Vincent - Don McLean (cover)

Hello friends! Happy holidays! Here's another update of one I covered years ago (one of the first covers I did on my channel, I think!). It's snowed here in Ireland for the first time in a while, so though this may not be a festive song it's been on my mind anyhow. Stay safe and warm out there!

- Sammy

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[sirwinston]

I'm 61 year old guitar hack who has played guitar for 45+ years. I have always wanted to attempt this song. You did a mighty fine job Sammy. Very well played. Signed, the old guy.

[trnngthngs]

I am 52 years of age 
and I have heard this song 
a hundred times or more
and I have never heard
this song until today.


I thank you for this.

[foofoorabbitt]

Oh man.. I did not expect to be in tears, audibly sobbing, listening to you play a song i have heard a hundred times before by a countless number of singers both famous and obscure, novice and expert alike. Thank you for this. If you can bring someone who is running around extremely busy caught in the last minute rush of this holiday season to stop and listen to with nothing more than an acoustic guiitar and a voice to a song about a tortured and inspired genius that was Van Gogh and writen so eloquently by Don Mclean, then that's a rare gift you possess. That's a super power. Merry Christmas .

[nirmalsuki]

Don McLean would be so proud. Well delivered. You did justice to the feeling the song should be sung with.

[michaelmcclafferty]

What a beautiful performance of a beautiful song.
I visited the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam about 8 years ago when I retired.
I stood in front of a self portrait of Vincent and could not get this song out of my head. This young woman sings it with such sensitivity.
Well done- Bravo.

[sadweeb]

words cannot describe how happy i got when i saw that sammy covered this song😊💞

[tomlederle]

I spend a lot of time just surfin' the 'tube, probably way more than I should. And every once in a while, you stumble upon something here that is absolutely stunning. I've loved that tune since McLean wrote it. I've listened to what, maybe 15 or 20 covers. I have never seen anyone else perform it in such a wonderfully evocative way. The playing, the facial expressions, the little improvs, all add to the beauty of it. Words fail me. I will admit I think I got something in my eye about halfway thru. Thanks for this superb interpretation, Sammy. Bravo!

[stewartmackey]

You open an old mans heart when you cover a song like this with such sensitivity . Thank You .

[stargazer]

I was 7 years old when this song first played on the radio. Loved it then...still love it now. And even more hearing Sammy's take on this beloved classic. ❤🎼❤

[serasmile]

One of my favorite songs. Thank you for the hauntingly beautiful Cover. Sammy, you’re truly a treasure.

[brilliantcosmicspeck]

Wow, Sammy !! This song was written to be emotionally poignant. Nothing is lost in your cover. In fact, your voice and care for this song allow it to touch our hearts. Thanks for these moments, Sammy.

[FREDERICBELMAS]

Bonjour Sammy, vous êtes solaire ! Au delà, du fait que vous chantiez si bien et que vous ayez une voix magnifique, il se dégage une belle sérénité et une grande paix de vos vidéos. Merci !

[eichhammer]

Don McLean would have tears of joy and emotion listening to how much feeling you Put in That

[christianrolf]

Wunderbar - ich habe den Song bestimnt 20 Jahre nicht mehr gehört, und dann wird er so wunderschön vorgetragen...😢

[randysandford]

One of the greatest songs of my generation by Don McClean. Such a marvelous job by a young and talented gal who has great musical taste. Keep it up young gal. Keep it up!

[marsmercury]

i don’t think you realize how much i love this song and how comforting is it to hear it sung by you!! my heart is filled with joy. thank you sammy<3

[FreethinkingSecularist]

I discovered that song 25 years ago when that song was already 25 years old. Glad to see the music hasn't died, as Don McLean so adamantly protested in American Pie the same year. I love the feeling you give this song. Makes me wonder if you are thinking of someone more personal to you than Vincent van Gogh when you spill your heart to us with his lyrics. Thanks Sammy!

[tethmarino]

This is the most soulful version I have ever heard. I'm so emotional right now listening to this. 😢

[elleandtoni]

Omg I loved this song when I was a teenager and then completely forgot about it! So good.

[zkiuhzp]

So much emotion invoked. your ability to convey so much pain in your singing, also while keeping your voice hardly above a whisper is just phenomenal. Thanks Sammy for this beautiful cover and making a sad night meaningful..