Don McLean Faults Top 40 as Fading Public Relations
Don McLean, famed for American Pie, says pop music now relies on public relations and trends. He criticizes disco and rap as short-lived, notes few current stars, and reflects on the enduring impact of the 60s and 70s, including his own career and a forthcoming Greatest Hits Then and Now album.
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