American Pie - Don McLean (A Cappella Cover)
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2019
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At the end of 1971 and early 1972 I worked in a nearly deserted 7-11 grocery store in the edge of town working the 3-11P.M. shift. It was dead dark outside and bright inside. With nearly no customers all shift I listened to the radio and anxiously await the birth of our first child. This song played over and over and I loved it. Then January 28, 1972 our Son was born and I will never hear this song without remembering those long nights waiting for my first born to arrive and the joy when I got the call to rush to the hospital. 49 years later it still has the same affect on me.
I love this kind of stories!!!
Great story ❤
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Really beautiful comment bill. I wish u those same feelings always.
@@james2578 ironic
Took about 5 seconds of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to become a complete admirer...
Took you that long.. LOL!! Cheers. What a pleasant surprise!
Same
Me too! subbed and bingeing :)
me to
Same
The day the music died…February 3d, 1959 in a cold, lonely cornfield near Clear Lake, Iowa. Saddest day ever for music. Thanks for this very beautiful tribute. Just wonderful.
Yeah... I wonder how many listeners here (or even Anne??) actually know much about that story. I mean, I wasn't born yet, but... have taken in the story in various tellings... but I could easily imagine someone having missed it.
Perfect. The song is about death of three musicians in 1959 and you managed to keep the voice clean and sad. Not like Madona whoh turned the song into a happy disco. The best cover I have seen so far.
The song is about much more than the death of some musicians.
@@colescott8756 Yes, it is, but it is sad and should remain sad.
Your so wrong. It's about more tha just that. It's about what happened I the 60s
@@AspergersStudio I know, it is about how world changed but it is a sad song, not like Madonna.
It's sad at the start, but wistful at the end. This song came out when I was kid in elementary school, and even at that age, we parsed the meaning endlessly. Somewhere, I have a 1972 newspaper article that my mother cut out that interpreted on an adult level. The adults got more of it than we did, but we kept parsing all the way through high school and got more and more.
You may consider singing Simon and Garfunkel, as they had many songs that were made to be sung as accapella. I believe your voice would be a great marriage to their songs.
So what are you sayin about this one?
Mayortwilleger this song is usually pretty heavy guitar. It’s good, but imagine how absolutely great it would be for a song designed to work this way.
Is the point they were making
James Smith ya I was thinking pretty much the same thing. I would love Anne to sing some Simon and Garfunkel, it would sound great
Her singing the boxer would complete my life
Sound of silence.
The best part of your videos? That you really look like you're having fun doing this. Not to mention your talent, of course.
Very true
This is the greatest I've ever listened to
I think she is flirting
Most of the time, its not a talent but really hard work and 1000 tries
Well, the clones at least seemed to be having fun.
Love how expressive you are with your face/eyes while you perform.
Yeah, I'd do anything for those eyes. Well, almost ;-).
And the big smile. She is a cutie.
I always go for the total picture and she certainly has it! What a keeper she is!!! I can dream while I am still married, right??
yeah, I was imagine somthing else with her expression
I cannot listen to this song as you sing it, without being incredibly moved. I cry each time. It just so touches my 65 yr old passions so sweetly. It reminds me that we're in a spiritual battle. Thank you.
Beginning on December 19, 1971, this became my favorite song. I heard it on the radio driving back & forth to visit my then girlfriend. I remember it well since it was my first day back home from Vietnam.
I want to THANK YOU for your military service, those were tough times.
Did you marry her?
@@arthurmead5341 Nope!
@@pastorart1974 are u married?
@@cherrybee95 Who is asking?
Damn I fell in love with this song, I was the shy kid In class but I met my girlfriend on math competition and life was great, I started listening to buddy holly and ritchie valens alnd a lot of other 50s RnR, only song that stuck out was this one, I started listening to it becouse the lyrics and it played on the radio thru my first kiss.
We dont see each other no more.
50's Rock and Roll feals more dead than ever.
They dont spin this record anymore.
I said goodbye to my american pie along time ago.
But these 8 minutes like the first time hearing this song.
Thank you from my heart and soul.
That last line gave me chills. No other cover managed that. This is perfection
This lady has a lot of talent. That was wonderful. Thank you.
Oh my my this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry
You have John Boy's chronic lyricosis I see.
😂Yes!!!
