American Pie (Greatest Hits) - Don McLean

American Pie (Greatest Hits) - Don McLean

Singer/Songwriter - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Liberty, Disky, Curb, EMI Catalogue, Fame - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics, Disky, Proper - Released: 03/04/2000, 29/04/2002, 02/05/2005, 11/08/2003, 05/1988 - 724352584727, 724357940627, 5055011817227, 724358427929, 77774655521 more

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American Pie - Don McClean This album was originally released in 1971, this is the 1988 CD version, or at least the CD of the 1988 version (says 1988 on CD sleeve, though I do not remember CD's in 1988! Or maybe I just did not have any then, lol). According to various sources this album ... Read review





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degree of success. "American Pie" gave him that
and too much more. McLean's ode to Buddy Holly
begins with a folky intro that sounds like a
protest song. Almost nine minutes later, the tune
finally ends. Sure, the song's poetic; sure, it's
a touching tribute; and sure, it's undeniably a
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Author's product rating:   

Originality Definitely a cut above the rest 
Lyrics Sublime 
Quality and consistency of tracks Mixed 
How does it compare to the artist's other releases Outstanding 
Value for Money Satisfactory 

Advantages: Vincent & American Pie .
Disadvantages: Lots of naff tracks .

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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American Pie - Don McClean

This album was originally released in 1971, this is the 1988 CD version, or at least the CD of the 1988 version (says 1988 on CD sleeve, though I do not remember CD's in 1988! Or maybe I just did not have any then, lol). According to various sources this album is amongst the 'best ever' American albums, really?

McClean was/is primarily a folk singer and this album, by all accounts was a 'one off', he certainly has little fame apart from this album. The album itself is quite an epic, particularly the title track 'American Pie', a song of over eight and a half minutes that tells a story that is a mix between psychedelia, Americana folk and angsty ballad. The famous line 'The day the music died' is referring to the air crash that killed Buddy Holly.

This album should not include 'Sister Fatima' according to Wikipedia, but does!

The album is seen, certainly in America, as an all time great, so let's have a look at the tracks.

~~The Tracks~~
1. American Pie
The title and opening track. Though this needs little explaining, as there surely cannot be many people that have never heard this, I will give you my interpretation. Released at the height of the psychedelic time in America, summer of love, tune in, drop out etc. this feels almost like a mourning of the innocence of America, it certainly remains, for me a ballad like list of all the is 'good' about America. Like Bohemian Rhapsody, it is a major production of a song, yet does not have all the bells and whistles that Queen had. It is more about a man a piano and a guitar. Fabulous lyrics, great pace, great construction, clarity in vocals. 10/10.

2. Till Tomorrow
A real folks ballad type song, you can just imagine it being sung with an acoustic guitar in the sunset at a festival. Quite a beautiful song really, his vocals are quite moving. 8/10.

3. Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
To me this is as good as, if not better than 'American Pie'. The songs tells the story of Vincent Van Gogh and one of his most famous paintings. It is a soft, angst ridden ballad charting Van Gogh's genius, insanity (he lived with depression and schizophrenia) and subsequent suicide. A haunting song that has several key changes which add to the depth of the story. Beautiful, first time I heard this I cried, and often still well up. 10/10.

4. Crossroads
I am not a fan of this track, it is lovely in terms of the music, piano and (a little) guitar again, yet the lyrics and vocals are a little cheesy for me. Cheese is no bad thing when intended, but this takes itself a little too seriously, 5/10.

5. Winterwood
Nice acoustic guitar start with some tapping (on the side of the guitar), has an early rock n roll, bluesy, country feel about it, which would normally put me off, but not here. It is catchy and pleasant. 8/10.

6. Empty Chairs
A very Latin/Spanish feel about the intro guitar work and in fact he sings about Gypsy Moths etc. all a little too cheesy again, I do love the guitar work though. 6/10.

7. Everybody Loves Me, Baby
A song based on his 'fame' I guess, quite a parody, much more up tempo than the other songs so far. Very 70's folk/protest feel about it, hate it. 1/10.

