That's heart breaking

Van Gogh gave us such beautiful art of life.

That's so beautiful,, to think the man died, not knowing, that his paintings and his life, would become, So loved, by almost everyone, you are loved Vincent today and forever

He was right

So True. Love you Vincent.

As a disabled combat vet, this song means more now than when I was innocent.

I know a man named after this song , as his parents loved it so much . And as an adult he loves it too and music .

"...are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand"...truelly poetic.

Lucky and smart person you are.

you were so lucky at this time !!!!

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💧💧💧

God bless, stay strong😢

im so sorry. you will be together again for sure.. stay strong. i love you ill pray for you ♥️☝️

I'm with u man ❤

Absolutely!

yup ! if you already didn't know, he dedicated his song to Vincent Van Gogh because he couldn't accept that many people thought he became crazy, but it's mental illness that was getting over him, and people wouldn't understand his art

Really … you need to read more poetry then

"Shadows on the hills Sketch the trees and the daffodils Catch the breeze and the winter chills In colors on the snowy linen land", I always loved that verse

That is a great line.

Absolutely! Really hard to beat that!

Truly, it is

Absolutely One of the Most Beautiful Songs ever......

What a beautiful tribute to a "failed" Dutch painter. It's interesting, perhaps amazing, that the songs work whether or not you know it's about van Gogh. Watch Don as her performs it. He's amazed that people want to hear him sing the song. Perhaps a bit scared too. There's always something frightening for an artist in sending your work into the wild.

Made my tough WWII Marine father almost cry when I played the 45 RPM. "Play it again."

Yes

Can't ask for any more 🥰

even with an out of tune guitar, it is true beauty

amen

Its called talent!

no

Absolutely what a beautiful voice, soul, song and artistry. Surely God Given Beauty. Another reason I know God Exists !!!

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Nathaniel Roberto' has a cover of this beautiful song please watch him and subscribe please❤​@@geraldlynn1827

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This and streets of London...heart wrenching

@@Roger_Ramjet My absolutely favourite (both of them), very appealing to me, very touching, since I first heart them over 30 years ago.

An absolutely perfect work of art. Amazing.

Such a life lesson for everybody on this earth, when they do not know how to love you, walk away with your soul intact.

Cristos Yfantis brilliant evergreen song😣

indeed, so exquisitely and angelicly written, so so beautiful

@Nelson's Rudolph ok

Van Goghs brother had a heart of gold too. Did everything he could to pull him back..

Rusty Nailz I’ve read a book about Van Gough’s brother. Love it!

Thank you.

😢❤

Thank you for sharing, very brave and I’m sorry for how you both were treated. Peace.

My heart goes out to you I'm glad to hear you're okay and knows that in the end Night = darkness And Don McLean highlighted the night thanks to the stars that give the light May you always walk with sunshine in your pockets, Amen

I sincerely wish you and your brother happiness,,,,

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face.. Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe

When Don released this song I was in a very dark place, heard him sing it and I burst into tears, he saved me

You're beautiful. ❤

Madam...."working class guys" will always feel music more than the numbed elites. 🙏

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and 1 atmosphere of the time

Well said! Very insightful and poetic imho

nice song

I think the artistry in this song plays a fitting tribute to Van Gogh's own beautiful art.

And Vincent definitely deserve it

I UNDERSTAND Ionelines Agnes ROI

I can't think of one specifically, but Mark Knopfler makes some incredible music. If you haven't listened, maybe give it a try. I listen to his music every day.

Nobody writes like this anymore. Everything to day is T and A crap.

Went on his own terms

DEATH IS NOT THE END ITS JUST A NEW BEGINNING. ;0)

Such love

He cared more about your feelings than his own and refused to be pitied. A true testament of love and self respect.

That is very sad. 😢 But, your friend had class. He chose not to hurt the ones he loved. May he RIP.

You are not alone Sir!

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as I am also. after listening to this I have to dry my eyes

I only discovered this recently and each time I listen, the tears stream down my cheeks. Powerful!!

