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BBC Radio 1, England |
This page contains seven extracts from an excellent interview conducted by Nicky Campbell live with Don McLean in October 1991. The show was recorded and broadcast in the UK by BBC Radio 1 and they have kindly given their permission for Don McLean Online to broadcast the following extracts. The copyright of the sound recording remains with the BBC.
October 1991 was an exciting time for all UK fans of Don McLean as he had just released American Pie as a CD single (also containing Vincent and Castles in the Air). At the time this interview was broadcast the single was at No 45 in the charts; it soon climbed to the top-10 with Don subsequently appearing live on 'Top of the Pops' and included here is video of that appearance.
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Don McLean singing American Pie on Top of the Pops |
In 1991, Don McLean found himself back in the UK top-10 with the re-released ''American Pie'' single. He appeared on ''Top of the Pops'' with the Jamie Marshall band and gave one of the greatest ever performances of ''American Pie'' . Here is a clip from that show. Once again thanks to the BBC for their great support over the years. |
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The final extract talks a little about the success of 'And I Love You So'. Don also discusses his meeting with Fred Astaire when they stayed together at Claridges in London. The show ended with the classic 'Everyday' sung Live |
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Part 6 |
We hear the end of Killing Us Softly followed by Don talking about his links with Roberta Flack and how he wished (wishes) she would record 'And I Love You So'........ |
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Part 5 |
A burst of Fred Astaire singing 'Wonderful Baby'. |
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Part 4 |
This extract starts with a pause following Don singing '1967' live and then comment on the 'new' album, 'Headroom' and his enthusiasm for recording cover versions. Next, we get an unmissable bit of 'Wonderful Baby'. Sorry, copyright means you only get a brief few seconds. |
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Part 3 |
Yet more on American Pie including Don explaining one part of the songs meaning. He then moves on to talk a little about his position within country music. |
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Part 2 |
We hear the end of Don singing part of Pie Live. [Other Copyright restrictions (other than those attributed to the BBC) prevent me broadcasting entire songs!] We now hear more about American Pie including Don's account of the first time he sang the song for the public. |
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Our extracts start with Don McLean commenting on version 2 of 'Castles in the Air' that introduced the show followed by the first of several obervations on 'American Pie' |
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Misc. Radio Interviews |
Assorted radio interviews from the UK and USA, including Don talking about American Pie, Buddy Holly and Jim Croce.
Also listen to the 50 minute interview in the 'BBC Radio 1' download category and a 55 minute website exclusive interview with Don McLean in 2003: 'Let's Talk Guitars with Don McLean'. |
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Don McLean on US radio III |
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Don McLean on US radio II |
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Don McLean on US radio I |
Interesting interview with Don McLean from 1987. Three parts. |
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Don McLean talks about American Pie |
The next recording comes from 1993 and features Don McLean talking about his song 'American Pie'. This extract comes from the BBC radio 2 transmission on November 4th 1993. However, the show itself was produced for worldwide broadcast and features Don talking about all the songs on the 'American Pie' album. More extracts will follow in the future. |
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Don McLean talks about Jim Croce |
Here is an extract from an interview broadcast by BBC Radio 2 on 13th May 1997 that features Don McLean talking a little about his memories of Jim Croce. We are thankful for the permission of the BBC and acknowledge their copyright. |
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