I love how Don Mclean nodded back at Ed Sheeran to take the "...and when no hope was left inside, you took your life like lovers often do" line. Such beautiful sportmanship.
Went to his concert in Maryland in 2010; he still sounded great. Saw him again in Calgary in 2015 and thought he sounded much better than he did in 2010. This man is one of the greatest singers in my lifetime.
He looked at him like a modern day Vincent, ginger and all. Just someone bringing art to the world and helping others, even if not everyone likes what he makes. Especially not right away. Like me, I only like a handful of Ed's work. With songs like "A-Team" though, I know he is worth the respect of a listen. Even more so with a cover of a classic like "Vincent."
You cannot take away McLean’s poetic lyrics and song writing, but he must be thinking, “I once had a strong voice like that” when he hears Sheeran sing. Great treat. What a thrill for Ed and the fans that night.
Sorry to any of you that are Ed Sheeran fans ( and I am too) but as a composer Don McLean is a legend in his writing. Ed may catch up but McLean is a master who, almost every song was a masterpiece. They were not necessarily popular but masterpieces nonetheless
@@jerometaperman7102 of course but Don’s composing and past vocals were when young superb. Nowadays the only comparable artist is Passenger ( Mike Rosenberg)who in my eyes is actually a better musician snd lyricist than McLean
@@KJ-nd6jl - Haven’t heard of him. I’ll have to look him up. I’m not a country music fan but there is a singer called Raul Malo who knocks my socks off.
Age. Ed you still have your voice, but you miss the quality for this song. I am a Sheeran fan too, but Don McLean is a well deserved legend and Sheeran doesn't reach to McLeans feet.
Don McLean's American😮 Pie is practically an anthem and written by McClean after the death of the late Buddy Holly and this song, Vincent was written for Vincent Van Gogh, who was ridiculed and ostracized by fellow artists and the public humiliation contributed to his suicide. Van Gogh who suffered from deep depression, died penniless and alone. His painting "Starry Starry Night" is considered a masterpiece today and I hope that Vincent Van Gogh somehow knows that he is appreciated in today's world of art. I think that Don McLean relates to Van Gogh because he's such a beautiful singer and his songwriting skills are amazing. His musical genius has not been appreciated enough, in my opinion.
Don McLean got a lot of exposure on radio and TV for his two hits in the early 70s. After that, he kind of faded into obscurity. The whole singer-songwriter/storyteller movement had faded out by the late 70s. By the time MTV was launched in 1981, they were all out of fashion. So they either changed their style to be more current, or carried on doing gigs without having hits, or they stopped playing altogether.
There is a bit of the torch being passed here. Sheeran sounds like Don when he sung it originally. A sweet voice. However, great respect shown by the younger man as he gives McLean his space.
That was just sweet. Thanks guys. Don McClean, Harry Chapin, JT, They are ALL geniuses in storytelling. And then comes Ed Sheeran. What a wonderful carrying on of the vision of story telling.
You wonder where these songs come from deep inside a person's soul. I compare this masterpiece to "bridge over troubled water". They go beyond the average persons psychie, and are on another level of thought.
@@roseleenehrsam4059 I’m replying to you becsuse you have a normal thinking process. The person you replied to apparently doesn’t realize that domestic disputes occur all the time and unless he was there shouldn’t comment. No one knows what goes on between a husband and wife but I think what we all do know is he is a musical, lyrical genius.
If people would have been quiet the recording would have been nice. These two great singers on stage and people there can’t shut up and enjoy the performance
One of “Prince’s” favorite also one of Tupac’s favorite. He had his Sister put this song “Vincent” on a loop and take it to him in the Hospital where he died. He was a Poet and appreciated Don McCleans Homage to Vincent Van Gogh. The Singer/Songwriter Roberta Flack, wrote the song “Killing Me Softly” about Don McClean. ..”They said he had a good song, they said he had a style, and so I went to see him to listen for awhile”. One of the most prettiest songs ever written!….SanJoséBob
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 i mean it was pretty common back in the day. Its still normalised in a LOT of countries to beat your wives and children
You can't be a legend until you fit a few very select criteria's. Ed sheeran is still young, still sings to girls/women and hasn't trually bridged every music lover. I'm mainly a rock n roll man but absolutely love all music, Pavarotti nessun dorma 👌. And there's many more that he'd need to meet (Ed sheeran) before he's even considered a legend. The word gets used as a through away statement far to often. The guys a great song-writer and good singer (not top drawer) but his youthfulness makes up for that but still you can't compare both of these. And Don Mclean I don't listen to much but yes he is a legend
@@pattyp49 Thsts right. Passenger’s music has gone well beyond that of Don McLean and he’s still going strong. Don McLean, in my rating comes in no2 so actually not too bad.
