Back in June 1980 in a night club I heard this song play and I happened to see this gorgeous lady on the other side of the dance floor. I plucked up the courage and asked her to dance and to my disbelief she said yes. It was the most magical moment in my life to even think this lady would dance with me. Almost 42 years later and I still pinch myself every morning when I wake to realise this class act has stuck with me all these years.

Who would ever believe that anyone could sing this song other than Roy Orbison? But Don McLean certainly can!!!

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Don Mclean is so underrated. One of the greatest lyrics writers of all time. Vincent and American Pie are both masterpieces. And his voice is so pure even Roy Orbison preferred this version.

It's one thing to do a great studio version of this song, but to nail it in a live performance is a real achievement. Fantastic talent.

Over 60 years of loving this song and have never heard his version- WOW❤️

How is it humanly possible to create something so perfect as that performance?

McClean has to be one of the top singers ever. One of the best. A real treasure and talent.

One of our greats, from the seventies. Beautiful singer. ❤

Tears are running down my face over this song. Excellent version ❤!

Don McClean: songwriter, poet, singer, actor……True Renaissance Man

Don McClean was perhaps in the top singer/ performers ever. This song and Vincent are just incredible !! Unbelievable !

Don McLean sold millions and millions of records BUT for me was and is absolutely under-rated as a performer, singer and writer, not to mention his amazing 'folk' talents that we ignored after his huge success

I will always love Roy's original version, but this was absolutely brilliant.

It’s 2020 and this song still sounds so great. I’m having a Don McLean night tonight. Loving his stuff. Thanks Don

WOW this version took my breath away

Bless you Mr McLean. Thank you for another amazing song.

I'm a tough man and tears just came to my eyes, I couldn't avoid it, I just can't explain.

I saw Don McLean play in Rahway, NJ. Circa 1989. It's still one of my greatest concert memories. A total one man show. Just he and his guitar. He had the audience enthralled.

This was at a time in music when talent was the most important thing in a performance...