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Episode Synopsis
As a paperboy, Don McLean remembers very well that fateful morning when he saw the news about the death of Buddy Holly. Now 62 years on, that resulting song American Pie has been voted one of the best songs of the Century...
Now on tour celebrating its 50th anniversary, Don opens up candidly about those songs and how early swimming lessons taught him how to keep his voice in tip-top condition to this day. He also talks about those other artists' interpretations of his hits. With Madonna and George Michael having covered his material, McLean also reveals whom he would most like to hear cover one of his songs. This is one podcast you won't want to miss.
Catch him on his 50th Anniversary Of American Pie tour now. For more information from Don McLean, visit his website www.donmclean.com
Series 3, Episode 4
Now on tour celebrating its 50th anniversary, Don opens up candidly about those songs and how early swimming lessons taught him how to keep his voice in tip-top condition to this day. He also talks about those other artists' interpretations of his hits. With Madonna and George Michael having covered his material, McLean also reveals whom he would most like to hear cover one of his songs. This is one podcast you won't want to miss.
Catch him on his 50th Anniversary Of American Pie tour now. For more information from Don McLean, visit his website www.donmclean.com
Series 3, Episode 4
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