@@jerometaperman7102 well its obvious that they only heard him one time..so that's why...don't let it bother you!...it used to bother me when people was bitching and somebody that not yet made the hall of fame....then eventually i thought about it , it doesn't matter.. we know what the music sounds like, I don't need people telling me who's good and who's not. This guy was a gift...them people in the audience didn't realize how lucky they were to see him.
@@Butter-go7ih - Agreed. It’s their loss if they have not ever heard some of McClean’s more beautiful songs. I like American Pie but I personally would rank it maybe fourth after Vincent, Castles In The Air, And I Love You So.
Don is a paradox - - He is well known for a few songs, but is rather unknown for the totally beautiful voice he possesses. People need to hear more of him.
I saw this guy live in Ireland about 1979 - he held the audience spellbound for two hours with just a voice and a guitar. One of the nest concerts I've ever been to.
This is a most beautiful song. I especially love the last lines that say,"The book of life is brief, once a page is read, all but love is dead", that is also my belief. He was one of the best songwriters of his time.
When we were young we had so many artists to listen too in the 50's-80's but when I look back on life Don Mclean stands tall amongst the best,love many of his songs.
the words. the pauses. the music. nothing modern comes close to this. from one man. the words. the melody. the instrument. the voice. paying no homage whatsoever to self. hm. perfect.
... this is just as beautiful today as it was when he sang it here in Israel in '79; I think we all live in hope of having someone love us just this much ...
@@GenduSinger4728 Are you? "Flippant" isn't as attractive, or articulate, as you clearly think it is. Nothing nice to say? Do as your mother surely told you: say nothing, and keep on going.
I am so grateful for my husband, we reunited after a long time apart. And this song is so reminiscent of our story. Such a beautiful performance too. Classic ❤️
Your sentiments resonate with me. Connected with my first love when we were teenagers to accidentally come back in each orher"s lives at 40 years. Shared 22 wonderful years ❤ together and last year he passed away.
Thank you for posting this live performance. Don Mclean is a poet, a visionary, and revolutionary artist. Though Elvis has the rep, he was none of these. Because Mclean's work, though entertaining, is more artistic than entertainment. Only those who are sensitive to the times , what's happening in our world, will appreciate the far reaching value of this man's work.
Absolutamente, Elvis Presley é incomparável a qq outro cantor no planeta, é isso que acha a grande maioria da população mundial, que comprou mais de um bilhão e meio de discos dele. Esse cantor deste vídeo tem uma voz razoável e fez uma bela canção que Elvis a elevou às alturas. Foi a primeira vez que vi este cantor cantar. Nunca tinha sequer ouvido falar…
There's a video on RUclips of Don singing Crying & its hauntingly beautiful. Yes Roy Robinson's version is the best. But if you like McLean you'll love his version.😮
AND I LOVE YOU SO, THIS SONG I SANG WHEN I WAS 16 YEARS OLD 4 TIMES I JOIN THE SINGING CONTEST, AND I WON 4 TIMES FIRST HONOR, I REALLY LOVE THIS SONG, DON MACLEAN YOUR VOICE SO NICE TO LISTEND I REALLY LOVE YOUR VOICE WITH YOUR GOOD SONG ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I saw him on t.v. years ago perform Vincent. It was a big awards show with lots glitz, glamour and high energy. I think it may have been the Grammy awards. Anyway, he came out with his guitar and sang it flawlessly. There was such a hush over that audience like a forest under a blanket of snow. He had full command of the crowd. This was the disco/punk rock era when Vincent was released. EVERY eye was locked on him. Ive never seen any performance like that before or since. This us such a beautiful song. Its how songs can be written but rarely are. Thank you Don for setting a high standard.
The words made me cry for my brother who died and as mentally iil and isolated for a great part of his life. Listen to the words. When you help someone you will know what these words will mean.
I am sure he is one of the most underappreciated american songwriters. He is very much more than American Pie. For me he is one of the greatest songwriters ever with much great songs.
