My dad recently passed from anal cancer. In his last days he enjoyed your music very much. Thank you for giving him the gift of beautiful music before he passed.
My daughter doesn't like this kind of song, but when I bought her guitar and play this in front of her, now she understands why old songs like this are so precious, the beautiful meaning of the song and the plucking of string that you can't hear now a days. Now she knows how to play the leader of the band. When she played this song at her school, at first when she says she's going play " The Vincent " everyone was noisy and shouting what is that. But when she starts to playing the guitar everyone was listening. After the program, everyone shows respect folk music. Playing folk music is not easy. During my time we don't have tabs or internet where we can learn how to play songs. All we do is to listen play, forward then rewind. That's how we get chords. I'm so proud of people who can play music like this.
Ok this is one of those special rare occasions where such a heartfelt masterpiece is actually covered deeper and with more emotion. McLean poured his soul into the lyrics and was at his songwriting prime when he made this perfect work of art. Mike Massé has managed to pull out every ounce of creative interpretation and vulnerable phrasing in his vocals all the while recording flawless acoustic tones and passages. We probably won’t see anything even close to as good for a very long time. Bravo 👏 Mike Bravo 👏
My comment will be lost in the tide, but I needed to say that this is simply beautiful. Truly beautiful. Such a delicate and evocative vocal rendition, along with beautiful guitar playing. Amazing, you are a truly talented man. Be proud, this is perfection. My thanks to you.
Gabriel Alvarenga - three years ago you made your comment! I have only just played Mike Masse for the very first time. I glanced at my screen and thought: How could Vincent be singing this song!!! Great observation!!!
As a musician myself I just have to say this is beautiful. I agree, Mr Mclean wrote a piece of art with these lyrics and and music, but to bring the feeling into the song is rare. Ive heard many people over the years attempt to, and couldn't. I have never tried. Im Glad Mr Masse did. Not only did he capture the emotion of those lyrics, he also in a technical sense , actually showed how complex and unusual the musical keys and passages are on the guitar up close. If it appears easy, LISTEN to the original. It is NOT. I assure you I studied with the late Howard Morgan. I won't go into it here but I will tell you he told me that I would have to wait to truly understand the technical aspects of this song and how its executed. Brilliant Mr Masse. You now have a new fan.
Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and grey Look out on a summer's day With eyes that know the darkness in my soul Shadows on the hills Sketch the trees and the daffodils Catch the breeze and the winter chills In colors on the snowy linen land Now I understand What you tried to say to me And how you suffered for your sanity How you tried to set them free They would not listen, they did not know how Perhaps they'll listen now Starry, starry night Flaming flowers that brightly blaze Swirling clouds in violet haze Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue Colors changing hue Morning fields of amber grain Weathered faces lined in pain Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand Now I understand What you tried to say to me How you suffered for your sanity How you tried to set them free They would not listen, they did not know how Perhaps they'll listen now For they could not love you But still your love was true And when no hope was left in sight On that starry, starry night You took your life, as lovers often do But I could've told you, Vincent This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you Starry, starry night Portraits hung in empty halls Frameless heads on nameless walls With eyes that watch the world and can't forget Like the strangers that you've met The ragged men in their ragged clothes The silver thorn of the bloody rose Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow Now I think I know What you tried to say to me And how you suffered for your sanity How you tried to set them free They would not listen, they're not listening still Perhaps they never will
Mike, I just cried listening to that just like I do the original. I know I said this before on another video but you have one The most cleanest and polished voices I think I have ever heard and ever will. You are in that tiny tiny percentage of singers that, no matter what I think of to say to compliment you, the words still won’t quite do my feelings justice. I’m so glad I found you, and my life is richer for doing so. I wish you and your family all the very best. Come to Australia! Wow, if you did come here, you’d find it hard to leave after your gigs because everyone would want to chat to you after to tell you just how great they thought you were!
