Artbeat

Title

Artbeat

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Nov 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:16:25

Description

Lesley Judd interviews singer-songwriter Don McLean for the Artbeat programme. Discussion of his overnight success following the release of American Pie; the song, Vincent; the importance he places on a simple melody sung from the heart. McLean also speaking of his early campaigning on environmental issues, and arguing that the current age is one of perverted science. Includes musical extracts.

Contributors

Lesley Judd; Don McLean

Keywords

Singers; Songwriters; Environment; Don McLean

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