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BIO:
Donald "Don" McLean is an American singer-songwriter. He is most famous for the 1971 album American Pie, containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent". Wikipedia Born: October 2, 1945 (age 67), New Rochelle Spouse: Patrisha Shnier (m. 1987) Education: Villanova University, Iona Preparatory School, Iona College Record labels: United Artists Records, EMI America Records Songs American Pie 1971 Vincent 1971 And I Love You So 1970 Castles in the Air 1970 Crying 1971 Babylon 1971 Wonderful Baby 1971 Empty Chairs 1971 Broken 2010 Crossroads 1971 Birthday Song 1972 Mountains of Mourne 1974 The Grave 1971 Everybody Loves Me, Baby If We Try 1972

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Diana Panton to Release 11th Album 'soft winds and roses' Photo Diana Panton to Release 11th Album 'soft winds and roses'
by Josh Sharpe - September 17, 2024

Diana Panton has announced the October 25 release of her eleventh album, soft winds and roses. A departure from Diana Panton’s more recent albums, soft winds and roses features modern classics composed from the 1960s onward, including songs by Lennon and McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Gordon Lightfoot, ...

Don McLean Releases New 'American Boys' Album Photo Don McLean Releases New 'American Boys' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024

Don McLean, GRAMMY winner, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and Music City Walk of Fame honoree, is proud to celebrate the release of his latest album ‘American Boys’ an ode to the originators of modern rock ‘n roll. Listen to the album now! ...

Home Free Team With All-American Icon Don McLean for Reimagined 'Vincent' Photo Home Free Team With All-American Icon Don McLean for Reimagined 'Vincent'
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

Country’s only all-vocal band, Home Free, teams with an all-American legend, offering a masterful new take on the Don McLean classic, “Vincent.” Home Free remake the track in their signature harmony blend, adding a rich sonic texture to match the song’s inspiration. An official music video is also o...

Don McLean Drops Latest Single 'The Gypsy Road' From Forthcoming 'American Boys' Albu Photo Don McLean Drops Latest Single 'The Gypsy Road' From Forthcoming 'American Boys' Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

The Gypsy Road, the latest single from Grammy-award honoree Don McLean, is available to stream now. The album is available for pre-order, along with “The Gypsy Road” and the title track, which features Home Free. Paying tribute to his rock and roll heroes, McLean's new single honors those who paved ...

Don McLean Releases Remastered 'Jerusalem' Photo Don McLean Releases Remastered 'Jerusalem'
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023

Friday, November 13, legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean released a remastered version of his iconic song 'Jerusalem.' This timeless track is now available for streaming and download on various platforms, with all proceeds generously earmarked for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ...

HEATHER ANNE LOMAX Releases 'The Doman Tracks' Photo HEATHER ANNE LOMAX Releases 'The Doman Tracks'
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023

HEATHER ANNE LOMAX releases 'The Doman Tracks' and shares music video for 'Bits And Pieces' in new announcement. The album consists of eight collaborative songs recorded with the late Michael Doman, formerly the singer-songwriter-producer of the noted ‘80s L.A. rock band Broken Homes....

The Vaccines Yearn For Belonging In 'Sometimes, I Swear' & Announce US Tour With The Photo The Vaccines Yearn For Belonging In 'Sometimes, I Swear' & Announce US Tour With The Kooks
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023

The album’s opening track sets the tone with a gnawing sense of displacement played out over insistent drums and euphoric guitars. The band also announces their return to the US for a coast to coast tour with The Kooks in spring 2024, including stops in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and mo...

Don McLean Documentary Nominated at the MTV Movie And TV Awards Photo Don McLean Documentary Nominated at the MTV Movie And TV Awards
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023

Other nominees include Halftime, Love, Lizzo, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, and Sheryl. The MTV Movie and TV Awards will be hosted by Drew Barrymore and airing live on Sunday, May 7 at 8 PM ET/PT from the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. America Pie was released in 1971 and spent four weeks ...

David Gilbert Foster Emerges with Album 'AMERICAN DREAM' Photo David Gilbert Foster Emerges with Album 'AMERICAN DREAM'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2022

Each song on AMERICAN DREAM touches on a different aspect or experience of Foster’s life, with the title track being an all-encompassing examination of many issues from his childhood to the present. At six and a half minutes long, the song was inspired by Foster’s love for Don McLean’s epic “America...

The Gleeman Shares Festive Anthem 'I Love Christmastime' Photo The Gleeman Shares Festive Anthem 'I Love Christmastime'
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022

The Gleeman gets ready for the festive season with wistful new single ‘I Love Christmastime’, releasing it one month before the big day. Having hit the scene with his debut EP ‘The Gunslinger’ earlier this year, The Gleeman is set to round off his 2022 with ‘I Love Christmastime’, a song sure to sti...

