Home Free - American Pie ft. Don McLean (Official Music Video)

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  • "American Pie" by Home Free Ft. Don McLean is out now! 🇺🇸🥧
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  • @cbdougla
    @cbdougla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3251

    Nobody talking about how great Don McLean sounds at 75? Holy smokes!

    • @gayleburton4245
      @gayleburton4245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Ah yes.....when real music was made!! Thank you Am Free!!

    • @skinlo01
      @skinlo01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Fairly certain there is a fair amount of autotune involved here.

    • @barbarahiggins5675
      @barbarahiggins5675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He's a woman beater, I use to live in Maine where he lives and he as in court several times for abusing his wife, so I have nothing good to say about him.

    • @saraolson8664
      @saraolson8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      ​@@skinlo01 definitively so. They were good about it, but I can definitely hear it every so often. It's the style of today's music production.

    • @corryjookit7818
      @corryjookit7818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@skinlo01 They mostly auto tune people who could never sing in the first place. They also sing who should only stand and watch.

  • @AustinBrownMusic
    @AustinBrownMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3105

    Thank you so much for watching yall!

    • @sarahc2401
      @sarahc2401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    • @jds2620
      @jds2620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Thank you for the music. It was an amazing rendition.

    • @StorytimeWithLana
      @StorytimeWithLana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      My favorite group sang my favorite song...THANK YOU! This was a great day.

    • @VJ_9014
      @VJ_9014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's so good!

    • @M11969
      @M11969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I can assure you, it was our pleasure to listen.

  • @TheRobLundquist
    @TheRobLundquist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4320

    This was a special experience for me. I’ve known this song since I was a kid and have great memories singing this in the car with my fam on road trips. I hope you enjoy our take on this iconic American classic. Thanks for watching and sharing!

    • @jds2620
      @jds2620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      It was amazing Rob.

    • @Mcevoy91
      @Mcevoy91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      You did it justice 🙏 thank you

    • @jodyburger1979
      @jodyburger1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yall did great!

    • @paulkopp4587
      @paulkopp4587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      This version gave me the chills 😊

    • @VJ_9014
      @VJ_9014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I couldn't get enough of this song when it was originally released way back when. Many many memories later, here I am in the same pickle; can't get enough of this version either! It's awesome!!!

  • @nancywiebe3693
    @nancywiebe3693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    So glad Don picked Home Free for this project.

    • @DavidSmith-nk2rc
      @DavidSmith-nk2rc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Nancy. How are you doing?

    • @kenhorneland7060
      @kenhorneland7060 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great group to play with 😊

  • @bassboneboy
    @bassboneboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +795

    The fact that they got Don McLean to join them doesn’t even surprise me anymore

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He really made it in all the right places. So great it brings tears. It was a little disorienting trying to follow as they kept jumping around to different boxes, and I got an ad in the middle of it, boo. But such a great song.

    • @annemayseyfried8907
      @annemayseyfried8907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@recoveringsoul755 I actually loved following them to each box,lol This was EPIC!🔥🔥🔥

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@annemayseyfried8907 they're gonna make me spend real money, I just know it

    • @DennisKovacich
      @DennisKovacich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I heard Don McLean was the one who asked them to do it with him.

    • @DavidRay39
      @DavidRay39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@recoveringsoul755 if you're watching on a phone, you can skip the ads by simply moving the red bar all the way to the end, then replaying it.

  • @ethansissyshouseofgames5914
    @ethansissyshouseofgames5914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate the unsung beatboxing?

    • @hyredavidnp
      @hyredavidnp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Most definitely!! So good it fit seamlessly. One of the many things to appreciate about these guys, EVERY part is amazing and they share the spotlight so well.

    • @kevinmiller3465
      @kevinmiller3465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For real I thought it was legit drums

    • @calesr6940
      @calesr6940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Adam is really good, first rate beat boxer!

    • @slimriddim4145
      @slimriddim4145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen 🙏🏽

    • @markhilliard4037
      @markhilliard4037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Adam Rupp is a gift to rhythm for all of us who can pretend to keep a beat there is Adam...keeping us all on time...LOL

  • @joshuasargent991
    @joshuasargent991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    Nobody:
    Tim: Ok, fine, I'll be a tenor today.

    • @deanmarion5477
      @deanmarion5477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He is killing his vocal range.

    • @susiedeb
      @susiedeb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No one else like him. Phenomenal!

    • @deborahtucker4011
      @deborahtucker4011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Totally. He's a vocal freak. Him and Austin. Freak meant in a completely good way. Five Octave ranges, that is insane.

