| Main Performers | Don Mclean - vocal, guitar |
| Set List | Mairead
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Don McLean |
| Performance Notes | Don McLean's superstar status is always attributed to his remarkable song, 'American Pie' which, in 2000, once again topped the charts worldwide, this time recorded by Madonna. Back in 1972, 'Vincent' ('Starry Starry Night'), taken from the American Pie album gave Don McLean a second number one hit single and another landmark entry in the history of popular music.
Between the heady years of 1971 and 2000, Don McLean released over 20 albums and scored major chart successes. In 2003, Don's song, 'The Grave', was recorded by George Michael in protest at the Iraq War and in 2005 Don released a career retrospective, Rearview Mirror, which included new versions of some of his best songs including 'Vincent' and 'Empty Chairs'. Don McLean's greatest honour came in 2004 when he was inaugurated into the Songwriters' Hall of fame. |
| Related Archival Material | Handbill (RAHE/6/2012/66) |