Mike,, Many thanks I work in the middle of the Arctic in a camp. All we do here is work 7 days a week 12 hour shifts. At night you and I sit and jam, you make me sound good 😂. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
OMG, Mike!!! Goosebumps all over. This deserves millions of likes! If I could click likes a thousand times, I would. You poured your soul in this masterpiece, and the animation just completes the perfection.
I had to come back and listen to this song once again. I am 66 years old and I have heard this song many times over the years BUT this was the first time that to the lyrics actually penetrated my heart and soul. . . And both shattered and my tears fell . . .for the artist who strived for understanding, and more so, to be loved. Please forgive us Vincent, we were all caught up in our own little worlds. . .
Mike, that was one of the most heartbreaking performances. And one of the most beautiful. It occures to me that in the dark of the studio where you performed this piece, in conjunction with Vincent's art, you sort of resemble the artist. I mean that with the deepest respect for you. I do so enjoy your art. As the song says that they still arent listening, it would seem by sheer numbers that people are indeed liatening to you. Thank you for this love song.
By far this is the best cover of this classic song since he did not made any changes whatsoever :-) I always believe that covering a song retaining its original arrangement is still the best :-) Love it! :-)
Thank you Mike Massey. Many years ago in 1991. At Kaori Wellington teachers college. At Kaori in Wellington. New Zealand. A very wise woman shared her experience studying very intelligent children. Labelled Gifted children . Now Able students. My son was Ten years old, now he is 42 living in Auckland New Zealand. She had your permission to play with rhetoric visuals of today. This is a deep understanding and I thank you as a Musician and a wise man from Jan in Palmerston North New Zealand. Kind thoughts to you Mike from my family to yours
Thank you again Mike Masse . Karori .Vincent has a profound affect on me, The guitar music is so special and with feeling and belief from you. It assisted me as a Mother to understand all the highly intelligent and misunderstood family members. Then moving forward i meet and see parents I can support. I know you know these things and people in your life. I wish you and friends and family, May all who walk in those shoes be able to be understood. Even one person who gets it and covers this concept in a song can save lives ..
Mike. You are a very rare talent and should get the acclaim you deserve - perfect vocals, fantastic guitar work - your work is true pleasure to listen to.
Hi Mike, I woke up this morning humming starry starry night, and I'm going to bed listening to your wonderful rendition of my favourite Don McLean song! God bless you! 💓 From India!
This is such a beautiful rendition, every bit as good as the original. Very evocative, emotional, every nuance has been captured, The vibrato, the depth of feeling, the precise fingerpicking. Sir I salute you for such a faithful version of this song.
Omg! Thank you Mike! I have been a HUGE fan of your work since Africa! Please tour Australia.. Take my money, and quickly.. thank you! Food for my ears...
Can we please appreciate that we live in a time where discussion about mental health is more or less normalized? When this song came out in the 1970s, discussion of mental health was basically unheard of (Vincent van Gogh was bipolar, and the song actually somewhat references that; it constantly jumps back and forth between positivity and negativity, or, as Billy Joel put it in Summer, Highland Falls, which is also about bipolar disorder: And as we choose between reality and madness, it's either sadness or euphoria)
This is very deep, captures the soul of the artist.I feel Vincent was chasing his perfect work. Don’s song tells me Vincent’s sanity was lost from loneliness. He didn’t get the attention while alive.
This song is a prayer! it brings peace, it is an encounter with yourself! It takes us to a self-reflection about existence and our decisions! And your voice is beautiful! thanks ! Great!
I just discovered you on TH-cam and I'm deeply touched. You sing the best Cover songs I ever heard and you even look similar to Vincent van Gogh. ((-: Thank you for this great musik. Love from Germany!
You are an amazing talent who breathes new life into some of the best songs ever written. I can’t tell you how glad I am to have discovered your videos. Please tour eastern Canada, soon.
Hi Mike have to say this is now my favourite from your playlist. You catch the emotion perfectly. Anyway big Hello from Scotland and i do hope to hear you live at somepoint.