Kinda sh*t right legends losing they're voice Same thing with paul mccartney he looks like he aged so so much from the cute one to the oldest looking one
Aging sucks,,,, The older you get, the more of something you lose. Friends, family, love, memories....... Again, Ed Sheeran was amazing at "doing what he needed" to save this video. Sure, it makes us sad to see a legend decline...... But if you are still Trying, You are still Living ❤️
Both wonderful and sad at the same time, Don looks like a defeated man here perhaps remembering when he first sang this song and of course recognising the change in his voice 😔. A fantastic song
HOW ,GREAT IS THAT, THE GREAT SINGER , DONALD MCLEAN, DIDN'T FEEL A BIT INTIMATE. BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT HE CAN SHARE HIS SONGS, AND STILL KNOWS THAT THAT IS HIS SONG. AND HE OWNS IT.
Ed is great sure! but nothing can match the songwritters and compossers of the 70's BEST DECADE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY EVER! Don, Cat Stevens, Albert Hammond, Eric Carmen, Elton, Lobo, Al Stweart, Elvis Costello, etc, etc, etc
Jibber jabber in the background is rude and annoying during such a deep and tender beautiful work of art about an artist's suffering to a suffering artist. I can't listen to it without a tear. and the bitches in the background just keep on jabbering. Probably had no notion of whom the Vincent in the song referred to. Or about how he lived in poverty and devolved into madness and finally took his own life and left on uncaring public some of the greatest works of art created by man. "Sunflowers" was sold decades ago for $30 million dollars. Vincent had to borrow money for paint.
God damn Ed sounds better than Don and I was not expecting that at all.... I understand he is probably in his 70's or 80's, but Ed really surprised the $hit outta me. And its not that Don has a bad voice, he's just completely out of tune.
Don : Sorry to say so . Your live performance isn't up to the mark as you sang in the album, where it's absolutely heavenly ! Greetings from India ! ====== Matts'
Well he is 75, that's a great age to be still playing live. The original was recorded in 1972, kinda surprised that anyone would expect it to be the same.
Give RESPECT to one of the greatest composer/singer in our history. Thank you Don McLean
I love how Don Mclean nodded back at Ed Sheeran to take the "...and when no hope was left inside, you took your life like lovers often do" line. Such beautiful sportmanship.
yeah I noticed that as well... i was almost anticipating it.. was like a mutual respect.
Went to his concert in Maryland in 2010; he still sounded great. Saw him again in Calgary in 2015 and thought he sounded much better than he did in 2010. This man is one of the greatest singers in my lifetime.
He looked at him like a modern day Vincent, ginger and all. Just someone bringing art to the world and helping others, even if not everyone likes what he makes. Especially not right away. Like me, I only like a handful of Ed's work. With songs like "A-Team" though, I know he is worth the respect of a listen. Even more so with a cover of a classic like "Vincent."
You cannot take away McLean’s poetic lyrics and song writing, but he must be thinking, “I once had a strong voice like that” when he hears Sheeran sing. Great treat. What a thrill for Ed and the fans that night.
Well the old welcomes the new. Some day it will be Ed Sheeran's turn.
One of the most insightful and endearing songs ever written! Bravo!
Sorry to any of you that are Ed Sheeran fans ( and I am too) but as a composer Don McLean is a legend in his writing. Ed may catch up but McLean is a master who, almost every song was a masterpiece. They were not necessarily popular but masterpieces nonetheless
True that. I am not a Sheeran fan but I am a long time McClean fan. Sounds like his voice is going. That happens as you age.
@@jerometaperman7102 of course but Don’s composing and past vocals were when young superb. Nowadays the only comparable artist is Passenger ( Mike Rosenberg)who in my eyes is actually a better musician snd lyricist than McLean
@@KJ-nd6jl - Haven’t heard of him. I’ll have to look him up. I’m not a country music fan but there is a singer called Raul Malo who knocks my socks off.
@@jerometaperman7102 He wrote and performed the song “ Let her Go” but is much more than that song
Age. Ed you still have your voice, but you miss the quality for this song. I am a Sheeran fan too, but Don McLean is a well deserved legend and Sheeran doesn't reach to McLeans feet.
