Most of people who have done on- line stuff about this song, never watched this video with his paintings, drawings etc. I cry every time I watch this video with his works displayed. I love Vincent and I love Don for what he did for Vincent!
@MichaelKnight-y8m
8 ай бұрын
Don McLean IS Van Goh - with a Guitar as his Brush - Guitar Sound as Canvass, - Voice and Words as Colors.
@jonsher7682
Жыл бұрын
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!
@christinetarquin3773
Жыл бұрын
Your response was very appreciated .I hope to watch Don's documentary. His voice is so articulate and soothing to listen to.
@gaillouise8310
Жыл бұрын
I could listen to you speak all day long.
@steve4562
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful story. Thank you!
@jamesgibson5876
8 ай бұрын
For b they didn't love you ...still your love was true ..
@donna1473
6 ай бұрын
Very beautifully said...
@gwynedd-1
5 ай бұрын
I was 10 when this came out and there was a boy called Vincent in my school class who I had a crush on at the time so I always remember him when I hear this. However as I got older I realised the true meaning of the song and it is beautiful. One of the most beautiful and emotional songs I have ever heard.
@livenhfree
8 ай бұрын
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.
@nia4me1
9 ай бұрын
Don McLean is amazing...so many amazing songs.
@TheGriffin57
3 ай бұрын
This is truly one of my very favorite songs. Top 10.
@grimreaper-qh2zn
11 ай бұрын
If that doesn't get you, your dead. If you ever wrote a song like that you could die happy.
@roseblondie692
6 ай бұрын
Everyone wants Love, and not feeling anyone loves you is painful or appreciate’s you, what makes life worth living…
@mizpahshearer1659
8 ай бұрын
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.❤
@daveloboda1769
11 ай бұрын
A wonderful song, so beautifully sung. The whole album is excellent try "Crossroads" and "Till Tomorrow".
@alejandromurcia5488
5 ай бұрын
Tears to my eyes!
@monikabeki6838
11 ай бұрын
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
@thomasflynn5366
10 ай бұрын
Great video. In my mind this is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. I think you captured why very well.
@elizabethmcglothlin5406
Жыл бұрын
American Pie was kind of a history lesson--very American. This is another, but a love song. It's lovely.
@jessieball6195
11 ай бұрын
This is absolutely not a love song. This is a dedication to the life and struggles of the great artist, Vincent Van Gogh.
@Maria-ef5gq
Жыл бұрын
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 . 👍👍👍✌✌✌
@ge.0
Жыл бұрын
Im near Aberdeen. I need to do more Don stuff but I think after Vincent it cant get any better.
@bao187
2 ай бұрын
My favorite song of all time
@nack1963
13 күн бұрын
We ended up here ,in the middle of an awakening.
@robertlangland3351
Жыл бұрын
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/
@jonmoore873
Жыл бұрын
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!
@diegoshepherd3464
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. Thank you.
@alexcerdan4500
5 ай бұрын
Amazing amd beautiful song. I got chills listening to his voice. Its so beautiful.
@helenhenthorn4948
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your most sensitive and insightful review of this fabulous performance. You understood it more than many other reactors.
@nack1963
3 ай бұрын
A rendition of sight
@M00159
11 ай бұрын
Great reaction! Thank you. I really enjoyed this reaction to this beautiful song from one artist to another.
@nack1963
13 күн бұрын
It is I'm glad you noticed
@Richardtv1968
Жыл бұрын
When I first heard this song many years ago, I was stunned too ……. It is a beautiful song
@johnisberg2699
6 ай бұрын
Artistic as Vincent himself. Thank you Don
@judydubiel
6 ай бұрын
This is the most beautiful reaction to a most beautiful song ❤
@richardrocha1096
10 күн бұрын
That's what happens when Don the music artist meets Vincent the artist on carvas
@singluna888
Жыл бұрын
Everybody loved Miss American Pie! This is so beautiful. I believe Don Mclean was a musical Van Gogh in that he is brilliant!
@ge.0
Жыл бұрын
It is beautiful but at least Mr Mclean is appreciated in his own lifetime
@paulvalentine1483
9 ай бұрын
Excellent synopsis.
@catwoman2582
2 ай бұрын
I have exactly the same emotional response as you even though I was around when this was first released...❤😢
@ericcarlson8576
5 ай бұрын
Fantastic reaction, thank you!
@rebeccageorgesisto8965
4 ай бұрын
I loved your reaction. Thank you.
@penelopehornswaggle102
7 ай бұрын
This is an amazing artist singing about an amazing artist.❤❤Beautiful. He probably wrote it in an hour because he's brilliant.
@steveullrich7737
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction to a masterpiece of writing!
@f1remandg
7 ай бұрын
I read the book of his life in 1980s I was on the Isle of Wight visiting a great friend with my wife and I finished the book whilst there and now at 73 I can still remember the emotion that spread over me and cried uncontrollably, I have been a fan ever since, the emotion I watched from your cynical prior view of what you were about to hear and I say cynical, as I had a guy ironically called Jimmy from Glasgow who worked as one of my staff as a butcher in Davenport Near Stockport, we used to go out on the drink and have a great time, white long hair he had and slangyvar he would say to me, 1971 fond memories of a sound guy with an honest response! So thanks for the memory and just shows you, even the cold cynic can be moved by the honest warmth of true emotion!
