I just watched Don play this evening at Sheffield City Hall. Tears rolled down my face as he played. He acknowledged it was his final tour and this song means a lot to me and to everyone I believe.
Wow lucky you. 😊 I forgot just how magnificent this song is. I was addicted to it in the late 70s n 80s and it sort of passed me by. So glad to have rekindled this fond ballad of truth and self reflection. cheers Tom 👍
My father has passed and he showed me this song as a young child, so this being uploaded by me years ago really hits home when I get new notifications. Bless you all, I hope you all find a deep meaning in this song as much as I did. Thank you.
Thanks for the upload. We played Crossroads at the start of my father's funeral service. Dad was a huge Don McLean fan and always went to his concerts when McLean came to Australia.
Don McLean is a musical , lyrical and poetic genius . The words and notes tug every heart string . His songbooks are an emotional rollercoaster . Adore him . Xx
The love of my life and I got together the 4th of July weekend 1978. She had the album but had only listened to American Pie and Vincent. We spent the weekend making love and listening to the entire album. Winterwood became her favorite. Crossroads and Everybody Loves Me are mine.
I saw Don in concert locally way back in the 70s. The memory finally inspired me to tackle this wonderful and inspiring song. It's here: th-cam.com/video/-2ZXfDe69X4/w-d-xo.html DL, Staffordshire, UK.
@@sharrongodfrey8141 Obviously you have good taste in music. My favourite tracks; Crossroads, Winterwood, Empty Chairs. And of course Vincent. My take on it is Here: th-cam.com/video/iIKF7aCfyAc/w-d-xo.html 🙂
this is such a beautifully written song, how could anyone ever write a masterpiece like this,? its really hits my heart, wow, how piano and words can make emotions run so high, x
Some of his early stuff was simply stunning! This has to be one of his best. The lyrics are so moving and brought to life by such beautiful music, I never tire of hearing this! Saw Don the last time he came to Birmingham, going again on May 16th, can't wait!
Carolyn Hall Was at that concert too. Carolyn. I thought he was very relaxed and amiable this time round. Although he didn`t sing this song in May it was altogether a much better concert than 2 years ago. I went to both with four of my children (one couldn`t make `cos he lives the other side of the world! ) They were brought up listening to Don and still appreciate his music. Linda
So many good people love this song. I have nothing to add except that this song healed something that was nagging my heart. Thank you, DM, your beautiful song helped me find my own answers.
It's been awhile since I've uploaded this but thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts and dreams on this video. As the years pass on, the meaning behind this grows so thick. I'm glad I have this song to look back on time & time again. Bless.
I'm happy to have it now as I approach my 70s. So many more roads have been walked since I was 22 and heard this for the first time. Births, deaths, marriage, divorce, remarriage to the right one, loss of loved ones. So many pains lifted and peace restored. Still life is a mystery but a joy to travel on those roads of life.
This is up there with one of my very favourite songs ever. It's just so moving. From the lush piano chords to the lyrics. Don McLean is a master at getting To people's souls through his lyrics & music that's universal to Human feelings.
My 14 year old daughter recently passed through our front living room as i was playing this song again and just said the words.."DON McLEAN, EMPTY CHAIRS...love you dad!!".....and waltzed off into the kitchen. I CRIED........my life is complete...i know she'll be ok now because............................................................................................... "she'll remember me, when listening to this song, in the future when i'm gone......THANK YOU DON".
This goes out to my Dear childhood friend a friend for life who sadly passed away far to young. We listened to this song many of drunken nights plus many others. But this song in particular was so special. Always in my thoughts. Miss you James. Forever young. xx
Hello 👋 diamond How’re you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.
This song makes me cry and die. I know it since I was 14. That's 20 years ago from now, even by then the song was old. The lyrics always touched me so very deep inside. I'm gonna cover it on the piano and sing it to an old friend of mine. Because the lyrical I, that's just him. He's so sad a person. Always finds reasons to hate himself. Always looks for them. I guess some people are just made for living as a personification of agony and suffering. I'll always hate and love you for that, my friend. Ten years, we made music for other people and ourselves. What great a time. Everybody loved us making music. Guitar + piano + two harmonizing voices, so very young those times back in the days.
That was me in my 20s. I tried so hard to be perfect and could never excuse (or forgive) my many faults. I ended up driving my first wife away. That seemed to wake me up to the realization that I'm not meant to be perfect, accepted my imperfections and worked on improving those things that I could.
you just put into words what ive been thinking/and struggling with my whole life,this song is just so beautiful, to know there are people that can relate to how i feel... you give me hope i thankyou
Although this is not from my generation, it just puts it all in perspective. It does not matter when or who, good music and emotion know no time and place...
