God this gets me every time. We don't always get it right in the uk but when we took this song to number one in the charts in 1980 we gave a great singer the recognition he deserved for taking a classic song and making it even better.

Don's version of "Crying" is so moving and so heart-breaking that you literally want to curl up in a ball, pull the covers over you and cry your eyes out. The somber strumming of the guitar, the sadness in Don's voice and those strings in the background make this one of the greatest ballads ever, in my opinion. Roy must be proud. RIP, man in the black shades.

one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life

This song always breaks my heart in the most wonderful way. Don McLean's is my favorite version, too.

This song has haunted me for years...Don Mclean's voice is classic.

He sings it so well! Love it!

One of the most underrated and unappreciated singer/songwriters ever.

perfect voice, perfect song. beautiful blend.

I love Mr Orbison's version as well but Don McLean's is the one I remember from my childhood and now it breaks my heart every time I hear it. Absolutely brilliant!

He has an understated, sincere style and makes it look effortless & easy. A beautiful version.

Don McLean does this one so right...soulful, passionate and heartfelt.

Don Mclean is one of those exceptional artists who seem to get better with age,check out his 2007 versions of his old hits............ the older you get,the better you get just like summer wine.

Man...such passion! Don McLean owns this song.

This was my song when I was young. Don M and I are the same age. It was like he put words in my heart. I was crying too. But six months later, we got back together, married. Celebrated our 50th anniversary this year! We, neither one, wanted to cry any more. Never give up.

I just discovered this song and I've listened to it a thousand times. Such sensitivity...what a wonderful melody...and since I have my own reasons to cry tonight, I shall cry along...

I can repeat this song over and over, so calming.

From pain and tears, growth appears. What a great song.

McClean is one of the most under-rated song writers and vocalist in modern music history. Its a shame that most people know nothing more about him than American Pie. Talent of his measure is hardly scene anymore.

I agree. Mclean's version is more emotional than Orbison's original

I love the song, and many artists have done it great justice. There are many “coverages” of “Crying,” but the best one, and I’m including Orbison’s version, is by Don McLean. I don’t know exactly what it is in his voice, but he “sells” the song the best. And of all the different times he has sung it, McLeans best version is this one. I’ve heard him sing it many times in concert, and although he always does a good job, this recording here is his best version.

The way the song builds is absolutely spectacular. I LOVE Larry Butler's dramatic production on this song and Don McLean's vocals are superb.

This song will always remind me the night I met the man I loved and dated for four years and realized he was wearing an engagement ring with the girl he has met only six months before...I almost died that night. And I thought I would never stop crying after that.

i generally dislike people covering other folks material,but this is exceptional

This is a magnificent cover of Crying, Don Really hitds that big note at the end, It is chilling.

I dont care how old this gets, it will always be my standard favorite

Next in line to the Big O himself (Roy),I'd have to say Don Mclean nailed this song to perfection (man! those high notes rang out!). He definitely has earned my respect for his musical talent, from American Pie, to Vincent, to all his other less known but still as amazing compositions.

I get goose bumps every time I hear this beautiful version. Thanks folkman123 and Don

It's rare that that I can be equally moved by two renditions of the same song, by two such different voices as Don's and Roy's. from now on whenever I hear either of them sing it, I'll think for just a second of the other one.

I adore this version...can't get enough of it ...

I've always been fond of the late, great Roy Orbison; he was an amazing talent. And I've heard both versions of Crying back to back. I just prefer Don Mclean's version the best. Something in the way Don sings it makes it sound so soulful and plaintive. It strikes a sharp chord in my heart that Orbison just can't quite accomplish. I'm NOT saying Orbison was an inferior singer; far from it! It's just the way Don sings it hits me more in an emotional way.

Such a beautiful song. Reminds me of 1988. A young woman from the USA, whom I had been dating in London for a few months, had flown back home to Utah. The following morning, I heard this song on the radio. I thought of her, and, with a heavy heart...started to cry. Memories!

I saw an interview with Roy Orbison one time and he said that this was one of his favorite covers of any of his songs. He was asked if it was better than the original. He said he would not go that far, but he said it was close.

From :56 to 1:09 his voice leaves me speechless. Every time. Brilliant.

Love this song & Don's version. I put it up there #2 next to Roy's as no one can touch his. This 1 is still BEAUTIFUL I just realy enjoy his music, he's 1 of our many GREATS. 2:15

What a beautiful cover !! never get tired of hearing it ...

wow..never heard him sing this before. Why are we listening to Roy? This is the one to listen to!! Excellent!

WHAT A SONG HIS VOICE SUITS IT SO WELL

Don hit #5 in Billboard, 3-21-81. Hard to believe that it never got airplay on WLS-AM. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!

Tears in my eyes and i remember again how she broke my heart

What a wonderfull song! I almost cry when I listen at this music. Good times...

Oh now I can do this, I have found this oldie. I love it. Makes me want to cry though.

Um clássico nunca morre! Belíssimo! Márcia - Portugal

this version actually makes you listen to the lyrics xx fabulous xx

Roy would be soooo pleased. How beautiful.

Such a beautiful cover. Spellbound watching him sing this !!

