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MusicNotes from the XPN Morning Show: Bye-Bye “American Pie” for $1.2 million, & Death Cab for Cutie extends tour-Opening acts include: Best Coast & Built to Spill

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Don McLean’s original manuscript and notes for the song “American Pie” have sold at auction for $1.2 million. Continue reading →

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MusicNotes from the XPN Morning Show: Bob Dylan’s spring tour includes Atlantic City, Florence and the Machine’s new album, & Don McLean will auction original lyrics of “American Pie” & explain what they mean.

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