American Pie
1/1/1971, LAUNCH, Dave DiMartino
A great pop song--but played to death for so long on the radio that it's hard to hear as anything but a tired tune--"American Pie" is just one of McLean's better songs here;...
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American Pie
7/13/2005, AMG
Don McLean's second album, American Pie, which was his first to gain recognition after the negligible initial sales of 1970's Tapestry, is necessarily dominated by its title...
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American Pie & Other Hits
7/13/2005, AMG
American Pie & Other Hits is a solid, ten-track sampler of Don McLean's career, containing his pair of big hits ("American Pie," "Vincent"), plus the minor hits "Dreidel,"...
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Christmas
7/13/2005, AMG
Don McLean's first seasonal outing is a warm and lush affair, recorded with orchestral backing and vocals from the Jordanaires; highlights include renditions of "Winter...
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Classics
7/13/2005, AMG
Classics is a ten-track budget-priced collection that features some of his biggest hits, including "American Pie," "Vincent, " "Crying" and "Since I Don't Have You, " as...
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Favorites & Rarities
7/13/2005, AMG
Spanning two discs and 42 tracks, Favorites & Rarities really is directed toward diehards, not casual fans looking for a thorough overview. Although all his biggest hits are...
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Greatest Hits: Then & Now
8/5/2007, AMG
For most fans, the single-disc Greatest Hits Then & Now will be all the Don McLean they need, since it compiles all of his hits and best-known songs on one concise disc. ~...
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Greatest Hits Live
7/13/2005, AMG
Recorded in London on October 4, 1980, this double CD presents 20 tracks dominated by McLean originals, with occasional oldies covers of the likes of Bobby Darin, Buddy...
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The Best Of Don McLean
7/13/2005, AMG
Don McLean wrote a miracle with "American Pie": a mesmerizing study of rock open to multiple interpretations, yet simple and tuneful, erudite but gut-wrenching (even...
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Chain Lightning
7/13/2005, AMG
These 12 tracks were cut in 1978 and finally released three years later, scoring a Top 30 listing on the album charts and two hit singles, covers of Roy Orbison's "Crying"...
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Believers
7/13/2005, AMG
Who would have expected that Believers -- part of the second phase of Don McLean's career -- would not only be one of his strongest albums of his whole career, but a solidly...
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Prime Time
7/13/2005, AMG
McLean went in a dozen directions on this 1977 release. There are wild tunes like "Jump" (with great piano playing by Howie Wyeth), solemn ones like "The Statue," which is a...
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Christmas Dreams
7/13/2005, AMG
McLean's second collection of seasonal favorites is as heartfelt as its predecessor -- a simple and reflective recording, Christmas Dreams is highlighted by renditions of...
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Tapestry
7/13/2005, AMG
It took the success of Don McLean's second album, American Pie, to stimulate interest in his debut record, Tapestry. But once the new fans looked, they found that the album...
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Solo
7/13/2005, AMG
Don McLean's final album for United Artists was a musical tour de force, and the best self-contained account of the full breadth of McLean's talent. Recorded live in...
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Don McLean
7/13/2005, AMG
Don McLean's followup to the overwhelmingly successful American Pie inevitably fell short of its predecessor, but it was a strong collection, containing the chart entry "If...
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Homeless Brother
7/13/2005, AMG
McLean turned in more of a light pop effort here, with the charming "Wonderful Baby" topping the Adult Contemporary chart, an excellent cover of "Crying In The Chapel," and...
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Legendary Songs Of Don Mclean
7/13/2005, AMG
Legendary Songs of Don McLean is basically EMI's repackaging of the 1991 Best of Don McLean with double the tracks. It is a welcome expansion to the collection and serves as...
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American Pie
7/13/2005, AMG
Don McLean's second album, American Pie, which was his first to gain recognition after the negligible initial sales of 1970's Tapestry, is necessarily dominated by its title...
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