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Who is Don McLean?
Don McLean is a solo artist from New Rochelle that has reached mainstream status across the pop, singer/songwriter, and folk rock categories. Don McLean has released 30 live and studio albums and 7 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Oct 1, 1970 with his debut album titled Tapestry. His most recent album release was American Boys on May 17, 2024.
Don McLean's Popularity
Don McLean's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 3,385 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 6,000,000 listeners and more than 1,000,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Don McLean has a robust following on social media with nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram. He averages more than 5,000,000 videos on YouTube and his top video on TikTok has hundreds of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also more than 50,000 posts on Tik Tok with Don McLean's tracks featured on them. When you attend your next Don McLean show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.
Don McLean as an Artist
You likely recognize Don McLean by his top tracks which include "American Pie", "Vincent", and "And I Love You So". You might also listen to Don McLean due to his earliest albums such as Tapestry, American Pie (Expanded Edition), and American Pie, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, and Eagles.
Don McLean's RIAA Awards
Don McLean has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. His top award came on Jan 3, 1972 for his album American Pie. He received a Multi-Platinum award for the album. In total, Don McLean has one Multi-Platinum album. Even with all of this success, his RIAA collection finishes with one additional Gold album. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that Don McLean's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to his decorated music library.
Don McLean Discography
| Album | Release Date | Album Type |
|---|
| Tapestry | Oct 1, 1970 | Album |
| American Pie (Expanded Edition) | Jan 1, 1971 | Album |
| American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 | Album |
| Don McLean | Nov 1, 1972 | Album |
| Playin' Favorites | Oct 1, 1973 | Album |
| Homeless Brother | Jan 1, 1974 | Album |
| Solo | Oct 1, 1976 | Album |
| Prime Time | Dec 1, 1977 | Album |
| Chain Lightning | Dec 1, 1978 | Album |
| Believers | Oct 29, 1981 | Album |
| Love Tracks | Jan 1, 1988 | Album |
| For the Memories | Jan 1, 1989 | Album |
| Christmas | Oct 14, 1991 | Album |
| Headroom | Nov 25, 1991 | Album |
| Favorites & Rarities (World) | Jan 1, 1992 | Album |
| Classics | Feb 3, 1992 | Album |
| The River Of Love | Oct 24, 1995 | Album |
| Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins | Apr 24, 2001 | Album |
| The Western Album | Jan 1, 2003 | Album |
| Legendary Songs Of Don McLean | Mar 25, 2003 | Album |
| You've Got to Share: Songs for Children | Jul 27, 2004 | Album |
| Christmastime! The Complete Collection | Oct 5, 2004 | Album |
| Rearview Mirror: An American Musical Journey | Oct 11, 2005 | Album |
| Addicted to Black | May 1, 2009 | Album |
| Don Mclean: American Troubadour | Sep 11, 2012 | Album |
| Botanical Gardens | Feb 2, 2018 | Single |
| Botanical Gardens | Mar 23, 2018 | Album |
| A Total Eclipse of the Sun (Radio Edit) | Apr 6, 2018 | Single |
| Still Playin' Favorites | Oct 23, 2020 | Album |
| Starry Starry Night (Live in Austin) | Oct 23, 2020 | Album |
| Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) [Instrumental Version] | Jan 18, 2022 | Single |
| American Pie (L'Tric Remix) | Jul 8, 2022 | Single |
| Christmas Memories – Remixed and Remastered | Oct 27, 2023 | Album |
| Jerusalem (2023 Remaster) | Nov 10, 2023 | Single |
| American Boys | Mar 1, 2024 | Single |
| The Gypsy Road | Apr 12, 2024 | Single |
| American Boys | May 17, 2024 | Album |
Don McLean Top Tracks
| Track | Album | Release Date |
|---|
| "American Pie" | American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 |
| "And I Love You So" | Tapestry | Oct 1, 1970 |
| "Castles in the Air" | Believers | Oct 29, 1981 |
| "Crossroads" | American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 |
| "Crying" | Chain Lightning | Dec 1, 1978 |
| "Empty Chairs" | American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 |
| "If We Try" | Don McLean | Nov 1, 1972 |
| "Till Tomorrow" | American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 |
| "Vincent" | American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 |
| "Winterwood" | American Pie | Jan 1, 1971 |
Don McLean RIAA Awards
| Album | Award | Date |
|---|
| American Pie | Multi-Platinum | Jan 3, 1972 |
| Vincent | Gold | Sep 25, 2024 |
Similar Artists to Don McLean
| Artist | Genre | Spotify Followers |
|---|
| Elton John | rock | 14,006,805 |
| Fleetwood Mac | rock | 12,275,538 |
| Billy Joel | rock | 6,405,827 |
| Eagles | rock | 11,137,163 |
| Van Morrison | rock | 3,314,168 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | rock | 5,423,765 |
| The Beach Boys | pop | 4,698,507 |
| John Lennon | rock | 6,226,219 |
| John Denver | pop | 2,303,624 |
| Neil Diamond | pop | 2,937,249 |
Meet Don McLean
Don McLean is a folk rock musician from New Rochelle, New York. Don McLean experienced international, mainstream success with the release of the album ‘American Pie’, with the hit single ‘Vincent’ and the rock ballad ‘American Pie’ topping the billboard charts all around the world. ‘American Pie’ is no doubt one of the most widely recognized, iconic songs of all time, paying respect and a tribute to the late Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson and Ritchie Valens. McLean rode off of the success of that album and of his successful songwriting endeavors, maintaining his popularity by touring and performing all around the world.