I grew up with Don on my stereo on repeat And I love this song so much. I'm super happy to see Ed singing it cause now Ed is on my stereo on repeat
Don McLean's American😮 Pie is practically an anthem and written by McClean after the death of the late Buddy Holly and this song, Vincent was written for Vincent Van Gogh, who was ridiculed and ostracized by fellow artists and the public humiliation contributed to his suicide. Van Gogh who suffered from deep depression, died penniless and alone. His painting "Starry Starry Night" is considered a masterpiece today and I hope that Vincent Van Gogh somehow knows that he is appreciated in today's world of art. I think that Don McLean relates to Van Gogh because he's such a beautiful singer and his
songwriting skills are amazing. His musical genius has not been appreciated enough, in my opinion.
Don McLean got a lot of exposure on radio and TV for his two hits in the early 70s. After that, he kind of faded into obscurity. The whole singer-songwriter/storyteller movement had faded out by the late 70s. By the time MTV was launched in 1981, they were all out of fashion. So they either changed their style to be more current, or carried on doing gigs without having hits, or they stopped playing altogether.
Vincent is the greatest song ever written. Thank you Don
for sharing your genius with us!
I have to agree with you
There is a bit of the torch being passed here. Sheeran sounds like Don when he sung it originally. A sweet voice. However, great respect shown by the younger man as he gives McLean his space.
Threw that torch into the dumpster.
EXACTLY@!!! That's what I was thinking...# Priceless@!!!
I don't like the sound of that.
I don’t know why people feel the need to compare the 2 artists. They are both great in their own right.
That was just sweet. Thanks guys. Don McClean, Harry Chapin, JT, They are ALL geniuses in storytelling. And then comes Ed Sheeran. What a wonderful carrying on of the vision of story telling.
I saw Harry Chapin - so he is gone.
One of my favourite songs ever. Thank you 😊
Paula Steel mine too
You wonder where these songs come from deep inside a person's soul. I compare this masterpiece to "bridge over troubled water". They go beyond the average persons psychie, and are on another level of thought.
Dennis John Dreher I totally agree with you
Don McLean is a Domestic serial wife beater.
Amazing he put out two such songs. America Pie or the day the music stop.
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 does that mean he can’t sing
@@roseleenehrsam4059 I’m replying to you becsuse you have a normal thinking process. The person you replied to apparently doesn’t realize that domestic disputes occur all the time and unless he was there shouldn’t comment. No one knows what goes on between a husband and wife but I think what we all do know is he is a musical, lyrical genius.
Probably my favourite song as it tells the story of Vincent Van Gogh who had a very troubled life ending in suicide.
Incredible Moment.
I wish his voice never got lost. One of the most beautiful songs ever written and interpreted ❤️.
If people would have been quiet the recording would have been nice. These two great singers on stage and people there can’t shut up and enjoy the performance
One of “Prince’s” favorite also one of Tupac’s favorite. He had his Sister put this song “Vincent” on a loop and take it to him in the Hospital where he died. He was a Poet and appreciated Don McCleans Homage to Vincent Van Gogh. The Singer/Songwriter Roberta Flack, wrote the song “Killing Me Softly” about Don McClean. ..”They said he had a good song, they said he had a style, and so I went to see him to listen for awhile”. One of the most prettiest songs ever written!….SanJoséBob
Roberta Flack covered the song, killing me softly by Lori Lieberman.
Thanks for that Bon
The brilliance of don mclean is he unashamedly sings in his real voice that’s the ensconce
I have goosebumps from head to toe. Two legends together. Thank you for that. ❤️
Don McLean is a serial wife beater. You may want to change your definition of legend
Like you didn't do a bad thing
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 i mean it was pretty common back in the day. Its still normalised in a LOT of countries to beat your wives and children
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 zzzzz
You can't be a legend until you fit a few very select criteria's. Ed sheeran is still young, still sings to girls/women and hasn't trually bridged every music lover. I'm mainly a rock n roll man but absolutely love all music, Pavarotti nessun dorma 👌. And there's many more that he'd need to meet (Ed sheeran) before he's even considered a legend. The word gets used as a through away statement far to often. The guys a great song-writer and good singer (not top drawer) but his youthfulness makes up for that but still you can't compare both of these. And Don Mclean I don't listen to much but yes he is a legend
They both have a beautiful voice. And such a wonderful performance.
All I Can say is beautiful . Don McLean ( after Passenger is my favorite conposer).. This was beautiful.
Omg!!!! Love Passenger ❤️
AFTER PASSENGER!!!!!!!
