I simply can’t believe that this performance has had only 25k views! I’m a 78 yr old Texan who was living & working in oil patch in the UK and N. Sea, when Don Mc was in his prime….and he just never got out of it….He’s still a very classic, humble human being who’s in love with music and a gift of poetry…a rare combination for any generation. My question is this to the young people today …”What will you be singing 50 years from today?? I simply would not want to be even a year younger than I am and believe I was blessed to grow up in the greatest generation of music ever…50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s! I still sing and play…. and remember where I was and who I was with when all these great songs were delivered by the artists! And, James Macdonald….you, sir, are a gifted and talented singer & player…I pray health & prosperity over you and that somehow, Don McClean will get to hear this cover you performed…he will love it, I assure you! God Bless!
I've seen your renditions or 3 Don Mclean songs, James. They're all excellently done. They make me long to come back to my guitars. That will be my major daily activity as soon as i retire fm work. Thanks for your posts.
If anyone else had to cover this song, it's divine providence that it should be someone of your talent. A sensitive homage to the original as well as to your own abilities. Rare!
You are dead on correct! I’m 78 and was living in London when Don Mc was in his prime….and he just never got out of it….He’s still a very classic, humble human being who’s in love with music and a gift of poetry…a rare combination for any generation. My question is this to the young people today …”What will you be singing 50 years from today?? I simply would not want to be even a year younger than I am and believe I was blessed to grow up in the greatest generation of music ever…50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s! I still sing and play…. and remember where I was and who I was with when all these great songs were delivered by the artists! And, James Macdonald….you, sir, are a gifted and talented singer & player…I pray health & prosperity over you and that somehow, Don McClean will get to hear this cover you performed…he will love it, I assure you! God Bless!
That was so absolutely beautiful. Your vocal triplets were so perfect and added to the heartfelt feeling you displayed for the song. I was truly moved by your performance ❤❤
Hard to find covers where feeling overshadows great technique...that's you brother... great sound and great cover honoring the master's creation. Thanks.
This is very likely my favourite Don McLean song; one of those great songs that doesn't reveal the title until the closing moments. This is a very poignant version, beautifully rendered.
Just come across this absolutely brilliant! Such a sad lament. Remember singing this around the South of France in the early seventies with a friend who I've long since lost contact with. Thank you for taking me back!
James, you have rendered a simply exquisite cover of this rare much-underappreciated classic Don McLean song. Thank you for the pleasure of your exceptional artistry.
Listened five times in a row, and I still can't believe what I heard! It's as though James channeled Don! Amazing! Should anyone brag about their rendition, see James and he'll straighten that out!
Absolutely beautifully played and sung. I would love the tabs for your version, or better yet a video tutorial :-) Thanks so much for sharing your talents!
Just discovered this very gifted and talented musician who did what i should have done..be patient and practice practice practice... what a great voice and what a superb delivery
I normally hate covers but this is as good as Don's. I think the voicing is nearly as good as Don's and the instrumental is quite a bit deeper and more complex.
I learned to play this song a little while back exactly like Don plays it. To learn this beautiful song, note-for-note with two video tutorials, tabs and play-thru included for only $6.00, go here: www.jerrysguitarbar.com/guitar-video-lessons/individual-songs/don-mclean-empty-chairs/ . When I listen to James' rendition, I can start my day off on the right foot. Just a beautiful cover!
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I simply can’t believe that this performance has had only 25k views! I’m a 78 yr old Texan who was living & working in oil patch in the UK and N. Sea, when Don Mc was in his prime….and he just never got out of it….He’s still a very classic, humble human being who’s in love with music and a gift of poetry…a rare combination for any generation. My question is this to the young people today …”What will you be singing 50 years from today?? I simply would not want to be even a year younger than I am and believe I was blessed to grow up in the greatest generation of music ever…50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s! I still sing and play…. and remember where I was and who I was with when all these great songs were delivered by the artists! And, James Macdonald….you, sir, are a gifted and talented singer & player…I pray health & prosperity over you and that somehow, Don McClean will get to hear this cover you performed…he will love it, I assure you! God Bless!
Well said.!!!
AT 83 stumbled on this marvelous rendition of Don's lovely composition. Strong memories of my early thirties...unforgettable....
Never thought anyone could capture this song like Don. You did it though! Thank you.
I've seen your renditions or 3 Don Mclean songs, James. They're all excellently done. They make me long to come back to my guitars. That will be my major daily activity as soon as i retire fm work. Thanks for your posts.
Your playing - A+ Your singing - off the chart.
Awesome cover. Listening to this with my eyes closed. Love it.
If anyone else had to cover this song, it's divine providence that it should be someone of your talent. A sensitive homage to the original as well as to your own abilities. Rare!
