BEEN AWHILE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Don McClean - Castles In The Air REACTION
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- BEEN AWHILE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Don McClean - Castles In The Air REACTION
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"For I will not be part of her cocktail generation" is such a powerful lyric.
A beautiful, but sad song is ''Empty Chairs''. I indulged my sorrow with this song, when my wife of 16 years left me. Now I can listen to it, without the tears, and appreciate Don's voice & tender, heartfelt lyrics.
Empty Chairs is a must, as is Crossroads and And I Love You So.
Lyrically that song is up there with the best most poetic masterpieces ever
Funny you should mention ''and I love you so''. I was in the US Navy, when Perry Como had a hit covering that song. I was engaged to my future wife & it was on a Jukebox in a bar in Marseilles, France. I played it continually to the objections of my shipmates. But I was in love, so shoot me. Ultimately, we were married, but after 16 years, she found another. Hence, my decades long indulgence in ''Empty Chairs'' But, we are friends now & she is married to a fine Man.. @@chrislufc
Wow! I was so excited to see you reacting to this song! Great reaction! This song means so much to me! I used to dance around holding my baby son in my arms to this song! Now he's grown to a man of 33. He just got married 2 months ago to his lovely bride! Precious memories & song for me! Thank you!
Haven’t heard this lovely song in ages…Glad you enjoyed it and shared it with us - your RSR peeps! ❤
Don is one of great storytellers of all time
And one of our generation's great voices!
She nailed it.
Jay....follow Amber's lead. After you move to the country, you will not believe how many 'thank yous' you will say to Amber. You will be forever grateful.
Always been one of my favorites from Don. Couldn't agree more Amber, there is nothing like the peace of a sunset/sunrise out in the country with nothing but the sounds of birds and crickets.
Always thought he had one of the most beautiful male voices.
Love this song❤! Don is a master poet. For his singing range, you need to checkout "Crying".
-#cheers-- !-
Yes his cover of Roy Orbison's song.
While Don McLean does it well, they need to hear Roy Orbison’s original first, his voice was so unique, especially in that song.
I love both versions of this song. Much love from England 🏴
his cover of Roy Orbison's Crying is another gem you should look at
"And I Love You So" is another beautiful song by Don. It was covered by many other artists as well.
Perry Como’s version of this song was the big hit.
My all-time favorite Don McLean song (and I also love Shirley Bassey's larger-than-life version). One of the greatest and most gorgeous contemporary ballads.
Crying! Is one of his vocal range!!!!!❤❤
"And I Love You So" is a beautiful one! Elvis also did an incredible cover of it.
Hard to believe the album American Pie is 50 years old! His voice is so smooth and rich, he reminds me of a male version of Karen Carpenter. He was the inspiration for Lori Lieberman to write the song 'Killing me softly' made famous by Roberta Flack. 'Crossroads' is well worth a listen, just Don and piano, magical!
The older I get, the more I'm convinced American Pie, a song I could care less about when I was 10, is possibly the greatest American song ever written.
And I Love You So is another beautiful song by Don McLean
You both are the sweetest! Don’t worry, Amber, I didn’t realize you still had your headphones on either!
YOU GUYS MADE ME SMILE!
Absolutely, love Don Mc Clean!
And, I, too, love the country life! Blessings all❤️🙏
Come on guys, it's Don Mclean, pronounced more like "McLane"
All his songs are so moving
And I love you so , is a great one too from Don
Don McLean wrote a song called "And I Love You So", which became a big hit for easy-listening star Perry Como but Don himself does a great version. Also a wonderfully sad song called "Empty Chairs". HIs second biggest hit in the U.S. was a cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying".
Love his story telling and how he presents it. I feel like laying in the grass, staring up at a blue sky with billowy clouds and seeing this song float around in my mind. You know its a good song when one or both of these things happen - 1. you get chills and the hair on your body stands up. 2. You can visualize the song and feel it emotionally. This song does both.
This and 'Wonderful Baby' are my favourite songs from Don. Saw him back in '82 and he was fab!
good to see don mclean on this channel again
I think this is the 3rd reaction, ❤
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@@t.lee.p9182Been over a year for Earth Wind and Fire. Only four songs. Unreal considering we've had seven Osmonds.
Only because he was mesmerized by your beauty, Amber! 😊Beautiful song and voice! You guys are the best! 🥰
Another Don McClean tune that many other singers have recorded is "And I Love You So."
His version of Crying is fantastic.
So pleased to see you react to this song. And one of the reasons I love your reactions is the attention you give to the lyrics and meaning of the songs. Don McLean was a master of lyrics.
❤❤❤❤ My favorite song he sings!
Pretty song..haven't heard it in years.