I’d be in love if a guy sings this song to me😭❤️ I’m part of GenZ but this kind of songs are the ones that really captures my heart. I wish there are still music artists who makes more songs like this and not just sexual ones
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My husband died about 10 weeks ago, just before this virus stopped the world. Sometimes it feels like he was the last good thing in this world, and when he left nothing, and I mean nothing, was the same.
In the late 80's when I was in my early 30's and had four children all under 6, we'd take a ride after dinner to thru our little town. I would put this cassette on and the kids would really calm down and get ready for bed. This song holds such fond memories for me. Don McClean has alwasy been one of my favorites. He's truly a gifted composer/singer.
Thank You Don McLean for being one of my husband's and my absolutely favorite songs that we play everyday~ Bless You on Your continuing Journey through this lifetime!
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As many unspoken facts are not revealed until we don't have them, Don McLean will unfortunately be one of these facts. By all standards he is a true genius In not only story telling songs but capturing real life,love and death. And singing these verses with a God given voice. One in billion artists!
A beautiful song. Don is such a talented singer, songwriter and guitarist. Perry Como did a good enough job with his easy listening cover, but Don's original is something else.
One of the best male voices ever and I mean ever and with Vincent and American Pie became the sound of a whole generation. Commercial success was a hard pill if not impossible pill for him to swallow.
And I Love You So And I love you so, The people ask me how, How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know I guess they understand How lonely life has been But life began again The day you took my hand And yes I know how lonely life can be Shadows follow me The night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And you love me too Your thoughts are just for me You set my spirit free I'm happy that you do The book of life is brief Once the page is read All but love is dead This is my belief And yes I know how loveless life can be Shadows follow me The night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And I love you so, The people ask me how, How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know
Maybe a sign for you for making something artistic that is powerfull and emotional , I do my best to reach some percentage of what Neil young is doing by playing flamenco for my wife , I really wonder what your passion hobby or proffession is to put such a kind comment , greetings and the best for you and your family and friends , Alex de Lisa
I love that song; and many more of Don! However, i think there are awsome singer songwriters today, too. FM Laeti and Gabi Moreno for example, just to name a few. There seems to be much more „noise“ nowadays, which makes it harder to find the beautiful, timeless stuff - but it is being created today as well… 😊👍🏾
"Strumming my life with his fingers, telling my life with his song, killing me softly with his song" and making me weak in the knees! One of the ALL TIME GREATS. Saw him in Raleigh in the nineties.... Absolutely the height of my life AND he signed autographs after the concert. What a man!!!
How lovely to have seen Don live! Was one of my ambitions...I do have a live CD however which is pretty amazing... the mark of a true artist is their live performances and Don didn't disappoint!
What a beautiful beautiful voice. How effortlessly he puts in little variations of the melody. This is so much better than Como's orchestrated version.
I've always loved this song, it holds timeless beauty. The words " ... shadows follow me and the night won't set them free" are so meaningful and beautiful to me. And to many others who struggle to find love. This performance is deeply moving.
Awww he said smooching.... And I love that his wrist un-SNAPPED not unbuttoned. I love his lyrics, I always have. He was my first record purchase, too. *hugs Don* My 14-year-old daughter and I play your music so often. Thank you for sharing yourself and your time with us back then. Come to Seattle, we'll have you over for dinner. :) :) :) We play a mean game of Rummy.
Don McLean was GENIUS! So many songs in our sub-consciousness that were his brainchildren. Soooo good, I heard this on a best-of this morning and it nearly brought me to tears, and that don't happen often. Nice stuff
Don McLean is a musician and a poet. Every single song he wrote is a gem in notes and in words. I also love the shots of the audience. He has them completely spellbound.
Don wrote a heartfelt music for people to relate their lives to and it's about love that simply beautifies life. Regardless of commercial success, I do believe that the songwriting spirit in him will always remind people of how they could reach out to other people welcomingly and deservingly.
I could not have thought higher of this guy. what a freaking talent. I hope he's happy now. He deserves to be. He made a lot of other people happy. I always thought of him as the Real Deal.
Hi Stacey, if you love listening to this song, you should not miss Tapestry, Till tomorrow, Empty chairs, Oh my what a shame, If we try, Crossroads... there are just too many to name. Don 's lyrics are like poems. 40 years have gone and I am still touched by his songs.