It's an easy song... in theory. Nothing particularly fancy going on with the guitar, no "big notes" challenging the vocal range. It's "easy" to sing and play along to it when you figure out how to do both things at the same time. It's just a very well constructed song. The hard part is getting over the tears when trying to sing the whole thing. Or listen to it. This fucking song gets me even if I just think about it.

Amen. Agreed.

Beautiful! I agree, this is as beautiful as the painting!

Have a look at some of his other works sometime. Even an old pair of boots...

AMEN to that.

Its amazing

Alara Golf and ever will be

Like a Van Gogh, no?

Clive Pinnock Yes. Van Gogh was not appreciated until he died. How sad.

You're dern tootin'. That's just what I had in mind.

and it will ever be !!!

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@@donmclean8257 Thank you for sharing your gift of poetry and music 🎶 This song has deeply touched me and many of your fans! It's a virtuoso ❤

Get off the bandwagon,we all love it for what it is,brilliant!

@@granty6125 What?!

@@tomelder2358 can’t you read it’s a classic,plus I don’t think it’s really the real Don McLean!And in a lot of ways I personally prefer Vincent to American Pie but that’s my choice!.

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Beautiful masterpiece, brilliant musician and a good lesson for life rules (don't try to please people who are unpleasant and a waste of your energy). Big hug and happiness...

❤ Thank you ❤

It's nice to be able to share with other who also experience the same emotion. Lump in my throat.

@@ontime3462 A lump in my throat And tears in my eyes I never knew Vincent Yet to hear this song, each time I say my goodbyes An artist in paints... An artist in song... The lyrics speak to me, to us, and do no wrong. I wish I could paint, to create, to draw I wish I could write beautifully, and more I wish I could share emotions from my soul Perhaps, someday, my aim, my goal To connect with others...to speak for us all Yet, for now, I try, I fail, I fall... I am no lyricist, no artist, not I... I am not a wordsmith, even though I try My odes, my rhymes, my simple lines here Are as dust from the flick of the Master's page, my dear... And to all, who like me, try, but may fail I say, keep on trying, let not your efforts ail You can. They _did_. You can too. I'll keep on trying. Good Luck to you. 💬 ❤️💙🇺🇸🇲🇫🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧💙❤️🖖

Wow!

I hope you get a chance to visit it again one day.

It's a beautiful story nevertheless

Liam Wicks 💎💙🌈🦋

Keep on keeping on young Liam! We don't know each other...just fellow human beings journeying through life. We all have our speedbumps. I think you're a courageous soul to openly share the broad brush strokes of your life. Just remember...it's your life SO FAR! Keep writin new chapters my friend. Keep writin new chapters. And don't you ever give in to the demons of those drugs ever again! Keep pressin forward! You have interesting new chapters of happiness, peace, and wisdom. And you shall share them meaningfully with others! Carry on!

Keep on. Get clean and live a wonderful life.

Music can be healing. I wish you the best!

Well said!!

If only Vincent knew this

Quite like his version played with Epiphone : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZ2qqpCovpbSg4k.html

I bought the album American pie 1972 aged 14 in coleraine after hearing this song I just got it

Incredible

Nicely said jo

Well said thx

this is what social commentary is supposed to be......nice experiential notation

Best to you Joe. Just trying to be a little better person than yesterday.

Love you too.

I know I.

Me too

She’d

I still get goosebumps when I hear it. Or should I say, I feel it.

Same here.

I cry every time I hear it. What a beautiful tribute.

I am also born in March 1972. I love this song. One of my favorites

A beautiful song that is sung with great sensitivity...

You were named for compassion and beauty

Wow what a tune to be named after Vincent , You must be really proud of that. Don Mclean such a fantastic song writer musician. I'm learning it on my flute, going to make sure i do it justice.

I was born in March too, 2nd day

same here. In fact, ive avoided it for years

Feel exactly same ! Just finished reading lust for life : the novel of Vincent Van Gogh . I can’t stop weeping everytime when I listen to this song . This song is not only for Vincent . This is for each one of us .

