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Don McLean has shared a new version of his 1971 hit ‘American Pie’ featuring boxer Tyson Fury – listen to it below.The brand new rendition of the iconic anthem – which has become synonymous with Fury since he famously performed it following his defeat of Deontay Wilder in 2020 – comes as the boxer gears up to defend his world title belts in a fight against Dillian Whyte on April 23.The latest iteration of the song sees McLean singing the verses to ‘American Pie’, perfectly articulating Fury’s comeback story, as a montage of clips from across the boxer’s impressive career flash up.Towards the end of the track, the Gypsy King – who is no stranger to getting on the mic, having previously appeared alongside Robbie Williams on ‘Bad Sharon’ in 2019 – joins in with McLean, singing along to the track.You can check out the collaboration below:In addition to celebrating Fury’s upcoming fight, the duet coincides with the 50th anniversary of ‘American Pie’ – both the album and single as well as the release of a children’s book, a documentary about the impact McLean’s song has had on pop culture, and a world tour which will come to the UK and Europe starting in September 2022.Last October, following his heavyweight boxing triumph over Deontay Wilder at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Fury was spotted dancing on stage with Steve Aoki to hundreds of revellers.Footage of the celebrations show Fury praising his “favourite DJ” on stage at Hakkasan nightclub. Aoki was in charge of the DJ set for the afterparty in Hakkasan, which he also headed up in February 2020 when Fury beat Wilder previously.Another time that Fury took to the stage to perform music in celebration of his wins was in 2015, when the boxer marked his victory over

For her latest “Kellyoke” cover to open her daytime talk show, Kelly Clarkson dusted off an old classic that’s older than she is: “Vincent Starry, Starry Night)”, from Don McLean’s American Pie album.

his No. 1 hit isn’t so simple.That’s because it took 11 songwriters to bring that R&B-pop bop from Bieber’s 2021 album “Justice” into fruition.

Ralph Emery, the country music disc jockey and television host who came to prominence on Nashville’s WSM, died on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was 88.

Don McLean says having asthma saved him from 'drinking himself to death'. The American Pie musician - who missed a lot of school due to the respiratory illness - has claimed the education system 'knocks' the creativity out of children, and he thinks in another life he would have struggled being 'a really boring person at a bank'.

The man behind “American Pie” might’ve ended up in a much worse place if not for his asthma.

Don McLean has said that he probably would have “drank himself to death” if it weren’t for having asthma as a child.Speaking in a new interview, the ‘American Pie’ hitmaker discussed the longevity of his 1971 classic – which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – and how things could have been very different for him had it not been for a childhood ailment that kept him out of school.“Children are all naturally creative – until school knocks it out of them,” he told The i.

Don McLean has announced details of a 2022 world tour celebrating 50 years of his iconic hit ‘American Pie’.Next year marks half a century since the song hit Number One on the US Billboard charts alongside the album of the same name.To celebrate, McLean and his band will play a run of shows throughout 2022, beginning in Hawaii in late January and heading through North America before heading to the UK and Europe.“After spending the past 18 months at home, I am thrilled to be getting back on the

Boxing legend Tyson Fury took to the stage in Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall to celebrate his recent heavyweight world title defence against Deontay Wilder.

Taylor Swift is acknowledging a long-time record holder. Following the release of Red (Taylor's Version), Swift's 10-minute version of her beloved track, «All Too Well,» became the longest song to ever reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100's U.S.

in a Wednesday post featuring his smiling, sunglassed face holding up the bouquet in front of a Christmas tree. The tweet has accrued over 21,000 likes in under a day.The good-winner gesture by Swift follows McLean admitting that, while disappointed to be dethroned from the title he’d held for over 49 years — “American Pie” remained at No.

Taylor Swift sent Don McLean flowers and a handwritten message after breaking the musician’s Hot 100 record.Swift recently took the title for the longest Number One entry on the Billboard Hot 100 to date with All Too Well’ (10 Minute Version)’, which appears on last month’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’.In doing so, she dethroned the previous record-holder McLean, whose eight-minute track ‘American Pie (Parts I & II)’ held the top position for four weeks back in 1972.Speaking to Billboard after his

Bye bye, “American Pie”.

Bye bye, “American Pie”.

"All Too Well," a song from Taylor Swift's latest project Red (Taylor's Version) has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Don McLean has sliced one of his kids out of his will. The "American Pie" singer, 75, revealed that he cut off his daughter, Jackie McLean, financially after she gave a tell-all interview accusing him of mental and emotional abuse.

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Don McLean was all smiles as he received a star on the coveted Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. on Monday.

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AP. Griffith was a regular on “Austin City Limits” and performed with artists such as John Prine, with Buddy Holly’s band, Iris DeMent, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett, among others, and she’s recorded duets with Willie Nelson, Don McLean, Jimmy Buffett, Darius Rucker and Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows.

Jackie McLean is getting candid about her father.

Don McLean‘s daughter Jackie has accused her father of mentally and emotionally abusing her – allegations that he has denied.In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Jackie, who is the frontwoman of indie rock duo Roan Yellowthorn, claims her father was abusive throughout her childhood. In one example, she accuses Don of verbally abusing her after he couldn’t find something in the house.

Rupert Everett has explained why he dubbed Madonna “an old whiny barmaid” in one of his memoirs. The My Best Friend’s Wedding actor was formerly good friends with Madonna, having worked with her on the romantic comedy The Next Best Thing in 2000.

Don McLean is best known for his 1971 hit “American Pie”, but in recent years he’s also become somewhat famous for his relationship with Paris Dylan, a 27-year-old model who gained notoriety when she catfished an NBA star in an episode of MTV’s “Catfish”.

It’s “American Pie” like you’ve never heard it before.

LOS ANGELES — The original handwritten lyrics of Don McLean’s song “Vincent,” a tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh, are going up for sale with an asking price of $1.5 million.

The Fourth in America.The primetime event will feature performances from a host of artists, including Don McLean, Barry Manilow, Martina McBride, Kenny Loggins, Jewel and more. And it's not just solo acts doing the entertaining -- also slated to take the stage are the Broadway casts of Girl From the North Country and Ain't Too Proud, as well as the famed Harlem Gospel Choir.The Fourth in America will showcase fireworks displays in cities across the country, from New York and Washington D.C.

The Fourth in America, a primetime special which hopes to honor Americans, demand equality and pay tribute to those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.Andy Grammar, Barry Manilow, Burt Bacharach & Musicians from the Berklee College of Music, Carlos and Cindy Santana, CeCe Winans, Don McLean, Harlem Gospel Choir, Jesse Colin Young and Little Kids Rock, Jewel, Kenny Loggins, Martina McBride, The O’Jays, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo as well as The Original Broadway

Marvel star Benedict Cumberbatch, High School Musical star Zac Efron and singer Kelly Clarkson are among celebrities who will be getting a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in 2021. Shia LaBeouf, Missy Elliott and Don McLean are also among the 35 stars from the entertainment industry announced for the honor by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the tourist attraction.