Music Promotion Pioneer Don Graham Passes Away at 87 Photo Music Promotion Pioneer Don Graham Passes Away at 87
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2022

Don Graham, a music promotion pioneer who started his lengthy career in the early days of Warner Bros. Records, A&M, Blue Thumb, and United Artists in the 1960s, died Thursday evening, July 7, 2022 of stomach cancer at the age of 87.  He was surrounded by his family....

Paramount+ to Debut New Don McLean Documentary Photo Paramount+ to Debut New Don McLean Documentary
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. In THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: THE STORY OF DON MCLEAN’S “AMERICAN PIE,” McLean will s...

Tyson Fury Teams up With Don McLean to Remake Classic Song 'American Pie' Photo Tyson Fury Teams up With Don McLean to Remake Classic Song 'American Pie'
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Fury, who will take on fellow Brit Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23rd live on BT Sport Box Office, famously performed 'American Pie' after defeating Deontay Wilder in Fury v Wilder II in 2020. The song has since become synonymous with the boxer who is not afraid to showcase his musical t...

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs Tribute to Don McLean with Performance of 'Vincent (St Photo VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs Tribute to Don McLean with Performance of 'Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022

Talk show host and award-winning pop music star Kelly Clarkson surprised her television audience today with a beautiful rendition of Don McLean’s hit single “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” in honor of the 50th Anniversary of McLean’s American Pie album that spawned the hit singles “American Pie” an...

VIDEO: Don McLean Releases New Music Video of His Classic Song 'Vincent (Starry, Star Photo VIDEO: Don McLean Releases New Music Video of His Classic Song 'Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2022

The video was recorded at Immersive Van Gogh Los Angeles and was released in commemoration of Van Gogh’s birthday and World Bipolar Day on Wednesday, March 30. Viewers are encouraged to make a donation to support the ISBD. Watch the new mnusic video now!...

Musically Diverse Hit TV Show THE SONG Season III To Premiere Saturday Photo Musically Diverse Hit TV Show THE SONG Season III To Premiere Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2022

THE SONG – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms nationally syndicated television show launched in January 2020, and the star power, production and unique programming of the first two seasons made it must-see tv for music fans coast to coast. ...

Don McLean Announces American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour Dates Photo Don McLean Announces American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
by Michael Major - December 13, 2021

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs and album ever this year, McLean will entertain fans across the continent throughout nearly 30 cities from Honolulu to Toronto and everything in between, proving that “bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in...

Don McClean Announces 'American Pie' 50th Anniversary Tour Photo Don McClean Announces 'American Pie' 50th Anniversary Tour
by Michael Major - October 19, 2021

As tragic as the backstory behind the song 'American Pie' is with the much too early death of the new rock’n’roll-hope Buddy Holly, the track is also magnificent and legendary. The eight-and-a-half-minute ballad “American Pie” has been making history since its release in 1971. Check out McLean's new...

Don McLean To Release Children's Book 'American Pie: A Fable' In September Photo Don McLean To Release Children's Book 'American Pie: A Fable' In September
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021

To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of one of the top songs of the twentieth century, “American Pie,” this new children’s book weave’s themes from the iconic song with experiences from Don’s early life and, in true 'American Pie' form, offers meaningful elements open to interpretation....

Don McLean Featured Guest On The T.G. Sheppard Show This Friday Photo Don McLean Featured Guest On The T.G. Sheppard Show This Friday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 04, 2021

McLean is also featured this week by People.com where he shared not only his experience with Elvis Presley recording “And I Love You So,” but also how the world needs good music which helps keep everyone grounded during these trying times....

THE SONG Launched on Jan. 2 Photo THE SONG Launched on Jan. 2
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021

THE SONG – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms nationally syndicated hit TV series is back for another exciting season with music’s most iconic artists performing legendary songs in some of the most scenic locations of America....

THE SONG is Hitting the Road for Season Two Photo THE SONG is Hitting the Road for Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 14, 2020

THE SONG – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms nationally syndicated hit TV series is back for another exciting season with music’s most iconic artists performing legendary songs in some of the most scenic locations of America....

Don McLean Sets Special Concert Event on Feb. 3 Photo Don McLean Sets Special Concert Event on Feb. 3
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020

Legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean released his iconic album American Pie in 1971, and now 50 years later will perform at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, on “The Day The Music Died,” February 3, 2021....

Don McLean Releases New Album 'Still Playin' Favorites' Photo Don McLean Releases New Album 'Still Playin' Favorites'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 23, 2020

Don McLean pays homage to American music with his new covers album, Still Playin’ Favorites, released today through Time Life....

Don McLean To Perform Hour-Long Live Stream Concert On The 615 Hideaway & RFD-TV Photo Don McLean To Perform Hour-Long Live Stream Concert On The 615 Hideaway & RFD-TV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2020

On Monday, September 28 at 5pm ET / 4pm CT McLean will take the stage and perform his classic hits and fan favorites such as 'Botanical Gardens,' 'And I Love You So,' 'Greenback Dollar,' 'American Pie,' 'Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),' and more. ...











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