Throughout the 1970s Don McLean maintained a large and
loyal Dutch and UK fan base. His frequent concert tours to both
countries were always sold out meaning it was no surprise when Don returned to
number 1 in 1980 with his recording of Roy Orbison and Joe Melson's
classic song "Crying", first in Holland and then Britain.
In the late 80s, Roy Orbison join
forces with Canadian singer KD Lang
to re-record Crying in the style of Don
McLean's version. This prompted some radio disc jockeys to
introduce Orbison and Lang as singing "the Don McLean classic,
Crying". Such a comment would not be approved of by Don as he was
always good friends with Roy Orbison
.
The song become a hit for Don in the USA
in 1981 and
renewed attention on his other music. A "Very Best of"
compilation reached number 3 in the UK charts and the album that
Crying was recorded for, Chain Lightning, reached the UK top-20.
Watch Don McLean sing "Crying" in 1980 - taken from
the Legendary Don McLean DVD:
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Comments:
maene - 1/26/2008 8:22:39 AMsounds wonderful
Popo Magalhães - 1/19/2008 1:03:48 PMA beautiful dream tolisten to Don MACLEAN- He is the best
Larry DROUIN - 1/14/2008 4:14:48 PMI'm glad that I found this site!
José carlos - 12/10/2007 9:39:46 PMBoa noite, olá tudo bem O meu nome é José Carlos tenho 42 anos e moro em aracaju-sergipe - Brasil eu sou seu fã Don McLean e gosto muito da música Crying - Don McLean chal.
José carlos nunes silveira - 12/10/2007 9:35:15 PMO meu nome é José carlos tenho 42 anos e moro em aracaju-sergipe - Brasil eu sou seu fã Don McLean e gosto muito da música Crying - Don McLean chal.
Oscar Fuentes - 10/23/2007 4:09:55 PMI'm "only" a 30 years old but must say Don's music is absolut wonderful!
Well, what about the spanish version "llorando"? I'm a spanish speaker and I've listened this one same hours ago!!!!
Grettings from Chile, Don!
Throughout the 1970s Don McLean maintained a large and
loyal Dutch and UK fan base. His frequent concert tours to both
countries were always sold out meaning it was no surprise when Don returned to
number 1 in 1980 with his recording of Roy Orbison and Joe Melson's
classic song "Crying", first in Holland and then Britain. 
