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Don McLean discusses his career as a singer-songwriter

BROADCAST: 1979 | DURATION: 00:57:20

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Synopsis

American singer-songwriter Don McLean discusses his career and events in the 1960s and 1970s that have influenced his music. McLean performs a number of songs during the interview, including: 00:00:20-00:00:56 "She's Got the Money Too" by Uncle Dave Macon performed by Don McLean 00:03:48-00:06:55 "Tapestry" 00:08:42-00:12:56 "Prime Time" 00:17:04-00:17:29 "Wonderful Baby" 00:17:46- "And I Love You So" 00:21:18-00:23:40 medley of Buddy Holly songs 00:23:40-00:30:19 "American Pie" 00:36:15-00:39:31 "Where Were You Baby?" song by Josh White performed by Don McLean 00:45:20-00:44:04 "My Saddle Pal and I" 00:49:25-00:51:35 "Stardust" by Nat King Cole performed by Don McLean 00:51:35-00:55:06 "Vincent"