I don't know Don McLean but he comes across as the every man, he grew up in New York not to far from me, making me think I understand him, perhaps a bit better than most. His songs are perfect slices of life not only for the everyman but for everyone.
How wonderful to know that Don Mclean could write the sweetest words to this romantic ballad, probably the sweetest love song of all time, to a sweet melody There were others who did also sing this in their own way, but this tribute is to the originator, Don Mclean who was inspired to write and express the way that we feel, when we experience a true love glad to find this on your channel today and i wish to compliment you too.
What a great talent. His music was so wonderful. Bye bye Miss American Pie got me thru some tough times. It made me happy when I was dealing with some sad times.
I was so lucky to see him perform many times....in Montreal and Toronto...right around this time period and later on..back when talented people like him and Janis Ian were writing songs that had true meaning and depth. Thks for posting.
Such a fantastic song writer, and performer...there is an introspection and depth to his songs that you just don't seem to find with many artists these days.
Brilliant song and don mackine and his music are so beautiful I can’t believe they are doing that with their songs in their studio but they do have their songs and their vocals are amazing
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@@donmclean8257 my, is that really you Sir? Thank you for your comment! Your song Vincent is still my favorite song. The melancholy, the poetry, the sheer emotion the song brings... To me it's something I could never express in words. You have brought into this world something so beautiful and pure and I can't thank you enough. It's a privilege that I live so that I can listen to your songs. God bless you, Sir!
@@princecharlo3122 yes it's me John Deacon thanks for your wonderful wishes and comment it's a pleasure to me. If you don't mind I would like to have a personal conversation with you to know more about your good thoughts and advice towards me as a fan of mine.
Lyrics: And I love you so The people ask me how How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know I guess they understand How lonely life has been But life began again The day you took my hand And yes, I know how lonely life can be The shadows follow me 'n' the night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And you love me, too Your thoughts are just for me You set my spirit free I'm happy that you do The book of life is brief And once a page is read All but life is dead That is my belief And yes, I know how lonely life can be The shadows follow me and the night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And I love you so The people ask me how How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know
Have know this song since I was a little girl... am divorced, but if I ever remarry, I want this played at my wedding... this is such a beautiful song...
This man is a great solo performer. Great voice, good songs. I like his guitar playing, as he is a finger picker with finger picks. It is all you need: a guitar and voice. Wonderful.
Hello 👋 Alexandra 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.
And I Love You So And I love you so, The people ask me how, How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know I guess they understand How lonely life has been But life began again The day you took my hand And yes I know how lonely life can be Shadows follow me The night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And you love me too Your thoughts are just for me You set my spirit free I'm happy that you do The book of life is brief Once the page is read All but love is dead This is my belief And yes I know how loveless life can be Shadows follow me The night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And I love you so, The people ask me how, How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know
WHY DO THESE HAUNTING LYRICS CALL OUT TO ME? IS THERE NO ONE ELSE TO SEE WHAT I HAVE BEEN SEEING/LIVING THESE YEARS?FULL OF MEANING, PIERCING MY SOUL, YET PAINTING A STOP SIGN ON THE ROAD LEFT AHEAD. TOLLING ON 100'S OF SONGS/POEMS & MORE, WILL MY DESTINY BECOME "THE LOST LENORE" & EDGAR ALLEN POE MY LEGACY?
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Don McClean is perhaps one of the most underappreciated American songwriters. He's way more than American Pie.
I'm from Belgium and I only knew him from American Pie. This is a nice song too, but I always thought Perry Como sang the original. But it is Don.
Love all of them, matter of fact, Elvis covered this one.
My favorite is Vincent, sometimes called Starry, Starry Night. It is special.
Horsehide - Yes, I agree that Vincent is his best song. I hate it when people put him on their One Hit Wonders list. Those folks are just ignorant.
