![]() ![]() Hall, Emmylou Harris, Bobby Goldsboro, Engelbert Humperdinck, Helen Reddy and Bobby Vinton. “And I Love You So” has also been recorded by Harry Connick Jr., Glen Campbell, Johnny Mathis, Rick Astley, Shirley Bassey, Tom T. The song was a cover hit for Perry Como in 1973, and it was recorded by Elvis Presley for his 1975 album, Today, which was one of his final studio albums. “And I Love You So” is a beautiful ballad that became a standard, when many other artists decided to record this song. McLean’s debut album, Tapestry, was released in 1970 and contains two other memorable songs, “Castles in the Air” and “And I Love You So.” The original version of “Castles in the Air” appeared on Tapestry, and then in 1981 McLean re-recorded and re-released this song, and it became a hit. Here’s an excerpt of our interview with Don McLean, who tells how he wrote and recorded his classic hit song, “American Pie.” Also featured on his best-selling American Pie album (from 1971) is his classic song “Vincent,” which is a heartfelt ballad about the life of painter Vincent Van Gogh. In addition to his achievement with “American Pie,” McLean has also written and recorded many albums, and he’s known for his other hit songs. And in March of this year (2017), the Library of Congress added “American Pie” to its National Recording Registry, as a musical work that is culturally, historically or aesthetically significant. ![]() The song is also in the Grammy Hall of Fame. The RIAA and the National Endowment for the Arts named “American Pie” as the #5 song on their list of Songs of the Century. “American Pie” has been chosen for prestigious honors and awards that have only been given to a select number of songs. He is best known for writing and recording the number one hit song, “American Pie,” which has become one of the most famous songs in pop music history, and remains an enduring classic. With a music career that has spanned 47 years, Don McLean is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. ![]()
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