Don McLean sings the American Dream elegy
A landmark album of 70s folk rock, featuring "American Pie."
The eight-minute title track is a masterpiece, an allegorical portrayal of rock 'n' roll history and American cultural nostalgia. McLean's raw yet powerful vocals bring the poetic lyrics to life. The album as a whole sensitively captures the transition from the '60s to the '70s.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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American Pie
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2)
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Till Tomorrow
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3)
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Vincent
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4)
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Crossroads
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5)
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Winterwood
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6)
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Empty Chairs
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7)
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Everybody Loves Me, Baby
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8)
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Sister Fatima
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9)
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The Grave
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10)
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Babylon
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11)
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Mother Nature
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12)
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Aftermath
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Piano - Paul Griffin (1)
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Arranged By - Don McLean (10)
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Composed By - Don McLean (1 to 9)
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Guitar, Banjo, Vocals - Don McLean
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Marimba, Vibraphone [Vibes] - Mike Mainieri
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Electric Guitar - David Spinoza
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Concertmaster - Gene Orloff
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Accompanied By [Assisted By] - Trevor Veitch
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Drums, Percussion - Roy Markowitz
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Electric Piano - Ray Colcord
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Drums - Tom Flye (9)
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Engineer - Tom Flye
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Arranged By [Strings] - Ed Freeman
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Producer - Ed Freeman
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Piano - Warren Bernhardt (4)
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Accompanied By [Assisted By] - Dan Turbeville
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Arranged By - Lee Hays (10)
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Bass - Robbie Rothstein
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Accompanied By [Assisted By] - W. 44th Street Rhythm And Noise Choir
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Photography By [Cover], Design - George S. Whiteman