@ge.0
6 ай бұрын
Thank you my man
@kathleenfaulstich4990
Жыл бұрын
Empty Chairs is another heartfelt song by Mclean. And Everybody Loves Me is hysterically cynical.
@jayarr961
7 ай бұрын
Great reaction.
@calvinmorris5975
7 ай бұрын
Your reaction to this is so spot on. You have been the only reaction video to this song giving it the reverence it deserves. It makes me so happy to finally come across one person in this world that can put all the pieces of the magnificence at play here together and come up with a suitable verbal response. It is my honor and privilege to recognize your sense of grandeur. Most of the other reactions cant even find the right version to react to as some react to Don McLean doing this song when he is old and no offence to Mr. McLean but the old version is not even close to when he did it while young. Others react to live performances that while good allow most people without knowledge of his artwork to miss out on how magnificent the lyrics corollate to his paintings. Once again thank you so much.
@harriotteworthington3147
5 ай бұрын
A great and brilliant song brought your channel to me, Ge.o… glad to see another soul touched by this song. Thanks VvG and DMcL, Mad, Genius Artists!!!
@firstnamelastname9013
6 ай бұрын
👏👏👍👍
@funnyeveryday-vn3nq
3 ай бұрын
Kudos to you sir! Few if any of the other reactors seemed to have a clue what the song was about.
@juliemilholin1557
10 ай бұрын
Mat smith Dr Who has an episode about him that floored me.
@buro.film.woovee
3 ай бұрын
la tristesse durera toujours
@carljacobson8342
5 ай бұрын
Great reaction. New Sub.
@markthoele1808
5 ай бұрын
Vincent sold only one painting in is life time.
@mariodriessen9740
6 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching reaction videos on this song for a couple of hours now and much to my annoyance you are the FIRST one who knows who Vincent Van Gogh was and you at least you have some understanding of his life and work. Thanks! ❤ It hurts me to see reactors listening to this for the first time (that can happen - it’s an old song), but to have no idea who Vincent was is something that really pisses me off. How can people these days be so ignorant and stupid?!?!
@micheled6111
7 ай бұрын
I agree with the person above about that final scene in Dr Who. Get out your Kleenex.
@michaelmoslak2975
Ай бұрын
It ALWAYS makes me cry, and I'm a backwoods former Union Ironworker who's survived breaking my back 3x. When I listen to "American Pie" I cry thinking how the Biden crime regime has destroyed America :( (and Liberals have destroyed so many countries)
@terridimatteo2325
6 ай бұрын
Check out James Taylor and Dan Fogelberg(scant spell it) Harry Chapen . All storytellers like here.
@Peter-bf2ou
Жыл бұрын
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.
@pamelariker5525
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reaction to this. I'm in floods of tears. It's just such a beautiful song about a beautiful painter.
@Peter-bf2ou
7 ай бұрын
Well, thank you for your acknowledge ment!
@teresaburritt5390
6 ай бұрын
Your comment is a masterpiece.
@sharronbrown9182
6 ай бұрын
So well put. Thank you. ❤
@mariodriessen9740
6 ай бұрын
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.
@rhodasimmons1644
6 ай бұрын
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.
@russellgtyler8288
6 ай бұрын
If a person doesn't get a little misty hearing this for the first time, they have no heart.
@apm77
14 күн бұрын
I heard it in a taxi shortly after having a massive argument with my mother. I was feeling misunderstood, I was feeling that I wasn't being seen for who I really was, and I was longing to be told "now I understand".
@johngiresi3703
Жыл бұрын
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.
@ge.0
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my man. I appreciate that so much
@dianabaker5726
7 ай бұрын
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.
@jakesmith5278
10 ай бұрын
One master describing another, truly masterful.
@Canucklehead557
9 ай бұрын
Bringing beauty to the world is not easy. Vincent van Gogh and Don McLean did it impeccably. Thank you for seeing it.
@TristanandIsolt
6 ай бұрын
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.
@rigelmoon9030
Жыл бұрын
That's all right, Geo...we all cried the first time we heard this absolute masterpiece. We're still crying.
@JosephMuir-ic2nw
6 ай бұрын
Aye
@ingehohenegger994
3 ай бұрын
❤@@JosephMuir-ic2nw
@ingehohenegger994
3 ай бұрын
I cry every time❤
@janetwebb2701
7 ай бұрын
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
@outbackgearforu
4 ай бұрын
The person he needed to love was himself ,as most people need to
@Itsakindamagic
Жыл бұрын
McLean paints pictures as vivid as Van Gogh's with words. A magical combination
@janeschuyler4788
11 ай бұрын
Perfect sentiment.
@JosephMuir-ic2nw
6 ай бұрын
Yes
@kd8199
5 ай бұрын
Both gave masterpieces to the world.
