He reminded me of one of the Irish Christian Brothers I had at school.”
“Because I became the subject of things and I was not happy with that. He explained: “The song the Mountains of Mourne, which I think I’m known for in Ireland almost as much as any other song, was put on an album called Playing Favourites. And I’m not joking.” I don’t think I was as inspired after that.” “So for the first time, Rolling Stone gave me a good review. and I can hardly remember it.”
Hundreds of fans descended on Newbridge Silverware today (6th Oct) to meet American Pie and Vincent hit maker, Don McLean. The legendary singer- song writer ...
‘Starry, Starry Night’ opened today the 6th of October at The Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge, Co. McLean’s most precious and personal mementos from his illustrious life and career during this momentous occasion of the 50th anniversary of the release of his magnum opus, ‘American Pie.” A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Don McLean Foundation which supports under-resourced college students, homeless shelters and food banks in the state of Maine. The eight-minute-long song with its poetic phrase, ‘The day the music died’ refers to the tragic 1959 plane crash that took the lives of rock legends Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. The free to enter exhibition, ‘Don McLean – Starry, Starry Night’ is a curation of some of the singer’s most famous and iconic costumes and personal property such as jewellery, instruments, and favourite garments and accessories. Hundreds of fans descended on Newbridge Silverware today (6th Oct) to meet American Pie and Vincent hit maker, Don McLean.
The couple, aged 78 and 28 respectively, went on a trip to the Style of Icons exhibition, hosted in the Newbridge Silverware museum. The pop legend opened the ...
[ Vicar Street ](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/vicar-street)in 2017, where he performed a rendition of the classic “American Pie” hit. [3Arena](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/3arena) gig is part of American Pie’s 50th anniversary tour. The couple were seen cosying up at the event arm-in-arm after Don had performed in front of the crowd. He has been dating girlfriend Paris Dylan following his split from ex-wife Patrisha Shnier in 2016. [3Arena](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/3arena). [Newbridge](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/newbridge) Silverware museum.
American Pie singer Don McLean, 77, enjoyed a day out in Ireland with his younger girlfriend Paris Dunn on Thursday.
His lawyers said at the time that he would face only a $3,000 fine if he stayed out of trouble for a year. She filed for divorce two months after his arrest for domestic violence, citing 'adultery, cruel and abusive treatment, and irreconcilable differences'. And now, I have Paris.' I love my children and I love my girlfriend. 'She is the most wonderful person that I have ever known. We are going to stay together and ride this pony as long as we can.'
American Pie singer Don McLean (77) has been on a trip through Kildare with his girlfriend Paris Dylan (28) ahead of his sold-out 3Arena gig.
I love my children and I love my girlfriend. "You have to be in love with something. I want to hear about the hair colour she likes and the dress she bought, the shoes she likes. I don’t want to think about heavy stuff, I really don’t.” “You have to love somebody. She may leave me — but I’m never leaving her,” the star said.