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Movie Involvements: 9

TV Involvements: 5


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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 "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone". His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", "Castles in the Air", and "Wonderful Baby", as well as renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".

Most Famous Work

The One Show
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5

The One Show

(2006) Self
Solid Gold
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6

Solid Gold

(1980) Self
Classic Albums
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8

Classic Albums

(1997) Self
Where Are They Now?
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8

Where Are They Now?

(1999) Self
The Midnight Special
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7

The Midnight Special

(1972) Self
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
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5
Buddy Holly: Rave On
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7

Buddy Holly: Rave On

(2017) Self
Don McLean: American Pie
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4

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