The singer has always left the lyrics of his hit American Pie up to interpretation ...

The classic song came out 55 years ago.

In the early 1970s, radio playlists were built around short, tightly formatted singles—typically three to four minutes long, designed for maximum rotation and advertiser-friendly pacing. Against that ...

Fifty-five years ago today, Don McLean released the album that shot him to mainstream success and produced his biggest career hit.

In 1971, a song was released that would go on to top the charts for an impressive four weeks and become a hallmark of the era’s music. Decades later, that track, Don McLean’s “American Pie,” would be ...

An American folk rock legend is celebrating the 55th anniversary of his biggest hit. Don McLean, best known for the iconic 1971 song “American Pie,” has more than 30 tour dates scheduled in the U.S.

In 1972, a song turned one of the greatest tragedies in the music business into a No. 1 hit, capturing the essence of loss into an 8-minute masterpiece. "American Pie" by Don McLean topped the charts ...

(2911) Fifty‑five years after its release, Don McLean's "American Pie" remains one of the most enduring anthems in American music - a sweeping, eight‑minute epic that captured a nation in transition ...

“American Pie” was penned by iconic singer-songwriter Don McLean. Next year, he will be celebrating the song’s 50th anniversary of this American standard. Her The Next Best Thing film co-star Rupert ...

GOSHEN, Ind. (WSBT) — Bye-bye, Miss American Pie... But hello, Don McLean! The famous singer-songwriter performed at the Goshen Theatre Sunday evening. McLean, best known for his hit "American Pie," ...

Here are some songs from 1971 that definitely defined the year. From gut wrenching folk to anthemic soul, this year had everything.