'American Pie' singer Don McLean critical of 'very bad lyric writing' in modern music
"American Pie" singer Don McLean has some strong opinions about modern music as he marks the 66th anniversary of "The Day the Music Died." ...
Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ Took 10 Years to Write
Classic rock music has produced few songs as layered, mysterious, and intertextual as Don McLean’s “American Pie.” The tune took many years to complete. McLean explained why it took so long ...
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What Ritchie Valens’ Sister Thought of Don McLean’s “American Pie,” Folk-Rock Anthem Describing Fatal Plane Crash That Took Valens’ Life
Ritchie Valens' sister sends a message to songwriter Don McLean describing how she really felt about his folk-rock anthem "American Pie." ...
It's Been 66 Years Since The Day the Music Died. Ritchie Valens' Sister Is Grateful to Don McLean for Singing About It (Exclusive)
Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, ...
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‘American Pie’ Singer Don McLean Is Very Worried About Taylor Swift’s Mental Health
A song that represented a dark day in music, the day the music died. “American Pie” by Don McLean has become a staple in ...
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Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’: Lyrics, Live & Similar Songs
Explore Don McLean's iconic "American Pie": delve into its lyrics and live performances, and find similar timeless tracks. Uncover music history today!
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On This Day in 1959: Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens Tragically Died, Inspiring Don McLean’s “American Pie”
On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...
Don McLean Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Excellence’: ‘She Does More for One Song Than I Do for the Whole Night’ (Exclusive)
But that's the level of excellence that's now required of all these young ladies and men who go out there, and that's a high ...
Don McLean Voices Uncertainty About Taylor Swift After Eras Tour Success
McLean has praised Swift in the past, mentioning her in an interview last summer as he said, "She is a person who is an ...
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Don McLean scored two UK Official Singles Chart Number 1s with Vincent in 1972 and Crying in 1980, but his best known song American Pie, became a hit on two occasions in 1972 and in 1991.