob for mentioning it to Don.
This is truly phenomenal! What a voice Don McLean still has! Wow. And of course Austin also sang great, but Rob's voice is just perfect for this song. His voice so warm, soft as silk and full of emotion. The quiet background vocals and guitar playing complete it for me. It's the same song as my youth, but with the Home Free twist it's something different. A beautiful song where I, of course, as a Dutch person, know the history of Vincent van Gogh well. If I could, I would have given Don McLean and Home Free a bouquet of sunflowers in memory of Vincent. The sunflower one of his most famous paintings 🌻...... 💖 💖💖💖💖💖
I remember when this first came out. I have to admit they made me fall in love with it all over again. It was like artists singing art about art painted by an artist if that makes any sense. It was very appropriate that they became a part of the artwork, because in my mind they will forever more be inked with it.
LTR....your beautiful comments are the perfect benediction for this wonderful collaboration....and you're right Rob is the perfect compliment to Don!!! Truly... once in a life time joy incarnate
I absolutely love this rendition. I had read that when they did American Pie. Rob told Don that one of his all-time favorite songs was Vincent. Don told Home Free, "Let's do it."
Don Mclean still has it when he sings. Home Free did a great job on this song with Don. The harmonies were great and Home Free is the best. Rob and Austin did great job. 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
Josh Groban's version of this is my favorite, but this is now an EXTREMELY close second. And it's one of those rare songs I always used to think was best sung in a single voice (whereas most other songs I like with several voices). But I've changed mind. I just can't figure out what I like best, the gorgeous singing or the stunning guitar. My eyes are misty. Such good stuff. 💙
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A huge statement has been reinforced numerous times over the last half dozen years when notorious artists have collaborated with Home Free in singing legacy hits and in several cases have reached out to Home Free. Home Free has shown extraordinary respect to these artists to the point there is mutual respect and admiration that is very visible both ways. Home Free is a very humble group of guys who know how to pay their respects as they showcase these well-respected and well-known artists. Just wow, and we are the benefactors of this wonderful trust as they deliberately give each other and us a chance to enjoy once again a freshness to the decades that gone on before us with a wonderful tribute. Home Free is showing the industry a strong core value of High Regard, Strong Consideration, Attentiveness, High Opinion, and Due Regard for those who have set the stage for the music we enjoy today.
Thank You Home Free, for your leadership by action that we all admire and appreciate doing things the right way!!!!! ❣
Very nice comment bernieregnier4500!
This is soooo true...the respect and love HF give the music of each artist they cover....is just masterful loving tributes
At 78, Don still has great pipes! Honor to him and Home Free❤❤❤ each to the other.
This is so gorgeous. It's nearly unbelievable that Don invited Home Free to back him on the re-recording of his (arguably) two most iconic songs. In an article on the website Everything Nash, Tim was quoted as saying this was perhaps the best song ever written. What an honor for them. They also backed him on the title track to his new album, American Boys. There is an audio-only video on Don's channel. It's a bop.
This is such a beautiful collaboration. Home Free and Don McLean were meant to sing together! Beautiful reaction, thank you! Don said he wrote the lyrics after reading a book about Van Gogh in 1971.
I got to love a capella through Home Free, and would not have heard many songs if they were not covered by them. Thanks to Home Free.
Wasn’t that beautiful! Home Free and Don McClean created masterpiece, worthy of honoring Van Gogh.
Notice the portrait at the end the center one has Don and Home Free amongst the ones hanging on the wall they are looking at. The warmth that Home Free brings to the song backing up Don is simply so pleasing to the ear!! ❣
I have been having a reoccurring dream that Home Free did this song-- Dreams do come true. My hubby of 52 years is Vincent and is a painter!
I think this may be their best offering, ever, and to be able to do it WITH Don. Wow! Thank you for reacting.
I admire the mutual respect and admiration between Don McLean and Home Free. It makes for a perfect collaboration on such a beautiful song.
I loved that whole album when I was a teenager, and would listen to the whole thing over and over. Don McLean and Home Free have done a beautiful job with this, and Don's voice has held up so beautifully well. I love watching your reactions, and I really love that you listen to the whole song before reacting. I think any song should be taken as a whole before breaking it into pieces. Thank you!
They are truly in tune with each other perfectly and that is why we adore Home Free Lieben.
I would not have missed seeing them for the world last year in England….
That was beautiful. Melody and words so meaningful. True poetry. Gave me goose bumps. Great reaction. Billy Boy
I could not agree more. I was excited when I read which song they were going to do, and Rob was just plain and pure awesome in this one.
