Episode 113 - Don McLean!!! Don is truly a living legend. His music continues to be all over pop culture even to this day. His iconic song “American Pie” was listed at number 5 for “Songs of the Century” by the Recording Industry Association of America. In this episode Don discusses his rise to the top as well as his ambivalence towards success. He also tells me the story of Buddy Holly’s brother and his reaction to American Pie, as well as who he was referring to in the song when he mentions “the king.” 

00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Opener & Manager 
03:15 - Mindset & Swimming 
04:20 - Finding Music & The Weavers 
06:48 - Beginning of Music Career 
09:17 - Breaking Through Fear & Mission 
10:12 - Finance Degree 
11:25 - Pete Seeger and an Political Correctness 
14:00 - The World Changing 
18:30 - Overcoming Adversity of Tapestry Album 
22:12 - American Pie Album & Artwork 
24:52 - American Pie & Travis Holly (Buddy's Brother) 
27:05 - Ambivalence Towards Success 
30:15 - New Projects & Staying Busy 
31:25 - YouTube Channel 
32:26 - Roger Daltrey's Teen Cancer & Chemicals
35:03 - Wrap Up 

Don McLean Website:
https://donmclean.com

Teen Cancer America Website:
https://teencanceramerica.org/donate/

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http://chuckshute.com

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