DON MCLEAN - VINCENT (STARRY STARRY NIGHT) - Scotsman Reaction - First Time Listening
Вставка
- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- Original Video - • Don McLean - Vincent (...
This was absolutely magical. I had no idea Don McLean was so talented.
Donald McLean III /məˈkleɪn/ (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail", he is best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation. His other hit singles include "Vincent" (about Vincent van Gogh), "Dreidel", and "Wonderful Baby"; as well as his renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".
McLean's song "And I Love You So" has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Helen Reddy, Glen Campbell, and others. In 2000, Madonna had a hit with a rendition of "American Pie".
In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In January 2018, BMI certified that "American Pie" and "Vincent" had reached five million and three million airplays respectively
#musicreactions #Vincent #music
----------------------------------------------
Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=85038018
Twitter - @Ge_o__
Cash App - £GeoY41
UA-cam - TV and Film Reactions - / @ge_o
UA-cam - Vlog and other Nonsense - / @ge-o
Email - Geo77@live.co.uk
-----------------------------------------------
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. - Розваги
![[柴犬ASMR]曼玉Manyu&小白Bai 毛发护理Spa asmr](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0TsXQ7z2Dh4/mqdefault.jpg)
I can imagine Vincent sitting alone with his finished painting knowing that no one is interested in his work. This coupled with probably a good deal of confusion in his mind due to his mental illness is almost more than I can handle. McLean has brought this sadness to us in the most beautiful way. This tribute to Vincent is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Thank you for your reaction to this. I'm in floods of tears. It's just such a beautiful song about a beautiful painter.
Well, thank you for your acknowledge ment!
Your comment is a masterpiece.
So well put. Thank you. ❤
It is a misconception that nobody was interested in Vincent’s work. He was well known and well respected amongst his fellow artists and he was already getting some recognition from collectors and such. But he was a troubled man. His world became too dark. He couldn’t continue.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
THEE MOST.....
Yes 😢❤
If a person doesn't get a little misty hearing this for the first time, they have no heart.
I cannot hear this song without crying. It is a beautiful, eloquent tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. Nothing will ever be more appropriate or as bittersweet or as beautiful as Mr. Mclean's song. It is a perfect masterpiece.
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.
Bringing beauty to the world is not easy. Vincent van Gogh and Don McLean did it impeccably. Thank you for seeing it.
That's all right, Geo...we all cried the first time we heard this absolute masterpiece. We're still crying.
Aye
You get it. Sadly, it seems his parents pretty much gave up and wrote him off. He had one brother and his wife that tried to support him through all of his pain. If only Vincent could have had a tiny bit of the love that people have for his talent now
The person he needed to love was himself ,as most people need to
McLean paints pictures as vivid as Van Gogh's with words. A magical combination
Perfect sentiment.
Yes
Both gave masterpieces to the world.
How wonderfully put
I listened to about 12 reactions and your only one that totally gets this song. Thank you brother, your reaction brought back emotional memories of me hearing this song for the first time back in the 70's.
Thank you my man. I appreciate that so much
I agree. This reaction was the only one that I felt really GOT it. Understood and appreciated, not only Van Gogh, but Don McClean's tribute to him and his life. Well done, sirs.
One master describing another, truly masterful.
Vincent's sister-in-law, Theo's wife, inherited Vincent's paintings and was the sole force for creating the legacy of the artist.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written
Thanks for a heartfelt reaction. I grew up just blocks away from Don McLean, who would entertain the neighbourhood kids by singing and playing guitar. Don's always been a private person but he opened up last year in a documentary he helped produce about his making of American Pie, and from his story, it's clear why he could write and sing a song about Van Gogh's anguish -- because Don too often felt isolated, misunderstood and unappreciated. He did not connect with his peers. His sister suffered from mental illness at a time when that was taboo. His interest in music clashed with his father's ambitions, and when Don hid a high school report card, then showed at his father's demand, his father suffered a heart attack and died that night in hospital -- Don was only 15. He wrote this song midway through a 6-year marriage with a woman he felt didn't understand him. So when he read about Van Gogh, he felt connected by shared misery. Don sings with such emotion because he's not only singing about Van Gogh; he's singing about himself.