@@jerometaperman7102 well its obvious that they only heard him one time..so that's why...don't let it bother you!...it used to bother me when people was bitching and somebody that not yet made the hall of fame....then eventually i thought about it , it doesn't matter.. we know what the music sounds like, I don't need people telling me who's good and who's not. This guy was a gift...them people in the audience didn't realize how lucky they were to see him.
@@Butter-go7ih - Agreed. It’s their loss if they have not ever heard some of McClean’s more beautiful songs. I like American Pie but I personally would rank it maybe fourth after Vincent, Castles In The Air, And I Love You So.
Don is a paradox - - He is well known for a few songs, but is rather unknown for the totally beautiful voice he possesses. People need to hear more of him.
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Exactly. It wasn't until I heard his live album on cassette that I really understood. Especially the song where he gets the audience to harmonize.
My God....is that an Understatement.....
His voice is unreal....just captures it all.
2:36 He has a very pure sweet voice.
The American pie is fantastic
we need more musicians that sing from the heart like this legend does.
I totally agree with you . Love the song ❤
Hello . How are you doing today and hope you’re staying safe ?
"The book of life is brief". That hit hard .
Not true though, it's eternal.
I can not believe the Quality of his Voice......so genuine and so really beautiful and full.....what a gift.
Yes, so glad to see your comment. He is very unique.
Nov 20, 2023. I'll comeback after 5 years. Just to hear this song.❤️
I saw this guy live in Ireland about 1979 - he held the audience spellbound for two hours with just a voice and a guitar. One of the nest concerts I've ever been to.
You alive now dude?
This is a most beautiful song. I especially love the last lines that say,"The book of life is brief, once a page is read, all but love is dead", that is also my belief. He was one of the best songwriters of his time.
My favorite lyric in the song. Love this song so much! ❤️
What a beautiful voice!!!
What a beautiful tone he has in his voice. He's so talented as a composer and singer. He also possesses charisma in his performance.
Beautiful voice and song
When we were young we had so many artists to listen too in the 50's-80's but when I look back on life Don Mclean stands tall amongst the best,love many of his songs.
the words. the pauses. the music. nothing modern comes close to this. from one man. the words. the melody. the instrument. the voice. paying no homage whatsoever to self. hm. perfect.
Very well said ! don gves me chillzzz on each part of my body wtf
she said
J adore en hébreu c est plus beau
You covered it all. Totally great song by a great artist. Beautiful words and expression of love.
SO well said - he is true to to himself, the music. One of a kind - timeless . . .
... this is just as beautiful today as it was when he sang it here in Israel in '79; I think we all live in hope of having someone love us just this much ...
Are you still alive?
@@GenduSinger4728
Are you? "Flippant" isn't as attractive, or articulate, as you clearly think it is. Nothing nice to say? Do as your mother surely told you: say nothing, and keep on going.
@@4039213995 So in other words you are still alive old man
Indeed....
I came to this video with melancholy and left with elation!
I am so grateful for my husband, we reunited after a long time apart. And this song is so reminiscent of our story. Such a beautiful performance too. Classic ❤️
Your sentiments resonate with me. Connected with my first love when we were teenagers to accidentally come back in each orher"s lives at 40 years. Shared 22 wonderful years ❤ together and last year he passed away.
@@geetasinanan6855 God bless you. 💕 until you meet again 💜
"The book of life is brief and once a page is read all but love is dead this is my belief."
Greatest thought ever committed to paper.
mtchair4me
I think the same thing.
Actually what he said is "... otherwise politics is a joke."
One of our best poets.
Don’t let it die there , listen to more of his music. He has a lot, even greater, than this
Thank you for posting this live performance. Don Mclean is a poet, a visionary, and revolutionary artist. Though Elvis has the rep, he was none of these. Because Mclean's work, though entertaining, is more artistic than entertainment. Only those who are sensitive to the times , what's happening in our world, will appreciate the far reaching value of this man's work.
Absolutamente, Elvis Presley é incomparável a qq outro cantor no planeta, é isso que acha a grande maioria da população mundial, que comprou mais de um bilhão e meio de discos dele.
Esse cantor deste vídeo tem uma voz razoável e fez uma bela canção que Elvis a elevou às alturas.