    • @deanmarion5477
      @deanmarion5477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@deborahtucker4011: highlight comment, that is for sure.

    • @acbigal
      @acbigal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMAO facts!

  • @tonymandich9457
    @tonymandich9457 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I am 85 years old. This talent does not get recognition in this day and age. Bravo Don Mc Lean and Home Free.

  • @Pulse589
    @Pulse589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    Whats your vocal range?
    Tim: Yes.

    • @itjamie9055
      @itjamie9055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      At this point i want to see him go against mitch in pentatonix...

    • @vanoscrap6296
      @vanoscrap6296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      depends on the length of his hair apparently

    • @GeekGamer666
      @GeekGamer666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This made me laugh, so true.

    • @GeekGamer666
      @GeekGamer666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@itjamie9055 a better comparison would be Avi Kaplan, formerly of Pentatonix.

    • @eyesalooking
      @eyesalooking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GeekGamer666Robertson Avi Kaplan is featured in Home Free - Ring of Fire. Check it out.

  • @themidsouthcyclist8880
    @themidsouthcyclist8880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +792

    Don McLean and Home Free have just won the internet.

  • @ImmortalLlama
    @ImmortalLlama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    The Day the Music Died was 62 years ago today, rest in peace to those legends.

    • @JustinDoesASMR25
      @JustinDoesASMR25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I forgotten about that

    • @darkiee69
      @darkiee69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. It could've been Waylon Jennings, but he gave up his place to the Bopper, since he had a bad cold or the flu. Waylon took the bus and lived.

    • @joangentile2731
      @joangentile2731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, rest in peace to those legends!! 😥

    • @kathyshannon7476
      @kathyshannon7476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@darkiee69 check your music history. Richie had the cold and won the coin toss which cost him his life.

    • @darkiee69
      @darkiee69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@kathyshannon7476 You check your's. Valens won his seat from Tommy Allsup, Buddy's back up guitarist. Waylon GAVE his seat to the big bopper because he was sick.

  • @perryplaya6945
    @perryplaya6945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    Let’s just appreciate Adam Rupp for a second.. he had to beatbox for more than 6 minutes that’s not easy to do

    • @damisa3392
      @damisa3392 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Truly, Adam Rupp is among the greats!

    • @johnranney1708
      @johnranney1708 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      But we all knew he was there the entire time. 😉

  • @kudzaingozo-chapata8079
    @kudzaingozo-chapata8079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Adam Chance nailed that Baritone lead. That was great Home Free!!!!!

  • @naurea81
    @naurea81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    I know we always talk about Tim's range, but can we take a moment and talk about Chance's range. Holy Moly!! He shined in this one!!!

    • @atomknight8361
      @atomknight8361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Agreed his verse was my favorite

    • @deborahtucker4011
      @deborahtucker4011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Chance impressed me SO much. I definitely underappreciated him before now.

    • @papaman1037
      @papaman1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Ditto. He has a fabulous country tenor. This particular combo has me remembering my Church-of-Christ 4-part harmonies. Of couse HF is much better. I hope the make it th the pandemic financially. I greatly enjoy their music -- im ill bed bound and severe early onset dementia and the music by HF seems to let my brain think agin, if only for a while. Puting on bose headphones, nois cancelling, just feeling centered... TY HF.

    • @drewconleymusic
      @drewconleymusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He actually went higher than Tim in this particular part.

    • @allankatch2651
      @allankatch2651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Honestly my favorite part of this song is Chance's segment

  • @jonsalzman9008
    @jonsalzman9008 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Forgot to add: How clean and crisp is Don’a voice? Still singing like a champ!!!!!

    • @bynightfall_4516
      @bynightfall_4516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately it's fairly autotuned. If you listen carefully you can hear it.

  • @ConstanceDavis-yo6tv
    @ConstanceDavis-yo6tv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    This was amazing. I loved it how they supported Don McLean and let him have the spotlight. Well done! Bravo.

  • @wyatthunt5023
    @wyatthunt5023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Chance’s “I dig those rhythm and blu-☝️ues!” Amazing!

  • @johnmarlin7269
    @johnmarlin7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    OMG. OMG. OMG. Don McClean, at his age, belting it out with the best a capella group out there? And it's free on TH-cam? God loves us and he wants to be happy. I first heard this song when I was 15 and it electrified me. This rendition brought it all back. Thanks to all, so, so much.!!!

    • @longagoandfaraway7868
      @longagoandfaraway7868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Didn't Ben Franklin say beer was the proof God loves us and wants us to be happy?

