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“My world went crazy”: The 81-year-old singer looks back at that pivotal moment in his career. Key points and original sources are listed below.
Before American Pie, Don McLean made $300 a week. The hit song changed his family’s life
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Before American Pie, Don McLean made $300 a week. The hit song changed his family’s life
“My world went crazy”: The 81-year-old singer looks back at that pivotal moment in his career.
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Before American Pie, Don McLean made $300 a week. The hit song changed his family’s life
“My world went crazy”: The 81-year-old singer looks back at that pivotal moment in his career.
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Before American Pie, Don McLean made $300 a week. The hit song changed his family’s life
“My world went crazy”: The 81-year-old singer looks back at that pivotal moment in his career.
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Published Oct 3, 2026
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