Don McLean
Don McLean, born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York, is an American singer/songwriter, most famous for his 1971 ballad "American Pie".
Other well-known songs include
- "Vincent" (a tribute to the 19th century Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh)
- "Castles in the Air"
- "Winterwood"
In 1981, he had an international number one hit with the Roy Orbison classic, "Crying". The Big O himself once described Don as 'the voice of the century,' and a subsequent rerecording of the song saw him embrace Don's remake.
Discography
- "Tapestry"- 1970
- "American Pie"- 1971
- "Don McLean"- 1972
- "Playin' Favorites"- 1973
- "Homeless Brother"- 1974
- "Solo"- 1976 {LIVE}
- "Prime Time"- 1977
- "Chain Lightning"- 1978
- "Believers"- 1981
- "Dominion"- 1982 {LIVE}
- "For The Memories I & II"- 1986-7
- "Love Tracks"- 1987
- "Headroom"- 1990
- "Favourites and Rarities"- 1993
- "River of Love"- 1995
- "Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins"- 2001
- "Starry Starry Night"- 2001 {LIVE}
- "You've Got To Share"- 2003 ("The Kid's Album")
- "The Western Album"- 2003
A rerelease of two older Christmas albums is due in 2004.
Don McLean is still going strong and keeps up a demanding touring schedule.