‘American Pie’ was not the singer’s only hit “American Pie” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks. It became McLean’s only No. 1 hit — but what a No. 1 hit!

Don McLean performs "American Pie" for its 50th anniversary at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper performed on Feb. 3, 1959.

Don McLean wrote his 1971 classic song "American Pie" when he was just 24 years old – and a half-century later, he’s still serving it piping hot on stage. "This is a fertile tree," the singer ...

McLean’s iconic song “American Pie” attained No. 1 on the Billboard charts after its release more than 50 years ago, on Jan. 15, 1972. To this day it remains a classic of American folk rock ...

Don McLean is known to most as a one-hit-wonder for his 1971 song “American Pie”. In the decades since then, McLean has become increasingly disinterested in modern music — if it can even be ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Songwriter Don McLean's original manuscript of "American Pie," one of the most iconic songs of its time, could fetch up to $1.5 million when it is sold on April 7, auctioneers ...

FILE - Don McLean rides a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Feb. 22, 2019. For all those fans of the iconic song "American Pie" who have sometimes wondered about the lyrics ...

Don McLean praises Taylor Swift after she dethroned "American Pie" as the longest-running song to hit No. 1, calling her a "civilized young lady.' Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 ...

NEW YORK - Don McLean has listened for decades as people belted out his classic song "American Pie" at last call or at karaoke - and applauds you for the effort. "I've heard whole bars burst into ...

AP. Don McLean looks back at his masterpiece, ‘American Pie’ Jul 17, 2022, 7:33 PM | Updated: Jul 18, 2022, 9:14 am Updated: Jul 18, 2022, 9:14 am ...