Speaking of connections, Don' father was a Scotsman too!
Your response was very appreciated .I hope to watch Don's documentary. His voice is so articulate and soothing to listen to.
I could listen to you speak all day long.
What a wonderful story. Thank you!
For b they didn't love you ...still your love was true ..
Very beautifully said...
His brother bought his paintings to support him. 120 million minimum today.
I went to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam in the 70s about the same time this was written. The paintings and drawings were arranged in such a way that I sensed the gradual progression of his mental illness. I came out in tears and very grateful to have had the privilege to experience his wonderful creation in this way.
I had forgotten how heartbreakingly beautiful this song was. Thank you for reminding me.
Its absolutely beautiful
The collage of Van Gogh's paintings is The Only Way to listen to this song.
I always cry at this song❤❤
Vincent van Gogh painted with canvas and oils. Don McLean paints with music and lyrics. Saw Don in concert a while back. I left between numbers to run to the restroom and collect as many tissues as I could. Brilliant. ❤
Van Gogh sold one painting in his life. He struggled deeply. I recommend watching the episode of Doctor Who called Vincent. Even if you just watch the final scene. It will bring tears to your eyes.
Vincent is my favorite Doctor Who episode. I cry every time I see it.
Thanks for the tip.
That episode somehow soothed my soul in the “what if/if only” department. To repair Vincent’s anguish, to show him love and the forever of how he was really appreciated
Don McLean IS Van Goh
- with a Guitar as his Brush
- Guitar Sound as Canvass,
- Voice and Words as Colors.
I make quilts. With every quilt that I create for a loved one, my hope is that they will love it forever. You give a piece of yourself when you create with love. ❤❤❤
Sorry for going on. ❤️✌️
Great song. I can't hear it now without thinking of an episode of Dr Who called "Vincent and the Doctor". Dr Who, is a Time Lord and can travel in time. He goes to the time of Vincent Van Gogh. At the end the Doctor takes Vincent to the present time and he takes him to an art museum. Vincent sees his art on the wall and the Doctor asks an expert at the museum about Van Gogh. The expert explains how Vincent is probably the greatest of all time. I actually teared up watching knowing Vincent would kill himself after returning to his own time. Loved hearing this again today.
I too come to that. Dr. Who episode. In the end they give Vincent what we all wish we could. Affirmation of how deeply his art touched our hearts. Giving Vincent the love he so needed and how the world has come to appreciate him and what he produced.
There are so many reactions to this song and in almost every single one, the reactor is impressed by the beauty of what he or she hears, but they never seem to grasp what's behind this classic, the story of a soul in turmoil, Vincent Van Gogh. Thank you for a great reaction and especially as you are one of the few to have seen the truth and the story behind it. High praise for a Scotsman from a Sassenach.
I think he was painting for himself, he was absorbed by colour and light, that's why he walked to the south of France to paint as the light was better, he also painted a lot whilst in a mental institution, some people find a love of being an artist as he did
60 year old paddy here and I still tear up every time I hear this
Vincent van Gogh was an artist devoted to his craft but little recognized during his life time.
He is said to have fallen deeply in love but left his liver for long peripds of time to devote himself to painting. His paintings at first were filled with vibrant colors. His lover left him for another, and he was crushed. Already given to depression, He tried to win her back. She rejected.him.and is said to have told him he would never make amy sacrifice of his art for her. He cut off his own ear to show her the depth of his love but he just convinced her he was a little nuts. He went into pretty severe depression. His bright colors became predominately blues, blacks, and dark colors
They called this his "blue period". Today we stiilsaya sad person is blue and sad songs are the blues.
He struggled as he got more and more depressed. He lost friends and had family turn gheirbacks on him. Eventually, he gave up on life and committed suicide.
This lyrucal poetry put to music pays credit to van Gogh's artistry and skill at showing imagery through his artistic vision
His brother bought most of Vincent’s paintings while he was alive to help support him.
It gets me every time I listen. Makes me weep like a baby. Such a beautiful artist. And lovely tribute to Vincent. ❤
I read recently that Vincent was not fond of photographs, saying they fade and die quickly. But oil and canvas lasts for generations. Such a beautiful tribute by MacLean. Vincent would be so proud. And validated. RIP, Vincent.