I agree with you Lieben-Toten…it’s brilliant by Don and the boys. Don sounds great for 78! I loved the video too with all the paintings behind them and then them being a part of the paintings at the end. Wonderful reaction LT! 🥰😄
Your right it's Robs voice
Such a wonderful collab with Don McLean ... brings back a beautiful song that I had almost forgotten ! Their voices gave me chills ... so full of better times memories !
This is done so beautifully! Rob's voice was perfect for this song. I'm glad you reacted to it. And yes, I do know what you are saying about having memories attached to it. This was one of my husband's favorite songs. 🥰🥰
This entire video and song was absolutely magical! It was fantastic when Don McLean wrote and performed this song all those years ago, but now Home Free added their magic which created such a moving piece of work.
I've always loved this song and Home Free has made me love it even more. Bonus, we get to hear Adam's sweet voice. Don still sounds wonderful. And, Rob!!! Thanks for the Home Free reactions
I have always loved Don's storytelling voice and also loved his lyrics .. and this song -- THIS SONG is just really something. Home Free, in my opinion, can always acclimate quite comfortably to the musical situation/collaboration they find themselves in. Seems simple enough, but as a vocalist, I will say that that is SO difficult to do. Thanks for reacting to this masterpiece.
Loved your reaction and comments. This was truly a masterpiece in it's own right. Did you notice at the end, after they had merged into the painting that was their background, that image became the center picture on the wall they were admiring?
That, plus the moving water, is what made the video a perfect match for this great song/collab.
So incredibly beautiful! These Home Free collaborations truly make such brilliant and iconic songs even better. Bravo!
When they recorded American Pie,Rob mentioned to Don McLean that Vincent was one of all time favorite songs. Don McLean said,well,let's do it. And that is how it happened.
Loved your reaction. Yes it's like magic. 'Starry Starry Night' another Don McLean masterpiece could only be enhanced by a collaboration with Home Free's harmonies. I've always loved the original and was a little apprehensive about the collaboration but silly me should have known better because when has Home Free or Don McLean ever disappointed us. Truly a match made in heaven. The video is awesome too. At the end did you notice that the painting of 'Starry Starry Night' had Don and Home Free in it?
Absolutely beautiful! How very fortunate we are to have such a wonderful collaboration with our favorite artists.
Great reaction! LOVE THIS! Hauntingly beautiful lyrics about the troubled life of Van Gogh. Don also knows how to paint a picture with his lyrics. #HomeFree collaborations are the best and always ensure the featured artist(s) takes the spotlight. Just WOW! As they never disappoint please keep the Home Free coming!!
Don McLean is a master lyricist - "American Pie" covered so much American history and "Vincent" is so poetic. Home Free is the perfect band to collaborate with him - they're always respectful of other artists and stay true to the artist's vision of the music.
They had been teasing for a couple of weeks. When I have listened to Home Free with the legends I have appreciated both the original and the update- both lovely. I was in my mid twenties when Don began his career and have always enjoyed his songs. I grew up listening to classical music and many of the folk styles that were done in the 60s. I love story songs
Such a magical collaboration love every moment of this song 😊
Love this collaboration! "Vincent" is such a great song by Don McLean! He originally did it in 1972. What a great remake with Home Free! Rob's voice is perfect for this song. Such a beautiful tribute to the sad life of the painter Vincent Van Gogh. He suffered from depression & committed suicide. He never saw any success during his life. But now his paintings are worth millions of dollars.
I’ve loved this song since high school early 1970’s. HF with Don gives it a fuller feel with the ebb and flow of the harmonies. Both versions are just lovely. I do have to say that this version has melted me to tears several times. Rob’s voice is so perfect for this- he really captures the emotion, and we got to hear Angelic Rob again.
I do not know if you have Paramount+ where you are, but there is an AWESOME documentary on McLean's American Pie in which HF speak about the song...its a great documentary if your a McLean fan. GREAT Reaction. Thanks for your work!
This is so beautiful. Don still has an amazing voice. Our guys sound incredible. So happy they had another colab with our boys.❤️❤️❤️❤️
This always gets me in the feels, too! Rob, Don, and Austin’s harmonies were so gorgeous. Rob really stood out in this one! There seemed to be a special “quietness” in this and I found it so calming. They didn’t publicize this beforehand, although I think Patreon members had some hints of the collaboration but not which song. Thanks, L-T!
Lieben, this is poetry put to music.....Home Free + Don McLean = harmonic heaven !!! They took a classic and yet again did an upgrade as you mentioned
Always loved this song. Absolutely beautiful ❤and sad😢 Robs voice and Austin sounded so good with Don's ❤
The song was written by Don McLean on a paper bag, which sold for over a milllion.
