Don McLean

Born: 1945-10-02

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".


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The Flight of Dragons

as The Balladeer (voice)
Released: 1982-08-17

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so Carolinus, the green wizard...

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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

as Self
Released: 2022-07-08

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a...

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Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

as Self
Released: 2013-01-18

Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film...

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Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker

as uncredited
Released: 1979-09-21

A rebellious 17-year-old girl ignores parental advice and joins her friends as a beach-bound...

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Buddy Holly: Rave On

as Self
Released: 2017-05-12

Documentary following the life of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly.

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Garth Live from Central Park

as Self - Guest
Released: 1997-08-07

This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth...

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The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

as Self
Released: 1982-03-07

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their...

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Don McLean: American Pie

as Self
Released: 2017-12-08

The story behind the “American Pie” album featuring all new interviews with Don McLean, the...

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Solid Gold

as Self
First aired: 1980-09-13

Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13,...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron
First aired: 2005-05-30

Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the...

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Classic Albums

as Self
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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The Midnight Special

as Self
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Disco

as Self
First aired: 1971-02-13

Disco was a pop music program that aired in Germany on the ZDF network from 1971 to 1982. It...

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Seaside Special

as uncredited
First aired: 1975-07-05

A BBC light entertainment show broadcast from 1975 to 1979, filmed in a big top at various...

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The Marti Caine Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1979-01-08

Marti Caine presents a star studded variety show in which she performs comedy material, sings...

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