Some how I seem to end up listening to Don McLean songs at lowest points in my life and he always has the right one for each occasion. I just love the poetry in his lyrics. Always touches my soul
It's a down to earth song. The lyrics project true life & love. The melody is soft and cool. The voice touches everyone's feeling. Thnk you! Don McLean
Beautiful song! thank you for the lyrics. Being able to read them and hear the beautiful music at the same time helps me understand it so much more. Thank you!
I've got nothing on my mind Nothing to remember Nothing to forget And I've got nothing to regret But I'm all tied up on the inside No one knows quite what I've got And I know that on the outside What I used to be I'm not Anymore You know I've heard about people like me But I never made the connection They walk one road to set them free And find they've gone the wrong direction But there's no need for turning back 'Cause all roads lead to where I stand And I believe I'll walk them all No matter what I may have planned Can you remember who I was? Can you still feel it? Can you find my pain? Can you heal it? Then lay your hands upon me now And cast this darkness from my soul You alone can light my way You alone can make me whole Once again We've walked both sides of every street Through all kinds of windy weather But that was never our defeat As long as we could walk together So there's no need for turning back 'Cause all roads lead to where we stand And I believe we'll walk them all No matter what we may have planned
you make me cry don.....becuz its also my life....i love you thank you for that song.......God Bless You...wherever you are now...i sing your song before....
hershenso Yep. I remember being about 13 years old and not understanding growing up or depression or anything I was going through... I heard this song and cried and cried and cried.
I've enjoyed Don McLean's music since i was a teenager in the 70s. But i never heard this song until yesterday. I typically listen to the words of a song imagining myself as the speaker. But, about halfway through this one, i realized it was the words of my wife who has severe Alzheimer's and has not spoken for over 3 years. Some how, Don McLean wrote a song giving voice to every victim of Alzheimer's who wants to speak again to the person they love. I cannot listen to this song without crying and hearing my wife's sweet voice reassure me that we are walking all our roads together even though I can't heal her pain. Thank You Don McLean.
This song brought some respite to my soul, as my wife’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease progressed to the end. I needed all the help I could get to survive myself😢 I miss her ❤
Wow. Definitely never heard that and I am sure I listened to the vinyl many times. This song to me is sooo beautiful and profound and wonderful and intimate.
Awe. I love this man. Absolutely awesome song. He is without a doubt the best singer/songwriter ever. I wished I had met him before he got married. Lol.
Hello 👋 diva How’re you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.
im into Music, music´s my life, i know a thousand songs but just a few Diamonds always shine forever, this Song´s one of them, a Masterpiece that brings me always to tears!
This song reminds me of jesus. We've walked both roads. And yes. He felt my pain. And healed it.. I love him. So there's no need for turning back. Cause all roads lead to where He stands.. and I believe I've walked them all.. no matter what I may have planned..
I have always loved this song, and at times when we have the most regrets about life we can learn much from Don McClean's wonderful poetry. Barry Mulcahy
I feel the trembling tingle of a sleepless night Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright Beams of blue come flickering through my window pane Like gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame
Among the great entertainers there are many who who stand above Don ma clean is such an artist. And i have only just found him. i am CRYING i didn't find him sooner.
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I just watched Don play this evening at Sheffield City Hall. Tears rolled down my face as he played. He acknowledged it was his final tour and this song means a lot to me and to everyone I believe.
Wow lucky you. 😊 I forgot just how magnificent this song is. I was addicted to it in the late 70s n 80s and it sort of passed me by. So glad to have rekindled this fond ballad of truth and self reflection. cheers Tom 👍
My father has passed and he showed me this song as a young child, so this being uploaded by me years ago really hits home when I get new notifications. Bless you all, I hope you all find a deep meaning in this song as much as I did. Thank you.
Profoundly beautiful reflective McLean magic
Thank you, and may God bless you 🙏🏻
Thanks for the upload.
We played Crossroads at the start of my father's funeral service.
Dad was a huge Don McLean fan and always went to his concerts when McLean came to Australia.
This was one of my dad’s favorites, too. He’s been gone 20 years now and this song brings me to tears every time. I miss you, Dad.
it was also my dad's fave song. we even played it on his funeral. i play this song every time i miss him ..