Tbh I heard the Weird Al parody as a child and learned it first before I ever even heard the original version
@Anne Reburn oh damn that’s sweet.
Anne Reburn Don McLean said that sometimes he’d almost switch the lyrics around.
The Clones are Back!
I know, so many clones for this song.
Imagine a whole choir of Anne singing the Gregorian Chants.
Darth Vader approves of this song
Another fantastic episode of Battlestar Galactica!
It would be awesome if she did a video where the clones argued with each other!
"The church bells all were broken..."
* ding dong ding *
Wait a minute...
I didn't think I'd like a mellowed out version of this song. I thought it would take away the frustration present throughout it, the overtones of lament, the undertones of anger... Instead what you've produced is something with a sweet sentimentality that was never present in the original version. It's gentler, more passive aggressive, and sadder than what McLean arranged, and I think it's brilliant. Bravo, my friend. Bravo 👏❤
4:07 I have listened to this song so many times but that part especially just makes me jump up and cry
Such an iconic song, paired with such a talented singer; it makes for a perfect combination!
Jacob Ervin Agreed
Sorry but it’s brava it’s bravo for men and brava for women
This video cured my endgame blues. I love you 3000.
Damian Valenzuela AAAAAAAAAA I love her 3000 too
"Not to start a competition here, but she said she loves me 3000"
WNKRZ you are probably about in the 900 area
Spectacular, and without ego.
DID THIS JUST GET UNBLOCKED IN THE US?
WOOHOO
I enjoy your videos that showcase your musical skills. That said, your voice is the first thing I liked about you and videos like this really shows the world how beautiful it is!!
Absolutely riveting.
This pop song is one of the few that deserves to be called poetry. Layers and layers of meaning, depths to be plumbed...
And you have given us layers and layers, too. I've never heard an interpretation of 'American Pie' that so ably emphasizes the poetic nature of the lyrics. You gave us soft and fragile vocals; what we usually get in covers is more assertive, more forceful, even happy, but all of that runs counter to the poem itself, which is bewildered, full of loss and defeat. In short, yours is the truest interpretation I've ever heard.
Opening lines gave me chills, you nailed it 💛
hermosa mujer, con un talento único
I have listened to ten thousand covers of this classic in the last fifty years and this, THIS is the very first time I have heard one better than the original and one of the rare few that wasn't absolutely wretched. This is perhaps the most over sung far over covered song in American music history and you have done something I don't think anyone has ever done. You've created with your vocal magic my hearing it for the first time ever, all over again! Thank you for bringing back a long dead memory only even better.
It's that same miniminalistic magic as with Anne's other covers. Strip out the overproduction, and the essence comes out.
Amen.
I've always considered "American Pie" to be my favorite song of all time.
You did a really nice cover.
I think if you covered McLean's iconic "Vincent" (Starry, Starry Night), it would turn out very well.
Heartburn? No thank you!
Reburn? Yes please! ☺️😍
I would like to see a cover of "By the waters of Babylon" by Don McClean, as that would really suit the multi tracking you do so well.
John Curtis yessss
John Curtis also check out Jackie Evancho’s Vincent. Really great! It’s on youtube
If Anne Reburn had the Infinity Gauntlet, *everyone* in the universe would be dust by now. Excellent snapping there, Anne!
ThAnneos
@@AnneReburnOH GOD NO
"Mr Stark, I don't feel so good"...
Astonishing cover. Probably the best version I heard since the original... And Acapella no less! It was genuinely touching.
Such a beautiful A Cappella version 👌😃 Fantastic ❤ 👏👏👏
Yes! Finally a more recent video! Anne I love your work! You make my life happier Everytime when I hear your work. I love Acapella! I'm not that great at it but I try. Hopefully I'll think about creating a channel soon. Keep singing Anne. 🤗 Thank you for making me happy, even if it's just for the moment. It means a lot.
Oh WOW. This is just so unexpected and so beautiful. You've given the song a whole new dimension. Love it.
Honestly, you must send this clip to Don McClean. I know he encourages young talent, and seriously, you are one of the best young acts in the world today. He would love your work.
This is a real masterpiece. So much analysis here to be had. Really love the arrangement, seems more beautiful than the rather sad original, just a flicker of upbeat without overdoing it.
