Don McLean: “Empty Chairs” (1971)
Having one gigantic hit song can be a mixed blessing for an artist.
It pains me to hear stories of drunken “fans” badgering Don McLean throughout his live concerts for the only song they came to hear, uber-anthem “American Pie”.
This guy was a gifted writer, capable of spinning a set full of thoughtful, diverse and colorful tunes for the patient listener. Trouble is, “American Pie” is the ultimate dive bar sing-along, and it must come at or near the end, otherwise McLean would play the rest of his set to a lot of…empty chairs.
If you like his hit single “Vincent”, this one should find favor with you too.
See also: https://edcyphers.com/2012/04/05/songs-you-may-have-missed-69/
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