Don McLean wrote ‘American Pie’ because ... “American Pie” appeared on the album of the same title. The album American Pie reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for seven weeks, lasting ...

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Ritchie Valens' sister sends a message to songwriter Don McLean describing how she really felt about his folk-rock anthem "American Pie." ...

On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...

Don McLean recorded his first album Tapestry in 1969 in Berkeley ... by United Artists who did the business on his follow-up American Pie. Don McLean scored two UK Official Singles Chart Number ...

Don McLean is all too aware how cruel the music industry can be, he has one major regret from early in his career that he ...

Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...

You can check out "The Day the Music Died" on Paramount+ now and to listen to Don's latest Christmas album "Christmas Memories ... which would put American troops in a dramatic new role, not ...

McLean and the iconic song are the focus of the new Paramount+ documentary 'The Day the Music Died: American Pie.' Don McLean's documentary, 'The Day the Music Died,' is streaming now on Paramount+.