Good for him. “American Pie” is one of those love it or hate it songs. I tend to the former view but I’ve certainly read some bad reviews.
He went to the levee and the levee was full of cash.
I think he was on the Dick Cavett show back in the 70’s and he made the comment that he made enough money on that one song to last a lifetime.
Don McLean sang stories, not bubble gum music.........My favorite has always been “Vincent”......
What I liked/respected about McLean was that, when American Pie was such a huge hit, he chose to return to the little “hole in the wall”place where he’d played when he wasn’t a popular star for New Year’s Eve that year. He’d have had his choice of any venue in the USA but remained loyal to the place where he started.
Interesting. My neighbor in FL who grew up dirt poor and became super, uber wealthy always paid cash for everything, his house, two vacation homes, three Mercedes in the driveway, etc.
However, he most assuredly would not have driven a Chevie to the levee...