Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean continues his legacy with the re-release of three remarkable albums, now available on CD and vinyl. These collections showcase McLean’s distinctive storytelling and musical artistry, reaffirming his status as one of America’s most treasured artists.
McLean’s classic records, Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins (2001), Greatest Hits Live! At The Dominion Theatre (1982), and The Western Album (2003) have been remastered and returned to physical formats on vinyl and CD via BFD/Audium Nashville.
“It’s incredible to see these albums getting new life,” McLean shared. “The songs on these records hold deep meaning for me, and I’m grateful to BFD for helping make them available to longtime fans and a whole new generation of music lovers.”
McLean’s classic titles Believers, Chain Lightning, and Prime Time were re-released on February 7th. “Don McLean’s catalog is so rich and diverse, and we’re happy to continue the series of Don’s reissues with these three unique albums — and still more to come later this year,” shares Jason Burger, Director, Label Management & Operations for Bob Frank Entertainment.
All reissued albums are available now at fanlink.tv/DonMcLeanReissues.
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of American history’s most revered and respected songwriters. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album ‘Still Playin’ Favorites.’ In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In 2024, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington, D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ was also released in 2024.
DON McLEAN’S REMASTERED & REISSUED ALBUMS TRACKLIST:
Believers (1981)
Track List:
Castles in the Air
Isn’t It Strange
Left for Dead on the Road of Love
Believers
Sea Man
I Tune the World Out
Love Hurts
Jerusalem
Love Letters
Crazy Eyes
Chain Lightning (1978)
Track List:
Words and Music
Crying
It’s Just the Sun
Lotta Lovin’
Chain Lightning
Your Cheatin’ Heart
Wonderful Night
(Send Me The) Pillow That You Dream On
Sooner or Later
It’s a Beautiful Life
Prime Time (1977)
Track List:
Prime Time
The Statue
Jump
Red Wing
The Wrong Thing to Do
The Pattern Is Broken
When Love Begins to Fade
Color TV Blues
Building My Body
Down the Road / Sally Ann
