American Pie by BronxBruce

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Recording: May 8, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Member: BronxBruce (harmony)
Song: American Pie
Artist: Don McLean
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BronxBruce

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BronxBruce wonders where the show tunes are

Paul Simon's DUNCAN. One of my favorite songs ever. "Just thanking the Lord for my fingers." Is there a better line from any song?

This is Take #1. There are a few flubs I may seek to repair someday. But I'll let it go for now. Thanks Mike for your help.

Here ya go, Benjor -

Couple in the next room
Bound to win a prize
They've been goin' at it all night long
Well, I'm trying to get some sleep
but these motel walls are cheap
Lincoln Duncan is my name
and here's my song
Here's my song

My father was a fisherman
my mama was the fisherman's friend
and I was born in the boredom and the chowder
So when I reached my prime
I left my home in the Maritimes
Headed down the turnpike for New England
Sweet New England

Holes in my confidence
Holes in the knees of my jeans
I was left without a penny in my pocket
Oo-ooo-oo wee I was about
destituted as a kid could be
And I wished I wore a ring
so I could hock it
I'd like to hock it

A young girl in a parking lot
was preaching to a crowd
singing sacred songs and
reading from the Bible
Well I told her I was lost
and she told me all about the Pentecost
And I seen that girl as the road to my survi-val

Just later on the very same night
When I crept to her tent with my flashlight
and my long years of innocence ended
Well she took me to the woods sayin'
"Here comes somethin' and it feels so good!"
And just like a dog I was befriended
I was befriended

Oh, oh, what a night
Oh what a garden of delight
Even now that sweet memory lingers
I was playin' my guitar
lying underneath the stars
Just thankin' the Lord for my fingers
For my fingers

 

103 comments from the SingSnap community

itsmyparty

2 months ago, itsmyparty said:

Hi : )

 

jemima

2 months ago, jemimaGOLD said:

sounds fantastic!!

 

itsmyparty

2 months ago, itsmyparty said:

lolll. that sucks. not your singing...the "trying to get sleep but the motel walls are cheap" part. This is pretty cool Bruce...you did a great job telling this story. : )

 

lvmygreens

2 months ago, lvmygreensGOLD said:

lvmygreens temp is climbing 112 today but humid yuck

COOL Seats here Bruce thank you for saving a good seat for me Love this song great singing too you like the FUNNY tunes

 

lvmygreens

2 months ago, lvmygreensGOLD said:

lvmygreens temp is climbing 112 today but humid yuck

I actually knew Paul when I was a kid (very small kid)

 

Seashells1454362

2 months ago, Seashells1454362GOLD said:

i have been waiting for someone to do this song. Look who is doing it....Mr. BB. I am so happy to hear this and my thanks go to Mike for helping out.....Very well sung!! Love the folk sound in your voice on this one. thank you so much for recording this :).......
Seaya,
MA

 

Aleta4seas

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2 months ago, Aleta4seasGOLD said:

Aleta4seas why do sharks swim in salt water? pepper water makes them sneeze!

Everything about this song is Sensational!
Bruce, this is one of your best, love it!
It tells an awesome story,music is so
lovely! Always enjoy my visits!!
aleta4seas

 

Gloriha

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2 months ago, GlorihaGOLD said:

Gloriha is disappointed that she can't get her sound sounding right :(

I don't remember that one, but I sure enjoyed it! Good job, Bruce, but you could probably sing the driver's handbook and sound good :>

 

DarcyDoo

2 months ago, DarcyDooGOLD said:

DarcyDoo says hello 32 and thank you to all her wonderful friends!

Bruce, I don't know this one, but it's beautiful, and you did an amazing job.

truly.

 

scribbly

2 months ago, scribblyADMIN said:

:-)

 

scribbly

2 months ago, scribblyADMIN said:

I love this song, too. You sound great, Bruce.

 

scribbly

2 months ago, scribblyADMIN said:

That was fantastic. Melted all my troubles away...but now they're just a puddle of troubles. Got a mop?

 

Cerebraljam

2 months ago, Cerebraljam said:

BRUCE!!!! LOL Okay I managed to miss it LOL awwww

 

Cerebraljam

2 months ago, Cerebraljam said:

Seee I zipped out of chat cos I had a feeling that I needed to go somewhere LOL and here it is grrr.

Heh. 3 hours eh? Now where was I? Um...? Er, shower LOL nahhhh I couldn't hear it in there.

You needed to sing up!

This is wonderful!

 

gogogopher

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2 months ago, gogogopherGOLD said:

gogogopher is no longer accepting coupons from gogoweasel's

what a great song, i used to play this one over and over but i had completely forgotten about it - is this a track or a band, or how did you find somebody who could play the quena?

