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Who sang General Store?

Don McLean released the song General Store.

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The story of the song ' General Store '

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The meaning of the song 'General Store ', based on the lyrics

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The protagonist goes to a store to buy things like rifle cartridges and rope, and talks to Mrs. Campbell about recent events in town. He talks about a fire where everyone died and a wedding where the bride found a good man. He also tells Mrs. Campbell that his wife is sick and that he cannot afford to buy medicine. He talks about how he has been unemployed for a long time and tells Mrs. Campbell to say hello to her son.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘General Store’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Don McLean - Short Biography

Donald McLean III is an iconic American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie". He also produced other popular singles such as "Vincent", "Dreidel" and "Wonderful Baby". His interpretations of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" cemented his place in music history. His music is considered a cornerstone of the loss of innocence of the first generation of rock and roll.

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"General Store" appears on "Tapestry," the first studio album by American folk singer Don McLean. Originally released by Mediarts Records, the album was re-released by United Artists in 1971 after Mediarts was bought out. The album was also reissued in 1981 on Liberty Records, but notably without the song "Three Flights Up".

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