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

@gayleburton4245

3 жыл бұрын

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

@skinlo01

3 жыл бұрын

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

@barbarahiggins5675

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

​@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Thank you so much for watching yall!

@sarahc2401

3 жыл бұрын

❤

@jds2620

3 жыл бұрын

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

@StorytimeWithLana

3 жыл бұрын

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

@VJ_9014

3 жыл бұрын

It's so good!

@M11969

3 жыл бұрын

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

OMG. OMG. OMG. Don McClean, at his age, belting it out with the best a capella group out there? And it's free on KZread? 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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@lindag4484

2 жыл бұрын

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

@OdinX316

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY, SUPERB!!!

@stephenperretti8847

2 жыл бұрын

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

@kjrnms2

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Truly, Adam Rupp is among the greats!

@johnranney1708

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

It was amazing Rob.

@Mcevoy91

3 жыл бұрын

You did it justice 🙏 thank you

@jodyburger1979

3 жыл бұрын

Yall did great!

@paulkopp4587

3 жыл бұрын

This version gave me the chills 😊

@VJ_9014

3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

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

@recoveringsoul755

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@recoveringsoul755

3 жыл бұрын

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

@DennisKovacich

3 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidRay39

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

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

@bynightfall_4516

Жыл бұрын

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

Don McLean and Home Free have just won the internet.

@andie2439

3 жыл бұрын

☝️ 100%

@c.blakerockhart1128

3 жыл бұрын

🎖🏆🏅🎯

@rynnziolkowski4642

3 жыл бұрын

And all was right in the world once more

@c.blakerockhart1128

3 жыл бұрын

@@rynnziolkowski4642 💯 % for a while. 😎

@maiden571

3 жыл бұрын

Not even close! Terrible!

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

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed his verse was my favorite

@deborahtucker4011

3 жыл бұрын

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

@papaman1037

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

He actually went higher than Tim in this particular part.

@allankatch2651

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@damisa3392

Жыл бұрын

Just as sweet and smooth like it was yesteryear!

@bonniee3103

Жыл бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

Same

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

2 жыл бұрын

right there with you brother -

@wolfhodgkinson6866

2 жыл бұрын

If you fought then back you are a better man.

@thomasvaughn5794

2 жыл бұрын

Cryin now

@thomasvaughn5794

2 жыл бұрын

So sad

@gregprince2523

2 жыл бұрын

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!

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

@hyredavidnp

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

For real I thought it was legit drums

@calesr6940

3 жыл бұрын

Adam is really good, first rate beat boxer!

@slimriddim4145

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏽

@markhilliard4037

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@JustinDoesASMR25

3 жыл бұрын

I forgotten about that

@darkiee69

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, rest in peace to those legends!! 😥

@kathyshannon7476

3 жыл бұрын

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

@darkiee69

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@richardcorbin1717

2 жыл бұрын

1956 good year me too!

@laurenmerillat1018

2 жыл бұрын

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

@knopfmarkler

2 жыл бұрын

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

So glad Don picked Home Free for this project.

@DavidSmith-nk2rc

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nancy. How are you doing?

@kenhorneland7060

Ай бұрын

Great group to play with 😊

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

@deanmarion5477

3 жыл бұрын

He is killing his vocal range.

@susiedeb

3 жыл бұрын

No one else like him. Phenomenal!

@deborahtucker4011

3 жыл бұрын

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

@deanmarion5477

3 жыл бұрын

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

@acbigal

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO facts!

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

@acbigal

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@unlimitar4469

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Adam Rupp is incredible!

@rosemary702001

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

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

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!

Whats your vocal range? Tim: Yes.

@itjamie9055

3 жыл бұрын

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

@vanoscrap6296

3 жыл бұрын

depends on the length of his hair apparently

@GeekGamer666

3 жыл бұрын

This made me laugh, so true.

@GeekGamer666

3 жыл бұрын

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

@eyesalooking

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@sersastark

2 жыл бұрын

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

@ardwen0089

2 жыл бұрын

It's not impressive. It's magical.

@one4320

Жыл бұрын

Quite incredible!

@mattrushing5573

Жыл бұрын

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

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

@pileofstuff

Жыл бұрын

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.

I love Tim's range! He is an awesome bass singer, but in this song his voice is so clear and smooth in the higher, baritone range. Very great! Don McLean also sounds awesome as well!

@susyqmom

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I thought Tim’s voice was so beautiful sounding. I usually praise Austin’s voice but wow Tim just shined on this song.