    • @lindag4484
      @lindag4484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ditto, ditto, ditto!!! ... in awe

    • @OdinX316
      @OdinX316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      EXACTLY, SUPERB!!!

    • @stephenperretti8847
      @stephenperretti8847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It is one heck of a song, ain't it.!!!

    • @kjrnms2
      @kjrnms2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i have to say, your reply was worth the price of admission! Wait, is that free too?!

  • @SpiceyNice
    @SpiceyNice ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Don McLean killed it. ❤ Again. Home Free= Awesomeness

    • @pileofstuff
      @pileofstuff ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'd hope so. he's been singing this one since the late '70s.
      Great to hear that he's still go such an excellent voice after all those years.

  • @beejayinesay
    @beejayinesay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    I'm 60 years old and tears in my eyes. Thank you Home Free and Don McLean, this is very special.

    • @damisa3392
      @damisa3392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just as sweet and smooth like it was yesteryear!

    • @bonniee3103
      @bonniee3103 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm also 60 years old and have tears in my eyes as well. Hard to believe so many years have passed since the original song came out. It's as relevant today as it was back then.

    • @clayton203
      @clayton203 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @thomasmoores8239
    @thomasmoores8239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    Don McLean holding his own while singing with the best vocal group of all time. How impressive is that?

    • @sersastark
      @sersastark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's a legend, so....lol

    • @ardwen0089
      @ardwen0089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's not impressive. It's magical.

    • @User0resU-1
      @User0resU-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quite incredible!

    • @mattrushing5573
      @mattrushing5573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As amazing as Home Free is, they would most likely say that they were holding their own with Don McLean.

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you knew how many takes and how much ... yeah, he's not a great singer. Never was. He's a great song-writer. That's enough.

  • @helgatornkvizt5412
    @helgatornkvizt5412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I LOVE what Chance does in this one. He's a star with a velvet voice ❤

    • @amberscoutstarwatcher
      @amberscoutstarwatcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I love when each member gets to show their talent in songs that are perfect for their voices. This definitely is a song that Chance got to shine with that voice!! 🤗🤗

    • @helgatornkvizt5412
      @helgatornkvizt5412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      When he sings it just sounds like he means every word. Do you get what I mean?

    • @helgatornkvizt5412
      @helgatornkvizt5412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lillizilli1848 exactly 👌

    • @suegarton3700
      @suegarton3700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought the same thing when I heard it for the first time. Chance is my fave on this one. Love each member as each one has a special talent.

  • @majesticmaniac6420
    @majesticmaniac6420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    2:11 Chance is amazing

  • @Rhodie77777
    @Rhodie77777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the All Time Greats and Don keep going age is just a number! Thank you for such a fantastic song.

  • @trevornatiuk1031
    @trevornatiuk1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Chance NAILED his solo, wow! Great job everyone. This was a wonderful cover!

  • @lydialutz
    @lydialutz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    So it is the 50th anniversary of this song in 2021 and he chose to do a rendition with you guys? Wow, great job Home Free!

    • @opaldickens9197
      @opaldickens9197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More and more awesomeness

    • @michaelgiaquinto3092
      @michaelgiaquinto3092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seriously 😳 respect ✊ them all

    • @markfrick4544
      @markfrick4544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The best part is that Don actually contacted homefree, not the other way around

  • @patrickhumphreys5851
    @patrickhumphreys5851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    I'm 60 something and remembering crushing in my 63 Pontiac listening to this song on my 8 track. Good job guys

    • @jeandawsonwilson3991
      @jeandawsonwilson3991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me in my '61 Corvair with the music as loud as it would go !!

    • @michelleevenson1643
      @michelleevenson1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too except I was in a ‘69 Chevy pickup! Fantastic day is finally here! Love to you ALL!

    • @BillB23
      @BillB23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      '66 Valiant

    • @singmysong1167
      @singmysong1167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My pea-green '67 Mustang,
      that one had some horse power!

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      69 chevelle

  • @lindaevans6461
    @lindaevans6461 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    WOW Don is awesome. I'm 68 and I remember this clearly. 😊

  • @elynpalmer6953
    @elynpalmer6953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    In Lubbock today the Buddy Holly museum is remembering his death. So cool you released this song on the anniversary of the day the music died.

    • @MixMaster48
      @MixMaster48 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Were they singing this will be the day that we die?

    • @countrygamer9910
      @countrygamer9910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg I grew up in Lubbock

    • @Krullespam
      @Krullespam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MixMaster48 3 February 1959, the day the music died
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Music_Died.

