The Simonetta Lein Show
Don McLean
S4 • E19 Feb 22, 2022
Welcome back to #TheSimonettaLeinShow. Today's episode will be extremely inspiring as I welcome one of my and many Americans' childhood heroes, who famously noted the day that music died, Don McLean. A New York native, Don is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. He is a Recording Academy honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Famer, a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and his smash hit #AmericanPie was named by the Recording Industry of America a top 5 song of the 20th Century. This year Don is set to embark on his 2022 American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour, adding 20 additional cities throughout the United States and Canada. Don joined me today to discuss his earliest musical endeavors, how some of his biggest hits came to be, and what his hopes are for the future of America. Don't miss out. Fun Facts: Don learned to play his first three chords all in one day. He will be visiting my home city of Philadelphia this year for his newest tour. Don even sang me a bit of American Pie, using the same guitar as Elvis Presley. Credits: Thank you to the beautifully dedicated #SLTV team Executive Producer: Raphael Amabile Production Manager: Kate Massih Hair and MUA: Sarah Elizabeth Face.