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Don McLean debuts album of previously unreleased rehearsal recordings for 1984 Carnegie Hall show

'Don McLean & The Jordanaires: Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall' (StarVista Music)

Don McLean has dipped into his archives for a new album of previously unreleased recordings.

Don McLean & The Jordanaires: Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall is out now, featuring 10 previously unheard performances taken from rehearsals for McLean’s 1984 show at Carnegie Hall with the vocal quartet The Jordanaires.

“These recordings take me right back to that moment in time,” McLean says. “There was something very special about hearing my songs come alive in the room with The Jordanaires. They brought such warmth, soul, and history to everything they touched.”

He adds, “What you hear on Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall is real music in its purest form — unguarded, heartfelt, and full of life. I’m thrilled that people finally get to hear and see this chapter of my journey.”

To coincide with the release, McLean has launched a new video series, Rehearsal Series: Carnegie Hall, on his official YouTube page, with the first release a recording of the rehearsal for the iconic tune “Crying.” A new rehearsal clip will premiere every Saturday at 7 a.m. ET through July 11.

Here is the track list for Don McLean & The Jordanaires: Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall:
“Crying (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Dig A Little Deeper (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“It Doesn't Matter Anymore (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“It's Just The Sun (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Jerusalem (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Believers (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Left For Dead on the Road of Love (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Love Hurts (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Tulsa Time/Deep In The Heart Of Texas (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”
“Your Cheatin’ Heart (Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall)”

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