Damn you Mike, this brought me to tears. My Mum loved this song and I played it often for her. She's been gone for nearly 7 years now. Your rendition is beautiful, she would have loved it. Thank you so much for this.
Absolutely love ya Mike. I been playing finger style since 12. Worked at C.F. Martin in Nazareth 92’-96’ and I’ve seen the absolute best players, famous & unknown in the world. I am telling all right now Mike is gifted with the 1% that can sing as such while finger picking. God bless you all
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I have! See you in May :)
See you in August in Ann Arbor!
Dear Mike, will you please share the tab with us... thank you so much
I love ya.
Happy to find you, Mike Masse
Blessings
Anita
Thanks Milke for the music Beautiful Amazing
What a beautiful voice. One of my favorite songs ever sang by one of the finest voices I have ever heard. Thank you for your cover.
Mike has one of the most wonderful voices I have ever heard
SPOT ON. BRAVO!!!❤❤❤❤❤
My dad recently passed from anal cancer. In his last days he enjoyed your music very much. Thank you for giving him the gift of beautiful music before he passed.
My daughter doesn't like this kind of song, but when I bought her guitar and play this in front of her, now she understands why old songs like this are so precious, the beautiful meaning of the song and the plucking of string that you can't hear now a days.
Now she knows how to play the leader of the band.
When she played this song at her school, at first when she says she's going play " The Vincent " everyone was noisy and shouting what is that. But when she starts to playing the guitar everyone was listening.
After the program, everyone shows respect folk music.
Playing folk music is not easy.
During my time we don't have tabs or internet where we can learn how to play songs. All we do is to listen play, forward then rewind. That's how we get chords.
I'm so proud of people who can play music like this.
This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
Ok this is one of those special rare occasions where such a heartfelt masterpiece is actually covered deeper and with more emotion. McLean poured his soul into the lyrics and was at his songwriting prime when he made this perfect work of art. Mike Massé has managed to pull out every ounce of creative interpretation and vulnerable phrasing in his vocals all the while recording flawless acoustic tones and passages. We probably won’t see anything even close to as good for a very long time.
Bravo 👏 Mike Bravo 👏
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Well said !
EriksGuitarStudio, is it Vincent singing or Mike? Very close resemblance. Nonetheless beautiful rendition of a classic by McLean.
Wonderfully sang Mike x
I love Don McLean's version, no doubt he's my favorite but this cover is breathtaking.. Great job, beautiful
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful voice with Vincent’s paintings. ❤
He is the most talented man in the world musically/so articulate/hear ever word and sung with so much feeling/passion
My comment will be lost in the tide, but I needed to say that this is simply beautiful. Truly beautiful. Such a delicate and evocative vocal rendition, along with beautiful guitar playing. Amazing, you are a truly talented man. Be proud, this is perfection. My thanks to you.
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@@rodrigobulseco2200 my thought exactly!!
Found it
It was not lost in the tide. I heard you and I agree!!!
Couldn't help but notice some physical resemblance between Mike and Vincent himself.
Keep doing your great work man, greetings from Brazil
Very good 👍 point, now you mention it.
Percebi a semelhança na hora também. Pesei que era proposital.
I felt it was Vincent himself singing this song to us!
Gabriel Alvarenga - three years ago you made your comment! I have only just played Mike Masse for the very first time. I glanced at my screen and thought: How could Vincent be singing this song!!! Great observation!!!
Mais um fã BR do Mike haha. Bem observado.
my first thought when this video came up is "Oh my, Vincent is singing his own song!"
I see your point, definitely a resemblance
Maris Ocean so true ♥️
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You're right. Sounds like McLean...looks like van Gogh! I was caught up in the sound and did a doubletake at your comment...
Genius borders on sanities razor edge. Agree with you Miss.
Mike I have to say this has to be one of the best covers of Vincent i have ever heard! You almost had me in tears! Amazing job!!
Nice!
Kelly Mark fFantastic
totally agree Kelly Mark!
This guy deserves a Nationwide audience. Absolutely beautiful voice and guitarist.
