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It may feel like Don McLean’s “American Pie” is the kind of folk song standard that’s just existed since time immemorial, but the singer-songwriter is celebrating the song — and its eponymous album — ...

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Released in January 1973, the single quickly climbed the charts before spending five weeks at No. 1, becoming one of the year ...

This is a classic song.

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An American folk rock legend is celebrating the 55th anniversary of his biggest hit. Don McLean, best known for the iconic 1971 song “American Pie,” has more than 30 tour dates scheduled in the U.S.

Artists as described in title. Plus classics from Art Blakey, Gerald Wilson, Art Pepper, and more. Additional new music from Roy Hargrove, Brian Lynch, and a re-release from Dianne Reeves. Finally, ...

Australia, this one's for the lifers. Legendary American singer-songwriter Don McLean is heading back Down Under this October, celebrating 55 years of his era-defining classic 'American Pie' – aka one ...