 

Cerebraljam

2 months ago, Cerebraljam said:

Thank you Mike and ohhhh thank you Bruce, I think I'll be listening in on this one a lot ;-) I'll try and be good though.

 

Songbird

2 months ago, SongbirdGOLD said:

You pick the best songs, Bruce. Loved this performance!

 

PCSongman

2 months ago, PCSongmanGOLD said:

Bruce, this is just great. You sound wonderful on this one. And what a classic.

 

caterina

2 months ago, caterinaGOLD said:

caterina is working a marathon 76 hours this week :(

Yesssssssssss!!!! Absolutely Magnificent! Its so easy to tell how much you love this song...it flows to perfection...I have always loved your upper range...this showcases it so very well... :)
Love Katie.xxx

 

Caz999

2 months ago, Caz999GOLD said:

Caz999 is gone to bed! yawwwwwwwn!

wow bruce this is awesome! you sound fantastic!! :~) x

 

Sneaky

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2 months ago, SneakyGOLD said:

Very cool tune Bruce, loved this one man... Sneaksss

 

Sneaky

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2 months ago, SneakyGOLD said:

This reminds me I should do some more of these great Paul Simon tunes....

 

Cerebraljam

2 months ago, Cerebraljam said:

Listening peacefully and twinkling.... this is reallll good. ;-)

 

pinkrosebudsan

2 months ago, pinkrosebudsan said:

Great job, Bruce ! And nice music, I have never heard though, I always enjoy your songs.

 

birdie12

2 months ago, birdie12GOLD said:

how I love this....!!
sigh.....wow!

 

MeganC

2 months ago, MeganCGOLD said:

the motel thing reminds me of a commercial I just heard for a hotel website....it basically was saying you could find hotels with thin walls if that is what you were looking for...the main guy is asking someone to sing him to sleep-through the walls... So there is your random info for the day..lol

I love all you do!

 

RagandBone

2 months ago, RagandBoneGOLD said:

oh how did you find this one - yes great song!
That is a wonderful line and P. Simon has so many lines that are worth ring like that one - what a phenomenal songwriter.

Your voice has a kind of sincere innocence on this - kind of knapsack-in-hand happy-go-lucky.
Fantastic storytelling!

 

benjor

2 months ago, benjorGOLD said:

lol stupid me....i turned on the lyrics. yes, beautiful words! and wonderful singing, brucie :)

 

Ising

2 months ago, Ising said:

THIS IS A GREAT SONG, YOU SOUND WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS BRUCE, AWESOME!!!!!!!!! JOB!!!!~ Ising

 

simplihappi

2 months ago, simplihappi said:

Just wonderful Bruce...a truly amazing sing:)
~hugs~ Jen

 

Grover

2 months ago, GroverGOLD said:

Grover is done practicing....wants to sleep now.....

:)

 

Grover

2 months ago, GroverGOLD said:

Grover is done practicing....wants to sleep now.....

that was awesome bruce.....always gives me substance when listening to you sing....

 

Jessi

2 months ago, JessiGOLD said:

Wow Bruce I haven't heard this song in ages and am reminded of how great this song is!!! You did a fantastic job singing this for sure!!!! Absolutely awesome!!!!
5**********************************

 

mytime61

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About 1 month ago, mytime61GOLD said:

mytime61 please please....have a seat...stay awhile...tea brewing..hehehee

this is really kewl......I haven't heard this in ages......enjoyed it alot.......sendin luv debbie :0)

 

sanchai

About 1 month ago, sanchaiGOLD said:

never heard of this one before but sure like it. . .

great song. . . great singng
and great story telling. . .
love it. . .thanks bruce

 

PlatinumFilly

About 1 month ago, PlatinumFillyGOLD said:

Hi Bruce this is just fabulous.Loved the storytelling.Excellent job as always.Hugs Karen*************

 

Daniela4Luv

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About 1 month ago, Daniela4LuvGOLD said:

Daniela4Luv is resting.............

Lovely fingers you have my dear! The better to...

Gorgeous! Yes, didn't you sing this one LIVE in chat last night? Very interesting song, and, of course...You sound fabulous. hugs.xox

 

TracyB

About 1 month ago, TracyBGOLD said:

Oooowee! Really great, Brucie!

 

njoysngn

About 1 month ago, njoysngnGOLD said:

Oh yeah, I love your rendition of this!! And yes, that line "just thanking the Lord for my fingers" is great!! I love all the lyrics to this song and your singing is SENSATIONAL!! I've only heard a few songs from you but you sure sing like a pro!!! I'll be back...............flagging ya!!

 

SweetHoney

About 1 month ago, SweetHoneyGOLD said:

Oh, that voice of yours!!!!!!....
My Friend !!5 * s This Is beautiful !!

