The album was released to much acclaim, later being included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Recorded in May and June 1971 at The Record Plant in New York City, the LP is dedicated to Buddy Holly, and was reissued in 1980 minus the track 'Sister Fatima'. The folk rock album reached number one on the Billboard 200, containing the chart-topping singles ' American Pie' and ' Vincent'. Released: November 1971 (original release) Īmerican Pie is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records on 24 October 1971.