My father of 45yrs took his life 10yrs ago...& This is the Song I played @ his funeral....We were both lovers of Don Mclean (American Pie) & Van Gough's art....It was so appropriate!!!....He even look like Vincent Van Gough 'self portrait' with eyes of China blue ....xox
Im so sorry
When you see ‘Starry Starry Night,the original,Vincent’s emotions and passions jump out of the canvas.The vitality blows you away.🙏❤️
Thank you for reminding us of how blessed we were to experience musicians like Don McLean in our youth. You have to have a heart of ice not to be emotionally affected by the song. Thank you/
Although I could hardly understand your accent-I clearly understood your face full of emotions! Thanks for your beautiful reaction on this song that still makes me cry after hearing it for the 1000time
Just a true masterpiece of a song.
Great song. Brilliant lyrics.
While reading, "The Evolution of Physics", by Albert Einstein, I decided I wanted to become a physicist. Did not. Ended up an artificial intelligence programmer. We are affected by that which we read.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. Don McLean made you feel the pain that Vincent was going through, beautiful pictures but no escape or happiness, just to end his life in the end 😭
When I first heard this song many years ago, I was stunned too ……. It is a beautiful song
Everyone wants Love, and not feeling anyone loves you is painful or appreciate’s you, what makes life worth living…
This has been my favorite song by him as long as I can remember. Van Gogh being my favorite artist
I have Starry Night hanging on my wall
He certainly left his mark on history, and Don ensured he never will be forgotten. I bought the record all those years ago, and here i am , tears a streaming.
what a beautiful reaction to this beautiful and sad song
Don gives everyone access to Van Gogh‘s art. An absolute masterpiece. Much love from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤ …😢oh my,…. Why are my eyes sweating?
Timeless is all I can say. Beautiful. Was brought up in Don McLeans era.
The poetry stands alone. Then add the music composition, and then the performance. It's almost beyond human.
I think it’s the compassion he has for the man that cuts to the bone. The terrible reality of the harshness of life is why we like to keep crazy people away from us as the reminder is that thin line between sane and insane for a lot of people. As an aside, this was Tupacs favorite song and he listened to it on his own deathbed. And for the folks that can’t understand your accent, I’m Scottish and this guy is crystal clear! If you go to Glasgow, take a guide!
American Pie was kind of a history lesson--very American. This is another, but a love song. It's lovely.
This is absolutely not a love song. This is a dedication to the life and struggles of the great artist, Vincent Van Gogh.
I very much enjoyed your reaction commentary about this piece by Don Mclean. I am 83 years old and still get teary when listening to this........just like when I first heard it when it came out in 1971.
He had severe trauma and depression with no access to therapy or meds at that time. So sad to think of him or anyone during that time not having access to mental health treatment.
If that doesn't get you, your dead. If you ever wrote a song like that you could die happy.
One of the most poetic songs ever written!
Definitely
Empty Chairs is another heartfelt song by Mclean. And Everybody Loves Me is hysterically cynical.
Don McLean is amazing...so many amazing songs.
Quality reaction mate, you’re right about him dying without any recognition at all, there’s a Dr Who episode of all things where they meet Vincent and take him to a exhibition of his works and he realises how loved his art is, I know it’s only fiction but it’s quite emotional
gorgeous reaction.
What a wonderful reaction.
How could someone of this age Not have heard this song yet. 🤦🏽😉
C'mon Scotland, I love you, so many Beautiful songs out there. 💚
Mate, am 21 😃🤟
Thanks for your reaction to Don McLean's song. Vincent Van Gogh was born one year to the day that his older brother died. His mother named him after his brother. As a child he would walk past the tombstone of his brother that read; Vincent Van Gogh.
Vincent’s mother had to put some of her son’s paintings on the holes in her house to stop the weather coming through the walls. Lost forever!
This brings tears every time I hear it
Best reaction off all i have seen of this song about Vincent van Gogh.