@@pattyp49 Thsts right. Passenger’s music has gone well beyond that of Don McLean and he’s still going strong. Don McLean, in my rating comes in no2 so actually not too bad.
@@pattyp49 After Passenger !
Beautiful, love it !
Beautiful.❤️
Beautiful, in tears
Beautiful!
What a treat! Perfection.
Love this song
That was epic. Wish I was there with you! Never change!!!
Ed Sheeran sounds wonderful❤ Such a beautiful song.
What a beautiful song
I wasn’t so moved as by the original from 1972 when Dons voice was as clean and pure as Vincent’s eyes of China blue
This is awesome
He has such a kind voice z ♥️
Good to see Ed dressed for the occasion
Beautiful. I can't believe all the people talking. How rude.
Ed Sheeran sounds more like Don McClean than Don McClean does now
Ed Sheeran must have listened so much this song before, Don is aging, both voices are marvelous.
Don sounds like an old Don. But he's Don 😁
Kinda sh*t right legends losing they're voice
Same thing with paul mccartney he looks like he aged so so much from the cute one to the oldest looking one
Kudos to Ed for picking it up......♥️
Aging sucks,,,, The older you get, the more of something you lose. Friends, family, love, memories.......
Again, Ed Sheeran was amazing at "doing what he needed" to save this video. Sure, it makes us sad to see a legend decline......
But if you are still Trying,
You are still Living ❤️
Another favorite song from Don is 'American Pie'.
# PRICELESS@!!!!!
Both wonderful and sad at the same time, Don looks like a defeated man here perhaps remembering when he first sang this song and of course recognising the change in his voice 😔. A fantastic song
I think that Don McLean relates to the downtrodden people who are not appreciated by the public. I believe he relates to the Vincents of the world.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
wow
@Steven Fuhrman also, thanks for posting it.
Amazing. I think McLean sounds as strong as he did when he first sang this incredibly beautiful song.
He was on a tv show a few years ago and I actually thought he is better than he used to be.
HOW ,GREAT IS THAT, THE GREAT SINGER , DONALD MCLEAN, DIDN'T FEEL A BIT INTIMATE. BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT HE CAN SHARE HIS SONGS, AND STILL KNOWS THAT THAT IS HIS SONG. AND HE OWNS IT.
Beautiful ❤ hey,I think that Martin guitar Don McLean is playing is older than Ed Sheeran by some margin.😮
When The Legends And The Becoming Legends Someday Collab. ❤️🇵🇭✨ My Parents Have DON MCLEAN & JOHN DENVER Me I Have ED SHEERAN As Millennial. ❤️🇵🇭✨
Ed is great sure! but nothing can match the songwritters and compossers of the 70's BEST DECADE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY EVER! Don, Cat Stevens, Albert Hammond, Eric Carmen, Elton, Lobo, Al Stweart, Elvis Costello, etc, etc, etc
Ed is not great, stfu.
Fun fact: this was Tupac Shakurs favourite song.
Hi
I noticed people talking during this performance, very rude.
a great performance but my favorite is still Chet Atkins and Don McClean together
Anybody notice he sounds like don ?
Lol why are they shining like the sun
Jibber jabber in the background is rude and annoying during such a deep and tender beautiful work of art about an artist's suffering to a suffering artist. I can't listen to it without a tear. and the bitches in the background just keep on jabbering. Probably had no notion of whom the Vincent in the song referred to. Or about how he lived in poverty and devolved into madness and finally took his own life and left on uncaring public some of the greatest works of art created by man. "Sunflowers" was sold decades ago for $30 million dollars. Vincent had to borrow money for paint.
Wasted on that shower of a crowd.
God damn Ed sounds better than Don and I was not expecting that at all.... I understand he is probably in his 70's or 80's, but Ed really surprised the $hit outta me. And its not that Don has a bad voice, he's just completely out of tune.
At least Ed Sheeran is behaving himself unlike in his solo cover
I think he needs to stop the rot becoming very silly his latest film clips are horrid
All l can hear is those babbling women. If you're not there to listen, go home.
Don : Sorry to say so . Your live performance isn't up to the mark as you sang in the album, where it's absolutely heavenly ! Greetings from India ! ====== Matts'
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Well he is 75, that's a great age to be still playing live. The original was recorded in 1972, kinda surprised that anyone would expect it to be the same.
What a fucking pleb comment.
Hes an old man ffs
I can’t believe there are people in the audience talking during this performance. How rude and self-centered.
Eh, not my favorite performance
# PRICELESS@!!!!!