Also the breathing skills required to pull off singing the verses in 1 take, something only a trained vocalist can pull off. They should be using this clip to showcase the technique in schools.
Really liked this one, solid all round production.
We are going to have this song in our Christmas play
Gbsjd
"Can music save your mortal soul?" Why, yes. Yes it can.
No. THat's the point of the song. The music has died. But, the Son of God can save one's mortal soul.
@@Joseph120656 "The Music" the song refers to is Buddy Holly. The song is about the turmoil of the 60's and how the first era of rock ended with Buddy Holly's death in a tragic plane accident. Don McLean used religious imagery in the song to express the emotional weight that rock music had in his generation.
@@Joseph120656 lol no
Still only the Love of God has the power to save. All else leads to no good. Adoration of temporal things is not good. Use of temporal things to come to understanding that the only thing that transcends death is the Love of God. Our music and our wealth will die. Though this is among the best renditions I have heard of any music of any genre. What Anne Reburn does is magic.
@@jonathanleonard1152 Please don't pollute this space with that propaganda.
My favorite singer sings my favorite song. I'm speechless. Thanks!
Morlyst yeah this is great isn’t it
You've outdone yourself Anne. Bravo
One of my very favorite songs of all time and at all levels, this cover is ............... STUNNING.
Thank you for this beautiful rendition of a great song. I've been listening it occasionally through the years, and I usually do something else while listening to music, but for this one, I lay still and completely set my attention to the song, throughoutly enjoying it
I didn’t expect to be blessed today but then I got this notification.. *Since I found your channel I haven’t heard anyone sing better than your covers*
WOW. I can _not_ even try to imagine the amount of _effort_ that was required to make this video. >.<
Your creativity & _passion_ for the art *definitely* shows 😊 (TY)
(And I feel so _guilty_ , enjoying it so ... so effortlessly 🤔)
ingenious 😊
What a face! What expressions! The word "angelic" comes to mind! Wow!
Beauty and talent. True masterpiece
Good?? NO, Great?? NO, OUTSTANDING!!!!! YES, love how you did that song.
My illness is cured. My crops are growing. My skin is clear. Yes! I love you and this song❤
And my wig is snatched
@@als_pals Same I'm bald now
Thank you so very much
Wonderful. I love it when you record with less technology, because your talent is evident.
It turned out even more amazing than I would've ever imagined. Finding and supporting you, along with befriending you has been one of the greatest achievements of my life. Words cannot express how much I absolutely love this and all the rest of your work. This song specifically has always meant the world to me, my grandmother used to sing it to me when I was very little and I've loved it ever since, it's one of the greatest songs I've ever heard, and your version honestly just lights up my heart.
Yep, she certainly is a fresh breeze.
Wow Chris that comment is amazing :-)
Dude, that was the best possible choice for a song for Anne. I never would have thought of an a capella of American Pie. Brilliant!
Love it! I bet she'd do an amazing Piano Man as well!
Just propose already jeez
This girl has serious talent !!
Best cover of this on RUclips
Just one person's opinion. An old person (let's just say that I've been collecting Social Security for 2 decades +). For me, the absolute best cover of this song ever (at least that I've heard).
the very best version of this I have heard, you voice is amazing
I didn't even realize there was nothing but you singing at the beginning, cause I was mesmerized! 😍
Yeah by her looks, not her singing because she isn't singing, she's whispering in song.
How can 9 minutes be so good :O
So beautiful
Just wow. And that was the shortest 9 minutes ever. Captivating.
This is one of the best one-person layered acapellas i've watched. Great work there.
This vid got banned for like 6 months. Considering she performed all parts, and it's one of the best, it felt especially unfair. So yes, be glad this is out in the world.
Completely true
@@carpediemarts705 why did it get banned?
@@emeltea33 they ban all sorts of things on yt.
I guess because someone else wrote it?
@@carpediemarts705 ahh, like a copyright algorithm thing?
I was wondering why it seemed like she was singing all wrong lyrics, then I realized I've heard the Weird Al version 100s of times and the real version less than 10
Same here. I was singing The Saga Begins at the start of this video.
Yeah... I'm in this club. ^^;;;
I belong here too! Probably heard her version about 10 times by now but The Saga Begins will forever be the correct lyrics!
