Don McLean

Don McLean

Birthday: 1945-10-02

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Biography: Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail". He is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone". His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", "Castles in the Air", and "Wonderful Baby", as well as renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".

Movies

Garth Live from Central Park
Garth Live from Central Park

This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth gave a...

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The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumph...

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Don McLean: Starry, Starry Night
Don McLean: Starry, Starry Night

Don McLean performs live in Austin, Texas at the Paramount Theatre for this program. Best known for ...

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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical p...

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Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlig...

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The Flight of Dragons
The Flight of Dragons

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so the green wizard, Carolinus, decide...

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Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker

A rebellious 17-year-old girl ignores parental advice and joins her friends as a beach-bound regular...

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When Woodstock Was Young
When Woodstock Was Young

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Buddy Holly: Rave On
Buddy Holly: Rave On

Documentary following the life of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly....

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Don McLean: American Pie
Don McLean: American Pie

The story behind the “American Pie” album featuring all new interviews with Don McLean, the producer...

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973

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Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopp...

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Till Tomorrow: Don McLean
Till Tomorrow: Don McLean

This Robert Elfstrom film Follows Don McLean in a series of concerts, where he sings his most popula...

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The Lost Daughter
The Lost Daughter

The rich Westerner embarks on a journey to find his daughter who vanished in Montreal and Zurich. Th...

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The Real Love
The Real Love

The world premiere of this unique musical is here to experience in all its grand excitement. Relive ...

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