Same here

It always used to choke me up too.

@@MrQlypse1 why avoid it? Obviously your soul is calling out..crying is a gift of emotion and humanity. Please listen often..

I agree. Such beauty

Thanks pik

Agree it’s magical

lyrically not many songs to match it

My sons name is Vincent! I would not want to live without him in this world !

Well said.

Yes, I just LOVE Van Gogh and have visited both exhibitions of his art and the places where he actually did the painting, like the therapeutic ‘ asylum ‘ in St Remy de Provence where he was encouraged to paint ! Sunflowers are so called, not because they look like the sun, but because they literally turn to the sun during the day and hence are called ‘ girasole’ in Italian and ‘ tournesol ‘ in French !

@Chris Cunningham Art is influenced by one's personal experience. And, I personally think Van Gogh has been over-hyped by repeatedly highlighting his tragic life which make his paintings seem more special than they really are. I mean whenever his art is mentioned, the discussion has to veer into his tragic life instead of a technical discussion about his paintings. Technically, his style was not new and influenced by the French Impressionists. Among the impressionists, there is Camille Pissarro who is admired but has never got the credit he deserved. He started it all, even mentoring the likes of Monet, Manet, Renoir, Cezanne among others as they were much younger to him and he was a father figure to them. Apart from losing his son at an early age, his life was very ordinary and boring one might say as he died of old age. But, being an artist myself his paintings, the subject matter and the user of colors move me to tears of ecstasy without having to rely on the story of his personal life like ordinary people often do with Van Gogh paintings.

Xiao Hei. we are all equal Hi, we’ve spoken already today about the Russia/ Ukraine situation - what a coincidence ! I’m genuinely interested that you are a real artist . Art fascinates me and at University I had some friends who did History of Art as part of their degrees and sometimes on a Saturday we’d all go down to London by train and they’d take me round the art galleries . My dad painted all his life as an amateur but to my mind was really quite good ! I did an ‘ O ‘ level in Art and passed amazingly as about the only things I could paint were trees ! When we did still life’s involving a chair the art teacher used to hold my picture up turn it round and everyone would laugh that the chair could never possibly have stood up !! Sorry to admit that I LOVE Van Gogh and have visited most of the places in France associated with his paintings and the therapeutic community in St Remy de Provence where he was treated and encouraged to paint , but the same goes for Cezanne and I’ve been to the Toulouse Lautrec museum too . Never been to Monet’s garden though! In Britain ( where I live ) I LOVE the Pre Raphaelites and know many places associated with William Morris and Burne Jones ! I’m not too keen on industrial landscapes though or the ‘ pictures of matchstick men ‘ by LS Lowry ! Who do you like as an artist and what is your own particular style ? Do you exhibit and sell your paintings ? Do let me know and best wishes to you. PS , I hate to admit that I actually have a science degree, though I CAN knit well, have done pottery and glass painting , am a keen gardener but only in the sense that the colours and textures can look like a canvas , and do a lot of ‘ shabby chic ing ‘ and stencilling of old furniture using chalk paints and wax ! Christine

@@christinescarff4920 Good to speak to you again :) You obviously have knowledge and experience with art and from your comment it looks like you lead a charming and fulfilling life. I do sell my paintings but it is not my main source of income and unfortunately I like to keep my identity hidden on KZfaq :) I have done paintings in several styles and at present "Impressionism" and "Mixed Media" is what inspires me most. Apart from Pissaro, I greatly admire Sargent, A. Wyeth, Gustav Dore and the French impressionists. I am glad that you appreciate your dad's paintings. I think that would have made him very happy indeed. On the other hand, my family is a little worried about my paintings :)) I certainly have no issue with you liking Van Gogh as everyone can have their own preferences. I myself have painted replicas of his paintings as a study. But, my biggest gripe is that Van Gogh's art is a product of mass marketing. Van Gogh as a human is certainly a very admirable fellow an almost Christ-like figure. But, to me, a great artist he is not. "Van Gogh" is a multi-million dollar brand, so I can understand why art critics and museums just play along romanticizing him and his work.

