Don McLean

by Don McLean

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1972
  • Label: United Artists
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:50
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Tasked with following the monumental cultural phenomenon of 'American Pie', this self-titled release finds the artist doubling down on deeply introspective, acoustic-driven contemporary folk. The arrangements frequently employ delicate chamber strings to support complex, highly personal vocal narratives. It is a critically appreciated, melancholic effort that deliberately sidestepped commercial pop expectations.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Dreidel (3:50)
  2. Bronco Bill's Lament (3:40)
  3. Oh My, What A Shame (3:31)
  4. If We Try (3:36)
  5. The More You Pay (The More It's Worth) (2:54)
  6. Narcisissma (3:55)
  7. Falling Through Time (3:46)
  8. On The Amazon (3:20)
  9. Birthday Song (2:40)
  10. The Pride Parade (4:33)

Credits

  • Don McLean - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Tony Levin - bass
  • Russ Savakus - bass [violin]
  • Rob Rothstein - bass, vocals
  • George Ricci - cello
  • Ralph MacDonald - congas
  • Chris Parker - drums
  • Ed Trickett - dulcimer [hammered]

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