I have that EVERY time I hear this song, too. :P
lol same!😂
Not sure if it has been said here, but this song was about the death of Buddy Holly, who was known as the Jester. The King was most likely Elvis Presley. Buddy Holly died in a plane crash and Don MclLean could not understand why God would take someone who pleased many with his music. When you know that back story it is hard to sing it without choking up at the immense sadness that inspired this great work of art. So well done to Anne for doing this cover version.
Graeme Stickings The start and end are about that, but there’s so much more. The Quartet are the Beatles. Jack Flash is Mick Jagger. The girl who sang the blues is Janis Joppelin.
If you pull out of the driveway at the surf ballroom and turn left, away from the airport, you will follow the shore of Clear Lake. There is what appears to be a levey along the road. Every time I hear this song I remember taking that drive
Bob Dylan is The Jester
Simple they are doing really big gigs in heaven.
Wasn't this about the death of Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper? That was the day the music died.
This sounds amazing! Don McLean would be proud. This is one of my favorite covers that I have heard you do. Keep up the good work Anne!
Wow! Bravo. Standing ovation from South Australia.🌷
Ms. Anne your production quality is just superb!!! This song suits all of your voices. Thank you for every song you do.
anne, your vooce are one of the sweetest that i've ever listen.
When you sing the refrain, at that moment you are fantastic !!! thank you so much❤️
Nicely done!!! Don McLean would be impressed with you!
Yes this song really shows off all the things about your work that your listeners like the most.
Wow, what a fantastic version. And off the complete song. Unbelievable performance.
You're amazing, Orchestra Girl, God Bless you !!!
Bob reaches out metaphorically and pats Anne on the head, : "Good Girl!"
This type of content is one of the most beautiful things of the Information Age. A young singer/actress expressing herself in an original way. We get to directly support her. She is not crushed under the weight of a record company, an entourage, or supporting band. The covers are often as good or better than the original artist’s efforts. Original content written by the artist. I love harmony and a story. No weird custumology, cursing, or other affected content. Selfishly, I hope Ms Reburn never signs a big contract. Kudos
Anne, your talent is incredible. It expands beyond music, to comedy, fashion, ...
one of my favoirte pieces of increasingly relevant music. I love you for singing it all the way through.
What are there no accolades or even comments visible - surely I can’t be the only one in awe of this great performance.
OHG, Anne your talent is unbelievalble! AN entire acapella choir in one really gorgeous young woman! You are awesome. Can't wait to hear more from you. A star is born!
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I cried listening to this, I'm so glad I found you! You're so talented
So somber and beautiful! I'm in tears. You have amazing talent ❤️
American Pie
Don McLean
A long long time ago
I can still remember how
That music used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could make those people dance
And maybe they'd be happy for a while
But February made me shiver
With every paper I'd deliver
Bad news on the doorstep
I couldn't take one more step
I can't remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride
Something touched me deep inside
The day the music died
So
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
And them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die
Did you write the book of love
And do you have faith in God above
If the Bible tells you so?
Do you believe in rock and roll?
Can music save your mortal soul?
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?
Well, I know that you're in love with him
'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym
You both kicked off your shoes
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues
I was a lonely teenage broncin' buck
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck
But I knew I was out of luck
The day the music died
I started singin'
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
And them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die
Now, for ten years we've been on our own
And moss grows fat on a rolling stone
But, that's not how it used to be
When the jester sang for the king and queen
In a coat he borrowed from James Dean
And a voice that came from you and me
Oh and while the king was looking down
The jester stole his thorny crown
The courtroom was adjourned
No verdict was returned
And while Lennon read a book on Marx
The quartet practiced in the park
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day the music died
We were singin'
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
And singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die
Helter skelter in a summer swelter
The birds flew off with a fallout shelter
Eight miles high and falling fast
It landed foul on the grass
The players tried for a forward pass
With the jester on the sidelines in a cast
Now the half-time air was sweet perfume
While sergeants played a marching tune
We all got up to dance
Oh, but we never got the chance
'Cause the players tried to take the field
The marching band refused to yield
Do you recall what was revealed
The day the music died?
