Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ Took 10 Years to Write
Don McLean wrote ‘American Pie’ because ... “American Pie” appeared on the album of the same title. The album American Pie reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for seven weeks, lasting ...
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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." ...
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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." ...
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Don McLean discusses how 'America Pie' changed his life and his Christmas album
You can check out "The Day the Music Died" on Paramount+ now and to listen to Don's latest Christmas album "Christmas Memories ... which would put American troops in a dramatic new role, not ...
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, Richie ...
“I ruined my career”: The mistake that Don McLean still laments
Don McLean is all too aware how cruel the music industry can be, he has one major regret from early in his career that he ...
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Don McLean recorded his first album Tapestry in 1969 in Berkeley ... by United Artists who did the business on his follow-up American Pie. Don McLean scored two UK Official Singles Chart Number ...