Foi a primeira vez que vi este cantor cantar.
Nunca tinha sequer ouvido falar…
There's a video on RUclips of Don singing Crying & its hauntingly beautiful. Yes Roy Robinson's version is the best. But if you like McLean you'll love his version.😮
AND I LOVE YOU SO, THIS SONG I SANG WHEN I WAS 16 YEARS OLD 4 TIMES I JOIN THE SINGING CONTEST, AND I WON 4 TIMES FIRST HONOR, I REALLY LOVE THIS SONG, DON MACLEAN YOUR VOICE SO NICE TO LISTEND I REALLY LOVE YOUR VOICE WITH YOUR GOOD SONG ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hello Gina, How are you doing?
I saw him on t.v. years ago perform Vincent. It was a big awards show with lots glitz, glamour and high energy. I think it may have been the Grammy awards. Anyway, he came out with his guitar and sang it flawlessly. There was such a hush over that audience like a forest under a blanket of snow. He had full command of the crowd. This was the disco/punk rock era when Vincent was released. EVERY eye was locked on him. Ive never seen any performance like that before or since. This us such a beautiful song. Its how songs can be written but rarely are. Thank you Don for setting a high standard.
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
He’s the best ever ❤❤
The words made me cry for my brother who died and as mentally iil and isolated for a great part of his life. Listen to the words. When you help someone you will know what these words will mean.
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thats sad.
I am sure he is one of the most underappreciated american songwriters. He is very much more than American Pie. For me he is one of the greatest songwriters ever with much great songs.
Don Mclean is one of my favorite american singer
I’d be in love if a guy sings this song to me😭❤️ I’m part of GenZ but this kind of songs are the ones that really captures my heart. I wish there are still music artists who makes more songs like this and not just sexual ones
😊😊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.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my RUclips channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏
Best song I’ve ever heard ❤❤❤
Hello Mary . How are you doing today and hope you’re staying safe?
I really do love this guy. He can really sing, unlike so many nowadays! But this song is just heart felt. Don is an original, and he is deep.
My late husband's and my favorite song...how I miss him.
My mom sang this to me as a lullaby when I was little.
God bless you. ❤
My husband died about 10 weeks ago, just before this virus stopped the world. Sometimes it feels like he was the last good thing in this world, and when he left nothing, and I mean nothing, was the same.
Lori Judd I hope you're doing fine. Take care.
In the late 80's when I was in my early
30's and had four children all under 6, we'd take a ride after dinner to thru our little town. I would put this cassette on and the kids would really calm down and get ready for bed. This song holds such fond memories for me. Don McClean has alwasy been one of my favorites. He's truly a gifted composer/singer.
That’s incredible! Thank you for sharing!
I love this song. It is a classic. Don McClean's music will never grow old.
Are you still alive?
Anybody listening in January 2021? Thumbs up!😃👍👏👏👏
Jetzt ist 2024.
Höre immer noch zu.
Inja❤
It's my 1 of favorite. I do listen periodically !
Yes, his music, even the less well known songs, are absolute gems. Talented man. I hope he's happy in retirement.
40 years have flown by but I am still listening. Thank you all.
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
OK . .. J-P
This is really one of the very best love songs ever written
This and Vincent show what a poet he is....
Vincent gives me goose bumps, or as we say colloquially, chilly bumps every time. Very similar feeling to a lot of Simon and Garfunkel ballads.
My late husband loved his song Vincent
@Love Not Hate Not at single one.
way more than just those...
thumbs up if you still listening to Don Mclean in 2012!!!
2024
Thank You Don McLean for being one of my husband's and my absolutely favorite songs that we play everyday~ Bless You on Your continuing Journey through this lifetime!
A wonderful delivery of a beautiful song. Very moving.
There is absolutely no song or performance better than this one by Don.
I agree with you ❤
Listen to the Lyrics!, they are still true today in July of 2020 (A year we will never forget.)
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.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my RUclips channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕💕
As many unspoken facts are not revealed until we don't have them,
Don McLean will unfortunately be one of these facts.
By all standards he is a true genius
In not only story telling songs but capturing real life,love and death.
