First Time Hearing | Don McLean - Vincent (Starry Starry Night) Reaction

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@eileenegger1466 Жыл бұрын

Please do yourself a favor and find a version of McLean doing this when he was young. The gentleness and softness in his voice at that age goes better with the song. I’ve always loved this song.

@dsfddsgh Жыл бұрын

Yeah i hate when reactors react to live versions of songs when the artists are past their prime. Better to stick to the studio version first.

@Bobby4USN Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and there’s also a good video that has his paintings throughout it while this song is played.

@DarianHarder Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know he was still alive! Haven’t heard anything from him in forever

@nanadeborah8717 Жыл бұрын

@@DarianHarder he did a 50 year anniversary American Pie with Home Free. Really great

@larryzigler6812 Жыл бұрын

AGREE !!!!!

@IllumeEltanin Жыл бұрын

I still strongly encourage you to go back and listen to McLean's original recordings. He is still a charismatic performer, but is definitely past his prime in these performances.

@papercup2517 Жыл бұрын

It's a problem with so many reaction channels. They tend to look for a live performance, but old/original film/video of songs from the 60s and 70s is rare since film was expensive and no-one thought it important enough to record for posterity. So unless they happened to be on TV and the recording was kept, all we get is these modern performances by long-past-their-best performance-wise artists, still churning out the old hits. Which is great nostalgia for the old time fans, but you have to have heard the original recording first, to know how it 'used to sound' when it was fresh and new, and the artists voices were still in their prime.

@AnnieWarbux Жыл бұрын

I agree!! It is a great song, in any fashion, because of the Poetry, within. But, Don's Youthful voice and the effortlessness of his performance are what made it a Legend of a song..

@rachel-in-the-208 Жыл бұрын

They choose these type of videos because they are the ones that are safer from getting blocked! Reaction channels are having a hard time right now … so just be grateful he did it at all!

@IllumeEltanin Жыл бұрын

@@rachel-in-the-208 💯%! My encouragement is for Mr. Boyd to listen to the original versions on his own time. I've stated so in similar posts, so I figured such didn't need to be stated again.

@richardmodglin3900 Жыл бұрын

He doesn't care because he's a lazy reactor. I unsubscribed but wish I didn't need to. I like his demeanor but I refuse to watch while he butchers the originals with long past their prime live versions of artists performances. If I didn't know better I wouldn't even believe this is Don Mc Clean. There is no excuse for this bullsh*t!! Total fail!

@jojones1082 Жыл бұрын

"Weathered faces lined in pain, are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand" - such a beautiful line.

@lynngarten5804 Жыл бұрын

It makes me think of Van Gogh’s Potato Eaters, a painting of potato farmers at the dinner table.

@TheDoneDingo Жыл бұрын

What makes it more beautiful is that the song "Killing Me Softly" was inspired by seeing Don McLean singing. The beauty of art continues to live through time.

@Valenya23 Жыл бұрын

I DIDNT KNOW THIS, THANK YOU!

@MsSherrydarling Жыл бұрын

I knew it was Don McLean she heard but didn't know it was this song! One of my favourites of his.

@judybaker3028 Жыл бұрын

It was actually Empty Chairs

@buro.film.woovee 26 күн бұрын

it was lori lieberman not roberta flack

@PixelatedH2O Жыл бұрын

As someone who has suffered through mental illness throughout most of my life, this song has always hit me hard. I love Van Gogh not only for his art but for his story. It's true that some of the most internally tortured people in the world are some of the most gifted, but many others can't see that.

@Darryl_Frost Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you have seen the Dr Who with Vincent, Look up 'van Gogh visits art gallery'. It's nice..

@PixelatedH2O Жыл бұрын

@@Darryl_Frost Vincent and the Doctor is one of the best episodes of Doctor Who ever made. It's absolutely impossible to watch without massive amounts of emotions.