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

8^)

 

razzygayle

About 1 month ago, razzygayleGOLD said:

razzygayle says~~~~~~~;~)~~~~what????? can you see me now???

HEY BRUCE.......THII SO ENJOY LISTENING TO YOU......YOUR THE BEST......HUGGS.....RAZZ

 

JooDee

About 1 month ago, JooDeeGOLD said:

Listening as I fold laundry.
It's such a good day!!!!!!!
Sweet New England.......:O) Love the performance track on this....Filling my room here with great stuff!!!!!

 

angelgirl

About 1 month ago, angelgirl said:

Here's your song, and what a wonderful song it is, Bruce!!! I adored this sing... You did it so very well, my friend. Thanks for this terrific listen... Always a pleasure to visit you.

Big hugs!
Angel

 

lilpeachy

About 1 month ago, lilpeachyGOLD said:

Paul Simon fanatic here...loving this!
**Applause**

 

Daniela4Luv

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About 1 month ago, Daniela4LuvGOLD said:

Daniela4Luv is resting.............

Blush. Scrolls above and sees herself. um. LOL
So sorry - I don't know what possess me? *chuckles*

Yeah, great song for ya "B" and you always do marvelous dahling! ;) ~Dani~

 

fofun

About 1 month ago, fofunGOLD said:

<--wink'n up der at Dani!!! :)))

Ok listening..this is a great song...you have a knack for singing songs that suit you well Bruce!

 

fofun

About 1 month ago, fofunGOLD said:

Love the entertainment you bring to us Bruce..this was fantastic!

 

Jubi

About 1 month ago, JubiGOLD said:

Love the way your voice always seems to wrap me in a warm hug.......excellent way to soothe me.......Jubi :)

 

TracyB

About 1 month ago, TracyBGOLD said:

Coming back to say, this is really outstanding, even from you, and you, my friend, are outstanding!

 

werewoof

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About 1 month ago, werewoofGOLD said:

I had completely forgotten this song...

Bruce, this is one of your best, IMHO ...

:~)

 

waltko

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About 1 month ago, waltkoGOLD said:

Love Paul Simon songs and this one in particular, just a fantastic performance Bruce

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

:-) I love this... and you.

 

KittenKat

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About 1 month ago, KittenKatGOLD said:

KittenKat going nighty night!

Fantastic!!! Got to see Paul Simon a couple years ago at our California Mid-State Fair!! Wasn't going because tickets were too expensive....but, then I won tickets on the radio and was so glad because he put on one of the best shows ever!!! And, you've put on quite a performance here too....love your rendition Bruce!!

 

DreamerGirl

About 1 month ago, DreamerGirlGOLD said:

Exellent, Bruce...I love a good "story-song". This one is new to me, but I like it very much, and I love the way you sound.

xxoo

 

DreamerGirl

About 1 month ago, DreamerGirlGOLD said:

whoops, that's "excellent"!

 

DreamerGirl

About 1 month ago, DreamerGirlGOLD said:

I mean, "Brice". heehee

 

walkingstick

About 1 month ago, walkingstickGOLD said:

walkingstick is resting and enjoying the great outdoors today

I remember this from chat the other night!

Great song!

This is a wonderful sing Bruce!!

 

PlatinumFilly

About 1 month ago, PlatinumFillyGOLD said:

Hi again Bruce been by here already also but always enjoy hearing you.This is quite an awesome sing & story as I said before.You have such clear smooth sound in all of your recordings....Super job!!Hugs Karen^5

 

a_bella_angel

About 1 month ago, a_bella_angelGOLD said:

Aww Bruce this is awesome! I've never heard this before and I always a song with a story... and you told it so well! *clapping*

 

lorna

About 1 month ago, lornaGOLD said:

lorna is trying to listen to as many songs as she can today..

Fabulous Bruce...you always entertain me....

 

lorna

About 1 month ago, lornaGOLD said:

lorna is trying to listen to as many songs as she can today..

just love your voice my friend...so enjoyable listening to you.
this is fab.
hugss
lorna
xx

 

ellakarpo

About 1 month ago, ellakarpo said:

hi Bruce! how are yah? listening....

 

ellakarpo

About 1 month ago, ellakarpo said:

superb that's all.

 

Angelina48

About 1 month ago, Angelina48GOLD said:

Angelina48 is lucky in her friends and knows it.

I think I like the "befriended" line. He's never afraid to use words.

Super, Bruce!!!

 

Fellicity

About 1 month ago, Fellicity said:

oh...... love this!!! .......