As a musician myself I just have to say this is beautiful. I agree, Mr Mclean wrote a piece of art with these lyrics and and music, but to bring the feeling into the song is rare. Ive heard many people over the years attempt to, and couldn't. I have never tried. Im Glad Mr Masse did. Not only did he capture the emotion of those lyrics, he also in a technical sense , actually showed how complex and unusual the musical keys and passages are on the guitar up close. If it appears easy, LISTEN to the original. It is NOT. I assure you I studied with the late Howard Morgan. I won't go into it here but I will tell you he told me that I would have to wait to truly understand the technical aspects of this song and how its executed. Brilliant Mr Masse. You now have a new fan.
Play it in E flat, it's a whole new vibe.
What a wonderful voice. Everything he sings becomes a favorite for his clear sweet voice. Thank you !
I consider this one of the best songs every written. Not dissapointed by this cover! Great!!
Bob Dylan, one of the greatest lyricists ever, once called this, "the perfect song"
Vincent was a big hit on radio in 1973 in the Philippines, my high school days.
true vicent my high school days its a golden memories tnx u much
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and grey
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night
You took your life, as lovers often do
But I could've told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in their ragged clothes
The silver thorn of the bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will
One of my fave song..you did it mike almost the same from don..fan of you from philippines..
This is great, Mike. My father, who died almost 8 years ago when I was 13, used to always listen to this song. Makes me nostalgic, thanks for that. :)
Hugs friend
Sorry for your loss but what a great song to have between you and your dad.
I'm truly sorry for your loss. I hope you feel your Dad's presence in every note 💖
Congratulations, I was looking for this song that touched my heart as a kid and I stumbled upon your performance, fantastic performance, thank you.
Mike, I just cried listening to that just like I do the original. I know I said this before on another video but you have one The most cleanest and polished voices I think I have ever heard and ever will. You are in that tiny tiny percentage of singers that, no matter what I think of to say to compliment you, the words still won’t quite do my feelings justice. I’m so glad I found you, and my life is richer for doing so. I wish you and your family all the very best. Come to Australia! Wow, if you did come here, you’d find it hard to leave after your gigs because everyone would want to chat to you after to tell you just how great they thought you were!
whats a bit funny is that you actually look a bit like van gogh too.. lol
Absolutely pure talent. Unmatched. Come back to Connecticut soon
Nicely done. I like how you used your vibrato.I don't know how anyone sings this without crying.
He's got the beard and eye color. Beautiful voice. I never get tired of hearing this song. It has so many memories for a 70 year old man.
Beautiful tribute to Van Gogh and Don McLean!
I'll say it since no one else did. He also looks like Van Gogh. What a talent. Just great
Mike,, Many thanks I work in the middle of the Arctic in a camp.
All we do here is work 7 days a week 12 hour shifts.
At night you and I sit and jam, you make me sound good 😂.
Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
Heute ist just great and touching the heart😔
Großartiges Video, Bilder die lebendig wurden. Great.
I listened your cover"Vincent" at nearly last month of 2019 . It's very beautiful , remind me of my youth. Fifty years passed . Thank you.
listening this music while waiting the vaccination from davao philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
This is literally the most beautiful cover of vincent i've never heard
Very nice, always loved this song such a beautiful song.
I love your clear voice. Beautiful and soothing.
Still the best cover of this song. Thank you.
What a stunning version of this timeless classic.
I salute you. 🙏👏👏👏
The song is just wonderful and also your voice
OMG, Mike!!! Goosebumps all over. This deserves millions of likes! If I could click likes a thousand times, I would. You poured your soul in this masterpiece, and the animation just completes the perfection.
Jan Knoll ❤️
I had to come back and listen to this song once again. I am 66 years old and I have heard this song many times over the years BUT this was the first
time that to the lyrics actually penetrated my heart and soul. . . And both shattered and my tears fell . . .for the artist who strived for understanding, and more so, to be loved. Please forgive us Vincent, we were all caught up in our own little worlds. . .