Don McLean is a musical , lyrical and poetic genius . The words and notes tug every heart string . His songbooks are an emotional rollercoaster . Adore him . Xx
Amen
Quite possibly one of the greatest songs ever written. Right up there with Lennon’s Imagine.
The Words are so profound & the music just touches the Soul.
Truly beautiful.
What an Amazing talented Singer Songwriter this Man is.
Love it.
Indeed they are....
The body of work that is the original American Pie album, is one of the finest works of art of the 20th century. Don McLean a true master.
He’s one of the greatest lyricists to have ever written music.
Certainly my favourite.
Totally agree. His best --- OUR best!
The love of my life and I got together the 4th of July weekend 1978. She had the album but had only listened to American Pie and Vincent. We spent the weekend making love and listening to the entire album. Winterwood became her favorite. Crossroads and Everybody Loves Me are mine.
A wonderful song, beautifully sung, but respect, too, for the pianist, Warren Bernhardt, never overplaying his welcome.
Nicely worded sentiment
Bought this album in 1981, still listen to every single song over and over, the man is and always will be a genius.
I saw Don in concert locally way back in the 70s. The memory finally inspired me to tackle this wonderful and inspiring song. It's here: th-cam.com/video/-2ZXfDe69X4/w-d-xo.html DL, Staffordshire, UK.
Here here I
Spent my youth
With this album
@@sharrongodfrey8141 Obviously you have good taste in music. My favourite tracks; Crossroads, Winterwood, Empty Chairs. And of course Vincent. My take on it is Here: th-cam.com/video/iIKF7aCfyAc/w-d-xo.html 🙂
Probably the greatest Album I have ever heard.... Whilst I can forget the other tracks occasionally... this one lives in my heart!
This piece makes this grown man cry. It is just so friggin true.
this is such a beautifully written song, how could anyone ever write a masterpiece like this,? its really hits my heart, wow, how piano and words can make emotions run so high, x
Some of his early stuff was simply stunning! This has to be one of his best. The lyrics are so moving and brought to life by such beautiful music, I never tire of hearing this!
Saw Don the last time he came to Birmingham, going again on May 16th, can't wait!
Brilliant concert again in Symphony Hall!
Carolyn Hall Carolyn, I also do not get tired of listening. for me this one is his best.
Yes Antonio Lima, one of his best songs !
Carolyn Hall Was at that concert too. Carolyn. I thought he was very relaxed and amiable this time round. Although he didn`t sing this song in May it was altogether a much better concert than 2 years ago. I went to both with four of my children (one couldn`t make `cos he lives the other side of the world! ) They were brought up listening to Don and still appreciate his music. Linda
Went to see him in May this year in Symphony Hall, he sang much better than he did in 2014, fantastic evening!
One of the greatest Lyrics ever written
I found this song a long time ago when I needed it. I drew a great amount of strength from it. Still do.
Don McLean is an amazing poet
touches me like no other
So many good people love this song. I have nothing to add except that this song healed something that was nagging my heart. Thank you, DM, your beautiful song helped me find my own answers.
Definitely one of Mclean's best. One of many....
It's been awhile since I've uploaded this but thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts and dreams on this video. As the years pass on, the meaning behind this grows so thick. I'm glad I have this song to look back on time & time again. Bless.
Tethered Fur Official - I have chosen this song for my funeral service.
@@lynnegee6814 wow.
I'm happy to have it now as I approach my 70s. So many more roads have been walked since I was 22 and heard this for the first time. Births, deaths, marriage, divorce, remarriage to the right one, loss of loved ones. So many pains lifted and peace restored. Still life is a mystery but a joy to travel on those roads of life.
Ok pls tell me what this song means? Please!? Anyone?
This is up there with one of my very favourite songs ever.
It's just so moving. From the lush piano chords to the lyrics.
Don McLean is a master at getting
To people's souls through his lyrics & music that's universal to Human feelings.
My 14 year old daughter recently passed through our front living room as i was playing this song again and just said the words.."DON McLEAN, EMPTY CHAIRS...love you dad!!".....and waltzed off into the kitchen.
I CRIED........my life is complete...i know she'll be ok now because............................................................................................... "she'll remember me, when listening to this song, in the future when i'm gone......THANK YOU DON".
This goes out to my Dear childhood friend a friend for life who sadly passed away far to young. We listened to this song many of drunken nights plus many others. But this song in particular was so special. Always in my thoughts. Miss you James. Forever young. xx
Hello 👋 diamond
How’re you doing.
Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness
It's nice meeting you here.