Blessed are every man that cries and sings the love. Because is just one of them that I love.

this is a wonderful song.. and says what it is to break up with someone and still love that person. I married a man, he was a singer, he sang this song at gigs and even when we were together I still cried when he did so, and now that we are apart, I cry even more, especially when hearing this song, even though I know we cannot be together I will always love you ALLEN.. but "you and I travel to the beat of a different drum" love always Your Jeanie

I cant say he has the best male voice in music, but he's really good

On this day in 1981 {May 30th} Don McLean performed his covered version of Roy Orbison's "Crying"* on the Dick Clark ABC-TV network Saturday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'... The song entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart on January 18th, 1981 at position #37; eight weeks later it would peak at #5 {for 3 weeks} and it spent 18 weeks on the Top 100... And on March 8th, 1981 it peaked at #2 {for 4 weeks} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, and for the 4 weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for those four weeks was "What Kind Of Fool" by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb... Between 1971 and 1981 he had nine records on the Hot Top 100 chart; two made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "American Pie" for 4 weeks on January 9th, 1972... Donald McLean III will celebrate his 72nd birthday this coming October 2nd {2017}... * On April 26th, 1981 his "Crying" was at #34, and one position lower at #35 was his covered version of the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You"...

wonderful. I heard this music many times but in this ocasion is so special and today when I remember that person touch my hand so tight I would like to cry.....

7 folks were cryin' so hard, that they missed the like button. Billboard's #40 hit of '81. God bless! Hugs to ya, for postin' it!

beautiful,sad ,so full of memories,life in asong .

Beautiful cover by Don. I'm so glad I found this. Great song.

Remarkable rendition of the Orbison classic, Country #6 in March '81

imagine living 47 years to feel what this song means.....being replaced in a heartbeat,never in love with another women,as she goes on with her life like we never existed....and i sit here alone

Simplemente AMO a este hombre hermoso, DON MCLEAN por cantar esta cancion, y lo hace maravillosamente hasta hoy en dia. desde Chile para ti DON un SALUDO.

Masterpiece!!!!!!! Don McLean is god of Music!!!

all a say is that music like this will allways stand the test of time

the first no.1 ever that wasn't shown on top of the pops since it first began in 1964 and that is such a shame.

thanks for posting!!! I love this version.

I bought this 45 as a kid at GC Murphy's when it came out back in the late 70's.

DON MCLEAN PLAYED AT WALT DISNEY WORLD HE WAS AMAZING ,LIVE AND ONLY ACOUSTICAL , WISH I COULD SEE THE FOOTAGE IT WAS VERY COLD THAT NIGHT AND HE BROKE A FEW GUITAR STRINGS I AM NOT SURE WHAT YEAR THAT WAS,,,,,,,,,,,,,MAYBE 1978 OR 1979 HE WAS AWESOME,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HE PLAYED IN FRONT OF CINDERELLAS CASTLE WHAT A GOOD MEMORY

RIP Glenn from the walking dead, Daryl still thinks and feels guilty of what he did 😢😢😢

roy orbison was a genius. what a song. to put that kind of feeling in a song. wow..don mclean does this masterpiece justice.

So so much love this

love this song

The end gets me everytime.

SOOOOO beautiful!!!

WONDERFULL!!!

Hermosa canción y gran voz. ... nostalgico!

great version of a timeless classic.

Excellent video, thanks so much. It's now on my favourite list.

I just found out from the 2010 appearance of Don McLean on BBC2 that he composed this song and it was Roy Orbison who recorded it first

so true so true great song by don

Love, love, love ! Ty Elaine

What a beautiful cover !!

show de bola so saudade

Beautiful.

I start to cry...really. My favorite voice - Don. thanks folkman 123 for sharing this video.

Just MAGIC !!!!

MAGNIFICENT

roy orbison had to reach way down to write a song so heartfelt. what a man, to show that kind of emotion in what is one of the best love songs ever written

wonderful !!

You've got that right! All we have to do is enjoy. Roy is the king but all these versions are great.

Wonderful singer.

Holy s***! What a great cover! Definitely killing me softly with his words!

DON MCLEAN (Originally by Roy Orbison) "Crying" I was alright for a while I could smile for a while But when I saw you last night You held my hand so tight When you stopped to say 'hello' And though you wished to me well you couldn't tell That I'd been Crying, over you Crying, over you Then you said so long Left me standing all alone Alone and crying. Crying Crying Crying It's hard to understand That the touch of your hand Can start me crying I thought that I, was over you But it's true, so true I love you even more, than I did before But, darling, what can I do While you don't love me And I'll always be Crying, over you Crying, over you Yes, now you're gone And from this moment on I'll be crying (crying) Crying (crying) Crying (crying) Crying over you Over you Over you ~~~*~~~ ДОН MCLEAN (Первоначально Рой Орбисон) "Плач" Я был в порядке на некоторое время Я мог бы улыбаться на некоторое время Но когда я видел тебя прошлой ночью Ты держал мою руку так крепко Когда вы остановились, чтобы сказать "привет" И хотя вы хотели мне хорошо Вы не могли сказать Это я был Плачет, над вами Плачет, над вами Тогда вы сказали так долго Оставив меня стоять в одиночестве Один и плакать. Плач Плач Плач Трудно понять, Это прикосновение руки Может начать плакать мне Я думал, что я был над вами Но это правда, так верно Я люблю тебя еще больше, чем раньше Но, дорогая, что я могу сделать Пока ты не любишь меня И я всегда буду Плачет, над вами Плачет, над вами Да, теперь ты ушел И с этого момента Я буду плакать (плач) Плач (плач) Плач (плач) Плач над вами Над вами Над вами

Favorite one from Don. Nice!

beautiful!!

I think I remember this song since I have the album "NOW 1980". This song was the last song in the album. This song is like "WOW!"

Beautiful

this is the best version ever!

Beautiful ❤

beautiful.

what a classic!

Pura nostalgia!

oh my god! It's sooooooooo beautiful yet deep meaningful song.

AWESOME!!!

this song is perfect when you are in love ...and far away..... and maybe you will not see your lover never more......

Love how this song builds to a crescendo