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Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’: Documentary, stage play and book in the works
50 years after he wrote the song, Don McLean is ready to tell the story of “American Pie.” The singer-songwriter has announced plans for a feature documentary, “The Day The Music Died: The Story Behind Don McLean’s American Pie,” set for release at the end of 2021....
Don McLean’s ‘Vincent’ lyrics up for sale for $1.5 million
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The original handwritten lyrics of Don McLean’s song “Vincent”, a tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh, are going up for sale with an asking price of $1.5 million. Los Angeles-based rare documents dealer Moments in Time said on Wednesday that...
Between the Rhymes: Should My Lyrics Be Poetic, Clever or Conversational?
One of the questions I get most often when I mentor songwriters is “Why does everyone tell me I need to write more conversational lyrics?” While there is no “one size fits all” answer to how your lyrics “should” be written, there is a reason that people give you...
DON McLEAN, LEE GREENWOOD, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JAMES BROWN, TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS, DOLLY PARTON, ELTON JOHN, ARETHA FRANKLIN, NEIL DIAMOND, FAITH HILL, TRACE ADKINS AND MORE NAMED IN PARADE MAGAZINES TOP SONGS ABOUT AMERICA FOR YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY PLAYLIST
The 4th of July is upon us, and it’s a time to celebrate freedom and embrace patriotism. It may feel and be more difficult than ever to do this year: We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, with many states seeing a resurgence of the coronavirus; we’re in the makes...
DON McLEAN, BARRY MANILOW, MARTINA McBRIDE, KENNY LOGGINS, CINDY and CARLOS SANTANA, JEWEL, CeCe WINANS, PAT BENATAR and NEIL GIRALDO AND MORE SET FOR CNN’S THE FOURTH IN AMERICA
CNN’s Don Lemon and Dana Bash will co-anchor the special event, with Lemon in New York City and Bash in Washington, D.C. Atlanta, GA – CNN’s “The Fourth In America” will be like no other. CNN is marking America’s independence and celebrating the rich diversity of the...
Elmore Magazine Features Don McLean “As Tasty As An American Pie”
Don McLean wrote one of the most important songs of a generation around 50 years ago. With “American Pie,” he hit the global charts, the airwaves and the world—a home run. One copy of the original, hand-written lyrics fetched over a million bucks at auction; ...
DON McLEAN JOINS KELLY CLARKSON, NICK CANNON, ZAC EFRON, THE JUDDS, MISSY ELLIOTT, TRISHA YEARSWOOD, AND MORE IN 2021 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the latest group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in...
Exclusive: ‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean wants to teach you how to play guitar
Don McLean is hoping to share some light – and wisdom – with music fans who are bored at home. On Friday, the "American Pie" singer and Songwriters Hall of Fame member released a guitar tutorial on his YouTube channel, revealed...
Don McLean’s “American Pie” Among Top 20 Songs Used by the CIA!
Maybe many of you already know; others, able to had no idea. But one of the many practices used by the CIA to torture is the music. Read Full Article
DON MCLEAN JOINS THE PASTE HAPPIEST HOUR
Live on Thursday, May 14 From 5pm ET to 5:30pm ET 173 Classic Songs Just Released Last Week,All Available on Major Digital Platforms For The First Time Iconic singer/songwriter Don McLean will appear on The Paste Happiest Hour this Thursday, May 14 from 5:00pm ET to...
The Vivant’s one-on-one interview with Don McLean
McLean plans world tour, release of digital collection and still finds time to work on his house When I was in high school, my first car was a ’63 Chevy, which was a perfect cruisin’ car. More often than not Don McLean’s American Pie was part of our music...
‘American Pie’ video supports out-of-work SC musicians, with boost from Don McLean
The day South Carolina restaurants and bars closed their doors was, indeed, the day the music died for many musicians who play out their craft on small stages in towns and cities across the state. Every Friday night, music would take over Montague’s Restaurant in...