“A long, long time ago / I can still remember how that music used to make me smile ...” It’s been a long, long time since singer-songwriter Don McLean wrote those words, the opening lyrics to his ...

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“American Pie” singer thought Elvis Presley’s voice sounded “dark” on the first Elvis song he heard. Elvis’ appearance on a magazine cover had a huge impact on McLean. The first Elvis song McLean ...

The Beatles‘ songs had a significant impact on many people. For example, “American Pie” singer Don McLean said one of the Fab Four’s songs helped him feel better during a dark period. He said his mood ...

“People are always asking me ‘Isn’t this like the 1960s?’” Don McLean tells American Songwriter. “I don’t think it’s anything like the 1960s, because people are afraid to express their opinions [now] ...

"American Pie" singer Don McLean has been belting out his classic for the last 50 years. McLean recently spoke to Fox News Digital, and shared the compliment he received from country music legend ...