American Pie is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records on 24 October 1971. The folk/rock album reached number one on the Billboard 200, containing the chart-topping singles "American Pie" and "Vincent. Recorded in May and June 1971 at The Record Plant in New York City, the LP is dedicated to Buddy Holly, and was reissued in 1980 minus the track "Sister Fatima".
Опубликовано: 21 дек. 2017 г. Don McLean's American Pie Album. The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Don McLean's American Pie Album. In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame by country superstar Garth Brooks. American Pie has brought great happiness and hope to millions of people through the years and continues to be honored for its success. In 2000, the song was named one of the Top 5 Songs of the 20th Century by the RIAA and in 2002 was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
American Pie the album sold well on the strength of the title track, and even propelled the comparatively weak "Vincent" into the Top 20. A fine release rooted in folk, American Pie is a classic, whether anyone actually pays attention to the other songs or not. The 2003 reissue includes two bonus tracks"Mother Nature" and "Aftermath. Disc: 1. 1. American Pie. 2. Till Tomorrow. Every track on this album is great. I've had the mp3 version of this album for ages, and finally bought it on vinyl.
Don McLean's second album, American Pie, which was his first to gain recognition after the negligible initial sales of 1970's Tapestry, is necessarily dominated by its title track, a lengthy, allegorical history of rock & roll, because it became an unlikely hit, topping the singles chart and putting the LP at number one as well.
Watch the video for American Pie from Don McLean's American Pie for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Recorded and released on the American Pie album in 1971, the single was a number-one . hit for four weeks in 1972. A re-release in 1991 did not chart in the .
Don McLean - American Pie. Limited vinyl LP repressing of this classic album. Recorded in May and June 1971 at The Record Plant in New York City, the original 1971 LP is dedicated to Buddy Holly.
Tracklist
| A | American Pie - Part One | 4:11 |
| B | American Pie - Part Two | 4:31 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – EMI Records Ltd.
Credits
- Engineer – Tom Flye
- Producer – Ed Freeman
- Written-By – Don McLean
Notes
Manufactured in the UK by EMI Records Ltd.Re-press of the early 80's reissue on Liberty.
This single re-charted in the UK in October 1991 peaking at No.12.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50856 | Don McLean | American Pie (7", Single, Styrene, Ter) | United Artists Records | 50856 | US | 1971 |
| 1A 006-93112 | Don McLean | American Pie - Part I / American Pie - Part II (7", Single) | Liberty | 1A 006-93112 | Netherlands | 1981 |
| 36 336 AT | Don McLean | American Pie / Vincent (7", Single) | United Artists Records | 36 336 AT | Germany | 1978 |
| UP 35325 | Don McLean | American Pie Part 1 / American Pie Part 2 (7", Single) | United Artists Records | UP 35325 | Sweden | 1972 |
| X 520 | Don McLean | American Pie (7", Single, RE, Jac) | Capitol Records | X 520 | US | 1979 |
Tracklist
| A | American Pie - Part I |
| B | American Pie - Part II |
Credits
- Producer – Ed Freeman
- Written-By – Don McLean
Notes
Generic company sleeve.Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50856 | Don McLean | American Pie (7", Single, Styrene, Ter) | United Artists Records | 50856 | US | 1971 |
| 1A 006-93112 | Don McLean | American Pie - Part I / American Pie - Part II (7", Single) | Liberty | 1A 006-93112 | Netherlands | 1981 |
| 36 336 AT | Don McLean | American Pie / Vincent (7", Single) | United Artists Records | 36 336 AT | Germany | 1978 |
| UP 35325 | Don McLean | American Pie Part 1 / American Pie Part 2 (7", Single) | United Artists Records | UP 35325 | Sweden | 1972 |
| X 520 | Don McLean | American Pie (7", Single, RE, Jac) | Capitol Records | X 520 | US | 1979 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | American Pie | 8:27 |
| A2 | Till Tomorrow | 2:11 |
| A3 | Vincent | 3:55 |
| A4 | Crossroads | 3:34 |
| B1 | Winterwood | 3:09 |
| B2 | Empty Chairs | 3:24 |
| B3 | Everybody Loves Me, Baby | 3:37 |
| B4 | Sister Fatima | 2:31 |
| B5 | The Grave | 3:08 |
| B6 | BabylonArranged By – D. McLean*, L. Hays*Written-By – Traditional |
1:40 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – United Artists Records, Inc.
- Licensed To – Bovema-EMI
- Printed By – Habo
Credits
- Composed By – Don McLean (tracks: A1 to B5)
- Producer – Ed Freeman
Notes
on spine:Don McLean / American Pie UAS 29285
sleeve-info:
Side A is labeled as "One Side"
Side B is labeled as ”Another Side"
Dedicated to Buddy Holly
”Trademarks owned by United Artists Records, Inc., and used by BOVEMA/EMI under authorization."
