The Don McLean Story: Killing Us Softly With His Songs Alan Howard(2007)Don McLean is one of Americas most enduring singer songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits American Pie and Vincent (Starry Starry Night). Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world wide and, in 2004, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His songs have been recorded by artists from every musical genre, most notably Madonnas No. 1 recording of American Pie in 2000 and