Hi from Australia. I am with Amber……love the country life…. I’ve lived in small towns, and on a farm for a while after I got married. It is a blessed thing to wake up in the country…. And you can now do both with a small lot close to a major area still, and the beach, at least where I live❤❤ Don McLean has a gorgeous tone, and gentle melody to most of the songs I know….I call it easy listening music……
So glad you guys are getting into Don McLean. The next one you should check out is "Crossroads". Rob, you will like his piano playing and, Amber, I know you'll just love the lyrics!
I grew up listening to this---very easy on the ears......beautiful arrangement, orchestration, and vocals.
Don McClellan crying is one you have to listen to.
My favorite from him!
Such a greater song writer. Another great song from Don McClean is "Empty Chairs".
Empty Chairs, Crying, Chain Lightning and Dreidel are also great songs by him.
Great choice ❤ I have never heard this song before and it is so beautiful.
Always loved this great song
In 1970 this was the first song off his album Tapestry. It was much faster, a version I like better probably because it was my favorite song. The whole first album is phenomenal. One long poem set to music. Magdalene Lane is about the excesses of LA and Hollywood, Respectable is about Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick, General Store is about small town racism, and Tapestry is a beautiful poetic song about pollution and the excesses of mankind. And I love you so off Tapestry was our wedding song along with a million other couples. Keep up the great work you two. You bring a smile everyday to this old man.
Such a great songwriter! Nothing boring about Don. “Crying” next. It will blow you away, even if you’ve heard Roy Orbison’s original ❤❤
Definitely my favourite song of Don's.
Was playing this back in the day, and my father commented on what a lovely song it was. The song always reminds me of my Dad, miss him, love Don. Saw him in concert, he was actually very funny in his interactions with the audience. ❤️
According to Wiki his name is pronounced in the normal Scottish way - like as if it were Ma - clane.
I haven't heard this song in so long... Thanks for reminding me about it! Two others of his that you haven't reacted to that I love are "Empty Chairs" and "Winterwood".
Love Don McClean! So good ❤❤
His best song me thinks. Wonderful lyrics.I love you reviews. Iain Leeds Yorkshire England. 🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧
Empty Chairs is also beautiful
Thanks for doing a deep dive!!
Nothing can compare to living in the country. There are so many reasons but one of the best is you have a privacy like nowhere else. I talked to my hubby many years ago about city verses country living. His answer makes me laugh to this day, and I wish so very much he was still with us. He is in spirit at least and in our hearts. Anyway, his response to my question was "hey, I can't sit on the front porch in my underwear and drink my coffee while I watch the sun come up in the city honey." He was a morning person and I, of course, am a night person. For the almost forty-five years we were together that man was always up at four am every day. I miss him terribly.
his voice draws you into the song
Thanks for reviewing this song! I absolutely LOVE it! As a huge John Denver fan I do find similarities between John and Don. This song contains one of my all time favorite lyrics. ", but how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning." Simply beautiful!! I recommend as your next Don McLean song to review is "And I Love You So." It's fantastic!
I've been a fan of Don since I was in my teens & went to my first concert in Rotorua, New Zealand at the ripe old age of 15, & still listen to his music today. My favourite by him is Three flights up which is kind of an explanation of why he wants to move to the country. If you have time one day have a listen. You never know you might et your partner to agree after listening to it. The guitar work & lyrics are something else.
I'm with Amber nothing better than morning coffee the birds and squirrels doing their thing
Another superbly beautiful Don McLean song is "And I Love You So". His voice and the music and lyrics are so perfect together it almost makes you cry.
Definitely a John Denver Vibe.
I absolutely LOVE this song!! I always loved the line ..."For I will not be part of her cocktail generation. Partners waltz, devoid of all romance. The music plays and everyone must dance. I'm bowing out. I need a second chance." He is describing perfectly why he needs to get out. The people (including his city girlfriend) are empty, cold and soul-less. He is tired of those "castles in the air" (the high rise buildings) and wants wide open spaces, clean air and sunshine and a new love (a "country girl") who appreciates all the same things. The concept of asking someone else to break up with the girl for him as an idea for this song is great! This is master-class song-writing. And the guitar and orchestration of this song is GORGEOUS. So happy you gave this sweet song a listen.
Amber, i think you will luv, luv Don McLean’s AND I LOVE YOU SO,. His lyrics are just simply poetry!
What an absolutely fantastic song and performance,one of my all time favourites.
Try The Stranglers - Skin Deep and Fairport Convention- Who Knows Where The Time Goes, they are fantastic. If you have not heard these tracks you will be absolutely blown away.
Oh I love, love Skin Deep!
He is such a word smith!!!!
So happy that you got to listen and react to this song. A wonderful work of art. Its so visual. A true songwriter. I wish you could watch a proper waltz danced to this song. It's emotional. Much love!
'Goosebumps' that's all have to say. This was always my favourite Don McClean song.
Probably my fav of his
It's been an age and a day since I've heard the song. It ambles along so beautifully and gently. You just can't help but be drawn in.
This is one of my favourite songs of his, surpassed only by, and I love you so.
