American Pie has been newly remastered from analog tape by Robert Vosgien and the lacquers cut by Ron McMaster, both at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. The vinyl can be ordered here.

Recorded at The Record Plant in the late spring of 1971, American Pie was released by United Artists in October of that year. It contained not only the iconic chart-topping title cut, but also the hit single “Vincent,” a tribute to artist Vincent van Gogh. The second single from the album, it climbed to No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the charts in the United Kingdom. The disc was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

American Pie was McLean’s second disc, following his 1970 debut Tapestry. The title cut from the album was a poetic look back to February 3, 1959 – the date of the tragic plane crash that took the life of Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper), and Ritchie Valens. McLean’s haunting lyrics helped to cement that occasion to be known as “The Day The Music Died.”

A New York native, McLean went on to become one of the most-revered and respected singer-songwriters of his generation. Future hits following “American Pie” included “Dreidel,” “Castles In The Air,” and “Wonderful Baby.” He also paid tribute to Roy Orbison’s influence with a 1980 hit recording of “Crying.”

McLean will embark on the ‘American Troubadour Tour’ beginning in Nashville.

"I will continue to tour the United States and the world as I have always done and look forward to meeting the fans and showcasing the great band I work with!" said McLean.

The ‘American Troubadour Tour’ will include performances of fan favorites like “American Pie,” “Victor,” “Dreidel” and more along with new material from his forthcoming projects Botanical Gardens and Still Playin’ Favorites.

Nashville's City Winery will host the “American Pie” hitmaker on Saturday, August 13 at 8pm with tickets ranging from $75 - $100 and available at City Winery’s website here.

Don McLean 'American Troubadour Tour':

Aug. 13 - Nashville, Tenn. - City Winery

Aug. 19 - Richmond, Va. - The Tin Pan

Aug. 23 - Lewiston, N.Y. - Artpark (with Boz Scaggs)

Sept. 1 - New York, N.Y. - City Winery

Sept. 2 - Chesapeake Beach, Md. - Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa

Sept. 17 - Cincinatti, Ohio - Live at the Ludlow Garage

Oct. 8 - Steelville, Mo. - Wildwood Springs Lodge

Oct. 14 - Carmel, Ind. - The Warehouse Live

Oct. 15 - Hartford, Conn. - Infinity Hall

Oct. 28 - Clearwater, Fla. - Capitol Theatre

Oct. 29 - Ocala, Fla. - Circle Square Cultural Center (with Judy Collins)

Nov. 4 - San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Coach House

Nov. 5 - Pasadena, Calif. - The Rose

Nov. 12 - Palm Springs, Calif. - Spa Casino

Nov. 16 - Warrendale, Pa. - Jergel’s Rythym Grille

Nov. 20 - Charlottesville, Va. - Paramount Theater (with Judy Collins)

Dec. 2 - East Greenwich, R.I. - The Greenwich Odeum

Dec. 3 - Mamaroneck, N.Y. - Emelin Theatre

2017:

Feb. 25 - Beverly Hills, Calif. - Saban Theatre

March 3 - Shipshewana, Ind. - Blue Gate Theater

April 6 - New York, N.Y. - BB King’s

April 7 - Alexandria, Va. - The Birchmere Music Hall

For the most up-to-date information and all of McLean’s tour dates please visit:

Don-McLean.com