“I cried for two years. I blamed myself.” Don McLean on the “unspeakable” death that haunts his iconic hit “American Pie”

McLean — who recorded “American Pie” with a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar — has said the lyrics sprang from a deep sense that ...
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Don McLean Says ‘American Pie’ Predicted ‘Woke Bullsh–‘ Culture: ‘There’s So Much Anger’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don McLean does not want a slice of “American Pie” if it comes topped with “woke bullsh–” — something he spoke at length about in ...
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Don McLean Talks Taylor Swift, Willie Brown’s Shoes and Brooks Brothers

In the 53 years since Don McLean soared to fame with “American Pie,” he’s woven cultural touchstones, environmentalism and homelessness into his music. But who knew the singer-songwriter is such a ...
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Why ‘American Pie’ Singer Don McLean Is Concerned for Taylor Swift

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. With several hits in his repertoire, singer and songwriter Don McLean ...