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American Pie singer Don McLean announces final UK and Ireland tour

The 80-year-old musician will peform eight dates on ‘The Farewell Tour’ which begins in May next year

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Don McLean announces his final UK and Ireland concerts for 2027

The American Pie singer will perform eight dates on The Farewell Tour, beginning in Glasgow on May 11 and ending in London on May 22.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

American Pie singer Don McLean to perform final ever show in Scotland

Legendary American singer-songwriter Don McLean will kick off his final UK and Ireland tour in Glasgow next year

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

From Max levitating via Kate Bush to Eddie Munson shredding Metallica, a guide to the very best Stranger Things needle drops

As we head towards the grand finale, here are the coolest, the funniest and the most emotional needle drops from Stranger Things so far

Metal Hammer · Nov 24, 2025

Street lamps aren’t the only form of artificial light pollution – here’s how to create darker nights

Without a view of the stars at night, Don McLean would never have been able to write Vincent and Vincent van Gogh would not have painted Starry Night. Viewing a sky full of stars is part of what makes us human. The light from stars has travelled thousands of miles…

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2025

These 7 One-Hit Wonders Still Make Bank Every Year

It’s easy to miss a one‑hit wonder after their song climbs today’s charts, but those catchy tunes often keep generating serious cash long after the artist disappears from the spotlight. These iconic tracks transform into evergreen revenue machines, earning millions in streaming, placement, and nostalgia marketing. Whether it’s a seasonal…

Plunged in Debt · Jun 10, 2025

‘It ain’t over till one of us is gone’: the pop stars who refuse to bury the hatchet

Madonna and Elton John thawed their frosty relationship this week – but from Mariah and J-Lo to David Gilmour and Roger Waters, plenty more are still at loggerheads

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Roberta Flack exposed Killing Me Softly With His Song to the world – songwriter

The soul singer has died at the age of 88.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

“I don't really mind if people mishear lyrics or misunderstand what the story is, I think you have to let go of that when you send it out in the world”: Are all interpretations of songs correct? Kate Bush certainly thinks so

It’s easy to get precious about the true meaning of our creative endeavours, but how much authority do songwriters really have to own the definitive reading of their work?

MusicRadar · Feb 7, 2025

‘Given enough wine I could belt out I Will Survive’: Susie Dent’s honest playlist

The novelist and Countdown sage loves Roxy Music and a certain Gloria Gaynor anthem, but which pop lothario would she queue up for tickets to see?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024