Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ Took 10 Years to Write
Don McLean wrote ‘American Pie’ because he missed 1 singer’s ... McLean had one other top 10 single — a cover of “Crying” by Roy Orbison. McLean’s decision to cover “Crying ...
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 ...
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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." ...
The Day the Music Died: Don McLean reflects on 'American Pie' legacy | Morning in America
Nearly 70 years ago, musicians Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed in a plane crash ...
Don McLean Says ‘American Pie' Predicted ‘Woke Bullsh–‘ Culture: ‘There's So Much Anger'
Don McLean does not want a slice of "American Pie" if it comes topped with "woke bullsh–" - something he spoke at length ...
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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.