@jambrunelda Жыл бұрын

My brother also suffered with mental illness and after he passed, I heard the Don McLean song Crossroads for the first time. It touched my so deeply. Don is such a beautiful performer. 🤗

@chrismiccolupi5473 Жыл бұрын

AdamPorter I too suffer from mental disorders and that’s why I love this song because I relate to Vincent Van Gough. I also have seen the episode Vincent and the doctor and cried every time.

@deekang6244 Жыл бұрын

My son died by suicide. We played this at his Celebration of Life. I recognize his suicide as a mental illness.

@katrinaprescott5911 Жыл бұрын

I am impressed with your knowledge of Van Gogh and his works. You got a lot more out of the song than a lot of other reactors have done. Unlike some other commenters, I don't think the slightly rougher voice McLean has now takes away from the song at all. The beauty for me is in the lyrics, which are poetry. It is one of the most evocative songs I have ever heard. I am maybe a bit biased - Van Gogh is my favorite painter. I love his use of color and bold strokes. I interpret the line "you suffered for your sanity" as that as an artist, Van Gogh saw reality more clearly than others and the result was both great art and mental illness.

@julilla1 Жыл бұрын

I agree. To hear some people, you'd think it was some kind of sin for Don McLean to have aged over the years. How dare he? He's Don friggin' McLean, he can sing when he's 900, you'd still be lucky to hear his artistry.

@jamesbacon1776 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I just prefer his voice and how he sings it back then.

@ATHFNoobie Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did this song. My one year old nephew loves this song, he falls asleep to it often. I'd suggest you listen to the original recording or a live version from when Don is younger, his voice then was softer and feels so much more emotive.

@bella-xp7qd Жыл бұрын

Strongly urge you do watch the official video. Don was going thru a boutique of depression when he wrote this.

@d.s.6268 Жыл бұрын

This might be my favourite reaction to the most beautiful song ever so thank you so much for this. I will return in kind with the strongest possible recommendation that you watch DM perform this song in his younger years - he had the voice of an angel and it is one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear. Thank you again for this.

@nightthornkvala94132 Жыл бұрын

I have always loved American Pie, especially since Don did a video of it with Home Free, but the beauty of Vincent has never fail to bring tears to my eyes.

@zoelo8149 Жыл бұрын

This was one of Tupac’s favorites. It was playing on a loop while he was in a coma.

@mikelee8937 Жыл бұрын

The original studio recording is far more heart wrenching, imho.

@dehro Жыл бұрын

his voice when he was young possessed not just a broader range and clarity, but a haunting quality that he has lost over the years, a quality that added emotional layers to the performance of this song in particular. strongly suggest for your own personal enjoyment to go listen to earlier recordings of this song.

@nguyenkh2002 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Don McLean song. I admire how he can paint VanGogh's work with his words.

@NVprods Жыл бұрын

Great reaction. I saw Don McClean play live a couple months ago, he was amazing and this song was stunningly beautiful. You should listen to the original studio recording of this song. At that time when he wrote it, Don McClean was battling depression, and you can hear the heartbreak in his performance. A true masterpiece.

@sadfaery Жыл бұрын

I know that you prefer to listen to live versions over original recordings, but I really feel like a first-time listen to a new song, especially an old song like this, should be the original recording of that song before you listen to a live version. Maybe even during the same reaction so you can compare the two. For this song, there is a music video that someone has painstakingly put together alongside actual images of Vincent Van Gogh's art that makes the perfect accompaniment to this song. I recommend going back and watching that video with this song. It's absolutely beautiful.

@davidwoodard4113 Жыл бұрын

This has been one of my favorite songs since I was a kid back in the 70s. I've never heard it played so emotionally. Breath taking.

@Kevin-dn8qe Жыл бұрын

This is the first reaction to this song I've ever seen by someone with your art education. I'm very glad I watched this, and I think I will share it with my nephew and his wife, as they both love van Gogh as well as this song. Keep up the good work; I really enjoy your reactions, even if I don't comment often.

@miamidolphinsfan Жыл бұрын

This song is 50 years old now. His original is a fullness of his voice & the beauty of song.

@nanadeborah8717 Жыл бұрын

Videos of him younger singing this are ethereal. Don McLean also wrote the iconic American Pie.