@shellymalone7637
3 ай бұрын
How wonderfully put
@EightOfCoins
Жыл бұрын
Vincent's sister-in-law, Theo's wife, inherited Vincent's paintings and was the sole force for creating the legacy of the artist.
@bitfenix90
7 ай бұрын
The collage of Van Gogh's paintings is The Only Way to listen to this song.
@1361JACK
Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever written
@j.deaton332
Жыл бұрын
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.
@WNYretiree
Жыл бұрын
I had forgotten how heartbreakingly beautiful this song was. Thank you for reminding me.
@ge.0
Жыл бұрын
Its absolutely beautiful
@lifeisshort3606
5 ай бұрын
Turned off lifd support to my 25 year old artist son who accidentaly fell in snow hoit his head anx lay there dying . He had over 500 canvases and I will make sure his life was nof in vain. He was the most beautiful looking man inside and out.
@tracymcardle1236
11 ай бұрын
I always cry at this song❤❤
@jeffreywillis4258
8 ай бұрын
Some scholars question whether or not Van Gogh actually committed suicide. 1) Paupers or impoverished individuals in Vincent van Gogh's time did not have easy access to firearms or weapons. 2) Suicide by gunshot to the chest is less common than other methods, such as shooting oneself in the head. 3) Lack of a suicide note. 4) Theories suggests that van Gogh did not intentionally take his own life but was the victim of a shooting incident and rather than seeing the young man hang for the accident van Gogh protected him by asking witnesses not reveal the true nature of the incident.
@Cashcrop54
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Itsakindamagic
6 ай бұрын
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.
@kierstenridgway4634
6 ай бұрын
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. ❤️✌️
@mortsnerd6053
7 ай бұрын
His brother bought his paintings to support him. 120 million minimum today.
@RaindanceMaggieDance
Жыл бұрын
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.
@MariaBlumberg-b5w
6 ай бұрын
Vincent is my favorite Doctor Who episode. I cry every time I see it.
@rwilson7197
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@shellymalone7637
3 ай бұрын
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
@wildsarsaparilla
Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@AmatureAstronomer
11 ай бұрын
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.
@SaxonsGlory
7 ай бұрын
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.
@cheripack1776
9 ай бұрын
I could see in your face that you had the same reaction as I did ❤ thank you for sharing your reaction . You're the first one that seems to understand the song with the paintings ❤
@JohnDuffy-bq8wg
6 ай бұрын
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
@Randsurfer
9 ай бұрын
The poetry stands alone. Then add the music composition, and then the performance. It's almost beyond human.
@corinneashworth6704
6 ай бұрын
When you see ‘Starry Starry Night,the original,Vincent’s emotions and passions jump out of the canvas.The vitality blows you away.🙏❤️
@mneoud
6 ай бұрын
Best reaction off all i have seen of this song about Vincent van Gogh.
@claudiavalentijn1457
6 ай бұрын
what a beautiful reaction to this beautiful and sad song
@niteowl1156
Жыл бұрын
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
@ge.0
Жыл бұрын
Im so sorry
@voraciousreader3341
4 ай бұрын
Van Gogh was a tortured artist, a tortured man, whose art was rejected repeatedly. His brother Theo loved him dearly, and tried to help him by sending him money and art supplies. The Van Gogh family were actually fine art dealers, so Theo knew his worth and tried to promote it, but their parents though Vincent was disgraceful and uncouth in his behavior-due to manic depression, with bouts of delusion and psychosis-so they wrote him off. A very sad, tragic story. But the most incredible paintings!
@stephanietip
11 ай бұрын
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
@terryfowler4893
Жыл бұрын
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
@RickOLDCALGENT
6 ай бұрын
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.
@chanceybooth4537
Жыл бұрын
It gets me every time I listen. Makes me weep like a baby. Such a beautiful artist. And lovely tribute to Vincent. ❤
@MrDaiseymay
6 ай бұрын
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.
@garrymoore2161
11 ай бұрын
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
@DakotaDogProductionsAk83
11 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed experiencing this with you. Thank you 🙏🥹
@fatdad64able
6 ай бұрын
Don gives everyone access to Van Gogh‘s art. An absolute masterpiece. Much love from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤ …😢oh my,…. Why are my eyes sweating?
@jwichman9
6 ай бұрын
His brother bought most of Vincent’s paintings while he was alive to help support him.
@Alice-hp6yb
Жыл бұрын
First time I’ve watched you, thank you for your heartfelt reaction to such a beautiful song 😊
@Ge-o
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alice. You are very welcome
@luckyleprechaun-e7h
7 ай бұрын
gorgeous reaction.
@SuperGrendle
Жыл бұрын
frameless heads on nameless wall...that says it all his true art/portraits hidden away from all to see
@fiddlerwrik2771
8 ай бұрын
Love , wish to die for my art now
@Mostlymid
8 ай бұрын
Oh! This song! I have been hearing this song since I was a little girl in the 70s and every single time I have to stop what I'm doing, become still, and listen. And weep. I can't recall a single instance of hearing this piece of art that I didn't cry. Thank you for this reaction, and for including the word "joyous" in your description, because it is that, as well. So glad I found your channel.
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