My wife passed from breast cancer 15 years ago, and someone sent me a link to this song. I immediately learned the lyrics and sing it every year on her birthday, which is tomorrow. Such a beautiful song. Hard to imagine sometimes that this is the same guy that wrote American Pie!

A Girl heard Don Mclean performing this song which inspired her to write something which now we know another Greatest Greatest composition "Killing Me Softly"

Timeless! The guy is a MASTER of soul-digging!!! One of the most important artists, poets, songwriters of his generation! His art is timelss, boundless. His voice humble and sublime at the same time. I bet his melodies, if humanity will not destroy itself in the future, will continue to inspire generations of men all over the globe and beyond. Thank you Don. You have offered us a taste of a unique american pie (your music) that the whole world will be savouring for time on end!

Tomorrow is 26 months. You were my light and life, my joy and my greatest love. Our youngest is now 6. You should see him drive his power wheelchair. He's lost three front teeth but we've only found one. He's so proud of it, he keeps it in a jar by your picture. Your last breath was my last heartbeat. So many times and ways you tried to prepare me for your passing. I still find it hard to believe you're gone. I left some of your ashes in the Grand Canyon because you always wanted to see it. Less than a teaspoon but so full of your spirit. The tiny vial flashed in the sunlight as it gracefully arched across the sky and down to the canyon floor... I'll love you forever, my sweet... Your pain is over... Mine will endure until we meet again :'(

Killing me softly with his song. I know and lived this song. I lost her 30 years ago and I still cry. Some things never go away.

Such a sad song; lost the love of my life.... my wife of 39 years, to someone else. It's just life and you have no alternative but to go on, but Christ, it's a struggle sometimes. Miss her, every morning when I wake up and the realisation hits me once again.

Don Mclean the master of songs to bring a tear to your eye and a lump to your throat

I'm happy I'm finding songs like this. Mr. Don Mclean is such a poet. His songs are timeless. Believe me, Im just 19 years old. 💛*

This is Poetry at its best, very sublime !

One of Don McLean's lesser-known ballads - - just lovely !!!

McLean's lyrics are just pure poetry.

don mclean, my favorite artist, is more than just american pie. like this masterpiece, EMPTY CHAIRS. more than i’ve seen in music today, or even from the 70’s, he’s written genius pieces of art. INCREDIBLY UNDERAPPRRCIATED AND UNRECOGNIZED. if you want to get to know him more from music like the incredible song above, start with the album “American Pie” then maybe “Tapestry” and “Believers”. you can’t help but fall in love with him.

Beautiful song by an amazing singer and composer. This song inspired the poem "Killing Me Softly With His Blues" by Lori Lieberman, She saw Mclean live at The Trobadour and was so moved by him performing this song that she wrote a poem on a napkin. Later her poem would become another famous song "Killing Me Softly With His Song" performed by Roberta Flack. Thanks for uploading and ilustrating "Empty Chairs"

I feel a trembling tingle of a sleepless night Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright Beams of blue come flickering through my windowpane Like Gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Moonlight used to bathe the contours of your face While chestnut hair fell all around the pillowcase And the fragrance of your flowers rest beneath my head A sympathy bouquet left with a love that's dead And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would Never thought the words you said were true Never thought you said just what you meant Never knew how much I needed you Never thought you'd leave, until you went Morning comes and morning goes with no regret The evening brings the memories I can't forget Empty rooms that echo as I climb the stairs And empty clothes that drape and fall on empty chairs And I wonder if you know That I never understood That although you said you'd go Until you did I never thought you would

Just a random teenager who like listening to this kind of Music 🎶

Mistakes made in youth...age and time do not heal, they only make the hurt and pain more intense. Prayers to be forgiven after all the years fall upon deaf ears. He loved more than I deserved.

Always reminds me of my dad! He passed in 2016 and I still cry every time I hear this!

My mother passed away three Years ago. Alzheimer's disease Took her ,this song seems to Express my loss more than any Other. Always your baby, love you.

One of the most beautiful songs ever. I used to have this album on vinyl and would play it constantly. Now I'm listening to this song 50 years later and thinking of my grandson who passed away 3 years ago, aged just 21...who could have known? 😢

I really don't know what this man is made of. poetic combination of song, pulling a heart to the depth of your soul. I wonder if he knows that.

Beautiful voice clearest diction and vibrato.

Killing me softly with this song.

I don’t know why that song makes me cry I absolutely love this artist.

Never thought my sweetie would leave... ...until she died before my eyes. She just kept getting sicker and the VA did little to help her. It's been over a year and a half and this song still brings me to tears. I look at our last child and realise he'll soon forget his Mommy. You were always proud of him, sweetie. The way no obstacle could stop him regardless of the deformities in his lags, arms and hands. Arthrogryposis sucks. What sucks worse is not having you with us. We still need you. We still love you. Your pain is over. Mine has just begun...

If you are lucky, you recognise when you first hear a masterpiece. DonMcLean made me pay attention to his genius when all around musically was great, but not this. Now, 55 years later, I weep at the eternal beauty of the lyrics and the guitar, and how seemingly effortlessly he captures the emptiness of loss. If you enjoy beauty in all it’s forms, bathe in this.

WHAT A WAY WITH WORDS!!! THE MELODY IS ALSO QUITE FINE!!! DON GIFTED US WITH GEMS WITH LEGS!!!

I always cry listening to this song. Amazing words, climat, everything... This is evergreen song...

This song haunts me forever.. Don mclean is such a great singer.. I pray to God that he will enjoy his success and be happy with his remaining life, no matter what heartaches pass his way...