This song makes me cry and die. I know it since I was 14. That's 20 years ago from now, even by then the song was old. The lyrics always touched me so very deep inside. I'm gonna cover it on the piano and sing it to an old friend of mine. Because the lyrical I, that's just him. He's so sad a person. Always finds reasons to hate himself. Always looks for them. I guess some people are just made for living as a personification of agony and suffering. I'll always hate and love you for that, my friend. Ten years, we made music for other people and ourselves. What great a time. Everybody loved us making music. Guitar + piano + two harmonizing voices, so very young those times back in the days.
P14NOJOE i have friend just like yours. 😩
That was me in my 20s. I tried so hard to be perfect and could never excuse (or forgive) my many faults. I ended up driving my first wife away. That seemed to wake me up to the realization that I'm not meant to be perfect, accepted my imperfections and worked on improving those things that I could.
This song seems to always reset my mind whenever I feel the burden of my life on shoulder. All I can say is thank you.
one of the greatest Songs ever written!!!!
This song can bring a man/woman from the depths of depression into the comforting arms of a loving God. Beautiful mix of melancholy and Gospel
Pierces your heart and your mind simultaneously, a unique talent, genius!
The song is a masterpiece ,words of a genius ,wonderful ,wonderful ,arrangement .
+Clifford Askew Agreed...wonderful lyrics...
you just put into words what ive been thinking/and struggling with my whole life,this song is just so beautiful, to know there are people that can relate to how i feel... you give me hope i thankyou
"Soul" music and lyrics of the highest and deepest order.
Although this is not from my generation, it just puts it all in perspective. It does not matter when or who, good music and emotion know no time and place...
This song is a precis of my life. Nothing to add, nothing to amend. My admiration for this incredible musician is limitless.
This is one of the songs of my life. Period. (Thanks)
arturocast yeses
Some how I seem to end up listening to Don McLean songs at lowest points in my life and he always has the right one for each occasion. I just love the poetry in his lyrics. Always touches my soul
tears ....each time i listen to this....remembering all that I have lost...................
Words simply cannot describe how beautiful I think this song is and how deeply it touches me
I am having this song played at my funeral, it is me and although it makes me cry everytime Iit is beautiful
Ash Far
Lit, it is.
If it is you , then you are beautiful.
It's a down to earth song. The lyrics project true life & love. The melody is soft and cool. The voice touches everyone's feeling. Thnk you! Don McLean
Lost one of my best friends today, God bless you Terry Mac so many happy memories. This song always comforts in grief.
Will be seeing Don in concert in May in Birmingham, England...can`t wait!!!
Another typically perfect song by one of music's greatest poets.
Beautiful song! thank you for the lyrics. Being able to read them and hear the beautiful music at the same time helps me understand it so much more. Thank you!
Pure brilliance. Under-appreciated artist of the highest order.
I had completely forgotten this song! Wow, the memories it brings!
Is your name really Butt ?
Art at it's finest.
I've got nothing on my mind
Nothing to remember
Nothing to forget
And I've got nothing to regret
But I'm all tied up on the inside
No one knows quite what I've got
And I know that on the outside
What I used to be
I'm not
Anymore
You know I've heard about people like me
But I never made the connection
They walk one road to set them free
And find they've gone the wrong direction
But there's no need for turning back
'Cause all roads lead to where I stand
And I believe I'll walk them all
No matter what I may have planned
Can you remember who I was?
Can you still feel it?
Can you find my pain?
Can you heal it?
Then lay your hands upon me now
And cast this darkness from my soul
You alone can light my way
You alone can make me whole
Once again
We've walked both sides of every street
Through all kinds of windy weather
But that was never our defeat
As long as we could walk together
So there's no need for turning back
'Cause all roads lead to where we stand
And I believe we'll walk them all
No matter what we may have planned
An intelligent, moving and beautiful song, perfectly sung and played.
This song and Empty Chair both by Don Mclean tell my story.
you make me cry don.....becuz its also my life....i love you thank you for that song.......God Bless You...wherever you are now...i sing your song before....
He's up there with Bob Dylan and Paul Simon
He and Paul Simon and Billy Joel are my favorites.
Beautiful. Thank you so much for posting!
When I want to cry my heart out loud alone, I listen to this. Everytime.
How this guy knew my soul over a decade before I was born I will never know.
Totally agree.
Some things are timeless and borderless ...
