''Tapestry'' is the debut

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by American

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. The album was originally released in October 1970 by Mediarts Records but was re-issued in 1971 by

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after United Artists' purchase of Mediarts. The album was also reissued in 1981 on

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, but without including the song "Three Flights Up". The title track "Tapestry" was an inspiration for the formation of the

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.Bob Sarlin - Turn it up!: (I can't hear the words) 1974 – Page 143: Another noteworthy song on this first album is the title tune, "Tapestry," which is perhaps the best statement on preservation of the physical, livable world yet produced by the songpoets. It is succinct and neither pompous nor ... over a period of time. One can see a difference from cut to cut: a growth of expression and a careful refining of technique. The album's most impressive song is "Three Flights Up," and it is one of the most innovative songs of its period. McLean creates a building, ... "And I Love You So" is one of McLean's most recorded songs, with versions by artists ranging from

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in the 1970s and to

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nearly 30 years later.

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had a huge international hit with the song in 1973. The album was produced by Jerry Corbitt of

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. The album was recorded at the Sierra Sound Laboratories, 1741 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, California, in 1969–70.

Track listing

Chart positions

Personnel

* Don McLean – vocals, lead guitar, banjo * Richard Turner – guitar, bass guitar * Peter Childs – dobro, bass guitar * Jerry Corbitt – bass guitar * Gregory Dewey, Jeff Meyer – drums * Scott Lawrence – piano * Edward Bogas – piano, string arrangements ;Technical * Bob DeSousa, Roy Ward – engineer * Ed Freeman, Tom Flye – mixing * Norber Jobst – cover design * Julie Snow – photography

Release history

References

Don McLean albums 1970 debut albums United Artists Records albums Mediarts Records albums {{1970s-rock-album-stub