It is.

Magic is a great word for his music! I didn't get to grow up with it, but I'm glad I discovered it

Is..is a genius ❤️

Don McClean IS still a genius. He hasnt left the building yet....

How elocuent sir, so much to express in so little and well elaborated words

@@eduardoalcala8310 Eduardo, you are a brother. And I thank you.

Well said.

U put it so beautifully n poetic lyrics.

Van Gogh is more like psychedelic rock

Words are too empty to express it fully but I’m sorry for your loss. This is a lovely song and she sounds like a lovely person. Good luck with your music.

❤️

Just like Van Gogh did...

Beautifullly said...@

If you read this dearest please stop in bsfl. You will know where to find me. I will show you vincents stary stary night. I have his sunflower painting, repo dun by local to perfection.

And for me almost every line is touching.

i know several vincents and one is lying in a coffin right now. huhuhu

Beautifully put....

Thank you for understanding those, who're too good for this world.

i was 15 in the Spring of1973 and was just diagnosed with schizophrenia/ auditory hallucinations. it was surreal, to say the least, how closely I did identify with the lyrics in every aspect of McLean"s song. Of course, I tear up whenever I hear it played on the radio or wherever.

❤️live love life.

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 KZfaq 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.💞💞🙏💖💕

Thank you Hans Boot, I agreed with you even Im younger 30 years than you

True that

I don't believe many songs in history come to close to the beauty of this one, but I would still suggest giving today's music a try! I'm much younger and I can say with confidence that, though it may be slightly harder to find, there's still soulful talent in some of today's music! :)

If it adds even the slightest bit of comfort, beautiful and gorgeous music is written all the time. One just has to dig a lot deeper than before. But it's out there.

And on that stary stary night When no hope was left in sight You took your life as lovers often do But I could of told you Vincent this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.....

so so sad and so so true Carol C

Quite so. It's a great summary of everything.

what did you say?

It is.

Hi Jackie

​@@andybetz.9978ciao Andy!🙋😍😘💘🌅

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Thank you very much for that quote.

My mother was that age too. She says this was the first record she bought. She is 67 now ❤

Me, too. What an amazing artist.

I remember hearing this song on The Simpsons.

It is isn't it, a sad song for a sad life, both very very beautiful

Got to know and understand the frailties of Vincent Van Gogh, through this song.

Favourite artist (paint) and artist (music,)

Ohhh I wish I could read those letters Cindy

@@ambriadanielsband4132 I believe the book title is Theo. His brother had a great love and understanding of his brother. From what I understand he would purchase some of his pictures directly or indirectly to funnel funds to him and keep his spirits up. brotherly love is truly a great thing.

so looking forward to catching him in concert in the UK

He will be singing the song with Ed Sheeran..😊😊😊

His girlfriend is 24.......seriously

Ronnie that’s a 48 year difference Hey Whatever

Exactly BMac. ))

Don't forget the late great Nick Drake. Died aged 26 in 1974.

This is a love song...

@@nobody20005 this is a song about Vincent van Gogh…

@@Manays I've always felt it was a love song to Vincent. MacLean's insight is as amazing as the rest of it. After one listen, I feel wrung out, like I've just walked through an exhibition of his works, AND had some direct link to the artist's emotions. Vincent must have been quite amazing.

You are so right. I remember sitting and listening to it on the radio in my car. I had to go somewhere and opened the door to leave but couldn't go. I was compelled to sit there until the song finished. By the end of it I was hanging out the door of the car absolutely in awe of what a brilliant and beautiful song it is. And his voice! Divine! A genius artist's salute to another genius artist.

belíssima!

Nathaniel Roberto' has a cover of this beautiful song please watch him and please subscribe 🙏❤️

Except, undoubtedly, for Jake Bugg -- who, by the way, has credited this song as one of those that most inspired him. Try, for example, Simple As This, Country Song, Broken, Pine Trees, or Simple Pleasures.

