In November 1972, “United Artists” label released the self-titled, third Don McLean album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York City and was produced by Ed Freeman.

Personnel:

• Don McLean – guitar, vocals
• Warren Bernhardt – piano
• Dick Hyman – piano
• Neil Larsen – piano
• Ed Trickett – hammered dulcimer
• Don Brooks – harmonica
• Howard “Buzz” Feiten – guitar
• Tony Levin – bass
• Bob Rothstein – bass, vocals
• Russ Savakus – bass, violin, vocals
• Chris Parker – drums
• Ralph MacDonald – percussion, conga
• George Ricci – cello
• Ed Freeman – string arrangements
• West Forty Fourth Street Rhythm and Noise Choir – chorus
• Tom Flye, Dennis Ferrante, Ed Sprigg, Rod O’Brien – engineer
• John Olson – cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Don McLean, except where noted.

1. Dreidel
2. Bronco Bill’s Lament
3. Oh, My What a Shame
4. If We Try
5. The More You Pay (The More It’s Worth)
6. Narcisissima
7. Falling Through Time
8. On the Amazon – Vivian Ellis, Clifford Grey, Greatrex Newman
9. Birthday Song
10. The Pride Parade