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Don McLean brings a lifetime of song to the Plaza Theatre

Ahead of his Palm Springs show, the “American Pie” songwriter reflects on six decades of music, creative independence and why ...
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Don McLean on the “unspeakable” death that haunted the writing of his iconic acoustic hit “American Pie”

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns Don McLean scored more than a hit when he composed “American ...
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On This Day in 1972, Don McLean Started a Seven-Week Run at No. 1 With an Album Inspired by the Beatles—and Dedicated to His Childhood Icon

Singer-songwriter Don McLean launched a seven-week run atop the U.S. albums chart with 'American Pie' on Jan. 22, 1972.

The 1972 Song That Turned Tragedy Into a No. 1 Hit

In 1972, a song turned one of the greatest tragedies in the music business into a No. 1 hit, capturing the essence of loss into an 8-minute masterpiece. “American Pie” by Don McLean topped the charts ...