Osip P. The person that uploaded this video was Folkman123, this is jake buggs own channel that he used before he made it famous.

The Child by URBAN SEASCAPE..................check out the lyrics.

It should have said "This world was ALWAYS meant ..." This is the only defect in an otherwise perfect song. Shakespeare, Tolstoy, Beethoven, Cezanne ... all artists belong in the world. The point is that he was meant to shed his light on humanity and the tragedy is that he was NOT recognised (in his lifetime). He should have been, no one can dispute that now. He was meant to be beautiful in this world. And the simple fact of the matter is that his beauty is now recognised in this world.

Steve C's point is still valid. True or not, the IDEA that such a tortured, talented soul like Van Gogh was "never" meant to be is incredibly sad and moving.

I think he meant we didn't deserve someone like Vincent or the artists you mentioned. We failed to recognize their genius and talent and, for the rest of time, must look back and see our failure with our helpless eyes and ears.

madness

That line gets me every time too.

Hello Eileen How are you doing today?

Agree...I'm so lucky to be part of that time!

Me to, I was a young lad working on a farm in England, I used to have to cycle 5 miles to work and back in all weather's for a pittance.I never knew the meaning of this song back then but I still loved it but have learned to appreciate the genius of Don McLean as I have aged. Fortunately I am semi retired no more cycling to work but unfortunately no great songs and singers like Don, I've learned one thing in my life if nothing else,,,,, the bloke that said hard work never hurt anyone ? never did any .

It's just so true.

@@peterbalac1915 me too, I was 7...loved it new

Agree, I was 16

Check out .. JASMINE LAMPORT'S BREATHE....it kinda really works.

Unusual great song. Very a Good.

Deep

Thanks :-)

That has to be one of the most beautiful things a person can say to another. The absurdity is that is comes his the highest of heartbreak.

very well written

very well written

+Aldeadelmonte I was 13, too. An intense year for me, but songs like this helped me and made it more mystical and bearable.

Strong by JASMINE LAMPORT....listen to the lyrics....she is superb.

trevgkify.....That's actually not true, though I can't blame you for thinking it might be. There is a LOT of talent out there; every generation produces genius after all. I actually feel for the youth today. it seems that, in order to make it big, you either have to get very, very, VERY lucky (though I'd argue we make our own luck, it is tougher now), or sign your soul away for cheap fame and, often, a ruined life. Just to perform. Just to get your voice heard. It's sad and I cannot wait for the change that's in the air......shoot me, I'm an optimist!

Todd Christopher You just did.

Ditto!

joel trevino This song has a way of breaking down the highest walls..

As butifully written as the song itself. My best wishes to you Joel.

Magnificent comment. Mind yourself Joe.

Isn't it wonderful how healing music can be. It is the vibration of the Universe made manifest and that you are touched by it shows the Universe moves through you and you still feel, even after building your wall. I too have suffered intense loss in my life. Tears heal.

Dear Joel...I very much relate to your sentiments and how it effects you. I feel much the same and gone through and still am many hardships. I don't know why but I find solace in this song that is sad. Don McLean has been a favorite singer/songwriter of mine for 45+ years....God bless you and keep you always.

​@kettleroland656@ hello

That's only a smidgen. There were thousands of gifted singer/songwriters, buried by the music business process and a fickle public.The greatest, Joni Mitchell.

Don't forget Gordon lightfoot

@@BlueBeeMCMLXI Joni Mitchel amazing and also Jeff buckley

Don’t leave out Neil Young ;)

It's almost like he had a special insight into the tragedy of Van Gogh, and transferred it to the beautiful imagery of this song.

Why do you love expression and hide behind a ridiculous fake name? - be YOU, unashamed.

Mark Bertrand jump on Dr who takes Vincent to the future it's fantasy but it's nice

he killed himself you know why wouldnt u save him or give him 20th century help or anything

Jim Doc -That is my favorite episode. Beautiful and haunting.

You got that right Eric Russell!

Beautiful line