    • @MixMaster48
      @MixMaster48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Krullespam I know when Buddy Holly, and Richie Valens died mate, Waylon Jennings was also supposed to be on that plane but he gave his seat up to Buddy Holly's bass player

  • @charleneclaassen
    @charleneclaassen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    Love this song you guys have produced. Couldn't believe it was eight minutes long. Great from start to finish. Mr McLean, my complements to you sir. You sound just as young as ever. This is a treat. Home Free, thank you. The respect you show to the original artists is appreciated. I bet a lot of these artists never expected to be headlining a song with a group of young ones at this stage in their careers. Oh man the originals are so talented, they shame us for being young and lazy with the gifts God gave us. What makes me a lifelong fan of Home Free besides your talent as singers, musicians, comedians and actors, is the humble and respectful vibe you guys send out. All the artists i have ever followed have this trait in common with you. Just realized that.

    • @caleidoscopepatchamamalove3082
      @caleidoscopepatchamamalove3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😍👍❤

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wish they showed Don singing but I guess he didn't want to be on camera. Still sounded the same

    • @charleneclaassen
      @charleneclaassen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@recoveringsoul755 guess we'll see on official video.

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charleneclaassen I'm not sure, even on the behind the scenes they didn't really show Don at all. Maybe he's camera shy

    • @fraiserfouster2055
      @fraiserfouster2055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@recoveringsoul755
      He will be in the actual video. I've seen it. Hes there

  • @auldersaige6934
    @auldersaige6934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +807

    This is amazing and brings back a very special memory for me every time I hear this song. I apologize if this is boring to others. I was in the U.S. Navy for a long time, and in 2003, I was on a 9 month deployment to the Pacific region. We pulled into Perth-Freemantle, Australia for 4 days. We go to a bar (go figure) in Freemantle with hundreds of U.S. Sailors and Australians, partying hard. The live band began playing "American Pie", and the entire bar, everyone, began singing. Everyone on every floor and every room of the bar. The band stopped singing, kept playing the music and just sat back and watched it unfold. Played the song twice because of the reaction. It was awesome, a piece of home for the Americans, and all of the Australians knew it, singing along with us at the top of their lungs. I will never forget that. Thank you. You guys are awesome! And thank you Mr. McLean. Your creation is timeless, and brings joy to so many people!

    • @AuroraFinesse-is9vg
      @AuroraFinesse-is9vg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you for the story. M, 02/08/2021

    • @XxTheRealMauixX
      @XxTheRealMauixX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thank you for both the incredible story and your service

    • @musickf
      @musickf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      From one Vet to another, that story is amazing. Thank you for it.

    • @cyndid5727
      @cyndid5727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you for your service! My dad was a Navy man, he was a retired Captain. That had to be an amazing experience..thanks for sharing!

    • @gayleburton4245
      @gayleburton4245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Aulder, wonderful story!!! Thanks for sharing!! American Pie always makes you want to sing and dance!!!!

  • @jefftatum9245
    @jefftatum9245 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am just discovering Home Free and I love that so much. This, Ring of Fire and End of the Road probably my favorites SO FAR

  • @KayCeeTX21
    @KayCeeTX21 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    How did I just find this?! I’m weeping and smiling and just blown away at INCREDIBLE Don McLean sounds. Wow. What a wonderful tribute and truly perfect job Home Free did with this song. New Fan for LIFE. We need more of his. Just really needed this. Thank you Don McLean for allowing this incredibly talented group to enhance and pay tribute to your epic talent. ❤️

    • @mostguitarswins
      @mostguitarswins 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know what you mean. The home movies and newsreels, running alongside the singers, captured the Zeitgeist of my youth.

  • @shellsangels3811
    @shellsangels3811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I love how Don is featured prominently.

  • @jaypaul8106
    @jaypaul8106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    I feel as though Adam Rupp doesn't get enough credit/recognition for his beat boxing skills, credit where credit's due.

    • @acbigal
      @acbigal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      So many times in songs you forget hes there because it sounds like a instrument. So talented at what he does and the group would not be the same without him at all.

    • @hyredavidnp
      @hyredavidnp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@acbigal Literally! Wasn’t the group created by him and his brother, who’s no longer with them?

    • @unlimitar4469
      @unlimitar4469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'd argue against that. Tim and Adam are probably two of the most credited people in the group in my opinion, along with Austin as well. I'd say Chance gets the least credit because he isn't usually the lead singer, and the songs where he is the lead aren't as popular as most of their others. However my favourite part of this song was Chances verse, I think he killed it.

    • @jeanferrell953
      @jeanferrell953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Adam Rupp is incredible!

