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Don McLean (born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for his 1971 song “American Pie,” about the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The song spawned the phrase “The Day the Music Died,” referring to the day of the crash.
Early in his career, McLean was mentored by the folk legend Pete Seeger, and accompanied Seeger on his Clearwater boat up the Hudson River in 1969 to protest at environmental pollution in the river. The Clearwater campaign was widely credited for improving water quality in the Hudson River.
In 1980, McLean had an international number one hit with the Roy Orbison classic, “Crying.” Only following the record’s success overseas was it released in the U.S., becoming a top-ten hit in 1981. Orbison himself once described McLean as “the voice of the century,” and a subsequent re-recording of the song saw Orbison incorporate elements of McLean’s version.
In 1991, McLean returned to the U.K. top ten with a re-issue of “American Pie,” which nine years later became a worldwide smash all over again thanks to Madonna’s controversial cover.
American Pie,” about the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The song spawned the phrase “The Day the Music Died,” referring to the day of the crash.Early in his career, McLean was mentored by the folk legend Pete Seeger, and accompanied Seeger on his Clearwater boat up the Hudson River in 1969 to protest at environmental pollution in the river. The Clearwater campaign was widely credited for improving water quality in the Hudson River.
In 1980, McLean had an international number one hit with the Roy Orbison classic, “
Crying.” Only following the record’s success overseas was it released in the U.S., becoming a top-ten hit in 1981. Orbison himself once described McLean as “the voice of the century,” and a subsequent re-recording of the song saw Orbison incorporate elements of McLean’s version.In 1991, McLean returned to the U.K. top ten with a re-issue of “American Pie,” which nine years later became a worldwide smash all over again thanks to Madonna’s controversial cover.
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Mullington wrote:
Mountains O' Mourne....tune!
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♥
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Kexet1 wrote:
beautiful!
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Poet.
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Love him!
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Nakkinak wrote:
awesome voice.
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Hope some day i meet u in person to thank u.............ever lasting music
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Vincent (Starry Starry Night) <3
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high school listening，pretty good
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aarsalankhalid wrote:
Under-rated, lyric-master, artist
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melpomene_idgie wrote:
Amazing lyricist and vocalist. American Pie is an american classic; everyone heard it at least once and the patriotic know parts of the lyrics betweem the breakouts of the chorus.
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davesantos wrote:
such a lovely voice...
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bilgee0629 wrote:
Great there's nothing to say but GREAT!
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BeNgEE4 wrote:
He's contribution to music seems under-rated to me for some reason.
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smiffy13 wrote:
I saw Don a couple of times in the 70's in the UK: the Cambridge Folk Festival and the Lincoln rock festival he never disappointed his fans, both excellant concerts.
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Starry,Starry Night ♥
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<3
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empty chairs ♥
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LaDyPuNkFUnk wrote:
So underrated, it's sickening.
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Nakkinak wrote:
his cover of crying is flawless
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