A landmark album of 70s folk rock, featuring "American Pie."
The eight-minute title track is a masterpiece, an allegorical portrayal of rock 'n' roll history and American cultural nostalgia. McLean's raw yet powerful vocals bring the poetic lyrics to life. The album as a whole sensitively captures the transition from the '60s to the '70s.
12 TRACKS:
1)
American Pie
2)
Till Tomorrow
3)
Vincent
4)
Crossroads
5)
Winterwood
6)
Empty Chairs
7)
Everybody Loves Me, Baby
8)
Sister Fatima
9)
The Grave
10)
Babylon
11)
Mother Nature
12)
Aftermath
Piano - Paul Griffin (1)
Arranged By - Don McLean (10)
Composed By - Don McLean (1 to 9)
Guitar, Banjo, Vocals - Don McLean
Marimba, Vibraphone [Vibes] - Mike Mainieri
Electric Guitar - David Spinoza
Concertmaster - Gene Orloff
Accompanied By [Assisted By] - Trevor Veitch
Drums, Percussion - Roy Markowitz
Electric Piano - Ray Colcord
Drums - Tom Flye (9)
Engineer - Tom Flye
Arranged By [Strings] - Ed Freeman
Producer - Ed Freeman
Piano - Warren Bernhardt (4)
Accompanied By [Assisted By] - Dan Turbeville
Arranged By - Lee Hays (10)
Bass - Robbie Rothstein
Accompanied By [Assisted By] - W. 44th Street Rhythm And Noise Choir
Photography By [Cover], Design - George S. Whiteman