@dannycasson1551 Жыл бұрын

He’s also uses alliteration very effectively. Definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It’s kind of painful to watch this performance though. It’s obvious he’s getting up there in age (aren’t we all?!) but listen to the studio version also. One of the great songwriters of our time.

@duanerowland2453 Жыл бұрын

The original album version is one of the few songs that, after 47 years, still makes me cry every single time I hear it.

@fabiorezzonico4426 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful reaction by your side. You were the only reactor who immediately understood the background of this masterpiece. This song hits me in multiple ways, as I suffer from progressive sight loss and Van Gogh is one of my favourite artists. In 2019, just before my eye disease started, I was in St-Remy-de-Provence and visited the places where Vincent lived and painted. I kept listening to this song while observing the landscapes he often portraited. Now, with my eyesight waning each day a little more I can't help to think that I will always be able to see Vincent's painting just by listening to this beautiful Don McLean's song

@serendipity191 Жыл бұрын

I knew you would “ get “ this song. As other mentioned, find an older studio version at some point for yourself . It’s hauntingly beautiful.

@peterfairhall1784 Жыл бұрын

I have loved this song since I first heard it in about 1976. I believe it is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

@Rosiepooh75 Жыл бұрын

So glad you got to this masterpiece. I'm sure you checked out the studio version by now. There's also an older live from the 70s which is heartbreaking in its beauty

@Isleofskye Жыл бұрын

The Official Video showing many of his finest paintings as an ever-changing backdrop was beautiful and I was hoping it would be that video that you would have reacted to. Well worth you looking at in your free time.

@TomGorham Жыл бұрын

I love that you have a master's in fine art. Wonderful! I was an art student in college, and obviously wanted to be an artist. That did not happen but Van Gogh was always my favorite. This song is also one of my favorites as well as a movie about Van Gogh. It touches on humanity, creativity, and sensitivity. I'm 71 now and soon to gain another birthday. It reminds me that beauty exists forever. I have a large hand painted copy of "Starry, Starry Night" above my desk as I write this.

@johnwhitley4717 10 ай бұрын

YOU NEED TO VIEW THIS WITH THE DISPLAY OF VAN GOUGHS PAINTINGS AT THE LOUVE, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

@philipwhigham7386 Жыл бұрын

Dear Mr Boyd, I am a 58 year old straight white man from Texas. I have been watching your KZfaq channel for at least year. Love your brain and knowledge, along with your insight. Tonight I watched with tears in my eyes. Don McLean had a way with words that is underrated by most. The Day the music died, about the loss of Buddy Holly, Rickey Valens, And J. P. Richards (aka the big bopper) and now Vincent. You really need to hear the original album version. So beautiful!!! We keep doing what you are doing I is truly appreciated 👍

@richb313 Жыл бұрын

He wrote this as a relatively young man and such poetry and lyrics you would not expect from someone so young.

@donnaflynn9615 Ай бұрын

Home Free and Don McClean just released a new video of their version of this song. It shows the paintings that are mentioned in the song. I think Don sounds even better in this latest version.

@IrishMike91 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful song, loving your thoughtful and insightful analysis as always. Interesting to learn you have a fine arts degree. I’ve always loved this song and find it to be a moving tribute from one underrated/misunderstood artist to another. I would recommend checking out JonI Mitchell, maybe ‘California’ or ‘River’.

@serenaeiler7585 Жыл бұрын

The video shows his paintings synchronous with the song, was beautiful!

@MinionofNobody Жыл бұрын

I first heard this song when I was a young kid. I had no idea what the song was about but I liked the music and the visuals that the words painted for me. Like a lot of songs I heard over the years, I stopped listening to the words. One day, I heard the song when I was an adult. I had learned a bit about art and Vincent Van Gough by that time and it finally clicked for me what the song was about. I like the song even more now.

