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The Story Behind Don McLean’s Nostalgic Epic “American Pie”
- Why it took the songwriter a decade to complete the folk-rock classic. The Story Behind Don McLean’s Nostalgic Epic “American Pie” Consequence Staff
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Darius Rucker, Don McLean among group to be honored at Music City Walk of Fame
Rucker, McLean, hall of fame guitarist Duane Eddy and legendary record executive Joe Galante to be honored by Ric Flair, Vince Gill, more on Oct. 4
- USThe Star Press
'American Pie' on menu this weekend at newest BSU campus gem
Saturday, a new venue on the campus at Ball State University goes into action at the Brown Family Amphitheater with a free performance by Don McLean.
- EntertainmentConsequence of Sound
Tupac Shakur’s Love of Don McLean’s Folk Classic “Vincent,” Explained by Allen Hughes
The Don McLean classic, which you might think of as "Starry, Starry Night," was a major inspiration for Shakur. Tupac Shakur’s Love of Don McLean’s Folk Classic “Vincent,” Explained by Allen Hughes Liz Shannon Miller
- EntertainmentThe Herald-Times
Share a piece of "Pie" with Don McLean at Brown County Music Center on Aug. 19
American singer/songwriter stops in Nashville, Indiana, on his Honoring The Day the Music Died 50th anniversary "American Pie" tour.
- USThe Star Press
City's use of $45,000 in EDIT funds for Don McLean not a hit with everyone
The city of Muncie is hosting singer/songwriter Don McLean for a free concert at Ball State. The show will cost the city $45,000 in EDIT funds.
- USAmarillo Globe-News
Elise: A Don McLean opus on mental health still rings true today
While I agree that Don McLean’s “American Pie” is magnificent, I also turn to another brilliant McLean piece as being even more relevant today.
- WorldDeseret News
Opinion: The importance of the ‘American Pie’-singing South Korean president
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol recently visited Washington D.C. for the 5th time this year. Learn more about the country’s history here.
- EntertainmentPeople
Don McLean Offers Duet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Who Sang 'American Pie' to Biden
"I intend to go over to South Korea next year and sing it with the president, so that's probably going to be another news story," McLean said.
- EntertainmentTODAY
South Korea’s president receives standing ovation for ‘American Pie’ performance at state dinner
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea performed "American Pie" while at White House state dinner after being asked by President Joe Biden.
- PoliticsBusiness Insider
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol shocked Biden and a White House state dinner audience by performing 'American Pie'
After Yoon Suk Yeol sang a verse for the crowd, President Joe Biden presented him with a guitar signed by Don McLean.
