Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter. Although he has released over 20 albums, he is still defined by the title track of his 1971 album, American Pie. The song (an oddity of pop radio due to its running time of more than eight minutes) references the 1959 plane crash deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, calling it "the day the music died." Another song from the same album, "Vincent" (about artist Vincent van Gogh), was also a #1 hit. McLean continues to record and tour today.
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Which of these same songs is the better song: Don McLean's American Pie or Weird Al's The Saga Begins?(2 Answers)
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Don Mclean's American Pie. It's the original of the two, and portrays real events. It's a song most anyone can relate to. The Saga Begins ...
What are some movies that were named after song or album titles? (5 Answers)
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Pretty in Pink (1986) - The Psychedelic FursDream A Little Dream (1989) - Mamas and the PapasStand By Me (1987) - Ben E. KingPretty Woman (1990) - Roy OrbisonCan't Buy Me ...
What is the day the music died?(1 Answer)
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50 years ago, February 3,1959, was named "The Day The Music Died" by singer-songwriter Don McLean. It was on that day that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and ...
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Full name
Donald McLean
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Born
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Hometown
New Rochelle, New York
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Fact:
Was friends with Jim Croce
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Fact:
The Roberta Flack song "Killing Me Softly with His Song" was written about McLean
