Don McLean is one of the best-known singer-songwriters in American history. He was interviewed by producer Ed Freeman, as well as musician Jake Bugg. In addition, this program included an archive performance of British singing sensation George Michael singing Don McLean’s “The Grave”.
American Pie was Don McLean’s second studio album, which was released in October of 1971. It includes the smash hit “Vincent,” where he paid homage to Post-Impressionist painter Van Gogh. The veteran musician is featured in extensive new interviews, where he talks about the intricacies of his songs, as well as the fraught recording process, and his album’s musical legacy.
“I had most of the album written without American Pie,” McLean said in a press release, prior to noting that he was not happy with that. “I knew it wasn’t finished. I had more to say. I had this really big song I needed to get out,” he added.
McLean’s tour kicks off on December 9 at the New Hope Winery in New Hope, Pennsylvania. On March 23, 2018, he will perform at New York City’s City Winery, and on September 8, he will perform at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury with Pure Prairie League in Westbury on Long Island, New York.
In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame by country star Garth Brooks. In 2000, “American Pie” was named one of the “Top 5 Songs of the 20th Century” by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and in February of 2002, “American Pie” was inducted into the coveted Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2017, the iconic song was subsequently inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
McLean continues to tour both North America and overseas. A few of his new musical works, will be released in 2018. To learn more about Don McLean and his upcoming touring dates, check out his official website.
