"I Wish I Knew My Father Better" An Emotional Don McLean Interview

Singer and songwriter Don McLean joins Piers Morgan to discuss the 50-year anniversary of his smash hit American Pie and the importance of the track. They also discuss what America means to Don and how the country has changed over the years. Piers also brings up Don’s recent decision to not perform at a gun convention and why he decided to do so. Tyson Fury also sends a message to Don, sharing his love for the track American Pie and what it means to him (as someone who often celebrates and performs to the song). And at the very end of the interview, Don gives us an emotional and honest answer to one of his regrets in life.
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[@Debbie56]

But I could have told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.❤️

[@michaeljeffers6614]

His rhyming on American Pie was outstanding. No cliches. Totally original. Rhyming ' him with gym' ' perfume with tune' and ' ' Queen and Dean' to name a few.

[@248203211]

Great interview Piers of a true musical icon. Entertaining, candid and natural. Thanks.

[@fritzcat6198]

Don, you just described what it’s like to craft a poem. I’m a poet too. I absolutely love your work. Thank you for your honesty. I wish I could meet you.

[@barbaradonaldson3886]

What a great interview Piers! Just love Don McLean!

[@fredneedle123]

With you there Don. My dad died when I was just 18. I wish I'd known him more. All the best. X

[@e.mcguire1538]

Just excellent. Thanks so much.

[@rachelil8094]

What a fun watch thanks

[@savearhino369]

what abt his next album w “on the amazon” . i loved don and i played that first album( i had a cassette) over and over and my whole family wanted to clobber me. thank you, Don, for giving young singers something that allowed us to sing our lungs out. will never forget

[@phucknuts.7065]

Mountains of mourne is a beautiful song.

[@captaindunsell8568]

Great humanitarian and artist … thanks

[@TheJewellian]

not so human when he abused his wife!

[@cliffmatthews6577]

Just a brilliant man !

[@annajouzova2503]

I have heard this interview when it was 25 minutes long - would it be possible to hear it again ?

[@eyeonart6865]

We have so much in common.

[@rtd7066]

Don...I would look forward to hearing your song about the current state of affairs

[@annajouzova2503]

me too

[@AirBahg]

type guy i would love to sit down with and chat away into the night

[@annajouzova2503]

me too

[@stephenhall1607]

castles in the air long hot summer MCR , those wwere the daze UTC

[@stephaniedietz4961]

Ive been playing American Pie like crazy lately. What timing. "The father son & the holy ghost" woo don Mclean 🙏🏼. Also Piers, youtube is censoring you. This is not normal you have so few views and subscribers. Im American & have watched you since 2017 on GMB destroying the likes of Monroe Bergdorf & the other brat who tweeked about your identifying as a penguin. So you're being censored obviously. Maybe add a female bad a$$ cohost to break the "algo" rhythm. Xx

[@stephenhall1607]

Vincent most popular funeral song !!

[@haroldrottencock]

Discovering that Don McLean was an abusive husband and father really crushed me at a deep level, as it was (and still is) almost impossible for me to accept that a man who wrote such beautiful words could be a tyrant toward his family.

[@TheJewellian]

totally agree.....his lyrics and talent are so beautiful...though he can no longer sing really......that it is painful to be a fan after hearing about his abuse. I had contact with his wife, I believe her totally.

[@jfq7223]

Don't believe everything you read.

[@haroldrottencock]

@@jfq7223, even if it's written by his own daughter? Okayyyyy, buddy.

[@jfq722]

@@haroldrottencock Seriously? Especially so in this day and age.

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

yes I am teetering when I watch videos etc of him the abuse thing always in back of my mind

[@nathaliedufour3891]

I had never heard of him 😕 nice guy

[@skevimavride9584]

Have you not heard his songs ? American Pie or Vincent? How old are you ? 😀

[@wrdswpns1139]

have u been living under a rock

[@MassiveBrainTrauma]

Be good to your kids, they remember you when they're elderly. Oh, daddy!!! Why!!! Why daddy why!!! He might come back one day.

[@fritzcat6198]

Dumbo.

[@eslteacherpeter]

Mclean had so many more amazing songs apart from American Pie and Vincent!

[@S.L.S-407]

I have narrowed down who my birth father is but the people involved won't take a DNA test even though they know their dad cheated repeatedly on their mother.

[@sharonwatts1648]

Your talent is more than obvious….your abuse to/of others is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNFORGIVABLE!! Karma will get you!! But thank you for the music.

[@fritzcat6198]

You know nothing about him. Just some puff piece published by a second rate publication.

[@katjaxxx7353]

who is that? never heard of him .....

[@stephaniedietz4961]

Legend

[@TheCharleecrat]

find his song Vincent Starry night, you will become a new fan, here just for you @Katja : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprTd4CAmNCNha8&ab_channel=AnthonyDiFatta

[@TheJewellian]

how about " I wish I hadn't abused my wife and hurt my children" as opposed to regretting not knowing his father better.

[@mattw4496]

Why is no one asking him about his hair?

[@Robert-tl2vg]

0:11 it looks like Roger Moore’s corpse is being interviewed