You are dead on correct! I’m 78 and was living in London when Don Mc was in his prime….and he just never got out of it….He’s still a very classic, humble human being who’s in love with music and a gift of poetry…a rare combination for any generation. My question is this to the young people today …”What will you be singing 50 years from today?? I simply would not want to be even a year younger than I am and believe I was blessed to grow up in the greatest generation of music ever…50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s! I still sing and play…. and remember where I was and who I was with when all these great songs were delivered by the artists! And, James Macdonald….you, sir, are a gifted and talented singer & player…I pray health & prosperity over you and that somehow, Don McClean will get to hear this cover you performed…he will love it, I assure you! God Bless!
@@jerryglazener8129 I always thought that music and poetry were one in the same...and by the way your words, well written!
Tremendous cover! Your voice is perfect for this song and your playing is right on the money.
That was so absolutely beautiful. Your vocal triplets were so perfect and added to the heartfelt feeling you displayed for the song. I was truly moved by your performance ❤❤
Well that's about the best rendition I've ever heard of the beautiful song. James, you have an incredible voice. Thanks for sharing.
WOW just WOW...
Amazing cover! From a guitar player and a Don McLean fan!
Bravo!! Very nice rendition..thanks for posting! :)
Most excellent. No more to be said....
Hard to find covers where feeling overshadows great technique...that's you brother... great sound and great cover honoring the master's creation. Thanks.
Great cover!
James, amazing - your capture of Don's style of moving around within the chord changes is dead-on. Great vocal too.
As good as it gets. Can’t count how often I‘ve already listened to it.
This is very likely my favourite Don McLean song; one of those great songs that doesn't reveal the title until the closing moments. This is a very poignant version, beautifully rendered.
truly beautiful this, and all your videos really ❤
Best cover I've ever heard of this beautiful song.
Wonderful version of an exquisite masterpiece .
Beautiful
Improving the original. Good work. 👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo
Just come across this absolutely brilliant! Such a sad lament. Remember singing this around the South of France in the early seventies with a friend who I've long since lost contact with. Thank you for taking me back!
James, you have rendered a simply exquisite cover of this rare much-underappreciated classic Don McLean song. Thank you for the pleasure of your exceptional artistry.
Wow your voice sounds like don mclean. Beautiful cover james! Tnx!
Yesssss..Don Maclean or not Yesssss
James - That is absolutely FABULOUS !!! Better than Don McLean ! Thank you.
PERFECT!
Wow! You have a hit on your hands here son......shop this around
you touched my heart with this cover...
Just class.
Listened five times in a row, and I still can't believe what I heard! It's as though James channeled Don! Amazing! Should anyone brag about their rendition, see James and he'll straighten that out!
Thank you for the best cover version of all!
Absolutely beautifully played and sung. I would love the tabs for your version, or better yet a video tutorial :-) Thanks so much for sharing your talents!
Wow!
Wow what a voice fantastic
Breathtaking, you made me cry..
goosebumps dude!! awesome!!!
such a beautiful song, and you did it justice.
Brilliant......
Just discovered this very gifted and talented musician who did what i should have done..be patient and practice practice practice...
what a great voice and what a superb delivery
Fantastic ! Very nice version.!
Best cover of this song ever ! Great job. Perfect voice for this great classic. Better than the original !!!
You stopped me in my tracks ...Yes sir your doing what I’ve always wanted to do
great version
BRAVO
Great cover! Thanks for sharing!
Great acoustic
Absolutely wonderful cover. Well done!
wow
Beautifully played and beautifully sung, Bravo.
Fair play only a few can get that timing right artist powerful song if u can sing empty chairs well speaks volumes
Hmmmm... Like it, like you... Wonderful,🤗🤗🤗
okay, wow. thanks.
Excellent
Great job!!!!
Great Cover, Love it!
You have been blessed with a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. Now ... go win American Idol ... slam dunk.
Beautiful voice! 👍🏼
very nice.
that was great lovely singer
Dam that's good.
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Can I request "Crossroads"? Because, you know, this was galactically fantastic!
you're awesome
Beautiful job!!!
fantatstic.💫💫💫💫💫💫
Nice one, slow playing...
Amazed.
Great stuff.
👍👍👍👏❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
How can I get the tabs the way is doing it? it's perfect. Nice voice too.
Do you have the tabs? I LOVE YOUR COVERS
I normally hate covers but this is as good as Don's. I think the voicing is nearly as good as Don's and the instrumental is quite a bit deeper and more complex.
As good as the original. Bravo!!!
can u please teach me this lol
What a poignant version of this great song.
Very well performed but to me Jack Jones version is the tops.
is this better than the original :3 :Ss
I learned to play this song a little while back exactly like Don plays it. To learn this beautiful song, note-for-note with two video tutorials, tabs and play-thru included for only $6.00, go here: www.jerrysguitarbar.com/guitar-video-lessons/individual-songs/don-mclean-empty-chairs/ . When I listen to James' rendition, I can start my day off on the right foot. Just a beautiful cover!
Beautiful