And singing these verses with a God given voice. One in billion artists!
36 years ago and im still listening to him love it
38 years now
Jayemkay De Ocampo 39 years now
40 years now, amazing how time pass
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
Today 15-1-2021 l still listening to his song... ageless evergreen song and singer.
A beautiful song. Don is such a talented singer, songwriter and guitarist. Perry Como did a good enough job with his easy listening cover, but Don's original is something else.
beatiful performance, that man writes the most wonderful lyrics - and I love him so
One of the best male voices ever and I mean ever and with Vincent and American Pie became the sound of a whole generation. Commercial success was a hard pill if not impossible pill for him to swallow.
Don Mclean singing this song is perfection.
I agree with you ❤
the most profound words. married 27 years and still in love
And I Love You So
And I love you so,
The people ask me how,
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
I guess they understand
How lonely life has been
But life began again
The day you took my hand
And yes I know how lonely life can be
Shadows follow me
The night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me
And you love me too
Your thoughts are just for me
You set my spirit free
I'm happy that you do
The book of life is brief
Once the page is read
All but love is dead
This is my belief
And yes I know how loveless life can be
Shadows follow me
The night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me
And I love you so,
The people ask me how,
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
Kat L nice news
Sooo.. still newlyweds, then. Keep doing that. You are on the right track. 💕
Such a powerful emotional song... Sad that there were no more kinds of these songs at this present age and generation...
Maybe a sign for you for making something artistic that is powerfull and emotional , I do my best to reach some percentage of what Neil young is doing by playing flamenco for my wife , I really wonder what your passion hobby or proffession is to put such a kind comment , greetings and the best for you and your family and friends , Alex de Lisa
Hello Alex... I sing... Music is my passion. It's so nice to know you play flamenco for your wife... that's very romantic!!! way to go, brother!!!
Yes Jules, a truly lovely and emotional song! Love it.:-)
I love that song; and many more of Don!
However, i think there are awsome singer songwriters today, too. FM Laeti and Gabi Moreno for example, just to name a few.
There seems to be much more „noise“ nowadays, which makes it harder to find the beautiful, timeless stuff - but it is being created today as well… 😊👍🏾
There's a ton. ✌
"Strumming my life with his fingers, telling my life with his song, killing me softly with his song" and making me weak in the knees! One of the ALL TIME GREATS. Saw him in Raleigh in the nineties.... Absolutely the height of my life AND he signed autographs after the concert. What a man!!!
How lovely to have seen Don live! Was one of my ambitions...I do have a live CD however which is pretty amazing... the mark of a true artist is their live performances and Don didn't disappoint!
pure, beautiful, moving voice. how lucky we are to have don and his songs in our lives.
What a beautiful beautiful voice. How effortlessly he puts in little variations of the melody.
This is so much better than Como's orchestrated version.
I've always loved this song, it holds timeless beauty. The words " ... shadows follow me and the night won't set them free" are so meaningful and beautiful to me. And to many others who struggle to find love. This performance is deeply moving.
yes it is so beautifully sad it is hard to listen to
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
May Life Bless You Anne ...
Talk about a guy spilling her a guts out . So beautiful ❤️
amen
We need romantic love and friendships! Too much emnity out here!!!
There's been many renditions of this spellbinding tune, everyone from Elvis to Shirley Bassey, but Don's version is the best for me
I love listening to him talk to the audience.
I think im the only one here listening to it, this quarantine times
I am too
Ditto
I’m here.
Me too
I’m here
Awww he said smooching.... And I love that his wrist un-SNAPPED not unbuttoned. I love his lyrics, I always have. He was my first record purchase, too. *hugs Don* My 14-year-old daughter and I play your music so often. Thank you for sharing yourself and your time with us back then. Come to Seattle, we'll have you over for dinner. :) :) :) We play a mean game of Rummy.
Don Mclean is one of my favorite singer way back in my youth. I love all his songs.
I love the song and his voice is awesome !!!
