Don McLeanDon McLean, (born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for his 1971 ballad "American Pie". Other well-known songs include
A poem about McLean, "Killing Me Softly With His Blues" by Lori Lieberman, was reworked into a song called "Killing Me Softly" by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel. Lieberman was the first to record it (in 1971), but the song has two far better-known covers. The first major hit version was by Roberta Flack in 1973; nearly a quarter-century later (1996), another version was a major hit for The Fugees. In 1981, he had an international number one hit with the Roy Orbison classic, "Crying". Orbison himself once described him as "the voice of the century", and a subsequent rerecording of the song saw him embrace the remake. Discography
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Orbison himself once described him as "the voice of the century", and a subsequent rerecording of the song saw him embrace the remake. The group continued touring, however, until Melvin died in 1997. In 1981, he had an international number one hit with the Roy Orbison classic, "Crying". Though they had several hits from 1972 to 1975, they dried up after the departure of Pendergrass. The first major hit version was by Roberta Flack in 1973; nearly a quarter-century later (1996), another version was a major hit for The Fugees. They were signed to Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International label. Lieberman was the first to record it (in 1971), but the song has two far better-known covers. Though ostensibly led by Melvin, Teddy Pendergrass was the most influential member of the group. A poem about McLean, "Killing Me Softly With His Blues" by Lori Lieberman, was reworked into a song called "Killing Me Softly" by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes were one of the most popular Philly soul groups of the 1970s. Other well-known songs include. Don McLean, (born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for his 1971 ballad "American Pie". "Christmastime!"-2004. "The Western Album"- 2003. "You've Got To Share"- 2003 ("The Kid's Album"). "Starry Starry Night"- 2001 {LIVE}. "Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins"- 2001. "River of Love"- 1995. "Favourites and Rarities"- 1993. "Headroom"- 1990. "Love Tracks"- 1987. "For The Memories I & II"- 1986-7. "Dominion"- 1982 {LIVE}. "Believers"- 1981. "Chain Lightning"- 1978. "Prime Time"- 1977. "Solo"- 1976 {LIVE}. "Homeless Brother"- 1974. "Playin' Favorites"- 1973. "Don McLean"- 1972. "American Pie"- 1971. "Tapestry"- 1970. "Winterwood". "Castles in the Air". "Vincent" (a tribute to the 19th century Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh). |