Mike, that was one of the most heartbreaking performances. And one of the most beautiful.
It occures to me that in the dark of the studio where you performed this piece, in conjunction with Vincent's art, you sort of resemble the artist. I mean that with the deepest respect for you. I do so enjoy your art. As the song says that they still arent listening, it would seem by sheer numbers that people are indeed liatening to you.
Thank you for this love song.
very nice song
By far this is the best cover of this classic song since he did not made any changes whatsoever :-) I always believe that covering a song retaining its original arrangement is still the best :-) Love it! :-)
" This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you...."
Perfect.
Another great version of a great song. Beautiful guitar work.
I'm glad you can sing it...
Brilliant performance! 10/10.
Amazing cover
Mike you look like Vincent :) perfect match !
Yeah, you're right.....except for the creepy ear thing. Don't go there Mike ;-)
Always loved this song
Nice job, Mike
Holy cow! What a performance and out of this world. A voice dropped from heaven. Cheers
Thank you Mike Massey. Many years ago in 1991. At Kaori Wellington teachers college. At Kaori in Wellington. New Zealand. A very wise woman shared her experience studying very intelligent children. Labelled Gifted children . Now Able students. My son was Ten years old, now he is 42 living in Auckland New Zealand. She had your permission to play with rhetoric visuals of today. This is a deep understanding and I thank you as a Musician and a wise man from Jan in Palmerston North New Zealand. Kind thoughts to you Mike from my family to yours
Mike Masse
Thank you again Mike Masse . Karori .Vincent has a profound affect on me, The guitar music is so special and with feeling and belief from you. It assisted me as a Mother to understand all the highly intelligent and misunderstood family members. Then moving forward i meet and see parents I can support. I know you know these things and people in your life. I wish you and friends and family, May all who walk in those shoes be able to be understood. Even one person who gets it and covers this concept in a song can save lives ..
Mike. You are a very rare talent and should get the acclaim you deserve - perfect vocals, fantastic guitar work - your work is true pleasure to listen to.
This man is magical. Simply magical with guitar and song.
No disrespect to the original but I prefer this rendition...very clear, soothes my sensitive sense of hearing...thank you❤️
time & again I come to listen to you sing this beautiful tribute to Vincent ... joy - I'll not forget you in Charleston way back when.
I like all of your covers but this was exceptional, breathtaking. Thank you.
That Vincent,such a show off, playing the guitar wonderfully, plus singing beautifully AND a fine painter .
Lovely job 🇬🇧🇺🇲🎸🎤😁👍
Hi Mike, I woke up this morning humming starry starry night, and I'm going to bed listening to your wonderful rendition of my favourite Don McLean song! God bless you! 💓 From India!
Wow!,,, sooo amazing! Thanks!🙏👍👏
My wife favorite ... she is gone now .. well done i have tears in my eyes now
one of the better covers I`ve heard ! very nicely done !
This is such a beautiful rendition, every bit as good as the original. Very evocative, emotional, every nuance has been captured, The vibrato, the depth of feeling, the precise fingerpicking. Sir I salute you for such a faithful version of this song.
SLAM DUNK MIKE !!!!!! Since my father (and Don McLean), I've never heard anyone sing that so beautifully.
Oh my gosh... so soothing!!! Thanks. Such a beautiful voice.
magnifique EN PLUS IL TELLEMENT BEAU . J ADORE
Oh my (gulp!) - my favorite song and my new favorite singer. Doesn't get much better than this. Thank you 🙏.
Wow Mike, you even resemble him and your voice and version of this is sooo beautiful, Don would be proud, bless you!!!
I am lost for words. Simply perfect.
I was born 1988 yet this is one of my favorite songs. Well done sir, thanks for covering this song wonderfully.
Omg! Thank you Mike! I have been a HUGE fan of your work since Africa! Please tour Australia.. Take my money, and quickly.. thank you! Food for my ears...