@LilCraftyNook

2 жыл бұрын

He looks awesome, too!

@ringding1000

2 жыл бұрын

And did you notice the super smooth hand off of the bass line from Tim to Chance and then back to Tim when he finished his lead section? Tim is a near illegally rare talent for sheer vocal range, but Chance is his near equal.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@XxTheRealMauixX

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for both the incredible story and your service

@musickf

3 жыл бұрын

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

@cyndid5727

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

More and more awesomeness

@michaelgiaquinto3092

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously 😳 respect ✊ them all

@markfrick4544

2 жыл бұрын

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

This is now my favorite version of this song. I imagine that Don gets a bit tired of performing it the same way all the time, and this was probably a treat for him.I know it was for me.

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

No, he had three songs. So it was a rotation. His concerts lasted exactly 19 minutes. LOLOL

@diannegrant7178

Жыл бұрын

He suggested he wanted to bop the song up.

@trumphatesyou

Жыл бұрын

He needs to hook up with Weird Al!

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

😍👍❤

@recoveringsoul755

3 жыл бұрын

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

@charleneclaassen

3 жыл бұрын

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

@recoveringsoul755

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

I cannot believe a) that they got Don McLean to sing with them, and b) how good this is! I normally don’t like covers, but this is almost as good as the original.

@benwaddingham4712

2 жыл бұрын

As good as ☺️ this is one of my all time favourite songs.... And this cover just blew me away!

@redsfan6472

2 жыл бұрын

@@benwaddingham4712 favorite*

@EarlJohn61

2 жыл бұрын

@@redsfan6472 depends on where you went to skool! 🤠 Just like if you prefer the color red or you have a preference for the vermillion colour.

@garethgraham9220

2 жыл бұрын

They didn't. Don requested them

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

He asked them. Duh. There's a whole doc about this. Watch and learn.

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

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

@deanmarion5477

3 жыл бұрын

Sure he did

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@countrygamer9910

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I grew up in Lubbock

@Krullespam

3 жыл бұрын

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

@MixMaster48

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

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.

I'm a musical purist.. I typically HATE covers and remakes. This one gives me CHILLS! AMAZING!! And Don is sounding awesome too!

@richardkline1832

Жыл бұрын

Since Don is in it, not a cover, more a modern rendition.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@amberscoutstarwatcher

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@helgatornkvizt5412

3 жыл бұрын

@@lillizilli1848 exactly 👌

@suegarton3700

3 жыл бұрын

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.

anyone gonna talk about my man tim's absolutely INSANE vocal range?

Normally I LOATHE anything besides the studio track for this song. THIS rendition, however, is INCREDIBLE. You guys rocked it and the vocal beats are excellent!

@ericreese4561

2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it, it's been in my head FOR 3 DAYS!!!

@lynnbemercoble4117

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely.

@rebeccareich5654

Жыл бұрын

@@lynnbemercoble4117 thanks i😢umggmm😢do w. W😢😮😮be V eefvwvefb 😅v

@miamidolphinsfan

Жыл бұрын

Well this is a studio version. When they record the video they are lip synching to the recording

@annrubin4166

4 ай бұрын

@@ericreese4561😊

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

3 жыл бұрын

Rejoicrrrdle

@sallycripe2697

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@farmgirlrebel1333

3 жыл бұрын

I thought so too

@stepcorngrumbleteats7683

3 жыл бұрын

Like Butta !!

@Aletta87

2 ай бұрын

Fine wine is this man's voice

This was absolutely fabulous!! Seeing Don McLean singing as well as he did way back in the day and all of the talented guys in Home Free singing with him was just the BEST!!! Absolute BEST!!! Love it!!!

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

No no no. He can barely sing. Are you kidding?

Holy Stuff!!! You guys raised over 1.3 MILLION dollars by just being you...ABSOLUTE LEGENDS

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!!!

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today??❤️

Okay, who else wants then to do more classic? Would love to hear them do uptown girl!

@acbigal

3 жыл бұрын

Well now that you mention it, I could listen to that back and forth to work for 2 weeks lmao.

@gecko1596

3 жыл бұрын

Id love to hear a Bee Gees Cover. :) .

@jennakeith5711

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss! For the Longest Time too!

Know this since 1972. Singing every word with you

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

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

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

@jeandawsonwilson3991

3 жыл бұрын

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

@michelleevenson1643

3 жыл бұрын

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

@BillB23

3 жыл бұрын

'66 Valiant

@singmysong1167

3 жыл бұрын

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

@recoveringsoul755

3 жыл бұрын

69 chevelle

They recorded this with Don McLean, and it was the first time he ever recorded with another artist in a studio recording. This was a virtual recording for the video. They won three Telly Awards for it. Amazing stuff indeed.

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

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

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

@jeremymenchaca

Жыл бұрын

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

@HappyBeezerStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremymenchaca more like autotune existed at all.

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

"The players tried to take the field, but the marching band refused to yield." I want to see this happen in real life.

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!!!

@glennstamm5282

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

Inner meaning? Like where? In your anus? lol

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

The day the music died is a reflection of the day Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, and the Big Bopper died. Sad day for music and early Rock and roll

I love how Don is featured prominently.

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

@ilao.3200

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 5:27 onward 😁

@KBAFourthtime

2 жыл бұрын

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

@amazinggrace5692

Жыл бұрын

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

@miamidolphinsfan

Жыл бұрын

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

I thought I was blown away by watching the documentary about “ the day the music died” and Don’s story of his life. Then this version came up with Home Free! Never heard them before. The music never dies. This was a very emotional moment for me. This story. This song. 🇺🇸 ❤️❗️

At 75 years young, this song brings a lot of memories. Thanks Don McLean and this fantastic vocal group Home Free.

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!

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing 😍😍

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

Who is Adam Rupp?

@nathanwahl9224

Жыл бұрын

@@foobarmaximus3506 Really?

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@sheilasmith3025

3 жыл бұрын

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

I got a little nervous when I didn't see Adam in the opening. But I had to tell myself, no percussion here, just relax.

@susiedeb

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@julianwaite4994

3 жыл бұрын

Same thought haha

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello

Absolutely fantastic. Don, although your song will live forever, that rendition with Home Free, will make that song go forward for generations and generations. Please don't explain the words. Oh, yes, it was very hard to dance to, but we made it work ...lol...

@DavidSmith-nk2rc

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dennis. How are you doing?

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful song! I agree!

@heathertomlinson1961

3 жыл бұрын

I third this!

@RandalSmith

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! This needs to happen!

@asitraining7664

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Vincent is great too!

@Garion1227

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely need this to happen!

I’ve been around a long time, crying through Kennedy, Kennedy, and King. And I’ve seen the music die many times, from Patsy Cline and Buddy Holly early on, then Elvis, up to Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Prince, David Bowie, and so many more. So grateful for recordings. Love this glorious rendition. Thanks Don. Thanks Home Free.

@aprilk467

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Rickie Nelson...

@tomwilliams5137

3 жыл бұрын

And John Lennon

@rogeliodacquigananinag5846

3 жыл бұрын

@@aprilk467 nahhh!

@sherryjohnston1084

3 жыл бұрын

And Tom Petty.

@landonbordeaux4819

3 жыл бұрын

I just now realize David Bowie died that’s such a sad thing

I have never heard a better alternative way of singing this song until now. Awesome mad skills to the boys of Home Free and Don Mclean for making a great song even more special.

Everyone is fabulous. Tim is exceptional, his range is unbelievable. I just love Home Free!!!!

Who the actual Hell gave this song a thumbs down???????? Normally, I hate when people mess with classics, but this is just beautiful!

@MogulMonk1

Жыл бұрын

Well, u just answered yr own question: Apparently u are more inclined to give a thumb down than up becuz "u hate when pple mess with classics", so some of yr fellow opinionaters just did what u by default do

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

@jw_wolfe2381

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

I have NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR THIS!!!!! What a delightful surprise to discover that, not only is Don McLean still around, he continues to show off an impressive set of pipes!

@DavidSmith-nk2rc

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Susan. How are you doing?

They are the best acapella music group performing today: talented, best beat boxer, write a lot of their own music, play multiple instruments, funny and can hold and audience, best of all they aren't gimmicky. And can we add handsome with broad appeal?.

@aaronjones5848

3 жыл бұрын

Truthfully.. they don't use instruments at all. They have the one guy that does the instrument sounds as well as the beatboxing.

@tanyaburbage3305

3 жыл бұрын

yep!

@peggygilmour8905

3 жыл бұрын

Is there some reason why we can't have music now? This is beautiful.

@justagerman140

3 жыл бұрын

Why does it always have to be a competition? Ooh they're better, no they are, no MY group is the best. Just enjoy the damn music, will you?

@peggygilmour8905

3 жыл бұрын

@@justagerman140 We would like to encourage what we like and hope to hear more.

I was ten years old when this song came out... my sister told me it was about when the plane crash killed three great men of music. Later, as I grew older, and loved the song, and listened to it often, I still wondered about some of the meaning. FINALLY at age 58 now, this version has FINALLY made me understand the entire message of the song..... THANK YOU. Mr. McLean, I know you will NEVER see this comment, but thank you, this was and is one of the *GREATEST* songs ever written. Home Free, thank YOU for finally having it make sense to me.

@janus9371

3 жыл бұрын

Would you care to enlighten those of us who have yet to realize what it's really about?

@LadyDragonsblood

3 жыл бұрын

@@janus9371 There isn't enough time and it would be like ten pages to explain. Besides, it is just what it means to me. It could mean something totally different to someone else. That is part of the beauty of the music, the lyrics, and the interpretation of them.

@janus9371

3 жыл бұрын

@@LadyDragonsblood Fair enough. Thank you for the unexpectedly quick reply XD

@LadyDragonsblood

3 жыл бұрын

@@janus9371 LOL---- I kinda live on YT.... it is my television!

@corryjookit7818

3 жыл бұрын

@@janus9371 I've begun a post dealing with the meaning of it all, and the background is part of it all too. I don't know if it's on this part, but I can assure you I'll finish it soon. I think about the age of Don McLean when he began to write this, also, he didn't write it all in one go. It seems to me there were so many things going on in his world at this time some of which may have had an effect on him. Remember he delivered newspapers every day, and would have read all the big stories as they happened,I consider this my jumping off point, so to speak, and I go from there. Hope this helps, but keep looking as I'll finish it quite soon. I'm sure there'll be plenty people who'll try to shoot my theory down, but hey when I'm finished I won't care what they say. It's going to be my essay, mine. Speak soon.

THAT was absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!!! This is the very best version of this song I have ever heard. Kudos to the guys for bringing Don into it to sing. That made this spectacular. Home Free you rock!!!!

Feb. 3 2024. It is now 65 years since the day the music died. Thanks Homefree and Don McLean for this tribute.

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

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing??😍

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

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you

I am 26, and I want this song to be played on my funeral.

I've lost count of how many times I've come here to hear this song.

A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music Used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And maybe they'd be happy for a while But February made me shiver With every paper I'd deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn't take one more step I can't remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride Something touched me deep inside The day the music died So, bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry And them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Did you write the book of love And do you have faith in God above If the Bible tells you so? Now, do you believe in rock 'n' roll Can music save your mortal soul And can you teach me how to dance real slow? Well, I know that you're in love with him 'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym You both kicked off your shoes Man, I dig those rhythm and blues I was a lonely teenage bronckin' buck With a pink carnation and a pickup truck But I knew I was out of luck The day the music died I started singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Now, for ten years we've been on our own And moss grows fat on a rollin' stone But that's not how it used to be When the jester sang for the king and queen In a coat he borrowed from James Dean And a voice that came from you and me Oh, and while the king was looking down The jester stole his thorny crown The courtroom was adjourned No verdict was returned And while Lenin read a book on Marx A quartet practiced in the park And we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died We were singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Helter skelter in a summer swelter The birds flew off with a fallout shelter Eight miles high and falling fast It landed foul on the grass The players tried for a forward pass With the jester on the sidelines in a cast Now, the halftime air was sweet perfume While sergeants played a marching tune We all got up to dance Oh, but we never got the chance 'Cause the players tried to take the field The marching band refused to yield Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died? We started singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" Oh, and there we were all in one place A generation lost in space With no time left to start again So, come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jack Flash sat on a candlestick 'Cause fire is the Devil's only friend Oh, and as I watched him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in Hell Could break that Satan spell And as the flames climbed high into the night To light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The day the music died He was singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" I met a girl who sang the blues And I asked her for some happy news But she just smiled and turned away I went down to the sacred store Where I'd heard the music years before But the man there said the music wouldn't play And in the streets the children screamed The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed But not a word was spoken The church bells all were broken And the three men I admire most The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost They caught the last train for the coast The day the music died And they were singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry And them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die" They were singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin', "This'll be the day that I die"

@RedMoonShadow

3 жыл бұрын

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 @Dalton🌸 The song was playing as I was speed scrolling the comments - in my head - 'please please please pleeease......' Y E S ! (´∀｀) I yelled Yay I can sing along ♬ ♪☆♪ ヾ(＾０＾)ﾉ ♪☆♪ ♬ THANK YOU for the full lyrics here, really appreciate this.. PS - I bust-out singing in the kitchen, the dog next door started howling LoL¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 15/3/21@01:29nzst⭐🙋⭐ 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

This is just a breathtakingly beautiful version ya’ll! Creative, dynamic, pure & full of emotion. All I can say is THANK YOU! ❤

Still sounding amazing Don

Boys, boys, boys, this has got to be one of your absolute best! You’re all sounding amazing and what an arrangement! Plus the legend himself. Fantastic work gents!

