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By far best known for "American Pie" (which was voted Number 5 of the 365 Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of American and the National Endowment for the Arts), Don McLean is an influential folk-rock singer/songwriter. He reached the height of his success in the 70s with his album, ''American Pie'', which contained the titular hit as well as the other notable single, "Vincent."
"American Pie" was written in memory of [[
After "American Pie," McLean continued to write and perform songs. He found further success in the UK, but never again saw such popularity in the States. He is known for covering the songs of [[
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=== He/His Work Contains Examples Of: ===
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* [[Black Sheep Hit]] - "American Pie," which effectively dogged his career because everyone wanted him to write another song just like "American Pie."
* [[Creator Backlash]] - "American Pie", not just for the fact that it's overshadowed his other songs tremendously, but also McLean's eternal annoyance at constantly being asked what the song means.
* [[Go Mad From the Revelation]] - Similar to the Total Perspective Vortex from ''[[The
* [[Grief Song]] - "American Pie"
* [["I Am Great" Song]] - "Everybody Loves Me, Baby"
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** Also, the song "Vincent" is ''not'' "Starry Starry Night".
* [[Second Verse Curse]] - Because "American Pie" was so long, it was released originally on a dual-sided single. Some radios only played Part One.
* [[Three Chords and
* [[Titled After the Song]] - ''American Pie''
* [[The Walrus Was Paul]] - On the subject of "American Pie," the only explanation McLean has ever given is that it means he'll never have to work again.
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