'I Wish I Knew My Father Better' An Emotional Don McLean Interview

Singer and songwriter Don McLean joins Piers Morgan to discuss the 50-year anniversary of his smash hit American Pie and the importance of the track. They also discuss what America means to Don and how the country has changed over the years. Piers also brings up Don’s recent decision to not perform at a gun convention and why he decided to do so. Tyson Fury also sends a message to Don, sharing his love for the track American Pie and what it means to him (as someone who often celebrates and performs to the song). And at the very end of the interview, Don gives us an emotional and honest answer to one of his regrets in life.

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[Debbie]

But I could have told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.❤️

[fredneedle]

With you there Don. My dad died when I was just 18. I wish I'd known him more. All the best. X

[fritzcat]

Don, you just described what it’s like to craft a poem. I’m a poet too. I absolutely love your work. Thank you for your honesty. I wish I could meet you.

[lynleytownsend]

Oh my gosh- my husband and I just saw him in Corpus Christi, TX two weeks ago and Don Mclean and his band were great! What a huge gift. If you get the chance to see them- for sure go see their show. My favorite song of his is “Castles in the Air”- makes me cry- Don Mclean is such a talented artist, storyteller, musician… legend….

[michaeljeffers]

His rhyming on American Pie was outstanding. No cliches. Totally original. Rhyming ' him with gym' ' perfume with tune' and ' ' Queen and Dean' to name a few.

Great interview Piers of a true musical icon. Entertaining, candid and natural. Thanks.

[barbaradonaldson]

What a great interview Piers! Just love Don McLean!

[savearhino]

what abt his next album w “on the amazon” . i loved don and i played that first album( i had a cassette) over and over and my whole family wanted to clobber me. thank you, Don, for giving young singers something that allowed us to sing our lungs out. will never forget

[captaindunsell]

Great humanitarian and artist … thanks

[rtd]

Don...I would look forward to hearing your song about the current state of affairs

[annajouzova]

I have heard this interview when it was 25 minutes long - would it be possible to hear it again ?

[stephaniedietz]

Ive been playing American Pie like crazy lately. What timing. "The father son & the holy ghost" woo don Mclean 🙏🏼.

Also Piers, youtube is censoring you. This is not normal you have so few views and subscribers. Im American & have watched you since 2017 on GMB destroying the likes of Monroe Bergdorf & the other brat who tweeked about your identifying as a penguin. So you're being censored obviously.

Maybe add a female bad a$$ cohost to break the "algo" rhythm. Xx

[bawlingsoup]

type guy i would love to sit down with and chat away into the night

[stephenhall]

castles in the air long hot summer MCR, those wwere the daze UTC

[S.L.S-]

I have narrowed down who my birth father is but the people involved won't take a DNA test even though they know their dad cheated repeatedly on their mother.

[eslteacherpeter]

Mclean had so many more amazing songs apart from American Pie and Vincent!

[TheJewellian]

how about " I wish I hadn't abused my wife and hurt my children" as opposed to regretting not knowing his father better.

[MassiveBrainTrauma]

Be good to your kids, they remember you when they're elderly. Oh, daddy!!! Why!!! Why daddy why!!!
He might come back one day.

[sharonwatts]

Your talent is more than obvious….your abuse to/of others is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNFORGIVABLE!! Karma will get you!! But thank you for the music.

[mattw]

Why is no one asking him about his hair?