This was the first song I ever heard where I felt the singer was singing to me and knew me and understood me.
maybe you're just a basic bitch and never knew?
hershenso Yep. I remember being about 13 years old and not understanding growing up or depression or anything I was going through... I heard this song and cried and cried and cried.
My brother has a brain injury and the first verse describes it so well. This song has brought comfort and help to accept our new reality.
I've enjoyed Don McLean's music since i was a teenager in the 70s. But i never heard this song until yesterday. I typically listen to the words of a song imagining myself as the speaker. But, about halfway through this one, i realized it was the words of my wife who has severe Alzheimer's and has not spoken for over 3 years. Some how, Don McLean wrote a song giving voice to every victim of Alzheimer's who wants to speak again to the person they love. I cannot listen to this song without crying and hearing my wife's sweet voice reassure me that we are walking all our roads together even though I can't heal her pain. Thank You Don McLean.
This song brought some respite to my soul, as my wife’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease progressed to the end. I needed all the help I could get to survive myself😢
I miss her ❤
Ontzettend mooi lied, dat is hoe het leven gaat, je kunt de tijd niet terugdraaien, mooi geschreven van Don McLean, liefs marian.
A masterpiece of song writing by a master. Of song writing.
Simply beautiful. Will be played.....when I 'm dead and gone....
What a beautiful song! Thanks for posting.
This is waht life is all about. Crossroads. And i believe I walked them all...
wow.......what a masterpiece!!.....love it!!.....
What I love most about this song is the soft “wow” Don makes at the end. You can’t hear it here. Maybe only on the vinyl. Killer
Wow. Definitely never heard that and I am sure I listened to the vinyl many times. This song to me is sooo beautiful and profound and wonderful and intimate.
I love this song--first heard it in 1980. Been so special to me ever since.
My favorite DM song. Every line resonates with both personal and universal meaning. A true meditation on life.
This song reminds me of Jesus..
A beautiful thought provoking masterpiece.
this is just about my life changing in 1983, im now 67. it still makes me cry. beautiful!
Such a wonderful emotional song..every time I hear it I must struggle to control my emotions..
One of the best songs ever written!!!
Don McLean he's absolutely great one-of-a-kind he needs always cheers me up. Awesome
Unfathomable talent.
Loved u
Loving u
Always will be loving u, Don.
That's how you write and sing songs ...great post thanks!
It makes me cry .but keeps me repeating it. . .
......Thank you for posting this...
Though I liked all songs on American Pie this one remains my favourite
Awe. I love this man. Absolutely awesome song. He is without a doubt the best singer/songwriter ever. I wished I had met him before he got married. Lol.
Hello 👋 diva
How’re you doing.
Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness
It's nice meeting you here.
Love this song thanks for posting!
This song is very deep and there`s a lot of pain there !!
What an amazing song !! xo Love
thank you just love this song
Wonderfully sad and such familiar feelings
This song and the man singing it. ❤️
Thanks Christina for reminding me of this song
im into Music, music´s my life, i know a thousand songs but just a few Diamonds always shine forever, this Song´s one of them, a Masterpiece that brings me always to tears!
I just feel this song stirss up so many emotions xx
Crossroads and till tommorow. My two favorites on this LP
Wonderful music!
Wonderful song, beautiful lyrics !!!
Such a beautiful song, to our dear friends Mark and Teresa we feel your grief. Love from Janet and Geoff.xx
BEAUTIFUL.
This song reminds me of jesus. We've walked both roads. And yes. He felt my pain. And healed it.. I love him. So there's no need for turning back. Cause all roads lead to where He stands.. and I believe I've walked them all.. no matter what I may have planned..
Love your comment. Thank you.
That's what this song is about.....the Redeemer.
Yes ..me too
I have always loved this song, and at times when we have the most regrets about life we can learn much from Don McClean's wonderful poetry. Barry Mulcahy
A Masterpiece 🙏🎼
I feel the trembling tingle of a sleepless night
Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright
Beams of blue come flickering through my window pane
Like gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame
I love Empty Chairs also. It always makes me cry.
Beautiful Tune!
originalitywise !!......this song comes from the soul!!......
Absolutely brilliant.
my personnal favvourite don mclean tune.
I think it's, "and I believe I'll walk them all / No matter what I may have planned."
I've always thought it was "through all kinds of wintry weather" as well, lol.
Yes makes much more sense
Beautiful song,❤❤
Among the great entertainers there are many who who stand above Don ma
clean is such an artist. And i have only just found him. i am CRYING i didn't find him sooner.
Pure beauty.
WHOA Marsy, nice work