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OCT 24, 02:30 PM

Don McLean Released 'American Pie' 55 Years Ago

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Don McLean released the album 'American Pie' on October 24, 1971, inspired by The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and dedicated to Buddy Holly.

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