Don McLean Interview

October 11, 2019 00:04:12
Don McLean Interview
What's Up! NWA and River Valley
Don McLean Interview

Oct 11 2019 | 00:04:12

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Becca Martin-Brown Monica Hooper April Wallace

Show Notes

Folk rocker Don McLean performs at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. The music icon who penned classics like “Vincent” and “American Pie” spoke with What’s Up associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about the upcoming show and his pride over a five-decade career. Here, McLean also discusses the last time he visited the Natural State, what it will take to unite people through music once again, and the gratitude he feels for his career.

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