    • @rosemary702001
      @rosemary702001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@hyredavidnp the group was started by Adam and brother Chris who was with the group until about 3 years ago. Chance was a worthy replacement and some of their best songs are since he joined, although, they have some beautiful songs with Chris as baritone. They just keep getting better!

  • @justme7255
    @justme7255 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was fortunate to meet Don in 2024 and see him perform...he has not lost a beat! Thanks Don, what an icon!

  • @sandralawler4229
    @sandralawler4229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    I love that Home Free shows so much respect for artists who came before them and helped pave the way! You guys are a class act! Absolutely love this song and video! Congrats to all!!!

  • @trentfox6436
    @trentfox6436 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Still sounding amazing Don

  • @FrancisToliver01
    @FrancisToliver01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Don McLean's voice still brings tears to my eyes for the loss of those legends and those times. Home Free brings their own gorgeous voices to this anthem. Very haunting, very beautiful, very sweet, and very sad. Thank you.

    • @Ringohulk777
      @Ringohulk777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I haven't cried in years, but this really made me tear up

  • @alexanderhorvat4836
    @alexanderhorvat4836 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely awesome. Taking a classic and giving it even more class. Nice job.

  • @Dan-Black
    @Dan-Black 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Don McLean's voice has just gotten sweeter and smoother over the years.

  • @tomcarson8854
    @tomcarson8854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Fewer and fewer people grew up listening to this, but this is part of my soul! I was born in '56 and it's part of the soundtrack of my life. These guys did it absolute justice!

    • @iciclecold2991
      @iciclecold2991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      28 right now, and I still sing it when it comes on the radio. And I have it on my computer and phone. Dad and Gramma shaped my taste in music. I like almost all genres, but classic songs like this one are my favorites.

    • @DanielBrown-sn9op
      @DanielBrown-sn9op 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Born in 1956 as well. Loved and still love this epic song.

    • @richardcorbin1717
      @richardcorbin1717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      1956 good year me too!

    • @laurenmerillat1018
      @laurenmerillat1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I did.. my parent gave me such a large musical experience..

    • @knopfmarkler
      @knopfmarkler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's very important to me even though I was born in 2007, thanks to my dad who showed so much good music!

  • @wanted-33
    @wanted-33 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm speechless. I grew up with Don McLean's American Pie, and Don's still got it.

  • @Permand57
    @Permand57 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Gorgeous boys!
    And they have all the original lyrics .. thank you so much all of you! 😊

  • @peppers8489
    @peppers8489 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Today is the 64th anniversary of the loss of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. I love this version of this iconic song. Don McLean sounds, if anything, even better than he did in 1970!

  • @OsrsDillon
    @OsrsDillon ปีที่แล้ว +19

    These guy's are insane, how are they not more famous!

  • @kobedragon6069
    @kobedragon6069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    it's great to see you again Mr. McLean! You look and sound amazing!

  • @randybenjamin5685
    @randybenjamin5685 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Future Musicologists will need to create the label , "Music From the Pandemic."
    This recording was created with them NOT in one studio together. Sharing audio Files is NOT like gathering in a studio together.
    Amazing Tech. Amazing results.
    Thank you, men of Home Free, thank you Don McLean.

  • @LindaJ3433
    @LindaJ3433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Chance in great voice! Loved this.

  • @melanieaguirre7225
    @melanieaguirre7225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    WOW I am a 70’s girl and that brings back so many memories and now Home Free singing it with Don McLean - I have no words. Thank you for this. I Love it......

  • @marshaflores2923
    @marshaflores2923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Don’s voice is amazing. It’s has these inflections and nuances that the younger Don didn’t have. And my Home boys took it to the river and back. Now a lot of kids will be able to connect to Don through Home Free. Bless you all.

    • @TheBigburcie
      @TheBigburcie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many older singers lose their full voice power but Don sounds great. Still smooth and the range is still there. He never did vocal gymnastics so he probably didn't strain it too much, but 40+ years performing is going to leave a mark somewhat on the vocal cords.

  • @mikebrock2819
    @mikebrock2819 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This has been one of my favorite songs, since was kid. Hearing Don MCLean sing this song with Home gave me goosebumps. This is my new favorite version of this song!

  • @sueweatherby3729
    @sueweatherby3729 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely fabulous! That Don McLean would redo his classic with Home Free is the biggest vote of conficence ever!

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost catching the last train to the coast... Gave me chills. Ichabod.

  • @cindybootier2983
    @cindybootier2983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    What a nice tribute on the 62nd Anniversary of the day the music died. Rip Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens, J.P Richardson and Roger Peterson February 3rd 1959 ❤'

    • @stepcorngrumbleteats7683
      @stepcorngrumbleteats7683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shout out to family friend J. ‘s uncle J.P. Richardson...