@ianmclean6399 Жыл бұрын

Masters in art, that made me appreciate you even more bro. Personal Vincent favourites of mine are Cafe terrace at night Prisoners exercising Wheat field with crows And any starry night paintings

@rachel-in-the-208 Жыл бұрын

I heard that song many many times throughout my 49yrs. It has been one of my favorites …. But this version. With Don’s “mature” voice. It really gave me chills. (I mean, this song has given me chills before - but even more so now.) And you sir, are so intelligent. I love listening to your reactions so much. You know about so many things (and I am like that too. I am a master at trivia games LOL)

@garyechols9458 Жыл бұрын

I loved the slip, he painted that song. Why yes Don did paint that song.

@korndogsmom Жыл бұрын

Don is such a beautiful story teller. I always group him with Harry Chapin. They knew how to tell a story with their music.

@schnauzrrmom Жыл бұрын

This is one of my all time favorite songs. When I first heard it as a small child, I found it so beautiful and hauntingly sad, it made me cry. Just the music and Don McLean's vocals (while this live version is very nice, you should really listen to the original recorded version - his voice was much clearer as youth does afford us all, and of the course the production value emphasizes that) as this was before I realized what the lyrics were, what they meant, or that they were in reference to Vincent VanGogh. Who incidentally became one of my favorite artists as well. Once I made the connection between the artists and lyrics, I realized just how truly haunting and sad the song really was. The fact that the music and tone alone had made my toddler self literally weep without any of the context of the lyrics or their subject just amplifies how much I love this song and the brilliance of the songwriter. ❤🎶

@tbmike23 Жыл бұрын

Chet Atkins adaptation of it is one of my favorite songs all time. Chet is in the top 5 of greatest guitarists to ever live. He was a virtuoso, but was particularly good at playing sweet. A rare skill today.

@ianmclean6399 Жыл бұрын

This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you, classic line

@thestraydog Жыл бұрын

Im not sure if you've reacted to either A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum or Nights in White Satin by the Moody Blues but those are both wonderful songs that still hold up imo

@serenaeiler7585 Жыл бұрын

Procol Harum with the full orchestra when he was in his '70's is also magnificent

@msoundg Жыл бұрын

Great analysis, such a beautiful song, fine poetry, the usage of images and words make us feel like his lines are like brush strokes on an empty canvas, slowly bringing those paintings to life! Love the song and also your take on it!

@kimberleymcmahan3863 Жыл бұрын

This has always been one of my favorite songs. I love Van Gogh and his story has always moved me. I believe ot was David Crosby from Crosby, Stills and Nash that said this was the perfect song, lyrically and musically. I have to agree.

@kimberleewagner1681 Жыл бұрын

There's a video that uses Vincent's artwork...makes it all the more lovely. There is also an amazing film called Loving Vincent that I highly recommend. It's like seeing the world through Vincent's eyes.

@stephanietip Жыл бұрын

Vincent is my all time favorite artist,and my love for his work and the man started as a child with this song.

@maryhanrahan Жыл бұрын

It is worth your while to listen to his version when he was young - it is so beautiful - also just for your own benefit - I think even though there have been many books etc on his life and troubles - I only got a real appreciation of the man himself by reading a book (which only has a handful of his many many letters mainly to his brother) of his letters - even though he obviously 'suffered for his sanity' - he almost always has a beautiful purity and positive view of nature and the ordinary people he met in his artwork. His letters also showed he still believed in love and beauty and nature. I have a print of Starry Starry Night that I bought a couple of months ago when my daughter took me to an exhibition in Melbourne. Australia called 'Vincent' - It was so inspiring (not just factual) - the exhibition was done so all his paintings were projected on the walls, doors and floors so you sat and were immersed in his art (with beautiful music playing) and there were some of his own words projected in different frames that followed the journey of his life's work. The best exhibition I probably will ever see. I did not want it to end.

@josephvanchierijr.2486 Жыл бұрын

The years did not do his voice good. His voice is amazing when he was younger.

@jboles588 Жыл бұрын

Such a sad and beautiful song. Stays on a few of my playlist. Enjoyed your take on it.