My husband was a city boy from money and all he wanted was a home in the country. I am a country girl. He made me feel like I was his home. Miss him every day. I lost him 12 years ago Aug 5th.
My absolute favorite! Thanks guys.
Love love love this song. Thanks for choosing it. Another great one from him: "And I Love You So". Lots have covered it, but it’s Don’s song.
Always loved this song, but haven't heard it in forever. Thanks for making my evening better.
Great song, Don McClean is so good with words 😎
A song of staggering beauty. So tender and melodic.
A glorious somber haunting beautiful song. Brings tears to my eyes
You mentioned John Denver. And you are so right! He's got a song similar to this. That's called,"I guess he'd rather be in Colorado"
Give it a listen.
This is his redone version from 1982 - Believers. The original was on his first album, Tapestry in 1970.
Nice one. Haven't heard this one in a while. I would play my Best of Don McLean album back in the day, and this was one of those songs on the album. This is a great reminder of a hidden gem amongst some of his bigger hits.
Empty Chairs is a must listen
One of the top 3 i love by Don, another masterpiece by the mast song writer. Your right it is one that you close your eyes and drift away to its beautiful. Add "And I Love You So" to your list for your next Don McClean songs it is another stunner, and one my wife and I danced to on our wedding day.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶💖💖💖💖
It reminds me of bloody old notions and feelings as a boy. I grew up hearing this as a country boy and I felt so at home in the country and living with my dad, he's cool, God rest his soul
Thanks for reacting to this! Always loved this son..the story and melody is fabulous!
I appreciate how you both appreciate the music - well done !!
Love don
What an amazing song to be tucked away as a flip side , to "Vincent". One of my absolute favourites.
Amber, I think you will really like Jackson Browne's song "Ready or Not." It's from his second album which also has the song "Red Neck Friend."
"Castles In The Air" reminds of a poem by Dylan Thomas This is a beautiful song. Thank you
Yay! Great reaction guys, you two are so precious, even when you're very gently fighting...🤣👍❤
Pretty sure I was one of those who recommended this on one of your other Don McClean videos. I adore this song, and I'm generally a heavy rock/metal fan. I like songs like this that express complicated, ambiguous feelings: on the one hand he's being 'brave' by deciding to quit the city for the country, but on the other hand, he's being 'weak' by asking his mate to tell his girl he's leaving instead of doing it himself.
Wow this song almost is leading to you guys having a serious row. It's fun watching it.
Amber, I get it. I was born in the city but love the country life. I have five acres, four horses, three cats, big gardens and trees to just relax in. The country is awesome 👍
Another very beautiful love song by Don is "And I Love You So", which was a hit not only for him but for old school crooner Perry Como as well.
I really love this overlooked Don Mclean song, thank you 🙏
Great Choice! I love this song! I’ve seen a few people react to this song but Amber is the first person to truly understand what Don is trying to say.
Son McClean is a wonderful storyteller. It’s time You got back to another iconic storyteller in HARRY CHAPIN. You e only reacted to him once! His is such a deep rabbit hole and he was take. From us much too soon.
Mr. Tanner is a sweet heartfelt song that will bring Amber to tears. Cats in the Cradle is a song about a fathers relationship with his son. I Want to Learn a Love Song is a story about Harry’s early years as a musician. All of them bangers. And they just scratch the surface. Need some more HARRY!
One of my Favorite Don McLean Songs his voice floating through air !
Such a great song. Love that you love this too. "Away from city life" for sure!
Jay you are spot on with the John Denver comparison. I hadn’t heard this song in years but as it played, before you even mentioned it, I was thinking how much it reminded me of John Denver. Don McLean is a master songwriter and poet. You guys brought back some great memories with this one. ❤
Amber commented on his voice & John Denver's voice. There are a few singers I could listen to all day, Don, of course, John Denver & Don Williams are almost certainly top of the list.. Great voices, great songs! The American Pie album hasn't a bad song on it. I bought it as an LP many years ago.
Soooo glad you did this song! Heard it on the way home tonight and had to revisit it. Loved seeing you react to it!
I bought 'Vincent' as a single when it first came out. 'Castles In The Air' was on the flip side. I haven't heard it in decades. Listening to it here doesn't sound quite as I remember it. Having done some foraging on UA-cam I discover that this is not the original version which I own. It is much slower. Both are great, but I must say that I prefer my more up-tempo arrangement.
Jay, the song you're talking about is called "Downtown" by Petula Clark. It's from 1964 and it hit #1 on the Billboard Top 100 that year.
Another one is "Summer in the City" by the Lovin' Spoonful from 1966.
Your next Don McLean song? "And I Love You So" is a great love song.
I love this song, so beautifully constructed and a great reaction:)
John Denver, live version in Aspen. Boy from the Country. I think you'll love it
"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" also great.
@@drdr76 yes it is. They did that one a while back
I absolutely love your reactions. We have the same taste in music, and across multiple decades. Looking forward to future posts.
I have eight Don McClean albums....never been disappointed.