    • @sheilasmith3025
      @sheilasmith3025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love all the music . They died on my 4th birthday xx

  • @mikebutler7605
    @mikebutler7605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best version ever.

  • @promotecommotion175
    @promotecommotion175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    This will never get old. I bet this goes on playlists around the world. What a way to show respect.

    • @jw_wolfe2381
      @jw_wolfe2381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fact that they do this all acapella with minimal editing makes it all that much better. Best acapella group I know. Pentatonix got nothing on em.

  • @micheledash7269
    @micheledash7269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Know this since 1972. Singing every word with you

  • @MisterItchy
    @MisterItchy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Don's voice going strong here! Love it!

  • @dawnburkhalter4223
    @dawnburkhalter4223 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Every time i hear this song, i get the chills and tears in my eyes. Billy Gilman was great when he did this at 12 yrs old . But Billy Gilman and Home free did it great together ❤️. I was in tears and had goosebumps listening to it. You guys sing it great together. Home free you are great and so are you Billy Gilman

  • @BSGNative
    @BSGNative 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Instead of Christmas Eve, today is Home Free Eve!! And with just as much anticipation as Christmas Eve. 😀😀🥰🥰

  • @KatieManiaci
    @KatieManiaci ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d swear there was drums in the background. Adam is the man!

  • @lsrose
    @lsrose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I’m old enough to remember when this song was first released. So I can say that Adam Rupp’s beatboxing here is phenomenal!

    • @cyndid5727
      @cyndid5727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thought I was the only "oldie but goodie" lol!!! This was just great! What memories...glad I can still remember them!!ha!!

  • @JS-TexanJeff
    @JS-TexanJeff 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've heard this song almost my whole life (I'm 54). WHY, WHY do I tear up EVERY F%#%$# time? Great song. Great singer-songwriter in Don, and great a copella band in Home Free!

  • @melisagwinn6450
    @melisagwinn6450 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Don mclean's voice isn't 75, it's timeless. Love this song, love this rendition! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us 💜

  • @angelhelp777
    @angelhelp777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    I am 64 years old and I am having to fight back tears as the joyful memories flood back of driving down the road in my 66 Chevelle with the windows down and the 8-track cranked up listening to this song coming out of the old 6x9 speakers in the back. Don McLean was unbelievable. Thank you so much!

    • @taerri10
      @taerri10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      right there with you brother -

    • @wolfhodgkinson6866
      @wolfhodgkinson6866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you fought then back you are a better man.

    • @thomasvaughn5794
      @thomasvaughn5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cryin now

    • @thomasvaughn5794
      @thomasvaughn5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So sad

    • @gregprince2523
      @gregprince2523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep 68 chevy 1/2 ton cap on the back 6x9 speakers and wires ran from the 8track!! good gracious what memories this brings back!

  • @lukeminix7312
    @lukeminix7312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man, Chance's voice sounds so good

  • @michaelligue3842
    @michaelligue3842 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    1972 7th grade , we listened and studied this song for 2 weeks . 25 years later at our class reunion we all sang this song a capella without lyrics or sheet music available , didnt miss a word .

  • @jodyburger1979
    @jodyburger1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I'm really enjoying Chances voice on your recent stuff. Man it sounds smooth. Austin and Rob are always solid rocks. Tim has changed it up a little showing off his upper register more. I love all your stuff man. What a great tribute to Don Mclean!

    • @anthonythomas6734
      @anthonythomas6734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today 💕❤️

  • @donnalindberg7192
    @donnalindberg7192 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    All of these artists have extraordinary talent but they share the spotlight so graciously. Amazing!

  • @Martin.Wilson
    @Martin.Wilson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow....so wonderful to hear homage paid to Don McLean....nobody deserve it more. American Pie wasn't just a great rock song, it was an anthem. Yet another generation that see the timeless magic of this incredible song

  • @elizabethbowick958
    @elizabethbowick958 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow that was so nostalgic for me. My boyfriend and I went to a concert in Charleston,SC when we were teens back in the 1960’s, and Don McLean was the pre show performer and sang Bye Bye Miss American Pie! I honestly can’t remember who we actually paid to go see, I think it was Neil Diamond or Kenny Rogers. Don stole the show!❤

  • @billlogsdon9337
    @billlogsdon9337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Did you catch how Chance seamlessly picked up that awesome bass line, while Tim was singing the solo.

