Biography
Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail", he is best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation. His other hit singles include "Vincent" (about Vincent van Gogh), "Dreidel", and "Wonderful Baby"; as well as his renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".
McLean's song "And I Love You So" has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Helen Reddy, Glen Campbell, and others. In 2000, Madonna had a hit with a rendition of "American Pie".
In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In January 2018, BMI certified that "American Pie" had reached five million airplays and "Vincent" three million.
Filmography
all 22
self 16
Movies 12
TV Shows 10
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022)
Don McLean: American Pie (2017)
Buddy Holly: Rave On (2017)
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013)
When Woodstock Was Young (2009)
The One Show (2006)
Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Don Mclean - Starry Starry Night (2001)
Where Are They Now? (1999)
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died (1999)
Garth Live from Central Park (1997)
Classic Albums (1997)
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time (1982)
Solid Gold (1980)
Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker (1979)
The Marti Caine Show (1979)
Fraternity Row (1977)
Seaside Special (1975)
The Midnight Special (1972)
Disco (1971)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973
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GenderMale
Birthday1945-10-02 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Rochelle, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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