This was so beautiful. Rob's voice was perfect for this song.
The most beautiful things frequently bring pain, I think.
Great reaction.
Absolutely love this beautiful version of this wonderful song. Very happy for Home Free - I'm a very proud Home Fry.
Great reaction, as always! Loved this back in the 70s and this new version still brings the feels. So rich with the addition of the layered harmonies. Don does sound amazing, no indication of his age in his vocals. And we get to hear a bit of Adam with his soft tenor backing silky Rob and Austin. Yes, Rob is a perfect complement to Don, very similar voice, and Austin has that natural 'cry' in his tone which suits this subject. Everyone is dressed so casually, Chance with his stocking cap. As if they were friends just hanging out, began singing and someone recorded the gathering. (No apparent hair, makeup or wardrobe assistance except the theme seemed to be 'wear something brown' LOL.)
If you watch again, look for the subtle animation in the Van Gogh paintings when in the background. Such as the moving water.
I have always loved this song and this collaboration is so beautiful!🔥🔥 Using Rob for some solo pats was just perfect, his voice worked so well with Don’s and then a little from Austin too! The harmonies from the group were just perfectly added to the song, making the entire thing just amazing! And I really love the end of the video where they all just fade into the painting and then it fades out and the group is looking at the painting in a museum! Such a great arrangement of the song and video production!
Thanks for your reaction!!❤❤
Rob has the voice of an angel and his voice is perfect for this song. The tears flow whenever I hear this version and I've listened to it many many times. Home Free is so great in everything they do but this was simply phenomenal. There's a story told about them regarding this song. When they collaborated with Don on American Pie, Rob told Don that this is one of his absolutely favorite songs and Don said "Then let's do it". Thanks to Rob for mentioning it to Don.
This is truly phenomenal! What a voice Don McLean still has! Wow.
And of course Austin also sang great, but Rob's voice is just perfect for this song. His voice so warm, soft as silk and full of emotion. The quiet background vocals and guitar playing complete it for me. It's the same song as my youth, but with the Home Free twist it's something different. A beautiful song where I, of course, as a Dutch person, know the history of Vincent van Gogh well. If I could, I would have given Don McLean and Home Free a bouquet of sunflowers in memory of Vincent.
The sunflower one of his most famous paintings 🌻......
💖 💖💖💖💖💖
Since they did “AMERICAN PIE”….i had hoping that they would do this one….its so Beautiful & Sad at the same time ♥️😔♥️‼️🎶🎵
I remember when this first came out. I have to admit they made me fall in love with it all over again. It was like artists singing art about art painted by an artist if that makes any sense. It was very appropriate that they became a part of the artwork, because in my mind they will forever more be inked with it.
Perfection! Thank you Don, Rob and Home Free!
Super fantastic!! Bravo to all!!!!
Perfection
LTR....your beautiful comments are the perfect benediction for this wonderful collaboration....and you're right Rob is the perfect compliment to Don!!! Truly...
once in a life time joy incarnate
Another 50 year old Classic upgraded by Don McLean and Home Free, good for another 50 years, another couple of generations to enjoy.
I absolutely love this rendition. I had read that when they did American Pie. Rob told Don that one of his all-time favorite songs was Vincent. Don told Home Free, "Let's do it."
Sincere reaction. Context: Don McLean: Misery sells! Van Gogh is success by failure.
Don Mclean still has it when he sings. Home Free did a great job on this song with Don. The harmonies were great and Home Free is the best. Rob and Austin did great job. 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
Josh Groban's version of this is my favorite, but this is now an EXTREMELY close second. And it's one of those rare songs I always used to think was best sung in a single voice (whereas most other songs I like with several voices). But I've changed mind. I just can't figure out what I like best, the gorgeous singing or the stunning guitar. My eyes are misty. Such good stuff. 💙
I want the painting!! ❤❤
Sing it Austin beautiful as always❤
Great reaction
❤🤠#HomeFree.❤#DonMcLean. Beautiful collaboration. Great reaction.🏠🍟
You are right a masterpiece, thank you for this one @Homefree
Such a soothing melody!
Brilliantly went said!
YES, YOU SAY ALL A THINK, A READ ABOUT GOGH, AND THAT IT SO SAD 😢😢😢😢THANKS FOR YOUR REACTION 💔💔💞💞
They did it justice. I can't say better than that.
Loved this, of course! Thank you.
Sing it Austin ❤
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