@lauragreen5622 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful song

@becksullivan4796 Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to hear your comments with your background knowledge of Van Gogh and his paintings. I have wondered what he would think about his paintings being displayed and loved across the world. Bless his tortured soul. I hope God allowed him to bring his brushes to heaven. Surely he is there.

@dennisharnish9063 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking to this song. I listened to this many times, but did know a lot about it. This story is beautiful.

@sodem2810 Жыл бұрын

One of the most, if not, the most beautiful song ever written.

@howrued1500 Жыл бұрын

You never cease to impress me! Why is it that so many of the truly talented are also the tormented? Probably my fav Don McClean. Stay safe & love much💖

@scottdebruyn7038 Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed as I love this song. That said, I have to agree with all others that point to original studio versions as best first experience. I do greatly appreciate live versions by my fellow old farts... but it is due to hearing their talent, though diminished, still there in my memory. But new fans miss just how great they truly were. Long live the greatest era of music from 1966 to 1987 (me from age 7 to 28). 😎

@Loolooette Жыл бұрын

The whole album is a masterpiece

@carladewitt1947 Жыл бұрын

I've listened to several reactions to this song. Most reactors knew little of Van Gogh. Some had never heard of him. A tragic reflection of our current education system. So nice hear your reaction and your explanation of the layers in the lyrics for those who wish to understand. Another great reaction. Thank you..

@joannagallant8500 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites - but as he aged, his voice suffered. Find some of his original recordings - American Pie, Vincent, Castles in the Air - and you'll be amazed by his voice. He's an amazing talent as both a songwriter and performer.

@joannagallant8500 Жыл бұрын

Another one I like is Gordon Lightfoot's Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - another really well-done storytelling song.

@bao187 Жыл бұрын

My favorite song ever. I’m so glad people are reacting to it now.

@edithmaxim2041 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs that I have ever heard.

@TheToscanaMan Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir... great reaction. Not surprised with your degree that you know van Gogh well. This song is amazing and has always been a favorite. How well written and as such makes the listener wonder what else Don is trying to tell us beyond the artist himself. Don't know if you have ever reacted to "Ode to Billy Joe" by Bobby Gentry. Another song that is food for thought.

@michaelbradley7529 Жыл бұрын

This is a shadow of the original recording. This is what it is to "phone it in" once you've retired from the music industry. Don't get me wrong, this song is amazing especially when it was sung as intended back when he could still sing well.

@jasonseiter3323 Жыл бұрын

You're always a step ahead of other reviewers. Makes you my favorite. The intelligence in your approach sets you apart Bravo brother

@richardtaylor6187 9 ай бұрын

His voice was amazing as a young man. It was 51 years ago, now. Find an early recording. Studio is fine.

@ericdavison5434 Жыл бұрын

Please listen to his live performances of this song from the 1960's. His voice has classic richness. This is one of the most emotional songs that I've encountered in my 75 years.

@becksullivan4796 Жыл бұрын

Look what he did Mom! He touched my heart!!

@boosuedon Жыл бұрын

How difficult it is to watch him decline. He was a true troubadour in my lifetime. Gifted. Authentic.

@carolebuckle7977 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful song about Vincent 💔🇬🇧xxx

@0101tuber Жыл бұрын

Sept 22 ` (Reuters) - The original handwritten lyrics of Don McLean’s song “Vincent,” a tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh, are going up for auction in November with an estimated value of $1 million. The lyrics to the song, which features on his best-selling “American Pie” album, were scrawled in pencil on green paper. The lyrics are now the star item among a collection of hundreds of personal items that are being sold by the American singer-songwriter through Julien’s Auctions.

@pitademon Жыл бұрын

This has always been one of my favorite songs.

@shadsullivan7817 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I am so happy to finally see a person who got what the song was about from the start. Some reactors have to ask the subscribers to find out what this song means. I am so glad to finally see that someone gets it. Thank you sir!

@melliehobson8299 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful tribute to another artist ever, ever.

@EgbertWilliams Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs ever and - I shit you not - Tupac Shakur's favorite song.

