don mclean

His 1971 smash recently lost its title as the longest song to top the charts.

He reflects on success of 1971 anthem on 'The Big Interview' with Dan Rather.

Don McLean, a mutli-genre singer best known for writing and recording “American Pie” in 1971, has been arrested in Camden, Maine. He posted $10,000 bail after police responded to a domestic violence complaint.