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
He’s a great guy and his voice drives me nuts ❤❤😂
Don McLean was GENIUS! So many songs in our sub-consciousness that were his brainchildren. Soooo good, I heard this on a best-of this morning and it nearly brought me to tears, and that don't happen often. Nice stuff
Don McLean is a musician and a poet. Every single song he wrote is a gem in notes and in words. I also love the shots of the audience. He has them completely spellbound.
Wow what a solid guitar style he developed
The best
Don wrote a heartfelt music for people to relate their lives to and it's about love that simply beautifies life. Regardless of commercial success, I do believe that the songwriting spirit in him will always remind people of how they could reach out to other people welcomingly and deservingly.
guitar playing and voice...and words, amazing. Beautiful!
This song should be prescribed by the doctors as medicine...for mental cure! Thanks Don for your sweet voice.
everyone's been in love ... at least once :) Don McLean reaffirms my faith in love - love and let live
I agree. This beautiful song is like a gentle hand soothing away the pain.
Anne Hajdu I agree
That’s what I’m doing when my insanity sits in. I think he understands sadness so well, Vincent for one. He’s a troubadour indeed.
Absolutely right !!!❤️
I could not have thought higher of this guy. what a freaking talent. I hope he's happy now. He deserves to be. He made a lot of other people happy. I always thought of him as the Real Deal.
The romantic song ever
Hi Stacey, if you love listening to this song, you should not miss Tapestry, Till tomorrow, Empty chairs, Oh my what a shame, If we try, Crossroads... there are just too many to name. Don 's lyrics are like poems. 40 years have gone and I am still touched by his songs.
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
Without a doubt one of the greatest songs ever written and performed.
Elvis did a compelling version.
Elvis sang this the best
Elvis loved this song and sang it often.
The same can be said on all his songs. Iconic. Vincent, American Pie... So amazing
He has the power to take you back to good days and times.Amazing.
I don't know Don McLean but he comes across as the every man, he grew up in New York not to far from me, making me think I understand him, perhaps a bit better than most. His songs are perfect slices of life not only for the everyman but for everyone.
A masterpiece
How wonderful to know that Don Mclean
could write the sweetest words to this
romantic ballad, probably the sweetest
love song of all time, to a sweet melody
There were others who did also sing this
in their own way, but this tribute is to the
originator, Don Mclean who was inspired
to write and express the way that we feel,
when we experience a true love
glad to find this on your channel today and
i wish to compliment you too.
What a great talent. His music was so wonderful. Bye bye Miss American Pie got me thru some tough times. It made me happy when I was dealing with some sad times.
Hello Kathy, How are you doing?
Great performer,music of my time,i was 17 at the time.His music still moves me today as it always did
I was so lucky to see him perform many times....in Montreal and Toronto...right around this time period and later on..back when talented people like him and Janis Ian were writing songs that had true meaning and depth. Thks for posting.
Such a fantastic song writer, and performer...there is an introspection and depth to his songs that you just don't seem to find with many artists these days.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
Brilliant song and don mackine and his music are so beautiful I can’t believe they are doing that with their songs in their studio but they do have their songs and their vocals are amazing
I love this song, reminds me of someone special in life.
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
Look how I sang the song "And I love you so": ruclips.net/video/rd8krAL3Dbk/видео.html
Pure music, for the want of expression. Now many artist like this around anymore. Was blessed to see you in concert Don Mclean. Wanna see you again.
wow that was such a bless! hope I get it too, but never when he was young, and soooo attractive.
I'm from year 2089 and still listening to this. Soaks me with love..❤
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@@donmclean8257 my, is that really you Sir? Thank you for your comment! Your song Vincent is still my favorite song. The melancholy, the poetry, the sheer emotion the song brings... To me it's something I could never express in words. You have brought into this world something so beautiful and pure and I can't thank you enough. It's a privilege that I live so that I can listen to your songs. God bless you, Sir!
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Those were the magical moments ...
Lyrics:
And I love you so
The people ask me how
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
I guess they understand
How lonely life has been
But life began again
The day you took my hand
And yes, I know how lonely life can be
The shadows follow me 'n' the night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me
And you love me, too
Your thoughts are just for me
You set my spirit free
I'm happy that you do
The book of life is brief
And once a page is read
All but life is dead
That is my belief
And yes, I know how lonely life can be
The shadows follow me and the night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me
And I love you so
The people ask me how
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
These are different to what he sang.
