Don McLean - Ray Stevens Interview & 'American Pie' (Live on CabaRay Nashville)

Happy Birthday Don McLean! Here's Don being interviewed by Ray Stevens before performing his #1 hit song "American Pie" live on CabaRay Nashville!

[martial_matt]

I'm glad to see him on stage with you Ray! He still sounds great! Legendary Song!

[redwandennaoui]

What a wonderful man, one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Had the pleasure of seeing Don in concert Art Centre, Melbourne, Australia

[alphabet]

Everybody for decades has been asking this guy what the meaning behind this song was. His response has always been, "It means I'll never have to work again. "

[therodz]

In 1979 my wife was pregnant with our first child and we lived in East Los |Angeles. My wife though young 19 then liked soul music for her dad owned a movie theater in Biola, Ca and the kids would run the movie theater ... played all soul music and I was in my 20's .... I was used to Spanish music and she had a hard time adjusting to it. (She was from Hayward Ca. However I was also into Don Mclean, Linda Ronstadt, and many 1960-70s groups. I had never been to a live music place. Heard that Don Mclean was going to be playing in Seal Beach. I bought the tickets and we got there a little late. We waited in line, when we reached the window we were the last ahead in the line and were told that the capacity was full and that we were to wait for the next session. After pleading with the ticket vendor due to my wife's pregnant condition we were allowed in. We enjoyed Don's music .... my wife love it and since, his music was a household item. My wife passed 2 years ago 2019. We had a total of 8 children 4 boys 4 girls. My son Peter the youngest of the boys just passed away October 9th 2020 here in Cedar City Utah. Peter will be bury at Rose Hills Memorial. Whittier, Ca. A memory of my wife's life and mine.

[pwrdappl]

love you big man, those who know really know, the context of this song, it is one of the greatest riddles ever written. Gdo bless the 60s

[austinjones]

Don McClean rocks! I love his music, even though I’m only 23. American Pie is my absolute favorite! Most music today is crap.

[ijustlovebritcoms]

Wow! 🥰❤️ Two of my heroes together! Don McLean sounding EVERY BIT AS AWESOME AS EVER...maybe even better! Every note spot on, all the little twists and edgy nuances I always loved about his singing. Age has brought a new mellow richness. Just like aged liquor. And yeah, this version of the great hit actually better than the famous recording... Rock ON!

[edwardanthony]

My mother bought this extended poetic 45 back in the early 70's.

[jhb]

I did not appreciate him and his music back in the old days, but I do now. I'm sorry to hear of the problems between him and his former wife and kids, but I'm glad he is able to have great fun fun a young beautiful fun lady. May he have the best, as he gave us the best. I love Vincent and And I Love You So.

[huuknow]

Wow! My favorite song of all time. Like the live version even better than the recorded version I loved when it was a big hit so many years ago. Thanks a million!

[secondchance]

Thank you, this song takes me back oh so many years.

[johnkeegen]

This was great, I also liked it when Don did a live version with Garth Brooks in Central Park.

[iyorit]

In the 70's, this song sold well on Japanese radio. Many Japanese boys at that time listened to it because they thought it was a delicious pie song without understanding it as a serious song.

[GregSr]

Back in 1972 I bought his American Pie album and played the heck out of it. I was only 19 but I knew good music when I heard it.

[edwardanthony]

Dear god, Don sounds 45+ years younger than his age!

[CJHallx]

A long long time ago and I can still remember when this song came out. Been to three concerts. Happy Birthday to the original DMc.

[linkcubuspark]

Don McLean's iconic song "American Pie" (1971) refers to the tragic event that occurred on February 3, 1959:

The Day the Music Died

A small plane crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing three young rock and roll musicians:

1. Buddy Holly (22)
2. Ritchie Valens (17)
3. J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson (28)

This incident shocked the music world, inspiring Don McLean's lyrics:

"February made me shiver
With every paper I'd deliver
Bad news on the doorstep
I couldn't take one more step"

[brendastone]

I Write songs and sing. People in the stores follow me and ask me to keep singing. I have written over 300 songs. I also write children's stories. I love listening to old songs. I have enjoyed listening.

[qazwiz]

shame that Don's voice hasn't aged like the wine.