8. Sister Fatima
A very weird song, all a bit pretentious for me. All about, well, I'm not exactly sure…..is it about a real woman that is a nun, or is it about a deity, or is it about a fortune teller? Not sure. Some very bizarre and disjointed vocals and guitar work, all very 'arty' I'm sure, hate it. 0/10.

9. The Grave
Very Folk inspired. Almost spoken at the beginning, then goes into one man and his guitar again. Quite a protest song, pretty much (I guess) anti Vietnam war. One of those protest songs that we rarely hear about. Telling a story of a marine that fights from (and dies in) a trench. Quite powerful stuff actually. 8/10.

10. Babylon
Shortest song on the album at 1.41. Very Jewish inspired in terms of the music and the vocals, in fact, I think this is a cover of a hymn. It is actually very good with some hymn like backing vocals too. I like the fact that it is quite out of step with the rest of the album, probably would not buy this as a stand alone track however. 8/10.

~~~Final thoughts~~~
One of the best albums ever? No. Some of the best tracks ever? Maybe. American Pie and Vincent stand out and I would certainly recommend anyone that does not have these tracks getting them. But I would not by the whole CD unless that is your thing, two tracks from itunes, £1.58…if you can get the album for the same price (close on Amazon), fair enough. 


American Pie (Greatest Hits) - Don McLean

Product details

Title: American Pie (Greatest Hits), American Pie, American Pie [Remastered]

Performer: Don McLean

Genre: Rock & Pop

Release Date: 03/04/2000, 29/04/2002, 02/05/2005, 11/08/2003, 05/1988

Recomended Retail Price: 14.99, 5.99, 6.99, 8.99 GBP

Label / Distributor: Liberty / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics, Disky / Disky, Curb / Proper, EMI Catalogue / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics, Fame / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics

Sub Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Original Release Year: 1971

Pieces in Set: 1

Stereo: Stereo

Studio / Live: Studio

Engineer: Tom Flye

Format: Performer

Producer: Ed Freeman

EAN: 724352584727, 724357940627, 5055011817227, 724358427929, 77774655521

Catalogue Number: 5258472, 5842792, CDFA 3023

Titles on disc 1

1.: American Pie, American Pie (original)

2.: Castles In The Air, Vincent, Till Tomorrow

3.: Dreidel, And I Love You So, Vincent (Starry Starry Night), Vincent

4.: Winterwood, Crying, Crossroads

5.: Everyday, Since I don't Have You, Winterwood

6.: Sister Fatima, Castles In The Air, Empty Chairs

7.: Empty Chairs, It's Just The Sun, Everybody Loves Me Baby, Everybody Loves Me

8.: Birthday Song, Jerusalem, Sister Fatima

9.: Wonderful Baby, It's A Beautiful Life, Grave

10.: La La I Love You, Headroom, Babylon

11.: Vincent, 1967, Mother Nature

12.: Crossroads, Infinity, Aftermath

13.: And I Love You So, One In A Row

14.: Fool's Paradise, Lady In Waiting

15.: If We Try, Have You Seen Me

16.: Mountains Of Mourne, Siamese Twins

17.: Grave, Brand New World

18.: Respectable, American Pie (new version)

19.: Going For The Gold

20.: Crying

Additional notes

Album Reviews: Rolling Stone (1/20/72, p.49) - "...["American Pie"] is a brilliant song, a metaphor for the death and rebirth of rock that's at once complex and immediately accessible..." -Lester Bangs

Album Notes: Personnel: Don McLean (guitar, banjo, vocals); Gene Orloff (conductor); David Spinoza (elctric guitar); Warren Bernhardt, Paul Griffin (piano);
Ray Colcord (electric piano); Mike Mainieri (marimba, vibraphone); Robbie Rothstein (bass); Roy Markowitz (drums, percussion); Tom Flye (drums).
Recorded at the Record Plant, New York, New York from May to June 1971. Includes liner notes by Bruce Eder.
This Dutch-issue compilation brings together Don McLean's greatest hits, including the evergreen classic "American Pie," and his plaintive ballad for Vincent Van Gogh entitled "Vincent."

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