I keep returning to this video, his voice in this live recording is soooo warm and loving. Makes me shiver every time.
this song brings a sense of peacefulness in my spirit, better to live in those days.
I love the simplicity of this song
man. still great. one of the best songs ever. And I agree, most underestimated artist ever.
I love his songs!
i miss this kind of songs
My very favorite love song. Cant sing it without crying. Vincent as well.
Have know this song since I was a little girl... am divorced, but if I ever remarry, I want this played at my wedding... this is such a beautiful song...
Hello Marilyn, How are you doing?
This man is a great solo performer. Great voice, good songs. I like his guitar playing, as he is a finger picker with finger picks. It is all you need: a guitar and voice. Wonderful.
this is one of the greatest love songs and dons voice is beautiful if it dosent make you cry i dont know what will
Elvis's version will yank a tear or two...
Almost couldn't read your post Keith for the tears in my eyes!
If I only have 1 day to live, I will prolly listen to every song of this man
Hello 👋 Alexandra
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.
And I love you so.... You set my spirit free..... All but life is dead. I know how lifeless life can be... Shadows follow me...
Look how I sang the song "And I love you so": ruclips.net/video/rd8krAL3Dbk/видео.html
And I Love You So
And I love you so,
The people ask me how,
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
I guess they understand
How lonely life has been
But life began again
The day you took my hand
And yes I know how lonely life can be
Shadows follow me
The night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me
And you love me too
Your thoughts are just for me
You set my spirit free
I'm happy that you do
The book of life is brief
Once the page is read
All but love is dead
This is my belief
And yes I know how loveless life can be
Shadows follow me
The night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me
And I love you so,
The people ask me how,
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
RUclips
muy bonito . . lo comparto
marjanmarianne i love you so
Lovely song !!!!!
Obrigada pela letra, que coisa linda
Just as he said "you gotta love each other because politics is a joke" that was in 1979!
Yeah I got that myself
*otherwise politics is just a joke.
@Neil Mages Yeah lol
So not much change decades later
@@rapadua1 So true, these things have thus ever been so.
WHY DO THESE HAUNTING LYRICS CALL OUT TO ME? IS THERE NO ONE ELSE TO SEE WHAT I HAVE BEEN SEEING/LIVING THESE YEARS?FULL OF MEANING, PIERCING MY SOUL, YET PAINTING A STOP SIGN ON THE ROAD LEFT AHEAD. TOLLING ON 100'S OF SONGS/POEMS & MORE, WILL MY DESTINY BECOME "THE LOST LENORE" & EDGAR ALLEN POE MY LEGACY?
the wind blows softly shaking the tips of the leaves then it straight comes into your heart to say something about a true love
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today pretty woman?
very beautiful song ,listened again and again，deeply moved
Hello Judy, How are you doing?
I don't understand but this song gives me peace every time I hear it.
I am his super fan since Middle School and recently watched a commentary on his career. He is also a good horseman!!
He came to York just recently. Still going! Played this too. Legend.
What a beautiful love song - his voice is so pretty here and he holds his notes so long without a crack or squeak. This is warm and beautiful.
His voice drives me crazy. He’s the best
Hello Kate . How are you doing today and hope you’re staying safe?
This is much better than the original studio single version with overblown orchestration, especially strings. Thanks you.
TheRunner75 I completely agree. This stripped down version of just him and his guitar reveals the soul.
Both have their pros and cons
Such a beautiful song.....
Look how I sang the song "And I love you so": ruclips.net/video/rd8krAL3Dbk/видео.html
Thanks for sharing.Perfect timing.♥️😇🤙Sending a shout out for a BLESSED BIRTHDAY 🎂 for that man close to my heart.Have a BLESSED ONE.
Love this song 😍
Look how I sang the song "And I love you so": ruclips.net/video/rd8krAL3Dbk/видео.html
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.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my RUclips channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕💕