Home Free released this video on 2/3/21, the 62nd anniversary of the plane crash. Also, the song was released 50years ago in 1971! Hopefully, this will get Home Free the recognition that they deserve!

@susanhorn4325

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too.

@miamidolphinsfan

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping so !!!

@denicesanders4586

3 жыл бұрын

Me 4

Can we give Don McLean a huge shout out for being 75 and sounding just amazing?

I love how Home Free makes this their own but keeps the song in tact.

@miamidolphinsfan

3 жыл бұрын

yes ma'am

i loved the way Adam bowed out when he finished the beatboxing before he joined in singing

@matildeosorio8257

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I loved that too!

Of course I cried the entire song...I actually remember the 'Day the Music Died' It was Feb3/1959 !! Thx sooo much for your reaction/explanation etc etc !! Yes the best song from the Great American Songbook !!

When Don McLean wrote this song and sang it in 1971, besides the loss of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, it was about Vietnam and the unrest in the our country at the time. You will see some of that in the pictures on the wall. I had the feels also. Home Free are an amazing bunch of guys Thank you so much for your reaction.

@ryanpalyo8181

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, Don McLean asked them to do it with him, not the other way around. He approached Home Free first

@reginaminton1135

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanpalyo8181 Oops just what I heard. I will remove that part.

This song was an ANTHEM of my youth, one of the greatest songs of all-time!! I'm really happy that Home Free honored the legendary Don McLean by inviting him to be a part of this fantastic cover!

Saw an interview with Don McLean last night. When he was asked why he decided to redo the song, he said the following; "Home Free contacted me about remaking the song and asked if I would join them" "This version is their song, not mine. I was there for the intro, the end and between verses" "I think it turned out really well" Interviewer: "I think so as well"

Yeah, that was my initial reaction - Wow! Can I just say how Adam really kept up the beat the entire song! Then, of course, the harmonies, and they each got their time to shine as well! Also, Don sounds so great, despite being in his 70's! Wow!

I absolutely love this critique. I loved so much about it that I also found it hard to find words for it. I also believe that these guys are taking every avenue to make their music known. This time they did major justice to an iconic song that certainly has passed the test of time.

I've loved this song since it came out when I was a teenager. The shadow box way of filming was great and of course I loved their version, what talent!!

Apparently Don McLean approached them to do this re-release of the song. They absolutely nailed it. Don still has a hell of a voice. I loved how they each got a verse to sing. Kudos to whomever did the final mix because they were as important to this being as good as it was as any of those singing.

I never get tired of watching this amazing video ! They did a splendid job ! 😍

You were speechless for a few moments as was I when I first heard it on Wednesday.....ny favorite cover now of theirs

The Big Bopper was the old man at 29. 29. Buddy Holly was 22, and Ritchie Valens was 17. They were so young. I’m old enough (had I started out right after HS) to be The Big Bopper’s mom. I have a son who is almost 16. Home Free did an amazing job with this song. It still makes me cry.

The best group for the job. What a great way to show how great the song is.

@teresamachnicz1740

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i could not see any other acapella group doing this

I remember the day the music died from my Mum's telling of it. I cried so hard & so much. Thank you Home Free' for revisiting this Beautiful Classic piece of music History. You not only hit the fan with this rendition, you destroyed it. And Dan Mclean was such a bonus, I am in tears right now. Love,love,love it.🤒 Thank you. 💚🌻🦄

Don Mc Lean approached Home Free to do it with him Brilliant !!!

This song IS American culture of the time. Every phrase has a different meaning than it seems to have. Which is why this song brings me to tears each time I hear it. The hidden meanings along with the beauty of the song and the guys only lend to all that. I loved this song 50 yrs ago when it first came out. Don McLean was actually a 13yr news paper delivery boy at the time of the crash, so he really DID deliver the bad news to the doorstep. But every word of this song reflects the times of a "generation lost in space". All the mentions..the Monotones, the Byrds, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Mick Jagger... Elvis, John Kennedy, Manson, all mentioned without being mentioned..unless you knew the times.

This is amazing absolutely love it home free make it just perfect with Don thank you for a great reaction 🤠

They killed it!!! Was waiting for you to watch this. I've been watching this over and over. So glad Tim didn't go low except for helping out with Adam the beat boxer. I wore out my Don McLean album back in the day. Was 29 when it came out.

I absolutely love this rendition! I’m so glad Don recorded it with them! I can’t imagine any other group recording this with him! Thank you for reacting to the video, as well! I was waiting oh, so patiently for it, and it was worth the wait! You are one of the first of two reactors I subscribed to and I know you really love Home Free and appreciate what they do and how great they are! After watching this video, I’m drawing a blank on a suggestion! Oh! I just remember one! Chris had Tim collaborate on a cover of Josh Turner’s Long Black Train! It’s really good!! You take care and stay safe!

For years, this song was too long to play daily/regularly on the radio. It covers rock and roll history, along with (at the time) current events. As far as I'm concerned, it's timeless. 50 years later, we are STILL loving this song. I was 5 when the song was new. Yeah, I'm old.

So beautiful, so much talent there with Don and the Home Free boys.

At 75, Don McLean still sounds good. This was a song of my early childhood and it always transports me back to that simpler time whenever i hear it.

Love these collaborations that Home Free does with other artists! To be totally honest, I love everything they ever sing!!

Holy cow, that was a masterpiece, an outstanding performance! One of their best ever. It says a lot that anyone you can think of is happy to work with Home Free.

I will never get tired of watching Home Free videos. I love this video.

I liked the match sticks on the shelf under the guys when Tim was singing about fire. My favorite line is ... the marching band refused to yield. Go band!

@lelabear6920

3 жыл бұрын

Nice catch on the match detail! I was told the "marching band refused to yield" line was about the standoff between the Chicago police and the protesters at the 1968 Democratic Convention. I think the band referred to the cops...

EPIC!!🔥🔥🔥🔥Don's awesome storytelling voice +lyrics, HF' ama- zing solo voices, rich harmonies Tim's deep rolling superbass Adam riding the beat 🔥🔥memories vid!

And... AND... Don McLean was around 74 or so when he asked Home Free to do this. That's about 120 in Rock and Roll years.

Your silence said it all. :)

I have been watching multiple times a day, it blows my mind how great this is. I loved your reaction and that you did not stop the song and talk, that you waited until the end. Thank you for that and a genuine reaction!

Speechless....yes that's what we like! It just don't get any better then this...absolute perfection!

I love the shocked silence. I could really see how much you appreciated it.

I love this song so much. This is fantastic!!

Hello from South Africa! I love the song. Always have but Home Free with Don McClean is absolutely brilliant! I really loved the reaction as well. Thank you.

I love this video! The editing with all the old film clips is amazing! And the harmonies are amazing! Home Free never disappoints!

They put extinct Carolina Parakeets in there! The pretty green birds. That caught my eye and my heart. The last of those died in captivity in the early 1900s I think.

@DamselDebICT

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had no idea. I thought those were just a pictorial reference to 'The Byrds'.

@loribenton5975

3 жыл бұрын

@@DamselDebICT There are so many layers to this video! Those birds jumped out at me, having learned about them through North Carolina research for a historical novel. I had to put those beautiful birds in the story. Just another thing we lost along the way.

@distinctiveweb

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I had no idea - that's so special!

Incredible ,marvelous and superb.

Thanks for the great reaction. I think the aesthetic of the video is perfect...upbeat yet serious and sad at the same time. Beautiful harmonies and faded memories.

Yay :) been waiting all day for this. Everyone were incredible and Adam Rupp's beatboxing and drum tracks!!

@JustMe-vk4fn

3 жыл бұрын

I hope Mr. Rupp knows how essential he is. I wouldn't mind hearing him sing now and then, but I think he's just too busy. :)

This is such a long song and someone said Adam did his track in one take and was so lightheaded when he finished he almost passed out. I can believe it because he went from going hard on the drums straight into harmonizing.

I’m so old I remember the original, they really honored Don and made it their own. Loved it.

This one is so well done! I get chills and tear up every time.

I love it when Adam jumps in with the beats and the rhythm pops, he did a fantastic job! Every verse was amazing and the bass was on point - I’ve watched this many times and I’m sure I’ll watch many more. 💛🎶💛

Don’t forget the beatboxer working his head off in this one. To little credits for his sound and beat. Without him... well they kill it all don’t they!

I saw Don do this live in '72 at Iowa State University

@miamidolphinsfan

3 жыл бұрын

yep saw him in early 80's at the Miami Youth Fair....crowd was overflowing...at least 15,000

This was pure joy for the ears!! I was a young boy when the Music Died.... it was a surreal time in America...all 3 musical icons (Holley-Valens-Bopper)...just gone....when American Pie came out, along came the memories of that time along with the then current music champions of the day... now 50 years later seeing Don McLean with his aged yet velvety voice lead the way with 5 of the greatest musicians of our present age. It was pure musical magic - Each HF member sang to their highest standard so far, Adam is a percussionist mastermind, and Don, well, what more can be said? His music is timeless and caused me to reflect back to a more simpler time of youth and discovery. The ending of this musical masterpiece was sweet, simple and powerful and seeing him take his glasses off at the end brought this old rock and roller to tears. This is the greatest cover and video they have come out with in my opinion. Thanks as well for your tender and truthful reaction to a time and a song that has touched peoples hearts for 62 years - I know it has touched me deeply - words cannot express. RichieC

Pure magic!!

Absolutely loved your reaction. Truly a child of music! I was 3 on February 3, 1959. I remember the radio playing only Buddy Holly, Richy Valens, & the Big Bopper the whole day! My first memory! This song has an impact every time I hear it!

You do realize that they are dealing with Covid restrictions making these videos. I think they are super creative at this time when it’s so restrictive! Love them! Phenomenal!! Each has their own amazing strengths. Thanks for sharing ,I love your “reactions”!

Your reaction was great! That was kind of my reaction the first time I saw it....Wow! I was hoping you'd react to the video even though you'd already done the audio. I always enjoy your reactions!

I was in 7th grade when this song came out. There was a version of the song that would explain what it all meant. It really hit me hard with all the memories.

@carolburnett2926

2 жыл бұрын

I was in 6th grade and have loved the song since the first time I heard it!

Absolutely mind blowing!

Waiting to see your reaction while I do a bit of sewing. Lovely, relaxing Sunday.

Mate, your silence and loss for words immediately after it finished was brilliant! I felt exactly the same way!

For those of your subscribers who have Paramount+, they have a documentary on the history of this song that includes portions of an interview as well as clips from Home Free's cover for the 50th anniversary. They interview Ritchie Valens' sister and several people who were involved in the making of the song or heard it in concert when it was first released.

Uso you have one of the best reactions to this, awesome uso

Happy to share the reaction with you!

i just sub'd....yes your reaction was 'spot on'...nostalgia...sentiment....Americana....leaving behind, but, taking the memories with you! my only child was born that year(1971)...I would NEVER want to be forced to relive those years ...but, so glad I had them.

towards the end he talks about a girl who sang the blues. he asks if everything will be ok. she just smiles and walks away. $50 says that was Janis Joplin. She died 10 years after the crash in 1970 but it fits the timeline. Was she a ghost? Was she alive and knew something we didnt. who knows, it is his poem but it adds to the depth of the song.

its prolly the BEST they have ever done and having Don join them. i feel this puts them above everyone else today.

It is IMHO their best colab yet. I love the easter eggs in the song like the jester=bob dylan the king=Elvis the girl who sang the blues=Janis Joplin helter skelter=Charles Manson the marching band=The Beatles

@terrichristenson432

3 жыл бұрын

What does easter eggs in the song mean? There are so many of the lyrics that I dont understand.

Wow. That’s exactly what I said when it ended as well. It’s so good. The harmonies and solos were on point and Don McLean....wow he sounds good for 75! Another home run for Home Free. Loved your reaction. Spot on!

I think it’s got to be the BEST thing they’ve ever done 💖🙃‼️

Speechless is a good response to this. It fits. 💓

WOW 🤩

Some singers get better with age. Like fine wine. John Denver was one, and Don McClain Is another for sure.

@miamidolphinsfan

3 жыл бұрын

he wasn't a songwriter but a poet that wrote lysrics to songs...just listen to Vincent

@miamidolphinsfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@elliottcore1541 duh yeah, that's who were talking about

I sat with you when you did the audio reaction and loved it! But you said exactly what I was thinking. When you add the video, it's a different experience. You see the commitment in each of their faces. Home Free just has this innate ability to collaborate with these huge icons and nail the remakes. It's like they use the same basic recipe but add their own spice to the mix. And it works so well. I appreciate your reactions so much because you always give a genuine breakdown of how things hit you. So, thank you once again! ❤

Love all of your reactions. Seeing the full production of this does leave you quite stunned and speechless at the end doesn't it? My husband and I were from the era when the song came out, friends and fiance going to Vietnam and all the riots and anger going on. Don says he wrote the song then because America was going down hill. He wrote from his past of losing his dad young and then about the three musicians we lost all in one day. Then with the situation in '71 when he wrote and released this in America, he had to put it out then. Anyway my husband even was in tears with me when it ended, memories we had from back in the early '70s. A sad time then too. You're great. Take care.

Your sound system is the best I've heard! You can make out the harmony, the words and the feeling. Such clarity.

Great reaction, and great to hear your perspective on this song! I think you summed it up well - Don's songwriting takes us on a journey. He weaves in, not only the tragedy, but childhood memories, high school memories, etc. and by the end of the song we are all looking back at our lives.... not to mention the immense talent of all the men singing this song, and a beautiful arrangement = amazing musical experience

I don't know if anyone mentioned Waylon Jennings and Tommy Alsop, but they would have been on that plane. One of them flipped a coin for his seat. Waylon was so upset over it because him and buddy had made comments to each other about the bus freezing over and hoping the plane crashed. Loved your reaction and Home Free is amazing!!

Hit those high notes CHANCE !!!

WoW that was AWESOME....

Pat - thank you. Thank you for this reaction to a song that is very poignant to many. So much history revisited in many painful ways. Not all reactors understand this song.Thank you again for understanding and feeling and knowing it's impact. This is a great version, done justice by your reaction. Thank you once again, for all you do. Chuck in NE Kansas

I heard a rumor that Home Free said they will not be doing this song in concerts, because Adam Rupp nearly passed out 3 times recording this. I heard this "rumor". Can anyone verify it?

@mjackson780

3 жыл бұрын

I read the same thing somewhere.

@debrabusch1090

3 жыл бұрын

Would not surprise me. I know someone posted that in the behind the scenes video they do for Patreons Adam said he had a really hard time getting through the song and they could see he was taking huge gulps of air. He's at it pretty hard for at least 7 minutes of the song.

@debra-annmcbride5329

3 жыл бұрын

He does 10+mins when he does his drum solo when on tour. I think they won't do it, is out of respect for Don McLean. Also as a beatboxer, he does controlled breathing. This song is 8+mins. Adam sings at the beginning and the end.

@lifeinsideandoutwithcarina1346

3 жыл бұрын

@@debra-annmcbride5329 Yes, but he stops and breathes whenever he wants to during his solo which is something completely different to keeping up this fast and amazing beat for 7+ minutes with no breaks or places to breathe properly. It's not about the time, it's about what he's doing during the time 💕

@debrabusch1090

3 жыл бұрын

@@lifeinsideandoutwithcarina1346 This. If you listen and really pay attention to just Adam beat boxing it's virtually nonstop. Fast paced during each verse by the guys and slightly slower during the chorus w/Don but he's STILL beat boxing w/hardly any spot to breathe.

It is a very important song. Great reaction! Such an amazing arrangement.

This might be in my top 5 for HF. Just so spot on! I knew you would love this be this. I was waiting for you to do the video,

Awesome Version, love that song, great reaction Patrol, I think it hit us all that way.

Enjoyed your constant smile on this one.

Smooth as a butter biscuit

You have to watch their When a Man Loves a Woman 💑

Great reaction.

might want to watch "when a man loves a woman" Austin's TRUE power comes out

Perfect. Thanks

Excellent - check out long black train with Tim and Chris, but love this from Home Free and thanks Don God Bless

It was great! Your reaction was perfect!

O.k. I was waiting for your take. As I listened your responses made me like it even more. Be good!

I think it's crazy that this song is 8 minutes long and when it was over my first thought was "There is no way it's already over."

I know, right? That is a major accomplishment

WOW 😳❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

:D @ 9:50 My feelings exactly.

Yeah me too. Wow

Perfection.

You can't get any better than this.

I really like that you have a small picture of you and larger one for the performers. Especially when it is a group or a lot of things going on around them. Although I thought I was listening carefully to your reaction it seems you did not mention Adam Rupp's feat of beat boxing endurance. Always enjoy your thoughtful way of reacting.

@PatrolNation

3 жыл бұрын

I had mentioned Adam when and I did the audio. He was excellent as always.

@susansundaram6737

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing that up. Sorry for my comment. I waited until you did the video and always enjoy your reactions especially to Home Free. Take care and thanks again for taking the time to reply. BTW, have you watched the Long Black Train video that Tim Foust did with Chris Rupp.

@PatrolNation

3 жыл бұрын

No worries at all. I haven't watched Long Black Train as yet.

Tim carrying the bass line until it's his turn to do the verse, and then did I hear Chance taking over the bass line?

In my humble opinion, I don't think Don McLean got the respect or recognition he deserved because his music didn't' quite fit what the radio stations wanted. Great song writer ... great vocals. The man is truly a legend. Oh yeah ... and Home Free was there, too. Every song they release becomes my new favorite. There just aren't enough adjectives to define how good they are! Considering the garbage on the radio these days, why they're not getting air time is baffling.