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Don McLean (B-side)

Don McLean answers audience questions about his timeless classic 1971 album, ‘American Pie'. With John Wilson. From 2018.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Don McLean questions about his timeless classic 1971 album, ‘American Pie'.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

With John Wilson at the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Don also performs live acoustic versions of some of the tracks on the album.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 2018.

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28 minutes

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