    • @ilao.3200
      @ilao.3200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, 5:27 onward 😁

    • @KBAFourthtime
      @KBAFourthtime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well, before joining Home Free, Chance had been in Streetcorner Symphony as its bass singer.

    • @amazinggrace5692
      @amazinggrace5692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scott Hoying does that in PTX for Avi and now for Matt. You’re right it is seamless.

    • @miamidolphinsfan
      @miamidolphinsfan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's pretty awesome...I favor him in the group for some reason !!

  • @klcpca
    @klcpca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    How awesome that they have Don McLean singing also!! I love how Home Free takes a classic, makes it their own yet keeps all of the "classic-ness" of the song. Each and everyone of them delivered perfection and what can you say about Adam Rupp... Damn guys!!!! Another fantastic one..... and today of all days....

  • @user-nr1nr7db4r
    @user-nr1nr7db4r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    1:35 obsessed with chance's part

  • @BarbaraMeilhammer
    @BarbaraMeilhammer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Now this takes me back to my teens, Don Mclean sounds great but Home Free makes this song even better. Thanks guys😊

  • @timtom9450
    @timtom9450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm 65 years old. This has always been my favorite song from Mr. McLean. So many good memories were had with this song playing. Thank you very much Mr. McLean. 🙂

  • @suebob16
    @suebob16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I would love to see a cover of Don McLean's other hit "Vincent" (Starry, Starry Night) that came out about the same time as "American Pie".

    • @sprigmom1
      @sprigmom1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's a beautiful song! I agree!

    • @heathertomlinson1961
      @heathertomlinson1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I third this!

    • @RandalSmith
      @RandalSmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes! This needs to happen!

    • @asitraining7664
      @asitraining7664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, Vincent is great too!

    • @Garion1227
      @Garion1227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely need this to happen!

  • @peggymcthompson261
    @peggymcthompson261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Now be honest how many were singing along? I tried not to but I just had to. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    Thank you Don McLean and home free!

  • @Zooboo1
    @Zooboo1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Engineering on these tracks is phenomenal...Don is brought up at the right time not overpowered by the group

  • @ICLEADERSHIP
    @ICLEADERSHIP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Holy crappppp!!! Thats brilliant!! Don Mclean hasn't lost his quality voice ! Thats very impressive !

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You think that's the way he actually sounds? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOOLOLOLOOOOLOOLOLOOLOLOLOLO

    • @jeremymenchaca
      @jeremymenchaca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@foobarmaximus3506 yes. Considering he sang this before autotune was big.

    • @HappyBeezerStudios
      @HappyBeezerStudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeremymenchaca more like autotune existed at all.

  • @joem5239
    @joem5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow! Great rendition. Chance, you brought your A-game on that solo.

  • @dedejordan8078
    @dedejordan8078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    The rendition of this iconic song by Don McLean was awesome! I lived the 50's, 60's and 70's and this song over the years has always had an inner meaning to me. Don McLean wrote a powerful song with this one and to hear him perform American Pie along with the great harmony of Home Free was amazing! So glad they did the song in it's entirety. Thank you for bringing an amazing song back to the forefront where it belongs!!!

  • @mitzaz8812
    @mitzaz8812 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So good to see Don McClean again and what great accompaniment. Made me cry just like the first time hearing it. 😢😢
    Home Free you did it again!!!!😊

  • @rayefrederick9457
    @rayefrederick9457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    When you get to hear Chance, Austin, Rob and Tim just belt out in one song is nuts!! The harmonies are incredible! Don sounded wonderful! Adam is just in a league of his own with his beatboxing! Everything about this was OUTSTANDING!

  • @debramorter75
    @debramorter75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I can't believe it. Every time I think they've hit their "high", Home Free comes in with another "out of the park" hit. Simply incredible.

    • @julianwaite4994
      @julianwaite4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think they hit anything but a "out of the park" performance

  • @nathanaelculver5308
    @nathanaelculver5308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    American Pie was recently voted the Top 5 song of the 20th century. It takes courage to remake such a classic, and to do it with such class. Home Free’s interpretation was flawless with one exception: 8 and a half minutes is too short.

  • @jimklein8627
    @jimklein8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW DON SOUNDS GREAT. HOME RUN FOR HOME FREE!!

  • @Bachfreund
    @Bachfreund 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect Don Mc Lean

  • @marlyssand214
    @marlyssand214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    There are no words to describe the talent of each of these men, and of their collective work ... blown away.

  • @MsAmberKat
    @MsAmberKat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Gotta say, props to Adam Rupp, this is a long song to do beats for. Absolutely amazing version of this song!! Everybody sounds so good!

