American singer-songwriter from New Rochelle, New York, born October 2, 1945, best known for the songs "American Pie" and "Vincent".

Born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York. Rose to prominence in the early 1970s with the hit "American Pie". Influenced early on by Buddy Holly; noted for intimate, folk-rooted ballads.

Reviews praise Don McLean's songwriting and voice, especially the album Tapestry and the song "American Pie". Critics view "American Pie" as an extraordinary single while noting unevenness across that album. His strengths are balladry and intimate folk arrangements.

For:Fans of 1970s folk and singer-songwriters, readers interested in music history and classic ballads.

 Tapestry is a sad album, blue just like its cover but light, which conveys feelings of sweetness, grace, fragility, poetry;

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 "American Pie" is a tribute to Buddy Holly and, at the same time, a nostalgic reflection on how, after his death, rock 'n roll progressively lost its original and visceral attitude to make people dance and make them happy

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 Don McLean has always lived in the sauce-less part of my memory.

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