McLean — who recorded “American Pie” with a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar — has said the lyrics sprang from a deep sense that ...
He was told he’d be a one-hit wonder, but the “American Pie” songwriter is still here — and still holding the keys to his empire ...
On This Day in 1980, Don McLean Was at No. 1 in the UK With a Song That Brought Roy Orbison a Grammy
Forty-six years ago today, Don McLean was at No. 1 in the UK with a song written and originally recorded by Roy Orbison.
Don McLean released "Castles In The Air" to little acclaim in 1971. Ten years later, he brought it back for a victory lap.
In the early 1970s, radio playlists were built around short, tightly formatted singles—typically three to four minutes long, designed for maximum rotation and advertiser-friendly pacing. Against that ...
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