Pretty sure he will be in sydney soon check his website
Excellent impression of my beloved Vincent song.. McLean n this very good singer singing Vincent in duo could bring heaven how to earth
Masterful cover of an all time classic. Im especially impressed with the guitar work on this one. I very tricky one indeed!
What a lovely song.....and what a great rendition, sound, from Mike Masse....❤️
Very excellent interpretation of a Don Mc Lean classic. Well done, Mike.
Ficou linda a interpretação....
Um abraço de um fã do Brasil...
Aluísio Cavalcante Jr.
One of the best songs ever written....brought on the tears!!
This cover is absolutely wonderful!!
Vincent had green eyes
💚💚
Wow... probably the best cover i.ve ever heard!!
Can we please appreciate that we live in a time where discussion about mental health is more or less normalized? When this song came out in the 1970s, discussion of mental health was basically unheard of (Vincent van Gogh was bipolar, and the song actually somewhat references that; it constantly jumps back and forth between positivity and negativity, or, as Billy Joel put it in Summer, Highland Falls, which is also about bipolar disorder: And as we choose between reality and madness, it's either sadness or euphoria)
This is very deep, captures the soul of the artist.I feel Vincent was chasing his perfect work. Don’s song tells me Vincent’s sanity was lost from loneliness. He didn’t get the attention while alive.
Bravo, eso fue mas que excelente!
This song is a prayer! it brings peace, it is an encounter with yourself! It takes us to a self-reflection about existence and our decisions! And your voice is beautiful! thanks ! Great!
I just discovered you on TH-cam and I'm deeply touched. You sing the best Cover songs I ever heard and you even look similar to Vincent van Gogh. ((-: Thank you for this great musik. Love from Germany!
私が高校生の頃、アメリカンパイがヒットし、買ったLPに一緒に収録されていたヴィンセント。この曲を初めて耳にした時に、余りに美しく、フランスの田舎町の風景が目の前に浮かび、大好きになってしまいました。今でもアメリカンパイの歌は好もすきだけど、このヴィンセントは、忘れたくない心に刻まれた曲です。アップしてくださり有り難うございました。
You are an amazing talent who breathes new life into some of the best songs ever written. I can’t tell you how glad I am to have discovered your videos. Please tour eastern Canada, soon.
There isn't anything this talented artist cannot perform. He adds texture and meaning to any tune he approaches. IMHO better than the original.
Thank you so much for giving me moments of happiness when listening to you. A great big kiss from Brazil. Hope you visit us soon!!!
You sang it just like he did, what a great cover!
How much better than that can you get, unless you're Don Mclean. Thanks for a great rendition.
That pretty much sums up my ultimate goal/ideal response to any of my videos (substituting the original artist for any given song). Thanks.
Mind Blowing ❤
Hi Mike have to say this is now my favourite from your playlist. You catch the emotion perfectly. Anyway big Hello from Scotland and i do hope to hear you live at somepoint.
Damn you Mike, this brought me to tears. My Mum loved this song and I played it often for her. She's been gone for nearly 7 years now. Your rendition is beautiful, she would have loved it. Thank you so much for this.
You r like original... wow. great.
Absolutely love ya Mike. I been playing finger style since 12. Worked at C.F. Martin in Nazareth 92’-96’ and I’ve seen the absolute best players, famous & unknown in the world. I am telling all right now Mike is gifted with the 1% that can sing as such while finger picking. God bless you all
Very kind of you. Finger picking is always a challenge for me, too, singing or not. But I do my best. 🙏🎶
Are you even real? 😍😍😍 people who got to be close to you are the luckiest ones
I think you clear voice and your enuciation and emotion make your rendition of the song the best I have heard
Great version as is true of nearly every other cover you do.
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A.. A.. Great... Great song.. And the singerr...
My heart says "Come on! Why don't you take a coffee break over beautiful song!"
Thank you Mike!! 🤗🤗😎😎👍👍
Another great cover of an amazing song. :)
Nicely done, indeed! One of the finest songs of the 20th century, and you do it justice!