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......

I sent this to about 30 people and one of them sent it to 20 more. That's just today. This is an incredible rendition, of one of the most important American songs ever written.

I'm really kinda shocked that Don's voice is still so clear and strong. Amazing.

Oh my god chance is both so underrated and underappreciated

@sspaay

3 жыл бұрын

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

@RRB99

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@RRB99

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

HOME-FREAKING-RUN!!! This was sooooo good, and so much fun!! Chance was rockin' that first solo (great to hear him get the "chance" to shine), Tim was laying down an absolutely sick bass line, Adam was his usual mind-blowing percussion self, Rob and Austin were their typical awesome, the old-timey video clips were a fantastic touch....and THE MAN, Don McLean!! I can't get over how INCREDIBLE this is!!

A long, long time ago... I can still remember How that music used to make me smile And I knew, if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And, maybe, they'd be happy for a while But february made me shiver With every paper, I'd deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn't take one more step I can't remember, if I cried When I read about his widowed bride But something touched me deep inside The day the music died So bye-bye, miss American Pie Drove my chevy to the levee But the levee was dry And them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin': "This'll be the day that I die" "This'll be the day that I die" Did you write the book of love? And do you have faith in God above? If the Bible tells you so? Do you believe in rock'n roll? Can music save your mortal soul? And can you teach me, how to dance real slow? Well, I know that you're in love with him `Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym You both kicked off your shoes Man, I dig those rhythm and blues I was a lonely teenage, broncin' buck With a pink carnation and a pickup truck But I knew I was out of luck The day the music died I started singin' "Bye-bye, miss American Pie" Drove my chevy to the levee But the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin': "This'll be the day that I die" "This'll be the day that I die" Now for ten years we've been on our own And moss grows fat on a rollin' stone But that's not how it used to be When the jester sang for the king and queen In a coat he borrowed from James Dean And a voice that came from you and me Oh, and while the king was looking down The jester stole his thorny crown The courtroom was adjourned No verdict was returned And while Lennon read a book of Marx The quartet practiced in the park And we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died We were singing "Bye-bye, miss American Pie" Drove my chevy to the levee But the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin': "This'll be the day that I die" "This'll be the day that I die" Helter skelter in a summer swelter The birds flew off with a fallout shelter Eight miles high and falling fast It landed foul on the grass The players tried for a forward pass With the jester on the sidelines in a cast Now the half-time air was sweet perfume While the sergeants played a marching tune We all got up to dance Oh, but we never got the chance! `Cause the players tried to take the field The marching band refused to yield Do you recall, what was revealed The day the music died? We started singing "Bye-bye, miss American Pie" Drove my chevy to the levee But the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin': "This'll be the day that I die" "This'll be the day that I die" Oh, and there we were all in one place A generation lost in space With no time left to start again So come on: Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jack Flash sat on a candlestick ´Cause fire is the devil's only friend Oh, and as I watched him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in hell Could break that Satan's spell And as the flames climbed high into the night To light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The day the music died He was singing "Bye-bye, miss American Pie" Drove my chevy to the levee But the levee was dry Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye And singin': "This'll be the day that I die" "This'll be the day that I die I met a girl, who sang the blues And I asked her for some happy news But she just smiled and turned away I went down to the sacred store Where, I'd heard the music years before But the man there said, the music wouldn't play And in the streets the children screamed The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed But not a word was spoken The church bells all were broken And the three men, I admire most The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost They caught the last train for the coast The day the music died And they were singing "Bye-bye, miss American Pie" Drove my chevy to the levee But the levee was dry And them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Singin': "This'll be the day that I die" "This'll be the day that I die

I'm 75 and have to say, this was so very awesome! Thank you for doing such a great rendition of one of the best songs ever recorded! I loved it! Don McLean has always been a favorite of mine and more recently, I've discovered Home Free....love you all!