Fifty-five years after its release, Don McLean’s “American Pie” continues to shape American music and culture, and its legacy ...

McLean included the song on his album, American Pie, which he released in October 1971. A month later, he released the eight-and-a-half-minute-long song as a single. Despite its unconventional length, ...

Don McLean scored more than a hit when he composed “American Pie,” the tune he released as a single in 1971. He also created an iconic cut that has continued to resonate with the public some 55 years ...

The inside story of an evergreen hit: "It's a death song, really..." The post The Making Of… Don McLean’s “American Pie” appeared first on UNCUT.

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 ...