    • @countrygamer9910
      @countrygamer9910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually in my 5 years of practicing beatboxing, I actually found a technique on the Internet that some beatboxers do. It’s really hard for me to pull off because I’m still trying to do it, but you have to breathe in through your nose while beatboxing. I can promise you it’s really hard to get down

    • @MegaKat
      @MegaKat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@countrygamer9910 circular breathing. We also use it when playing an instrument. A dude and I that made all state band every year would always crack the director up on the first day "ok, everyone give me key of C, first note, hold it as long as you can."
      Me and my friend would still be going after a couple minutes until the director realized what we were doing and would laugh and declare "circular breathing is cheating!"

    • @alexanderdonnelly424
      @alexanderdonnelly424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Australian aborigines have used this technique for ever, you cannot play a didgeridoo otherwise!!!

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is Adam Rupp?

    • @nathanwahl9224
      @nathanwahl9224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@foobarmaximus3506 Really?

  • @CandlelightFarmsInn
    @CandlelightFarmsInn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love this so much....memories of my young days...cant wait to see you in Ct!

  • @leighguptill9244
    @leighguptill9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Hey, Madonna... THIS is how you do a remake.
    Just sayin'.

    • @thejudgeexecutioner
      @thejudgeexecutioner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She just got burned by that. Nice one

    • @dianedeck
      @dianedeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thejudgeexecutioner Madonna who?

    • @thejudgeexecutioner
      @thejudgeexecutioner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dianedeck Madonna the singer

    • @thejudgeexecutioner
      @thejudgeexecutioner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dianedeck th-cam.com/video/BT9h5ifR1tY/w-d-xo.html here is Madonna singing

  • @hunterepsi
    @hunterepsi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Oh my god chance is both so underrated and underappreciated

    • @sspaay
      @sspaay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's new, give fans a chance (hehe). He's enormously talented so I'm sure most people will catch on.

    • @RRB99
      @RRB99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sspaay Chance has been in the group for almost five years, he's not new. I agree that he's underrated; in my opinion, he's the best singer in the group (which is saying something, as they're all incredible).

    • @sspaay
      @sspaay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RRB99 Really? Who's been with the group less time? Everything is relative.

    • @RRB99
      @RRB99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sspaay He might be the newest but he’s far from “new”. He’s been with the group longer than Chris Rupp was after The Sing-Off.

    • @denngray
      @denngray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All of the guys in home Free are amazing and have vital roles in Home Free.

  • @markrosbach6749
    @markrosbach6749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Man Don MCLeans voice is still amazing. I loved this cover.

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You people are nuts. No wonder Trump can make people believe in him. Geez.

  • @randystevens1690
    @randystevens1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was born in 1959, remembering this song when it came out. I'm an old country boy, and always played it fishen on the Spoon River in Elmore I'll. Good Times.

  • @BrettPruett
    @BrettPruett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    When I heard Chris was leaving, years ago, I thought man he is going to be tough to replace. And he really wasn't replaced. Instead by God's blessing he gave us Adam Chance as an amazing addition to an already amazing group of talent. The fact that every member of this group could be successful as solo artist and yet they have chosen to bless us all as a group, is a wonderful surprise in a "me first" society. So much talent in the group that it probably should be criminal. :)

    • @thewizishere
      @thewizishere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rejoicrrrdle

    • @sallycripe2697
      @sallycripe2697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely marvelous rendition, and this had to be one of the last things that Mr. McClean did.

  • @kaznist
    @kaznist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely beautiful. How wonderful to see Don McLean perform again.

  • @spaert
    @spaert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! I'm just blown away. Never thought this song should be covered, figured Don McLean did it best and no one else would ever come close to it. Well, I was wrong, but it took a Don McLean collaboration to do it. I love both the arrangement and performance, but also the tribute to Don. It just seems right that he's in the middle of this whole thing. Well done to everyone involved. I've already bought it and it will be on repeat for some time to come. Excellently well done.

    • @davehertle
      @davehertle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Listening to Don McLean again giving tribute to the way things were and will never be again. Listening to Adam C. and Tim confirm again their huge range in voice. Hearing the lyrics clear like I have never heard them before. This was truly a spiritual moment, unexpected tears along with smiles of joy and old memories dusted off to enjoy a truly American Hymn of Passage. If music being listened to in the pickups of the 70s had an anthem, this would be it.

  • @lauriestraw2416
    @lauriestraw2416 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These men are amazing! Saw them live in Ohio last month. It was so good it seemed like it was only 10 minutes long! Kudos to these guys for their amazing talents!