Don McLean Is 'Glad' Taylor Swift Broke His 50+ Year Record

Don McLean's longest-running record has been broken.

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Don McLean held the record for the longest #1 song on Billboard charts for over half a century.

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His hit single "American Pie" was a staggering 8 minutes and 42 seconds long.

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Taylor Swift has since broken that record.

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Her full version of "All Too Well" is 10 minutes and 13 seconds long.

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It is now the longest song to hit #1 on Billboard Charts.

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Don McLean congratulated Swift on breaking his record.

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He admitted "nobody ever wants to lose that #1 spot."

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However, he is "glad it was another great singer/songwriter such as Taylor.”

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