@julilla1 Жыл бұрын

Art History 101. The professor puts up this song with the paintings flashing up. Everyone is in tears, me especially so because while I definitely see the beauty and genius of the artist, I am still not as enthralled with his paintings as much as I am others. So when I hear this, I feel doubly sad. 😂😭

@RvBDopp Жыл бұрын

I really hope you listened to the stuido version after this. There's a delicate tone to his voice in the original that he can't do at his age now (still fantastic though). "Castles In The Air" is another amazing Dom McLean song.

@mjs90201 Жыл бұрын

It was nice watching someone discover this great song who understands the references. If you want to discover a great singer (and get a better sense of this song's melody), listen to a 1970's performance of Vincent by Don.

@jaccilowe3842 Жыл бұрын

Time to give it up Don 🥴 Saw him live back in the Seventies - he was phenomenal.

@mockfanatik Жыл бұрын

I really love Josh Groban’s cover of this song. His voice is just beautiful.

@giantsfangreg Жыл бұрын

You absolutely Must see this song performed by Sophia Kruithof- Winner of the Voice Holland. Breathtaking !

@Dee-JayW Жыл бұрын

Pure. Poetry 💕 this resonates with me struggling with mental illness. Beautiful

@peterfallert4994 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comments

@lynngarten5804 Жыл бұрын

I saw Van Gogh’s exhibit in DC 25-ish years ago. A spectacular event, made even more spectacular by the record breaking crowds.

@reverendstumpy9676 Жыл бұрын

Love this song! Thanks for reviewing it. You have no idea how meaningful it is to me.

@Canucklehead557 5 ай бұрын

I always thought Don was acknowledging van Gough's willingness to pursue something beautiful, and show it to people. So they could see the beauty.

@dougca7086 Жыл бұрын

You should also react to American Pie live the passion in his singing and in the audience

@thomasgruseck7971 Жыл бұрын

Need to listen to the studio version of this. McLean and his voice have really aged a lot between the studio version and this performance.

@darleeneadams9833 Жыл бұрын

Don McLean did an in depth interview, within the last 10 yrs with Music Hall Of Fame. He specifically talked about this song, inception, concept and final creation that we all know and love. If you get an opportunity to watch/listen please do. Riveting stuff.

@user-rm9yi1mw5c Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for reviewing this song. I have song along with it throughout the years. But until know I never new what it was about. I throughly enjoy your podcast. I learn so much from your experiences. Much ❤️ brother. Mom your son is a educator. Thank you for him..

@davidbentley145 Жыл бұрын

This brought a tear to my eye ...Thank you Mister Boyd for this true Gem!

@JulieAiken Жыл бұрын

Incredible song and I love this version, thanks for introducing it to me.

@trician9964 Жыл бұрын

Look what you did mum, beautiful thank you x

@TheOnespeedbiker Жыл бұрын

There are quite a few first reaction channels, what I like about MrLBoyd is he is highly educated so understands what many of these songs are actually about rather than just react to them emotionally.

@TheTamranator Жыл бұрын

This was a favorite of Tupac's, I'm sure someone has probably mentioned this already. It was played on a loop in his hospital room as he lay in a coma dying after he had been shot.

@olanaowen7320 Жыл бұрын

I came here to see if it was mentioned, your was the only one I saw.

@brendanc.8019 2 ай бұрын

As nice as this was his original in his youth was pure art. Wore out that album.

@paumercado19 Жыл бұрын

Even tho I suggested you to react to the younger version of Don McLean's Starry Night/ Vincent. I felt that you thoroughly enjoyed this performance and had a reflective mood on this one. I'm impressed that you were able to reference the paintings to the lyrics you're the only reactor who is able to do it. Another Don McLean song suggestion is " If We Try ".

@jonathonfleming8679 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs

@Caabooose Жыл бұрын

there is a doctor who scene where he brings Van Gogh to the Musée d'Orsay in Paris modern day and it is truly a beautiful moment.

@sherylhenley1931 Жыл бұрын

Very good reaction! For your own personal satisfaction though, you should watch the video of this with the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh-it really brings the song to life~also, Don was younger then and his voice was better.