Don had a heavenly inspired moment and was given this to give to us! I am so thankful. Awwwww
My mum and dad had the American pie cassette tape . We grew up knowing EVERY song on the cassette . There is not a bad one . There is another tear jerker . It has been a while . It is either empty chairs or winter wood . If you listen to Everbody loves me baby everyone thinks it is about a person . It is about America and corruption ie in politics . "My gold lies in a foreign land buried deep beneath the sand " it is amazing for the time . As we all know the corruption has only got worse with power and politics . Where in Scotland are you from
I am central Scotland . Right in the middle between Glasgow and Edinburgh . 👍👍👍✌✌✌
Im near Aberdeen. I need to do more Don stuff but I think after Vincent it cant get any better.
Poetry indeed. Rhyme, alliteration, word pictures, imagery and meaning.
Dr. Who made a whole episode about him and it was beautifully done. This song gets me crying every time.
Pure poetry! So happy you seem to appreciate the lyrics as much as I do!
When you're inspired, it practically writes itself. I don't write songs, but I write poetry.
Thank you for listening to this hauntingly beautiful song.
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. Thank you.
As soon as I hear the first three words I completely relax....it's a beautiful poem with gorgeous music.
YOU GOT IT. THANK YOU
I always loved this song. It's great that we could keep art alive with new people hearing about this song and VG.
Wonderful reaction go this beautiful song.
First time I’ve watched you, thank you for your heartfelt reaction to such a beautiful song 😊
Hi Alice. You are very welcome
Loved your sensitive and lovely comments...thank you.
I've been around since before this song was released, and have listened to it hundreds of times over the decades... and every single time has me tear up (makes these times when I feel like watching multiple reaction videos rather blurry). Mr. McLean and Mr. Van Gogh both knew the true meaning and purpose of art-- to make one *feel*.
I think I punish myself with watching multiple reactions in one sitting just to find those kindred spirits such as yourself that appreciate the poetry and emotion this track provokes.
Everybody loved Miss American Pie! This is so beautiful. I believe Don Mclean was a musical Van Gogh in that he is brilliant!
It is beautiful but at least Mr Mclean is appreciated in his own lifetime
Beautiful Reaction... Thank You...
Artistic as Vincent himself. Thank you Don
Tears to my eyes!
Love , wish to die for my art now
Don McLean is no doubt one of the greatest song writers there is. His music - like that of Gilbert O'Sullivan, is deeply sentimental and I love both equally much. Even though I only understand half of what you say, I feel how music touches your heart. English is not my mother tongue and your dialect or is it accent, is a bit hard for me to understand.
I think you are endearing.
I sometimes dont even understand what I say. 😄
Apparently Roberta Flack wrote killing me softly in tribute to this wonderful wordsmith
@@daffydad Roberta Flack performed the song - composer was Charles Fox and lyrics wrote Norman Gimbel and Lori Lieberman.
Tears for me
I loved your reaction. Thank you.
Beautiful but sad song
I would like a dollar for every time I have heard that master piece & cried every time I would be a very rich woman. Mr. McLean was asked once what the song meant to him & he replied, " Never having to work again" brilliant.
When the lyrics of a song, or written words on a page make you weep, you know you are experiencing perfection...
The song is as gentle and fragile as the thinnest of floating, almost invisible glass sculptures of the very stars and flowers that Vincent painted. So precariously suspended in air, that the slightest breeze would cause them all to plummet to the ground and shatter.
Your reaction to this song is so beautiful. TY for sharing. Incredible. The song is incredible and what a voice McLean has. Pure magical artistry.
Great reaction! Thank you. I really enjoyed this reaction to this beautiful song from one artist to another.
Vincent's story was a sad one but he's immortal now!
Really enjoyed experiencing this with you. Thank you 🙏🥹
Songwriting at it's best, loved the reaction
Thankyou...you're reaction was the best ive seen ❤ you totally got it & knew of Van Gogh...i cry everytime i hear this beautiful song. So many reactors just dont even know who he was! Then sit smiling throughout...bizarre.
Thankyou again 🙏❣
Beautiful reaction to a timeless song.
Thank you
I cry every time I hear this song.
Your first words after hearing a bit of this song! ❤️❤️❤️✌️
As a painter myself looking for the ultimate freedom in my work, i often cried when hearing the song when i was young, and it was a comfort also.
There's an episode of Dr. Who where the doctor brings vincent to the modern day gallery that houses his paintings.Its probably the best episode of the doctor ever made. It made me sob at the end. It was so beautiful.❤