A Habo Sleeve
label-info:
A BSM Production
Made in Holland
1st catalog number on the cover, 2nd on the label
Top back sleeve (under UA logo): A product of Liberty-United Artists Records ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): UAS 29285-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): UAS 29285-B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): UAS-5535-A RE-1 UAS 29285A-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): UAS-5535-B R-4 29 285 B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2, stamped ): UAS 29285A-1 23 E1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2, etched [UAS-5535-A crossed out]): UAS-5535-A RE-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2, etched): UAS-5535-B R4 29 285-B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2, stamped): D1 28
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAS-5535 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | UAS-5535 | US | 1971 |
| UAS 29285 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album, RE) | Liberty | UAS 29285 | UK | Unknown |
| 8E 072-93 703 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | 8E 072-93 703 | Portugal | 1971 |
| UAS-5535 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | UAS-5535 | US | Unknown |
| UAS 29285, 1A 062-93703 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records, United Artists Records | UAS 29285, 1A 062-93703 | Netherlands | 1979 |
Tracklist
| A1 | American Pie | 8:27 |
| A2 | Till Tomorrow | 2:11 |
| A3 | Vincent | 3:55 |
| A4 | Crossroads | 3:34 |
| B1 | Winterwood | 3:09 |
| B2 | Empty Chairs | 3:24 |
| B3 | Everybody Loves Me, Baby | 3:37 |
| B4 | Sister Fatima | 2:31 |
| B5 | The Grave | 3:08 |
| B6 | Babylon | 1:40 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Manufactured By – MCA Records (Canada)
- Distributed By – MCA Records (Canada)
- Licensed From – United Artists Records, Inc.
Credits
- Arranged By – Don McLean, Lee Hays
- Arranged By [Strings] – Ed Freeman
- Bass – Robbie Rothstein*
- Concertmaster – Gene Orloff
- Drums – Tom Flye (tracks: B5)
- Drums, Percussion – Roy Markowitz
- Electric Guitar – David Spinoza* (tracks: A1)
- Electric Piano – Ray Colcord
- Engineer – Tom Flye
- Guitar, Banjo, Vocals – Don McLean
- Marimba, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri
- Other [Assisted By] – Danny Turbeville, Trevor Veitch, W. 44th Street Rhythm & Noise Choir, The
- Photography By [Cover], Design – George S. Whiteman*
- Piano – Paul Griffin (tracks: A1), Warren Bernhardt (tracks: A4)
- Producer – Ed Freeman
- Written-By – Don McLean (tracks: A1 to B5), Traditional (tracks: B6)
Notes
Side 1 is noted as "ONE SIDE" and Side 2 is noted as "ANOTHER SIDE" on labels.Similar to Don McLean - American Pie only this pressing is manufactured and distributed by MCA Records (Canada) under license from United Artists Records, Inc.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1, Runout Etching): UAS-5535-A Re 4 x
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2, Runout Etching): UAS-5535-B Re 4
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAS-5535 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | UAS-5535 | US | 1971 |
| UAS 29285 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album, RE) | Liberty | UAS 29285 | UK | Unknown |
| 8E 072-93 703 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | 8E 072-93 703 | Portugal | 1971 |
| UAS-5535 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | UAS-5535 | US | Unknown |
| UAS 29285, 1A 062-93703 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records, United Artists Records | UAS 29285, 1A 062-93703 | Netherlands | 1979 |
Tracklist
| Program 1 | |
| A1 | American Pie |
| A2 | Till Tomorrow |
| A3 | Vincent |
| A4 | Crossroads |
| Program 2 | |
| B1 | Winterwood |
| B2 | Empty Chairs |
| B3 | Everybody Loves Me, Baby |
| B4 | Sister Fatima |
| B5 | The Grave |
| B6 | Babylon |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – United Artists Records, Inc.
Notes
Cassette housed in a plastic slipcase. Cassette shell is two-tone, side A being black, and side B being white.Light blue label stickers on both sides.
United Artists Stereo-Tape Compatible Cassettes.
United Artists Stereo-Tape.
Entertainment from Transamerica Corporation.
© United Artists Records, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. / Printed in U.S.A.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAS-5535 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | UAS-5535 | US | 1971 |
| UAS 29285 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album, RE) | Liberty | UAS 29285 | UK | Unknown |
| 8E 072-93 703 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | 8E 072-93 703 | Portugal | 1971 |
| UAS-5535 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records | UAS-5535 | US | Unknown |
| UAS 29285, 1A 062-93703 | Don McLean | American Pie (LP, Album) | United Artists Records, United Artists Records | UAS 29285, 1A 062-93703 | Netherlands | 1979 |
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