Name: American Pie
Brand: Don McLean

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Universal Music GmbH

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Remastered

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Limited edition

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Release date

2004-01-29

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Catalogue number

72435842792

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724358427929

Artist

Don McLean

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Capitol

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Capitol Records, founded in 1942 as Liberty Records, is a renowned music label based in Hollywood, California. With a rich history and impressive sales of 42 million records by 1946, Capitol quickly became one of the Big Six studios. In 1955, it was acquired by British company EMI for $8.5 million and later became part of the Universal Music Group's Worldwide division in 1979. The merger with Priority Records in 2001 further solidified Capitol's position in the industry.

EMI began releasing Capitol products in the UK, Europe, and Australasia from January 1956 onwards after licenses with other record companies expired. Over the years, Capitol has seen various changes in ownership and management. In September 2012, it was purchased by Vivendi S.A., owner of Universal Music Group.

Capitol Records is known for its distinctive album prefix codes that provide valuable information about each release. These codes include letters indicating stereo or mono recordings, price codes denoting different list prices, indicators for multiple discs or special packaging.

Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter, born on October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York. He gained worldwide recognition for his iconic 1971 ballad "American Pie," which tells the story of the tragic deaths of rock & roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper. With his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, Don McLean has become a legendary figure in the music industry.

His music is often compared to other influential artists such as Art Garfunkel, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, and Peter, Paul and Mary. Don McLean's songs evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection that resonate with listeners across generations.

Throughout his career, Don McLean has captivated audiences with his timeless classics like "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" and "Crying." His unique blend of folk-rock and storytelling has earned him a dedicated fan base around the world. Whether you're a long-time admirer or discovering his music for the first time, exploring Don McLean's discography is sure to be a rewarding experience.

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Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden and Ed Blackwell came together to celebrate the work of mentor Ornette Coleman, but the repertoire of their Old and New Dreams quartet soon blossomed into a project of much wider scope, addressing also the musical experiences the players had made individually in their travels around the world.As well as superlative versions of Ornette's "Lonely Woman" and "Open or Close" this highly influential album, now regard as a classic of new jazz, includes pieces by Cherry and Blackwell inspired by African music, Redman's enigmatic "Orbit of La-Ba", and Haden's impressionistic "Song for the Whales".Recorded in Oslo in August 1979 and produced by Manfred Eicher, this vinyl reissue includes new liner notes providing historical context and background information.

American Pie

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