 

BrendaLee73

About 1 month ago, BrendaLee73GOLD said:

this was a new one to me Bruce~
i really like it, especially your survi-val ......
and i didn't hear any flubs that you mentioned.....
awesomeeeee performance Bruce!!! =]]

 

WravensWing

About 1 month ago, WravensWingGOLD said:

I don't think I've ever heard this song before, but Bruce, you sound incredible on this!!!

 

BronxBruce

About 1 month ago, BronxBruceGOLD said:

BronxBruce wonders where the show tunes are

Thanks everyone. You're all too kind.

 

Tommyrageous

About 1 month ago, TommyrageousGOLD said:

Bruce, as a storyteller.... it works perfectly.// this song is well suited for you...

 

jardiniera

About 1 month ago, jardinieraGOLD said:

I'm not familiar with this song but thank you so much for sharing it - this is really wonderful.

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

;-)

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

This is the nicest pie I have ever had the privilege to taste.

 

lolalola

About 1 month ago, lolalola said:

i've actually enjoyed this lots already without commenting like the fool i am...but i will make up for my mistake now :)

 

lolalola

About 1 month ago, lolalola said:

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

 

lolalola

About 1 month ago, lolalola said:

you're a brilliant storyteller here....such clarity and an "aw shux" sort of mood in your singing....

 

lolalola

About 1 month ago, lolalola said:

also i love this song

 

lolalola

About 1 month ago, lolalola said:

this was already flagged....but i guess i'm letting you know now LOL

 

lolalola

About 1 month ago, lolalola said:

(i hope some of my comments make sense and sound complimentary to you. my brain and typing hands are just spewing stream of consciousness this early morn.)

 

BronxBruce

About 1 month ago, BronxBruceGOLD said:

BronxBruce wonders where the show tunes are

About 1 hour ago, jjbattle8 said:


I am remembering my friends~

This is a great performance!

 

cantare

About 1 month ago, cantareGOLD said:

...totally flagged. I didn't know this either!

 

IraCee

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About 1 month ago, IraCeeGOLD said:

Outstanding as your norm. I would aspire to rise to your level but don't think I will live 3 or 4 thousand more years. Great!!

 

Deux

About 1 month ago, Deux said:

I'm not familiar with this one but you sing brilliantly, Bruce! A different sound from you. Really enjoyed the listen! ;-)

 

Ally_O

About 1 month ago, Ally_OGOLD said:

I love this and you too!! ..repeating what Ate CJ said!

 

Ally_O

About 1 month ago, Ally_OGOLD said:

Berry Bruce Pie! lol.. Excellent!

xoxox ~Ally~

 

crazyhoarse

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About 1 month ago, crazyhoarseGOLD said:

Great sing.

Classic Simon, very well done!

 

AndreaMitchell

About 1 month ago, AndreaMitchell said:

There is no one better than you. ;)

 

Heyuloo

About 1 month ago, Heyuloo said:

Its a pleasure to listen to your rendition...........nicely done...perfect touch for a Paul Simon song.

Armond

 

USAFACE

About 1 month ago, USAFACEGOLD said:

New song to me....

 

USAFACE

About 1 month ago, USAFACEGOLD said:

Love how Simon is a story teller and you exemplify that gift too.

 

USAFACE

About 1 month ago, USAFACEGOLD said:

Incredible Bruce...

 

Weesie

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About 1 month ago, WeesieGOLD said:

Oh my goodness...it's a long way down here to the bottom of this page. Do you realize how many people love you my friend????? I love this site and wish I had more time to dedicate to listening. I really loved my listen and visit Bruce, you sound fine........hugzzz, Marie:))))))

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

:-) Love this Bruce...

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

Perfectly beautiful... very atmospheric, and I'm right there under the stars hearing this.

 

Cerebraljam

About 1 month ago, Cerebraljam said:

@8^)

 

penny

About 1 month ago, pennyGOLD said:

I've never heard this before and I enjoyed it very much...fantastic job, Bruce ~

 

Cerebraljam

24 days ago, Cerebraljam said:

S:o)

Gorgeous!

 

Cerebraljam

18 days ago, Cerebraljam said:

Magnetism.

 

Cerebraljam

18 days ago, Cerebraljam said:

Beautiful.

 

Cerebraljam

18 days ago, Cerebraljam said:

Excellent!

And with the first three initials of these words you get an MBE... I'm not the queen, but heyyyy I think she should give you one.

Arise Sir Bruce!

 

Cerebraljam

12 days ago, Cerebraljam said:

:0)

 

ladylikepsych

12 days ago, ladylikepsychGOLD said:

I have never heard this song before, but I am liking it...
It sure isn't American Pie...I would not have realized that if I hadn't said something American Pie. Glad I did say something...I might have missed out on a treat otherwise!

 

ladylikepsych

12 days ago, ladylikepsychGOLD said:

This is such a soothing song.