Chuck Shute Podcast Don Mclean (singer/songwriter)
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/
Chuck Shute Website:
http://chuckshute.com
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!