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Don McLean (born 2nd October 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.
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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American Pie
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American Pie - the Greatest Hits
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The Best Of Don McLean
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Rearview Mirror
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Vincent
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Castles In The Air
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Empty Chairs
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Crying
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Winterwood
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Crossroads
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And I Love You So
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Babylon
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Sister Fatima
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Till Tomorrow
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The Grave
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Everybody Loves Me, Baby
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Everyday
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Wonderful Baby
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Shoutbox
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julian_vamp wrote:
American Pie and Vincent, both amazing songs. Beyond amazing. I remembering hearing my day play the cd in the car all the time when I was little.
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Meahl wrote:
If you don't like American Pie you're a faggot
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yaghma wrote:
American Pie is the song that i wish to hear the day i die
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nickwish wrote:
Empty Chairs & Vincent <3
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ethanspapa wrote:
I am 62 and every time I hear this song a little tear falls from my eyes
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Freedom_17 wrote:
American Pie is very good, but Vincent is the best ! =)
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AliceFiryago wrote:
But I prefer Dreidel =) American Pie is good, but not the best
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yaghma wrote:
legend
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nosaxplease wrote:
Pity he's only known for American Pie, the Tapestry album was great, I still have it on vinyl.
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zimdelinvasor wrote:
I'll be honest here; I have never heard anything by this guy but American Pie. But I gotta say, I love American Pie!
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stewie1122 wrote:
Great singer. I met him once and I got his autograph.
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quietrockboy wrote:
Mamafanfan only shows he/she never listened to any of his other albums. Anyway it's stupid to expect an "American Pie II". Does anyone expect "Yesterday, part II" from Paul McCartney or "Imagine II" from John Lennon? That would be pathetic.
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mamafanfan wrote:
it's a pity his talent dried up so soon. American Pie II never came.
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Brunanalyzed wrote:
His voice is the sweetest ever!!
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quietrockboy wrote:
His self titled album is among the finest music ever produced. It's even better than his American Pie album. That should say a lot to anyone who cares enough about music.
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Jackedblood wrote:
God among men
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fortric wrote:
Miss American Pie :)
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Cesc1972 wrote:
Yay! New picture.
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creepingdeathv2 wrote:
this guy here is the true poetic genius... and lol...the pic is aweful...
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Martin_Ostar wrote:
Best period of music full stop....
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- May 12 Don McLean Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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British Tour Dates 2010
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Don McLean will be returning to Britain in May 2010, including a show at the Royal Albert Hall.
3rd May 2010 Symphony Hall (Birmingham)
4th May 2010 Colston Hall (Bristol)
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