..never heard this one in all these many years..thank you for sharing Mr.McLeans clarity..wish people would really listen to each other...

Killing me softly with his song.

What an exquisitely beautiful poem. So lovely.

There's something magical about the way he sings the last word of each sentence

Awh, Don Mclean is so poetic, all his song's have the most beautiful lyrics ♥

I have never heard of this Don McLean song before, it's lovely and I hope others get to hear it...…….

So sad and so beautiful at the same time as only love can be!

Saddest song I've ever felt or heard. Video to the words was beautifully done.

Hauntingly beautiful!!

Saddest song I've ever felt or heard. Video to the words was beautifully done.

I came across this song only recently, it's like listening to a masterpiece, so beautiful..

Pure poetry, sadness beautifully told.

What a gem of a song. Thank you for posting!

True love never end,it lingers on forever.Even after 35 years,one still clings to that point in time when the world was just you and your love one.

most of the times... we neglect the most important persons that we ever had. We thought they will always there for us.. and when they left.... it bring us so much pain not even time can erase.

HARRY BELAFONTE SAID THIS WAS THE GREATEST LOVE SONG HE EVER HEARD I KID YOU NOT LISTEN TO HIS VERSION ITS SUPER

Its incredible how life can be so bittersweet

This is the song that kills me softly....

Simply beautiful...

One year ago today I lost my mom… if only I knew that was her last day… if only I understood 😢😢😢I miss you so much mom

Still Listening in 2021 💙

Real music genius singer artist..cannot find music like this now adays...simply amazing.....

Beautiful.. and heartbreaking all at once

I'm appreciated when seeing all .. Sea Air land ...& my memoir .. Wanna say that ... Sometimes love is just to give ...not to take at all... True love is ..set him free ..

My lovely lovely sister has gone and I miss her so much

Gettin' my Don on today. Hey, Maria Berry, if you're readin' this...I still remember you and your love for Don's music, too.

great song

When we talk about our mother...I don't know there's an endless topic that we can talk to. Thank you for reminding me how she love's me... so much it's irreplaceable like when she always there when we need them and she never missed a moment to be there on our lowest moment... I can't think of a moment that she fails me. I hope you feel the same way too, by the way how she had been gone? I was so moved the way you loved your mother. I wish i could hear more from you.

Amazing writing.

I miss you dad!! I LOVE YOU!

just did some research Eric. Elizabeth is correct......this song was the inspiration.....

A beautifully crafted video to go with a beautifully crafted song. Thank you.

people never appreciate or treasure time together but when its over its the only time you realise that you shud have been the one who made thos times special because like me i lost my sister at 15 and my best friend at 17 and i wish so bad that they were still here because i miss being with them but we can only hold onto the memories with our hearts and minds aand pray thatthey never go away x

Equally beautiful as Dons other written brilliance.

Beautiful.

your email was so moving and sweet. thank you for your prayers. and i will pray for your dear mother. you will never stop missing and grieving for your mother., but time makes it a little less hurtful. mothers are so special and you may lose many people in your life losing your mother just breaks your heart like no other loss.my thoughts will be for you and your mother today. as will my prayers for you. but, always remember she loves you and her spirit will be around you.

love this song going to sing this at my school talent show

Such a beautiful but yet so sad too. Miss you Larry Bear.

thank you for this music

My favorite Mclean's song. Thanks a lot!

this was played at my best friends funeral in may this year i think its a lovely song but will always have significant memories ofour angel :'( i miss you lots babesxxxxx

Friday June 2/ND 2023 9:49 a.m. lovely lovely song.

Saddest song i ever heard,..this is for my father.. Sad song but beautiful,..i love you and i miss you very much tay'. 1/24/19 😢

After all thees years, still a wonderful song, tank you for posting.

A mother is irreplaceable person, how long she had been passed away? You must been so closed to your mother... mine is still alive.. but she sick very sick.. just like she just waiting for her time to pick up by our creator, so painful to see her condition it never fail me to break my heart whenever I see her. The only comforting to know is that they will join our creator... some we too we will join them. Rest assured that I will include you on my prayer to find comfort and your mother as well

a sentimental song...just know the full lyrics today.. really touch my heart " never taught you'd leave, until you went..."

Miss you brother Robert, two vines entwined around the backyard wall always in bloom, but I know it was you that blossomed, for I was just your little brother, and you were my big big brother

The melody shares a lot with "Vincent".

Hi, Nice pics to match this sad song of lost love, those empty chairs bring the message home ! Thanks, LA Guy

Lori Lieberman original version of "Killing Me Softly" brought me here. I wanted to hear the song that inspired her.

i had been trying to complete the lyrics of the song.. thanks for providing this.. God bless

Excelente video, felicitaciones. gracias por tu trabajo.

..timing was great..one of my all time fav songs...post more..we need you...

Beautiful

This is a beautiful sad song.

Een heel mooi poëtisch lied, liefs marian.

I’m in the woods and listening to it….

Beautiful ......

Feels like every single friend I thought I'd keep forever leaves at some point and it's so depressing 💔....wish I could just have someone that's true to their word and would stay forever 😢

So sad, so beautiful.

Beautiful, and sad.

Very nice song!

great job compiling pictures for this wonderful song

A sad song of separation and on how togetherness should have been treasured.

Thanks for uploading!

it has a similar melody to "Vincent"

And then Killing Me Softly With His Song was born.....

sad but a beautiful song...reminds me of a love long gone...

Strumming my pain with his song killing me sofly.

Very well done!

so beautiful :(

He Kills us softly.😢 really.