We started singin'
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
And singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die
Oh, and there we were all in one place
A generation lost in space
With no time left to start again
So come on Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Jack Flash sat on a candlestick
'Cause fire is the devil's only friend
Oh and as I watched him on the stage
My hands were clenched in fists of rage
No angel born in Hell
Could break that Satan's spell
And as the flames climbed high into the night
To light the sacrificial rite
I saw Satan laughing with delight
The day the music died
He was singin'
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die
I met a girl who sang the blues
And I asked her for some happy news
But she just smiled and turned away
I went down to the sacred store
Where I'd heard the music years before
But the man there said the music wouldn't play
And in the streets the children screamed
The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed
But not a word was spoken
The church bells all were broken
And the three men I admire most
The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died
And they were singing
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
And them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die
They were singing
Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry
Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
Gracias!!
Just in case anyone doesn’t know, this is about the death of Buddy Holly and, yes, Don WAS a paper boy!
underrated comment
@@pierre6760 Also Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson aka "The Big Bopper"
He wrote a lot of songs this is the only song he sang
That was simply beautiful. Thank you. I'm making that weird face where you don't know whether to smile or weep. Great art often has that impact on a person.
Brilliant!
I want this to be sung at my funeral . I will use my fortune to contract this girl and a choir to sing this at my funeral
This is one of the best voices I've heard so far. Makes so calm and relax just listening to her. Love it!
Those who disliked this video must be jealous.
One of my favorite songs done so well. Thank you Anne!
I like how you give genuine happy smiles, I could never do that.
Wow. What a great rendition of this classic song. I have a copy of it, but, it is an edited version. I knew there was a longer version that even the radio station I used to listen to wouldn’t play due to its length. Thank you for letting me finally here all the verses. You made this 52 year old very happy. The only thing that would’ve made it better was if I had seen this video when you published it, which happened to be my birthday. RUclips strikes again. I’m definitely going to subscribe as soon as I finish this comment.
Very good work, it is a difficult song.
Fantastic. It brought a tear or two to my eye, hearing the Anne version of this classic
god damn everytime i turn around i found you sung another song that i absolutely love and once again i find you made said song into a very fun and interesting take on the oringinal. keep at it!
I love that every time that song is played the song is reborn again :)
Music never dies, it only changes form
And lives on in our hearts
Shared from one beautiful heart to the next. ... carry on
Beautiful. I'm not ashamed to admit that I shed a tear or two.
WOW! 7-part harmony AND percussion and you make it look soooo easy! Love it!
Thank you, Anne. This is an awesome cover for this song. A retelling of a great song. Thanks.
The harmonizing starting at 6:05 is insane!
Wow!
4:07
That sounds great. Love your accapella covers.
Your voice reminds me of other moments in my life when I was totally blown away by someone's talent. You're an inspiration my dear. Thanks for sharing!
Your music and the way you present is so pure! Thank you for sharing with us!
There is no music actually.
Simply amazing ; congratulation ; a flawless success !!!! 🥰
One of the positives, if the only positive, of the current pandemic has been discovering the talents of others that otherwise wouldn't have been seen.
That was a beautiful arrangement, Anne. And a great video as well!
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"The Day The Music Died" is February 3, 1959, when Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash after a concert. McLean wrote the song from his memories of the event ("Dedicated to Buddy Holly" was printed on the back of the album cover).
McLean was a 13-year-old paperboy in New Rochelle, New York when Holly died. He learned about the plane crash when he cut into his stack of papers and saw the lead story.
Reportedly, The levee Don is referring to was The Levee, a bar down the block from Don's high school (Iona Prep) in New Rochelle, NY. It is now the Beechmont Tavern.
(Source: www.songfacts.com/facts/don-mclean/american-pie)
Wow....... stirs the heart. Beautiful harmony. Thank you.
That is the most beautiful version I’ve ever heard. Kudos to you.
Impressive... I can't stop listening to you sing.
this young lady has a great future‼️she does justice to the songs ❤️.keep em coming 🤛
Simply sublime!
I can't cease to be amazed by the beauty of all of it. My deepest admiration
Very beautiful Anne! I am proud to be your supporter.
A very ambitious song to do. You did an awesome job! Kudos to you!
I watched all 9 minutes of this. Your passion is contagious. Keep singing and keep the love of singing. I'm ending my youtube night on this because it brought me such joy.
I'm just finding this and it is awesome! I like how you break into a huge "smile" to hit some of your notes.